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New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
INQUISITIVE MAID SOLVES MYSTERY
Mrs. Christie, English Writer,
 Is Found in Small Hotel

Harrogate, York, England, Dec. 15 P}-Curiosity of a maid servant at a Harrogate Hydropathic hotel has brought a solution of a mystery that puzzled the authorities and held the interest of all England for more than a week.
 Agatha Clariissa Christie, writ CT of detective stories, missing since her strange disappearance from her home in Sinningdale on the night of December 3, was located yester- day through the inquisitiveness of this servant. The employe noticed similarity between the woman. who had registered at the hotel as Mrs. Teresa Neele, and published portraits of the missing author, for whom a countrywide search had been under way, even to the extent of dragging lakes and ponds near her home.
 Reason Is Mystery
 To the mystery of the disappear rance of Mrs. Christie, however. an equal mystery has succeeded-what prompted her withdrawal to com- parative seclusion. The question is being asked whether it was due to some uncomfortable stimulus such as mental derangement or whether the writer disappeared with the de- liberate intention Of putting into ef- feet her known idea that it is easy to engineer a successful disappear ance.
 Since Mrs. Christie's abandoned automobile was found on a lonely stretch near her home the morning after her disappearance, the local authorities had been completely baffled. When word came from the hotel, Colonel Archibald Christie hurried to Harrogate, and after reunion with his wife he announced that he was very positive she had completely lost her money and was unaware of her own identity, all though he said she recognized him. Some of the guests at the hotel where she registered on the very night of her disappearance, share Colonel Christie's views. They men ton among other things that she told of having lately lost a child when the fact is that her only child is safe at home.
 Her conduct at the hotel was al- ways normal and cheerful, guests said. She joined without embar- rassment in conversations, games and music, and went into town to shop. But, 1t Is pointed out, she to show special interest in the newspapers, all of which fea~ tured her disappearance. Although she arrived with minimum baggage. she seemed 10 possess abundant money. She bought dresses and all ways appeared at dinner in a good evening gown.
 Now that it has been shown that Mrs. Christie did not perish on the Surrey downs, as had been general ly assumed, the people are begin ming to ask why such prominence was given to her disappearance while scores of similar cases in Eng land annually pass with little notice.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
PARSONS, HARTFORD

That musical production can be clean, wholesome and intensely en- tertaining has never been more forcefully demonstrated than in the case of '"The Vagabond King" Like the famous Student Prince" of a year ago. it's story is beautiful, cul- tural and educational, comprising all those desirable elements of love, pathos, romance and adventures, al- ways with thrill or a charm. The story, the famous Justin Hutly Mo Carthy's If I Were King" proved one of the greatest of it's time, and now. with it's narrative set to beau tifu music by the Bohemian gen. jus, Rudolf Friml it's moods and sentiments are delightfully."- depicted inmelodies that are hummed, sung and whistled. The company at Par sons, where large audiences have been assembling this week, would be hard to surpass. Matinee today at 2:15 and evening at S:15.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
Report New Plot to
 Murder King Alfonso

London, Dec. 15 Pl-A new con- spiracy to assassinate King Alfonso of Spain and the Spanish Premier General Primo De Rivera, says a Barcelona despatch to the Daily Ex- press, was discovered last week in Madrid. Thirteen anarchists were arrested in suburb of the capital, and numerous other arrests follow ed throughout the country. One of those arrested was shot while trying to escape.
 The conspirators, according to the newspapers information, planned to shoot Preimer De Rivera from a closed motor car placed in front of his office. If this was successful 1t was intended to kill the king with grenades as he was attending the premiers funeral.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
his amateurs will be added to the program.
AT THE STRAND

Tonight marks the final showing of Thomas Meighan in "The Cana dian" and the following vaudeville hits: Arthur Peltey & Co.,. Lew and Madeline Wilson; the Hemstreet Singers; the Rowells: Harry Cole man & Co.,. and Jack Joyce.
 The new bill tomorrow brings to the Strand, the famous aggregation of Julia Rooney and Walter Clinton and their orchestra. Miss Rooney is the sister of the famous Pat Rooney.
 Other acts on the vaudeville bill for Thursday include, Ben Smith. Prosper and Maret; Buckridge and Casey and Johnny Berkes with Vir- ginia Sully. The feature photoplay for the last half of this week will be the screen version of F. Scott Fitz- gerald's novel, The Great Gatsby" starring Warner Baxter and an ex- cellent cast.
 Seats for the gala midnight show to be staged at the Strand will be placed on sale Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
Rangers Forced to Stop
 Hunt for Wild Horses

Pocatello, Idaho. Dec. Is R - Scores of wild horses ordered shot before Christmas by forest rangers because of their invasion of ranges needed for sheep and cattle, have been granted stay of execution. Recent blizzards filled passes and made travel between ranges virtu- ally impossible, forcing the rangers to cancel a series of hunts planned for this month in the Cache na- tional forest.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
Battleship Texas Back
 After ShakedOwn Cruise

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 15 dP = The battleship Texas, flagship of Vice. Admiral A. H. Robertson, command CT in chief of the United States scouting fleet, has returned to the Norfolk navy yard from a success ful shakedown cruise of three weeks to the West Indies.
 The Texas, recently overhauled and altered to meet modern naval standards here at cost of approx imately s3,000,000, developed no trouble or any serious consequence on the cruise, naval experts said.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

nounces that the following songs will be rendered by the soloists, Mrs. Kathleen Crowley Solomon, Helen Brennan and Matt. Callahan: Some Day." Little Town in the Old County Down." Its the Littl' Bit of Irish" "The Girl in Donegal "A Puff O. Me Pipe and a Song.
 Mothers Paisley Shawl" Myself I'm a Pilgrim in Loveland." Thes' songs are a part of the play as pre- sented by Walter Scanlan. The committee announces that only few seats remain unsold for each evening, and the financial success of the affair is assured. The cur tain will rise at S.20 sharp each evening. and no one will be seated while the first act is in progress.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
ARREST GEM THIEF
New York Police Nab Alleged Crook Said to Have Tried to Steal NIarie's Jewels.

New York, Dec. P-A man who claims to be a professional tea taster, but who is accused by police of having attempted to rob Queen Marie of the royal Rumanian jewels was arrested here early today for the robbery of nearly s2,2OO in jew els from Samuel Buckingham.
 The man gave his name as John Alderson and his age as .7. Ap- parently he is well educated, and police describe him as typical gentleman burglar" of the Rallies type. He was arrested as he was leaving the area way of an uptown building in the fashionable section of the East Side. where Frothingham has an apartment on the ground floor.
 Police list a s1,5O0 bracelet set
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

with 50 diamonds, a diamond rine. a gold cigarette case. gold match case, and gold bar pin a. having been recovered from him. They claim he has police record in Eng land as well as this country.
 Detectives who arrested him de- clare that when Queen Marie was visiting the United States Alderson attempted to enter tho home of . family she visited for the purpose of stealing the royal jewels. but was prevented by the heavy guard as signed to her protection.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

day. A Christmas party will be given Tuesday evening, December 2S at the hall Children of the members will put on the program for the evening, and ten cent gifts will be exchanged. A dance is also being run at the hall Friday, Dec. IT. in charge of Harold G. Lucas and Mrs. James w. Parker.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
ZIONIST DISTRICT ELECTS
Louis Kirschmit Chosen President at Annual Meeting-Plans for Mem- bership Campaign Discussed.

At the annual meeting of the New Britain Zionist district last night at Talmud Torah hall, Louis Kirschnit was elected president for the coming year. Other officers elected were as follows: Vice-presidents Raymond Beatman and Meyer Goldsmith; fi- nancial secretary, Nathan Schooler; recording secretary, David Specter; national fund committee, George L. Cans, chairman; Jonas Goldsmith, David Rachlin; membership com- mitee, Aaron B. Vim; Raymond Beatman, Nathan Schooler; speak CTS committee, pr. Morris M. Dunn, Irving R. Rachlin.
 Mir. Rachlin presided at the meet ing at which plans were discussed for vigorous membership cam- paign.
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
"NlAYTIME IN ERIN" TONIGHT

The final rehearsal for 'Maytime in Erin" to be presented this eve ming and tomorrow evening in the Lyceum theater by the St. Joseph players. was held last evening un- der the direction of John F. Calla- han, coach. John J. Crean, organ ist at St. Mary's church and direc-
 tor of the music for the show, an-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15
LARGE ESTATES FILED
 IN COURT DURING 1926
Appraisal of William Fl. COrbin Property Valued At s3S4,922
 Tops Years Record

Many estates showing high valu- ations were appraised and reported in probate court in the calendar year of 1926 which now has little more than two weeks to run.
 Among the highest are the fol- lowing: George B. Norton, sS24,117: pr. Henry T. Bray s242,453; George w. Klett, $31O.997; Allan c. Nc Kinnie. s216,S62; Rudolph Simon, s324,o49.70; Matthias Sandberg, s117,190.14; Edward H. Davison, s349,773; William H. Corbin, s3S4,- 922.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

help when he himself cannot effect a rescue, makes a touching and un- usually strong dog picture"
 Starting with tomorrow's matinee Gaston Glass and Wanda Hawley will be featured in "The Midnight Limited" and Priscilla Dean will have the leading part in '"rhe Dice Woman" a somewhat mysterious melodrama of the east and west.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

Tax Collector E. B. Proudman reports that only about 35 per cent of the personal taxes have been paid to date. However. the taxes are coming in faster and a great many are expected to pay today, the last las day.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

Superior court tomorrow morning and his chauffeur, Rufus Woods of New York city. Both are charged with evading responsibility after the drove away from an accident on the turnpike near the Circle which resulted in the death of Mrs Arthur Young of Exeter. N. H., on the night of November 4.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-15

Mrs. Royal B. Doane entertained the Maple Hill Bridge club at her home on Frederick street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. William A. Weiant of New Britain, Mrs. Nelson E. Mann and Mrs. Leonie Kingsley were awarded the prizes.
 The case of Hagberg Hanson of 450 Main street, Hartford. arrested two weeks ago by State Policeman Kelly on charge of evading re- sponsibility after having driven away when he struck Michael Mo Ginnis on the Berlin Turnpike, is scheduled to come before Justice of the Peace c. s. Barrows in the town court tonight However McGinnis is still unable to appear and since he is the only witness, it is proba ble that the case will be continued. MT. Barrows will confer with the state police today In order to settle the matter. Should the case be heard tonight, Hanson will be represented by Judge William F. Mangan.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
SLOANE GORDON is DEAD.
Magazine and Newspaper Writer
Victim of Heart Attack.

CINCINNATI, May 8 @.-Sloane
Gordon, 55, magazine writer and for
mer Cincinnati newspaper man, died
suddenly last night in the Ozark
Mountains, near Springfield, Mo. as
result Of a heart attack. He had been
in Missouri for some time gathering
data for a series of magazine articles
Gordon was born in Dayton, Ohio,
and started his newspaper career on
paper at MiddletoWn, Ohio.
In later years Gordon made his home
in New York and Washington, being
connected with a number of the lead
ing Eastern publications.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
CHRIST CHURCH TO GIVE
MAY FAIR BENEFIT PARTY
Proceeds From Sale, May 1926,
Will Go to Building Fund
for Parish HalE

A May fair" party to raise money
for the building fund for the parish
hall Of Christ Episcopal Church.
Georgetown, will be given by the
parishoners at some site in the vicin-
ity of Twenty-ninth and Q streets,
May 25 and 26. The place will be
announced later.
The party will include cards, classic
dancing and other features. Cafeteria
suppers will be served and homemade
articles, including aprons, cakes,
candies and Ice cream are to be on
sale. The afrhir will last daily from
3 O'Clock in the afternoon to 10 o'clock
in the evening
Arrangements are in charge of Mrs.
Horace G. Torbert, chairman, with
Mrs. Herman Hellerith, honorary
chairman. They will be assisted by
Miss Emily Matthews, in charge of
Evening star., 1926-05-09
ARTS CLUB TO CONTINUE
EXHIBIT UNTIL MAY IS
Evening in Finland" Will Be Pre-
sented by Minister Astrom in
Pictures Tonight.

The exhibition of crafts by mem
bers of the Arts Club Of Washington,
now being shown at the clubhouse
under the auspices of the industrial
art committee will continue until May
Is and Thursday evening talks will
be given by Miss A. M. Wilson and
others. Mrs. Howard Nyman, chair
man of the committee, will act as
hostess.
Tonight at the club the Bureau of
Commercial Economics will present
an Evening in Finland" in honor
of Mr.. Axel Leonard Astrom, Minister
from Finland to the United States,
who will speak on "The Land of
Athletes, Forests. Lakes and Music" "
Illustrated with motion pictures. Mr..
and Mrs. Gideon A. Lyon will be hosts
Of the evening.
The program for Tuesday evening,
Evening star., 1926-05-09
Bundle DAY." May 26.

Wednesday. May 26, will be Near
East Relief Bundle day In the Dis
trict, Harold F. Pellegrin, Potomac
director, announced yesterday. He
requests that the people of the Dis
trict begin now to make up their
bundles for that day. Any old cloth
ing, warm and wearable, will be well
come. The garments are asked for
80, 900 orphans in the shelters and un-
der care of the relief organization, and
for thousands of children and women
in refugee camps. The bundles are
to be taken to stations which will be
found in many parts of the District
and which will bear Bundle day.
banners Washington headquarters,
321 Bond Building, also will receive
o1otbippr
Evening star., 1926-05-09

Part of the alleged error of figures,
Doran asserted, was due to the fact
that the consumption total Of 1921,
when 22,000.000 gallons were used,
was deducted from the figure for
1929, when S7,500.000 gallons were
used. The principal error. Doran
said. was due to the assumption that
1927 was a normal year although
there was extreme depression in all
Industries.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
ROAD HAS BEST YEAR.
Texas Pacific Revenue for 1925
Reported at $23. .243.

CINCINNATI, May 8 R.-FairfaX
Harrison, president of the Cincinnati,
New Orleans and Texas Pacific Rail
way Co., in his annual report issued
today gave the gross operating reve-
nue. of the railroad for 1925 as $23,-
433,243.
This is 81 4S1,576 in excess of the
gross operating revenue OF the pre-
ceding year and 1888 $50 greater than
the previous high record attained in
Evening star., 1926-05-09

arrangements for the suppers; Mrs.
Rawlins Hume, fancy articles; Mrs.
r. L. Maxwell, amusement features;
Mrs. II. Kent Hewitt, afternoon tea;
Mrs. Dorsey w. Hyde, jr., publicity;
Mrs. Roger Stuart, cakes; Miss Mar
garet Comegys, candy; Mrs. Thomas
Bradley, flowers, and Mrs. John
Hanna, bridge tables.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
BUS ROUTE OPPOSED.
Mai. Grant Suggests More Direct
Line for Downtown.

A more direct route for the propos ed
new downtown bus line of the Wash
ington Rapid Transit Co., was sug-
gested yesterday by Maj. L. 5. Grant,
Sd, officer in charge of public build
ings and public parks of the National
Capital in a letter to the Public Ctili-
ties Commission.
The company has suggested that
the route run from the Lincoln Me
mortal, north to b street, b to Seven
teenth, north on Seventeenth to Penn
sylvania avenue, east 10 Madison
place. north to Vermont avenue to l
street, east on ] to Thirteenth street,
south on Thirteenth to Pennsylvania
avenue and thence east to Eighth
street. Mai. Grant believes that the
downtown shopping district could be
reached over q. less circu.tous route
The company's application for per
mission to establish the line VIII be
considered at a public hearing of the
commission Nav 49,
Evening star., 1926-05-09
ALCOHOL DIVERSION
FIGURES CALLED HIGH
Andrews Hears Only 100000
Gallons Were Illegally Used in
1925. Not 6O,0O0,O00.

NEW YORK, May S.-Estimates of
the amount of industrial alcohol di-
verted into the bootleg trade last year
presented to the congressional COM
mittee investigating prohibition We're
four times too large. according to J..
NJ. DOran. head of the industrial
alcohol and chemical division of the
prohibition department.
Instead of 10000, 900 gallons. as the
committee was told. less than $1,000
600 gallons actually passed into il
legal channels, Doran informed Gen
Lincoln c. Andrews in a report made
public today by the American Chemi-
cal Society.
Evening star., 1926-05-09

with Miss Isabel McDougall and DR..
Paul Kaufman as hosts, will be
literary in character. but instead of
a talk by Prof. David A. Robertson
on Modern British Novelists," book
reviews will be given by Mrs. Milton
f. Reed, and Mrs. William Wolff
Smith.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
MINERS ARE SENTENCED
FOR ATTEMPTED KILLING
Seven in Zeigler, I'LL, Given l to
IA Years for Attack on Union
Vice President.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BENTON, ILL.,, May 8.-Seven Zeig-
Ter, ILL.,, coal miners yesterday were
sentenced to serve one to ii years for
attempted killing of ID. = Cobb sub
district vice president of the United
Mine Workers of America, in a riot
at Zeigler last August. They appeal
ed. Martin Simmich, an eighth de-
fendant, was granted a new trial
The riot grew out of an attempt by
subdistrict officials to stop an un.
authorized strike called by Henry
Corsishley, deposed president of the
Zeigler Union, one of the defendants.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
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Attractive "Daintitex"
apron dresses in kimono
or open down the back
style. Cross bar novelties
and rinon in all colors.
Sizes | to 5.
(Second Fl0or.)
Evening star., 1926-05-09

Mrs. Sarah r. Bryan of Southamp-
ton, England, now past 1O1 years of
age, has two daughters living aged
II years.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
Boys Novelty
SW erS
Sl.95

Sport and Golf Sweaters
fancy slip-on models in
choice of two neck styles.
Color combinations in
blue, tan, gray and pow
der. Sizes 4 to 16 years.
(Second Floor
Evening star., 1926-05-09
When Boys and Girls Run Out to Play!

Boys Lin e n
KnickerS
$l.95
Sport plaids or plain
colors in natural tan,
brown and white Well
tailored in full-cut golf
style. Made with deep
pockets and belt loops.
Sizes 7 to 18 years.
(Second Floor.)
Evening star., 1926-05-09
B o y S &C If
Outfit
$3.50

Not only w hen he
saunters forth to golf but
TOR many other sports will
the young gentleman" of
the family enjoy the splen-
did sweater and knickers
that comprise this outfit.
tSecond Floor.)
Evening star., 1926-05-09
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Toae Rayon, Linen and Sak Broadcloth-'he
yon aoaSh them, the better they be-!
The shades of copen, maize, natural, Law
ender white; also rayons attractive contrasting pa1ds
Some have touches of hand embroidery, handmade
novelty ties and fancy button trims. Others in striped
silk broadcloth. Made full with kick pleats, side box
peats-n two-pece effects straghtlne styles. Sizes
10 to 46.
These fyocks aeN hang better o7er silk Silfs
-heaq,y yadm trimmed or tailored So
Evening star., 1926-05-09
The Colorful Plaid Coat

whether her honeymoon is spent ship train. And
the large fur collar continues in popularity For
and misses.
Evening star., 1926-05-09

Tomorrow is the last
opportunity you will
have to save Is to u on
fine furniture for any
room in the house-be-
cause it is the last day
of one of the most un-
usual (and successfully
furniture sales ever held
in Washington. Don't
miss it. Doors open at
Sis.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-04-23
TO- Year OIdPOSeS as
Mother of founding

recently received as birthday
gift. 1t says:
That's my baby you found on
thirty fourth street off Lexington
avenue subway ! am sorry to say
that was careless but 1t will new
er happen again. | had 80 many
bundles my arms were tired so I
laid down my bundles in my hurry
to get the train forgot the best
bundle hope you won't charge me
more than s5 because / spent all
my money for him when l bought
him | would have notified you
sooner but | had the grip please
don't have policeman bring him
as it's shame to have such a
young baby connected with the
police if you can't send I'll call for
him and IL / can't call III send my
little sister after him it'll be all
right because she is very careful
don't say much to her just give it
to her because it will be surprise
for her If you want her to call for
him just drcp a card 70 come to
your hospital to have tonsil cut
By order Of DR.. Wolf I trust her
50 you can trust her so let me know
as soon as possible and don't feed
him too much SO he wont get fat so
my sister will be able to carry
him home she win bring IS for his
board
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-04-23
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower hio
Crande Valley: Mostly cloudy to-
night and Saturday; not mucn
change in temperature.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to
cloudy tonight and Saturday; cooler
in northwest portion tonight, and in
west and north portions Saturday.
Light to moderate southerly-winds on
the coast.
weather Conditions.
The weather continued mostly
cloudy and unsettled practically
throughout the United States since
last report. Light precipitation oc-
CURED within the last "a hours IN
the central Rocky Mountain states
Nebraska, and Kansas; and moderate
general rains practically throughout
the eastern half Of the country. IL
was cooler in the far western ana
northwestern states this morning un-
der high pressure influence over the
regions OF the Great Lakes Else
where in the country there has been
a moderate rise in temperature.
The lowest temperature last night
at Texas stations ranged from "a af
Amarillo to 70 at Brownsville.