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Evening journal., 1917-04-02
EXPLOSIVES TRADE
Loses IERRORS
Fatality Rate in dupont
Plants Only 6 in Every
1000 Workers
OTHER INDUSTRIES
SHOW HIGH AVERAGE

The work of the safety engineer has.
reduced the hazard in the explosives in
dustry TO such an extent that this line
OF activity rapidly is losing its terrors
for the workers.
Statistics recently compiled show that
the fatalities have fallen in a few years
from more than nine TO little more
than two out Of every thousand en-
ploves actively engaged in the manufac-
turc Of explosives at the DUPONT Com
pany's 81 plants.
The actual figures, tabulated by the
Safety Division. of which Louis A. De
Blois. director Of the National Safety
Council, is chief. cover a period of n me
wears. and include the last two years Of
unusual activity. They are
Average Number
,,,tr,1or ,f ali Ea4alif los
Evening journal., 1917-04-02
Average Number
number of fatali- I
0l0

Other occupations. commonly regarded
a s safe" show statistics in most cases
with moro fatalities as follows:
lola
Evening journal., 1917-04-02

The average number of employees Is
based ON the number Of full time en-
ploves. which is practically equivalent to
the basis of "3OO-day workers used by
the United States Bureau of Labor sta
tistics
The dupont figures for the years 1915
and 1916 are particularly interesting
for. though the number of employees
was multiplied by 10 in these years
there was comparatively little increase
in the fatalities per 600.
The number OF fatalities includes all
that resulted from accident in the course
Of. or as a result Of, the employment.
Evening journal., 1917-04-02

ing Office in the absence of Mr. Coates
ana will examine candidates for en-
listment
Organization of the Wilmington Naval
Club viii be effected ton ght at the re
cruitinr rooms IN the Law Building,
ninth and Market streets, when Captain
4 NJ. Williams will speak TO the men
ON the duties they will be expected to
perform.
The work of the club is to stimulate
enlistment n tho navy. tho members To
assist the recruiting officers iif finding
eligible voung men 10 Join the navy. and
in pointing ,ut the advantages of the
navy as career
Evening journal., 1917-04-02
Delaware Militia Guards
sA Railroads in The State

tional Guard will report at once at
the Armory.
Although no orders have been re-
ceived so far 10 mobilize the Second
Battalion OF the National Guard, the
men are in readiness and have been
recruiting under the direction of Ad-
iutant- General Wickersham for some
time in order to bring the numbers
up to the required strength in case
the men are needed.
Evening journal., 1917-04-02
ROADS FILE RATE TNCREAsE.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The for
NAL petition OF twenty-four eastern
railroads for an immediate increase in
general freight rates was filed today
with the Interstate Commerce Conn
mission.
The exact increase desired Is not
named but 10 is understood to be fii-
teen per cent. on general freight
rates
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
BURRrrr HISTORY CnuB.
Last Meeting of Season at Home o1
 MT. aud Mrs. Bennett.

Last Meeting of Season at Home of
 MT. aud Mrs. Bennett.
 The Burritt History club, organized last November, at the home of Miss Elisabeth Andrews. with Miss Andrews as president. held the last meeting of the season with MT. and Mrs. Bennett of Wells street, Stanley Quarter. Fri day evening.
 French and Russian musical selec- tons were enjoyed. Mrs. Hubert Blake, by request, read paper on the Reign of Louis XIV and Marie Antion- cite.
 Mrs. Esther M. Judd read an inter- esting paper on Russia up to seven teenth century.
 Musical talent, which the club pos- sesses, has been utilized with some help from friends outside and has added greatly to the various programs All the members have contributed by writing and reading q paper assigned to each. The history of Italy. France Russia, Austria-Hungary and Ger many has been well studied and has proved especially interesting at this time when all nations are, making his tory so rapidly.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
JUNK DEALERS HELD |ON MINORS. STORIES
Three Arrested in Court Room
 for Buying From Minors

Conditions long suspected by the the authorities as a result of the marked increase in juvenile theft cases coming up for investigation and Judgment, as we'll as suspicious that there were unascertained incentives responsible for the divergence into paths Of crime by the minors. were indicated today at a hearing before Judge James T. Meskill in chambers, when several were arraigned charged with the theft of copper racks, ag- gregating a total of 400 pounds, val- ued, by company officials, at thirty five cents a pound, from the plant Of the Hart & Cooley company. Testi- mony to the effect that junk dealers had not only bought material from them, but had advanced money at times, resulted in warrants being ts- sued at the hearing by Prosecuting Attorney George w. Klett. They were served by Policemen James H. Mc@ Cabe and Frank D. Hahn, on A. Rad- insky of 41 Willow street, Isadore Ber- man and Samuel Leevy of IT Laurel street. junk dealers. who were taken to the booking desk and cell rooms down stairs. Bonds were fixed at $500 each for their appearance in police
 
 junk from minors. The three had been summoned as witnesses in the hearing. Attorney M. D. Sake was re- tained to represent Radinsky and Herman.
 The arrest of the boys followed an investigation by Detective Bamforth of reported large thefts of brass racks and other things of the same ma terial from the Hart & Cooley plant, all the more costly because Of notable price advances since the war. As a result, John Kukilinsky, fifteen. of 32 Booth street, was committed to the Connecticut School For Boys at Meri- den at today's hearing; Isnatius Wisk of 7S Grove street, aged fifteen, will be returned to that institution, from which he has been on parole. as soon as he Is located; Edward Potash, fif- teen. Of 7e Grove street, and Joseph Jazerslxi, alias Joseph Graebeck, of 2S Gold street received suspended sentences to the Meriden Institution with probation during good behavior while indefinite probation was given Martin Rokanski, fifteen, alias John Ronniswi, of s3 Orange street. It was while testimony. was being given by the boys, with the brass racks aa Evidence stflat they s* claimed stolen material had been sold with little diff ficulty to different~5unk men and that some had even gone so far as to ads vance them . little money. when they wanted 1t for purposes of en5oyment ot other. reasons. There was speedy action, Prosecuting Attorney Klett calling for two policemen and having the accused witnesses taken down sta1fs for f6rimials E booking and beans held until bonds were furnished er 'fhey are arrafgned tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
TO SEW FOR HosPrTAL.
All Day Meeting TomoErow at South
 Church Chapel.

All Day Meeting Tomorrow at South
 Church Chapel.
 An all day Sewing meeting in the interest of our local hospital will be held tomorrow in the Parish chapel of the South church.
 The Women's Home Missionary society of the church in connection with the Maternal association of New Britain. will have charge of the gatherings, but all ladies interested in work for our hospital will be cor. dially welcomed.
 The rooms will be open from g to 5 and ladies not able to spend an en- tire day In work of this kind will perhaps be glad to give a few hours to it, while there are doubtless many who can devote the day to the i'm peratiye needs of our own institution.
 On Friday. of this week there will be another Red Cross meeting at the South church. Notwithstanding the demands which the month of May makes on every housekeeper. the women of New Britain are respond inR splendidly to the call of the hour for efficient and unfailing service in many lines of endeavor made neces- sary by the war.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
". ". e. A. ACTIVITIES.

A new class in first aid to the in- jnred will be started on Thursday evening, May 10 at s:15 o'clock. The class will meet two nights 8 week. Mondays and Thursdays until June 11th, making ten lessons in all. Dr. T. F. Faulkner will be the instructor The class is limited to twenty. there fore 1t is necessary to register inn IT. ediately.
 The closing exhibition of the gym nastic class will be held on Tuesday evening, May 9th at 8 o'clock. This exhibition Is a demonstration of the regular work throughout the year the entire program being made up of the most interesting features of the year. Everybody is welcome and admission is granted by ticket.
 On Monday and Wednesday even- ings, May 7th and 9th, the new swim ming classes 'beginl The course con. sists of twelve lessons. one lesson a week. Various strokes are taught Now Is the time to learn to swim and f prepare for the summers vacation Be prepared for safety and for pleas rre. More informatin about the swim. ming classes can be had at the asso. clation.
 rThe Aokiya club will give . vaude.
 vile show at the Y. w. c. A. on Fri
 day evening, May 1S.-The program
 is clever and interesting, and will ke more than worth the small fee of ad. mission.
 1 The vesper services have ended fol
 the season, but the association build. l ing is open every Sunday throughout
 the year from a. m. until 10 p. m Girls can drop in at any time and havl
 a chatty and comfortable afternoon or evening.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
El.L,-AN'''S \ sol lutely Removes kCligestiop. Onepaclxags yes 25cat an druggista
ERIcAN MOTHERS ADpe
 NEW METHODS
Longer scolds. and Nag
 Children.

znndr6ls of mothers instead of pping and wrangling when the kid
 gre away off, now look for the ce of trouble.
 hfldren are naturally cheerful. 1ing, active. and full of. life, any e they are cross. fretfu1. feverish. rrelsome and all out of sorts, do lind fault, but Took fof fhe coated xue and hot fevefish sbhd breath. ks1s Just as sure attest As ther- E51keter. for heat and cold that their lmAchs are sour, overloaded and fEged up with waste, their flyers
 and their bowelS constipated. so matter what ails your child a lral, sure laxative like sAArs. Wins Hs Soothing Syrup is the right t. This is the simple remedy your kher and, gTapdmothersand family ctor have depended on for years. hildren love this mild laxative. It pleasant to stake,t never fails to fsi1 out and make their insides clean kd in few hours. you have happy [S1tented child again; mother and all Fl free from worry.
 S6Eother,- give the little folks a 7ence. try this tonight. on the whole nily from baby up. and you will be- prised the difference Mrs. Wins
 s Soothing Syrup" will make;
 ybody feeling right rand happy
 ,ld under guarantee' by leading <gEtsts everywhere. For sale -in - Britain by Seltzer's Prescription 8rmacv
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07

was found in another part of the ho- tel emphatically denied the theft and. later aI police headquarters. persisted in calling Relyea ''that old fool'' and other names far separated from an affectionate type.
 Registered As Man and yUune
 ., TO sergeant George J. Kelly at po- lice headquarters, it was admitted that the two had been intimate for about two years and their lives seemed to be harmonious in every respect. Admis- sions were made to Sergeant Kelly that they had hired the hotel room shortly after o'clock Saturday night as man and wife. According to the hotel register, the police report. rec ords show the information tosbe cor rect. Mrs. Douglas contended that there was disagreement when Rel yea wanted. her to remain all night. Sne said that she did not agree to do 50. There was more than verbal dis agreement, according to5the com plaint during which Relyea got his face con- siderably scratched Ii, was then that he got more than vexed and hunted up police officer.
 Reylea, in his turn, said that he had occasion to look into his trouser pock- ets which were hanging on the wall. and discovered the money Ito be miss- ing. He said that he accused his companion and she denied all knowl- edge of the missing property. He threatened to complain to the police but she expressed the disbelief that he would be so foolish as to do 50 and get mixed up in a court case. He went out and. as he returned. the sight of 8 blue uniform and brass but tons caused Mrs. Douglas to seek an- other room. After the arrest, Relyea did not seem bitter towards his for mer companion but insisted that she took the money. Mrs. Douglas was of an arguing state of mind end was changable in her stories. In one breath. she said that she did not want to Ego around" with Relyea while, in the next she contended she had been intimate with him for the past two years. Only $12 vas found on her person, when she was searched.
 Relyea, an undersized man, wrin- kled about the face and bearing a care-worn expression, says he is a widower with six children. The won- an, although listed as aged 34. dresses as if she was many years less. She attracted much attention when
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
COUPLE ARRESTED
 AT LOCAL HOTEL
Hartford Architect and Woman
 ~t Appear in, Police Court

Well-dressed, attractive in appear ance and seemingly of g higher plane or society than those usually arraigned Tor similar procedure, Mrs. Ella Doug las, S4, of 46 Wesleyan avenue ,-Bos- ton with a temporary address at 222 Washington street, Hartford, pleaded not, guilty to charges of misconduct, when given preliminary hearingibe- fore Judge James T. Meskill in police court today. William Relyea, 5s, architect and builder of Kimberly avenue. Hartford, entered a like plea to the charge of similar conduct. Upon the request of Prosecuting Attorney George w. Klett, continuance of hearing was granted until May 26 in order that William Douglas, reported husband of the accused woman and a travelling salesman may be communi- cated with and summoned as witt ness. Bonds were fixed at $700 each. despite the plea of Judge William F. Mangan for lower figure. especially in the case of Relyea- He said that he doubted whether he would be able to furnish the amount named and that a lesser sum would be sufficient to as- sure his appearance. Relyea was we'll dressed and possessed the appearance of being we'll off and successful in the business world.
 The arrests were made Saturday night by Supernumerary Policeman Michael Brophy and Policeman Pat rick J. Quirk. following complaint to the former by Relyea alleging that a woman companion at the Beloin ho- tel had robbed him of $90. Policeman Brophy received the complaint at Longley's Church street restaurant, where he was stationed on special duty. and immediately. getting in touch with Policeman Quirl<, tnvesti- gated. Room 1, the location of the woman, according to Relyea. was vis- tied but found to be deserted. She
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07

brought into heAdquarters, with her snall tcherry~trammeA hat, giasses att taxhed to . gold chain and stylish coat and skirt Her generally ''chic'' appearance end manner attracted much comment. 6ho was not appar- entity under the influence of liquor but there was a continuous How of lan- guege. during whtph she frequently refsrred to 4Relyea as ''an old fool" A report in police cipcles that she belongs to . wealthy and prominent
 Boston family is to be investigated.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
City Hens

eresters' fair Bernn. Aaess4. 5. '. cing each night.-advt.
 special meeting Of Stella Re- Ah lodge will be held tonight at o'clock to act upon the death of H. Witte.
 Ae committee in charge of the duction of "The Yankee Prince" at Lyceum May 24, under the au- ses of the Y. M. T. Az D. society Arranged to hold q dance lat the elusion of the performance in kbs" hall. William C. Youngston, for several atlls manager of Fox's theater, has 4rcd connections, with the play Se and the vacancy is being filled porarily by William J. Melarkey, Acessor to the retiring manager. mey Murphy, for several years 4OySd as a salesman at Longs, has 1ked the employ of Horsfall shoe e in Hartford.
 aIiiam J. Smith of this city, Q mt at Georgetown university, leave next Sunday for Fort sMyer, s4o train for the officers reserve 4fe, Judges of: the Commonwealth b bfrdhouse contest will meet this Iek to decide on tho winners. The ees have been placed on exhibition 4he institute.
 Hiss Elizabeth Andrews of stanley ttcr, who has been patient m S Nagle's sanitarium for several &As, is recovering and will remove terA home this week.
 6e anniversary sale. with 10 pee
 reduction on everything in the even the. newly arrived stock. IS the weeks feature at the Kav- 5Xh Shop. 40 Pratt St.. Hid. A opportunity.-advt.
 oresfers, fair Berlin. May 4. 5. (. c3ng each night.
 6roid Coogan of the Second Naval a1ion is visiting at his home on
 Main street
 daughter. was born at the local Sifal yesterday t0 MT. and Mrs.
 Anderson of Plainville.
 daughter was born yesterday ming to Mrs. Mary Grace, wife of aate Policeman William F. G7hSe. fIe Parents and Teachers asso- fcn of the Ogood Hill school will Sfl at o'clock tonight. K. H. svford will speak on Home Gar 1ng'. and the Boys Club band VIII Sa in the entertainment. Elec1ion Hcers will be held.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07

with your Compound for tho bensft of other naothers. ."- MADAME EUGENE BEDARD, 55S Main Street, Springfield, Mas.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound is 60 successful in overcoming woman's ills because it contains the tonic, strengthening properties of good old fashioned roots and herbs, which act on the female organism. Women from all parts of tho country are continually testfying to it's strengthening, curative influence.
 If you want special advice write Lydia P. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confi- dentiaD, Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read, and answered by Npln0n. oniY.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
FUNERAL OF WASHINGTON

paper Containing Account Qf obse-.
 quics Presented to Museum at In.
 stitute by T. l.. Weed.
 That the people realize that the Museum of Natural History and Art of the New Britain Institute is the proper place for the. preservation of articles of a scientific or historical nature is made manifest by the nu- merous gifts which it constantly re- ceives. Among the objects lately pre- sented to the museum Is a splendidly preserved newspaper. the Ulster County Gazette" published January 4. sl800. which has a lengthy account of the death and funeral of General George Washington. An interesting article paying tribute to the Father of His Country" reads in part ax fellows:
 With patriotic pride, we review the life of our Washington. and com pare him with those of other coun- tries who have been pre-eminent in fame. Ancient and modern names are diminished before him. Greatness and guilt. have too often been allied, but his fame is whiter than it is bril- liant. The destroyers of nations stood abashedl at the majesty of his virtue. It reproved the temperance of their ambition, and darkened the splendor Of victory. The scenes closed, and we are no longer anxious lest mis- fortune should sully his glory; he has travelled on to the end of his journey, end carried with him an increasing weight of honour: he has deposited it safely. where misfortune cannot tarnish it-where malico cannot blast it. Ffvoured of HeavenA he departed without exhibiting the w4akness of humanity; magnanimous m death. the darkpess of the grace cannot obscure his brightness.
 ''such was the man whom we de- plore--thanks to God. his glory ss consummated. Washington yet lives on earth in his spotless example-llis spirit is in Heaven.
 Let his country mon consecrate the mem6ry of the heroic General. the patriotic Statesman. and the virtuous sagA:--let them teach their children Labours, and His Example arc Their Inheritance."
 This historic newspaper was pre- sented to the museum by T. L.'weed, and Curator Schurr- Is having 1t. framed so as to permit its whole con- tents being read.
 Another gift of an historical nature has been made by Martin A. Andrus It is a picture of the Fredric Andruss place 1870, which stood on tho left hand side of road from Farmington to Hartford. Tho picture Is made val- uablo by tho fact that 1t is framed by wood taken from tho house. Fastened to tho frame arc some old- fashioned handmade nails which were saved when the old landmark vas torn down.
 Several German coins. tho rift of Alma Dressel. have been added to tho coin collection. and owing to the war ars receiving considerable attention.
 4 large collection of Indian arrow heads. given by Miss e. D. Copley have been. placed oP exhibition. nd are greatly admired Tt is seldom one can aee . more bsaMtifui or perfect collection of arrowheads than this one.
 During the past few weeks Curator Schurr has collected number of specimens to add to the collection Of Connecticut animals and reptiles which he Is preparing to place on exhibition. Several changes arc short ly to be made at the museum to make room for additional displays.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
MAY RECEIVE COMMISSION. Ext Councilman Barton May Become
 Onloer in New Army.

Chestnut street may become . com- missaoned officer in tho new United States army. MT. Barton has filed hts application and expects to hear from Major Shuttleworth in . few days.
 MT. Barton spent a month in train- ing at Plattsburg, N. Y.. last summer and has . knowledge of military re- responsibilities through his connection with the First company. Governors Food Guard. He is . sergeant in the company, with which he has been con- nected for fifteen years.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07


 down condition, had
 pains in my left aide, 60 ! would faint of- ten. My doctor ad- vised me to try. Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com pound. I did co, |a nd gaine ed in strength 70 I can now do all my own house work and |
 hope you may pub- IHah nv AxnArienca
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
MOTHER DE NINE.
 CHILDREN
Able to do Houseyvosk by taking Lydia E. Pinlham's
 Vegetable Compound

Springfield, Mass. After the birth of my ninth baby I wa In weak, run
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-02-16
u. S. NAVY CALLS
FOR VOLUNTEERS

Secretary of the Navy Daniels has
issued an urgent call for $4,000 vol
unteers for the navy. These men
are needed for immediate service to
man the sea fighters now ready ut
the different navy yards and ship
building cities. 1t requires $1,000
'nca to man our slips and daring the
past winter enllstments have piacc.i
$4,000 men in service, but 25,0C1
more mer are needed.
The army officials intend to Or
ganize an army of 100000 men Just
as rapidly as enlistmellrs can be Sc
cured. This army would require 5n.-
600 officers and as promotions are
now rapid the army offers induce
ments which: are attractive to the
men who are qualified for the posi-
tion of officers. That many are op-
posed to a large army does not seem
to operate against the Intention oi
the government to prepare fol any
emergency which may arise and be-
fore another year has come it is
probable that our army Will number
over a half million men.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-02-16
[. @. @. +. TO ORGANIZE
LODGE ON MARCH IA

At meeting held in Roman Mon
day night last by about 20 Odd Eel
lows and new applicants for member
ship, it was decided to organize the
lodge here on Wednesday, March IA.
The meeting will be held in
Scearce's hall and the Poison lodge
will probably do the initiatory work,
assisted by members of the order
from Missoula. A banquet will be
served and general good time is
anticipated.
From present indications there will
be close to 100 new members on the
roll by the date the lodge is to be
organized, which shows the good
work done by those who have the
matter in charge.