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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
HURTING RArrLEsHIPs.

Records are being broken constantly in all directions and among the latest is the building of our greatest battle ships. The Utah, just off the ways at Camden, N. J., the greatest fighting ship in the American navy, was com pleted fin nine months and eight days from the time her keel was laid. The displacement of the Utah is 21,s75 tons. as against 10000 tons for the North Dakota and the Delaware. A sister ship to the Utah is now being built at the Brooklyn navy yard and will be called the Florida. The North Dakota was put together in eleven months, breaking all records up to that time.
 As we are exempt from menacing neighbors, there appears to be no req son for rushing work upon these na- val vessels; but we have the equip ment and the efficient workmen to re- spond to hurry call with the assur- ance of making as quick time as doing as staunch work as any nation. It will not be a great while before Amer ican Dreadnoughts will be making rec ord time at sea
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
FAITH IN LABRADOR.

Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, the missionary to Labrador, believes there is bright future for that country. He believes that it is possible to raise large herds of deer there and that the markets of the world may yet be supplied from that source. In a recent lecture he is quoted as having said:
 There are excellent prospects of this developing into most profitable industry. Reindeer flesh makes splen- did food, and I look forward 10 the time when large quantities will be exported to supply the meat markets of the world. Barley, oats and other hardy cereals will also flourish, asd numbering offers another big field for development"
 With the fast steamers which bring . big loads of coal from the provinces in these days, there is no reason why fish or even ice should not be brought from there in large quantities. We hope Labrador's future means cheap CT provender for the northern states.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Blue Aqain Popular.

In Paris every women who can pos stt ly arcrd 1t has a blue suit. It is of thA dark color, almost black, md favor seems to be heaped upon serge so rough and loosely woven that one wonders how it has been handled so successfully by the tailor.
 One very good model of this mate rial has a short Russian coat button ing from the left shoulder to the bottom of the left side, but without a front.
 A flat turned down collar clasps the base of the throat closely. This and the cuffs are trimmed with black braid. It also is placed in straight lines on each side of the back and front.
 Through huge embroidered eyelets a scarf of black silk is threaded from the neck to the bust line down the front of the coat. Silk fringe edges this unusual trimming.
 The skirt has the effect of a short yoke in the back which widens into a long apron-front tunic. Under the lower stitched edge pleats fall to give fullness at the bottom.
 A lovely blue blouse of chiffon over gold net is worn with this suit
 The rage for blue is certainly ac- ceptable because it is becoming to nearly every woman, and is one of the most serviceable of this seasons col ors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY'RE
 WORTH.

It is not probable that E. H. Harri- man knew what he was worth; and 1t does not seem to be easy for his executors to determine now to a dol- lar. The estimates of his fortune have fallen down over 50 per cent. and the estate. which was said to be worth $150, ,000, 900, is now believed to be above $50,00o,000 and probably less than $75,O00.O 900. The estate of every millionaire who has died in the last half-century has been largely over estimated. This is because men of millions are usually men who have large obligations and also have exten- sive holdings subject to the 1uctua- tions of the stock market In expla- nation in MT. Harriman's case, it s said: 'Mr. Hartman had been en- gagged actively in many undertakings up to within short time of his death and in carrying these he entered int0 contracts which must be adjusted be- fore his estate can be definitely set tied" It is not likely that the public will ever know just how many mil lions there were in MT. Harriman's estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Paris Transfer Pattern No. 5000.

Design to be transferred to a. shirt waist of linen, muslin. batiste, silk. satin, mesSaline or organdie, to be worked with mercerized cotton or silk floss in eyelet design and trimmed with fine lace insertion. The collar and cuff design is given with the shirt waist. If made up in silk or satin, the design should be carried out in eye Jet stitch with very delicate shade of lilac, light blue, or pink, or nile green silk floss. the insertions being cream color instead of white.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Com pany. Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Veaetarian Pudding.

Mix half a pint of finely chopped mixed nuts with one pint of stale bread crumbs; add half cupful of brown sugar. half of grated nutmeg and the grated rind of one orange.
 Mix in another bowl one pou ii of seeded raisins, one pound of Cu1r2nts, a quarter of pound of shredded citrcn and a quarter of a pound of shr9dded orange peel. Dust over this mixture four tablespoonfuls of flour, then mix them with the other ingredieh,s; eGd sufficient grape juice, about cupful. to moisten, pack the Ingredients m a mold or kettle, cover and boil or steam continuously for six hours
 Remove the lii and allow the pud- ding to cool. When cold, recover and put in a cool place until Christmas.
 At serving time stand the kettle in a pan of hot water. cover the pan and boil for one hour.
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MENA.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Paris Pattern No. 312O All Seams
 Allowed.

The semi-fltting coat in 42-inch length ladies, and the design here shown is particularly pleasing because of its well cut lines. It closes single breasted and the mannish sleeve has little full ness at the arms eye. A notch collar and slit pockets are other attractive features. In the present instance the coat is made of slate gray Venetian cloth, the collar being faced with gun metal velvet. Broadcloth, covert cloth, diagonal weave cheviot, corkscrew cheviot or serge may be used for the development of the design.
 The pattern is cut in seven sizes from g to A inches, bust measure. The 36inch bust size requires 5% yards of material 27 inches wide, 4 $ yards 36 inches wide, 3A yards 42 inches wide or 2B yards 54 inches wide.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order thruogh The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept. Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
JoTTINes ON THE FASHIONS.

Long earrings are in style.
 No gowns fit so tightly as they did last season.
 Odd settings are a feature of much attractive jewelry.
 Pale yellow appears everywhere in wraps, gowns and hats
 Velvet is used in making up some of the handsomest walking gowns.
 Satin charmeuse remains the favor ite fabric for ball and dinner gowns, and, in fact, for evening gowns of all descriptions
 Light. fimsy chiffon muffs are in style for evening affairs.
 The bolero is expected to be in great favor the coming saeson.
 Gold or silver cloth is used as a lining to the sheer net yoke and sleeves.
 White furs of every sort and kind are greatly in demand.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
The Circulation of The Bulletin.

The Bulletin has the largest cir eulation of any paper in Eastern Connecticut. and from three to four times larger than that of any in Norwich It is delivered to over s,ooo of the 4.o5s houses in Nor wich. and read b.. ninety three per cent of the people In windham 1t Is delivered to over 300 houses. in Putnam and Danielson to over HOO. and in all of these places t Is considered the local daily.
 Eastern Connecticut has forty nine towns. one hundred and sixty five post office districts and forty one rural free delivery routes.
 The Bulletin Is se,d in every town and on all of the R. F. D. routes in Eastern Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Arbitration of Labor Troubles.

If the granite workers of Montpelier Barre and Northfeld ever get out of the unenviable situation in which they find themselves, these humming holi- days, 1t Is safe to say that they will never again willingly submit their in- dustrial futures to Mr. James Duncan, labor leader with a future It is cer- tainly singular and un- American con- dition when we find a lot of workmen anxious to go to work and their em- p1oyers anxious to have them do so- all suspended on the say-so of a gen. tleman in Quincy, Mass, who does not even pay the parties at issue the com pliment of getting on to the ground" and attempting to adjust things. It is really intolerable and beyond all con- ception sperating-Rutland Her. aid.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
COSTUME DOLLS.

Fashions in dolldom change, like fashions in everything else Just now
 little peasant dolls are the thing. All the toy shops are showing them The finest of these costume dolls, as they are called, come from Munich and their costumes are wonderfully accurate. There are fiaxen haired German dolls, Swedish dolls and dolls dressed like the peasants of the Swiss Tyrol, in velvet suit, alpine hat and long feather. There are matronly peasant dolls in full skirts of green silk, black bodices and sheer blouses. There are Dutch dolls with their quaint caps and wood
 en shoes. In fact, not 8 distinctive type is forgotten in these collections of peasant dolls. Their faces are good. too. Dolls certainly do seem to be growing better looking every year. The faces of these peasant dolls, painted evidently by artists. are exceedingly
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
COMMISSIONER MACDONALD. The Point of the Whole Matter.


 The legal mechanicians for the au- tomobile clubs have thrown a lot of high-gear talk at Highway Commis- sioner Macdonald, but when it is sim mered down it is plainly to be seen that they do not criticise him for fail- ure to build good roads. They do. however, bitterly denounce him for not making better automobile speedways. That is crux of the whole contention. It comes to just this: Are the people of Connecticut spending money for roads or for race tracks ?-Bristol Press.
 Fair to the Commissioner. Out of justice to State Highway Con- missioner Macdonald we quote the Iol- lowing few words from a state ment of Logan w. Page, who is the director of the public roads bureau of the depart ment of agriculture at Washington. Mir. Page says: q imagine that the criti- cism from Connecticut Is similar to the criticism from other states which we constantly hear. The question of keep ing our roads in good repair Is a very serious one. The automobiles are chief ly responsible for the trouble, and I should think Connecticut would be more troubled in this way than any other tomobiles travelling the state than through any other" MT. Macdonald has been consistently harassed with criticism emanating, apparently, from the motoring circle that 1t seems cnly fair to him that more publicity be giv- en the defense offered the commission CT by the government official.-New Haven Palladium.
 No Indication.
 "One can readily understand that a commissionership developing as this has with millions to disburse should attract politicians with itching palrcs and who for purposes of their own would start a campaign of criticism to aisc-eoit the work of the present iu- cumbent"
 The above refers to the position held by Highway Commissioner Mac Donald, and 1t is part of a long letter to the Hartford Courant from the pen of X J. Birdsey of Hartford, \ meir . haI of tsh legislature of 19)'. We .'e- lieve that MT. Birdsey is wrong in stating that the criticism of the nigh l. ways comes from men who wan. the commissionership or any rart of 'L. There is no indication that this is ;Ec fact. On the contrary 't seems to haee come almost spontaneously from those who use the roads most and pay the most towards building 1hen.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 (The Bulletin is aware that Mr Birdsey is right and that the political pressure is one of the things every rp- right public servant with so much pat ronage at his command has to con- tend with. The political end Is always lively.-Ed)
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Erasheninn Eurs.

Hot bran or even sawdust will be found excellent for freshening up fUrs if they become a little soiled pr mat ted. Wash the fur in this material, rubbing well as one would were tt soap and water. Repeat the process several times, shaking well after each washing. If one treats the furs to dry bath of this sort two or three times during the winter, the furs will retain their fresh ness wonderfully.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
CauIiflower Eritters.

Caulifower fried in deep fat is de- licious and also a pretty dish. The caulihower should be boiled till about half done; then each dipped separate ly in a thin batter made in the propor- tion of a tablespoonful of flour to an egg, enough water being added to give the right consistency.As soon as the caulifowcr is dipred. cook at once in the deep fat, dusting the fritters with salt before serving.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
old-fashioned Baked Apple Indian
 Puddinu.

Turn three pints of scalding milk into a pint of sifted Indian meal, stir teaspoonfuls of either cinnamon or ginger, and a teaspoonful of salt. Stir until well mixed. Then add dozen sweet apples, peeled and sliced thin, and bake hours in moderate oven. The apples will form a nice sweet SalIxy
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Niaht Lamps.

be had are those of brass or copper, with reflector. The chomney is more frequently than not ruby colored. The word lamp is really misnomer, for the light is given by candle. Be- sides the reflector this handy lamp comes provided with snuffer. A sig
 able handle fastened to the reflector
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Famed Baked Apples.

Wash, quarter and core some tart apples. Slice them in a. casserole CT any baking dish, sprinkle over them half cupful of sugar to each four appl $: add half cupful of water cover the dish ard bake for tUe..'y minutes in a n0t ove:,
 They must be tender but not broken. Serve warm in the dish in which they were baked. This is much moce :asty y than apple sauce and is nice With geese
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen

cup of sugar. one tablespoonful Of flour, yolk of one egg, dissolve ibe flour in a little water and boil all to- gether. Line a plate with crust and bake. When done fill with the above mixture, beat the whites to a stiff froth, add sugar to taste, and spread over the pie. Set in oven until lightly Drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
MocK Tu .ha..

Chop sufficient nuts, Englisn wal Euts, oceans and a few aINOnds 10 make a pint; add one quart of well cooked hominy grits or dry boiled fi,e, twI level teaspoonfuls of salt, q sslt- spoonful of black pepper and half a cupful of dried bread crumbs.
 Add one unbeaten egg, mix and form into 0 roll the shape and size of a turkey, haste with melted butter and bake in moderate oven for one hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Fio Suet Puddino.

Thoroughly mix two and haif Cup- fuls of flour, sifted twice, an even tea spoonful each of soda, mace, allsoice and cinnamon, and a tablespoonful of baking powder Put through q fine sieve and then add half cupfLl of finely chopped suet, pouad of figs cut fine. a cupful of mola5ss a"i cupful of milk Put into d but-oIed making mold with tight fitting cover, and steam for two hours. Serve with a liquid sauce.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Spanish Rice.

Eight to ten slices of bacon fred until brown and crisp. One onion sliced and put in same pan with bacon, fry a golden brown. Two cups cold boiled rice and one can tomatoes added and mixed thoroughly with the cnion and bacon, breaking the bacon 1T 10 small pieces. Heat thoroughly and serve at once. A can of peas in place of the tomatoes makes a nice change.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
NEEDLEWoRK SUGGESTIONS.
Paris Transfer Pattern No. s12a.

Paris Transfer Pattern NO. 8128.
 The 12-inch dolly design is to be transferred to linen. jeans, damask or Indian head domestic and embroidered in eyelet and solid work. The little circles within the rings of eyelets in- dicate medallions let in, but if pre- ferred, the edge of the circles may be buttonholed and little spiders woV- en within.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Com pany, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Good Pie Crust

One pound of flour, well sifteJ. half q pound of butter and half a pound Of lard, beat the butter and lard through the flour and mix with sufficient ice water to roll easily. Avoid l1neading it. and use only the tips, of the fngers in mixing it. A little extra flour will be required for the board and rolling pin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

natural. Their hair, too, is real. and. best of all, their faces can be washed and the lovely soft coloring will not come off These artistic dolls. as they are termed, are to be had undressed also. The smaller ones sell for from s3.50 to $7. Those in costume, of course. are higher.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Velvet and Eur Muffs.

Seemingly one cannot carry too large a huff today. Among the novelties seen in Paris are muffs of puff velvet banded with fur. There are usually three bands of fur and five of the vel vet, which, of course, matches ones costufe in color. An all fur neck piece is worn with these muffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Blower Hatpin Holder.

Some attractive hatpin holders are made of a faring glass which gtands sufficiently high to hold the longest pin. Around the base of the glass green foliage is cleverly arranged, while at the top a large artificial flower forms a Soft cushion. Through the heart of the flower the pins are thrust.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Since some one has discovered that Dr. Cooks report was written by Dane, perhaps it is possible that Bar Till wrote the Mt. Mckinley book, which he confesses Is embellished with his lies.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
A Foolish statemsnt

One of the Berlin papers says Taft and Knox are trying to make Nicar- ague a vassel of the United States. Oh, pshaw' If this country wanted vassels it could find many better ones than Nicaragua might ever be.-Chicago Record Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

The six New England states turned out forty-six million bushels of pota- toes last season. Connecticut's aver age per acre is 120 bushels to Maine's 225.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
ApnIe Butter custard Pie.

Beat together four eggs, one tea cupful of apple butter, one of sugar. one teaspoonful of allspice, add one quart of rich milk and pinch of salt; bake in three pies with an under crust only.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

There are men who would rather sit on a cracker barrel at the store and chin all day, than to sit down in an easy chair at home and be enter tained.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
No+ +be pIaca for Rr.;,.

A western woman holds that large feet are evidence of great brains. May be. but it's no place to carry them New York Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Initials on IIandkerchiefs.

The fad for embroidering the initials in cross stitch on the handkerchiefs is obtaining more and more. It is diffi- cult work and trying to- the eyes, but with practice one may become Gn ex- Y1art
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

The minister who said that Christ mas was tuned to five notes" was thinking of finances, not music.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

James Jeffries says that he will break MT. Johnson's back We thought he was to assault him from the front, not the rear.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

washington had discovered the North pole he could not have held the honor unless some geographical society be- 9teved in him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

thing which it is well to bear in mind now is that the good citizen keeps his walks clean, whether the city au- thorities do theirs or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

America might as well have had two discoverers of the North pole as one; but since such an exhibit of lying has been made. there may be doubts abroad if we have one.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

It would be interesting to know If the Chicago judge who has just de- cided that children are a necessity is married or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Minister Wu says with apparent confidence that he will again visit this country in fifty years. He has faith in his staying powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Those who live their lives day by day must regard these short days as the restdays of the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
pI.ntu nf Good snend.rs

Walter Wellman says there are some able economists in congress. Yes, but there are great many more able ex- travaG Post
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Happy thought for today: Santa Claus rides on the letter carriers back all right; and let us hope that his toll is paid
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

When a woman prays to the Lord to slay her husband instead of to re- form him, she has the tables turned against herself
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Lamon Elapiacks.

One pint of milk, four eggs, juice of one lemon, flour to make light batter. pinch of soda. Fry in hot lard. Serve with sugar and nutmeg.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

If all that Is being said about Dr. Cook is true, he is still great, for he has Ananias put into the shade, and Baron Munchausen beaten to a finish.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Abraham Lincoln did not plan ahead, He found that he could do his best by planning to do righteously from day to day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

In these days, the person who never tells lie is pitied rather than blamed, for the up-to- daters say that he must Do full of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Some one desirous of saying some thing good of King Leopold remarked that he twas a most successful raiser of Belgian hairs"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

A bachelors merry Christmas is his lonesomeness; and that is nicer to look at than some of the Christmas cards.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Lemon Pie.

Take the juice and grated rind of one lemon. one cup boiling water, oLe
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Hardest Goal of All,

And the small boy may some day be elected president of the National Base ball league.-Detroit Free Press.