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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
THE sHoPPERs ARE ABROAD.

This will be a week of long hours for the stores and of persistent snop- ming on the part of the buyers, some of whom are flush and some Of whom must make a dollar do a great deal Of business. And it is the place where a dollar can do most business that is attractive to country trade.
 While there has been a great deai of inspecting on the part of prospec- tive shoppers and steady buying on the part of those who like the privi- 1ege of selection and are willing to pay for 1t, there has been no rush. This win all change the present week, for with i've short days before Christ mas the volume of trade must stead ily increase day by day.
 The goods fin the market never showed heater designs or were held at more reasonable prices. It Is really surprising what pretty and useful things may be bought for & small price. The day of gew-gaws seems to have faded away and an age of utility dawned. This has been dis covered by those who have early given attention to Christmas stocks and carefully looked them over. Those who by force of circumstances are compelled to do their buying in a hur- " may not discover this.
 The stores which advertise liberally are taking the crowds because they have through the agency of the press appraised the readers what they have fin stock and what the prices, thus enabling them to make their lists at home and to procure the goods in haste without any wrangling over prices. An advertisement Is an ad- vance agent that arranges all the pre- liminaries. This, of course. greatly fla cilitates the rapid movement of goods and makes it possible to do a much larger volume of business in 2 stated time.
 Those whe shop early and who find it convenient to shop mornings may still do so in comfort, but the after noon and evening rush will keep in creasing until the climax on Christ mas eve.
 It is no longer possible to shop early, but to buy wisely in rush intelli- gence is necessary and those who read The Bulletins advertising columns will be able to determine what they want, how much it costs and where to buy 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
COMPETING CALIFORNIA CITIES.

Ambition and jealousy are strong competing forces if they do not go too far. The cities of San Diego and San Francisco, California, are in dis rute as to which is the metropolis of the Pacific coast and they are also at odds concerning the opening of the Panama canal in 1915, which event both propose to celebrate in a mag nifcent way.
 Last week the leading financial. business and professional men of San Francisco assembled at the Merchants exchange and amid cheers, waving arms and hats flying in the air, re- solved that theirs was the one city geographically, physically. climatically and logically equipped fttingly to cell ebrate the gigantic ditch that will wed the Atlantic te the Pacific" in 1915, and steps were taken to perfect the organization of the Pacific Ocean Ex- position company.
 San Diego had started with the cre- ation of an exposition to celebrate the event some time ago. and this belated movement by the city by the Golden Gate prompts the citizens there to give notice that they are going to hold a great exposition in 1915, anyway, and If San Francisco feels strong enough te fight the en- tire southern part of the state, it is time for us to ask for division. If it is to be a case of fight for suprem- acy we had better have 1t out with them now. when we have good proposition to fight with"
 San Diego has the geographical ad- vantage of being nearest to the great canal and to being the first port of magnitude on the California coast; and there is no doubt that her cit izens were first to move to becom- ingly celebrate this important event.
 Considering the recent misfortunes of San Francisco, the more southern city appears to be in the best trim to carry out with ease an appropriate programme. But the thought of be- ing second to anything is too much for San Francisco's blood, so that two failures instead of one good success are probable.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
NOT WORRYING.

Wallace E. Tillin ghast, the worees- ter inventor, whose aeroplane experi- ence and run have so surprised the public, appears to be a match for the newspaper men who are trying in every possible way to get him to give out the authentic story of that 3o0- mile trip, with the proofs. for just at present he declares that he is per- fectly indifferent to what the people think about the statement already made public On Tuesday he said to representative of the New York Sun:
 Believe me-" said MT. Tillinghast. 'ft is of no especial interest to me whether the public believe the story or not. When I produce the machine at the propeS time everybody will have to believe it. I had not intended to make the matter public now. but a reporter got the goods on me- and in return for his keeping secret where the monoplane is and other details that I don't want to see in print for the present, I told him the story of my most successful flight"
 The reporter remarks that MT. Til- linghast is an alert, clean looking man and does not appear like a person who would see any humor in putting over a gigantic hoax He certainly does not bear any of the marks of the crank"
 This is another important matter that the world will have to wait for until the inventor is ready to disclose all the details.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
A STATUS FOR MILITARY WRIT
 FRS,

It must be cheerful news for the army soribes of Connecticut to think that the rights of war correspondents are about to be legally defined; and this will put limitations upon the arbitrariness of the officer in com nand as well as upon the man who represents the press in the ranks or out of them. The Brooklyn Eagle, in noticing the fact that Gen. J. Frank lin Bell, chief of the general staff, has prepared a. bill giving to war corre- spondents a definite status in the field and providing certain restrictions up- on the publication of news concern ing military movements in time of war, goes on to say: That legisla- tion which relieves war correspondents of the liability to be absolutely at the mercy of arbitrary and cranky off, cers--not that all officers are arbitrary and cranky-is much to be desired.
 with the status of the correspon- dent defined by law, newspapers and their representatives will know where they are att No intelligent corre- spondent and no intellisently conduct ed newspaper expects that the censor can be eliminated from ttse sphere of military operations, nor would either deny to that functionary recognition as an agent Indispensable to the suc- cessful conduct of campaigns With out a censor in control of the tele- graph lines correspondents would be tempted to disclose important plans and to give other information that would become of service to the enemy almost immediately after It's pu1blica- tion. Every civilized nation. includ- ing our own has long realized this, and the restrictions put upon corre- spondents in the field are natural consequence of the realization"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen
Woman Who Knows.

Lowers the gas fully half as soon as the food is boiling, Knowing that the lower beat will keep 1t boiling.
 Buys chuck steak at a cost of 16 cents or round steak at 22 cents. or milk at 10 cents and gives her hus- banI as much muscle making material as would be afforded by spending 50 cents to $1 for oysters.
 Shuns the delicatessen store where she has to pay two prices. |. Spends her dessert money for fruit or custard buildings instead of costly pies.
 Utilizes every scrap of food, turning soup meat into croquettes, bread crumbs into scalloped dishes, cold veg etables and salads and sold cereals into batter breads or into soups.
 Use sweet beef drippings instead of butter for cooking wherever possible, realizing that it will furnish fat just as wholesome and many times as cheaply.
 Fares her potatoes as thinly as pos sible, remembering that the only really valuable part is next to the skin.
 Bakes hre own bread, if possible, and if not, keeps enough ahead to sup ply her family with it 24 hours old.
 Makes her butcher send home the bones from the roast she has bought and pops them in her stock pot.
 Buys only seasonable food.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Paris Pattern No. sI24 All Seams
 Allowed.


 For the woman who wishes her waists to set stylishly, especially the new skin-tight Jersey basques, the brassiere is a great assistance. but for the woman of full figure it is a posi- tive necessity. The garment is to De worn over the corsets. taking the place of the usual corset cover, and owing to the skilful shaping of the different sec tions gives support just where 1t is most needed and where the best cut corsets often require reinforcement. The brassiere has no fullness any whore, thus the waist or basque may be fitted smoothly over it, and the fronts are so arranged that only three but tons are required for closing. Coutil or other strong wash fabrics may be used for the garment, and the neck edge and armholes may be trimmed with lace or edging.
 The pattern is cut in six sizes, from 36 to 46 inches, bust measure. The 36 inch bust requires ss yard of material 36 inches wide or k yard 42 inches. with 2h yards of edging to trim.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Company. Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Paris Transfer Pattern No. so77.

Design of grapes for centerpiece 1Sx1s inches, to be transferred to sat- in, jean or damask. Butchers linen, Indian-h head cotton, cotton lawn, scrim or any material on that order; the border should be heavily worked in buttonhole stitch and the center in solid and outline embroidery, mer- cerized cotton or silk floss is used for the working of the embroidery and if a very ornate effect is desired the edge should be trimmed with a. deep edging of heavy lace or embroidery, slightly fulled between the scallops.
 Price of pattern. 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Com- pany, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
The Latest Style in Handbaas.

In the matter of handbags, the latest importations from Paris and London indicate that the miniature trunk car ried last year is to be replaced bv the smaller bag of fancy leather and more graceful lines. It is not. perhaps. so practical, but it is far more artistic to the eye.
 Some are decorated with jewels and some show a combination of different kinds of leather. The fastenings and handles are often made of the leather, but copper and German silver are much used. The latest variety looks more like the old-fashioned reticule and is closed with buckles and straps.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Eranrant pahIias.

Many women are wearing dahlias or chrysanthemums on their outdoor suits. They are artificial and delicate perfume is used on their silken or vel- vet petals. It is just a novelty and very pretty one. and young and otd are under the spell of these flowers,
 With her gold-colored gown and evening cloak one Parisienne appeared at theater with her caplike coiffure lightly sprinkled with gold dust. 1t was introduced in patches, which gave a mottled sunlight effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
A Green Christmas Within.

While a white Christmas" is the ideal for outdoors, a green Christ mas" within has always been the de- sire of the home maker. Wreaths and festoons of evergreen. and sprays of holly and mistletoe can in this day of greenhouses be supplemented with Towering plants which will make the home gay with blossoms.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Old Lace.

The owners of old pieces of lace can bring them forth from their folds of tissue paper and turn them into all of some lawn, silk or net. Carricxml- cross applique, one of the finer Irish laces. Is very popular, as Is the tan- bour lace of Spain, the filet and the Nilanese. Some are laid over foun- dation of dead white, in which case they have the lowered meshes dyed a cream or butter color, while others are underlaid with colored chiffon or mousseline de soie.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Knitted Mash cIotha.

Those who have once used the knit ted wash cloths find it difficult to be- come accustomed to any other kind. They should be knitted on fine needles and of fine cotton, otherwise they soon lose their shape. The round ones are perhaps, more attractive looking than the square ones. but they are a trifle more difficult to make. An edging crocheted of the colored mercerized cotton gives a neat finish.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Rabx,s Bedroom Slippers.

The lambs wool soles for bedroom slippers are to be had now in very tiny sizes. pair of the knitted or cro- cheted slippers which come up high above the ankles and are mounted on these warm soles will be appreciated by the little person who has learned to walk The top of the shoe should be finished with the looped edge. for 1t not only is attractive but gives much extra warmth. These little shoes are just teh things to be slipped on in the morn ing before the child is dressed or has his bath
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Sour MiIk as a Preservative.

Prof. Ellie Metchnikoff has been mak- ing most interesting experiments with sour milk az a preservative. He says that oysters if immersed in sour milk will keep for long time, and that beefsteak if kept in sour milk will be found to be sweet at the end of several months. His explanation is that the sugar in the milk encourages the growth of certain germs which form tactic acid This acid destroys the germs of putrefaction.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Fine Ruekwhsat Cakes.

Soak one cup of fine stale bread crumbs in two cups of hot milk for two or three hours. Add three-quartsrs cup of water, one-quarter yeast cake dissolved fin one-quarter cup of wa ter. one half level teaspoon of salt and buckwheat four enough to make a breaking. Cover and let rise over night. In the morning beat and bake the batter on aIgreased griddle. Sorce of the batter may be saved to start q fresh batter in the evening. For the second missing add no more than one- eighth of an yeast cake.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

quarters. Cover with cold water. bring gradually to the boiling point and let simmer until soft. Drain and remove all the white portion by scrap ing with a spoon. Gut the yellow por- tion in thin strips. using the scissors. Boil one cupful of sugar and onehalf of a cupful of water. until the syrup threads when dropped from the tip of 8 spoon. Cook the strips in syrup five miputes, drain, and roll in fine gran
 nIated sugar.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
The Stylish Waist.

Dressmakers say that the average waist measurement this winter is 2S inches. Women with good figures own up to thirty inches, and one dress maker who sews for well-dressed wo- men says that the smallest waist she has fitted in two years Is twenty eight inches
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Fancy Bread.

To one cup of warm mush. either wheat or oatmeal, and prepared as fo5 breakfast, add one-quarter cup of light brown sugar. one-half level teaspoon of salt, one level tablespoon of butter
 one-quarter of a yeast cake dissolved in one-quarter cup of lukewarm water one cup of walnut mears chopped fine or ground coarsely three quarters cup of dates cut ir small pieces and flour enough to make a dough that can be kneaded. Cover let rise over night, knead and shape into loaf. Let rise again and bake in a moderate oven. If mixed after breakfast and whole yeast cake IS used it will be ready to bake at noon
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Ginger Snaps.

A reader sends receipe for ginger snaps from her cookbook. 1t will un- doubtedIy please many another house. keeper. Put half a cupful of lard and a cupful of molasses on the stove. As soon as the lard is melted, remove and add half a cupful of brown sugar a easpoonful of ground ginger and tea spoonful of soda dissolved in a little hot water Then stir in enough flour to make a stiff dough. Roll it very thin and stamp into circles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
A Winter Salad.

Chop hard white cabbage very fine and measure 1t. For four cups or one quart make a dressing as follows: Mix two tablespoons of melted butter, one-half cup of thin cream, two beat en eggs. one-half level teaspoon of salt. a saltspoon of pepper and two tablespoons of vinegar. Heat over hot water until thickened, pour over the cabbage, mix and set away to become chilled before serving.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Fish kedaeree.

Half pound of cooked fish, quar- ter pound of rice. three hard-boiled eggs two heaping tablespoonfuls of butter. seasoning of salt. pepper, red pepper and dash of psprika. Break the fish into small pieces removing all skin and bones. Wash the rice well and boil in boiling salted water thirty minutes: strain off the water and dry in the oven. Chop the hard-boiled whites of egg very finely. melt the butter in a saucepan. put in the fish rice and chopped white of eggs. Add seasonings, stir over the fire until quite hot (taking care that it does not brown. Pile up on a hot dish, sprinkle over with yolks of eggs pre- viously finely chopped or rubbed through seive. Garnish with pars- lev and serve hot.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
ParsIey AII Winter.

Those who have parsle- in the gar den will do well to take up a few roots and plant them in pot for win ter use.
 Keep the parsley in a cool place the cellar will answer admirably, if it does not get below the freezing point.
 The parsley should be placed near the window. where it will get some light and should be watered occas- ionally.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Frozen custard.

Bring a pint of milk to the boiling point in a double boiler, stir in a tablespoonful of corn starch after be- ing tiiinned in milk; next put in the yoiks and whites of three eggs beaten separately. Remove from the fire and flavor with vanilla
 Let the GUS sard cool. then pour in a
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The daisy and ladder work design for corset cover is to be worked all in white on long cloth. linen, nain- sock or cambric. If preferred the daisies and leaves may be solid, and the large spaces outlined and filled with seed stitches, but the ladder work is very effective It is simple button holing with connecting bars and the fabric cut from beneath.
 Price of Pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Com pany. Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
REPUBLICANS SECOND EDlToR.
His Memory Deserves to Be Kept
 Green.

For many years we have cherished a feeling of admiration for the memory of MT. Bowles akin, to reverence. He represented. as scarcely any other man, clean, righteous and courageous jour nalism. So strong and all-persuasive was his personality that the Republi- can bears today, as it has in all the years since. the unmistakable stamp of his aspiration. purpose and character. No better service to pure Journalism can be done than to keep his memory green.-=Zion's Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Since Emma Goldman has turned against the woman suffragists they have reason to be thankful. This is a boom for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The Washington man who is sure that danger turks in the handshake has never been president, or been a popular office-seeker in New Eng land. That's where the pull is.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
candisd Orange Peel.

A contributor to the December Woman's Home Companion gives these directions for making candied orange peel: Carefully remove all of the peel from four tilin-slxinned oranges in
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Happy thought for today:. Money may be the root of all evil, but if it dd not root for Christmas, what would become of the merry part of the fsstivaD
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
AnnIe Pie and cream.

An apple pie made without an upper crust is a pleasing change. Line the pie plate and bake the under crust: fill with apple sauce seasoned to caste and cover the top with whipped cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
Paint Stains on WooIen.

Paint stains may be removed from woolen fabrics by rubbing with turpen- tine. If the stains are old and do not respond to this treatment add ammo mia to the turpentins
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The man of the house is not al- lowed to look around the house much now. Everybody is alert to bring things for Papa.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The California man who had his whiskers insured will have to get per mission to play the part of Santa Claus, for it is full of peril.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

A new invention that will revolu- tionize telegra phing is announced, but it will not accelerate the movements of the messenger boy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Fifteen cents worth of "dago red'' will keep two Filipino families drunk for two days. We should look out that cheap trunks of this character do not get imported.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

When Christmas is over, fath likes to be left alone long enough to add up the January bills and to write the checks therefor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The scientists at the Rockefeller Institute of Medical. Research have discovered the germ of the poliom- yelitis. The Chicago News says: That is going some"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Dr. Cooks enemies are becoming cIairvoyant. for they claim to be able to proclaim results before the judges have been heard from.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Mary Mannering is not a. scientist, but she will be accepted as an au- thority upon her declaration that "a germ causes love"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Attention is called to the fact that the Chicago professors T Love to Sew Buttons on My Pants has not been set to mule yet, but it is likely to be.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The price of the Christmas tree leaves no room for guessing why New England sends a million a year to market.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

'1f you don't like this Christmas feeling" the happy man said to the Old Grumbler, just pour it back in the jug!" At that the colonel was all at- tention. Tn pouring it. he said. 'fbe careful Tn plain words, be sure that you don't spill any!"-Atlanta Consti- fution
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

It is said that the trusts are nec- essary evil. Then there can be no effective plea made against a check rein.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Zelaya knew enough to get down and out when Uncle Sam gave a bus mess look his way.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

Captain Loose may be willing to go to Copenhagen, but that is not the place liars are usually consigned to.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The villain high up in the Sugar trust appears to be regarded as too sweet to be coopered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

The1 new. Chinese minister to this country speaks no English. His abil- ity to ask questions is thereby limited.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

men seventyfive minutes for each meal. when they are able to get it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

pint of milk with some cream in it. Freeze just before taking out the dasher.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-20

A cloth dipped in ammonia will often emoye the stains from the collar of