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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03

scored on Schalk's easy tap that
bounced away from Fisher for a
single. Kerr up. Strike one
Schalk was out stealing, Rariden
to Rath. Ball one. Ball two
Kerr was thrown out, Kopf to Dau-
bert. ONE RUN, TWO HITS, NO
ERRORS.
FIFTH INNING.
REDS-KOpf up. Ball one.
Strike one. Kopf singled to right
1t was a fast grounder between
first and second that Eddie Collins
couldn't quite reach. Neale up.
Ball one. Strike one. Neale drove
grounder to Gandil, who threw
to Risberg, retiring Kopf, but
reached first safely. Rariden up.
Foul, strike one. Ball one. Eddie
Collins took Rariden's bounder and
tossed to Gandil, retiring him,
Neale reaching second. Fisher up.
Ball one Ball two. Fishers drive
to Weaver was easy, the latter
throwing him out at first. NO
RUNS, ONE HIT, NO ERRORS.
SOX-Leibold up. Ball one.
Strike one. Leibold drove to Dau-
bert, who retired him unassisted.
Eddie Collins up. Ball one. Strike
one. Ball two. Fisher took Eddie
Collins bounder and threw to
Daubert, easily retiring him.
Weaver up. Strike one. Weaver
went out the same way, Fisher to
Daubert. Fisher grabbed his dump
and tossed it to Daubert- NO
RUNS, NO HITS. NO ERRORS.
SIXTH INNING.
REDS-Rath up. Ball one.
Strike one. Rath was thrown out,
Risberg to Gandil. The throw was
wide but Gandil made an excellent
catch. Daubert up. Ball one. Ball
two. Strike one. Daubert sent an
easy fly to Jackson, the latter hav-
ing to move only a step to gather
it in. Groh up. Ball one. Ball
two. Strike one. Weaver came in
fast, took Groh's grounder and
threw him out at first. NO RUNS,
NO HITS, NO ERRORS.
SOX-Jackson up. Strike one,
Jackson hit so hard at the ball
that he fell down and rolled over
when he missed it. Ball one. Ball
two. Foul, strike two. Foul. Jack
son singled to left. 1t was short
lob that Kopf could not get to.
Felsch up. Strike one. Jackson
was caught stealing, Rariden to
KOpf Ball one. Strike two. Ball
two. Ball three. Felsch walked.
Fisher was very wild, in his deliv-
cry to Felsch. Felsch was out,
Rariden to Rath. Gandil up. Ball
one. Strike one. Foul, strike two.
Foul. GandiI struck out, the last
strike being called on him NO
RUNS. ONE HIT, NO ERRORS.
SEVENTH INNING.
REDS-Roush up. Roush hoisted
a high fly which Gandil went back
and captured. Duncan up. Ball
one. Strike one. Ball two. Ball
three. Strike two. Foul. Duncan
famed, taking a mighty swing at
the third one, but missing it. kopf
up. Strike one. Kopf popped a
high fly to Leibold. NO RUNS, NO
HITS, NO ERRORS.
SOX-Risberg up. Strike one.
Ball one Groh came over and got
Risberg's grounder and threw him
out at first Schalk up. Ball one.
Foul, strike one. Strike two. Ball
two. Fisher was using a fast
breaking curve frequently. Schalk
was out, Groh to Daubert, on an
easy play. Kerr up. Rath took
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03
ITALY TO RATIFY
TREATY OF PEACE
BY ROYAL DECREE

Paris, Oct. 3.-Advices received
by the peace conference from Rome
have persuaded the members of
the supreme council that Italy will
ratify the German peace treaty by
royal decree. The general opinion
in the council is that such a rati-
fication will be valid under the
Italian constitution as the treaty
does not involve any Italian terri
torial changes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03
WILSON FOES
USE ILLNESS
FOROWN GAIN
Openly Express Doubt of
His Condition-Cau It
Play for Sympathy.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial to The Argus) .

Washington, D. c., Oct. 3.-PreS-
ident Wilson is not improving in
health and while there is nothing
to be Immediately alarmed about
the country ought to know that the
chief executive is in for a prolong-
ed illness and that public business
must inevitably be transacted with
out him-something unique in the
administration of Woodrow Wilson.
For nearly week-ever since his
day-he has been practically de-
tached from the government.
Even the most pressing matters
are not brought to the presidents
attention He is not seeing cables
from overseas And he is not re-
ceiving any Of the senators who
are conducting the fight in the SEN
ate in behalf of the League of Ma
tions and peace treaty. Nobody but
DR.. Grayson and Mrs. Wilson have
been admitted to the presidents
room.
Is Very Sick Man.
DR.. Grayson has been called fire.
quently during the night and has
been in such constant attendance
upon the president that he has had
to summon assistance. Also he has
wished to make sure that his own
diagnosis was correct He has
called four SPECIALISTS general
diagnostician, a nerve specialist, an
expert on eye troubles, and a spe-
cialist on digestive troubles. The
fact of the matter is the president
is a very sick man and he has been
taken in hand none too soon.
But the most interesting develop
ment in connection with the presi-
dents breakdown has occurred out
side Of the White house.
Foes Take Advantage.
So sensitive are the people on
capital hill who are involved in the
fight against the ratification of the
League of Nations, that three sep
arate and distinct opinions are en-
countered with respect to the pres
Ident's illness. Some there are
who credit the official reports and
express sympathy. Many there are
(COntinued on Page Thirteeu.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03
None But Family Admitted.

None But Family Admitted
Orders of the physicians that the
president be kept absolutely quiet
will be strictly enforced, Secretary
Tumulty said today. No official
business will be brought to the ex-
ecutive's attention, no matter how
pressing Mr.. Tumulty said, and no
one except members OF the fmmedi-
ate family will be permitted to see
him.
The president was informed late
yesterday of the defeat in the SEN
ate of the Fall amendments to the
peace treaty and Of the ratification
of the treaty by the French cham
ber of deputies, and this news ap-
parently cheered him considerably,
Mr.. Tumulty said.
Admirals Grayson and Stitt and
DR.. Ruffin were in consultation for
about two hours and this delayed
the issuing of the usual 10 O'Clock
bulletin as to the presidents con-
dition.
Condition Unchanged.
"The presidents condition is un-
changed" DR.. Grayson's bulletin
issued at 1915 p. N. said.
Supplementing his official bull
letin, DR.. Grayson told newspaper
correspondents that the presi-
dents mind was keen and alert and
his physical condition fairly good.
He also is taking some nourish-
ment."
DR.. Grayson talked with DR.. F.
x. Dercum, the noted neurologist
of Philadelphia, over the long dis
tance telephone this morning and
will keep in constant touch with
him. DR.. Dercum will come 20
Washington from time to time as
DR.. Grayson feels he needs him,
while Rear Admiral Stitt, head of
the naval hospital here, and Dr..
Sterling Ruffin, Mrs. Wilson's fam
lily physician, will visit the presi-
dent daily.
Due to 0VerwOrk.
The consulting physicians have
agreed with DR.. Grayson that the
president is suffering from ner-
Yous exhaustion brought by the
strain of his work at the peace con-
ference and his recent tour over
the country.
DR.. Grayson said the president
desired to keep in constant touch
with official affairs and that 1t was
only with difficulty that his mind
could be diverted.
Despite the strain which DR.
Grayson has been under since the
president was taken i'll, week ago
yesterday, he is remaining in con-
stant attendance on the president
but when he needs rest Drs. RufiiI
and Stitt relieve him.
Inquiries Pour In.
Scores of inquiries as to the
presidents health are being ne
ceived at the White house from
officials, diplomats and friends
Those calling at the White house
during the morning included Chief
Justice White of the supreme court
W. A. F. Ekengren, the Swedish
minister, and Samuel Gompers
president of the American Fedora
tion of Labor.
Is Very Sick.
President Wilson was said to be
very sick man" by his physi-
clan, DR.. Cary T. Grayson. today,
and was placed on a period of alb
solute rest which it is said is nee
sesary for some time for his re-
covery from the attack of nervous
exhaustion which a week ago in
corrupted his speaking tour.
This course of Treatment was an
nounced last night by DR.. Gray
son, after consulting with DR.. F.
X Dercum, a Philadelphia neurol-
ogist, and two Washington physi-
clans. Today in his bulletin DR..
Grayson reiterated his statement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03

Kerr's creeping grounder and
tossed to Daubert for the third out.
NO RUNS, NO HITS, NO ERRORS.
EIGHTH INNING.
REDS-Neale up. Strike one.
Up to this juncture Kerr had pitch
ed magnificent ball, allowing only
three hits and one walk Ball one.
swinging at the final Offering. Rar-
iden up. Ball one. Eddie Collins
threw out Rariden at first. Magee
batting for Fisher. Magee up. Ball
one. Foul, strike one. Magee
popped a high fly to Leibold. NO
RUNS, NO HITS, NO ERRORS.
SOX-Luque now pitching for
Cincinnati. Wingo got into an ar
gument with several Sox players,
including Smith, and had to be es-
corted to the bench. Leibold up.
Ball one Strike one Strike two.
Ball two. Leibold famed. Rariden
dropped the ball, but recovered it
and touched the hitter. f. Collins
up. Ball one. Strike one. Ball
two. Foul, strike two. Eddie Col
4 Ills Oul- DduDCIl W Luqu6- WGdF-
er up. Ball one. Ball two. Weav-
er out, Rath to Daubert NO RUNS,
NO HITS, NO ERRORS.
NINTH INNING.
REDS-Rath up. Strike one.
Rath out, Eddie Collins to Gandil.
Daubert up. Ball one. Ball two.
Strike one. Strike two. Daubert
famed. Groh up. Strike one
Groh out. Weaver to Gandil. NO
RUNS, NO HITS, NO ERRORS.
Weather Perfect
Perfect weather and a capacity
attendance greeted the Cincinnati
Reds and Chicago White Sox in the
third game of the worlds baseball
championship series OF 1919, here
today.
At noon the far reaches of
bleacher stands showed a mass of
~ Do ENiFkA-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03

Three base hlt-RIsberg. Sacrl-
flee hit-Felsch. Double play
Risberg to f. Collins. Bases on
baIIs-Off Fisher, ,; off Kerr, 1.
Struck Out-By Kerr, 4; by Fish
er, j; by Luque, 1. Time Of game
-1:4O. Umpires-Quigley, NOIlen,
RigIer and Evans. --.-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03

Timothy Shea of the Brother
hood Of Firemen said today the
change in representation had been
suggested to Director General
Hines, but that no reply had been
received, and none was expected.
Because of this, he said, the four
brotherhoods did not expect to go
into the conference and it was
thought the other IA railroad
unions affiliated with the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor also would
not participate.
Wilson's Illness No Bar to Meet.
1t was announced officially that
the turn in the presidents condi-
tion would not interfere with the
industrial conference next week
In the event that the president is
not able on Monday to address a
communication to the conference,
Secretary Tumulty will notify them
of the presidents desires regard
ing the selection of a permanent
presiding officer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03
PRINCE NOW 4RED CROM.v

Lethbridge, Olta, Oct 3.-Indians
of the Lethbridge district, yester-
day bestowed upon the Prince of
Wales the title of RED Crow" or
"Chief Many Smiles" All the old
Indian ceremonies were used in the
proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03
MORMANS PRAY FOR
HEALTH OF WILSON

Salt Lake City. Oct IA special
prayer for the complete and rapid
recovery Of President Wilson was
said here today at the opening OF
the 18th semi-annual conference Of
the Mormon church, held In the ta-
bernacle in which President Will
son spoke Sept. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03
The Weather

Showers and cooler tonight and
Saturday. Highest temperature yes
terday, IS. Lowest last night, 81.
Velocity of wind at a. m, miles
per hour. Precipitation none.
Stage of water, 4.3, rise of 8 in
last "a hours.
Up. m 8 p. MS a m.
yeSter. yeSter, TODAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03

FRENCH SENATE TO RATIFY.
Paris, Oct. 3.-Complete ratihca-
tion of the peace treaty with Ger
many by both houses of the French
parliament is expected, possibly
within four days, following the
ratification Thursday by tho cham
Der OF deUpties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03
Rail Men to Bar Labor Farley
UNIONS OF TWO
MILLION WILL
NOT TAKE PART
Brotherhoods Object tc
Basis of Representa-
ton to Conference.

Washington, Oct. 3-Rail-
road unions representing more
than 2,O0O, 900 workers will not
participate in the Industrial
conference called by President
Wilson for next Monday unless
the basis of IabOr's represen-
tatiOn is changed to include
the chief executives of all in
ternatiOnaI and national unions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03
Weather Perfect

Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-03

Continued on Page Thirteen.)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
SOMERSET VETERANS ASSN. MAKES WORLD
WAR SOLDIERS HONORARY MEMBERS
Charles Folsom-Jones Made Colonel at Annual
Meeting Ranks Broken Until March

treasurer, Alice Smell; secretary, Eta
Weston. NJ. NJ. Spear of Madison
gave a glad welcome to the Associa-
tons and Comrade J. F. Woodsum re-
sponded To the welcome. Rev VIM.
Wood of Madison, gave a fine address
touching upon the great inventions
that have come into existence since
the Civil War and what we may con-
fidently expect in future, all receiv-
ing inspired thought thru Christian
righteousness. DR.. Kennison of Mad
ison followed with patriotic and
much appreciated address. The ques-
ton What War in which the United
State has been engaged has had the
greatest influence on our Country"
was opened by Comrade s. F. Emer-
son who claimed the Civil War as
first. Comrades j. F. Woodsum and
Charles Folsom-Jones agreed on the
Revolutionary war. Geo. w. Emerson
of Skowhegan was present and offer
ed remarks and read some interest
ing selections.
Ranks were broken to form again
at the command of the Colonel and
Adjutant.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
BigeloW-Miller

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
r. Miller in Norridgewock was the
scene of an interesting wedding last
night when Rev f. r. Farrar united
in marriage their daughter mise Maud
and Harry Tobey Bigelow, son of Mrs.
Grace Bigelow Williamson of Nor
ridgewock. The double ring service
was used and the witnesses were the
brides parents. the grooms parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Williamson and
Rev. f. r. Farrar. The newly mar
ried couple will reside for the pres
ent in the Miller home. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Bigeow are natives of Nor
ridgewock and attended the public
schools here, the bride graduating
from NorridgeWoek High school in
June. 1919. She was formerly tele-
phone operator for the New Sharon
and Norridgewoek Telephone and
Telegraph Company and since gfadu-
ating from high school has been a
teacher. Mr.. Bigelow was employed
for seven years in Lockwood Il
Smiths grocery store. At present he
holds a position in the Bracket d
Russell store in this village.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
FARMERS TEL. co.
MEETS JAN. 5
Annual Session to be
at Norridgewock
The Special Meeting Will he Held in
The forenoon and the Annual Meet
ing in the Afternoon

The annual meeting of the Somer-
set Farmers Cooperative Telephone
Co. which will follow the special meet
ing on January 5, at Norridg gewock
Grange Hall, has in the past created
considerable excitement principally in
the choice of business manager. W. c.
Hobart, who has been serving in that
capacity in the past in candidate
for reelection and no other candid
ate has as yet announced himself
At the special meeting to be held dur
ing the forenoon the routine business
will be taken up, such as listening to
reports, compensation as to business
manager, clerk, treasurer and auditor
and relative to contracts for connec
tion of lines between the Somerset
Company and the Franklin Farmers, ),
the Peoples, The Kennebec Farm and
City and with the Oxford Farmers
Cooperative Telephone Company for
The ensuing year. The matter OF the
company passing the following reso-
luton will also be brought up:
Resolved that the company disap-
proves any offer of the New England
Telephone Company. or its allies,
looking toward a connection of our
lines with theirs; we believe any such
connection would eliminate competi-
ton in The telephone business in Som
erset County and prove disastrous to
the usefulness and financial strength
OF our company.
Dinner will be served by Somerset
Grange at noon and in the afternoon
the annual meeting will be held at
which time the reports will be lis
tened 10. officers elected and directors
from the different districts in the
county where the lines are operated.
There is also an article in the war
rant to see if the company desires to
district the territory differently than
IS laid out in the warrant.
According to the financial statement
The present resources of the company
including cash on hand of S167G44
amount to $61SS.5S against liabilities
which are due manufacturers. opera
tors, manager lineman and other
help and aEs2nt To $15000o.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
WIDOW OF DR., is. TOBEY
DEAD At ATHENS
Had Been. Seriously Ill for Several
Weeks Following Injuries Sustained
10 Her Hip

Mrs. Maria fGreenl Tobey an aged
resident of Athens and widow of the
late DR.. ]. S. Tobey. an early physi-
elan of that community, is dead at her
home, at the age of SO years She
has been in falling health for several
weeks owing to injuries sustained and
from which she suffered broken hip.
Mrs. Tobev had retained her facul-
ties to a wonderful degree and was a
charming lady to meet The end
came at $50 Tuesday night and fu-
neral services will be conducted at 2
o'clock Friday from her residence.
Mrs. Tobev married first Gilman Hall,
closely identified with civic life of
Athena in earlier years He was a
widower with four children when Mrs.
Tobev became his wife. One of his
daughters became Mrs. John Ware of
Athens ard Watervile After the
death of Mr. Hall the deceased mar
ried DR.. Tobey, a man much her SEN
ior, and also widower, with family
of children Horatio Tobey father of
Mrs. John A. Mooers of Skowhegan,
who died last July. was one of her
step-chldren and the last survivor of
that family Mrs. Tobey lived with
her foster daughter Mrs Bertha
Brown Cook, wife of Nahum Cook and
from her received tender attention in
her declining years. Mrs. Tobey
favored the Universalist doctrine In
her religious belief.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
A Christmas Festiyity

Among the pleasantest gatherings
of the Christmas season and one of
the most interesting to the Independ-
ent-Reporter force at least, was that
held al the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry G. Lewia on Winter street last
Saturday evening. TWenty-six peo-
pie. practically all employees of the
independents Reporter or Immediately
connected with that establishment
were present The decorations of
The parlor were confined entirely TO
grcenery. There WAS Christmas
uee containing gifts for each one.
This had been arranged as a setting
Tor the receiving party During the
evening piano music, singing. story
telling and games We're very much en-
ioYed A pleasing selection was rem
dered by the little Misses Elizabeth
Lewia, Henrietta Pooler aid Blanche
Bernier Later in the evening the
guests adjourned To the dining room
where delicious refreshments were
served consisting of sandwiches, cof-
fee. cocoa, ice cream and cake, nuts
and chocolates.
AJiit I'll lllt It'd III II u 'ii' y IN =
was a proofreading contest. Each
guest was handed an ordinary news
paper proof and told To read it cor
recting mistakes after the plan usual
ly followed in all printing offices
These were later handed to a commit
tee who awarded prizes Of $4. s., 81
81, and SOC according to the excellence
of the work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25

Outlook Was Never Brighter Although Matters
Must BE- Studied d--0u.-of Town Speakers

\ GOOD sized aeIegafjop % farserz
a#4. =. tsa ,...=#4f...@4 f..,.t15.., ~.
sss 70 attend q meeting d me s63"-
heean Farmers iuioa. Frank s
adams president o. the State Organ
.zafian o.bo u..e a,,.atad 10 ba 49,
aet u l.Iloa - f.5=,a., =, - i',.zil..=zz
4annoe4.d ,Y{,b \ L p aa ;.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25

The Somerset Veterans Association
and Ladies' Auxiliary held the 18th
annual session at Madison. Dec. 10
The cold wave was on and the old
boys of sixty-one preferred facing the
rebel lines of battle at that time than
the extreme cold of today, when age
heavily upon them. This was the
principle cause of small attendance.
Some eighteen were in line and only
three from Skowhegan. A number
Of visitors were present who took
part in the exercises. Officers pres
ent at the opening of the morning ses-
sion were Lieut.. Col. Charles Folsom
Jones, who presided; Major c. c.
Hartwell; chaplain, Cephas Walker
and adjutant S. F. Emerson. The
quartermaster, Amasa Gregory, was
unable to be present, is on the sick
list, to use military phrase. Prayer
was offered by the chaplain and the
adjutant read his report of the last
meeting which was approved. The
following officers were elected for the
year 1920: Colonel Charles Folsom
Jones' Skowhegan Lieut.. Col. C. c.
f1dllNtli, MduiSOlit AidJOl, L. IL 1Oh-
ners. Anson; Chaplain, Cephas Walk
er, Madison Adjutant, S. F. Emer-
son, Skowhegan; Quartermaster, Am
asa Gregory, Madison.
The place OF holding the March ses-
sion was left with the Colonel and
Adjutant TO decide 1t was voted to
admit all members of the recently
formed American Legion as honorary
members of the Association and they
will be warmly welcomed to future
meetings. Comrades A. r. Herrin
and Sidney Watson were reported as
having passed away since the Sep
tember meeting.
At the opening of the afternoon
session the Ladies' Auxiliary elected
officers as follows: President, Edith
Sawyer; Senior Vice President, Ethel
Sawyer; Junior Vice President, Belle
Weber; Chaplain. Mahala Renter;
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
MEDDED LAST NIGHT At
BETHANY PARSONAGE
Robert l.. Bigelow and Miss Beatrice
+. Holmes Married by Rev. George
Merriam

Robert l.. Bigelow of Wateryille and
Miss Beatrice Florence Holmes of
Skowhegan were married last night
about nine o'clock from the parson-
age of the Bethany Baptist Church on
Madison avenue by Rev. George Mer-
riam. Mr. and Mrs Fred Priest ac-
companied the couple and stood with
them during the ceremony The bride
wore blue satin gown and black
velvet hat. After the ceremony the
wedding party repaired to the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stillman Holmes on Mechanic street.
where a wedding luncheon was serv-
ed. A reception was held during the
guests were bidden Out of town
people present were the brides sister
Mrs. Bert Rich of Wateryille, her
aunt Mrs. Bert Holmes of Oakland
and Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Murray of
Waterville. Mr.. and Mrs. Bigelow are
leaving today on the 11.45 for a we'd
ding trip to Portland and Bangor,
The bride is "A native of Fairfield
and has lived here about two and one
half years. For sometime she has
been the courteous attendant in the
office of DR.. S. NJ. Cover. She will
return to continue her duties there
until spring when the couple will be
gin housekeeping either in Waterville
or Portland Mr. Bigelow is the son
of r. l.. Bigelow of New Hampshire.
He is at present employed as fire
man on the Maine Central Railroad.