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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
DOUBLY. PROVEN
Ellsworth Readers Can No
Longer Doubt the Evidence.

This grateful citizen testified long ago.
Told of quick relief-oi undoubted ben
eft.
The facts are now confirmed.
such testimony is complete-the evil
oenee conclusive.
II forms convincing proof OF merit.
w. ii. Hamilton, Mill ST., Ellsworth
rails, Me-, says: ~ have been troubled
with my back and kidney complaint for
some time. A friend recommended Doan's
Kidney Pills, so got q box, and after
using them, twas very much benefited.
am glad to recommend Doan's Kidney
riiis to anyone who has such trouble, as
'ney have helped me to great extent"
statement given August s, 1sli.)
On December 4, 1915, Mr.. Hamilton said:
what ! said in the statement l gave in
lsii, regarding the merits of Doan's Kid
ney Pills holds good in every particular.
lnis medicine relieved me OF an annoying
kidney weakness and lame back. am
pleased to endorse Doan's Kidney Pills
again.
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
anurrIisgmGaIs
WEEPING ECZEMA
SOON RELIEVED
4 Perfect Treatment For This
Distressing Complaint


ST had an attack of Weeping
Eczema; so bad that my clothes
would be wet through at times.
/ suffered terribly. 1 could get no
relief until / tried 'Fruit-a-tives Tor
Emit Liper Tablets and SCOTIA
Saliva. The first treatment gave me-
relief. Altogether, l have used three
boxes of SCOTIA Saliva and two Of
'Fruit-a-tives', and am entirely well".
G.. W. HALL.
Both these remedies are sold by
dealers at soc. box, 6 for $50, or
sent by FRUIT-A-TIvES Limited,
OGDENsBURG, NY.
'Fruit-a-tives" is also put up in q
trial size WIFI, soils for pc.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
TIME TO SPEAK OUT.

The time has come, however, when
In the interest OF the military laws
themselves these unreasonable and
unjust criticisms ought no longer to
20 unchecked for repeated criticism
OF those charged with the sdministra-
ton OF the law cannot fail to arouse
popular distrust OF the law itself. This
is not my view alone. 1t is shared by
my superiors in Washington who are
charged with the important duty OF
administering these same laws
throughout the Nation.
Il have thought 1t proper. therefore,
to leave my public duties long enough
to discuss frankly and as briefly as
possible some of the features OF the
operation OF this delicate and compli-
Gated machine into whose gear boxes
some gentlemen have lately been
throwing sand in the course OF their
campaign for public Office
The very heart of our military sys-
TEN 10 the so-calied sslsctive service
draft law. Its conception. Its prompt
enactment by Congress and its admin.
istration by the War Department
through the state governments OF the
various states viii be recorded In his
tory as one OF the GROWING achieve
ments In this great war. Neither in
It's enactment nor In its adminiatrA-
ton has II ever been In the slightest
degree 4 partisan measure 1t was
only passed by q narrow margin In the
National House OF Representative
with Isl Republicans and 46 Demo
crats voting yes and with SO Repub-
licans and 1879 Democrats voting mo-.
In this. as In all other measures es-
sential for the prosecution Of the war.
our Maine delegation IN Washington
stood loyalty by the Government OF the
United States and voted In favor Of
the bill. We now know that any con-
siderable delay in the passage Of the
ger to the cause OF the Allies and that
failure e pass II at that session of
Congress would have brought utter
ruin.
The law operates through local and
district boards nominated by the gov
ernors OF the states and appointed by
the President The governor OF
state has nothing whatever to do with
the decisions OF the boards after they
are appointed and in transmitting
rules and regulations TO them for their
guidance acts merely through the ad-
jutant generals Office as the represen-
tative OF the War Department in
Washington. | ask you TO note this
point carefully because recently in the
interests OF certain candidates. IL not
by the candidates themselves, q sys-
tematic attempt has been made to Gre
ate the Impression In the minds OF The
people that the decision as to which
men should go to war rested entirely
with the Governor and that those who
have gone have been sent because OF
his personal caprice.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28


Nov so long as these gentlemen
confine themselves to personal attack
upon me or even TO an attempt at re-
wing the acrimony and bitterness OF
partisanship which have been forgot
ten In Maine since the war began | am
reasonably content to let them 20
their way unhindered. In following
such course they do not represent
the sober good judgment of the great
mass Of voters in their own party. In
raising the cry of partisanship at a
time when the hearts Of our people are
strained TO the breaking point these
gentlemen are showing the same de-
gree of tact which a politician vould
display in seizing upon the occasion
when a crowd had gathered for a fu.
neral In order TO address the assembly
upon his qualifications as a prospec-
tive cftice-holder.
And have even suffered in silence
their attempts to mslead the peoule
In regard to the management of those
activities where the present State ad-
ministranon represents. not the gov
eminent OF Maine, but the War De-
partment and the Government of the
United States. for II Ia my duty above,
everything else to see to Il that the or
ders Of the War Department are car
ried out smoothly and efficiently in
Maine and no political danger to my.
self could Justify tny engaging In dis
cussions OF the unjust criticism Of the
administration OF military laws so
long as there was possibility that
the smooth operation OF this highly
important and delicate machinery
might be better served by my silence.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
NORTH LAMOINE,

Mrs. Lizzie Saunders OF Ellsworth spent
Friday here, the guest of family party
at the Holt homestead.
Mrs. Myra A. Young and grand
daughters, who have spent the summer
here, will return to BrooSline, Mass, this
week.
Jesse Young and friend OF Brookline,
Mass, came through by automobile last
week. They expect to return Wednes-
day or Thursday.
Mrs. Abbie Austin, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. j. W. Bowden, of
North Castine, returns to-day. Mrs.
Bowden will accompany her.
Miss Bertha Barbour OF Foxcroft, who
has spent the past week with relatives,
returns to-day. Her grandmother, Mrs.
E. V. Young, returns with her.
Aug, g. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
FALSE STORIES TOLD

Tt appears, however. that, relying
upon this announced policy Of the pres
eut administration and beguiled no
doubt by the intensity of their craving
Tor public ONCE. certain gentlemen
have been industriously going about
the state for the past fiye or six weeks
spreading stories which they knew TO
Do untrue and seeking especially to
fomsnt unrest and dIssatfsfaetion In
The minds Of the people In regard TO
The administration In this state OF ths
various acts OF Congress and regula-
tons Of the War Department which
are absolutely essential to the recruit
ing and equipment our army.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
GOV. MILLIkEN
FLAYS CRITICS
Characterizes Opponents Of
War Program as Poiit-
ical Profiteers

Augusta, Aug. 24-Before a gather
ing OF 5000 Republicans at Island park
this noon, Governor Carl z. Milliksn
rave his nrst political speech since his
Inauguration In January 1917. The ad.
ars.e followed q well nigh universal
request from newspapers and citizens
in general that the Chief Executive
reply TO some OF the criticisms that
bad been made Of his administration.
Governor Milliken did reply and he
used no soft words In describing the
attacks made upon the war program OF
the state by men whom he referred 70
a. political profteers".
Republicans were present from ali
parts OF Maine. There was a general
ret-tosether In the morning and at
noon a big lunch of beans baked In
the ground was served. Governor NIL
liksn spoke Immediately afterwards
He said:
Much has happened since We met
two years ago at . similar gathering
In the open air honored then as now by
the presence of our distinguished fell
low citizen of the town OF Wayne who
is 50 ably guiding the destiniss OF the
great state OF Pennsylvania.
Then, We were In the midst Of an
active political campaign. Now, the
people rightly feel little interest In pol
iucs and have little patience to hear
tie claims OF rival candidates except
a. the choice OF public servants may
help or hinder the one purpose which
We have at heart: that Is. the vigor-
Gus prosecution OF the war.
AS e great American has recently
well said: importantly Is not the
noblest price to pay for ONCE and II
Was never more ignoble than now.
The Importance OF the personal for
tunes OF each one Of US Is wholly
dwsrfed Poor time II is TO drag out
personal claims into the day and
shrek out ones virtues for the passer-
by
Il have felt that our election in
Maine. Ike all other political ques-
lions during the war. should be de-
termined according to the voters
judgment of the effect OF their action
upon the var program OF the nation,
and that in their intense absorption
with necessary war activities The peo-
pie might we'll be spared the usual po-
litical hurry -burly and the shoutinss OF
rival candidates.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
SUTTON.

Mr.. Harker is at the Church house for
the summer.r
All are glad to hear that Willard Spur
ling is gaining after his serious operation,
and hope in a few weeks he will be able TO
leave the sanatorium in HoIbrook, Mass,
for home.
Mrs. Ida Rice and three boys, Mrs. An
ME Squirting and son of Great Cranberry,
Mrs. John Bunker and nephew OF Boston,
and MISS Catherine Tear of Old Town,
with Mrs. Msude Stanley and two chill
dren OF Islesford, were guests OF Mrs. Glars
Rice recently.
Aug. 10. TOT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28

gest this procedure but now that the
order Ia no longer in force am free
to say that | did not and do not ap-
prove of 1t and the fact that General
Crowder and his associates later re-
soinded the order shows that they
finally decided 1t was unwise and that
the desired results could be secured In
another way.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28

time OF the Civil War, We found that
law providing aid for dependents Of
soldiers and sailors was passed By the
Maine Legislature In 1881, amended
In 1852 and again in 1883 and again
passed In new form In 1854 The
changes made were evidently those
that grew out of experience and we
took the act Of 1854 as our model ex-
cept that the minimum amount of aid
required to be furnished by cities and
towns was made more than five times
as great as in the law of 1854.
This act is generally known as the
State aid Law from the fact that
certain amount of money furnished by
cities and towns to dependents OF sol
diers and sailors is reimbursed to
them by the State under the provts-
Ions OF the act. But in view OF the per-
sistent Misrepresentation lately upon
this point. you should carefully note
that II is strictly an act providing that
cities and towns shall aid dependents
OF soldiers and sailors. Certain mini
mum amounts are required to be fur
nishsd by the city or town and no max
imun limit is imposed upon the
amount to be furnished and no re-
strictions are specified as to the age
or condition OF the dependent of the
soldiers family. In other words, the
statute lays upon the towns and cities
the duty Of providing for any needs
that may arise In the dependent fam
lily Of soldier or sailor In the service
OF the United States. The only condi-
ton is the existence Of need In the
judgment OF the municipal ofiicsrs,
and furthermore It is expressly provid-
Cd that such aid to the dependents Of
soldiers and sailors shall not be fur
nishsd out Of pauper funds and shall
not create any pauper status on the
part of those receiving 1t.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL DO NOT
DECIDE CASES.


The Governor and Council have
nothing whatever to do with deciding
who shall or shall not receive financial
aid under this act. The decision rests
wholly with the municipal officers and
any failure to provide for the nsces-
stiles OF dependents Of soldiers or any
payments paid for that purpose out of
paupsr funds are violations Of the law
on the part Of the municipal officers
and indicate either ignorance or care
lessness on their part
In the interest OF certain candi-
dates for once and In some instances
by the candidates themselves, II has
been repeatedly stated that the Gov
srnor and Council had given aid or 70.
fused to give aid In certain cases
and that towns could not furnish
aid except under the paupsr law.
These statements are absolutely I'M
true and indicate either gross
ignorance and carelessness or q de-
liberate intention to deceive.
NO CONCEALMENT: NO APOLOGY.
In general. without taking more of
your time In a discussion OF the de-
tails. let me say that the present State
Administration has nothing to conceal
and nothing to apologize for. We have
treated the States business from a
business standpoint and not from q po-
litical standpoint. We have carried
out unfinchingly our promise to the
people that the resources OF the State
would be used to the utmost for the
rigid and impartial enforcement OF all
the laws OF the State. l have always
been accessible 20 any citizen who
wanted to see me for any purpose and
have listened patiently to all the ad-
vice that has been given me about ap
pointments and all other public ques-
tons, but | have made my own decis-
ions and no man or group OF men
could ever dictate what course of &C.
ton | should follow. | have consist
emily refused to remove Democrats
from Office during the term for which
they have been appointed unless had
a sufficient reason other than the fact
that he belonged to a different politi-
cal party, and no political influence
has been sufficient to secure the ap-
pointment Of even a tanitor to the
State House, unless we felt satisfied
that he was qualified for his Job. l
am not Indifferent to political success
or failure nor am ignorant of the sup
posed requirements Of political ex-
pediency. but can honestly say to you
this afternoon that not since taking
the oath OF Office in January, 1917,
have turned aside from what seemed
to be my duty because OF the possible
political effect of any action Of mine.
THE present State administration
IN Maine stands for complete cooper
alton with the Federal government In
every item OF the war program for
management of the States affairs In
accordance with business principles
and for uniform uncompromising en-
forcement Of the law. In common with
the Maine delegation at Washington,
we are in the midst OF difficult and
delicate task II is FOR the voters Of
Maine to say whether they wish to en-
dorse the sort OF program we have Of
fered them and keep the experienced
crew on the job
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-08-28
PRECEDENT FOR AID LAW.

These political profteers have
also been trying TO trads upon the ten
dsrnsss with which We all regard the
relatives Of mem In tho service BIZ
spreading false reports about the AZ
dtuds OF the Governor and Council to-
ward dependents OF soldiers and sail
ors. The law covering this subject.
Chapter 27e Of the Public Laws Of
isl7, was one OF the war emergency
measures passed By the Legislature
during the time between President
Wilson's message to Congress the
evening of April second. 1917, and the
adjournment Of the Legislature April
seventh. II was one Of the few prob
lsms which we have had to deal with
where there was . precedent to 20 by.
Lo9kipS hhak n hA raapTds B The
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Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-23
FIRST STEPS MADE EASY

hopeful sign that the newspapers OF Germany are IN
sharp controversy Wilson's statement OF the posi-
bic basis of peace liberal inclination 1nd much IN ms
proposals to only hdebound advocates OF Fan
Germanism reject them all
These conflicting views result from the territorial questions III
volyed Considering PanGermansm makes new ana
angry appeal however, as the
urter Zetung Tagebat having regard che1
of lasting emphasize the general p
by the President and discuss them Win open
minds.
Six of conditions under the laSt-nenohea
head Briefly Diplomacy in public freedom OF the
barriers, reduction OF arahen
popular have equal weight with that OF e e
ent whose title settling colonial cian anG
finally mutual independence and territorial integrity
to great and small states alike.
The eight conditions relate the evacuation Oh occu
nations and PROVINCES Lorainc the ecoc-
ton limitation of the Ottoman Empire the opening o.
the Dadanee territorial integrity for the Balkan
states autonomy various peoples of ana
readustment of the frontiers of Italy.
The fact that influential wiling TO g-
more territorial problems the while enagng upon
general principles indicate that not all OF the conaos
affecting fighting questions 1t is certain hat any ma
ton accepting geneTazaton in good faith Will soon
compelled of logic take carefully INTO account
the specific measures suggested by him make them effective
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-23
THE HINDU INVASION.

already many Hindus in the Valley Comes now
that several hundred San Joaquin and van
headed this way all PROVIDED with
money for leasing should be found to stop
them.
Jap the heather Chnee, in the Imperial Vae!
citizen trustworthy and good workman 1oo!
largely criminal for and against
We dont want hem even as labor
Their ethics destroy the fabric OF CHRISTIAN
morals They violence creatures of coercion Lust
is big in their makeup
EAST is East and West and neer the twain shall meet
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-23
Mrs. A. E. Nance, Ed.
Phone 25l

person's mind The beans have
commercial value. The fats are eX-
tracted and used as a lubricating oil
for aeroplanes. The supply of oil
has become limited throughout the
United States and the people are
called on to assist the government by
collecting castor beans.
x X j;
The Japanese pillow cover was
awarded to Mrs. Elmer Beck and the
satin bedroom set went to Sam Ad-
klns. These articles were competed for
in the Red Cross Shop.
i: i; x
Mrs. Gilbert Helms, secretary OF
the Red Cross chapter, is again at her
desk after an illness Of several days.
The evening class in surgical dress
ines made pretty picture at work
around the table in the Red Cross
uniform. There were fourteen in at
tendance.
4; !: !:
1t is desired that all who send tin
foil to the Red Cross will please see
that it is not folded or rolled into
balls. but is left in flat sheets. This
will greatly aid the work OF those
receiving it.
The taking care of the salvage will
certainly be a good lesson In THRIFT,
and if the people of the United States
only learn that one lesson through
the war we as nation will have
learned one of the most important les
sons of life.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-23
Ladies Guild Meets.

The Ladies' Guild of the Presby-
terian church met for an all day ses-
sion at their church Tuesday. A de-
licious luncheon, served buffet style,
preceded the business session. The
following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Mrs. l.. P. Sargent,
president; Mrs. c. X. Cooper, first
vice president; Mrs. H W Brewer, sec
ond vice president; Mrs Mclver, sec
retary; Mrs. w. H. Lavayea, treas
urer. Mrs. Lackey gave a very inter-
esting talk on the customs of Siam.
Miss Hughes, the blind reader, gave
a humorous selection in very pleas
ing manner. The next all-day meet
ing will be held the fourth Tuesday
in February.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-23

erngment announces through the Sec
retary of Agriculture the purchase Of
about 100000 tons of nitrate of soda,
which will be sold to farmers at cost,
farmers paying the freight charges
from the port of arrival and the state
fetiliZer tag fee.
The nitrate probably will be used
most largely by farmers in the At
lantic Coast states from Long Island
to Florida, owing to the value OF
nitrates for such crops as truck, grain
and cotton, and the greater cost OF
freight to Middle and Western states.
The free-on- board cars price at ports
will be $3.50 per ton.
County agents and local commit
tees are cooperating with the Depart
rlent of Agriculture in the work Of
distributing the nitrate and will fur
nish farmers with application blanks
and explanations Of how to obtain
the material. If the total Of the ap-
plications exceeds the 100000 tons
available, the government reserves the
right to prorate the amount to lndl-
viduals in smaller quantities.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-23
SOCIETY
Tales Section Meets.

u Mrs. Joseph f. Seymour was host
ess to the Twice--Told Tales section
of the Ten Thousand Club. The story
for the afternoon was taken from
one of Charles Dickens best works,
"A Tale of Two Cities" which deals
with historical facts leading up to
the French revolution. Mrs. W. w.
Apple told the story with dramatic
expression. Miss Wilhelmina Loos
was the guest of honor and as d
daughter of French ancestry she gave
a most interesting delienation of the
ustoms of the French people in their
homes. The current events hinged on
he subject of food conservation and
other commodities, all members tax
ing part. The next meeting will be
at the home Of Mrs. George Ander-
son Mrs. Seymour will tell the
tory.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-23
An ECONOMIC LEAGUE AGAINST GERMANY

GERMANY has gone about busne. in severely prac
teal fashion II is altogether natural that tne rfS
ruling should the entente OF hEpoa!' 'Se
they are certain that only national that have any va
v are material and selfish particular IN
ve us view European situation with reference TO acco
plshed facts to sentimental hopes or aD
stract considerations of democracy" and Justice.
If proposal. reformed Germany are TO nave any
force backed something more tha rhetoric ne
hest argument guns still another argument Whch
will not f on deaf 1t is the trade boycott
The national is to be commented for pro-
posng If IN terms sink deep into the German NINA
When the foreign trade of the central powers ana
the they aggregated something like
annually before the war and realize that that trade has
dwndled to IS difficult to imagine that te
threat Of matter of grave concern 10 com
nercial Germany. need that Germany caloV
exist without her foreign large share Of her prosperity
was dpendet on and Germany hope for that desired
place in the sun nations of the world MAINTAIN an
ecoomic league against her
Before the United States the the Allied nations had
ov formulated the plans for postwar economic league of
this kind weapon against Prussanisn must be immensely
srengbened b the adhesion business No
believes will brought into play ii we can effect salts
factory peace 1t effective if we can con-
vince the people will be used only in case Pruan
mlitarism remains triumphant and unbroken
President Wilson's address split Germany violent de-
atenunbers side power the other That unequal d.
ys is als Germany.
The decision of the Russian continue the
eace marley at BresIovsk continue the
lev at them opportunity to plead that
they have been firm ways while aways plant under Ger
many's whip
- are not more interesting the list of contents of his
wine cellar and nearly 100 years oo e
Madeira champagnes early vintage smack OF ne" lo
o older and larger time