New Britain herald., 1923-11-21
Former asked about try ing to have examination papers changed, latter concerning levy on ec- lectic doctors
Probe of Alleged Diploma Mill Activities in This State Likely to Bring Forth Some Interesting Testimony Today.

Testimony Today.
 Hartford, Nov 21.-Dr. James F Christian of Fairfield was the first witness to be called by the grand inrv today ih the third day of the probe being made into the methods emplov- ed by physicians holding diplomas rom colleges believed to have been Identified in the operation of a diplo- ma mill in Missouri in their efforts to pass examinations before the ec- lectic examining board.
 l Call More Witnesses While Dr. Christian was being ouiz- zed by the grand jury pr. Frank Webb of Bridgeport was kept in wait ing just outside the grand jury room, and was the second witness slated to appear before the investigating body. The process servers continue their work and it is anticipated many addi- tlonal witnesses will put in an appear ance during the day.
 Dr. Christian arrived at the county building about 9:30 in compliance with subpoena served on him yes- terday by Deputy Sheriff Harry Com stock. While awaiting his call by the grand jury he sat in the office of the states attorney. smoked two cigar cites, and then paced the corridor out side the attorneys office. He was in the corridor when Dr. Webb arrived. The two shook hands and conversed briefly before the grand jury got nn- der way
 Interesting Information
 The information to be supplied the grand jury by Dr. Christian is ex- pected to Dc Interesting. pr. Chris | t.oI, who Kist week was fom1,eg as ! secretary O. tae Connecticut Eel scfic Medical association was to be asked ! his version ot the causes leading nm to his dismissal as secretary and ot the act nf the association in with drawing its nomination Of him as a member of the examining board. He was to have been named a member of this board to replace the late Dr. r.. II. Marsh of Mansfield.
 Letter Asked Money
 A letter, alleged to have been writ ten by Christian as secretary Of the association in which he asked contri- buttons Of $125 each from eclectic physicians in the state. is now said to have been filed with grand jury. This letter is said to have been seized in the raid on the office of Dr. Robert Adcox in st. Louis and it's purport is said to be that the payment Of the money was necessary Co save the li- censes and the reputation Of the ec- lectic physicians. The money thus collected is said to have been intend cd for the purpose Of defraying the expense of legislative matters.
 Webb Must Explain
 Dr. Webb will be asked to testify rclatise to the authenticity of letter said to have been written by him in VI which the writer is said to have de- clared he endeavored 10 get Dr. Er- nest 4. Markham Of Durham. chair man Of the eclectic examining board. 10 alter examination papers to con- form to the law It is also said that this letter will show the desire on the part of Dr. Webb to depose Dr. Mark ham as member of the examining board Dr. Markham has repeatedly denied having had any visit from br.
  ity of this statement which concerned him directly. Dr Markham has also the accuracy Of the claims made that examination papers of the eclectic examining board got into the hands Of applicants prior tp the hold ing or limitations.
 StiIl After SutrliGc
 Additional information relative ts fbe methods employed by Dr. George T. sutciiffe to obtain medical prac tice tn Tnionyfile vas anticipated hy the grand fury Tn the calling Ot Dr. F.. M Ripley Of Union,ille. It vas from ur. Riptcv that Ttr SutClfffe pnr- chased his medical practice. agreeing to pay s2.5a0 in instsilments. The October payment is still duo.
 1r. Hfp1rs. who IS medical examiner in tHiUHyiIiu. paiH fell tHe fury of his irrs stiEstion into tho death Of Albert li0o1y 0f tiat town. who died ou May 2. while undergoing an operation for De amputatIon of a finger ahich had been crushed in a drop press iu the risnt of thr Hart Mig 70. Hoody Iiea wbiit under t5e influence nf sthsr administered ty Dr Sutciihe
 Hnietisrs Te@sift
 Mrs Susan Hoo7r. mother of tta Infoft uuate man, Nho during his grtira in fbe world war Was gsssed ot.t.rssas ana Nnss Ann Edoodv. his .isfer. testified before the jury 10 the rntsical condition Of their son and brother before fhc arnputate1 opera tion t Is assumed
 Ur E p. TBrrue nF TuionVffif for f5~Ty4 d s.aW had fsr4u made fs5 frn asction with the Hoody accident. was salle5 before the iury st q % when he examination of Webb had saen concluded. yr Webb and Dr. shrfstian Isft tho county bBiiding to- rsther
 Tyr Stanley 2. Osborne. state conn missioner of health. who returned 1ast srt1frE from BoSen wEere he had