New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-17
Watkins and Tresslars
Taken to Prison To-
day-Prominent State
Officials Linked With
Financial Scandal
Prosecutor Says.
Police Commissioner Hur-
ley Declares States At
t0mey's Remarks to
Court Concerning His
Transactions ''in Part
Absolutely Untrue"

Hartford. Oct. II R-Roeer W
Watkins and his two brothers il
". Guy and Maynard Tresslar
were taken to the Wethersfeld state
prison this morning to begin thei1
terms for conspiracy to defraud
Mrs. Watkins. wife of the Hartford
broker. .emains at the Hartford
county Jail for a year for her part
Ia the conspiracy
90 Years
Watkins, who yesterday afternoon
vas given a sentence Of nine and q
half to ten years for false statements
made to the state bank commission.
er and an additional hve years for
conspiracy, will not be called today
before the special grand jury which
will meet with States Attorney
augh NJ. Alcorn preparatory to in
autry further into the affairs OF the
National Associated Investors, Inc,
which Watkins orga nized and
through which investors lost several
hundreds OF thousands of dollars.
Watkins was charged with en-
pezslement OF $l41,000. Whether or
Dot Watkins would be called before
he jury later Mr.. Alcorn did not
bay.
Hurley's Denial
In asking for sentence vest terday
tatss Attorney Alcorn said that
Bev. TruMbull. It. Gov. Br1inard.
gecretary OF State Pallotti and State
Police Commissioner Robert r. Hur-
|ey had profted by their dealings
With Watkins and he mentioned Mr..
Prainard and Mr. Hurley a. among
hose for whom Watkins had num-
Pered accounts for secrecy. Com
missioner Hurley at his office this
horntng said concerning his part in
ealings with Watkins as set forth
~ Mr.. Alcorn: "As I have read the
(ccount in the newspapers, l am per-
ectly frank to say that the state
hents concerning me are-tn part
Ebsofutely untrue. That is all care
b say, for the present"
He refused to specify what part
y Mr.. Alcorn's statements about
i'm was affected by his denial.
No Statement
Secretary Pallotti refused to make
my statement on yesterdays events
md said: 1T all depends on what
omes up" whether or not he would
pter give out anything concerning
he matter.
Out Of City
Attorney Francis w. Cole, fore
ban OF the special grand Jury, was
|ut OF the city. but expected to re-
lrn tomorrow and at the request OF
3tate's Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn,
Tho went before the grand jury to-
ay. the members discussed arrange
hcnts for continuing the hearing OF
illnesses next week.
Mr.. Alcorn said today that he Is
I'LL seeking information about a
umber OF things connected with the
Watkins case which has touched sew
raj prominent people. D,
Since the arrest of Watkins last
uly 81. no securities that he Is al
Fged to have embezzled from the
/. A. l., have been found.
Guy Tresslar went to prison for
Fom two to four years and Maynard
resslar from one to two years.
Watkins did not see his wife after
be court proceedings before Judge
llyn Brown yesterday afternoon.
hey were taken back to Jail where
hey have been for a number Of
eeks. but Watkins had no oppor-
lnity this morning to see his wife
hd bid her goodbye. She remains
the Jail under Judge Browns
Fntence of year. The Tresslar
Fothers decided not to ask for an
Pportunity to bid goodbye to their
other. Mrs. Zula Tresslar. who is
|itically i'll at her temporary home
Edgewood street. As he was leav-
g the jail for his long sojourn at
fethersfield. Watkins told the OFF,
RS he held no hard feelings to-
ard any one.
Have Conference
William E. Egan. counsel for
fatkins and the other prisoners.
ho was accused in States Attorney
(corn's statement Of questionable
Faliny in N. A. l. stock and later
sterday was called into conference
(th Mr.. Alcorn. had a conference
th Judge Brown this morning. but
/. Egan had no statement to make
yond that concerning the details
$4,000 that he handled for the
A. l.
His relations with his client Wat
MS being the subject Of inquiry by
states attorney. Mr.. Egan said
was better that he not discuss
at through the newspapers.
Outlines Trimbull's Connection
Referring to the part Governor
umbull is alleged to have had in
case. Mr.. Alcorn said: /,
Nov. we should keep in mind. II
)ur Honor please. in the presenta- +,