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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
BANK RATE GUT
IT'D AID TRADE
BY I. G. WATSON

Eniyerani Service 6pscial Cable
LONDON, Dec. lay Yesterdays
reduction Of the Bank Of England's
bank rate from 5ls to 5 per cent
Is expected to have an immediate
beneficial effect on British indus
try and lead TO an eventual ameli-
Grafton Of the unemployment
situation.
The reduction Of one-half Of I
Per cent brings the rate here to
the lowest It has been since last
January. It is traced indirectly
70 the recent break on the New
York stock market.
The temporary slump on the
other side Of the Atlantic led to a
withdrawal Of short term loans to
such an extent that Great Britain
turned to the New York market to
make advantageous gold pur-
chases,
This, with the recent shipments
Of gold from South Africa and
Australia and the hating OF the
efflux toward France. SO bolstered
UP the Bank Of England's gold re-
serve that q reduction IN the rate
was looked for, although betting
on the stock exchange for q down
ward trend was even.
The reduction today was the
second time within six weeks that
such action has been taken by the
Bank Of England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
ARMY
Cpd

Leave Of absence Is granted Lieut.
Col Ralph Talbot 1r.. General staff
Corps. five days. December %; Col
Edgar 7. conIey, Adjutant Generals
Department two days. December H.:
First Lieutenant Thomas n. stark,
Infantry. extension 10 days; First
Lieutenant Harold a. Bartron Air.
Corps, three days upon relief from
present assignment
BY direction Of the President. 4
George 4. LanEhorne, cavaIry IN. o.
IL Col. Frank L. wells. infantry I'd.
o. La; Col John L. Shepard, Medical
Corps; Col Harry D. Mitchell Adjutant
Generals Department. Lieut.. Col john
p. McAdams, infantry Cd. 0. L.l. Re-
corder: Capt. Emil c. RaTitser. Judge
Advocate Generals Department, is
appointed 70 meet at headquArters'
Sixth Corps Area, at such tiEnen as
the senior member shall direct
Col. Samuel w. Noyes, infantry. 10
walter Reed General Hospital. Army
Medical Center, for further observa-
ton and treatment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
DR.. BaIIOu Explains
Ideals OF Junior High

The purposes Of the junior high
school system in the District were
outlined by DR.. Frank w. BaIlou,
superintendent OF schools. last
night in the Brightwood Junior
High school. He explained that
the junior high schools were
founded primarily to give stud
ents who have to leave school
early opportunity to obtain a bet
ter education.
Mr.. Ballou praised the work of
parent organizations In co-operat-
ing with the school officials.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
McC Ormick Helpless
3 Years, Nurse Ayers

SANTA BARBARA, Calf, Dec.
13 uNs).-How Stanley Motor
mick was taught to walk again
after being unable to control his
muscles for three years, was re
lated today at he guardianship
hearing involving the $4,000. 900
estate Of the mentally incompe-
tent heir to the harvester fortune.
Trick Timpkins, one of McCor-
] Kicks two male nurses, testified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
Humane Worker Freed
Of Nuisance Charge

James r. Briggs, 622 G st. N. e.,
president Of the Humane Educa.
ton Society and vice president Of
the Washington Humane Society,
yesterday was absolved by Police
Judge Ralph Given of charges
that he had maintained an animal
hospital at his home without a
license.
Briggs proved he had merely
kept and cared for stray dogs for
q few days at a time at his own
expense until they could be re.
moved to the farm Of the society
In nearby Maryland. Complaints
Of neighbors led to Briggs arrest
By health officers and a prelim.
mary arraigninent two weeks ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
} German Air Spies
Get Ia Years in Prison

LEIPSIC. Germany, Dec. i3.-
Three persons were sentenced to
a total Of fourteen years Inn
prisonment In 9 sensational avia-
ton espionage trial.
The trial was held in secret be-
cause of the technical and mill
tary Importance Of the testimony.
The evidence showed the accused
carried on q widespread espion-
age service on German aviation
for the benefit OF an unnamed
foreign power.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
Man Leaving AirpIane ,
is Struck hY Another

PALo ALTO. Calf. Dec. H.
Herbert Fowler. Pasadena. broker.
was injured as he stepped from
q plane in which he. and Mrs.
Fowler had flown here from Los
Angeles. In some manner an as
cending plane "flicked" him With
wing, knocking him to the
ground. He was taken to the
Palo Alto Hospital with face cuts
and possible spinal injuries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
Italian Pilots Attempt
New Endurance Mark

ROME. Dec. Is QNs1.-In an
attempt to beat the existing en-
durance record for flight over an
enclosed circuit, Commander Mad
dalena and Lieutenant Ceconi. IA
nous italian airmen. took off at
$3.50 p. m. yesterday (12:3O p. m.
Eastern Standard tirne) from the
Monticello Airdrome. The flight is
being made In Savoia Marchetti
plane and is sponsored by the gov
eminent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
Steam Locomotives Off
ChicagO's Lake Front

CHICAGO, Dec. Is. (I.N.S1-
The last steam locomotive in
Lake front service on the Illinois
Central will be removed within a
year and the line will be 100 per
cent electric.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13

For SELECTION IN Washsnrtda
apartments, turn NOW 10 TIMES ~
Herald Classified ads.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
North Woodstock

Miss Jane Lyon was the weekend guest of Miss Roxana Child.
 Mrs. Charles Hopkins has so far recovered from her recent illness as to be able to dispense with her nurse.
 Frank Bardy of Thompson is work ing for C. H. Potter. He secured his job through an ad in the Patriot.
 A Christmas tree entertainment is being arranged for Christmas eve after which the tree will be placed on the church lawn.
 The Clifford family, new corners in town, have moved back to Northboro, Mass. They were in needy circum- stances and the legion auxiliary had given them considerable aid.
 A daughter, Katherine Irene, was born recently to Mir. and Mrs. Clifton Lyon. Mrs. Lyon was Miss Dorothy Stone of East River. Her mother, Mrs. Elinor Stone is with her for the present.
 The program given at the social last week, was quite instructive. IL was an illustrated lecture upon Birds Throughout the Year" Scoutmaster Gleason read the lecture while as sistant seoutmaster Harry Trask manipulated the slides.
 A fire, caused by the explosion of an oil heater, caused considerable excite ment at the home of Fred Dupuis on Monday about midnight. MT. Dupuis was listening to the radio while his wife and 9-months old baby were asleep upstairs. Suddenly he heard her scream and rushed upstairs to find the bedroom ablaze. He called neighbors by telephone but had suc- eeeded in putting out the fire before their arrival. As the water was some distance from the house, he did some quick work for a time and was com pletely exhausted after it was over. The fire was confined to one room but all the contents were destroyed.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

tellotte, lg; B. McWilliam, If; A. Johnson, SC; R. Palmer, c; E. Pike, rg.
 Score Indians: AT; B. S. 10; Ref cree Murphy; Time 4 8 min. periods; Scorer Westhaver.
 Boys
 Bryant Stratton-Matt (capt.) If; Pasquartte, If; Castriotta, c; Brus- seau. c; Piekos, rg; Langiilo, lg; Schwlzes, lg.
 Indians-A. Wetherell (capt), If R. Tourtellotte, If; L. McWilliam, If; D. Child, c; D. Clifford, c; D. Clifford, c; D. French, rg; J. Morse
 Score Indians s4; B. S. IA; Scorer Westhaver; Referee Murphy; Time 8 min. periods.
 On Tuesday evening, December 10 the Indians played Burillville. The Indians were defeated by three points The summary:
 Indians-D Child, c; R Tourtellotte If; A Wetherell, If (capt) 1; J Morse, lg; D. French, rg; L. McWilliam, rg D. Clifford, lg.
 Burrilville-H. McCamp, (; J. Fair brother. If L. Pascoe, If; L. MalOre, rg; A. Harr, lg; H. Phlagn, rg.
 Score: Indians l3, Burrilville l5: Scorer Hubbard; Time 8 min. per iods: Referee Murray.
 Basketball schedules may be se- cured from the managers Katherine Foskett and Eugene Hubbard.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Porllfret

Mrs. Le Florez and Peter do Flor ez went to New York on Monday.
 Mrs. de Florez and Peter de Flor Ter, of New York is now stopping at Fox Hill Farm.
 Both the Pomfret and the Rectory Schools are closing for the Christ mas vacation this week.
 Professor Richardson of Providence and Brown University, spent the weekend at Fox Hill Farm.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Smedley had as their house guest last week, Mrs. E. M Hastings of New Haven.
 Miss Elizabeth Thompson has ar rived in town to spend Christmas with -her mother, Mrs. Charles Thompson.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Fainter Thomas gave a very enjoyable bridge party on Tuesday afternoon at the Mad Halter Tea House.
 Mrs. Ellen King of Belmont, Mass. and John Blake of Cambridge spent Sunday with Mrs. Kings daughter, Mrs. Luis de Florez.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry C. Holt and their three little daughters are expect ed at Lower Chandler Farm on Fri day to spend the Christmas holidays.
 The chapel gallery of the Pomfret School was filled with visitors on Sun day for the beautiful Christmas Carol service at five o'clock in the after noon.
 There will be special Christmas music at Christ Church and at the First Congregational Church on Sun day morning at the eleven o'clock services.
 Mime. Anatole Le Braz of Paris, France, and Miss Theodora Hawley, of New York. who have been spend ing two weeks at Fox Hill Farm, left on Wednesday,
 The Christmas tree and a pageant will be held in the Congregational church. Monday evening, December 23rd, at 7.30. The pageant will be given by the Sunday School.
 Mrs John Addison Porter, who has been spending some days at the Red Apple Tea House, returned to New York this week to pass Christmas with her daughter. Miss Agnes Porter.
 Luis de F1orez and Peter will spend the first week of the Christmas holi- days at Curryville, North Carolina, duck shooting. Mrs. de Florez will remain through the week in New York.
 The Christmas Tree and Sunday School entertainment for the children and friends of Christ Church will take place in Pomfret Hall at half past two o'clock in the afternoon, on Thursday, December the twenty-sixth.
 A meeting of the executive board of the Windham County league of Women Voters was held last Tuesday afternoon. at the home of the county chairman, Mrs. William Smedley. An informal discussion and tea followed.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Woodstock

Albert Williams was confined to the house several days last week with lumbago.
 The Academy and elementary schools are closing Friday for the Christmas holidays.
 The Beaver Patrol has challenged the Wolf Patrol. 10 a hockey contest as soon as weather will permit.
 Thursday evening the boys attend ed bird lecture given by Frank Glea- son under the auspices of the North Congregational Sunday school.
 The B. F. A. Woodstock Troop l, Wolf Patrol. held their regular meet ing. Wednesday evening. Eugene Haz gard. new member was enrolled.
 Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Scudder who own the Charles Hyde farm were In town last Sunday. They are stopping just now with relatives in Worcester.
 Mrs. Fred J. Glover, Mrs. Freder- ick B. Glover, Miss Hannah Black and John Black, all of Stafford were guests on Monday of Mrs. Frank Shippey.
 Rev. Mir. Burdon of Gilbertville fill ed the pulpit of the Hill Church last Sunday morning. There was a good attendance out and all liked Mir. Bur don's sermon
 Miss Nellie Chandler has closed her house for the winter and started for Texas. She is spending the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Anne Hall Gay lord and family.
 The Every Member Canvass was conducted last Sunday by the Hill church, different members visiting the homes in each section between two and five in the afternoon.
 Miss Rilla Child was hostess for dinner last Sunday to the every mem Der canvassers of the Hill church She was assisted by Mrs. Charles Spalding and Mrs. Fred McWiliiam.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
East Woodstock

Stewart Morse is employed in Hart ford with contracting firm.
 Harry Townsend and John Killam spent Monday in Worcester.
 The Raymond Benson Post Ameri- can Legion gave a dance at the Com munity House last Saturday evening.
 Mrs. L. H. Lindeman returned home last week Thursday after an enjoyable visit with her three daughters in New York and Bedford Hills, N. Y.
 Misses Sarah Pike, teacher at Spring Hill, Mansfield, and Edna Fay Tor. telephone operator in Putnam, spent the weekend at their respective homes.
 Miss Marguerite Clemens of Morris town, N. J., is spending a few days with her uncle Henry Clemens. She will eo to South Hadley, Mass, before her return to New Jersey.
 The trustees of the East Woodstock Library Association, Inc, held a meet ing Monday evening at the home Of Rev. H. D. Baker. The officers chosen were: President, A. G. Morse; vice president, Dr. E. K. Pike; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Albert Hubbard. There are fifty-three charter members, George May, donor of the new Library building. and Miss Julia D. May, a former resident and deeply interest ed in it's construction, were made honorary trustees and members at the annual meeting held last week. The books are being looked over and will be re-catalogued before being placed in the new building. 1 The annual meeting of the Wood stock League of Women Voters was held last week Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Litchfleld. A good number being present. Very gratifying reports were given by the secretary and treasurer of the actlV- ities of the league the past year. The election of officers resulted as follows President. Miss Ethel l. Upham; vice president. Mrs. c. A. Wetherell; sec retary. Miss Rilla Child; treasurer, Mrs. r |. Johnstone. Interesting re- rorts were given of the recent state convention of the delegates: Miss Up- ham. Mrs. Wetherell, Mrs. Asa Seran- ion Mrs. JohnstOne, Mrs. x. A. Jor- ! don and AlFNs GNNttAt sftAf ant social hour followed with refresh n,ents of sandwiches, cake, cookies and tea served by the hostess.
 The regular meeting of the Com munitv Club was held last week Wed nesdav evening. Whist was played Q tables in play. After every fourth hand the following entertained Miss Betty Maitland, fancy dancing, with. Miss Dorothy Roy at piano; Buddy Potter. in jokes and character i'm nerSonations: reading, Mrs. J: s' Nav: The "silly Twins Misses Elsie H;hbard and Florence Nelly, with Fueene Ellis at piano. This proved an eniovable innovation, every member receiving hearty applause. The com n,ittee for the evening, s. H. Peckham' Mrs M. T. Dartt and Mrs. l.. bearee served refreshments of cake and col fee The prizes were awarded 70 MT MT Iouise Pike and Eugene Ellis for r high scores Consolation, Mrs. A. C; Morse f and Herman Marcy. Committee TOT January: c. A. Wetherell. Howard Foskett. Mrs. A. G. Morse, Miss Ethe' l lUpham.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
South Woodstock

Henry Wells has recovered so as to be out again for which all are thank ful.
 Hazn A. Calhoun, Jr., of Colby College is at his fathers for the holiday vacation.
 The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. c. s. Spalding on Thursday after noon of this week.
 Owing to the Nativity Play in Pom fret next Sunday evening there will be no service here in the evening
 The Sunday School will have its annual Christmas tree and entertain ment on Tuesday evening, December 24. in the vestry.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
WOODSTOCK ACADEMY

On Friday evening the Sophomore class will present a three act play A Bunch of Fun", in the Academy hall, at 7.3O o'clock. A feature of the pro- gram will be that Christmas Carols will be sung between the acts, m Eng fish, French, and Latin.
 On Tuesday evening, December lt, at 7.30 o'clock, the Indians will play the Tourtellctte boys and girls teams in the Hall Memorial Gymnasium.
 The student association voted to adopt a school emblem. Several draw ings of Indians were submitted, and after much discussion and controver- sv vcte was taken. A drawing by Dudley Clifford was selected as the first choice. This was the head Of an Indian chief. and will be worn by all the athletic teams.
 On Wednesday morning. December Il, the Junior class eonduetea tne chanel exercises. Christmas oarols were sung by the assembly, and the following Dickens Christmas carols were played on the photograph: Mar Ievs Ghost; The Ghost of Christmas Past. The Ghost of Christmas Pres ent. The Ghost of Christmas to Come. The Ghost ef Christmas Present; The Ghost of Christmas to Come.
 On Friday evening, December lS' the Indian teams played the Bryant Stratton College teams of Providence' hi Woodstock. Both the Indian teams were victorious by a large score. The summary:
 Girls
 Rrvant -Stratton-M. Linseott. IT R Shaw. If (captl F. Wehrle, c; F. Brddott. SC; A. Whipple, rg; E. Bel gina, lg. IT ru.l... If. M. Cady, (capt) F. Johnson, sci R Child, rg; E. Hubbard, lgi E. TOUT
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
West Woodstock

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Davis spent Sunday at their cottage here.
 The west school gave a Christmas pageant on Thursday evening of this week
 Marjorie Keith, granddaughter of Mir. and Mrs. Byron Bates, recently fell and broke her left arm.
 Mir. and Mrs. Anton Kiura and four children of Wyoming returned
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

last week to their former home on the McComber place.
 Miss Mary L. Williams returned last Thursday from the Day Kimball Hospital and IS couvaleseing at the home of her sister, Mrs. F. J. Will liamson.
 Mrs. Andrew Peterson is boarding Chester Allen and Henry Langworthy, who are in the employ of Contractor Bridge on the state road. The stone crusher is now in place.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
ASHFORD

Mrs. c. P. Burrill Is much improved in health.
 Chester Hale of Putnam spent tho weekend with his parents
 The a-H Club went to Norwich on straw ride Saturday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Houghton en- tertained friends from Southbridge recently.
 The Christmas tree at the church will be Monday, December 23 at 7.30 o'clock
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

Mrs. c. S. Sheldon entertained her son F. F. Sheldon and wife with sev- eral of their children at dinner re- gently. Mrs. Sheldon being more than fourseore years of age can also be elassed among the venerable ladies of our town who are able to enjoy life with the younger ones.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

MT and Mrs. F. c. Gibson enter tained relatives from Worcester over the week end.
 The school closed Friday for tho vacation with a tree and exereises tn the afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Liar or Bachelor

If you hear a man say ne al"aS v has his own way you know he Hes or else he's a haehelor.-Alehison county Mall
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-06
ZEPPELIN REFUELS
FOR EASTERN TRIP,
flight PROFITABLE
Pay Load for Journey Around
World Is Expected to Bring
Half Cost Of Craft

LakehurSt. N. j.. Aug. 6.-(Ey-Work
OF r~efueling and replcnishing the Ger
man transatlantic dirigiblc Graf Zep-
pclin went forward today in prepare
ton for her departure at midnight
tomorrow on the first leg OF a globe
circling air voyage.
DR.. Hugo Eckencr, her commander.
will head his giant air liner back to
her home port. Friedrichsllafen. Ger
many, from whence she arrived Sum
day. From there :, the airship. will
continue eastward around the world.
with stops at Tokyo and Los Angeles.
Lakehurst and back to Germany, q
total Of $4,000 miles.
As 4 result OF a golf bet that he
lost. Nathan Wexler will pay his own
passage and that Of william Weber.
at least as far as Friedrichshafen.
They are both New York hotel
owners. They have not decided
whether to make the world tour.
Mails for the Zeppelin were ord
cred closed At 2 o'clock today by the
p~ostoffice department.
The pay load for the world trip Is
expected to bring $500. 900, half the
cost Of the airship's construction. OF
this 10 passengers paying $1,000 each.
will bring 100000. while freight,
which Dr.. Eckener said, is more
profitable, will bring twice as much.
While more than 100000 persons
flccked to the nsyal station here to
view the huge air visitor. . forlorn
German baker boy sat in the emigra-
ton detention quarters at Gloucester.
n. j.. and declared he was through
with airships. He Is Albert Buschko.
the Zeppelin ~stowaway, now await
ing deportation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-06
PRESIDENT HOOVER
PLANS ADDITIONAL
PRISON FACILITIES
Executive 10 Aroused Over the
Crowded Conditions at Fed.
eral Penitentiaries

washington. Aug. o.-(R-Presi-
dent Hoover has determined upon .
program to relieve overcrowded con-
ditions In federal prisons which in
cludes q request to congress for adj
ditional funds.
The program contemplates q In
crease in appropriations Of 100000
for enlargement Of the prisons at At
lanta. and Leavenworth and the con-
struction Of q new prison In the
northeastern section Of. the country.
Mr.. Hoover has discussed the stu
alton at length with Attorney Gen.
eral Mitchell and Sanford Bates.
superintendent Of federal prisons.
This condition is regarded as the
cause Of generalization and out
breaks Of the prisoners.
The large prison population. It was
said. was attributed to IN increase
In crime in general which caused the
president to appoint the commission
now making an inquiry into the law
enforcement situation.
Statistics which have been pre-
sented to the president show 80 per
cent of the prisoners at Leavenworth
and Atlanta r serving terms for
violations of the narcotic laws; II
per cent for violations Of the prohi-
bition laws. and the remainder for
other offenSeS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-06
GREAT NORTHERN TO
STOP OPERATION OF
BUS; SELLS OUT Line
Motor Transit Corporation. At.
filiated With the Greyhound
Company, Buys Control

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 6.-(AP)-
The Great Northern railroad today
announced that it has sold control Of
its bus operating subsidiary the
Northland Transportation company,
to the Motor Transit corporation
and Automotive Investments, Inc
These two companie, are affiliated
with the nationwide bus system Of
the Greyhound lines.
Ralph Budd, president of the
Great Northern, announced the rail.
way will retain an active interest
IN the property as a large mine y
stakeholder and also will have rep
resentativcs on the bus company.
board Of directors. The property vii
be operated under the name OF the
Northland Greyhound lire
The Northland. purchased by tkt
Great Northern In 1925, Is capital
lied at $4,000. 900. It operates more
than $500 miles of line, and in 1925
carried more than 3,15O,000 pas.
scngers. Its annual revenues are
approximately $500. 900. Its op.
crations are principally in Minneso'
ia. but extend into North Dakots
and Wisconsin.
The Northland had been sought for
some time by the Greyhound system,
which operates BUSES from New York
to the Pacific coast. and from the
Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes.
In rclinquishing control OF the bu,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-06

property the Great Northern is adopt
ing a policy which has been tried out
successfully by railways in other sec-
tions Of the country.
This large bus organization will
enable the Northland to get the bene-
TT Of the most important connections
In this field in the United states, as
we'll as the expert management with
which the Greyhound lines have as.
ISOLATED themselves through the Mo-
tor Transit corporation" Mr. Budd
said.
The Motor Transit corporation,
with headquarters at Chicago, Is the
central management organization for
the Greyhound system. Automotive
Investments. Inc. q Delaware cor.
poration. has a large amount Of capt.
tai invested in Minnesota and In sew.
eral Minneapolis automotive equip
ment companies.