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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

For Sale--Good eight-room modern
house, close in; also forty-room hotel:
no trade; no agents terms. Phone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16
PERMIT TO EXTEND LINES.
Minerva Farmers 10 % Furnished
Electricity From State Center.

The board OF supervisors this morn
ing acted favorabiy on the petition OF
n group OF farmers In Minerva town
ship. for permission to extend the pow
er lines OF the state Center electric.
light plant to furnish electricity foF
lighting the farm homes. The petition
came up for hearing and on the show
ing that the petitioners lived close TO
state Center and that the lines would
extend over n limited mileage OF high
ways, the boarc passed a resolution
giving permission for the extension.
The petitioners were Louis Smith.
Albert Hennics. III. i. Hennie. George
Bender, Wilbert Nolta, Saint Johns
Lutheran Church, II. l.. Hartwig, Aug
ust Eggers. Harley Nolta, George Nol-
ia, w. H. Honnios, William F'rioke,
wnbert Hilleman. Harvey Hilleman'
Henry =. Oohlscn. Aaron Nolta, Fred
Nolta, Lyle Weuvc and August Nolta.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

The scholars OF the bible school OF
the Central Church OF Christ are urged
10 be present Sunday morning at S:4s
O'clock. Committee,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

Or. Gordon. asteopath ana obstetri-
clan. 40 nAalzSic Temple. Phone ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

The September Designers are here
Also the new fall Quarterlies and
Standard patterns. Call for them thia
week. J. D. Palmer & Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16
CITY IN BRIEF

Bring watches m. Hodsss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

A. J. Martin, OF Galesburs m, but
formerly of this city. came today for 4
short stay In the city at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F.. Thayer.
Have you tried the Cut rate Clean.
trs and presses7 Save money b.
leaving your order. Phone 3oSS. W.
call and deliver. II. G, Sharks,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

The members Of the Young Mar
ried Peoples Bible Class Of tho Cen
trail Church Of Christ arc invited to Be
present Sunday morning at S:45
O'clock. Committee,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

Get your September Designers and
fall Quarteriies now. The STANDARD
patterns FOR fall are also here ready
for your selection. J. d. Palmer 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

Nj. and Mrs. w. n. Hawbecker ana
daughter. Ruth, Of Beatrice. Neb., are
IN the city for visit Of q few days at
the home Of Mrs. Hawbecker's sister,
Mrs. W. n. Hehberger. The trip here
wat by automobile. The Hawbecker
family will continue their journey next
week to Illinois. whore they win visit
relatives and friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

=. n. Houghton, the insurance man,
has moved to new office rooms over
the 10-cent store. over ~ West Main
street. Harshalltown, 1owa.-Advsrtiss
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

See the 1870 model Dixie Flyer at
the United Storage Battery Company,
l09 East State street. Immediate de-
livery on touring cars and roadsters.-
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

The Willing Workers Of Vienna
Wednesday evening. Aug. 20. beginning
at s o'clock. at the home Of r. L Clay.
Everybody invited. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur c. Fort ant
daughter. Clara, Of Minonk. ILL.,. ar
here for visit Of few weeks will
Mr.. Forts parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N
Fort. Mrs. Forts brother, w. L. Ell.
wood, Of Peoria, H., IL in tho city fol
q short stay at the Fort home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

Avice, Of Chicago. came Friday night
! 10 visit for two or three weeks at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Smith.
North Second street. Mrs. Eicholts.
who lived here before her marriage,
win be remembered as Miss Anna
! Bridge. Mr.. Eicholtx will come to
spend Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-08-16

Misses Bessie Peterson, Anna Erick-
son and Mile stalnaker left Friday
night for Balsam LAKE. Wis.,, where
they will spend two weeks at Hunky-
dory Farm. : rest camp near the lake.
Miss Ella Smith will leave Sunday
evening for Balsam Lake to remain
with the party thruout the vacation
period.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
DEMOCRATS WOULD
THROW LANNAN OUT
City Committee Refuses to
Recognize Him AS Tenth
Ward Chairman
EXPECTS FRIENDS TO
SEND HIM BACK

The old Tenth ward row over ward
chairman has broken out afresh.
Call for a ward meeting, TO be held
tonight in the Tenth ward Democratic
Club. has been issued by HewsOn 4.
Lannan. Jr, who was chosen ward
chairman at the last ward meeting.
Call for a separate ward meeting also
is expected TO be isssed by the Demo-
cratic City Committee either tonight or
tomorrow night. This latter meeting
VIII be held in Democratic City Head
quarters, at Ninth and Market streets.
After the election OF Lannon as Tenth
ward chairman he was virtually ousled
by the City Copmtlec. This action
was resented by his friends and sup
pOrters in the ward, and it is expected
they will rally to-his support and re-
elect him at ionlght's meeting. They
refuse 10 recognize the City Commit
tees action in turning down Lannou
and will insist that ne represent them.
Lannon's friends further assert they
doubt If more than dozen Democratic
Voters will attend the meeting OF the
anti-Lannonites to be held at city
headquarters.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
EVENING COMPANY.

A pleasant time was spent last Thurs
day evening when Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Cook. OF No. 1910 b street. entertained
a number OF nurses Of The Homeopathic
Hospital and their friends. The even
ing was spent in music, dancing and
games, after which refreshments were
served. Those present Were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Cook. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Giles.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. McClenaghen and
daughter Jane. the Misses Lewis. Park
er. kingsberry, Wentzall. tMcGrath.
Gallagher, Ludwig. Anderson, Nolan.
Frosberg. Grey. Coulburn. POore, Boyco.
Rude and Betty Flanagan. Mrs. J. Flans-
gan, Mrs. J. Arthur and, Miss Theora
SyllnskL Ralph Flanagan. +. Flanagan.
Ralph Morgan, Charles Cook. Jr.. James.
McGrath. John r. Jones. Jr.. Edward
Abbott, Francis Butler. Joseph Welch,
Morris Lakes and Charles Thuett.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
HOOPEs-MORRIs.

Miss Mildred +. Hopes. daughter OF
Mrs. Edgar Malin Hopes, and Benjamin
Coles Morris Jr.. OF New York city,
were married in Westminster presby-
terian Church on Saturday evening by
the Rev. Charles L. Candee. The we'd
ding was a notable event in Whining
ton society.
Autumn leaves and flowers decorated
the church. Carlisle Hemphill played
the wedding mtch for the bridal pro-
cession. The bride was gowned in
white satin draped with tulle and sill
Yer lace. and made with court train.
Her silk tulle veil. was caught by a
coronet Of rose point lace. family
heirloom. She carried "a shower bouquet
Of orchids. lilies Of the valley and
gardenias. Her matron n honor. Mrs
John Henderson. OF Boston. wore ap-
pie green georgette trimmed in silver,
and carried an armiul of maiden hair
fern
. The maids OF honor. Miss Janet Jack
son. OF New York. and Miss Anne Hal
ton. Of Milwaukee. wore creations Of
blue and orchid trimmed in silver
The bridesmaid. aud brides malrons.
Miss Marion Dunham. Mrs. Clement w.
Miller Mrs. Joseph H. shaw and Mrs
George Blair. 81 Ardm0re. were dressed
in blue and orchid.
Miss lsckson's flowers We're larkspur
and orchld-colorcd dahlias. while Miss
Halton carried orchids and dahlias.
The bouquets Of the brides other at
tendants combined orchids dshhas and
snapdragons.
Little Miss Betty Nesbitt flower girl
and niece OF the bride. was dressed in
white, with basket Of roses and lark
spur upon her arm
The bride was given in marriage by
her UNCLE, Dean c. Osborne. Of Brook
lyn. y. y. Mr. Morris had as his best
man. Julian Cuttings, OF Baltimore.
Edgar NJ. Hoopes. Jr. William Dean.
J. Champlin Morris. Of New York and
Raymond Vidal. Of Montclsir. y. j..
were ushers.
Following The ceremony. a reception .
vas held in the session room Of the /
,hurch. There was no reception at the T.
Hopes home because OF recent deaths I
IN both families.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris left on a south I
,rn trip. After January 1 they viii be |
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
MUSIC AGAIN TO
BE TRINITY FEATURE


Announcement is made that the extra
musical evening programs will be re-
sumed next Sunday at Trinity p. T.
Church n. Leslie Carpenter, the choir
master. retains practically the same
voices as composed his successful choir
Of last season and It will be found pos
sible TO continue the musical standards
which usually obtain at Trinity Church.
The numbers Will be advertised in
the daily papers each Saturday and pro-
g0ms will be provided which will as
sist those not fully acquainted with the
service of the Episcopal Church TO join
in the deyOtions.
II is probable that the rector. the
Rev. Frederick NJ Kirkus, will have re
turned from the general convention at
Detroit and be in charge Of the ser
vices next sunday and request has been
made that the services be devoted 20
matters OF interest connected with the
General Convention.
Definite announcements Of this will
be made the latter part OF the week
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
EDEN DANCING ACADEMY
NOW IN NEW HANDS

The Original Six. the orchestra which
has been delighting SO many dancers
at Eden Hall, has bought out the dane
dancy academy there from Mrs. Clara
+. Baker. taking charge today. They
will give their first dance tonight
following the same schedule as here
tofore, with dances on Monday. We'd
nesday, Thursday and Saturday nights
Next Wednesday night there will be a
snowfall dance. The members Of the
orchestra. who are all well known VIII
mington boys, have a host OF friends
and with the novelties they have in
mind hope TO make many more friends.
Mrs. Baker has severed her entire in
terest in the project.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
GIVE DINNER PARTY.

4 dinner party was given last even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin }. Sill
verman at their home, No. an West
Third street. Among those present were
guests from Philadelphia and New
York. including MIR. and Mrs. Geidel
Podolsky. j. Silverman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Podolsky. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Sllverman. Mrs. Jack Bcrkowitz, Mr..
and Mrs. Manuel Cramer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Fannen. Mr. and Mrs. David
Kardan, Mrs. Arthur Powell Miss Stella
Altman, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rosbrow
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
". Il. S. FACULTY HAS
GET TOGETHER SOCIAL

One Of the most pleasing social
events Of this years activities at the
Wilmington High School, was the get
together dinner Of the faculty on last
Friday evening in the lunch room Of
the annex. IL was the first affair Of this
kind given for many seasons by the
faculty and it proved so delightful
that IL Is thought others will be given
In the near future.
or the 5s members OF the faculty 81
were present
Professor A. II. Berlin. POSTMASTER,
compared the school Of today with the
school Of many years ago. He stated
the High School faculty at one time
numbered but nine; now it numbered
more than 30.
Miss Elizabeth d. Hopes, the Oldest
teacher iD the service responded for
the old faculty and brought many
pleasing comparisons Of the former
school TO the present school.
Charles +. Cox, a member OF the
faculty spoke for the new members.
Clifford J. Scott. spoke on the school
Administration"
Miss Cora A. Pickett. chairman: Miss
Nellie L. Sawin, Miss Elizabeth Nc
Daniel, Miss Florence BamO. Miss Helen
Coleman, Miss Laura Easley, Miss Flor
ence Buckley and Miss Carrie L. Cooper
the committee.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

Mrs. C. T. Wollaston, Mrs. b. r.
Neasey. Mrs. H. Y. Jamison. Mrs.
George T. Brown, Mrs. II. J. Stnbbs,
Mrs. j. NJ. Horn. Mrs. Otho Rowland.
Mrs. +. G.. Ferriday, Mrs. II. Fletcher
Brown, Mrs. r. II. Richards, Mrs.
George A. Elliott, Mrs. Elizabeth Wine
Mrs l.. G. Thompson. Mrs. r. D. Brown.
Mrs. G. l.. story, Mrs. b. G.. GrommOn,
Mrs. +. J. Dennison, Mrs. H. W. Frazier,
Mrs. +. o. Hill, Mrs. =. g. Tallman, Mrs
J. Jrice, Mrs J.. Fritz. Mrs. II. 4. Link,
Mrs. j. Remington, Mrs Sarah Savery,
Mrs. :. Holm. Mrs. II. r. Booker Mrs.
Harry W. ilobson. Mrs. ID. Jester Mrs.
q. Riley Mrs. T.. H. Hume.
The cast Is as follows: sAlexis PelrO-
witch, shoemaker .aflerward Guslave,
Count Woronskil Arrie Deyine; po-
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

The play - Russian Honeymoon"
VIII be presented by the Wollaston
Hall. Y. ". C.. A. girls in the New Cen
turn Club at o'clock this evening. For
several weeks the girls have been gn-
rehearsing for the show
and dress rehearsal indicates that Il
will be one m the cleverest amateur
productions Staged by young women
even given In this o.ty.
Following 0he show there will be
dancing TO which every one who at
tends Is invited. Miss Galpin and Miss
lIolzbauer Of the Wilmington Com
munily Service. who have arranged and
coached the girls, say that everything
points 10 a very successful presenia-
ton. The list Of patronesses for the af-
fair follow:
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
If YOUR CAR is
STOLEN, TELL "MAC"

Motorcycle Officer Mcdaniel holds
the record for quick recovery in the
police department. having located and
recovered within seven minutes an
automobile that had been stolen.
The record was established yestrr-
day when Philip Laird Of No. i4O2
Rlverview avenue, reported that his
automobile had been stolen late Satur-
day night
officer Mcdaniel located the car at
Eleventh and Orange streets seven
minutes later and the machine was
returned to the owner.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
PRESIDENT SHAKES
OFF INDIGESTION

WASHINGTON. Oct. 20 United Press. )
THE Presidents digestive disturb
ance has subsidized almost completely. s.
said a statement issued by his physl-
clans at 1925 O'Clock today. after a
fairly good night he is comfortable
this morning the bulletin continued.
The statement was signed by Doctors
irayson, Ruffln and Sttt.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
NEGRO THIEVES GET
0VERDEER'S AUTO

The police are seeking two Negroes
who are thought to have stolen one
automobile and hundreds Of dollars
worth Of tools and auto sundries in
series OF raids on automobile garages
last night. The ear stolen was Owned
by Frank Overdeer OF No. 1901 West
street which was taken from the gar
age Of DeIlaven Norris at Eighteenth
and West streets.
The men were seen at the Potter gar
age, In Jessup street, but they were
frightened or before they could secure
a car. At this place many tools were
taken. however.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

/ leskas his wife, Helen Howard; Baroness
Nlademir, his sister, Verona CherriX
Ivan, man shoemaker, Florence Wood
Michelene, his daughter. Olive Kent
koulikon Pemetroviich-lnte Of
The Chateau WorOffski, Anna ShillOw
Osip, a young peasant. Leonore Wood ;
solo dancer, Margaret Mccoy: guards,
Anna Justice, Margaret Justice, Myrna
Powell, tNa Weber. Hazel Palmer,
Miss Davies, Anna NlcCabe, Stella slez;
iourneymen, Florence Kent, Nevis
Brown, Mildred Rice
After the play there will be dancing
free TO every one who desires to thus
indulge
The costumes were obtained through
courtesy Of The Vogue Shop and 81
berian Fur Company
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

state by the old school committees
They complain Of foreign influences"
In Delaware schools. under the new
law, yet IL was the old system which
drove the school teaching profession
out OF the state. The new law is mere
~ welcoming them back n the new
law Is LET alone, its guarantee OF WAGES
viii encourage Delaware young women
and young men TO engage in the pro
fession OF teaching, and in a few years.
with the aid OF the teachers training
school at Delaware College, Delaware
school graduates will bring Delaware
schools 20 the level they should main
tain. But at present. il the schools are
to have trained teachers, those teach
ers must be brought in from outside.
Every time an enemy of the new
school law criticises II because il il
bringing in foreign influences he
thereby admits that the old system.
which he defends. crushed the ambi-
tion OF every native Delawsrean who
aspired 10 be teacher. and drove from
the state every Dclawarean who had
trained himself for the profession of
teaching.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
Use SOLDIERS TO
BREAK N. Y. STRIKE
Continued from First Page.

fecbed 10 maintain this service" the
telegram TO Hylan said, "and to take
whatever steps may be required. /
VIII cooperate with you I'm any possi-
bic way 30 bring about. an adjustment
or The strike difficulty"
NEW YORK. Oct. 20 United Press. H.
Five hundred soldiers arrived here to-
day and Will be employed In unloading
vessels OF the United states shipping
Board tied up In this harbor by the
longshOremen's strike. This was an
nounced by United STATES army officials
az Hoboken.
The soldiers will wear regulation
uniforms. but these will be hidden be-
meath common blue oyeralls.
The cOncllatiOn commission. ap-
pointed by Secretary OF Labor Wilson
and composed OF Mayor Hylan. James
II. Hughes, immigration commissioner
OF Philadelphia. and Paul A. Nacarelll.
held another meeting today in an at
tempt 10 end the strike. The mayor
said he hoped to get the steamship OIL
clals and longshoremen together in
conference.
After conferences yesterday, the
Mayor telegraphed Secretary Baker re-
questing that the soldiers sent here
should not be used in place Of long
sh0rement until further efforts al con
clliation had been made. Hylan said
he believed a settlement was in sight
today despite the fact that Union
heads refuesed TO recognize the commit
tee appointed Saturday by Secretary
Wilson, because OF the presence on 10
Of T. Paul Vacarelli former Union
official. "f
Nacarelli, Union men said, does mol
represent them and his presence leaves
them without representative. Hylan
being considered the public's delegate,
and James L. Hughes. delegate for the
government.
ship owners, according 10 Frederick
Toppin, vice-president OF the Inter- |
national Merchant Marine, have given !
lOngshoremen until today 10 return T.
to their jobs. Strikebreakers will be I
employed TO load and unload the iOs I
ships Of the Transatlantic conference /
If the men do not come, he said.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
MISS BREUER TO RE BRIDE.

Mr.. and Mrs Max Breuer. OF third and
Market streets. gave "A reception yes
terday afternoon for their daughter,
Miss Pearl Breuer. whose engagement
to Manuel Lesbowtz, OF Philadelphia,
has been announced 4 large number
of guests were present. including many
from oui-of-town.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
Personal Notes of Interest in the
City's Social World

Miss Edna Lipp was a recent guest
Of Miss Gladys Booker at Barclay.
Miss Fay Jones is visiting friends in
Dover.
John r. Nicholson SPENT the week
end as the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Morris. al Dover
Miss Sarah Moore has been visieing
Mr.. and Mrs. jay Moore, at Camden,
Del.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
WILMINGTONIAN TAKES
BRIDE IN ASHENfIIE

ASHENlLLE, y. c.. oct 2O--Mlss
Byrd Elizabeth Henderson,. daughter Of
George Henderson, o. No. IS Grove
street, was married saturday evening
LAT O'Clock az her home 10 William
llarrill Mood. connected with the Of
flee Of Francis Gudger. manager OF the
Arlington branch Of the dupont Com
pany at Wilmington, Del. They left
Immediately for their home in VII
mlngton.
During the war Mr. Wood served as
a sergeant with the iijih Machine Gun
Battalion Of the 30ih Division. Mrs.
Wood has been a leader in society here
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
MASQUERADE PARTY.

4 masquerade party was given at the
home Of Alice Pickering Richardson
Park. on Friday evening. Among those
present We're: Alice Hall, Madeline
Beste, Emma Huey, Louella Horner,
Elizabeth HUT Edith Jackson. Alice
Pickering, Frederick Sapp. William
strickland, James Maddox, Herbert
steward, Clarence Wickersham aud
Nelson Ash.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mrs. C., JourneauX. OF North Plain
feld.s n. j., has announced the engage
meni Of her daughter Ethel Ruth. 10
Eugene w. Nlurphey. Jr.. formerly Of
this city, but now resident in North
plainneld.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
MASQUERADE Az MnKwOOD.

The women Of kirkwOOd NJ. J..
Church Will hold a masquerade and box
social i'm the town school house next
Saturday evening. The proceeds Will
be for the church fund.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
ACCUSED OF REVOLVER THEFT.

On charge pf larceny OF some cloth
ing and revolver from Caleb Bell.
Ernest Smith was held in $500 bah for
court by Judge Churchman in NUM-
elpal Court this morning. Both are
Negroes.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

The Want Ads give reliable informa
ton on good bargains in real estate and
farms.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
AGED wANDERER CAN CHEW GLASS

ST. LOUIS. Mo, Oct. i7.-"Old Dad"
Merton, II years old. is in rugged
health and retains all Of his teeth. He
sleeps out OF doors at all seasons, can
chew up glassware as a stunt" and
makes 1t practice TO drink all that he
can whenever he can.
Real estate will be sold to good ad-
~an:agc in the Want ADS.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

Real estate VIII be sord with prom,
through the columns OF he Want Ads
Special 20 The Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

Iat home at No. p. East Elghty-nrst
street, New York
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
DEATHS

=
NABB-ln this city. on October 1s 1913,
Catharine F. Nabb, aged % years
Relatives. friends and members Of Cyrus
Temple. No. 3, Ladies Of the Golden Eagle,
are invited 20 attend the funeral services,
at the First NJ. p. Churct. Seventh and
Walnut streets. on Tuesday afternoon,
October n, 1919. at go O'Clock Inter-
ment at Wilmington aud Brandywlne ceme-
terry
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
RED RULE To END
SOON IN PETROGRAD
continue from TIrst pase

AHNnkAlNNA AANAAA %
Shkuro was said 20 have occupied
Grafskaya Junction.
Meanwhile. Stockholm advices de-
clared the Let's were progressing rap
idly in their offensive against the Ger
mans on the Dwina front A dispatch
from Riga said that on Saturday the
Let's crossed the river between Dahlen
and Boldera, seizing German trenches.
At UXkull they were said 10 have cap
tured other German positions. taking
500 prisoners.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 20-The state
Department was today making efforts
TO obtain from its own agents In Rus
sla confirmation or denial OF the con
ficting reports about The fate OF Pelro-
grad and kronstadt An official an
nouncement OF the fan OF Petrograd
and Kronsladt and their occupation by
The armies Of the northwestern govern
ment of Russia was made by the gen
eral stan OF the Finnish army. accord
ing TO a dispatch 20 the Stale Depart
ment from Niborg. This message was
very brief and was dated Saturday. 4
American agents, however at points
nearest Peirograd, csbled under date
OF yesterday that there was no cor
robOration OF the Finnish announce
ment.