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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
ASKS PROPERTY VACATION

Mrs. Matte Stearns, now residing
Iii San Francisco, has asked for the
vacation of a parcel of land abut-
tung her property in Reaney's addi-
ton, and the petition will be heard
and determined in open council
meeting May 2. Mrs. Stearns in
turn offers to grant the city perpet-
ual sewer rights across her prop
erty.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
WILL BOOST ENCAMPNIENT

A meeting of the Sons of Veterans
was held last Friday evening, when
preliminary plans for the annual en-
campment for the G. A. r. men of
Whitman and Latah counties were
launched. NJ. d. Henry was elected
permanent chairman and will have
general charge of the arrangements
for the Sons Of Veterans, who will
be assisted materially by the ladies
OF the w. r. c. A tentative plan
for holding the encampment on July
3, 4 and 5, in connection with a city
Fourth of July celebration, was pro-
posed, and this plan will be adopted
in case it meets with the approval
of the chamber of commerce, which
organization appointed com mrltee
to investigate the ACCESSIBILITY Of the
plan.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
SOCIAL WELFARE REQUEST

We need Discarded clothing which
can be made over. If you have such
clothing which you will donate notify
Ray Walker, phone T. and we will
call for it Tuesday morning. April / /.
SOCIAL WELFARE LEAGUE.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
STEAL ICE CREAM

A freezer of ice cream was stolen
Monday afternoon from the wagon
of the Imperial dairy. Mr.. Moore
believes that the theft was perpetrat-
ed by a number of boys.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
NOTICE

To Odd Fellows and Rebekas:
You are cordially invited to be
present at an annual roll call meet
ing of Pullman lodge, No. %, to be
held in |. o. o. F.. hall Saturday
evening April %.
Respectfully,
COMMITTEE.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
NOTICE TO AUTO OWNERS

All auto owners. city of Pullman
are hereby requested to meet at the
city hall April -, at 500 p. m. I'M
portant business.
HARLEY JACKSON.
Mayor.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
FORD BUYERS

Among this weeks purchasers of
Ford automobiles were Jesse Grant,
Ed Ryan and Gottfried Herbst.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
DoWNEN WRITES INSURANCE
WANTED TO HANG

Also sell you your Wall Paper
and Paint this spring. Estimates
cheerfully given. Kalsomining nv
speciality.
GEO. G. HALE, Phone 1881
Feb18tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
WHEAT PRICES UP
FARMERS TALK SELL

For the first time in several weeks
the local grain market took on lit
tie activity this week, and prices ad-
vanced several cents A few sales of
oats are reported. and the farmers
are beginning to talk a sale of their
wheat holdings under the rising mar
ket. Yesterdays quotations were as
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

One of the largest and most
complete X-Ray equipments
outside of Spokane, Washing
ton, has recently been installed
In the office of DR.. Matthew J.
Beistel. DR.. Beistel will do all
varieties of X-Ray picture and
flourscopical work Of any part
of the body. specializing In
Stomach and Intestinal Dis
eases. He has also recently In
stalled a large Electric Light
Bath Cabinet In the Rose Park
Hospital for the treatment of
Rheumatism. Neuritis and sim
liar diseases. Special treat
ments for the Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat. Glasses properly
fitted.
Office In the Pullman State
Bank Bldg, Pullman, Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Mrs. |. Dysart and daughter,
Hazel have returned to Pullman
from Spokane and will make their
home here. Mrs. Dysart brings the
intelligence that her son, Kirk, was
married to a charming Helena girl
the first of March.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

There will be a joint business
meeting OF the Loyal Temperance
league and the w. c. T. U. at the
residence of Mrs. Geo. McCroskey
Friday April IA, at 2:3O p. m. All
interested are cordially invited to at
tend.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Ed Muir, clerk at Thorpe's Smoke
House, is taking a two weeks vaca-
ton, the first few days of which he
will spend angling for trout near
Asotin. Mrs. Muir and the children
have been at Asotin visiting her pr
ents for two weeks.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Bishop Page of Spokane visited
the local Episcopal church Wednes-
day and in the evening confirmed a
class of eight.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

The condition of Mrs. /. II. Wal
Ter who has been seriously i'll at the
hospital for several weeks. is CON
siderably improved, and a speedy
recovery is anticipated.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Miss nellie B. Mitchell of Chicago,
a graduate corsetiere and saleslady
Tor ready-to-wear, has accepted a po-
sition in the ready-to-wea depart
ment of the c. r. Sanders Co. store.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Mrs. Bruce Lampson is at Cen
tralia, where she went as a delegate
to the conventions of the Mothers
club and the Parent-Teachers asso-
citation. She will remain on the
west side for a couple of weeks visit
ing relatives and friends.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

1t will interest you to see the new
waists at the G, r. Sanders Co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Chas. l.. Timblin was down from
Spokane Wednesday. He says that
the educational survey commission
viii begin work on their report as
soon as the experts can file the data
which they have secured.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Prof. H. Kimbrough and Prof. and
Mrs. Herbst will give a recital for
the Musical Art society of Spokane.
in the Vincent NJ. e. church in that
city this evening.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Spencer sweet pea seed in four
colors at Neill's Greenhouses.
mch31a7
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Watt
went to Spokane Tuesday and are
expected home today.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

A display of Easter waists at
c. r. SANDERS co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

A meeting of the w. c, 7. u. will
be held next Tuesday afternoon,
April II. at 2:30 o'lock at the home
of Mrs. Jinnett.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

The Stokes garage reports the sale
of light Six Oakland car to O. c.
Mathews.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Query: If one long, slim Senior
high school student can route a
dozen underclassmen, how long
would it take the entire Senior class
to anihilate Villa and his gang?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Mrs. S. c. Roberts left last Fri
day for Lincoln. Nebr., in response
to a telegram announcing the crit
ical illness of her father. Since her
arrival his condition has improved.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07

Prof. and Mrs. L. V. Edwards are
the proud parents of another son,
born March 25, at Winston-Salem,
n. C., where Mrs. Edwards is visit
ing relatives. Prof. Edwards will
not see this addition to his family
till after college closes, when he will
start south in a hurry to get ac-
quainted with his namesake.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-04-07
LOG A l. s

Mrs. S. c. Roberts left last Fri
day for Lincoln. Nebr., in response
to telegram announcing the crit
zeal illness of her father. Since her
arrival his condition has improved.
Prof. and Mrs. L. V. Edwards are
the proud parents of another son,
born March 25, at Winston-Salem,
n C., where Mrs. Edwards is visit
ing relatives. Prof. Edwards will
not see this addition to his family
till after college closes, when he will
start south in a hurry to get ac-
quainted with his namesake
The Stokes garage reports the sale
of light Six Oakland car to o. c.
Mathews.
Query: If one long, slim Senior
high school student can route a
would it take the entire Senior class
to anihilate Villa and his gang?
A meeting of the w. c. T. u. will
be held next Tuesday afternoon,
April II. at 2:30 o'lock at the home
of Mrs. Jinnett.
Ed Muir, clerk at Thorpe's Smoke
House, is taking a two weeks vaea-
ton, the first few days of which he
will spend angling for trout near
Asotin. Mrs. Muir and the children
have been at Asotin visiting her pr
ents for two weeks.
Mrs. Bruce Lampson is at Cen
tralia, where she went as "A delegate
to the conventions of the Mothers
club and the PaTent-Teachers asso-
citation. She will remain on the
west side for a couple of weeks visit
ing relatives and friends
The condition of Mrs. |. II. Wal
Ter, who has been seriously i'll at the
hospital for several weeks. is con-
siderably improved. and a speedy
recovery is anticipated.
Mrs. |. Dysart and daughter,
Hazel, have returned to Pullman
from Spokane and will make their
home here. Mrs. Dysart brings the
Intelligence that her son, Kirk, was
married to a charming Helena girl
the first of March.
Bishop Page of Spokane visited
the local Episcopal church Wednes-
day and in the evening confirmed a
class of eight.
Prof. II. Kimbrough and Prof. and
Mrs. Herbst will give a recital for
the Musical Art society of Spokane.
in the Vincent NJ. e. church in that
city this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Watt
went to Spokane Tuesday and are
expected home today.
Chas. l.. Timblin was down from
Spokane Wednesday, He says that
the educational survey commission
will begin work on their report as
soon as the experts can file the data
which they have secured.
Miss nellie B. Mitchell of Chicago.
a graduate corsetiere and salesladv
for ready-to-wear, has accepted a DO
sition in the ready-to-wear depart
ment of the c. r. Sanders Co. store.
There will be a joint business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
South and Central American Affair

deceived at first. but he soon forps an
opinion and is slow to change Other ma
tions. and especially Germany. have SUI.
fered by yielding to the temptation to sell
inferior goods in South America. German
tools and cutlery. for examrle. are known
as inferior in much Of South America be,
cause some years ago Germany shipped
a great quantity Of cheap tools there.
They sold readily at first. but their lack
Of quality was soon discovered. and the
result was that the field was left in pos
session Of English and American traders,
Belgium. in the same way. lost great
deal of trade in South America by send
ing there a great number Of those cheap
shotguns. which are also badly known In
this country. In South America Belgian
gun means a cheap gun. and the man who
wants good arm buys an English OF
American make.
These are the lessons of Latin American
trade. say the experts. which American
exporters should ponder. They should re-
alize that quality is the only possible
basis of success in the face Of worldwide
competition; and that the trader who
sells goods that are good in foreign lands
10 building not only his own fortunes, but
those Of his country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
MARKET FOR CARTRIDGES
IS GOOD IN BRAZIL
Before the War Germany Was the
Leading Source of
Supply.

The Para market consumes annually a
large quantity of cartridges These are
received in strong wooden boxes contain
ing each 1000 cartridges. put up in heavy
paper packages of so each. The leading
source of supply prior to the war was
Germany. the United States following.
The imports of cartridges, lead bullets
shot and fuses into Para for 1913, 1914
and 1918 were: For 1913. s142.0O3: for
1914, $116.4sS; for 1915, $12S.230. A
large proportion of the imports is sent to
the interior for the use of the rubber cut
ters. The distribution is made by the in
dividual Dealers
Charges on Cartridges and Shells.
The duty on loaded cartridges and shells
is paid under article ISL of the tariff al
the rate of one nilreis kilo. 40 per cent
Of which is payable in gold at the ex-
change Of the day, making the actual
duty about Is cents per pound.
The terms of the New York exporting
houses handling these goods vary with
the financial standing of the different
local firms as furnished by the banks
The factories terms are cash against
documents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
COTTON CONGRESS IN BRAZIL.
State of Sac Paulo Receives Thirty.
Six First Prizes, Besides Others.

Under the auspices of the National
Society of Agriculture, a cotton con-
press was held in Rio de Janeiro from
June 1 to Is. A delegation of experts
from the Sac Paulo agricultural depart
ment represented that state. whose ex-
hibit was a marked success. The state
of Sac Paulo received thirty-six first
prizes and thirty nine lesser awards.
All the cotton products and by-prod-
nets were displayed in a way that
aroused the greatest interest Demon
STATIONS were given of the experiments
made with cotton in the Agronomic In
stitute; a statistical review showed the
economic situation of the cotton indus
try during recent years. and with the
exhibits of raw and ginned cotton were
vegetable dyes for scoloring the fiber.
The government has given much at
tention to cotton growing since 1911,
seeds having BEEN distributed and
methods of cultivation demonstrated
through the department Of agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
CHILEAN FINANCES GOOD.
Customs for 1916 $685. $50 in Elk
cess of Amounts for 1915.

The Chilean amba ssador. in behalf
of the Chilean government, has for
warded to the bureau OF foreign ana
domestic commerce a copy of recent
statistical publication entitled. Sum-
mary of the Finances of Chile from
1898 to 1914" 1t it announced that
COPIES of this publication may be OBJ
tanned upon application to the en-
ha ssy. 1924 X street northwest.
Consul General L. j. Keena reports
that Chile's customs revenues for the
arst six months of 1916 were $S,432. $50
in excess Of those for the correspond
ing period of 1915. More than half of
the import taxes were collected at
VALPARAISO, and nearly four-fifths of
the export taxes were paid at Anto-
fagasta and Inquique.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
CAPTURED WHILE HE SLEPT.
Desperate Wounds Two and Stands
Off Posse All Night,

CLEVELAND, September 23.-John
Beressen. ffty-seven. was captured in
his home at Willoughby early today by
Sheriff Sphinx of Lake county and depu-
ties, after he had stood of a posse all
night, following his wounding of two
men. The affair was the outgrowth Of
a brawl last night at Beressen's home,
where he lives alone.
Beressen is charged with shooting to
kill William Fortier and attacking
Emery Van Luben with an ak
Fortier is in a Cleveland hospital
with one arm shot away. and Van Luz
ben's head Is cleft with an AK Beres-
sen stood Off the posse with a shotgun
but fell asleep in his chair early today
and officers broke in and overpowered
him before he could use his gun, which
he had across his knees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
WANT U. S. HELP.
Panama Treasury and Custom
Bad Shape.

PANAMA, September ga fuI
of the recent embe
ment from the Panama treasur
said to have disclosed irregulariti'
the customs administration.
Business interests have for q
time urged the appointment OF
American controller OF the treaI
and it is thought in many qua
here that the present situation
hasten such an appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

The modified rate of 70 cents per
thousand feet for gas. provided for by
legislation, became operative in August,
as decided by the controller of the
Treasury. Republicans Of the District
of Columbia formed the Hughes Club.
Maj. J. L. Schley was relieved as as
sistant to the Engineer Commi oner
Milk producers threatened to raise the
price of milk or cut off the supply;
Washington dealers avoided confer
| ence with the producers over the milk
situation. The federal reserve board
applied to banking institutions in the
District of Columbia the provision of
the law denying financial institutions
In competition to have the same direc-
tors. The Chamber of Commerce under
took a campaign to have the proposed
naval armor plant located in the Dis
trio Power Company continued to chal-
lenge the statistics of valuation offered
by Andrew Sangster. chief accountant
J. B. Kfnnear and s. j. Masters were
tempt of court by complying with the
court order involving assets of an in
surance concern. German c. Bachelor
killed himself with a revolver shot.
after a struggle with a man who went
to the defense of Miss Mary Stroman.
whom he had threatened. Michael
Strategatos. Greek chef. killed his wife
when she came to the house to claim
nef WeQQlnR ClOIneSs anu tHSH hhIco
himself Shooting to death Mrs Blanche
Hamel on the street. John w. Chism
went to his lodging house and killed
himself. The body of w. N. Brockwell,
union printer, was found in the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal Among. those
who died during the week were: Horace
F. ]. Drake, veteran of the civil war
and employe of the government print
ing office; James c. Courts, veteran
clerk of the House committee on ap-
preparations; William NJ. Beck. lawyer
and Maj. Howard Edmonds, veteran of
the civil war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
Situation of D. c. Militia.
WAR IN EUROPE.

Announcement was made by the Car
negie Endowment for International
Peace that the United States has con-
tributed $2s.oo0.o00 for relief of war
sufferers in Europe. Great Britain
apologized for the search of the Philip
pines steamer Cebu in Philippine terri
torial waters. explaining that fog con-
cealed the land. The island of Crete
was reported in revolt against Greek
rule in sympathy with the allies; part
of Macedonia was reported in revolt.
Greece was reported to have sent an
ultimatum to the central powers de-
handing release of Greek soldiers
taken prisoner at Kavala. "a benevo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
Preference for Vera Cruz Bills.

Certain federal taxes are payable ex-
clusively in national metallic currency,
others in either metallic currency or
bills of the new issue at the rate of
pesos of the new issue for 1 metallic
peso, while still other taxes are pay
able exclusively in bills of the new
ISSUE Commercial invoices may be
made out in either Mexican gold or in
the new paper money.
Local business men believe that If in
the future a stable government in Mex
leo takes cognizance of the paper bills
that have so far been issued by the
constitutionalist regime and under
takes their redemption. there is a re-
mote possibility that the Vera Cruz
paper will be accorded its face value in
gold, whereas the peso of the new issue
will never be recognized as worth more
than one-fifth of the gold peso. e..
the value established when it was first
put in circulation. Indeed, some people
here lay away their Vera Cruz paper
currency, and even take pains to ex
change their surplus bills of the new
issue for the others at the rate of 10
Vera Cruz bills for 1 of the new issue;
that is, according to the relative value
fixed by official decree"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
Panama Law Benefits Employs

PANAMA, September 23.-The asd
bly, has enacted an employers liahl
law. in which it is provided that
pay shall be paid to sick. empld|
The president has not signed the nj
ure and will confer with a. comm&
today concerning it. Several forl
corporations have entered. pre-
against the measure becoming Law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
BUSINESS MEN 0RGANIZ!
Buenis Aires Chamber Of Comm
Forms Arbitration COMMITTEES

BUENOS AIRES. September "a
chamber of commerce has forme{
Argentine-America arbitration 4
mittee.
The minister of finance. Franz
oliver, in a speech commended the
ton, acknowledging that there air
existed difficulties with respect I'd
ciprocal claims in commerce.
He thought these things would
appear in time and hoped that the
cisions of the arbitrators would al,
afford an example of Justice and eQl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
NAMES VICE PRESIDENTs
Panama Assembly Picks Out T
Men to Serve.

PANAMA, September 2S.-The
sembly has elected Giro Urriola. Ra
Aceyedo and Pedro Diaz, respecti'
first, second and third vice presid'
The minority members of. the
sembly have resumed their place
the chamber after having Med q
test against executive interference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
FOREIGN.

Nicaragua was reported quiet, with
the October elections approaching; the
United States government decided to
take steps to begin construction Of a
naval base in Fonseca bay in accord
ance with the Nicaraguan treaty
Floods in Bohemia caused many deaths
floods in China covered an area of 1000
square miles, destroying crops and
lives. Prof. A. H. Sayce Of Oxford Uni
versity. toured the United States. An
other foreign visitor was Sir Rabindra
Nath Tagore. midas famous poet
Among those who died during the week
were: Sir Thomas Brunton, noted Brit
ish physician; Sir Cavendish Boyle,
once Governor of Newfoundland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
Betis,ixt and Between.

From the BostDa Transeript.
Madam" said the doctor to- the
mother, you should send this child to
the cbuntry for several weeks each
summer" -
VT am sorry to say, DOCTOR" she re-
turned. that we are not rich enough
Tor Ethat.
4"Then.". suggested the physician.
"have her sent by the fresh air fund"
"oh, DOCTOR" exclaimed the woman,
I'VE, are not poor enough"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-23
NATIONAL.

President Wilson attended the funeral
of his sister. Mrs. Annie e. Howe, at
Columbia, 8. C. The President planned
defense of the Adamson law. passed to
avert strike of railway men, in reply
to criticisms by his presidential oppo-
nent. Charles E. Hughes. Candidate
Hughes made a tour Of Illinois, Wiscon-
sin and Indiana, disclosing the tariff.
the Mexican situation and other issues.
W. M. Calder defeated Robert Bacon
for the republican senatorial nomfna-
ton in the New York primaries. The
members of the civilian naval consult
ing board were sworn in. Award was
made to C. H. Niehaus Of the contract
for construction of the memorial to
Francis Scott Key at Baltimore. Labor
leaders in New York voted to call a
sympathetic strike, with the view of
helping the striking street car. men.
The Department of Justice caused the
arrest of several members of gigantic
blackmai1 organization which was re-
ported to have cleared 100000 in a
years transactions. Among those who
died during the week were: Maj. Gen.
Albert L. Mills, U. s. A.; Col ]. H. Bea :
com. U. 8. A., commanding a border
force: Brig. Gen. William Quinton. civil
war veteran; William Calhoun, former
minister to China; T. B. Sanders, dep
uty commissioner of navigation, De-
partment of Commerce; Seth Low. for
mer mayor Of New York city and for
mer president of Columbia University
Horace White, financial writer.