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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

E. II. Hartman, according to stor-
les emanating from New York, in
tends to build a $6,000,000 castle up
on the edge of the Catskills. He will
probably have golden locomotive
for a weather vane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

Platt and Foraker are not at all
vindictive, but if they should hap
pen to hear something which they
thought to the discredit of Roose-
welt, they might be persuaded to men,
tion it casually.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
iron ORE IS FREE
Tariff Cut in Important Particu-
lar in Draft Of Bill Shown
Cannon
SUGAR REMAINS THE SAME
Neither Is There any Change on Lead
and COpper-Silk Tax to be
Made Higher.

Washington, March lit was au-
thoritatively learned last night that
the new tariff bill, which will be sub
mitted to the house at the special SEES
sion by the ways and means commit
tee, will contain the following recon-
mendatiOns:
Lead and copper, no change.
Sugar, no change.
Iron ore, placed on free list.
Rails and billets, substantially re-
duced.
Pig iron, 25 per cent reduction.
Textiles, graduated tariff on high
grade cotton and silk goods, an in
creased tax; on medium grade, nc
change ION low grade, a reduced tar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
Go to IL.

Try to grasp the golden chance.
Hope little bit.
Luck, they say. is all romance.
Do not trust to It.
Strike out hard with all your might.
Take chance on what's In sight.
Soon things may be coming right,
So keep up a steady fight.
And you'll make q hit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

Having thrown aside the clothes
ii was necessary to have made for
the Inauguration ceremonies, the
ladies will at once get busy on their
Easter outfits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

There is a postoffice in Nebraska
named Tonic. 1t is recommended as
a place where a man may go into
business for his health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

Every American boy can hope to
be, if not president. at least a mem
Der of the cabinet, provided he stud
les law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
hing with me-"

"Come, go fishing with me-"
"I'll be there tomorrow. Let the fish
know l am coming"
How shall do it?'
"Just drop them line"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
Cured by Itself.

"Uncle Bill. do you believe in lucky"
Il used to. but don't any more"
"What changed your mindr'
at was my blame luck never to have
none"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

Now recurs the solemn duty OF
pushing along the movement for re-
formed Fourth of July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

There is not much needed now TO
make the Standard Oil victories over
the people complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
War Tax Explained.

Speaker Cannon and Representative
Vreeland yesterday conferred with the
republican members of the ways and
means committee regarding the pro-
visions of the new bill. 1t was under
stood that the new features of the bill,
the new provision reviving the war
revenue tax and the inheritance tax
section. were thoroughly explained to
the speaker Mr.. Cannon desires to
become thoroughly familiar with the
tariff measure in order to speed its
passage through the house in accord
ance with the understanding reached
at the White house conference of Mon
day.
Provisions to Increase Revenues.
In order to compensate in a measure
the general reduction of duties con-
tanned in the bill the subcommittee
has incorporated several provisions
which are expected to increase the
revenues. These provisions are rene
dial in character, tending to prevent
Iunder-valuations and other methods by
which the ambiguity of the Dingley
law is taken advantage of.
To prevent the practice by which
goods imported are not assessed at
their full value the committee has in
corporated a provision which will
make it possible for the appraiser to
base the value on articles according
to the wholesale market prices here in
connection with the wholesale price
at the point of production abroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
No Mistake.

Mob law doesn't always miscarry."
"Still, they are taking terrible
chances
'Yes. they are, but sometimes they
might overlook the prisoner in their
hurry and hang his lawyer by mis-
take"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

When a man has to shovel snow he
wonders how he ever could have found
1t in his heart to complain Of hot
weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

Secretary of War Dickinson says he
is Taft democrat-whatever that is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
none,
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

A deep thinker ought to be a good
'ell digger.
If age could be as certain of its con-
clusions as youth is, this world would
fairly effervesce with wisdom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

Advertising pays. The quota of the
United States regular army is full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
Different Reason,

"Why are you so proudY'
Because l am -
"Come to think of 1t. 1 am proud
too''
"WhyT
Because am not you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

One does hate. no matter how much
one may believe in reform, to be con-
sidered a fit subject for the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

There is still one green spot to cher
ish, and the 18th Of March will present
It
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11

Agitation to have March A fall on
May is now in progress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
NO SIGN OF A BREAK

CONTINUED from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
EHE ARGUS.

~ THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-11
Politeness.

Because l am not you"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
A HEALTHY SENTIMENT.

"The bird that can sing but won't sing, should be made to sing says an old proverb; and the man who won't work who is able to work should be made to work, is a healthy sentiment, says the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. All the citizens of indus trious habits and every woman de- pendent upon manly endeavor should endorse this sentiment. A loafer is shiftless fellow and a boor whether he wears good clothes or ragged ones. It is toll that develops the finest quail ities in a man. Hard work never killed a man, and overwork is so far from being common that few are injured from the effect of it. There would be fewer criminals if there were less idlers, fewer prisoners in jail If prls- oners had to do good days work. It is hot cruel to make persons labor who can work and will not work any more than it is to teach boy habits or industry-it will do him good and make of him rational and useful human being. A person who IS lazy, who is willing to be dependent upon others, who enjoy the bread and meat he does not earn, lacks the independ- ent spirit and the pride and the effi- ciency necessary to make man. A shiftless idler is far from being a man and sympathy and coddling make him worse instead of better. An idler's most pressing want is work; but he is conscious of every want but this. The want which would make him whole and open the way to the qualification of all his needs he repudiates: It is difficult to tell whether the primary cause of his condition is perverseness or blindness because of degeneration If the latter he needs to be regener- ated whether he roams the streets or feeds and sleeps in prison, and those who think so are harboring a health ful and a healing sentiment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11

and misery. I advise all suffering women to take Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound" MRS. EMMA WHEATON, Vienna, W. Va.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. pound, made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotics or harm- full drugs, and today holds the record for the largest number of actual cures of female diseases of any similar medi. cine in the country, and thousands of voluntary testimonials are on file in the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass, from women who have been cured from almost every form of female complaints, inflammation, uL ceration, ,displacements, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, baekacche, indigestion and nervous prostratloh Every such suffering woman owes 1t to herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound trial.
 If you would like special advice about your case write a confiden. tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, al Lynn, Mass. Her advice IS free and always helpful
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen
FASHION HINTS.

Cold hands are now much more fash ionable for the hair than ths erst- while popular ribbon ones, ana they are to be had in single, ooupie anu triple forms.
 There will be la revival of the tucked skirt ,,., Children will wear charming little Dolly Warden sunbonets.
 Foulard silks, in spots, stripes and checks, will be much worn.
 Quaint colors that were worn in the early sos have returned.
 Gold and silver tissue embroideries and foundations will be popular.
 No directorie gown Is property "Worn'' without an immense nat tc accompany 1t.
 The big black hat is triumphant this ason, and the big black hats trim ming is white.
 Belt buckle, gold purse, and vanity boxes are all studded with the semi. precious stones in irregular triangular forms.
 One of the latest frivolities is the little cachemire cape, with narrow shoulders and long stole ends, whicf comes in every shade.
 Faggotting, which for while re- tired from modish garments, has beer revived and ms now found on some O. the very smartest blouse models. The inevitable materials with name: ending in "ette'' have appeared. Shan tunette is cheaper and less silky i'm itation of the real thing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
FREE TEXTBOOKS.

The question of free textbooks and free school-supplies is to come up for consideration at the adjourned town meeting Tuesday night, and it will doubtless be defeated because it would add to the tax levy, which it is the purpose of the taxpayers to reduce, if possible.
 There are many differences of opin- ion about the free-book system which has been severely condemned by the health authorities because it is unsan- itary-the old, soiled books with their bad odor and health destroying germs, and, perhaps, vermin, are not fit to be sent to cleaply homes for the use of healthy children. Second hand books for circulation are regarded by some sanitarians as being upon par with second hand sponges and tooth brushes.
 The object of this is to put the pupils of the schools upon a level-to keep from disrespect and derision poor children who on account of the limited means of their parents have to have books and supplies furnished by the town. With such free distribution of books no one should be made aware except those who receive them. The shielding of the recipients is some thing which should always be done for the honor and well-being of all concerned.
 It is needless to say that under our present system the voting of the free
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
THE MAKING UP OF VELVET.

Velvet is to be such a very good material for the winter that some points toward it's manufacture into the afternoon costume should be under stood.
 It is highly necessary to avoid hand ling the half-made gown whether it be velvet or velveteen. There is a cer- tainty which counts for much in the result.
 To acquire this certainty, it is ad- visable to make perfectly fitted model of your velvet gown or suit in canton flannel, to rip it and use as a pattern, and thus to save an excess of handling in the fitting of the velvet.
 Pinning is a great source of diff culty, each pin leaving it's mark upon the nap of the velvet. Only round headed black pins should be used for what fitting remains after this eau tious beginning.
 Basting requires care, because the threads, when drawn too tightly, will press a line into the surface. They should be removed only after clipping each stitch, so that there will be. no long pull to cause this defect. The pressing of velvet being quite out of the question, a substitute is de- manded to replace the fiatiron. The kitchen poker is one very ordinary weapon. A long velvet seam, turned with it's wrong side up, is first pinned by it's one end to a heavy ironing board and then held in midair, and the point of the slightly heated poker is run evenly along the line of the seam ing, just sufficiently to press the seam apart.
 It is quite inconceivable that any one, not knowing these slight first helps would undertake the making oi velvet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
THE USES OF A TOWN HALL.

It goes without saying it that the Town hall belongs to the citizens, IS for the use of the citizens and the cit izens should make the regulations un- der which it may be used even when the letting Is delegated to the town authorities.
 The use of the Town hall to discuss no-license was denied by first se- lectman. although the meeting to de- eide this very question was to be held therein. and could be held nowhere else. It was a vital question of. pub lie importance It was alleged that the hall had not been hitherto let for partisan uses, that it had been denied to the republican and democratic par ties for use for political rallies; in fact, precedents were against such use of the hall, which, doubtless, was true; but it is time to kick those old precedents aside and to establish some new ones.
 Town hall should be open 10 all the citizens for the discussion of politics and for the discussion of communal questions or for the promotion of charity or moral reform. All that should be required of any class or cult of citizens who desire to hold a pub lie meeting there should be the ad- vance payment of the lighting and cleaning expenses, and fair estimate for wear and tear. If democrats or republicans, license or no-license men or any other class of citizens desire the use of the hall and will pay charges why should it not be let for their use?
 In this age, in some cities, the pub lie school houses are open for popular ward or district use. and are made so- cial centers during the winter months for the pleasure and entertainment of the people.
 Holding town halls for use for towr meetings alone is an anticipated prac- tice. All the taxpayers meet the cost of building, the interest charges, the repairs, the addition, and why should not the taxpayers have the use ot the hall at a moderate charge for pub lie use whenever any political, moral charitable, or communal issue come! up for consideration, and this hall il regarded as a. central and desirable place by the citizens having the mat ter in hand, to exploit or discuss tn question. z
 The uses for Town hall and the con ditions under which it may be hat might well be defined in town meet ing, that the citizens may know wha to expect and the selectmen know jus what to do.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
THE OTIS LIBRARY APPRoPRIA-
 TON

While the demand for a more eco- nonnical administration of town affairs is intense, and the payment of de- felt and increased taxes to meet an extraordinary condition of affairs is in order. there should be no under estimating of the value and importance of the Otis library aid to the pupils in the public schools, or to. the pro- gressive families who use 1t for their entertainment and edifcation. There is nothing tax money is expended for that benefits more citizens dollar for dollar, or tells more for future prog ress than this appropriation for books and the facilities for their care, dis tribution, and repair.
 Judge Torrance, who began life as a mill boy in Norwich and was chief justice of the state at life's end, once pointed to the Otis library and said That was my university The foun- dations for his scholarship and prog ress were laid by the help of books obtained there. Other boys have been laying such foundations there for the past half-century, and never was there a time when more young people who are working in our stores or earning a living in the mills and shops were making this the university which they may point back to with pride. Money spent to give larger privileges for learning to the young and the ambi- tious is money spent to create an in- telligept citizenship, and to give learn ing and character to such youth as realize what application to study means, and who have the mind to make the most of the library and of themselves.
 It would indeed be false economy to cut out an appropriation which does an inestimable amount of good, and will continue to do so.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
CHANGES IN RAINcoATs.

Raincoats have undergone a slight metamorphosis during the last year and now, at the opening of the pres ent season. they have vlossomed forth
 in two new styles. One of these coats is straight in line, quite mannish and
 unadorned, but belted in at the hips by a plain leather belt, which is run through slits in the material These follow the general outline of the me- dieval, without, however, straying far from the requisite masculine cut, and they are worth mention. But the rain- capes are a matter entirely different. These are without sleeves and are merely provided at each side with slits through which the wearer may thrust her arms. The cape itself though sometimes gored is circular and finished at the neck with a mili-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.
The Independent Voter.

The independent voter was active in some of the other Connecticut cities yesterday, and caused the surprises that always follow in his wake. In Waterbury, Billy Hotchkiss, who in latter years has been as good and useful citizen as in his college days he was a football player, captured the floating mantle of Mayor Thoms, and brought the city back, nominally, to the republican column. Waterbury is to be congratulated, if it had to part with Mayor Thoms, that the manage ment falls into such good hands. In New London, Bryan F. Mahan. at the last minute. taking the field aeainst that well meaning but somewhat im- practical reformer, Lucius E. Whiton, won out, while the balance of the re- publican ticket was elected The in- dependent voter evidently did it. but he didn't thus declare his independ- ence of bossism.-New Haven Regis ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
sewina on Hooks and Eyes.

"One of the most difficult things about sewing on hooks and eyes" said a seamstress, lis to do it so the thread does not show on the right side of the garment
 At last I have learned how to &C., complish this end in a delightfully."- simple way. If the hem or flap where the fastenings go is narrow, l slip a piece of whalebone into it, sew on the hooks and eyes and then take the whalebone out.
 If the opening is wider than the whalebone, I cut piece of heavy cardboard the proper width and slip that in. It really saves one great deal of time in the sewing process, and the work looks infinitely heater when finished"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
Paris Transfer Pattern No. so67.

Design for combination corset cover and skirt to be worked as eyelets or solid embroidery on nainsook, batiste, cambric. long cloth, or soft linen. The pattern contains 4 IA yards of ruff fling for the skirt, 2 13 yards scallop- ing for the neck and armholes and the spray design for the front of the cor set sover. These undergarments are also made in Chira silk or dimity, crossbarred muslin is also used to a great extent and is particularly pretty when worn under thin material that shows the cross bars.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Com pany, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
Paris Pattern No. 3O52 - All Seams
 Allowed.

The semi- princess dress, buttoning down the entire front. is highly fa- Vored style this season, not only for ladies but for young girls as well. This model is made with panel front and deep plaited fiounce attached to five gored upper section. The waist and Skirt are joined under a belt of the material. The sleeves are in shirt waist style and the neck is finished by a chemisette and broad Dutch collar ders the mode unusually becoming Mohair serge, cashmere and linen are all adaptable.
 IT years For a miss of 15 years the dress will require 7as yards of mate rial 24 inches wide, 61s yards 27 inche! wide, AZ yards 36 inches wide, 4H yards AZ inches wide or 3A yards 5 inches wide, with s yard. of allovel embroidery and # yards of edging.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
THE JUBILEE BOOK.

The Jubilee Book, containing complete record of the celebration of the 25Oth anniversary of the founding of the town of Norwich, with complete illustrations, containing at least 1OO.- 900 words and 50 pages of portraits and scenes of decorated streets and sections of the parade, etc. The Bull letin hopes to have the book ready for delivery early in December. If you have not ordered one, i'll out the cou- pon printed elsewhere and mall to the Business Manager of The Bulle- lin. Norwich. Conn.,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
Dried Apple Cake Recipe.

Soak two cupfuls of dried apples over night in water and then chop fine. Cook the fruit in cupful of molasses until tender. When cool, add cupful of butter. one cupful of sugar, an egg, a cupful of sour milk in which two teaspoonfuls of baking soda is dis solved, four cupfuls of flour and a teaspoonful each of cinnamon, cloves, extract lemon and grated nutmeg. Then stir in cupful of seeded raisins' Bake in a moderate oven. This cake will keep for several weeks if put away in a covered jar. It is better a few days old than when fresh from the oven.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11

Sage tea is known as one of the most reliable methods of preventing hair from falling. A pint of leaves should be steeped or boiled for three hours in an iron kettle. Add the juice of at least one cup of strong tea and a teaspoonful of salt. This preparation will spoil unless half the bulk prepared is not preserved with grain alcohol. Strain the liquid several times to re- move all sediment and the alcohol. Nit should be kept in a dark bottle. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place. Apply the liquid to the hair and scalp. Allow the hair to hang until dry. Avoid brushing the hair at such times, using only a coarse comb.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
Paris Transfer Pattern Mo. a111.

Design for a handkerchief case which is 7x1S inches when open, to be trans ferred to linen, muslin, lawn, silk, sat- in, scrim or any fancy work material. One end is hemmed and all the rest of the edge is buttonholed in scallops. The rounded end is ornamented with French and eyelet embroidery. The sides are laced together with ribbon.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Com- pany. Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11

An trade or decree of the sultan has been secured from the Turkish gov- ernment for the transfer of the Ameri can college of girls to a new site. It will now be upon the European side of the Bosphorus and in a much more influential position.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
ouinoe and Apple MarmaIade.

three pounds of quince. Peel, core and quarter the fruit. Add a cupful of water to each four pounds of fruit. and allow three-quarters of a pound of sugar to pound of fruit. Cook all until the quince is transparent.
 Some people like the flavor of a little lemon peel. This may be added to the fruit if one wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
Fried Ripe Tomatoes.

These are exceedingly tasty for breakfast. Take large, smooth toma- toes and cut in slices at least half an inch thick. Dip in finely sifted and seasoned bread crumbs and fry in but ter. Remove the tomatoes, thicken the fat in the frying pan with little flour and add enough cream to make a gravy to pour over the tomatoes. Gar nish the dish with triangles of toast and a little parsley.