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silver Award for Mrs. Thompson
by Italian Red Gross.

ROME, Thursday. Oct. s.-Mrs. Jo-
hanna Drake of New York City, presi-
dent OF the American Free Milk Relief
Fund for Italy. was guest Of honor at
a banquet given to-day by the Italian
Red Cross. At the function Senator
Ciarolo. president Of the italian Red
Cross. conferred upon Mrs. Drake a
gold medal A silver medal was given
Mrs William Boyce Thompson OF New
York, ami a bronze medal was awarded
Signora Nicola Cert. the American wife
OF the Italian Consul at Cleveland, O.
The guests at the banquet were greeted
IN the name OF the. Italian capital by
Senator Apolloni Mayor OF Rome.
A federation Of Italian relief agencies
- t-s.r. c..rertsed 10 superxiss the sdu-
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line of McKeesport," he declared. Eve
warned the crowd to dispense and about
ten shots were fired In our direction.
We dispersed the crowd"
Have you hurt anybody" Senator
Sterling asked.
NO" Sergeant Murphy replied slowly.
u had to club a few, but i don't be-
lieve hurt anybody"
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penalties threatened by the Allied
Powers.
On the other hand. a special des-
patch from Helsingfors on Thursday re-
ported that the Germans in the Baltic
region we're marching on Riga, the prin-
cipal seaport of Letvia.
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Confederate Veterans Parade.

ATLANTA, Ga. Oct 10.-Eight thous-
and Confederate veterans, survivors OF
Gen. Lees famous army, marched here
to-day In a parade which was the climax
to the 1919 reunion, closing tonight with
a ball at the armory.
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what Senators Discovered.

Nhut senators
The Senator's visits to the strikers,
summed up by one OF the committee, es-
tabllshed these facts:
First-The men want more money.
Sscond-They want shorter hours.
Third--They demand the right to join
union.
One Senator summed X all up in de-
mand for more money" Another an
nounced that he was amazed. in view OF
tie testimony before the Senate COM
n.ittee in Washington, at the number OF
strikers who stated they had been work
Ing twelve and fourteen hours day
and were not receiving the overtime pay
company officials testified they were pay
ing FOR all work over eight hours.
One Senator at a street corner in
Cialrton, surrounded by 200 men, asked
them, through an interpreter:
How many of you are naturalized
Americans? All who are, raise their
hands"
Of 200, many of whom It was ad-
mitted probably did not understand the
question, Just three hands went up, al
though the question was repeated three
times.
A moment later, through an inter-
Freter the crowd was asked; How
many have Liberty bondsT'
As far as onlookers could Judge every
hand in the crowd went up.
How many contributed 10 the Red
Crosse the interpreter asked on his
own account
Again all or most of the hands went
Up
How many to the Y. NJ. c. Az" the
Interpreter continued.
The response was the same.
IN Clarion. as in Homestead earlier
In the day. the strikers stories differed
only in detail, the general complaint
being the same long hours and wages.
which they declared were not sufficient
y keep themselves and families.
p. H. Brogan. Clarion secretary for
the national committee for organizing
IRON and steel workers. was questioned
by Senator Phipps.
How long have you been In Clair
toni the Colorado Senator and former
Pittsburger asked.
Born here" replied Brogan. whose
Aair Is streaked with gray.
>, Where did you work. Senator
Phipps persisted.
In the steel works." Brogan replied,
until June 80. when i was fired for
Joining the union"
Arriving in McKeesport just before
dusk the Senators had their first
glimpse Of the famous "Cossacks'' Estate
uoopers), two being on guard at the
entrance gates OF the National Tube
works Sergeant Peter Murphy was
Questioned.
Sergeant. we have reports that your
troopers rode down strikers; IL that
uueY' asked Senator Sterling.
Our troopers rode down no strikers -
the sergeant replied.
We rode among and broke up some
Eotous assemblages"
s,s :. continued I'D srzts's; - -,
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FRANCE RATIFTEs SUPPLY DEAL
Deputies Pass Enabling Act for
American Surplus.

PARIS, oct. 10.-The Chamber of
Deputies adopted to-day the bill ratify-
ing the agreement between the United
States and France for the sale to
France of American army supplies left
In France.
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union, objected to the Premier's argu-
ment. He said the increase in American
mines was due to the Introduction OF
machinery. The Premier reported that
the men Invariably opposed the introduce
tion Of machinery, and instanced Her
bert Hoover as having related to him his
failure in an attempt to introduce ma
ohinery in South Wales colliery
In conclusion the Premier said he
abided by his previous proposals to buy
out all mining royalty owners. national
lie coal deposits and make deductions
from compensation paid to improve the
social conditions OF the miners and also
give the miners a voice In pit control.
A feature of the addresses made by
members Of the deputation to Mr.. Lloyd
George was. according to unofficial re-
ports, complete absence of buster or
violent language. Their statements
were intended to show by reasoned
arguments that naturalization of the
mines was entirely in the interest of
tho community and also that the miners
were supported in their demand by the
whole body of trade unionists through
out the country. From quoted state
ments of prominent labor leaders it is
apparent they not only believe national
ization desirable, but are convinced
there will be a constant unrest in the
labor world until 1t Is granted. II APP
pears to be their impression that IL
extreme action is necessary to enforce
the demand. IL will not only be the
miners who will strike. but trade union
lists generally
Miners See Injustice.
It is becoming increasingly evident
that, apart from argur'ents claiming
that naturalization, wolld be a benefit
to the community. there is strong feel
ing among workers that the present
system of private ownership carries
with II indefensible injustice to the
miners. This feeling clearly rankles I'm
the minds of worke"s. 1t is not con-
cealed, moreover. that the present agi-
tatlon, II 1t secures its immediate aim,
will not stop at mines.
THE naturalization OF mines" says
the Herald, labor organ, lis the ques-
ton Immediately at issue, but is, Of
course. n precursor to a complete policy
OF naturalization of industry. Here is
the battle joined
on neither side il there any doubt
that the fight will be stern. The Herald,
recognizing this, says: The possessing
class. the class which lives on labor OF
others, has everything at stake and will
shrink from nothing in an attempt to
Illustrate the movement"
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PARLIAMENT TO ACT
ON LABOR QUESTION
This and the Irish Issue to
Have Priority Over
Other Matters.
NATIONALIZATION Is UP
Lloyd George Declares 1t Must
Be Settled by the Whole
Nation.

LONDON, Oct. 10.--Labor problems and
the Irish question will have priority
over other subjects of discussion when
Parliament meets October %. The alien
bill is down as the first matter for con-
sheraton but it will probably be post
poned.
The nature of the debate on the labor
situation will depend upon the attitude
taken by the Labor Party in connec-
ton with the conference with the Prime
Minister yesterday regarding rationale
cation of the coal mines. Robert Smil-
lie. president of the Miners Federation,
and Frank Hodges. its secretary, say
the miners probably will take no inn
mediate steps with reference TO ma
tionalization, since the matter is now
in the hands of the trades unions con-
gress.
To Await Delegates' Return.
c. w. Bowerman, secretary of the
congress, said that II a special congress
were considered necessary to discuss the
steps to be taken the gathering would
probably not be held until after the re-
turn from Washington OF the British
delegates to the International Labor
Convention.
Premier Lloyd George informed a
deputation yesterday that the Govern
mert was unable to adopt the proposals
made by the coal commission headed
by Sir John Sankey, and the miners are
greatly dissatisfied. Frank Hodges, sec
retary of the Miners Federation, said
after the Premier's statement at yes
terday's conference that "the Govern
ment's attitude had created a very grave
situation" and the utterances of other
labor men show they universally share
his view.
An official report of the speech of the
emier shows that he declared the ma
tlonalization OF mines was a political
issue which must be decided by the
whole nation. and not by section OF
the country. The Premier added that
If his expression OF the Governments
view on naturalization was unaccept-
able to the nation there were means
whereby the nation could not only carry
out naturalization but could also carry
out the Government.
The report shows that It was rather
an extended conversation between the
Premier and the delegates than a Sc,
speech on the part OF the Premier. Mr.
Lloyd George repeated his former argu-
ments on the subject He said he re-
fused to believe that any Government
would abdicate its own judgment or ad-
'"m"nt to abdicate its judgmen,
and functions in favor of the policy
recommended by the commission, pos
=! by n majority of only one or two
votes.
The Premier argued that just after
the most dangerous labor dispute the
country ever had experienced II was q
very inopportune moment to urge such
a claim as naturalization of the mines
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No saving by Standardization.

The Premier then developed numer-
GUS arguments against naturalization,
namely that experience with railways
"'""H th"re could be no saying in ex-
pense and that there was nothing to
ano~ that it would increase output. that
State ownership tended TO kill enterprise
and initiative, that State employees
were not likely to work harder while
an increase In wages and shorter hours
would initiate against an increase In
autput. He instanced American mines
as being privately owned, and said they
were increasing their output rapidly.
Robert Smile. leader OF the miners
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GERMANS REFUSE TO
QUIT BALTIC LANDS
Marshal Foch Empowered to
Enforce Allied Decree.

PARIS, Oct 10.-Gen. Won der Qolta
the German commander in the Baltic
provinces, is persisting in his refusal to
evacuate the region, the Supreme Coun-
Gil has been informed. The Council
this afternoon received a telegram to
this effect from the French mission in
The Baltic States.
forces on October s. according to a pro-
test received by che Peace Conference
from the Lettish Government. Tie
allies are asked to take decisive action
against this violation of the peace
treaty" and to compel Germany to COM
ply with the terms of the Versailles
pact. II Is claimed German troops in
Letvia are Threatening the world and
uniting with pro-German Russians"
The Lettish Government declares 1t
Will obstinately defend its independ-
cree.
The reply OF Marshal Foch. who was
Instructed by the Supreme Council TO
draw up the Entente answer to the lat
est German note concerning the evacua-
ton of German troops from the Baltic
Pl ovinces will inform the German Gov
eminent that the coercive measures con-
teinplateo IN lne Entente s carrier reply
viz. the suspension of the supply of
foodstuffs and raw material and the
refusal OF all financial facilities. will be
carried into effect II Germany does not
comply with the orders of the peace
conference.
The German reply had attempted 10
plead lack Of power to force the Ger
man soldiers to comply with it's orders
and protested against reimposition of
the blockade.
The note OF Marshall Foch will fur
thermore state that an Inter-Allied Com
mission will be sent to- the Baltic Prov
iices to watch the execution of the
orders. Mention is made of the latest
incidents in the Baltic Provinces
brought to the attention OF the council
and particularly the German attack
against the Lettish forces, of which the
Lettish Government made complaint to
The Peace Conference.
Recent dispatches from Berlin have
quoted newspapers there as declaring
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Recent dispatches from Berlin have
quoted newspapers there as declaring
on semi-official authority that the
greater portion Of Gen. Won der Goltz's
roops were already on their way home,
having yielded to the pleas OF the Gov
eminent that they abandon their dis
obedient attitude and evacuate the re
glon. go as to save Germany from the
The sun., 1919-10-11
GOLD MEDAL FOR MRS. DRAKE.

Totals. 17ssOS 7Os744 s4s5ss Iol5s7s
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Bingham Grange

Friday evening. Sept 5. was OBJ
served as Gentlemen's Night in Bling
ham Grange The following are the
names Of the men who filled the
chairs: Master, Clarence Andrews;
overseer. Frank Whitney; lecturer,
A. S. Burke, steward. John Savage:
assistant steward, Jack Quonn, chap
lain. Frank Savage; secretary, Robert
Smith; lady assistant steward. Robert
Arno The gentlemen presented the
following program: Song by the
members reading, John Savage;
reading. Frank Savage; song, George
Gordon and assistants; music, victro-
la reading George Gordon; talk on
THE League of Nations by A. s,
Burke; song "My State of Maine
George Gordon; one act farce
Darby Wooddealer, Robert Smith,
Howard Russell and John Hardy;
song. Down on the Farm with a spe-
cialty dance; closing song Till We
Meet Again" As there was a con
test between the ladies and gentle
men as to who furnished the best pro
gram, the judges decided the men
won the night. The ladies will fur
nish a supper in the near future. In
two weeks or Sept. % there will be
the first and second degree work
upon several candidates. Next Fri
day night. Sept. 10, there will be a
dance in the Grange Hall given by
the Changers. All are invited tc
come.
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NORTH MARYLAND

Miss Dorothy Elliot of Skowhegan'
who passed her vacation with friends
in North Hartland, seturned to SHOW
hogan to assume the duties OF teach
ing another year in the Skowhegan
High school.
Mrs. Elsie Elliott who has been
stopping few weeks with her broth
er, Bert Elliott, returned to her nome
Sunday.
Mrs. Mabel Stafford, who has been
in Skowhegan the past four weeks
caring for her little niece Leona
Written, who suffered very serious
operation at Somerset Hospital for
appendicitis. returned to her nome
Sunday. Her niece ihoush sun
very weak returned with her: Dur
ing her absence her household duties
we're in charge of her sister Miss
Dorothy Elliot.
II. l.. Burrill a graduates from M
C. I. '1S, contemplates entering col
lege this week.
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LOOK HERE FOR IT
Many n SkOMhegan Reader Will Be
Interested

When people read about the cures
indie by medicine endorsed from
- away. is it surprising that they
o,uder il the statements are true2
ent when they read of cases right
fpre at home, positive proof is with
IN their reach. for close investigation
- an easy matter Read Skowhe-
ANS endorsement .of Doan's Kidney
fills.
Daniel Thompson, 106 w. Front ST..
sboWhegan, says My back panied
ma, for some time and annoyed me
ferv much while working. Often
fhese pains extended down into my
ANS. Doan's Kidney Pills were rec
ammended and | got some at Fogg' S
Drug Store. | hadn't taken them
Iang before | had relief. Today
an never troubled when l oyer-work.
always keep Doan's Kidney Pills in
f6e house and use them occasionally
10 keep my kidneys in good condition"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
amply ask for a Kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-ths same that
Mr. Thompson had Foster-M ilburn
co, Mfgrs. Buffalo, N. Y.
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NEW PORTLAND

Ralph Jordan returned nome
Thursday, Sept. a. He has been In
the Army of Occupation in Germany
for several months.
Roland Roberts returned 10 MS
home in Pennington on tuesday
morning after visiting for several
DAYS at the home of F L. King. Mr..
Roberts. who has recently returned
from overseas, was among the hrst
troops to go across in the service OF
our country, and for the past eighteen
months has held a position IN an
American Postoffice at St Aignau.
Miss Bernice Written went to
Harrington, Monday, where she Is to
attend the Normal school.
Friends will be glad to learn tnat
Mrs. Belle Metcalf, who has been ILL.,
is now gaining rapidly.
Mrs. Burleigh Standish and son
J.vnwood will return to their nome
in Waterville, Sunday, after spending
the summer at the home OF MRS
Standish's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b
H. Atwood.
Miss Blanche Strickland returned
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NORTH MARYLAND
(DEFERRED)

Mr. and Mrs John Alders from
Wellesley, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Har
vey MCGUIRE of Skowhegan called re-
Gently on Mrs. Alders' sister Mrs. F.
S. Burrill.
Miss Merle Williams and friend
Miss Dorothy Leavitt from Auburn,
who have been passing their vacation
with Mr. and Mrs Charles Williams,
have returned to their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Thompson and
niece Mrs. Worth DR.. and Mrs c. f.
Norcross, Elmer Burrill and Miss
Hope Spaulding were callers at F. S.
Burrill's, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Flint, Mr.. and
Mrs John Richards, Mr.. and Mrs.
Irwin Hanson and daughter Thelma
were callers at Mrs Helen Burrill's
Sunday.
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WEST MOSCOW
DEFERRED

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Farmer, Mrs.
H. l.. Farmer, Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis
Soule and daughter, Jean OF. Charles
ton, were Sunday visitors at Wey-
mouth Collins. They made the trip
in their Studebaker car and Mrs. Rose
Baker returned home with them for a
visit there and with her sister Mrs.
Sarah Chapman of Dover
At the meeting of Good Will Club
on September a, Charles E. Ball. SUI
perintendent of schools, was present
and gave a highly instructive ad-
dress which deeply interested those
present. Mr.. Ball kindly exhibited
two paintings and his talk on the sub
ject of art was listened to with deep
interest Among other topics, that
relating to the schools could not fail
to furnish many new ideas and at the
close of the meeting all felt they had
not only been entertained, but the sub
jects touched upon gave them some
thing for future thought. Mrs
Temple entertained the club and serv-
ed refreshments of apples sailed pea
nuts and vanilla waters. One new
ing on Sept Is will be with Mrs.
Isadore Fitzsimons. All should be
present at one O'Clock as there Is work
to be done.
Friends here are expressing much
sympathy for Miss Nellie M. Baker,
who met with an automobile accident
while on her way to Boston and is
now in the Maine General Hospital
at Portland. 1t Is hoped she will
soon recover.
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RIVER ROAD
(DEFERRED)

Fred Otis and Wallace Mckinney
of Madison and Percy Buker from
town were callers at the home of
John Green on Sunday,
Mrs. Joseph Maxwell recently en-
tertained her youngest brother Cyrus
Allbee, wife and daughter and neph-
ew from Aroostook county.
Mrs. John Clayton and son Chester
who have been visiting friends in
Aroostook county, arrived home last
Friday. While away they spent one
day at Bangor fair and one at the
Pressure Isle fair.
Mrs Margaret Lord, who has pass
ed the summer vacation with her hus-
band in Bath, returned last week and
is again teacher of the Blunt school,
which began Monday of this week.
Some much needed repairs were made
on the schoolhouse during the Vaca-
ton
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Jewell and
son Leland Jewell and wife of Canaan,
also Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Nay OF
Cornville were callers at w. O..
Chase's on Sunday.
Mrs. Cyril Rancourt of Augusta has
been visiting her niece Mrs. Frank
Gagne Mrs. Gagne and daughter,
Miss Bertha accompanied her home
on Wednesday and will visit in Lew
iston before their return
Ray Boynton. a student at the Oni-
versity of Maine, entertained class
mate, Ray Foyle of Massachusetts at
his home here last. week. A pleas
ant auto trip was enjoyed to Bangor
and Orono accompanied by a brother
Fred Boynton.
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SOUTH-BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Miss Susie McQuilkin has returned
from Kenpebunkport and Is now
working at Gray's Tavern at Scion.
1t is reported that Austin Taylor
has bought Harry French's farm In
Athens and that Mr.. and Mrs. Tay-
lor are to take possession at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Judd and daugh-
ter Florence of White Plains, n. Y.
were visitors at Randall McQuilkin's
one day during their stay at Athens.
Miss Lila Mosher of Pennington
and Mrs. Sylvia Goodrich of Madison
were week end visitors at James
York's.
Orlando York recently returned to
Madison after spending short vaca-
ton with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James York and fam
lily spent Sunday at Gardiner.
Stanley the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Randall McQuilkin Is recovering
from his recent illness.
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The News Of Somersets Busy Towns

home to New Portland, Saturday, az
ter a week spent in Dexter, Water
Vile and Oakland.
Mrs. Eliza Gordon is visiting rela-
tives in Readfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Storer Tanner and
daughter Florence, Mr. and Mrs. Cas-
sius Clark and son Thomas and Sum
ner Clark of Sidney were guests re-
Gently of Mr. and Mrs. f. L. Atwood
During their visit Mr.. Clark, MIR. Tan
ner, Ercell and Harold Atwood went
to Caribou Valley on a fishing trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Corridor Young of
Boston were recent guests in the home
of Milton Young.
Mrs. Mason of Chelsea. Mass. has
been visiting relatives and friends in
Kingfield and New Portland.
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CORNNILLE

Joseph Kemp and wife went to
Greenville Sunday to visit with Dl.
Carlton Luce and family. c. S.
Moody took them by auto to Guilford
where they were met by the Doctor
and family. Mrs. Luce is a sister
of Mrs. Kemp.
David Creighton and family have
moved on to the Dyer place which
they recently purchased
Fred Mcclure and wife Earl Smith
and wife have returned from pleas
ant auto trip to Boston.
Mr.. Windham was kicked by
horse Sunday. was bruised about the
face and broken arm. Mr.. Wind
ham recently purchased the Raw
strom place. coming here from Al
berta, Canada.
Mrs. Mary Tufts and Mrs. Elsie
Burton were callers Sunday on Agnes
Moody Mrs. Moody, who has been
seriously i'll with bad heart trouble
is gaining slowly. She is attended
by DR.. C. e. Richardson.
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TOBEY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
(DEFERRED)

The weather the past week has
been very unfayorable for harvesting
grain. In most fields potatoes are
looking fine altho rust is reported in
some fields. Corn is very good and
a good crop is looked for. Not as
large hay crop as last year. Young
stock out to pasture are doing re-
markably we'll. With the present
high prices of wool and meat more
farmers should keep sheep. Mich
COWS are doing as well as they should
as the feed is drying up for lack of
rain.
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MILLAY HILL-NEW' PORTLAND

Thomas Hogan has sold his lower
farm to Fred Cole of New Portland.
Mr.. Cole is moving in his goods.
Nellie Williamson has been sick
with stomach trouble and been I'M
able to attend school the past week.
Mrs. w. II. Farnham is about the
same.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Williamson will
observe their 25th wedding with re-
ception Monday evening.
Chester Atwood made a trip Sun
day afternoon to Moscow after par
ty that have been having an outing
over there for ten days and took
them to their homes in kingfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Atwood were
surprised Sunday, Sept. s, when their
children came home to observe their
41st wedding. A fine dinner was
brought with them and very pleas
ant day was had. Two children
were unable to be with them, Mrs.
D. D. Pinkham and Blaine Atwood.
People that have been without
water were glad to see the week of
rain.