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The Washington times., 1921-07-26
z PEDLER GIRLS
CRY FOR MAMA
MISSING 3 DAYS
Husband Believes Nervous Wife
May Have Committed Suicide.
Loyal to Children.

Unable to account for his wifs's
sudden and strange disappearnce last
Friday. leaving behind her two young
daughters. William A. Pedler. of 2I6
Indiana avenue northwest, declares
today he believed she was slain, corn.
mitted suicide or IL a victim of
aphasia-
Tried to Drink Lysol.
"She Is of q very nervous disposi-
ton and many times has suffered
lapses in memory" declared Pedler.
1T was only several weeks ago thar
her nervousness got beyond control.
This time she poured out lysol in a
glass and started to drink II. I saw
her and knocked the glass from her
hand"
Pedler will not listen to sugxe..
tons that his wide deliberately left
home. He says she was too devoted
to the children to desert them. The
children-Helen, nine years old, and
Virginia. eight-today are alone in
ing for their mamma" The father.
a Government worker, 10 at office ali
day
The death at birth of q baby hast
October caused Mrs. Pedler's nervous
ness. The young wife. the husband
says, never acted the same after the
child died.
Pedler declared today that his wife
had many times expressed a desire to
get away from everything and Just
roam" He said she often wanted 10
go out In the streets and shout at the
top of her lungs"
Uncomfortable At Times.
During these spells she was uncon-
trollable. he said. However. these
spells only lasted q few minutes. Ped.
Ter says 1t is possible his wife may
have taken one of these spells and
wandered away unknowingly.
Mrs Pedler was seen at 80 o'clock
last Friday afternoon. She was on her
way to the office of the Washington
Gas Light Company. After a visit to
the company she was to return home.
get supper for the children and meet
her husband at o'clock ut First ana
II streets. She failed to show up at
the gas company or at the appointed
place to meet her husband.
Where Is mammal" sobs young
virginia to every caller at the house.
rs she coming back to me! Daddy
says he don't know where she IL, and
l want her to come back to me. Won't
you please. Mr.. Man. help find nv
mamma and tell her / am crying for
herr"
Girl Cares For Sister.
The task Of caring for the younger
girl falls upon Helen. Helen prepares
the girls breakfast and lunch and
watches over her during the day. The
girls occupy but one room in the house.
The Pedlers have been married for
eleven years. The mother was only
fifteen when the marriage took place.
The husband Is thirty-one years old.
The couple came to Washington five
years ago and for several years have
conducted a grocery store on Indiana
avenue. This store was sold several
days ago and Mrs. Pedler, when she
disappeared. had Just collected SIS on
the sale.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26
1EARD, -
By BILL PRICE.
CONCENTRATED KRAcKs.

KONCENTRATED KRACKS.
We shudder TO think what might
have happened had Mr.. Carpenter
also par1aken Of Nuxxted Iron.
The most sxasperating thing 10
the pretty girl on the street car
who persists In sittiny behind you
instead Of across the aisle.
Ilfe's Darkest Moment-Whcn
we discover that tho beautiful dam
sci wasn't smiling ut us, but at
someone behind us.
Many people who . year ago
were wearing overalls - fad are
wearing 'em In earnest now.
Question lis Il necessary to
study law to become q lawyer
Answer - No, your third mar.
riage qualities you.
Dodge Bros. ask; what comes
after the purchase price" The
heart-rending answer Il, the
sheriff. PAUL WHITE.
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OUR LITTLE ANIMALS.

Our Zoo 10 rapidly acquiring the
rarest Of all species OF larger size ami
mails, birds, etc. We want some OF
the smaller ones, and HARRY NASH
comes along with a specimen that will
no doubt attract others.
Seated upon this toadstoolus,
San animal s'likely t'fool us;
Though Il looks like n goof
And resembles the spool,
IT'S naught but q lazy CreedoOlus.
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"Y" VACATION SCHOOL
NAMES PRIZE WINNERS

The Y. M. C. A. Vacation School
for Boys has lust completed its sec.
ond report period. Scholastic prizes
were awarded to the following:
Eighth grade, Henry Herzog: sew.
cnth, Frank Besson and Charles f..
Hiity; sixth, Edwin Wells and Philip
Core; fifth, Willard Martin, Frank
Nobel. and Encil Bradley.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26
Brentwood Cts Elect.

The West Brentwood Citizens As
sociation, organized a year ago with
twelve members and now including
Isl residents Of Brentwood, have
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent j. r. Bakersmith, vice presi-
dent; Charles w. Noska. secretary;
A. M. Wolfinger. and treasurer. A
c. Tolson.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26
Miner Killed by Live Wire.

EVANSVILLE, Md. July &C.
George Kausniar. thirty-one, was
elcctrocuted yesterday at Allison
mine No. /. near Brownsville, when
his face touched a live wire. He had
finished work and was sitting oil
top of the car on his way out of
the mine. with his clothing wet.
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A MATH PROBLEM.

VIII you ask your mathematicians 20
solve this. I have q cyclometer for a
28-inch wheel and wish 70 know how
to determine the mileage when used
on a 26-inch wheel? / understand II
gains two inches every time the wheel
revolves. BICYCLE JAKE.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26
LOCAL SA YINGS.

Well-known sayings OF some Of
the Marlboro Alley Gang" Of
Potworth:
JOHN Doh, Bert"
BERT H.--"Yea, brother"
JOHN INJURY up"
HERMAN W.-"Get out tina
way"
REGGIE P.-'Let's make can
dy."
CHARLIE P.-"Haw haw."
EDDIE W.-'Let's go swim
ming"
BILL N-"Look It," Ut.
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Banquet For New Woman Judge.

Miss Mary O'Toole, newly appoint.
ed municipal Judge. is to be the guest
OF honor at a banquet to be given
in the Woman's City Club tomorrow
night by Washington clubwomen.
Miss Laura Berrien is chairman OF
the arranremants committee
The Washington times., 1921-07-26

The old-fashioned girl used to
get her knees pink by getting
down on them 10 mop the floors.
Some Of the modern girls now
rouge their knees to make 'em
pink. EAMON o s.
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Presidents Program

10 a. m.-Congressman Mondell
Of Wyoming.
1890 a. m.-Farm Loan Com
missioner Lobdell.
IL a. m.-Cabinet meeting.
2:30 p. m.--Howard Manning
ton and Mr.. HALEY
3p. m.-Mission from Afghan
istan.
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Jews to Honor Herzel.

Memorial services for DR. Theodore
JIerzel. former leader of modern Zion.
ism, will be held tonight at the Fifth
street synagogue. Rabbi George
snverstone, who just arrived from
Palestine. viii spsak
The Washington times., 1921-07-26
Revive Frat luncheons

The weekly luncheons of the Kappa
Alpha College Fraternity have been
resumed, and are now being held in
the Dutch room of the New Ebbitt
hotel on Wednesdays at 1890 o'clock
The Washington times., 1921-07-26

The newspapers say that s. p.
FERGUSON, meteorologist of the
Weather Bureau, has designed
gauge to measure snow, rain and
hail, being the first machine to
register solid precipitation with
out melting. I'm sure going to get
one for my ice man.
OIDONO.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26

Newspaper dispatches state
that the Turks at Angora are
fleeing. The Greeks have evil
IDENTIFY got their goat.
TOM CULHANE.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26
THE SAM BROWNE BELT.

"a news item states that tho Sam
Browne belt. now worn by the army,
was named for Gen. Sir Samuel
Joseph Browne. British army. who de-
signed 1t. He died In 1901
Sam Brownies body lies . mouldsrins In
the tomb,
Wondering in the tomb.
sam Brownies body lies . mouidertng In
tho tomb,
But his belt goes marching oni
JOE CONKLIN.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26
Better to keep an eye on tho
lswn.mowcr than 10 heAve .
scythc! o BABY
KENSINGTON NEWS.
DEAR BILL:

DEAR BILL:
Now since the Montgomery county
baseball championship has been won
by Kensington lat the Bakery. whore
they also settled the Carpenter. Demp.
sey match and everything else, would
you like to come out and help US settle
is raging2 HEFTY.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26
WOULDN'T 1T?
The ice cream and candy
dealers and manufacturers are
being urged to cut prices. It
would be sweet Of them II they
would! JULES b.

A. VANISHED ATTRACTION.
Man (the beastl-You used to say
there was something about me you
liked.
Beauty-Yes there was, but
you've spent II all.
CHINAMAN.
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THE DIFFERENCE.

The difference between a girl and
rnt,
I'll announce right off the bat.
A rat likes. cheese,
A girl likes he's,
And this is all there Is to that.
BERNADOTTE.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26

The two favorite yachts in tho
boat races near st. Paul are
"Moonshine" and "Bootlegger."
]. B.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26

Ssvsm Afternoons q Week and
Sunday Morning The Washington
Times Gives You News While It's
News.
The Washington times., 1921-07-26

An All Washington Page For All
Washington People Every After
noon and Sunday Morning in The
Washington Times.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12
Poindexter to Reoffer
Anti-Strike Bill To-day

From 1he Ir'b'tnc's Warrington Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 11.-The Poin-
dexter anti strike bill has again be-
come an issue in Congress-. Senator
Poindexter, of Washington. will re-
introduce 1t tomorrow and make an
effort to force early consideration both
in committee and in the Senate.
Even before g committee was named
to wait on the President and notify
him that Congress WIS assembled, Sem
ator Poindexter sought to present this
blll as one of a sheaf of bills which he
had on his desk. Senator Lodge, how
ever, pointed out that no business could
be transacted until the formaltes had
been complied with and the Presi lent
notified. Senator Poindexter thereupon
held the bill over until tomorrow.
1t will be referred to the Committee
on Interstate Commerce. and is one of
the llnotty problems connected with the
railroad situation with which that COM
mittee will have to wrestle in the pres
ent session.
The bill is in the same form as it
was when offered by Senator Poindex-
ter last Congress. The purpose OF Sen
ator Polndexter in urging the bill now
is to prevent strikes on the railroads
in case of more serious complications
in the present dispute over wage agree
ments.
Senator Cummins expects to intro
duce tomorrow his resolution for a
thorough inquiry into the operating
expenses of the railroads and into tn.ir
financial condition. He has been as
sured it will pass with little opposition
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12
TOXIC Thinks u. S. Seeks
Ne,U Peace Conference

TOXIC, April 10 Cry The Associated
Press).-In responsible unofficial cir
cles here the opinion is held that the
American note on mandates virtually
implies another peace conference.
Statements made by Vice admiral
Tomosaburo Kato, Minister of Marine.
last month, relative to the Japanese
naval policy, are regarded here as in
tended TO answer charges that Jaoan is
incurably militaristic and is insisting
upon naval expansion. These state
ments are also looked upon as paving
the way for an international discussion
of naval policies. Representative jap
anese declare that if the naval race be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States continues japan will be obliged
eventually to drop out because of
financial considerations. If the other
powers refuse to curtail their naval
programs and decline to discuss the
matter the government is liable to lose
the support of TIE nation, which is
clamo orng for internal reforms.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12
No Subsidies.
Lloyd George
Tells Miners
Continued from page one)

Continued from one)
between the mine owners and miners.
the Premier himself presided over the
conference. The presence of the Chan
cellor of the Exchequer especially gave
color to the reports that the govern
ment contemplates atfordlng temporary
financial assistance to meet exceptional
circumstances of poor yielding mines
being unable to afford wages to provide
decent standard of living.
Split on "National" Issue
According to some unofficial reports
the government will refuse even this
temporary assistance unless the min
crs on their part abandon their claim
TOR settlement of the wages dispute
on national" basis, such national
basis not necessarily meaning uniform
rates Of pay in the different districts.
but insuring a universal minimum liv-
ing wage. AS it is believed the miners
will insist upon a national" settle
ment, it would seem premature to pre-
dict a peaceful outcome.
Austen Chamberlain, the government
leader, said in the House Of Commons
this evening that while the right
atmosphere had been achieved for the
coal conference neither. the country
nor the parties to the dispute were at
the end of their difficulties. The sud-
den mpowerishment of the coal trade
rendered the finding of a new wage
basis troublesome, he asserted, adding
that the negotiations promised to take
some time.
Mr.. Chamberlain declared there was
an element outside the trusted leaders
and outside the great unions of work
men who were not unready to propa-
gate ulterior aims, therefore it was
necessary to pursue the precautionary
measures already entered upon.
'It is vital the community should
show that in the last resort, if it's life
and existence are attacked, it has the
capacity to, and will, protect itself, -
he declared.
The first case in London under the
new emergency regulations promul-
gated by the government was heard in
police court to-day when James Mat
thews was sentenced to pay a fine Of
500 OR to serve two months in prison.
He was charged with Committing an
attack calculated to cause dssatisfac-
tion among the civil population.
Matthews, speaking from Boil
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12
,Japan's Heir Can't
Visit U. S., Emperor
Informs Harding
Regrets Circumstances of
Stale Prevent the Crown
Prince From Extending
His Tour to America

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Emperor
Yoshihito of Japan, in letter trans
mitted to-day to President Harding by
the Japanese Embassy here, expresses
keen regret that unavoidable circum-
stances closely connected with" him
self precluded him for the present
from accepting on behalf Of his son,
the Crown Prince of Japan, the rresi-
dents invitation to visit the United
States after the completion of his
mission to Europe. on which he en-
barked March 8.
Il learn with sincere qualification, /"
said the Emperor, that your Secre-
tary Of State recently communicated
to my Ambassador at Washington, in
an informal and considerate manner,
your willingness to extend an invita-
ton to the Crown Prince to visit the
United States. The gracious thought
which prompted you to make this COM
munication is very highly appreciated
and kcenly regret that certain un-
av0idable circumstances closely con
cerning myself should preclude me
for the present from accepting on be-
half of my son the invitation SO
The Emrercr's message was made
public at the White House with an &C
compnnying statement which said the
Emperor was said to feel that owing
to the somewhat delicate state of his
own hea tn, the absence of the
Crown Prince would be undesrab bl e
though there is reason to believe that
later the Grown Prince may take ad
vantage Of the Presidents invitation
and make a special trip to America
"The President first learned of the
prospective visit Of the Crown Prince
last month";" the statement continue d
"and, recalling the very cordial anC
hospitablc manner in which so many
distinguished Americans had been re-
ceived in Japan, instructed Secretary
of State Hughes to ascertain, through
Baron Shidehara, the Japanese Am
bassador, if it would not be poss;bl,
For the Prince likewise to visit this
country"
The Crown Prince is due to rcacl
England on the Japanese battleshil
Kashima about May |. The Whit,
House statement said that after pay
ing his respects to King George, hi
present itinerary, it is stated, will b.
restricted to tour of northern
France, upon the completion of which
he will return directly to Japan. s,
S to reach there not later thar
August l."
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12
Hays to Seek Modified
Ruling on Postmasters

WASHINGTON, April 11.-The Ad-
mlnistration is finding the postmaster
tangle brought on by President Wilson's s
civil service order a rather delicate one.
lNe small ry po iticians h2rk h me are
clamoring for the jobs, yet the senti-
ment of the general public is against a
return to the old spoils system. A big
majority of Republican members of
Congress want the Wilson order modi-
hcu, but not complete revoked.
p sstmaster Ccreral Iavs is exnocted
to urge the President this week to
modify the Wilson order so that cvery
frst. second ard third class office auto
matlcally becomes vacant at the expira-
ton of the term for which the holder
was appointed. The Wilson order pro-
vded that death, resignation and re-
moval were the only means OF creating
vacancy.
1t is probable that Mr. Hays will rec
oMn' "N tiat he be permitted to certify
for appointment the names of three per
sons who have passed the civil service
examinations. The member of Congress
then would have opportunity to select
tpl lntN n. L. WAS learned to-
Gay that the subject was thrashed out
on Saturday at a conference of Mr.
days with Senator Tovnsend of Michi-
gan, chairman of the Senate Committee
on Postoflices; Representative Steencr-
son, OF Minnesota, chairman Of the
house Postofiice Committee; Representa-
tlVc tess, o1 or m III ca, u tno
Civil Service Commission, and President
Dana Of the Civil Service Reform
League
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12
Keen Rivalry for Goods
Craftsmanship i'm House

From The Tribune's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 11-With the
introduction to-day by Chairman Good,
OF the Committee on Appropriations of
hls bill providing for the budget sys-
TEN speculation was reopened on the
possible successor TO the Craftsmanship
OF that supreme committee. Mr.. Good
announced in the lat session that he
intended to resign after the completion
OF all appropriation legislation and the
passage of the budget program. He
intends to enter private law practice in
~, Ihere are indications of the heat of
the fight behind the scenes for the
leaders hip of the committee. Repre-
sentative Charles r. Davis, of Mime
sofa, is the ranking member of the
committee and in the ordinary course
OF events would succeed to the chair.
but the friends of Representative Mar
tn B. Madden. of Illinois, who has lon,
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12

britain also Is understood to have re-
piled to Secretary Hughes's recent
note. The British response is said to
nave been OF preliminary nature,
In view of the supposed tentative
character Of the British reply to Mr..
hughes, there was little disposition in
oflclal circles to comment regarding
the attitude Of that government. The
opinion has been advanced. however,
that Great Britain's attitude probably
would be influenced in great measure
oy whether or not Japan insisted upon
1ne 1ne carrying out of the terms of the
= reaty OF London, under which Great
brltaln and France agreed she should
have the former German islands north
ol tho equator. This treaty was en-
tered INTO before the United States de-
ciared war on Germany and at the
TIME when Japan was asked to come
more actively to the assistance of the
european Allies in combating the Ger
man submarine menace.
With the Yap mandate question an
parently still far from settlement it
is not thought likely that the Inter
national Communications Conference.
winch resumes its sessions tomorrow.
Will make great progress toward agree
ment on the disposition of former Ger
man cables
Norman f. Davis. former Under Sec
retary OF State, who as chairman called
to-morrow's meeting, was in confer
cnce with Secretary Hughes several
hours to- day. After leaving the Secre-
tarys Office Mr.. Davis said the outlook
for ultimate agreement among the con-
ferees was good, although it is not be-
lieved probable that much progress will
be made until the broader questions
involved in the zap discussions are
CiSnNSed of
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12
Russia Closes Door to II. s.

After April 20 Soviet Russia will
close her doors to all visitors from the
Tn ted States, regardless of the i'm
portance of their mission or the power
Of their names, according to the con-
tents of cab message given out by
Charles Recht. attorney fer the Soviet
government, at 10 West Fortieth
Street, yesterday afternoon.
The message. which came from the
Soviet Consul at Libau, Latvia, states
that an order was issued by the Soviet
government on April temporarily
stopping all emigration from the United
States to Russia until an official repre-
sentative of the Soviet government.
with the authority to wise Passports of
persons desiring to go to Russia, ar
rives in the United States.
Whether such an official has been ap-
pointed the cable did not state.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12

in olive drab stood at rigid attention in
the center of the green field, crowd
of several thousand in dark winter gar
ments fringed every side of the re-
viewing ground. A splash of brighter
color was added by the blue uniforms
of the French army veterans in the
United States, lined UP with the French
and American flags near the review
ing space. A blue uniformed detach-
ment Of French marines from naval
vessel now in port was also present
Inc reviewing party came in automo-
bilcs, preceded by cavalry escort,
from the Hotel st. Regis, whore NJ
Viviani had been guest Of honor at n
reception rendered by Governor Miller.
A band of the 18th Infantry Regiment,
colored, broke into the "Marseilaise," :"
and field guns, mounted on n knoll near
the meadow, fired a salute in honor of
the Governor and his guest. Headed by
M. Viviani, the party inspected the in
fantry and cavalry and returned to the
reviewing space TO watch the troops
march by with colors flying and bayo-
nets glstening in the sun, which occa-
sionally broke through low-hangng
clouds.
John F. ORyan and Brigader Cen
eral Leslie Kincaid accompanied the
Governor and NJ. Viviani on their in
spcctlon. others were General Col
lardet, Of the French army; Captain
Rigel, of the French navy: Marcel
knecht of the former Prcmier's party;
Stephane Lauzannc, editor of LIE Mat n,
of Paris; CASTOR Lebert, French
Consul General, of New York; Colonels
O,mstead, Burleigh, Daniels and Stern
burger, of the 9th Division, and Lieu
tenant Colonel Hinton, of the 18th In
fantry Regiment.
Before the defile of the troops M.
Viviani pinned the medal of the Legion
of Honor on General Kincaid and
Colonels Olmstead, Burleigh and Nc
Alecr, of the 27th, in recognition of
their work in France. AS he decorated
each officer and offered the customary
kiss on both cheeks the crowd cheered.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12

been one of the most active members Of
the House, are strongly urging his
selection.
1t was the general belief to-day that
the lineup behind the two will be
nearly equal Keeping this in mind, i
Humner Of members are considering a
possible dark horse" and the name Of
Representative Joseph Wa sh, of Mas
sachusetts, who has recently grown into
the ranks OF the real leaders of the
over body OF Congress, is being men,
toned.
Another known candidate is the new
MEMBER, Representative Theodore E.
Burton, of Ohio, reported to be the
choice Of President Harding.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-12
London Finds Mandate
Note Wu!,out Precedent


LONDON. April II (By The Asso-
ciated Press 1.-The situation which
Great Brita n, France. Italy and Japan
must consider before replying to the
recent American note regarding man
dates is without precedent in diplo-
matte history, according to official
circles here to-day
The fact that an American plenipo.
tent arr t" tho peace conference is
s'~nat0ry to the treaty which the
American government refuses to accept
is new plomatic problem which the
Allies must solve and until there is an
exchange Of views between the Allies
official or semi-official op MON regard
ing the American note is not likely to
be available. 1t is possible the Allies
may address joint reply to the
United States