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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
EUGENE DWELL IN
 MYSTERY OF OWN
Famous Playwright Dis appears From Shanghai
 to Obtain Quiet"

Shanghai. Dec. 1s R-Eugene O'Neill. American dramatist who has been suffering from a slight nervous breakdown and bronchitis, left his sick bed on Tuesday and his whereabouts was a mystery today. Dr. Alexander Renner. an Austrian nerve specialist, had repeatedly stated that the playwright was ra- pidly recovering and expected to leave his bed in the hotel where he had been undergoing treatment, in few days. but his leaving the ho- tel on Tuesday was not expected.
 O'Neill's actions were revealed by g letter in the playwright's hand writing date Dec. II and sent by messenger to Dr. Renner. who re- ceived it today. In the latter he said he planned to leave Shanghai im- mediately.'
 O'Neill wrote that due to numer- ous persons seeking to interyie " him. tnquiring into his personal af- fairs. and due to Shanghais whole some virtues," he felt that Shanghai was no place in which to accom- plish his work "even if we'll physi- cally."
 He added that he planned to leave for Honolulu in quest of peace and solitude which. if I do not find there. will find if I have to pro- ceed to the South Pole"
 The letter indicated that the play wright was leaving Shanghai the same day that 1t had been written although no steamers had been scheduled to sail for Honolulu on that date. It is possible. however that he might have boarded an ob- scure Japanese steamer for Japan where he could catch a trans- Pa cific liner, numbers of which are leaving Japan within the next two days.
 Dr. Penner stated he was most surprised and secuted the idea that the playwright possibly was re- maining in hiding in Shanghai. al- though he left the Astor house hotel where he had been since his ar rival in Shanghai almost a month ago. except for a few days in the hospital.
 The letter expressed apologies to Dr. Renner for leaving in an un- announced manner. Then it con- tinued:
 T came to China seeking peace and quiet and hoping that here at least, people would mind their busi- ness and allow me to mind mine. But l have found more snoops anl gossips per square inch than there is in any New England town of 1000 inhabitants. This does not apply to American newspaper cor respondents who have been most decent carrying out their duties in a most gentlemanly manner.
 T am going to Honolulu and then perhaps to Tahiti. if Honolulu adopts the same attitude as Shang- hai. that I am a politician whose life must be public. at any rate will find peace and solitude to work In if have to go to the south pole
 My bronchitis cough is gone. my nerves are returning to normal, and
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

London. Dec. IS N-King George. apparently relieved by last nights operation for the removal of puru- lent fluid at the base of tho right lung. today was making progress.
 At three o'clock this afternoon 1t was stated in authoritative circles: The king is progreasans."
 Doctors at Palace
 Shortly before this statement was made Lord Dawson of Penn and Sir Stanley Hewett. the kings prin- cipal physicians returned to the palace and again saw his majesty, Queen Mary left the palace shortly before the three o'clock statement for . motor drive. She had luncheon with the Prince of WaleA who drove to Buckingham palace about noon. Princess Mary also drove from the palace some time after tho Prince of Wales had left.
 Princcss Statement
 Speaking at . League of Mercy meeting at St. James palace this afternoon. Princess Mary said:
 "You will be pleased to know that 70 far. the condition of the king Is satisfactory"
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Mendoza, Argentina, Dec. 13 P Herbert Hoover was travelling eastward across the vast Argentine pampas today toward Buenos Aires. The journey was affording him an excellent opportunity to see the rural life of the country.
 From the windows of the special train. droves of cattle were visible, driven by swarthy gauchos--the cowboys of the pampas-and great fields of growing wheat. Bright col ored birds rose from little lakes as the train sped by.
 The special train on which the president-elect and his party trav- eled was cheered by crowds assem- bled at railroad stations in towns and villages.
 Descending the eastern slope of the Andes, the train stopped early last night for an hour at Mendoza. situated in the foothills and within sight of the snow-covered peaks. A throng of more than 15,000 persons jostled each other in and around the station cheering and applaud ing. The governor of the province of Borzani and his official staff and also the mayor and officials of the municipality gave MT. Hoover a warm greeting.
 Earlier yesterday. after the train had crossed the frontier between Chile and Argentine at the highest point of the railroad. there were snowstorms and clouds. and Mir Hoover was not able to see the fa-
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Grand Jury Denounces Atty. Egan; Claims He Has Concealed $69,000,
 Part of Watkins Fraud Profits
Evidence Sufficient to Indicate Mr. Egan Was Party to Conspiracy to Defraud," Statement In Report to Court - Recommendation Made That
 AcOra Take Action on Findings

Hartford, Dec. 1S R-Attorney William E. Egan, defense counsel for Roger w. Watkins. who is now in state prison for conspiracy. was subjected to a scathing arraignment in the report of the special grand jury which has been Investigating the notifications of the Watkins case and which reported to Judge L. P. Waldo Marvin in the superior court through its foreman, Ralph o. Wells today.
 In the report 1t was stated that Mir. Egan has apparently concealed not less than approximately s69. 0OO" of the money obtained by Watkins through fraud.
 The report continues: The grand jury believe that this evidence is sufficient to indicate that Mir. Egan was a party to the conspiracy 10 defraud, and recommended that the evidence should be submitted to the states attorney for such action as he may deem advisable to take in the premises"
 Refused to Give Jury Information
 The report pointed out that Mir Egan has refused certain tnforma- tion to the grand jury on the ground that it has no authority now that the September term of the court which appointed 1t has ex- pired.
 Judge Marvin has ordered a new grand jury which will go into fur ther important evidence suggested by the present report.
 The report of the grand jury states that MT. Watkins left Hart ford on April 5, 1928, by advice of MT. Egan. We call attention to this date at this point because we be- lieve it significant in connection with the statements which follow"
 There follows detailed list of financial transactions between Wat kins and Mir. Egan which show that $5O,0O0 of Watkins money was, through Mrs. Watkins, placed in special account in the name of MT. Egan: that $25.O00 of this was de- livered in cash to Mrs. Watkins by MT. Egan: that she left the city three days later: that 'of the re- maining s25.00O. S6.750 has not been accounted for in any way"
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Stock of Wholesale Grocer, Recently h. creased for Christmas Trade, Suffers Great est Damage From Blaze Summoning Full Fire Department.
Dropping of 1 1-2 Ton Ele- vator Weight Wakes Man in Adjoining Build ing-Popping of Canned Goods Heard Above ROar-Cause Unknown.

Starting in the pit of an elevator shaft in the building at the corner of Elm and Seymour streets, known as the Handy Garage. and sweeping to the top. fire early today did dam- age. estimated at s25,0o0 to the building itself and contents, and also licked it's way through window leading from the shaft into a tene- ment in a building on Seymour mour street, joined to the main building. where it scorched the woodwork, damaged furniture and sent Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Thibault, their two small sons, and girl is visiting the family. scurrying to safety and shelter in a nearby house.
 Hyman Gitlavitz owns both build ings and Michael D'Avanzo. whole. sale grocer. uses the main building for storage. with the exception of the ground floor. where gasoline pumps and an automobile accessory store are located. In the building on Seymour street shop for car. riage repair or garage purposes oc- cupies the gound floor. and there are tenements on the second and third floors. Both are of wood and brick construction.
 Two Alarms Sounded
 Chief w. J. Noble of the fire de- partment was unable to determine the cause of the fire. which was discovered by Officer John O'Brien. who sounded an alarm from Box 412 at s:26 o'clock. First Deputy Fire Chief E. r. Barnes and Driver
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL DIES
Miss Mary Bernotas, Member Of Junior Glass, Succumbs After Operation for Appendicitis.

Miss Mary Bernotas. 16 years old, daughter of Mir. and Mrs Paul Bernotas of 80 Seymour street died last night at the New Britain Gen. eral hospital following an operation for appendicitis.
 Miss Bernotas was a member of the junior class at Senior High school. She was member of St. Andrews parish. Surviving her are her parents and three sisters. Misses Helen, Pearl. and Anna Bernotas. all of this city.
 The funeral which will be in charge of Anthony Venskunas. undertaken will be held Saturday morning at g o'clock at St. Andrews church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
RECOMMENDS EXTRA
 BUILDING INSPECTOR
Rutherford Asserts Ad- ditiOnal Official Is
 Needed Now

The building commission will be asked at a meeting this afternoon to appoint another deputy building inspector so that closer inspection may be made of all buildings in the city with . view to checking up on those in need of greater safeguards
 Building Inspector Rutherford Will present a report to the co1n- mission asking for another inspector who will take the place of the present deputy. Thomas Fay. who is expected soon 10 be appointed expects also to call the attention ot the board to the need of two per- manent deputies. one of whom would take office in the spring, probably about the time when In- spector Fay takes up his duties as heating inspector.
 It is Inspector Rutherford's con- tention that the deputy should be appointed immediately so that he will be available to work on the in- spections which are planned on all the buildings in the city In the spring the other deputy would be added to the service.
 This matter will probably be among the building department recommendation 10 the common council at the latter's January meeting.
 Following Is Inspector Ruther ford's report:
 Building Commission,
 City Hall,
 New Britain, Conn.
 Gentlemen:
 with a feeling that ] would be negiecting my duty unless l brought to your attention matters which this department would concern it. self, I am submitting you a report regarding building inspection of this department. Section 2625 of
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Warren Quits as N. Y.
 Police Commissioner

New York. Dec. 13 R-Joseph A. Warren. New York police com missioner whose department has been criticized for it's conduct of the Arnold Rothstein murder case. re- signed today. effective not later than December 3l.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
SALT CREEK LEASE PRObED BY SENATE Lands Committee Queries Hubert
 Work Regarding Oil MAKES LONG STATEMENT
Reads Detailed Account of His Con- noctton With Renewal Of Harry F. Sinc3aif's Contract - Course Ap- proved by Government Experts.

Washington. Dec. 13 R-Consid- eration by the senate public lands committee of the nomination of Roy o. West of Chicago to be interior secretary branched today into an .n- quiry into the Salt Creek royalty oil contract, until recently held by the Sinclair interests, with the commit tee questioner. Senator Walsh of Montana, announcing at the outset that the two subjects had only "re- mote relation"
 Work Queried
 West himself was out of the im- mediate picture, having told the committee yesterday of his connec- tons with the Insult public utilities. The witness chair was given over to- day to a group of former and pres ent government figures headed by Hubert Work. who preceded West as secretary of interior.
 Work read to the committee long statement detailing his connection with the renewal of Harry F. Sin clair's contract. in which he said his course had been approved by the proper government experts. It was after Work resigned to manage the campaign of Herbert Hoover that the Sinclair contract was nulltfied. the department of justice ruling that 1t illegally contained an option of re- newal.
 The story of events leading to and connected with the nullificatton of tho contract was sought by the committee from James P. Rem. counsel for the White Eagle oil company, which had protested against tho renewal. and William J. Donovan, assistant to the attorney general, and other government offi. cials.
 Rem told the committee of his company's protest to the interior department and said he learned Ia. ter that the case had been turned over to the department of justice.
 Holds Conference
 Rem said he conferred with the department of justice early in Sep tember relative to the Sinclair re- newal.
 Senator Walsh then read an in terview in the New York World last October, quoting Chairman Nye of the committee as declaring that he had taken the case up with the de- partment of justice in June and that he had been assured the lease would be cancelled. The interview said Senator Walsh could have ob- tained the same information had he (Continued on Page 11]
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Hartford Attorney Jailed
 On Assault Conviction

Hartford. Dec. 13 R-Joseph Sa- bat and Charles N. Sega. a practicing attorney in this city. were each sen- fenced to jail for three months in the superior criminal court by Judge l.. P. Waldo Marvin for an assault on former State Senator Jacoob Susiman on election day.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Nation Geered By New, Following Early BulletinDecIaring Anxiety Felt That Ruler Would Weaken Under Strain of Ill., ness.
Queen Mary Leaves Palace for Afternoon Drive Fol- lowing Luncheon With Fringe of Wales-Prin- cess Mary Is Optimistic.

Washington. Dec. 1S (UP)- President Coolidge today cabled King George expressing satis- faction at the improvement re- ported in his majesty's health.
 The message was addressed to His Majesty George V. Buckingham Palace. London.
 Il am greatly pleased" the president said. ito learn of the distinct improvement in Your Majesty's health and trust that your complete convalescence will be but a matter ot short time."
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
HOOVER HEADING FOR
 ARGENTINE CAPITAL
President.Elect Travelling Eastward Across Wide
 Pampas Stretches

Buenos Aires, Dec. 13 LP-- President Irigoven accompanied by members of the cabinet and high officials will greet Presi- dent Elect Hoover when he ar- rives by special train from Chile about 5:30 p. m. today. Troops will render military honors to Mir. Hoover at the station.
 Accompanied by the president of Argentina. MT. Hoover will go directly from the train to the United States embassy which will be his residence while in Buenos Aires.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
No Deh"te ir Senate
 On Prohibition Riu

Washington. Dec. 13 R1Wifhout word of debate. the senate today added more than s2s0 on0. 900 to the treasury department appropriations bill for enforcement of Drohloft1eA
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Senate Passes Billion
 n0llar Traasurv Mpo SurA

Washington. Dec. 13 P,-The bill. lion dollar treasury and post office department appropriation bill was passed today by the senate carrying additions of almost s nOo. 900 over the amount voted by the house.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
JAMES C. CoRBLY DEAD
Retired Barber Who Had Business Place on Railroad Arcade, Dtes
 at Home on Clark Street.

at Home on Clark Street.
 James c. Corbly. 63 years old. of 1T Clark stret died suddenly this morning following . lingering ill., ness.
 He was born in Kensington. March IF. 1865. After he lived in hk native town for a while he went to Meriden where he resided until 1905 when he started | business in New Britain. He conducted a bar Der shop on the railroad arcade.
 Fraternally he was a member of the New Britain Lodge of Elks. Rev. William A. Harty branch. A. o. H.. the Foresters of America. the Fra ternal Order of Eagles and the Jour- neymen Barbers' Union of Meriden.
 Funeral arrangements, in charge of N. J. Kenney Co.,, are incom- Dlsts.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight. Friday increasing clo,,diness and not much change in temperature.
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-11
Honorable Mention

ENDS-Hafron OIishawaka)
Central Wayne Nnton Patterson Shelby
vle) Hatcher Bloomngton). Culson
Haute), White GSheridan), Mckinney Q2irkln)
Crosby Ceitz EVANSVILLE
lwood, Garfield Haute)
Squres Jasonvle) Cnceton), Anglemeyr (oshen)
Unser Washington ndps) Cummings CBoys ndps)
(Hammond, (WabaSh)
GUARDS CWorthngon) Radkov Cathedral
wiley Tere Haute) Snczyk CFroebel
(Souh Bend), WHITEHEAD ElkharG,
Boonvile), CARL OIarion Perry CWaraw),
(Sullivan).
CENTERSW1liams Ginton EkharD, shelbyvle)
Leigh Central EVANSVILLE Cavanaugh Gersteyer Terre Haute
Gait Vncennes) Kelly Bloomington Q5ammond)
Buzots (south Bend Passen asonve Bender Central
QUARTER BACKSer Memorial EVANSVILLE Gallagher Cathedral
Indps), (Shbyvle), (Sheridan
Gefersonve Stalcup ickneD, Stewart Shordg Indpls)
HALF BACKsBaker Ritter szeky
Gary, Stevenson (Jasonvle) Stkann
ceIo Horn CTech Indpls), Shortridge
Horace Manu. Patterson (Shebyvie DECATUR
Fuqua BrazD Weller CBknelD MichaSN Cnon)
Haute) Finn Sulvan), Hay Boonvle) Yode
(Goshen) (Pe) Porte Hammond
FULL BACsoDen cFroebel Gary) snk orthngton)
Central EVANSVILLE Hill GaSonvie) Game Indps)
ford michigan City, Knight Bloomington Tobn Gencasle)
Mayfeld wiley, Terre Haue Kuz
ridge, Indps), Sands (Warsaw) McEwen (Knghtstown)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-11
IS Rounds for
FiStic Fans at
Annoy Tonight

Thirty-six rounds of boxing are
scheduled on the Armory card to-
night, with two ten-round scraps
topping the bill in place Of the usual
eight and ten. All the performers
have appeared here before, with the
exception of Tut Seymour in the
feature number and Young Nanci
in the four-round opener.
LOGAN fans had the opportunity
Of watching all the pugs in the
double-windup do their stuff in
training at local gyms over the
weekend, and they look like ca
pable crew of mitt singers. The
complete card:
Ten ROunds-NOrman Brown, Chicago,
VS.. Tut Seymour, New Orleansj 147
pounds.
Ten ROunds-Tracy Cox, Indianapolis,
VS.. Bobby Allen, ChieagOj 100 pounds.
Six ROunds-ROyal Cox, indianapolis, VS..
Windy Myers, Indianapolis 100 pounds.
Six ROunds-Harry Memering, Lafay-
cite, VS.. Eddie Dick, indianapolis; 1877
pounds.
Four Rounds-YOung Nanci, Pittsburgh,
VS.. Eddie Roberts, Indianapolis 1I8
pounds.
First bout at 1915.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-11

Although the majority of In
diana's high school players
never reached the goal Of con-
sideration they proved that
prep. football in Hoosierdom
not only is growing in num-
bers of players but in the quail
ity of football played.
Jackson Great End
Jackson, of F'roebel, again DEM
onStrated that he is a great end.
He led his team to the champion
ship of the northern Indiana big
Fifteen Conference" Ennis, Short
ridge, wingman, was stronger than
ever this fall. He was an outstand-
ing player on the city championship
team and was consistently good.
Ennis defensive work all season
was perfect. Shannon, Of Clinton.
great forward pass receiver, also
loomed as great end.
Mcguire of Central of Evansville,
is a great tackle. Brown of Tech
nical is just as big in size and just
as powerful in competition and was,
without doubt, one of the main
stays in the Technical lineup. His
defensive work was splendid.
Vogel of Hammond and Paulson
of South Bend took the first string
guard positions. 1t was extremely
difficult to select the other players
for the first three teams because
of almost equal ability.
A host of great pivot men were
found over the State. Besides
Delich of Froebel, the first choice,
and ChilderS and Reed, almost
every man On the honorable men
ton list was great center.
Marsh Tops Quarters
There we're really three outstand-
ing quarter backs and the difference
in the play of the trio was found
to exist because of playing with
stronger teams. Marsh of Clinton,
first choice, was the brains of the
great Clinton squad. Burnett was
an outstanding man in the north
and Page was a fine leader at
Bloomington.
Cogan of Clinton probably was
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-11

the fast Brooklyn ind independents at
communal hall, II West Morris street.
The Buddies desire to hear from fast
1922 Union street or call Or. 1903 about
$50. Muncie MidgetS and Indianapolis
Flashes are challenged.
East Tenth street Deaks won decisive
victory over Bridgeport last Friday night.
Thursday to play the MorgantOwn I. O. 8.
Q. F. East Tenth will play the Fieshers
Heo Arrows Friday night at the East
Tenth street gym. Write r. w. Eberhart,
SzoS East Tenth street. for games.
All Of the following J. w. U. players are
night. We5se. obeT tEa az M ice TniiEay
Shinkle, O'Brien, Buker, Everroad. For
iInformation call Drexel $3.50 and ask for
Flying owls lost a hard-fought game to
the O'Hara Sans Saturday night. 81 to So.
Boyd and Les Berry. former Warren Cen
trail players. starred for the owls.
Kihschbaum Meters won their fifth
Eghh chTs SttGg s ssuE 20 ~ e dssa aPg
on the Pennsylyania railroad hye Sun
Gay night. For games write athletic di-
rector, Kirschbaum center.
u5 Kirschba ~ Bulldogs defeated the
year-old class are asked to write the
physical director, Kirschbaum center. for
games.
Great Western basketball team is ready
Wednesday night. Call Lincoln 7549 and
ask Tor Mr.. Davis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-11
Tue 1929 Teams
to Try Different
Scoring System

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE scor-
ing system suggested by Glenn War
ner, when that famous coach
brought his Stanford eleven east
to play the Army, will be given a
trial next fall when Brooklyn City
college and Long Island university
meet on the gridiron.
Six points will be allowed for each
touchdown but no try for an extra
point will be allowed. A point will
be awarded for each first down
earned by either team. In addition,
play at the start of the second half
of the game will begin where the
ball was last in play at the end of
the first period.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-11
HoSier Elected
Buffers Grid
Leader for '29

Maurice Hosier, Spiceland, Ind, a
junior at Butler university was
elected to captain the Bulldogs next
season by the twenty-Six lettermen
of this years team who we're BAN
quoted by the Blue Key Club, Mon
day night. Besides being quarter
back on this years team, Hosier was
back guard on the '27-'28 basketball
team. He is a member of the
Lambda Chi Alpha and Sphinx
fraternitieS.
The dinner fete was attended by
more than 125 and speeches were
given by Stephen Baker and
Ignatius Deinhardt of the Blue Key;
freshman coach Robert Nipper,
varsity coaches Clark, Hinkle and
Neil Hyde, Dean Putnam, Prof. Guy
D. Shadinger, Captain Herman
Geisert of the present team, Cap
tain-elect Hosier, George Welbaum,
Harmon Smoke, w. Johnson and
Hilton U. Brown.