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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
COL. HOUSE SAILS
TODAY FOR HOME

Paris, Oct. Shy The Associated
Press. F.. NJ. House of the
American Peace Delation. accompa-
MED by Mrs. House. left Paris for
Brest tonight. They will sail for
the United States Monday on board
the steamer Northern Pacific.
It was announced by Colonel House
that his plans on arriving in the
United States are uncertain. He said
he was ready to return to Europe or
do anything else the President wish
es> him to do.
Colonel House said the supreme
council probably would continue its
sessions in Paris for an indefinite
period and that President Wilson,
after ratification ! Of the German
treaty by three Of the great powers
probably would call meeting OF the
League of Nations executive council
to be held in Paris, rs it would be
impossible for the members to go to
Washington within two weeks. wnicn
is the period the treaty allows the
council after the ratification or the
treaty. to settle the Sa1r Valley PROP
lem.
Colonel House added that this meet
ing of the executive council nkeiy
would deal only wit the Saar Vahey
problem, leaving other matters Tor d
later meeting in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
Whole Country Felt
Inconvenience During Strike

London. Oct 5-(By the Associated
Press)-The people of Great Britain.
particularly those of London. will long
remember the past 10 days as the
most remarkable experience. apart
from the war, in their day. Nothing
except the air raids has ever so dis
organized the normal life of the
country.
The most striking change to the
eye was that the population and the
trafic of London seemed suddenly
to have doubled, owing to the fact
that nearly all travel and freight
traffic which Are usually borne by
railways were thrown into the streets
Toward the end of the week, when
the government had modified it's to-
tai Of the many thousand modern and
ancient vehicles. frequent sight in
the city was that Of traction en-
CINE dragging a train of assorted
drays and wagons through the
streets.
The army motors undoubtedly saveI
tn, CITY from uncomfortably short ra-
lions. The way in which the city was
re .rganized to meet the new conditions
o, rpri. ell everyone. Banks and bust
ness houses extemporized barracks on
the premises where hundreds of EN-.
ployes were lodged and fed. The two
Lara est parks Of London were covered
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
Wireless Call .
for Help from Str.
Lake Gravett

Boston,. Oct. 5.-A call for imme-
date assistance was received from
the steamer Lake Gravett at the Ma
val Radio Station here tonight. The
message said that the steamer, which
is bound from Fowey. England, for
Portland was in urgent need Of coal
and because of the heavy weather
was Unable to reach coaling port.
Her position at $50 =. NJ. was lati-
tude 44.05 north, longitude 1927 west.
The position indicated is about
90 miles due east of Cape Sable. The
message, signed by Captain Winskill,
said that the steamer had but three
days supply of steaming coal and
that delay in sending assistance
would be dangerous. 1t added that
a heavy sea was running, with a
northeast gale.
The Lake Gravett, which registers
1917 tons, lett Fowey on September
II.
Three coast guard cutters were or
dered tonight to proceed to the as
sistance of. the Lake Gravett. They
are the Seneca, stationed at New
York, and the Ossipee and the
Acushnett, stationed at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
Boston Women
Give Welcome to
Cardinal MERCER

Boston. Oct. 5.-The women OF Bos-
Ion welcomed Cardinal Mercier this
af'ernoon at a reception by the
league of Catholic Women at Notre
Dame Academy. Crowded into a hall
with seating capacity of 800 were
more than 1000 women. while nun
4feds Of other women filled every cor
.4or and surrounded the academy
a4l.dns
Cardinal O'Connell. Monsignor
'plaine and Mrs. Francis w. Stat
cry president Of the League. made
addresses of welcome. In response
afd!nal MERCER said that his years.
no dream Of seeing League OF
alAollc women, which now Is in
IS first stages in his country. was
,ahzed today. He told the women
nat the schools. colleges and hos
H'als Of Belgium were facing fnan-
'ai iuin, and added that they looked
- America for assistance until the
'ofces OF financial aid in his coun-
NY which were dried up by the war
'''" open again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
Opposing Forces
in Steel Strike
Prepare for Siege

Pittsburgh, Oct. 5-As the steel
strike entered upon it's third week,
the union workers prepared to "dig
in" for a siege, while the steel
companies arranged to make anoth-
or attempt to start up idle plants to-
morrow morning. Through three page
advertisements and personal appeals
the companies have put forth efforts
to get sufficient men back to start up
some of the works that have been
suspended since the strike began.
Secretary VIM. 2. Foster of the
national strike committee said he was
confident that the companies would
fail and that the ranks Of the organ
tied men would hold firm. 1T is only
another attempt to scare our men
back to the job" he added, I'VE are
digging in and feel sure we will hold
out ground"
Preparations to bLgin operations to-
morrow have been made in plants at
Weirton. W. Va, Donora. Monessen,
Braddock, Lankin, Sharon and in the
city Of Pittsburgh. In some instances
companies will not make an attempt
to start up until sufficient men in
dicate their desire to return to work
to properly operate plants.
The Jone & Laughlin works Of
Pittsburgh have been greatly Grip
pied by the strike, more so than COM
pany officials admit, according to
strike headquarters today. Union
leaders claim that only ~ cars Of
finished steel are being turned out
daily, while the normal output is
1875 cars. This information was OBJ
tanned from reports furnished head
quarters by union trainmen, it was
stated. The company claims that on
ly part Of it's night shift is seriously
affected.
The strike zone in the Pittsburgh
district was quiet today. A few meet
ings were held. the largest being at
Homestead.
Strikers are looking toward Wash
ington for important developments
this week. Tomorrow night the steel
workers national committee will
meet with the executive council of the
American Federation Of Labor to
discuss strike finances and other
matters relating to the walk-out. In
addition. the industrial conference
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Cincinnati and Chicago
Teams in Fifth Game TODAY
Gleason Still Confident
Condition of
President Shows
Big Improvement

Washington, Oct. 5-The favorable
trend of President Wilson's conli-
ton continued today and there were
indications that those attending him
thought he might be definitely on tie
road to recovery.
After the best nights sleep he has
had since he was taken ill, ten day $
ago. the President was in good
spirits, so much so that Rear Admiral
Grayson had difficulty in persuadin;
him to remain in bed. The physician
insisted on this point, however, ana
indicated he had no intention of per-
hitting the patient to get on his feet
until the change in his condition wac
more decisive.
Although the day bulletin did not
record any marked improvement, it
contained details of the President )
general condition which DR.. Graysol
seemed to regard as hopeful signs.
1t was issued at II A. NJ. and said:
white House. Oct. 5, 1919, II A. NJ.
The President had very gooi
night and if there is any change in
his condition it is favorable. His ap-
petite is improving and he is sleeping
better"
DR.. Grayson It 10 o'clock tonight
issued the following bulletin:
The President had a .'estful and a
fairly comfortable day."
That Mr.. Wilson was able to eat
and sleep with more regularity was
considered particularly PROMISING,
since these are the two most import
ant requisites for cure Of the compli-
cations which followed his attack It
nervous exhaustion. His digestive or
gans have been sensitive for years
and his respiratory system. weakened
b. an attack of influenza last spring,
Isl said to have interfered. during his
paesent illness, with his ability =
sleep soundly.
\ EEor the first time since he became
easily for two successive nights, and
the result was reflected as soon rs
he awoke this morning in ;Adesire 20
get back to his desk.
When DIR. Grayson forbade that
Mr.. Wilson is said to have asked,
that a stenographer be called so he
could dictate some letters. hut the
physician headed off the request by
reminding the President that it was
Sunday and he was good Presby-
terrain.
His physicians said he finally ac-
cepted the inevitable cheerfully, saw
ing he would try to he a, good patient.
1t was declared that his mind was
very alert, and that he chatted anil
joked with the members of his family
about his illness. seeming dissatisfied
only with his confinement.
Many more callers inquired about
the Presidents condition at the
executive offices during the day while
the flood of solicitous messages con-
tinue to come in By wire from all
parts Of the world. Among those
who sent in their cards was Sir Rob-
ert Borden. the Canadian premier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06

Washington. Oct. Capital, labor
and the public will sit down tomor-
row in conference called by Presi-
dent Wilson to consider industrial
problems arising out of RECONSTRUCT
ton.
A basis Of cooperation between the
three great elements in the life Of the
nation which will go far toward elimi-
mating strikes and other social I'M
rest is hoped for as a result of the
deliberations.
The onl, discorGant note so far has
been the opposition of the railro I'd
unions to the basis of representation
offered them. Acting as unit. the
IA transportation organizations are
considering compromise proposal
offered by Director General Hines.
acting for the President, which would
allow the four brotherhoods one dele
gate each, with the other unions 20
be represented by the delegates &C.
credited to the American Federati On
of Labor. In addition. 3. Nj. Jewell,
acting president of the federation )
railways employees department. has
been named one of the delegates rep
resenting the public.
There was no indication today
whether the proposcl would be ac-
cepted. There were reports that the
transportation workers would remain
out of the conference unless all I'M
ions were given one delegate each,
as they had asked.
All arrangements for the assem-
bling of TIE conference in the pan-
American building have been COM
pleted. but a temporary presiding
officer is yet to be named. Secretary
Wilson. who has been making
preparations for the meeting. has
been loath to take the chair in the
absence of President Wilson because
Of suggestions that undue influence
might appear to be given the labor
side of the questions coming up for
discussion. Secretary Lane has been
spoken of or chairman because he
was one of the first to suggest such a
conference.
1t seems certain that the confer
ence will be opened by a high govern
ment official. who will make way for
a permanent chairman when the Goa
ference effect an organization. Presi-
dent Wilson, through Secretary Tu-
multy. is expected to suggest to the
conference his choice for presiding
officer.
While the railroad unions appear 70
be the only group invited which may
refuse to participate. the conference
will assemble with the farmers and
the negroes dissatisfied with their
representation. In answer to the for
mer, it has been pointed out that two
Of the public's delegates are farmers,
in addition to the farm organiZa ton $
representatives. The negroes Were
not given a delegate. it was sad
officially, because no attempt was
made to draw a color line in labor
problems and all recommendations
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Session
Of Legislature
C0nveneS NOy.4

Tuesday, November 4, is the date
tentatively set for the beginning of
the special session of the Maine Leg
islature: Official announcement Of
this has not yet been made. but Gov
ernor Carl L. Milliken in a letter to
the members of the Legislature
mailed Saturday announced that, I'M
less some unlocked for happenings
interfere, the session will start at
that time.
Governor Milliken also announced
another and most important feature
of the special session. This u.s. that
if any member has any matter he
thinks may properly be presented for
action. he should get it ready and
submit it to the committee on refer
ence of bills which will be in session
at the State House on Oct. II and
Oct Is. Further than that, if a men,
Der will tell what he wants en-
bodied in his bill and will send word
to Governor Milliken or the attorney
general, a proper bill will be draw
OF course it is not certain that ev-
cry idea a member may have will
actually be presented at the session.
but all subject matter will be passed
on by the committee on reference Of
bills and it is felt that only those
matters which are of an extraordi-
nary nature will get by and come up
for action.
In his letter to the members Of the
Legislature, Governor Milliken has
the following to say about the BUSH
ness to come up.
October 3, 1919.
THE official call for the special
session yill soon be issued. In the
meantime you may regard this as in
formal notice that. unless unforeseen
circumstances prevent. the session
will begin Tuesday, November. 4th. at
10 o'clock in the forenoon. From the
replies that have reached me I judge
that this date will on the whole be
most satisfactory to the majority of
members. This advance notice Is
sent you so that you may have as
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
BOSTON WELCOMES BELGIAN RULERS
WITH CARD. MERCER ATTEND CHURCH
UNIQUE CEREMONY in CATHEDRAL
Greeted at Station by Mayor
Peters and Reception Com
n,ittee-Harvard Con f e r S
Degree Of Doctor of Laws on
King - Belgian Ruler Ex-
presses Deep Concern over
Health of President

Boston, Oct. 5.-King of the state
and prince of the church. Albert of
the Belgians, and Desideratus, Car
dinal MERCER, worshipped today I'M
der the vaulted dome of Holy Cross
Cathedral. The two most heroic fig
ures OF the little land which was the
earliest prey of Germany met here
for the first time on the soil of the
land which succored them.
The towering figure in the Khaki
OF lieutenant general and the ven-
cradle prelate in his crimson robes
of Office each in his own way typified
courage which was unconquerable.
The one inspired his armies on the
field to deeds of valor while the other
kept the faith which lighted the fires
of hope in the hearts of a tortured
people.
The scene within the cathedral was
unique in the annals of the western
world. 1t might have been a repro
duction of a medieval painting. Two
cardinals sat upon their thrones and
with them the king. his queen and
heir apparent, as was their royal
right under the laws of the church.
AS the royal Belgians entered the
cathedral to worship at a solemn
pontificial high mass they We're met
at the communion rail by the primate
of their people. Cardinal MERCER
greeted them affectionately and then
presented to them Cardinal O'Con-
nell of the arch diocese Of Boston,
who escorted the king and Queen
Elizabeth to gilded chairs on the Left
Of his throne at the right or epistle
side of the altar. Behind them sat
the Duke of Brabant. At the left or
Gospel side Of the altar was a second
crimson throne upon which sat Car
dinal MERCER.
Cardinal O'Connell read brief and
formal greeting to the Belgians. Ad-
dressing their majesties, he said:
we pray God to preserve you for
many long and happy years and to
give you in future for the sorrows
and briefs SO nebly borne a. thousand
consultations by the complete restora-
ton Of your beloved Belgium. in
which every American desires to have
a share"
Turning then to Cardinal MERCER.
he said:
Your eminence. we see in the
person of Belgium's primate one who.
like a true shepherd, guards his flock
at whatever cost. When the power
OF might seemed near it's triumph
you fearlessly stood for right and JUS
tice against mere brute force"
The king stood with his hands
clasped in front Of him, his should
ers squared. a true martial figure.
The slender queen. gowned all in
white, reached scarcely to his should
er but she bore herself with simple
dignity.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
SEVERAL HURT
IN CRASH OF
MARTIN BOMBER

Washington. Oct. 5-A large Mar
TN bombing plane, en- route from
Boiling Field here to New York. to
he entered in the coming trans-con-
tInental races. was demolished today
in landing at Bustleton Field, Penn
sylvania, and Major NJ. S. Davis.
ranking officer of the planes crew,
vas injured internally.
Reports to the Air Service tonight
from Bustleton Field said that Lieut..
j. L. Colt suffered a broken arm and
Examination showed Douglas was
slightly injured. Two others In the
plane were not injured. All of the
Ulcers are attached to Boiling
Field
Because of the heating Of the mot
81, the plane, one of the largest
owned by the air service, was forced
10 land and in doing so struck a
rec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
Expect Treaty
Disposed Of
By Nov. Isl

Washington, Oct. with disposal
of the peace treaty expected by Nov.
l, congressional leaders are discus
sing prospects of closing the extra
ordinary session, which began May
10, SO as t. have months rest be-
fore the regular December session be-
gins.
Pressure is Planned this week IN
the Senate to dispose of treaty
amendments. That relating to Shan
tung is to be taken up tomorrow.
Amendments by Senators Johnson,
California. and Moses, New lamp
shire, Republicans, to equalize votes
Of the United States and Great Brit
ain in the League of Nations are to
follow. Leaders hope that by the mid
die of next week all amendments Will
be disposed Of.
Reservations then will be consider
ed
President Wilson's illness may
have an effect on the treaty situa-
ton. 1t is not expected to cause any
substantial delay while the amend
ments are before the Senate, but
when reservations are reached the
Presidents counsel is deemed highly
necessary. as Democratic leaders
have not had opportunity to discuss
with him what reservations would
be acceptable.
Three important bills-for enforc-
Ing prohibition. restoring the pre-
war rate-making authority Of the in
ter-state commerce commission and
to penalizing boarding and profitteer-
ing-are in position for final enact
ment this week. 1t has been suggested
however. that trans mission Of the
bills to the President be deferred I'M
til his condition improves. In this
connection, the possibility Of a veto
Of the interstate commerce commits
sion rate-making bill is being dis
cussed.
General railroad legislation ;till is
in doubt Both Senate and House
committees are to continue -orking
on bills this week and Chairman
Cummins of the Senate committee
hopes to report out a measure late
this week or early next week. He
hopes that the bill can be enacted at
this session, but other Republican
leaders believe railroad legislation
will he deferred until the December
session. With legiSla ton pending
they do not believe the President
would follow his announced plan of
returning the railroads to private OPP
Grafton Jan. 1.
Industrial problems promise to re-
ceive much attention in Congress
this week. Developments Of the labor
conference opening tomorrow are to
be followed closely and the SENATE
committee investigating the steel
strike plans to visit the Pittsburgh
district this week. Chairman Ken
yon hopes to conclude the inquiry by
Saturday and will make a prompt
report to the Senate.
Investigation of Mexican affairs will
be resumed tomorrow by the Senate
subcommittee. and the Senate naval
committee will meet Tuesday to con-
slider permanent rank of admiral for
rear Admirals Sims and Benson,
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Augusta Welcomes Today
New England Rotarian Clubs
in Their Autumn ConClaye
Local Rotarians and Citizens,
with Plans Perfected Await
Guests-Attractive Program
Arranged for Entertainment
CT Visitors During Two-Day
Stay in Capital City

Today Augusta welcomes the
Rotary Clubs of New England who
are to assemble in the Capital City
for the Autumn conclave. Plans for
the entertainment of the visitors
have been perfected as announced
from time to time in the Journal.
Just as a reminder of some of the
things necessary to keep the machin-
cry moving smoothly the executive
cCmmittces call attention to the fol-
lowing:
Automobiles
Obtain cards for machines at Au-
gusta House any time after nine
o'clock Monday. Report on Water
street at $50 =. NJ. Park only on
West side of Water street from Sta
ton to Market square, and in Mar
ket square and on Commercial
street. o
The committee in charge of auto
mobiles consists of Rotarians
George K. Barnekov. John r. Gould,
Charles p. Kinsman, William G..
Boothby and Frank E. Hewins.
Each car will take the guests as
sgned to it to the Augusta House
or registration. and then to their
9estination. and thereafter for a ride
about town if desired. When leav-
ing guests at their destination. ar
range TO call later and land them at
Ciy hall a few minutes before six
o'clock
If duties are completed before this.
report back to Augusta House for
further service.
If more convenient, cars will be
permitted to land at City hall with
left side next to curb. In parking
cars on Bowman street, back up to
curb with car facing west.
Drivers of cars who are also to en-
tertain guests should give them
priority in the use of their cars.
Report at Augusta House Tuesday
morning at ten o'clock to take visit
ing ladies' to ride. and to their lunch
con at the congregational chapel at
enc o'clock.
Report again at Augusta House at
= o'clock to take visiting ladies to
the ball game at Reuel Williams
field at 23O.
For further information apply to
the above named committee.
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Commander of
Langley Field
Killed in Plane Fall

Washington, Oct. 5.-Colonel Town
send Dodd. commander of Langley
Field. Va, and one of the first Am
erican officers to receive an aviator's
commission, was killed today at Bus
Teton field. near Philadelphia,
Colonel Dodd in a De Haviiand
plane was en- route from Langley
field to New York and the accident
occurred as he was leaving Bustle-
ton field. A mechanic who was ac-
complaining his was not injured,
Colonel Dodd served with the ex-
peditionary forces in France as chief
Of staff for the air service of the
First Army. During the Pershing
expedition into Mexico he command
ed the First Aero unit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
$4,000 FIRE AT
ST. ALBANS. VT.

st. Adams, Oct. Fire in the
building Of the Foundry Mfg. Co.
early today caused a damage esti-
mated at $4,000. The fire started
when Mrs. Francis Miller, a cook in
a lunch room attempted to start q
fire in a stove with gasoline. She
was burned. Several. stores and the
office Of the claims department of
the Central Vermont Railway locat-
ed in the building. were damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
Girl Bandit
Held at New York

New York, Oct. 5-Accused Of
holding up and robbing Herbert
Boyd at the point Of revolver. a
20-year-old girl describing herself
as jeanette Mullins was held in
$4,000 bail in a police court here to-
day. Two men charged with aiding
her in the robbery were also held.
Twelve dollars which was said to
have been taken from Boyd's pock-
ct, was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-06
Seize Big Lot
Liquor in Club at
MiddletOWn, Mass.

Middletown' Mass. Oct. .51United
States Deputy Marshals raided the
Middletown Auto Club here early to-
day and seized a large quantity Of
liquor of all kinds. 1t was necessary
to batter down the door of the bar.
and the sudden entrance of the Off
GERS created commotion. several
women fainting. No arrests were
made.