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The Washington times., 1921-04-06

destrueti0n.'
. LONDON, April 6.-The triple al
lance, after a meeting Of the execu-
tive committee Of the miners, trans
port workers, and railway men.
early this afternoon, decided to post
pone action on a general strike
pending the outcome OF the confer
ence between Premier Lloyd George
and the miners executive committee
today.
The rail men will hold another
meeting tonight and the transport
workers tomorrow.
IRISH RUMORED IN PLOT.
An eleventh-hour settlement OF the
great coal strike seemed suddenly
possible early this afternoon when
the miners organization announced
through their spokesmen that they
had accepted Premier Lloyd Georges
invitation to hold another conference
to discuss a settlement.
Revelations of an alleged plot for
a revolt in Ireland. originally meant
to coincide with the startSof the Brit
ish coal strike. opened this. the criti-
cal day of the Kingdoms industrial
tie-up. rp
Scotland Yard. II was announced,
had gathered evidence showing the
Sinn Feiners expected the coal strfk-l
negotiations to drag slong untn
about April Is. for which date n
revolution "on a grand scale" was
being prepared.
A Dublin dispatch reports a series
of Sim Fein attacks on the police
throughout County Tyrone. Nine po-
licemen were seriously wounded.
sINN FEM GETS u. s. .AMMO.'
Ammunition smuggled into ireland
from America, notably Massachusetts,,
ard from Germany, IL was averred, is
being horded by Sim Feiners for the
day of the general uprising.
Upon the heels Of this sensational
news came the announcement that the
transport workers through their ex-
ecutive committee had declared their
enthusiastic readiness to give all as
sistance to whatever extent II is
needed to help the miners"
Violence is increasing in the coal
fields, some of which have become
veritable battle fields. Serious dis
orders were reported from the Scot
ish fields. notably at Cowdenbeath. in
Fife.
Many casualties were incurred in a
battle between strikers and police
there. The miners broke through q
strong police Gordon and repeatedly
damaged the lighting plant of the
town.
Riots also were reported from
many districts in Lanarkshire, where
the striking miners renewed their
attempts at intimidatig the pumping z
crews. Shots were exchanged in a
battle at Hamilton.
Many were injured at the Baton
colliery in Lanarkshire, when miners
attacked the police guarding the pits
MINERS CARRY RED FLAG.
At Cowdenbeath striking miners,
carrying a red flag. made repeated
charges on the police.
Near Shotts, miners held UP and de-
stroyed government motor cars and
put fire to huge hay stacks piled up
around the collieries.
Twelve destroyers have been or
dered to proceed from Portsmouth to
various ports on strike duty.
At the Hattonrig collieries, 400
striking miners, armed with hammers
and steel bars, went on a sabotage
rampage. smashing property to pieces.
At Cowdenbeath, striking miners
kidnapped a mine manager, whom they
released only after repeated police
charges.
The Washington times., 1921-04-06
COUSIN RETT Fl.
HARDING, of Chicago, who

has been arrested, charged
with impersonating . Govern
ment officer. Harding posed -
. cousin Of the President 1t 10
alleged that Everett Harding
fleeced several Chicayoans and
others on the strength Of the
fake Relationship.
The Washington times., 1921-04-06
HEADLESS BODY BELIEVED THAT OF MARINE

MISS ANNIE STILLMAN, eldest daughter Of Mr..
M and Mrs. James A. stillman who is reported to be
engaged to marry Harold r. Mccormick, grandson Of
John D. Rockefeller, whose picture is below.
The Washington times., 1921-04-06
BRITISH ARMY
TO HOLD. MINES
Parliament Asked to Prevent
Destruction of Shafts by
Frenzied Strikers.

LONDON, April 6.-Arned govern
meat iaterventisn In the coa1
strike was indicated In the house
Of Commons this afternOos when
Home Secretary Austen Chamber
lain aaAsaneed that "the govern
nent will take all steps In Its
power to protect the mines from
destrueti0n.'
The Washington times., 1921-04-06
GERMAN-AUSTR|AN
UNION IS PLOTTED
Zurich Reports Coup dEtat Be.
ing Planned-CharIes Slowly
+. Leaves Hungary.

PARIS, April GA Zurich dispatch
to the newspaper Information says
the Pan-Germans of Austria are pre-
pairing for q coup d'etat by which to
proclaim the union of Austria with
Germany. In the belief that the Allies
will be powerless to prevent it
LONDON. April 6.-Ex- Emperor
Charles, of Austria, was still "on the
way back" at noon today. A dispatch
to the Central News from Vienna says
the train In which he is returning
from Steinamanger, Hungary, to
Switzerland. has been held up at
Frohnlcitcn, owing to trouble on the
railway line at Bruck.
At Bruck n thousand workers seized
the station ard would not let Charles
train proceed until they had been
given n chance to express their opin-
ions. The ex-ruler arranged to re-
ceive q deputation and listen to what
they had TO say.
The Washington times., 1921-04-06
Today
No Hog Island Retailers.
The Prison Baby.
What Happens in England.
Lady, Limousine, Money.
ARTHUR BRISBAl
Copyright, ie31.l

Copyright, is31.>
Mr.. Hoover and Mr.. Meyer will
''take steps to promote trade"
Probably they will do good deal in
that direction, although the real
credit should 60 to their boss,
President Harding. It gives you q
shiver to read: "Mr. Hoover calls
in dollar-a-year men to revive war
time cooperation" The words IDOL
lar-a-year man" make you know
how an old sea captain used to feel
when he heard the name Of Cap
tain Kidd.
The patriot that only wanted
chance to help his dear Govern
ment for a dollar a year and then
proceeded to skin that dear Gov
ernment alive will not be forgot
ten.
The Washington times., 1921-04-06

The dollar-a-year nightmare
comes back with the winding-up
days at Hog Island. Ten thousand
dollars disappeared. At first you
suspected that some "piker," some
retailer, had got onto Hog Island.
for, Of course, the original hogs,
now safe back in New York, did
not travel on the sleeper all night
to steal any little ten thousand dol
lars.
The Washington times., 1921-04-06

WEATHER

Fair tonighty Thursday
increasanG clsu d ! neSs.
Little change In tenpera-
ture. GentIe to uAOAerate
variable winds. Tena-
pesatufe at 8 - -, ~
degrees.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18
ANSON CENTER

William Gordon and son Dion of
Madison were callers at their former
home here Saturday. They came up
to measure and stake out the acre OF
land upon which the Charles Tibbetts
house stands they having reserved
the same when the farm was sold to
Mr.. Brown last spring.
Floyd Gates who is peeling hardwood
pulp at Norridgewock spent the week
end at his home here.
Wallace Ashcroft of Lexington was
at Omar Gates, Sunday, to visit his
little daughter Pauline who is spend
ing the summer there. He planned
to visit his three children who are in
Bingham that night and return to
Lexington Monday going by way OF
Lake Embden in order to visit his
infant son who Is being cared for at
that place 1t will be remembered
that Mrs Ashcroft the mother of the
family is now a patient at the c. M
Sanatorium at Fairfield.
Alfonzo Ashcroft of Pleasant Ridge
WAS a caller in town Sunday.
Lyman Bassett of Bingham was a
visitor at the home of his niece Mrs.
Omar Gates a part of last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18

The Congregational Church has just
received fresh coat of paint which
makes it look very nice The vesti-
bules have also been painted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Gilman accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Gil
man enjoyed an automobile trip Sun
day to Dead River.
Harold Pierce made a business trip
to Rangeley, Saturday.
Mrs James Boardman of Bangor
has been the guests of friends in town
Mrs. Mahala McIntire is visiting her
daughter Mrs. E. f. Barker in Water
Vile, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milford Tibbitts are
at Smithfeld this week with relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Leone Jones accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pray
and slaughter Miss Lcna enjoyed an
automobile trip - Tacoma nm. Sun
day
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tobey have re-
turned to their home in Orono after a
visit with relatives in town.
Mrs e. a. Hilton has returned from
a visit with relatives in Portland and
Monmouth. Mrs Hilton has been suf-
fering very badly with mercury pois-
oning.
Ola and Doris Watson of Cumber-
land Center have been visiting their
aunt, Mrs. Lewis Robinson and this
another neiece Almida Edwards OF
Danvile Junction.
Mrs George Stafford of Waterville
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Percival are
entertaining Thomas Curran and
daughter Mildred of Bangor.
Mrs. Elmira Trench has Miss Loane
of Hamilton, Kew Jersey as a guest
this week.
DR.. J. D. Ames of Wells Beach was
a business caller in town one day last
week.
Mrs George Williamson of Port
land and Mrs. Lila Gray of Madison
were guests of Mrs. Frank Caswell
last Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Burns
and Mr.. and Mrs. Brackley Of Strong
were also recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Caswell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Ham attended the
Pomona meeting at Athens last week
They also recently visited relatives in
Rome.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Atwood are
visiting relatives in West New Port
land.
Mrs. Gertie Soule who has been WIS.,
iting her mother, Mrs. Otis and also
spending several months at her cot
tage at Smithfield returned to her
home in Lynn last week.
Mrs. William Fairfield entertained
her three sisters at house party at
the Ham cottage at Smithfeld last
week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18
NEW PORTLAND

Mrs. Matte Whiting of Old Orchard
has been a guest of her brother,
Charles Sweat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Randlette and
children of Cambridge were recent
guests of their sister Mrs II. +. Weeks
Frank Haines of Wateryille was a
recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks.
Several members of Fernwood
Grange are planning to meet with the
Somerset Pomona by invitation from
North Franklin Pomona to be held
with New Vineyard, Thursday.
Fernwood Grange is invited to meet
with Carrabassett Grange, Kingfield,
next Saturday to joint field day.
The ball game between the farmers
and mill men resulted in victory
for the mill men. Score to y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18

Go to Skowhegan Thursday evening.
August IS, to listen to the old fash
toned concert to be played by the
Citizens Band at the Village Band
Stand on Russell street
What came near being serious
accident occurred Monday afternoon
when the little daughter OF Kenneth
Berry became confused and ran in
front of an automobile Very fortu1
nately the car was going very slow
ly so that the child only received
slight Injuries. No one was blamed
for the accident it is understood.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18
TWELVE CORNERS

Scion Club met at the home Of one
of its members Miss Doris Robbins
Saturday afternoon, August -, good
number were present also their lead
err Mrs. Fred Murphy. The afternoon
was passed holding their meeting, mu-
sic and playing croquet. After a
treat of popcorn. apples and lemonade
they departed for their home to meet
with Christine Adams August 81.
Herbert Adams who is working at
Lake Moxie was in the neighborhood
calling Sunday.
Friends of Isabel Gallant will be
pleased to learn that she is gaining
at the hospital where she underwent
an operation,
Miss Gladys Green who is home on
a months vacation from Massachu-
sets, visited with their aunt, Mrs.
week.
Thursday of this week Mary Dean
attended the Field Day Of Waterville
Commandery, United Order Of Golden
Cross at Lakewood. A very pleasant
day was passed. other members from
Norridgewock and Skowhegan Com
manderies being present Members
enjoyed a shore dinner at the hotel.
Mrs. Robert Green is in poor health
Her daughter, Mrs. Rose Robertson is
visiting with her.
Mrs. Gilmore Dean and son Raymond
returned to their home in Lowell this
week Eben Dean went with them.
He expects to undergo an operation
for his eyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Clarke made a
trip to Caratunk last week visiting
Mrs. Clarke's sister Abbie Spaulding.
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News Of. Somerset's Busy Towns

I Mrs. Maude Carr accompanied by
several friends visited Mrs Diggles
and Mrs. Williamson at Mercer, Fri
day
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Haskell are en-
Pertaining. relatives at their cottage
at Smithfield this week
"A number of the members of the
local Golden Cross Lodge enjoyed a
picnic at Lakewood Thursday after
noon and We're the guests of the Wa
teryille G. c. Lodge
The interior of the Farmers union
store is being renovated and painted
which adds greatly to its attractive
ness. A stock room is also being
built
Hugh Hight has purchased the Office
used by the Stewart Bridge contrac-
has moved the building to the corner
of his lot on Bridge St. and using it
for an office.
Mr. and Mrs F. w. Spaulding and
daughters and their guest from Penn
sylvania enjoyed a motor trip to Rock
land Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. s. X. Boone have pur-
chased Mrs. Lillian Hilton's house on
Main St, and have taken possession
1t is understood that they are soon to
return to Skinner for the winter but
will occupy their new home next
summer.
Mr. and Mrs E. H. Vaughan accom-
nv hi "a VI
Of Barre, Mass, and George O.. Carr
of this town returned last week from
an automobile trip to Canada.
Alton Edwards of Danvile Junction
was in town last week for a short
visit with his sister, Mrs. Carrie Rob
inson.
Mrs Mary Lowe returned to her
home in Everett, Mass, Monday after
noon after having been the guest of
friends in town during the past few
weeks.
Albert Starting of Scion was in
town Monday Mr.. Startling and family
are to return to their former home in
England this fall.
DR.. and Mrs. Walter F. Brown at
tended the Centenniel celebration at
Their old home in Clinton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. evils Gill have re-
turned to Boston, after being the
guests of relatives in town for a short
time. They are planning to buy a
home in Miane in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Cheviot accom-
panied by Mr. Cheviots brother who
is visiting here and Miss Lila Carr
enjoyed an automobile trip to Maran-
acook Sunday. Miss Autice and Miss
Edna Cheviot are employed at Mar
anacook as mattresses during the
summer.
The members of the Village I'm
proyement Society enjoyed u meeting
on who is Who in Maine last
Thursday afternoon at the Library
parlors. Thirty three members were
present Refreshments of fruit punch
and waters We're served by the host
esses, Mrs. Florence Taylor, Mrs
Rose Taylor and Mrs. Addie Jewett
A neighborhood. picnic was enjoyed
on the lawn of Mr.. and Mrs. Milford
Tibbitts last Wednesday afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18
COLES CORNER-ATHENS

Charles Scribner and wife of Davis
City, Nebraska, are visiting at the
home of his brother George Scribner.
Mrs. Fred Richell has returned to
Washington ID. c. after spending a
few weeks with her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Dennis Cribben.
Misses Vera and Blanch Jones of
South Scion visited last week with
their uncle Charlie Weston. Miss
Viola Gardner was also visitor at the
Weston home.
Victor Davis is in Bangor this week.
Mrs. Florence Brasier of Guilford
spent the week end at Selden Poland's.
o. NJ. Mason and son Harold visited
relatives in Bath the last of the week.
Miss Jessie Bosworth of East Madi
son is visiting her aunt Esther Gill
man.
c. c. Hanson had the misfortune to
dump a truck of veal calves in the
highway and after lively chase they
were all recovered but two.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Chapman Of
Skowhegan were guests at Charles
Weston's Thursday of last week.
Mrs. George Hayden returned from
Skowhegan Tuesday after spending a
week with her cousin Sadie Leavitt
Earl Ward and wife were In Show
hogan Tuesday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18

,uss Ruth Howe of Bangor is the
ast of her friend Miss Adessa
spapldlne'
...,e laughter Marilyn returned last
n' from a months visit with rela.
W.T. Wrs Anna Harris has returned
q ~, a. weeks visit with the family OF
R. J. Shaw.
Z Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Oliver of Oak
,ond we're the Sunday guests of rela-
,,yes in town.
Mrs. Clarke accompanied by her
.on Ansel and friends, Miss Evelyn
!. NcNeil Miss Helen Thissell, and
wallace Blaisdell started on an auto
mobile trip to the Aroostook County
last Thursday.
The independent Reporter is for
Gale at f. w. Spaulding's
The regular services We're resumed
,ost sunday at he Baptist Church
/ Tho church was closed during the
month of August. The services at
/ The Congregational Church will com
mence on the first Sunday in Septem-
har parish meeting was held at
tho Congregational Vestry last Fri
aay evening for the purpose of elect
ing officers.
q Mrs Hartley Buckingham and
daughter Miss Kathleen returned last
week from an enjoyable automobile
vacation trip to Boothbay Harbor and
vicinity. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Lizzie Witham.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. II. Wilmington of
East Jordan Michigan have returned
10 their home after passing several
weeks in town as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles F'arrand. They
plan to return next August to at
tend the Eaton School reunion.
Horace Roundy of Augusta has been
a recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Tarrand
Wanted at once, girl or woman to
care for a three years old child and
do homework for mother and child.
Mrs. Clarence Groves, r. F. d. l,
Madison. 1w33
Last Saturday evening the mem
berS OF Tile % CluD fllOlOfeu 10 WI
teryille where they We're the guests
at the home of Edward E. Barker and
wife. The party was arranged espec-
tally to celebrate the happy event of
the fortieth wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker. The evening
was much enjoyed by all.
George Pierce of Hayerhill, Mass,
was in town over Sunday and in COM
ipany with Mrs Sara Frederic started
the first of the week on. an automobile
trip through New Hampshire. Rev.
and Mrs Fl. l.. Mccain and daugh-
ter Nj Tugenis Of Portland were
also recent guests of Mrs Frederic.
Mrs f. Merrill of Waterville was
the guest last week of Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Gilman.
DR.. and Mrs. II. w. Smith made an
autombile trip to Lewiston and vicin-
ity last Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crosby of
Reno, Nevada, who are visiting rela-
tiyes in town this summer have gone
to Madison to visit relatives for few
weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18
Norridgewock Motor Co.

NOrridgeWOck Motor Co.
On Monday afternoon Willis Hun
tcon entertained number of his
young friends in honor of his birth
day. Games and music were enjoyed
and delicious refreshments served
and also the young people were given
an automobile ride by one of the la
dies in town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18
SooD@YEAR
Tires, Tubes, Accessories
Gas-Ofls
Authorized FORD Service
SANKEY'S Garage, Y. {. Stanley, Prep

SANKEY'S Garage, Y. L. StabIty, Twp
Service Station
Mrs. F. A Abbott of Dover. n. H.,
is visiting her brother Everett VIII
hanson.
Mrs. Eta Blaisdell went to Rome,
Monday for visit with relatives.
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DODLIN DIST. = NORRIDGEw0CK

Mrs. Lizzie Fuller and Mrs. Beryl
ShultZ of Boston, Mrs. Florence Snow
of Mercer were guests at Walter Nc
Intires' last Saturday
Hiram Pierce and housekeeper of
Michigan and Miss Martha Haynes of
Norridgewock Village were callers at
Frank Williams last Sunday
Merl Stevens is cutting Mrs. Ona
Harrngton's hay.
John Mitchell and family were
guests at N. N. Boynton's at East
Pond last Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-18
GOODYEAR

Used Cars, Battery Charging
Repairing. Accessories
TRES. TUBES AND ACCESSORIES
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
YELLOW PINE INDUSTRY
UNDER INVESTIGATION
Violations of the Anti Trust
Act Are Sought.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-A general in
vestigation OF the lumber industry. and
more particularly OF the yellow pine in
dustry in the South, is being conducted
by the Department of Justice to deter
mine whether there have been violations
of the Sherman Antitrust act
This became known to-day after the
Federal Trade Commission had trans
mitted to Congress a copy of a report on
the activities of organizations of lumber
manufacturers which 1t has prepared at
the request of the Department of Justice
The information was sent TO the Senate
and House on the assumption by the
commission that 1t might be useful to
the Senate Committee on Housing and
Reconstruction. which has been investi-
eating building costs and other matters.
Frank X. Nebeker. assistant TO the
Attorney-General, said to-day that the
departments inquiry into the lumber in
dustry was not directly connected with
the Lockwood building investigation in
New York and he indicated that it had
been in progress for some time.
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
SCORES CUT IN AIR
MAIL APPROPRIATION
Maurice Cleary Regrets Action
of House in Striking Out
S1,250.000.

Protest against the action of the House
Of REPRESENTATIVE In striking out 1880
600 designed to maintain the air mall
service in this country was voiced last
night by Maurice Cleary, managing di-
rector OF the Aero Club of America.
Mr.. Cleary. who formerly was an Of
i1cer OF the Air Service, points out that
there Is grave danger In refusing TINS
comparatively insignificant sum while
England. France. Belgium. Germany,
Italy, Switzerland. Czccho<Siovakia ana
the Scandinavian countries are develop
ing their mail routes and consequently
their aerial defences.
"'rhe Post Office appropriation bill now
goes to the Senate. and unless this oody
restores at least n portion of the appro-
priation American aeronautics VIII De
deprived OF practically the only encour-
agement IL has received since the close
of the war" Mr. Cleary said In a state
ment issued to-day.
at is conceded that an aerial estab-
lishment is necessary to our natonal -
fence, and it is impossible TO obtain
such an aerial establishment without Inc
development Of commercial aronautcs'
Foreign Governments recognize IN
the transportation OF mails by aircrait
the most economical method OF fostering
civil flying, and thereby providing for
tho safety OF the nation. This was em-
MIA s,zed at the Imperial Air Conference
held in England last October.
"The United States air mail may not
be perfect II may not have reached a
highly economic basis. and there may be
features OF It's administration that are
open to criticism, but II is the most pro-
gressive. forward looking and construc-
five aviation in the world to-day. II Is
the only aviation controlled by the Gov
ornment that affords any hope of direct
financial return. Not to continue and
encourage II Is most reactlonary."
Mr.. Cieary said that the House dis
cussion after which the appropriation
was dropped indicated great lack OF
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Jan. 10.-Indications of ex-
port demand gave an upward swing TO
wheat prices to-day after a decline at
the start. Closing quotations were
strong at IL TO 3A cents higher with
March at SLIT to s1.77h and May
S1.6SA. Corn finished Is to II cent
down; oats unchanged to II cent ad-
vance and provisions at setback of Is
to As cents.
Active buying on the part of houses
with seaboard connections accompanied
the ascent of values in the wheat market
and an unusual rise in sterling exchange
was regarded as significant. Besides,
there were famine reports from India
and news Of agrarian disturbances there
and shrinkage in estimates OF the Argen-
tine exportable surplus. A further
stimulus for the advance was word that
committee hearings on the emergency
tariff would be ended tomorrow and
that the bill would shortly be returned
the Senate. On the advance March
delivery touched the highest figures since
November. Early weakness was ascribed
to reports from the Southwest telling of
fairly liberal country offerings and the
circumstance that this has been tradi-
tional favorite date for calendar specu-
lators to press selling
Heavy receipts of corn acted as a
weight on prices of corn and oats.
Provisions were lower in line with
hogs.