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troll of all of the city OF Hambu
NEGOTIATIONS Refused

Negotiations Refused
Stuggart, March 1.-THE constl-
tutional government refuses to ne.
gotiate with the heads of the revo-
iutionary regime at Berlin" said an
official announcement today. 1t fol
lowed in full
THE heads of the Berlin regime
are trying to make the people think
that they are negotiating. The con
stitutionalists refuse to negotiate
with Won Kepp."
Soviet Republic Proclaimed
The Hague, March ia soviet
republic has been proclaimed in the
Ruhr district in western Prussia
according to a report from Frank
fort today. Workers are said to be
establishing soviets at Bochum
Hamburg, and Altoona.
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CONFER OVER PLANS

Architect c. f. Harding, of Wash
ington, was here today comforting
with officials of the Old National
Bank, relative to Improvements 10
be made at that institution.
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"PEpn COMMITTEE

The Pep Committee, Of the
Chamber of Commerce, will hold IL
luncheon this evening at 6 o'clooa
at the Episcopal Parish House, and
fhe lunch will be served by J
Kings Daughters Circle. Principa
William Anthony Of the High School
wlal be the principal speaker.
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NOW IN HOSPITAL

Mr.. ]. Paul Heinel, secretary Of
the Chamber OF Commerce, who
has been sick for several days at
the Y dormitory with quinsey, Is
now under treatment at the Kings
Daughters hospital.
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REPORT NOT CONFIRMED
(ey international News serylce.)

Washington. March 16.-Th9
was without convrma-
ton of reports Of an otbreak IN
in which the Peruvian le-
cation at Lapaz was attacked
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HAD MoLARs EXTRACTED

Druggist ". S. Harper. of Sout'
Queen street, submitted to a surg.
cal operation at the Kings Daugn
ters' hospital in the shape Of ha
ing his teeth extracted
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Or. c, L. sencindIver, who ha>
been very i'll since Saturday, was
reported this afternoon to be much
improved. This morning Dr. Stew
a t, OF Winchester, and DR. Eagle
visited him and they stated his con
dition was improving satisfactor-
ily.
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EASY ROBBERY.
Bv international News Service

Seattle, Wash, March 1.-two
men held up r. f. Stafford, cashier
Of the internal revenue office here
this morning, forced HIM to open
the safe, secured $4,000 in curren-
cy and escaped.
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NON-PARTISAN TICKET

There is still some talk Of a
non-partisan ticket being named
Ter the spring primary and election
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50 Persons Killed
In Street Fighting;
Use Machine Guns
az Efforts To Reach Compromise Between Warning
actions Are Futle-Field Marshal Won linden
burg Urges Both Sides Settle Differences.
y international News service.)

EY International News Service.)
l.5Edon, March 16.-Machine gun
used in the street fighting in
rlin during the night when
lmber of persons were killed and
0unded, said Reuter- dispatch
afternoon
Troops Fire Upon Crowd
5erlin, March 16.-Many persons
e killed in Berlin when 1900
soners were attacked at Reich
chr while marching 70 the Settin
ilway station. said Reuter- dis.
tch from Berlin this afternoon
ne troops fired upon the crew. kill.
and wounding many
The reichswehr is part OF the oil
Eoske army. II was reported to be
wavering in lis allegiances TO the
bert regime
Compromise Doubted
london, March l6.-Morning Lon.
IN news papers doubt the truth OF
.le report that COMPROMISE has
u effected between the rival Ger.
In governments.
Tie Chronicle aid much has
said o, a compromise. but the
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WASHINGTON March 10 lii
clal message TO the state cart
Auent from berun announced that
lla1n oiIclaIS there are predict
lug 'haC tne present government has
w shoit tIH!e 10 i've ana that
1ne Eoert government Will be re-
s.oreu. Inc message TO the state
department was not made public.
Soiolers Attack Strikers
Berlin March l6.-Street fighting
nroSe out IN Berlin during the night.
Nlne persons were killed in clashes
Gi the revolutionary soldiers
supporting Won happs revolution
airy government began dispensing
crowds oil strikers.
me general strike continues in
lull SWING:
f1eid Marshal Won Hindenburg
mas written letter to Imperial
councillor Won kapp, advising him
10 Withdraw his troops from the
city and abide by the new German
constitution. He has sent another
letter TO PRESIDENT Ebert at Slug
Sart, informing him of the comfun-
lcation to Won happ and advising
Herr EYerot TO reach a compro-
mes with Won kapp on the calling
OF general election.
Negotiations between the reVolu-
tionary government headed by Won
app and the old government OF
PRESIDENT Ebert at Stuggart are
sun proceeding 1t was reported to-
lay Many conflicting reports are
current.
Peace Prevented
The Hague. March 16.-"The mil.
itarists are behind the Won Kapp
revolutionary government at Berlin
prevented the councillor from max.
ing peace" with the old Ebert
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Just received, car load of Ameri.
can Farm Fence and Barb Wire.
13 1p ct r. K. BOLEY.
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NOTICE

DR.. Claud A. Thomas has been
elected to the secretaryship of Mar
tinsburg Aerie No. TAO, Fraternal
order Eagles, to fill the unexpired
term Of brother B. l.. Dutrow.
6. Fl. PIPER,
3 Is Ct 1p Worthy President.
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mo TRESPASSlNo"

NJ E. Church. South, Thursday
evening, March IS at p, m.
Is 1p 1t
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FOR SALE

Several good cars. Prices right,%
See Geo. l.. banner. on the Squared
3 l3 II ct
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Protect yourself and dependents
with Reliance Perfect Protection
Policy. See McAtee about it.
3-13 Up If
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mo TRESPAsslNc"

". F. Church. South. ThursdaE
evening, March Is at p m.
Is Up II
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mo TRESpASSiNG"

VI. E. Church, South. Thursday
evening March is at p. m.
8 lG Up 1t
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st. Patrick's dance Wednes-
day night. Thornwood Hall.
Whitacre's Orchestra.
3 10 1p St
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Altoona Captured

Qpenhagen, March lb.-GermdN
dictionary troops have captured
iona "a suburb Of Hamburg and
SIT of the port of Hamburg,) &C.
rding TO information from that
eWn today. Armed workers had OF,
cupied the public buildings before
-e troops occupied The town. Spar
tacists are reported to be in coli
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Weather Predictions

Rain and colder tonight; Wed
nesday partly couIdy and colder
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
AGAINST
Third PARTY
Central Body Prefers Non
Partisan Campaign of A.
F. OIL.
HOPE TO HOLD
SPORTS SATURDAY

Farley T. Christensen, presidential
OF the Farmer-Labor Party,
will no. "cut much ice" with the Cen
tral Labor Union here. according to
the decision OF that body last night.
The union says that The Farmer-Labor
Party does not offer solution OF
their problems, and are inclined 10
accept the non-partlsan campaign Of
the American Federation OF Labor.
70 had been reported that Farmer
Labor Party movement had been
started here and that Dudley Field
Malone and Mr.. Christensen were TO
speak here.
The Central body was addressed last
night by Rolla s. Sexton, who spoke
OF the future plans 10 the non-partisan
movement Of the American Federation
Of Labor and urged that the union
back the movement He also favor
ably commented on Warden Plum
mer's administration OF the New Cas-
ne County workhouse. 1he State
Fair, which spoken Of as one OF the
best he had seen.
plans are being formulated for the
field events. planned for Labor Day
next Saturday at Washington Heights
il the grounds can be obtained fol-
that afternoon.
Notice was received fom the A. F
OF l.. that will possibly necessitatC
change in the bylaws OF the Cen
TAI Labor Union, and all local labor
unions are urged TO have their ful
quota of delegates at the next meet
ing. Tue sday, September 2i.
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
ORANGES WIN
FAIR Prizes
West Brandywine and Tro-
ply Are Awarded Blue
Ribbons
SUSSEX FAILS
TO MAKE EXHIBIT

Prizes were awarded this morning
10 the various grange exhibits at the
state Fair.
West Brandywlne Grange at Talley-
Vile received the blue ribbon for the
best Grange exhibit in New Castle
County while the red ribbon OF sec
Ond prize went TO Harmony Grange.
Trophy Grange Of FELTON, received
nrst prize for The oranges in Kent
county. Milford grange was second
m that county Sussex County was
not represented. The other oranges
that have exhibits are Rose Hi,
H0ckessin, and Delaware Grange OF
Newport. All the exhibits reflect
much credit on the members. bSch
displays a generous showing OF farm
products.
The exhibits are being shown in the
grain and forage building, ana many
visitors at the Fair have been al
lracted by the unique arrangement OF
the exhibits. West BrandyWine's dis
play is concealed in large mlll
wheel. 70 was designed and made py
Edward Ryan member or the grange
The exhibit includes handiwork OF all
kinds. culinary arts, vegetables and
specimens Of the forage crops. All the
IINNNNNNNH INAAAANf HN'h"f Voc"
ca1ned food are displayed In equar,
lars. A committee OF ten members OF
the grange placed the various articles
Harmony Grange has rather move
arrangement Tile exhibit represents
scene from an old mill. Here. too
Is found various kinds OF farm prod
ucts The principal feature OF thh
exhibit is The two large figures rep
resentIng q man and a woman. lh'ss'
are made OF vegetables and nave at
| iracted much attention.
Rose Hin Oranges exhibit Is in ih'
shape Of a pyramid.
The exhibit OF Hockessln Grange I
/ In the shape OF a log cabin.
Delaware Granne has its exhibit ar
ranged so tina. 10 represents a masiN'
picture. 10 being in a large pictur
| frame with a black back ground. :
rustic scene has been car..ed out 70
| the arrangement Of Trophy GrangI
of Felion while the Milford Grans
I has its display in a diamond shape
Besides the grange exhibits then
are In the building many other iarn
I dfsnlavs OF grain and fruit.
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
G. .P.TO help
women VOTERS
Every Assistance to BIZ
Given States Newly
Enfranchised
WILL REGISTER
ON SEPTEMBER 18

Assistance Of the members OF the J
committee was assured the women
voters in registering and voting at
the meeting Of the Republican City
Committee last evening. The mem
bers will give the female voters every
possible aid in registering on the two
remaining registration days and votf
ing at the election on November 2.
Colonel ]. Austin Ellison, chairman
Of the committee emphasized the inn
pOrtance Of the party workers lend
ing necessary assistance to facilitate
a full registration Of the women voters
on the two remaining registration
days, September i8 and October &c!
To vote at the election he advised. all
women must be registered on one Of
these days.
The committee completed plans fos
the primary 10 be held throughout
the city on Saturday. No changes
have been reported in the list Of can
didates announced several days ago,
excepting the Withdrawals announced
the day after the publication Of the
names.
plans are already under way ~
| the State committee for a series OF
meetings in Wilmington and the
three counties TO OBJECT women's or
ganizatlons. Preliminary conferences
are being held In the counties by the
state chairman, Charles Warner, and
the county chairmen, with the women
who have already expressed their de-
sire TO aid the Republican campaign
In the interim, all Republican women
are urged to register in the various
election districts on Saturday, Sep
tember Is.
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
ACCUSE MANY
AS 'BOOTLEGGERS'

A dark compleXioned man, who
claims to b. a Spanlard, bu, whom the
authorities believe Is a negro and who
gives the name OF Ernesto de Potts.
was arraigned before United States
Commissioner John pearce Cam this.
morning on charge Of "bootlegging"
Depths wa arrested at the French
street station OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road Saturday nhght by prohibition
officers and locked up at police head
quarters When arraigned .nis morn
ing he had no counsel. The Com
missioner set 10 o'clock Saturday
morning for a. hearing.
The case OF EnricO LabatO. a Span
lard, also held on charge OF boot
| leggInn" was fixed by the commits
sioner for 40 o'clock tomorrow morn.
ing
Yesterday afternoon three alleget
"b0Otloggors who were picked M
last Friday night by prohibition
agents at the French street station
were arralgned before the commits
sl0ncr Joseph Sakoski waived hear
ing and was held under $500 bail fol
United States court Bond was pro
vided by John CUSHING The cas-,
| against Paul Rossito was continue,
until ? o'clock Friday afternoon. an,
that against John Quatembo until
this afternoon
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
MASK AND TINDALL
ARE PRIZE WINNERS

AZ me weekly luncheon meeting Of
me KiWanis Club, today. membership
applications from Robert NJ. Hun,-
er. OF the Thomas Cusack Company
and Louis Klce OF the White Company
were referred 90 the board OF drcc-
tors.
TWO birthday booster prizes were
drawn. The pearl handle opera
rlassee given hy :. h. Mckee. Opt
clan. of $40 Market street, was drawn
by William NJ Mask. Jr., and hand
some wallet. given by Clarence j.
pyle. business manager OF The Even
! Ing journal, was drawn by Roscoe C.
Tindan. architect
Attention OF the kiwanlans was
called 10 the coming baseball game
| between local and Chester KiWanis
club teams. 20 be played on Harlan
Field. at $40 o'clock, on Friday of
next week and there was a big demand
| for tickets. This VIII be the decid-
| ing game fOr a silver loving cup. each
team having won a game 20 date.
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
.lE:RVFY APPLIES
FOR RETIREMENT

CONTINUED from First Page
bridges, docks and other engineering
work: the Department Of Public
Safety. governing the fire and police
departments, and in charge OF traffic
conditions, and the Department of
Public Health, 10 charge OF santa
don
Colonel Jervey Is a brother OF Brlga-
dier General Henry Jervey, assistant
ohaef Of slaff and director Of opera
tions In Washington. His wife was
Miss Jean b. Webb OF New York City.
They were married in 1898 and have
one son. Lieut.. J. p. Jervey. Jr.. Of the
Engineer Corps at Camp Funston.
Kan. and two daughters
During the World War Colonel Jer-
vey was division engineer OF The 10th
Division. He was awarded a cross by
the French Government for distin-
guished services.
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
O.0. GOUERT, JR.
TAKEN BY DEATH

Oscar o. Gouert, Jr., AZ years old,
died at his home, 5i3 North Broome
street. yesterday, after a long illness.
The funeral viii take place from his
late residence Friday afternoon at
$50 o'clock, with The Rev. u. Frank
lin Smiley, Of West Presbyterian
Church officiating. lnterment will be
in the RiVerview cemetery.
Mr.. Gouert was well known In
business and social circles. He was
discount clerk at the First National
Bank for a years and later was asso-
clated with Cornelius Mundy as pri-
vate secretary He was a member OF
the Elks, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, Heptasophs
Knights OF phthias and the United
Boat Club. He is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Nellie Gouert and a son
Charles; his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar o. Gouerl; three brothers, VII
| liam r.. Charles W. and Victor c., anC
] two sisters, Mrs Lucy @. Finerty an,
Miss Adelaide NJ. Gouert
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
ACCIDENT BOARD
HEARS CASES
Both Father and Widow of
John ]. Rudiatys Seek
Compensation
ADVERSE DECISION
IN WILLIAMS CASE

Four cases were considered and one
adverse decision handed down by the
Industrial Accident Board which ad-
ministers the workmen's compensa-
tion act Of the State at meeting
this morning. James Giordlana, in
iured at the General Chemical Plant
on January i3 1920, who has been re-
ceiving Si5 a week since that date,
has been offered a position by that
company and has refused TO accept
It, The company has appealed TO the
board for relief from the payment on
the grounds OF this refusal Evidence
was submitted by afildavit and tes:i-
mony and decision was reserved.
Catherine Rudiatys and Michael
Rudlatys, wife and father respectively
OF John ]. Rudlatys, who died OF in
iuries received while employed at the
Harlan plant of the Bethlehem Ship
| building Corporation on July 81, 1920,
each claim compensation. The father
claims the compensation on the
grounds that the marriage contracted
| by John and Catherine was no. legal,
! AAAilAAAAA JUN was q AAAAAANA NAih AAA'A
ried The marriage was legally per
! formed according 10 the certificates.
/ Decision was reserved.
Anna Belle Brown, Negress, to
whom an award OF S3.i5 a week was
made by the board for the dea.h OF
her son, John Edward Brown, who
died from injuries received while en-
| Moved at the Krebs Pigmen! and
/ Chemical Company plant, Newport, on
July 7. 1920, appealed TO the boarC
/ this morning bo have the award paid
TO her in a lump sum and no. dis
tributed over a period OF 2oo weeks
as originally decreed. Decision wa
also reserved in the case.
Adverse decision was handed dow
by the board in the case OF David }
Williams. He is the laner or Prle'
Williams, and claims his sol IS men
tally unbalanced due t0 being injured
while working a. the Harlan plant o
ibe Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corpora
tion. on July t6, 1919 Price was pax
CONDENSATION OF SiJ a week from thl
, date OF injury until December y
1919 at which time he returned t.
work. After working until abou
, February 4 he quit and returned 3
: his home at White Ford, Md.
n Compensation for The injury stoppe
lWhon he returned 70 Wolh duu III
father now seells 10 have the pay
b. ments resumed.
! Williams was examined by DR.. +
4 Warren Ramsey, OF Delta, Pa. VIII
! lsaid he is suffering from paanoi
y denen.la paradox, said to be a menti
- arrangement.
DR.. Charles I. Robinson. who Is
! charge OF the Harlan plant disper
sary. DR.. Harold Springer, who trea'
10 ed the injured man for seven month
n subsequent 10 his injury; Or. Geore
z c. McElfatrick and Dr.. T. n Davie
4 the latter a specialist in mental an
nerve diseases, made cOntrovertin
= statements OF those OF DR. Ramse
,- They informed the board that In the
r. opinion the personal injuries SUI
+ iained by the claimant, on July !
IS 1919 were not directly or ildlrect
e the cause Of his presens mental d
rangement. ,
> ID was therefore ordered by y
board that the claim Of Price WI
se liams. through his father, against u
'r Bethlehem Shlpbullding Corporate
l- be dismissed
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
ITALY ROCKS; MANY
REPORTED DEAD
CONTINUED from First Poge) 4

IT was in imminent danger OF fallhls.
Troops and volunteer workers have A.,
been sent 10 the stricken area carry
ing medical and food supplies.
The shock, which centered IN the
pdovlnce or Massacarra lasted about
20 seconds and was the most severe
ever felt in several towns in that zone.
Serious damage and many casual
ties were reported from Pietro Fos-
cana. Vaglai, San Domino, Piazza,
Alserchio, Poggio Castagnola, Fos-
clandera, Canigiano, Galinara and
Soliera Monte.
Al Callclnia, a church and several
houses were razed. Two persons were
killed and many injured.
The church Of st. Paul at Via Reg
eio was badly damaged. A workman
was killed and several injured when
marble quarry near there caved.
The earthquake caused a panic
among the population Of Lucca, where
number OF workmen were hurled
from a scaffold.
A church and hospital at Pistoia
were shaken down, and the churcnes
OF san Fran and San Lorenzo were
damaged.
Additional casualties were reported
from Gavinana. Pigliolo, Olivola, Pei
10. Moglie, VirgOlletta, IOnte Castel-
10. Forno and Villa Franca.
The famous Ceilinl theater was de-
stroved az Castel Franco. The entire
population OF Forte Marmi, near Flor
ence. was said IN have deserted the
town. camping in the open country
nearby
The ceiling Of the church Of St
prospero, at Molinoquosa. fell while
worshipners were in the edince.
According to Neuvo Hlornaie ol
Florence the districts OF Lunelana
and Garfagnana were the h-rdess MT
Evening journal., 1920-09-08
AGREEMENT ON
CARMEN
Committee and Traction Co.
Adjustment to Be Sub
mitted to Union
FIVE CENTS ADVANCE
FOR CREWS REPORTED

While neither side would make a
definite statement, 1t was understood
this afternoon that an increase Of i've
cents an hour in wages Is in prospect
for local trolley car employees.
Following a meeting this morning
at the Office OF The Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Co.. Thomas w.
Wilson, yice-president and general
manager, declined 10 make any an
nouncement. referring all inquiries to
representatives Of the Troleymen's
Union The latter issued the follow
ing brief statement:
"A conference was held this morn
ing between a committee Of the
lrainmen and officials OF the traction
company on the wage question The
matter was discussed amicably and q
proposition was agreed upon which
Is 20 be submitted by The committee
to meetings OF the men shortly. The
men will then notify the company OF
the action OF the meetings. thus ed
iustlng The situation in a way that
VIII benefit the trainmen. The con-
pany and the community"
Application was made by the troll
ley mems union for an increase Of
10 cents an hour in wages. The pres
eni rates o fpay are 81. j3 and - chs
an hour. according 90 length Of ser
vice. Figures from other cities indi.
Gated that Wilmingion's rates ar,
about five cents less than the average
| pay.
II was believed this afternoon tina
lhe local union would accept a nv
cent raise In view OF the nnancia
condition OF The company, which onll
recently received the benefit Of an
increase In fare rates. Meetings o
ihe union viii be called at once q
consider the question.