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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
$4,000 Fire Loss at Bucksport

Fire broke out about P. NJ Tues
day at Bucksport in the large barn
Of Albert Eldridge on Central street,
in the middle Of the village ana sur
rounded by wooden buildings. A high
wind was blowing and blazing brand
were carried long distances, causing
several other blaZes. A cell was sent
to Bangor for aid, but was counter
manded. when the firemen got con-
troll. The barn and contents were a
total loss. The Eldridge house was
practically ruined. as was small
house in the rear, occupied by Doug
lass Bridges and John Bolan. Capt.
Stephen Benefits barn was badly
damaged. a flock of choice hens be-
ing lost. Firemen saved the esi-
dence. Sparks set fires on the roof OF
Ralph Marks store and Randalrs
garage, both being handled oy the
firemen. The Robinson House stable
and the entire business section was
threatened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mr. and Mrs J. w Dow cclebrat-
Cd the twenty-fifth anniversary Of
their wedding on Monday evening at
their home 7l2 Water street. Some
rs Of their friends from the Free
Baptist church were present A
prayer meeting was held, after which
social hour was enjoyed. Mr.. and
Mrs Dow We're the recipients OF
many valuable and useful gifts. Re-
freshmenta were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
Red Cross Bazaar

Through the kindness of f. P. Haz-
card, who has offered his spacious
grounds for the purpose. Gardiner res
idents are to enjoy again this year Red
Cross bazaar. The date selected is
Wednesday, Sept ., and plans are now
in the making to make the whole affair
one of much enjoyment and profit. The
following named committees have been
appointed; General committee. Mrs j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
MANCHESTER

Alfred W. Hawkes.. Mr.. and Mrs.
w D, Farr and family attended on
Sunday the Frierds' Quarterly meet
ing at Fairfield.
The Mckinley school opened on
Monday for the fall term, under the
direction of Hiss Hazel Taylor.
Mrs Bertha Croker, who has been
in northern Maine and Canada the
past few days, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

wish to contradict the statement
that the dances at Moody's Casino. at
Cedar Grove. are closed There will
be a Spot Light dance every Satur-
day evening. Pomroy's three piece
orchestra. Valuable prizes each
night Best floor in Maine"
GEORGE H. MOODY.
scpt1od3t' Cedar Grove. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
PITTSFIELD

A meeting Of the Pittsheld Retail
Merchants Association was held Fri
day evening for the purpose OF max
ing plans and appointing committees
for the War Savings Stamp drive to
be held during the week of Sept. to
II. Pittsfeld's quota is $4,000. To
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The Ladies' Aid of the Winter street
Free BAPTIST church will meet in the
vestrv Thursday afternoon at . O'Clock
10 perfect plans for the entertainment Of
the South Kennchec Association. which
is 70 meet in Gardiner next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The places of registration Of all
male persons from IS to as will be
as follows: Ward 1, Page School;
Ward ?. City Clerks Office; Ward 3,
Fire Dept; Ward 4, Clark Grammar
school; Ward 5, Loudon Hill school.
Registration will Re open from a.
M. to 8 p. m. Register early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Pell Clason Auxiliary will hold its reg
ular meeting this Wednesday evening.
Sept. II. in G. A. r. hall. All members
are requested to be present as business
Of importance is to be brought before
the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Barge 742 has locked at the Gardiner
Coal & Supply wharf with cargo Of
1910 tons Of anthra cite coal for the above
named concern. This is the first cargo
70 reach Gardiner by water for over a
month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

City Marshall Arson J. Bacon left
of two weeks, which he will pass at
Bar Harbor. His place will be filled
by night officer, George H. Kilgore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
LOCAL Notice

Demonstration of Simpies Burner at
A C Bragg's store. Water street. Burns
Kerosene in stoves and ranges. A money
saver Shown all this week No coal or
wood needed sepl2- 13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Marston and Mr.
and Mrs Atwood Marston of Manches-
ter. y. H.. who have been visiting at the
homes OF Charles F. and Eben Marston
have returned to their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

James T. Williams of Amesbury,
Mass, who came to attend the re-
union of First Maine Cavalry, was
calling on Gardiner friends Wednes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

at her home on Main street and I'M
der the care of trained nurse.
Mrs Herbert Bell is the guest of
relatives in Detroit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Gould and
children have returned to their home
in Litchfield after visiting friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The Woman's Mission Circle of the
First Baptist church will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. w. II. Fish, Spruce
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Henry Truman left Wednesday for
Madison. where he is to be employed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Miss Edith M. Dow, a teacher in
the public schools of Somerville
Mass. left Wednesday, after PASSING
the summer at her home in this city
to resume her duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Unusually large was the delegation
that attended the Waterville fair
from this city and vicinity on
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Gle of Maiden,
Mass, arrived in this city Wednesday
for a months vacation with relatives
and friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Edward E. Buker and S. A. Bick-
ford Of Bowdoin were business visit
ors in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mr. and Nrc. Lewis Campbell of
Lawrence, Mass, have returned to
their home, after passing three
weeks in this city visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Miss Elsie Peacock, who has been
passing the summer at Dixville North,
y. H. has returned to her home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The first regular meeting after the
summer recess OF Wynadorsett Temple,
Pythian Sisters. will be held Thursday
evening. large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Homer of Trov
n. T.. are passing few days with
friends in West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Charles Turner and Oscar Williams
of Lisbon Falls motored to this city
wednesday and called on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Miss Emma Twombfy, who has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. NJ. Twombly. Randolph. left
Wednesday on her return to her
homo in Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs Carl Pierce of this
city are the parents of a son. who
was born to them Sunday evening at
II Augusta General Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mrs. Alice NJ. Tarr. who has been
visiting Gardiner friends. has re-
turned to her home in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

George McMasters of Richmond
was calling on Gardiner friends
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Word has been received from
stephen D. Monaghan that he has
safely arrived in France and been de.
tailed for military police duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The executive committee Of the
south kennebec S. S. Association met
tuesday evening at the Methodist
vestry. to discuss plans for the COM
ing convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
37.W

Dr. N. 0. Follansbee of New York
IS d guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Wood. "O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Charles Walker. Charles Jones. Dr. J.
D. Nutting. Jr., and w. f. Andrews mo-
tored Wednesday TO Waterville and at
tended the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Miss Nellie Deane of Lewiston
was in this city Wednesday calling
on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Regular meeting at TO O'Clock this
evening of the United Order of the Col
den Cross, No. III. A large attendance
is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Master Charles Trask of Mon
mouth is visiting his aunt, Mrs
George Trask of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Miss Gertrude Coombs. bookkeeper for
the Gardiner Water District, is taking
her annual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

William c. Goldsmith Of West Gardl-
ner was calling on Gardiner friends
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

ray SHAW of Bangor is passing two
weeks with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
q. +. Shaw, Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

There will be a meeting of the Red
Cross at the home OF Mrs. George Sea
vey this afternoon at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Misses Annie Naimen and Kate
NOVEL; of Worcester arrived Wednes-
for a visit with relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

John B. Alden Of Dixmont was
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

George Wiley is passing the week al
his old home in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

| Ralph PA
ployed at u
town wher4
his parenA
Patterson Z
Raymond
States Navy
at Boothbay
ferred to Bos
The funera
Fred Gilblair
morning fron
The Rev. Fri
Interment VI
cemetery at 4
Miss Nary
guerite Fostsi
a few days
relatives. II
this town. |
Miss Julia !
a short stay
friends.
Mr.. and M
Harold Of r6
guests Of NJ
ton on Mae !
Mr.. andM Mn
Louise Reed I
Everett and ]
Portland wers
guests Of Mrs..
Htiway. Eve
Of the Unitsdl
leave today 4
he win be sta
Fairfield -
to know that
all the short
Newhall Mil Z
deliver the VI
order 1t. Th
all persons VI
fuel this nint
Funeral serv
T. Murray wes'
noon from his 1
Rev. e. NJ. Ho|
nent was at NJ
bearers were q
age, Arthur Tot
The LAwrene1
this afternoon I
,f the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Geo. F. Towle Of Portland was
among the business visitors in this
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mrs. John Burns was a passenger
Wednesday for Stoughton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

ming Of sanborn Lodge, No. 90. l. Q. o.
F. A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Misses Doris and Hilda SWEET left
Wednesday for Enfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The grocery stores will close at II
o'clock this morning for the remainde.
of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mrs. H. s. Dow returned Wednes-
oay from weeks visit in Boston and
vicinity. ''1N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mrs. Abbie Davis Of Kezar Falls is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
John Watson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Arthur Runnells attended the Water
willie fair Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Miss Elsie B. Perry. daughter of Rev
and Mrs. c. O. Perry. left Tuesday for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mrs. Bertha Rollins OF Waterviile was
a recent guest of Mrs. Olive Monohan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

The Art Club will meet this evening
with Mrs E. f. Anderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Z. P. Jay Of Portland was bust
ness visitor in this city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Dance Pittston Grange hall Friday
evening. Sept. Is. Lees orchestra three
pieces. sep11d3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Prof. and Mrs. w. A. Marsons Of
y. Y. are visiting in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. William Johnson at
tended Waterville Fair. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
RICHMOND
THE LIBBY HOUSE

The LIBBY HOUSE
RFnmond. Maine, will close to the
PUBIC Sept. IA. We thank our pa
treas and friends FOR their patronage
in the past. HI TARR, Prom.
se;tedlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS

Judge William Titus OF Alma was call
ing on friends in this city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12

George H. Ki!gore attended OK
ford county Fair Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
FROM HALLOWELL
HAIIoWELL TELEPHONE ses.x

kent's Hill, where she will attend thu
seminary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-12
Too Late for Classification
For saie-Ford.

sARGAiN, 1915 FORD, MIST SELL
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-15
MEN NAMED To
RECEIVE SHIPS
FROM ENEMIES

tsY MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wiRg1
Paris, Nov. IA (by the Associated
Press) Rear Admiral S. S. Robson
has been appointed American men,
Der of the naval commission to, ar
range for the execution of the naval
terms of the German armistice Adj
miral Robson arrived here Monday
from the United States and on receipt
of his appointment left yesterday for
London to take up his duties.
Rear Admiral Billiard has been ap-
pointed American representative to
see to the carrying out of the naval
terms of the Austrian armistice. He
is now at Pola. the great naval base
in the Adratc. and has telegra phed
Admiral William S. Benson, American
chief of naval operations, that the
execution of the naval terms of the
armistice are proceeding satisfactor-
lily.
The United States now has two
cruisers, destroyer and thirty-siX
submarine chasers in the upper Adj
ratio at or near Pola under command
of Rear Admiral Billiard.
Admiral Benson ordered the fast
cruiser Birmingham to proceed from
Gibraltar to Pola and also the collier
Leonidas. thirty-six chasers and de-
stroyer to proceed from Corfu to
Pola. These have now arrived, giving
the United States a considerable rep
resentation in ships and men.
Chasers have been directed to pro-
coed along the Daimatian coast, visit
ing Durazzo. Scutari and other points
on the coast so that the American
flag may be seen by the Inhabitants.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-15
Hoover and Hurley viii Leave
Saturday to Confer With
Representative of Allies Re-
garding Problem,
| MANY SHIPS WILL BE
RELEASED BY PEACE
More Than a Million Tons Tied
Up in German Ports Will Be
Available to Garry Supplies
to Starving.
pv nossso IoussAL SPECIAL LEASED w,ssr

lev MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wtREI .
Washington. Nov. 14.-Food Adj
ministrator Hoover and Chairman
Hurley of the shipping board will sail
Saturday on the White Star liner
Olympic for Europe to study problems
connected with the interallied pro-
gram for feeding the people of north
ern France, Belgium, central Europe
and the far east,
Mr.. Hoover, who at the request of
the president will organize and direct
Americas part in the work, will leave
tomorrow for New York, while Mr.
Hurley left tonight. During the day
they were in conference with Secre-
tary Lansing and it was understood
that diplomatic matters connected
with the food program and the
amount Of tonnage available for
transporting relief supplies were dis
cussed
One of Mr.. Hoover's first tasks
when he reaches Europe Will he to
ascertain the most urgent need for
food and reconstruction materials in
northern France and Belgium. Chair
man Hurley will devote most of his
time to comforting with shipping of
ficials in Great fBrltain and France
regarding the ALLEGATION Of shipping
necessary for carrying out whatever
program is determined upon.
Food Now en- Route.
At the food administration today it
was said that ships are now leaving
American ports and Argentine with
greatly increased supplies of food for
northern France and Belgium and
no fpr Va Of At.a1
Europe and the near cast will go for
ward as quickly as shipping tonnage
is made available DIR. Alonzo e.
Taylor. representative of both the
food administration and the war
trade board, is accompanying Mr..
Hoover and will go to the Balkans
to direct relief work there.
In addition to this program the
United States, ii was stated today, will
continue to carry on its food agree
ments with the various neutrals. Hol-
land and Switzerland are said to be
still badly in need of supplies, while
the economic agreements with Nor
way Sweden. Spain and Denmark
still are in force.
Many Ships Available.
Shipping board officials estimated
today that the signing of the armis-
tice with Germany will result in the
release of about 100000 tons of adj
ditional shipping for carrying sup
plies to needy countries OF this
amount 1900. 600 tons is represented
by German ships tied up in Germany
or neutral ports Austria is believed
to have 250.000 tons of shipping in
it's ports.
The United States, IL was said soon
can furnish 100000 tons of shipping
for relief work, while Great Britain
and France also are expected to be
able to divert some tonnage to this
trade. In addition many neutral ships
held in port by the submarine menace
will again put to sea and Japan may
be asked to supply whatever of its
tonnage it can for the relief trade.
Mr.. Hurley will be accompanied to
Europe by John e. Barber. assistant
to the chairman; Wilmer Boiling, as
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-15
Suggests That Following Year
Expense Can Be Trimmed
to -Four Billions and the
Government Have Enough,
WOULD ELIMINATE
EXCESS PROFIT TAX
Declares Bill as Passed by the
House to Be More Stringent
Than the Changed Situation
viii Justify,

tsr MORNING JOURNAL spsctAl Leased wssl
Washington, Nov, 14.-Revision of
the pending revenue bill with view
to yielding Sc. 600, 900, 900 payable dur
ing the calendar year 1919, and not
less than 100000, 900 the following
year, was recommended by secretary
McAdoo tonight in a letter to Chair
man Simmons of the senate finance
committee setting forth the treasury's
financial program for the RECONSTRUCT
ton period.
The secretary estimated that ex-
penditures during the fiscal year end
ing June 80 would be $1S,000,0 900, 600,
instead of the $4,000. 000,0 900 estimat-
ed before there were particulars of
peace. He declared for continuation of
the policy of loaning to the allies for
a limited time during reconstruction
after peace to enable them to pur-
chase foodstuffs, raw materials and
manufactured produc in this coun-
try
Other recommendation were:
That income and profits taxes be
payable in four equal quarterly in
stallments on March 10, June Is, Sep
tember Is and December 8.
That excess profits rates for pay
ment due next year be no higher than
those in the existing law.
That necessary safeguards be pro-
vided for war and excess profits taxes
in the form of adequate provisions for
amortization, conservative valuation
cf inventories and aseertainment of
.sssiFsst m sigf y ID .stss ~
empted from the tax to insure the tax
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Continued on Page TWo.)
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-15

outrages, but you are not to answer
these crimes by the commission of vi
olences, which under the spur of
your resentment may seem to you le-
climate.
you are to remain under disci-
plne and to show respect to persons
and property You will know, after
having vanquished your adversary by
force of arms, how to impress him
further by the dignity of your atti-
tude and the world will not know
which to admire most, your conduct
in success or your heroism in fight
ing,
II address a fond and affectionate
greeting to our dead whose sacrifices
gave US the victory. And | send a
message OF salutation, full of sad af-
recticn, to the fathers, to the mothers,
to the widows and orphans of France.
VINO in these days of national joy. dry
their tears for moment to acclaim
the triumph of our arms. ] bow my
head before your magnificent flags.
Vive la France,
(Signed) "Petain.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-15
tBy Morning Journal Special Lensed WIRE,

by the allies and America of absolute
military domination over the defeated
foe be made.
Paris, Nov. IA (by the Associated
Press The general feeling of the
associated governments is that Yer
Sailles-Paris-is the most convenient
place to hold the peace conference,
and If this were decided upon, 1t
also would serve as a recognition of
the paramount position of France In
the war.
IT. is probable that the first meet
ing will be after the English parlia-
mentary elections, and a time which
will give ample opportunity of the
American and other delegates to ar
rive A meeting to be held shortly OF
the inter-allied conference will finally
determine the details of these ques-
tons
Premier David Lloyd George and
Foreign Minister Balfour of Great
Britain, Premier Orlando and Foreign
Minister Sonnino of Italy Premier
Venizelos of Greece and Foreign Min
lister. Paehitch of Serbia are on their
way here for a reception of the con-
ferees at the home of Col. Edward NJ.
House, special representative OF the
United States government at the ses-
sions at Versailles
Besides outlining the general prog
ress of the congress, the question or
meeting the food situation In Germany
and Austria probably will be consld-
cred.