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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
TESTIMONY IS
 COMIC AND VILE

Testimony of a nature, at times verging on comedy, and at other times downright vile, was taken this morning by Attorney William w. Bent, acting as a committee in the contested divorce action of Bertha M. Keller vs. William J. Keller, both of Shelton.
 The case is being heard in the Cor oner's court room. Two separated gatherings of witnesses denotes the interest, by one section because of friendship with the plaintiff and vice versa. Keller. almost entirely deaf. sits right up against the. witness stand with an ear trumpet, and spent most of the morning hearing derogatory statements about himself from the lips of his wife, to whom he was married June IS, 1896.
 She accuses him of cruelty since Dec. A, 1897. She left him once in 1909 and again in 1914. One of the allegations of cruelty was that he kicked his wife in the hips, and call ed her vile names, because some of the chickens had died.
 The case IS being bitterly contested. At times Keller was apparently highly pleased and amused with the cross examination of his wife, and at one time in a loud aside to his att torney, remarked: That's figurin' pretty c1ose.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
WHEREABOUTS OF l MULvIHILL KNOWN
 BY DRY AGENTS

1T can neither confirm or deny the rumor that Joe MulvfhiH has been ap- pointed prohibition enforcement agent" This statement was made to The Times today by J. H. Estes Fed- eral Enforcement agent from Wash ' ington- We know where MuIvfhin is at all times, and what he is doing. but further than that l cannot connent upon at this tinle," continued Estes
 Some time latter today we expectl to have an important announcemenfs in this connection" continued Estes, who, in company with J. J. Huggins.2 also direct from Washington, have5 been active in Bridgeport since thes seizure January 9 of 100 barrels of alcohol shipped from PeekslziIl. N. M to F. l.. Kirk, who claims to 41aves been possessed of a permit as an agent Tor the F1eishman company Of Peeks- kill.
 It was further stated by the agents that further information might thwart 1mporant plans, but startling devel-s opments in connection with the rigid enforcement of the Volstead laws in are expected soon
 Superintendent Flanagan of the Bridgeport police was asked this if there was any furt her de- Veiopment in the investigation of the purchase of revolver. without a citvs permit, by Mulvihill. Flanagan would have nothing to say
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
MRS. 0MANS WILLS MONEY
 TO FRIENDS

Judge Paul L. Miller today admit ted to probate the will of the Iare Mrs. Joel F. Omans. The inventory has not yet been filed by the apprais- CTS, Mortimer F. Judd and Arthur F. Connor. Ex-Mayor Clifford B. Will son and Sumner Simpson are execu- tore Of the estate.
 Among the personal bequests made in the will, exclusive of the bequests made public some time ago, were the following:
 Ladell Blanding Bishop, Johnson City. N. Y, $1.00o and diamond ring.
 EugeEia Alderman, Bingha npto on
 George F. Wilcox, Little Falls. x. T.. $500.
 Tho following local people were re- membered: Helen Wheeler Peck, s1.ooo and diamond ring.
 John Wheeler Peck. $500
 Mrs. Louise Simpson, S1,000 and personal gifts.
 Sumner Sinaps s1,ooo
 William Sumner Simpson. $500
 Mary Lo1i'se Simpson, $500.
 Stella l. Simpson. s1,000.
 Howard c. Simpson, personal gifts Anastasia D. Wilson, s1,OO0 and personal gifts
 Clifford B. Wilson, s1,o0o and pie lures.
 David Nash Bibbins and Jennie Finn Bibbins, $1,O00.
 David Nash Bibbins. Jr, s4oo.
 Mary Sophronia Bibb,ns, $500 and gold watch and chain.
 Chary c. Smith, pictures.
 Evelyn and Rosalie Barkey, s1OO each.
 Ella J. Peet, s20o.
 Emma Ha,lock. s2oc.
 Edith Lewis, S100.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26

London, Jan. 26-(By the A. PA cable despatch to the Evening Star from Rome today says it is reported there that fresh disorders have broken out in Cairo, Egypt, resulting in i9O persons being killed, and more than one thousand others injured. British troops, the message adds, quelled the in surrection.
 London. Jan. 26.-(By I. N. s.)- An officer of tf1s Indian army was shot during an outbreak of disorder at Cairo. Egypt, said g. despatch from tha1 s1 city to the Daily News today.
 The despatch said order had been restored by British troops
 At the foreign office it was said that no confirmation had been received of the news of fresh outbreaks in Cairo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
ATTEMPT TO FREE ICE-BOUND VESSELS

Chicago, Jan. 26-A fleet of steel tugs put out from the Chicago river harbor here today in an effort to 1iberate the steamships Indiana, H. linois and Alabama of the Goodrich Transit company, which are held fast in the ice a mile east of the mouth of the river.
 The Indiana, carrying a number of passengers, became damned in the ice last night shortly after 1t left for Milwaukee. The Alabama. return ing from Grand Haven. Mich. and the Illinois. inbound from Milwau- kee, caught in the ice jam when they attempted to clear a path for the In- diana Neither the Illinois nor the Alabama has passengers aboard.
 Officials of the steamship company said none of the vessels were in dan ger but 1t might be several hours before they could be freed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
MINE PLANTER
 LEAVES HARB0R

After a successful recruiting cam paign in which forty men were en- listed for the Coast Artillery Corps, the army planter, Baird, carry ing the recruiting force, left the har- bor at o'clock today for Providence, F.. L. where recruiting will be contin- ued- The men enlisted in Bridge port will be left at Fort Terry.
 Major Perley, in charge of the re- cruiting force, said this morning that the number of men examined in. New Haven exceeded the number in Bridgeport, but that the number ac- cepted in this city exceeded the mum Der in New Haven He said the physical degree of the men in Bridge port was of an apparent higher de- gree than the Elm city men,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
Judge Avery Hears.
 Two Damage Claims

Counsel having agreed to try the cases before Judge Christopher L. Avery, rather than before a jury, first testimony was taken yesterday after noon, and continued this morning in two actions brought by c. A. Belisle, Kennebec, Me, versus the Naugatuck Valley Ice company, and the Berk- shire Ice company. Harry w. Walker is general manager of each company.
 An agreement entered into in July, 1919, for delivery of two barges of ice, from Kennebec, Me, to the local companies is the cause of the suits and counter suits The plaintiffs in the action claim partial non-payment, while in the counter suits breach of contract is alleged. The local com panies claim that the ice was 25 per cent. now, and of such quality that the local health authorities would not allow them to seel if for private con SumptiOn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26

Washington, Jan. 26 - (By The A. P.)-The Shantung controversy had been brought under the spotlight today through Preside ent Harding's direct move to bring Japan and China together on the issue that now appears to present the only serious obstacle to speedy conclusion of the whole range of arms conference negotiations.
 The result of the Presidents ap- peal to Minister Sze of the Chinese delegation, who went to the White House late yesterday with Secretary Hughes that China accept the latest compromise offer on the Tsingtao railroad issue. appeared today to hinge largely on the attitude of Picking.
 Agreement on a policy as to devel- opment of Chinese wireless facilities st1ll remained to be reached today by the Far Eastern committee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
EXPECTS DECREASE
 IN UNEMPLOYMENT

Washington, Jan. 26-With wintasu half gone, Uncle Sam today looks about more hopefully as he vie1vs@ the problem of the Jobless
 What seemed a nenacing prospect a few months ago, was rapidly dwind1ed.
 While close to five million men and women were idle last summer and early fall, figures compiled today in dicated not more than 25OOOOO per sons are out of work
 By spring, officials said, everything indicates that probably not more than 1,500,0 persons will remain in the ranks of tho idle, and probably that number will be greatly reduced y then.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26

The ceremony began with the re- Tnoval of the body from the chapel of the Holy Sacrament to the chapel of the Choir. It rested upon a bier which was borne upon the shoulders of the red robbed ushers whose usual functions, are to carry the Pope in inc papal chair in pontifcal process
 Vatican Clergy Chants.
 The funeral was headed by the Vatican clergy, bearing torches and chanting the anthem "Exaltabunt Domino" On either side of the bier ttrode members of the Swiss Guards palatine guards and the papa1 gen dar1nerie As the procession moved. fhe choir of the chapel Julia, in flow ing robes of purple, sang the Misc fere.'
 Noble guards, in dazzling, full dress uniforms. formed an escort of honor, snd the nontiff's bier was covered with ts tapestry of red damask upon which the body had rested while lying in state in the basilica- Next cane cane tnf nf Alack and purple, then members of inc Ancient Order of the Sword ana Cape in quaint medieval costumes buekIed slippers; then the. high oth- rers of the armed forces of the Vati- can in the order of their precedence.
 Meanwhile the members or ans Escred College. bishops, archhlshops and diplomats had entered he chapel of the choir, with its high stalls ris- ing along both sides of the altar AS they entered they took up the1r posi- tions according to their rank.
 Hymn of the Dead.
 The strains of the ''MtSerere were heard as the procession approached 4he chapel, and the cardinal arch priest, Merry Del Val. and the car Efinal camerlengo, Gasparri' took their places near the casket which was to receive the body.
 As the strains of the "Miserere ended, the pontiffs body was c:trried sn and the anthem "Exa!tabunt Dom fno' was again sung. followed by the chanting of "In Paradisum-"
 Then the solemn ceremony Of ao- solution took place and the cho1r sang the anthem 'Ingrediar." fol- lowed by ''Sicut Cervus. While the last anthem was being sung the pody was deposited in the cypress coffin and the major domo of the Vatican, NIonsignor Sang De SaInper, covered inc face of the Pope with a veil or 1 white silk, and placed in the coffin the medals struck during the pont1h- cate of Benedict and purses of coins, | in accordance with custom
 Cardinal .Cagliero, Archbishop of F'rascati and the first cardinal creat- ed by Benedict covered the body with
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
FINED S20O TO-DAY.

Stanley Kochicsky of s14 Shelton street and his barmaid, Josephine Rayer of the same address were ar ranged in the city court this morning charged with violation of the state liquor laws. kochicsky was found guilty of keeping liquor with intent to sell and was fined s200 and sent enced to five days in jail. Josephine Bayer was given a five day suspended jail sentence
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
TO CONSIDER CITY
 HALL FIRE HAZARD

Mayor Fred Atwater, City Clerk Francis P. Dunigan and President AL fred F. Veness of the Board of Alder men will be called into session next week to consider the fire hazards in the City Hall. Recommendations for II changes, that constituted danger ous fire hazards. in the lighting and wiring systems in the building were recently made by the Bureau of Fire Prevention Several other proposals tor changes in the building may come before the committee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
TROLLEY
 PATRONAGE GAINS

Norwalk. Jan. 26 - This city will make a fight for continuance of the five cent fare as a result of the sat isfactory showing of the receipts of the Connecticut Company for the second week during the eleven weeks trial. Following last weeks show ing of an increase over the receipts under the ten per cent. just reported for the eleventh week just reported show an incrase of $161.17.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
CITY ATT0RNEYTO
 MAKE REPORTS

City Attorney John A. Cornell will offer several reports at the next meet ing of the Board of Aldermen Since Mayor Atwater assumed personal charge of the distribution of patron age. Attorney Cornell has been able to devote more time to his legal du- ties Several matters left over from last year are among the settlements to be recommended. Attorney Cor nell and Mayor Atwater conferred upon several of the matters this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
ACCUSED OF DEsERTIoN.

Hazel W Plunkett of this city, whose maiden name was WaShburn, has filed suit for divorce from Pat rick H. Punkett, formerly of New York and now of parts unknown. Married in Herkimer. N r., Nov. 4 1912, the defendant is accused Of de- sertion since Nov. l, 1916.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
1900 DAMAGES SOUGHT.

Damages of $500 is being asked in Common Pleas court action heard before Judge John J. Walsh today Walter Patterson asks that amount of J. AIasseth, whose jitneys crashed into the plaintiffs automobile at .Courtland street and Fairfield ave nue, July IT, 1920. Negligence upon the part of the Jitneur is claimed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26

Rome the A. P.)-Pope Benedict XIV impressive this afternoon caskes and dressed in the ponfica crypt under the great basica of St. Peters to the right of the entrance.
 The historic and beautiful ritual witnessed by only college members the pOnfica the papal nobility and diplomats accredited to the Vatican.
 St Peters had been closed at humanity which for than three passing before the caafale where the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26

a large red veil fringed with gold, and 1 placed at the feet brass cylinder history of the life and pontif1cate of the late pope.
 Final AbsoIution Given. Finally, dissolution was given, the Camerlengo and the arch priest with ribbons of violet silk, and the cover was screwed down. The burial act was then read and formal transfer of the body was made by the sacred college to the chapter of the Bascilica this being duly registered. The coffin was thereupon sealed with the apostolic palace seal, then those of the basilican capt chapter, the arch priest and Ca nier1engo.
 The cypress coffin in which the body rested was placed in 8. lead casket, the ends of which were immediately soldered and both were deposited in hardwood casket upon which the game seals were affixed as on the first.
 This was surmounted by wooden cross, also by the pope's coat Of arms, with tiara and the brief latin inscr1p- tion:
 sThe body of Benedict, the Eff teenth, supreme pontiff, who lived 67 years, occupied the throne of St Peter seven years, and died January twenty-second, nineteen twenty two."
 Placed in Crypt.
 The casket was then transferred 10 the crypt in the left lateral navel near
  absolution was given and Benedict AV was left to his rest beneath the flag stones which are trod by thousands of pilgrims annually
 ARCHBISHOP SINGS REQUIEM
 Baltimore Jan. 26-A pontiffca high mass of requiem for Pope Bene- dict XIV was sung at the Cathedral this morning by Archbishop Curley as celebrant, assisted by members of the local clergy. Bishop Thomas J. Shahan, rector of the Catholic Uni versity at Washington, delivered the eulogy.
 Philadelphia, Jan. 26-Catho1ics of the Phialdelphia, diocese today paid silent tribute to Pope Benedict XIV. and offered prayers for the repose of his soul Divine assistance also was asked In guiding the cardinals in the selection of a new Pope.
 Solemn high masses of requiem were celebrated in nearly every Cath | oIic church in the diocese.
 No further word has been received from Cardinal Dougherty who was on a holiday cruise to the West Indies when the Pope died. Plans have been made for him to sail for Rome on 1 Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
LIQUOR CASE NOLLED

In the case of Joseph Gosuck of Io2 Pembroke street, arrested for vio- Iat1on of the state liquor laws the case was nol1ed because of lack of evidence. It developed at tho hear ing that a mistake had been made and the person wanted was the brother of the accused.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
Morse Dry Dock
 In Flames; Whole
 Waterfront Menaced

New York. Jan 26 - The great plant of the Morse Dry Dock and Repair Company. occupying six blocks along the Brooklyn waterfront between Erin Basin and Fort Hill ton was theatened with destruction today when fire wiped out five shop buildings, entailing a loss estimated at sz00,000 and upwards.
 The blaze started in the company garage and destroyed 50 automobiles. It spread to the boiler shop, tool room, pipe shop and another shop before firemen. summoned by four alarms, succeeded in checking the flames.
 The floating drydock said to be the largest in the world, caught fire but was soon extinguished. The tanker s. M. Spalding from Los Angeles was in the dock.
 WANTS DIVORCE
 Cora P. Stultz MacHugh. islarriel May 10, 1916, asks a divorce frel1l john MaoHugh, New ' ork city iil ra- pers filed today. Habitual intenaper- ance and cruelty since date of rna-- riage are alleged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
CLAIMS AGREEMENT BROKEN

X dispute over a pertnership in a fishing boat proposition occupied Common Pleas court this morning before Judge John R. Booth Vladimir Stalknecht accuses Capt-rJohn Row land for. years an employee of the Seaisfipt company. of breach of an agreement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
DENNIS KELLY
 LEAVES. RITRI ID WOR E

LEAVES PUBLIC WORKS Dennis Kelly. inspector of perrnan- ent paving repairs, terminated his duties with the Department of Public Works last night. Director George M Coughlin has not named his suc-s cessor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26

Harding Asks China To Accept Tokio s
 Compromise Offer

Issue Holding Up Con- ference Hinges On Railway Control Dur ing Period of Payment -Japs Assent, Hither- to Declined, Results In Presidents Appeal to China.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
Late Pope's Body Entombed Today At
 Great Cathedral

Great Bell Of Cathedral Tolls As Impressive Cere- monies Take Place, With Thousands Of Pill grims Rendering Devotion To Pope Benedicts Memory - Funeral Private As Remains Are Placed Near Tomb Of Peter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity: Fl tonight: Friday unsettled; warm CT.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight al Friday; slowly rising temperatuI moderate north and northwest winI
 Conditions favor for this vicinI fair followed by unsettled weatlj with rising temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-26
BEGINS TODAY

DLOIINO IObA I TIMES ILLUSTRATED
 MAGAZINE News In Story And Picture, From All Over The World
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-12-22
No Regular Paper
Next Week

In accordance with the custom
of the editor, the printers and
office devils taking a partial va
cation during the Christmas holi-
day season, the Lee County
Journal will curtail to a large ex-
tent, the matter that will be
issued in the next issue.
It will be necessary, on account
of the legal advertising that we
carry, to publish a sheet, though
since we will not publish a regu-
lar news sheet, we make this
explanation in advance that our
patrons will understand the mat
ter.
Our best wishes are extended
unto you all for the happiest
Christmas that you have ever
spent and for the brightest and
most prosperous New Year that
is promised unto an energetic
and a good people.
EDITOR.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-12-22
MIR. Us. Avery Passes
Away Saturd ay

Mr.. ]. S. Avery a well known
citizen of this county died at his
home two miles from Leesburg,
Saturday afternoonat 2:30 O'Clock
after a short illness from pneu-
monia.
Mr.. Avery was a good citizen
and we'll liked by everybody, he
has lived in Lee county practi-
cally all his life and everybody
was his friend.
Deceased is survived by his
wife and two sons, Mr.. Charlie
George Avery, of this place, and
Mr.. ID. G. Avery, of Camp Ben
ming.
The funeral services were held
at the home Sunday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock conducted by Rev.
j. II. Wyatt, pastor of the Bap-
fist church and interment occur
ed in the Leesburg cemetery.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-12-22
Cows Running on
Streets Against
City Ordnance

We have been requested to call
the attention of our readers to
the fact that there is a city
ordinance against cattle, horses
and hogs running at large on the
streets of Leesburg. The City
is now doing some ditching for
the sewerage and waterworks
and several COWS have been re-
moved from the bitches already
but none have been hurt so far.
The city is not responsible for
any animal being hurt in these
bitches and it is up to the owner
to look out for them. This is
done by order Of the Mayor and
Council.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-12-22
Church Services
Leesburg

Baptist. II. Wyatt, Pastor.
Preaching End, and 4th Sundays
Morning and Evening.
Sunday School 10 O'Clock a. M.
B. Y. P. U. 6 o'clock pm. every
Sunday.
. w. M. U. Monday afternoon fol-
lowing End and 4th Sundays.
Mid Week Prayer Service and
Choir Practice Wednesday evening
z O'Clock.
Methodiat-J. D. Snyder, Pastor.
. Preaching Ord Sunday, morning
ard evening.
|. Sunday School 10 o'clock every
Sunday.
Presbyterian-Rev. Grille, Pastor
Preaching list Sunday morning
and evening.
Sunday School 10 o'clock every
Sunday.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-12-22
CHRISTMAS GREETING

AS is customary with newspapers, we will not
issue full paper next week, but will with the
general public, celebrate Christmas in as BETTING
manner as we, under existing circumstances, can
We will not, on account of our age and the fact
that they are socks anyway and aged too, hang
up stocking to catch the goodies Of the season,
yet we will smile with a glad satisfaction on the
joys that are brought unto the young hearts that
are so susceptible to the seasons embematic mot
to- Peace on earth, good will to all men"
In this celebration of the very greatest event Of
the worlds history-the event that brought from
blessed God Gift Supreme that has awakened
broader and more beautiful word---let us not for
get to emulate His spirit and receive gladness into
our own hearts by giving Joy unto others.
Let us not forget the unfortunate ones of earth;
the widow and her children, they whose mite is
insufficient to ward off hunger sand to keep out
the cold; the aged and infirm who have outlived
their loved ones and in whose lives but little light
shed; let us minister unto them in their need and
in so doing bring into their and our own hearts
and lives the true gladness of the season. Then
will the goodness and mercies of a Bountiful
Giver follow in our pathway unto eternity.
May the Christmas chimes ring clearer and the f.
New Year dawn brighter unto all the inhabitants
Of the earth is the Etrue wish of the Lee County
Journal