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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Long Drawn Legal Bat tie Looked When Illi- nois' Sensational Case Opens For Trial On Monday.

Waukegan, III. - Len Small, gov ernor of Illinois, will go on trial in Lake County Circuit Court here Mon day, on the charge of conspiracy to embezzIe state funds. The trial is expected to attract nationwide at tention.
 Attorneys estimated today that the trial will take ten weeks. Fifty ve- niremen will be on hand Monday when the case opens, and the same number will be ready for questioning for jury service the following day It is the contention in some quarters that it will be with the greatest difficulty that a jury will be obtained.
 Judge Claire c. Edwards, before whom the trial will be held, is of a different opinion, however He does not believe it will require long to obtain a jury. Each side is to be aI- lowed six pereniptory challenges, which does not give much leeway, al- though the Court may allow many challenges for cause.
 Has 300 Witnesses.
 James H. Wilkerson Assistant At torney General. said that the State has about 300 witnesses. He said the case will be largely a, documentary one and that, consequently, it may proceed slowly. He expressed the belief that the procuring of a jury would be a length affair, citing the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

ernor with the case since the orig inal indictments was described by the Governors friends as "humi1iat- ing and political persecution D Probably the most humiliating ex- perience of all to the Governor was his arrest in Springfield three weeks after the first indictments were issued.
 What Enemies Say.
 Governor Small. according to his political opponents, had up to that time studtously avoided arrest. His opponents charged that he was afraid to face the issue and that the trip of good roads inspection that he made following his indictment was for the purpose Eia # rS of a,I eseaping fleeing the mu- this allegation, asserting that he was anxious for fair trial so as to clear his good name, but declaring that he square deal in Sangamon county, where, he claimed, his enemies were aligned for the purpose of bringing about his downfall.
 over his protest, he was arrested when he returned to the State capital at Springfield. The arrest took place August g. 1921, at the executive man sion and was made more or less open ly. It was the first time in the his- tory of Illinois that a Governor of the state had been arrested on a criminal charge while in office.
 The Governor. through his attor- neys, had contended that he was i'm mune from arrest because of his po- sition as the States Chief Executive and that his prosecution would in- volve the surrender of his executive rights, amounting to an interference with the executive branch of the gov ernment by the judicial branch.
 Governor Not Immune.
 But the Court denied this plea, de- clartng that the Governor was not above the law and that the ancient doctrine that ~the King can do no wrong did not alpp1y in the case.
 Then followed months of court ac- tions Attorneys for the defense first sought a change of venue. which was Lake County Circuit Court, in Wau- kegan. Lteutenant-Gov Sterl- ing, however, did mot take a change of venue. When the case of Small and Curtis was brought before Judge Edwards the indictm entS and the al- legged influences behind them were attacked by the Governors | tegan forces.
 Judge Edwards finally consigned to ! the waste basket two of the three in l 1ictments against Governor Small, 1 leaving only nine counts in the con- | Spiracy indictment standing.
 Judge Edwards decision disposed of l the general charge of the defense that | because the Sangamon County Grand | Jury which voted them was not legal 1 " constituted.
 The acts charged in the conspiracv indictment against Small are alleged l Q have taken place when Governor small was State Treasurer, in 1917- l LS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
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the evening the process will be re- versed.
 With automatic handling none of owners gasoline will be consumed and there will be no gasoline fumes in the building, and no danger of fire, the designers of the structure say.
 Special rates are planned for theatre goerS and shoppers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
PRESERVE FAT
 MANS MUMMY

Philadelphia, Mar. Tine mummi- fled body of a fat man. an early resi- dent of Philadelphia, is being preserv- ed at the Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology as a rare example of adipocere, a substance which is a soft waxy mass resembling soap. Accord
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

with any kick in it that was not real lv antiouarian There has never been a revolution that was not really re- actionary. What England needs is ts
 make the present as normal as most of the past"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
25 STORY GARAGE SOLVES cHICACO'S PARKING PROBLEM

story garaee in the heart of the loop will assist fn solving Chicago's park ing problem, according to plans com p1eted by architects. on which. it is
 announced. work will start within SO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Style and Comfort Tn these new Scotch Grain Oxfords for
 Girls

Girls
 The sensible strong leather attracts and the girls will approve the lines. Pliable yet solid so1es, walking heels and a splendid finish. This shoe goes well with wool stockings and knickers or t wee d skirts. Built to fit just right. In black or rus set grain.
 $6.85
 Main floor.
 A Delicious
 new hand rolled
 chocolate that can be obtained no- where else in the city, comes in six different favors. Orange, vanilla, pistachio, peppermint, raspberry and walnut. These are exceptionally rich and creamy, and will please particular people.
 30 cts. @ 10.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Bright Ginghams for School Girls

Desirable dresses that have been reduced i'll price A good chance to obtain few extra school dresses Every of these dresses has been higher priced that the material and finish is much better than the low price would indicate
 Three Groups, each good
 Small checked Ginghams in every color, even black and whte with collars and cuffs of white pop lin or lawn Some have slight touches of hand work and a great many have tie sashes. These for to IA years. Reduced to SZ.90 Chambrays plain blues and browns, and these come with boomers. Pockets belts and collars are of checked gingham Simple, neat little dresses for 8 to 12 years. Reduced to SZ.91 .'Parkhill" Ginghams, all colors, with applique work on skirts and fronts of surplice waists Large block checks have the waists cut the bias, quite for to 16 years. Reduced to S5.UU
 Junior Shop, foor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Especially inc

Especially Fne Gingham House Dresses have imported organdie vestees, collars and pockets trimmed with narrow tape-like folds of gingham. The style is particularly attrac- tive and quite dressy for afternoon wear about the house. Sizes 36 to 46.
 $4.o5
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
RainboW of Happiness Found
 at Home, COngressWoman Says

Washington, March 27.-The end found in your own home town, accord ing to Miss Alice M. Robertson, gray haired Congresswoman, from Okla homa
 It is the simple philosophy of Miss Alice that happiness is contentn ent'' and contentment can only be found oy making the best of what you haye.'
 These were her observations wlen her attention was called to the re- cent scandals in the movie world on the Pacific Coast involving young girls who sought happiness and fame on the silver screen, far from the pro tect1ng influences of home life. To those screen-dazzled girls, she says: Stay home and be content"
 The Congresswoman is satisfied that the movie-prOducing world will be much cfea1O~ after the present scan dals have e. Il away.
 Usually Clears Atmosphere"
 A thunderstorm usually clears the atmosphere and rid it of disease and germs" she said in her quaint, mild way. ''This disruption fin the movie world will only clean it of the worst characters. thik it will bring a high CT standard of morality among the people who have become idols and teachers of practically the whole hu- man race'
 Miss Alice declared that girls who sought happiness in the movie world failed to find it.
 Newspa apers say hese stars are
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
Health Week For All Local
 School Pupils

A "Health Week. for all pupils in Bridgeport, similar to that observed during the first week in May by chill dren in New York, has been planned for the period from May 15 to May 20. Acting Superintendtnt of Schools E. E. CortHght has chosen a number of prominent teachers and supervis- DTS in the schools to act on various committees.
 It is planned to include in the health week program a number of out-of-door pageants. plays and ex- hibitions. Jesse Beans of the High school faculty is chairman of the pageantry committee while Miss An nette Borg is in charge of the Health committee.
 The annual convention of the Den tai Hygienists of this city has for some years been an exceptionally in terest1ng spring event and because the hygiene is now under the super vision of the Board of Education this years convention will be included in the program for health week and will take place May 19 and 20. Further plans for this big event will be announced later.
 The advisory committee through which all preliminary plans will be made, is composed of Jesse Beans, for the High school: Miss Ruth Rossiter for the Normal school; Miss Edith Scofield for Grades III; Miss Grace Liddle for Grades III-IV; Miss Mary huDyy WI, hdTT1SOn Streeter, GraOeS VII-V1II; Harvey Went, physical ed ucation; Miss Alice Richardson, Do- mestic Science; Miss Katherine Fitz- patrick, Nutrition classes; Mrs. Wini- fred Hart and Miss Rose House, Den tai Hygiene; Dr. A. M. Carr, Medical Inspection.
 The pageantry committee includes Jesse Beans, chairman; H. c. Went. Mrs. Sara Sherman Pryor, Miss Mary Jackson, Miss Jane Anderson, c. P. nd IT
 The Health plays committee con- issts of Annette Borg, chairman; Miss Ada HaMock, Mrs. M Nellie Duples- sis, Miss Jessie Duhigg, Miss Grace Laine, Miss Frances Plaisted, Miss Anna Mal1on. Miss Mary Ward and Miss Catherine McElroy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
To Make Nominations
 For New Directors

At the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Y. M. c. A. held recently at the University Club, committee was appointed by H. A. Chaffee, consisting of three mem bers of the board and three mem bers from the active membership. make nominations for five new members of the board of directors for term Of five years to succeed G. P. Miller, G. H. \ 0ble, S. c. Shaw, A. M. Marsh. Albert I1avery, whose terms expire this year. The committee Is com- posed Of Franklin V. CovNle, chair man, Howard Speer. and Wm. Spencer, J. B. Dougall, Harvey O. Gish and James B. Douglass.
 Notice was given by Acting Gen. eral~ Secretary J. c. King, that John Dean, head of the Building Bureau of the Intcrndti onal CGm mtttee of the Y. M c. A. had made a complete survey of the building.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
DEATH OF DEER
 FROM MALNUTRITTON

The autopsy performed by the State Veterinarian on the deer found dead at the U. M. c. reservation disclosed that death was caused by malnutrt- ton. The herd was found to be in a weakened condition due to the fact that grass and other foliage was scarce upon the reservation. The ex- perts, who conducted the post mortem examination, found the blood of the animals becoming weak.
 The U. M. c. Go. has placed alfalfa on the feeding grounds that proper nutrition may be obtained. It is hoped that the delayed sprouting of grass and foliage will be hurried by the coming spring. No further trouble is looked for but Game Warden Smith will watch closely the effect of the change of diet upon the remaining animals
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
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most of her life in Bridgeport and was especially active in the work of tho various departments at the south Congregational church during the pastorates of Dr. Henry Tweedy and pr. Richard L. Swain. serving as sec- retary of it's Home Department and Christian Endeavor Society for number of years. as well as holding various offices in the Sunday school.
 August S1, 1912, she married Paul T. Wo1cott. local Boys Work secre- tary of the Y. M. c. A., and for the past ten years has resided at Water town, N. Y.; Elizabeth. N. J., and Atlantic City.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27

She is survived by her husband. Paul T. Wolcott; her mother. Mrs. Henry Mel1or; three sisters. Mrs. Frank L. Alling. Mrs. Ada Sanders and Mrs. L. W. Brown. all of this city, and one brother, F. W. Mellor, of New York City.
 Remains will be brought to Bridge port Tuesday afternoon to the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank l.. filling, 200 FNairvfew avenue. and funeral ser- vices will be held at the Read Me- mnrial chapel in Mountain Grove cemetery on Wednesday at 3:15 pm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER
 FOR PROF. VIM. l.. PHELPS

A complimentary reception and dinner for Professor William Lyons Phelps will be held March 29. At 2 o'clock in the Stratfeld hotel by the members of the Business and Pro- fessiona1 Women's club. All admir- CTS of Dr. Phelps and persons inter- ested in his lectures are invited to attend.
 Following the dinner Professor Phelps will speak on Thirteen Thous- and Miles Across the West" Tick cts may be obtained at Reads book shop or at the B. and P. w. club. The committee in charge is composed of Mrs. Grace Carter Mrs. William H. Griffith, Mrs. James Mixer and Mrs. R. c. Adams.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
TOKEN SYSTEM INCREASES
 RIDING IN HARTFORD.

Hartford. March 27.-Since the Connecticut company placed tokens on sale for transportation there has been a slight increase in travel on the company's lines in the Hartford Division.
 we expected an increase and a gain, though trihing, is noticeable,'' D said Manager Frank Scott Those who are regular commuters on troll leys are now becoming accustomed to the purchase of tokens. although trolley men say it is surpr-aing how many continue to pay the full ten- cent fare.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
SMALLPOX TAKES
 FIRST ADULT VICTIM

Smallpox sclaimed its first adult victim when John Fitzgerald, aged 36, died at Englewood hospital Satur- day following a brief illness with the disease. MT. Fitzgerald's Is the sec ond smallpox edath in this city since the outbreak of the disease the latt CT part of December. The first death was that of a three years old child which occurred late in January
 MT. Fitzgerald was a woodworker and had been employed for many years by the A. w. Burritt Lumber Co. Besides his parents he is surviy ed by his widow, Mrs. Minnie Moran Fitzgerald.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27

unsuccessful, because they wouldn't pay the price. Some may succeed without paying, but these girls were asked to sell their souls for a chance to act.
 Girls ignore advice, but I'll tell them, anyway, to stay home and be content. Happiness is contentment, and contentment can only be found by making the best of what you have. Girls, you'll find happiness chiefly in your own home town"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27

drug addicts,'' she observed 'You don't take drugs when you're happy They are used only when the soul Is depressed and you seek some short road to happiness. It is pitiful, too, for the awakening only dissolves all the beautiful dreams that come from drugs and makes their surroundings more sordid and unhappy in contrast .'
 Miss Alice is admittedly old-fash-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
TO HOLD OPEN MEETING

An open meting to which the pub Hibernian Hall at 161 Washington avenue by the friends of Irish Free dom tomorrow afternoon at 3:30. James McCue a prominent resid ent of New York City will be the princt- pal speaker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
Mrs. P. T. WOlcOtt
 Died Friday At New Jersey Home

The many friends of Mrs. P. T. Wolcott will be saddened to learn that she passed away Friday, March "A. at her residence in Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. Wolcott. who before her mar riage was Miss Annie H.<Mellor, spent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27

Human Life and Conduct" will be the subject of the next lecture given the United Congregational church on "Wednesday afternoon, March 22.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
toned. She said it was the duty c

toned. She said it was the duty of every father and mother to want their children to live, clean hves."
 "ShOuld Censor in Homc'
 Mothers and fathers today seem to lose sight of this,' she added. I'm old-fashioned. I believe the movies should be censored in the home. You can't reform q nation by law. If mothers teach their children to desire clean things the movies will be conn pelled to abandon indecent things"
 To girls who are dazzled by movie careers she gave this solemn warning.
 'I know some sweet little girls who went to the Coast to enter the movie colony" she said. ''They came back
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-23
Man Reports for First
of Is Weekend Terms
In NelU Jersey Jail

Hobcken. N. J., Jan. 22.-August
Scncberg reported to Recorder Wal
ter at | this afternoon at the town
hall in West Hoboken spend the
first OF Is week ends in Jail on con-
vict:on OF disorderly conduct in the
form of persistent Irritation.
This novel sentence was given
Scneberg by Recorder Walter last
week SO the offender could continue
at work during the week to support
his wife and three children. In this
manner he will serve full sentence Of
the so days, but his dependents will
not suffer. He will be kept in jail
until Monday morning and then re-
leased in time for work.
Scneberg today spoke his apprecia-
ton Of Recorder Walters considera-
ton for him and his family.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-23
Government to
Fit Expenditures
to Meet Income
Appropriations Committee Is
Using Axe on Estimates of
Various Departments for
Next Fiscal Year.

Washington, Jan. 22.-Govern-
mcnt expenditures will not be per-
mitted to exceed government income
during the coming fiscal year. Rep
resentative Madden of Chicago,
chairman of the appropriations COM
mittee, made this prediction with
confidence in his assertion despite
the fact that the estimates of ex-
penditures' for the new fiscal year,
which will begin July |. as trans
initted to congress last month.
showed that the expenditures would
exceed the receipts by $lo7, 100000.
Although only four of the regular
annual appropriation bills have been
reported to the house from the ap-
preparations committee, the esti-
mates for those bills have been cut
$53,000,000 and there are eight more
bills to come. If the average reduc-
tions were merely kept up on the bills
still to be reported, the excess of
expenditures over receipts would be
wiped out.
But it is the plan OF the appropri-
ations committee to cut the estimates
for the navy alone as much as the
expenditures would exceed the feder-
al receipts. Kelley of Michigan
chairman of the subcommittee han
ding naval appropriations, has stat
ed that the expenditures on the navy
during the next fiscal year will be
nearly S200,000,000 less than they
were this year.
When Charles G. Dawes, budget
director, submitted his figures for
the next fiscal year to congress, he
stated that expenditures and receipts
could be balanced in two years
time. The appropriations. committee
decided that it would make them
balance during the next year and
immediately began slicing the APP
propriations which the budget di-
rector had given his official ap-
prevail
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-23
Kearney Presbytery
Given Quota of $3l,50O

Grand Island, Neb., Jan. 22.-
Especial. "A meeting of the Kear-
ney presbytery was held in the First
Presbyterian church here Friday aft.
ernoon and evening. Twenty-Five
ministers and elders were in at
tendance. Discussions Of the day
centered around ~the subject OF
stewardship and evangelism.
DR.. George E. Newell of Hastings
chairman of the synods new era
committee. gave a very interesting
talk telling how the budget for 1927
and 1923 was made in Atlantic City
by the executive commission Of the
general assembly.
The budget amounted to $4,000
600, an increase of $2,500,000 over
last year. 1t was felt to be the min
imum amount that. would be need
ed, he said, to carry on the work
of the church through its various
boards during THE coming year. The
amount to be raised by the Kearney
presbytery is S31,350.
The ladies of the church served
luncheon and dinner in the church
basement for the visiting officials.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-23
Former Beatrice Football
Star Sought in Check Deals

Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 22.-(Special
Telegram, Sheriff Emery. is look
ing for Glen Layton. former high
school gridiron star, who is alleged
to have passed a number OF checks
ranging from S. to SIS on Beatrice
merchants. He has not been attend
ing school this year
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-23
Farmers to Carry
Muscle Shoals
Eight 8 toCongress
Ford Proposal to Lease Plant
Endorsed by Southern
Group of American
Federation.

Florence, Ala, Jan. 22.-At the
final session OF a two-day confer.
ence OF the southern group OF the
American Farm Bureau federation
today, delegates representing half the
agricultural states of the United
States declared intention to carry
their fight for development of gov
ernment property at Muscle Shoals
to congress.
The conference endorsed the pro-
posal of Henry Ford to lease the
property and urged immediate re-
sumption of construction work, de-
claririg shat it would be all economic
crime to longer postpone develop
sment.
Support to the agricultural, bloc in
congress was pledged and plan
recommended for financing the Mus
Gle Shoals project without taking a
dollar from the treasury" Income
from the property would pay inter-
est and retire bonds under the Farm
Bureaus financing plan.
Five complete cooperative market
ing organizations for major crops
and large number in process OF or
ganization promised to rid agricul-
ture of its inefficient marketing sys-
tenn. according to a report read by
J. T. Orr. president of the -cxas
Farm Bureau.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-23
Columbia Tests New Plan
Of College Examinations

New York. Jan. PA new type
Of examination for college students
which, affords no chance Tor the
buffer, and removes the excmina-
ton from the category Of sporting
propositions" is being tried out at
Columbia university.
Instead. OF asking few questions
on the high spots OF the co::rse and
encouraging lengthy answers. the
rev eSan,instions consist of large
number of statements concerning
matters previously gone over. some
OF which arc true and others false.
The student is asked to place plus
sign next to those -hc considers true
and a minus mark beside the false.
Ibis takes up two-thirds OF the en-
animation. and the old-fashioncd test
occupies the remainder.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-23
Wife Of Farm Loan Bank
Head Injured III Accident

Massena. Ia. Jan. 22.-(Special.) J
Postmaster Walter Rae was cut
about the face, and Mrs. D. P. Ho-
gan, wife Of the president Of the
Federal Farm Loan bank Of Omaha,
sustained several broken ribs when
the car in which they were going
to Omaha went into a ditch at Car
son. Mr.. Hogan, who was driving
the car, was not injured.
Mr.. Rae is a pioneer OF this CON-
munity. He is native Of Scotland
and was on his way to Omaha to
hear his fellow countryman. Harry
Lauder, sing when the accident oc-
cured