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The Washington times., 1909-10-23

called The Knock at the Door in
reference to a dramatic phrase in the
authors own summing up Of the tale,
but ne later decided TO call the book
Bella Donna The explanation Of this
change. which was made almost on the
eve of publication. and involving the
alteration OF plates and anrouncements,
Is that II Is due 70 alterations in the
story itself made by Mr.. HiChens at the
suggestion Of Edmund GOsse, tho emf
nent En- glish critic. Mr. Hichens feels
that he mas strengthened his story, and
he is fortified in his decision BY Mr.
Crosse's judgment that the book is by
far the best he has ever done.
"The Isle of Dead Ships"
Stories about the Sargossa Sea al
ways have been interesting, especially
to the land mbber. But that the Sar-
gOssa Sea should be the haven OF the
thousands OF ships that are supposed
to have gone to Davy Jones locker IS
a feature that, OF course. is sufficient
to make what our former President
liked 10 term bully" good plot
That the Photographic Bureau has In
formed the breathleSS public that the
SarROssa Sea does not exist has moth
ing 70 do with this story. A navy Of
Ecer. a beautiful girl. "A New York pO-
Hceman. ana q wireless telegraph out
1T that has 1rifted into the isle and
has not been dismantled because the
ling Of the stranded folk knows nothing
about wireless make the story possible.
The naval officer madly signals for
aid after the king Of the place has de-
termiued 10 marry the girl. Then comes
the fight the escape over the decks Of
the thousands OF ships LEat make up the
island. and the final getaway In a
modern submarine that King Forbes
has anchored near a Spanish gaIleon
that has rested I'm the sargOssa Sea
from the time Of the Incas. filled with
gold bullion.
The submarine dives under the sea-
weed. after a few haiTbreadth escapes,
and when II finally comes up the res
cuing party. with the girls father, sum
moned bv the G. Q. d. Of the army 0I-
fcer. is on hand Then the navy officer
who committed a murder for which the
| escaping officer was accused cOnfesses,
and they all are happy. as usual
c'The Isle OF Dead Ships" BY Crit
| tenden Marriott. Lippincott. 81 metz
The Washington times., 1909-10-23

STUDENTS QUIT STRIKING.
ORONO. Re. Oct. 23-The so-eaued
strike" OF more than 500 hundred stu
dents at the University OF Maine. which
had been on for a week, has been
called Off ard the students returned
TO their studies this morning.
The Washington times., 1909-10-23
CURED IN 3 Days

Ef you know anyone who drinks Gls
cohol IN any fOrn regularly periodically. let
send myFEE book OF an Alcohol Slave"
4 drank beer at first then gradually developed
into drinker Of strong liquors When drinking heaF
ily ] wouldn't hesitate 10 pawn my coat OF break
saloon window to get spirits For long periods would
drink quart OF whiskey. rum or gin daily.
And some mixed drinks and beer ADDITIONALLY
4 damatsed business, health and social
opportunities made family miserable, lost real
friends and became unworthy, unFeic0uls burden
upon al except the saloOnkeepers, who eheerfuy took
my money for the poison they gave Lle-
FOR is years kept it uD, and nas regarded
q hopeless cess. Various .cures' did ne no good
But now hAg= q joyful message for drinkers and
The Washington times., 1909-10-23

David Graham Phillips, author Of
The Hungry Heart" is back in Paris.
after a summer spent in Switzerland. He
Is reported IS complaining of the lack
Of 'ViTility' ia those critics who find
THE Hungry Heart" unpleasant" or
too sensational"
The Washington times., 1909-10-23

for Mrs. Lewis. and inasmuch as her
original description Of the negro who at
tackled her tailed with Ford. Captain
Daley was confident that the woman
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
MILLIONS FOR HUMAN BETTER
MENT,

There IS no other country on earth
which witnesses contributed from pri-
vate sources annually an average of
about one hundred millions for the
advancement of learning, the broaden
ing of religious work, the relief of the
suffering and the promotion of art.
The gifts of 1908 are not quite as
large as in some recent years, but they
exceeded $9O,O00.OO The great trio
are Carnegie, Rockefeller and Mrs.
Sage, who together have given about
nine and one-half millions, the first
$5.429. $50. the second $2,934.000, and
the third $1,242,7OO.
In round numbers the colleges and
educational institutions have received
S40000,000; charitable enterprises of
all kinds another S4O000,O00 religious
organizations Irregular contributions
not included, $5,00900O; hospitals,
museums, art galleries and municipal
Improvement, 100000, and Libraries
about $1,000,000. In the latter direc-
ton the amount shows decided fall
ing off over previous years. This, of
course. is due to Mr. Carnegie's
change In his library policy. He has
planted library buildings all over the
country and put in conditional leases
under them until there is no further
need of his help, but in all other di-
rections the stream of philanthropy
runs bank full in all its old channels.
This is a good showing, and IT.
makes apparent that the trust mag
mates have few redeeming qualities.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
JANUARY COLLECTIONS.

Nothing gives the New Year such
a start as the prompt payment of
small bills. These are the most diff
cult and most expensive to collect and
must be looked after the sharpest.
1t Is plain enough that the over
Of a big bill cannot forget it, and the
party owed cannot afford to neglect
It, These are the bills that are very
apt to be first settled.
Speaking Of small credits, The Cou-
rant says 1t is mean business to neg
lect them. 1t says further:
THE little bill is favor to the buy
er. Very likely careful figuring would
show that Il cost more to enter the
account, bend the bill and bother with
the item than all the profit on the
transaction. The credit is given as
matter Of accommodation. To who
ever owes the trihing sum payment
cannot be a serious affair, but to the
merchant to whom the little bills are
owing, a hundred or two hundred Of
them mean great deal They are a
hundred times harder and more costly
TO collect than one bill for the sum
they all represent would be. 1t is no
great favor to pay any bill for which
one has got the moneys worth. A
custom has grown up Of writing
thanks on every receipt. It makes
the man who paid the bill feel good
and as II he had done something
worthy Of recognition. How often
does the same man say thanks when
g storekeeper gives him credit? And
yet that's where the thanking really
fits. This sort Of comment may not
sound very welcome just at this time
when bills are coming in. But there
Is no getting away from its Justice.
And don't forget that the little bin is
as much entitled to prompt consider
alton as the big one"
The Courant is right. Plain preach
ing never was popular, but if it is Only
efrective the preachers do not mind
whether it is popular or not. It is the
habit Of neglecting trifies which makes
great troubles at times.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
The DECISION OF THE COURT.

TIE state of Connecticut smiled
when it discovered that in effect all
that Attorney George L. Fox had ac-
complished as the representative Of
the Colby club was to chase his pet
corrupt practices act into hole from
which it is doubtful if 1t ever WI
be extricated.
The great majority of Connecticut
people feel that even this assault up
on Governor Lilley has been
more of a persecution than prosecu-
ton. and It may be said that Attorney
Fox's general indictment of the chief
magistrate elect of the state was the
instrument which gave this tone to
the case.
1t is not pleasant to be followed UP
by any such persistent enemies, but it
seems in the light of what has really
happened as if Governor elect Lilley
had served noble purpose in bring
ing to an end a law under which much
injustice might have been done to
candidates of less wealth and less
note.
1t Is not probable that the downfall
OF the law will be an abandonment of
the endeavor which gave it birth. The
regulation of political methods is the
proper ONCE of the law; and If no
man was ever made honorable or
honest by enactment, and it is diff
cult to get evidence to convict men
for the offenses the law was draught-
ed to check; and II II causes men of
10 principle to make false oaths, that
is against the men, not against the
making as effective as possible Of a
law to promote by publicity good
methods and good morals.
There appears to be no reason why
there should be a special court to hear
the cases which are liable to come up
under the provisions of such an act.
Connecticut has judicial machinery
enough to take care OF such cases
without any additional expense.
The counsel for Attorney Fox has
decided. since the purpose OF the prose-
cution cannot be served by an appeal
to the supreme court Of errors, because
the process would be slow and expen-
sive. that no appeal win be taken.
'The wrinkle of care on the brow Of
George L. Lilley may now relax into
smile again." says the Waterbury
American. but only Temporarily. The
ingenious gentlemen on his trail will
think Of something else before long"
The people share In this hope Of the
Bridgeport Standard. when It says that
"one of these days. we sincerely trust
we shall know the whole story of the
drive made against Mr.. Lilley before
election and continued since that time
We shall know who ware back Of it,
and the animus OF the whole business
will be exposed. II the roots of it do
not run back TO the Boutel committee
and further still, to the men they
shielded in their defamatory report, we
shall acknowledge ourselves very much
In error in judging the case. We think
we know something about it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
SUPPLIES EoR Italy

It was a thoughtful and approva5lc
act for the naval authorities to re-
quest that the supply ship Cedric.
loaded with supplies for Admiral sper-
rvs great fleet, be ordered to Italy
Immediately to relieve the starving
people there, where a billion dollars
worth Of property has been DESTROYED
and 100000 people have persisted and
q hundred thousand are in want.
As usual, the authorities did not
wait TO see If the act would be an
proved but gave orders to the supply
ship and her cargo to be turned over
for immediate relief work.
The bluejackets to whom the sun
plies were directed will be among the
promptest and loudest to applaud the
act, and the American people witness
1t with feeling of pride and there
Is no doubt that congress will
promptly approve of this DISPOSAL OF
the whole cargo OF supplies.
In many emergencies the American
navy has distinguished itself for des-
patch in rendering assistance when
help was needed. and when prompt
ness was equivalent to giving twice.
The naval authorities are to be com
mended for their courage in doing
right and letting the approval come
afterwards.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Device to Avoid Defa~inq Walls.

Landlords and housekeepers who
are somewhat at war with the numer-
Gus tack holes made in plastered walls
will find a remedy in a new device
now on the market.
1t is a small ornamental brass hook,
one that needs no hammering or
screwing.
All one has to do is to press 1t
firmly on the wall or woodwork with
the thumb and finger.
When once in place it IS not only
more ornamental than the unsightly
tack, but win securely hold a picture
weighing up to ten pounds.
Best OF all, however, is the fact that
tine pin that goes into the wall is so
SENDER as to leave no perceptible
mark.
It is a device sure to be appropriated
by women who delight to ornament
their walls with small pictures, etc.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04

heavy linen, Iudian-head cotton, cham
bray and Bingham; the latter material
being in plain color or in figured,
checked or dotted design. The apron
has the fullness distributed in wide
plaits, either side of the front. and Is
attached to a shaped belt of the mate
rial, the lower edge being trimmed with
a wide gathered ruffle of the material
A large pocket is placed on either hip.
and this as well as the belt and fiounce
is trimmed with cotton braid in vary
ing widths. The oversleeves are of the
same material as the apron, gathered
into straight cuffs and finished on the
outside of the arm in deep points. Tan
linen. trimmed with washable cotton
braid. in soft Persian colors, makes a
pretty and serviceable little set.
The pattern is in enc size. The apron
and oversleeves require az yards of
material Il inches wide or az yards
SO inches wide To trim, / Il yards of
wide wash braid and u yards of mar
row wash braid.
Price of pattern. 10 cents.
order through The Bulletin Company,
Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Proteetina Neck OF New. Born Babe.

Every mother knows how weak a
shild's neck is at first and she always
should be careful to support the neck
and head by placing the hand or arm
for the baby to lean his back and head
against.
BY the time the child is three or four
months old, 1t should be able to hold
the head erect, if the body is sup
ported, and by the sixth or seventh
month the baby should be able to sit
erect with the head held upright.
By this time the child probably will
begin to creep or hitch himself along
the floor
At nine months the first attempt is
made to stand, and many children, by
the time they are ten or twelve
months old can stand alone.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
LMpRovEn RAKEsHoPs.

A gratifying feature of the report of
Factory Inspector Mclean is the i'm
proved condition of the bakeshops of
Connecticut. For several years the
condition of bakeries has undergone
steady betterment. Since the law of
1897 became operative the number Of
bake shops located partly or wholly
underground has regularly declined.
The statutes compel all new shops to
be located above ground and the dis
continuance of all underground shops
when once closed. The result of this
legislation is the gradual elimination
Of underground bakeries. This is an
economic and social gain.
Too great care in promoting sani-
tary conditions in bakeries cannot be
exercised. Cleanliness and physical
decency are vital to the health of the
community. Both the hygienic and
sentimental value of first class con-
ditions in bake shops cannot be over
estimated.
The advance which has already been
made in Connecticut bakeshOps is a
public asset. The progress already
achieved is substantial, but the ideal
has not yet been attained. No back
ward step will ever be taken. The
betterment already accomplished is a
useful and suggestive incident in the
general forward movement designed
to promote the sanitary and economic
welfare of the mmunity-Hartford
Times
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04

Dainty linen table accessories are
given more thought than usual since
handsome pieces have been imported
from Italy and elsewhere, tempting
women to open wide their purse
strings and also since it has grown
fashionable to serve breakfast ana
luncheon on a polished table with only
doilies to protect the wood finish from
being married by the dishgs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
A Rnnk Ban

One of the new inventions for the
traveller is the book bag made of
leather that looks like hand bag.
1t is really a cover for one or more
books, and is most convenient. 1t has
two handles and a sizable bone paper
cutter attached in the inside.
1t will make a nice gift for any one
who is going on long trip. The lat
est novel could be inclosed inside,
and the monogram put on the outside
in dull gold painted letters.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04

Mrs. Truman Newberry. who was
Miss Harriet Barnes, daughter Of the
veteran publisher Of Brooklyn, Gen. AL
fred Barnes, is one of the most accom- :
pished women in high official circles.
As she fairly dotss on social pleasures.
her friends in New York, washington
and Detroit are hoping that her hus-
bard VIII be among the Taft holdnvers.
Mrs. Newberry has abundant means to
carry out her social ambitions ard she
spends lavishly, Her only daughter,
Miss Carol Newberry, is bookish and
inclined TO discriminate about her ccnl-
pany,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
POVERTY CAKE.

Mix together half a. cupful of mo-
lasses, half a cupful of sugar, one
egg and two tablespoons of melted
butter. When these are beaten to
gether thoroughly add one teaspoon
of soda dissolved in half a cupful of
cold water, cinnamon or ginger to
taste. and one and a half cupfuls of
-four. Bake in a shallow pan in a
moderate oven for about 80 minutes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
How 4o CLAN Runs.

To clean rugs, first beat out all dust.
Stir cornmeal into a pint of gaso-
line till tie mixture is stiff.
Strew over the rug, being careful
not to have any fire around.
Rub it in well with broom and then
sweep thoroughly several times thu
way Of the nap.
The rug will look like new, all its
former brightness being restored.
This also Is sure destroyer and
of moths.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
MoIasses Cookies.

Warm a cupful of molasses lightly
and beat to a cream with half a cup
full of softened butter. Add the juice
of half a lemon, one tablespoon of gin
ger and half a teaspoon of cinnamon
Now stir in two cupfuls of -four sifted
three times with an even teaspoon of
baking soda until you have a soft
dough; roll out and cut into shapes.
Bake in a good oven.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Hook Near Bed for Eyeglasses.

Those dependent upon their eye
glasses frequently have no convenient
place to put the glasses on retiring.
One near sighted person has solved
the problem by having a brass hook
in the wall near the head of the bed
Here the glasses are placed the
last thing at night, and they are at
hand the first thing in the morning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Salt lHaIns the Hair.

No application is better for lusterless
hair than salt.
Rub well into the roots of the hair
at night, then tie up in a large hand
kerchief or wear a night cap.
Brush out the salt in the morning.
Several APPLICATIONS will show a
marked improvement in the appearance
of the hair.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen.

son. Buckles are much used on hats
and are being used as a finish below
the lingerie collars. A broad piece of
soft black ribbon, boned at the sides
and with a bow at the back, is drawn
through the buckle in front, the ends
finished with settles or taSsels.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04

Fur hats with long fur that fails
upon the hair is style that bespeaks
of the Corday hats Of the past season.
One is inclined to recall the head
dress of Robinson Crusoe when a hat
of this kind looms in sight. It lacks
good proportion and grace.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Covered Glove Case.

A ribbon covered glove case is simple
of construction.
1t should be interlined with per-
fumed cotton and fitted with a soft
silk lining
A pretty finish is to turn back one
corner, holding down with bow Of
ribbon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Spice Cookies.

Cream one cupful Of butter with
two of sugar, and add three eggs. Mix
together a teaspoon each of allspice,
cinnamon and nutmeg, and stir these
into the batter. Add enough flour to
make a good dough; roll out and bake.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Olive Oil for Polish.

BY porting a little olive oil over
soft linen cloth and gently rubbing
over surface OF mahogany furniture
ness. also all dust, Is removed and
leaves the furniture clear as a mir
ror, and saves having it polished.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
simpIe Linen centerpieees.

A centerpiece that can be made
with little or no trouble is a. circle OF
linen with a border of two or three
inch Cluny lace gathered round the
edge.
The thread of the lace IS drawn and
it is put on Just full enough so that
it lies perfectly fiat without ruff1ing.
A little in from the edge is worked
a monogram in satin stitch.
This Is heavily padded and is en-
broidered in a fine mercerized cotton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04

Black and white effects promise to
be popular, either in the material or
trimming. A striklngly pretty fashion
@ote Of the season is the trimming OF
transparent fabrics. such as wolfe. with
strapped bands of broadcloth the color
of the gown. 1t is also applied in the
form Of applique
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04

This is a point at which the price
OF cleanliness appears to be vigil
lance; and there is no danger of look
ing too closely after these servers of
the people. The law is working well,
and the assurance it gives is needed.
The average bakeshop of the past is
a haunting memory to all who knew
much about bakeshops as they were
run; and the enforced improvement
Of them will be a permanent assur-
ance of cleanliness and improved san
itary conditions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Here's a New Crater.

A new CRATER is on the same general
lines as the nutmeg crater. The
cheese. nuts or dried bread to he
grated is dropped into a box-like re-
ceptacle and the handle, which controls
the crater proper. is turned. The en-
tire thing is very simple.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Embrolderies carried out in a Won
derful, variety of metallic threads in
GLIDING not only more ordinary gold
and silver. but also copper, platinum
and aluminium. will be a feature of the
most elaborate evening gowns this
winter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04

An Omaha woman who had suffered
terribly on account of an abusive hus-
band was. permitted to fix the iudg-
ment in his case, and she gave him
one day in Jail. She could not give
him less.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
The Grand Duchess Marie Anne of

The Grand Duchess Marie Anne of
Luxembourg will succeed her hus-
band Grand Duke William Alexander,
who is near death and mentally in
capable. She was an infante of Port
ugal a daughter of the late Don Mig
uel. and is AZ years old. The heiress
to the throne is her daughter, Marie.
born in 1894. There are six daugh-
tiers, but no son, as the heir of the
diving duke.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Cold Starch pamnener.

When ironing a starched garment.
and a part Of 1t becomes dry do not
dampen with water, but with cloth
wet with q little cold starch. This
will keep all parts Of the garment, of
equal stiffness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
snft Molassss Cookies.

Mix one cup of sugar, one cup Of
lard. one cup of molasses, one teaspoon
of salt, two teaspoons Of ginger, one
and a half teaspoons of saleratus in
one cup Of sour milk, then add four
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
An Old Idea Revived.

Baby velvet ribbon in black edged
with white is an old fashion revived
and will be seen much this fall and
winter. A ten-yard piece costs As cents
and makes very stylish rosettes Nor
trimming. for black and white is all
ways in favor and always in good
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
CONCERNING WON EN-.

Miss Margaret III. Steen of Smith
college won the $50 prize offered by
the consumers league of New York
for the best essay on the league writ
ten by an undergraduate. More than
400 colleges received notice of the
prize and many students responded,
but Miss Steen had the best essay.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-04
Good Wash for Painted Walls.

To clean painted walls, dissolve two
ounces of borax in two quarts of
water and add one tablespoon of am
monia.
Use half this quantity to each buck
ct of water; do not use soap.
Wash a small amount of the paint
at a time and rub dry with a clean
cloth.