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The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
PURELY PERSONAL.

James A Archer, assistant United
States Attorney for the District. has
gone on an automobile tour of the
western shore of Maryland.
Edwin s. Mckee. assistant clerk Of
the District Supreme Court. has gone
to Canaan. N. Fl, tc spend his vaca-
ton.
Miss Ethel w Edchn, of the Treas
ury Department has returned from a
morth's stay at Asbury Park, n. J.
James c. Rowe. Of the Department
OF Labor. left last night on a business
trip to Portland. Me
Norman J. Burroughs. OF BIuemont.
Va, is visiting friends at the Coywood
Apartments.
Miss Bertha T Scheafrer Of the Cen
eral Land Office. has returned from a
visit to Wheeling, West Va.
Mrs. Cleland c. McDevitt will return
to the city today after spending ten
days at Ocean View, Va
Col. John H. Hughes. infantry, has
been ordered to this city for duty in
the Office of the Inspector General of
the Army.
Col Joseph c. Brady. Quartermaster
Corps, and Lieut.. Col Charles b.
Rogan, retired. have been ordered to
Walter Reed General Hospital, this
city, for observation and treatment.
Lieut.. Col. Alfred NJ Wilson, Quar-
termaster Corps, has been transferred
from this city to Chicago for duty.
Col. Charles F. Stodter. infantry,
has been ordered to this city for duty
in the office of the Adjutant General
Of the Army.
Rex Neil Collier. 115 New York av-
enue, northwest. has returned to the
city after a vacation of two weeks at
Atlantic Ciy.
G. F. Creswell, of the Bureau of
Markets, Department of Agriculture,
left Washington on a five-week
business trip through the West on
an investigation of the vegetable
Oh industry.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
D. c. WOMEN WIN
war DECORATION
Serbs Honor American Red
Cross Workers for
Services. --

Belgrade. Aug I6.-Three women
from Washington, d. c., who have
been serving in Serbia with the Amer
lean Red Cross. have been decorated
by the Serbian government in recogni-
tion or their work. They are Miss
carolyn b. Mountain, Miss Helen King
ana Miss Vide Matheson.
MISS Mountains best work was done
at Monastir. The city was largely
destroyed by shells and bombs during
the war and her work there has been
carried on under the greatest Difficult
tes. Miss Mountain was in charge OF
the clothing department and she has
had the satisfaction of distributing
American clothing to A large percent
age Of the refugee population of the
city
Miss King and Miss Matheson. after
serving for nearly a year with the
ked Cross in France, volunteered for
service in Serbia. They were sent TO
Nranje. one Of the largest towns of
Central Serbia, which suffered heavily
during the war, without any mascu-
line aid, they established a complete
relief station, operated a soup kitchen,
opened an orphanage for 800 war or
Thans, and distributed several tons OF
food and clothing TO the refugees of
the district.
The decoration which has been con
ferred in recognition of the work OF
these three women is the Gross OF
Mercy" a medal of unusual beauty,
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
MARKET PRICES
TAKE A TUMBLE
Housewives Fill Baskets as
Dealers Offer Green
Stufs at Reduction.

Strong competition among some Of
the vegetable dealers at the Louis
lana avenue market brought the
prices of staple vegetables tumbllng
down yesterday.
Many of the stands had "barkers'
along the street calling the attention
of the housewives TO their reduced
prices. Signs and plaoards were dis
PLAYED everywhere.
We'll. just look at those water
melons for - cents" said Mrs. II. W
Crockett, OF 629 L street northwest
1T looks like old times again"
Mrs. a. Weinhold. Of CO. Alabama
avenue, made many purchases and
found a considerable difference in
prices. 81 knew the prices would
come down SON" time" she said. and
proceeded 10 nll up her market bag
1t seems as though the impossible
has happened" said Mrs. A. A. King
of 30a A street southeast 1T GER
tainIy would be great if it kept up
this way
The following list of prices was
compiled. showing reductions:
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
FIGURES SHOW
SOARING PRICES
Labor Department Report
Says Increases Contin-
ued After War.

How the cost of living rose by
leaps and bounds during the period
from December, 1914, to December
1918. and how prices have not
ceased to soar, despite the close OF
the war, is shown by a report issued
yesterday by the United States Bu-
reau of Labor Statistics. covering
eighteen cities. which are the ship
building centcrS of the Atlantic,
Gulf. and Pac.! Coasts and on the
Great Lakes.
The report takes the prices for
centage Of increase in each of the
ensuing periods up to June. 1919. in
prices of items OF living entering
into the usual family budget.
The total percentage of increases
averaged on all items listed range
from IS per cent in Los Angeles, To
81 per cent in Norfolk Va But in
dividual items ran much higher
Thus the maximum food per cent
increase was 81 per cent in Balti-
more. Md. Male clothing ran up to
1888 per cent increase in Savannah
Ga. and the percentage increase in
female clothing reached 1642 per
cent in Chicago. and 1921 per cent
in New York.
Percentages Of cost IN housing
decreased "a per cent in San Fran
cisco and Oakland. but ran up in
all the other cities, reaching a max
imum of 51.4 in Seattle, with Nor
folk second. at 46.5 per cent Fuel
costs reached the high percentage
of sos in Norfolk
In New York the fuel percentage
increase was 45.4: in Boston. 549; In
Chicago. 35.6.
Cost of furniture and furnishings
ran over 10 per cent increase in
every one of eighteen cities report
ed. with a maximum of 1899 ir
Jacksonville. Fla.
The relative position Of the vari.
Gus cities reported in order of the
percentages of increase in the cost
of living follows:
Norfolk. $40: Detroit. S4.3; Buf.
falo. S4.2: Baltimore. S39: Houston
SG.2; Savannah. 1917: New York. 1872
jacksonville. ia; Cleveland. 77.2
Mobile. 76.6; Philadelphia, 1862; Chi
caEO. IA; Portland. Me- 74.2: Seat.
tie. 40: Boston, 72.7; Portland
Greg, 691; San Francisco and Oak,
land. 65.5: Los Angeles. $50.
Taken by the large the report
shows that the prices OF the articles
listed as making up the family bud.
get increased rapidly from Decem,
her, 1914. to December. 1918 witt
the exception of food. the price.
continued to increase from Decem,
Der. 1918. to June. 1919.
In a number Of cities there wa,
A slight decrease in the percentages
on food from December. 1918. tc
June. 1918. The cities where such
decreases arc reported are: Boston
Portland. Ne; New York, Baltimore
Savannah. Houston. Portland. Greg.
Chicago. Buffalo. Los Angeles and
San Francisco. and Oakland. Cal
The increases are, however. relative.
iy slight and mean little when con.
Sidered with the original base or
which the percentages are reckoned
/ One of the outstanding feature.
Of the report is the fact that thu
increase in the cost OF clothing wa!
far greater than the increase in tn,
cost Of food In many cases the in.
crease in clothing cost was doubI,
that Of food cost.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
BIC EXPLOSION
STILL MYSTERY
Police Unable to Find
Cause of Blast That
Shook City Yesterday.

After a police investigation last
ing many hours the cause of the
explosion that shook the city early
yesterday and wrecked the porch
steps and a large sign board in the
rear OF 1924 l street northwest. re-
mains a mystery
One theory advanced was that a
sewer had been blown up by a col
lection of gas that could find no
means of escape. This suggestion
was not considered by police be
cause the sewer mains in that sec
tiOn of the city are of recent con-
structiOn and built to conform tO
improved specifications.
An Officer of the Third precinct
said thai in his opinion stick #
dynamit" was exploded aCcidentaIly
n the yard. as the damage caused
Indicated that slant powder had
been set of
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
ARMY BLANKET
MIX-UP CROWS
Twenty Sold to One Buyer
And Location of Sale
Brings Criticism.

S1'c Of army blankets to the public
will he resumed tomorrow morning at
II o'clock at tn" quartcrrnaster ware
house. Twelfth and e streets south
west. against the will of virtually all
interested in obtaining them Hun
dr"ds N complaints have followed the
opening sale on Friday. when pur-
chasers flocked from all sections of
the city and from outlying districts
to benefit by the bargains. and for
the most part were disappointed.
Selling the blankets as many as
twenty to one person has brought
complaint from many It is argued
that few households can actually use
that many and the charge is brought
that some of the purchasers acquired
the blankets for resale.
What majority desire IS a system
for distributing the blankets whereby
more people would be benefited. Miss
Cecil b. Norton. general secretary OF
the Washington community centers
declared last night the sixteen COM
munIty OrEanizat tioUs stand ready and
willing to distribute the blankets al
little inconvenience to the purchasers
and with assurance of a wider dis,
tributon.
In place OF standing in line for hours
to get the army covers after having
Travelled to an out ut-of-the-way place to
buy them. Miss Norton pointed out il
is possible to distribute the blankets
by the community system. All that
would be necessary would be for the
housewife to place her order at the
center" and within a short time re-
ceive the goods. she said
1t was understood generally that the
blankets and other surplus army sup
Plies would be distributed bv parcels
post. as ordered by Secretary OF Wa,
Baker and Postmaster General BurIe-
son.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
BIRTH COVE CAUSE
OF INJUNCTION SUIT

George z. Stone. originator OF the
film production, How Life Begins" :"
asked the District Supreme ourt yes
terday to prevent Samuel Cummins,
controller" Of the film production.
The Beginning and Mysteries of
Life" from displaying the latter on
the ground of alleged infringement
on How Life Begins"
Stone complains that his original
film has been quilted in with dis
orderly house scenes and other ef-
fects which, he declares, are injurious
to his reputation as a producer Of
strictly scientific and educational
films.
BY agreement the case has gone
over until next Thursday. Col. John
G. Capers appeared for Mr.. Stone.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
COSTA RICANS SET UP
A NEW GOVERNMENT

Juan Bautiste Quiros assumed the
duties of acting president OF Costa
Rica August u, according to dis
patches received here yesterday.
Quiros was chosen vice president by
Tinoco, who recently obtained A leave
OF absence and is reported to have
left Costa Rica. His return is not
expected.
Quiros named the following cabinet:
Gulllcrmo Vargas, minister OF for
eign affairs. grace. justice, religion
and charity; Alexandra J. Aqufllar,
minister OF gobernacion. police and
interior; Manubvi Angliform, minis
ter of hacienda and commerce; Fan
nastio CamaCho. minister of public
instruction, and Victor Manuel Rem
dos. minister Of war and marine
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Indian Folklore Study
Reveals Much Culture

That a study of American Indian
literature can lay the foundation for
science of mythology which will
throw light on many beginnings OF
Aryan and Semitic thought now lost
to US. is the opinion OF Mr.. J. n. B.
Hewitt, expressed in the introduction
to collection of myths and legends
of the Seneca Indians collected by
Jeremiah Curtin. which accompanies
the thirty-secOnd annual report OF the
Bureau of American Ethnolosy. Of
the Smithsonian Institution, recently
issued.
Indian tales reveal TO US a whole
system of religion, philosophy. and
social polity." says Mr.. Hewitt, the
whole mental and social life Of the
race TO which they belong is evident
in them"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

his untirinG efforts and skilIfuI serv-
ice and was decorated with the Le-
gion Of Honor medal by tho French
government.
Entering the army early in 1915 Col.
KIRBY was sent to France October 5.
1911. and placed in charge of the re-
production work of the intelligence
section. Later with the rank of lieu
tenant colonel he was made director
of the Base Printing shop Of the
American F2XpCditionary Force. which
post he retained until his return
home.
Col Kirby was born in Washington
and educated in the public schools
Of this city. After leaving school ne
was connected with the Geological
Survey and later the Coast and Geo
detiC Survey.
During his service with the govern
ment Col. Kirby gave demonstration
of map making in tho field in the
Washington Barracks for experiment
al purposes in the army. His work was
remembered by army officials when
the United States entered the war and
his services were asked for by the
War Department
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Job for Photographer.

Barry, Eng. - Here's an opening
that'll bring all the photographers in
England running. 1t comes because
two shameless women want bathing
in the children's pool unclad. An off,
ctal demonstrated when he found
them. One told him she would smack
him when she came out OF the water
to dress if he didn't go away He
didn't go-and she kept her promise.
Now the beach inspector is to be
Cameraman and snapshot the i'm
modest to shame them.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Swimmers Tumble Into Water.

An overcrowded diving float sank
at the Tidal Basin Bathing Beach.
throwing a score of swimmers into
the water during the swimming
meet yesterday afternoon. One end
suddenly submerged. causing the
contestants to be given an uncere-
monious ducking. and despite the
efforts of the life guards and swim
mers, could not he raised to the
surface. Tho distance plunge event
was postponed
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Voliner Ladies' Relief
Excursion Tomorrow

The Voliner Ladies' Relief Fund So
ciety will hold its annual excursion
tomorrow at Chesapeake Beach. More
than 3,eoo persons are expected TO at
tend An athletic program and other
unique features have been arranged
The society Is composed Of l3a Jew
ish women. banded together TO render
aid to needy families. whether Jews
or Gentles. More than 1000 persons
have been helped since the society
was formed in May. 1916.
The committee IN charge OF arrange
ments for the excursion lie composed
Of Mrs. Dora Schifrman. chairman
Mrs z. Brill, Mrs. Rose Lichtenberg
and Mrs. Lima Schook
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Demand Courtmartial for
High Italian Army Officers

Rome, Aug. 16-The sensation caused
by the report of the parliamentary
committee on the Caporetto disaster,
in which responsibility was placed on
Gen. Cadorna- former commander-in-
chief, and other generals, is growing
hourly.
Senator Frassati has Joined in the
chorus demanding a high court be
called to try Cadorna and other re-
sponsible persons.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Civic Forum Resumes
Cost Of Living Study

Trinity Civic Forum will resume
discussion on How to Reduce the
High Cost Of Living" at $50 To-
night, at Third and c streets north
west William Mather Lewis. dircc-
tor Of savings, Treasury Depart
ment just returned from a tour uI
the larger cities OF the United
States. will speak on A SaturnaIr IA
OF American E1travaEance" Fair
fax Naulty. secretary of the forum.
will speak on AN Acid Trst ur Real
tiles"
Prominent speakers during the
week will be Secretary OF Commercs
Redfeld, Attorney General Palmer
and Thomas Z. Wilson. the packer.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
K. Of c. Relief Accounting

During the year ending June 30, the
Knights Of Columbus spent s, ,46S. go 70
for its war relief work in the United
States: $9.55O,OS2.62 for work overseas,
and 1856. .s16.76 for administrative pur-
poses. it was announced yesterday at
the ORGANIZATIONS headquarters in
New York. OF the Knights OF Co
lumbus expenditures 100000 was for
free creature comforts for the men.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Woman Held for Jury.

A coroner's jury yesterday held
| inquest over the remains of Mar
shall Dwyer, who died from a gun
shot wound sustained while in an
alteration with Mary Hall, colored.
at 1850 Union court southwest.
Mary Hall is held for the action OF
the grand jury.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Store Breaker h,yarted.

A store owned by Sol Mininsky at
4O3 Florida avenue northeast. was
entered last night. but nothing was
stolen. Policeman Taylor. a special
officer saw the man in the act of
entering the store and fired at him
several times. The thief escaped
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Highwayman Gets $I.50.

While on Canal road. east of Con-
duit road, o. r. Thompson. r. F. D.
No. 6, was held up at the point of
revolver early yesterday morning
and robbed of $1.5O by two colored
men.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
COL. KIRBY BACK
WITH WAR HONOR
Received Legion of Honor
For His Work With
A. f. F.

After twenty-One months overseas
Lieut.. Col. W. W. Kirby has returned
to Washington and is awaiting his
discharge from the service. During
mendation of his superIor officers for
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
DANCING.
MODERN DANCING

Prot C.rn, Americas foruno~ D~r.4n1 M..
tr x,d Mn II. l. Ho,t ozn teach yy., IL yo~
cxn be t.DehL nzaains AL tbs lEtsss dsncr,
Opee<p. fo1-trot waltz. Exclusively a. rBs
RIGHTwAY SCHOOL OF DANCING
I2Is NEW YORK Ay. CNeRr 18th st
Only upto-dste Dancing Academy s1gth nj
Ne~ Yot PnyAts lessons any hour. = cs-rs
You pesd NOD hare Appointment phDos p 10
luJn-d Ia EuB
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Police News
Horse Stolen.

A horse valued a. $50 was stolen
from First and n streets southeast,
yesterday. The horse was the prop
erty of Charles W. Tibbs. 1895 South
Capitol street who reported the theft.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Thief Stole Shoes.

BY forcing the front door. a thief
yesterday gained entry to the home
of Morris Riley. Fifty-ffth street
Deanwood, D. C.. and stole a pair OF
shoes valued at S.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

FORECASTS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
District OF Columbia Mrryi1nd and virginia
Local showers and thunderstorms today and prob
any MONDAY; not mrlch change in temperature
gentle variable winds
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
Government to Buy Rails.

81 Director Hines yesterday said
sealed bids on 10000 tons Of steel
rails will be opened early next week
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

The Preparation of Bouquets
for all occasions is a speciality with
US. Consult GUIDE. 1914 F.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
LOCAL TEMPERATURE

Midnight. 72; a. m, 70; a m, To;sa m.
g; a. m, g.: 10 a m. n; IL noon. g; 2p. m
% p. m, - D m. s.; p. m. 81; 10 p. m.
7S. Highest, 81; lowest, G.
Relative humidity-5 a. m. 81; 2 D m, s.; 8
p. m. 60 Rainfall 8 2. m. to D. nj, o;
hours OF sunshine. lO6; per cent Of possible sun
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
DEPARTURES

Accumulated excess Of tempersture since Jan
uAry l, 1919. ~; deficiency of Temperature since
August !. lgr9 g; accumulated excsss of ure-
cipdtstion since January l, 1919. .; deficiency
OF precipitation since August l. 1919, -1T6
Tsmperature same date last year-Hishe,t IS:
lowest s.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

hlcted by ID heavy instrument.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

James A. Archer, assistant United
States Attorney for the District. has
gone on an automobile tour of the
western shore of Maryland.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-02-13

on application. At time of bidding the
successful bidder will be required to
pay the Commissioner of Public Lands
the amount Of the first years rental
offer i, the cost of advertising and
expenses incidental thereto. Posses
sion will be given as soon as contract
of lease is executed by the successful
bidder, which must be within thirty
days from date of bid in order to avoid
forfeiture of rights and all moneys
paid.
WITNESS my hand and the official
seal of the State Land Office of the
State of New Mexico, this fourteenth
day of December, 1918.
FRED MULLER,
Commissioner of Public Lands,
State of New Mexico.
First publication December, 26, 1918.
Last publication March 6, 1919
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-02-13
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In the District Court, County of Quay,
In Vacation Term, A. D.. 1919
Jemima Elizabeth Britain, formerly
Jemima Elizabeth Wagner
VS.. No. 2l20
William +. Wagner
The said defendant, William F. Wag-
ner is hereby notified that a suit in
equity has been commenced against
him in the District Court for the Coun-
ty of Quay, State of New Mexico, by
said Jemima Elizabeth Britain, for
merly Jemima Elizabeth Wagner, pray
ing for partition of the West half of
Section Ia, Twp. SN., Rng. 34F., Quay
county. N. NJ, their real property ac-
cording to their respective rights and
that she be awarded to her an undi-
vided half interest or part and the NV
4 Section Ia, Twp. SN., Rng. 34E.,
be granted to her and that Ed. +.
Saxon be appointed as Special Master
to make the deco of conveyance, $4,000
attorneys fee and cost Of suit.
That unless he enter or cause to be
entered an appearance in said suit on
or before the 1st day of March, A.. D.,
1919, decree PRO CONFESSO there
in will be rendered against you.
(Seal) T. N. LAWSON Tlerk.
C. H. ALLDREDGE,
Tucumcari, N. M. 1-15 st
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-02-13
PASO WOMAN'S
FRIENDS SURPRISED
Mrs. Johnson Declares That Her Rapid
Recovery Astonished Everyone
Had Suffered for Eight
Years.

"My recovery and improvement
since | started taking Tanlac, has as
tonished all my friends said Mrs. p.
A. Johnson, POP East Third street, FL
Paso, Texas.
81 had suffered terribly for eight
years with rheumatism, indigestion
and nervousness" she continued, my
whole body ached so badly that il was
torture to me to get about the house
and ever then ! had to walk with
crutches. My stomach was in such a
condition that | had to live on "A liquid
diet and even that would soul and
form gas that swelled up around my
heart until | could hardly breathe at
times. My head ached all the time and
my nerves were SC torn up | could
hardly W get more than two hours
sleep any n night.
"One Of my friends who had taken
Tanlac got me to try it, and | was
just getting up from an operation
that seemed to do me no good, so
started on Tanlac. My rheumatism
has all gone now, | can eat just any.
thing | want and my nerves are u:
steady as a clock. | am now feeling
better than | have before in eigh'
years and have gained sixteen pounds
besides and everyone is talking abou'
my wonderful recovery"
Tanlac is now sold in Tucumcari b,
Sands Dorsey Drug Co., in San Jon b.
C. o. Armstrong; in Logan by PEG
pies Drug Store and in Endee by w
Ford.