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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Deaths
Anthony Grenzicnski

Anthony Grenzienski, "a years old,
died this morning at his home, 347
High street. following a short ILL
ness.
He leaves his wife. Mrs. Frances
Grenzienski; three sons. William.
Stanley and Henry Grenzienski: and
a daughter, Sophie Grenzienski.
The oldest child Is 10 and the
youngest is five years of age.
He was a member of st. Stanis-
laus SOCIETY Of the Sacred Heart
church.
Funeral services will be held at
Sacred Heart church Wednesday
morning at 1890 o'clock. Burial will
be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14

The annual meeting Of Aziz Grot-
to will be held Friday, January Is.
Officers will be elected and special
action will be taken ON some new
recommendations.
Fingal Ekwurtzel and William
Prokop have purchased the factory
at 2l3 Stanley street. formerly con-
Quoted by Weston Foundry and Sup
ply Co.
Fred A. Zehrer of 81 Trinity
street, returned to franklin Marshall
college at Lancaster. Pa. yesterday
Complaint was made to Captain
Kelly ut 1880 this afternoon that
Frank Madrick of 10S Grove stree,
was causing disturbance at his
home. Officer Fred Wagner was de-
tailed to investigate but Madrick had
left for work in the meantime. He
was in police court today and given
a suspended Jail sentence of 30 days
Robert Andrews will take his drill
team to the Newington Grange to.
morrow evening to install the newly
elected officers. Following the cere.
mony supper will be served.
Mrs. Helen X. McCabe Of Grove
Hill complained to the police today
that boys had done considerable
damage to a hedge on her property
at Maple and Whiting streets.
Officer william O'Day Is OF duty
on account of illness.
Detective Sergeant William p. Nc.
Cabe has resumed duty after a Few
days vacation.
Judeg w. f. Mansan has resum.
ed practice after a brief illness.
Attorney 8. Gerard Casaie has re.
sumed practice after few days ill.
ness.
Officer Maurice Flynn will resume
duty tonight after an illness.
Co. No. I of the fire department
went to a house at - Forest street
owned by Mrs. Mary J. Murphy a,
11:51 this forenoon. trouble having
developed with an oil burner. There
was no damage.
Officer Peter c. Cabelus Of the
day patrol force reported OF duty
on account Of illness today.
Mrs. William +. Tyler OF Locust
street is resting comfortably at the
Hartford hospital following an oper-
alton performed by DIR. Lampson OF
Hartford. Saturday.
New Britain assembly, order OF
Rainbow for girls, will hold its
regular meeting tomorrow evening
at 1880 o'clock at the Masonic hall,
Misses Rose and Eva Gagner have
returned to st. Joseph's Academy at
South Berwick, Maine, after spend
ing the holidays with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. J. Gagner of II
Bassett street.
Star Of Good Will lodge, Shop
herds OF Bethlehem, will hold its
regular meeting this evening at 8
O'Clock at the Jr. Mechanics hall.
Officer Fred Wagner reported a
collision at 12:45 this afternoon Mt
Grove and Lafayette streets between
cars driven by Wilfred J. Dunlay OF
464 West Main street and Paul Koz-
lasky of - Lawlor street. Dunlay
was driving north on Grove street
and Kozlasky was driving west on
Lafayette street. The damage to
the cars was slight.
The Kenilworth club will hold a
card tournament tonight in its new
~ renovated social rooms. Prizes
will be awarded.
A meeting Of the Bach Male
Chorus scheduled to be held tomor-
row evening has been postponed un-
til the following Tuesday. All men,
bers are requested to attend this
meeting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Curb Market Meets
Further Liquidation

New York. Jan. II R-The curb
market encountered further liqui-
dation today, although a few stocks
Influenced bp individual develop
ments made Roadway. With call
money again renewing at per cent
and the credit outlook still cloudy,
traders found little stimulus toward
ambitious undertakings.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Trumbulls Arrive in
Florida for Vacation

st. Petersburg, Fla, Jan. II "
Governor and Mrs. John Trumbull
Of Connecticut and their daughter
Florence, fiancee Of John Coolidge,
arrived here today for their annual
winter vacation at the Hotel Vinoy
Park. The New England executive
will be the guest of Herman A..
Dawn, former president of the state
Chamber of Commerce. on a hunt
ing trip during his stay here.
Among the events planned here
for Miss Trumbull will be a recep-
ton and luncheon early this week
and a yacht trip to Miami for her
and her parents as the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Damn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Prices Firmer in
Early Bond Trading

New York. Jan. IL NoPrices
were hrmer and carly trading more
active today on the bond market
with light investment buying en-
courayed by easier money condi-
tons.
Rails were active and higher, with
exception OF st. Paul Adjustment IS,
which sold off fractionally. Among
those showing strength were Balti-
more & Ohio Convertible AVS, Chi
cago e. Alton 3hs and Great North
ern Is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Real Estate News
Warranty

Warranty
Staffislaw NiedbaIa to Mikolaj
krupa, Gold street.
Carroll Holland to Jennie Holland,
Henry street.
Giuseppe Dangelo to Donate Dr.
Ealvo, Church street.
Mortgage
Donate DiSalvo to Giuseppe Dam
gelo, $1,000, Church street.
Releases
Francis A. Perry to Gencvive
Burkarth. ct al. Beaver street.
Union Realty Co. TO Anthony &C.
1Ayich, kensington avenue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
KIWANlANS 10 BANQUET
Will Hold Annual Frolic 1t Shuttle
Meadow Club-yIcnlbcfs Must Eat,
ma Rules Members Must Eathrlll
Not Sing,

The annual banquet of the Kiwanis
club will be held at the Shuttle Mea-
dow club house on the evening of
January so. Plans for the program
are still undeveloped. At the noon
luncheon Wednesday Rev. Theodore
s. Dunn will be in charge Of the pro-
gram.
President Hugh 8. McKenna who
Just took over the gavel last week.
has announced a decision on sub
Ject which has been the cause of
much debate amOng members of all
the civic clubs and was discussed at
tho Rotary conference held here in
1929. He has decided to abolish club
singing between courses at lunch
cons, stating that the members cam
not eat and sing at the same time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
FIRE AT IRON WORKS

A spectacular blaze broke out in
the coal shed of the Vulcan Iron
Works Saturday night about 10
o'clock and six fire companies an
swered the alarm. Workmen at the
plant had thought they had put out
the fire which had been shoulder
ing for several days. but spontane-
Gus combustion caused it to spring
out anew. Train service on the New
Britain Berlin branch was held up
when lines of hose were laid across
the tracks. Damage estimated at
about $4,000 was caused.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
BURNS CLUB DINNER

The Burns club of this city, will
hold its 21st annual dinner, concert
anC dance on Thursday evening,
January q at the Burritt hotel. The
dinner will be served at 6:45 follow
ed by the concert and dance. This
is an annual affair and for the past
few years has attracted con-
siderable attention in social circles.
The concert program and the artists
will be announced at later date.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Mrs. Mary ]. Flannery

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary j.
Flannery of SO Trinity street were
held this morning at . o'clock at st.
Joseph's church. Rev. John F.
Donohue. pastor, celebrated a re-
QUEEN high mass.
Mrs. Frank Sullivan sang epic
Jesus" at the offertory and Lead
Kindly Light" at the occasional.
The pail bearers were Hugh Nc
Kenna OF New Britain, Lester Ba-
con and Joseph Roberts of Hartford,
William Murray. Raymond Murray
and Hubert Murray Of Meriden.
Father Donohue conducted the
committal services. Burial was in
st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
INTERNATIONAL PAPER
COMPANY
New York, December Sth, 1879

The Board Of Directors have declared .
regular quarterly dividend Of one and
three-quarter. per cent (ll4Tel ON the
Cumulative 20 Preferred Stock Of this
Company. and regular quarterly divi-
dend Of one and one.hslf per cent
Ql2eo) on the Cumulative 81 Pre-
ferred Stock Of this Company, for the
current quarter, payable January Is.
business December Is. 1928.
Checks to be mailed. Transfer books
will not close.
OwxN ShepmEsD, Vio.Psss. aal Tsuas,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Increases Earnings

Winston. Salem. N. c., Jan. II Up
The annual statement Of the r. J..
Reynolds Tobacco Co. reveals that
for the eigth consecutive year the
company's earning increased over
those Of the preceding year and that
for tobacco manufacturing firms.
The company earned s30,17e,563
in 1928. equal to 1888 a share on
four million shares OF common
stocks outstanding, compared with
$o9,OSO,66476 for 1927.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Funerals
Axe W. Peterson

Funeral services for AXel W.
Peterson of 81 Cambridge street
were held this afternoon at . o'clock
at the Elm Swedish Baptist church.
Rev. Axel !. Peterson, pastor, assist
ed by Rev. DIR. John +. Kingberg
and Rev. A. p. Pierson OF Meriden,
officiated. Burial was in Fairview
cemetery.
The pallbearers we're Olaf Sven
son. Theodore Larson, ]. Backus,
Oscar Johnson, ]. August Carlson
and Frank l.. Asklund. The flower
bearers were Joseph Carlson and
Charles Aspelin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our relatives
and friends for their sympathy and
kindness, shown us during our recent
bereavement in the death Of our be-
loved husband and father. In a
special manner We wish to thank the
employees of the Union Laundry.
Mrs. r. Franks and Family
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Hartford Negroes Is
Held for Murder

Hartford, Jan. IA N-Ruby Rat
cliffe, negress. was bound over with
out bond to the March term Of GRIM
iual superior court. in police court
here this morning on a charge OF
murder. Police say the woman ad-
nits stabbing her husband to death
in a quarrel at their home on Brook
street last night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Mrs. Constance Bcncyich

Mrs. Constance Renevich, aged 60
years, died last night at the home
OF her sons in Somersville, Conn.
The body has been removed to the
home of her cousin, Mrs. Mary Bur-
nett OF 961 Stanley street.
Besides her two sons. Joseph and
John Bencvich of Somersville, Mrs.
Benevich is survived by daughter.
Mrs. Eva Yurdell of Brooklyn. N.
r.. and three grandchildren, John
Helen and Frank Yurdell.
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day morning from st. Andrews
church and burial will be in st.
Mary's cemetery. The funeral ar
rangements arc in charge of An
thony Venskunas and the time OF
the services will be announced later.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
TO HONOR I. o. O. F. FOUNDER

The birthday OF Thomas Wilde.
founder of Odd Fellowship. will be
observed with an appropriate pro-
gram by the Phenix lodge !. o. o.
j.. at its hall on Arch street tomor-
row evening. The lodge will act as
hosts to Grand Master Aaron Carl
son and the Stephen Terry lodge.
Poquabuck lodge Of Bristol. Sequas-
sen lodge OF Plainvitle. the Center
lodge of Middletown and the Licking
ton lodge Of this city. Following the
celebration. the initiatory degree will
be conferred on a large class OF
candidates.
A banquet will follow. All Odd
Fellows arc invited to attend the
gathering.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Joseph MajOcha

Funeral services for Joseph Ma
iocha who was scalded when he fell
into tub Of boiling water at the
home of his parents and died a
week later at the New Britain Cen
eral hospital. were held this MORN
ing at o'clock at Holy Cross
church. Rev. Victor Piaskowski cele-
brated a requiem high mass. Burial
was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
MARKET STAGES
Strong COMEBACK
Opens Irrssluly But Rallies,
Xipine Out Losses

New York, Jan. IL R1-Strong
rallying tendencies developed In to-
days stock market after an early
period of irregularity. Many of
the early declines of to s points
were cut down, or wiped out, and by
early afternoon scores of issues were
selling 1 to points above last
weeks final quotations. Trading
was moderately heavy in volume.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

At a dinner given at their home
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs.
n. Buchalter of II Foxon Place an,
nounced the engagement OF their
daughter. Lillian, to Louis DeiDef.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. Beiser o1 Sos
Harrington avenue, Hartfeed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
STRONG SHONK

Luco. Italy, Jan. II N-A strong
earthquake shock was felt about
Il. m. today. 1t was of undulatory
character. The populace rushed to
the street In alarm. but there was
no damage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Mrs. Ioseplline Xicantler

Funeral services for Mrs. jose
phine Wicander were held this
afternoon at o'clock at the home
of Mrs. Oscar p. Kallin Of 81 FARM
ington avenue. Rev. William Ross.
pastor of the First Baptist church.
officiated. Burial was In Fairview
cemetery.
The pallbearers were Harry Rob-
ertson, Theodore Johns, Jr., Oscar
Taylor, Robert Kallin. Fred Yea
mans, ST., and Fred Yeamans, Jr.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Charlotte KarOIinc Sin,cnides

Charlotte Karoline Simonides OF
$50 Stanley street died yesterday
afternoon. She was Al years old.
Surviving her are her husband.
Michael Simonides; three daughters,
Misses Charlotte. Anna. and Elsie
Simonides. all of this city.
Mrs. Simonidcs was a member of
st. Matthews German Lutheran
church where the funeral was held
this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial
was In Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
Margcry BOrtlicrc

Margery, the six-months- old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Rordiere Of 376 Clinton street, died
Of bronchial pneumonia at the New
Britain General hospital yesterday.
She had been at the hospital for
only two days. Her father is owner
OF Bordiere's Beauty Salon, 13?
Main street
The funeral was held this after
noon at o'clock at the home on
Clinton stree. Burial was in st.
Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14

The Herald offers q service tried
and ClassineA ~ 49,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14
King of Afghanistan
Abdicates From Throne

London, Jan. ~ R1Rritish OFF,
Gals advices late today confirm re-
Amanullah OF Afshanistan has alb
dicted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14

Peshawar, India. Jan. II R11t
is strongly rumored on the frontier
that King Amanullah has abdicat-
cd in favor Of his eldest brother.
Prince Inayatullah. and has left
kabul by airplanc for Kandahar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14

TREASURY BALANCE
Treasury Balance, S164,446.s34.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-14

GIRL STARTS ARGUMENT I.
Frank Neuhart of SO Linwood
street complained to the police Sat
urday night that he had been a.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
RayOn and POngee Pajamas
 S2.98
Fancy Pajamas
 S4.98

With lace trimmings to make them just as dainty as can be. =. or boyishly tailor ed! Of good quality crepe de chine in lovely pastels.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
SCAN7Y CLOTHING
 ON STAGE WANING
Partisan Critic BIames Short
 Skirts for Killing Aqpea!

Paris. Dec. lP-The mdrapcd female figure no longer pulls crowds to the thcater, says Louis Lo Sid- amer, writer and critic, but the prime cause of music hall failure. he adds, is too much America
 Five music halls have closed or gone over to the movies. The thI"e principal ones that remain are busy lnventlng new kinds of jazz n an effort to keep their box offices open.
 Americans. and also English, Le Sldancr explains. do mol cone 10 Paris to see what they see at home and tbo French prefer their own 10 foreign brands of entertainment He admits theatrical directors think Otherwise and that most Frencn playWrights and players are trying to turn out the American variety oi song and dance.
 Often entire scenes are given in | English. Also most of the good choruscs are English or American because the French girls appear 1c have too much ''indiyiduality' |, 1 kick all together
 The much oycrWorkcd bathir-. girl and the short-sIlirted woman
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
RayOn Gowns
 S1.98

Newer tailored or lace adorned modes you'll like. Of soft rayon- nne YualltT u s t r 0 u s tinted that launder5 and wears. Extra Sizcs,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05

also are blamed, Bare l"gs have ceased 10 have mystery for the pnb- hc and seashoIe costumes give. ,, general idea Of the hgur" of th1 modern Venus.
 Therefore, says Io Sidaucr. the public tired of half clad show girls. particularly aS th" specimens wl!1- ing to parade in undrcss weren't always of iranscondenl beauty.
 When the slate is wiped clean and thc th"atcrS "rcstorc art and r!e- -ance," Lc Sidancr feels sure Paris 'ans again will 90 10 the box offices end foreigners agam will pay 10 see something distincUycly French.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
HOMIE POLICE STATION

A man who gay" his residence as police headquarters" and said a cup of coffee yesterday noon was he last nOuriShmeut he has had. applied for work at the municipal labor bu- roau at city hall today.
 Tn" applicant giving the name Of John hattista. said he came here from Stamford and has been unable to obtain work. He told of apply ing at police headquarters for Iodg- ing and of being permitted to sleep there three nights
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
Mccarthy to Reassess
 Property in Greenwich

EdWafd \. McCartHN. Torm-r
 chairman Of the board Of assessors.
 today signed contract 10 rc-asscss
 taxable properties in the city ot Greenwich. The work will be dope by the Cleminshaw Municipal Sorv- ice Co. of which Mr. Mccarthy is dn officer.
 The company has completed q Econlract to prepare aerial maps Of 1 the town, the contract price Of (which was $lS.0oo. The appraisal
 ork, to be completed for the June abstract. will cost $@5.uao.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
City Items

The Lithuanian NarpaS choir wifi have a rehearsal tonight at the I.ith- Hanim hall on Park street.
 Leading Star lodge. Q. S of B. will meet tonight in Jr. O. L. A. NJ hall Nomination Of officers will take plarp
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
CHOOSE CUSHIONS FOR DECORATIVE GIFTS

Rayon Cushions, shirred and trimmed with a flower. Oval, oblong. round and half round shapes, all beautiful cOlorS ....... SLAB satin Cushions, chenille embroidered, square shape. Filled with pure Ilapol1 and trimmed with piping .S2.9S Satin and Damask Cush- ions, luxurious quality with centers of damask and shirrings of satin. The newest color effect green henmed with red, gold, rose, etc, Smart for the boudolr
 S2.9S
 Na
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05

Moderately priced and smartly styled. Of new flat crepe daintily trimmed with laces or piped with plain bind ne. Flesh, peach or white.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
CRIME PREVALENT
 |NLARGER PLACES
Country Towns Appear Relative ly Free From LaWbreakers

Washington. Dec. 5.-Crime con- tinues to be far more prevalent I'll the city than in the country. AL though more crimes may go unpun- iShed in urban communities. 7S per cent of prisoners in state and fed elai peritentiaries are there for of lenses committed in towns Of moru than 25o0 inhabitants, despite tn" fact that residents Of smaller com munities represent about half the reputation
 In a study called The Prison- CTS Anteccdcnts," based on da'a for t9.00Q prisoners committed Il the first six month of 1923, the Census Rureau also finds that the relative virtue Of the rural wO- men is even greater than that of the rural man. The urban ratio ior imprisoned females is seven times as large as the rural ratio; the ratio for the males only three times as large.
 In only one group of offenses, It was found. did the ratio for commitments of rural citizens cT- ceed that for city dwellers --- liquor law violations The ruruI ratio was , as compared win the urban -. though it is su2- gested that rural bootleggers are more readily caught and convic-- ed than urban violators,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
Lounging Pajanlas and Negligee Sets
 Pajamas S3.9S
 Negligees S3.90

Lighter pastel shades or those more vivid and bright. with figured patterns Bands of plain color from contrast ing trim. Of fine lustrous rayon.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
Exclusively Dainty Pa janas and Underwear
Hand-Made Gowns
 S4.98

Exquisite, almost eX- elusive models distin- tinguished by the fine hand work in every de tail. Dainty, quality taCes on heavy crepe de chine, also black georgette mUdes.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05
Tax Collection Probe
 To Be Started Friday

The special common council com |mttee appointed 10 look into the methods Of tax collections and tbe sdvisability Of having male assist ant 10 the collector will meet at
 ESQ o'clock Friday evening at city |han,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05

But the divorced population fur nished a disproportionatefy large number Of prisoners, possibly be- cause divorce is apt to follow crime and conviction. The ratio for Ai- vorced males was three times that for single males and six times the ratios for married men and widow CTS. Divorced women, in proportinl to their mum bers went 10 prison .,!x times as often as single women all l eight times as often as married Wonen
 Married men living win thalr children seem lest apt 10 go ID pi son. or male prisoners only < , per cent had previously been living with their children. out Of 4o Der cent reported married.
 Less than 20 per cent of the men convicted had previously earned $4a or more d week. And about - Der cent of the women sentenced had teen earning less than $lD week and 55 per cent less than s2U q week.
 About g per cent Of the wom an and 3l per cent of the men WcI e unemployed when their crimes were committed but the compiers of the survey did not determine in how many cases the unemployment wGs voluntary The highest percentage 5t unemployment among those con- H'cted for any one offense was found et 46 per cent among the burglary group.
 Only @0 per cent of the men cou- Nicted were eN-seryice men.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-05

Practically % per cent or the prisoners studied were able to re8d and write. But more than two-thirds bad received only an elementary school education, only IA a hiGd school training and but "A per cent the advantages Of college or nni- versity. The Census Burean notes "a decidedly lower oduca- tional status for the prisoners thJH for the population as whole" Tue ratio Of commitments per 100.00p ot adult population was A per cert for the illiterate as against = Der cent for those able to read anl write. Relatively high percentages of iliiterates are reported among men convicted Of assault, homicide. liquor law violations and rape But only per cent of the cmbezZlers were iI- lterate and less than 3 per cent of those convicted of fraud and forgery.
 Of the men sentenced 54 per cent were single, Al per cent married, %.4 per cent widowed and -.S per cent divorced. Among women prisoners. with noticeable differences. percens- ages were: Single A. married a". widowed :, divorced G.