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Evening star., 1930-12-08
QUIET BUSINESS CONDITIONS
INDICATED IN u. S. REPORTS

ening OF cereal prices and peso ex-
change. There are increasing evidences
that business and finance are being ad-
JuSted to the depressed condition and
poor outlook Of the agricultural districts
OF the country. The rural, society and
farm interests are actively pressing the
Government to aid them by a reduc-
ton in railway cereal tariffs and by
fixing grain prices.
Other Foreign Business.
In Brazil a dull condition continues,
owing to the uncertainty of the ex-
change situation. Exports Of coffee from
Santos for the week amounted to 193,-
5l2 bags, and from Rio de Janeiro to
81, 600 bags, with prices weaker. The
sterilization bureau has been abolished,
the Bank of Brazil taking the remain
ing stock Of gold and assuming the re-
sponsibility for the outstanding gold
notes.
There Is no marked acceleration in
Canadian business, although some sea-
sonal improvement Is reported in Win
ter lines stimulated by the advent of
cold weather. Conditions in the mari
time provinces are generally more fa-
vorable than in other sections of the
Dominion. Holiday items of household
electrical equipment are reported to
be moving well there and in Quebec
province, and radio sales are being
maintained by intensive advertising.
Cuban business descended to new low
levels during November. The main rea-
son was undoubtedly the state of appre-
hension caused by the student dis
turbances throughout the island, which
led to the suspension of the conStitu-
tional guarantees in Havana and ada
cent territory for period of 20 days,
beginning November 13. While the stu
alton is apparently returning to normal,
business in general, and especially the
retail trade, suffered severely as a re-
suit of these circumstances.
The retail trade outlook in New
foundland is unfavorable. Continued
weakness prevails in the foreign de-
mand for dried goldfish, and the her
ring catch to dat0 has been very poor
The Wabana iron mines are now run
ming on a half-tir1e schedule.
Evening star., 1930-12-08
RUM PRISON TERMS
TOTAL 14,0DO YEARS.
Sentences Imposed Last Fis-
cal Year for Law Violations
Shown by Doran.
~ the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Jail sentences aggregating more than
$4,000 years. imposed during the last
fiscal year on violators of the volstead
act under the Jones five and ten" and
other laws, were reported today by Dr.
James NJ. Doran.
stewardship over the Prohibition Bureau
before it was divided by Congress into
three parts, DR.. Doran, now commits
sioner of industrial alcohol, reported
to Secretary Mellon total of 68,173
arrests by dry agents and 22,405 jail
sentences out of 54,085 convictions up
to last July.
Denies Corruption Exists.
DR.. Doran made his annual report
the venicle for denying that consider
able corruption had existed within the
ranks of prohibition workers. He said
SGT cases had been investigated by a
special inspection division and all but
one case closed
In a very large proportion of the
cases." he asserted, "the charges were
either absolutely diSproved or dropped
for lack of evidence. Prohibition en-
ployes were found very frequently to
be victims of false allegations made by
violators for the purpose Of discrediting
the agents as Government witnesses
against them.
There is no doubt that the number
and seriousness of the provable charges
against prohibition employees has been
greatly reduced"
100000 Gallons Legally Produced.
How the Federal Government sane
toned the distilling of approximately
100000 gallons of the first whisgy
legally manufactured in this country
since 1922 also was told.
The decision to begin once more the
distilling of medicinal whisky. he said,
was reached after it was discovered
there was on hand last January only
a f1ve-year supply. Under the Federal
law these spirits must be aged four
years. Permits were issued for 2,104,-
900 gallons of whisky and $4,000 gall
Ions each of rum and brandy, raising
the total Federal supply to 16.80O. 900
gallons of spirits, q, 1,168, 900 gallons of
wine, together with a considerable
10000, 900 gallons of industrial alcohol.
Many Seizures Of Autos Cited.
DR.. Doran said his agents had seized
$3.50 automobiles, valued at Sc, ,290, $50,
together with 81 boats. In addition to
the cases resulting IN jail sentences IN
Federal Courts, and fines totaling So
678,7 ,732, he said, courts either suspend
ed. paroled or probated sentences ag-
gregating 5,305 years.
Reporting for the Bureau of Mar
cotics, of which he was then head
Doran said:
1.-THE control of legal importation,
manufacture and distribution appears
to be reasonably effectual. Smuggling
and the subsequent illegal selling of
opium, morphine, heroin and cocaine
continue to be the principal enforce
ment problem"
Evening star., 1930-12-08
NEW C0RSETS CREATED
High-Waisted Dresses Force Change
in Existing Models.

PARIS R).-Corset makers here are
beginning to think in terms Of empire
and directoire dresses.
Some Of the newest foundation gar
ments are built for high-walsted eve
ming dresses Of empire type. They are
sheath-kike in form with attached
shaped brassieres Of lace.
Evening star., 1930-12-08
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated PreSS.
Less favorable conditions were indi-
Gated by the weekly survey of business
conditions at home and abroad, an
nounced by the Department Of Com
merce covering the period ended No
vember 29.
The general situation, as measured by
the volume Of checks presented for pay
ment, declined from the preceding period
and was lower than year ago.
wholesale prices, as measured by the
index of 120 commodities, declined but
slightly from week ago due mainly to
lower prices paid for agricultural prod
ucts. The price of red Winter wheat at
Kansas City showed an increase over
the price of a week ago while the price
u middling cotton at New York declined.
Iron and steel prices remained at the
same level as last week.
Bank Loans Lower.
Bank loans and discounts Of Federal
Reserve Member Banks were fractionally
lower than the preceding period and
were also lower than year ago. The
prices for representative stocks and
bonds declined from the week of No
vember %.
Interest rates for both call and time
money were the same as the previous
week, but as compared with last year
were considerably lower. The number of
BUSINESS failures reported during the
week were less numerous than the pre-
ceding week.
Increases occurred over the preced-
ing period and the value of building
contracts awarded In 81 States and in
the production Of lumber, while de-
clines occurred in the production of
petroleum and bituminous coal, freight
car loadings, and in the receipts of
wheat, cattle and hogs as important
markets. =
Bank loans and discounts Of member
banks were greater and the Federal Re
serve ratlo nigher for the week, when
compared with similar period in 1928.
two years ago.
In the Argentine, trade continued to
oe dull, but business men were slightly
more optimistic owing to the strength
Evening star., 1930-12-08
SCHOOL FOR AGENTS OPEN.
Federal Dry Officers Under instruction
in IL Cities.

Ee0erdl Ory OmcerS On0cE 1nStEuctlOD
in IL Cities.
Schools for Federal prohibition agents
are opening today in IL cities to give
instruction in the best means Of en-
forcing the dry laws.
Glasses will be held under the direc.
ton of "a instructors trained in Wash.
ington, and at their close on December
20 will have constituted the fourth
series Of such schools held by Prohibi-
tion Director Woodcock in an effcrt to
secure a complete corps of agents ex-
pertly equipped to enforce prohibition
Harry M. Dengler, chief of the Prohi-
bition Bureaus division Of schools, ex-
planned it was planned to continue such
classes at three-week intervals until
next July.
At that time, he estimated, all the
Federal agents will have received in
struction in their own rights under the
law, how to secure evidence properly
and how not to trespasS on the rights
Of citizens.
Locations of Schools.
Schools are opening today in Provi-
dence, r. l.; Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Nor
folk, Va; Jacksonville, Fla; Knoxville
Tenn; Beaumont, Tex; Chicago, St
Paul. Oklahoma City, Denver and
Seattle.
Following each series of schools,
Dengler said, the written examinations
Of all attending agents are sent to
Washington, erroneous impressions cor
rected and the knowledge of each man
placed on his permanent record. Two
examinations are given, one on criminal
investigation and the other On Constitu-
ton and law.
officials in other enforcement and
prosecuting agencies of the Government,
he added. already have noticed improve
ment in the work of dry agents in un-
covering violations Of the law and pre-
pairing evidence.
In addition to actual school attend
ance, more than ! 900 agents also are
enrolled in correspondence course es-
pecially prepared for them by the bu-
reau. This work was started by Dengler
when DR.. James M. Doran was chief of
the bureau, and more than $500 written
papers have been submitted by agents
Evening star., 1930-12-08
MATHEMATICIAN KILLED

CHAPEL HILL. N. c., December 9
R).-Maj. William Cain, 80, professor
emeritus of mathematics at the Univer-
sity of North Carolina, died here early
yesterday of injuries received when he
was struck by an automobile Saturday.
Funeral services will be held here
this afternoon.
Evening star., 1930-12-08
DOG HAS STAIRCASE
Prince of Wales Enables Aging Pc
to Climb Upon Bed.

LONDON (N.A.N.A.).-Many are the
tales that have been told of Cora, the
Prince of Wales beloved Cairn terrier,
and the newest is one Of the most
charming.
Cora, since her baby days, has en-
Joyed the privilege of sleeping on the
princes bed. Now, however, being not
so young as she was and suffering q
little from rheumatics, she cannot jump
onto the bed as she used to do. Her
royal master. ever thoughtful, noticed
her plight and at once had little fight
of steps specially made and placed
against his bed, so that now every night
Cora walks upstairs to bed.
Copyright, 1880. by North American News
paper Ailiance,l
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Evening star., 1930-12-08
COLDS

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Evening star., 1930-12-08
Russia Adopts Village Courts.

MOSCOW lP.-The thousands Of
petty claims and trifiing misdemeanors
which have been swamping regular dis
trict courts sn Russia viii hereafter be
handled BY village courts which are be-
mg fcrmed throughout the r9p0blic.
Evening star., 1930-12-08
PARIS BUILDINGS CLEAN
Owners Compelled by Law to Reno
vate Every Ten Years.

vate Every Ten Years.
PARIS (SpeciaD order that
Paris may always appear bright owners
of buildings are compelled by law to
cleanse the facades thereof once in 10
years, either by scraping the stores or
by the more modern method of steam
cleaning. Paris being divided into 20
sections for administrative purposes,
the houses in two sections should be
renovated each year.
In the war years Of course nothing
was done. Then. under divers pretexes,
owners were permitted to postpone the
work. Since 1926 the regulation has
become operative again, but figures just
issued show that only two-thirds of
the owners have complied. Tie City
Council has now decided to take legal
action against all defaulters.
Evening star., 1930-12-08
MAJ. DODSON DIES
Medical Corps Officer, War Sur.
geon, Expires at Fort Benning.

b1' HAPA1es aN GOII beHHIhB.
Maj. Brooke Dodson, Medical Corps
OF the Army, died at his post, Fort
Benning, Ga, Saturday, the War De-
partment is informed Mai Dodson
was native Of Dendale, w. Va, and
served as surgeon in the National
Army during the World War. In July.
1920, he was commissioned q first lieu
tenant in the Medical Corps, Regular
Army. and reached the grade Of majo
in January. 1880. His wife, Mrs. B.
Dodson, was with him at Fort Benning.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
NEW SERNCE TO THE
 GROSVNORDALES
Short Line F~chases Trans portation Pwilege and Re- ceives Permsion to Operate Buses IntraSate.

Purchase of th North Crosvenor. dale to Putnam A line by the Short Line, line opered by the Automo' tive Transportats Company, from the Connecticut company, and the granting of permaon to operate and do an intrastate ksiness by the Con necticut Public Elities Commission has been annoused by William c Haggerty, of WeAer, president of the company. Ie change is of sig nificance to the palic and to Putnam business men as iportends a better service between te villages on the north and this cit
 Since the purAse of the Acme line from Mir. Haserty by the Auto motive Transportaon Company tho line has been knvn as the "Shorl Line" It has beenloing an interstate business only as t trolley company had the sanction the Public Utili. ties Commission tssover the field be. tween Putnam al the Grosvenor dales. All of the hsness dcne by the Short Line has ten between inter. state pOinls-i htA1 VI WeustcA ~.ae towns northwards Worcester; the same returning. he buses were not allowed to stop a WilsonviIle, the Grosvenordales, Dmpson or Mech anicsville, to bringassengers to Put nam, nor to carryassengers on their return trip to pats intrastate al, though the compY has maintained an excellent hour service between Putnam and Msachusetts points The present busesperating between Putnam and the tsvenordales were put on to repla, the discontinued trolley service.
 The Shcrt Linwill continue the hourly service anthe schedule vii include some adtional trips moi maintained by thConnecticut Com pany.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
City Quietly Waits
 Arrival of New Year

Without noise or outward demon stration, Putnam awaited the arrival of the New Year. There was union watch night service at the Methodist church beginning at eleven o'clock. The address was by Rev. Henry E. Hodge of the Baptist church. All min isters of the city took part.
 There were New Years Eve parties throughout the city. The Elks, K. of C., Foresters and Eagles held open house. The Odd Fellows remained af- ter their regular meeting to watch the old year out. There was a lively scene at the Bradley theatre where there was a special midnight perform anee. Many people went to nearby resorts to dine and dance.
 New Years Day was quietly observ ed. Large audiences attended the sew eral shows at the theatre. The day was generally observed as a holiday by mills and business places. There were large congregations at the mas ses at St. Mary's church.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
K. OF C. PLAYERS IN
 THREE-ACT COMEDY
''Skinner's Dress Suit" Chosen For Fourth Annual Offering. Bradley Theatre, Friday Evening, January 17th.

.Skinner's Dress Suit" a three act comedy, has been chosen by the Colum- bian Players of Cargill Coancil Knights of Columbus, as their vehicle for their fourth annual offering at the Bradley Theatre, Friday evening, January 17th. The cast will include those now entitled to be called veter- ans and a number of new players. Re- hearsals have been under way for some weeks and the production is fast rounding into shape.
 Tickets for the play are now being sold by members. These tickets are for exchange at the box office of the thea tre on and after Monday morning, January 18th, at ten o'clock.
 The cast is as follows. Tommy" the typical fresh" office boy, William ]. Donovan; "Mr. Mclaughlin" man of big business, Michael L. White {; MT. Perkins," McLaughlin's junior partner, T. Hanley; "Mr. Briggs" a wise cracker, who thinks he's it, Lionel H. Charron; Honey Ruthford," a pretty and dignified girl, Miss Alexine Rothwell; Skinner" who develops be- fore your eyes, Joseph Bove; Mrs. Mclaughlin" a jolly woman and a good sport, Miss Ruth Mccoy; "Olivia," a pretty society girl, Miss Grace Vegiard; Mrs. Colby" her mother. Miss Marjorie McGillicuddy; Mrs. Jacksen," Miss Irene Bernier.
 The Columbian Players have proven themselves as outstanding among the ranks of amateurs. In "Skinner's Dress Suit" they have light comedy that has many interesting and humorous situations. It unfolds a little story that develops an office worm" into the butterfly. or, if not that exactly, 1t brings out hidden virtues that are surprising to the audience. Those in- terested in the production feel that they have an offering that will at least equal and will doubtless surpass all of their previous successes.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
WEEK OF PRAYER
 TO BE OBSERVED

Special union services will be held in the four protestant churches Jan uary 7th to 10th. This is a part of the program suggested by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. The theme of these meet ings will be The Supremacy of Christ. The schedule is as follows:
 January '. At the First Baptist church. Theme. Christ First in Our Own Lives. Rev. James r English. January 8. At the Methodist Episco- nal church. Theme. Christ First in our Homes and Churches.
 Rev. Edwin P. Wright. January 9. At the Congregational church. Theme Christ First in our Community. Rev. Henry E. Hodge January 10. At the Episcopal church. St. Philips Theme Christ First in our World. Rev. John F. Duxhury.
 These services will be held each evening at 7.30 o'clock and the public is cordially invited to all of them.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
NO BIDDERS AT
 MILL AUCTION
Sale of National Rhea Plant Postponed to s at urday.-- Small Group in Attendance Monday Afternoon.

The assets of the National Rhea Company, with plant in Putnam, in- eluding machinery, stock, accounts, gcod will etc, were put up at auction by the receiver, under order of the superior courts of Rhode Island and Connecticut. Monday afternoon at two o'clock. As there were no bidders the auction was adjourned to Satur- day afternoon at one o'clock.
 There was but a small gathering at the plant of the company, which has been temporarily shut down to allow stock taking. Among the number was N Stuart Campbell. treasurer of the National Rhea Company, who has been in conference with other men. Several groups stood about in earn est discussion but when the auction eer called for bids there was silence.
 Terms of Sale
 F. Tudor Gross of Providence was the auctioneer. Lengthy court orders were read and the terms of sale an- nounced. IL was stipulated that the plant should not he sold for less than $147. .500, that 5000 should be paid in cash or certified check and the bai- ance within ten days. The auctioneer called attention to the fact that he could not consider any bid below the minimum fixed by the courts and ask cd if someone would offer Sl47,500 for the business and assets. When it appeared that there were Go be no bids the auetioneer announced the ad- jaurnment
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
MISS A. MAuDE ANDERSON DIES

Miss A. Maude Anderson, daughter of Mrs Frank C. Tripp, Woodstock, died Friday, December 27, after a brief illness, in Rockford, Illinois.
 Miss Anderson, after graduating from grammar school with honors, en- tered Northfield Seminary, East Northfeld, Mass Later she entered the New England hospital for wom- cn, in Boston, graduating in 1918 Two years later, with Dr. Ruth Leon ard of Boston, she went to China where she remained seven years when she returned to Rockford. While they made their home in Rockford they have been east several times to visit Miss Anderson's mother. Their last visit was in October of this year.
 The funeral and burial took place in Rockford. Besides her mother Miss Anderson leaves a brother in Ala bama, sister in Putnam, and ar aunt, Maud Nj. Packard of Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
MAN WITNESS
 IN DIVORCE ACTION

Charles Chandler of this city was one of the witnesses for Mrs. Lillian Martin of Willimantic in her success ful action for divorce from her hus- band. William Martin in the supe. rior court at Willimantic last Friday Habitual intemperance and intoler' able cruelty were alleged in the com. plaint. The couple were married m 1925 and for a while resided in Centerville. R. I. They have one child Richard. age 8, who has been with his mother and supported by her, the hus hand contributing nothing toward the support of his family, according to plaintiffs testimony.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
BEREsFoR- RUSSELL

Charles Williaalarcus de la Poer Horsley Beresfwi son of William Beresford and Ar Florence Beres- ford, who was foiirly Miss Florence Miller. born in Puan, daughter of the late Dr. and M Gardner L. Mil Ter, and Mrs. Brha Scott Russell, daughter of Dr. snlMrs. Louis Whit ney Scott of Bosotwere married on Christmas Day il e Japanese room of the Ritz Caaen hotel, Boston. A luncheon ws frvsd in the Pail Mall room. Afte awedding trip the couple will live n anhda where the bridegroom is a ,neibsr of the Royal Canadian Regimmt
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
TWO HONOR GUESTS
 AT BRIDGE WHIST

Miss Alice Smith, Fremont street, gave a bridge party. Friday after noon. The guests of honor were Mrs. James Roy Fulton, recently returned from China. and Mrs. Bradford Vel les of New Haven. The guests includ- ed Mrs. l.. Allen Averill. Pomfret, Mrs. Lawrence Backus. Thompson, Mrs. Howard H. Shirreffs, Miss Rhoda Gilpatric. Mrs. Arthur Keith, Mrs Joseph Schmanska. Mrs. John Moss Mrs. Nelson Lown. Mrs. James F English, Miss Esther Welles. Mrs Arthur s. Macdonald. Mrs. Fulton won first prize, Mrs. Backus second and Mrs. Lown third prize. Several additional guests dropped in for tea after play ended.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
MISS E. Nj. EGAN IS
 NEW YEARS BRIDE

Miss Eleanor NJ. Egan. proprietor of a millinery store of Main street. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Egan, Wauregan, was married in the Sacred Heart church. Wauregan. New Years morning. to Chester Caouette of Dan ielscn. Rev. J. II. Quinn performed the ceremony and celebrated the mass.
 Miss Loretta NJ. Shea, classmate of the bride at Bay Path Institute. was bridesmaid. The bridegroom's broth CT. Sheldon Caouette, was best man.
 The brides silhouette gown was of ivory colored satin and her veil of all-over lace in ivory shade. The doub'e ring service was used.
 A reception followed at the home of the bridegroom's parents after which the couple left for a wedding trip.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
MISS 1850 ARRIVES AT
 6.3O A. M. NEW YEARS

Unless some earlier arrival is discovered. a daughter born at the Day kimball hospital at 6.30 o. clock New Years morning to Mir. and Mrs. John Cody of Chapman street, is Little Miss 1880. The baby will therefore receive the bas sinet and mattress offered by the New England Furniture Go.
 Within half an hour, or at seven o'clock, a second baby was born at the hospital, son to Mir. and Mrs. Francis Norton of Pomfret and Brookline.
 Mrs. Cody is a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Wallace Aldrich. Her hus- band works for the General Phon- ograph Company. They now have four children. three daughters and a son.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
W. H. VANDERET WAS mARRD LAST FRIDAY

William H. Vanrbilt of New York and Newport, prdent of the Auto. motive Transporton Company, with n line of motor aches operating in and out of Putna was married last Friday afternoornt four o'clock to Miss Anne Gordocolby, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Brett Colby. The wedding was a ct affair and took place at Oldstea Lodge, Llewellyn Park, West Gran N. J., the Colby home. Among th guests were Mir and Mrs. John J. hitehead. Jr., and Lawrence Perkinif Pomfret.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-02
SOUTH SEAS PICTURE
 FOR FRIENDLY EVENING

The friendly evening meeting at the Congregational church next Sun day evening, will be a motion picture service in which the film White Shad- ows in the South Seas will be used. It is an absorbing story of dying race related against a tropic back ground.