Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-04-29

out the United States as one OF the most
important and prosperous of its kind.
Such man is Mr.. Fernald whose can
vass for the republican nomination for
governor of Maine is being actively
pushed, and whose strength among the
people is such that his supporters feel sure
that he will be the nominee. Mr..
Fernald's platform is against resubmis-
sion and in favor Of more equitable taxa
ton.
Mr.. Fernald was born in Poland, and
here he lives to-day, conducting one of
the largest and finest farms in that section
Of Maine. He was educated at Hebron
academy, and became a successful school
teacher. Twenty-Five years ago Mr.. Fer
nald was convinced that Maine was the
greatest sweet corn-produciDg state OF tie
Union, and he foresaw The time when
chain of factories, covering the great
corn producing belt in radius Of fifty
miles from Lewiston and Auburn, would
be of almost worldwide Importance. BY
his own initiative, he organized the bust
ness that from then to now under his con-
troll has been one of the most successful in
the country.
Mr. Fernald is largely interested in
many other Maine business organize
tons, is prominent in banking circles, and
in every relation his work has been
marked by the highest personal integrity
and a consistent business success. One
great satisfaction to Mr.. Fernald and his
friends is that this success has not been
accomplished at the cost OF the respect
and good will Of those with whom he has
dealt, as in every town where this COM
pany does business the farmers are num-
bered among Mr.. Fernald's warmest
friends.
Mr.. Fernald and his wife Joined the
grange twenty-five years ago, and have
been prominent members OF that order
ever since. Mr.. Fernald is well known as
public speaker. He has been active on
the republican stump in Maine, and has
participated in several campaigns.
In 1885 Mr.. Ferrald was mem Der OF the
legislature, and in 1899 and 1901 repre-
scented his county in the Senate.
His work in his first two terms in the
| legislature brought him to the front. In
| his second term in the Senate, and % the
opening day, he was selected to present
the name OF tire Hon. William p. Frye for
the Senate OF the United States. His
speech on this occasion was one d the
notab BILE addresses OF the session.
In this session, Mr.. Fernald / was
appointed to several committees, the most
important of which was that on taxation,
where he had charge Of what were known
as lagrange measures". Largely as a result
of his work there, the revenues of the
State were increased by S250,0U per year.
| This committee was also responsible for
| the increase of several thousands of
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pauies.
| Mr. Fernald's six years in the legislature
| gave him a thorough knowledge Of the
affairs of the State, and led him to believe
| that expenses had grown faster than they
| should, and that there was much chance
| for Improvement. When he became a
candidate for governor in the spring of
1904, he called attention to many Of the
| matters that he thought should be bettered
| in what was known, at that time, as his
| platform, and there is no doubt that
| that platform and the campaign that Mr..
| Fernald carried on at that time, were
largely responsible for much remedial
| legislation passed by the last two legisla-
| lures.
Mr.. Fernald is man of high personal
character, strict integrity, resolute pur-
pose, and carries into The campaign an as
surance of eminent ability as public man,
undertaking in his loyalty to the republi-
| can party. He inspires belief among his
| followers that if nominated he would be
elected, and would make a governor of
unusual executive force and ability.
| He will enter upon the office OF COVER
nor, if nominated and elected, absolutely
free to serve the people. He is affiliated
| with no clique. He has no enemies to
| punish; no manager" to reward. He is a
strong, able, conscientious man who will
serve the great farming interests with es-
pecial zeal, and who, at the same time,
| will do exact justice to the great business
interests and the vested rights of capital.
Mr.. Fernald is especially alive to the
rights of the people in forests and water
powers, and on these issues will stand for
nothing short OF exact Justice.