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Evening star., 1926-10-23
FACED HUGE SHARK,
SAYS MARY GARDEN
But Man-Eater, She Con-
fesses, Was Dead-Her New
Opera to Cause ''Riot."
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. October 23.---NIary
Garden, opera singer, arrived on the
Aqultania yesterday with the informa-
ton of psuedo-scientific research
she had made abroad which lends
color to the theory that Jonah must
nave been sitting pretty during his
Well-knoWn sea voyage as Supercargo
to a whale.
IL was man-eating shark, quite
satisfactorily defunct at the time,
with Which Miss Garden carried on
her experiments. but the findings
would no doubt have been the same
had there been a whale present for
her to work on.
Il had glorious vacation" she
said. Most of the time at my villa
at Beaulieu on the Mediterranean.
One day / was about to plunge in for
a swim with my two dogs, when l
sighted a man-eater within four feet
OF me. l called off the dogs and the
gardener killed the shark. 1 put my
arm down his throat and it felt like
a smooth white velvet cushion"
Weight Down to Minimum.
Miss Garden called attention to the
fact that she weighed only 11S pounds
less than ever in my life
How do l do this?" she asked her
self when none of the reporters asked
her quick enough. well, / do some
lining that few other women can do
resist gorgeous dinners"
Told that Maria Jeritza, Metropoli
tan opera star. had arrived several
Gays ago with her hair still unbobbed
Miss Garden stamped her foot and
showed signs of uncomfortable anger
She's fool" she shouted, land SO
are all other women who wear their
hair long. Go to the theaters and OBJ
serve the microbes in the hair OF
women who haven't had it bobbed."
Brings Ultra Modern Opera.
Miss Garden brought back with her
the score and libretto of a new opera
Judith" In which she will sing the
leading role in the forthcoming Chi
caco opera season
The singer advised opera critics to
get their pencils dagger sharp for
Judith" the music for which was
composed by Honegger and the words
written by Morax.
Its SO ultra modern and difficult
to sing" she said, that there'll be a
riot: Salome is like a nrusery rhyme
beside it. The new opera is adapted
absolutely from the Biblical story"
Evening star., 1926-10-23
LYNCHING CASE CAUSES
ARREST OF EIGHT MEN
Officers at Douglas, Ca, Are Seek
ing Seven Others Indicted in
Death of David Wright.

By the Associated Press.
DOUGLAS. Ga. October 23.--Eight
men were arrested here yesterday in
connection with the lynching several
weeks ago of David Wright, white
man, as the slayer Of Mrs. Zelphie
Rollins Of Douglas. Seven others
We're indicted Thursday and officers
are seeking them.
Maj. Brown, held on a charge of
murder since last August for alleged
participation in the lynching, goes to
trial soon. A heavy guard was placed
around the Jail Thursday night after
an attempt by his wife to liberate
him. Mrs. Brown. who is a sister of
Wright's victim, will be arrested.
Evening star., 1926-10-23

Workmen unearthed near Inverness,
Scotland, recently a stone which Is
believed to be the Broad Stone, men
toned in very old charters.
Evening star., 1926-10-23
Canadian, LOG, Celebrates

VANCOUVER. British Columbia. Oc
tober % LP.-Charles Dad Quick
probably Canada's oldest white inhab
liant. celebrated his 106th birthday yes.
terday. Messages from Lord Willing
don, governor general Of Canada, and
Hon. r. Randolph Bruce. lieutenant
governor Of British Columbia, offering
congratulations, were received.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
HARTFORD MAN KILLED
 IN CROSSING TRAGEDY
Meets Death When Train Crashes Truck in
 Middlet0wn

Middletown May s tP-A. SkIar- sky, @S, was fatally injured here to- day when the fruit truck he was driving was struck by d south bound passenger train of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad at the Miller street crossing. Peter August who was riding on the rear or the truck was thrown into ditch. but escaped with a few minor in- jurics, Sklarslly lived at 6o2 Wind sor avenue, Hartford. August's home is also in Hartford.
 Sklarsky who received a fractured skull, ribs and right arm, died with in a few minutes after the accident. He had been unable to jump from the truck when he saw it was about 10 be crushed because of the en- closed cab.
 Service on the road was interrup- ted for almost an hour while the wreckage was being cleared away. The train was in charge of Corduc- tor James Hellyar and Engineer J. J. Cook, both of Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
Two Known Dead, Several Injured
 As Tornado Sweeps Eastern Okla.
Crippled Wire Service De- lays Early Reports From Stricken Areas-Several Victims Have Fractured Skulls.

Oklahoma City. Okla, May lP) - Two persons are known 10 have been killed and more than two score injured, three probably fatal ly' in a tornado which swept east ern Oklahoma yesterday. Crippled wire service today delayed reports from the stricken area.
 Obra Tidweu, g, and his 15 year old son were instantly killed at their farm home near Spiro in Le- fore county when they attempted to reach a storm cellar. Mrs. R. NJ. Masterson. Lehore county. was brought 10 Q Fort Smith hospital in 9 serious condition. Ralph Brendley, s, is in a Muskogee hos pital with a fractured skull. 4 ue- gro girl is reported near death at Morse.
 The tornado visited widely sep arated districts. Although high winds caused property damage in various communities. three sections bore the brunt of the storm. Sev- eral persons were injured and houses demolished at Morse, in Oklusee county. Boynton, near the Okmulgee-Muskogee county line and the Nuhbins ridge district ill Lehore county were hard hit.
 Examinations today revealed sev- eral Of the injured suffered frac- tur5d skulls.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
SINKS AT HER DOCK
Fishing Boat, Tied Up at Bridge port for Repairs, Found on Bot tom This Morning.

Bridgeport, May GPl-The fish ing boat Andrew Of New Haven, owned by Alphonz Di Rosa, 15S Chapel street, New Haven, which was brought here yesterday to have it's motor overhauled, sank at the Salts Textile Mfg. Co. dock last night.
 When the owner Of the boat left it moored to the dock last night there was no water in it, or sign of a leak When he came here from New Haven this morning and went out 10 the dock he found nothing showing but the tip of a mast.
 The starboard rail of the boat had apparently been caught under the edge of the dock at low tide and held there as the tide rose, until the water poured over the side into the hold.
 The craft is S1 feet in length with q beam of about 10 feet. IL is believed that the damage will not be serious and that the boat will be pulled out and emptied at low tide.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
RIDE AFTER DANCE ENDS
 WHEN AUTO HITS BRIDGE.
Ger Destroyed By Fire And Driver Will Have Hearing In New
 ington Court.

As a result Of an automobile ac- cijnut in Newington early this morn ing, James Meehan of Wilson street. this city, will he given hearing Monday night in Newineton town colrt on a charge of reckless driy- ing,
 Mechan and some friends attend ed 9 dance last night in Grange hall Alter the dance, he and some com ra0ious started for Hartford in his pc. When they reached what is k town as the "tS foot bridge" on rbs road leading to the Ralf company-s stone quary. the car hit the bridge. 4 few minutes later the machine burst into flames. II is reported that none Of the occupants Of the car was hurt.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
GIRL SPELLING CHAMP
 IS AN EARLY RISER
Walks Mile and a Half to Monroe School
 Classes

Who knows how to spell Certain? Well, Claire Renshaw a charming little miss who resides so far out on Shuttle Meadow road that she must leave home shortly after a. m. to get to school on time, can spell it. And because Claire knew how and a certain boy didn't Claire now is the champion speller of the Monroe school. She also has 8 good chance Of going to Washington for five days beginning June 14 as the guest or the Herald in the national spelling contest.
 Claire lives fully a mile and a half or more from her school, and leaves not later than 7:15 o'clock every morning. But I'm never late" she said proudly, and certain boys who are not so painstaking had better look to their laurels if they don't want to be beaten by girl.
 Not so easily did Robert Barrows, son of Mir. and Mrs. Claude E. Bar rows of 662 East street. defeat his neaI sst rival. Robert and oneeother boy, both students in the Central Junior high school, battled for a long time against q barrage Of words until they almost wore down the physical resistance of the teacher, when suddenly the other boy fell be. fore "appedte". There was some question in the minds of the judges so the boy was given a second chance but went down before bowling" in a few minutes. Thus Robert, or Bob" as the fellows call him, now is champ Of the Central Junior high school and is looking forward to his chances of going 10 Washington.
 In the Camp school Afford Bengs- ton has been chosen the champion speller. Afford lives at BOA Park street and he too has visions of walking down Pennsylvania avenue and seeing many of the sights which help make America famous.
 To date six school champions have been chosen; four of them are boys and two are girls. One girl represents one Junior high school.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
Sparrow Hits Auto Racer
 Going at 125 Mile Rate

Charlotte, N. C., May 8 CR - A sparrow sent Ralph Hepburn, auto mobile racer and former motorcycle champion. to a hospital yesterday and knocked him out of his chance to participate in the spring meet on the Charlotte speedway Monday.
 Hepburn was making approxi- mateIy 125 miles an hour around the bowl in a qualifying test when the bird collided with the goggle over his left eye and forced him from the track. The goggle was smashed and particles of glass under his eye lid caused him much pain and he was barely conscious when he stopped his car after his motor had forced him to drive 1t almost a full lap of the track, .--..
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
MERE MEN WARNED
Congregational Committee Advised Not to Meddle With the Subject of Women's Styles.

Washington, May s LPl--A house committee composed Of mere men was warned by a delegation Of wom- en not to meddle with the subject Of women's styles.
 Opposing a bin for iron-cIad copyright protection for dress de- signs. Ida NJ. Tarbell and a dozen others declared that when il came to personal adornment. woman must be allowed to choose for her self.
 Anne Rittenhouse. an Atlanta fashion writer said American wom- en were more interested in Parisiln fashions than in the French debt, and would insist on "dressing them selves as they like as long as they like it that way"
 Mrs. Mary Pickeus, also q fashion editor. declared it would abridge divine right to deprive woman of the means Of expressing her beauty in her own way.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
CARROLL IMPRISONED
 AS HIGHWAY ROBBER
New Britain Man Gets s to 15 Years in
 Bay State

Not less than eight nor more than
 l5 years in Massachusetts state pris-
 on is the language of the latest
 chapter in a life which, while young,
 has been crowded with escapades
 bringing Joseph (Speck) Carroll of this city before police court judges
 here 20 times since 1914.
 Found guilty of the charge Of as sault with attempt to rob, Carroll and companion, William s. Red mond, both soldiers at Camp Devens, have been sentenced at Cambridge, Mass, following their arrest for holding up the proprietor of fruit store in Aver, Mass, at the point of revolvers. Carrolls wife in this city has been spprised of the young mans predicament
 On September %, 1914, Carroll, who was 16 years of age, was arrest ed by Theodore NJ. Herting, former sergeant of police, for running away from home. From then on, he faced charges of gambling, tres passing on railroad property in hopping" freight cars, violation of probation, assault, being absent from camp without leave while in the army, drunkenness and breach of the peace, breach of the peace and assault, carrying concealed weapons, interfering with an officer, assault, breach of the peace and re- sistance, drunkenness; drunkenness: breach of the peace and assault; taking an automobile without per of the owner.
 He has been fined, sentenced to jail, allowed probation, sentenced to the state reformatory, and the state farm. Despite efforts of social worers, police, and judges 10 re- police, and judges to re- remain out of trouble. He has been one of the most consistent offenders the police have had to deal with, they say, and frequently they warn ed him that eventually he would be- come a state prisoner if he did not mend his ways.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
Prosecutor Threatens to Bring Detective Ser geant Before Police Board for Hearing.

'T'n put you up before the board if you say much more" Prosecuting Attorney Joseph C.. Woods warned Detective Sergeant William P. Mc- Cue, as the concluding shaft in a brief but spicy argument just as po- lice court was about to reopen after c recess this morning.
 Mir. Woods was provoked at the failure of Officer John Griffen to at tend court to testify in a case in which he had assisted in making four arrests. and as the officer en- tered the court room during the re- cess that was taken to give him time to come from his home, NIT. Woods greeted him with: "Why were you not here, Officer Griffen ?" For what?" asked the officer. ITO testify in this case. You assisted Of- fcer Dombrauskas, didn't you?" MT. Woods said. "Yes, l did, but l don't know anything about the case except that I assisted in the arrests" the officer defended himself.
 "Mr. Prosecutor, Chief Hart will speak to the officer about the mat ter" interposed Sergeant McCue, who is court officer.
 "Yes. and I will speak to him about it, too," MT. Woods retorted, hotly.
 "Well, 1t is up 10 the chief to do that" the sergeant continued.
 Let Chief Hart take care of his own department. I will take care of mine and if I choose to speak to this officer, I will do so," MT. Woods told him, with rising feeling.
 "WelI. the chief can upbraid him." the sergeant insisted,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
EX-CHIEF CONVICTED
 IN RUM CONSPIRACY
Quinn of Swampscotr to Hear Sen fence Pronounced in Federal
 Court June :.

Boston. May s LP - Convicted Of conspiracy to violate the prohi- bition laws, William l.. Quinn de- posed Swampscott police chief, and three other defendants will be sen- fenced June ', in the federal court. Federal Judge Morton announced that sentence would be imposed on that date early today. after a jury had reported verdicts of guilty in the four cases. Eight other de- tcndants were acquitted.
 Besides Quinn, the defendants convicted were Patrick A. McDon- nell or Boston, Davis Siegel Of Chelsea and Robert (Harry) Brown of Lynn. They and 13 other de- fendants went on trial April IS on indictments alleging that they had conspirad 10 land and distribute liquor at Littles Point, Swampscott, a short distance from White Court, the estate where President Cool idge passed his vacation last sum- mer.
 Three of the original defendants named in the indictments pleaded guilty after the trial opened, and two others were found not guilty by directed verdicts when the prosecution rested. The charges against Quinn and the others fol- lowed an investigation hy swamp scott town officials more than a year ago, when Quinn was removed as chief of police after a public hearing on charges filed against him.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
OLD PHYSICIAN HELD
 ON SERIOUS CHARGES
Or. Daniel McGuinncss, 72, of Will limantiC, Arrested Following
 WOman'S Death.

Willimantic, May LPN-Dr. Dan- iel c. McGuinness, 72, one of the oldest medical practitioners in this section. was held in $2,OoO bail in court today on a charge of perform ing an operation upon Mrs. Rachael Cochrane Gallagher which Is for bidden by law. The hearing was set for next Saturday.
 Mrs. Gallagher. mother Of chil- dren II and fl in age, went to St. Joseph's hospital Monday and her condition became such yesterday that an antemorten statement was taken from her. after which Coroner Arthur c. Bull was called from Danielson. Late last night Dr, Me Guinness was arrested and gave bail for appearance today.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
ARM IN SLING, DRIVES
 FORTY MILES AN HOUR
Lectures Ohls0n for Speeding on Stanley
 Street

InGomar Ohlson, aged I9. os 55 Pearl street pleaded not guilty to fta charge Of speeding in Stanley street. in police court this morning. Motorcycle Policeman W. <. S,rous testified that Ohlson was driving at the rate Of &0 miles an hour and al- most coliidtd with a car in front of him about 4:l5 D. m., yesterday. He nearly ditched lis car once and al- most immediately increased his speed to S5 miles an hour and. when oycrhauled, he was going 40 miles an hour. the officer testified.
 Ohlsons left arm is in sling be- cause of q knife wound, inflicted, he said, by holdup man on Wiliman- tic road.
 A few nights ago, seven stitches were taken to close the wound, he said. He said he was in control of his car yesterday although driving with one hand. He said he may have been driving 90 miles an hour but he did not believe he was going faster than that.
 Judge filling scored Ohlson SC verely, asking him how long it will ne before he learns 10 obey the Jaw. 'I try to obey it now" Ohlson said.
 Your father has tried to have you behave. You don't obey him. you don't obey the iaw and you don't obey anybody" the judge said.
 q don't know about that" Ohl- son said.
 Judge Allng imposed q fine of $15 and ordered it paid at the rate Of $1 per week.
 Prosecuting Attorney Woods nolled the charge Of speeding against Royal J. Wilbur. Ntr Wilbur said he was driving to q doctor and felt justified in going fast
 The case of George Nelson, charg- aI with operating an automobile while under the influence ot liquor, was continued until next Saturday He was arrested last Sun day on Arch street after a chase from Shuttle Meadow lake.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
CARAMELS FILLED WITH
 POTENT WRISKEY FOUND
Rochester Mans Home Raided and Unique Rum Violation Outfit
 Found

Rochester. N. r, May Pl-Pro- lessor Frank NJ. Keith's dreams of riches proved q burst bubble today following a raid on his home by federal agents late last night. A large quantity of caramels, each one containing one ounce of alleged whislley of sufficient strength to knock out any ordinary person, was seized by the dry agents.
 Keith, a scholarly looking person, Is listed in the Rochester directory as a technologist. Technically he was in the candy business but when the agents submitted his product to analysis. they declare the filling was pure grain alcohol with coating of wax or paraffine to prevent leakage. The caramels were neatly packed in tin boxes, ready for distribution.
 When the agents broke in upon his studio" on the second floor of his home, Keith stroked his goatee and protested against the raid. He declared he had just been experi- UltUlllB WllH lllE tpllAtNtlOll anu found trade so poor he was plan ming to go out of business. He was unable to furnish the $2,000 de- handed for bail but was given until today 10 raise the money.
 Besides the candy the agents found a set of dies for making whiskey labels, a bottle and corking machine and various kinds of whisk- ey labels and seals. They also dis covered ink for the label-manufac- ture department. Many of the la bels bore the words: Bull Run Whiskey."
 Tn Keith's possession was found a clipping from 8 Boston newspa- per describing what were apparent ly his researches in the manufacture of whiskey candy. Keith formerly lived in Boston. the agents said, and came here three years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
.EX-GRID STAR SHOOTS SELF 10 AVOID ARREST
AckrOyd in Domestic Diffi- culty, Takes His
 Own Life

Easton, Pa, May s LP--A ouar-
 rel with his wife who. it vas said. attempted to leave him when she learned that he had been married before, has culminated in the suicide Of Walter C. Ackroyd, former foot ball star at Lafayette college, from which he was graduated in 1923. Ackroyd shot himself at his farm at Sparta, Sussex county, New Jer- sey, yesterday.
 4 brief pistol duel between Ack- royd and a New Jersey state police man preceded the suicide The off, cer. William Taylor. had been searching for the former grid star on the complaint of his wife. Mrs. Ackroyd told Taylor that her hus- band had threatened to shoot her.
 Ackroyd was found barricaded in a room in his farm house. When he refused to come out, Taylor broke the door open. Taylor, with his gun drawn, faced Ackroyd, who tsood in the doorway with pistol in his hand. Both men fired twice, but missed. Instead of firing a third shot at Taylor, Ackroyd stepped back, placed the revolver to his head and fired. Little is known of the exact status of Ackroyd's mari tai affairs. About five years ago, while still at college. he married Miss Mary Orr daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Joseph H. Orr, of Phillipsburg, N. J. They had three and are understood to have been divorced. A few months ago he was said to have married again, his second wife's name being re- ported as Martin and again as Grif- fin. She was said to have formerly lived at Orange, N. J.
 Before entering Lafayette. Ack- royd was a student at the Phillips burg school, where he was an all- around athlete. He was star foot oall player during his last two years 1t Lafayette, and was also q mem- per Of the Phi Gamma Delta fra .ernity. After leaving college he aught school on the Pacific coast Or a year. During the World War ne served with the United States marines. He was B years old.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-08
HUNGER BEGINNING ID BE
 FELT IN BRITISH STRIKE:
 GENERAL SITUATION SAME
MINISTER ID
 PREACH ON SANCTITY
Monroe, Mich, Clergyman Will Answer WOman's
 Charge From Pulpit

Monroe, Mich, May s LP-Rev. William K. Curtis, pastor of the First Baptist church. plans to preach a Mothers day" sermon to- morrow on the sanctity of the home, he said, despite 6 temporary injunc- ton granted Thursday to Mrs. Iva NJ. Bryan, a member Of his church, preventing him from annoying her with his intentions.
 Mrs. Bryan, in her petition for an injunction, said she became ac- quainted with the minister in Aug list. 1924, and that he had visited her at her home frequently to dis Cuss church and lodge work. The visits, she charges, became so ire quent they caused gossip and when she, and later her husband, asked the minister to cease to come to her home he refused.
 The petition further stated that the minister asked her to accom- pany him 10 Ypsilanu, a nearby town, and that he made Improper suggestions" 10 her.
 Rev. Mir, Curtis denies the charges and says he will fight to have the injunction dissolved to clear his name," He has retained Edgar G. Gordon as counsel. The minister said he did not think he would file Connter-charges against Mrs. Bryan, but Gordon intimated such action might be necessary 'to prove the false fabric of her allegations"
 Asserting he would discuss the case from the pulpit Sunday, Rev. Mir, Curtis said: But don't come thinking l will rail against her. l won't, but I will talk about home and it's sauctity. You know I've al- ways been fanatic on purity. I've done a tot of work here in that cause and, of course. have made some enemies. This is an outcrop- ping of that fight which ] have car ricd on against unclean living"
 After the Injunction was granted Mrs. Bryan left town.