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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

were -:ven over TO symposium Of
The general convention. recently held
IN Baltimore. Nd. All o1 the l-ergy
present mad something Of interest
and benefit 10 give Severa. Of The
ladies also spoke. In the evening 4
paper on Rural Community Work"
was gwen by Rev. Mr.. Smith Of
CALAIS. supper was served ii SIX
O'Clock by The ladies Oh The church
auxiliary. The closing session VIII
be held Thursday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Clarence Lemar. formerly Of Gar
diner. VINO has been stationed at the
Naval Training station at Newport.
R l.. has been transferred to the Z.
s. Naval hospital, management Bay.
Y. j.. where ne is to have charge OF
the Canteen ship store. Mr.. Lemar
recently graduated from the Z. ;.
hospital Corps school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

one Of the finest entertainment treats
Of the season.
Madame Traverse scored heavily
IN the Fox picture, Splendid Sin
Same program today. Friday and
Saturday the Paramount A ,'-craft
picture. The Career of Katherine
Bush" by Ellnor Glyn. The star IS
Catherine Calvert. supported by an
excellent cast The vod-avil reel.
something causing a lot of interest,
Will also be seen as Will another big
feature. Watch for Daddy Long
Legs" Coming soOn.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
AMI SEMENTS

All Bills Alike ar The Stranu-AI u
Cord.
/, was strange that the prettlest
glri N EbeneEer the daughter Of 4
banker should have married the
homellest man IN town and Is poor
as q church mouse. And il was still
stranger that with her fathers bank
depending upon ner annulment Of the
marriage she decided that she want
ed 20 stay married" see VIII Rog-
ers. the funny fellow with the sunny
smile in his latest Goodwin gloom
chaser, Almost Husband It's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Il is understood that Maurice ". Roy
al and Clarence Shepherd have pur-
chase Of ths Maine Central Railroad
thc mouse recently occupied by Bobert
f7unter on winthrop street. near the
". &. racks The house VIII be moved
from its present location owing 70 the
fac. that il is a menace TO the railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Ministerial Institute of the
UuiversaIist churches OF the State OF
Maine met Wednesday, afternoon and
evening at the Universalist church in
this city The sessions were presio-
ed over by Rev. c. Z. knickerbockei
of waterville and Rev. Q. :. Raspe
Of Brunswick served@ as secretaTX
The SESSIONS were interesting and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
RaDys Anniversary on Ar-n,stice Day

Ar-nistice Gay vas ony OF JOY 81
me home If NJ. and Mrs. Arthur Moo
dy, which VIII long be remembered by
the many friends that attended. Be-
side celebrating Arrnlstice DAY, a birth
day party was given by Catherine Lib
erty MOODY Catherine received 1nauv
costly presents. Lunch was served 1t
P. NJ ana ice cream. cake and soda
were served at 10 P NJ. \ ive-niece
orchestra was the feature Of the eve
ming. They got all The credit as they
certainly did make their Instruments
taIk. Il was a party that will neve,,
ne forgotten. Catherine was horn Nov.
Il, lalg i; Providence. r l.. the same
lime that peace was declared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
CITY OF GARDINER

November 9TH 1919
At the preliminary election Tor the
nomination Of candidates for alderman
of Public Safety and Charities, held
November nth, 1919. the vote was as
follows.
EInore g Bosworth had IS votes.
David r. Douglass had II vo1es.
Fred NJ. Moves mad II votes.
And David +. Douglass and Fred NJ
Moves having received the greatest
number pf votes. shall be She only can
'.idates whose names shall be printed
on the official ballots 10 he used al the
annual election. November 18th 1919.
FRED Z. MILK EN-.
City Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The first regular monthly meeting
Of the Parent Teacher Association
will be held ut the High school build
ing Friday evening at o'clock The
Parent Teacher Association is not a
close corporation and its membership
is open to all those who are inter-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

johnson Opera rouse FRIDAY ana
Saturday.
In Tough Riding Romance" YOU
have Tom Mix's biggest production.
with more of his stunts. more hazard-
Gus feats than ever before shown IN a
photoplay, even by Tom Mix him
self.
One OF these stunts alone would
serve for an entire photoplay Il done
by an ordinary actor: but into tins
new picture Nix crowds nearly 20
nig stunts. hair raising achievements
of Skill. strength and daring.
His feat of lassplng u moving
train is d marvel.
A Dash up six flights of fire escape
on Tony, his favorite steed. Is some
hing that only a horsenan OF Mix S
skill could venture.
This great aggregation Of feats
makes Rough Riding Romance a
history making photopiay-to say
nothing of a big box office attraction.
The play is based On a charming
love story. with all the delightful ele-
rnents of d medieval romance IN
modern settings.
Second TO Mix in the bill IS Mae
Murray IN big production.
A fascinating story of New ork
night life is promised IN The Dell
clous Little Devil" in which Mae
Murray. the former Follies girl. VIII
be seen at the johnson Opera house
tomorrow.
Before emharking on her successiui
career as a screen star, Miss Murray
was one of the tuasts of BroadWay'
and so she is admirably cast as Mary
Mcclure. a cabaret dancer. The whoie
production is on a lavish scale. ana
some striking scenes are promised.
A Chaplin comedy closes the hili
and a good tip is-coTne earfy.-AoT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Miss Lillian Cannon will enter
tam the Epworth League Of the
Highland avenue Methodist Episco-
pal church Friday evening at her
home on West street. All members
and those interested in the .eague are
asked to be present. Please meet at
Highland avenue Grammar school
ut T3O o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
ODD FELLOWS
3S5 70. 40 10.
J0PPY GIANTS
Reu Grass Roll Gail Results

The committee in charge of the
Third Red Cross Roll Can WISH TO
thank all those who worked so hard
20 make il a success. ana IS especial
~ grateful 10 the boys Of The Anerl-
can Legion for The work they ala IN
thlsc ampaign. The results of the
Roll Can are as follows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Friends Of Martin Stuart formerly
Of Hallownll. will regret to learn Of
his sudden death Nov. a. his home
IN Wallace. Nova Scotia. He vas
employed for many years n Johnson
Bros. shoe factory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Smith al the present time. due to the
scaffoldinE necessary to the repairs OF
the roof Of the building. they are
still open for business and the dis
piay in the interior of the store was
never hntfer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Red Cross roll call has been
extended until next SATURDAY. eve
ming. the extension being due 10 the
stormy weather ann bad travelling n
the rural sections. Team captains are
requested To have their reports in by
Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
Cara CT Thanks

Mrs 2 ? Morrill, and tamly wish
Is to thank ,le!r neighbors and
friends for their help ana sympathy
n her axe bereavement. also for
Iht. Del ut.f.ll tforal trlbutes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Isaac Sylvester Mitchell. Gardiner S
Oldest resident, died Tuesday night
al the home OF his daughter Mrs.
Wallace L. kimpau 70 Elm street.
aged Sc years and four days Fun
eral services will be held Saturday
at = O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
Oad Fellows ard Joppy Giants Tie

Giants divided points evenly Wednes-
dAy evening at the Granite City al
less. The fraternity men having the
higher total and taking the second
string. RInes mad the highest sin
gle string, Io9. and -ae BEST triple
.nIal @Sb. Johnson Bros ana Mars
ION & Brooks viii roll q. 80 FRIDAY
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Ladies Aid OF the Randniph NJ
Z. church will hold belt measuring
party at the church vestrv on FRI
DAY evening, Nov. Ii. Entertainment
and refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Ladies Aid or the Highland
avenue Methodist Episcopal church
will meet Friday AFTERNOON with Mrs.
Harry Wakefield. Highland avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Mothers Club will meet at 80
o'clock Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Il. Il Eldridge. All members are re-
quested 70 be present as there is bus
mess to transact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
CITY OF GARDINER

November I. 1912
Sealed proposals for the purchase ana
removal of she Turner House on Pleas
INT street, will be received al the Of
fee Of the mayor. until Thursaay Nov
10Th. 1873. al clock ? NJ. Said house
10 ne removed by March 18th 1870. tn"
city reserves the right 70 reject any
or all BIDS.
FRED Z. MILLIKEE.
City Clerk.
,,,.1rd7,-i-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Carry On Club of the Frs,
Baptist church viii meet on Thurs
DAY evening with MISS Whitney.
Beech street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Mr. ana Mrs. Oliver Merrill Of Pine
Point ana Mrs. eorge knight Of West
Scarooro We're Guests the first Of the
week % Nj. and Mrs. X. J. Knight Of
ms city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Members of the mems chorus Of the
tlrst Baptist church are requested TO
meet AT the parsonage Thursday
evening for rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Maine Commanderv. No. 1. X. r.
will hold Il special concIave on Fri
day evening. There will be work IN
the Order Of the Tempie:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Ladies And Of the Randolph NJ
Z. church will meet with Mrs Robv
Marslcn. Pleasant street. Thursaav AFT
e-noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The regular meeting Of Gardiner
Lodge. l. Q. 2. p. Will be held on
Thursday evening. There will he
work IN the First degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

John Hickey, who is employed III
Bath. was a visitor n Gardner over
the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Woman's Mission Circle OF the
First Baptist church will hold Mis-
sionary Jubilee Tea al the parsonage
on Friday afternoon at 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Mrs. Chester stevens. WING mas bee,
visiting in lewiston. returned 70 her
home n Tins city Wednesday, accom-
panied by Miss Louise DriscoIl. who
WI visit her for i short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Mart1as Of Randolph viii
hold their drama rehearsal Thurs
day evening with Mrs. Maurice Ben
ner. Maple street. Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Il II MOI 100 late 70 Join now and
ne committee would De very glad 10
bring up the members to 700 so If
any who haven't joined may leave
their money win c. X Tilden. 15s
Water street, before the END Of TINS
Week Cash contributions may also
be left there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Mrs. z. q. Robinson. who has been
passing several weeks in Dexter nas
returned TO her home In Faryningoaie'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Mrs. Sarah BRIGHAM Of . armouth
is guest at the home of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Vergil Rawson. Brunswick road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Henry c. Merwin of the Massacnu-
seIts Humane Society was a pusi-
ness visitor IN Gardiner "Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Hiram Walker Of Brunswick was
calling Wednesday ON Gardner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

R. l. Whitney Of Boston was
among the out-of- town callers III
Gardiner Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

ars. F-ank Class of West Gardiner
." ThuTsday for Portland. where
b in WISH relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

- Wakefield has a harness re-
'-."' VINO KNOWS the business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

NJ E}uh will give q whist par
a"3 dance Thursday evening at
.-a'f HaI, The proceeds Of which
'~ donated to the High school
ding sund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Mrs. Daniel Gresnieaf IS conhned
TO her home On Highland avenue os
illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

I3'e Front shoe store ad. Well
.'.-- H. Will interest shoe buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Thomas Aearls of Worcester, Mass
was business visitor n the city on
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

REFRESHMENTS Will be served ana d
musical program furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Christ church-The Woman's AUX
iliary Of the parish will meet today
at go O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Miss Annie T. Page has closed her
nome on LInoin street Tor the winter
and LEFT Wednesday for New York and
Bottom. where she will visit relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Despite the forbiddlng appearance
of the exterior of the store If r. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Wesley Thompson Of East Piils-
ton was a business visitor IN Inns
city Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

L Pert Of Pirtston leaves
~sGav Tor Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

.u. BERRY If Portland was oall-
M .4ardinn- friends Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

g a Cole. The veteran grocer, is
confined 10 his home With a severe cola
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Jnler Co. 90 not advertise
we"k but when they do II
H-.-... Yus.upys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

j. Il. Campbell of Portland was
business visitor IN Gardiner Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

All youngsters VINO have entered into
the Pony ontest Will nave their votes
deposited by noon today for the fourth
counting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

sE = d. Ninsiade IS making
"-9.1"as tr,p TO Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

VIII Cole had the gopd fortune while
N the woods rear MS home MnnGay
% shoot one Of the largest red foxes
seen II this vicinity for many q Gag.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

a,rlas Walden Of Belfast was call
\"anesdav on Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
LOCAL NOTICE

ance Library hall every Friday
.7'-l. Monaghan Banjo Jazz or
-''a novl3d2t~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Nsich Novelty orchestra aft LOU
ss,' - f7a,i oflroom Thursday. Nov Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13
FROM HALLOWELL


J. A Sloshberg Of Portland was call
4nE on Fred A. Lilly Wednes6hv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

sorted tints, only &c. Sec adv.
Seane's drug store-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

500 boxes fine linen Stationery. as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

MIR. and Mrs. Albert ". francis Of
West Gardiner were the guests Of Mrs.
Francis sister. Mrs W J. knight. over
Ar-u;stice day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

The Supreme Daredevil OF the World.
Tom Mix. viii Be Seen at the
johnson Opera Eouse Friday and
Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Regular meeting of Sanbor1 Lodge.
/. Q. 9. F, No. g. this evening al 30
Q clock with work IN the Iuitiatory de-
s-le.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

Regular meeting OF HaLowcl Com
nandery. Ne. u, [. 0. G. c, this
even NJ AZ Golden Cross mall Meeting
c usd III 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

John Dixon has returned 20 MS home
IA Richmond. after passing d few DAYS
with his sister. Mrs: Pearl Jcv IT
Louden hill. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-13

nnvlnd1r
The Dermott news., 1919-04-17
COMMUNISTS IN CONT TROL
TAKE II HOSTAGES TO INSURE
 LABORs SUPPORT.
Gust Peoples Mandatorlcs and Put in Council With Brioklayer at
 Head-Baden Affected

Copenhaccn.-Thc council of pco pies manda'orios, which has been m control al Munich. has been dispersed by the communists. Who have formed Il communist government there.
 The Berlin Loha Anzeiger is in re colpt ot Bdyarlan ad>icrs stating that The communist couucll m Munich has elected new central council. ada counclImcn Compr sing five work men and five soldiers with Herr Klaiz. . hricklaycr, as president The com munist leader. Lewicn. refused to loin the council
 The communists took II hostages from the ranks of the trade union irad CTS the Lokal AnzeiEer's report adds They forced then way 10 the main police station. disarmcd the police and took the police commissioners and sergeants aS hostages.
 The revolutionary movement in Bavaria has spread to Baden and agi tators are working in Karlsruhe Mannheim and other large towns. ac cordinE to a Karlsruhe dispatch to the Aehtchrhlatt of Berlin.
 Tho asitators are said to be at tempting to start a republic in Baden They would also unite Baden wi the Bavarian Soviet government.
 Revolutionary tribunals have been established in Munich and 2S judges sit in relays of seven days and night, says a llspatrh tp fha M,nftatir ',l-a sentences of the judges are 1arried out immediately The central sol. tiers' and workmen's committee for Bavaria has appointed a provisional mandatory for military affairs. The dispatch says all newspapers haqo been placed under municipal control. the owners receiving no compensation.
The Dermott news., 1919-04-17
GERMANY MUST PAY
 ALLIES LARGE SUM
AMOUNT FIXED BY VARIOUS GOVERNMENTS FOR DAMAGES
 Is $24,o0o, ,o0o,o 900.
MORE TO BE ADDED LATER
Special Commission To Fix Sums For Various losses-Must Pay Huge Sum mediately-lnterest Bear
 ing Bonds To Be Issued.

Paris. - One hundred billion gold marks Approximately $240o0. .o0000o is the amount Germany must pay the allied and associated governments for losses and damage caused in the war, plus other billions to be determined by special commission on which Germany k to be represented
 This is the final and definite con. clusjon. which has been reduced to writing after weeks of negotiation. which took wide range and involv- ed frequent changes and modified. tions. The payment of the Loo. .ooo.. oo9,0oo gold marks k 10 be divided in- to three distinct amounts as follows: First, 20oao00aoo0 within two years. second. 4ooo4.o7oo00 during 30 years beginning in ia21 third. 40.o0no0e nna when q commission shall determine how Il shall be done.
 In view of the fluctuations through which the Heaetiatioas have passed an authoritative statement was oh tained concerning the final terms oi the settlements This sums up inc conditions as follows
 Garmaht k at the outset he'd r6n. crafty responsible for losses md dzu ages 6n aeeeeaaaee NitH PHe4saar. Wilson IA points and tHe allied response v Inc tme the arMEsfiea was concluded Te determine the ex tent of he payment under thts re spons .A15fy commission fz set UT to take testimony assemble data. and arrange all details of the payment from the enemy and distribution among tho atzad and associated powers
 While fine commission vii admin ister she details ef tbe payments. s#- ticient is known tast ! Hrst PerHenr will ta required # aaaap eaHpHH gold narts payable 5a t4a wears Wtthaa. interest | has also been determine shat +a#naaAaRa9a gold mark shd, he pazah.a "a bonds exten3Ias oyer I pef#e4 es sa wears. beginning fn i92i wiff sinking und beginning in 19ef
 These 48aa7.aao.ooo marks draw T. pgr cent interest from le2l tf 1920 ana per cent interest affeT 1928.
The Dermott news., 1919-04-17
REOFlELD AND HINES BOTH AP. PEAL TO PRESIDENT
 WILSON
REFUSED TO ACCEPT PRICE
Board May Have to Disband Urless Rulings Are Given the Weight of Executive Authority-Wo~'
 Be Held Up.

Washington The governments at. tempt to stabilize prices and stimulate industry through the Industrial Board of the Depa. ,ment Of Commerce now waits on word from President Wilson
 Secretary Redield, after two confer. encCs with Chairman Peek of fhe board, Assistant Secretary Sweet and Solicitor Thurman. Cabled the presi. dent statement of the situation aris. ing from the refusal of the Railroad Administration to accept new steel prices arranged by the board. on the ground that they were too high The secretary asked tn President 10 indi- cate whether tho board should disband at once or continue in existence until the President returns from Paris and policy can 5e fo mulatcd
 Director General Hines also is under. stood to have cahlod the President a statement of his attitude in the dis. pute and in a statcmon, said the mat ter had come to the question of whefh. CT the Railroad Administration should approve prices believed to be excessive
 a question which he had decided n the negative
 Nc request was made by Seeretdty Redfield for d decision on thc differ enoos between Peek and Hines The secretary cmphaticalll said i, Was not and never had cen the purpose of the board to force any government pur chasing agency to acccp, the prices ar. ranged by it
 t'uul the Prcsidon, rclhcs the board will remain QUiesCtut