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Prairie Oil Company in. which he lad
served as chairman of the board. At
the time, O'Neil said he expected to
die within six months and he didn't
wish to take the bonds with him to
the grave, as they were not his prop.
erty.
He requested the Midwest nor to
cash any coupons lest the bonds be
traced back to him. The Midwest
carried out this request, 1t was
shown. although it was unnecessary,
as the check showed more OF the
bonds was among those known to
have belonged to the Continental.
Two avenues Of investigation were
opened to the Senate committee by
this revelation. First, 1t was con-
tended. O'Neil might have used the
bonds he got from the Continental
for other purposes and made a sun
stitution when turning them over To-
the Midwest.
Mysterious Fund
second. 1t was argued, the men
hA hind the Continental including
Harry r. Sinclair, Blackner and
Mcknight have created second
mysterious fund through the Con.
tinental Company, out OF which they
took their personal profits and OF
which the Senate committee has lad
mr. Information TO date. In either
case. It was Indicated, the commit.
tee would have to- make an extended
investigation before closing Its Ia
0uiry into the Continental bond sub.
ject.
Meanwhile a demand for a sepa.
rate inquiry into the newly revealed
Salt. Creek oil deal, by which Sin
clair obtained all royalty oil from
the huge Wyoming public oil field,
grew more insists at in the Senate.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

Washington, d. C., March 90
Connecticut Republican leaders, from
Mr.. Roraback down, are presumably
walking the floor THESE nights, seeking
10 find a harmonious and vietorioas
solution out Of the threatened trouble
70 arise from Senator McLean's defin-
lite refusal to take another term in
Congress. For the senator, despite no
end Of entreaties from many sources.
adheres, il is believed, to his decision
TO retire.
In all parts Of the state genuine re-
gret has been felt that Connecticut
senior senator, who, il is generally con-
coded. could have denomination and
reelection by giving his consent, plan
ned to retire. When this session start
ed Mr.. Mclean relinquished his chair
manship Of the banking and currency
committee and so lightened the load Of
work and worry he was bearing. Many
hoped that this relief would cause him
to look with more kindness on the
Washington job. And Mr.. Roraback
and others have assumed TO believe
that Mr.. Mclean would consent to run
again. Mr.. Mclean himself has never
made any statement and this has abet-
ted hopes.
But the senator, il is believed, re-
mains firm in his determination to re-
tire and there seems but the smallest
likelihood that all the prayers and
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29
GOLDEN WEDDING
Friends Surprise Mr.. and Mrs. George
Shippee On Fiftieth Ami
versary

One Of the outstanding social
events Of the season was that az the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Ship
pee. Sawyer District. last Thursday
evening. when a party Of friends, un-
hcknown 70 them, gathered TO help
them observe their golden wedding
anniversary. Mr.. and Mrs. Shippee
were taken completely by surprise
but soon recovered and entertained
their guests in their usual hospitable
manner.
During the evening refreshments
of cake and coffee were served by
their daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith. as
sisted by neighbors. A number Of
gifts were bestowed upon the honored
guests 81 the occasion and they we're
heaped with congratulations and best
wishes for the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shippee have spent
nearly all Of their half century Of
married life in Putnam and have a
host Of friends and acquaintance.
For a number Of years they had
charge ofthe Putnam town farm and
discharged their duties as superintend
ent and matron most efficiently and
aceeptabIy. They have ever been
kind and helpful neighborz and as
they pass along life's pathway they
are reaping the traits Of their kind
for others.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29
EARLY MORNING FIRE
IS SOON CHECKED
.lnan Discovers Blaze In
T1ssnsformer House While
Making His Rounds

81 Grossenordale--Due 70 the
Nsfsn IA effective work of the fire
eHieA Zen. ~nT under the direction of
depal . lam F. Reardon. a fire that
Agent ss,'. nearby buildings was
vas s 1919 u the transformer house of
scnI rsstern Connecticut Power Com
q tssI h'i putnam district, early satur-
pans, ..orning. 1t is estimated that
eay an~age was between one and two
ha Tsn Il sre was discovered by night
..sman Raoul Blanchette as ne was
a.lI his rounds about $3.50 a. m.
, :, ~, 10 the mill and sounded the
- thistle and the firemen were soon
aIe 81. ~ scene with stream Of water
e. IN an the blaze. The home Of
y Anthony LaPalme and several
-. nearby were threatened when
~ 6smes shot out to considerable
s ~ but the firemen were able
! zen the fire confined to the small
,yansformer house.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29
Airplane Pilots

Connecticut applicants for licenses
as airplane pilots may receive the re-
auired physical examination from DR..
William b. Smith, 4l0 Asylum street,
Hartford, who has been named and au-
thorized as a department Of commerce
medical examiner for pilot license ap-
| plieants. according TO the assistant
secretary of commerce for aeroaau-
/ ties.
/ Dr. Smith is the only Connecticut
/ physician yet authorized 20 make the
physical examinations.
The reapportionment bill which has
/ been reported 20 the House and which
/ will give Connecticut one more repre-
sentative in Congress viii probably be
considered during this session, IN the
opinion Of Congressman +. Hart Fem
of Wethersfield. chairman Of the House
census committee.
! Mr.. Fem said that If il had been
provided that no state would lose by
reapportionmcnt the size Of the House
would have been increased to 534 or
535 members. One group, he pointed
out, believes that the House should be
kept down 10 its present size, while
others think that no state should lose
reapportionment.
This committee bill. which has been
reported to the House by Chairman
Fem, embodies the chief provisions Of
the bill introduced in the House ear
lier in the session by Mr.. Fem.
The bill provides that after the
1890 census, and every subsequent fed
eral census. the secretary of commerce
shall send to Congress statement
showing the population Of each state
and the number that each state IS en-
titled 10 on the basis Of 435 members,
Mr.. Fem explained.
Under the proposed reapportion-
ment the six New England states rep
resentation in the House would be de-
creased from thirty-two to thirty mem
bers. Massachusetts representation
would be decreased from sixteen To
fifteen, Names from four to three, and
Nermont's from two TO one. Connecti-
cut is the only New England state
which would gain by the new reappor-
Torment; that state would gain an
other member. bringing its represen-
tation in the Hotlse up to six members.
These figures are based on an esti-
mated population of the country Of
123. 2sS, 600 in 1880. In a letter 10
Mr.. Fem. William NJ. Stueart, direct
or Of the bureau Of the census, wrote:
ut is certain that the population as
actually enumerated in 1880 will differ
considerably from the population as
estimated; and il is amost certain, or
at any rate highly probable, that the
apportionment as based on the actual
figures Of that census viii differ some
what from that here given on the es-
timated population"
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29
Changed Election Method.

The seventeenth amendment 10 the
Constitution was adopted on May 81.
1919. Prior 10 this lime the United
States senators had been selected by
the legislatures and not by popular
vote rs They now are
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

The Maine law. an act Ito prohibit
drinking houses and tlppllng shops, .
WIS approved hy the governor, VII.
liam q. Crosby. on June . 1851 Thus
Maine WIS the first "proi ihtion state"
I'm the Union
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29
Nat a Ne,p Discoperv

a scientist has discovered that
plant growth may he spee.lcd np by
applying manganese aud ether metals
II has long been known that the ap.
plicailou in tie shape Of hoe works
wonders on plant growth
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

Fog horns that automatically begin
to blow whenever a thick mist gathers
are being used more and more. Action
OF the damp air on calcium carbide
sets the device in motion.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

Thermometers are being extensive
ly used by fishing fleets. Cod and
paddock usually exist in waters where
the temperature averages between
forty and fifty degrees.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

Visitors 10 the Wayside Inn on one
day in July represented twenty-seyen
states and FIVE foreign countries
England, Germany. japan, Canada
and Belgium
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

pressure that have been and may be
heaped upon him can alter his dccis-
ION. Such entreaties prevailed with
him in 1922, but won't in 1928, II IS
predicted. He mas served his state
long and ably, as governor, and seven
teen years as senator, ranking in a tie
for tenth in length Of continuous SER
vice among the members Of the Senate,
and being dean in this respect of all
New England members of Congress,
and he wants some rest.
One of big Four"
Representative John @. Tilson of
New Haven is member of the Big
Four Of the House" that is issuing or.
ders which the Republican members of
that body break their neck TO obey
according TO opinion expressed by the
Democratic National Congressional
Committee.
There is a difference Of opinion
among observers as to whether mid
western Republicans from the farm
ing districts are in earnest this time, y
statement coming from the commit
tee headquarters declares in referring
to threats heard from Republicans
from the mid-western states of the adj
ministration does not accept the kind
of farm bill they are demanding. $50
far this season they have been per-
forming just like so many trained
seals. Every time the whip is cracked
by the Big Four of the House, they
have jumped into line without hesita-
ton"
The big Four the statement
from the Democratic National Con-
gressional Committee explains, is COM
posed of Representative John Q. Til
son, Speaker Longworth, Chairman
Madden Of the appropriations commit
tee, and Chairman Smell Of the commit
+ tee on rules.
"Often these four gentlemen have
/ breakfast with President Coolidge, il
/ is said, come back and issue their or
ders and the House Republicans break
their necks TO obey them, whether they
actually want 70 or not" the statement
/ from the committee headquarters de-
clares. IF Mr.. Coolidge We're can
d'date and he is. for reelection. he
could not do any more with the pat
ronage sandbag than he is doing now.
1t is remarkable, but true, neverthe-
less"
Mrs. Coolidge's Health
The recent illness Of Mrs Coolidge
has called attention To the fact that
ske is not well, and Washington. where
the Presidents wife is exceedingly
popular. is grieved. Details Of her
state of health are naturally not
known and the usual rumors are
about. Probably the facts can be
covered by saying that Mrs. Coolidge
has not found Washington life bene-
fetal 20 her health and that she IS go.
ing to take things rather easy for some
months. and perhaps won't object over
much If she and her husband are per
mitted to leave the White House next
March. Mrs. Coolidge has cancelled
social engagements for some time 70
come, it is said.
Mrs Coolidge has proved one Of the
most popular mistresses Of the White
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

Street-car regulations in Rio de
Janeiro require male passengers to
wear coats and socks.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29
Mclean TO RETIRE

Senator'S Refusal of Another Term Raises Problem
For Leaders-Member of Big Four-Ms Coolidge Is Pop
uar.-Smith Has No Chance In Connecticut Airplane
Neutrality-suspicious.
GRIFFIN NEWS BUREAU)
Especial Correspondence to The Putnam Patriot)
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

Al Smith has no chance in Connec-
ticut. and very little, ii any, in Massa-
ehusetts and Rhode Island in the be-
lief of Francis Scott Mcbride General
Superintendent Of the Anti-Saloon
League.
.'The friends of AL Smith are falsely
declaring him the strongest candidate
in the party" Mr.. Mcbride declared in
speaking of the Smith candidacy.
"They mistakenly say that he is sure
to carry, II nominated, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Illi-
nois, Wisconsin and Missouri and, of
course, the solid South.
THE fact is that al Smith is strong
where the Republicans are so over
whelmingly in the lead that he has no
chance He has no chance in Con-
nectieut. Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey. and little, if any, in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New
/ York"
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-29

House 10 hold sway for many years.
HER joy Of living and her lack OF AZ
fectation have won the hearts of all
Southerners here find her like one Of
themselves in her bubbling happiness
and warmth OF greeting 70 hlgn and
low But her hold is also based on her
catholic ms rest in charitable causes.
ful many OF which she allows the use
81 her name as a patroness, particular
IN IA institutions for the care and HELM
OF children. Muse claims her atten-
tion. and there is seldom good mu-
steal offering here which she has not
attended
She has been Of large help to the
President Mr.. Coolidge has never
been popular ia Washington and the
leaven Of Mrs. Coolidge's warmth and
friendliness have gone far TO counter
act the constitutional surface GOODNESS
of her husband At receptions she has
supplied the reception for the team.
She has enjoyed life here. It was
new to her. When Mr.. Coolidge was
governor Of Massachusetts his wife re-
manned in Northampton a good part Of
the time her husband was in the light
OF official life IN Boston. Nor has She
allowed the burdens Of the White
House to press on her as some other
First Ladies have. She does not sit
up till early morning autographing
photographs as Mrs. Harding did at
least once, for instance. And she has
servants to do all the household work
and most of the planning
But just the same her health is not
of the best today. Her recent illness
was perhaps little more serious than
the official reports announced, and the
doctors, il is said, see reason for care
on her part in the future.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-03

Ii you think the competition Is tough in your racket, don't envy the boys in the leather knuckle business,
 For every 10000 upstanding young men who sport a caulflowcr ear, only one wears the kingly Champions crown.
 At present, Ace Hudkins and Jimmy NcLarnin, two worthies who have been campaigning long arc ready for fling al the title holders in their divisions. McLarnin has fought his way through four weight divisions and still has no title.
 Hudkins, little wildcat in the ring who started as d lightweight and is matched at this time 10 fight Joo Dundee, welter champion, in a title bout this summer, found the path to the top q rough and tough climb.
 What are their chances Of cscap- ing the list of great men who fought them all but fell just short Of cop ping coveted toga?
 Consider the case Of Charley White, who reached his Il, ghts as a lightweight White crashed Champion Benny Leonard 10 the floor, but Benny got up to win and Charley never threatened again And there are others, many others.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-03
WANTS DEMPSEY
 ID FIGHT AGAIN
Contenders Are Not Of Cham- piQnship Material Says RickGd

New York, March Pt-Talk Of drafting Jack Dempsey back as 6 challenger for Champion Gene Tun- ney vas revived today with a dec laration from Tex Rickard that his current heavyweight candidates thus far have failed Jo measure up to championship quality.
 Although Tom Heeney gained verdict over Jack Delaney in the first section Of Eickard's double elimination bill, Rickard said the victory was not sufficiently impress sive to elevate Heeney to the role of challenger.
 As Dempsey is slated to como east for legal tussle with Jack kearns. his former manager. early next month, Rickard stated he would try to induce the Nanassa Nauler to re- turn to the ring.
 While reports were circulated that Dempsey would engage in light training at Orangeburg, N. Y.. the Api iIl'i Nldiii pun hL A4io i'S!A'ilNV III Los Angeles denied he contemplat- ed any workouts. Dempsey said he planned a trip to Orangeburg only to visit friends.
 Meantime. Richards pursuit of a suitable opponent for Tunney is re- newed in the Jack Sharkey-Johnny Risko 20 week from next Monday. If the showing of the principals is outstanding, Rickard may decide to send the victor against Tunney in June. Otherwise. the promoter says he will conduct & final clash, biting Hceney against the winner of the last semi-fInal.
 Many observers are inclined to the belief that when all the rehearsals arc over. Rickard will have Dempsey in line for third encounter with | Tunney.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-03
JOINS C0MEBACKS
Miss Marion Rollins of New York Former Champion, Wins Pchhl" Beach Ch1mpion-hip.

Dol Monte. Cal, March fPt-Thc name Of Miss Marion Hoilas Of New York, former women's national golf champion. today was added 70 'h" lis. of those y"ho have "como back
 Miss Hollins yesterday defeated Mrs. Miriam Burns Horn of Kansas City. present national champion. a' 'he twentieth hole 10 win th" r"b- bla Beach cha mpionship. for"mos' yeornen's golf event Of the Pacific coast. The dci"af did not affect Mrs. Horns standing as national titlehoider.
 Miss Rollins staged what h'r a1- lnirors styled one Of the aT"atoe' links battles or hrr car''r. .. r"a th. first time in fiy" y,ars tIaa, llft Horn had heru forced 10 play extra holes in tournament play. Fans said Miss liol'ins son through hrr "nerve" which cut'ad her 70 rc cover even after eh, hntl topped h,r second shots on the last three holes Mrs Horns approach shots, d"scrlh ed by inc gallery as marvellous failed her or 'hc 12th. 18th and @o'h. and cost h.r 'he match.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-03
LOCAL MATMEN IN TITLE TOURNEY
New Britain Team Entered in
 Matches in I0rlinSt0n

f1le annual state Y. NJ. c. A. wrestling amateur meet which is scheduled to take place in Torring- ton today calls for T bouts in the various weights, Torrington, Hart ford. Waterbury, Bridgeport. New Haven. Winstcd and New Britain will be represented.
 The local team nom the Y. NJ C. A. is as follows: Neil Crowley, P. Nimro, $. Covaleski, $. David. l.. Aldrich, NJ. Canzellanri, L. Baldar- sari and T. HoNenisian.
 The drawing for the matches took place in Torringtou last Tuesday and
 the matches 10 be promoted are as follows: 1IS-pouni class, II. Reid or
 k. Lachapele of Hartford vs. N. Crowley or P. Eimro of New Britain i;
 125-pound class, l. Moore, Torring- ton vs. L. .Shinmbob of Hartford :; 1S5-pound class, r Crane, Water
 bury Ns. z. HldHey, TorrinEton; $.
 Sovalcslii, New Britain, Ns. G. Banfe. Bridgeport, J. Kemp, Hartford. drew a bye.
 One hundred and forty five pound class. J. Alammo. Torrington vs. J.
 schmidt, Bridgeport; G. Sweeney vs. A. kawlsky Of Hartford. c. Yen isher. New Haven. Ns. S. David. or E. AldTich of New Britain; 0. Battis1o c Of Waterbury drew a bye. | One hundred and fty-cisht-pound class. A. Hofriclter, New Haven. Ns M. Canzelanri or Leo Baldarsari of New Britain, H. Crane Of Waterbury vs. R. Alderman of Torrington; l., Wagner Of Hartford drew bye One hundred and snNenty-five- ! pound class. w. Crane, Waterbury ys. l.. Eurle, Bridgeport; J. Yorke , vs. r. HoyoniSian Of New Britain w. McCune Of New Haven drew a | bye,
 | Heavyweight class, W. Wadlund i Hartforl. vs, G. Gilmore of New 1 Haven,
 l The New Britain team left the Y
 NJ. c. 4, for Torrington today al noon.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-03
Joe Se"ell Reported
 Reo..N to Join Team

Cleveland, Mar. 3 tPs-NeWs that Shorts'op Joe S"wcll, the Tribes last holdout, would report today 'in great shape and ready to go," made Manager Roger PeCEinpaugh and his Cleveland Indians juhilant at the New Orleans cncampment,
 The shortstop, who signed a two year contract yesterday after two months Of dickering, has kept him self fit and well and will not be handicapped by bad legs which both cred him at the start Of the last campaign. According to his brother Luke S"Well. terms of the contract were not announced, but if was un- ders ool the Cleveland club did not boost its original offer.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-03
BOSTON AND NEW BRITAIN
 BOYS CLUBS WILL CLASH
Home Season of Local Team to Climax in Game With Fast Massachusetts Quintet Here Monday Night Both Opponents Have Excellent Records-Section of Reserved Seats Sold Out-VistOrs to Be Enter tained-Return Game on March 2l.

will be taken in charge by Ernest Brainard of this city q brother-!n- law of Superintendent Harris Leroy of the Boston club. It is anticipat- ed that the Hub contingent will spend it's two nights in Connecticut at the Elm Tree inn in Pennington. First Of all, Of course, will come the game. For this one game a re served section Of 75 seats was set aside, but every ticket has been seized and Superintendent Dwight Skinner estimates that he could have sold 400 There will be a pre- liminary game between the Boys club Reserves and the Phantom Re- serves.
 Social Tuesday Night On Tuesday morning the visitors will be taken through one Of the local factories, possibly Landers, F'rary X Clark. They will be free 10 take in a theater or do whatever they please in the afternoon. but in the evening they will be guests Of honor at a dance to be held in the club gym. The New Britain play CTS will bring their feminine friends and also girls for the visitors. The ladies auxiliary will be in charge, and there will be program
New Britain herald., 1928-03-03
COLLEGE STARS ID {. COMPETE TONIGHT
Eleven Titular Track Events to Be Staged in New York

New York, March 3 Ip) -- More than 300 athletes from g eastern universities and colleges will com pete Tor indoor laurels in eleven titular events at the annual track and field championships Of the h. tcrcollegiate A. A. A. A. at the 1o2d Engineers armory tonight. In q special attraction, Lloyd Hahn. Boston A. A., will try 10 lower two world indoor records on the eight-lap banked Intercollegiate track, which is considered the fastest stretch Of boards in the country. | Hahn will start against pinkie So- Der, Oliver Proudlock and Johnny { Theobald in an announced try for a new mark at SSo yards. The record, I1:54 3-5. held by Eli E. Parsons. of Yale was set in . relay race at Buff falo A years ago.
 The Boston tiicr intends 10 keep on ito 1000 yards in an effort 10 wipe ort as well his worlds indoor stand ard of 2:l2 4-5.
 Sauin W. Carr of Yale, holder ot all the W OTl1 Ioi' A1uIL I'fbi ilS ! ~ill attempt q new height Of fl feet i inches 10 beat his own mark of l feet. one inch, made last iaturady at the National A. 4. [. champion ships.
 The battle for the intercollegiate team championship has developed considerable interest with Harvard
 winner of the title and trophy foi the last two years defending its hon CTS against strong opposition iron Yale, Penn State and Dartmouth.
 Cornell time inyinctble powc in the college track and field world hasn't won q track title of any hin' sine. is indoor success Of 1922 However. the outlook in tonight ' contest is promising with Benson Elmo Caruthcrs. the Aurdler; Jo' Williams and Richard Putnam, poll yaulters: Robert Wilkes high jump CT. entered. With powerful weigh strength built around Wright. th' cham rion: William Norden anc Harold x. Cohen in the 35-pounr weight throw: and Lawrence Lev. and John Ando. son in n" shot put Cornell is rated equally with Grors" town.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-03
White SOX's First Homer
 Made by Dlan'.e1shiD

Shreveport, La. Mar, Pt-Thc first home run of the season on the White SoX score card was made in the spring practice v"et""d7v h" T"d BlankenShip, one of the star pitchers of the Sox. Ed Walsh. tht American League star now the SoX pitching coach. was in the box.
 Manager Scha lk announced that the two- day practice sessions would be continued into one long workout by having lunch served at the park wit, rNHr1 rect "ri a lecture fol- lowing the lunch hour.
 Mo, li2rg, form Princeton short stop, whom the SoX made into q catcher. reported yesterday for the first spring training he has done in his three years in the major leagues.