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Congressional Study of Banking
 Conditions and Federal Reserve
 In Market Problems Now Looms

r"llted alter the holid"Ns jnd there IS prospect that such study will b" sanctioned by the banking com- m'i'or, subject 10 the approval of lh" Federal Reserve boarJ and pos @iblE with the cooperation of the board
 No particular remedial legislation k pending, but Senator Glass. or NIrSInIa, former democratic sec. r"larr of the treasury, who was in #jrum"n'al in the enactment Of the i'd"raI H'S"rve act. has been work ms on q hanbiug bill. The nature oJ lhi& however, has never been ar- nounrod and Glass is not certain that n" will present il in January.
 Norbcck Plan Interests
 HranWhllo. financial circles 10 day We're Interested in the NorbccD, resolution 10 enable state banN m"mbrrs Of th" Federal Reserve systems 10 establish branches in foreign countries and insuIar pos
 'i' ll|l'l tNl dliS- Ilt' oplnIon Was expressed in several quarters that a number of rn. larger state banks would avail Themselves Of such an opporuni,y the moment congress enacted the n"r"SsarN legislation
 As result or committee a9. provaI lh" Norbccl measure today "'iS on ln" senate legislative caIcn- dar' but lh"r" was no indication Of when iS consideration might be expected.
 National tanks now have anhor- itN for such branches but state banks do not unless they are non. members Of in" reserve system and their respective state laws permit if.
 Tn" Norhoch measure would ap. ply 10 stat" hanks with q capital Of ; ,0o"."o" or mor" IL was on. doraed by the Federal Reserve
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19
4 OFFICERS END
 SUBMARINE COURSE
New London Graduates Ad.
 dressed by Rear Admiral

New London. Doc. I9 P' Forty, two young navy officers reached d turning point in their naval careers yesterday when they Were present cd diplomas symbolic Of graduation from an intensive six months conrsc of instruction in the officers submarine school at the submarine baS" here.
 Before receiving the parchmcnt5. the graduation class listened 10 an address by Rear Admiral Frank R. | pham. commander Of the navy. control force. In his address Ad. mlraI (pham emphasized the higU lights of the class study Of com mand.
 Seated on th" platform besides Read Admiral Upham, were Lieu,.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19

board No official, however. would indicate what banks were awaiting passage of the law to take advan. taGe Of il.
 Favor Congressional Study
 Regarding the credit situation. both Senators Glass and Fletcher. Of Florida, the ranking democrat on the banking committee, have ex- pressed favor toward d congrcssiou- al study of the credit situation with q view 10 the preparation of any remedial legislation which nigh. seem necessary.
 The Virginia senator has com pIalned S)rC1"ly on several occasions oI the use Of Federal Reserve fa- clIlilos in inc speculative markets and if an investigation is undertake "n there IS no doubt the relations between the stock exchanges and tn" reserve system will he gone into.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19

her husband"
 Chase rose with some abrupt. ness.
 However,, before send for vol or Monday and I'll phone the cx. act hour of the meeting that after noon in time for you to reach tn trust company -- l will consult an eminent lawyer. r. II. Blair, regard. ing }our nuclc's will and ask if youi absence for such cause WEI jcopardizo your inheritance. Nou must go.
 "can't you wait for suppcra .mIl my maid. will be back shortly"
 "Nour maid is out ?''
 Chase put the qurs,ion with il 4nich. nervous twist of his head. II" drew a step nearer, queer Glcaul in his eyes,
 Miss Prescott. I-"
 Bang, went the Euocl,rr on In. front door-a second time its inn poratjV" summons echoed throucn 1h" housr before Peggy recovered sufficiently from her surprise ;c answer fl. Obadiah Evans fac. her on Inc threshold.
 "HoWdy,' he exclaimed hoariiIv "I'vc brought the milk and cream: sorry if didn't get here lhIs morn ing but Jim and | were both aw..y and Deborah forgot to remind simon. Let me cNrry the pails to tn" kitchen: they're hcavN."
 And he stepped into the room.
 Peggy closed inc front door and followed him toward the dtnn: room.
 "Wait, Mr. Evan~." xho r<- claimed. "Have you met Mr.. rhi- lander Chase "''
 Deliberately Obadiah transferred both pails to on" hand brforc fac ing the other man.
 "I heard Mr. Prescott talk ahoit Nou.' h" said "Ntcndiny huge hand. "and [ know your brother. 'l"int any doJbt about you being twjns." regarding Chase closely.
 ""ur mother had difficulty telling us apart"
 'has" rubbed his hands to2rthcr 'nlS time 'end"rly to feel his fingers which still folt in" pressure Of Oba- djah's grip.
 "IlI say she had." Obadiaa rhurhIod. "W" missed meeting at ] helps Tavern last night"
 'has" smiled Wryly.
 "Fd have been wiser had stayrI 'h'r" instead of trying ro maNo '0on" Tower: as it WAS [ stopped overnight "t Goshen and then mise "d A9uila this morning."
 Sur" h" Was down my uu}. so
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19
! cars Discussion of Plan Leads to Agreement of Committee to Take Up Question After Christ mas Holidays.

Washington, Dee. 19 Ao2-AOrl nor" than a year of discussion in congress, il appeared at the capiI oI today that q study of the banking .Sll uatlon, with particular reference ito the use of federal reserve facili- ties in the speculative markets. i. m prospect after tn" Christmas re cess.
 The senate banking rommittra has agreed 10 take up for consiG- "ralion the King resolution propos- ln@ Il Wido5 read inquiry into credit conditions at it's first meeting after the holidays, probably early Fl January. At that time il is belcv- ed preliminary hearings will be held with reference to the resolution, which must be acted on by the sen ate heforc an inquiry could be un- dCrtakon.
 To Ask Boards Views
 If such hcar'--s are ordered. Chairman Norbock of the bankiu; committee intends 10 cali officer, of the Federal Reserve board to determine their views.
 Leaders Of both tartics in the senate have been hcsitant 10 do any. thing which would tend to disturb what appeared to be q recent deli cate situation in the business world However. there is a feeling that Il study of the situation would he war
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19

Governor Earnest t Rogers of this city, who Was d special guest at the exercises; Capt, Wilson Brown. commander of the submarine base and Lieut.. Commander W. F. Doyle who as head Of the submarine school is largely responsible for its success.
 Immediately after the exercises practically all Of the grads" Ier for their homes in various parts of the country to enjoy d two weeks, leave Of absence before reporting to the various submarine divisions to which they have been assionaa
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{ Debby said Obadiah clicked the pHils together, "Soon's | put these . in the kitchen. I'll take you back with me"
 "But I must return to Stone { Towcr-"
 It's bad going over Mohawk pass after last nights rain" broke in ] Obadiah. quickly. Besides, Deb,H said your brother left word he'd bn back"
 "In that cae"." Chase turned to Peggy as Obadiah disappeared in. 0 rhc pantry; "I II go with Mr.. Evans. I'Il get in touch with you without tail. Don't wo"ry." he held her hand i ma firm clasp. "and, above all. keep your own counsel"
 The advice was given in little abov" q whisper and Obadiah fail d to catch il on r"cnt"rin% the room.
 'i'h ready. now. Mr. Evans" anl snajchinG up his hat Chase accom- panied the farmer out of the front door Peggy watched them go, giving lut a nIcchanlcal reply to ObHdiah'a last words. then closed the door Half across the room. she stopprI and picked up the slip of paper found in her unclo's safe deposit bCN.
 Dropping down on q chair in frost of his desk. she again read WI,a d"zcd. bcWildcrcd eyes the message upon il:
 "Tho Lord 2ivcjh and rha Lo~1 takcth away. Blessed b" the name Of the Lord."
 suddenly her head fell forward 3n th" desk and her oyorchargcd rc H. m%s found vent in q burst Of tears her inheritance was bUt house of cards,
 Nopyrieht. n. Appleton X CoD
 \ muHty box throws n now light on Ihc identity of Jamj".on Sincla:r in tomorrOW'S inSt#llmcut.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19
Kruschen ls A Thief! He Asserts
 But A Jolly Good One HE STOLE MY FAT AWAY

Here's a simple way 10 rrt rid Of fa' and quickly know 'he joy o, living,
 It's th" sar" way. too--ror rr"~y day you continue this easy method ot losing unwanted and unnecdcd fat you1l gain in energy vigor anj endurance.
 Nine times in ten obesity means lnacriyity-it means that your blood is starving for the six vital sails your internal organs must have to keep you youthful. active, ambitious and keen in mind.
 When Nou take a generous half i'aspoon Of kruscheu Salts in a glass Of hot water before breakfast every morning you get these six vital salts which modern foods and cooking do not supply.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19

X muSty hok throws n now light on Ihc identity of JImi".on Sincla!r in tOmOrroW'S inSt#llmcnl.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19

Taken every morning. kruschon salts supply the INcr. kidneys arI bowels with an jn,i@oratiug condi- toner and after you have tried this simple plan for two weeks the re- JuFenajing effect will delight you.
 Tn" urg" for activity will uc so marked that even at 'b" end "r a hard dav,t work Nou.u feel ready for any sortaI sc. u'n> ar Iecreation- you ,aa play as hare as you work
 And after ~" weeks ynur eycrsS r,t starts io go-ygum know f-feoI ft-- see H-the scales will rru tuo stnry
 hIus"heu Salts k uot rurgativp or "athartir, hut a real system cundt. toner and for those who are the yie- nn1S 0, constipation or toAruia its daily use soon means I1iss.ul regularity
 jar of NruS hen Salts that will Iast weeks costs hut >5o at the Fair Drug Dept. or any druggist in the world GET THAT kRI SCHE,N FEELING It's the little daily dose that does if,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19
SECOND WOMAN C.. \. E.

Wabash, Iud., Dee, l4 U'P) The only woman in Indiana holding q membership in the G. A. E. is Mrs. William Eos" of Wabash. She is the second woman in the United States ever 10 be made q member She was made an honorary member so that she could keep records and books and help the veterans of Wa bash at their regular meetings. One woman in Florida is reported to have been made q member for q similar purpose.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19
IIIIBOAT FOR PLANES

Hampt pton-on-Thamcs, Eng. Dec l@ CUP) EnSIand's new lilcboal. considered the largest in the world
 which was recently launched here IS channel planes. Th" lif"boat is the first specially adapted 10 help air planes coming down at s"a. The craft has speed of about IS knots.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19

the control Of neutral expert. He urges that China and Soviet Russia should emulate the example of Canada and the United States and administer their affairs in neigh borly spirit and not let their joint Iy owned railway become the whirlpool Of diplomatic squa bbles."
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19
HOOVER TO LIGHT TREE,

Washington, Dee. 19 R-Presi- dent Hoc'er will light the candles for the capitals community Christ mas tree next Tuesday.
 Accompanied by Mrs. Hoover. ihe president will preside over the ex- erclses which have been con- munitN event in Washington for the last six years.
 X mixed choir from the junior high schools and the United States Marin" band will join in a program of carols.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19
BEoate0 St0macl, AW.ul Gas FaiElG
 Go iEl 0gse Min.

HypcraciGity-;oo much acid in the systcm-causcs heartburn, bclching. nausea. stomach pains. Get rid oi th?se possible symptom, oi acu'c indigestion, ga>tri;is, acidosis Ar ONCE. Take Gasctts guaranteed to cn1 gas, pains, other dangerous symptoms in 1 minute. or n'onov back! No drIg7. Get Gaoct:5 TO- DAY from any druggist.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-19
WANG SUGGESTS PEACE PLAN,

New York, Dec. 19 R-C. r. Wang, former director general of the Chinese Eastern railway. sDg- gests in an article in the January number of Foreign Affairs that the railway bc taken out of Russian and Chinese politics by placing it under
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Spanish War Veterans

Regiment, Texas Volunteer Infantry,
was elected to membership and will be
mustered in at later meeting. John
II. Ford was admitted by transfer.
Department Comdr. Yaden and staff
made the annual official visitation.
Comdr. Yaden delivered an address.
w. D. Watts, chairman of the relief
committee, reported George H. Moran
in George Washington Hospital, John
A. Chisholm Ill at his home and Will
liam E. O'Neill back at work. James
j. Murphy stated that Charles G..
Montgomery, commander of the Chase
Adams Camp of Charlotte, N. c., was
i'll in Mount Alto Hospital, and sug-
gested that the relief committee pay
him visit.
A communication was received from
Frank Lehman requesting a transfer to
the Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp.
The following made talks: Senior
Vice Department Comdr. Lorin c.
Nelson. Past Department Comdr. Lee
H. Harris, @. NJ. Gen. James j. Muir
ply, Department Chief of Staff bJohn
Farmer, Charles D. Long, w. B. Brown,
past commander of the Department OF
Alaska and Washington and Archie j.
Jones, commander of the Col. John
Jacob Astor Camp.
Chaplain +. BYRD Doran presented a
painting by himself to Department
Comdr. Yaden in appreciation OF
friendships shown while serving the
department.
A communication was received from
Representative C. B. Hudspeth of
Texas, stating he would be present at
future meeting to receive the badge
of honorary membership voted him by
the camp.
The Admiral George Dewey Naval
Camp at its last meeting made plans
for the annual camp banquet, the night
of April Is at Northeast Masonic Tenn
| pie.
Comdr Harry j. Davis announced the
appointment of Senior Vice Comdr. VIC
tor L. Woodbridge and P. j. Callan tc
serve on the general committee in con-
nection with the Maine memorial serv-
| ices.
Harry " Swearinger, United States
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Department Comdr James G. Yaden
accompanied by his staff officers, made
the annual official visitation to the Col
James S. Petit Camp Tuesday night
Comdr. Yaden made an address. The
following recruits were mustered in as
active members: John H. Smith, Com
pany C, 1st Regiment, Connecticut
Volunteer Infantry; Alexander Frazier
Hospital Corps, United States Army;
w. H. Lockwood, Company G., 1st Reg
iment, District of Columbia Volunteer
Infantry; George M. Ryan, Company
H, LIST Regiment, District of Columbia
Volunteer Infantry.
The chairman of the sick and relief
committee reported William p. irving
i'll with pneumonia. John G. Faust In
the Naval Hospital improving, and
John L. Burke as improving Rich
ard B. Wheeler is in the Georgetown
University Hospital suffering from q
broken ankle.
Patrick McCue of the 32d Regiment
United States Volunteers. was mus.
tered in as an active member of the
Richard j. Harden Camp at its last
meeting. Augustine De zavala, Is
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Navy, was mustered in as an active
member. George w. Graves, United
States Navy. was taken in by transfer
from the william Mckinley Camp OF
the Department of Illinois. Lieut..
Henry Hartley, United States Navy, was
elected to membership and will be mus
tered in at later meeting.
Senior Vice Comdr. Victor L. Wood
ridge, chairman of the employment and
grievance committee of the camp, re-
ported having attended the department
meeting of these committees and In
formed the members of the business
transacted.
Junior Vice Corndr. George C. Tai
bert, chairman of the sick and relief
committee, reported Past Comdr. John
w. Kimmerling and James r. Purcell
restored to duty, John E. Lynch and
Claude Burton improved and James r.
Cullen and Walter L. Matthews in WAL
ter Reed Hospital improving.
Remarks were made by Department
Chaplain Samuel G. Mawson, depart
ment commander of the Grand Army
Of the Republic; Past Comdr. P. Hem
meter of Naval Camp. No l, of Philadel-
phia, w. A. Cooper, Charles H. Venable
and Harry v. Swearinger.
in as active members at the last meet
ing of the Gen. Nelson A. Miles
Camp: Robert j. Shepherd, U. S. S.
Columbia, United States Navy; John w.
Stone, James E. Lay, Miss Irene L.
Mahan, Nurse Corps, United States
Army, and Clarence l. Putnam. Past
Camp Comdr. Dennis L. Cooney was
taken in by transfer.
The following were elected to men,
bership and will be mustered in at a
later meeting: Louis r. Gibson, Com
pany G, 9Th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer
Infantry; James A. Butler, Company A,
9th United States Infantry; Harry
Whyte, Company K; LIST Regiment, Illi-
nois Volunteer Infantry; Arthur G.
Rodgers, Company L, 22d Regiment,
New York Volunteer Infantry; Charles
H. Leyh, Company D, 9th Regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
Dennis L. Cooney was appointed
chairman Of the recruiting committee
and a meeting of that committee was
held last night at 635 A street south
cast
Comdr. Galpin appointed Past Comdrs
Print E. Shomette and George v. Nc
Alear as the representatives of Miles
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Department Comdr. Frank Lockhead
is pleased at the progress being made
in the organization of the v. F. w.
drum and bugle corps and he has placed
the entire facilities of his organization
at the disposal of the committee which
is recruiting this new auxiliary of the
department. Comdr. Lockhead will
have the v. F. w. of the District march
in the veterans parade on Memorial
day behind its own musical outfit.
Capt. Harvey L. Miller, commander
OF Front Line Post and chairman Of the
department drum corps committee, has
reported Is new men have already affil-
lated with the new unit and that this
number will be increased to possibly
81 by the end of this week. A regular
Army instructor has been secured by
Capt. Miller and he will ofiiciate twice
a week, beginning shortly. Measure
ments for uniforms will be made at a
meeting to be called for night Of the
coming week.
Recognizing the achievements of the
National Citizens Military Training
Camps committee during the year 1923,
the National Council of Administration,
meeting recently at Lansing. Mich,
voted vastly increased appropriation
for the work during the present year.
Capt. James E, Boyer of Equality Wal.
ter Reed Post is chairman of this ma
tional committee and has won the high
est commentator from both War De-
partment and v. F. W. officials for his
efforts in behalf of the training camps.
Comdr. -in-Chief Eugene Carver has
appointed the following to act as the
central committee of the National Cit
! liens Training Camps committee: Gen.
Frank I. Hines, Post 284; Gen. John
McA. Palmer, Post 234; Mai. Kenneth
A. Parmalee, Post 824; Capt. Frank
Lockhead, Post 833; Capt. E. E. Hagler
Post 284, and Isaac Cans (llonorary)
! Post 234.
I There has been much speculation
among a great many veterans as to the
| reasons for the rejection of the Com
| munity Chest idea by the Veterans OF
/; Foreign Wars of the District of Column
bia. The Community Chest was investi-
gated from every angle by a committee
OF this department and it was only after
| careful consideration and much discus
sion that the Council of Administration
voted not to become a member of the
| chest.
! 1t was brought out that to join the
| Community Chest meant the discontin-
uation of the buddy poppy campaign
that the local department has conducted
| in this city for the past seven years, and
| this more than any other argument
served to sway the council against af1il-
| iating with the Community Chest The
! poppy drive, 1t was declared, has be-
| come a national institution and is the
only direct appeal that the v. F. w
makes to the public for funds during
the year. The buddy poppy is manu-
featured by disabled veterans In Gov
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eminent hospitals. They. are sold
throughout the country by the V. F. w.
during the week of May 80 to raise
funds for the relief work among vet
Grams and their families. A percentage
of the money derived goes toward the
upkeep of the National v. F. w. Home
for Widows and Orphans at Eaton
Rapids, Mich. This home is the only
one of It's kind in the United States
maintained by veterans organization
The executive committee of Front
Line Post holds its semi-monthly meet
ing tomorrow night at the Roma
Restaurant, 1928 De Sales street. Comdr
Miller requests every member to be pres
ent as several important matters per-
tanning to the welfare of the post will
be presented. One is a proposed smok-
er. Twelve new members were admitted
to membership in this post at its meet
ing last Wednesday evening, this NUM-
Der being sufficient to place Front Line
Post in fifth place in the standing OF
posts.
At the last scratch" of TINT Pup
Tent of the Coolies some of the best
known members of the V. F. W. became
affiliated. the list being headed by Capt.
Frank Lockhead, department COM
mander; Capt. Harvey L. Miller, COM
mander of Front Line Post; Comdr o.
E. Hollingsworth of National Capital
Post and Comdr. J. r. Campbell OF
Equality Walter Reed Post. The short
form of initiation was given these re-
cruits at this meeting in order that the
"wrecking crew" might have a little
more time to determine on the form OF
torture that these distinguished v. F.
w. men should receive peIore becoming
full-fledged Coolies.
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Senator-elect Tom Connally of Texas
was the principal speaker at the an
nual banquet and ball of the District of
Columbia Chapter of the Military Order
Of the World War, held at the Hotel May
flower on Lincolns birthday. The BAN
quet was given in honor of the Navy
cruiser bill success and fitting remarks
we're also made upon the subject by
Rear Admiral Robert E. Coontz, re-
| tired, who spoke of the ramiflcations
which the bill went through caused by
the vain efforts Of pacifist groups to
| defeat it.
Maj. Gen. Greed C. Hammond, COM
mander of the chapter, acted as toast
master. Capt. George F. Unmacht and
Capt Edwin S. Bethlehem, jr. were the
committee in charge of the arrange
mentS. Music was furnished by the
| United States Marine Band and dane
ing followed the banquet More than
| 100 guests were present.
Preceding the banquet a reception
was held and those in the receiving line
were Mai. Gen. and Mrs. Creel C. Ham,
mond, Admiral Robert E. Coontz. Sem
ator and Mrs. Connally, Admiral and
Mrs. T. j. Cowie, Capt. and Mrs. Ed
| win s. Bethlehem, jr., and Capt. and
Mrs. George F. Unmacht.
The chapter held its monthly meet
ing and luncheon at the Army and
Navy Club Thursday, at which DR..
Thomas E. Green gave talk on ma
tiopal security and patriotism.
National Capital Post, No. 1877. Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars, held its regu-
lar meeting Monday evening at Pyth-
ian Temple, Comdr. o. w. Hollinps-
worth presiding. The following candi-
dates were obligated to membership j.
w. Morgan, 312th Machine Gun Bat
talon, World War, served in France.
and Thomas r. Byrd, u. S. N, World
Past Comdr. John j. Allen, chairman
OF the entertainment committee. an
nounced that plans for meeting Feb
ruary rs were for a social evening.
with prominent speaker and refresh
| mentS.
Reports announcing results of recent
recruiting and attendance were given
| by Adjt. r. G. Muschlitz, showing that
| National Capital Post was given first
honors for attendance and third place
for number Of new members obligated.
| Department Comdr. Capt. Frank
Lockhead, Senior Vice Department
Comdr. Maj Thomas A. Fawcett, SEN
Tor vice commander Military Order of
Coolies and q. H. Dutton, member of
Front Line Post, made addresses.