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, 1925-01-13

Grando Western preferred broke &
points.
NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-Rlsins
prices characterized the opening o.
today's stock market. which was
featured by a heavy turnover OF
the oil stocks. Blocks OF 1000 shares
each of Standard OIL Of New Jersey,
Marland and Phillips Petroleum
changed hands at fractional ad.
vances, Large transactions also
took place In New York Central and
American Locomotive at higher
prices. United States Steel opened
unchanged at yesterdays high OF
1858.
With an assortment Of the oil
issues climbing "A point or more
speculative operations Were resuped
with vigor in other stocks partfeu.
larry tho chemical. motor and metal
shares. United States Steel worked
Into new high ground at 125h and
Crucible also touched a new high.
Colorado Fuel jumped three points
and National Lead two. Among the
oil shares which figured conspicui
ously IN the trading were the Pan,
American Issues, Producers and Re,
finers, Associated OIL, Houston. Phil.
lips and Cosden. Nash motors, ad
vancing TO a new peak price nj
223. lead an upward movement In
tho motors, which included Mack
Trucks, and Maxwell 81. Rails
were quiet with the exception o.
Missouri Pacific preferred. which at
tanned a new top at SAX. United
States Realty common shares were
heavy. Foreign exchanges opened
steady.
Isolated profit taking In such is
sues as Marland and General Motor
tailed to halt the upward trend o
the general list, many standard rail
and industrials selling at their high
est prices In a year or more, Ind!
cations OF a good investment dcman,
we're seen in the steady accumu'a
ton OF the high grade dividend pay
ing shares. Sinclair preferred nd
vanced four points. Nash Motor
3is, American Locomotive az. ant
Jersey Central 3. Substantial gaini
also were recorded by Baldwin. U
S. Industrial Alcohol. Coca Cola
Delaware and Hudson and Cluet Pea
body, Nail order issues continued tt
reflect the prosperity of the Indus
trial regions. Montgomery Wart
touching u new top at 55is and Scarf
Roehuck at 172A. L. s. Steel com
mon lowered above 1875. Activity any
strength at the southwestern car
riers featured the rail group. thu
Missouri Pacific and Katy issue
eading the way. Call money renewed
at Q per cent.
Speculative shares gave n bette
accounting OF themselves in thu
early afternoon. Radio corporation
moving Up four points to II, omahr
preferred ran up 10 points 10 10,
and the common . to 50, both new
tops on the announcement OF mort
favorable terms for exchange int,
the stock OF Chicago and Northwest
| ern who owns the controlling inter
est In the property. U. S. Steel, New
York Central and Louisville nnt
Nashville were among the high grad
shares which exceeded their prev
ious best prices for the movement.
NEW YORK. Jan. 10. - stoel
prices rallied ngain today and publ,
participation increased Favorable
trade news, relatively cheap. Money
rates and reports OF high earningl
stimulated the demand Tor mnns
classes OF Issues with tho feature.
Sales approSirnated 1900, 900 shares
, 1925-01-13

80 E@N NANa ~
governors son. who was caught
accepting s1.2bO Tor tho delivery of
a pardon to Fred w, Poilman.
former bank president and convicted
fprger,
Tho latter transactions forms the
basis II the charges OF accepting "a
bride nled yesterday against Davis
and his son. Just before tho elder
Davis wound up his term as gov
ernor. Hearing was set for January
80.
Peterson, announcing he would
fight the custer proceedings, denied
the charges mnde by Oswald. He
asserted Oswald had proposed 10
advance money 10 free Grundy. but
that he had refused to participate
in such a deal.
Davis, IN n statement. said he told
Oswald or his determination not to
extend clemency TO drundy.
TOPEKA. Kans., Jan. "a. By tn.
Associated prnss). - Democratic
members Of the house and senate at
a joint conference today unanimous
ly adopted a resolution ravoriug a
thorough and searching lnvestiga-
ton OF the ohargas' against iona
than ~. Davis. who was arrested
yesterday a TOW hours before re-
firing al governor.
TOPEKA, Kan. Jan. i3-By The
Associated Pressl-statements that
he solicited n payment OF $4,000 for
a pardon for Walter Grundy, former
Hutchinson banker were fatty de-
MED today by Carl J.. Peterson, state
bank commissioner and political ad-
wiser OF former Governor Jonathan
NJ. Davis. Peterson issued a brief
statement and said no would give
out a more detailed one later.
, 1925-01-13

CHIcAGo-rhousands Of vacant
apartments which honeycomb build
inss in all resident sections, led some
real estate men here to predict a
drop in rentals.
, 1925-01-13
SILVER

NEW YORK. Jan. is.-Bar silver
esI. Mexican dollars 5sis.
, 1925-01-13

Observation-Disclosures that the
Chicago wheat market would reach
as high as 50 n bushel this season
were fulfilled today. but only in a
limited technical sense. Two car.
loads OF number :. red winter grade
brought that price. The 50 price
represented Just a premium paid by
millers.
, 1925-01-13
COTTON

NEW YORK. Jan. i3-cotton
spot, quiet, middiins, 324So.
, 1925-01-13

Copyright, 1870, casper Trihunel
SAN FRANClSCO-rhe usual ces-
sation of building on tho Pacific
coast has not taken pace this sea
son. The total for so cities in De-
cember was sac. sO2. S04. California
led. with Oregon second and Wash
ington third. The volume this month
has been equally good, so far.
, 1925-01-13
Flour

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. ls,--T1our
100 10 zoe higher. Family patents
S97oua75. Bran f31Q52.
, 1925-01-13
BUSINESS BRIEFS

and Northwestern railway company
was taken today when tho latter's
directors authorized an offer to the
Omaha minority stockholders for an
exchange Of securities.
, 1925-01-13

CLEVELAND, Ono-considerable
activity Is being shown IN Great
Lakes shipping clrc IS and orders
for six ships for 1925 have been
placed. The Phiiip d. Block. ordered
by the Pioneer Steamship company,
viii be launched January II. The
Rockpit Steamship company has Just
placed nm order for n relf-unlonder.
The Great Laises Towing company
will build two large tugs here, the
keels being laid next month.
, 1925-01-13

SHREVEPORT, lathe Missouri
Pacific has set aside $1,000 900 for
the construction Of yards and ter
minal facilities at Alexandra. Ia.
, 1925-01-13

RI Classified Al for results.
, 1925-01-13
Oil :" Finance : Bonds : Stocks {: Grain s. Livestock s. All Markets
New York Stocks
Last asas

by Wilson Cramnsr and Company
The Washington times., 1925-06-18
c. J. RILEY WINS DECREE
ON MISCONDUCT CHARGE

Justice Smith of the District
Supreme Court today awarded an
interlocutory decree of absolute
divorce to Cleveland j. Riley
against his wife. Mrs. Helen Riley
Riley alleged misconduct. charging
that his wife had left him August
5, 1924, and is not a proper person
to have the custody of their child
They were married September 10.
1913, and Attorney NJ. r Mangan
appeared for the husband.
The marriage entered into July
Is, 1922. at Alexandria, Va, be
tween Mrs. Martina. Royce Bailey
and Herbert Bailey, was today de-
creed annulled by Justice Smith on
the ground that Bailey already had
a wife from whom he was not di.
vorced at the time he married Mrs.
Bailey. his present wife, who was
not aware of the fact thai ne
married Eugene 8. Upperman in
this city August s. 1921.
The Washington times., 1925-06-18
Births, Marriages, Deaths
Phone Notices tc Main $780, Obituary Desk.
FRANK 3. WHTTE.

Funeral services with. military
honors will be held tomorrow in
Arlington Cemetery for Lieutenant
Frank e. White, Army Air Services
pilot, stationed at Boiling Field.
who died of injuries sustained
when his airplane crashed into the
Delaware river, Saturday. he
was born in New Rochelle, n. =,
August s. 1895, and enlisted at the
outbreak .of the World War in the
Seyentv.first, New York Infantry.
He was transferred to the war
service in 1917, and was commits
stoned a second lieutenant In June,
1918. He is survived by a, sister,
Mrs. Nj. A. Brown, of Memphis,
Tenn. and an uncle living in Can.
ada I
The Washington times., 1925-06-18

James p. Herman, former EN-.
ploye of the District Government
win be buried tomorrow in Mount
Olivet Cemetery. A mass will be
said at the Church of the Blessed
Sacrament for him tomorrow morn
ing. Mr.. Herman was born in Bal
timore but has been a resident OF
Washington for the past twenty
five wears. He first became con.
nected with the District in the tax
collectors office but for the past
eight years has served in the
license bureau. He was a member
of the Holy Name Society. He is
survived by his widow Mrs. kath.
ryn l.. Herman, land two sons,
Stafford and Leslie.
The Washington times., 1925-06-18
MmIIAM s. TEEL.

Funeral services and the inter-
nlent of William s. Teel. aged
eighty-nine years, former merchant
end resident of the District for
seventy years Will be strictly pri-
vate. For the past twenty years
Mr.. Teel has been connected with
the realty firm OF Swartzell Rheem
and Hensey Company. He has re-
sided at 2G34 Wodley place, north
west. He was born in Richmond
and moved to this city in 1885 to
&C ntiuct q shop at gS5 Pennsylva.
Tia avenue. He is survived by his
widow. a son, w. s. Teel, jr.. and
two daughters, Miss Blanche l..
Tel and Mrs Frederick Gray.
The Washington times., 1925-06-18
TITuS ELWoOD DAVIS

The Reverend Titus ElwOod
Davis. who died yesterday at mis-
home. T03 C street southwest. VIII
be buried at Bound Brook. n. s..
on Saturday The funeral services
will be held tomorrow at the West
minister Presbyterian Church on
Seventh street at 2 o'clock. Rev
erend Davis was seventy-four years
old at the time Of his death. He is
survived by his widow: two sons,
Elwood L. and John A., and two
daughters, Mrs. Evelyn E. Rolf
and Mrs. Pauline d. Hinchlisse.
He had served sixteen years as
pastor of the Westminster Church.
The Washington times., 1925-06-18
COOLIDGE TO LEAVE FOR
VACATION NEXT TUESDAY

President Coolidge will leave
Washington for Massachusetts ca rly
i'm the afternoon of Tuesday. June
%. il was announced today.
The Presidential train will arrive
at Salem, Mass, very early We'd
nesday morning. the Coolidge party
making the four-miIe trip from
there to Swampscott, where the
summer White House is located by
motor.
The Washington times., 1925-06-18
GENERAL TO QUIT ARMY
AND RUN FOR CONGRESS

Major General George G. Rick
ards. who will retire shortly from
he army, announced today that
he would return TO lis home at
Oil City, Pa, and run for Congress
on the Republican ticket
The Washington times., 1925-06-18

Charles w. and Ruth Hewhall. girl.
James c. and Lillian A. Hunses, boy.
George r. and Ruth Reddish girl.
Edward L. and Hazel |. Strehecker,
Ira r. and vivian Shoemaker. boy.
William r: and Rrbye De Lashmut.
boy
boy
william NJ and Carrie v. Throck-
BENJAMIN H and Ruth E. Batholow.
girl.
Martin j. and Ruth c. Mannix. girl.
boy
Herman r. and Marie T. Harlow. boy.
3. Horace ". and Mary c. Anderson.
boy
Hayes and Julia Branch, girl.
Isaac and Henrietta Queen, girl
Horace r. and Eta r. Williams.
boy.
Reid and Eva Henson, boy.
Themas and Amanda Parker. boy.
William r. and Ruth Dorsey. boy.
Morris and Lillian Lockwood. girl
Edward H. and Carrie Jones' boy.
The Washington times., 1925-06-18
DEATHS.

James s. Harvey, rs No 1911 @
street northwest.
Henry Kirby, "a Walter Reed Hos
pliaI.
Hospital.
William H. Walters. tr.. 3G No. s1z
Morton street northwest.
George s. strottan. as No 34e2
Mount Pleasant street northwest.
Oliver c. Knipe, SIS, 62e Columbia
road northwest.
Margaret L. schatz. 50. No. 1922
Park road northwest
Lucy A. Price. Is, Sib1ey Hospital.
ICIipton z. Clark, IS. No. pol D
street northwest.
Infant Wallace B. and Margaret
Csrrigan. hour, No. 4l2S Hayes
Eueet northeast.
E!s johnson, 4s.sNo. 81 C street
SO tn west
Mary c. Payne. 10, No 22O Capital
avenue northeast.
Thelma Sswen. 3. No 3zs Bradley
court southwest.
Julia Robinson. month. No. 23I3 NJ
street northwest.
Infant Sam and Elnora Lee, laws.
FTeedneDs Hospital.
Norris A. Johnson. 10 hours Calm
Ter Hospital.
The Washington times., 1925-06-18
MARRIAGES LICENSES.

julius e. Miller, 80. OF BaffaIo. N.
T.. and Nettie Dawklns 20, of sandy
vile. W. Va The Reverend VIM. S.
James RoyIand Hughes, "a. OF New
port, r. l.. and Harriet DaIngerfield
Love. IS. The Reverend g. c. Hughes
Roy wnrdeman, %, and Katherine
Ellen Beamer, Is. The Reverend L.
Gerard J. C. Guilfoyie, rs, and Marie
Antoinette c. cresmer, 10. The Rev
erend J. K. Cartwright.
George A. Royston, ~. of Marshall.
Va, and Ella B. Buckner, 90. of
Delaphans, Va: The Reverend Z. L.
s william Franklin. IS. and Abbie
Louise Franklin. -. The Reverend
Robert Everett Kline. jr.. n, and
Helen Russell Gruvsr. Is. The Rev
Malcolm b. Melroy, n. of College
Park, Nd, and Ruth e. Mayors, 81.
The Reverend A. r. Bird.
Walter Purdie. %. and Willie Will
liams. 20. The Reverend G. W..
Nicholas.
Teddy Harrison. 26. and Anna r.
Young. as Of Cottage City. Md. ThS
Reverend VIM. NJ. Hoffman.
Dennis z. Watson. Is. and Jessie C.
Moore -. The Reverend j. Fl. RAN
dolph.
Herman Bernard Morris. IS. and
Hannah Rembert. %. The Reverend
p Hayes.
Evening star., 1925-05-17

Daniel J. Donovan, auditor, an
nounced yesterday.
Blank forms have been distributed
and rating officers have been des
ignated In each department. These
ratings will serve as the basis for pro-
motions in future. and also for the
transfer or dismissal of employees If
their averages fall below the specified
minimum.
The efficiency system is being put
into operation in the District Build
ing under the supervision of the Dis
trict personnel board, composed of
Mai. Donovan, chairman, and Daniel
L. Garges, J. b. Gordon, Maj. w. o.
Evening star., 1925-05-17

minutes of the Association for Works
of Mercy after his death.
Striking testimony of the value of
the work is given in the touching let
ters constantly received by Deaconess
yeo from the women who have left
the House of Mercy reclaimed as
worthy members of society and sue
ceeded in home and business life after
ward They attest to the construc-
tiveness and wisdom of the system
used there. 1t is said that at least
two-thirds of the girls released from
the institution after the training re-
ceived there turn out well. This high
percentage of success in handling diff
cult problems is remarkable in the his
tory of such institutions.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
BORDER COMMISSION
AGENDA TO BE HEAVY
Eight Problems, Including Snug
Cling of Drugs and Aliens,
Will Be Considered.
By the Associated Press.

Ell PASO, Tex, May 16.-Eight
problems of international interest will
be considered by the United States
Mexico Border Commission, William
r. Valance assistant solicitor for the
State Department, said today. He did
not disclose the nature of the prob
lens. but it is thought four of them
will deal with the smuggling of mar
cotics, liquor, precious metals and
aliens, who are not MeXicans, into
this country.
The proposals will not be made pub
lie until the Mexican Commission,
which now has them for considera
ton, acts on them.
A committee from the border Cham
Der of Commerce, which Friday voted
to urge abolition of the $40 wise fee
and to oppose extension of the quota
law to Mexico and Canada. paid the
commission an informal visit today.
Committees from the central labor
unions at Ell Paso and Juarez also
called informally and presented their
protest to any change in the wise and
head taxes. Lincoln c. Andrews, chair
man of the American section, was
named secretary of the joint commits
sion.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
Hilltop Biologists Elect.

John II. Golden was elected presi-
dent of the Georgetown Biological
Club of Georgetown University yes
terday. Other officers elected were
Matthew Boland, vice president
Joseph Riley, secretary; Arthur Fees,
treasurer, and Harold Locksa, SER
geant alarms. Elections were held
following the annual field day, which
was attended by 105 members of the
club. A base ball game between the
sophomore and freshmen members of
the club ended in a tie.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
MUST NAME EUROPE'S
BAD BOYS, CROSBY SAYS
Scores Bankers Who Sought q. S.
Governments Advice on
Foreign Loan.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, May 16-Col
Oscar T. Crosby, former Assistant Sec.
retary of the Treasury. today criti-
cised bankers who sought the advice
of the Government in matters of for
eign loans. He participated in a dis
cussion on foreign investments and
international peace at the annual
meeting of the American Academy of
Political and Social Science. His
speech was largely in reply to F.
]. Lisman, New York banker, who
suggested public or private regulation
of extravagant foreign governments.
II criticise the suggestion said
Col. Crosby. made in a great diplo-
matte speech the other day, that there
are bad boys in Europe and that we
will discourage lending money to bad
boys. Sooner or later we must say
who were the bad boys"
Evening star., 1925-05-17
Kallipolis Grotto to Visit.

Members of the Kallipolis Grotto of
the Mystic Order of the Yelled Proph-
cts of the Enchanted Realm are to
attend the ceremonial of the Yedz
Grotto in Lehman Hall, S4S North
Howard street. Baltimore, Md, Tues
day night. The group will meet at
the Washington, Baltimore and An
napolis station here and leave on the
6 o'clock train.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
DR.. THOMAS LEFT $26, 600.
Petition for Probate Offered by
Brother and Sister.

DIR. Ada r. Thomas, who died May j.
left an estate valued at S26,600, &C.
cordinG to a petition for the pret2.s
of her will offered yesterday by her
brother. George II. Thomas. and her
sister, Olive f. Thomas. who are
named as executors. The estate in
cludes realty a Trenton valued at
Sc 900 and personal property. Attor-
ney A. Coulter Wells appears for the
eYacIlt tors.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
GARDEN PARTY WILL
HELP GIRLS REFUGE
House of Mercy Has Record
of 90 Years of Useful
Endeavor.

Forty years cf usefulness in the
community is the proud record OF the
House of Mercy, conducted by the AS
sociation for Works Of Mercy at
klinSle road and Rosemont avenue
northwest. During this time hun
dreds of women have received a new
chance in life and have been sheltered
nd protected and trained IN the noun
of their direst need.
ApDealing. constructive and quietly
efficient, this institution is the object
of the garden party to be held on the
greensWard Of the Cathedral Clos"
next Friday, in which many prominent
"aShingtonian are Interested Inc
House of Mercy garden party Is al
ways a red letter afternoon in the
,,~aar's social calendar.
The House of Mercy now shelters
ca etrls and % children. DeaconesS
Lillian NJ. Yeo is in charge OF the
work there. Her real insight into the
depths of human nature and rare per-
sonality are responsible in a large
measure for the restoration OF these
women to a self-reSpecting useful
status. The House of Mercy is an in
stitution OF the Episcopal Diocese OF
Washington and it takes in unmar-
ried mothers and their babies, sent
through the Juvenile Court, Children =
Aid Society, Mission OF Help,
churches, and often through relatives
and friends.
Officers of the Home.
All of the girls are required to re-
main in the House of Mercy from one
to two years depending on their age
the average being 16-the youngest
IA During their residence there
every effort is made for moral spirit
i md
they are taught useful trades and to
lead normal. happy lives.
The president of the Association
for Works of Mercy is the Bishop of
Washington. The members of the
board of trustees are Byron S. Adams,
Rev. c.. c. f. Bratenahl, Rev. James
H w Blake. Nine. X. Vurpillot, DR..
William c. Rives, Rev. Herbert Scott
Smith and George S. Selden; treas
urer of endowment fund, Mrs. VIII
liam Curtis White; chaplain, Rev.
George F. Dudley: deaconess in
charge, Lillian NJ. Yeo; physician, DR..
w. Cabell Moore.
Mrs. Henry B. Brown is honorary
president of the board of lady man
ayers, and Nine. X. Furpillot is
president.
Tender memories are cherished of
devoted friend of the institution, the
late Mrs. Julian James, whose inter
est and generosity extended over
period of nearly a quarter of a CEN
tury. In 1911 Mrs. James gave the
land on klingle road and the money
for the picturesque, attractive build
ing where this healing work is car
ried on. Some months ago a bap-
tismal font was placed in the chapel
of the House of Mercy in her memory,
that every child should be received
into the church by baptism in font
bearing her name. It was in large
part through her leadership as presi-
dent of the board of lady managers
that so many women were interested
in the work and that so much was
accomplished.
Evening star., 1925-05-17

There are 52,718 volumes in the Ala
bama Supreme Court library. 1t is
said to be one of the most complete
legal Libraries in the country.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
D. C. WORKERS GET
EFFICIENCY RATINGS
Officers Designated in Each Depart.
ment to Class 1900 for
First Time.

For the first time under reclassifi-
cation, $500 employees of the District
government are being given eff
cheney ratings this month, Maj
Evening star., 1925-05-17

Wilmarth and George Wilson. w. G.
Wilding of the auditors office is Sec
retary to the board.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
TwO-Thirds Reclaimed.

Special interest was taken in the
House of Mercy by the late Right Rev.
Alfred Harding, second Bishop of
Washington, whose heart was ever
awake to its needs. A beautiful trib-
ute to his memory was made in the
Evening star., 1925-05-17

Closing-out our fur -bordered
bottoms, double breasted Prince
of Wales tailored dressy styles
and sport models in sizes for
young girls and women. In lot
are rose, tan, green, gray, blue
and rust in 10 to AZ sizes.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
Plain and Novelty Rayon Silks

36-inch rayou brocade
heather crepe and faille
silks that will fashion
into handsome street
and evening dresses in
25 new colors.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
$1.79 Satin Charmeuss

Lustrous soft-f1nish
quality that will fash
ion into the smartest
dresses and ensembles.
Navy. seal brown and
black.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
Soc Wash Satin

A fine grade char
meuse-finish satin, in
all wanted colorS.
VIII make lovely
boomers, slips, etc.
Evening star., 1925-05-17

36-inch Imported English Broad
cloth in an endless assortment of
the very newest designs and color
ings, including tub stripes, checks
and small designs. cut into dress
lengths for quick sales. Colors abso
Evening star., 1925-05-17
39c Assorted White Goods

Fine Grade Crepe de Chine, medium
weight and perfect, cut from the bolt,
in colors of maize, turquoise, pink, or
child, silver gray. coral, honeydew,. fall
low. rose, jade, tangerine, empire blue,
gold, peacock, cocoa, black and navy.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
So Long Crepe Kimonos

Serviceable, Excellent Quail
ity Crepe Kimonos in plain col
ors and pretty oriental pat
terms. Some are satin-band
edged, some silk embroidered,
others plain, neatly tailored.
Evening star., 1925-05-17
19c English Longcloth
Sligo Rayon Sports S
II S1.25 All-Silk Crepe de Chine

4O-inch Lustrous Satin
fashion into handsome
and give good service, in
black, rose, green, tan, gr,
copen and white.