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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31
Divorced for Romance
With Tong War
Victim
Nv international News Service

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 81.
After nearly seven years OF
legal proceedings in which a
Chinaman, later the victim OF
a Tong war bullet, was named
correspondent, George ".
Semones, prosperous Norfolk
merchant, has been granted an
absolute divorce from his pretty
young wife, Bessie, now a resi-
dent of Dayton, Ohio.
The Chinaman, Tom Joe, who
was a chef in the restaurant
operated here by Mrs. Semones,
was slain in his apartment adj
joining that of his employer, at
the time of the nationwide tong
war outbreak last winter. The
assassin's identity never was
learned.
Mrs. Semones did not contest
her husbands suit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31
COUPLE JAILED
FOR CHECKS
BY international News Service

BATON ROUGE, La, Dec. ST.
e. G. Pottinger, 25. is in custody
here today on information from
police of Natchez, Miss, where
Pottinger is alleged to have cashed
several worthless checks. PotAinger
is said to be wanted also in Miami,
Fla, for forgery of check for
$4,000. He declared he would re-
turn to answer charges in either
State.
Pottinger was accompanied by n
young woman of 10, who gave her
name as Novelle Morley, alias
Gwendolyn Rogers. When her com.
panion was taken to the parish
jail he kissed her before entering.
The girl appealed to the sheriff
to be allowed to accompany him,
explaining she had no home, and,
although there was no charge
against her, deputies allowed her
to occupy a cell for the night.
Both the men and the girl were
well dressed, and were travelling in
a new and expensive automobile
for which they displayed a bill Of
sale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31
New Year Eve Like
ANY Other Night at
White House

The tolling of bells and
shrieking of whistles at mid
night tonight will probably
wake President Coolidge out Of
a sound slumber.
In other words, the White
House not only is not going to
be the scene of any New Year
eve celebration, but the Execu-
tive plans to retire as usual by
1890 o'clock, without waiting
to welcome in 1926.
Young John Coolidge likewise
faces the prospect of a rather
commonplace evening. Imme-
diately after dinner, he is sched-
uled to board a train for Ply
mouth, VT, where he will visit
his grandfather until time to
return to college.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31
INUNSEY'SS
REQUESTS
MANY
~ Tuternaalonal News service


NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Surprlse
was expressed today by Robert w.
De Forest. president Of the Metro
politan Museum Of Art. over the
beuuest OF the bulk Of the fortune
Of the late Frank A. Munsey. news
paper and magazine publisher. to
the museum.
hrunsey's fortune has been vari-
ously estimated from SIS 200. 900 to
100000 900.
It Il believed the museum viii
be given about $50 100000 perhaps
more.
De Forest said Munsev had not
been heavy donor nor had he ex-
pressed unusual interest In the
work OF the museum. The bequest
comes at a time wnen the museum
IL facing serious deficit.
1t is believed to he the biggest
bequest ever received by a museum
of art. =,
One of the provisions Of the VIII
was that the New York Sum- the
New York Evening Telegram and
the other Munsey assets, including
large real estate holdings, banking
interests and other properties are
to be sold within five years, II
necessary.
Munsey left cash requests Of
nearly 81 .00O, 900 to relatives, as
sociates. friends and charitable In
stitutions.
chief business manager, indicated
in 8, statement today that Munsey's
last illness interfered with his plans
20 divide his newspaper and maya
zine interests among those with
whom he had associated with Tor
years.
Individual requests include the
following: William T. Dewart, $780,
900; Richard H. Titherington, $O0,-
600 Sophie Teldrim Coy, divorced
wife of Ted" Coy. $50, 900; Matthew
White, jr.. $4,000 and an annual
income of $1,000; Christopher H.
pope. $25, 900; Erman J. Ridgeway,
s25 900: Robert H. Davis, $4,000:
Robert Ferris, $4,000; Joseph
Brannigan, foreman Of the COM
posing room, $4,000; Fred A.
walker, general manager OF the
Evening Telegram, $4,000; r. l..
Walker, manager of the Mohican
Hotel, Of New London, Conn, $lH,.
900.
The executors and trustees OF the
viii named by Mr.. Munsey are Mr..
Dewart, Richard II. Titherington
and the Guaranty Trust Company,
and the will requested that they
serve without giving bonds or any
other security.
In the statement Dewart said
the Munsey properties had doubled
in value in the last five years.
Mr.. Munsey laid no mandate on his
executors to sell the properties in
five years.
other annuities are created az FOL.
lows:
"I direct my executors to set UP
IN their hands as trustees q separ.
ats and independent trust fund for
each Of the following persons, suffi.
Gent to produce the amounts OF
annual income set opposite their
respective names, and to pay over
said income to them during their
respective lives. namely:
ITO Ida s. Newell. wife of w. H
Newell, of Lewiston, Me-. an annual
income Of 1000.
To James II. Plummer Of New
York city, an annual income OF
$500.
To Mrs. Hart e. Pryor, formerly
Annie Downs, who formerlW resided
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31

ference viii have to deal and
cannot believe that any material
reduction Of armament can be
achieved. The Washington naval
conference provides no precedent,
because. while laying down certain
limits Of tonnage and guns, 1t left
every power free to build an I'M.
limited navy. battIeships excepted.
Restrictions on aircraft seem to
be visionary.
The league would be wise to
await the evolution OF arbitration
and the growth OF confidence in
its council. which ID now waning.
A conference In the present condi-
tons OF the world may easily lead
to an increase Of existing distrust
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31
MOTHER SON. DAUGHTER
ARE MARRIED IN WEEK

EASTON, Dec. 31.-Weddlng bells
are ringing thrice IN the SAME
family IN Easton. Last week Mrs.
EsteIla White, mother, secured q
marriage license and was married
to Charles r. Cruts.
At the same time her son. Paul
r. White. married Miss Alice
Everett. and then 4 license; was
issued for the marriage Of her
daughter, Miss Edna Esther White,
and Charles H. French. They Ill
are now married.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31
coMMIsSION ERS ASK
b. G. PICKETINC LAW

Some legislation to prevent
breaches Of the peace in the Dis.
trict OF Columbia caused by picket.
ing is desirable, the District Com
missioners said today in q report
to Representative Frederick N.
Zihlman. chairman OF the House
District Committee.
The Commissioners point out
that court prosecutions for picket
ing cannot be maintained unless
there il actual disorder in cOnnec-
ton with the obstruction OF the
sidewalks or streets.
An amendment to include homes
of Government officials. local or
fereign, Is proposed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31

in Gardner. Me-. an annual income
Of s., 900.
TO Mrs. Sherburne. daughter Of
the late Abel and Lucy Young Of
Sn1ffhfield. Me-, an annual income
OF $1,000.
20 George Doyle Of Lewiston,
Me-. an annual income Of $500.
To d. o. 8. Lowell Of Roxbury,
Mass, an annual income of 50 900.
give, devise and bequeath to
Bowdoin College. OF Brunswick, Me-.
the sum Of $3.50. 200.
give. devise and bequeath to the
Maine State Hospital OF Portland,
de-. the sum of $685.
give. devise and bequeath to
the Central Maine General Hospital
Of Lewiston. Me-, the sum Of $50. 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31
PREDICTS LENGTHENING
LIFE TO 200 MARX

NEW YORK. Dec. S1.-In the
year 1000 everybody will be at
least a hundred years old and living
until two hundred will not DC un-
common, Dr. Hornell Hat. pro-
fessor of sociology at Byrn Mawr,
told the American Sociological
Society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-31
By LORD sYDENHAM
Of Conbe. d. D. n. d.

1885 " International News seFvcel
LONDON, Dec 31-The Atreaty of LocarnO by bringing
several European powers friendly conference is gain
to the peace but the extravagant claims made
its behalf are not justified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Chicago Produce Market
By Beck
(By the Associated Press)

chicago, DeC. "a.
Decided new upturns in the value of
wheat resulted today from announce
ment that winter wheat seeding in the
United States has been curtalled per
cent. and that serious damage from
rust has been, done in the most inn
portant sections of southern Argentina.
The wheat market closed strong "a TO
&c net higher, new style. December
1762 to LIT and May 1.74s to 1.74a.
Corn finished unchanged to &c lower,
oats virtually unchanged and provls-
ions at DC to Use advance. ~
On the rise In wheat values the mar
ket for May delivery. went to IA cents
busheI above the lowest quotations
reached Tuesday. Today's top figures
were attained after the government
decrease in the land devoted to 1926
domestic crop of winter wheat as COM
pared with the acreage seeded year
ago In view Of the smallness of the
crop raised this year, the comparison
was looked upon as bullish, and was
responsible for additional impetus to
the upward trend which the market
had developed soon after the opening.
Tnfavorable crop advices from Ar
gentina did much to start today's
wheat market advance. the hrst news
which arrived relative to the Argen-
tine outlook said yields were disap-
pointing, especially in Pampas pro-
vince. Then word of rust damage in
southern Argentina followed and there
also were reports of stormy weather
hampering the winter harvest Under
such circumstances wheat offerings
here became notably scarce at times,
and the market closed at or within a
fraction Of the days top level.
Corn and oats were easy, owing
largely to the government survey
showing that the pig crop for 1925 in
the corn belt is the smallest since 1920
Provisions advanced in line with the
hog market.
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Chicago Cattle Market

chicago. Dec. "a.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; bottom fell
out of the market on fat steers OF
value to sell at $50 upwards; better
grades so to IS lower late; dull at de-
cline; numerous loads going over for
next weeks market, some without
bids: local killing operations restrict
ed: shipping demand very narrow:
kinds of value to sell at 1926 downward
showing relatively little change; top
1925 on heavies and 1900 on year
lings; she stock uneven: steady. to
weak; vealers closing higher: packers
HoGs@Receipts 10000; market ac-
tive, % to so cents higher: lighter
weights showing maximum advance;
closed slow on medium and heavy
weight butchers; bulk desirable 200 to
30O-pound butchers 11.10@11.50: ma
pound weights 11.75 1900; practical
top 1900; 140 to 150-pound selections
12.00@12.35; bulk packing sows 9.25 a
$50: better grade killing pigs mostly
12.25@12.50: shippers took 10000; es-
timated holdover 5000
SHEEP-Receipts 5000: fat lambs
and yearlings fully CSC higher: spots
up more: bulk better grade lambs 1900
61625: few loads at 1850: yearling
wethers 1880 averaging about 100
pounds; fat sheep strong; odd lots fat
ewes upward to 800; few feeding
lambs steady; few loads 1880 a 1900:
no choice handy weights on sale.
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New York Produce Market

New Y rk, Dec. 24!-(AP).
FLOUR-Firm; spring patents $50
$50; hard winter straights 1855 Q9.35.
WHEAT-Spot firm; No. / dark
northern spring / New York lake
and. rail 1891; No. 2 hard winter b
lake and rail 1859; No. 2 mixed durum
do. 1,71i: No. Manitoba do. in bond
CoRN-spot barely steady: No. 2
yellow f track New York all rail
94s; No. 8 yellow do. 91s.
OATS-Spot steady; No. 2 white So.
LARD-Firm: middle west 1890
Other articles were unchanged.
, 7. BuTTER.steadSyS; receipts s7Si;
firsts. IS to 81 score, 45@4si
EGG SsbeTss skIa Essepss e. 4s 49,
storage 35A QS7: fresh gathered tirsts
gathered seconds 40@42: do. seconds
and poorer storage 32@3Si; nearby
hennery whites closely selected ex-
tras 5S@54: nearby and nearby west
ern hennery whites firsts to average
extras 47@52; nearby pullets 1904;
nearby hennery browns extras 49G So.
POTATOES-Stron New York
bulk per 1870 pounds 7.50@7.75; Long
Island do. S.5o@s.75: Maine do. IT'S
@S.25.
ABBAGES-Firmer: New York per
ton 31.OO@41.00; do. red 10000 5000.
A steadier tone developed In the raw
sugar market today and prices were a
share higher with spots closing at 4.15
duty paid. The days business includ-
ed 10000 bags of Cuban in port at
AIS. 5000 bags for first half January
shipment at Ali and $1,000 bags of
Philippines for December January and
February shipment at 4.12A to 4.25.
Raw sugar futures were steadier on
covering and trade and commission
house buying. Prices at one time
showed advances of one to three points.
but reactions followed near the close
under realizing and final prices were
unchanged to one point net higher.
The closing out of the current De-
cember delivery caused a decline of
eight points in that month. January
closed 2.30, March ZAP, May 2.54, July
2.65, September 2.75.
The refined market was quiet and
unchanged at 500 to $50 for fine gran
ulated.
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slowing down al the end oil the year

slowing down at the end of the year
will be less marked than usual Dis
tribution in retail lines this week was
dominated by last minute shopping and
this, stimulated by the payment of
mansions never previously recorded.
Aided by the cautious buying in the
early months of the year and the gem
orally favorable weather conditions
prevailing. there has been very salts
factory absorption of seasonable sta
Piles and it is reported that dealers
in many lines find themselves with
much smaller inventories than is usu-
ally the case at this period. Produc-
ton for many months was kept down
as closely as possible to current re-
quirements and stocks carried over in
to the new year are not only very
much reduced, but in practically all
lines broken as they have not been in
many years. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
OAKLAND

Mrs. Lottie Gerry is seiously i'll at
her home on the middle road.
Miss Bertha Young, teacher at the
Lewis school on the middle road, will
pass the holiday recess at the home
of her parents in Norridgewock.
, Mrs. Eugene Taylor was visitor
in Waterville, Wednesday, calling at
the Sisters hospital to see her sis
ter, Mrs. John Ramsey who has been
operated on. Mrs. Ramsey is getting
along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Oliver will
pass Christmas day at the home of
Mr.. divers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Oliver Vt the Country club
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy NJ. Bachelor
and sons, Chester and Morrill,, will
pass the holiday with Mr.. Bachelors
parents. in Mount Vernon.
Miss Helen Davis, who is teaching
school at Rangeley Lakes, has arriv-
ed in town to pass two weeks at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Lora An
derson, of Summer street. 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodawig of Manches-
ter, n. H. are visiting at the home
of Mrs. Rodawig's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Carroll of the Belgrade
road.
Preston Libby and son, Chester, Of
st. Adams were visitors at the home
of A. A. Gleason Of Belgrade avenue.
Monday.
DIR. Harry Gleason of Boston who
was called here on account of his
sisters death, has returned to his
home.
Miss Vella Knight of East Orange,
New Jersey, has arrived in town and
Is visiting at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l. Knight of
the Sidney road.
Chester E. Gleason, who was called
here on account of the death of his
sister, the late Laura Libby, has re-
turned to his home in Boston.
The Basket Club will hold their
next regular meeting at the home of
Mrs. Nellie O'Reilley Of Goodwin
street.
Harold Knight. Of the Sidney road,
has purchased rev Ford coupe.
Mark Hurd. who is a student at the
University of Maine. is in town visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Mosher, of the Waterville road.
Mrs. Ray Lydston~ who has been
visiting at thu home of her parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Art Loom, Barnsdall A and b, Con-
tinentai Can, Federal Mining and
Smelling common and preferred, FOX
Film, Ingersoll Rand, Loose Wiles
common and first preferred Sears
Roebuck and Twin City Rapid Tran
sit. Railway Steel Spring scared
10 "a points to $50 and Postum Ger
cal showed a net gain of more than
s points at 119 IL.
Call money which has ruled at six
nercent for about two days. eased to
1-2 early this afternoon, closing at
that figure. Time money and COM
merciaI paper rates were unchanged
Trading in the foreign exchanges
was extremely quiet, business Tor tne
day being practically suspended
shortly after noon, all later quota
tions being of a nominal nature, as
will those of Saturday when most OF
the worlds principal money markets
will be closed. Demand sterling neid
steady around $4.84 SIS, but French
francs eased slightly to around 800
cents.
pre-holiday influences imposed
considerable restraint upon the bona
trading today and prices huctuateo
in rather aimless fashion. SelectiVe
blying of railroad and public ttlilty
issues. however, gave an undercur
rent of strength to the market. Inc
volume of sales was unusually hght,
approximately only $S,000,000.
The principal feature OF tradlng IN
the railroad group was the streis l .
of Atlantic Coast Line-LoulsVlile o.
Nashville collateral fours, which at
tanned a new high record at 80 ol
a few transactions. The STEADY Itse
in these bonds. concurrent WIN Lne
advance in Atlantic Coast Line stoGA'
was associated with reports tnaI tne
issue might be retired 10 Feiease rn5
Huntsville & Nashville stock piedged
as collateral. -. ada
GOOD headway in Delaware HUI
son liens, New York Central tours
and refunding 4 1-2s and Frisco az
iustment 6s but Southern Rall~ay
General 1-2s and st. PAU Junior
obligations tended lower. :. :
Eresh strength was infused INTO the
iii bonds nv reports of pending mer-
gers, particularly among the racine
800 81 companies, and the STEADY I'M
,,royen,ent II, the statistical posltlori
pf the industry. Sicily and ran
American convertible issues were un-
der accumulation today.
international Telephone I-1s,
selling within a point OF the yea
highest price, led an advance Oh pun
lie utility bonds. ia Tinted
Trading in foreign ana Ohue e :
states government obligauiohs ' mro
unusually dull prices reinalnne vara
tualIy motionless. Total safes "eie
$7,31S,000.
stock market averages: sopp,s
500 20 Industrials 20 R;R' >
THURSDAY 49, 1In7a 1872
wednesday 80. l4o..S 1876
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Boston Produce Market

Boston. Dec. 24.-(AP).
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 16A 16.
BUTTER-Extras 4S@4Ss; f1rsts A
@47.
CHEESE-Firsts 25@26.
CORN-No. 2 yellow 96d97.
EGGS-Nearby hennery brown ex-
tras 53@54; white and mixed extras
48@52; western extras 4s@50.
FLOUR-Spring patents, 1876 sacks.
special shore S.50@10.75; standard
9.50@10.40.
HAY-No. 2 timothy 25@27.
HANDSPRING 25@29.
OATS-Forty pounds 5000.
PORK-Medium backs $3.50 a 43.O0.
POTATOES-Green Mountains 4.25
645O per 100 pounds; sweets basket
1900 800. 8 80 ,z
SUGAR-American SagaT Refinery
quotes $50 cents in 100 BARREL lots
less per cent. for cash.
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DRESDEN
Caroline A. Benner

Caroline A. Benner passed away
at her home in Dresden Mills We'd
nesday morning. She was born in
East Pittston 80 years ago, the
daughter of Daniel and Hannah Kin
caide Moody. She is survived by
two sisters. Miss Emmaline Moody
of Modesto, Cal, Mrs. Sara Good
win of Dresden Mills, and one broth
er, Elsbury of Cedar Grove. A
grandson, Raymond Heath Of East
Pittston also survives. Funeral SER
vices will be held from the home of
her nephew. Frank Goodwin Sum-
day at 1 P. NJ, conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Stevens. Interment will be
in the Pine Grove cemetery.
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MORE GOOD TRADES
IN USED CARS r..

HUPMoBILE-1s22 Touring, in first
class condition. =
FORD-1s25 Tudor Sedan. Good a.
new.
FORD-ls24 Tudor Sedan, Atwater
Kent ignition system and whole car
in fine condition.
FoRD-1s2s Tudor Sedan, in hrs,
class running condition.
FORD 1922 Tourings, good run.
ming order. Make us an offer.
FORD-Ton Truck Chassis.
ovERLAND;-1s25 Touring. Good con-
dition.
ovERLAND-1s24 Touring: This car
Is good.
OvERLAND-Red Bird, at a trade.
ovERLAND-Model 80, Roadster. In
good running order: make me an offer
CHEvRoLET-1s2s Sedan. This car
is in good condition. Will sell cheap
CHEVROLET - 1925 Touring, disc
wheels. car in fine condition.
CHEvRoLET-1s24 Touring, a good
car at a trade. f
Cars are low in price. Look ahead fol
Spring, and buy now.
CLIFTON r. SHAW
OPP. CITY HALL AUGUSTA
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WV YOkk MARKET
rs Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

~ iork, Dec. 24.-(By The AS
9 fress. )-Heavy weak end
H!mas profit taking checked
snarp advance in prices to-
ny Close of today's stock mar
imal quotations were irreg-
agaer, with a long list of is
pNhg net gains of one to
ueVen points on the day.
slcan Can was again the SEN
a0lsidual performer, scoring
~sns gain of nearly IA points
new record high, and then
s.n 20 rs. Considerable
I'VE interest was also mani
laclllc Oil. which jumped 9
~ " "a, the highest price
~ stock was admitted to
y December 3, 1920, on to-
Msactlon of nearly 160, 900
y about one tenth of the
%le Volume of business.
aeekly mercantile reviews de-
Y holiday business was bet
was generally expected.
reports that heavy
Holiday goods at retail fur
~ dominating note in the
sue reports. Dun's set forth
expansion in important
bS eas OF trade is firmly held,
losa1lons are that the custom
~. down at the end of the
49, oe less marked than US
ls.ne that distribution in
ss THIS week was dominated
stss 'aute shopping, and this.
~ py the payment of many
49, ~ bonuses, reached dimen-
Vt previously recorded"
aalty markets were irregular.
NM, lures registered another
n - advance in further re-
nv the bullish government
.pn v.s and unfavorable crop
Ess sats in the Argentine. Cot
VIZ closed 8 to AZ points
.la January contracts up
". bale at one time. Coffee
futures closed lower on
II lSvs aons Of additional favor
I'M ' !. earnings reports in
.Arength into the railroads
g. .snison scored an extreme
asbssss points by touching 1877,
asjs.s price in its history and
fisa to 135 ga. Atlantic
thsean and New York Central
irshsssh their previous top
hin. Common closed about a
y Si Isr at 135 So after having
snaIIp g 1877. ]. Baldwin show
i Il. IraetionaI gain at 131.
~ score or 50 industrials
y - new high ground f5r
Ske American Smeltins.