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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-09

Mrs. Mary Stewart was hostess TO a
company at luncheon Friday ut the
National Womans Country Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-09

The commandant of the Navy Yard
and Mrs. Arthur Lee Willard will en-
terrain at dinner Wednesday evening,
February 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-09

Mrs. Davenport, wife Of Representa-
tive Frederick M. Davenport Of New
York, entertained at luncheon yester-
day at the Mayflower, In compliment to
Mrs. Hermann HaRedorn.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12
BODY DISCOVERED. l 0N ISLAND SHORE
Scantily Clad Corpse Unidenti-
 fied-POliCe Seek Clues

Norwalk, Sept. F P-The body of a scantily clad middle 7aged wom- an with a badly battered face, found on the west beach of Sheffield 1s- land in the, Norwalk harbor today presented a dilemma to the local police as they searched in vain for identification marks on the clothing and body. Pending the medical ex- aminer's finding and a more thor ough search of the body in the morgue, the authorities are ad- vancing no theories on the manner in which the woman met her death.
 Eric Will. caretaker on the island, which is situated at the mouth of the harbor about three miles from the municipal dock, notified the police immediately after discovery of the body. The woman's' face was cut beyond recognition but the clothing was apparently unharmed. The body was clad in a petticoat, shoe, silk stockings and a chemise. AS far as could be ascertained there was no jewelry on the body.
 The body is thought to have been in the water several days.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12

We have done our best to rehabili- tate him."
 As evidence of the good spirit among the prisoners, it is pointed out that at present there are only seven men listed as second class" or deprived of certain privileges, while even fewer are in the third class. deprived of all privileges.
 Although the inmates are well treated they are by no means cod dled Shortly after Colonel Gralle became commandant, it is said. some of the men were planning an outbreak Colonel Gralle called the men together and pointed out to them that the prevalence of army discipline. combined with the fact that the tidal currents about Alca- traz were practically impossible for a swimmer to traverse, made the odds against a successful escape all most overwhelming and then he remarked. Now, if you want to start something, go ahead or words to that effect.
 Nothing happened. and there have been no rumors of trouble since.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12

than punitive. This he believes, is responsible for it's success.
 Soldiers Arc Guards
 The use of soldiers as guards, he points out, is a distinct advantage. Brutality, favoritism and oppres- sion by guards are generally large ly responsible for the discomfort that blazes into mutiny in other prisons. The soldier guard, being himself under strict discipline, is never guilty of any of these fault, and as a result the prisoners get fair, equal treatment.
 The present main prison build. ing was erected about 20 years aGs, over the old fertilization guarding the bay Within the last five years notable steps for the rehabilitation of the prisoners have been taken Colonel Cralle got the loan of S2,500 to start a model industries proj- ect. A furniture and woodworking unit was started, followed by shoe making, upholstering, tailoring, printing and other units to total of 50, all designed to instruct the prisoners as we'll as to keep them busy. The s250O was quickly re- paid, although the output of the shops cannot be sold outside of the army.
 Farm Guards Unarmed Lase year the laundry handled some 3,0O0,00O pieces and made a net profit of S105,000. Across the
 channel is Angel Island, also a gov ernment reservation, where there is a prison farm. Work on this
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12

good behavior. and often men are paroled to a civilian sponsor if jobs are waiting for them.
 When a prisoners term expires he is given "a suit of clothing - tailored to his measure, incidental ly, in the prison shops, and made of good cloth which he is allowed to select a railroad ticket to his place of enlistment. and s10 in cash.
 Rehabilitation Is Aim
 There is no reason" says Major w. R. Stewart, executive officer of the prison, "why a man leaving Alcatraz should not be we'll fitted to pursue some civil occupation. He has led a strict life for a period of years, though not a physically hard one. His habits have been regular and he has learned useful trade.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12

island is given prisoners as a re- ward for good conduct work de- tails leave Alcatraz for Angel Island each morning in a launch and work under guards who carry no weapons.
 Each prisoner is paid s2 month wages.
 There is we'll stocked library. open to all prisoners. and motion pictures are shown regularly. Many men take correspondence courses. The prison yard is open for ex- ercise whenever a. prisoner is not otherwise engaged. There is an army chaplain always on duty.
 Prisoners who were not convicted of felonious offenses may ask to be returned to military duty, and the request is granted in many cases, Sentences can be shortened for
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12

eAAo T whose job is to protect fellow stu dents from hazards of traffic
 For the new school term the American Automobile association, sponsors of the patrol system, has adopted uniform standards for the entire nation to increase efficiency and foster public interest.
 In addition to work in this field, which has even spread to Hawaii, where patrolmen are known as jun for police, safety education will reach nearly 2,5oo,O0O children as a part of the regular curricula of schools.
 The value of this comprehensive program of promoting safety has been credited by the national con- ference on street and highway safety, operating under chairman- ship of Secretary of Commerce La mont, with a marked reduction in child fatalities.
 Production in child deaths, cred- ited to safety education and school patrols" Secretary Lamont said, lis the one redeemable feature in the whole situation of traffic mortality.
 Tn seven years motor vehicle ac- cidents increased S2.2 per cent, but fatalities among children under 15 years of age increased only 22.9 per cent, while adult fatalities in a
 Child fatalities registered a de- crease ill 1928, and partial returns for 1923 indicate a still more marked decrease" ',-
 Safety records of Chicago show that the number of children under IS years of age who were killed by
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12
u. s, GOVERNMENT
 RUNS MODEL PRISON
History Of AlcatraZ Island Re
 VealS No Rebellion

San Francisco, Sept. 12-On a Francisco Bay is one of the most unusual prisons in America-a pris- on where there has never been a convict riot or mutiny, where clean liness and order prevail and where each prisoner is kept busy at use full work and taught a trade by which he can support himself when his term ends.
 It is the United States Army Disciplinary Barracks on Alcatraz Island. used since 1888 as a prison for military delinquents. Fortified in 1854, it was the first American military base on the Pacific coast.
 It's commandant, Colonel G.. Maury Cralle, U. S. A., believes that prison riots breed themselves and asserts bluntly that there is no ex- cuse for failure to take measures to prevent them.
 500 in Ideal Prison"
 At present he has 500 prisoners, lodged in what might be, termed an ideal prison. The most striking feature of the place is it's cleanli- ness. The cell block has huge win dcws on four sides, admitting an abundance of light and clean salt breezes from the bay. There is no crowding. each man having his cell to himself, and the prison smell' known by every man who has ever visited the ordinary peniten- tiary - is conspicuous by it's ab sence.
 Colonel Cralle points out that the prison :, is "a self-contained unit where every prisoner has construc- tive and heaithful work, performed ] under the direction of army men whose aim is corrective rather
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12

automobiles was reduced from 1SS, when the patrols were first estab- lished il 1926. to 166 in 1929.
 Detrcit. with 10S fatalities among children in 1926, when 340,111 pu- pills were enrolled, had a reduction to SS fatalities in 1929, when the enrolment was 402,67O.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12
FINDS EX-PRESlDENT

Panama City-It takes a lot of nerve to fine an eX-president, but the mayor of this city recently did. Two hundred and seventy mine property owners were fined s5 each for failing to paint their houses this year, and Dr. Belisario Porras. who has been president of the republic three times, was one of them.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-12
YOUTHFUL TRAFFIC
 POLICE ID SERVE
A. A, A. Sponsors Safeguarding System-N 100000 Boys Enrolled

Washington, Sept. 12 P-School bells this fall ring the call of duty to nearly 100000 young patrolmen who will guide nearly 5,000,000 chill dren daily across lanes of traffic. / Identified by shiny badges and white Sam Browne belts, they will stand guard at street intersections to stem traffic casualties
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
'DULLNESS MARKS TRADING IN BONDS
U. 5. Government List Markets
 Brightest Spot

New York, Oct. G1 P-Dullness characterized trading in the bond market with the approach of the weekend today and nominal price changes were the rule. The one lus- trous spot in the market was the United States government list where substantial improvement again re- suited from moderate inquiry. Bond men watch the trend of United States governments closely for moro than any other invest mcnts, they accurately reflect the tlcnd of money rates. After a perio O. hesitancy governments have forg- ed ahead this week and the move vas interpreted in financial circles a, indicating that bankers are con- tident extremely cheap money will continue into the new year.
 The favorable conditions for i'm provement in the bond market are mphasized by the fact that the official call money rate held at 2 per cent throughout October. The monthly rate, while equaled in Aug uSt' J-f' IlttS llOL Dcpll IONcI SlncG February 1916, when it was .SS per cent In it's stability the rate dur ing October was very unusual, but not unprecedented for similar rate, per cent prevailed throughout August, 1924, and October. 1918, when the figure held steady at per cent. In view of such ease in money bond men were disappointed by the StaGnant tone of domestic issues dur ing October.
 The source of the principal in quiry for bonds is believed to be banking institutions and within the past few days there have been some signs of greater activity in that quarter. The weekly statement of the condition or New York city member banks shows they purchased S72. 100000 in bonds other than gov ernmCnts.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
Corn B0rer's Advance
 Reaches New Britain

Hartford Oct. 31 P-Forty- four Connecticut towns are newly infested with the European corn borcr, it was announced this morning by H. N. Bartley. entomologist for the United States department of agricul- turc. in charge of operations of federal quarantine and inspection in this state. Mir. Bartley spoke at the seventh annual conference of ento- mologists working in Connecticut at the capitol in Hartford today How the quarantine will be altered for 1880 has not been announced.
 The towns newly infested in 1880 are: Hartford County-Bloomtield Bristol, East Hartford, Pennington, Glastonbury. Granby, Hartford, New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, South Windsor, West Hartford Wethersfield and Windsor Locks Fairfield county-Bridge Dan- bury, Darien, Fairfield, Norwalk Shelton. Stratford. Trumbull and Westport. Litchtiold county-Ca- naan, Cornwall, Goshen. Kent and sharon. MiddleseX county-Crom. well, Middlefeld. New Haven coun, ty-Ansonia, Bethany, Cheshire i Derby East Haven, Hamdcn, Mil
 ford, New Haven, North Branford North Haven, Orange. Prospect Wallingford Wes tHaven and Wood bridge. Holland county-Ellingto and Vernon.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
CURB GOES LOWER
 IN T0DAY'S SESSION
Operations Frequently at Stand.
 still With Ticker Idle

New York. Oct. 31.--tP)-Thc bullest trading in weeks found the curb shading off today. Activity was so dormant after an early furry Of selling that operations were ire quently at standstll and the tick CT had many idle minutes.
 In general. the list offered rcla- lively good resistance to small scale bear pressure and liquidation. The outstanding soft spots were comparatively quiet issues which normally have thin market. In the favorites the declines were hardly more than fractional. Minor losses appeared in such utilities as EIec- tric Bond &; Share, Utilities Power & Light and United Light "A. '' American 6 Foreign Power War rants and American Superpower were firm.
 Industrials and specialties were quiet. Declines of about a point tl Diamond Match, new, Noranda, Ionite Products, Douglas Aircraft and Lily Tulip Cup in small turn overs was partially offset by firm ness in American Cyanamid "B" Marconi International and A. o. smith, which rallied a point or two. Oils sagged. A drop of only 5-S was sufficient to send Gulf into new low ground for the year. Standard of Indiana and Cities Service also eased fractionally. Vacuum lost a point.
 Call money renewed on the curb at F per cent. A few dealers re- duced rates on longer term bankers acceptances.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
LEGION ID INSTALL NEW STATE HEADS
Harry Jackson ToaStmaSter at Banquet Tomorrow Night

State department officers of the American Legion and the American Legion auxiliary will be installed in office tomorrow night at joint ceremony to be held in Rockville. the home of the commander elect of the Legion. The ceremony will take place in Memorial hall in that city and large numbers of Legion naires and auxiliary members from all parts of the state will attend.
 The session will open with a meet ing of the retiring executive con- mittee with Department Commander w. $. Alexander of Meriden, pre- siding. This meeting will finsh all business of the past year. Immedi- ately following there will be a meeting of the new committee with Commander Elect E. L. Newmarket presiding. At this session the budget for the coming year will be presented and the commander will announce his appointments.
 Jackson Toastmaster
 At o'clock a banquet featuring course of dishes cooked in Ital- ian style will be served. This will be the department installation ban quet. Past Department Commander Harry C. Jackson of this city will act as toastmaster and Past Depart ment Commander Kenneth F.. Cramer of Wethersfield will be the principal speaker.
 The officers will be installed in cffice by Past Department Com mander Paige A. seaton of Water bury
 Officers of the state department of the American Legion auxiliary will be installed immediately follow ing the ceremony for the Legion of ficers. The work will be carried out by the Past Department President Mrs. c. M. Pfennig Of Bristol, Mrs. Florence Erbe of Southington is the president elect.
 20 Going From Here
 Twenty members of Eddy-GloVer post of this city have taken reserva- tons for the banquet. Reservations may be still secured from either T,Inil F. Schaal. commander of the post or Mrs. Arthur H. Petts, presi- dent of the local unit of the auXil- iary.
 Installation Of the officers of Eddy-Glover post of this city and of the Eddy-Glover unit of the ahx- Hilary will take place at a joint ceremony in Elks hall on Washing ten street on Thursday night at s o'clock. The auxiliary banquet will take place at 6 o'clock in the Le g.on home.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
City Items

William Wolfer of Goodsell street, Bridgeport, driver for the Bridge port Bed and Spring company, col lided with a traffic post on Main street, opposite Myrtle street. this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Only slight damage resulted and no ar rest was made. Walfer reported the incident at the police station short ly after it happened.
 Mrs. F. J. O'Brien of Sherman Court is home from Holy Cross col lege at Worcester, Mass, for the week end.
 MT. and Mrs. John w. Davis and children of Stanley street, are spend ing the weekend in Newark N. J.
 Miss Beatrice Bull, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo G. Bull of Black Rock avenue has been elect ed secretary-treasurer of the Com- mercial club of the Virginia Inter- mont college of Bristol, Virginia Miss Bull is a member of the fresh man class.
 Four lights in the vicinity of Sla- ter road were destroyed last night according to a report made by off cials of the Conn. Light and Power Co.
 Fern and plant week, November 1st till November Sth, fresh grown Boston Ferns at special prices. Made up table ferns, ivy blooming plants in season. Now is the best time to buy a plant. Open evenings. Flower Greenhouse, l16S Stanley street. Telephone -W-advt Sir Francis Drake lodge. A. o. Sons of St. George. will attend a gathering in Bridgeport tomorrow night. The trip will be made in two chartered buses which will leave the Junior o. U. A. M, hall at 5:3J o'clock.
 Geo. Olcott's Bacchanalians or chestra at Torrington Elks Hallo- Wcen frolic tonight.-advt.
 A. P. Marsh of New Britain spoke to the Exchange club of Bridgeport at noon today on the subject of inn pIoNtu LII al -OdtlS. MT. MdISll IS chairman of she Hartford county committee of the Connecticut Rural Roads Improvement association
 The annual meeting of William Buckley Council of Select Templars will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall.
 Officer William Cronin reported at headquarters this morning that the sidewalk in front of No. 3 Madison street was in such condition as to cause him to fall and iniure his leg as he was patrolling his beat in this section last night The matter was referred to the board of public works.
 Roy r. Peterson, clerk, of 200 South Main street, and Ruth 4. Leck, at home, of 90 South Main street, have applied for a marriage license at the city clerks office.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
TUMBLING EXHIBITION

A tumbling act will be given by Frank Cherubin, director of the Fal- con tumbling team, and Joseph Lu- kasiewicz at the Falcon hall tomor- row night at 7:30 for the benefit of Stanley Kowalewski, injured mem- Der of the team, who is patient at the New Britain General hospital. charge of committee representing the Falcon Nest No. SS, indicates that the performance will be well attended. Dancing will follow.
 The committee in charge consists of Mr. Cherubin, George Bartus and Joseph Smulski, vice president of the nest.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain within and for the District of Berlin. in the ,ounty of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the S0th day Of October. A. D. 9S0.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, EsoS !, Judge. On motion of The Commercial Trust Company of said New Britain Hs Executor of the last will and testament of David Dehm. late of New Brtahlss within said district deceased. "''s This Court doth decree that six montlr-"' be allowed and limited for the creditorss of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executor and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in said New Britain and hav-I ing a circulation in said district and by posting q copy thereof on the public signs post in said town of New Britain neaE- est the place where the deceased last, dwclt and return make
 Certified from Record. sa
 BERNARD r. GAFFNEY, Judge.l <.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
Real Estate News

Mrs. Mary A. Curtin, for the es- tate of James NJ. Curtin, has leased to the Gilbert Stores, Inc, a store at 4oS Main street for four years at the annual rental of S2,S00 dur ing the first year. $3,000 each for the second and third years, and S3,- GOO during the fourth year.
 C. Ernest Carlson has transferred land and buildings on Pendleton road to Ruth c. Maher
 Malcolm Johnson and Andrew J. Carlson have transferred land and buildings on Virginia avenue, be- tween Corbin avenue and Elbridge road to Judge r. B. Hungerford.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
Smart Young Women
 Adopt Russian Tunic

Paris, Oct. 31 P)-Somc of the smartest young women in Paris have adopted Russian tunic coats Of bright Colored velvet for evening wear.
 The tunics fastcn at the side front and have upstanding narrow collars of fur or a crush arf-collar. A single sable or narrow color of CT mine is permissible when fur is used.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
CARD OF TiiANkS

We wish 10 express to kind friends and neighbors and fraternal organizations our heartfelt gratitude for their solacc and sympathy dur ins our recent bereavement caused by the death of our loving husband and father We are especially grateful for the many beautiful floral offerings which helped to lighten our burden of sorrow.
 Signed, Mrs, S r. Seaman, Mrs. Edward C. BantH
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
GIRL GETS S2,200 AWARD
 FOR RAILROAD GATE CRASH
Injured When Automobile Struck Bars at Meriden Crossing
 on Eoggy Night.

Virginia R. Andrews Of this city was given s2,200 damages against the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad according 10 a stipulation for judgment approved yesterday by Judge Edward M. Yeomans in superior court.
 The girl was q passenger in an automobile driven by Howard c. Bates which crashed into the rail- road gates at Colony street at Meriden last April. The plaintiff said the night was dark and foggy and charged that the railroad had failed to furnish sufficient lights at the safety gates, She was represent ed by $. P. Waskowitz and the rail- road by E. R. Brumley.
 FOR BEST RESULTS
 USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 thank all cur kind relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the death of our beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Thomas Glynn. We especially wish to thank the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.,, Order Dept. and Girls Club of North X Judd, Footman Shoe Co.,. of New York, also for the beautiful floral offerings.
 Signed, Thomas Glynn and family, Mir. and Mrs. J. k. Baker, Mrs. Irene 1iolleran
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
CIFE, CLUB CONTEST SET

Hartford, Oct. 31 P-The annual New England College Glee club con- test is to be held at Bushnell Me morial on the evening of February 27 when for the first time since it's inauguration the affair comes to Connecticut. It will bcbrcadcast over station WTlC. It is the New England elimination for selecting the entrant in the national contest.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
Long Gloves Being Worn
 With Short Fur Jackets

Paris, Oct 31. Pl-Long black gloves with short slecved coats of black or trimmed with black fur noon throughout the winter style wise shoppers here believe.
 The all-black ensemble is having ing tremendous vogue with Pari- sian women.
 Many of them are already wear ing short jackets of black fur, pre- fcrably astrakan. Many of the jack cts have sleeves which fail by six inches of reaching the waist.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
F ne Is
Frederic \. COrWin

The funeral of Frederick N. Cor win of 99 Lincoln street will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. Marks church. Rev, teYmcnt will be in Nova Scotia.
 The pail bearers will be Charies r. Smith, chairman of the board of directors of Landers, Frary & Clark Joseph Lamb, general super intendcnt of LanderS, I'rary & Clark, John Hubert and Oliver M. Judd, representing Landers, Frary X. Clark and E. w. Schultz. Milton Davenport, James B. Thompson and Edward Bennett.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-31
DOMESTIC HUBBY CRUEL

Chicago, Oct. 31 P>-A divorce complaint on file here today, charg- ing cruelty, made this allegation against a husband: ,~
 He always wanted to stay home and cook and do the housework." ~'
 Mrs. Jeanette Liebner was the complainant; Alexander Liebner the defendant -FA