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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Washington, Feb. 21-Practically every activity of the government in the conAerving of human life is de- scrtbed OF demonstrated in the Safety First Exhibition opened in the Unit ed States National Museum today to continue week. It is the first ex- hibition of It's kind ever held by the government and shows what the vari- ous government departm ents and oth- CT organizations are doing in the way of the Safety First movement by rem dering less dangerous many indus tr1es1 making travel on land and by sea less hazardous and in general in structing the public in the essentials of the movement. The idea, originat- ed with the Bureau of Mines which already has done so much toward making the lives of workers in the mining industry more secure.
 Cooperating in the exhibit are these government and semi official bureaus and organizations: The Bureau of Standards, Coast and Geo. deticl, Survey, Bureau of Lighthouses Steamboa Inspection Service and Bureau of Navigation of the Depart ment of Commerce; the Bureaus of Medicine and Surgery, Bureau of Steam Engineering, Bureau of Ord nance and Bureau of Construction and fC0pd1TS, or the Navy tDepaTtn10nLs 5InS Weather Bureau and the oFrest Ser vice, of the Department of Agricul- ture; The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Chi1dren's Bureau, of the De partment of Labor; The Bureau of Mines, The Reclamation Service. The Indian Office, The Geological Survey, and the Bureau of Education, of the Interior Departments; The Public Health Service, and the Coast Guard Service, of the Treasury Department; the Medical Service tof the War De- partment; the Interstate Commerce Commission; the American National Red Cross Society and the Police De- partnent of the District of Colum- kbia.
 Life saving apparatus used by the Coast Guard Service in rescuing per sons from shipwrecks is shown and explained. A brooches buoy worked by coast guards exactly as the device is used in taking people of wrecked vessels is one of the interesting ex- hibits. Gune used in throwing lines across wrecked vessels are shown, to- getheF. with lifeboats of the old surf boat type, and the modern motor surf boat. practically uncap psizaible and self bailing.
 The exhibit of the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Navigation in cludes models of wireless used on ocean-go1ng vessels as well as aSnore. A chart accompanying this exhibit shows that during last year 25 vessels clearing fxGm United States ports and required to carry wireless apparatus met with disaster, but that only two lives were lost.
 The Children's Bureau exhibit shows the relationship existing be- tween infant mortality and poor 1iv ing conditions.
 In it's exhibit the Steamboat Inspec- ton Service. points out tha tby reason of the efficiency of it's inspectors, in 1915 only one life was lost out of D. SIP, ,411 passengers carried on the steam vessels of the United States, in land and coastwise as well as ocean going.
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey is shown in models and charts, among the models being; one of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

NOTE: You've all undoubtedly heard of the famous Dr. Pierce and his we'll known medicines. We'll, this prescrip- tion ie one that has been successfully used for many years by the physicians and specialists of Dr. Pierce's 1nvalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, of Buffalo, N. Y., for kidney complaints, and dis eases arising from disorders of the kidneys and bladder, such as backache, weak back, rheum atism, dropsy, con- gestion of the kidneys, inflammation of the bladder, scalding urine, and urinary troubles.
 Up to this time, ~Anuric" has not been on sale to the public, but by the persuasion of many patients and the increased demand for this wonderful healing Tablet, Dr. Pierce has finally decided to put it into the drug stores of this country within immediate reach of all sufferers.
 know of one or two leading drug gists in town who have managed to procure supply of v vAnuric for their anxious customers in and around this locality. If not obtainable send one dime by mail to Dr. Pierce for trial package or 50 cents for full treatment.
 EDITOR Please insert this letter in some conspicuous place in your paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
JAPANESE FACTORY
 WORKERS BENEFIT
 UNDER NEW LAWS
Child Labor Thrives in Ja- pan, According to Govern
 ment Figures.

| Tokio, Jan. 21.-SociaI reformers are expressing satisfaction over the put ting into operation of a new law by which something like a million Jap anese factory workers will be bene- fiated
 The new law applies to some II, ,00G factories employing ordinarily not fewer than 15 operatives or those en- gagged in dangerous or injurious work. The main features of the bill are the prohibition of child labor in any heavy work; the prohibition of employment of male workers under 15 years and females of any age for more than 12 hours in a single day and the pro11ibi ton of the employment of male opera tfves under 15 and all females between the hours of 10 p. m. and a. m. ex- cept in exceptional eases when speedy execution of a contract on hand Is re-. quired.
 Furthermore, factory owners are re- Qu1red to give at least two holidays a month to male operatives under 15 and to all females, with the understanding that this number is to be doubled in case the work is carried on day and night and the operatives engaged are divided into two groups and work in turn. It is forbidden to employ boys under 15 or women for such work as cleaning oiHng or repairing of ma chimes in motion or for any other dan gerous work such as the handling of explosives or poisonous or any other injurious material and in a general way fhere conditions are dangerous or hygienicaI1y harmful.
 Another provision is that in case of injury or death of the operative through no gross fault of h s own the owner of the factory shall give relief to the operative or his family. The. regulations also provide g. fine for vio-s 1ation of the law.
 o1I Icncsf fead in the form of imperial ordinance in 1911 but it's enforcement had been postponed until now on the ground of a lack of appropriation required for the establishment of the factory. de- partnent of the government and the payment of officials necessary to su- pervdse the operation of the law. When the bill was adopted it was severely rriticized on the ground that it did not sufficiently meet the evils of the child factory system. Some of the provisions have been revised since that time and the bill is more satds- factory in its present form to the Jap anese people who are insisting upon social reform.
 In connection with the new regu1a- tions the government is preparing to draft and enforce new conditions per ta1ning to the control of mining with a view to improve the conditions of work in mines where fire dannps and explosions have frequently caused loss of life.
 The latest factory returns show that about N14,000 boys and 55, ,O0o girls un- der IA years of age are employed throughout the country. Considerable scope is given to the inspectors under the new regulations and it may req sonably be expected that 8 great many of the present day evils of the Japan CSC factory system will be eradicated.
 E. H. Dillon & O., 1,1o5 Main street, are showing all the advance spring styles in hemp, straw, satin and straw and Milan bradds in small, medium and large at manufacturers prices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

bort they will make in the case of Sheehy is not yet known.
 At a special meeting of the board tonight, charges preferred against Po- licen1an John H. Cody will be heard and a decision will be given Cody is charged with undue violence when ar resting Vincent Vono, employed in the Graphophone factory, and who was alleged to have insulted Miss Bessie Montenaro, of 54 Lexington avenue vono alleges that Cody dragged hirn to the police box by the nape of the neck with one, hand and the W1ndplpe with the other. Cody denies the charges and he is substantiated in his defense by Miss Montenaro. The gen. eraI belief is that Cody will be exon erated Commissioners John E. Lyddy and George c. Peet of the discipline committee will make a report on the matter before a, decision is rendered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Miseryin Back, Headache
 and Pain in Limbs.

vear eI' .e 1aa iosiGh & ,sov o[g n; tbe e1am ac dull headache, pain in the, limbs, was somewhat constipated and slept poorly at night until I was about ready Co col- lapse. Seeing an account of the won- derful qualities of SAnuric," prepared sent for a box, and before using the whole box felt and still feel improved. My sleep is refreshing, misery reduced, and life is not the drag it was before. I most cheerfully recommend this remedy to sufferers from like ailments.
 Yours truly, W. A. ROBERTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Ulbrick Home On
 Orland Street Is
 Entered on Sunday

With the aid of skeleton key bur glars gained entrance through the rear door at the home of Fred Ul- rick, an employe of the Blue Ribbon garage, living at 69 Orland street, yes terday afternoon.
 U1rick and his family were away from home at the time. Upon their return last evening they found that the house had been ransacked, but nothing of any value was missing. The rear door was found to be open but there were no marks of violence on it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Missing Automobile
 Returns Mysteriously

An automobile owned by Ellsworth Atkins of 1850 Carroll avenue was taken from his garage last evening without his permission. Atkins re- ported the matter to the police and while efforts were being made to find the vehicle at o'clock the police were informed that the machine had been returned to its proper place. No the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
WATCHMAN WANTED

Intelligent and strong man, 30 to 40 years of age, wanted for a position as Head Watch man, nights, in large Factory. Permanent position and liberal pay to the right man. Apply B. D., Care of Farmer.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
PET. DOC BITES GIRL.

Playing with a pet collie dog at her home. 104 Arch street, yesterday af- ternoon. Miss Abbie Cosier, suffered a painful wound inflicted by bite. The wound was cauterized and dressed at the emergency hospital by Dr. E.. B- weldon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
BRrT4sH sTEAMER R=oATED

London, Feb. 21Zne British steamship Comrie Castle, which went ashore last week on a reef off Nom basa, British East Africa, has hA@m re- doated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Ghauffeurs' Suits S2O, $25. .OO, $3O.OO, $32. 50,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Big warnf motor coats of tweed, leather trim med, liked by many we- men, $29. 50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

A fad of the season is the leather coat in soft suede finish. Jaunty sports style, satin lined, slash pockets, $44.75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

The Speciality Shop ] 2 8 ..I|' ] 3 WOmen's Correct Mems Correct
 Automobile Automobile
 Apparel Apparel The Specially Shop Men who own cars supplies everything know the quality and woman needs to wear in style our automobile the car, correct as to apparel too we'll to need styles and thoroughly reminding But this reliable in quality. is news; prices are low cred many wears au- TOT women Wno floe tomobilists need, and la el0 iIeolA dlrs leeecooh is the time to in Goats are correct. Here xas+ 9+ at s135.OO.
 la fod ,of 4bo saag i; Automobile coats of f5,o Iaa+bo, oaa+ = eoet dogskn give good sI1ada finieb Tannf11 vice and very warm. s1o,ts st11o eo4n 5oS Good coats of this sort eIa eb noslxateI Se16 sz5 to be had low
 $16.5O, with better Big warnf motor coats grades some with coon of tweed, leather trim skin collars, up to $495O med, liked by many we- a men, $29.50.s It is the ambition of
 every man who drives Covert coats With rac- his to coon beaver collar are fine coonskin coat some distinctly smart 1nA ap- day. Your day has pearance $295O rived if you wishNto in
 vest in such a coat ;, il ne sPortVe 8 ar or at $69.50, others 1 Alll1 A lapri9 sui's naAe up to $99. We vouch @ s n lhosol eSe oo, ''es, for the quality remem- up.
 pronar f,lov4s- far tba Fur-ined vfsn car 4o ba had in o,r Persian lamb collar Glove Section preferred by some driv-
 CTS we know. Very good
 Heavy cape gloves coats lined with good with stiff gauntlet eff quality rat $49.5O. Our feet outseam sewn finest fur-Iined coats spearpoint back wrist with rich broadeoth straps, $f.5O shells $99.50.
 Better quality cape yon can buv 2 oood skln Wlth soft gauntlet cap Of muskrat eilece pa1n seams, fur at $2.75 and sPeafpodnt pack, wrist S3.75.
 straps S2OO. -
 Newest in automobile s arm lul 1 odps II5d o vens ties nave = come m muskrat) with pull gette crepe in the 1-ooa haa1T of ,,oor snd . opldlle slau0S l'uSsd1 l ears warm now $4.25. From $1OO up 1, - ,,+
 oood sx,aatar oor,es with Raccoon Coat in handy many time, @I.1o.
 for cold night rides - pecially. New colors AutolhoDhle 1@doves @ o1 - $3.75.. Of natural musk
 Chauffeurs' Suits S2O rat at SAYS. Good gloves S25OOs S3O.O0 S32 50. of black dog or natural
 rat $5.75. Fine
 Chauffeurs Overcoats Hudson seal gloves $2O.O0 to $45.OO $775.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
WOmen'S Correct Automobile
 Apparel

The Specially Shop supplies everything a woman needs to wear in the car, correct as to styIe and thoroughly reliable in quality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Mems Correct Automobile
 Apparel

Men who own cars know the quality and style of our automobile apparel too well to need reminding now. But this is news; prices are low cred on many wears au- tomobilists need, and now is the time to in vest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

B. H. Dillon & O., 1,105 Main street. are showing all the advance spring styles in hemp, straw, satin and straw and Milan braids in small, medium and large at manufacturers prices Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Covert coats with rac- coon or beaver collar are distinctly smart in ap- pearance. $29. 50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

For women who ride in the fresh air, Raccoon Goats are correct. Here at $135.OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Chauffeurs' Overcoats $2O.00 to $45.0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

A good sweater comes in handy many a time, for cold night rides es- pecially. New eolors and styles, $500 to $1O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Proper Gloves for the car to be had in our Glove Section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Automobile coats of dogskin give good ser vice and are very warm. Good coats of this sort are to be had now as low as $16.5O, with better grades some with coon skin collars, up to Sf9.50
 It is the ambition of every man who drives his own car to own a fine coonskin coat some day. Your day has ar-S rived, if you wish to in vest in such a coat now some at $69.50, others up to $99. We vouch for the quality, remem- Der.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

The sportive air of, knit fabric suits make them good motor suits, women say. $25.OO and up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Newest in automobile veils have come in chiffon cloth and geor- gette crepe in the new Spring shades; Russian green, coral, salmon and rose. From $1.OO up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Heavy cape gloves with stiff gauntlet eff feet, outseam sewn, spearpoint back, wrist straps, $1.5O.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-01
HINSDALE, N. II.
GEORGE WEBSTER LEWIS.
Prominent Citizen Served with Dis
tinction in Civil War.

George Webster Lewis, 10, one of the
town s most respected citizens, died in
has home Oh Kilburn street about /
o'clock yesterday afternoon, after
general breakdown covering a period
OF several months, although he was
not confined wholly to his bed until
the past week. He was born in Ches-
terfield Aug. p, 1871, a son of Am
herst and Lucinda (Bancroft) Lewis,
and came to this town when he was
about p. He followed the trade of
machinist, rising to the position of
master mechanic in the Halle & Frost
wooden mill, which position he held 70
years.
Mr. Lewis enlisted Sept II, 1861, in
the 18th United States Infantry, but
being a minor he was persuaded to
postpone active service until Aug. It,
1862, when he joined Company A, l4th
New Hampshire Infantry. lie was IN
the secret service nine months and
guarded the famous rebel spy, Belle
Boyd, at the old Capitol prison. lie
participated in many hard-fought cam
paigns during the war, serving under
Sheridan in his famous campaign with
such distinction that he was promoted
| corporal. At the battle of Opeqnan
Sept 10, 1864, he was wounded during
heavy engagement, and upon his re
covery he was made sergeant. Among
the more important battles IN Whef
he was engaged were Cedar Creek a1o
the campaign from Savannah to Au
| gusta and return. He was mustered
out July s, 1865.
He was an active member Of I'm
Sheridan post, &. A. r., No. IA, IN thl'
town until its recent disbandment, am
wrote and compiled a remarkably IN
teresting book of personal war sketch
es which was among the most treasured
possessions of the post.
Mr.. Lewis married, Sept. ", 1869
Maria Isabella Greig in this town al
in the present Lewis home. Mrs. Lew
is died Aug. T., 1902 He was a char
ter member of Golden Rule lodge o
Masons and very active in its affair
as long as his health permitted II
leaves two daughters, Mrs. T. L. Maso
of Brighton, Mass, and Mrs. Berth
I.iscom of this town, and five grandehi
dren. ~.-
Funeral services viii be held in tn
Congregational church Sunday at
clock. Rev. A. L. Hill officiating
The burial will take place IN Pin
Grove cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-01

home and their friends, enjoyed rock
fry on Ober hill Wednesday afternoon.
w. L. Stacy of East Sullivan, n. H.,
came Thursday ready to begin black
smith work for r. G. Kearley Monday.
Mr.. Stacy will board at II. S. Kidder s.
A large number from this village at
tended Guest day in Brattleboro We'd
nesday, all approaching the courtesy
and generosity of the residents of that
town.
The members of Mrs. O. w. Follett s
organized Sunday school enjoyed an all
day picnic on Peaked mountain Satur-
day. Dinner was served on the rocks
and the afternoon was spent with
games.
A meeting of the voters of the village
is called for Tuesday evening, Sept. 5,
at 8 clock, in the town hall. The war
rant contains two articles: First, to
hear the report of the consulting en-
gineer relative to the estimated cost of
various water systems; second, to see
what action the voters will take on the
report.
/ Miss Mildred Burbank of Chester
was a guest of Miss Lottie Jones two
| formerly was teacher here in the
primary department and general ia
vorite among her MANY friends in this
village, recently completed the domes
tic science course in Columbia college
and will engage in teaching this work
All were glad of a chance to greet hel
once more.
Among recent guests at the Town
shend Inn have been DR. and Mrs. r. A
Bandioni of Springfield, Mass, Mr.. an,
Mrs. +. G. Wilbur of Hartford, Conn.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. C. LeMay of Yves
Hartford, Conn, Mr.. and Mrs. Jane
A. Stacy of White River Junction, Mis-
Edith L. Wood of Springfield, Mass
Miss Mabel L. Harris of Schuylervillc
N. Y, Miss Maude A. Grey of Milford
N. H., and Mrs. j. A. Mallahan of Nil
ford n TT
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-01
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Mr.. Harris of West Brattleboro and
friend, Mr.. Ripley, visited at Fl. c.
Smead s the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Brown and
children of West Brattleboro, who were
visitors at Sidney ID. Jones IS last week,
returned home Thursday.
A number from this village visited
Brattleboro on Wednesday, Guest day,
and a large number of automobiles
passed through this village en- route
for Brattleboro.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Carter and Mr.
and Mrs. J. V. Ames of Brooklyn, n
Y, are recent arrivals at Mrs. Mary
Ballou s in Brookside. G. P. Davis OF
Brattleboro is boarding at Mrs. Bal
lou s. Miss Ethel Hanson has returned
to Brooklyn and G. ]. Cole leaves this
week for Long Island City. Seven OF
Mrs. Ballou's guests spent Guest day
in Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-01
TOWNSHEND. .iEia
GOVERNOR A VISITOR.
States Chief Executive Speaks to In.
terested Audience.

The citizens Of the village were given
an unexpected treat Tuesday evening
by a visit from the governor of Yer
mont, Charles w. Gates. Being in this
section of the state his decision to
spend the evening here was based on
an invitation given some time ago by
the master of West River Grange, r..
l.. Fitch, to address the members of the
Grange and their friends at some cor
venient period. Although only a few
hours notice was given the t,wn hall
was well filled with an appreciative au-
dience. Governor Gates address was
entirely upon rural and farm topics. lie
spoke of the changes in farm conditions
which have taken place during the past
20 years and of the reaction from the
rush to western lands toward those of
New England. He emphasized the i'm
lportance of grain growing by Vermont
farmers instead of buying grain ard
sending the money west. The Governor
considered that two helps which have
been Of much value to the farmers are
| the telephone and the automobile. These
have created greater knowledge of the
1 geography and resources of the state
and have awakened a greater spirit OF
neighborliness and of enterprise He
spoke strongly of the need of communi
| ty spirit in rural villages and of the
spirit of determination and courage
which is the heritage of true Vermont
ers.
During the evening Miss Esther Dale
rendered several selections which were
received with hearty applause. Many
remained after the address to have The
pleasure of shaking hands with Cover
nor Gates.