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United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03
SULZER'S SPECIAL
MESSAGE ON PUBLIC HEALTH

One of the most significant occur
rences of the winter in the public health
campaign is the report of the specia.
commission appointed by Governor Sui
zer on public health in the state of New
York, and the transmission of the report
o the state Legislature by the governor
accompanied by special message point
ng out the Importance of this subject.
This is probably the first time, says
the Journal of the American Medical as
sociation, that a state executive has TAX
en- so advanced position regarding thS
duty of the state to protect the lives
and health of it's citizens Governor Sui
zer says that the protection of the life
and the promotion of the health of its
citizens is one of the first duties of the
state, and that there is no more import
ant subject in public administration than
public health. He points out that there
is no we'll co-ordinated system of public
health administration in the state, and
that the local boards of health, consist
ing of the county supervisor, justice OF
the peace and other local authorities,
can hardly be regarded as qualified
agencies for stamping out disease.
He also asserts that there is no reason
why, under proper management, the
death rate in the country should not be
much lower than that in the city. He
further shows that the fees paid to mem
bers of town and village boards of health
amount to from $4,000 to 100000 per
year, for which expenditure no results
are obtained. He is particularly empha-
tic in showing the economic value of
modern public health administration.
"An outbreak of smallpox in any city
or village involves serious losses to its
business men, most of which are clearly
avoidable. 1t may be conservatively
stated that the saving that would result
from the efficient control of preventable
diseases other than tuberculosis through
out the state would be less than 100000
600 per year Efficient public health
pays The motto of the New York City
health department, Public health is pur-
chasable within natural limitations. and
any community can determine its own
death rate should be made the motto of
the state"
After reviewing the results of the
campaign against tuberculosis. and as
serting that 1.-The people have determined
that tuberculosis must be conquered
the governor adds:
Another thing: The loss of 1000 ba-
bies in this state per annum must pc
stopped The remedy is simple-state-
wide registration of births. and in indus
trial centers sufficient NUMBER OF IN
fant-welfare stations"
He then adds that LIPS deaths per
annum from typhoid fever is at least l.
900 too many, and that by controlling in
fectious diseases and by creating in
creased interest in public health. the av-
erage of physical vigor, efficiency and
productiveness can be greatly increased
Beats them all. La Belle sc cigar.
union-made.
United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03
WAGE LAW SUSTAINED.

Seattle. Wash-Men employed by con
tractors on municipal work. no matter
in what capacity. come under the scope
of the minimum wage scale of $2I5 a
day for eight hours work, as PROVIDED
i'm tbe CITY charter. is the gist of an
opinion rendered recently to the board
of public works by the corporation coun-
sci. who says: Complaint comes to me
that men employed as teamsters or mix
ers OF materials in paving contracts are
not paid the wage scale provided Dy the
charter. We cannot conceive of any val
i'd reason why the purpose and spirit OF
the charter provision is not broad
enough to reach and cover these men. 1t
is primary law that the reason or pur-
pose of such an amendment should be
placed in view when considering II ana
that such construction should be placed
upon if as to destroy the mischief or
evil at which it is aimed, and to advance
remedy therefor"
United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03
CITY OWNERSHIP IS SUCCESS.

Does municipal ownership pay in Du-
luth? The report of the water and light
commissioners issued this week fully an
swers the question.
Duluth has owned her own gas and
water plant for almost thirteen years
and during that time there has been
saving to the people in gas and water
rates over the rates charged by the old
gas and water company more than three
million dollars.
In round numbers there has been
saved to the consumers of gas and water
from 1899 to 1912 exactly S3,17O, 1854.
which is within $15O.000 of the bonded
indebtedness of the plant.
The entire water and gas system has
been enlarged and is in better condition
in every part than the old plant which
was acquired. The operation of the
plant has been established upon strict
ly business basis. Favoritism of water
consumers has been abolished. The bus
mess of the department has been di-
vorced from the influence of politics.
Water rates to consumers have been
reduced from $1.90 per thousand cubic
feet to 75c per thousand cubic feet The
saving of three million dollars resulting
from cheaper water and gas rates has
been left in the pockets of the consum
ers of water and gas, something which
could not apply under private ownership
The people are now getting pure wa
ter, something they did not have in the
old days regular collection and anal
ysis of samples of the water is taken
and in every instance 1t has been found
to be absolutely pure.
The following schedule shows some
thing of the growth of the gas and water
plant. its steady increase in receipts and
its fattering increase in earnings:
Gross Receipts Net
United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03
GET AGREEMENT.

Chicago-The Norcross company. en-
blowing stone contractors. has entered
into an agreement with the Stone Cut
ters' International union to employ only
members of that organization. In this
city alone the company in question has
the contract for the Field Museum, over
200 stone cutters being employed upon
this job. which will require two or more
years to complete. The agreement COW
ers the work done by the company In
Cleveland, Ohio. Tate. Ga. and Chicago.
ILL., This contract to employ only stone
cutters who are members of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor Is far-reach-
ing one, in that the company. under the
agreement, must discharge large num-
her of men who are members of an indie
pendent organization. During the build
ing trades lockout in 1900 portion OF
the Stone Cutters union seeded and
formed an independent union Since
that time the members of the regular
union have been refused contracts by
the Cut Stone Contractors association.
According to President Short. of the
Building Trades department. A. f. of
L.. the action of this company means an
end to the independent union.
United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03

The physical value of the plant is " :
262. .S7S.53 against which there is bond
ed Indebtedness of s3.321,00O II the city
desired to dispose of its water and gas
plant today, it could receive from private
capitalists a sufficient amount therefrom
to pay off the total bonded indebtedness
of the city of Duluth. The plant ltssh
is such an asset to the city that 1t has
firmly established her credit throughout
the country
Now when the city shall have ac-
ouired the electric lighting plant the
same story will be told and the question
of Duluth's financial standing, when the
plant is once acquired. will never be
disDuted
United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03
EioHT-HouR BILL VETOED.

Carson City, Nev.-Gov. Oddie has We
toed the bill establishing an eighthour
day for women in Nevada. he contena
ed that conditions are not right at this
time for such measure to become law
United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03
MoLDERs WIN STRIKE.

Worcester, Mass.-F'ifty molders, VINO
went out on strike three weeks ago at
a local foundry because the firm refused
to agree to the conditions contained IN
the new schedule which went into enect
February /, have returned to work upon
terms approved by the union. There re-
mains now but one firm that has not as
vet complied with the conditions. Much
satisfaction is felt over the splendid
manner in which the affairs of the Or
ganization have been conducted during
the strike.
United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03

The fellows who cant stand prosper
ity should make way for those who have
never yet had a chance to try. There
is many a poor worker today who would
soon be a millionaire if he only had the
chance Why not give it to him. if you
don't need or cant use it yourself?
There never was anything TO the dog in
the manger anyhow
United labor bulletin., 1913-04-03
RAILROAD WiTHDRAws.

New York-The Toledo. st. Louis and
Western Railroad company recently
served notice on the three arbitrators
of the firemen's controversy with the
fifty-four eastern railroads that 1t
wished to withdraw from the proceed
ing This board does not recognize the
right of any road, once a party to TINS
agreement to withdraw" announced
Chairman Chambers, of the arbitration
board
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
A HAPPY CHILD
IN A FEW HOURS
When Cross, Sick, Feverish,
Tongue Coated or Bilious
Give Delicious "Syrup of
Figs"

Motheri look at the tongue! see if
it is coated If your child is HstIess
dropping, isn't sleeping we'll, is rest
less, doesn't eat heartily or is cross
irritable, out of sorts with everybody
stomach sour, feverish, breath bad;
has Stomach-ache. diarrhOea sore
throat. is full of cold. it means the
sTseS0 on65 Se0kaacn, liver and 80 feet
eT aowGis aTe Ned with poisona and
cIogged up waste and need a gentle,
thorough cleansing at once.
Give a teaspoOnfuI of Syrup of Figs
and in a few hours the foul, decaying
consti pated matter, undigested food
and sour bile will gently move on and
out of its little bowels without nau-
sea, gripping or weakness, and you will
surely have a, well and smiling child
shortly.
With Syrup of Figs you are not
drugging your children, being COM
posed entirely of luscious figs, SIENNA
and aromatics it cannot be harmful
besides they dearly love it's delicious
taste.
Mothers should always keep Syrup
of Figs handy. 1t is the only ston1-
Rch, liver and bowel cleanser and reg
ulatOr needed little given today
viii save sick child tomorrow.
Full directions for children of all
ages and Tor grown-JpS7 plainly print
ed on the package
Ask your druggist for the full name
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna,' -
prepared by the California Fig Syrup
Co This is the delicious tasting, gen
une old reliable. Refuse anything
@lza o1ered--AdY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
Weather Indications

New Haven. Feb. 2s-Forecasts snow
or rain tonight and Thursday; warm
err. Moderate to brisk southeast an
south winds.
The western disturbance now forms
a long trough of low baromertic pre-
sure extending from Texas northeast
ward to upper Michigan.
Tt is causing cloudy weather witt
rain or snow and rising temperaturG
in the Mississippi valley and the lake
region. The front edge Of the SNOW
extends as far north as Indianapolis
Ind. The temperature fs rising rapid
1y in the eastern sections. An area
of high pressure is causing temper
lures below zero in the northwest.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather followed by increasiua
cIoudiness with snow or rain and Fis-
ing temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
LATE PRESIDENT ARTHUR'S
NEPHEW TO SPEAK HERE

Edward C. Mercer Of New York and
nephew of Chester A. Arthur, who
followed Garfield as president of the
United states, will be the speaker next
Sunday at the mass meeting for men
at the Plaza. believe me, fellows,
for I have played the game is an ex-
tract from one Of his addresses and
the thrilling story Of his life leaves
that statement. There are but a few
men in America who could match the
story he can tell. There are also
only a few men who could tell it
with such compelling force and in
terest.
But it is no wonder that he can tell
such a thrilling tale for it is given
life. Born to all that wealth and
the fact of belonging to one of the
most prominent of American families
could give him as start he de II
termined to see life and the story
equals in interest and rivals to grip
ping power any story in fiction or
portrayed or the stage. Before he
was through seeing life he knew what
it was to be homeless, penniless
spurned by old friends and to walk
the streets not infrequent1y day and
night, hungry
He VII. speak by invitation of the
Young Me Christian association to
men at the Plaza next Sunday after
noon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
Peculiar After Effects
of Grip This Year
Leaves Kidneys In Weakened
Condition

Doctors in all parts of the country
have been kept busy with the epidem-
ic of grip which has visited so many
homes. The symptoms of grip this
year are very distressing and leave the
systed in a run down condition, par
tfcularly the kidneys which seem to
suffer most, as every victim complains
of lame back and urinary troubles
which should not be neg1ected,as these
danger signals often lead to more ser
ious sickn ness, such as dreaded Bright's
Disease. Local druggists report large
sale on DIR. Kilmer'S Swan1p-Root
which so many people say soon heals
an strengthens the kidneys after an
attack of grip. Smamp-Root is a
great kindey, liver and bladder rem
edy, and, being an herbal compound,
has a getn1e healing effect on the kid
neys, which is almost Immediately no
ticed by those who try it. DR.. Kilrner
& Co, Binghamton, NY, offer to send
a, sample bottle of Swamp-Root, free
by mait,to every sufferer who requests
it. A trial will convince any one who
may be in need of it. Regular size
bottles scots. and S1.00- Fob sale at
all druggists. Be sure to mention this
paper.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26

HOLLIS CLOSE
TO ELECTION OF
U. S. SENATOR

Concord, N. H, Feb. 26-The death
of Robert Smiley and the illness of
Guy Cutter, both Democrats, has plac-
ed Henry F. Hollis, within three votes
of election to the United States Sen
ate. Both Democrats had been vot-
ing for Clarence E. Carr. Hollis re-
ceived 2O2 votes with 205 necessary to
elect.
Previous to the ba11otting, rumors
that Hollis would be elected were cur
rent. It is known that President-elect
Wilson and Democratic leaders are
working to secure Hollis immediate
election while Republican leaders at
Washington are striving to get the
seat for Edward N. Pearson. The
fight of the Annoskeage Textile Cor
poration, some of whose employees are
members of the legislature, against
Hollis, is the reason for the continued
deadlock, according to Democratic
leaders.
Four hundred and eight votes were
cast. Edward N. Pearson, Repub1i-
can, ran second to Hollis, receiving
173; William ]. Britton, Progressive,
%: Gordon Woodbury., Democrat, s.;
Thomas Chalmers, Republican, 1;
Clarence Carr. Dem, I: John Bartlett
Republican, 1; Frank Musgrove. Pro-
gressive, 1; Robert P. Bass, Progress
sive, 1; Calvin Page, Dem, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26

INVOLVED IN
STRIKE MURDER

New York, Feb. 9e-More arrests of
garment contractors were expected
today as the result Of the charge OF
Harry Wagner, buttonho1e maker, that
he had shot and killed Abraham
Steinberg, secretary of the Buttonhole
Makers union under the instructions
of a. ring of contractors who were dis
pleased with steinte rg's activities in
the garment strike.
Abraham FialoR and Louis Vein
stein were arrested yesterday. after
Wagner had made his confession to
the district attorney. Wagner said
Fialkoff, Weinstein and four other
contractors had given him money to
buy a revolver and shoot Steinberg.
They threatened him with jail, he
said, unless he killed the union Of
fetal, holding as their club two
checks which Wagner had forged
F1alkoffs name.
Wagner also said the conspirators
had prepared the story he was to tell
when he shot Steinberg. Steinberg
was shot about two weeks ago and
died last Sunday. Until yesterday,
Wagner had chung to his story of
Steinberg's insult when he went to
see him about work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
BLUES ARE UNCHECKED

The steady march of the Blue army
of the Y M. c. A. toward the city
has not been checked. Movement is
slow and steady and well concentrated
so that thus far the defenders OF
Bridgeport have been unable to find
methods of stopping the advance.
Last night at $50 o'clock the Officials
of both armies gathered for mess al
the Headquarters and forgot their
enmfty for the time as they ate the
excellent rations provided by cooks
of the commissary.
This evening is notable from the
fact that both armies are to stack
arms, run up the truce flag and
gather at Headquarters for mess, at
8 O'Clock The chief speaker is to be
Horace H. Jackson The standing
this noon showed the battery of the
Blue well in advance and the arma
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
SELF DEFENSE PLEA.
IN DORR MURDER CASE

Salem, Mass, Feb ga verdict is
expected to be returned, late today, in
the case of William Door, the Stock
ton, Cal, man on trial for the murder
of George "a Marsh, an s@-ed mil
nonaire of Lynn, Mass. The closing
arguments which will follow DORIS re-
cital on the stand regarding the exact
details in the killing Of Marsh, which
his counsel has already stated he did
in self defense, are expected to be
brief Doors fate will be placed in
the hands of the jury following Judge
Quinn's charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
Y. W. C. A. TO EXPAND

Stimulation of interest and active
discussion of ways and means for Sc
curing a needed enlargement Of it's
present quarters was foStered by Miss
Blanche Geary, secretary of the Eco
nomjc department of the National
Board of Y. w. c. A., who spoke yes
terday in the par1ors of the local
branch on State street. It was de-
cided to enlarge the present cafeteria
to accommodate the increasing MONDAY
patronage, and plans for securing
funds for larger and better quarters
were discussed at length.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Before a goodIy assembIaee Of the
members Of the current hfstorv cfa-r
of the Art League, yesterday after
noon, Mrs w. A. Borden. OF Neu
Haven continued her previous lecture
upon India and it's costumes. shd
dwelt particularly upon the casts and
the influence OF English institutlona
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
REV. E. L. WHEELS TO PREAcH

Rev. Livingston Wells viii be the
preacher at Christ Episcopal church al
the Thursday evening services at 7.fs
o'clock. Previous announcement that
services would be held on Friday t.
corrected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26


Advertising, Printing &
Stationery, 5000 90
Advertising. Printing &
Stationery, deficiency LOCO 90
Apportionment, Board of 500 90
Assessors, Salaries, ETC., 12,477 90
Assessors, Adding Machine $50 90
Board of Contract & Sup
ply 2,46o 90
Bonds, Betterment 1000 90
Bonds, improvement No. 10000 90
Bonds, Municipal 1900 90
Bonds, Reissue 5000 90
Bonds, Voting Machine 1900 90
Bonds, New High School 5000 90
Bridges, Supt. of 300 90
Culverts, Repairing of 500 90
Macadam Repairs, Roads
& Bridges $500 90
State Highway Construction $4,000 90
Street Grading, General 1, 500 90
Street Grading, Special to
be listed later 200 90
Sidewalks, Curbs & Gut
ters, New 1000 90
Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter,
Jail, new 1000 90
Sidewalks, Grading, New 1000 90
Streets, Replacing Signs 1000 90
Trees, Removal of 1000 90
Building Commissioners $500 90
Building Commissioners,
Contingent Fund for
new work 500 90
Bridge, North Avenue,
Special 800 90
Bridge, GIenwood Avenue,
special 600 90
City Attorney ], 250 90
City Attorney, Deficiency 25O 90
City Hall, Fuel, Light, Etc. 1910 90
City Hall, Salaries 2,79O 90
Collectors Office $3.50 90
Collectors Office, Deficiency,
Salary. claim 1857 81
County Tax, one-tenth of
mill 1888 70
Ambulance & Emergency $3.50 90
Ambulance & Emergency
Special 23o 90
Poor, care Of Lakeview
Home, Salaries 500 90
Poor, care of, Lakeview
Home. Salaries. 400 90
Poor, care of, Lakeview
Home, Specials 645 90
Poor care of Lakeview
Home. 28,51o 90
Poor, care of, ST. vincent's
Hospital 1000 90
Poor, tuberculosis Hospital 5000 90
Poor care of, Bridgeport
Hospital 1000 90
Poor, care of, Outside
Poor 1880 90
Poor, care of, General office
Account 5,723 90
Poor, care of, Asy1ums q, $50 90
Poor, care of, Special 155 90
Police & Charities Building 2,48O 90
Police and Charity Build
ing. telephone operator $40 90
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

ten disf1gured by an unsightIy wart
1t can easily be removed in few days
without pain by using Cyrus Wart
Remover, for sale only at The Cyrua
Pharmacy. 25S Fairfield avenue and
1SS Cannon st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
SOAP

Guaranteed. not to injure the skin.
Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust,
Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the
hand or clothing. Large can 10 cenIa.
Manufactured by VIM. r. Winns zAA
StratfOrd Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26

correspondingly in a safe position. Ths
points at present are: Red Army IS
IL; Blue Army. Al LIZ
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-26
OBITUARY

The body of Frank Murphy, who
was killed in New York, Monday, was
brought here at 1888 today and was
buried in st. MichaePs cemetery. Mr..
Murphy was killed by falling IA stor-
les through an elevator shaft in a
building where he was working in
West 45th street He formerly resid-
ed with his aunt, Mrs. Mary Kf1lian,
of 297 Cottage st. He is survived by
his mother, Mrs. Ann Murphy, two
brothers, John and Henry Murphy,
his aunt Mrs. Mary Kil1ian, Of this
city, three cousins, Lieut.. John Kill
liam and George Killian of Engine Co.
No 8, and Edward KilIian, and an
aunt, Mrs. Nellie McFeeley of ATTAIN
tic street.
Curnmins Ward, a draughtsman en-
p1oyed by the Bridgeport Brass Co.,
died yesterday at his home, Crescent
and Noble avenues, following br1ef
illness. He was 43 years old and is
survived by a widow. The funeraI
was held this afternoon at o'clock
from the undertaking rooms of Guilt
nan & Mullins, and burial was in
Lakev1ew cemetery.
Many sorrowing relatives and
friends assembled at st. Patrick's
church this morning to pay their last
tribute of respect to the memory of
Patrick Garvey who went to his
reward on Sunday last, an unusual
large cortege moved from the be-
reaved home, 538 Grand street, at $3.50
and half an hour later the Rev
Father Picker sang high mass Of
requiem during which the church
choir sang lave Maria" and after
mass 'sHeaven is his Home" Many
beautiful designs in floral offerings
surrounded the casket. Patrick Nc
Grath, Michael Murphy, Patrick
Quigley, John Redmond, Peter Noonan
and Patrick Curren acted as pail
bearers. Rev. Father Nihin &C
companied the remains to St.
Michael's cemetery and read the COM
initial service.
A large and sorrowing concourse OF
relatives and friends attended the
obsequies of Thomas O'Brien, which
was held from the bereaved home 349
Gregory street at 9:15 this morning
and the Sacred Heart church at $3.50
where the Rev. Father Mooney sang
high mass of requiem. The pail
bearers were James Carroll, John
Dawson, David Maggie, Thomas Burke
John Dwyer and Thomas Connery
Interment was in st. MichaePs Veme-
terry.
The funeral of Ellen M. Warren was
held from the home Of her SISTER Mrs
Arthur Magee, 581 Hancock avenue at
$50 this morning and from St Peter 3
church at S:45 where the Rev. Father
Kelley conducted the services. The
interment was in st. MichaePs ceme-
terry Pail bearers Michael Donahue
James weegan, Eugene Merritt and
John r. Corby.