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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
PLAZA

Bryant Washburn, one of America 8 cleverest and most popular film stars is to be, featured In his latest accom- plishment, "Kidder and Ko" at the Plaza tomorrow, Sunday night and it's dollars to doughnuts that there's go- ing to be a crowd there to greet him.
 On the programme will be found various other splendid attractions in the film line.
 Today and tonight's bill includes many attractions of merit including The Four Keltons those old favorites who can play almost any kind of musical instrument; Gindell and Esters in one of the best singing and comedy offerings localities have been treated to in some time; Hale Norcross and company in their ludicrous sketch entitled Light Housekeeping .; the Wood Sisters in a delightful song and dance diversion that is neatly dressed and staged; Constance Tal- madge in her latest triumph, ''The Shuttle" and many other praisewor- thy film features.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
POLES

Don't fail to see those American boys in the "cootie" squad at Tours, France, recovering from the effects of self-administered poison, that their companions might gain by the experi- ment There may be some of those boys on the cots who are well known and dear to you in Bridgeport.
 You also will be pleased to view the patriotic spectacle "Bonfires of Old Empires" played by George Webb and Company, from the book written by Marion Craig Wentworth, author of War Brides" This new playlet has even more punch than did War Brides" and it marks a new ere for the stage where film and speech com bine.
 In the Dancing Carnival" there Is a beauty of scenery which long will finger in memory. Two delightful girls and an artistic and aethetic dan cer predominate, going through new routine of dances which are charming and chic.
 Rose and Bell, two soldiers from the trenches, one a Canadian and the other a Scotchman, offer for the first time reality and actual vaudeville tal- ent. Their offering Is distinct and dis tnguished.
 Billy McDermott, the old favorite in his characterization of a tramp, keeps the audiences in continuous uproar of laughter.
 Better Brothers, two adopts at tumbling and comedy, offer a delight full diversion with their impersonation of a wrestler and his adversary.
 On the. screen Dorothy Phillips in "A Soul For Sale" has scored with all audiences and the photoplay is said to be the acme of supremacy in the cinema art.
 Hearst-Pathe news shows close up views of the awful loss of life in the Columbia wreck, at Peoria, Ills, where the excursion boat collapsed, Z sending nearly a hundred to death. It Is an exciting and patriotic reel that should not be missed for European news.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
14,OO0 Cards Sent To Learn Addresses
 of Men in Service

Hartford, July 13-The state sec- retary's office has completed the task of sending cards to the nearest rela- tive or friend' of every soldier voter in the state. Nearly 14,000 of these cards have been mailed, and they are already beginning to come back to the office with the addresses filled in. Some of them will probably never come back, and in such cases it is planned to send the ballots to the ad- dress obtained from the town clerk Or postmaster in the place in which the soldier last lived, u is thought, however, that over seventy-flve per cent. will be returned.
 Deputy State Secretary Richard J. DWyer consulted Postmaster David A. Wilson yesterday morning and full cooperation between the post office and the state secretary's office will be exercised to see that the bal lots reach their destination. The secreary iIas 6ecided to send individ- ual ballots to all soldiers in France in addition to the package of ballots that will be sent to his military unit as provided by law. Ballots will be sent to men in cantonments in this country only in packages for the whole unit and will be distributed by the officers of the camp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
BISHOP CUSACK
 CANCER VICTIM
Catholic Prelate Elevated to High Honors From Sim
 pie Missionary Post.

Albany, July 13-The Right Rev. Thomas F. Cusack. Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, died soon after 3 o'clock this afternoon. Bish- op Cusack, who was 5S years old, has been in poor health since June 1917, but had been able to perform his dio- cesan duties at intervals until recent ly, Cancer, induced by intestinal trouble, was the cause of death,
 High preferment in the Church. to whose service his devout mother had dedicated him at birth, came to Bish- op Cusack II years ago, so suddenly that it left him breathless, One day in March, 1904, he had been plain Father Tom, missionary priest, as simple as he was beloved. The next day, circled by reporters, he was half- incredulously exclaiming;
 "A Bishop2 Why I can't think of myself as ever being other than a missionary priest, Who could ever have suggested me for such an off, fee? I am not even a pastor,"
 Not even a pastor had Father Tom been, but Bishop he had certainly be- come-Bishop Auxiliary of New York and, honor upon honor ,irremovab ble rector of St. Stephens one of the most desirable parishes in the city To him had gone, at the instance of him who held the highest, the next highest honor. which the Catholic Church had to bestow in his prov ince.
 It was Jehn Cardinal Farley, then Archbishop Farley, who recommend ed the elevation of Father Cusack. For years tha Archbishop had been observing the missionary labors Of one who had sidetracked personal ann bitions for the greater good of the church. Particularly among non | Catholics Father Tom had been sue cessful, and at the time his Arch. bishop went to Rome on mission ot significance unsuspected by himself l Father Tom had to his credit no les:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
WEST END

Miss Mary Miles Minter, the screens most appealing ingenue, has been given a fascinating role in her new American-M Mutual production, Social Briars," one of the cleanest- cut little dramas recently released, and shown at the West End theatre on State street near Clinton avenue today, matinee and night.
 Miss Minter plays Iris Lee, a dreamy-eyed little beauty of sleepy Dalton, who chafes under irksome restraints of village life and the crude advances of village beaux and trims her pretty wings for flight when the ills of life become insupportable, only to find that life in a village may be rendered quite endurable once that village becomes the abode of love.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
Railroad Station
 Damaged By Fire

Bridgeport was apprehensive of los ing it's beautiful railroad station last night when flames engulfed the kit chen of the restaurant into which they had eaten their way from a pile of rubbish In the basement which had become ignited in an unknown man ner. The damage amounted to about S1,0O0, but would have reached much greater proportions if the fire depart ment had not done such excellent work.
 1t is said that the blaze was started by rats eating into large packets of matches kept in the storeroom and igniting a pile of paper boxes and other 'inflammable material which happened to be near.
 A general alarm was sent In when the flames were first discovered and Engines 1, 4, and responded. The fire-dghting force was in charge of Chief Daniel E. Johnson and Assist ant Chief George F. Beardslee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

than 2,OOO conversions in New York alone.
 The future Bishop was born in New York city February P, 1862, and pass ed his boyhood in the old Seventh ward. When first his mother looked upon him she pledged him to the church, and it was left to the boy only to decide the field in which he should do his life work. To labor among the poor, some day, and among non- Catholics, was his earliest ambition, and from that he never would be turned aside.
 In 1880 Father Cusack was grad uated from the Jesuits' College standing ninth from the top in a class of 29, which is famous through the hopors its members have attained. Five years after he was ordained This was at Rosendale, a most de- sirable post. Yet for. all that he re- signed after a year of service to seek more active work,
 At Yonkers, whither he went to as- sist the rector of St, Mary's to estab- fish his church, Father Cusack found work in plenty. It wasn't always the work that had been laid out for him. For instance, it as no duty of his when he heard that eight vic tims of smallpox were quarantined in shanty near St, Mary's to go to them, But go. he did, even though there was no certainty the sufferers were of the Catholic faith, Two he found were Catholics Of the other six he made Catholics at the risk of his life, carrying one after another into second room of the shanty to hear confession and administer the sacraments of the Church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
SHOULD NOT TAKE
 CAMERA ON BOATS

New York. July 13-Owners of cer- tain excursion boats in this port re- gently have been charging a fee for checking cameras of passengers. Byron R. Newton, Collector of Gus toms, said yesterday that the best way to avoid this charge was not to take cameras aboard the boats. ---
 Treasury regulations do not permit persons to carry cameras aboard any vessels without a special permit from the Collector. who calls attention to the provision of the regulations de- cIaring that any person taking pie tsaPes frsa 3 vessel, including ferry boats, in this harbor of waters, adja- cent, except under special permit, will be presumably guilty of a viola ton of the espionage act and subject to its penalties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
WAYS FOR SAVING
 COAL IN EVERY
 POSSIBLE PLACE

Production and conservation should be like twins and go hand in glove. Ways to save coal are being earnest Iy urged upon industrial and business plants, a well as householders. It is believed that with concerted effort by firms and business men as well as individual cOnsumers a large enough supply can be husbanded to meet im- mediate needs and carry the fuel SUD- ply by this intensive saving, far into the winter months. Seven ways to conserve are outlined as follows:
 1, Extinguish arc and gas lights on city streets just at dawn and light same a little later than dusk. Much electric light. gas and power is daily wasted in big buildings and by ferry boats, street-cars, trains, and street advertising, Cigar store gas cigar fighters should be discontinued during the war,
 2. Fewer elevators should run in big buildings and less illumination therein during daylight hours.
 8, Decrease the consumption of coal for illuminating signs of all kinds on avenues of traffic; along railroads, waterways and in and about all thea tres and other places of amusement.
 4, Installation of more gas me- ters in homes, especially in apart ment houses, boarding houses and rooming flats. A strict supervision of |. the rational use by each consumer.
 5, Public understanding of the fuel situation through 8 police canvass in every division of every ward in every city town OF hamlet A code of in structions should be given each house holder on the conservation of fuel.
 6. Eat less meat in summer. This would mean a big saving in fuel fol heat for big Feasfs,
 '. A concentrated and patriotic effort, on the part of the public, tc realize it is aiding the Nation win the war by self-imposed fuel economy. 4 little personal stinting will material! aid in a greater coal supply for tho needs of our Allies, transports fol shippers and intuition plants,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTE BOOK
By LEE PAPE
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THE PARK AVE. NEWS.

THE PARK AVE. NEWS.
 Spoarts. A organ grinder with a monkey came 'erround last Satidday, and Reddy Merfy got in back of him vile he was playing the organ and initiated the monkey so good that some man threw him a sent insted of throwing it to the monkey, and the organ grinder cood not chase him on account of his organ and he got away all rite.
 Crate Magician. Sam Cross did a grate trick in his house with a spool Of thred last Thersday after suppir, putting 1t in his mouth and pulling the thred out between his teeth as if 1t was coming all the way up frum his stummick. Ony wen he got through his mother made him wind the thred all back on the spool agen, taking him almost a hour and Sam Cross saying | it wasent werth 1t.
 | Intristing Packs about Intristing People. Its ony rained once sints Puds simkins got his new raincoat for berthday present, Puds Simkins saying it's jest his luck.
 Bewty Department. How to make long noses short. Anser, fall on them,
 Pome by Skinny Martin Frum Experients.
 My father took off his slipper
 Without putting on his shoe
 And wen he sed to me, Come over
 here,"
 knew wat his intentions was tc do.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
Troop No. fl, Ernest F. Richards, SIM

Our regular meeting was opened at 7:45. Thirty-two Scouts and four off, cials were present. Motion made and seconded that we extend our thanks to the Camp Fire Girls for entertaining us last week. Signalling was prac- ticed. We also had setting up exer- cises and spent a very pleasant even ing. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 by saluting the flag.
 Albert Weeks, Scribe,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
Troop No. s1, Robert G, Hull, S. NJ

4FOOp NU' 0II INUbtFC U' Hull, s. NJ.
 The regular meeting was held in the parish house. Jack Johnson and Lester Blue were admitted as candi- dates. The Senior Patrol held a meet ing. The entertainment committee is discharged for the present. There was an, overnight hike July 5th to Far
 Mill River. This hike was enjoyed by a number of scouts and our Scout master, MT. Hull. Scouts Waite, Ang- liss, Wright, Blue, Piersop. Lawson and Jones accompanied the eee11tsaas- ter. All business was transacted at this meeting and after games we ad- journed.
 Alfred Jones Scriha
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
NEWS AMONG THE BOY SCOUTS OF
 AMERICA HEADQUARTERS NOTES

The treasurer's report was read showing a balance on hand of $45.00. After a short business meeting the scouts practiced signalling. The troop wsihes to congratulate Scout Walter Ref for becoming a Second Class Scout.
 The Panther Patrol held a patrol meeting, at the home of their Patrol Leader Scout William Ortlepp. The Beaver Patrol also held a patrol meeting, at the home of Scout Mckee yer. Meeting adjourned at 9:15. Frank McKeever, Scribe. Troop No. A, John Joraleman, S. M. Regular meeting was called to or | der by our Senior Patrol Leader Jar niski Eighteen members were pres ent. Scoutmaster Triton of Troop No. gave us an interesting talk on wood craft. After business was taken up few games were enjoyed by the members of the troop. Meeting ad- journed at 800.
 ! Russell Johnson, Scribe. Troop No. 25, George Lucas, S. M.
 Meeting opened by saluting the flag. The Scout Oath and Law was then repeated by the troop. Second class work was taken up. There were | fifteen scouts present. The Scout master also presided. There were eight scouts of our troop camping at Mount Carmel for three days. They | told us some very interesting tales of their trip. Meeting adjourned at 9:3O. John G. Sedlock, Scribe. Troop No. 30, John M. Wade, S. M.
 Our meeting opened with the Scout Oath at 7:30 with a number of scouts present. Scout Connolly has built trek cart for the use of the troop on over night hikes. The troop is planning to take an overnight hike soon. James Rourke passed his ten derfoot examination. Our next meet ing will be held at the regular time and place. All scouts of the troop are asked to be present. Meeting ad- journed. William Ford, Scribe. Troop No. B, Edw. Mrasko, Leader
 Regular meeting held with a large attendance. Our troop took a hike to Samp Mortar Rock on July 4th. Assistant Scoutmaster Mrasko spent four days at the Still River Camp. Af- ter our regular business meeting the troop adjourned to the West End Park where games were played for forty five minutes.
 Steve Papp, Scribe. Fairfield Troop No. 1, Robert Lewis
 S. NJ.
 Meeting was opened by Senior Pa trol Leader Eben Burr. Report of Thrift Stamps given. The troop wish es to congratulate Scout Gleason up on his efforts made in the intensive drive conducted a few weeks ago. Business meeting was held after which games were played. Meeting adjourn ed.
 Arthur Knight, Scribe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
Alfred Jones, Scribe.

Troop No. 2s, Ernest ortlepp, S. M.
 Regular meeting called to order at 7:so by Senior Patrol Leader ortlepp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
Headquarters Notes.

ScoutmasterS will please be very careful not to keep their Troops later than 9:15 unless by previous arrange ments with the homes, and then only when the Troop is taking hike to the Beach or some place other than it's regular meeting place. Scouts must go home immediately after the meeting is adjourned, or we shall be obliged to do some scolding. We hope that Scoutmasters will keep in touch with their Troops during July and Au- gust.
 The regular meeting of the Court of Honor will be postponed until August when we hope it will then be conven- tent to hold this meeting. The Executive will be in Camp un- til next Tuesday and Miss Wright will be on her vacation all next week. Ii anything is wanted of Headquarters write your desires on a piece of paper and leave it in our mail box, which will be found at the head of the first ! flight of stairs.
 Fill our your Thrift Stamp Cards with ink and write very plainly, or by the time the card reaches National Headquarters the Scouts name and Troop number will be so faint that Scout Headquarters will not know who to credit for the sale.
 MT. Maitland had a very interesting meeting with the Patrol Leaders last Thursday night in Scout Headquar- ters. The Troops that were not rep resented at this meeting missed some important instructions pertaining tc their duties as Patrol Leader. | In addition of the prizes recently awarded for the sale of Thrift Stamps Deputy Commissioner Maitland is giv- ing Scout Young of Stratford an6 Scout Gleason of Fairfield each g Scout Knife.
 Local Headquarters is pleased to ob. serve that the Scouts appreciate many things MT. Maitland is constantly do ing to help them become efficient an6 splendid men.
 Many more are leaving today fol Camp Metichawan. It is fine in thE Camp now and the nights are coo and the swimming the best ever, witf the eats all>that could be desired.
 MT. W. L. VanSicklen, Scoutmaste1 of Troop No. 26 has accepted appoint ment on the Junior Court of Honor for the coming season.
 The Scribes are urged to keep il touch with headquarters as there i something developing of interest eacl week that could be so arranged whel the Troop comes together this busi ness can be brought before them fo action.
 Scout Executive wishes to commend all our older Scouts who have patriot ically taken positions this summer a the sacrifice of their usual vacation at the Beach or in Camp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13

Troop No. 1, William Mcclellan, S. NJ
 Regular meeting held at 7:30. Eight Scouts, two officials and one visitor were present. Scoutmaster McClel- Ian gave an interesting talk on first. aid. After this we enjoyed a game of First-Aid Baseball. Meeting adjourn ed at 9:30.
 Leon The1in Scrihe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
Troop No. IS, Chas. Mansir, S. M.

Our regular meeting was opened by saluting the colors. Scoutmaster Mansir presided, All business was transacted, It was suggested that we sell all old rubber to raise some mon- ey for the troop treasury, As there were only a few scouts present we ad- journed at S:30.
 John Waters, Scribe,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-13
Leon Thelin, Scribe.

Troop No. 8, William NJ. Hilton, S. NJ. Regular meeting was held in the Banquet Hall of the Newfield Church. Eleven Scouts and the Scoutmaster presided. The Camp question was dis cussed and the scouts of our troop ex- pect to go to camp when our Scout master is in charge which is the sec ond two weeks. While camp is open the Troop will hold its regular meet ings Our Scoutmaster is to take charge of Troop No. 24 meetings while MT. Joraleman is away to Camp Me- tichawan. Meeting odjourned-
 Earl Smith, Scribe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
War Camp Community
Service

Military drill for all women and
girls over sixteen. is being offered free
of charge. by the Girls Division. War
Camp Community Service. IL IL plan
ned to have these drills weekly and
they are to start tonight at 7:4s
O'clock at Washington hall, 1873 Fay
ette street. under Captain Higgins. U.
s. c., u. s. A.
The splendid work done by the
trained Motor Corp Women at the
time of the recent Morgan disaster.
proves conclusively what a wonderful
asset 1t is for women TO act promptly
under orders. 1t Is Just as necessary
in times of peace as in time of var,
and the benefit Is boil to h fndivid-
ual and the community. Judging ~
the enthusiasm already expressed the
plan Is going to be very popular with
all the girls and women of Perth AM
boy. They are glad to have an OPP
portunity to make tangible proof of
the spirit of democracy and patriot
ism which they so strongly feel.
A community rally will be held in
the high school auditorium Monday
night, November rs. at 8 o'clock. I'M
der the auspices of the Girls Division.
The speaker will be Lady Anne Azgap-
etian. See notice elsewhere in today's
papens
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
Anti tuberculosis League
To Hold Sessions Saturday

The third annual meeting of the
New Jersey Joint Conference on
Tuberculosis will be held November
20 at the local Y. NJ. C. A. The con-
ference is held under the auspices of
the New Jersey Anti-Tuberculosis
League and the Middlesex County
.Anti-Tuberculosis League.
All the meetings and the luncheon
at 1880 and the dinner at 6 o'clock
at the New Packer House are open to
the public, but requests for reserva-
lions should be sent to the secretary
at AZ Clinton street, Newark, for the
latter.
The sociological section meets from
10 to IL and the work with dis
charged soldiers will be discussed
there and also the effect of recent
in the tuberculosis cause.
The clinical section will hold its
session from $3.50 to 5 at which the
new army standards and the neces-
sity for accuracy In diagnosing tuber-
.culosis will be brought up for dis
.cussion. Mayor TenBroeck will make
the address OF welcome at this part
of the conference.
Special interest has been conferred
on the general meeting from s t. 10
Saturday evening. The Importance
of tuberculosis hospitals will be con-
|sidered and DIR. David Lyman will
tell of his experiences in France. DR..
Allan X. Krause. editor of the Am
erican Review of Tuberculosis" will
give the main address.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
An Follow Bell Mule.

An old iea-bitten, hammer-headed
ewe-necked bell mare. slowly picking
her way across the corral at the re-
mount station at Camp Zachary Tay-
lor, followed by a long string Of mules
walking In single file. heads down and
ears wagging, served as Illustration
for an officer attached to the big can
Torment who had just finished remark
ing that "horse nature and mule ma
lure and human nature were mighty
contrary things any way you take
them."
Now take those mules" he said.
"The education Of a pack mule Is a
thing that must be begun early. He
has just two purposes In life.
"One Is to carry 225 pounds day
after day patiently and uncomplain-
ingly. and the other Ia tor follow the
bell mare of the train, regardless Of
where that animal may 60 Wen.
there is in that corral an Illustration
of the effectiveness of u training.
The old mare has started after a drink
OF water and there goes every dad
blasted n of those fool mules after
q drink of water"