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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10

that speed of twenty-five miles an
hour is inadequate, especially to reach
the the outlying territory. Mr.. Ogden
stated he was not a candidate
for the office of chief. but said that #
elected he would serve. He also said
he understood that the names of Ed
ward ]. McDermott and Edward How
I'll would be presented to council Al
it's meeting Tuesday night and he ex-
pressed hope that city council would
elect a man.
In fires the former chief told Of the
great responsibility resting on the
chief and of the necessity for quick
decision The purpose of the holding
together of the old organization shows
100 per cent manhood he said.
Mr.. Ogden was given big ovation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10

Despite the we'll known opposition
to Senatorial "blocs" on the part OF
President Harding, his wishes were
not respected by the Senatorial
steering Committee when by unani-
NOUS vote they named Senator Por-
ter ]. McCumber. of North Dakota,
to be chairman of the powerful Com
mittee on Finance as the successor
to the late Senator Boies Penrose, OF
Pennsylvania. There is no question
but that McCumber's selection was
hard for the eastern members to
agree to, but the old seniority rule
which they have sponsored for years
ard years forced his choice. The real
leadership of the Committee, how.
ever, will fall to Senator Watson, OF
Indiana, and Senator Smoot Of Utah.
Watson will be the organizer and
Smoot the brains of the Committee.
McCumber's leadership will be nomi-
nal. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10
ADDRESS TONIGHT
Pending Legislation of Interest 1"
Women is Subject OF Talk

An invitation is extended 10 inc
nubIic generally to attend the mce',
inc in the chamber OF commerce at
$50 this evening under the auspices
of the League of Women voters 10
hear Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunningham;
executive secretary Of the Natiohal
League of Women Voters, ana Nj iSS
Elizabeth Pidgcon, of the InIvcrSl'E
Of Virginia, deliver addresses Oh
pending legislation of interest to %"-
men. :. H..
All womcn's organizations in the
CITY are especially urged to attend
The regular monthly meeting oi lne
Business and Professional Women ;
club will adjourn carly to attch" III I"
body. as well also the meeting "i 'he
Anti Tuberculosis Society. Members
Of the Woman's National Foundation
have been requested by their organIZa-
ton heads to be present, as icgiSia-
tion affecting the women and cnildren
Of the country is of particular interest
to every woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10

Winchestcr-A large allotment OF
State funds for work OF the VIM
chester-Washington Highway prob
ably will be made by the State High
way Commission at its next meeting,
according to letter received from
Wade H. Massie, chairman, by Sen
ator H. F. Byrd. Mr.. Massie said the
commission recently had gone over the
proposed route and that immediate
construction of the road was apparent.
Federal funds also will be available
for aiding in building the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10

Norfolk-Disposcd Of in record time
in the City Circuit Court, was the suit
of Robert G. Sharpe against the ar
cade Amusement Corporation, IN
which the jury was secured, sworn,
case tried verdict returned and motion
for new trial argued and overruIed,
all in one afternoon, Sharpe was given
a verdict awarding him $500 damages.
He asked $4,000 in his suit, which was
filed on November II, last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
(From orr Special CorresDo"dentJ

Washington Jan. 10.-Secretary ol
State Hughes was asked today wheth
er another plenary session o. '"e
Arms Conference was IN signt; u,
every much in sight" replied tne
Secretary with broad grin, "put we
haven't located it as yet" .,
Which probably means thae tnere el'
will he no open session of the confer.
ence delegates until the middle OF
the week any how and probably Ia
ter.
Homer L. Ferguson, president OF
the Newport News Ship-building and
Drv Dock Company, and an expert. on
the building and operating of ships,
has asked President Harding to call
q "friendly" conference of the mari
time nations of the world in order
that the problems respecting the
merchant marine carrying trade may
he fully discussed. Mr.. Ferguson
believes that the United States is not
receiving it's just share of world
trade both with respect to our import
and export business. He feels that II
such a conference were called 1t
would do much to clear the atmos-
phere and result in great benefit not
only to the United States but to
other mercantile nations as well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10

Calling God to witness that he has
never been conscious of having COM
mitted dishonorable or corrupt act
in connection with his election to the
Senate in 1918, Senator Truman H.
Newberry made dramatic defense
of his right to sit as member OF
the Senate from the State of Michi-
gan. He stated that he never had an
idea Of the amount of money ex-
pended to secure his election until
after his friends had filed their ex-
pense accounts.
This was the first word Senator
Newberrv had ever had to say in re-
gard to his election, which was fol.
lowed bv criminal prosecution that
caused him to be convicted and sent
enced to prison although the Su-
preme Court later reversed the ver-
dict and freed him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10

81 have heard nothing from the
Civil Service Commission with res
pect to the certification of the three
names who stood highest on the re-
cent examination for postmaster at
Alexandria, said Representative
Rascom Slemp, Of Virginia, to the
Gazette correspondent TODAY. "Until
| am notified of the result of this
examination I cannot do anything
about the matter. In the meantime
the present postmaster will continue
on the job"
Isaac Gregg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10
ESTABLISHED ;7M

Oldest Daily Newspaper in the
United Sfstes and Best Advertls-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-10

Today President Harding was book
ed to make an address at the White
House to the members of the South
ern Tariff Association which is hold
ing a two days session here. Des-
pite the fact that most of the South,
ern States are Democratic. the
Tariff Association is in Washington
urging the Finance Committee to
enact permanent tariff legislation
which will preserve American indus
try against destructive foreign com
petition.
A West Virginia Democratic Con-
gresswoman is a possible result of
woman suffrage activities in that
state. Mrs. w. G.. Brown, formerly
Izetta Jewel, the actress who mar
ried Representative Brown OF the
Second District of West Virginia. is
the possible national legislator. Mrs.
Browns husband died in office some
wears ago. His father also was a
West Virginia Congressman.
Mrs. Brown has been popular IN
society in Washington, particularly
among the Congressional set. She
has been active in suffrage work and
although she has not announced her
candidacy her friends are boosting it.
They say she has good chance to
restore the office to the Brown FAM
| ilv if she will only consent to enter
the race.
81 have heard nothing from the
Civil Service Commission with res
pect to the certification of the three
naD1aS who StnoS b;rboe+ an tho 20
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Cardinal Ratti Chosen
 On Fourteenth Ballot
Conclave Divided Into Three Periods - Ratti Chosen Almost Unanimously His Corona ton As Plus XI Next Sunday With Impressive Ceremonies.

Rome, Feb. 1o-(By the A P.)- Authentic revelations concerning the conclave which elected Pope Plus XI are coming to light.
 The conc1ave might be considered to have been divided into three per fods. During the first, Cardinals Cas- parri and Merry Del Val received the most votes, although far from the two thirds required, and the rest were dis tributed among Cardinals Ratti. Mah, Tacci and Lualdi.
 In the second period Cardinal La Fontaine replaced Merry Del Val. while the votes given first to Gasparri were divided among Cardinals Ratti, Mafh and Lua1di, all, however, being still far from the necessary two-thirds. During the third period both Cardi nals Mafn and Lua1di recommended the candidature of Ratti, most of the votes that had previously gone to La Fontaine were turned to him.
 Chosen Almost Unanimously.
 Finally on the fourteenth ballot, which followed the four daily ballots, Cardinal Ratti was chosen almost un- animously, Cardinals Mercier, Vico, Kakowsky, Scapinelli, Di Leguigno, Lualdi and Gasquet being among his more noted electors. Merry Del Val also voted for the new pope, who al- though reluctant to accept the respon- sibility, was won over by Cardinal Lua1di is from Lombardi, and, like the present Pope, his appointment as created a great sensation; he is the first northerner to be sent to such an important post.
 The false report circulated at the time of the election that Cardinal Tacci had been chosen arose from the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
One Drink or Bad
 Liquor Puts Man Lra
 Rigging Fighting Mood

Suffering from the effects of one drink of "bootleg'' liquor. Charles Starck, colored. of 1149 North ave- nue, yesterday afternoon. started on a hair-raising rampage which ended only after he had torn the top off a kitchen stove and created a reign of terror in the home of his brother in-layv, James Lucas, of 64 Hill street. Charles admitted today, that the booze" was powerful stuff.
 Stranger Gave Him Drink
 According to the story told in the City court this morning, Starck was working on a dump in the North End yesterday afternoon when a stranger approached and asked him if he wanted a drink of real stuff. Charles confessed that there was nothing he would more desire than a taste of said real stuff" He took one taste, and things started to happen.
 Starck was seized at once by a passionate desire for food The real stuff acted as an appetizer. He rushed to his home, found that his wife was not in the house, and then started for the home of his brother in-law- On the way to Hill street. Charles worked up an intense anger and also a powerful amount of latent strength.
 Hurls Top of Stove
 James Lucas. the unoffend1ng brother-in-law. was sitting calmly in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Judge Boardnaan Urges Federal Action Against
 Local SaIo0r, Keeper

The first Federal action to be taken as the direct result of a conviction in the City court, will probably be start ed against Philip Prudnikowich, al- legged owner of a saloon at s6S Hal lett street, who was today found guilty for the third time, of violating the ward B. Doolan was officially notified of the case by Judge William B. Boardman, and it is likely that, the U. $. District Attorney will soon ask for an injunction against Prudniko- wich's business. The building in which the saloon is located is owned by Antonio Mochio, and was leased to Prudinokowich last May.
 Found Bottled Liquor.
 When the police raided the Hallett street saloon last night. they found a quantity of bottled liquor concealed in a bedroom closet in an apartment adjoining the cafe. Prudnikowich and Michael Alshuk were arrested on charges of violating the liquor law.
 In the City court this morning Prudnlkowtch asserted that he had not been connected with the business for the past three months, but police records showed that he was arrested and convicted on December l, and again on December 10, 1921. One witness claimed that he had seen AL shuk take liquor In small quantities from the closet. but did not know whether 1t was served over the saloon bar.
 Week To DismantIe.
 Judge Boardman imposed a fine of S2OO and a 10-days' jail sentence up- on Prudnikowich. but the jail term was suspended for one week in order that the Saloonkeeper may diSmantle he cafe Alshuk was fined s100, and jail sentence of 10 days was sus- ended for one week so that he too l lay quit the liquor business.
 After the case had been disposed n otJudge Boardman notified Doolan l. or he existanco of the saloon, and l. theowner's thEd conviction, and urg that Federal action be taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10

his kitchen when Charles burst through the door. Lucas took one look at his relative, and started to hunt cover. In a corner stood a stove which had seen better days, but which was still trying to make the best of it& A bright fire was burning in the stove, but a mere trihe like this was nothing to Starck. He advanced to the attack. ripped the entire top from the stove and hurled 1t at Lucas
 The brother-in-law tucked the cast iron bouquet, and spent a lively ten minutes lodging the human tornado which had invaded his peaceful doIni- cile. The mistreated stove gave up the ghost with crash, and collapsed on the floor a total wreck Hot coaIs spilled out and threatened to set fire to the house. Somebody sent out a distress call for the police, and the battle came to an end when an officer arrived and placed Starck under arrest on charges of breach of the peace and assault.
 Placed On Probation Lucas, told Judge William B. Board man. that Starck was a dangerous man, and that he was afraid of him. The court sentenced Slarck sto five days in jaid on each count, with the stipulation that he be released after i've days. and be placedN on probation for two months
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Markell Suit ForAnnulnent
 Uncontested

Mildred Taylor Knox Markell, Vest port, handsomely dressed, and wear ing expensive furs which she kept closely wrapped around her during a stay of more than an hour in the Superior Court room, appeared be- fore Judge L. P. Waldo Marvin this morning, asking annu1ment Of her marriage to Samuel s. Markell. Mill dred Taylor Knox Markell, is of Westport, and evidently is not nearly as young as she looks, for she was first married in 1904, and has son attending school in Westport-
 She was represented by Attorney Harry R. Sherwood, who delivered ha questions to his client, leaning with ness box. with the other hand on Judge Marvins bench. Sherwood de- lfvered his questions in almost a whisper, the answers came in the stenographer and Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court Flanagan, had diff ficulty in hearing. Flanagan, at times had to inquire for names and dates in order to complete the rec ords. The impression was given to spectators that the testimony was of a sordid nature
 The case was uncontested, and Judge Marvin took all papers in the case and withheld a decision. The defendant, Samuel S. Markell, was not in court, 1t being stated that notices had failed to reach him. Mildred Taylor Knox Markell had been mar ried twice. The first ceremony took place fin 1904 in Norwalk. Later di- vorce was secured in Wyoming, 1t be- ing discovered that the husband was married. A second marriage took place in Weehawken, N. J., July g. 1915. When it was found the hus band of the second marriage was not divorced from a previous wife, who served papers in January, 1921, the plaintiff returned to her mothers home in Westport. The mother, whose present name was given as Jo- sephine Dodge, followed her daughter on the stand.
 It is probable that a, more complete history of the case will be given to the public when Judge Marvin makes known hts decision.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10

fact that he was f1l His pa1eness was construed by attendants as due to emotion at his election and they spread the false report
 Bonzano May Be Elevated.
 Pope Plus xI has been urged to give decisions on several pending matters, but has decided to postpone the settlement of all important ques- tions until after his coronation. It is believed. however, that he will make no change concerning the next con sistory, which probably will meet in April or May. It is expected the new cardinals will be created according to the decisions already reached by the late Pope Benedict XIV, including Monsignor Bonzano, apostolic dele gate to Washington and two from France, besides others whom the present pontif may add.
 Coronation Next Sunday.
 Rome, Feb. 10-(By the A P.o- The tiara with which Pope Plus N will be crowned next Sunday is a magnificent example of the gold smiths and jewellers art. It consists of a cylindrical head dress, pointed at the top and surrounded with three crowns set with jewels.
 The tiara is held to be symbolical of the Pope sovereignty and is. cus- tomarily placed on his head at the coronation by the second cardinal dea- con, with the words:
 Receive the tiara adorned with three crowns, and know that thou art father of princes and kings, ruler of the world vicar of our Saviour Jesus Christ"
 Set With Jewels.
 The base of the tiara is of fine felt,
 (Continued on Page Five)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Decree Granted
 To Ida Lesser

Give a decree Of divorce, aIimony
 of $50 a week, and ordered to Let the
 husband see a 19-months old son as often as he gave weeks notice, Ida
 Lesser, now living with 8 sister at 1S1 E. 75th treet, New York. was Tn court today, charged with contempt Also summoned to court was the hus-
 band. Abraham Lesser, formerly of this city and now living at 4SS Elfs-
 worth street, New Haven. the resi- dence of his brother.
 She is charged with contempt be cause the father alleged he has not
 been allowed to see the child as per eau cause eDP he 'iIs is saoo Behind in the pay ments of alimony. Judge Banks con- tinued the case for a week, to allow Attorney Slade of New Haven to gath CT additional evidence. but unless such cree will allow the wife $15 week, but compe1s Lesser to make good the amount he is in arrears on the ola scale.
 She claims that he canont forget that her people were enemy aliens and had their finger prints taken dur ing the war. He claims that she calls him a crook, Swindler, cut throat and a lot of pet names that are unnl en- tionab1e. It was suggested to the court that the Lesser troubles might be a state of affairs created by fight ing upon the parts of the conflicting clients families, and Judge John w. Banks suggested that hereafter when Lesser goes to New York to see the child that the wife keep out of sight and that a neutral party produce the child.
 Mrs. Lesser fears Kidnapping and claims that both Lesser and a brother have threatened to seize the child. Lesser's notherS4lives in Bridgeport and he fought hard for custody of the child at the time their divorce action
 was heard about six months ago. He claimed that he was in position to offer a healthier home for the infant with his own mother in Bridgeport. Attorney Henry E. Shannon for Les ser says that she, Mrs. Lesser, waves a. red flag, or words to that effect, every time he calls to zee the child. and starts arrow, in which both lose their heads and say a lot of things that might just as well go without be ing said.
 Both are wrapped up in their love for the child, and appear willing to air their troubles in court rather than give up any claim that either has to the baby,s time Had the case not have been so pathetic. some or the tesu- mony would have seemed funny Les ser fin the meantime claims to have lost his former Bridgeport position, and to now be a subordinate in a New Haven store at S30 a week, which makes the payment of the alimony as ordered, out of the question
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10

2 Twelve persons have already been questioned by Thomas Lee Woolwine district attorney, or by William c. Doran, his chief deputy. The infor- nation expressed was decided, it was said. as ground work to base the examination of persons known to have been closely associated with the dead director.
 Those who have appeared include Charles Eyton, general manager of the Famous Players-Laslxy studios, where Taylor was under a two year contract.
 Others were Douglas MacLean. film actor, a neighbor of Taylor, and his wife and their maid; Henry Pea vey, Taylor's negro servant; Howard Fellows, Tay1or's chauffeur; Harry Fellows, the 1atterS brother, and for merly Tay1or's chauffeur and more recently his assistant director; Verne Duman and Neil Harrington, oil op- orators and neighbors of Taylor; Charles Maigne. a film director; Ar thur Hoyt an actor and a close friend of Taylor, and Captain R. A. obertson, who was an officer in the American army, said he had an over seas acquaintance with Taylor as an officer in the British army.
 Rumor has it that Mary Miles Min ter, for whom Taylor formerly was
 (Continued on Page Fiye)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Start Work On
 New Bank Building

Work on a new modern granite bank building for the Newf1eld Bank and Trust company has been started by Contractor Everett E. Sniff1n. The new building is two doors west of the present building. It will be ready for occupancy by June 1.
 The bank has contracted with the York Lock and Safe company for a large modern vault with all modern safety appliances. The new vault will have a circular door weighing over 15 tons. The ground floor of the building will be entirely devoted to the banking business and will occupy 1,600 square feet of floor space.
 On March 5 the bank will cele- brate it's third birthday. The bank started with a capital of S100, 900 and now has s684.o A dividend of per cent was recently paid the stock holders. The institution has also in- creased it's surplus
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Fayors Reduction
 Of British Army

N LONDON. Feb. 1o.-(By the A. P.) Co-ordination of the British army, navy and air forces under a ministry of defense Is advocated in the report of the economy committee headed by sSir Eric Geddes, iSSud today. ss The committee also recommends:
 Reduction in the naval personnel of
 Ao0O men and a cut in the naval tS5 NAAsss for next year from S1.oOo,- soo poaSs soSGEoGS saSiHs Sro1ght R9qadse about 9n clusive or ah3S year naval holiday Pthrough ,,6n1 1ne etNasdh6iIngton: et .,o sETssdd TRssduea3On Of ssee ens msn in in ths fhs army. togethters of 20, ,OooNpounds. army ,st esut'oo of .oo Ooo pounds in the air 11,
 A.ee A ee' estimates. and redaTnen a;r sa1,aSy Sg sisss and 9nshahIt ,hs 9f oar2 the ana aF asy rons alotreui al,,ittee favors trimming the
 ralion Tne STl''-' estimates by 16'ooo'o0o F,,ounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
City Surveyors
 Finish Soundings

City surveyors have finished taking sounding at the western extremity of J Johnsor's Creek where the old Stee- plechase bridge formerly stood and have found moorings and stone from the old foundations Jh9A, have been a serious menace to traffic up the Creek. Several times submarines from the Lake company struck the omstruc- tions and badly bent their propeller wheels and the bottom of the boats. This happened several times and the submarines had to be lifted out of the water before the necessary repairs could be made.
 When the bridge was taken away and the foundations blasted a. number of the stone blocks fell into the chan nel 4 report has been made to City Engineer McElroy and a, diver will be enga ged to go down and with the aid of derricks it is hoped that the ob- structtons will be removed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-10
Says Sands Was
 Planning Suicide

Los Angeles, Feb. 10-Some of the detectives working on the Taylor murder mystery have ad- vanced a belief that if Edward F. Sands, the slain directors miss ing secretary, killed his employ CT, he was insane.
 George $. Brother, Los An geles resident, who says he be- came acquainted with Sands about a year ago, told of the missing man. peculiar actions, He said Sands appeared to be restless and expressed a desire for a change but seemed to bear no fM-wil1 toward Taylor.
 Brother said Sands was in fine health, but had a mania for out ting his weight down 35 pounds flor some fancied reason. Sands was also said to have entertain ed belief that people were worthless after, they reached 35 and to have declared:
 ''I will blow off my head when I reach that age"