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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11
RED CROSS THIRD
 ROLL CALL WILL OPEN NOVEMBER }

Washington, Aug. 11-Plans for a nationwide Red Cross campaign opening Monday, Nov. 3, and closing Armistice Day, Nov. II, have been formally announced by Dr. Livingston Farrand. chairman of the executive committee of the American Red Cross. The primary object, which will be known as the Third Red Cross Roll Call, will be to enroll members for 1920, but there will be in addt ton a general appeal for $15.0oo,- 900 to enable the organization to complete It's war obligations at home and abroad. There will be local ap- peals, where necessary, conducted by the Chapters, to secure funds needed for local programs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11
Theatre Reviews
POLES.

Tho outstanding feature of The Carecr of Catherine Bush" as pre- sented at Polfs theatre last evening was the able manner in which the producers of the picture have held to the story as written by Ellinor Glyun. Seldom does one see d story such Gs this presented TO that tho screening bears any resemblance 10 the original novel. but this picture Is a notaole exception. Catherine Calvert appears to excellent advantage as Catherine Bush. and the acting of Crawford kcn& zho takes the other lead is veV~Ceod. Mrs. Sydney Drew was the staC q the comedy, "Bunkered.' Othsy films were Pathc News, a. strand comedy and an interesting Burton Holmes Travalogue showing pictures of the Chinese In their own country and iu their work in Franco during the late war. The PoH Con cert Orchestra played a pleasing pro gram and rendered as selection Souse's "Thc Invincible Eagle
 Do not miss seeing Resista, which starts today for a three days show ing. Somo myst erious phenomenum makes it impossible for the strongest man to lift this young lady. although she weighs only 9S pounds. If you
  come to the theatre and try it.
 As an added attraction for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. the manage ment announces the appearance of Eeomau and Lizzie in comedy, en- titled The Editor Of the Assa ssInated Press" A busy mans most valuable asset is his secretary. If you want tc know how absolutely indispensable an amenunsis really i5, go and see tho marvellous assistance Lizzie Is tc George Ycomuu. Yeoman is the edi- tor news of tho worlds events i: coming over the telephone. telegrap ph md cable, and Lizzie, that deni1en oi tho typcwritcr-th-t sladsome crca- ture of upper and lower case hdr- u.Ony-the only woman whom men find 1t possible to dictate to-sh ov.s by her remarkable activities just how valuable a stCnographCr can be ir such an event. George YeOmau and Lizzie make The Editor of the As sassinated Press" which is hy James Madison. one of the most humorou. slxits of the season. Of course this is all travcsty. There never was oi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11

Us fellows was having catch with a base ball this aftirnoon, and all o1 a suddin INuds S1mkins sed, Cheese IT, cheese 1t. Meening F1atfoot the cop standing dewn at the corner, and all us fellows ran and sat on my frunt steps with innocent Impressions, and Flatfoot kepp on standing down there looking up.
 G. look at him imagining we're afraid of him, sed Skinny Martin.
 Look at him imagining we would all run like the dickins if he started to come up heer, I sed.
 The big onion, sed Sam Cross.
 The long legged proeen, sed Leroy Shooster.
 jest wish he would come up, Id jest set right heer and look him in the eye and he wouldent say beens. sed Ed Wernicl1.
 Cross.
 The hard berleH egg, sed Leroy Shooster.
 I know wat Ill do if he comes up. III jest cross my legs and keep on setting heer, and If he says enythtng to me I wont even worry to anser him, sed Puds Einrllins.
 The ole been pole, sed Sam Cross.
 The hunk of swettzer cheese with out the holes, sed Leroy Shooster.
 Cheese it, he's coming up, sed Puds Simkins. Wich he was, coming up slow and hitting his club agenst his legs. and us fellows jest kepp on set ting there looking more and more in nocent till he was ony about 2 pave hints away and then everybody ; jumped up and ran up the street like enything, exsept me, and ran in the house like everything.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11
GERMANS TAKE
 NO CHANGES ON
 LOSING STATUARY

Thorn July -CCorrespondence of A. P.)-The Germans are carefully removing all bronze statues of former Kaisers from Bromberg and Thorn lest the Poles destroy them on their arrival
 The statue of Frederick the Great at Bromberg has already been taken to Schneid elmueh1 and re-erected there. That of William the Great will be removed in a few days and the former Kaiser's statue at Thorn will be taken from the Market with a festival parade. The German gov ernment will be asked to erect 1t else where. Memorials of Bismarck and ether German chiefs will also be re- moved from the bridge across the Wis tUla river.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11
PLAZA.

In Putting One Over" William Fox's latest vehicle for the athletic star. George Walsh. which began a run for four days at the Plaza thea tre last night, Walsh certainly scored a big hit. Crooks, who are enbez- gling funds from the rich Horace Barney estate, take advantage Of the death of Barney in a. train wreck to diRgujse the unconscious Jack Travor George Walsh) as the victim. Ho awakens in the Barney mansion to find himself taken TOT the latter, and is involved in the most uproariously funny situations trying to establish his Identity. Thrilling fights and mystery make this a play of i'm msnss dramatic interest.
 Tho vaudeville program for the first half of the week Is headed by the Four Salaros. ii one of the most sensational and novel aerial and acrobatic offerings in the vaudeville world. Willard and Hamilton, who rank among the foremost negro character fin America, present their newest offering a blaclIface travesty "In Africa" known as the act with a thousand laughs. William Sisto. the funniest of all Italian comedians. presents his comedy talking act en- titled ''The Italian Senator" May belle Phillips, a dainty comedienne, In new songs and stories. has i'm portant spot to fill. Gaumont News and Screen Magazine complete the bill
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11

Not all of the insects found on the garden plants damage the crop as anyone will soon see who closely watches a ladybird beetle or its pc culiar red and bluish young when in a. group of plant lice. Ladybirds so well known to most gardeners are amOong the growers best friends. One of them has been known to eat more than 80 plant lice in a day. Save all of tdlese little red and black help CTS that you can.
 Another friend that feeds on plant lice is the curious green maggot often found among them. This is the youn g of a small yellow black-banded fly that may be found about lousy plants. This is known as a Syrphus fly and should be protected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11

never can be stenograPher like Lizzie, but Lizzie and Yeon1an are for good fun, 90 what does 1t matter.
 Quinn and Caverly in their clever character siSi.. Tho submardners," will undoubtedly please everyone. They occupy third spot on the bill. Cuba Crutch, a novelty roper with a good line of fun opens the bill, fol- lowed by "A Dash of Dai3tin ess'' in the persons of Florence and Ollie Walters, two girls who sing and dance.
 The Career of Catherine Bush" is being held over for the first half of rr4s week. Es is Mrs. Sydney Drew in the comedy, "Buukered." Tho Patho News as usual will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11

For the first time in many moons Nutmeg State fans will have a chance to see their old rival Battling Reddy in action at Hanover Park, Meride1l. Tonight Reddy goes against Dutch Brandt, the tough Brooklynite In the main bout of fifteen rounds. Reddy was very popular when he lived in Bridgeport and many fan from here will be on hand to cheer him along as he goes against Dutch. The latter says he will end the pugilistic career of Brandt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11
DID YOU EVER?

A furrier was selling a coat to a woman customer
 ''Yes, ma'am," he said, "I guaran- ice this to be genuine skunk fur that will wear for years"
 "But suppose I get 1t wet in the rain," asked the woman. What eff feet will the water have on 1t. What will happen to it then? Won't il spoil?"
 Madam" answered the furrier T have only one answer: Did you ever hear of a skunk carrying an umbrella ?"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11
WEST END.

June Caprice and Creighton Hale, co-starring in "Oh, Boy!' in six reels, from the Elliott, Constock & Guest stage success, is the feature picture tonight and tomorrow night at the West End theatre on State street near Clinton avenue. Vod d-a-Ville Movies, a new innovation, will also be shown including Topics of the Day and Cur rent Events. b ,"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-11

Those are times when the majority of the people are the only ones who aren't organized and don't have any thing to say how the government and business should be run.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27

FRANCk GONE.

Following the mass meeting of last
week and the advice given Franck,
Kassen and Knapp that their departure
must not be delayed beyond Saturday
night, the city deveioped an attitude
of President Wilson's justly famous
"watchful waiting"
: While feeling was strong no in
cendiary talk was INDUCED in and on
the surface everything appeared as
calm as usual. The peiple, however,
were fully determined and any unto
ward incident could easily have re-
suited in action that might have been
rerretahle The tension was relieved
bv a letter from FTranCk to the city
council and county officials stating
that he accepted the I, reA ana wouio
depart on time He and N~ ,-ociates
left Saturday afternoon flpl down the
coast. They stopped first in Biloxi,
but being advised that their presence
was undesirable in this city they later
went to Gulfport The latter city,
however, has failed to enthuse over
their presence and the Chamber oil
Commerce Tuesday adopted resolu-
tions asking them to move on.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
BUYS FLORIDA YARD.

Mr. M. NJ Flechas, shipbuilder OF
this city, has during the past week
concluded deal with interests in Mil
ton. Fla, whereby he purchased the
shipbuilding plant of the Hoodless
Shipbuilding Company in that city. Mr.
Flechas will be associated in the oper-
alton of the business with Charles E.
Mason. The plant is one OF the Oldest
and best established on the coast OF
Florida. Three unfinished wooden YES
sells on the ways will be completed for
placing in commercial trade OF the
world. One of the ships is vessel OF
approximately 700 tons capacity. The
plant is situated on Backwater river
and convenient to the several sawmills
of Milton and Bagdad, and has en-
ployed as many as three hundred en-
ployes for it's full operation. Mr..
Flechas has built a number of large
schooners at his shipyard here, and in
addition has completed numerous
smaller motor boats for the fishing
trade. as well as large barges for cargo
carriers between the port of Pascagou-
la and other ports of the coast.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
CHR sTMAs PLANS ANNOUNCED

The home service section of the Pas
cagoula Chapter of the American Red
Cross will give. number of gifts to
the poor people cf the city on Wednes-
day, when the chapter room will be
attractively arranged by the members
of the committee for that purpose and
the substantial articles arranged iT
each package, with toys and goodies,
will be distributed.
Following their annual custom Pas
cagoula Lodge b. p, o. Elks will also
distribute Christmas baskets to the
poor.
The various churches of the city have
arranged special programs for the
Christmas service, and Episcopal,
Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and
Lutheran churches will have Christ,
mas trees with excellent musical pro
grams on Wednesday or Christmas
evenings, for the children of their Sun
day schools, and the Catholic church
of Our Lady of Victories will celebrate
the advent of Christmas with the usual
beautiful midnight solemn high mass
on Wednesday evening at IL o'clock.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
CATHOLIC MISSION.


The mission conducted by Rev. Fa
ther G. Thomas, C. S. S. r., at Our
Lady Of Victories Catholic church, was
brought to a solemn closing in Sunday
evening, when following the usual mis-
sion sermon Rev. Father Thomas con-
ferred the Papal blessing on the large
congregation.
If the interested silence of a large
audience is indicative of appreciation
of eloquence and appeal, no greater
tribute to the power of Father Thomas
could be emphasized than by the per-
feet silence and vital interest evidenc-
ed by the crowds that filled the church
each evening during his lectures. which
were consistently attended despite the
very inclement weather that prevailed
during the greater par of his say here.
The services consisted of two masses
with instructions in the morning, and
service and lecture each evening.
There was also a mission especially for
the children of the parish. Approx
mately five hundred people received
communion on Sunday morning at low
mass, many of the communicates max
ing especial efforts to reach the church
from inconveniently distat homes, and
the closing service on Sunday evening
was very impressive, for aside from the
very beautiful sermon delivered as the
final lecture of the mission, the chill
dren of the parish, led by Fhther
Thomas, marched in procession
through thee hurch to the chancel,
where he dedicated them and the entire
parish to the Blessed Mother, and then
conferred the Papal blessing on the
congregation. Following benedictlon
the congregation joined the choir in
singing "Holy God We Praise Thy
Name"
Father Thomas created an exceed
ingly pleasing impression on all those
with whom he came in contact dur
ing his stay in Pascagoula, and won
numerous friends by his attractive per-
sonality and beautiful, broad human
ity. He is a man of commanding and
graceful address. and possesses eN-
quisite purity and charm OF diction
combined with exceptiinal power OF
expression, and his lectures were
direct appeal to the reasin rather thah
emotion. and we're a potent influence
in the lasting quality of the splendid
results of his work here during the
mission.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
GuLFPoRT DOESN'T
WANT AGITATORS

Gulfport, Miss, Dec. 23-It having
been rumored in Gulfport that C. H.
Franck, Ed. Kassen and G. A. Knapp,
formerly of Pascagoula. where they
were connected with various trade
unions whise members were employed
by the International Shipbuilding Com
pany, might come to this city, which,
it is claimed would prove detrimental
to Gulfport, the local Chamber of Com
merce passed the following resolution
at it's meeting held this morning:
Whereas. it is understood that c. H.
Franck, Ed. Kassen and G. A. Knapp,
recently of Pascagoula, Miss, had been
instrumental to quite an extent in dis
turbing relations existing between or
ganized labor and it's employers; and
realizing that the presence of the above
named men within the city of Gulfport
might have a disturbing influence;
therefore, be it resolved, that we, the
Gulfport Chamber of Commerce,
through its board of directors, are op-
posed to the presence Of the above
named in this city"
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27

"A meter charge for the first thirty
hours use per month of the connected
load eight cents per X. w. H.; for all
in excess of thirty hours per month.
five cents per X. w. H. The minimum
charge to any customer for power shall
not be in exces of $2.4O per month
which minimum charge shall entitle
the user to thirty hours.
"All bills for electric lighting or elec.
trical energy furnished to be subject
to discount of ten per cent of such
bills If paid on or before the 9Th of
the month following the month in
which service shall be rendered."
"You will please spread this letter
on the minutes of the city, and give
it such publicity as you desire.
III the franchise is approved by the
voters, the undersigned agrees for him
self and his assigns that in the opera.
ton of the electric light system he
will not charge in excess of the rates
provided for in the franchise as amend
ed in this letter.
Respectfully yours,
"A. B. PATERSON
Filed December 23, 1919.
M. L. VALVERDE,
Clerk
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
PORT NEWS NOTES.

The American schooners Griffin and
G. w. Mills will sail after Christmas
for Havana with lumber corgoes.
The American schooner Susie b.
Dantzler is homeward bound from
Havana.
Three large steamships have been
chartered to load cargoes at this port
in the next few days.
Shipping activities for the new year
are very bright. There is demand for
,umber material in Cuba and the west
Indies.
The plans of the International snip
Building Company to consolidate the
Orange and Pascagoula ship yard
nlants here are forerunners OF the
nort's maritime development Ships
loading cargoes direct from the DOCKS
will increase the commerce OF Pasca-
poula an hundred fold.
The American schooner Delta Will
raturn shortly from Havana.
Can't. R. b. Sargent. master oil inc
barkentine Marsala. will come do"h
,odav from Mobile for Christmas.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
shIPyARD WILL
REOPEN JANUARY 8
New Agreement Signed Between Com
pany and Unions Which 10 eatis-
factory to All.

With the elimination of G. H. Franck
and other trouble-makers from control
of union affairs in this city the repre-
sentatives OF organized labor and Of
licials OF the International Shipbuild-
ing Company had no difficulty in reach
ing satisfactory agreement as to all
matters In controversy, with the result
that on Saturday afternoon Of last
week a new working contract was
signed and the yard will reopen at
full capacity on Monday, January s.
The new contract is effective for six
months and as nearly as is humanity
possible provides for all contingencies.
The recent upheaval has drawn the
company and it's employees much clos
er together and has brought about an
understanding and feeling on the part
of both that promises much good for
the future.
1t is also an augury Of hope for the
city. The past year or two Of strife.
discord and strikes had created such
an atmosphere Of pessimism that few
cared to take a chance In investing
money in property or business enter
prises. There is now a feeling that
the present good relationship between
the various crafts and the company
will continue and that an era Of unpre-
cedented prosperity is in sight for Pas
cagoula and its inhabitants, new and
old. The Chronicle learns that num-
bers of people are already considering
plans for the erection of homes and
business houses, and that number
Of newcomers to the city, who have
been filled with uncertainty. are now
planning to acquire homes and cast
their lot with US permanently.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
MEN MAY REINSTATE
WAR RISK INSURANCE

After December 81 it will be difficult
to secure reinstatement of war risk in
surance. but until that time all men
who are physically fit may be rein
stated on very easy terms, says COM
munication from a Red Cross Gulf Di'
vision to Mrs. r. A. Bowers. publicity
chairman of the local chapter. The Of
fee of the home service secretary OF
the local chapter of the Red Cross is
at the Chapter House and any former
service man will be given all the in
formation he desires in regard to the
War Risk Insurance, il he will go there
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Miss Nellie vancleave. the accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
r. Vancleave of this city, and Mr..
Jimmie Ferguson were married at the
Episcopal church here Tuesday after
noon at 3 O'Clock. Rev. John Chapman
officiating. Only immediate relatives
of the family were present. Mr.. Fer
guson is an employee Of the Interna-
tional Shipbuilding Company and the
young folks will make their home in
this city.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
SHlPYARD AT
ORANGE BEING DlSMANTlED

Orange, Tex, Dec. 21.-The lnterna-
tional Shipbuilding Company has ar
ranged to have it's last two ships, the
Macerata and the Monafalcone, hve-
masted barkentine schooners taken
out of port the latter part Of next week,
thus ending their work at Orange. Ihe
Monafalone is being loaded with the
major part of the yard equipment to
be carried to the companys steel yards
at Pascagoula, while the Macerata IS
to be loaded with sulphur for export
at Sabine Pass.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
nllcTfN-WHI1E.

Miss Delphine Austin of New Orleans
and Mr.. Louis r. White OF .nis e'v
were married at the Jesuit Church IN
,ba, city November 25th. Rev. Fr. Muir
.sx ofticiating. The young people will
r,ale their home in this city.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-12-27
AHEAD OF TIME.

This weeks Chronicle is peihe Is
sued Wednesday instead of Friday art
ernoon as usual Beginning THURSDAY
the shop will be closed for the re
mainder of the week. This is in oraei
to give printers and office force a wen.
earned vacation The entire gang
from editor to devil join in extending
to our readers the fluctuations Oh 'ue
season and wishes each of you Merry
christmas and a Happy. Prosperous
New Year.