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Evening star., 1925-05-10
Annual Report just Issued
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
By the Associated Press.

by tht kiseUCIdteu FTess.
NEW YORK, May 9.-Foeipn
exchange easy. Quotations in cents:
Great @ Brltain' demand, 4S412; cables,
4S4B: 60day bills on banks. 4Solh
France, demand, 5.2s; cables. 5.20is
Italy. demand. 4.10: cables, 4.10l5
Belgium. demand, 5.041a; GERMANY
demand, $3.50; Holland. demand, 40 1s:
Norway, demand. 1853: Sweden. de,
mand, 26.73; Denmark, demand. 1888.
switzerland. demand, 19.341h; Spain,
demand, l4.54k; Greece. demand, 81:
Poland, demand, 19A; Czechoslovakia,
demand. 2.?6A; Jugoslavia, demand,
1.62; Austria, demand, .0O141h. Ru,
mania, demand. .49; Argentina. de-
mand, $3.50; Brazil, demand, 1890.
Toxic. demand, AZ; Shanghai, demand
|76A; Montreal, LOO 1.32.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
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FEDERATION
To DINE
Congressman r. Walton Moore
to Speak at First
Annual Banquet

ARLINGTON COUNTY. April Is.
Congressman r. Walton Moore, J.
A.. Nagel, one of the engineers OF
the Memorial Bridge. and Charles
Moore, chairman of the Fine Arts
Commission, will be the principal
speakers at the first annual ban
Quet by the Arlington County Civic
Federation in Clarendon Citizens
hall tonight at 1880 o'clock.
The Ballston Citizens Association
met last night in the Firemen's Hall
with Mrs. c. M Rogers presiding.
The road bond issue was outlined
fully by Arthur Orr.
At the annual election of the f..
M. B. Club, an organization of
young men of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church of Clarendon, Francis
Sparshott was unanimously re-
elected president. other officers
elected were: Claude Ives. vice
president: Jack Sasher, secretary;
Lawrence Manning, treasurer and
Hamilton Myers, sergeant-at.arms.
Plans were discussed for q min
strel show which will be given by
the club during the early summer.
Hamilton Meyers was appointed as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
Mate Says Wife Left
Him Dressed
AS Man

LANCASTER, Pa, April 15.-
Charging that his wife mas
queraded in mems clothing, that
she deserted him and told a
strange tale of fleeing Lancas-
ter county because she was not
a member of the Local Witches
Union" Edward Ammon, Of
Salisbury township, has brought
suit for divorce against Susan
Myers Ammon.
Mrs. Ammon, according to
her husband, wore male attire
when she was arr est d in
Rochester, N. Y, recently. She
frequently donned his clothing
while she lived in Lancaster
county, it is claimed.
When arrested in New York
State, Mrs. Ammon startled
police there by saying she was
driven out of Lancaster county
by q switches Union" She
told sensational tales Of how
witchcraft is practiced in this
county, and how she was perse-
cuted by local clairvoyants. The
Ammons were married on Mo-
vember 5, 1918. Mr.. Ammon
alleges that his wife deserted
him April rs, 1928.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
BUFFALO SALES
|. BY UNCLE SAM
STARTED
Heads, Robes, and Live AMI
mails Can Now Be Bought by
LuckIess Game Hunters

The United States Government
has now come to the aid of big
game hunters whose ambition
exceeds their luck, and has begun
to sell mounted buffalo heads and
buffalo hides. according to an an
nouncement made today by the
Department Of Agriculture.
The buffalo herds under the care
Of the Biological Survey on the
bison ranges in Montana and South
Dakota are now multiplying 80
rapidly they are exhausting the
food supply Of the reservations and
the herds must be decreased.
The annual surplus will be dis
posed Of, either by shipping the
animals alive for restocking other
areas, or exhibition in public parks
or by slaughtering them and selling
the meat, hides and trophies.
The buffalo heads, suitable for
mounting and hanging in the dens
of the luckless hunter, viii be sold
by the Biological Survey for $35
to $50 each depending on the size
and condition.
Robes suitable for rugs or coats
will be marketed for $40 TO $50
each.
Well developed, sturdy young
buffaloes, selected for exhibition or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
Expert Sees Russia
lowering On Brink
of Chaos

LONDON, April 15.-"Russia
is shrinking on the edge of an
ABYSS" as the result of conces-
sions made to capital in the
hope of restoring production,
according to Lancelot Lawton,
an expert on Russia, whose
articles are appearing in the
Daily Chronicle.
He says the Soviet capitol Is
in a ferment and the ranks Of
the communists are widely di-
vided.
A drastic change in attitude
toward capital was indicated in
a press dispatch from Moscow
quoting A. Rykoff, president Of
the council of Soviet commits
sars.
Private enterprise will play
an important part in the eco
nomic life of the Soviet union
for many years to come" Rykoff
was quoted as saying. "The
hindrance Of private enterprise
by the administration cannot be
allowed"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
COUNCIL NAMES
LISTED FOR
ELECTION
@u
Citizens Associations Com
pIete Their RESPONSIBILITIES
to Be Cast April ~

with nearly two-score OF proVui
nent residents Of Washington In
dorsed, nominations for the Citizens
Advisory Council came to q close
last night. On May 2. the Feier.
alton % Citizens Association will
elect six members and April "a the
Federation of Civic Associations viii
choose two colored members. Jess
C. Suter, president of the FEEDER,
alton, will be exofficio chairman.
Those nominated last night IN
cluded:
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter. president
Of Parent Teachers Association; Dan
iel Edwards, Lincoln Park Citizens
Association; Howard ID. Woodson
Northeast Boundary Citizens ALSO
citation; Stephen E. Kramer, Six.
teenth Street Heights Citizens Asso'
citation; Elsie S. Hoffman, Barry
Farms Citizens Association; Fred s
Walker. president, Park View Citi'
gems Association.
The council will function I'm
mediately after election. 1t IL ex
pected the District Commissioners
WIN call them. into conference &c
diecuss the relationship between the
council and city heads.
NIT to the council for opinion. al
matters affecting the general pub
lie.
Others Nominated.
Others previously nominated FOR
the council follow:
Henry K. Bush-Brown, by the
American Institute of Architects
and the Arts Club; Doctor George
C. Havenner, by Anacostia, East
Washington Heights, and Randle
Highlands Citizens Associations
John A. Saul, by Brightwood Citi.
zsns Association: William s. Tor.
bert, by Brookland Citizens Asso,
citation and Rhode Island Avenue
Citizens Association; George r.
Wales, by Cathedral Heights Citi-
zens Association; Proctor l..
Dougherty, by Chevy Chase Citi-
zens Association; Charles A Lang.
ley, by Chillum Heights Citizens
Association.
Charles A. Baker. by Conduit
Road Citizens Association. and Citi-
zens Northwest Suburban Associa.
ton: Doctor Philip Sidney Smith,
by Cleveland Park Citizens Associa,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15

ton: w. 1. Swanton, by Columbia
Heights Citizens Association and
Washington Chapter of the Ameri-
can Association OF Engineers;
Doctor Edward e. Richardson, by
Congress Heights Citizens Associa-
ton: William S. Quinter. by Con.
necticut Avenue Citizens Associa-
ton: Major Clayton e. Emig, by
Dupont Circle Citizens Association;
John Ihlder, by Georgetown Citi.
zens Association; Mrs. Harvey w.
Wiley, by Kalorama Citizens Asso-
citation.
Listed Elsewhere.
Ernest H. Pullman. by Manor
Park Citizens Association; E. j.
Brennan, by Michigan Park Citi.
zens Association; A. J. Driscolh by
Mid-City Citizens Association; LIE
Grand Powers, by Mt. Pleasant Citi-
zens Association; William G. Hen.
lderson. by North Capitol Citizens
Association; James G. Yaden, by
Petworth Citizens Association;
George A. Finch, by Piney Branch
Citizens Association; q. Lewis
Daily, by Sixteenth Street High
lands Association.
Lemuel Fugitt, by Southeast
Washington Citizens Association;
Harry N. Stull, by Stanton Park
Citizens Association; Mrs. Alcena
Lamond, by Takoma Park Citizens
Association; Mrs. Giles Scott Rafte-.
by the District Congress OF PARENT
Teache r Associations; George u.
Sullivan, by Citizens Association II
Takoma, D. c.; Mrs. Frank Hiram
Smell, by the District League OF
Woman Voters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
Whaler UnIoads $4,000
Barrels of Oil
At Norfolk
Nv international News Service.

NORFOLK, Va, April 49,
After an uneventful but very
successful voyage of eight
months, the Norwegian whaling
steamer Orwell has reached
Hampton Roads and today is
unloading $4,000 barrels of
whale oil at Primers Point.
The oil will be shipped to soap
factories in the middle west.
The cargo is the first of its
kind received here.
The Orwell spent the Antarctic
summer season, from Novem-
Der to March, in the whaling
grounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
PAINS so BAD He COULD HARDLY DRIVE AUTO,
SALESMAN FINDS ROAD TO QUICK RELIEF
Theo. F. Gersch, Washington, D. C., Says His Aching
Side and Legs No Longer Pain Him,
Thanks To Todd's Tonic.

81 suffered felt
all
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
SEEK STORAGE BATTERY
TO RUN AIRPL ANES

TOKYO. April 1S.-The most I'm.
portant device as yet uninvented,
in the opinion Of the Japanese
Imperial Invention Association. Is
q storage battery that win operate
airplanes. For the inventor who
can perfect such q battery a prize
Of $500 900 il available in Japan.
Sakichi Toyoda, multimillion-
ARE textile manufacturer, offered
the prize for any invention that
the Imperial Invention Association
might decide was the most I'M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15

! travelling man and constantly the go. drive
car in my work and it was almost impossible for
do / constantly in so much pain.
/ explained my trouble to Mr. White, in the Peo-
pies Drug Store. and. he. suggested that I try
Todds Tonic. am more than satisfied with the
results obtained from the of your wonderful
remedy. 1t has done marvels for / never
felt better in my life and my old pains have dis
appeared truthfuy recommend Todd's
Tonic anyone that is in need Of real strength
building tonic:''-THEO: F.. GERSCH, 319 G street
~. W., Washington, D. c.
Todd's Tonic can be had at Peoples Drug Store
No. /. 7th and K SITS N W.. Washington, where
Mr.. T. g. White, trained representative will he
glad to explain the merits of this truly great
remedy. Todds Tonic also be obtained all
Peoples Drug Stores throughout the city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
SHOOTS UP GIRLS HOUSE
m REVOLT AGAINST HYMNS

LANCASTER. Pa. April 15.--
Because his, sweetheart insisted
on entertaining him with church
HYMNS on the talking machine
instead of jazz music, Marcus Pless.
Colerain township, shot up the
house" and now IL in Jail in de-
fault of 81 500 bail.
Police are looking for two brothers
who are said to have been i'm
plicated in the shooting. Pless ie
said TO be one of q gang of gun
toters'' who have been terroriz.
ing the town for the past month
OF more
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
STOLE TO DANCE;
MUST STOP NOW

FOLKSTONE. England, April 10.
Because she was Unfortunately fond
OF dancing and stole dress lengths
to make dance frocks. local magis.
trafes ordered Eleanor May Mac
Donald to give up dancing for
twelve months.
The magistrates were shocked
when the chief constable informed
them the girl had nine dance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15

Mus elk on the two reservations
which the bureau win sell for $66
each, Grated and loaded on cars.
six of the young bull elk have
lust been shipped to the Pennsyl-
wanna state Game Commission for
liberation on the range in Elk
county. Pa. A herd was placed on
this range several years ago and
Il multiplying RAPIDLY,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15

breeding purposes, will be sold for
$115 each, Grated and loaded on
the cars at Hot Springs, s. Dakota,
and Moiese, Mont.
Information for those desiring to
make purchases may be obtained
from the warden, Wind Cave Ma
tional Park Game Reserve, Hot
Springs, 8. Dakota.
There are also a number of sur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15

Feeling that their labors could be
strengthened by becoming a sepa-
rate. organization, the Clarendon
fire department having been, since
its organization in 1913, part of
the citizens association, became a
separate organization by a vote of
Is to at q meeting Monday night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15
Mgr. Mackin improved

The condition of Monsignor James
r. Maclsin. pastor Of st. Paul's
Church, who Ii in Georgetown Uni
yersity Hospital suffering with acute
pneufnonIa, was reported slightly
improved today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-15

general chairman Of arrangements
The appointment of Claude Ives
as chairman of the social commit
tee also was announced by the presi.
dent.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
HIT IN MINSTRELsY
I Tourtellotte High Pupils Furnish Fine
 Entertainment

The pupils of the Tourtellotte Me morial High school. North Grosvenor- dale, presented the Merry Minstrels' Thursday evening. Dec. i7. The min strel show, which was under the direc- ton of Miss Marguerite Burns. super visor of music. was enjoyed to the limit by the large audience which com pletelv filled the auditorium Miss Burns has in the past put over several entertainments in which music has played prominent part but the min. strelsy. given last evening, excelled all the rest. From the opening selec ton of the orchestra to the closing chorus the gifted amateurs held their audience spellbound with their lively songs, solos, dances and jokes. In deed it is quite remarkable thnt d school of this size should have as many talented soloists as the Tourtelle.te Memorial High school possesses.
 The interloeutor. Daniel Chubhuek and the end men. Henry LeClair, Francis Reardon. James Smith and Harold fherouX. who were dressed in black and white striped pants with . green coat trimmed with large but tors to match the pants. uphcll their part iu the program in very capable fashion. The large chorus. dressed in white with green ties. sane muny of he latest hits in way which was pleasing to all. The soles. end +eaes Normandy dance, Swiss dance and the bubble dance, as well fs all the rest of the program was put over the foot lights in an excellent way X iuet '.l Don't Want to Play lu Your Yasd. '' hy two little girls, Doris Bousquet and Lillian Berthiaume. the kiaks Kids parade. the end song. eI'm Sit. ting on Top of the World" and the two concluding solos were feature. of the program and were received witt hearty applause
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
FOUND DEAD
Willard Wells Dies Suddenly While
 Visiting Daughter

Willard Wells of North Ashford a man we'll along in the sixties. died last week Thursday night. or early Friday morning. while on a visit Co his daugh- ter. Mrs. John Darling, Woodstock Valley. His dead body was found ir bed Medical Examiner Dr F. K Pike of East Woodstock. was called and pronounced death due to natural causes.
 Mir. Wells had lived all of his life in Ashford and North Ashford. He went to visit his daughter early in the week and appeared in his usual good health when he went to bed Thursday night When he did not appear for breakfast member of the family went to his room but there was no response to the knock on the door Entering the room Mir. Wehs was seen lying in bed and an exami. nation disclosed that he had passed away. probably in sleep. Several sons and two daughters survive.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
POMFREI

John Savin. who has been on the sick list, is much improved in health.
 A carload of registered sheep arriv- ed Wednesday for the Charles Cush- man farm.
 Mrs. Gleeson, a relative of Charles Swain. is to be the guest of the latter during 8 portion of the winter.
 Letters, received from Miss Moves, and also from Mir. and Mrs. Louis Lorillard give favorable reports from all.
 The Rectory School closes today for the Christmas holidays. The boys, under the care of member of the faculty. leave for their homes on Sat urdav.
 A pageant entitled "The Old, old Story" will be given at the First Con gregational church of Pomfret, by the Sunday school children on the evening of Dec. 23.
 The pageant of the "Old, Old Story will be given by the Congre- gational Sunday school in the church Wednesday evening at 7.30. Dee. 23. There will be solos and many carols by the children. The children are in- vited to bring gifts to make others happy At the close of the exercise all are cordially invited to the church parlOr for refreshments. Miss Helen Philbriek of Boston will sing several solos.
 The electical refrigerating plant
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
No Action Taken

No action was taken following the discussion. but the subject was left open to be taken up again for action al meeting 10 be held Monday eve ming. December 2s.
 People who are vitally interested in their home city should take time to think over the proposition of revalu- ation or equalization. as it may bet ter be called If favorable to such a plan as being for the best interests of the city, it becomes their duty to do some of the missionary work that will be necessary to educate people to see the advantage of the plan in order that 1t may be adopted in some form in the near future.
 The Putnam Rotary Club. 1t is ua- derstood. is also behind the movement and some sort of action seems assured.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
MANSFIELD PLAYERS
Company Not In Financial Straits
 Will Be Reorgsnixed

The Richard Mansfield Players of New London, Inc. will undergo re- organization during the next few weeks, according to Miss Jetta Gef- fen. managing director of the com pany In denying persistent rumors that the company is in financial stress, Miss GeiFen said that a statemen; would be forthcoming She answer. ed in the affirmative, however. wher asked whether the contemplated re. organization will cause changes in the personnel of the players. No definit, 1 information could be obtained iron 1 Miss Geffen as to whether the com pany would continue to stage show i in cities of the state.
 Within the last few days the act ers and actresses with Mrs. Richars Mansfield have removed from thu Grange" home of the late actor, ts Seven Acres" nearby estate. whicl also is owned by Mrs. Mansfield
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18

ion Christmas Sunday, December 20. In the morning at half past ten there will be the regular service of worship with q sermon by the minister. Rev. James F. English, on Making Room for the Christ Child The special augmented senior choir and large junior choir of thirty voices will sing Christmas carols and anthems Among them will be Welcome, Happy Morn. Chadwick; And there Were Shenards," Williams; We Three kinEs nf Orient Are" and "God Rest Ne Merry Gentlemen.
 The Church school Christmas ser vice will be held at noon with the iuuiaf choir assisting with carol sing ing Christmas story. and d message of Christmas by the minister.
 Ia Che evening at half past seven after a brief organ recital there will be beautiful musical service. The choir assisted by Miss Bessie Obletz volinist. will sing 70 Little Town of Bethlehem. Mrs. l.. L. Robinson will sing as soprano solo with violin obliRato Dressler ..fhe Babe of Light and Glory" Miss Obletz will play the Christmas hymns, Ut Came Upon the Midnight Clear" and Holy Night The large chorus choir will sing the famous Christmas Cantata, "The Star Divine" by A w Lansing Kenneth C. Sharpe the Second Con gregationa church oreanist will play at all of the services.
 \ cordial invitation is extended to all people of the city to come to these services.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
Affects Grand List

It is readily seen that if instances like those cited are multiplied that the grand list is way below what it should be. and that some taxpayers are carry ing more than their share of the bur den.
 1t Is to correct these glaring discrep- ancies and inequalities that an equal ization through revaluation is desired by those who think of the matter seri- ously
 Putnam loses a number of chances every year to have new industries lo- cate here through no other reason than the present tax rate. Ii is be- lieved by those favoring an equaliza- ton that the tax rate can be cut in half if the revaluation is scientifically done. With the tax rate down around seventeen mills the committee on new industries can go at it's work of induc- ing new industries Co locate in PGt= nam with a feeling of confidence that under the present situation 1t is impos- 4thie tn nos sess
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
PURCHASE LARGE
 TRACT OF TIMBEF

The Child Lumber Corporation of Pomfret recently acquired title to 550 acres of timber land in the town of Huntington, Mass. in the Berkshires. The company has already contracted the cutting of the timber to saw mill owner who has mill in the viz cinity. The product of the tract will be largely railroad material which will he sold to the N Y. N II & II. railroad copmany J W Whipple of Pomfret and R. C Bradford of Put nam made several trips to Hunting
 ton before the deal was finally closed.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
WERE LUCKY AT
 KAMINSKY's SALE

As an especial inducement to early buyers at the Kaminsky store sale which. by the way is still going on. the proprietor offered a suit. an overeoat or dress. equal in value to the gar ment purchased. for a one dollar bill. The lucky ones in the contest were A. Labelle, Pineville, mans suit; Mir. Carpenter. Dayville, boys suit; Mrs F. Potvin. Putnam. lady's coat. The winners were pleased with the mer- ehandise selected.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
EQUALIZATION OF
 PROPERTY VALUES
General Discussion on Taxation At Meeting Directors Cham
 her of Commerce
Seleetmen and Representatives Ro-
 tsry Club Present

The directors of the Putnam Cham Der of Commerce had as special guests at their meeting and supper at the Putnam Inn. Wednesday night. c. E. Pierce. William P. Warren and Ed ward Girard. board of selectmen, and Ralph C. Jenkins and William E. Wheaton, members of the Putnam Ro- tary Club.
 Following the supper the discussion centered around the subject of reval- uation, or equalization, of property values in the city for the purpose of taxation. The discussion was general and several instances were pointed out of gross inequality of property values as placed in the grand list. One instance showed that property own CT valued his real estate for borrowing purposes at s7.000 to Ss.000 and put the same property in the list at S1,- 500 Another with property worth three to four thousand had 1t in for less than $500.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
At The Ben-cro,venor Inn

The Misses Helen and Elsa Nc. Keever have returned from New York and will remain at the Main House for fortnight.
 The many friends of Mrs. S. Nj Ackley and Miss Helen Cash will be glad to hear that they expect to ar. rive from Nantucket about January first and will pass the winter months at the Main House.
 The Misses Clara and Virginia Hod. ges of Boston are spending fortnight at the Main House.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18

for which much patronage was solicit cd in the performance of "The Arrival of Kitty" recital of chamber music at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Congdon and in several other instances, is now installed at the Day Kimball hospital and is deeply appreciated by the management. This undertaking, ini- tiated by Mrs. Luis de Flores, and ably supported by many other of Pom fret's young people. met with enthusi- astic cooperation on the part of the public. which alone made the fulfill. ment of the plan possible.
Putnam patriot., 1925-12-18
North Grosvenordale

Christmas will have special reeos- milton at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday. At the morn. ing service, l0.45, there will be special Christmas music by the chorus choir. end the pastor, Rev. Frederick c. Baker, will preach on "The Virgin Birth In the evening. at o'clock a lecture, "The Christmas Story" il. lustrated by the stereoptieon, will b. given. The Bible school will meet as usual at noon.