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Evening star., 1926-12-28
PRICES ARE EASIER
IN BOND MARKET
Heaviest Selling Is in Junior
Rails and New York TraC-
tion Issues.
BY GEORGE T. HUGHES.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

opccIdA DibpAtcu 10 Inc star.
NEW YORK, December 28.-Prlces
were a shade easier for the bulk Of
the list in bonds today. The heaviest
selling coming into the local fractions
and some of the Junior rails. The
market was not lower uniformly, how
ever. Foreign bonds were firm and
so were United States Governmen
obligations and the high-grade rails
1t was evident from the market aC-
tlon that money was not a factor IT,
the days proceedings and that IN
reactionary trend was confined L
those securities which always NOR
or less move sympathetically wit
the stock market. The weekly stat.
ment Of the reporting Federal IL.
serve member banks showed a fallin
on In investments from the precedir
week, but this was all in United State
securities, other bonds and stOcE
making gain.
The weakness in the local tractio
was most conspicuous i'm New Ynr
Railway income 6s which droppc.
below 80. more than 3 points dow
from the high of last week, when buy
ing was in progress on the thaot
that the company would be beneflte.i
by bus franchise awards. The bond
were offered today in large volum
and yielded easily
Manhattan Railway is were OF a
but the Third Avenue and the Int.
boro obligations were relatively fru,
The same was true of BROOKLYN MAJ
haitian 6s and the Chicago Railway :,
among the out-of-town transactions
In the railway list Chicago and Eas
ern Illinois 5s, Chicago Great Wester.
As, Denver and Rio Grande 5s, thr
Erles and international Great North
ern adjustments all weakened at ono
time or another. On the other hand
there was vigorous upward move.
ment in Seaboard Air Line consoli.
dated 6s, putting the price up to 9S
Wnlch was new 1926 high. Other
Seaboard bonds improved moderately,
Ihls roads November statement given
OUT today showed a falling off IN
gross, but an increase in net. while
on the year to date both gross and
net are up heavily.
The way in which banking denna MI
neld up the prices in United State
Government bonds was very impree.
sive. 1t seemed to indicate conf.
dence in the outlook for the bond
market as a whole. The second Az
l-lbertys duplicated the years best
previous price and the fourth Az .
were only Lilo below the best. Al
the Treasury issues ranged Just un
der their high prices. Trading TODAY
however, was larger in the Libertvs
tnan in the Treasury bonds.
In the foreign list French oblig;,
tlons were still the leaders, all of then
very firm. French is were most ac
lively bought. Some of the Frencl
railway issues were in vigorous de
mand, among them Nord Railwa
o1ss, which were selling at 90. a point
up on the day, and a new top for tn,
year. Elsewhere in the foreign grour
Italian Public Service Is, recently
listed, were heavily dealt in at a frac
tlonal advance. Belgian bonds hel
tnelr ground well and the Soutl
Americans were steady.
Evening star., 1926-12-28
BY EDWARD C. STONE.

Substantial gains in operating rev
enues and net income for November
compared with the same month in
1925, were reported today by the
Washington Railway & Electric Co.
in the monthly statement nled with
the Public Utilities Commission. In
creaseS in net earnings and revenues
for the first II months of the present
year over 1925 were also SHOWN In
the report.
Operating revenues for November
1926. totaled S495. .918.56, against 1885,
$500 for the same month last year.
Operating expenses amounted to 1888
492.69. compared with 1921 ,626.46 last
year. leaving a total operating income
of $102, ,425.S7 for last November, com
pared with a total net operating IN
come of $75.O5174 for the correspond
ing month in 1925.
The company's net income for NO
venber reached the sum of $294,679.e1,
while the corresponding figure year
ago was $24O, Al, making an in
crease for the month under review OF
more than $4,000.
Strong EIeven-MOnth Showing.
The highly favorable showing for
the first IL months of the present
year indicates that the earnings for
the full year also will be ahead of the
record for 1925. Total operating reve'
nues for the II months amounted to
S4,482, ,775.43 against S4,354, ,55S.O5 last
year.
Total operating expenses We're 3d.
682 1926 compared with $500 ,299 80
for the same period last year. After
the usual deductions total operating
incomes reached $799, ,776.17, compared
with $500 ,253.72 a year ago.
Net income for the II months this
Evening star., 1926-12-28
WOOL TRADING GOOD

BOSTON, December 2S (SpeciaD.-
Business in wool was well Sustained
today and prices are fully up TO the
preholiday level. Delaines sold at az
cents in the grease, which is back To
the price level quoted last Autumn
until the slump came. Fine territory
WOODS continued to receive preference
from buyers, with choice lots com
mandlng 1.lOa1.12 a pound clean.
Foreign spot woods are firm. Gables
indicate about 1,250,0OO bales OF the
Aust ralian clip have been sold. leav
ing 100000 on hand. American pur.
chases are reported about one.third
as large as those of last year at this
time.
Evening star., 1926-12-28
INCOME rs LARGER.

NEW YORK, December 28 R).-
November net operating income of
the Seaboard Air Line increased $3.50.
CTS over November last year, although
gross revenues were $276,172 less.
Surplus after charges for the IL
months this year was $3,812,919 be.
fore adjustment bond interest, a gain
of $493,277 over the same period of
1925.
Evening star., 1926-12-28
GERMAN BONDS AND STOCKS.

Quoted in dollars per million marks.)
Ger ct tw. In 5s 1914-1s $4,000 1900 1t1 "a
Hamburg 4hs 1919. 80. $500 I16 "a
Evening star., 1926-12-28
COTTON GOODS ACTIVE.

NEW YORK, December 28 (SpeciaD
Cotton cloths were fairly active
and strong today with 64x6O print
cloths up to 6A and 68a72s at 7s.
Raw silk was quiet both here and in
Japan and prices we're unchanged.
Evening star., 1926-12-28
SILVER QUOTATIONS.
NEW YORK, December 28 R).-
Bar silver, 81: Mexican dollars. Al.
Washington Stock Exchange

SALES.
CAPITAL Traction Co.-10 at 1o4 IS. 20 at
Washington Gas Light-2O at 7IH
Washington Rwy. Elec. pfd.-o at 80
2o at 9015.
Union Trust Cos at 237.
Lanston Monotype-l0 at "a.
Merchants Transfer & Storage pfd.-10
at 100h. at 100h.
AFTER CALL.
Chesapeake & Telephone Co. of Va. 5s-
5000 at 100. $500 at 100.
Washington Gas Light-10 at II ". 10
ct II n
Potomac Electric pfd.-10 at 107 Is.
UNLISTED DEPARTMENT.
Departmental Bank at @.
Money-CaIl loans 3 and g per cent
Evening star., 1926-12-28

loans. 5 and 8 per cent.
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CALL MONEY FIRM.

NEW YORK, December % CP.-
Call money firm; all loans, 51z; closing
bid, s VI. Time loans steady; mixed col
lateral, 5000 days, 4%a4%; 4-6 months,
45sa4A; prime mercantile paper,
ALa41h
Evening star., 1926-12-28
ON NEW YORK BONDS


90 This table carries quotations
received up to 3:15 pm. A COM
plete table will be published in
the $50 Edition.
Evening star., 1926-12-28
.PEPCO ANDW 3E. co. REPORT
BETTER NOVEMBER EARNINGS
Highly Favorable Showings for the F First
Eleven Months of Year Are Contained
In Current Statements.

year reached the sum of 81 1882 ,099 50,
which is a good increase over the
$1,10S,972.25 for the corresponding
period last year.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
DEDICATE PARISH HOUSE
Over One Hundred Partake of Chic.
 ken Pie Supper

The Ladies' Aid of the Brandy Hill Baptist church dedicated their new parish house Saturday. March 27 There were over 100 present \ chic ken pie supper was served, followed by an entertainment Musical and literary numbers were presented Prof. and Mrs. Paul Duffy gave both vocal and instrumental numbers, and there were readings by Mrs Clara Mills and a recitation from "The Lady of the Lake" by Rev. George Foster Camp. pastor the church.
 The new parish house has been needed a long while and will be the means of doing much good along the evangelistic line The house is fitted with electric lights, piano and new modern chairs. all that Is required fof the future use of the members of the church and young people in giy- ing entertainments of interest to which all are invited, especially those who have no regular place to worship. Many thanks are extended to those who sent beautiful flowers. especially the roses and carnations sent by MT. Andem. The committee of the Ladies Aid in charge were. President, Mrs Clara Mayhew: entertainment and reception. Mrs. Carlton; treasur- er. Mrs Ernie Morse; secretary. Mrs Emil Bayer was unavoidably detain- ed at her home hy illness iu the fam fly.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
BODY FOUND AT FIVE O'CLOCK THIS MORNING BY YOUNGER SON-USED LADDER AND HALTER
 BLEW OUT LANTERN TO AVOID FIRE
Man Had Been III With Flu and the Belief Is It Affected Him
 Mentally

Everett Wiitiant. K. committed suicide at an early hour this morn ing by hanging himself in the hay barn at his home in West Woodstock. The body was discovered hy the younger son. Ellsworth. i7. when his mother sent him to the barn to see if his father. who had been i'll, was aii right ii is believed that Williams had been dead about an hour when the tragedy was discovered.
 Ar Williams had been i'll for two or three days with influenza The only reason that can be thought O. for his taking his life K that his illness affected his mind.
 Went to Milk Cows
 Mr Williams had been confined "a the house and for two mornings had not gone Dgt to milk the cows as was his custom, leaving the work to his sons. This morning he got up about the usual time, four o'clock. and went to the barn. His wife thought that he was going to try Co do the milking. About five o'clock she looked out and did not see the light from the hus- bands lantern and sent Ellsworth IT. out to see if his father was al right thinking that his illness might have overcome him.
 Saw Body Hanging
 The boy saw the father's body hanging and gave the alarm 10 the
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
NEW COMPLAINT IS
 FILED IN CUTLER EST.

Claiming s45.O0 damages, the Hartford Connsetieui Trust Co. ,rus- tees under the sill of Joseph w Cut. Ter of Putnam, ha, filed substitute complaint ia Is suit against Reeeiv- CT George RI. Coffin of the Firs, Ma tional Bank Of Putnam
 The complaint sets forth that el February IA. 1921. former Stafe Treasurer C. Harold GiIpatrie as exc cutor Of the Cutler will. had on de- posit in the First National Bank of Putnam funds in excess of S42, ,07S.
 In order to enable the First Ma tianal Bank to deliver S200,0 in Liberty bonds to the state of Com neeticut. says the complaint. "Gilpa. ric on February "a. 1921. by an entry on the books of the bank charged to the account of the executor of the Cutler estate the amount of Sf2,07s and increased the resources of the bank by that amount.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

rest ef tbe family and to Wayland Harris Whe lives across the way The cody was cut down Medical Examia- CT Dr E K Pike of East Woodstock was summoned and gave permission for the removal of the body Co the house
 Ar. Williams took a ladder that was standing near by and placed it against the haymow He then took the halter from a horse owned hv his son Ellsworth. Before mounting the ladder he carefully blew out the lantern to avoid setting the barn on fire He then mounted Che ladder, hitehed one end of the halter about a beam iu the haymow and made a moose of the ether end which he fas- tened about his neck. He then kick ed the ladder from under him and his body swung into the air semo distance above the barn floor
 Family Prominent
 The Williams family has lived on the farm where the tragedy oecurre four or five years and is a prominent one. The dead man IS cousin of Seleetman Albert II. Williams and 8 brother of Clarence Williams.
 The family consists of the wife, two sons. John. %, Ellsworth. r. and 4 daughter, Christine. 13. Mvs. Williams is nearly prostrated over the death of her husband
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
MISS MuRRAY's WEDDING
Marriage to MT. Ross Whistler at Elm
 manuel Church, Boston, May r

Invitations have been issued hy Dr. and Mrs. r. Morris Murray of Boston and Abingdon. To the wedding of their oldest daughter Miss Mary Ninton Murray. to Mir Ross Whistler of Bosz ton. which will take place ut noon on Saturday. April r. at the lmmanuel Church. Boston The wedding will be followed by a breakfast at 2l Marl borough street the city home of Dr and Mrs Murray. shortly after the marriage the young couple will leave for q wedding trip abroad
 Miss Murray's engagement to NJ Whistler Was announced several months age. Miss Murray is well known in Boston. where she made her debut several years ago. She k q granddaughter of Mir k NJ Clark of romfret and sister of Edward MuI ray and Mis- Rasamund Murray, wha are now in England. and Miss Nancy Murray
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
TAKES JURISDICTION OVER DEFENDANTS ARRESTED ON BENCH WARRANTS ISSUED BY HIGHER TRIBUNAL. COUNSEL CLAIMS CLIENTS CAN NOT BE
 FURTHER PROSECUTED
Fourteen Wimante Men Fined Gambling Charge Regard
 less of States Attorneys Action

might be entitled to as a matter of courtesy fl for no other reason The citizens of Wiihmantic were given il surprise when they learned that the police court officials did not intend Co recognize any steps the superior court may have taken in the matter but in- tended to go ahead with the praseep tlons.
 Pay Fines
 Tuesday morning when the men were arraigned in the police court they all pleaded guilty to the offens- es charged against them and fines totaling $224.I0 were imposed and paid County Detective William F. Jackson, who was among those who made the raid and the arrests and whom. it is believed, obtained the bench warrants for service, was not present in court nor could he be lo- cated. Later in the day he k quoted as having stated that what transpired in the police court was of no interest to him as his work was not in engag. ing in legal strategy but Tn trying to enforce the laws
 Attorney Arthur T. Kelly repre-
 
 court He stated after the hearing that disposition of the cases by the police court nullifes the bench wsl. rants as the defendants can not again be put in jeopardy for the same of euce. H. gave il as his opinion that those arrested on bench warrants must obey the summons and appear in the superior court but that they can not be further peualized by that tribunal
 Unusual Situation
 Ncvgr before in the history of criminal procedure in Nndham county has =imilaf situation arisen it has been customary in cases where the superior court has showed an in terest in a ease for the inferior count to step aside and give the superior court the right of way. SO Co spe K. mol only as q matter of courtesy. but willingly and gladly Just why the WHlimaBtie police court officials in. sisted on going ahead with the cases, even though they may have had the legal right to do so. is not generally known. Whether the procedure of the lower court may be questioned at the April term of the criminal super- for court remains to be seen.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

With tbe banks funds so aug mnnted and further augmented from other similar sources" continues che said Gilpatric as Che cashier of said bank issued for said bank certain drafts on Boston banks which he used to purchase the bonds of kiddcr. Peabody 6 Go. of Boston. These bonds were thereapon deliy cred to the Federal Reserve Bank af Boston. which exchanged them for suitable denominations and delivered them 10 the state of Connecticut on March 9. 1921.
 'The sum total of all claims as- serted against the receiver of tas First National Bank of Putnam on account of the misapplieation of funds Co issue said Boston drafts and pur- chase said Liberty bonds is not more than S63.95I35. The amount of $34, ,763 06 is the amount found by ne probate court for the district of Put nam to be due to the plaintiff on ac- count of said defalcatiun.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
THREE-SPAN BRIDGE
 AT BISHOPS CROSSING

to retain the fill. The bridge will have an eighteen foot clearance over the railroad tracks with span seventy five feet long there and two spans of forty-five feet at either end, The bridge will be about twenty-eight feet wide. There will be about 1900 feet of dirt fill. which will call for about % .00o cubic yards of filing
 On the northern side of the cross ing the new construction will start from the crest of the hill there, from which there will be four per cent grade 10 the level of the bridge. The approach on the southerly side of the crossing will be by a five per cen. grade and will be 500 feet long the northerly approach being 300 feet long.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
OFFICER URQUHART IS
 JUMPED ON BY BURGLAR

State Policeman Ross V. Urquhsrt of the DanieIson barracks. we'll known in Putnam, was literally jumped on' while trying to catch a second story worker in Danielson. Saturday night. The night pro~ler was seen by neigh. bort entering s bedroom window in the home of Herbert II. Pepler. Broad street, and telephone esll was sent to the barracks. urquhart and sn- other officer responded.
 One officer took his station at the rear of the house and Urquhart was guarding the front. The burglar sens ed the presence of the officers and started to make his getaway The man appeared on the roof of the
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

Tint there is something behind the scenes not apparent to the general publ.c would appear from the action If the Willimantic police court otfi- eials in disposing of fourteen eases If men charged with gambling or heinz present where gambling was Foine OH, at session of the police court Tuesday morning. Nothwith- standing that the fourteen defend ants had been arrested on bench war rants on complaints drawn up by States Attorney Howard C. Bradford of Putnam. signed by judge of the superior court, and were out on bonds for their appearance at the AprH criminal term of the higher tribunal, the inferior court went ahead and disposed of the cases. Counsel Tor the defendants claims that his clients have paid the penalty for their mis- demeanors and can not be further prosecuted and that the bench war rants issued by the superior court are null and void.
 Makes no Statement
 When asked what his attitude was, N eUHeeAaA HANAHANEs 1A1A@ s -AtNH- ney Bradford said that he had heard af the disposition of the cases by the Wnlimantic police court but that he had not given the matter sufficient consideration to make a statement Of his probable action at this time.
 The peculiar situation arose when fifteen AilIimautie men were arrest ed in raid on a pool room. March 20 They were taken before the Will hmantic police court and the cases were continued While the cases were pending in the lower court bench Sar= rants were issued by the superior court an3 the men arrested again on Che same charges. This happened last Tnufsday. One of che men being ip New York the bench warrant was not served off him. The remaining fourteen were taken before the clerk of tho superior court and furnished bonds for their appearance in April.
 Action Surprise
 When the higher court stepped in and took Jurisdiction of the offenses by causing the arrest of the offend CTS on bench warrants, t was gener- ally thought that the inferior court would relinquisn any jurisdiction it
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

A three.spsn bridge, consisting of a long central span over the railroad trsc,s and two shorter spans at either end is the plan for the improvement at Bishops crossing in Plainheld on the road between Plainheld and Jew cit City. which the state highway com missioner proposes to eliminate as a danger spot on this much-traveled trunk line highway.
 The construction plans. which have already been put out for bids from the office of Division Engineer John Smith of Norwich. provide for a bridge supported by concrete piers and abutmeuts with concrete eribbin g
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
YEAR OLD BULLET
 LAYS SIX OUNCE EGG

1 white leehorn ye8r-old bullet owned by Andrew Gustafson of Pomfret is doing all it possibly can Go reduce che Il C. l.. Not only has t consistently laid deuble-yolk- cd eggs since 1t began Co lay but day ar two ago t started in to make record and 1t now lays claim to being a champion layer by producing q six ounce egg.
 Tn egg measures six inches in cireumference and nine and one half inches the long way around. The egg is now reposing on the edl- tors desk. While the proof of the pudding may be in eating, the proof of the young leghorn's effort is in seeing 1t. l. will be displayed in the show window of che GhaHd- Ter and Morse store.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
CARGILL COUNCILS
 33RD ANNUAL BALL
k. of C. Committees Ready For the Post-Lenten Seasons
 Opening Event
Decorators Will Transform Armory Into Ball Room.-ldeal Orchestra


 The thirty-third annual concert and ball of Cargill Council, Knights of Columbus. will be held in the State Armory on Livery street next Mon day evening. This annual affair has led the post-Lenten social procession in Putnam for a long period of years and is always anticipated with pleas ure b iose who love good music and dancing.
 The several committees in charge of this years ball announce that their plans are completed. It only needs turning over the hall to Boston firm of decorators to transform t into q gaily decorated ball room and the arrival of the music and guests Co set in motion the series of social events planned for the season immediately following the quiet of Lent
 The Ideal orchestra of Webster. always fayofites with Putnam dane CTS. has been cnEaCcd and WIil give concert from eight ta nine o'clock. Following this the grand march will be formed led bg Grand Knight Ar mand MeRtville and Mrs. Muntviii Following the grand march dancing
  the evening and until the early hours Tuesday morning. There will be sev= eral innovations on the dance program including one or more old fashioned dances.
 The decorations are to be left en- firelv ia the hands Of d decorating firm with the promise that the hall will be prettily and tastefully decor ated.
 During the evening fruit punch will be served and this. and checking, will be without additional charge Tickets have been on sale for some weeks and have been we'll disposed of. Coun- cils in N mantle, nanielson, Web ster. Southbridge and other nearby cities and towns have been invited and it is expected that there will be many visiting knights. There is still time to procure tickets and they will be sold at the box office the night of the ball.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
STATE TO MAKE SURVEY
 NEW WOODSTOCK ROAD

The state highway from Taylor s corner in Woodstoek, where the im- proved highway on the West Wood stoek road nc'v ends. 10 Wet Wood stock Foar Corners. Is to be buIl during 'he summer. This was an. nouncea last week in The Patriot Since that time ii has been announced by the State Highway Commissioner that his engineers will make survey of tine road from the Four Corners tl Easi ord viih @ view 10 eyes.u,lly extending the state read through to that village
 Woodstock w.ll hold a special town meeting next fonday to see If the
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
DOG BITES CHILD
 ON WAY TO SCHOOL

While on her way to school last Fri day afternoon a whippet dog. owned by W. II Mansfield, attacked 13-year- old Louise sherman. daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. ] sherman, Grove street, and bit her on the calf of her left leg The wound. almost an inch and half long. was treated by Dr E. F. Perry. The dog was shot The little girl is back in school and no i'll effects from the bite are anticipated.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
PASSES EXAMS FOR
 HIGHER NAVAL RANK

Ensign William ] F. Raiferty, son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Raiferty of Putnam, who has been stationed at the Newport Naval Training sta ton for some months, recently passed his examinations for the rank of junior lieutenant. Ensign Raffer.y left the Charlestown navy yard today on the U, S Destroyer Childs for q cruise Co Guantanmo Bay, Cuba. to take part in the usual spring mauoeu- vers. The cruise will last six weeks
 and Ensign Raffertv hopes 10 be sta. toned at Newport during the sum mer.