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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-16

Secretary of War Baker has trans
mitted to the House a report from the
army engineers approving the con-
struction Of new channel in Ply
mouth, Mass, harbor to replace that
made useless by removal of Plymouth
Rock and the changes in the water
front to conform to the new location.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-16

The financial condition Of q gov
eminent Is It's cornerstone, while
character Is its foundation. During
the stress Of war when the operation
f the usual system Of checks and
balances might cause fatal delays. all
governments to some extent let down
DE bars and. regardless Of cost, bent
N their energies to var. The State
ef Maine. under the broad and wise
guidance Of our then Governor. gave
hssly Of its men. its women, and its
wealth. Governor Miliken's record
In those trying years assures him Of
IN enduring position In the hearts
and in the history Of our State.
It is our duty now to enter upon a
period Of reasonable retrenchment
and true economy. The rate Of State
taxation has climbed steadily from
~ mills in 1905 when the States
expenditures were $1,41sy 503.02, to IN
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-16
Franklin,

Mrs. Hannah Doyle is having in.-
provements made about her house.
Franklin All Stars defeated East
brook A. A. at basketball Wednes-
day, 2014, and Franklin high de-
feated Harrington Rebels Friday, by
1926.
Feb. IA B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-16
Wild Land Values

In 1905 an appropriation of $500
was made for the purpose of cruising
the wild lands of the State in order
tC ascertain their value for the purpose
of taxation, and since then an in
creased appropriation has been made
by succeeding Legislatures. This work
has been conscientiously done unde.
the supervision of the Board of State
Assessors. 263 townships out of total
| OF about AL already have been sur
veyed. | doubt if the State ever has
made as wise an expenditure of the pub
lie money as this was proven to be-
Since 1905 the total amount of 100000
has been spent upon this work and the
State already has received from it in
taxation, not including interest, the
sum of $575,7 65.42 This shows net
tax income to the State Of $485, 765.42
1t is readily seen that an appropriation
larger than that suggested in the bud
get will bring immediate returns with
out causing injustice to the owners of
the land as such land should be valu-
ed on a basis proportionate with the
value of other lands within the State.
National Land
The Federal Government controls
the size Of our National Guard. while
the State assumes the responsibility
for its standard Of efficiency. Our
citt1en-soldaer always has proved his
loyalty and courage. The officers of
the Guard are men of character and
ability devoted to their work. while
the men, we'll trained and equipped,
are eager to perform whatever duties
may be required Of them. l believe
the Guard should remain voluntary
organization. Our young men should
be encouraged to enter it and in doing
SO should receive the approval and
support Of the civilian population. In
times Of peace we need no draft or
compulsory military training in
Maine. My connection with the Ma.
tionA draft organization. as chair.
man Of a local exemption board,
showed me the spirit of Names men
Of military age. Their response to duty
was splendid. Maine kept her quota.
Of men so we'll filled that when the
great war closed Maine did not owe
single soldier to the National Govern
ment. while sister states owed thous
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-02-16

Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't remove them. Doan'E
Ointment is recommended for itching,
bleeding or protruding piles. soc att
any drug store.-Advt.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18
GRAND RIDGE

Mrs Lucinda Lucky, son Bert, and
daughter. Miss Ethel, of Kankakee
motored ito the village Saturday,
where they spent the week end with
relatives.
Miss Hazel Wallingford was re
cent over night visitor with Miss
Elizabeth Colwell of Ottawa.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. o. Jackson of Syl.
van avenue, the formers sister, Mrs
NJ. J, Baldwin and niece, Miss Lucy
Coles, motored to Princeton Saturday
where they spent the week end with
the Robert Jackson family.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schobert an
children have returned to their home
of Convoy, O., after several weeks
visit with relatives here and in OF
ter Creek.
Miss Margaret Jeffries Of Dwight
who underwent an operation at st
Mary's hospital, Streator, Saturday
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18
GIRL SUES BANKER
FOR ALLEGED ATTACK

Rock Island ILL.,, Oct. Isl. L. Yer
non, president of the Peoples National
Bank. president of the school board
and wealthy department store owner
of Rock Island has teen sued for
$1,000 by Miss Mary Smith of Davcn-
port Miss Smith alleges she was at
tackled and beaten by Vernon in pri'
vate house in Davenport and again ir.
Vernon'a automobile, Miss Smith
claims she has been i'll since the last
| happening.
The petition AYERS that Vernon had
boon counting Miss Smith for two
years. A photograph and lock of tn
defendants hair, presented to Miss
Smith, will be produced as evidence
according to her attorney.
| The second alleged attack occurred
in Vernons coupe ON Oct Z, it is
charged, when, Miss Smith AYERS, she
refused Vernon's advances. The first
attack l. claimed to have been in &
luxuriously furnished FIAT in Daven
port. Miss Smith says Vernon beat
and kicked hr and knocked her Out
Of his machine, breaking three ribs
and pinching her leg in the coupe
door. Vernon is 40, married, has {
family and is active in civic life. Miss
Smith Is 80. Vernon claims he wa;
not In Davenport on Oct. 7. Witnesse!
allege they cav him there.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18
k8l16Qitg4fy|

The members of the Ottawa Amuse'
ment company will hold dance on
Thursday evening, Oct -, ut Schae'
fer's hall Orchestra music viii be
furnished through tho evening for
dancing aud the general public is in
yited TO attend,
The WOmans Benefit Association
Of the MaccaboCs win entertain to-
night with a card party at Maccabee
hall An invitation has been extend
cd to the general public at attend.
!. :. q
The big halloween dancing party OF!
the Ottawa Elks lodge will be held Oh
Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, from 9
to - o'clock, at the Organizations
club rooms Every member Of the or
ganization has boon urged to attend
this party. The affair will be in
charge OF the amusement committee.
+ q =
A regular session Of Ottawa lodge
No. 5SS, h. p. 0. f.. will be held on
Wednesday night, Oct. IS, at the Elk1'
home During the business session
several new names will be presented
for ballotinc
!. !. :.
The children % the La Sale coun-
ty detention home are being enter
tanned at very pleasant party this
afternoon by the members Of the
Women's club at the home of Mrs.
Clarence Watts, four miles south OF
town. The little folks. numbering
twenty-five. were taken to the Watts
home at the close OF their school in
autos They spent a very pleasant
time playing games. At p. m. a
delicious picnic supper will be served
to them.
Miss Mae O'Donnell entertained
twenty guests last night at her home
on Columbus street, at variety
shower in honor of Miss Loretta Lock
wood, who is TO marry James Boyle
soon. Pink roses were used as dec
oraticns throughout the house. The
guests spent a very pleasant evening
playin 500. after which a delicious
supper was served by the hostess
The bride-to-be received many very
beautiful gifts
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18


much 10 the resiec 81 "e' ll'SI'u',
MISS Sardh Nla"l"lu mas iGVeI'e1
caro- from MIS- E"Ie" b",''' ul
North fIatJe, Ne9" say 'aE sue was
very pleasant! 'o'"''d anu was "e''
when Is sooa news 10 "eI many
iriehos. ,,. 81
MI AIpano ana MrS' "Iu' .'''77 ga
he'"eSle'' ~ l." "'.' Wy a"
attend the funeral o. lle l"le LOUIS
hesS' were guests 'l 'tr "''5' 't
lheiF cousins MT anu -'''.. 'l'l'.
ness oil iorter u'e""'' p'y.,"','..'5 :"
leaving lor hdnSaS anu olH'' Po'",5
west to VISIT before RETURNING 10 'L''''
nome ..... ,.......
~ "Hlts 'o'' ''',.' 90
was PROFESSIONS S@'..' ''4l '' '"e
village Iast week ,..,... .,....-..
MARTIN io,"" t'V ..,
with MS niue Ii'sHo Log " '''''N.
Ell,
ne local !uuEt VI l. w. w.
yolsa q uec'ueoiy P'e'9"ul t' ,''','7
friday Nheh lley WHt' -o"I.I ~.
tnelr wives az 'Ie co',o '''''o.i "a '".'7
"orA' lue e'eHt"7 "'a vi q a.. i.''
nature caruS ana "H"''.ls oe.i.7 cue
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18
ReddicR'S
Library
Matters

which we Thought would be tauaa ly
he war but somehow were not H..
runs this great mill OF bis mtncrl on
Il i.lr deaf to all basis Peace igf
maAy aud prosperity reieu H.en
Inns sister, ceases TO Dee q hauu'E
child OF wealth ana deyoteg her tma
lo the welfare of the people Of the
community and rs known as mlrH
of the Old House." Her brother 0ar
res the sister of a fellow workman
and former chum who was q CAPTAIN
in the army lie too Is % noble bar
acter and won'd undoubtedly hay'
married. Helen had not his life been
raorIfced IN strike There B.. ls
another character the Interpreter O.
whom all go Tor assistance and guild
auce.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18

Pattern 1855 supplies this attrac"
tive youthful model. 1t is cut in )
Sizes; l6, is and 20 years. An is
year size requires As yards of So
inch material.
Crepe, crepe de chine, wolfe, EN-
broideries. dotted Swiss, tatteta and
wash silks, also linen and chambrey
may be used Tor this model. The
width of the skirt is pa yards.
A pattern or this Illustration
mailed to any address on receipt OF
15c in silver or stamps.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18

is reported as doing nicely at TIL
writing. Miss Margaret is the daugh'
ter of Mrs. Maggie Jeilries and has
visited relatives and friends here on
many occasions. She is the fourth
of the five Jeffries sisters to submit
to the operation for appendicitis at
the Streator hospital.
A large delegation of the Standard
Bearers from the local NJ. +. church
are planning to attend the Standard
Bearers rally at Lostant the latter
part of this week.
Mrs. Orville Woodward Of Sandy
Ford spent Friday with her aunt
Mrs. II. NJ. Glazier of the village
who is confined to her bed by illness
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18
Harold Bell Wrisht-"Helea Of the
Old House i

Harold Bell Wrisht--"Helea Of the
Old House
After several years OF silence we
again have novel by Harold Bell
Wright, / believe Mr.. Wright think
he Is a prohet preaching in q wilder.
noss-a very wicked wilderness, In
this new novel he settles an the trou.
bles of labor and capital There are
two employers who believe in driving
the men 20 work at the point OF the
muzalo, one who is also o war pro
iteer is blown up with his fautgy,
the other gees Insane F0rtunutels ~
son OF the insane man was as near
to human perfection as they are made
on this planet He had also been over
seas and had learned wonderful.
lessons in equality and other things
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-10-18
On and I'm.

importantly may he Ops twin
brother, as an exchange remarks, but
the two have no. the same character
istics, Op never hangs around insist
Ing the way I'm d0as.-Boston Tran
script.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-16

Lively scenes were enacted at the
Gary lodge hall of the Universal Negro
Improvement Association IN. and
African Communities League Inc. Of
the World. last Sunday and Tuesday
night according to testimony brought
out yeste rday afternoon in the course
OF the injunction suit on trial in Room
l of the Hammond superior court.
President Dudley Patterson of the
Gary lodge. who is seeking to have a
bunch of spurious officers ousted and
enjoined from holding meetings, said
that Sunday evening d dance, a social
affair. was to be held. Two members
OF the Gary police force and Bill
Burns. a colored deputy constable.
were on hand to see that the old fight
did not nare up again. II did and the
event broke up in disorder in spite of
the efforts OF the officers of the law
Tue sday evening was the regular
lodge night. That was the most dis
orderly OF all The police and Burns
were there also. Patterson held his
session and was interrupted by the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-16
HAMMOND GIRLS
PRETTIER, SAYS
BUSINESS MAN

To begin with D B Semco has a
wife and a good situation and intends
to keep both Therefore this Is not
to be construed into an invitation to
call-excePt on business.
Mr. Sernco who is the manager o.
the Lion Store Furniture department
has just returned from Grand Rapids.
L could not help but notice how
much better looking the women are in
Hammond than in Grand Rapids" said
Semco THEY have more style and
wear better clothes. In fact there is
more class to Hammond women than
In any city of the size have ever
been in The Hammond men are also
better dressed and have more get-up-
and-go than the natives OF GranG
Rapids.
1T Is good thing for us to make
comparisons OF this kind When you
are In the loop in Chicago the next
time lcs,k the people over carefully and
you will notice that the majority of
the women are harried and have neith-
er poise nor class. The men are not so
well dressed on whole as they are
in our town.
XII
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-16
ROUGH STUFF At
GARY LODGE MEETING

arrival of the insurseat lodgennan.
Patterson told of the threats which
were made The insurgents demanded
that he get out and let the new Off
GERS serve. When asked how the
matter was settled he replied that 1t
wasn't settled because he left the hall
Why did You go?" he was asked.
7 looked around and saw the police
were siding with the rest of the party
so l decided l didn't have enough pro
lection to stay" he replied.
1t was at this session that Eliza
Flowers one OF the Black Cross Nurs-
es. the ladies' auxiliary of the lodge.
took her spite out on the charter and
smashed the glass from the frame.
The recital of details Of the rough
stuff pulled at the meetings was in
tcrrupted last night when Judge Reit-
er adjourned court until next Wednes-
day morning. Although about seven
ty-hve were sworn as witnesses. at
torneys yesterday assured the court
that they would not call all of them
to testify on the temporary Injunction
hearing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-16
SMOOTHING
PATH FOR
TARIFF BILL
The Old Steam Roller Polished
Up and Ready For
Action
By A. o. HAYWARD

[STAFF CORRESPONDENT l. SEEsLSeI r,
steam roller was brought out today
polished up and made ready for the
task of smoothing the way for pass
age of the Fordney tariff bill
House republican leaders gave
warning that dissatisfied epublicans
and democrats who are opposed to the
bin are to be given no opportunity to
make drastic changes and delay It's
passage az planned by the ways and
means committee.
The bill will not be thrown open by
reading of paragraphs for general u7-
bate on items. and only the commit
tee amendments and specified para
graphs are coming to separate house
vote Only such changes as the ways
and means committee desires will be
made in the house.
Following adoption by the house OF
Is per cent ad valorem duty on
hides, Chairman Forney called up to-
day the dye-stuffs section Of the bill
with the announcement that because
OF division in the committee OF the
plan provided to limit the importation
OF German dyes. II had been decided to
let the house decide the character Of
legislation.
This plan will be followed early next
week with cotton. oils and asphalt and
the action of the house. should 1t
change the provisions Of the commit
tee, with respect to either or any Of
these items @kl be satisfactory to
Forney and hrs colleagues.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-16
FOR
NEXT MOVE:
FROM JAPAN
Scope of Disarmament Not
Decided by Any One
Nation Says U. S.
6BY HARRY L ROGERS

LsIAEF CORRESPONDENT /. n sgRvfcEl
WASHINGTON. July 1s.-The next
move in the disarmament game is ia
pans. It appeared today
The United states. it IS understood
has made answer 20 the Japanese IN
auiry concerning the scope Of Presi-
dent Hardins's suggested disarna-
nient conference and has advised tbs
leaders Of the Oriental nation that the
question Of scope is one which must
be decided by the conferrlng nations
and not by the inviting nation. or any
one nation
Reports from Paris that the disar.n-
ament commission OF the league Of
nations is apparently disposed 10 de-
fer action pending the conference pro-
posed by this nation were rcceiN ed
with satisfaction In official circles
here. for 1T has been suggested that
Japan might express a desire to let the
proposed conference go by the boards
on grounds it was a member OF the
league of nations which has already
started disarmament proceedings.
PREMIERs EXCHA>GE VIEWS
Secretary OF state Hughes and Ana
bassador Shidehara have exchanged
views on the forthcoming parlcy and IL
is understood that japanese Ambassa-
dor has been advised that lie may IL
form his government that the United
States has no intention Or drafting the
Agenda for the conference nor does IT
seek to force any policies upon the
conferring powers.
The administration holds that the
program for the conference should be
outlined through Negotiations between
the invited powers and ii is under
STOOD these negotiations are nos ii
progress in informal way In
quiries which Japan has made OF Gre4.
Britain and the United States have or
ened the way for an interchange o.
views which should assure Japan that
there is no attempt to force decisions
on specific questions which are noS
OF interest to all powers concerned
WAITING FOR JApAN's ANSWER
suggestions of fear from certain
japanese quarters that The Unitrd
/ states will attempt to bring before
the conference questions which japan
believes concern only Japan ana tas
United States were not sIbstantiated
by official comment here. II was
pointed out that the president has in
vited the Allied Powers 10 discuss the
general principles and that only those
questions which effect ALI of the na-
tions can properly be laid before the
conference
Until Japan gives a final answer as
to her willingness 10 participate in the
conference. it is probable there VII!
be no definite step forward taken in
the conference matter. but that IN
formal exchanges Of Views Viii con-
tinue between the inttrest-d nations
in an effort to shape the Agonda of the
parley.
Formal invitations for the confer
ence probably Will be Withheld pend-
Ing hnai action by Japan At this
time the administration does not in
tend to increase tho number or in
vited nations but this policy may be
changed by the exchange Of Views
with other invited governments
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-16
CRAIG CALLS
CABINET MEMBERS
Ulster Premier is Consider.
ing Sim Fein Propos-
ais Today.
BY NEWTON c. PARKE

tsTkEF coRREsPokoEhT N; sERWcEl
LONDON, July 16.-Leading mem-
bers Of the cabinet OF the Ulster gov
ernment arrived here today in re-
sponse to a summons from Sir James
Craig. the Ulster premier and i'm
mediateIy took under consideration
the Sim Fein proposals that had been
communicated to Premier Lloyd
George by Eamonn Devalera. 'presi-
dent Of the Irish republic
II was admitted there may be some
hitch If the Unionists are obdurate
against accepting Devalera's condi-
tions. but 1t was reported LLOYD
George was ready to use more than
persuasion" on the Ulsterites 10 pre-
vent them from breaking UP the peace
negotiations.
Officials believe II is unlikely that
James Craig will meet the premier
again Monday when the latter renews
his peace conversations with DeVaiera
The Chronicle believes the conser-
sations between Premier Lloyd George
and DeValera will be continued Mon
day and Tuesday and possibly We'd
nesday. DeValera, according TO the
Chronicle. will probably return 70
Dublin about the middle OF next week
TO obtain the consent OF Dali Eireann
before meeting Sir James Craig II
Dali Eireann consents then the sche n e
will be set for a general parley with
Devalera and his colleagues repre-
senting the republicans. sir Jaries
Craig and his colleagues and Premier
Lloyd George With two other Officials
representing England and the British
government
The impression has gained strength
here that DeValera Is the real voice
Of Ireland.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-16
LIVELY JULY
CLEARANCE SALE
At {. c. M|NAS

Apparently the tide Of better days
has returned to Hammond from the
appearance OF the large crowds at the
Edward c. Minas Co. 1t was the
opening OF the big State atreet stores
semi Clearance Sale. Enthusi-
astic buyers filled the store through
out the entire day and It was evident
that the sale was real one for the
reason that people as far south as
Lowell. Crown Point and other dis
tant towns were seen there respond
ing to the splendid values
Shop folks who look upon quality as
just aS important a factor as the
price were able to get what they
wanted at this store who seem 70 40
things in a different way
Everything must co. said E. G.
Minas, we've got to clear our shelves
in order to make more room for the
new fell merchandise. Thus every
half year We make IL q practice TO do
this and this year people will nnd the
Clearance Sales to their advantage
more than ever before. We've taken
bold steps in bringing prices to their
lowest level" he continued and con-
sidering the quality of merchandise.
which we always strictly adhere TO,
that everyone who purchases we want
to be thoroughly satisfied. People arc
becoming to recognize the value OF
good merchandise more and more
every day he continued They
study materials and workmanship y
more closely than ever. they want to
be sure they are actually getting their
moneys worth. Take these women s
bungalow aprons at 75c for instance.
ITS rare that such quality aprons can
DC offered at so low a figure, it's been
over three years since We have been
able 70 offer mems cotton hose at IOc
pair and how often are high grade
shoes and oxfords for men and women
priced at 50 pair. but we are doing
IL now at this Clearance Sale and II
people will only realize the Importance
Of them it will be money in their
pockets
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-07-16
HARDING PLAN BLOCKS
JAPAN IN SIBERIA
Disarmament Supporters
Express that Opinion It
Is Reported.
tRY puKE n. pARRYl

,IsIAEF coRREspohoERT / n. SERVICE
TOXIC, July 15-(Delayed) )->up-l
porters OF President Harding's propos-
al for disarmament conference ex-
pressed the opinion today such a con-
ference would interrupt and perhaps
block entirely Japanese military ac-
tivity in Siberia II is charged b.
political opponents OF the Hara admin
lstration that Japan is illegally hold
ing Vladivosttk and other places
While. the diplomatic advisory coun-
ell has announced Japan will partici-
pate Ia the proposed disarmament con
ference. such participation is opposed
by some OF the military leaders Thsy
profess to see in the disarmament: q
serious obstacle to japanese plans N
Asia.
The American Commercial attacAc
who has just returned from siberia
where he Investigated conditions Iii
the Far East republic Will make 4 per
sonal report to Secretary OF State
Hughes.
The Investigator refused to ssy j-st
whether or not he had found tiflt Ja-
pan is negotiating for treaty with the
Far East Republic. 1t was possible
that the report Of the Commercial at
Na~'e - the american SECRETARY q
State may have some bearing upon the
proposed disarmament and Far Vast
conference.
Count Ozaki leader OF the dlsarna-
ment movement in Japan. declared to-
day that Japan should take part Ii
the disarmament conference.
we have everything to gain from
such a meeting said Count oEaki.
4 think it was a mistake. however TO
invite China"