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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22
CIRCUS PLEASES
 THOUSANDS HERE BY BYPEROFRMANCES
General Verdict Was Best Show I Ever Saw"- De
 partment Heads Banquet

"One of the best shows ever saw" is the general verdict upon the two performances of the Barnum & Bailey Big Show in this city yesterday, and the opinion was fully warranted by the merits of the performances
 Despite the fact we are at war, that every one is busy, the big top was crowded to it's capacity at both ses- siops.
 !. The usual accompaniment of side shows and freaks were in evidence outside the big tent, and the patron
 age was liberal. Barkers announcing their attractions, peanut, lemonade and popcorn vendors, added to the din, and over all was the sound of the music from the big top and the thud of horses feet as they galloped through the arena
 Clowns were many and various, and kept the big crowd of spectators in ruars most of the time. The riding and aerial work was undoubtedly the best ever shown in this city.
 One of the features of the afternoon performance was the presence of the ] children from the Bridgeport Prot estant Orphan asylum as guests of Charles Hutchinson, treasurer of the show. The enjoyment of the little ones added greatly to the enjoyment of older people who were where they l could watch both the performance and the actions of the children.
 Transportation to and from the cir GUS grounds was well handled by the | Connecticut Co.,, cars were run direct to the grounds over all lines, and the vast traffic was well handled. Police officers directed the operation of cars and automobiles in a thorough man. i ner, and the day was comparatively
 free from accident.
 After the close of the evening per 1 formance members of the company gathered at the Fairfield for a sup per, and memories !of older. sawdust days were revived. The party came
 as guests of F. J. Freyler. Among
 those attending were MT. and Mrs. Charles Hutchinson, MT. and Mrs. Vic
 Beckman, MT. and Mrs. MacLaughlin, MT. and Mrs. H. E. Mayer MT. and 1 Mrs. Fred Branda, MT. and Mrs Jack
 Hedder, MT. and Mrs. Eddie Lilbon,
 MT. and Mrs. Manby Hines, MT. and
 Mrs. Pichiani, MT. and Mrs. Arthur
 Mainwood, Mrs. Charles E. Henry,
 William Conway, Miss Anna Louise
 Hutchinson, MT. and Mrs. John Ly-
 ons, Fred Derrick, Toney Dekoe, MT.
 and Mrs. Cy Compton, Fred DeWulge,
 Carl Hathaway, Mat Saunders, c. E.
 Atkins. Harry Harson, Dainty Ma
 rie" Meeker and Joe Hubert.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
POLES

Today is the last opportunity to be EtVer local audiences to witness one of the best combination bills of pho toplay and vaudeville that recently has shown at the Poli theatre.
 Lovers of the altruistic in photo play, especially, will want to see the greatest of all American actors, John Mason, in Moral Suicide" This theme. portrayed with all vividness by the ability of MT. Mason, assisted by Anne Luther, Leah Baird and an alI-star cast of photographers, goes to the very depths of the social strata. It is well photographed and inten- stve in it's wealth of scenery and ac- cessories.
 Hearst -Pathe News another of the screen features, also is filled with the movement of big bodies of troops. Probably no such applause ever was heard for a picture as that which greeted the opening of this reel of Hearst-Pathe on Thursday night.
 On the stage there is big variety. Making the Movies will offer its con- cluding picture-making opportunities might. The full cast will be util- ized in the climaxeS which will in volve both comedy and dramatic art and will keep the director on tiptoes constantly.
 Treffery & Miller, two girls and a piano, will develop harmony and in- troduce new thought in song of the animated variety.
 Donnegan & Curtis, offering Carter DeHavens latest conception of "The Masher," will please the youthful ele- ment as well as bring recollections of former glory to those older in years
 Miss Elsie White, dresed in white with her characteristic songs will por- tray several characters of the under world. Her work is vivid and full ot pep.
 Clark & Pagan, those two admirable comedians and musical artists, wilS offer their diversity, Tramp Tramp, Tramp" for approval in Bridgeport.
 The general bill at Polls is such as to command attention from all who have not yet seen it. Those who have are returning for second sensation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22
MANY CEREALS SHIPPED ID ALLIES
 DURING APRIL

Buenos Aires, June 22-Large ship ments of cereals to the Allies were made from this port in April in ac- cordance with the cereal convention between this government and those of Great Britain and France.
 That the cereal convention is bringing reciprocal advantages to the Argentine is evident from the fact that seventeen of the vessels brought 33,3 349 tons of general cargo and elev- en brought 29,950 tons of coal In addition to these, several other ships of various nationalities arrived in ballast to load grain.
 Cereals continue to arrive at the ports of Buenos Aires and Rosario by the trainload every day and at Ro- sario alone the eight Allied cereal brokers have 22O,OOO tons of wheat stored in addition to large holdings of other cereals. Calculating the value of this wheat at the price agreed upon by the Allies, the warehoused wheat at Rosario alone is worth 25 million pesos.
 Black-listed and enemy firms also have stored large holdings of ce- reals, the value of which cannot be calculated at present
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22

Seven leaders of the Irish Repub- lican Brotherhood were arrested at Melbourne, Australia, charged with planning to enlist Irishmen in an Irish revolution.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22

First Lieut.. Loerzer, one of Ger many's best aviators, credited with 8 victories, was wounded
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22

The Navy Department issued a call for mechanics for the navy and the naval reserve.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22
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THE PARK AVE. NEWS.

THE PARK AVE. NEWS.
 Weather. Warmer dooring the day and not so cold at mite.
 Big Loss of Bludd. Leroy Shoosters nose started to bleed in skool last Thersday on account of dumping it vile trying to see how close he cood push his face to his desk without touching it.
 Sissiety. MT. Sam Cross was ob- served setting on his frunt steps all last Sundey aftirnoon, on account of his new patten leather shoes too tite.
 Poem by Skinny Martin
 BE CHEERFTLL I morned all dooring the morning Because eevining wood come so soon, But then I forgot my worries And laffed all the afternoon.
 Inaisting Packs About Intristing People. Wen Puds SimBins eats noo- dle soOp he always saves the noodles till last, taking longer but being more intristing.
 Reel Estate News. Sid Hunts fox terrier Teddy has started to dig holes in the back yard with his frunt feet, Sid Hunt saying it's a sine of Spring and he always gets blamed for it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22

Major General Harry A. Greene, who was in command of Camp Lewis, Washington, was denoted to a briga- dier-g general and assigned commander of the Philippines.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22

Discussing the Austrian reduction of the bread ration the Cologne Ga zette announces that Germany will have to cut the bread ration until the next harvest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22

Gold to the amount of $3O00, 900 was received at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, from Canada.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22

The German Governor General in Belgium has requisitioned all bronze statues in occupied territory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-22

linking of the American transport President Lincoln on May 30, an- nounce that there was heavy loss of life.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
$10 CASH-THE BUSY AID MANS PAGE $1O FREE
Rules:

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  different each $0 will successful the following $ the s the list of $2 the third best and list
 making will take into consideration the of contestant tho neatne and originality displayed in submit as of the written sides mail sufficient to delivery.
 The of the preceding will be announced each Mon day and all receive consideration reach the Business Office Friday of questions 6. address the each question: matter what n
  they Republican award
 Address all communications The Busy Ad Man, Republican
Arizona republican., 1918-04-15
CORRECT ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

1-cty Cleaning Works, IS E. Adams. Phone 1914. 2-Cotton City-Casa Grande, Arizona. 3-W. S. 4Kerr smaIey, Ford Hotel Corner Phone 3ose Phoenix. 5The New Home Sewing Machine Go, 231 w. Washington 6-The Busy Drug Store Washington and Central Ave. 7-J. F. Green 23S E. Washington St.
 8-YaIe Dental Co., 21 E. Washington
 e-Eectric Studio, Adams. 1o-Phoenix Fruit 6 Produce Co.,, 11e w. Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
LABOR MEN ID ASK FEDERAL CONTROL OF PACKING PLANTS
President of Chicago Feder- ation Heads Delegation on Way to See
 Wilson

Chicago, January 16.-The immedi- ate taking over of all the packing plants in the United states will be urged upon President Wilson by men representing every craft in the indus try and headed by John Fitzpatrick president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, which departed for Washington tonight.
 A statement issued by representa- tives of the employees said:
 "The organized packers of the coun- try have refused to meet us or to CO., operate with us in any manner in this great world crisis They have brazonly repudiated the solemn agreement en- tered into between the President and ourselves through his mediation com mission upon last Christmas morning.
 "The packing industry is the most vital and important one in the na- tion. To permit this industry during the progress of world war to re- main in the private hands of a very few men would not only be ridiculous from the standpoint of governmental policy, but highly dangerous to the cause of civilization and world dem ocracy for which we are struggling"
 The workers will propose to Presi- dent Wilson that in case the plants are taken over they will enlist as the first members of Americas industrial , army and will guarantee the govern ment full-handed equipment for every packing plant in the United States They also propose 10 leave all con- ditions of employment and wages tc the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
RAILROAD WORKERS
 ID BE MOVED FROM
 WEST ID EAST LINES
Machinists Are Especially Needed in Great Territory Where Congestion Ex-
 ists Most Acutely

Washington, January 16.-To meet the shortage of machill- ists and other skilled railrood workers in the east. the rail road workers i'll the east, the railroad administration today took steps looking to moving a number of these men from wes- tern railroads for a few weeks until the overburdened eastern lines can make delayed repairs to locomotives and freight cars, which now cannot be operated.
 A. H. Smith, assistant director general of transportation in the east, was asked to report on the number of mechanics needed by eastern loads, while several executives of western roads started survey to as- certain how many men they could spare.
 Within a few days the results of these inquiries will be presented to MT. McAdoo. Meanwhile, 1t was stated today, some eastern roads already have asked the less burdened western and southern lines to furnish them with machinists and car repairers. It was made plain that efforts will be made to transfer only those men willing to make the change and that no att tempt will be made to coerce work men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
THIS MAN HAS NO
 HARD LUCK STORY
the Editor of The Age-Herald: {:

To the Editor of The Herald:
 I notice in your valuable paper of
 yesterday that you want to find man
 in Birmingham who has not hard
 luck story of himself during the cold
 snap.
 A letter addressed i'd the person
 whose name appears at the foot of this
 letter will reach him.
 I live in Gate City but am always
 reluctant to confess it, but comply on
 being hard pressed. I say Birmingham
 unless I am questioned locally. We have no fire protection here except the
 bucket brigade, so no fire hydrant froze and bursted because we have none. Our domestic water lines did not freeze, because they are still in the warehouse of some supply com pany. I was not annoyed by the snap ping of electric light wires, because the nearest electric light is a mile away and there is a big hill between the flight and Gate City.
 The city cannot afford us electric lights on the streets because the old commissioners bought birds nests, sparrow eggs. bool weevils, etc, when they- should have given us our rights or bought nen eSSS anu Codl- lne DIT mingham Railway, Light and Power company sends an electric car here, and they are veritable refrigerators
 most of the time. Their failure to run on time did not worry me. for l walked to the Tidewater, mile distant. I would keep warm splitting a stiff norther on foot rather than by riding a refrigerator car.
 The motorman on the Tidewater has an oil heater to keep warm with and Ito make passengers wish they had theirs with them. The cold snap was not hard luck for me- as I ride to Ems l ley every day and therefore used to l the cold weather while en route. The coal shortage is not my hard luck. l laid in my supply last summer. Sc you see I have no hard luck story oi l the cold snap. Frozen water pipes didn't bother me. Electric lights 'fri7 l up,' ditto. The car service was as nor nal as it usually is. and I had plenty of coal Therefore one man in Bir. mingham without a cold snap hard | luck story. I wear a smile that sticks l on. I am, isolatedly yours,
 SAMUEL T. DEW, ! (Also known as J. Bulb 1925 Georgis | Road, city.
 l Birmingham, January 16, 1918
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
Peel Off the Old Skin;
 Bring Out the New

You know that beneath that muddy over-red or blotchy complexion you have skin that's clear, soft and white If you could only have this more beau tiful skin exposed to view instead of the horrid old skin you now behold in your mirror! You can--and by very simple, harmless process which you can use yourself. Get an ounce of common mer- colized wax at your druggists and this evening spread a thin coating of it over your face Tomorrow morning wash it off with warm water Small powder-like particles of the lifeless top skin will come off with the wax Re- peat this daily until all the worn out scarf skin has been absorbed. Then you'll have a lovelier, healthier looking complexion than you now think pos sible. Chaps, pimp1es spotA freckles or other surface disfigurements are of course removed with the skin itself
 If your skin be wrinkled or flabby, bathe the face daily for awhile in a lo- tion made by dissolving l oz powdered saxolite in k pt. witch hazel. This is just splendid.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17

among the vocalists. A striking pa triotie finale ended the first part, showing in the background a Red Cross nurse and an American soldier in war scene.
 "Nandy's syncopated Reception" in- troduced Joe Coffman fin comedy role and Joe Willard as a black nanny. The dancing skill of the company was exhibited to advantage in this planta- ton sketch, which included special ties by Doran and Werner.
 'In the Secret Service" written by Mir. O'Brien, provided this experienced comedian with the sort of material which has made him famous. It kept the audience laughing from MT O'Brien's initial appearance to nts rather hurried exit. He was assisted in the funmaking by Dan Futch, Les lie Berry and the diminutive Major Norwak.
 Eddie Ross repeated his laughable monologue which. as he said himself contained some new stories and some lie had told before. His banjo play ing. as it always does. called for en- cores "
 The performance was ended by an- other farce entitled The Cruise of the Ebony Yacht Club" in which the principal parts were played by Joe Coffman, Lea Laird, Dan Futch, Earl Holmes, Major Norwak and Allen Karle MT. Haberkorn sang "Kilauea' in spirited style and Allen Karle did an Hawaiian dance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
TEACHING CENTER l. OF STATE RED CROS,
 IS WELL ATTENDEI
Seventy-Five Representa- tive Women of State Re ceive Instructions in
 Making Dressings

The teaching center of the Red Cross for Alabama, which has been in session at the Tutwiler hotel this week, will continue through tomorrow. Practically every chapter in the state is represented. there being a class of approximately IS women in attendance. The class is be- ing instructed in surgical dressings by Mrs. Catherine H. Moberly, Mrs. Horace Crump Of New Orleans, who are being assisted by a number of local women, who took the course of instruction in New Orleans. MT. Draper of Athens who is at the Tutwiler. became so interested in the work that he gave the Birming- ham chapter ss.
 The executive board of the Birming- ham chapter of the American Red Cross gave a luncheon yesterday at the Tut wiler in compliment to Mrs. Moberly and Mrs. Crump. The members of the executive board are: Mrs E. Fl. Cab mess. Mrs. John London, Mrs. Thomas D. ParlSe Mrs. George Hughes, Mrs. W. s. I-oveli. Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Morris Marx, Mrs. C. E. Abbott and Mrs l.. J. Haley.
 Model work rooms have been fitted up at the Tutwiler through the kindness of Manager Fred Shireman, and the women are most grateful for the many courte- sies being extended the members of the Red Cross. The members of the local chaptei wish to thank MT. Williams of the F. and w. company for 60 boxes for individual work; Sherman Williams for 100 yard sticks; local merchants for sell ing the chapter knives, scissors and gauge at cost and to Manager Shire man of the Tutwiler hotel for the many coErtesies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
|C|TY MAY HAVE ID. REFUND STREET TAX
Court of Appeals Reverses Decision of Judge Fort
 in Best Case

Street taxes for last year and the year previous, which were collected by order of the city commission, may have to be refunded, according to a decision handed down by the court of appeals in the case of Frank Best vs. the city of Birmingham. The decision reverses and remands the decision handed down by Judge w E. Fort of the criminal division of the circuit court. in which the tax was upheld.
 The city commission collected street tax of s5 per annum from large number of people. Frank Best refused to pay the tax and was fined s5 in the recorders court. He appealed to the circuit court of Jefferson county and at the hearing of the case Judge Fort sustained the recorder. An appeal to the state court of appeals was taken with the above result.
 The court of appeals in it's opinion recited the fact that road ta< has been declared unconstitutional and as street tax was in lieu of road tax it too was unconstitutional
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Neil O'Brien NIinstrels

The veteran minstrel man, Nell OBrien, who probably has as large a following as any blackface comedian now before the public, presented his new show at the Jefferson theatre yes terday afternoon and last night. It was enjoyed by a large audience. MT. O'Brien has several of his old favo- rites with him, including the inimit- able Eddie Ross who combines with infectious drollery a skill on the "African harp" which makes him a minstrel show all by himself.
 In the first part which is of the conventional sort in minstrelsy, com edy and dancing in generous abund- ance were provided by Doran and Werner, Joe Willard, Dan Futch, a comedian of ability; Joe Coffman and Eddie Ross. The company contains some of the best dancers now appear ing in burnt cork performances. J. Lester Haberlxorn. Earl Holmes and James Paradi shone conspicuousiy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
LITERARY SOCIETIES TO VIEW HISTORIC
 PICTURE AT LOEW'S

The members of the various literary societies of the Central High school an6 the teachers have accepted through tho principal. pr. c. A. Brown, an invitation to attend the showing of the picture 'The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds" al Loew's Bijou theatre tomorrow; alsc the vaudeville programme which follows The members of the various societies will be furnished with tickets by theil respective presidents, and they will at tend the performance as soon as they adjourn their weekly society meetings Friday afternoon.
 This courtesy was extended by thu management of Loew's Bijou, and wa promptly accepted by the students Tn fact that the picture is of historica nature makes 1t doubly interesting t the boys and girls. It is story based upon the lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
NEGRO SOLDIER
 PRAISES RED CROSS

The following letter from ne- gro soldier at Camp Dodge written on Y. NJ. c. A. stationery, will be of interest in Birmingham:
 Camp Dodge, 1917. MT. Parson:
 Dear Sir-You will see by this that I am having the time of my life. Ev- erything is fine up here except the weather: 1t is cold. Tell all the boys that they need never regret what was given the Red Cross, for it sure is a help to the boys. Christmas every man was given a large box. This is fine thing as man wants. Very truly yours, T.. J. HOBBS tcoioreu',
 "1st Prov. Co.,, 3s6th Infantry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
At Loew's Biiou

Frances Rice is the headline attrac- ton at Loews Bijou today, and for the rest of the week. She is one of the biggest attractions of the Loew circuit and as an impersonator and character sketch artist, she is without a peer in her sex. She has the reputation of being the greatest woman character imperson- ator on the American stage today.
 The five violin beauties are going to prove ideal entertainers, and the clever combination of fun offered by Bud and Nellie Helm will be greatly enjoyed. Murphy and Klein will offer songs, comedy, and some selections on the piano and saxaphone. The two Walters will be the scream of the bill with their funny knocSabout actobatic stunts.
 ''The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds will be the photoplay attraction, and it is an exceptional film, for Carlyle Black well and June Elvidge, two wef1-known stars, will take the leading roles as- sisted by an all-star cast. This Is a story of Aaron Burr and Alexander Ham ilton, and it's historic founding makes 1t doubly interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
HOW REALTORS
 CAN SAVE FUEL

The following means of saving fuel is taken from the current issue of the Real Estate Bulletin:
 Office buildings:
 | Use no live steam between p. m. and a. m.
 9 Use no live steam on Sundays or holidays.
 g. Cut down electric lighting In halls, offices. etc, 9 per cent. Apartments:
 l. Cut out use of steam for laun- dries, etc.
 g. Cut out unnecessary lights on ex- terior and halls. 8. Use no live steam for heating be- tween Il p. m. and 6 a. m.
 Stores:
 | Cut off steam between s:30 m. and 6:30 a. m.
 ?. Cut off steam on Sundays and holidays.
 3. Discontinue show lights after ' p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
NEGRO DIES FROM
 GUNSHOT WOUNDS

Max Bird, negro. died yesterday after noon at the Hillnan hospital as the re- suit of being shot twice in the right side Tuesday in a fight with another negro at the Edgewater mines. The negro was brought to Birmingham yesterday but an operation failed to save his life.
 Coroner Rives announced last night that he would investigate the killing today. Details are lacking, but it is understood a negro has been arrested at Edgewater and charged with the crime.