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Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Meriden-There were thirty-four
deaths in Meriden in January, which
is slightly below the average.
Danbury.-Mr. and Mrs. Seth A.
Downs Of West street celebrated
their golden wedding on Tuesday.
Waterbury.-For the restoration
fund to make up for the Walker de-
falcation SS8S.S5 was subscribed by the
First Baptist church.
Watertown.-The eighteenth ami
versary Of WATERFOWL orange, No. 122
Patrons of Husbandry, will be observ-
ed on Friday evening.
stamford.-The principal increase
made by the assessors this year was
on stores, mills and factories. which
were increased $396,520.
Thomaston.-The freight shipments
at the local station in .Thomaston is
unusually good Twelve cars on one
freight arrived Tuesday.
cronnweII.-The first regular trip
over the new Hartford Cromwell troll
ley line was made Tuesday, the spe-
cial car leaving Hartford at 11.S0.
WaIIinqford.-Since Jan. Is Paugh
pond has gained three inches. On Jan.
is the depth of water in the gatehouse
was IS inches. Yesterday it was So
inches.
MiddIetown. The district nurses
association met at the Y. NJ. c. A.
building Tuesday morning to discuss
future action with regard to fighting
the tuberculosis evil
Hartford.-A certificate of incorpor-
alton has been filed by the Thomas F.
Flanagan company Of Hartford; gener-
al meat and grocery business and bak-
cry; authorized capital, $4,000; to
begin with, $4,000.
Durham.-It is four weeks since
John Asman, the Durham farmer, was
murdered on his farm at Reeds Gap.
AS yet no clues Of any Importance
have turned up, and It looks as If the
murderer would escape punishment. A
Pfnkerton detective has been at work
on the case for about two weeks.
New Britain.-The purchase has
been announced Of the Corbin Broth
ers' company, manufacturers of cabi-
net locks, by Hon. Philip Corbin, pres
ident of the American Hardware cor
poration, and Charles Glover, presi-
dent of the Corbin Screw corporation
and Of the Corbin Motor Vehicle cor
poration, two important branches of
the hardware corporation.
That was a light fingered transac-
| ton. wasn't it,"
yes, a dark deed"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
NOT A TAX DopcER.

The Providence Tribune has dis
covered one man in that city who pays
a tax on more than a million and
whom 1t refers to as the solitary
millionaire Of the city Of Providence
This man Is Robert Knight, who has
nourished as a manufacturer and who.
although he began life poor, is at the
head Of mills which pay a tax on
four millions in different parts of
Rhode Island.
Commenting upon the large tax he
pays, The Tribune says:
Mr.. Knight is taxed on a real es-
tate valuation Of $604,2s0 and a per-
sonal property assessment of $685.
a total Of 31,1oe,5sO. on which his tax
last year amounted to s18,28s.57.
But the peruser of the tax book
has curiosity piqued and he is
prompted to inquire: How do the
assessors know that Mr.. Knight is the
owner Of more than a half-milHon dol
lars Of what in the case of other men
supposed to be very rich, from the
viewpoint Of the assessors, is a most
elusive form of wealth?
1t may be, perhaps, that the wealth
OF a man who has made 1t all nv his
own efforts within a single lifetime IS
more easily found than is the wealth
which comes by inheritance and is
entailed and hidden in the hands of
trustees or tied up in mysterious unit
ed and other funds.
Or perhaps Mr.. Knight has never
threatened IL he was assessed on an
unduly large amount Of personal rron-
erty TO betake himself and his personal
property to some nearby town. in
many Of which, by the way, he has
large interests, and where the tax rate
is low and the tax assessors compIais-
ant and obliging.
Mr.. Knight headed the list Of con-
tributors to the republican national
campaign fund with $500.
But he contributed more than sew
on times as much In taxes to the
treasury Of the city of his residence
and he Is entitled to the credit of act
ing as though he believed ones con-
tributions, like charity should begin
at home.
This millionaire citizen, through
the great manufacturing firm of which
he is the head and practically the sole
owner since the death of his elder
brother number of years ago, paws
taxes on more than 100000 worth
OF mills and machinery in this state.
In Warwick alone he and his firm
are assessed on a valuation of SASHA
600. The mills OF the firm In West
erly this city, Cranston and Woon-
socket aggregate an assessed valua-
ton Of more than half-miIIion dol
Ears additional"
While Robert Knight is the only
listed millionaire in Providence and
appears to be entitled to this solitary
distinction, The Tribune declares that
there are other millionaires there who
do not think it is necessary that they
should reveal their personal holdings
or their duty to pay taxes upon them.
Under such conditions doesn't an
attempt at equallzing taxes look
farcical Let the first endeavor be to
equalize honesty.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
LEDYARD's HIGHWAY IMPROVE
MENT SOCIETY.

There is noting like a live and gen.
erous leader in any community. The
unit Of force for good in any direction
is the individual; and organized effort
Is cooperative action for broadenin
the work or purpose in hand
1t is announced that Noyes B. Allyn
is to organize a new society for the
Improvement of the highways OF the
town, TO be known as The Ledyard
Highway Improvement Society,"" The
agreement is as follows: I'VE, the un-
dersigned, do agree to take out Of the
highway or public roads OF this town,
or from the cutters on the side of the
road, one rock each year for the pc
riod of five years, or five rocks in
all. If convenient, viii do this less
than the five years, at our own ex-
pense, for the purpose of improving
the roads of the town"
1t is not surprising that such an
organization is popular and finding
q large membership. AS a communal
endeavor to accomplish good work
without adding to the public tax rate
this is most commendable; and the
-help-one- another" spirit behind
it is good enough to spread through
out Connecticut. AS a good road move
ment it ought to become contagious.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

straight cuffs, which are fastened with
a button and buttonhole. The round
neck is finished with band of pink
and black dotted silk, a pretty effect
being gained If the cuffs are made OF
similar material, the ribbon matching
the dotted silk. This model is an ex-
cellent one for the dresses of the com
ing summer, being simple in construc-
ton and therefore particularly adapt
able to washable materials, such as
plain or lowered lawn or organdie,
China silk, dimity or Persian lawn.
The pattern is in four sizes-32. 80,
40 and A inches. bust m easure. For 80
bust the dressing sack requires "A
yards of material 20 inches wide, 3 a
yards q inches wide, "a yards 36
as illustrated, IL yards of ribbon for
ties.
Price OF pattern, 10 cents.
Order through The Bulletin Company
Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Governor Lilley is pursuing a wise
policy in seeking to get the executive
patronage off his hands as promptly
as possible. He has already made a
considerable number OF nominations,
although he has not yet been In the
executive chair a month. 1t is much
better to have the plums distributed
with reasonable QuicKness than to
have them left hanging on the tree
until the last moment. Governor Lil-
ley's plan is to send in the nominations
as soon as he has definitely made up
his mind. When the appointments
have been mainly disposed of the leg
islature will be in better position to
give it's undivided attention to the
business of law making.
The governor made several more
nominations today. They all repre-
sent reappointments except DR.. George
II. Knight of Salisbury, who is named
for the board of pardons and who is
admirably qualified for the intelligent
discharge of the delicate duties de-
volving upon the body.-Hartford
Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
NATURES BALANCES.

The weather does not vary as much
as we think, and the balances in ma
ture keep a remarkably uniform rec
ord as the years roll by.
This has been a very mild winter
and it seems to have been a long
while since we had a winter just like
it. but the Norwich icemen began to
cut ice on February Sd, 1908, and be-
gan to harvest their ice on the same
day this year.
Winters averages are surprising
when looked up.
The weather bureau Of New York
city recent y compiled table of the
data for the mean temperatures of the
city during the three winter months
beginning with the year 1872, when the
weather bureau was organized, and
covering the thirty-six years up to
1908 These statistics are as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
UnsiohtIy Pores.

Enlarged pores are so unsightly that
too much care cannot be taken to pre-
vent them.
A good treatment for them is wash
made of a nalf dram of boric acid and
two ounces Of distilled witch hazel
Wash the face carefully with soap
and warm water, rinse in colder water,
then apply the lotion with a piece of
absorbent cotton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
u clean Pantrv sheluea-

When cleaning pantry shelves fold
together at least three sheets of news
paper the longest way of the full
sheet.
Place the fold TO the front of the
shelf, fit carefully, and when next
clean papers are needed slip a silver
knife in the fold of the outer sheet,
cut along the entire length and re-
move the soiled part. In this way
your shelves may be cleaned often
and with little labor
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Maks Good Wash.Ioths.

Washcloths Of mosquito netting
sound impracticable. but for genuine
satisfaction in the using they are hard
to excel.
They are made of five or six thick
nesses, turned in and stitched with
long machine stitch, two inches from
the edge then diagonally from cor
ner to corner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
First With Free Text Books.

New Britain claims to be the first
city in the state to provide free text
books in all Of the grades below the
high school, and, according the
Herald Of that city there has been
no regret expressed for it; on the con-
trary, the provision is generally con-
sidered a good one, and the expense is
not large. the amount being approx
mately $4,000 annually. "-Ansonia
Sentinel
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Must Do Business Lawfully.

A corporation operating in violation
Of the Sherman antitrust law cannot
collect d bill any more than can a
gambler a gaming debt. That is the
latest decision of the United States
supreme court tribunal which in re-
cent decisions does not appear to be
quite so conservative as Mr. Bryan
for example, has alleged.-Waterbury
American
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

All outlay of energy required in
polishing furniture after the fall
cleaning is well repaid in the appre-
citation shown by every member of the
family.
A weH-tested polish is made Of one
part benzine, one part linseed oil and
two parts turpentine.
Use two cloths. one to rub on the
LIQUID and the other for polishing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Ysdda Rraids Rsturn.

The soft, pliable yedda braids will
again be used this season for the
summer hats.
Some elegant turbans of good size
and others on the mushroom order are
being made for southern wear now.
Ribbon and flowers are a favorite
and appropriate trimming.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Don't Get Too Thin.

1t is as important not to get too thin
as too fat as either condition makes
even a young girl look several years
older than her actual age.
A girl who considers herself fully
grown should ascertain what Is the
correct weight for her height and then
try TO attain and maintain that stand-
ard
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
YOUR HAT
May BE a Stylish One, But 1t Makes
Trouble.

may BE stylish One, hut It Makes
Trouble.
A man usrally buys a hat that's "ip
style" but lne modern hat for men has
lots to answer for.
Baldheads are growing more numer-
GUS every day. Hats make excellent
breeding places for the parasitic germs
which sap the life from the roots of the
hair.
When your hair begins to fall out and
your scalp is full Of Dandruff It is a
sure sign that these countless germs are
busily at work.
There is but one way to overcome the
trouble and kill the germs-that way is
to apply Newbro's Herpicide to the
scalp-it will kill the germs and healthy
hair is sure to result.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit, Mich.
TWO slzEs-5oc, AND $500
The Lee & Osgood Co. special agents
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Patch Wallpaper.

When patching wallpaper don't for
get to preface operations by putting
the new piece Of paper in the sunshine
to fade till it matches that on the
wall
Don't cut the patch in neat square.
but tear 1t. The irregularity of its
edge will make 1t less conspicuous.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Prepare Consomme,

Consomme should be strained through
double thickness of cloth spread over
a coIander.
1t must not be squeezed or some of
the small particles of the egg that is
used in clearing 1t VIII be forced
through and snoil the appearance Of
the soup.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Mons for Floors.

To make a lasting mop for the floor
and give the small girls something
to do, save all cord from parcels
winding into ball and crocheting a
strip about nine inches wide and about
p inches long.
IT fits through patent handles nicely
and makes an inexpensive article
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
HonsehnId ! Ammonia.

A bottle of household ammonia
should be as invariably an adjunct to
kitchen sink and that of the waitress
pantry as the soap dish.
1t kills" grease by a chemical com
bination with it and lends lustre to sill
vert by the same
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Save Time.

A small medicine glass with mark
ings indicating different numbers OF
drops will be found a great saving OF
time to every mother, while the ac-
curacy of measurements by means OF
it is well worth taking into eonsidera-
| ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
HOM 70 Wash Feathers.

Il is good plan in making feather
pillows to have the feathers first put
in case or bag of cheesecloth.
Then the ticking cover can easily be
Numbered.
If one wishes to wash the feathers
it will be found a simple process.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

To prevent mating from becoming
yellow on the floor, wash. off occasion
ally with a large coarse cloth which
has been dipped in a strong solution of
salt water. This will not only prevent
it from becoming yellow, but will give
the various colors a fresh and new
look.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Prepare Long Vegetables.

Place all long vegetables, such as as
paragus, carrots. parnips and satisfy in
cold water to make them crisp, then
put on board and scrape from you.
A great quantity of vegetables can be
prepared in a short space OF time, be-
sides leaving the hands absolutely
stainless.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Paris Pattern No. 2751 All Seams
Allowed.

This attractive dressing sack is de-
veloped in baby pink cashmere lined
with soft white China silk, the lining
made so that 1t may be easilv removed
when the weather grows warmer. A
group of narrow tucks at the front and
back. stitched to almost the bust line,
distributes the fullness. a double row
of 1shirring combining this fullness at
the waist line in the back. Wide rib
bon sewed to the under-arms seams
and brought around to the front ties in
a large bow. the fullness of the front
being adjusted to suit the wearer. The
long. close-fitting sleeves are gath ed
into the armholss and again into the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Reatorinn Rancid Rutter.

To purify rancid butter melt it and
skim it clean.
Then put into it piece of we'll
toasted bread. In a short time the
bread will have absorbed all offensive
taste and smell and the butter will be
perfectly sweet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Design to be transferred to sofa pill
low of any desired material and work.
ed in outline stitch with mercerized
cotton or silk. This design would be
extremely appropriate for a brides
sofa pillow developed in a heavy white
satin or messaline, the cupid being out
lined with pink embroidery floss and
the basket embroidered with yellow
silk. the flowers being in delicate pink
and lilac. with pale green foliage, the
scarf being worked in solid embroidery
in light rose color
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
peroxide HARMLESS Bleach.

Peroxide of hydrogen is harmless
bleach when used in moderation.
Pour a little in a saucer and apply
with a soft linen cloth.
1t may be used several times
week without injury.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Soften Hard Water.

There are some women who take
great pains with their compilations
who consider lemon juice a better
softener of hard water than either bo-
rax or ammonia, and much more ben
eflcial to the skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
protection Tor Silver.

Many carry the silver from the side
board and serving table upstairs at
night If before replacing it in the
morning the busting of the dining fur
niture be done it will save secono
handling of the silver.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Brush for Rathtuh.

A ten-cent, small sized scrubbing
| brush is the incest thing to use when
washing out a bathtub.
| 1t appeals to the men of the house
/ hold as a very sensible way Of arrang-
| ing for a rather dreaded duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Remove stopper.

To remove glass stopper from a
bottle pour a little hot water around
the neck Of the bottle. This will cause
the neck 10 expand, when the stopper
viii fit loosely enough to be easily
withdrawn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Popular Luncheon Dish.

A luncheon dish very popular in
Mexico is made by warming large,
square sailed crackers in the oven
and placing on each cracker a large
tablespoonful or two Of baked beans
and catsup, heated with butter and
highly seasoned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Cover Feather Bone.

The best way to keep a feather bone
from hurting the neck is to open the
bone at each end and cover with a
small piece of tape, then fold over the
silk cover. This way the tiny sharp
points cannot cut the skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Dec, Jan.
Dec Jan.

These figures carefully examined
show that in 1890 the mean temper
ature was unusually high during these
two months and unusually low in 1904
05. In this long period the variation
was indeed slight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Newark has a serious fire depart
ment problem: One of the firemen
shores and the others punch his head
for it, The board is figuring how to
re-establish peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Restore Pearl Trimming.

If pearl trimming begins to turn yell
low rip off the gown and pack in
box with magnesia for few Gays.
Then take out, shake and brush and
you will be surprised to see the gain
in WhitenesS
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Don't Rub Soap on Hair.

When shampooing never rub the
soap directly on the hair, as 1t gums
and Is almost impossible to rub of or
rinse off.
Always have the soap IN some
liquid form.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Add creamed beef to scrambled eggs
or carefully wash off sauce and add
beef to an omelet just before turning
over. It also gives a nice flavor to
dish of creamed potato.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Marrv Widows Must Go.

Paris predicts that the huge sweep
ing brim on hats will have to be cur
tailed, and in it's place will come the
narrow one with the rather high crown
of the Henry III period.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Clean Linen.

Table or any other linen that is
stained with raw egg should be Well
soaked in cold water first, as the hot
water would set the egg.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Salt Kills cookinn odors.

When milk or soup or other liquids
boil over and threaten to ill the place
with unpleasant odors, quickly cover
the spot where they strike with salt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

There is an effort on foot now to
have the groundhog's day made a pub
lie holiday. He has been in every
body's mouth long enough to be hon
ored.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Raw Potato Saves sous.

A few slices of raw potato placed in
soup while cooking will prevent its
being too salty.
Tee potato absorbs the surplus salt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Nets for Waists.

Tosca nets when embroidered in pas
tel colors are very rich for entire
waists.
The embroidery net need not be very
elaborate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

The rest of the country is not sur
prised that the footprints of the devil
have been found in New Jersey. They
should be found there If anywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Rnh With Alcnhol.

For the baggy appearance under the
eyes rub gently with the tips of the
fingers dipped in alcohol.
Afterward massage in the same way
with cold cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Many Points on Coats.

There seem to be a good many
points on the skirts of the new coats
the advance stayles. There are
points on the side, points in the front,
points at the back-wherever one fan
cieS.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Sweep Toward Fireplace.

When brushing a room sweep to-
ward the fireplace, otherwise the draft
from the chimney draws the dust in
that direction
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Good Wav to Boil Eggs.

Eggs covered with boiling water and
allowed to stand for five minutes are
more nourishing and easier digested
than eggs placed in boiling water and
allowed to boil furiously for three and
q half minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Taft and Lilley resemble each other
in this: That when they have import
ant places to fill they do not call
Immediately upon the volunteers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Nevada will in future require a res
idence Of two years there before a
divorce will be granted. That is pay
ing dear enough for divorce.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Dignity Is What We Use To
Conceal Our Ignorance"

IS Ebert HubDards definition Of the
word dignity.
Unquestionably Ebert is correct,
and every thinking person Will agrees
with him.
Think OF the people with dignity
and count those having Il naturally.
He who has IL naturally. combined with
ability. Is a great success In life.
Those with assumed dignity are-well.
they are understood and dincountss
by the public.
We've no dignity. natural or as
sumed, and n its use was attempted
by US the public would discount IL.
Let the public estimate Us correctly;
give us credit for a thorough knowl-
edge OF thu photograph business: for
doing work at reasonable prices.
Years OF experience In this business
exclusively entities US 10 It.
LAIGHTON BROS,
Photographers Main Street
Opposite Norwich Savings Society.
al g2fd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
To Save ParafTn.

Parafin used on the tops Of preserve
glasses can be saved until the next
season by washing in cold water and
putting in tin box with an alright
lid
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
ROderick Theatre

SILVA & BROwNELL, Lessees.
HIGH CLASS MOVING PICTURES
AND ILLUSTRATED SONGS.
The programme for Thursday. Fri
dav and Saturday will be: an the
Hands of the Enemy" students
Franks" Patriot" It's Hard to Get
Arrested" Stockholm"
Mr.. O'Neil singing when You Love
Her and She Loves You"
Continuous performance from to
5 and to 10 p. m.
ADMISSION 5 CENTS.
327 Main Street, opp. Post Office.
feb4d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
For Making Pancakes

By adding one tablespoonful of but
ter or half cup of cream to the batter
pancakes can be baked without greas-
ing the griddle
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Salt Pork After COOKING.

Don't put salt on pork before cook
ing it. Do this when the meat is al
most ready to remove from the oven.
Salt invariably hardens it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
emoves Iron Rust.

Tartaric acid will remove almost
any iron rust blemish from material
and is excellent for removing yellow
marks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04
Cures Hoarseness.

A little vinegar added to butter and
sugar is an excellent remedy for
hoarseness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Congress has decided not to change
the name Of the Panama canal It did
not care to call out another special
message from Roosevelt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Any legislator should know that the
length Of the hatpin is Of less conse-
quence than the temper and muscle
that IS behind it,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

An Oklahoma. senator wants to burn
the constitution. No one will hinder
him from doing so as long as he has
the price Of one.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-04

Happy thought for today: The
board Of relief shows how patiently
men can listen when they are paid for
It,