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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
PICK LUDENDORFf
DICTATOR, TO RULE
BAVARIA, IS PLOT
Berlin Barcs Conspiracy Of Mill
tarists Which Was Hatched
in Munich.
ARMY CAPTURES ESSEN;
YANKS NOT CONCERNED
by Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Berlin, April IA special session of
the National Assembly will be held
Saturday The call for the session was
issued today following n conference be-
tween the heads of the political parties
and the government.
Berlin, April "A great military CON
spirncy which was TO have been q Bavarian
parallel To the recent Berlin revolution
has been discovered in Munich, il was
announced today.
Part Of the plan was that General Lu-
dendorff be made dictator over Bavaria
and DR. Heirn Of the Bavarinn separstists
n sort OF civil and economic dictator,
Coblenz, April .-Gelsenkirchen, north
Of here, and Dortmund and Schwerte, 20
the east, we're captured today at noon and
occupied by advancing government troops
Much fighting is reported IN the Ruhr
area
There are indicstions Of the "Red
terror in Essen, it being under the direc-
ton OF Russian officers. IL is said
The chief Of staff Of American forces
here has repeated his declaration that he
has no direct concern with any action
outside Of American occupied territory,
except on specific instructions from
Washington.
American headquarters is keeping
closely informed of the situation but
It's sole duty a, present is 10 control and
protect interests in the American zone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
FRANCE SEES HUNS
DUPL|C|TY IN RUhR
INVASION BY ARMY
Declare This Militarist Action
Shows Berlin's Determination
TO Void Versailles Treaty.
ACTION SPECIALLY TIMED
RECALLS WARS OUTBREAK
By A.socIs,ed Pres. TO Every Evening

By Annotated Press 20 Every Evening
Paris, April entry Of German gov-
eminent troops into the RIhr district
interrupted tentative negotiations for an
economic understanding between Prance
and Germany, and n authoritative circlss
here thore is a conviction It was deliher-
ately planned for ttnt purpose
In the course Of the conversations On
the subject, Germany asked France what
would be necessary as q basis for siieh ~
understanding The reply var that the
terms Of the Versailles treaty must ~
executed, persons guilty of aggrr ssio1f
against allied officers IN Germany ni-sf
bo punished, the German army mist -
demobiliyed and war material must ~
destroyed. II is the theory here that thp
with these conditions, pgcfeFTed ~ take
radical action.
German officials lad shown great ap-
probation Of the progress heirg nare, b'1f
Il suddenly developed that Wilhelm Mayer
Won KalIfbouren, German charge DAT
faires here, was being dominated ~ Dr
Coepperf, head Of the German peacr CON
mission. Dr Mayer has not visited the
foreign Office since April 2, since wien At
exchanges have bern conducted by Dr
GoeppeTt
II is declared that this development N
Paris has corresponded with that N ber-
lin where the Prussisn and military eie-
n1ent dominates the z0yernrnent. ar-
eording 20 reliable information
German regular forces entered tho kuhr
valley during the Faster holidays, q is
pointed out, when Premier Lloyd George
and Earl Curzon, British Secretary a
state for Foreign Affairs, were away
from London and il WIS impos.itle for
France TO communicate with h. allies
regarding the situation.
a similar state ~ affairs exisfed late N
July, 1914, when President Poncsre snd
the French foreign minister WE'RE anssnf
from France, and Germany and Allsfris
began agsrsss which began the world
war
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
GEN. WOOD FAR BEHIND
IN MICHIGAN RETURNS
Johnson Leads by AZ. .25l on Latest
Figures; Hoover Beats Ed
wards by a,466.
BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening

Detroit, April 7-Belated returns ON
Mondays Presidential primary, coming
in slowly from the sparsley settled SEC
tions Of the State, added but few votes
early today 20 the totals already compiled
from approximately two-thirds of the
precincts These figures gave Senator
Hiram w Johnson o lead Of a2,25i over
Major-General Leonard Wood on the
Republican ticket, ard Herbert Hoover 3
advantage on Democratic ticket was
4. 400 over Governor Edward ! Edwards
OF New Jersey The vote stood
Republican Il ,66l precincts out OF
2.421)-Johnson. l24 900; Wood, 81, SOS;
Lowden, A. 200; Hoover, 40,624.
Democrats u,472 precincts)-Hooyer,
1862; Edwards, 13, 1906; McAdoo, IT,
6o2; Bryan, lI,64l; Palmer, 1870.
1t was generally conceded this morning
that aside from the close race that bad
developed among Democratic candidates,
il was unlikely that the present standing of
the candidates would be altered, owing TO
the small vote vet to come IN. All the
cities in the lower peninsula were prac-
ticallv complete.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
LAFoLLETTE IN THE LEAD.
Ahead in Early Wisconsin Returns
Socialist Wins Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, April Unofficial tabula-
ton of returns from 1S4 Of 100 precincts
early today gave Daniel ". Hoan, So
ciatist mayor, a lead Of 3,605 votes over
his non-psrtisan opponent for re-elec-
tion, Clifton Williams.
MIR. Hoans indicated majority was
greater than that he scored two years
ago over his non-partisan opponent,
2,0S0, officials saying returns from the
fifteen missing precincts could not
change the complexion of the results
The vote stood: Hoan, 81, ,623; Williams
34,o1S.
In the race for delegates at large to
the Republican Convention az Chicago
$50 precincts of 2,17T outside Milwaukee
gave Thompson. leading candidate of
these sponsoring instruction for SEN
ator LaFollette for the Presidential nomi-
nation. 1904, and Governor Philipp,
leader of the candidates favoring an un-
instructed delegation, l0.ls4. In Mil
waukee 81 precincts showed: Thomp-
son, 4,673; Philip, $3.50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
REICHSWEIHR SHOCK TROOPS
OCCUPY ESSEN YESTERDAY

Berlin, April Advance troops Of the
Reiehswehr and shock troops entered
the suburbs of Essen Tuesday afternoon
Another detachment occupied the Essen
town hall last evening
Long columns Of the Red army IN
motor lorries and on foot passed through
Elberfeld on Tuesday Most Of them
surrendered their arms ~ Flberfeld
Others marched 70 the occupied terri
tory, chiefly to Solingen, where they were
disarmed by the British. Other insurgent
bands, still armed, are wandering about
.he mountains.
Five hundred of the insurgents we're
tran.ferred by the British TO a camp near
Cologne
Railway traffic In the Essen region
probably will be resumed today.
Essen, VIA Berne, April The latest
hours under the Communist regime in
Essen were marked by extensive plunder-
ing, some Of the main streets being blocked
by Red troops for the purpose Of Afford
ing protection to orga nized looting
some of the large shops were completely
emptied 1t is said that among the Red
guards there were some genuine Russian
Bolsehviki who were pre-emjnent IN the
looting but took only modest part IN the
fighting
There was some desuitory shooting
in the suburbs this morning where the
Reichswehr are clearing out the few
remaining Reds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
10 RAIL ROADS TIED
Up BY SW|TCHMEN'S
STRIKE IN CHICAGO
$500 Engineers and Firemcn Vote
to Join Walkout and Demand
Wage Increase.
FOOD SUPPLIES ARE CUT
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

Chicago, April $500 engineers,
members of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Firemen and Enginemen employed
in the Chicago switching district. today
had defed their union officials and voted
to ioin the unauthorized switchmen' s
strike called nearly week ago.
Freight traffic through the expansive
Chicago district already was restricted
seriously and strike leaders and railroad
officials were agreed that If the force of
strikers was augmented such traffic would
be brought virtually TO standstill.
The vote Of the engineers and flremen
came in the face of predictions Of grand
officers of the Brotherhood OF Railway
Trainmen and the Switchmen s Union OF
North America, with which the striking
switchmen are affiliated, that by Saturday
the strike would be broken by loyal
union men rushed here from other cities.
The engineers and firemen declared
they would not work with ''scabs" as they
termed the loyal union men, and also
demanded an increased wage. Engineers
are paid S5 76 o day and they demanded
50 an hour; the firemen paid from
tl6 to S4.2S q day, demanded 81 an
hour.
Passenger trains would not be inter
fe-ed with, the strikers said. Railroad
officials said. however, that such traffic
was certain 10 suffer il work IN the yards
was restricted further.
Meanwhile IL was reported supplies OF
certain foods and fuel we're beginning TO
run low in Chicago and nearly 10000 en-
ployes had been thrown out of work at the
stock yards by the stoppage of receipts
of cattle II was stated that unless receipt
of livestock was resumed shortly APP
proximately $4,000 men would be made
idle The pens at the stock yards virtually
were empty yesterday.
The switchmen continued their strike
under an ultimatum from the Brother
hood OF Railway Trainmen that they will
forfeit their union memberships unless
they return TO work by tomorrow night
The hrotherhoods' ultimatum was signed
by % brotherhood officials, embracing
20 chairmen OF general committees, and
three vice presidents
The strikers claimed early today that
10000 men already were out in the dis
triot and that by night 25,000 would be
on strike. Railroad officials, while not
DENYING the seriousness Of the situation,
said about 2 500 switchmen and yardnen
were out. Office clerks and superintendent
ioined the union strike breakers in the
yards Yesterday.
William L. Bond, treasurer. Of the
Switchmen's Union. said 10 trunk lines
and five belt lines were 'paralyzed" by
the strike. Eighteen railroads were affect
ed to some extent, officials admitted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
500 BUFFALO SWTTCHMEN
STRIKE; REASON NOT KNOWN
NJ Associated Press 10 Every Evenin

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Buffalo. n Y, April Five hundred
switchmen on the night shifts OF all rail
roads entering Buffalo with the exception
Of the Erie and Pennsylvania lines went
on strike last night and this morning.
practically tying up all freight in and out
of the city. Up TO 1890 clock this morn
ing the day shifts hsd not reported and
il is believed the strike will be general.
F. J. Sheehan. president of the Switch
mems Union, said the strike was unau-
thorized and that he should be unable to
secure any definite information as TO why
the men went out. Railroad officials ex-
pressed the belief that the movement
was in sympathy with the Chicago strike.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
FRENCH At HOMBURG::
OCCUPATION MOVE
NOW COMPLETED
Gen. Foch's Plan Carried Out
Without Any Incident Of
Importance.
CITIZENS INDIFFERENT
By Associated Pres. to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Metz, April French troops on the
right Of the Rhine, continuing their ad-
vance. occupied Homburg, nine miles north
Of Frankfort, az O'Clock this morning.
Frankfort, April THE occupation
Of Homburg by French troops, announced
today, virtually completes the operations
outlined 10 General Deeoutte, IN charge
Of the occupation movement, in his orders
from the war Office The entire plan has
been carried out without any significant
incident
The inhabitants OF Frankfort are accept
ing the occupation with complete outward
indifference. The city presents no iDdi-
cations that such notable event had oe-
CURED aside from the posters bearing
the French government proclamation.
Business Is going on as usual, the people
generally following their customary 0ccu-
patiors without paying much attention 70
the few French uniforms seen IN the streets
The number of these has apparently been
reduced 20 a minimum IN order 70 avoid
cause for irritation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
FRANCE POINTS THE WAY
To ITALY IN ADR|ATIC
Rome Paper Declares Nation May
Follow French Preccpt TO
Solve Fiurne Problem.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

Rome, April 6.President Wilson's
accusation relative TO militarism in France
is justified by the action Of that country
in sending troops into German cities.
says the Giornale D'ftalia in discussing
the situation The action Of France, the
newspaper says. is very instructive for
Italy, showing the best way 10 solve pend
ing questions"
For over year, the article continues,
"Mr Wilson's veto has wrecked any com
promise regarding the Adriatic problem.
France, instead, despite the opposition Of
upon the occupation Of cities in the neu-
trail zone east Of the Rhine This also
shows the League Of Nations, about which
SO much time was wasted in Paris, is
destined to remain an absolutely in
efficient organ deprived Of any authority
TO solve international conflicts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
SCHOOL REGULATION.
Protest Against Code Amendment Pre-.
sented TO the State Senate.

STAFF Correspondence of Every Evening
State House, Dover, April THE
following letter has been received by
President Pro TEN Short Of the Senate,
mailed from Wilmington, protesting
against an amendment to the School Code,
introduced in the Senate by Senator
Gorrnley:
THE undersigned, citizens Of Della
ware, hereby petition your honorable
body TO defeat the amendment TO the
the School Code presented by Senator
Thomas r. Gormley. We understand the
design OF this amendment is TO prevent
the State Of Delaware from securing IN
formation and exercising supervision over
schools that are not supported by taxa
tlon.
we believe the State has measure Of
responsibility in reference TO the education
Of all children within the bounds Of the
State, and should exercise the jurisdiction
necessary TO fulfil this obligation. We be-
heve that the great majority of the people
of Delaware are IN favor Of this feature
of the School Code and would JOIN IN this
petition II opportunity were afforded them
George A. Cooke.
John w Kelley.
j. r.. Richardson.
G. h. Wilson"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
CONCEALED VOTES
FOR SUFFRAGE ARE
COM|NGFROM COVER
Declaration of Representative
Warrington Believed to Por-
tend This.
NO OTHER CHANGE IN
THE SITUATION TODAY
spcciaI Dispatch rrom staff Cores soondent
STATE HorsY. DOVER, April Z.

Special Dispatcn rroul staff Cores ponden Z
STATE HoUsH, DOVER, April Z.
No change of sentiment on the question
of woman suffrage was apparent among
the members of the Delaware Legislature
this morning. Representative Silas j.
Warrington's flop from non-committal to
advocacy Of equal suffrage Is not regarded
as a real accession to the supporters ranks.
When the House voted on q House rntify-
ing resolution, last Thursday, Represents
tive Warrington was excused from voting.
The suffragsts then said they had t5
votes the House, six of which were con-
cesled, and it is now believed Representa-
tive Warrington's advocacy is merely q
revealing of one of the concealed votes.
For the purpose of making it appear
that woman suffrage sentiment Is IN
creasing other concealed votes may be
revealed soon.
Representative Warrington's voting for
equal suffrage il contingent on the Senate
adopting the Senate rntifylng resolution
and MESA ging IL TO the House.
Suffragists and ''antis" stated early
today that there really was no change IN
the situation.
Sussex county representatives who
voted against woman suffrage last Thurs
day declare their opposition has not de-
creased and will not diminish.
HOUSE NOT TO RECONSIDER.
II was authoritatively stated this morn
ing that the House would not reconsider
today the equal suffrage ratifying resolu-
tion defeated by the House last Thursday.
The time limit for reconsideration expires
today.
There was expectation this morning
that some movement in behalf of woman
suffrage would be made in the Senate this
afternoon, but Senator Walker, who intro
duced the Senate ratifying resolution. was
not ready TO discuss possibilities early
today.
Senator Walker stated this afternoon
that he will not call up the woman suf-
frage resolution TODAY.
Investigation OF the New Castle county
workhouse by a committee Of legislators
will not prolong the session OF the Legls-
lature. The committee will devote but
two days TO the work.
President Pro Tempore Short telc-
phoned early this Afternoon that he would
not come to Dover today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
MILLERAND EXPLAINS
INVASION TO II. s. ENVOY

Paris, April THE visit Ambassador
Wallace paid Premier Millerand yesterday
II turns out, was on question OF detail
concerning conferences Of the Ambassadors.
The French Premier, however, seized this
occasion 10 talk with the American AM
bassador about the French government 5
action IN ordering its troops 20 furth T
occupy German territory.
NJ. Millerand explained 10 Mr.. Wallace
the events and negotiations which led
ip to the entury Of German troops into
the Ruhr district and why 1t appeared
imperative TO the French government 70
seize pledged which would insure the
evacuation of the neutral zone by the
German troops
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
COMMUNISTS IN FLIGHT
REVOLT NEARS IT'S END
By Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Coblenz. April Two thousand Com
munists have crossed the Rhine into the
British zone of occupation and have
been Immediately interned. Twelve
hundred more are expected to arrive
today.
Flight of large numbers OF the Com
munists into occupied territory is con-
sidered an Indication that the Ruhr
region revolt is near an end. Thochum
was still under control of Communists
late yeaterday, and they expected big
fight there The situation in the Ruhr
valley is bad, and living conditions are
almost unbearable A railroad strike at
Essen is reported and no trains are rum
ming
The reaction locally 10 the movement of
French troops into German cities east Of
the Rhine has not disturbed the popula-
tion which understands the policy govern
ing the American military command
Firm conviction is expressed by Germans
that the action of the French will solidify
more than ever sentiment all over Ger
many against the allies.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
EDWARDS SEES VICTORY FOR
WET personal LIBERTY
Bv Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Jersey City, y. J., April 7.-Governor
Edwards, before leaving for Trenton today
declared the vote for him in the Michigan
primaries Indicates an wakening of the
people to the dangers OF an invasion of
their personal liberty" He was enthusias-
tic over the result, notwithstandin that
lat st returns indicated he ran behind
Herbert Hoover.
1T was not opposition rohibition so
much as opposition to eing deprived of a
personal right without an opportunity to
pass upon the question that brought out
the vote for me in Michigan" he said.
1T was spontaneous did not lfi hand
for it and no one campaigned for me in
that State
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
FRUIT HURT by COLD WAVE.
Early Cherries Damaged But Apples and
Peaches Escape.

Hagerstbwn, Md, April 7.-Apricots
sections Monday night during the cold
wave that struck the Western Maryland
fruit belt. The mercury fell, during snow
fiurries. 10 seven degrees below freezing.
Peach, apple and pear buds escaped the
freeze. High winds drove the moisture
from the buds and saved them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
Theatre Company Incorporates.

The Topkis-Ginns Co. Was incorporated
ST Dover Yesterday with capitalization
of 81 100000 According 20 James y.
Ginns. the company is chiefly interested
now in the new Princess Theatre, which )
being built at $40 Market street. The
company, II is stated, NAV delve into
other amusement projects, but ~ present
are concentrating on the new ,hestre.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
Virginia Peaches Escape.

Lynehburg, Va, April despite a
temperature of 2S degrees last night
fruitmen today believed the commercial
peach crop was not injured by the freeze
| because the atmosphere was dry at the
time. The trees are in full bloom and
big crop is indicated now.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
Harry Stapleford' s Jaw Broke en- by Crowbar

Harry Stapleford, aged 40 years, Ills
East Eleventh stfeet, sustained a broken
jaw this morning, while working at the
Todd IS Cut shops, when crowbar slipped
lie was removed TO the Delaware Hospita
Ia the police ambulance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
Sergeant Tucker Hit by Auto.

House Sergeant James B. Tucker is on
the sick list at his home. / West Twenty
ninth street, as the result of being struck
BY an automobile tear his home last night
He was not injured, but Is suffering from
the shock. He is expected to resume his
duties in day or two.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOWER.
Lire and Franc Checks With British
Sterling Decline; Marks Rise.

New York, April Foreign exchange
rates declined in initial transactions today
in contrast TO the strength shown when
the present Franco-G German situation be-
gan to develop
Lire checks made new low record at
2l7T to the dollar and franc checks a new
low for the current movement at 1927 to
the dollar.
Bills on London which were above ST.
early in the week, also declined, demand
sterling opening at S3.9114.
Marks were quoted at l.55 cents aud
Canadian dollars at al75 cents
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
Georgia Peaches suffer.

Macon, Ga, April Reports from the
peach belt yesterday indicated that the
crop had suffered from tts cold and frost
of Monday night. Little of the fruit had
formed but blossoms were nipped or
chardists report,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
Amusements Tonight.

Playhouse -"Frivousies Of 1920.
audeyilis.
Queen Dangerous Hours.
MajcStlc--"E Excusc My Dust.
RiaNto--"The Corscan Brothers,
savoy Respectable by PROXY"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
CLOSING TIME FOR
DISPLAY ADVERTISING

Every Evening cannot guarantee
insertion of Display Advertising
unless copy is in the business office
by noon the day before it is to be
printed Advertisers will kindly
bear this in mind and cooperate
accordingly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
HUNS to Take Dusseldorf.

BY Associated Press 20 Ever Evening
AK La Chappelle, April Herman
zovsru-nent troops are marching onioussei-
dorf Occupation Of the town u expected
late this evening OF tomorrow morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
Lyon BUYS Property.

President George T. Lyon, OF City
Council has purchased from Howard ].
Walther the house at 422 East Fifth
street for s2,450.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07
Weather Forecast.
nv Associated Press 90 Every Evening
Warrington. A2ril 7.--weathcr forces 81

nv AssociAted Press 90 tvorY kYenlnF
Washington. April 7.---Weathcr foreca 81
for Delaware
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so ~ rising teElacra sre tflll-sdt.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07

Certified milk for infants. Clover
Dairy Co.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-07

safe spring tonic. Clover Dairy
milk ADV