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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20
MRS. MARSTON
 GOES OVERSEAS

Mrs. Marion Emma. AIarston of 573 Buelhwood avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.,, has sailed for France. She is to enter the canteen work of the Y M C. A, and will probably remain abroad as long as the work of the association is needed by our soh5Gers overseas. She is the daughter of Frank B. Proctor of Marlboro, Mass ard was for some time herself connected with the Co., operative Bank at Marlboro. Lately she has been with a, National Bank in Bridgeport. She returned from Mexico ir June, 1918 Her husband, the Hon. John Rufus Marston, is the American Consul at Monterey
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20
Social And Personal D0ings In The Woman's World
TIE CAMP ANGEL

Tn. beloved Top Kicker of ~Y@ Hut No. '. Camp Genicourt, Bordeaux. went home to New Haven, Conn. after a year of mothering homesick boys. With Mrs. Emma Sloan went the following precious paper, menu of 8 banquet given in her honor by the Hist Field Artillery. On the back Of 1t was printed this heart felt message:
 Faint rite Missus Sloan jes when we all was gettin to know you all an you all was jes a gettin used to us all an eberyttng an you all goes a streak in back to yo fambly. What We all goin to do no, HUH! How we all Anser dat will you7 Who agoin to feed us niggers up on bread and jam an choclat? Who agoin to dance wid US all when dey got rubber boots on? Yer aint thot of dat has yer? And who got enuff cement in dis year army to men dem broken hearts woe de A E. F. am a goin to hab sence you been gone?
 ''TaInt yo faIt you say. Cos taint we all know dat we agoner blame dis on de Tor of cOmpun sation for wat am de A. E. F. loss am de U. s. A. gain an yo well no dat if yo ebber gets in anoder war and hab to call for men to hep capchure dem jam sanderwichers and consoom dat hot choclat an ebery- ting at ali yo gotter do is cas yo optics down toard Ole New Orleans and de whole regiment jess as hungry an jess as eager to destry dat aforesaid enemy will anser to de man when yo crook yo little fngeh.'
 ''We all aint agotn ter say goodby cos we cant. We do hope tho dat yo has a gran trip crossin dat dere ocean an dat yo fambly will unnerstan wat yo all has ment to de army over here an wont gib yo no back sass and dat de peple ia New Haven will put up a statoo fo yo on ebery corner wid 8 sanderwicher in one han a cup O chocIat in de odder and de rubbey boots on yo feet.
 Fiber yo Chociat Army,
 De whole Washington Artillery"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20
RECREATION AND ACCUMU
 LATTOfJ.
10 Save Systematically ig Not to
 Eliminate all Joy of Living.

We are all savf1g-it Is the fashion: but truth compeIs the statement that many of us do not know how to do it without feeling that we are missing something. We make wonderful re- solves to sacrifice this, that or the other indulgence, to buy Thrift or War Savings Stamps.
 Heroically we resolve to eliminate something we have enjoyed or been benefited by, as if that were the only thing to do. It may be that the movies" have been abandoned by some one who had found in them a change of thought when weary. For a period of weeks they have been ta- booed, and the Thrift Stamps have accumulated merriIy, but the saver experiences a tension and strain with out the customary relaxation.
 Some day realization comes, reac- tion follows, and then-farewen to thrift. Instead of wholly cutting out either the favorite amusement or thrift, why not balance things a little more evenly, divide the income into proper prOporttons-food, shelter clothing, recreation, improvement charity, savings, etc.
 The possession of money for itself is not an incentive to one who would get the best from life, but 1t should be impressed upon every child that say ing will bring the best things in the years to come, therefore thrift is nee essary. Many wonderful oDportuni- ties have been missed because of lack of financial ability to take advantage of them.
 Once the thrift habit is formed, op portunities appear. Prices vary, and a few cents saved here and there may be added to ones store without alter ing the conditions of a budget. The possibilities of Ieft-overs and make overs are unlimited when thrift be comes a habit. By saving systematf- calIy and spending wisely, one may en- joy life to the utmost. The possession of a goodly number of War Savings Stamps will also add materially to peace of mind and buoyancy Of spirits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20
ny" PLAYS HOST TO EIGHTEEN MILLION
 SOLDIERS AND SAIL L0RS

According to figures just issued by the Northeastern Department of the War Work Council. the attendance at the 77 Y huts in New England from the spring of 1917 to fall of 1918 reached an aggregate of 1S,O41 475. This immense figure averages 234,305 men per hut for the duration of America g activity in the war; or, 31, 1852 men per day for the same period. Most of army of guests came just because the hut was a little sample of home, and because here they could sit in warmth and think of the real homes they had left. How faithful they were to these homes of their own Is shown by the fact that envelopes to the number of 11194, 1884 were given out to the soldiers and sailors with paper to match. And 1t was not only words that went home, money orders amounting to S578,123 .3S were sold by "" seCTe- taries during the war.
 The boys in camp and on ship de- pended for nine-tenths of their en- tertainment on the Y. NJ c. A Opera, plays, vaudeville, minstrels, and every kind of a good show, was offered in abundance as you can gather from the number of entertainments, 4758. which is the final figure reported. This would average 10 for every day of the war in these New England states, or 62 for every hut. The attendance at these shows reached a total of 1,S19,- 694 an average of 9S3 men per show Of course the motion picture, being a condensed and more available form of drama, was given in greater number. There were 6,95S of these programs, attended by 2,311,821 men. Devoted defenders of the '1egit" who regret the inroads the motion picture has made on public taste. will be comfort ed to know that the average atten- dance at the pictures was lower than that at the drama-being 333 per show, as against the other figure, 383.
 Comparing with the above averages the average attendance at lectures which was 292 per lecture, one gets an idea that the "Y" set forth an all turing brand of lectures, also that the enlisted man has an inquiring mind for good things. There were 2,492 lectures given in the huts during the war, and the total attendance was 727 ,22O. That religious meetings aver aged, 113 men per meeting is evidence that encourages those who hold the moral welfare of the race as of first importance. 7.487 meetings were attended by SAT, ,338 men. There were ASS sessions of Bible classes, and an average of II men per meeting was present. 378,923 books were loaned. There were 12,298 education al class meetings, attended by 287 500 men. an average of 24 per meeting They were led by 91, ,656 civilian teach CTS. and 917 sailor soldier teachers, 1,375.0S3 men took part in informal games, while 1897 .651 men looked on.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20
LONDON WOMEN WANT POSITIONS

London. March 2O-CCorrespon- dence of the Associated Press)-An economic battle is being waged over the 100000 unemployed women of the country who earned good wages chiefly as munitions workers during the war. Some English newspapers and commentators are asking if a sex war is one of the sinister possibilities of the future. They point out that the situation is more dangerous than when the suffragettes were wont to smash windows and terrorize the London police because the women did not then know the full measure of their power.
 Since the armistice was signed 1t has become more and more apparent that these 100000 women workers would have to return to private life So as to give opportunity of employ ment for returning soldiers. But they have not accepted the situation with good grace, and have answered the challenge of the economic condition by strong organizations whose avowed intention is to safeguard the position of woman in industry.
 The most important of these is Lady Rhondda's newly inaugurated Woman's Industrial League which has opened offices in London and sent or ganizers into all parts of the country. Lady Rhondda's plans are viewed with suspicion and some measure of distrust by professional woman labor leaders.
 Dr. Marion Phillips, chief woman officer of the Labor Party, asserts that the agitation conducted by Lady league is calculated to lead to bitterness and sex strife between men and women workers.
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''But," I interposed, "fn that case what would the crew do?"
 Accept Estada. no doubt; at least the cut-throats would be with him, for he is of their sort. But Sanchez's death would save you from discovery, and" his voice still lower, so that I barely distinguished the words, "in the confusion aboard, if we were ready, the Namur might be so disabled as to compel them to run her ashore for re- pairs. That would give you q chance. If once we reach Porto Grande there is no hope"
 A marEng-spike pounded on the scuttle, and Haines' voice roared down.
 Port watch! Hustle out, bulliesW
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COUNTRY CLUB
 ELECTS OFFICERS

At the annual meeting held last night at the BrookIawn Country club. D. FairchiId Wheeler was reelected president of the club. H. W. DeIoss was elected vice president, William Webb secretary. and W. Percy Allen treasurer. The board of governors elected for a term Of three years in cIudes Guy ?. Miller Lawrence M. Cornwall and 4. E. Macdonald
 Albert E. Lavery served as chair man of the nominating committee, which has given such careful consid- eration to the club officers. The com mittee also included John s. Pull man, Herbert M. Lyon, Charles [. Weeks and c. A. Baldwin.
 Gratifying reports were read by
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(Contlnued.)

'Tt may not prove as hopeless ns 1t appears now" he whispered confden- tially. q helped carry Sanchez to his stateroom, and washed and dressed his wound. There Is no surgeon aboard. He has a bad cut, and is very weak from loss of blood. The question of our success hinges on Pedro Estada. This is a chance he has long been waiting for. The only question is. has he the nerve to act. I doubt if he has alone, but LeVere is with him, and that half-breed would cut the throat of his best friend. You understand? :? the death of Sanchez would make Estada chief"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20
CHURCH MEMBERS
 FAVOR LEAGUE

Resolutions favoring the League of Nations advocated by President Will son, were adopted at a meeting of the members of the Park Street, ,Congrega- tional church last evening The pas tor of the church Rev. Gerald H. Beard presided. Clarence L. Hall and resolution while John c. Wooster, while he favored the League, would not have it adopted without such amendments as would make it gener- ally acceptable to the people of this country.
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to speak. Then his lips curIed in what was meant to be smile. He arose, stepped quietly to the door and glanced out, returning apparently sat isfied.
 T don't trust that steward" he said, 'nor, as a matter of fact, anyone else wholly" He paused and stared at me, then added: i've never had any faith in your race, Gates, but am in- clined to use you. Every EnElishman l ever knew was a liar and a sneaking poltrOOn. I was brought up to hate the race and always have. I can't say that I like you any better than the others. I don't, for the matter of that. But just now you can be use ful to me if you are of that mind. This is business proposition, and it makes no odds if we hate each other, so the end is gained. How does that sound?"
 Not altogether bad" I admitted. ''T have been in some games of chance before"
 q thought as much,'' eagerly, land money has the same chtnk however it be earned. You could use some2"
 If ]. had any to use; after a sailor has been drunk there is not apt to be much left in his pockets.''
 "The fact is,'' he began dOubtfu1ly, ''what you just said to me on deck chanced to be of interest. You are a navigator?"
 T was in command of ships for four years, senor; naturally I know navi- gation."
 q will soon learn if you have lied, and that will be q sorry day for you. I'll tell you, Gates, how matters stand aboard, and why I have need of your skill. Then you may take your choice the forecastle or the cabin?'
 You invite me aft, senor?"
 q give you a chance to move your dunnage if you will do my work Listen now. Sanchez has been badly hurt. It may be weeks before he leaves his cabin, if, indeed, he ever does. That leaves me in command with but one officer, the mulatto, Le- We're. This might answer to take US safely to Porto Grande, as we could stand watch and watch, but Francois is no sailor. 1t was his part on board to train and lead the fighting men he cannot navigate. Saint Christo- pher! I fear to leave him alone in charge of the deck while I snatch an 1 hours sleep"
 T see" I admitted. "And yourself. senor? You are a seaman?" Enough to get along, but not quite sure as to my figures. I have taken no sights except as we came north on this trip. 'Tis for this reason I need you-but you will play me no smart English trick, my man, or I'll have you by the heels at once. I know enough to verify your figures"
 q thought of no trick, Estada," I said coldly, now satisfied as to his purpose and confident of my own power. You would have me as navi- gator, very weIl-at what terms?"
 with rating as first officer and your fair proportion of all spoils."
 You mean then to continue the course? TO attack vessels on the high seas?"
 (Continued On Page Nine)
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CHAPTER XIII.
! Accept a Proposal.

I went on deck with the watch, and mingled with them forward. A Portu- guese boatswain set me at polishing the gun mounted ou the forecastle. I was busily at work on this bit of ord nance, when Estada came on deck for a moment. The fellow chanced to ob- serve me
 "You must be a pretty tough bird. Gates" he said roughly, Cor would have killed you last night-I had the mind to-"
 Something about his voice and man. ner led me to feel that, in spite of his roughness, he was not in bad humor.
 That would have been a mistake, sir,'' I answered, strengthening up, rag in hand, flor it would have cost you q good seaman. Three years ago I was skipper on my own vessel. The Bom- bay Castle London to Hongkong; I wrecked her off Cape Mendez in a fog. I was drunk below, and it cost me my ticket"
 "You know West Indian watersY
 Slightly; l made two voyages to Panama, and one to Havana"
 And speak Spanish?"
 "A little bit, sir, as you see; I learn languages easily"
 He stared straight into my face, but without uttering another word, turned on his heel and went below. I had fin ished my labor on the carronade, and was fastening down securely the tar paulin, when q thin, stoop-shouIdered fellow, with a hang-dog face crept up the ladder to the poop, and shuffied over to LeVere.
 "NTister LeVere, sir"
 "Weu, what is it, GunsaulesP
 "Senor Estada, sir; he wishes to see a sailor named Gates in the cabin"
 "Who? Gates? Oh, yes, the new man. He swept his eyes about, until he saw me. Follow the steward be low; Senor Estada wishes to see you go just as you are"
 "Very good, sir"
 The fellow led me away. There was no one in the main cabin. I fol- lowed the beckoning stewar% who rappad with his knuckIes on one of the side doors. Estada's voice an- swered.
 I stepped inside, doubtful enough of what all this might mean, yet quite prepared to accept of any chance it might offer. Estada sat up right in the chair gazing straight at me, his own face clearly revealed in the light from the open port. His face was swarthy, long and thin, with hard, set lips under q long, intensely black mustache, his cheeks strangely
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cnsscrossed by lines. The nose WIS large, distinctively Roman, yielding him hawklike appearance, but it was his eyes which fascinated me. They were dark and deeply set, abso- lute wells of cruelty. I had never before seen such eyes in the face of 9
 human being; they were beastIy, dev- ilish; I could feel my blood chill as I looked into their depths, yet I held myself erect and waited for the man
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MINER LOST s2. .54o.

Cleveland, March 20-Anton Kresal, a miner in the Pennsylvania coal fields, is short $2,O0O in checks and S540 cash as the result of making friends with a stranger on a train coming to Cleveland. Kresa1 told the police he became dazed shortly after taking several drinks after his arriv- al. The stranger overlooked $500 sewed in KresaIs cloth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20
THE DISTRICT SCHOOL"

The Mems FraternaI auxiliary of the Grace Methodist church will hold a very interesting entertainment The District SchooT' on Thursday and Fri day evenings, April and at the been completed and rehearsals show that the original sketch will be very amusing and Imaginable. The east in cludes 80 members of the auxiliary and a large audience Is expected judging from the large sale Of tickets.
 Thrift today is prosperity tornor- row.
 Save for something worth while. Buy Thrift and Savings Stamps.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20
INTERESTING PERSONAL ITEMS
 ABOUT PERS0NACES YOU KNOlY

Mrs Susan Hawley Davis of Brook lawn avenue is reported improving very rapidly. Mrs. Davis was attack ed with the grip the day before she was to appear in a contralto role at the spring concert of the Bridgeport OratOrio society
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the secretary and treasurer Of the club and marked gain was shown in the financial standing of the organi- ztion.
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Friends of Mrs. W. J. Brooks will be grieved to learn that she has been confined to her home on Arctic street for the past week with pneumonia.
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Miss Mary Jeff, 96 Union avenue who has been confined to the Bridge port hospital suffering from injuries received in her arm during an acci- dent, has returned to her home, where she Is resting comfortably.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20

Mrs. Nancy Schoonmaker was heartily received last evening when she delivered the first of a series of citizenship lectures at the Junior High school on Linwood avenue Her subject was Town and County Gov ernment,' which she described as the purest form of democracy because democracy she said cannot very well exist in a large community. She de- lighted her audience with her never failing humor and she outlined in full the manner in which the executive, legislative and rudimentary judicial officers are elected in town life. Mrs. SchoOnmaker is one of the foremost woman lecturers in this country on civil government. She will meet for the next lecture next Wednesday when her subject will be City ana Borough Government
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The Juvenile Delinquency com mtttee of the Catholic Charitable Blu reau will hold their regular meeting on Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock a the bureau.
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Clarence A. Arnold of South street, Hartford, has been spending a few days as the guest of MT. and Mrs. James D. Brereton of 2532 North av- cnue.
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War7Saving Stamps hold your mon ey for opportunity's call
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The Maplewood Community dance will be held this evening in the audi torium of the Junior High school, Linwood avenue, from 8 until 10 o'clock. Attendance to these dances is limited to adult residents of the MapIewOod district only
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20

Announcement is made of the en- gagement of Miss Bessie Wells. a graduate of Dr. Tones Dental Hv- gientst school, and Samuel R. Pren- tice of Greenfield Hill. Mis- Wells is engaged in the dental work in the public schools. MT. Prentice has re- gently returned from service in France.
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Miss Belle Bruce of 45 George street was hostess at a very successful candy sale for the benefit of the Olivet church. The young women of the church made the candy, about 75 pounds in all. and there were about 175 women present. The committee who ara nged the benefit sale were the Misses Bessie, Ruth, and Marion Rose, Miss Sannie and Miss Harriet Bassett, Mrs. W H. GriswoId Miss Grace Watt, Mrs. James Robinson, Miss Nicholine Bruce and Miss Belle Bruce. Following the sale, a social hour was enjoyed.
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Mrs. W. A. Smith of State street will be hostess at a meeting of the English Literary club on Friday of this week.
 The committee of the Barnum school Community association has prepared another very interesting program for the regular meeting on Friday evening at the school Miss Ava Amnonson, Miss Audrey Wales, and Miss Marion NIcAIan.uas, known as the Ferguson kid.-Ges, have been se- cured and they will render one of their captivating Scotch speciaIties ". Miller will also be heard in Scotch songs, and ether veal selections will be rendered by Miss Hazen Nichols Perhaps the most interesting feature on the program will be the one-a,ct playlet entitled ''E,Iizabeth's Young Man" The cast includes Miss Gladys Beers as Elizabeth; Lillian Hartley as the maiden aunt; Vivian Hall as the
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Madame Maria CaseIotti. soprano. and Giovanna, Patuzz, 'ceIlist, will give a joint recital in the StratfieId ball room tomorrow evening at eight o'clock
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Attorney David w. Price, 1 ,1I5 Main street, who has been confined to his home with the grip, will resume his duties at his office tomorrow
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Boy Scout Troop No ' of the Park avenue Temple will meet tonight in the vestry room of the Temple for a regular meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-20

Rev James E. Taylor, a. missionary from Africa. will be the principal speaker at the Mary Barnes Palmer Foreign Missionary society of the United church, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
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Scout Troop No. 34 of the Peoples Presbyterian church, will entertain the officers of the central organiza- tion at dinner tomorrow night.
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A number of the members of the Algonquin club spent an enjoyable evening at an entertainment and smoker last night at the club rooms on State street. An interesting pro gram was arranged with songs, reel ta.tions, stories and monologues Latter in the evening refreshments were served.
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PierDont and Kenlpton Adams, sons of Nfr. and Mrs. Samuel Shaw. Jack Bray, son of NIr. and Mrs. John Bray and Louis Radel are expected home for the Easter vacation. The young men are students at the Exeter acad- emy, Exeter, \. H.
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Thrift today is prosperity tomor- row.