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The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
TOLD SON Died;
FINDS HE LIVES
The Herald Locates Miss
ing Boy at Walter
Reed Hospital.

On the receipt of a battered Christ
mas box today, returned by the A.
f.. +. postal officials, Mrs NJ. s.
Pestell 73S Twenty-third street north
west. believed that her son. Wilbur.
attached to the Machine Gun Com
pany of the 10th Infantry. had died
from injuries received in action.
She was very much relieved when
she was informed by Herald rep
resentative that her son was not only
living but was patient at the Wal
ter Reed Hospital, arriving from New
port News, Va, early in the morning.
THE reports that we have had of
Wilbur have been so confusing that
it will be very hard for me to be-
lieve that he is still living until I
actually see him." Mrs. Pestell said
last night.
Reported Dead by Captain.
Three weeks after he was wound
ed in action. July 10, at Chateau
Thierry, 1 received a letter from his
friend in a base hospital in France
telling me that Wilbur was injured.
The next week his captain wrote me
a letter OF coincidence, expressing re-
gret over the Joss of so valuable a
soldier to his country and reporting
his death in action.
I'VE Immediately got in touch with
the War Department. which cabled
abroad. They in turn received two
answers, one that he was injured.
the other that he was killed, so we
have been in doubt since that time,
although I have intuitively felt that
he had not been killed, though Sc
verely wounded"
Has Four Years Service.
Although only q now. Private Pes
tell has four years of military serv-
ice to his credit. He enlisted early
in 1915.
He was formerly stationed at Fort
Myer as a part of Company X, Third
Infantry, later being transferred 10
the Machine Gun squadron, 18th In
fantry.
His brother, Eugene, went abroad
on the same transport with him. They
parted in England on Christmas Day
1917, Eugene being detailed for police
duty in England and Wilbur being
sent to France for front-line detail
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
Will of w. P. J. Reilly
Leaves $500 to Cousin

William ]. Ford, a cousin of Will
lam Patrick Joseph Reilly. who died
September IS last, is beqeathcd $500 In
the will of Mr.. Reilly, which was
filed for probate yesterday in the Of
flee of the Register of Wills.
A valuable chest of tools, formerly
owned by MIR. Reilly's father. Is
willed to an uncle, Daniel B. Casley.
Mrs. Katherine r. Casley is willed
all jewelry, china. silver and glass
ware owned by the deceased at the
time of his death. The balance of the
estate is willed to sister. Miss Julia
Patricia Reilly. The uncle, Daniel B.
Casley. is named executor
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
D. C. TO COLLECT
ITS own ASHES
Congress Asked to Add
$4,000 to General
Deficiency Bill.

In accordance with the recon-
mendation of District Commissioner
Gardiner and Engineer Commission
er Kutz, the Senate subcommittee
having in charge the District ap-
preparation bill have practically de-
termined to ask Congress to enact
whatever legislation may be neCes-
sary for the District to take over
the collection of ashes instead of
having it done by private Contrac-
tor. Congress will probably add
$4,000 for this purpose in, the gem
eraI deficiency bill for This fiscal
year.
we asked for an appropriation
of $4,000 and requested legislation
to allow the District to take charge
of the collection of ashes in the Dis
trict." Commissioner Gardiner stated
yesterday afternoon following his
appearance before the Senate sub
committee.
Admit Service Bad.
Gen. Kutz explained that the Com
missioners knew that the service in
connection with the collection OF
ashes in Washington had been bad.
He stated that the contractor had
asked the Commissioners for addi-
tiOnal compensation. This request
was based on the fact that the con-
tract was entered into in May, 1917.
for the year beginning July /, 1918,
for $4,000. at which time the con-
tractor pointed out, he didn't fore
see tn" very great increase in the
price of labor or the increase in the
population of Washington.
The Commissioner have no power
to change the terms of the contract
and have therefore presented the
matter to Congress in order that an
equitable adjustment of the matter
may be promptly made and more
adequate collection service rendered
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
Authorities Say Don't Use Lini-
ments. Treat 1t Through the
Blood. You Can't Rub
Ii Out!

Whether your trouble is Sciatica,
Lumbago or the dreaded Articular
Rheumatism, the answer is the same
You must treat it through the blood
That is the only way to rid the sys-
TEN of uric acid, purify the blood and
revitaliZe the nerves. If the blood is
freed from impurities, Rheumatism
must go. This in short is the exact
knowledge gained by the research
of the S. S. s. Co., in
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
Sterling's Granddaughter
Victim of Influenza

Mss Mary Webb. granddaughter of
Senator and Mrs. Sterling. died OF in
fiuenZa At the home of the Senator
Wednesday following an illness of ten
days. Funeral services will be held
this afternoon at the Sterling home.
@702 Thirty-siXth street. Interment
will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
She was a graduate of the U-niver-
stty of South Dakota. He father.
an invalid, $ n present in Florida
She haz n brother. William Webb,
now with the American EXpeditiOnary
Forces. She also is survived by two
sisters, Margaret. who is living in
Washington. and Mrs. Emma Webb
Martin. who is in India with her hus-
band. a professor in the American
University.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
G. U. TO OFFER COURSE
In FOREIGN SERVICE
Russian and French Will Be Prin-
cipal Languages Taught.

Officials of Georgetown University
are preparing the courses which will
be offered in the universities new
school for foreign service, which is
expected to. open about February IT..
Some of the languages that will be
Included will be Russian. French,
Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese.
Extra library and classroom facili-
ties are being installed.
Experts from the Federal Trade
Commission, the Department of Com
merce and other government agencies
will be retained as lecturers.
The Rev. DIR. Edmund A. Walsh, S.
j., has been named regent of the
school of foreign service.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
WOMAN TRIPS ON HOSE,
GETS $500 DAMAGES
Wrist and Forearm Injured, Jury
Awards Her Verdict.

\ verdict of $500 was awarded
Annie fudge yesterday by a jury in
Justice Stafford's court against the
Crawford Paving Company.
The plaintiff claimed that while
walking on Twenty-seventh street
northwest between l and K streets.
she tripped over rubber hose,
which was, 1t is alleged careIesslv
allowed to remain in the street
where the company was repairing
the roadway. Her wrist and fore
arm were severely injured. the
plaintiff alleged. Attorney Clinton
c. COlvin represented her.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
Have You Tried Washington Herald Class AID Columns?
The Herald's Military and Navy
Mems Pace

Where to Get What You Want and Right Right PneeCoth
Novelties Aeeouhements Eyeglasses Military Books
Jewehy Etc.
Military and Navy Men, Watch for This Page
in The Herald Every Saturday
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
TRADE BOARD ENGAGES
PROFESSIONAL TALENT
Membership Banquet, Evening of
Feb. |. to be Elaborate Affair.

Professional talent will entertain
members of the Board of Trade at
their annual banquet to be given at
wardman Park Inn, Saturday even
ing, February !. Miss Camille Little
will give a Scotch sword dance and
Miss Estelle Murray will star in "a
Spanish dance, according to announce
ment by the banquet committee yes
terday. ThS names Of the perform
ers in a Russian ballet will be an
nounced later. Is
This is the first membership BAN
quet open to the entire board and
more than 800 acceptances have al
ready been received.
The banquet committee is composed
of C. J. Waters, chairman; Fred J.
White and George Pitt.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18

Iargest distributors in France with their constant de-
mands for this greatest of newsmagazines Even in the
air it finds hearty welcome. Witness this tribute received
from Major in the Aviation Service. along with bat
tered and discoloed specimen of recent issue: Il am
returning herewith copy of THE LITERARY DIGEST.
which might possibly interest you This copy accompanied
aerial trip of about 800 miles over France and
altitude of about 5000 feet" You can not do better
than follow the example set you by this great host of
your companions.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18

What Next in Ireland?
Chaotic Conditions in Germany
Why We Are Invading Russia
A Scale Model of the Universe
Five Talks Over One Telephone Wire
The Resurgence of the American Art
"Primitives"
The Marines Adopt a Preacher
Personal Glimpses of Men and Events
The Best of the Current Poetry
The Usual Fine Collection of IIust
The Washington herald., 1919-01-18
"Ihe Literary Digest Constant Companion Of the American

30 where you will among the millions of our people on
he other side whether in camp hospital in occupied
friendly territory, you will find everywhere and
in and of uniform eagerly reading THE LIT
ERARY DIGEST. which them represents home and all
that the word connotes, the peace. progress and pros
peny that they have left behind them for while to help
make the world a better and safer place to live in.
The general at headquarters the private when of duty,
the Y. M. c. A.. and K. of C. worker. the Red Cross
orderly all these and many other representa-
lives of great service for humanity keep busy the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
ReOiew of Weeks
Trade in Richmond
UnfaUOrdblc Weather Has
Limited Effect Upon
Retail Business.

Nriwithstandiug tho unruvorablA
weather tn" Richmond retailers had
fa.rly good busincEs pretty much All
Of last week. Thc people vino arc IN
need Of the goods 20 he found ON the
Sh"lvc. of the retail stores apparcntI.
have abandoned AL hope th"y lave
ever had OF any marked decline for
this season in tn" prices and values
that wcr" established in war times.
and they seemed last week 10 be ma. :
ing purchases that have been delayed
while they were nursing the hope OF
falling prices.
Tho shoe trade Was quite active
rabcrdashcrs were kept quite busy
rlling these long delayed orders for
spring and summer wear.
The drygoods and department stores
and also the millinery establishments.
Had thor business slightly curtailed
by the .tprIl showers that waited until
May TO make their appearance and
came in abundance last week. but
on the whole the mon at the head OF
ihcs" establishments were fairly veil
satisfied with tn" weeks business.
There il considerably more activity
in tn" hardware stores and in all OF
tn" stores in which are 10 bc had
building materials and buildn: i'm
lcmeuts. and this is considered an
extra good sign Of the times.
The furniture houses are iuSt now
cnjo;ing good business and thos. that
CARY large stocks OF refrigerators are
doing land Office business in those
Indispensable articles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
BUSINESS ON CARY STREET
ACTIVE ALL LAST WEEK
outlook Good for Chcupcr Errs
spring Chickens Also Facing be-
clinc-tppISs Arc Higher.

with the wholesale produce dealers
and commission merchants whose habi-
iant is along cary and Th'rt"cnth
the week. IN" Kind Of activity thos"
merchants like. receipts ANA Command
being Just about cGmal IN most lines.
JhoS" dealers who hay" bncn over
stocked with potatoes. hlack"ycd pca$.
beans aud perhaps some otn"I SLOW
going articles have unloadch and now
some advance In these articles, cSpcCi-
ally peas. Is observed.
The receipts Of cEgs last week we're
fairly large. hut the demand both for
shipment 10 northern markets and for
home consumption was quite active
and III" uriccS kept Up. II is believed.
however. that eggs have reached the
top notch and II there is any change
this week 1t VIII be slightly down
ward. 8 Towards the las, OF the week
mcnt demand and TINS may cause a
Weakening this week.
In the poultry line the receipts wore
fairly good. spring chickens coming in
these fowls have also reached tn" top
IN the matter OF value and with in
creased receipts this week the prices
are almost sure 70 weaken some. There
has not been and not likely TO bc this
weck any decline in the figures for
Com.idcrablc new grass butter is
now coming in from ih" rural dis
tricts and there may he expected a
slowing down in prices on this article.
being heavier than the demand for
veal and in consequence tine price won't
of last week and may 20 further of
this week
except that good apples arc b.,
hi.ifcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
IRON OUTPUT FALLING
iiE Iron Makers Closing Shops 10 Hold
Down fr0duct iOn--t competitive
Conditions Kc-EstabliEkcd.

Dun's last weeks review sizes IN
IRON and steel conditions as follows:
Recent predictions tina; pig iron pro-
du'tion IN Npril would make an even
poorer showing than that of March
hav" proved well founded 80 less
than iiftE-four furnaces blow out last
month. according 10 the Iron Age. and
this left only 2i2 furnaces active on
May J against 312 at the pcakc OF
activity OH September |. 1875 TIL.
Apr!I daily output at but s2.6ni tons,
Is moreover. the lowest recorded cX-
c"ptinG the 1873 tons reached on IN,
manufacturing breakdown OF Janu-
dry. lHls, since the early summer Of
1919. when signs of a war demand for
American steel were first beginning
10 max. their appearance. l. thus
appears That the industry has been
moving. month by month, into a more
unsatisfactory position. but sentiment
is Now less pessimistic than prevlousiy
ana the Iron Age makes the signiiican NJ
comment that the fact Ghat the STEEL
market IS so sharply ~ variance with
country, coupled with the steady do
plction OF ultimate stocks in ali forms
- brinein out reminders ,f other
periods in which contraction MAS over
uonc. Following the failure .. rem
rcsentattrcs OF ,hc railroad admins
iration and Of steel interests 30 reach
an aercemeni on prices At their meet
ing in New York on Thursday. Direc-
tor-ti.neral Hines announced MS inten-
ton Of AT once calling FOR bids on
700. nuu tons OF steel rails. THIS iy taken
10 mean that competitive conditions i'm
the trade nave been established
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
RANGE OF PRICES NtRROW
on NEW ORLEANS MtRkCI

NEW ORLEANS. May little range
NJ prices IN the cotton market last
week vas comparatively narrow, be
ing only 60 TO ipt points Net changes
were Insignificant. MAJ showing none
al all, while the other active months
we're 30 To 10 points higher than the
close OF the preceding week. II was
At times something OF weather mar
ket and others the strength of rpot7
and political situation rad the trade
marking time.
Later there Was tax IL TOO much
rain. The weekly crop accounts from
the government we're better than cH-
pected. and caused soinc selling. hut
the tfcct was only temporary because
issuance.
good and widespread SPOT demand
MAS reporicd in the belt and WAS also
IN evidence hero, although local
showed 4 net loss on the
close 81 - points. with the middlinr
a. 27.I5: This price compared Win
26.c1 on LUly. ON tho closing session
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
TURN BACK CITY CLOCKS
Courts VIII he Asked IN Determine
Whether Change VIII
tORtinuc.

CLEVELAND. ONO. MAY ll.-Cleye-
land clocks went baCk ono hour a; =
o'clock today. when the city generally
adonts Central time. as provided in the
Zinc c-dinance voted ~ city Council
changing from Eastern TO Central time
cleveland banks have decided to con
duct their business by the present
Eastern time schedule All steam
- .lroads. with the exception Of the
B.- Four, which already operates ac-
ccrdinC 10 Central time. VIII continue
ON Eastern time. while interurhau troll
Lev lines Will change 10 Central time.
Whether Central jinae remains per
manentiy or not for Cleveland lie :
ponds upon proposed court proceedings
which may DC hlod Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
EXCITED HIDE MARKETS
Pro6tccrS md Spectators Getting i'm
Their W0rk-Warning sounded by
the InnncrH' Council.

According TO Duns reports there
was considerable cMciicmon; In the
big hide and leather markets last week.
The report says ii has not taken these
markets long 10 get out o. bounds
prices having risen, in about fort
night. beyond what is considered the
point OF safety. and a warning against
excuses in this quarter was issued
this week by the Tanners Council.
Having previously held off from pur-
CHASING raw material in anticipation
Of price declines that failed to dc
vciop, leather tanners have recent:
rushed 10 cover their requirements.
actual and prospective, and tho move
ment unfortunately has not been free
Of unwholcsome Characteristics The
entire hide and leather and footwear
industry Is entering upon an era OF
excellent business. but the spccuia
ton that has lately appeared in hides
has prompted the Tanners Council to
address a communication to the trade
in which the Significant remark is
made that IL is highly desirable that
all o! our members sit back and re-
iect and see whether these advances
are not being carried beyond the
limits OF future prosperity II has
been difficult TO determine just how
high hides have been selling, packers
refusing 10 give out details concern
Ing the transactions effected.
General Recovery in Textiles.
Further extension Of the revival of
textile business has been The record
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
BUSINESS MORE SETTLED
IN RICHMOND TERRITORY
Special Report on Trade Conditions All
over Virginia sounds Very
Encouraging Note.

Il. 6. Dun & Co.'S review of the
field of business in the territory Of
which Richmond is the center. com
piled especially for The Times Dis
patch. is as follows:
Business il much more settled than
for long time; prices are more
stabilized. and, in consequence. retail
merchants arc buying more freely. In
most lines prices arc frrter. and but
few declines are expected for some
time to come. while collections are
generally ciaSscd AS good
\ further impctus in building opera
tons is looked for as the lack Of
moderate rental dwellings is kccnly
felt. and rents arc being advanced
There is some activity in building.
principally the construction Of apart
mcnt houses. permits for April being
NOR" than !5oO.0oo in excess Of those
for TIL" same month last year. Trade
with dealers in building material is
Stiil below normal.
Volume al business in wholesale
hardware is classcd AS satisfactory un-
der existing conditions. with but little
change III prices noted.
Farm machinery is exceptionally ac-
tive, and sccdSmcn are well employed.
although The number OF small sales is
less than those for the past two years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12

az hish as 273O was bid for May. the
hrst limo such premium on CON
tracts over snots lad been seen in a
couple OF years. The large exports
FOR tho week attracted attention
total clcarances from all Itoris amount
ed to 1898 bales against 1850 the
same week last year. These cxports
brought foreign shipments thus FAR
TINS season up 10 j.lin.i0i bales acains,
year
TINS week the weather conditions
ntyor INC belt Will DO closely watched.
Wet May. Wcdu.Yday'y rornr,s fro,,
me soN'rhmcnt vii! lac eagerly await
90 'chcra - speaking. rains would
o"usc - hiShcr market whilc warm
anh fair weather now i'm order In com.
nIotc planting and 10 ALLOW tho work
ing OF tnat part Of the crop that ~ up
warm weather is needed TO allow
EernninatiOn - prOcccd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12

n; stu another week. and indications
buns ficNicw. The recovery In th"
industry has become very general ana
IS reflected. not only IN tho steady
gain In mill Npera;ionS 81 II over the
country. hut ais" N charging Imports
from Europe While labor problems
continue troublesome, now wage de-
New Bedford. following the conCcs-
sion OF "a iorty-ciEhi- hour week in
than previously regarding tho outlook.
Considerable work was recently taken
hy producers on :, cost basis, or close
trend i'll PRIMARY ma. .<cts has lately
been upward No such measure Of re-
duction has occurred in retail circles
a; mill ccnterS. nor does IL seem
now as II consumers will receive OK
pectcd benefits from price concessions
this coming fan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
CAlL FOR EXTRA SESSION
| l:iVENs STOCK EXCHANGE
Both Conservative and Speculative
Interests Gratificd at President
Wilson'S Decision.
BELIEVE NEED WAS PRESSING
--latest Government Crop Report and
Data on Domestic Business Were
Among .iccclcrating Factors.
Average on Rails Rises.
tny A.,ociatcN Prcs..


NEW YORK. May ll..Rcasons for
tho further price advance. increased
|activity and extraordinary scopc Of
lthe' weeks trading Oh the Stock EN-
|hapEc were SO obvious as 10 rcqu!-c
little detailed comment
Conservative. no less than SDccula.
i've. intereHts are gra,iiicd al tho rrcsi-
dents call for an early session Of
congress. accepting AS forerunncr Of
|Drnssinc railroad legislation Need Of
such. action was amply demonstrated
Thy, the growing ncfci,s Of tn" leading
|tranfhortation systems.
thrown upon European economic con-
|ditions. publications Of tho peace
treaty evoked litii" discussion except
among International bankers. where
foreign credits are under furth"r con
|sl9cration. Far more interest was
fei, in the failure OF tho steel manu-
|,ration to reconcile differences regard
ms prices. thereby prccipitatinE an
market under conditions
ne inausr% IN hs h'sl" sSen of
to .be. generally believed that AN open
market must inevitably release y Hood
|of buying orders long held In allowance.
peel 70 proht by tho removal Of
|Stabilizing measures was indicated by
the strength of those issues.
The latest government crop report
|situaiion fsom various authoritative
sources were among the acCc!cratinS
factors Of he week
u the stock market Itself while oils
and shippinEs were singled out for
ospcc!nl favor, il is interesting 10 note
|that representative in6ustrials worc
elevated 10 bert nricfs In scvcral Years.
while the average OF rails. on renewed
thnyins OF minor shares. rose 10
highest levels thus far this year.
These averages were moderately re-
ducnd. however In tho heavy seliing
,ot the weekend
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12

which lie taken to indicate falling of
Of interest in back yard gardens.
The weather has been conducive to
early planting. aud farmers through
this section are prosperous. their prod
uCtS are bringing higher prices than
ever before. and the price OF farm land
continues to advance
Automobile trade is brisk there he
Ing steady increase III demand for
pleasure cars. and dealers in standard
makes arc unable to I'll all orders
promptly.
The demand FOR money is sea soma bly,
good, and one Indication OF tho OK
pansion in general business is the
large increase IN bank cicarings
Commercial failures we're remark
ably low for April. and never since
1921 have there been few insol-
vcncies. compared with April. 1915. the y
were 10 per cen, lcsa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-12
DISSATISFIED BY CONDUCT
OF CONVENTION BY LEGION
I nited American War Veterans VIII
Not Join New Soldiers
Organization.
H. A.soc,a.ci rres.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE United
Var Veterans. comprising men who
served in the War Between the states
Indian campaigns Spanish American
War Philippine lnsurrecticn Roxer
Rebellion. Mexican campaign and the
European was VIII not consolidate
with the American Legion. II was an
nouDced by Warren s. Fisher, COM
mandcr. in chief
The action was determined upon. Mr.
Fisher ssid. after delegates from the
organization who attended the 81;
Louis convention reported that they
were not satisfied "ith the manner in
which the convention was conducted.