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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-14
TO CONTINUE GOVT.
SUPERVISION OF :
STEEL INDUSTRY

WASHINGTON. Nov. 13-Continuation
of government supervision OF the
steel industry during the period OF
readjustment to peace conditions
was recommended today by the
steel committee of the American
Iron and Steel Institute at its first
meeting with the war industries
board since the signing of the arm
iStice.
Optimism over the industrial and
labor outlook. as affecting the steel
industry during the transition from
war to peace marked the conference
the belief was expressed that there
should be no abrupt alteration of
price or wage levels. The CHIEF
purpose of the meeting it was an
nounced was to preserve industrial
stability" and the discussion COW
cred general trade conditions, ma
tional and International. After the
conf. renee, officials in explaining
the steel committees recommends
ton for continued supervision by
the war industries board said that
II price control were abandoned and
the price Of steel decreased those
who stocked up with raw and semi
finished materials at the fixed price
could not compete with those who
could go into the market with low
err prices prevailing.
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GEN. PERSHING
MEDAL
MARSHAL JOFFRE

Paris. Nov. Northumberland
Pershing. in the name of President
Wilson. presented at the Military
Academy this morning the distin.
guished service medal to Marshal
Joffre. the hero Of the Marine. In his
address the American commander-in-
chief said: This medal is symbol
Of our respect for your noble char
acter and Of our admiration for the
great task you accomplished. Your
name will always be associated with
the results we have obtained.
Marshal Joffre, in thanking Gen
Pershing, said lie was proud Of the
great distinction, which served to
draw him still closer to the Amer
lean army and people. He said: "I
am proud to have been the Godfather
of the noble American army which
was the determining cause of our
actual victory. l love the American
soldiers as though they were mine"
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London. Nov. 13.-At q meeting of
two hundred leading coalition liberal
peers and commoners today, Premier
Lloyd George outlined his recon-
struction policy, saying the victory
must be utilized as an impetus to
reforms. A great rehousing pro-
gram was necessary, he said, the
hours of labor must be reduced, a
minimum wage introduced and pro-
duction increased through land re-
form. The prime minister also fore
Swallowed a large development in
transport service and said that there
was-no danger in the prevailing rev.
dictionary spirit if wisely directed.
1t must be combatted by national
unity. cooperation and sacrifice. He
said he feared neither revolution nor
Bolshevism but he did fear reaction
and dissension. Mere party consid-
erations were unseemly. He want
ed a united government representing
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Chinese Herb Doctors
Trying to Secure Part -
Estate Mass. Chinese

Boston, Nov. 13.-Joe Lop Way of
Hong Kong and Tom Foo Yuen OF
Los Angeles, Chinese herb doctors,
entered suit today in the Suffolk su-
perior court to obtain $3.50, 600 of the
100000 estate left by DR.. Pang Suey,
who for years administered Chinese
herb cures to Boston people. Way
and Yuen formed a partnership with
DR.. Suey in China, the terms of which
entitle them to a large share in the
herb doctors estate. Yuen declares
that he taught Dr. Suey the science
and mystery of herb curing in China.
Yuen and Way did not know that DR..
Suey had been so prosperous in his
work in Boston until after his death.
when 100000 was found hidden in
his house. The Chinese assert they
will produce the partnership agree
ment which was signed in China.
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Peace Conference
Continued from age One)

uselessly complcate the work of a
Ostensibly Dr. Soils proposal is
based upon the urgent need of Ger
NAVY for food and other supplies,
but it is pointed out that these con-
ditions will be dealt with by the
United States and the Allies in ad-
vance OF the peace conference under
the genral pldges contained in the
armiStice and governed by the su-
preme war council at Versailles.
Further assurance on this sub
iect is given the German government
by Secretary Lansing Who in a note
handed today to the Swiss minister
in reply to one from Frederick Ebert
the German chancellor, said the
President is ready to consider the
supplying of foodstu1fs to Germany
and to take up the matter with the
allied governments upon assurances
that public order will be maintained
in Germany and an equitable distri-
button of the food Is guaranteed.
The supreme war council in Yer
CABLES did moro than consider the
subject of armistices and it is now
learned that for a long time preced-
ing the final collapse of the Central
Powers much study and attention
was given to the subject Of final
peace in all Of it's ramifcations.
Therefore, when the peace confer
ence meets 1t will find bfore it a
fairly we'll digested program for the
condition of it's business calculated
to keep the sessions we'll within
bounds not only in the matter of
expenditure OF time but also in the
range Of subjects to be discussed.
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INCREASE SUGAR
ALLOWANCE IN
SUGAR DISTRICTS

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Increase in
the beet sugar producing states and
in the cane producing territory Of
Louisiana Of the household allot-
ments from three pounds to four
pounds monthly per capita was or
dered today by the food administra
ton effective Dec. /. At the same
time public eating places in these
sections will be permitted to increase
their consumptions from three
pounds to four pounds for every 30
meals served.
For the remainder Of the country
it was stated. the allotments of three
pounds monthly per capita for house
holds and three pounds per 50 meals
for public eating places will be con :
tinued for the present, at least.
The increase for sugar producing
states was granted, the food admin
istration announced. because of the
lack Of cargo space for overseas
shipments together with insufficient
storage facilities in this country.
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RICHMOND MAN
HEADS GRAND LODGE

!. Portland Me, Nov. 13.-Frederick
B. Peabody of Richmond was elected
grand master at the 18th annual SEES
sion of the Grand Lodge of Maine
]. Q. o. +. today. Leslie e. Jacobs OF
Skowhegan was chosen grand warden
and James f. Townsend OF this city
grand secretary.
The Grand Lodge degrees was con-
ferred upon 81. The net gain in mem
bership for the year was reported as
20. A memorial service was held
for the late grand representative
John L. Bunker Of Bar Harbor.
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Formulating Plans
Continued from Page One)

made IL is expected the size of the
army for which il will be necessary
10 provide soon will be arrived at.
The general stans recommendations
~ 20 thu new way the army is to be
formed are expected to cmbody the
princi, 80 Of universal military train
Ing - III prepared by the staff just
before lie United States entered the
war outlined tho general scheme
which Is likely to he again advocated,
Inodih,d IA the light OF war expert
,ncc and the result OF the operation
uf tho aolcct.ve draft system.
AT ;hl& time 1t was planned to con-
tinue tho Earrisons for the Philip
pines. Hawaii and Panama on a VOL
untary basis by selecting men who
elected army life after they had
passed through their periods of train
however. the staff proposed to re-
model the standing army into a
strictly training force composed of
officers and nom Commissioned Off
GERS who should be developed into ex-
ports in getting raw material imme-
aiatClv into shape and through their
hands year after year should pass the
classes called TO the colors for train
ing.
Both the commissioned and nom
missioncd ranks Of this training force
II was planned should be composed of
men displaying ability during their
training There Is reason to expect
that some similar project Will again
I.. 10 I'd nj 10 r
President Wilson nor Secretary Bak-
or - now committed to universal
training rs n national policy. In his
last annual report Mr.. Baker said it
was not u question which should be
decided while the country was at war.
Rehabilitation Of the existing Off
GERS corps both line and staff forms
a crpai ate element Of the present
plans Of the war department. 1t Is
certain that officers Will be made
10 keep men Who have shown them
selves qualified in such relationship
with the government that their SER
vices can he quickly secureed at need.
Pending the completion of plans res
ignattuns are being discouraged.
Plans for returning officers to their
civilian status are expected to pro-
vide for an army reserve OF its
corps similar TO that used in build
ing up the present army. Similarly.
~ is rgardcd as probable that steps
toward tho organization Of an am
pic reserve will be taken. The form
~ the reserve. however, whether by
voluntary obligation. or by order, will
depend upon the military policy to be
adopted
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LOW RATE
Continued from PAGE Onel

hy any soldier. sailor or marine-offi-
cor or enlisted man-and by wo-
men members Of the army or navy
nurse corps. providing they already
hold government voluntary life in
suranre. About 9j percent of the
I 500 00o mon in the service are COW
cred los this insurance. which ex-
pircs after they go back To civilian
life and cease paving premiums.
This ~ the system devised To replace
tho old pension plan Of providing
for ex-soldiers and sailors
Thus will he created out Of the
governments emergency war insur-
ance bureau the greatest life insur-
ancc institution in the world for
reace times. with more policy hold
crs and greater aggregate risks than
. half dozen OF the worlds biggest
private companies combined. Out
. 81 the experience gained may even
iually develop expansion of govern
iuent insurance to old age. TO indus
trial and other forms Of insurance.
.n the opinion Of officials who have
studied the subject.
3 Respiration for re-insuring re-
turning soldiers and sailors are be-
ing framed by an advisory board TO
the military and naval section Of the
war risk bureau. consisting of Ar
thur Hunter. actuary Of the New
York Life Insurance Company: w.
A. Frazer. Omaha. of the Woodmen
OF the World. and r. Robertson
Jones Of tho workmen's Compensa-
ton Publicity Bureau. New York.
Plans also are under consideration
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FAST TIME BY
BOMBING PLANE

Washington, Nov. 13.-A big
Handley-Page bombing airplane ar
rived at Belling Field here at 2.55
o'clock this afternoon from Hazel
hurst Field. Mineola. Long Island,
having made the trip of approxi-
mately $50 miles in three hours and
one minute. actual flying time. The
machine was forced to stop at Alfred
Vail field. Little Silver, N. j., because
of a broken oil connection.
The plane left Hazelhurst at 9.25
o'clock this morning and was piloted
by Captain Weller of the British
Royal air forces with Lieut.. Ludick
of the United States Army air serv-
ice as guide. -Four passengers We're
carried. The flight was made at an
average height of 1000 feet. A sleet
storm was encountered while pass
ing over New Jersey. John d. Ryan.
assistant secretary of war in charge
of aircraft production. and other gov
eminent officials witnessed the land
ing at Boiling Field.
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Necessity for National
Unity in Great Britain
Urged by Lloyd George

all parties. In regard to free trade
Mr.. Lloyd George said he did not
propose to go as far as the Parisians
The third Of President Wilson'S
points. he commended, prevented any
idea of an economic war.
Irish home rule was essential, he
declared. but there must be no CO.
ercion Of northeast Ulster.
The premier concluded by stating
that the watchword of the govern
ment was progress. He said he must
have the support Of the liberals.
The meeting unanimously pledged
support to MIR. Lloyd George and the
coalition government during the per-
iod of reconstruction.
The premier received a, remarkable
ovation. A meeting of the Unionist
party today voted confidence In
Chancellor Bonar Law, after the
leader had announced that he pro-
posed recommending the continue
ton of the present coalition govern
rnent.
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No Reduction
. Continued from Page Ore)

officials feel that no war bonus should
be taken off the wages of rail en-
ployes. Events of the past week have
caused a pronounced movement of
men from war industries to the rail-
roads where they are insured great
er permanency of employment, OIL
Gals said. Many of these. particu-
larly laborers, Will be given work
on the railroads delayed program
of improvements. which have been
held up mainly because of lack of
labor Director General McAdoo has
declared that he would lower rates
as soon as it was determined when
revenues would be sufficient to pay
wage increases and the higher cost
of materials, supplies and other
transportation elements. 1t was ex-
planned today, however, that the time
when this would be possible is not
vet in sight,
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MILL WORKERS WANT
TO CELEBRATE REST OF
WEEK IN NEW BEDFORD

New Btdford. Mass, Nov. 13.-Fol-
lowing the disturbance at several cot
ton mills this morning when the op-
eratives protested against ending the
peace celebration and resuming work
the New Bedford textile council met
this evening and voted that all the
mill operatives of the city continue
the holiday for the remainder of the
week. 1t was also voted to hold a la
Dor parade on Friday. The mill treas
urers also met today and decided to
keep the mills open. Opinion is di-
vidcd upon the probable effect of the
textile councils action.
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FIRE THREATENS
TO DESTROY ALL
TOWN KINGMAN

Bangor. Me-. Nov. 1c.-At 1890 to.
night the Bangor fire department wal
asked to rush aid to kingman, s.
miles east where a fire was raging
that threatened to sweep the village
An engine, hose and crew were sen,
At midnight it was reported that SIX
buildings had been burned and that
the fire was gaining. Telephone com.
mun!cation is cut off.
The following losses by the King
man fire are reported: l.. f. BOYD
store, half stock burned; ]. J. Nc.
Cormick store. total loss; s. c. Jen'
sen barber shop, total loss: 8 c,
. Janan store, burned and w. N
Martins office in this building burn'
ed. At 1870 it was thought the fire
was under control. No figures o.
losses or insurance could be estlmal'
Of
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KAISER NOT REGARDED
AS OFFICER BECAUSE
OF RESIGNATION

London, Nov. ia dispatch to
Daily Mail from Maarn, Holland
says that among those who accom-
panied the former German emperor
to the castle of Amerongen We're
Generals Won Pleshen. Won Gontard,
Won Drankiberg, Won Lintoff and Won
Grimman. The correspondent Of the
Daily Mail says he hears that the
former emperor is not regarded as
an officer because he has resigned
his title and offices.
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TO FINISH WAR
SHIPS UNDER
CONSTRUCTION

Washington, Nov. 13.-All new
warships now under construction or
contracted for will be completed,
Secretary Daniels said today after
the weekly meeting of the war cab
met. He also announced that the
navy yards at Mare Island, Cali
fornia; Philadelphia. Norfolk and
Now York, which have enough work
on hand now to keep them busy two
years, will be enlarged.
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KAISER BECOMING
RESIGNED TO NEW
LIFE IN HOLLAND

London, Nov. ia dispatch to the
Central News from Amsterdam says
William Hohenzollerh. the former
German emperor, took a walk this
morning accompanied by officers.
Later he went motoring followed by
a car containing Dutch officials. The
correspondent says the former en-
peror appears to have become resign
ed to his new life. Two enormous mo-
tor lorries arrived today with the
Hohenzollern baggage which consist
ed of 4 large number Of trunks and
cases.
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CARD. O'CONNELL
SENDS THANKS
TO GOV. MCCALL

Boston, Nov 13-Cardinal O'Con-
nell in q letter to Gov. Mccall made
public tonight, thanked the governor
for his recent letter expressing the
gratitude Of the state for the work
done by the Cardinal and Catholic
agencies during the influenza cpl
demic. The Affections and sorrows
Of recent times" he said. though
sad in themselves have, feel, served
at least one great purpose-to bring
us all more closely together in the
firm bond of better mutual under
standing and more cordial sentiments
Of noble and enduring cooperation in
all those things which concern the
highest common good"
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REVERSE SENTENCE
OF GERMAN PRIEST

Mount Vernon, N. Y, Nov. 1s-
Decision has been reversed in the
case of the Rev. Father SIeinlein
who on July 81 was found guilty of
disorderly conduct in refusing 10
have the bells of his church rung
TO celebrate American victories in
compliance with proclamation of
the mayor. He had been sentenced
to pay a fine of 5000 and to serve
two months in prison with the stip-
ulation that the sentence would not
be enforced if he left the city. The
priest. who Is a naturalized Ger
man, paid his fine and left the city
but later appealed his case. Coun-
ty Judge Young in reversing the de-
cision terms the priests actions in
discreet but said that there was no
evidence Of any crime.
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HEAVY FINES FOR USING
BOGUS MEAL CHECKS

Boston. Nov. 13-Milliam T. Mad
|ison of New York was fined $1,000
and four dining car walters $500
each in the federal court today for
defraudins the government by u.s.
ing bogus meal checks. Madison
had the checks printed. Thirty 9TH
err defendants will be tried in De-
cember. All were employed on trains
OF the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad.
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GREAT JOY IN
ALSACE OVER
NEWS OF FREEDOM

Beffort. France, Nov. 12.-(By the
Associated Press)-An engineer corps
has left this city to repair the COM
munications into Alsace. notably the
Dannemarie Viaducts which will
permit the re-opening Of the Paris
Mulhausen-B azel railroad.
Reports from Alsace say there is
rejoicing throughout the length and
breadth Of the land over the news
that Alsace will return to the mother
country.
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YANKEE BOYS NOW
SPINNING THE TOP

New York. Nov. 13-The victorious
American soldiers across the seas
will now spin the top" instead of
going over the top" The boyhood
game has become popular among the
soldiers and the knights of Columbus
announced today that 100000 tops
have been sent to France. The over
seas secretaries of the organization
have been supplied with overalls. it
was stated. as work during the re-
construction period frequently will
require their use.
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HIGH PRICED WORKERS
TO BE GIVEN CHANCE TO
SECURE OTHER WORK

New York, Nov. 13.-In anticipation
of a gobernment order for the demob-
ilization Of $4,000 highly priced work
ers in the United States Gas defense
plant at Long Island City, the man.
agement announced today that en-
ployers would be given an opportu-
nifty to obtain positions elsewhere
before they are dismissed from their
present jobs.
Men and women in the plant earn
from $50 to $50 q week.
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Official Announcement
OF Loss Of AudiciOus

London. Nov. 1.-the adniira1H
tonight makes it's first official an
nouncement of the loss Of the batt''
ship Audacious, which sank ailt'
striking a mine off the north lriSD
coast on October %, 1914. The Us'
of the battleship officially was Key
a secret at the urgent request OF thT
commanderin- chief of the Gra1'
Fleet
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SHIPWRECkED SAILORS
LANDED AT NEW YORK

New York, Nov. ia score o.
shipwrecked sailors picked up of the
coast of Brazil were landed here TO-
day by the steamer Nauban from
Buenos Aires. Officers Of the ship
refused to permit questioning Of the
survivors, nor would they make any
statement as to the identy OF Inc
shipwrecked vessel or the cause Of is
sinking.
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GERMAN U-BOATS
ASK INTERMITTENT
IN SWEDEN

London, Nov. 13.-Five German
submarines arrived at Lanskrona,
southern Sweden, Wednesday and re-
puested the naval authorities to in
tern them. according to despatch
to the Exchange Telegraph Go. from
Copenhagen. The submarine COM
manders said they did not dare re-
turn to Germany.
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CONSTANT PAIN
after EA1|NG
The Torture Of Dyspepsia
Corrected by "FTuit-a.lye,'

For two years, I suffered to,,.
from Severe Dyspepsia. had 'a
slant pains after eating; pains d WI
the sides and back; and korrib,o ~
ter stuff often came up in nv MANU- u''
l tried doctors, but they did M, ~.
me. But as soon as l started tas'a'
Fruit-a-tives' Cor Fruit Liver T..
lets) I began to improve and ~
medicine. made Of fruit Juices 'us
lieved me when everything ~.
failed" ~'
MRS. HUDSON MARSHRAvv
50c. box. 6 for $3.50. trial si,s o.,
At dealers or from FRUIT. A Tvs
Limited, OGDENSBURG, N.Y-.s
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Grand Fleet Creates
Marvellous Night Scene
Off Scottish Coast

London. Nov 1S-(Via Montrca).
The marvellous night scene was
witnessed off the Scottish coast when
the Grand Fleet celebrated the armis-
tice. On O. S0-mile line. warships of
every description were simultaneously
illuminated. Myriads of SIRENS blew
off, with awesome sounds. Hundreds
of searchlights played Enthusiastically.
Fireworks and star shells were sent
up. The celebration after lasting an
hour ceased as suddenly as it began.
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TWO QUAKES IN
PORTO RICO CAUSE
DAMAGE IN CITIES

San Juan, P. r., Nov. 1.-TWO
earthquakes occurred in Porto Rico
yesterday, the first at o'clock in
the morning and the second at 6
o'clock in the evening. Both shocks
caused some damage in cities re-
porting losses in the earthquake Of
last October but there was no addi-
tional loss of life.
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BOLSHEVIK FORCES
THREATEN FINLAND

Stockholm. Nov. 1s.-(By The AS
ISOLATED Press).-Russian Bolshevik
forces are marching on Finland. They
are now threatening the Finnish sea
port OF Viborg, 70 miles northwest Of
PetroErad.
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LIMITED AMOUNTS OF
WOOL TO BE RELEASED
FOR CIVILIAN NEEDS

Washington, Nov 13.-Manufactur-
ers' associations were notified by the
army quartermasters Office today
that pending a definite decision by
the war industries board regarding
the wool supply, limited amounts of
wool for civilian needs would be re-
leased to manufacturers at the gov
eminent price.
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GENERAL STRIKE
CONTINUES IN
[CITY OF HAVANA

Havana, Nov. 1.-THE general
strike continues this morning. This
being the first work day since the
general strike was declared, Hava-
ma for the first time feels the full
effect of nearly everything being
tied up except street cars. The
cars are being run more frequent
ly. The street car company is using
strike breakers under police pro-
lection.