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Evening star., 1924-12-21
WALL STREET NOTES.

NEW YORK, December 2o-Re-
ports that the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company had sold It's Read
ing rights" to First National Bank
interests were formally denied today
by Daniel willard, president of the
road. There is no truth whatever in
the published Yumor that the BaIti-
more and Ohio has sold It's Reading
rights to the FIRST National Bank"
said Mr.. willard. we have not sold
the rights at ALL" Circulation OF
the reports contributed to a, six-point
rise In Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and Iron shares, which may be pur-
chased by holders OF the rights"
An initial dividend OF ~ per cent
on the frst preferred stock of the
Industrial Acceptance Corporation
was declared today. payable January
2 to stock of record December "a.
Radio Demand Heavy.
Union Paeiic's holding OF securi-
ties. chiefly shares OF other roads, are
estimated to have appreciated about
$4,000, ,oo6 this year. The company
owns stock OF the Baltimore and
Ohio, Chicago and Northwestern. Ilii-
nois, st. Paul. New York Central and
others, with q current market value
exceeding sss,oo0,ooo. Bonds and
about $4,000, 600 in market value In
the last year.
Strength and activity of the radio
shares was one OF the features of
the weeks trading in the curb mar
ket Reports of a heavy holiday de-
mand for radio sets and large cur
rent earnings by many Of the manu-
featuring companies sent such stocks
as Sleeper, Thermiodyne. Dubilier,
Tfga
to new high levels for the year. Some
of these issues have appreciated 600
per cent in quoted value within the
| last eight months.
Gulf States Stoel's Net.
Net income of Gulf States Steel in
1894 Is estimated at approximately
81 100000 after all charges. equiv
alent after preferred dividends to
more than So a share on the COM
mon stock. The company's working
capital is reported to be on firm
basis, current assets aggregating
about $5,0e0,o0o and current liabili-
ties less than s500,o00. The company
Is one Of the few In the industry that
earned dividends on the common dur
ing the depression Of the third quar-
ter this year. It has no funded debt.
youngstown Sheet and Tube Com
pany is said to have an estimated
paper profit OF half . million dollars
on 100, 900 tons OF old metals bought
before election. Prices of heavy
melting scrap, No. . foundry iron and
basic steel grade are now eaa ton.
an advance OF ~ to IS above the low
a few months ago.
Another Radio Concern.
Expansion Of the radio industry
was further reflected in the an
nouncement today that the Charles
Freshman Company, Inc. which Is
being incorporated in New York
state, with capitalization Of 225,
600 shares of no par value common
stock, had sold the issue to New York
bankers. Public offering Of the
shares will be made shortly. The
company will have no funded debt or
| preferred stock. The business was
| established In 1879. with paid-iA oap-
4 y
Evening star., 1924-12-21
CoTToNsEED OIL STEADY.

NEW YORK. December 20.--CottoE-
seed oil closed steady. Prime sum-
mer yellow. 11.t0a1L75; prime crude
s.S7ha10.00; January and February.
1l.45: March, 1855; April, ITO: May.
1206; June, 12.10: July, 12.22; Decem-
Der. 11.46. Sales. $500.
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DEPOSITS UP $4,000, 900.

SEATTLE, December 20 (SpeciaD.-
Seattle bank deposits today approx
mate st75,00o,0o0. gain of nearly
s1b,0o0,0o0 during the year. Discounts
all year have run less than at any
time IN the preceding five years.
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WEEKLY BANK REPORT.

NEW YORK, December 2o.--The
actual condition OF clearing house
banks and trust companies for the
week shows a deficit in reserve Of
sl5,ois,53o. Reserve decreased, 1885,
0<s,320.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Eel grass. variety Of seaweed that
grows in newfoundland, is being used
feathers In stuffing cushions, mat
ltresses and other upholstered articles.
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BUTTER PRICES HIGHER.

CHICAGO. December 2o.-Butter
higher; creamery extras, toh; extras
nrsts, 3saIe: eggs higher; frsts,
soa6e; ordinary hrsts, S6a<o.
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FLOUR UNCHANGED.

MINNEAPOLIS. December 90
Flour unchanged: shipments. 1862
barrels. Bran, 3,100.
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CHICAGO STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO, December 2o.-Following
is A. report of today's sales, high low
and closing quotations at the Chicago
Stock Exchange:
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Deepest of the oceans, the Pacific
has one spot, off Japan, where a
sounding of 1885 feet was taken.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
|B|G FALLING OFF
IN BREAD GRAINS
Agriculture Department Re.
ports 76O, 900, 600
Drop in Worlds Crop.

Wheat and rye prices made sharp ad-
vances and reached new high levels dur
ing the week ending December 90. ac-
cording to the weekly grain market re-
view Of the United States Department
or Agriculture. The corn market ruled
slightly weaker, but other grains held
firm and made moderate gains.
The rapid consumption of the world
supply of bread grains and the rather
unfavorable condition Of the Fall seed
ings were the principal strengthening
factors In the wheat market. The world 8
wheat crop is now estimated to be
440, 900. 900 bushels less than last year,
and the worlds rye crop 100000, 900
bushels, making the total supply Of
bread grains 760,000.000 bushels less
than last year and $50, 1000, 900 bushsls
less than in 1922.
Wheat Crop Larger.
The revised estimate by the depart
ment OF the U. S. wheat crop this year
makes the total crop OF all wheat S72,-
673. 900 bushels, or about rs, ,o00, 900 BUSH
els larger than last year
The corn market was but little
changed during the week. although the
tone Of the market was slightly weaker
The December / estimate placed the
crop at 2,4s6. 500, 600 bushels, a reduc-
tion of about 100000 from the No
ven1ber estimate. The extremely heavy
movement Of hogs from the farms, how
ever, together with a tendency on the
part OF Industries to buy only sufficient
corn for their immediate needs, had a
weakening influence upon the market,
but prices held fairly steady, with No
and No. 3 corn selling around $1.25
per bushel at the principal markets In
the Central West.
Oats Stay with Corn
The oats market fiuctuated with corn.
The rye market made the greatest adj
vance, with May rye at Minneapolis up
10% cents, closing on Friday at sl.43.
The barley market advanced about
cents.
The fax market advanced about Is
cents, and closed on Friday at Mime
apolis at s3.04hz, with spot seed selling
at 3 cents under to cents over this
price. The market continues in q Arm
position, and II is estimated that less
than 100000 bushels remains to be
marketed In this country.
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Leaves District National.

Thomas F. Kane. vice president of
the District National Bank. has rendered
his resignation to President Robert N.
Harper for the purpose of re-entering
the national bank examining section
under the Treasury Department. A
similar position 10 that held by him
before coming 70 the District Bank.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Branch Banks Less Popular
Here Than in Other Countries
Federal Reserve Surrey Reveals Thou
sands of Such Institutions Are Thriu-
ing Abroad-Reuie,o by States.

North Dakota, Vermont and West
Virginia; in others permitted under
regulations more or less restrictive
as in Nebraska and New Jersey, which
permit maintenance but not estab-
lishment of branches, and IN Ken
lucky, which permits teller windows
under judicial decision, and in still
others freely permitted without re-
strlction, as in Maryland and Ten
nessee.
Holiday Bonus Voted.
Employees of the Federal american Il
National Bank have been voted a
holiday bonus of per cent of their
annual salary. The notification was
conveyed to them last night during
the annual Christmas dinner OF the
Federal American Club. held at the
Columbia Country Club. by John
Poole. president OF the bank, who
filled the role of toastmaster.
Cnlisted Securities Prices.
The following latest bid" and asked
prices for unlisted securities are
printed for the guidance OF holders OF
these issues:
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Status In some States.

Banking policies in the several
States have been built up from, year
TO year under statutory provisions
which have left some measure large
or small, Of discretion to admins
trative agencies. 1t follows that such
rolicies covering administrative prac-
tice are only partially set forth In
legislative enactments. Branch bank
ing policies In particular appear to
be in some States largely of admin
istrative rather than legislative
origin.
They appear to be altogether of
origin in the II States
(which have on their statute books
20 provisions whatever either pro-
ative or permissive of branch
ding, without express statutory
tsion. branch banking has been
dministEatiye practice In some
Sc states prohibited, as in Iowa,
IS. Montana. New Hampshire,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
stock Takes Jump
IMpLICATES PANTANO
Third Member of New Sork Bandit Gang Tipped on Robbers, Witness TestiIies at Trial.

New York, Feb. g6.--Anthony Pan- tano furnished information regarding the movements of the two Brooklyn bank messengers who were robbed and killed last November to Morris and Joseph Diamond and John Far ina, Nicholas Lucian testified today at Pantano's trial for murder. The Dia- mond brothers and Farina, already convicted of the crime, await imposi- tiOn Of the death sentence.
 Luciani. who testified at the three previous trials. said today hat Morris Diamond had promised Pantano, who formerly worked for the bank, 10 per cent of the holdup proceeds, which amounted 10 s4S.6H0.
 In reply 10 a question from Assist ant District Attorney Gallagher, the witness said the defendant had told the gang that one Of the messengers was an old man and one was a young fellow.
 Was anything said about dispos- ing of tho nIesseugers?" queried Mir. Gallagher.
 "Ycs." replied Luciani. Tony said they'd have to throw the old man over"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
ASSAULT NEWSPApERMAN
Three seymour Men to be Arrested Charged With Felonious Assault Upon News Gsatherer.

Ansonia, Feb. 26.--Following a
 felonious assault early this morning
 on Leon Clark of 77. Park avenue,
 Derby, connected with the reportorial staff of the Evening Sentinel, warrants were isued today for Fred Weislogel,
 Harry Kaiser and James Moran, three young men of Seymour. Clark was on his way home at an early hour this morning following a meeting of She Seymour chamber of commerce, which he was assigned to cover. After leaving a trolley car fin the center of Derby, Clark started to walk to his hon1e about a mile away. When within haff- ing distance of his house, two mer who had been fdlowing ;ilm pounded upon him, knocking him to the ground and severely beating and kicking hifh. His calls for help attracted some of the ncighbor and his assailants made their getaway. The assault Is said to have been the result of articles which from time to time have appear- ed in the Sentinel concerning certain which the young men have taken offense at. Clark was badly used up and will probably be confined to his bed for several days.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
MAY REJECT PLANS FOR
 GARAGE IN BELVIDERE
Building Commission Expected To Refuse Permit Because of
 Rcsldents' Objections

Statements credited to members of the building commission indicates that, as the special meeting of that board this evening, the application for the erection of a building on the Rob ert Andrews property in Bclvidcre will be refused.
 Residents of that ncishborhood who have examined the plans asked and were granted a public hearing last week. They opposed on the ground that the building is a public garage and that since Belyidero is a resi- dential neighborhood. their objections should be sufficient to warrant refusal by the building commission.
 The applicant and his architect, through Attorney Donald Gaffney. represented to the commission last week that the building is not a public garage since if is to be used as a salesroom and place for storage of cars
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
LODGE AND MOSES TRIP UP
 IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
 NDAUGHER7Y RESOLUTION
TEAPOT DOME HEARING BEHINDCLOSED DOORS Private Telegrams Read Question as to "Sensa-
 tiOnal" Disclosures

Washington, Feb. 2G.--Suddenly in- terrupting it's public hearings, the sen ate oil committee closed it's doors to- day and spent nearly two hours look ing over sheaf of telegrams sent from Washington to A. B. Fall and E. E. Mclean, pupilsher of the Washing ton Post, while they were in Florida.
 The results of the examination were not disclosed, but some committee members hinted that the files had produced some highly interesting in formation. Some of the te,egrams are to be placed in the public record tomorrow.
 Local managers of two telegraph companies had been subpoenaed in the hope of establishing whether Fall or Mclean had been in communica- ton from Palm Beach with admins tration officials or individual members of the committee. When the two wit nesses laid on the table the evidence they had been asked to bring with them, however, there was Il hurried among senators who got a look at the ges, and an nn- nouncement was made that the room would be cleared of spectators.
 In announcing the executive session, Lenroot said it was the desire to decide which of the telegrams were relevant. At the end Of the long secret meeting he said sau ha. .l ha.tA atal af a1
 Another member of the committee, Senator Adams. democrat, Colorado. declared no messages from individual had been found so far. He added that there was difference of opinion as Co whether anything sensational" had been found.
 "l do not think there is anything highly sensational" said Senator Adams. The chairman dismissed all tho witnesses who were waiting to tcs- llfy at todays open session and said that when the public hearings arc re- snmed tomorrow he will put into the record such of the messages as the committee believes pertinent Co it's in- uuiry.
 As soon as the committee adjourn- nd Senator Walsh. democrat, Montana who has taken the lead in the oil in- luiry. renewed on the senate floor his quarrel with the news bureau Of the national committee by in unequiyocal terms Inc bureaus charges that he spon- ,ored the law under which the oil cases were made.
 Senator Heain, democrat. Alabama. made another long speech on Teapot Dome during the day. in which he charged that William Boycc Thomp- son borrowed s3,O00,0Oo on dummy note. while he was connected with the republican national committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
ALCORN WILL PROSECUTE
States Attorney to Bring Aolion for InJunctions Against Owners of M- quor-Raldcd Property.

Hartford, Feb. 26.--State's Attorney Hnugh M Alcorn announced today that in the March term of the super; for court which opens in Hartford on Tuesday, he would seek injunctions against at least six or eight owners of properties in which evidence had been obtained of the illegal sale of liquor. It is possible the number may be ex- tended to i2 before the session of court is terminated. The announce mcnt today is a continuation of the policy adopted by the states attor- ney about year ago in invoking ihe so-called federal paddock law 10 ef- fectually check the sale of liquors.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
SUTCLIFFE TRIAL MARCH if
Union,iIle Doctor, Accused Of Man slaughter in Giving Too Much Efber, Arraigned Next Month.

Hartford, Feb. 2s.-George M. sut- ciiffe of Unionville. charged with manslaughter in having caused fhs death Of Albert C. RoOdy. Of Union vile. on May g. 1923. by an overdose of ether. will be brought ti trial on Tuesday. March fl. # was announced today. sutclifre who was arrested December on a bench warrant is sued on order Of Judge John F. kei- goge, Is out on bonds Of s5.6Ue. His license 10 practice medicine ih Con- nectieuf vas revoked by the state health council. Whether action will De taken against other physicians as a result Of the probe or the grand jury v1ll depend upon the grand jury presentment which. I is expected. viii be filed carly next week.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
GIFT TAX PLACED
 IN REVENUE BILL Rates Proposed Are Graduated
 From One to 40 Per Cent COOLIDGE. ON FINANCES
President Says Bills Calling for Large Appropriations Are Disturbing to Welfare of Country At the Present Time.

Washington, Feb. 26.--A gift tax was placed in the revenue bill today by the house. It would impose & graduated scale of rates, from one to forty per cent. the minimum applying at amounts not in excess of $50,000.
 The vote was 191 to 65, democrats voted almost soidiy for the amend ment which was proposed by. Chair man Green, of the ways and means committee.
 Sees S25, 100000 Increase
 Representative Garner said the gift tax by preventing evasion of the es- tate taxes would result in an increase of s25.000.000 in revenue next year.
 Representative TreadWay. Massa- chusetts, a republican, member of the ways and means committee declared he would accept the dare to vote against the bill if 1t carried the Gar ner rate.
 Bills and Farm Aids
 The numerous bills pending in con- gross calling for large appropriations are regarded by President Coolidge as disturbing to the prosperity and well faro of the country.
 Western senators have been in- formed by President Coolidge that the federal government stands ready to assist any banks in the northwest in need of aid because of the acute agri- cultural situation, provided local con- ditions warrant.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
Weather Bureau Warns of
 Severe Storm Approaching

Washington. Feb. 26.-A severe storm is probable along the entire Atlantic seaboard, and heavy snow is looked for by the weather bureau to- night and Wednesday from the upper Ohio valley eastward and northeast ward to the Atlantic coast. dis- turbance Of marked intensity was central this morning south of the Alabama coast, and 1t will move northeastward, the weather bureau forecasts. with a further increase in intensity. developing into a general storm along the coast.
 The temperature will be lower in Florida and the east gulf states but win not change materially else where east Of the Mississippi river tonight and Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
PRISON MATRON SLAIN
Woman in Charge of Indiana Prison for Women, 70 Years Of Age. Bound, Gagged and Murdered.

Indianapolis. Feb. 26.--Miss Louise Richards. 70. matron al the Indiana women's prison here, was found mur- dered in her room at the institution today. She had been beaten over the head with a blunt instrument and stranglcd. Search was started for Gladys Ellis, alias Catherine Rogers, a prisoner who escaped during the night.
 g Miss Richards had been bound hand and foot with a sheet and a gag made from piece of skirt had been forced into her mouth. Her body vas found by a nurse at the prison who instituted a search when Miss Richards did not appear for breakfast.
 Miss Richards had been a matron and teacher at the prison for 30 years.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
Coroner Accuses Israel
 Of killing Father Dahme

Bridgeport, Feb. 2s.-CoroHer ]. J. Phelan holds Harld F. Israel crim- finally responsible for the death Of Rev. Father Hubert Dahme on Feb ruary {, in a finding made public to- day. The finding reviews evidence as entered by the police in the case against the prisoner. Israel. on which Israel was recently bound over 10 the superior court charged with first de- gree murder. The finding says the priest met his death from a gunshot wound the shot being fired by Israel without motive, knowledge Of. or by the deceasea." 4 copy of the dnsfng has been sent to the states attorney.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
FORGED TO RESIGN
Teacher Directed Pupils to Walk on American Flag ito Teach Each of Them Co Respect It."

watcrtown.. \. F., Feb. .26.-E. 5. Harris, principal of the Pierrepont Manor school. who last January at- tempted to teach the pupils Of the school respect for the American flag by laying il on the floor and having each walk on it, has resigned at the request of NJ. w. Phillips, trustee Of the school.
 X complaint was mad after the flag had been on the floor several days and the county American Le- zion organization demanded an apol- ogy which was given by Harris. The principal contended that he placed the flag on the floor as a means of teaching the children 10 respect the flag. He said he left it on the floor until one Of the children complained.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
National Commander of
 c. A. R. Coming to State

Waterbury, Feb. 2s.--Announce- ment was made today that the na- tional commander of the c. 4. R., K. \. saltzgaber of Ohio, will be present for the annual encaInpment of the department Of Connecticut c. A. F., to be held in this city. April 23 and 24. The encampment will open at ?. m. on April zS. The chamber of commerce here Is CO., operating with Department Com mander John l.. Saxe in making all arrangements for the convention and the chamber of commerce rooms will be used as headquarters throughout the encampment
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
OVER NIAGARA FALLS
Buffalo Woman Is BeIieyed To Have Ieapod To Her Death From Above the American Falls.

Niagara Falls. N. Y.. Feb. zs.-A few hours after police here had been requested to be on the outlook for Miss Nellie Connolly. e years old. a nurse Of Buffalo. a wafchman on the state reservation today found a vom- ans hat and a poeketbook on the rfv- er bank al 'Suicide Point" a few hundred yards above the brink Of the American Falls.
 Tn the pocketbook vas a note which read -plosse notify Jack Connolly. No. sss press avenue. BUfal0." Comedy is a brother Of inc missing woman. Relatives identified the hat as one be- longing to Miss Co1neiiy.
 So trace of fht woman has been fsuua and resers ation authorities be- leVe she may have gone over the fails. The lower river is tamrned with ice ID to within short dts- tance of the foot Of the falls.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
USES RIFLE FOR SUICIDE
New Hampshire Man Commits suicide in Friends cellar Following Family Cluar-r-5l
Quarrel.

Springfield, vermont, Feb. 2s.-My- ron Grimm of Pike. <. H., shot and killed himself with an army rife at inc home of Ludwig Link here today. Griffin. who formerly lived fin Caven- dish, was at liberty on s2.000 bonds furnished after he hsh pleaded not guilty in the municipal court yester- day to g charge Of assault on his wife. GriffiB and his wife spent last night at Links home. After Link had gone to his work this morning Mrs. Link and Mrs. Griffin heard slot and shortly afterward Grimm was found dead in the cellar.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
GHOATE FOR 18TH
Pssll of Ma-tcrs st Nallmef0rd Ssshooi shows Them strong Tor the I'ro- hibftion Amendment

walfingford. Feb. z6.-Choate mas ters who baiioted on the prohibition law and the Nolstead act are decided ly against any rf#aI in the 18th amendment and also opposed 10 any modification. However they were more evenly divided about the mat ter Of more sigorus enforcement The Choat News today says Of the result of the bailoting.
 Against repeal of the prohibition amendment, g votes and for the re- peal six votes: against mobilization ofthe Folsteaa act 21 and for it. concerning more vigorous enforce- ment, 1s for and II against
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
Doctor.Defendant Dies
 On Eve of His Trial

New York, Feb. 2s.-Bronx county court was filled today sith a curious crowd awaiting the trial Of Dr. Agus- tame Hueck, charged with causing the death of Miss Helen Wells, or Nt. Vernon, '. T.. through an illegal op- eration. The judge took his seat: the prosecutor announced he was ready: the name Of the defendant. who lad been al liberty in sI8.560 bail, vas called. 4 physician answered:
 -sT'he defendant died last night from |"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-26
ROBBERS STEAL SAFE
 WEIGHING 2,0OO POUNDS
Also Contains si5,ooo. Chicago Police Bearn-s3O.0e0 Fur EobbeFy in New NOrk.
New NwL.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Six squads 0f dee tectiyes armed with rifles and shot guns sped to the southwestern city limits today in search of five bandits reported 10 have broken into the State Bank Of Kinsman. in Grundy county. and to have hauled away a safe containing more than s15.y00.
 The report Of the robbery was given the Chicago police by Sheriff James Mack of La Saile county. who said he had pursued the bandits several miles The safe. he said, is four feet high and weighs 2,S0o pounds.