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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28
Large Attendance
AT Circles

I-rre attendance featured the
r,eatinzs of IN. Woman's MISSION
srv society circles OF the First
Tgsthodist ,hurch Monday alter
moor. The Central circle me WITH
Mrs. G. w. Colgin. with Mrs. FITS
Trernble leading the mission stucy.
sRoads 10 tie City OF God. IN
teen members and two visitors, Mr
Holman and Mrs. Mcbride. We
present. ..a a.,
xyest brownsville circle and Ny
r w. Watson gave a review O.
mast chapters in the Mission study
hook nrogram from which was led
nv Mrs. Watkins. Mrs. ThoS. II.
Sweeney and Miss Sailor gave
sneciaI musical numbers and Miss
Alice Verneiling. accompanied oy
her mother. played violin solos.
Twelve members were IN attendance
with Mesdames Barclay, Emma
Dcoly, TAYLOR. w. Y. Worley. Miss
Verneiling and her mother as visi-
a0Es. /,
Ii Jardin circle was entertained
al the home Of Mrs. PechStein with
Mrs. Dan Keller as leader of the
mission study program. Nineteen
members and six visitors were pre-
sent.
Mrs. M. L. Love and Mrs. Hay
den Hayes entertained the Young
Matrons circle at the home OF Mrs.
Love. Twelve members were pre-
sent and Mrs Outlaw was received
As a new member. Mrs. d. L. Parker
led devotionais and Mrs. NJ. r. Hall
had charge OF the program.
All hostesses served refreshments
nj the close Of the mission pro-
grams.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28
Port Work Expected
To Begin by July ]

SAN BENITO. Jan. 2o.-Juoge
James @. Louthan. one Of the Point
Isabel San Benito Navigation dis
trict who returned Monday from
Washington is Of the opinion actual
construction on the Point Isabel
port project will be started not lat
or than July !.
A signal victory for the local dis
trict was accomplished, Judge Lou
than asserted as a result Of an
agreement that only $450,000 OF the
local districts guarantee would BE-
called for. instead Of S700.000 rs
was originally planned for the con
struction Of a IS foot channel in
stead Of a is foot channel. IL
saving being in an agreement Ly
the government to do the work cl
that particular phase Of the pro-
ject, he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28
Baptist Circles
Study Missions

Mrs. Fritz Schmidt was hostess to
circle one Of the First Baptist w.
NJ. u. Monday afternoon, Mrs. 0.
L. Smith leading the foreign mis-
sion study from the book. In the
Land of the Southern Cross"
Eleven members were present and
refreshments we're served.
Circle two met at the home Of
Mrs. Mike Groom, Jr.. with Mrs.
r. A. Shell leading the program
Refreshments were served to the
eleven members at the close % the
program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28
Mrs. Taylor Goes
To Meeting

Mrs. Volney Taylor. president Of
she Fifth District Of Texas FEEDER
alton OF Women's clubs. accompan-
ied by her daughter. Josephine, left
Nirnday night for Dallas TO attend
a mssting Of the state executive
board 10 be held "Wednesday morn
ing at the Boxer hotel. A number
Of inportank matters In the or
aaaizetiof 'oz the federation are 70
Represented for study ana reports
NJ general committees and officers
will be heard.
Mrs. Taylor will return to Browns
vile Thursday.
Fred r. Cowen left BY automobile
sr,,esday morning for San Antonio
where he viii &c located for some
Asuna
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28

they arrived and slso presided
during the dinner and program.
The first entertainment number
consisted Of songs by Curtis Light
foot and Delsie Tabor, followed by
a costume dance by little Misses
Katherine and Doris Ogden Of san
Benito. Several popular songs
were sung by Misses Pruitt and
Ottersback OF the host club, ond
Mrs. Freeman. proprietor OF the
Aztec, also sang two solos.
Special Guests
Special guests Of the evening
were ]. E. Bell, secretary OF the
San Benito Chamber OF Commerce
and Charles Bowie, representing
the Rotarian club. Both extended
a hearty welcome TO visiting Gu
members. Mr.. Bell stressing the
value. purpose and functioning Of
organizations in the life Of a com
munity. He expressed cooperation
OF the chamber Of commerce with
the business clubs, particularly lot
the entertainment Of the state con
yention in the Valley next sum
mer.
Mr.. Bowie spoke briefly concern
ing the changed status OF women
in the business and social lie OF tns
world, illustrating his talk Win
humorous excerpts from passages OF
the old London Mtrror" OF let4'
Club presidents were called up
on for brief remarks by Mrs. Payne
and Miss Julia O'Brien. vice.
president OF the state federation OF
Business Women's clubs. also loon
10 the matter of cooperation among
the Valley clubs in preparation o
the coming Of the state clubs, plans
for which are TO be inaugurated
toniaht at a called meeting OF CLUB
representatives in. Mercedes.
Club Praised
Visitors were generous in their
uraise Of the activity OF the San
Benito club. the youngest IN M
Valley. having been organized only
six months ago. Several new mem
bers Of the club were introduced ~
the meeting.
Brownsville members attending
the dinner were Mrs. Francis
Chaplin, club president; fdiSs Julia
O'Brien, DR.. Amorctte B!edSoe'
Mrs. w. r. Jones, Miss Marie
Jones. Mrs. A. w. Hipp, and Mrs.
A. w Cooke: Harrington representa-
tiyes were On. Georgia a. oWe
Thelma Pea-ce. Kathleen Dubois
Mrs. n. II. Schander. Mrs. Otto
Weller. NINA Davidson, Mrs. Eve
ilyn Van Am5ert. Mrs. r. q. Han
Myrtle Benedict. Mrs. sBerta Paine
Mrs. Harry Collins. Mrs. Z. j. OF
10. Mrs. VIM. Finn, Mrs. Etnei
Dolch; from Mercedes were Mrs.
Shirley Meeker. Miss Beth Gar
rett, Miss Artie Sugg; members oil
the San Benito club present were
Maud Harris. Florence Ottersbach,
Marcia Pruitt. Verna Tedder. Fan
ME Still, Mrs. Marguerite Barber,
Mary Logan, Frances Nj. McFao-
den, Lille Slayden. Ina wills
Mayme Carbon. Mrs. Harriet A
Tabor. Mrs. Chenoweth. Mrs. Pa
O'Br!en. Edith Harkman, Mrs.
Lillian Boone. Mrs Lola Payne, ana
10 Settles Of Jacksonville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28
Altar Society
With Mrs. Hahn

Altar society members of the
Sacred Heart church met Monday
with Mrs. Ben Hahn and enjoyed
an informal social session. Four
teen members were present and
numerous plans were discussed for
future activities Of the organiza-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28

CANBERRA R)-A greatly re-
duced wheat harvest but increased
wool production for Australia j.
predicted by the CommonWeal.I y
Statistician for the coming year
The final estimate OF the wheat
yield from the 1928-29 harvest was
159,752.095 bushels. but the estimate
for the coming season is only Ill.,
600. 900 bushels.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28

SAN BENITO. Jan. 2s.-Approxi-
mately 400 state and county poll
tax receipts had been issued up to
Monday afternoon, according to
Deputy Collector Felix Gay. Jr.
A total of 1877 city polls were re-
ported by City Secretary Leigh
Stanley. Tuesday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28
700 Poll Taxes Paid
Especial to The Herald.l

Especial to The Herald.t
HARLINGEN. Jan. %. - More
than 700 poll tax receipts had been
issued here UP to Monday after
noon. 1t was reported by deputy
collectors stationed in local banks.
No city poll tax is required by the
city Of Harrington, this voting re-
quirement having been eliminated
by the city commission two or three
years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28

WEDNESDAY

Self Culture club with Mrs. c.
A. Manahan.
Just Sew club with Mrs. s. M.
Harvey.
Business and Professional Wo-
mems luncheon at FL Jardin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-28
Business Clubs Join
AT San Benito Meet

An enjoyable evening was spent Monday by a group Of members of
Mercedes, Harlngen and Brownsville Business and Professional Womens
clubs meeting with the San Bento club at a regular social program and
Mexican dinner at the Aztec in San Benito
Mrs. Lola Payne, president Of the San Benito club. greeted visitors rs
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
JOHNSON URGES
 IMMIGRATION HALT
Washington Legislator Sees Dan.
 ger Unless List Is Gut

Wasa-netou, Dec. q CrD) - The uuL.,a States must r.slily restrict .maa-aaoa or lace taa prospect Of faa uu-eouuC gouvrauons being '7g0al 10 eu.Erara 10 inc "oth.r en.1 -1ae.s Of inc worl5." Chairman >...rc Johnson. r.pu5.ican, Wash .4-.or Of -.a housa immigration .oam-..e. declared today in a New L-ar s.at.Usu+.
 "HNa rHrat 5gc eoao.ud7 that the r'".at S,4-.s ..u postpone. but no. atsmatatv ape. reputation and living coa7taans of tho older coUn- c,Lss." Johnson sl "Postnone wc eau anI should. even to the restric- c:on Qt every uon@.d"d imui-atu."
 Johnson i4 aa,aor ot a hIll 10 sus- uauJ ell irnli-rutton for two years. A @.nlar l.usuta Is sponsored in tha 7ra:re UE Senator David A. Reed, ranallra- j., Secretary Of State ~'M-oa l.eors a eH rar cent s5,- n.n-oa to. la0 loars, and leaders oL 0oa-a #a. -.l.t- committees are
 eE,a..d 10 "ui- a compromise b.- .1 1Ng-t --. ~.eg,tarE views.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
FUGITIVE FROM CHESHIRE
 ARRESTED IN THIS CITY|
Walter Wisk, Who Escaped from RefOrmatory on July 19, Caught
 by Sergeant kiely.

Walter Keystone" Wisk, who| escaped from the Cheshire reforma- tory on July 19 Of last year anal who has been sought after since, was taken into custody last night by Sergeant Edward Kiely and locked| up.
 Officials of the Cheshire school were eApetced to come here today to return him to that institution.
 Wisk told the police that he had spent most of his time since escap-I ing in and around Boston. The po- lice are inclined to believe this story as d few weeks ago they received word that the youth had been ar rested in the Hub" after he was suspected of breaking and entering. He was released on this charge on December 5 and the police had been on the lookout in the hope .that he would return to his old haunts.
 Ernest Schmelter, who gave the police an address at 207 filth street, New York, when he was arrested last night on q charge Of drunken ness. will also be returned to the Cheshire reformatory with Wisk. When the police learned that he was wanted by officials of the inst:- tuition for violation of the terms of his parole the charge of drunken- ness against him was nolled and the court ordered him returned.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
Assistant Prosecutor and Chief of Police Issue Statement That Pass ways Must Be Cleaned.

Following a conference between Assistant Prosecutor William L. Greeusteln and Police Chief William c. Hart this afternoon and during whicf the ordinance covering the cleaning Of sidewalks was gone into deeply decision was reached which calls for the strict prosecution Of any property owned found violating the ordInancc
 since the first fall Of snow occur ing last week and the consequent failure Of many of the city's proper " owners to clear their walks the prosecutors office as well as that Of the police chief has been deluged with t-iaphone calls from persons who secE to get away from the penalty.
 In the future Assistant Prosecutor GreensteIu and Chlot Hart wish it understood that failure to live up to ,h- letter Of the Iaa. will mean pun Ishuent O. the y.olalor.
 Over -gJ warrants were sworn out today for failures to clean walks and many ILola ale expected as the po- L.ce reports Of faulty conditions still continue 10 come in
 Many property owners are labor ins under the mistaken ida that the maNimaM penalty for violating this ordinance -s g. Nr. Greeustcin wishes it understood that the ordi- nance leav-s inc penalty that may be Imposed directly up 10 the court officials and Ieaceforth all yiolators nay expect 10 receive much more severe judemerts f brought to court tor any such violation.
 . To correct another false imprcs- sion which seems 10 be abroad MT | GreensteIa also stated through the press that tho absence of a flag or I corTete walk does not mean that h. walk must not g cleaned.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
ADVENT CHURCH SERVICE

A watch night program for to-| night has been arranged by the| Young Peoples society and the pas tor Rev. Clarence Baker. of the| Second Advent church. An engag-| ing program has been arranged by| the members of the society and thel feature Of the evening will be the| appearance of the noted Negro| tenor, Curtis W. Salisbury of New Haven, who will interspcrse the| program with spirituals and gospel songs which are his specially. The entertainment program is in charge of Alfred Friedman of the Young Peoples society.
 The watch night program will be- gin at o'clock. From to o'clock there will be the regular mid-week service. From 9 to 10 o'clock, musical program; 10 to II o'clock, surprise hour; II 10 11:So o'clock, refreshments; 11:3O to 12:O5 o'clock, watch night service; t2:N5 to 12:15 o'clock, a candle light program.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
COURT WILL APPOINT
 APPRAISERS OF BANK
Condition of Commercial Trust CO. Will Not Be Known Until
 Inventory.

Following the appointment of two appraisers by superior court on Jan- uary 23, work will be started on an appraisal of the financial condition Of the Commercial Trust Co.,, Fred erick A. Searle, receiver, said today, and until the report is filed with the court it will be impossible to stare the exact condition of the bank. The appraisers will examine the securi- ties and other forms of investment of the hanks funds as the basis for their report.
 Mr. Searle had not learned today whether interest on savings accounts will be credited as of December 13. the day the bank was suspended on orders of Bank Commissioner Les ter F. Shippee, or Dec. 23, the day the temporary receiver was appoint ed, but it is reliably reported that savings accounts will be credited with interest at least as of Dec. 2J,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
FILES TREATY PAPERS

London, Dec '31 (P) - The Irish Free State commissioner ln London today filed his governments ratltl- ca ton of the London naval treaty, bringing that instrument into full force so far as the British empire is concerned Notification of the Irish ratification is being sent to all the treaty signatories.
 The Free State Dial had not yet ratified the document when Great Britain, the United States and Ja- pan signed the accord last October The British ratification included that Of the dominions-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
Federal Alcohol Agents
 Face Frequent Transfers

Providence, Dee. 3l Pl-Be- ginning Friday, all treasury depart ment agents in Rhode Island, Con necticut and Massachusetts who have engaged in checking up on physicians, druggists, hair tonic manufacturers and industrial plants holding federal permits to dispense, sell or use alcohol in any form, will undergo shallcups every two months for the good of the service" it was learned here today. On Friday the bureau Of industrial alcohol under which such permits now come will place in operation q rotation system whereby inspectors engaged in checking up on physicians, drug stores and industrial plants holding federal permits. will b. transferred every two months 10 uC}y fields.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
Miss Lacky, Deprived of Boy Violinist By Court Order, Urges Lads to Keep Up Studies and De- velop "God-Given' Tal- ent.

New York, Dec. 31 P1The love and good wishes of the guardian they forsook for their parents will follow the Ricci brothers on the road to fame.
 Rowing to court order, Miss Mary Elizabeth Lackey, their coun- sellor for four years, returned al violin to the prodigies yesterday. Tucking inside the case a note which told of her devotion and urg- ed them to continue their studies.
 q have no resentment, nothing but kindly feelings toward my two little boys" she wrote, and I need not tell you that 1 shall watch your| future with loving interest, for you. better than anyone, know how much] 1 have tried to help you.
 Life has many unhappy mo- ments. This is a dreadful one forl me, for I have loved you both1 Keep on with your work. PleaseI never let it down. You must work hard to develop God d-given talent '1
 Miss Lackey, a music teacher. took the boys into her home att Berkeley, Calf, when Ruggiero was six and Giorgio was and was ap- pointed their guardian in 1928. With the help of outside funds, she placed them under expert guid- ancc and brought them to a point where Ruggiero especially was hail. cd as an artist of the first rank.
 Legal efforts Of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pietro Ricci. to reclaim the custody of the boys, resulted recently in a supreme court deci-| sion directing their return
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
STRESSES SCARCITY
 OF GOOD SALESNEN
Few Grade "A' Men Available.
 Expert Tells Civic Clubs

-.a. luncheon attended by -....l.-s Of both r.s k.Hauis cIl1 .-a ,.. Rotary club Was held at H.. H.mt, aorel tai5 noon. at w.a. William L. Fletcher ol Bos- fau. Na--. spoke oH modern sales r..-stp and inc many points an employer must lake lntO consiLera- -aa eran h. adds a new nan 10 t.- -.l Of st,ezm-D. Mr. Fletcher n..a...-led th. scarcity and value 0. 'A" grade zalesmen during a de- pra~-.oU,
 "Inere arc too many e grade afs-uer." said }lr Fletcher, and an auudance Of B grade. But ev- orv employer is looking tor A grade men who can go out in the face oI gv.vw.elming difficulties and maEe 4 prof. Tor their employers" Th-
 p-aE4r explained rhe rating of u.,4a sales power iu the three classes as those WHO hold ou, WIIi- m- .o draw the.r salary vIaoat q thought Ot whether they Were uAh- ing a profit for their firms or not and tuJ.e ulo are moi "UlH- tO -.f and lot things come as they mg% put who strive to better business and profits m every way.
 Members oI the two lIyIc organI- zauons numbering more than loo listened 10 Mr.. Fletcher.
 The meeting Was presided over by Henry WashDurn, president Of the Rotary club. Hugh ;. McKeuna. president of the Kiwanis club for the past two years, served in bIs official capacity for the last time this noon, as he will be succeeded at the next meeting by the newly elected president, Dwight Skinner. At the end of the session today rising vote of thanks was accorded MT McKenna in recognition of his serv- ices rendered the kiwanis club.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31

messenger boy. He was soon promot- cd to the position of discount clerk and then to teller. In 1885 he was appointed an assistant cashier, a po- sition which he held for many years before becoming cashier. He was made president of the bank 35 years ago and has been chairman Of the board of directors since 1927.
 The banker is a descendant of Captain Daniel SIopcr who was in General George Washington's army. He is q native Of Southington but came to New Britain in his early youth. He graduated from the New Britain High school at the age of If and then studied for one year at the State Normal school. ..
 Politically he has served on the common council, the board of alder men, park, police and cemetery boards and state senator.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
HANDY N4NLEAVES
 SUMS ID CHURCHES
lro...-.. r-am Ew.. Eaecl

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 Contest Expected
 Nc 'r--'."= #g .EI.- .- br.-'o. ...as-1 lo.l ..o;a..- ...su- t..u u~o nar- and -.--.rs who .,.. said 70 as llrn- ta N.w Yons ~..- contest -a. wlI at a h.aHu- S.- -er Thurs 54- J.near- --. I'll. Br-oi A. rca. Bank and T..-, ooHn.ag na- -at..d yE..lo~ or --. u.. oaa-- o- IL. I.aa -o-a5 l,:as.4 tg L--aas -a. H...
 cg-..< w.o H..5 a, rl- a-. Of t- raa.. l ~-. I"l..E hospital hand. u4 .t t.. Ea#-. I"l oa %,ra Mai. -.r. #.l .9r a long cr.. -.ls .n-.-.l .- a ..I. n..-. f.. was .."4.. .g--.av rr.M- vltl 4 -.. ...'. taa.~ I. r'. Ja-. ua. .s ra..o.. .a.r. Il. lad uH-a a Lr-@.o. s.. t...-.
 ou is a. ..e Hn3.- Inn today r.t.ar4 .Q a.so a-. .u.0rm4r.ou con- e-ma.a- Cor..z a.l r..rrea all 0a,-..o.~ 10 tae Hu-.o. American L.Hs and Ira-. loumar gr- a- t.eaa sl L. "lu.a" thai No~.z 4d moi has. taa amount ot money &l.aCa4I O. 5o t.- will.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
Roth Quits Tax Job;
 Too Little Work, He Says

NiddletoWn, Dec. 3l -Because u is against his principle to accept a salary of s 500 q year for only half time work, John s. Roth today ter minated his five and one-halt year period as tax commissioner,
 Roth tendcred his resignation last sumner when he said he didn't have the nerve to accept that money and only work half time" Mayor Fred J. Bielodeld will administer the oath Of office to John Tynan, Roth's successor.
 The last duties Of the retiring commissioner were to complete the grand list which showed an approx innate increase Of $578,00o, bringing the clty's total 10 $34,997S3S.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
ENDING 63 YEARS
 IN BANK SERVICE
Andrew J. Sloper Completes Long Term With First National

Andrew j. Sloper, chairman of the board Of directors of the New Brit ain National bank, is completing 63 years Of service with the institution today. Besides his bank affiliations, he is president and treasurer of the New Britain Gas Light Go. and has served as director of many of the leading factories of the city.
 Mir. Sloper entered the employ of the bank on January l, 1867, as a
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
Bailor Worth S25, 100000
 So Signature Is Good

Chicago. Dee. 8l lP-A modest lv dressed, rrrmine old man walked into a United States con- missioner court yesterday tc sign a bond tor a tiond charged wi.h No,a,m- tha prohibition law.
 T1a goFamm.ut wanted 70 know f. as a.tOor nr was worth .n. risk a4a L2 ua- handed an at.lNyir-
 He l.srrd htuse.f as Michael Ezmlt rr. >.l-ll of the Monarch h.trr-. .r...r- company, and "a.r F. ruu. to tr5 liEo "aud 1 ai- wor,-@ A. wrote in IL, fol- loEu-:
 "At laast s-5oou, ,ooa."
 The bond was acccI-,d
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
RESIGNATION FILED
 BY CANTOR NARWIT
..-ngel From Irrst rago)

Ur9r-aae1 From Iust Tage) ..H.aGon 4 Germany B,,glIm, La..u.u.e2 ard Paris, H. came to r.a U.l..4 r.4t.s -y years ago and .a-.-aa .n .4- Grors@ s@ion iu Boston and %.# H.3'orI lt.og 10 taking mp tu, duties ]. rI5s city. Cantor Mar vi, came 10 >.#" Britain in -s-7 and in the tlr. yaus of aerYice A-re he won coa7t3.as.le popularity One ot tEn :.l.r5 in Jawry in tlis city said toIay that Cantor Marwlt WAS ulsaIr r,4al.aa .rI his leaving will le ug.,-4a iL JL4 Jewish commit usy.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
Musical Prodigies' Teacher Sends
 Best Wishes to Ricci Brothers

missioners hear testimony, then go to their chambers, discuss it behind closed doors and reach a conclusion. There is no public debate as in congress.
 Tt is astounding to me that II men get behind closed doors and vote conclusions on such important matters in private.'
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31

9ny Of the officials who served un- iur Pr.-.l.ut Palma.
 Palma himself lad been in office only aaor. tine, Huliug assumed .I.. r.0 5auey because Of the seri- 0u- illness Of I'r -.l4ur Lazaco ,ha- con. O.elaua announced that ha, -oo. would -.ive only thrC gh the l.r.-s O. tla tAi,- executive.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-31
100 Warrants Issued to Punish
 Property Owners for Icy Walks
Useless Arrests Must
 Drop in Coming Year

Chicago Dec 31 LPt-Chicago policemen are going to have to resolve not 0 make so many needless arrests in 1881 as they did in 1880.
 I've are not said Acting Commissioner John Alcock in formulating the resolution, "go- ing to repeat the performance Of last year of arresting several thousand innocent persons. There were &25.000 arrests in 1880, bu. only 25Q00 convictions. That means that S0 per cent of the prisoners should not have been arrested"