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New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
SHOT BY MINERS.

Charles Town, w. Va, May 1-(By Associated Press. )-Testimon to the effect that Deputy Sheriff John Gore and two companions were shot by a party of miners headed by the Rev. Jess Wilbourne. during the fighting on the Logan county line last fall, was given today by John Brinkman, a snowman, in the triai of Wn. Biz gard, mine union official, on a charge of treason.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
STILL OWNER BURNED
New York Man Is Badly Iniure,
 When Apparatus Explodes

New York. May His clothes ahame following the explosion of what the police said was fifty gallon still, Camelio Capatan, 22, stood at the iron barred basement window of his home in East Twelfth street crying for aid.
 Passersby, attracted by the mans cries, attempted to break down the loor, and, failing, sounded an alarm of fire Bremen battered down the loor with axes, carried Capatan to the street rolled him in the gutter and aken to Bellevue hospital and is not Mpected to live.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
JUDGE GAt.rR'S FUNERAL.

Derby, May IA notable gather ing of men rom all parts of Con- necticut representatives of the legal profession and of the several county and state bar associations was at the funeral services of Justice Edwin E. Gager at his late hCme this afternoon. The city and many local bodies were a so represented.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
BENEFICIARY IN WILL
Mary Northcnd Named in Last Will and Testament of tho Late Almcria B. Dickinson.

Mary F. Northend of this city, is one of the beneficiaries in the will Of Miss Almeria E. Dickinson which has been offered for probate. Mrs. Dickinson lived al East Hampton.
 After personal and household ef- fleets are disposed of, the remainder of the estate is left in trust with the New Britain Trust company, the in- come to be used for brother, August Dickinson, Upon his death, eight shares are to be made of the property, one of which goes to the local wom- an.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
BRITISH CUT TAXES.
Income Levy is Reduced One Shilling
 To The Pound.

London, May 1.-(By Associated Press. "A reduction in the British income tax rate by one shilling to the pound was announced today by Sir Robert Horne, chancellor of the ex- chequer, in presenting the annual budget to the house of commons. The present income tax rate is six shill- ings to the pound.
 Reduction of the duty of tea by four pence to the pound was also an- nounCcd.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

Miss Clara Carlson, daughter of Po- liceman and Mrs. AAel l. Carlson of respect street, was rendered a sur prise miscellaneous shower sat the home Of Mrs. Ebba Sandal of Park street Saturday evening by d party of her friends. Miss Carlson received many beautiful gifts. She is to be- come the bride of Oscar Johnson of East street this month. Miss Carlson is employed in the office of the New Britain Machine company.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
SATISFIED WITH NAVY.
hI}ill Providing for Enlisted Personnel
 of S6,0OO Approved by Denby.

Washington, May 1.-Satisfaction with a navy personnel of SG.0o0 men as fixed recently by the house vas expressed by Secretary Denby today iii opening hearings before the sen ate appropriations committee but he requested appropriation increases to- talling BPS, 166,00 over those carried by the house bill.
 That the bill would be reported to the senate on the SG,00O personnel basis was indicated by senate leaders.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
DISCOVER CHEAP PROCESS.

Washington, May IA secret pro- ecss ro- n.aking cheaper fertilizer haa been ,.is.os cred dai IS intended for CD t1Icrcial nse q, the government 5 nitra:. plants at M rscclc Shoals, Ala, M |. Mayo, chief engineer for Hem " Ford, .olJ the senate agriculture Opri:n;ttru Nl.u .t Dce.,- -.4e4iht',.l ho,.ay C: the Fer. mudi''g Droru Cor purchase ;iad lcx,e of the Mos Shoals y:opcvtics.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
FIND MANS BODY
Corpse is Discovered Floating About
 in New Haven Harbor

New Haven, May 1.-The body of a man found floating in New Haven harbor yesterday was identified as that of w. w. Neff, 26, of Montville It is believed he was the man who jumped off dock several weeks ago, ap- parently in fit of insanity.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
BIG SHARK KILLED.
i2 Foot Nap-eatcr Is Dispatched in
 Delaware River.

Philadelphia. May IA twelve foot shark, said to have been of the man eating variety. was shot and killed in the Delaware river at Ia cony, northern suburb. Ii was the first time d shark had ever been seen in that part of the Delaware and how 1t managed to get nearly one hundred miles from it's native ocean haunts is mystery.
 The big fish wa8 shot by Captain Joseph Fletcher of tho Swiss Yacht ,iub after an exciting chase in which
 ia.ge number of persons on both ,'..uks oi .he river joined.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
British Ship Wrecked
 Off Coast of Haiti

Galveston, Tex, May 1.-The Brit ish steamship Victoria de Larrinaga was a wreck at Muchoir reef, 60 miles north of the coast of Haiti, on April 30, according to a message from the master of the American steamship Lake Fairlie to the Lone Star Steam- ship Co. of this city.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
NO EUROPEAN BREAKDOWN.

New York, May 1.-l,eports of a moral breakdown" in Europe were not borne out by conditions he found in England, France, Poland and Ger many, the Rev Dr. Francis Clark of Boston founder of the Christian En- deavor Society declared today upon his return from Europe with Mrs. Clark on the steamship Noordam.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
TJLDEN AND PARTNER WIN.

Los Angeles. May 1.-William T Tifdcli 2J. worlds tennis champion and Vincent Richards. his partne! defeated Wm NJ. Johnston of Sa Francisco, Pacific coast champion and Harvey Snodgrass, champion Los Angeles, 6--3 and S-6, here yes terday when Tilden and Richard paused enroute to San Francisco play in the eaSt-west matches
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
Fought Duel With Knives;
 Two Are Sentenced to Jail

Bridgeport May 1.-I,eon Duke" Jones and Jake Texas Hawkins, ar rested yesterday after a spectacular street duel with knives in which both received minor cuts, were sentenced to months in jail each in the city court today.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children
 In Uso For Over 30 Years .....;:;. .,s.s: ;s: .'.'' s' GMAzzNx: MURDER, PROSECUTOR SAYS
Authorities Firm in Belief That Hoopcston. nl, school Teacher Was Slain

Hoopeston, Illo May l,-tlRy Asso- cated Press, s,)--Nermilllon county au- thorities today apparently were up against a solid wall of mystery fin their investigation Of the death of Gertrude Hanna, whose body was found last Thursday in the basement of the untenanted parsonage of the | nited Presbyterian church.
 John II, Lewman, states attorney and Charles Knox, sheriff. summoned to Hoopeston yesterday by Chief of Police Bogart, to search for new angles. admitted that they were still haffled over the death of the young woman,
 '1 can only say that l am more firmly convinced than ever that the girl was murdered" the states attor- ney said.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
KUNZE BOUND OVER
Bridgeport Pugilist Held For |. $. Court on Charge of Selling Liquor
  Against Law.

Bridgeport, May 1.--Battling Kunzo (Charles D. Taylor) of Norwalk form CT state lightweight champion, wav- cd examination when arraigned be- fore T. s. Commissioner Hugh J. Law cry today and was bound over to the l.. s. District court under $500 bonds on charge of keeping liquor for sale.
 Victor Mikola, also of Norwalk, charged with keeping liquor, and with being a second time violator of the 18th. amendment also waived eXami- nation and was held for the federal court under the same bond as kunze.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
Irish Insurgents Have
 Stolen Over Half Million

Belfast. May 1.-By Associated Press. )-More than 100000 pounds sterling have been taken by Irish re- publican army irregulars in raids on various branches of the bank of Ire land in the south. 1t was reported in Belfast today.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
Frank W. Humphrey

The funeral of Frank W. Humphrey Of 1 Q School street. the veteran fire man, who died suddenly at his home Saturday morning, will be held tomor- row morning at S:30 o'clock from St. Joseph's church. Burial will be in Bloomfield
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
philip Jacobs,

The funeral of Philip Jacobs was held this afternoon at o'clock from the South Congregational church chapel and from the Erwin Mortuary chapel at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Adams officiatcd Burial was in Fair view cemetery M. J. Kenney and Co. were in charge
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
NEW HAvENER ARRESTED.
Is Held by Police in Boston on Rob
 bcry Charge.

Boston. May 1.-Thomas Barrett, 2S years old who gave his address as New Haven, Conn, was being .leld here today in s2,000 bonds following his arraignment in connection with the hold-up and robbery of q Massa- chusetts avenue gasoline filling sta ton, Monday night. After a long chase the bandits abandoned their 1u- tomobile and escaped on foot. The police captured the car. Two hours later Barrett appeared at the police station and claimed the car, saying that it had been stolen from him. He was recognized, police said, as one of the hold-up men and was arrested.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
FIRE IN NORWALK
Royal James Hotel Damaged to Ex-
 tent of About $6O,O0O

Norwalk, May 1.--Fire early yes terday badly damaged the Royal James hotel here with loss estimated at SG0,o00. A number of guests lost their personal belongings, including jewelry, but no estimate of this loss was available. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Nutting of Birmingham, Mass, and one other guest were partly overcome by smoke and were carried out by firemen The fire started in the eel lar from an unknown origin. The po- lice are investigating.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01

New York, May 1.-The 271s knot clip set by the Mauretania on her lat est run to Southampton, lowers the passenger steamship record by one tenth of a knot, officials of the Cum ard line said today
 The old record, 27.o4 knots an hour, was set by the Mauretania in January, 1911.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01
NEW SPEED RECORD
Liner Maurctania Stcams Part Way From England at Rate of 271a Miles an Hour.

Southampton, May 1.-By Associ- ated Press. )-The Cunard liner Mauretania, from New York April 25, steamed at the rate of 271a knots per hour during part of the voyage which ended here today. This, it was stated established new record.
 The Mauretania on her trial trip in 1907, averaged 2736 knots. On some of her pre-war voyages she averaged more than 26 knots. Last year she was converted from coal to an oil burner.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-01

No new domestic animals have been developed during the last 2,0oo years.
Evening star., 1922-12-06
Philadelphia Orchestra.

Never before. perhaps. has so large
snd distinguish ed an audience greet
ed the Philadelphia Orchestra as at
i:s concert AT the National Theater
Yesterday afternoon. when Conductor
Leopold Stokowski presented pro-
gram of rare musical beauty. with a
material contribution to it by Ernest
Schelling. the well known pianist.
who was soioist for the afternoon
and whose work in the famous Rec
f Flat Major" ought to have won
hosts of friends for the piano as a
real musical instrument.
Mr. Scheliing does not belong to
the strangely popular type of pianist
that finds glory and satisfaction III
humping the instrument with pro-
digious bangs. His every note rip
PIES and rings with Il clear. beIl-like
tone ard certainty and dtstinctness
that leaves no doubt in the auditor
and blends most beautifully with the
orchestra. TIL. concert throughout
took on an additional beauty as a
result and much enthusiasm was
manifested in the applause at its
close.
The symphony was Haydn's mo. 2.
in D." work Of rare melodic beauty
and charm. especially In the andante
movement. with its grand harmonic
swell and in the sprightliness OF the
minuetto. 1t was beautifully pre-
scented.
Siegfried's Death Music" and the
finale. from "Die rung''
of Wagner. the final numbers of the
program. were magnificent. bringing
out the full majestic power of the
orchestra and causing many In the
audience to liken the distinguished
Both features were brilliantly i'm
DreSSiye
Evening star., 1922-12-06
Rubinstein Club Tuesday.

The Rubinstein Club of Washing
ton. Claude Robeson conductor.
will give it's first concert this season
Tuesday evening, December IL. The
activities of this club of seventy-fve
female voices. have done much In
developing music in Washington. and
while the club specializes in present
ing choral numbers, 1t also has in
troduced many younger singers and
instrumentalists. new to Washing
ton.
In the opening concer. Mr.. Robeson
has provided selections of choruses
that will be especially attractive.
Miss Olive Nevin and Harold Milli-
gan will be guest artists in their
unusual program. "Three Centuries
of American Song" with picturesque
costumes and informal talks that
make an effective appeal to audiences
Tickets of members are no" being
exchanged for reservations at T.
Arthur Smith. Inc. 1906 G street
northwest.
Evening star., 1922-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS
Madame Butterfly"

Polls Theater was crowded to capac-
ity last night. when the San Carlo
Opera Company presented the diminu-
tive Tamaki-Miura in the title role
of Madame Butterfly" Puccinis opera
based on the book by John L. Long
and the drama Of David Belasco.
All Washington society was there
to welcome the little Japanese prima
donna and she more than lived up
to expectations as to her fitness for
this role. She made an ideal Cho Cho
San and gave her Interpretation all
the little intimate touches that only
a native of the Land of Cherry Blos-
SONS would instinctively put into tine
character. Her fiutelike soprano voice
Is delightful and she sang without
effort. Her dramatic ability Is develop
ed to degree that Is unusual for an
opera singer. Especially in the aria Of
the second act. "Un bel di vedremo"
did she rise to dramatic heights.
The entire cast showed fine dramatic
ability that added much to the charm
OF this pastellike opera. Gennaro
Barra as the American naval hero.
Il. F. Pinkerton. WAS fully adequate
to his role both In the quality of his
tenor voice and his dramatic imper-
d,rtully colorful contralto voice. made
an excellent musical and dramatic
contrast to Nine. Miura's Cho Cho San
and met the demands Of her role OF
Suzuki In a manner that gave II dis
tinct individuality. The duet of the
flowers was one of the most attrac-
tive episodes in the opera
Mario Vale sang and looked the
part of Sharp!ess, the United States
consul: Francesca Curci was good In
the role of the Japanese marriage
broker: Natalie Cervi, Pietro de Biasi
ard Frances Moros.ni filled their
smaller roles more than adequately.
The tiny little girl who played the
little half-caste baby was as good as
gold. The entire audience waXed most
enthusiastic over this opera and ap-
plaCded vigorously al the end OF every
act.
The settings are entirely in harmony
with the story and a wonderful pic
ture is the elimination of the second
act. when Cho Cho San is standing by
tiently for the return of her Ameri-
can lover. The orchestra also seemed
to be In full sympathy with the act
ing of the singers. Signor Aldo Fran
chetti. the conductor, last night won
much applause for excellence OF the
instrumental Interpretation of the
score.
Because of the great demand for
seats for this opera last night and
the numbers who had to he turned
away. Madame Butterfly" will he sub
Madonna" and given as the matinee
performance Saturday afternoon.
This afternoon Offenbach's Tales
of Hoffman," will be presented and to-
night another Of Puccini's popular
operas. La Bohe:ne." will be given.
Evening star., 1922-12-06
BELASCO-"Troubles of 1922.

With George Jessel as featured
comic. the Courtney sisters and Mile.
Anna Codec and company of fifty
people. Troubles of 1922" rated with
the best Of the Shubert units, will
open a weeks engagement at the
Shubert-Belasco next Sunday after
noon.
Troubles" has a come ,ted story
founded upon the up and downs" of
young dreamer from New York's
East Side :ho had ambition to pro-
ducc d play. 1t IS comedy satire on
the revue craze.
Fay and Florence Courtney have
long been recognized as Il standard
headline act Of the two-a day. and
the singing specially. for which they
are notable. heads the vaudeville pro-
gram. Mile. Ann Codee. assisted by
Frank Orth. have a new comedy di-
version which features her inimita-
hle '.iowning. Others will include
Jed Dooley and company in a versa.
til" Offering: Gertrude Hayes. jr.. in
specially: the Ultra String Quartet.
Jack Edwards and Dolly Manuel. Sam
Bennett and Ann Lowcnwirth.
Evening star., 1922-12-06
COSMOS-"Tke Future of the I'D

A pretentious singing and dancing
production emitted 'Th" Future OF
the Al will be presented at the Cos
mos TheateT next week rs thu load
ing feature of tn" bill by the Mig
n"nctt. -Kokin COMPANY. The peculiar
title has aroused interest and inquiry.
but assurance is given tnat the offer
ing is thoroughly standard and un-
usually entertaining.
The Mis.e.!is will present the other
leading act. a novel musical offering
with great variety of melodies. The
American Comedy Four. Billy Boyer.
Fred Norbeck. Oscar Gardner and AL
Campbell. will be evident with har-
mony and hiiarity; Ethel McDonough
and company will present Neville
Fleeson's sketch. "Milady's Busy
Day: knights Ro"sters will amusee
the youngsters with fowl play" and
Cameron and Callow will bring a
Scottish offering.
The flrst-run rhotoplay feature will
present Lois Wilson with a fine cast
in BROAD Daylight" a picture Of ro-
nance and thrills.
Evening star., 1922-12-06
NATIONAI-Warfeld as "Shy-
lock-

David Belasco will present David
Warfield as Shylock In Shakespeare's
THE Merchant OF Venice. at the New
National Th"ater next Monday eve-
ming for an engagement OF one week
with matinees Wednesday and Satur-
day, immediatei? preceding his ap-
pearance at the Lyceum Theater. New
York.
The cast engaged for Mr.. Waraeld's ;
support includes Philip Merivale. A.
+. Anson, Ian MacLaren. Walter Per
ciyai. Herbert Grimwood. Albert
Bruning. Horace Braham. Reginald
Goode. Herbert Ransom. Fuller Mel
lish, Charles Harbury. =. Vivian. Nor
ris Strassberg. Edward II. Viewer.
Edward Crandall. Ward de Wolfe.
Nick Long, II. Brown. Miss Mary
Servoss. Miss Mary Ellis, Miss Julia
Adler,
Evening star., 1922-12-06
PRESIDENT-"Abie's Irish Rose. '

'Abie's Irish Rose" the Anne
Nichols comedy triumph. that IS
scoring extraordinary success at the
President Theater. will continue for
a third week. beginning mex, SUNDAY
evening at $50
This Is the production now current
in New York at SO prices and which
is being shown for the first time IN
repertoire. not only in Washington
but anywhere in America. 1t is said
to have already shattered box Office
records at the President.
"Abie'S Irish Rose" has been staged
by Harry Manners. stage director of
the President Players. and a metro
politan case includes Eileen Wilson.
Henry Duffy. Harry Shautang, Leo
Hoyt. Anne Sutherland, Robert Lowe
and Irving Kennedy.
Evening star., 1922-12-06
POLI'S-"The Passing Show of
1922"

The Winter Gardens tenth annual
revue. THE Passing Show of 1922"
will be the attraction at Polfs The
atre next week. beginning Sunday.
The featured members of the cast
are Willie and Eugene Howard. in
addition to which there will be George
HasseIl. Fred Allen. Sam Ash. Francis
RcnauIt, Arthur Marsetson, Fred
Walton. Danny Dare. Mile. Alcorn.
Ethel Shutta. Emily Miles. George
Anderson. Alexander Frank. Wilbur
De Rouge and the Mackweys and the
Lockfords, besides the famous Winter
Garden beauty brigade Of w!nsone
witches.
The Winter Gardens latest Passing
Show" Is In two acts and twenty six
scenes. The book and lyrics are by
Harold Atte.idRe. The music is by
Alfred Goodman. with additional
lyrics by Jack Stanley. The show was
staged by J. c. Huffman. the musical
numbers by Allan X. Foster.
Evening star., 1922-12-06
Ineton one day in order to keep faith

ington one day in order to keep faith
with the public.
His program will include 20 Sleep.
Why Dost Thou Leave Me?" Enjoy
the Sweet Elysian Groves" (HandeD.
When You Are Old and Gray"
Crank Bridge). "ncsolation" tGran-
willie Bantock). ITO the Children" IS.
Rachmaninoff). "Panis .Angelicus"
Cesar Franck). Irish folk songs. "Oft
in the Silly Might" Kathleen
O'More." III 1 Had q Knew" The
Bard Of Armagh" 1.-The Star" (James
H. Rogers). 1.-The Last Hour" oval
ter Kramcr). "Oh. That 1t Were So"
Drank Bridge). Thine Eyes Still
Shine" edwin Schneider). Seats
may be had at Mrs. Wilson Greene 8
concert bureau, 18th and q streets.
Evening star., 1922-12-06

Lilliput!an entertainers of the day
and his Offering consists of character
Impressions. including his Santa Claus
character. Others are Harry Edwa ards
and Carrie Allen. In songs. comedy
Talk and dances: Olive May and Jack
Hiil. In skit entitled Stolen
Kisses": James Mccormack and
Eleanor Irving. in Telling the
truth. and Joe De koe and his
troupe of sensational tumbiers and
Eymnasts.
Wheeler Oakman stars In the pic-
ture Offering. The Halfbreed," a
story OF an ambitious social climber
VINO does not reach his desired place
Ealfbreed. q
Extra film features, comedies and
news reel Will complete the program
Evening star., 1922-12-06

comedian and will be recalled as
stellar figure in 1.-The Night Boat"
Ben Meror and Ibach's Entertainers.
with Allan Quirk. the saxophonic so
loist. are due in Steps and Tunes.
Jazz jubilee. Oracle DEACON and Jack
Mack. the latter a Willie Collier type"
will offer a new comedy turn. pune
tuated with verve and dash. James
Dutton and company will be seen In
riding feats: Eddie Webb and Marion
Ridnor. Just Couple of Nifties";
Jack Joyce. THE Boy With the
Smile: the two Danish Phlegmatics.
the Stanley Brothers and the house
picture features. Aesop's Fables,
Topics Of the Day and the Pathe News
will complete the bill
Evening star., 1922-12-06
METRoPoL1TAN-Iorna Doone.

notable double-feature hill is
promised at Crandalls Metropolitan
Theater next week. beginning SUNDAY "
afternoon. including Maurice Tour
neurs screen version of r. w. Black
nore's famous love story, Lorna
boone" First National special Offer
ing. and Larry Semon's new comedy
for Fitagraph. The Agent"
All the clash of clans. the poup of
state ceremonials and the romance
Of picturesque love tale have been
preserved In the film version of 'Lor-
ma Doone." The principal roles are
played by Madgc Eellamy. Frank
keenan, and John Bowers.
In THE Agent" Lucille Carlisle
Evening star., 1922-12-06
B. KEITH'S-Bells Baker.

Belle Baker. "Inimitable Interpreter
OF Song" is announced as the center
Of interest at keith's next week. Miss
Baker is we'll known to vaudeville for
her Baker style"-a something that
has endearcd her to lovers of ligth
music What she does. she does with
finish and charm.
yelling Cross and company. includ-
ing Hartley Power. Gretchen Sher-
man. Lola Brooks and Elaine Ivans.
in Wives" a satirical playlet. will
be the added attraction. Cross Is q
Evening star., 1922-12-06
Changes Matinee Date.

Because Of the first Washington
performance OF THE Merchant of
Venice" in which David Warfieid is to
be the Shylock this coming Monday
evening. and in order to give Mr..
Belasco full sway behind the scenes
during the entire Monday. Burton
Holmes has changed his matinee an
nounced for Monday afternoon to next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. in ad-
dition to the lecture to be given in the
evening at $3.50. Through the
Gorges of the Yangtze Kiang." will
be given at both performances. The
motion pictures are the first ever
taken in this part of China.
Evening star., 1922-12-06
heads the cast of familiar vitagraph
farceurs in support of Larry Semou.
PALACE-"A Fool There Was"

Next week beginning Sunday after
noon, Loew's Palace Theater will pre-
sent. for the first time in Washington.
William Fox's screen version OF "A
Fool There Was" an adaptation of
Porter Emerson Browns dramatic
masterpiece, based on the famous
poem. The Vampire" by Rudyard
Kipling.
Bernard McConviile has adapted the
play TO the uses of the camera, while
the direction Is that Of Emmett J.
Flynn, VINO made Nero" The cast