: r rs V i i i iiiib j i i hit i nti i 'iwHFft2i " " " ' .'if' .? 7 ' 1 'ff" ,Tj7.' nv Y( ' V . f 4' .V' fcw fm 'I J1 G7i ' - C I OT'W f . t rf 'r ' Aii' V'f "' &jrv A' 'J ,: ' v )l t A IV;. 18 WEttlNGt PUBLIC LEDGEl-PHILADELPHIA', FbIA! !AJPBn) m 1920 BE . PA vi, r V ?War - f i, RUN ON GUARD AGAINST UPRISING Tanks and Armored Cars in Wilholmstrasse Public Is Kept Away CRISIS APPARENTLY PASSED ly tJic Associated Trm VmU. April Irt Tho ilnngor of n new uprislnc agnlnt the Bbert govcrn- ?ient imOermany apparcnth' pawl or the limp being, accordlnj: to ml- . Imi frnin Hrrlln toilnv Strict pre cautionary menurp are still being D. S. C. FOR SLAIN NEWSBOY "Scotty," 16 Years Old, Killed 30 Germans Slhgle;Handed ' Boston, April 10.-(Hy A. 1' ) Tho herolom of "Scotty," a HrooMitio news boy vlio foil eh t In tho YauKce diMon, lifts been officially recognized bv the War Wepitrtment, To the pnrcnts if I'rhato Albert 13. Scott entne word to diiy thnt lie linil been nwnriled post humously the distinguished serIco crov, "Kcottv" wn sixteen years old wliea ho left his paper route to Join the lOlut Regiment when it went to Fnince, Single-handed he killed thirty Germans nnd saved his company man casualties in a flnnk movement .Tuly til, 1018, whet ho ported .himself In an exposed position to 'cheek the approach of at attacking party with his automatic rifle. The bo was killed after he bad ntMirrd his company's) Inalntcnnnoe of Its perilous position. COSTLY FIRE IN MILLINGTON taken, hnuevpr. the ndvlces S.1Y Mtecenl dispntthes lme reported h frove situation in I'omeranla, with ramors of an impending rcult. i Berlin, April 1(1. Government troops Vere maised In the center of Tlerlln last $25,000 Loss In Stores and Dwell ings of Maryland Town Doter. Del., April 10. AVostlj fire, the second in two jcars. caused more than $1:5.000 los In Mllllngton, Md carlv this mornlog. nlghtt following thn return of Herri 1'Ii?TR",rrs J9"" m? fro") Revering, lru-ian minister of the in- ' MJj dletown, Smyrna, Dover and tolor, from the Tttilir district, where he Wilmington, after the blaze had bewt tvas sent to couduct operations. Among ' discovered in n two-story building ucd tht units asMrmhled urn- fifteen tanks. "?..! pootblaeking establishment. The MEX CO ASKS WAY Fi OR ARMY OVER U u. Carranza Wishes to Attack New Republic of'Sonora From North Bordor WASHINGTON HALTS REPLY Washington, April 10. Mexico lins asked permission from the United States to move troopi through American ter ritory so as to nttnek tho stnte of Ronorn from tho north. No netlon on the request has jet been taken. The C'nrranzu government wllie to move its forces on the Mexican central line to ni Puso, thence through Ameri can tcrritorj to Douglas. Ariz., uud across the boundary to Agtia 1'rleta, from which point a movement ngnlnst Hcrmoslllo. tho capital of Sonorn, would be undertaken. The only other point of attack ngnlnst Houora h through the l'ulpltb Pass, be tween Sonora nnd Clilhuabua, nnd It was snld that this pass could be do feuded by n very Bniall force of Sonora troops. In making known today that Mexico bad requested permission to move troops through Texas, New Mexico nnd Ari zona, officials said tho United States was "under pressuro from the Mexican Government." Mexico frequently has nsked permis sion to movn Its troops through Ameri can territory to attack rebels In Sonora and on uomo occasions it bus been granted. , Mexico's present position is due to "tho unfortunato nnd mischievous policy of tho Wilson, administration," Henry Iittne Wilson, declared today before a Senate committee Investigating Mexican nffalrs. Jlr. Wilson was appointed am bassador to Mexico lit 11)00 by Presi dent Taft nnd resigned soon after Presi dent Wilson's first term began. In 101U. "Tho- President's theory that any number of Mexicans arc struggling for llbottv Is erroneous." Mr. Wilson sold. "It is slmpl u free-for-all struggle for loot." "Any nollcv of Mexico for tho Mexi cans," Mr. Wilson said, 'merely means Mexico for the Indians. The years show the outcome of the nntiirul tendency for anarchy nnd disorder simple barbarism which marks the Mexican people." twenty armored cars and several de tnchments of machino gunners. It Is presumed this military movement was . resiilt of rumors of a new tevoit itu 'pendhiR. , Severing ordered that the public be Barred from the quarter of tho city con taining government buildings. Wll helmstrassc and Unter den Linden vvete held by fully armed troops nil daj jes terday. Wilmington company came with nil possible speed, but arrived too Into to be of service, 1 1 M i si ?7a i al id 1 1 J I One of the finest residences in town was destroyed, together with evcrl i etores nnd dwellings. Occupants cs caped In night clothing. The blaze two years ago entailed n.' loss of 5330.000. . SCIENCE says-Chew after meals. DISCRIMINA- allifs need wiLsnN n. k. I TION savs Chew gum Listerated. London, April 10 (By A P ) The IOndon evening newspapers todaj fen . ture prominently the Nemiolficial Mate ' Bent from Paris that the Allies on. the Initiative of Great Britain, aie about to take energetic steps to enforce Ger man disarmament, even to the extent of cutting off food supplies, if necessary. Most of the journals in their editorials welcome tho news unqualified!. In official quarters here it is stated that the tinal decision regarding the situation will be taken at San Itemo. Great Britain will strongly advocate th,e speedy enforcement of the lianna ment clauses of tho treaty, It Is declared, although she intends to abide b the decision of the conference nnd does not contemplate individual action. .Warsaw, April 10. (By A. P.I Oanxlg dispatches received berc assert that an intercepted wireless communi cation indicates that Hussian reaction aries In Germany are raisiog German Russian detachments in Silesia nnd West Prussia. f-The Russian Generals Gurko and Bis kubuskl are said to b directing the formation of thpc units under trusted lieutenants sent from Germany. Reply to to Hungary's Objections Treaty Is Delayed Paris. April 10. (By A. P.) Dc livery of the reply of the council of am hassadors to Hungarian objections to the terms of thatrektj of peaco between that country and th Allies is awaiting approval from Washington of certam ' clauses. A onn as President Wilson's ! nnsvver is received the reply will be handed over, with the request fori prompt acceptance of th" terms. LUSTRE ".VT GUMl Credit to All Honest Folks TL f OUR ONLY ,STOREl g MSiMOMto. X M.mJ' LARGEST EXCLUSIVE CBEDIT JEWELRY HOUSE IN PHILADELPHIA 30 NToicth 13th Street Open Saturday Evenings DE M0TT KILLING PROBED N. J. Man Shot In Escape Attempt, U. 8. Investigator Says Berlin, April 15 (BV A. P ) Paul de Mott. of Paterson. N. .T . who was hot and killed qt Wesel b a German entry recently, was making a dellb era to attempt to escape from prison when fired upon, uccordine to an oral report made by a representative of thei American commissior hcr who has just' completed an investigation of the ind dent. I Under a pretext that h wanted tern-1 porarlly to '6bent himself from the budding in which he was confined, Dei Mott was permitted to go out of doors. I but is said to have made straight for the gale leading to freedom. The sen ) try called upon him to halt, and when I np failed to no so, lireil. De Mott was In possesion of arms when arrested, the investigation has proved, and is said to have been in company with Communist soldiers. ELSIE FERGUSON TAKEN ILL New 'iork. April 10. Miss Elsi Terguson buffered a severe attack of ptomaine poi.-oning last night and could hre no performance of "Sacred and Profane Love" at the Morosco Theatre. The audience was turned away and the theatre remained closed. While then was much disappointment, most of those who bad purchased tickets exchanged j them for a later performance i i m-"W m if " f U I: ' W w Mm 'VVl .;. !1 w -''Trar'ii WW fol MM 'M m j J mM. . -rr ww m. !- m - vn .mwmwmr . --- ..-. - .v'.y ' - r ."' jrr . . r r . '- m sk;- - ' ' -- - ,- .. - - - m m.m sS..JMm - ..".V. .'V jjaw..'.' .'... .aamflaanambnHMHHan ' iB HaB H BiM WmS ! m Jm Mm W .TTvtft s. ii.-;; 5-Z: tappmmttm: WWW? y At I. Press & Sons mm MamondS '"' tT Kfr J ''' B J MmWMF' ' Peerless Elgin THE TKEnLES EI r.IN Th biggest uutcb Tslne of the jear. 20-ycar M-It. Kolil - Oiled D u c b e r rase, sunken second dloU full nickel move ment. An excellent timepiece. Eugrnvlnr nnd adjusting free. iinuia of this isi Direct From Tho Diamond Cutters Parcel of 84 Carats In Sizes to 2 Carats PER CARAT litre it the tt$leach price in elude 14-K. Solid Cold mounting Uadiet' or Gentlemen' stylet. 1 ft" ' -I-" frl - K S i. i;i ELGIN m. iL"al FREEjW ;s i - SsiferrsiiiSSSi. ' , ; Every man . VlSfc-;.V ' - ' (G&iSZjXKy. '.... nvull himself Wli ff X These C Ht. - rr UndTTTift UlnsB or K siter Jjj- - In I'lilla. IJesuUr HO SO'fl.Cl) At .. .Vnlue 18-ht. holM Hold. B F , I'lstlnum Top. lUnd-rbanru. UX '" ,ur'' ' 1Jt ,,Inon,1 Diamonds tlnndnomet Hint In I'lillu. Ilnnlir Sill Vtlhij. 1U.L. Snlifl lnlH. I'latlnum Top. iinnd-rbaiiru. run- ", Ulte lllnmond. Tomorrow We Launch a Special Drive for 1000 New Customers And Place on Sale 546 Elgin Watches 1000 Diamond Rings Thii ii Indeed, it mott wonderful sale I In tho first place, if wo hnd to go nnd buy them r.lgm Watches today, we could not offer them to you at such n low price, but wo contracted for them before the price advanced. At first glance you might sny that this offer is too good to be true, but the people of Philadelphia know that when we set out to do n thing, we do itl The Elgin offered nt $24.75 i positively the finest Watch "t the price. We are offering you one of these Watches on a payment of 25c down. Think of itt In addition, while these 546 Elgin Watches last, we will give abialutely free to each purchaser a )5 gold-filled Knife and Chain I H Carat -! farat Carat , 1-3 ,Car S4 Carat Carai "t. (Carat. 237S '29 40 '36 M 51" 64 IS' Curat I f aral IV, Carata 1H Carats 14 (rata Ca'rals s76' 89" '.33 i-lftT- '194", 222 iZ It Is ronrnllal tor i.nr own orntertlon that svhfn burins n dlamimd Ton liould hur from I Douie ih i I tborii(lil rrllnblo and trul sroetbr. 1i '" "nlr h'e roiiBdmen In a llrm yhn by tnr of untiring effort has rnrned miutatlon for honeat and fair Ittllng ntelhod. VVf havn well rnnted lliln Don't Fail to Take Advantage of This Wonderful Sale reputation berauso of our Morer effort to jilratr, I As an example of the unparalleled talnes vt offer Juat note tliln reniarkahle offering if genuine, dlsuiond nt 100 per carat. 'IIiko gems are pure lilte mid yrry brtl )lunt. and toinv In all Ue ' up In S, units. Tlil represents a Inrse uurrhaa of iIliiJUODdN by the senior membrr of tliln firm I v In Europe Tber would i-ont ronslder rMr Dior nt whnlrssle at tliln mmnrnt In this country, . Mall erdf rs filled. tftO paca 100 Catalog I ' tinnlness continue as naual to nor Sth JPthealnut hl. Store during alterations Never before have wo offered to Ledger readers such re markable values but wo are determined to secure 1000 new customers by May 1st. Extra Salesmen to Wait On You X w1 nwm w ww m wMi Many Specials for Ladies Tomorrow OKNTIB- urrrt ' il I n in n n it tooth tatttiut. M M ti.nd 27'3,, g'it ' fioe )i Wrrk KIX3IN IIK.Cin.ET WATCJI lusruHle4d ievel inurement and se. Wonderful uliii- like nil our hur tains for the women folk He do an Immenie lpiiln- with ludles and ex trnd to tliem the utnioxt rouiirsr. ConfldcrttMl terms wltliout em 28 h-rrsstinent " COURTESY TO LADIES We are proud to boait of the fact that our store is patronized by more ladlea than any other The rea son is apparent courtesy, kindly treatment no em barrassing questions regard ing credit. w w p pure li It n dU moods, center rubr or emer a I d. IMti-t f,!g '30 00c h Herk msms i'm. Mini CHESTNUT STS. n,gllllaWl;.yWI MKftflt mU QPCN BTfiR. tvxmmxM cTflsxs Open Saturday Evenings I OUR. ONLY STORE I JTK IMOMto. LARGEST EXCLUSIVE CREDIT JEWELRY HOUSE IN PHILADEIPHM Credit to All Honest Folks JAILED IRISH AGAIN ON HUNGER STRIKE Political Prisoners, Held at Mount Joy, Rofuso to Tako Food DOUBT B0NAR LAW'S CLAIM Uy (ho Associated Urev Dublin, April 10. Another hunger Rtrlkc ! reported to have Men begun, in Jlount Jov prison. Thov polltlcnl pris oners, both convicted nnd unconvicted,' who nrp still tletiilncii there, refused to tako food last night. The lutcst hunger fctrluoro total forty, A Beautiful Lawn i r ' ' Is only to bo had' by early atten tion and now is tho time to patch up tho bare spots. Wc have spe cial brands of ferass seed to suit various conditions, cipher shady, sunny, damp or dry. A Good Lawn Roller will pack tho soil and give tho 'grass a fresh Btart. When ready for cuttinrr"usc Tho Drecr Lawn Mower. It is easy running, almost noiseless, self-sharpening, comes in all sizes and 16avcs a clean-cut, even surface. Seeds, Plant,' Bnlbs 714-16 Chestnut DRCER G. W. HUVER GO. 1031 CHESTNUT including' nine who participated in the origlnn strlke Sergeant Ilcnlson, who was shot dur ing tho passage, of a procession through tho streets of Halbrlggan Wednesday, died today, London, April 10. Notwithstanding Mr. Honor Law's statement iu tbo Housn of Commons yesterday, somo of the dispatches from Dublin insist that tho release of the Irish prisoners from Mountjoy was unconditional. These set forth thnt the prisoners were asked to sign tbo parole, but refused. There upon the conditional terms of the re leases were read aloud to them, but they gavo neither word nor sign of nc ceptancc, nnd were allowed to go. Tho newspapers remark ou the strange discrepancy, and speculate as to whether It, is tho intention of the authorities to rearrest tho men when thy bavo recovered, or adopt n uuw policy. Limerick, Ireland, April lO.Whllo constabulary were escorting mails from tho postoffico to tho railway station Inst night crowds pelted them with stones and it Is alleged tho civilians tired some shots. Tho police returned the lire, wounding two or three civilians. ARMENIANS BATTLE TURKS Fear Felt for Thirteen U. S. Relief Workers at Alntab Constantinople, April 15.(By A. P.) Messages from the Alntab area, iu northern Syrln, Indicate that Turks and Armenians are engaged in heavy fighting, the Armenians occupying the American mission buildings. This news has aroused uneasiness regarding tbo position of- Ifio'thlrtceif American tliTf workers nt Alntnb, . ' , """ The dispatches Ate believed to t,,,n cntc Hint n French relief cxpcdlUoi tcred Alntab late in -March w'w. agnbi. The belief la that onlythc L l galese remained in Alntab. HciR' PARIS MAY BE DARK MAY 1 General 8trlko Planned to "orn About Relations With Soviet RurJ! rarls, April l.-(Uy A. P Workers throughout the countrr ." invited by tho general Federation r Labor to cense work on May 1 foi i,6C purpose of "bringing about resnmni of relation's wllh soviet UusMa P.?'l catlotiallntlon of public .scrvlcM J ' Electrical nnd gas-plant worker ' considering Jolnlne tho proposed ft?. " ty-folir hour strike on May 1. if ),1 decide upon this step vtho city uiii Y left In absolute darkness. y Wl" '" Tr Fpundcd in 18G5 The House that Heppe built Inaugurated the Ope-Prjce System in 18B1 Downtown 1 117-1119 CheatnUt Street Uptown6th and Thompson Streets The most marvelous of all, musical instruments is the Duo-Art Pianola $Tne u.r Duo- DM4RT sag?: ..v i ..rj. great' artist fianola-nanos ; -ery fui'a' deree'pf ex-' pression is accurately .re'produce'd. The Duo-Art is made only in live . jicwivoy an uii outc av a.xcjpu o. .-itvijr, are the Steinway, Weber, Stfecl. Wheelock and Stroud. Prices range from $875 up. Settle;, ment may he 'by cash or charge ac-, count or rental pay ment plan. Call, phone or write for catalogs. Grand Pianos Pianola Pianos Iai4f a4F a 33 '!wkBHLlf tfhe Heppe Piano, as most musi cians knbw, is the only Upright. piano made', with three ' s oundintr- boards. This.' lis a patented construction. , Hnnp Price range ":from ; "ytfPc 475 up. Settlement may PianOS e made -in cash or by charge account or by the Heppe Rental-Payment Plan" which applies; all ..rent toward.. the purchase price. Call, phone . . .' or write for c a t a logues and full par-, ticulars. C. J. Hepp & Son Downtown 1117-19 Cbestont Bt. Uptown 6th apd Thompson Bta. ttm?&$MmmwWmmmW mOTTlta jyXaBffjjBIIBBBKiaMMBMHaasssssBaa iWH fcrtalaassssMPsWBWBigflwffWa W'YmmmymWffmWmWmlm KfJfflgJBwHfljfMMM wjp AMD EIGHT A Powerful Car I RIDE of ownership is based on a car's power to do' I the seemingly impossible. Your feeling for a car that "has seen you throueh" everv emercwirtr in u. . I. ui . -i , " "' uiiug uiuic Lumx unpezsonau V-X j Tbe owner of a Standard Eight speaks of the car's i 0 flexibility, its quick acceleration and ability to levl hills. Tremendous reserve power is a guarantee of economical driving service. The beauty and finish of the Standard Eight are appreciated by the most casual observer. Let us give you a demonstration, f EASTERN MOTORS CORPORATION ' 655-7 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, Pa. T!nhoo PopUr W80 Standard Motor Car Co. 7M A Market 8ts.. Camkq. N. 1, It. J. MIHa J 15 B. Bailrsaa Bs.. PiHt.rUle. Pa. yj. u. anyder e , Hnv IS N. Sth Nt.. n..i.. . Klein Motor Car Co. IS N. llth St.. Allentawo, Pa. Deakyne & Smullen M Edsiqont Ave.. CbtmUr, Pa, W. L. Schwartx HT Pln Stnet. Norrlitown. Pa, Mori Brothers Vtarland, N. J, vzx&r Ji'i.J 1 'JfTX- t-.VM... 'ji&ifav.w..f:.-r. ,iwfl .WOL - ,, t:JM?& y.W!nZ&z.&& l.y..,. I SL tetih'.. w.iJ i. && iLisJi iv High & Trout ' rottatown. ra. Snydef Auto Company J. V. Hoffman Warnesbsra, Pa- Standard Motor Car Co. ISJJonto Mootimr Bt., Trtntait. BerwJek Storea Co. Barwftk. Pa, Union Motor Car Co. tit V,omln At,, Soraason, Pa. Standard AutomoWle Co. It A OhtstaiH Bit., Harrbbw. I. ..I , - .! V V J. .ii.'IA . i
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