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Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
ONLY AN APPARENT SURPLUS.

The retiring administration of the city Sf St. Albans received a. great deal of praise because it ended the year with an apparent surplus in the treas ury of nearly s12.000- Now it ap- pears that there can be an apparent surplus without there being an actual surplus. s1t do beat all what may be done with figures The St. Albans Messenger is authority for the state ment that while it is literally true that the city has $i1. 1.15ls1 cash in the treasury at the close of the fiscal year, as shown by the report of Mayor War ren R. Austin. recently published in full in The Messenger. it might be well to explain that this sum repre- sents $3,02s-30 remaining from the city's ordinary revenues and SS,125.61 unexpended of last years bond issue for public Improvements. There is no outstanding indebtedness, except ST 000 borrowed after January 31 to meet certain payments on the old bonded debt So this surplus is not a real surplus, after all"
 A surplus that is not a real surplus must be slightly related to False Pre- tence: that is. it might be safely regard as third or fourth cousin to that old hypocrite. The Messenger thinks that this practice of having apparent surpluses is bad habit, and that the real thing would be in better form.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
OFFICIAL RED TAPE.

There is no department of tine gov ernment which suffers more from Of- ficial red tape than the postoffice de- partment, and all of it's simple regula- tions do not appear to be above sus- picion. This new order that all house. holders must put up a letter box or not receive mail by carrier, because in the saving Of time, or despatch, it will be worth a haf-mfllion to the government, would look better to the country if 1t did not give millions in dividends to the letter-box makers In order that this slight saving may be made to the department the people must put out about $20, 1000, 900 to ac- who, with a pen behind his ear and a pencil fin his hand, has been figuring upon how the letter carriers who are generally doing their business well may do 1t a little better.
 This new system provides that the man who doesn't have a postoffice box or a house-maiI box is not going to be left in ignorance, as The Bulletin understands it. but the postmaster will send notice that letter awaits call. The carrier will have to deliver this notice and a clerk will deliver it upon due observance of red tape forms. It looks to the everyday citizen as if it would be as easy to send the letter as the notice, for it would save sta- tionery, and since the letter carrier gets no relief 1t is difficult to figure out where the improvement is-
 It is fine to sponge s2o,o0e.ooo out of the people to satisfy the whim of an economical statfstician of low de- gree at the capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
A BIG THING TO HANDLE

There Is no doubt that this govern ment is a big thing to handle, or that the financial seepage runs up into the millions. While government affairs have a very stern business look gen. erally they frequently have only the semblance of business in them. When Senator A1drich declares that he feels sure of his ability to run the govern mentl for less by $500, 0O0,0 ,0O0 than it costs now, and is equally sure that under a system to which congress could assent the saving would be S1O0,- 100000, no one ventures to dispute it; and. yet. these one-man governments do not show up anything that looks inviting in the way of superior firan- cial. management Of affairs. The em- pire of the czar is not a model of financial excellence, neither is the is- land empire of the mikado. It isn't fashionable for nations, or states. or cities, to live within their means, and upon general principles individuals have to live within their means to pay their taxes and support the communal end governmental extravagances which
 mark tfis age. There is no objection made to any plan which will save the nation millions, and if congress can evolve such a plan it will send joy to the hearts of the people. The way of economy is still commendabIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
A POPULAR MOVEMENT.

Twelve years have passed since the destruction of the Maine in Havana harbor, but tha sentiment for the raising of the wreck and the giving decent gepulture to the remains of the sixty-three American seamen still bur jed in the mud there. is spread ing every year. At Carnegie hall last Sunday afternoon three thousand New Workers adopted with cheers resolution calling on the Washin gton legislators to raise the hulk; and as this is merely the continuation of a national expression of opinion elicited by the recurrence of the anniversary of the explosion, it is certain that the lawmakers are well aware of what their constituents think on the subject One hundred and sixty of the Maine's dead are buried at Arlington, twenty i've at Key West.
 The American people are in earnest to have this work done, and they are ashamed of the lack of honor which has left there in the mud the bodies of the men we should honor, regardless of the eight years of per- sistent effort of Congressman Sulzer to have 1t done. The Maine should be raised. the dead be properly buried, and Havana harbor freed from the wreck.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
The Farmers All Riaht.

What has become Of the author tzed effort, with the power of govern mental persuasion behind it, to dis cover how to lift up and make more alluring the lot Of the American farm CT, his heirs and assigns? Since that nov cement was begun in entire good faith we have no shadow Of doubt the American farmer has moved up to the head of the class and the question now is. what is he going to do for the bet ternent Of the rest of us, and not what are we going to do for hinl He raises and lives on .-the fat of the land" even when that fat is worth so much in the market that it most chokes him to eat it, and whatever he wants he has. because he is on bed rock as to living expenses-or nearer to bedrock than any other class. We do not hear many very do1orous and sympathetic nloans over the fOrIorn condition of the American farmer to- day.-Bridgeport Standard
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
THE COMPARATIVE SIZE OF
 ZINES

The Newark News takes occasion to compare the two heaviest fines inn posed in modern times. the $29.O00, ,O00 fine imposed by Judge J4andis of Chi cago against the Standard Oil com pany, and the $220,0o verdict against the Danbury Hatters' union to com pensate the Loewe firm Of matters for the effects of the most persistent boy colt every established in this country, and it reaches the conclusion that the Standard Oil company's fine was rel atively the lightest and the easiest to be borne. The News says: At first glance there is a wide difference be- tween s29.0o0,000 and S220.000. It must be remembered, however, that the real dimensions of a fine are not measured by its face value. It is it's relation to the assets of the party who must pay it that fixes its size. The 240 defendants in the Danbury case do not, all together, own $220.OO0. If paid it leaves them worse than penni- less. The Standard Oil company is credited with owning property to the value of s600.oG0.o00. The fortunes of Rockefeller Morgan, Archbold and the rest, if combined. could not be written in less than ten figures We call the $29, 100000 verdict harsh, sensational unreasonable and confscatory, but it is gentleness itself in comparison with the Danbury judgment Measured by the ability to pay as is the other. it should be billions. instead or millions"
 Why the fine against union labor is so generally commended, and the fine against the Standard Oil should have been so generally condemned. does not seem clear to any American citizen who deplores class feeling and believes in equal justice
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
car-fare Holders.

Most women feel the need of being able to get quickly at small coin for street car fare. Since pockets are a forgotten luxury and it is not easy to tumble in side bag or purse, espe- cially on @ rainy day, the women who use cars much should invest in one of the new coin holders
 The smartest Of these are in the form of ornaments for the clfatelaine, many small enough to wear around the neck as locl1ets. Some have compart- ments for several denominations of coin, others hold but 5-cent pieces
 These holders can be found in vari- ous enameled metals. also in silver and gold; some few are in leather overlaid with gold. Besides being distinctly useful, the holders make novel or11a- ments for a watch chain or belt chate- laine.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

LADIES' sEnr-PRINcEss DRESS.
Paris Pattern No. s1se All seama
 Allowed.

There are many very attractive fea- lures to recomna end this design to Ia- dies who are already beginning to plan their summer wardrobes. Among these may be mentioned the pretty little chemisette. which may be made with or without the standing collar. the hand kerchief reyers. the nehu fronts and As shown Tn the large view, the dress is made of blue and white foulard, wit tn white hand-embroidered linen lawn for the chemtsette. handkerchief revers ana standing collar. The closing of the dress is made at the left side-front seam and the attached ufne-gored skirt has an inverted box-p1ait at tho back. The. two-seamed sleeves by a clever arrangement form their own cuffs be- low the elbow fuliness. Chaliis. silk. satin, nuns yelling, vofle. mohair, lawn, linen. poplin. Eingham or percale may be used for the development of this model
 The pattern is cut in seven sizes--32 to A Inches, bust measure. For 3e bust the dress requires sH yards of material 36 inches wide, with 5k yard Of linen 36 inches wide for collar and chemisette. Width at lower edge about
 Price of pattern 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Food Substitutes for Meat.

Miik and Honey1The only primary foods having no other purpose in the world of economy. MIX, the food for infants of the uanTnalia- Honey, the food for insects.
 Cereals-Oatmeal and oat prepara- tons.
 Wheat-In its various preparations where the whole of the grain is used.
 Rye. barley, corn and nlacaroni- Preparations containing whole grain.
 Cheese of all kinds. which is the proteid portions Of milk.
 Beans-Navy, lima, fageolets, Mex ican and lentils: very rich in vege- table protefds. body builders
 Peas and nuts-Contain large amount of fats and protefds. body builders.
 Sweet understanding sugars in the natural state.
 Eggs-Rich in albumens and fats; also body builders.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Weddina Invitations.

They need not be answered, unless the recipient is an intimate friend.
 Then congratulatory note may be sent.
 An announcement demands no reply.
 The matter of wedding gifts is of course an unsettled question.
 There are a number of well-bred per- ton with a gift. believing that is in poor taste to send gifts to those whom they scarcely know but to whose we'd ding they have been invited for some reason of courtesy.
 Of course, the fact that one knows the groom rather than the bride makes no difference one way or the other. It is to the bride that the gift is sent.
 An tat home card fnclosed in the invitation necessitates a call within the time named, or, if one lives in a distant city, a card sent by post.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Sick Room Nerves.

Never whisper in a sick room. Talk in a low tone, but distinctly. so that your patient can understand every word spoken. Nothing is 90 irritating to sick person as hearing voices without being able to comprehend the subject under discussion.
 Never shovel coal from 2. hod in the sick chamber. Bring the coal in wrap ped in paper and lay paper and all on the fire This will prevent both noise and dust
 Never under any circumstances tell a patient that he is dangerously i'll. Use the word seriously if it is ab- solutely necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Rats.

A young woman in Detroit is af- ficted with leprosy. contracted physi- clans say. by the handling of s-rats." and other hair ornaments. Hair goods ccnDe from all parts of the world and proper disinfection is well nigh im- possible 4 skin specialist thus speaks of them: T cannot speak too strongly of the dangers women run in wearing false hair The scalp troubles that result are without number. It is the source of more grave trouble than any other present social abuse. Women in self protection should discontinue such adornment." News.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
sSxe

Design to be transferred to the end of pillow case made of linen, nair- sock, cambric, muslin or sheeting. The scaIfoped edge is padded and closely buttonholed with white cotton floss and the fest oons and leaves are in eyelet work, or solid if preferred
 Price Of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin compa- ny Pattern department, Norwich, Ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Baked Cabbage.

Chop a small bead of cabbage rl1edi- un fine and cook until tender. Drain and mix with two well beaten eggs tablespoonful of melted butter and three ta'blespoonfuIs of cream. and sea- son with salt and pepper. Put into a buttered pudding dish. sprinkle with buttered crumbs and bake until brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

This Is an easy way of making hand run tucks in Hngerie- Crease the first tuck as usual for machine tucking and adjust the tucks. but do not thread the machine. Then run through the tuck er The needle will leave a distinct line along which to run your hand sewing. The marker also leaves a line for the next tuck. It is best to sew each tuck as it comes from the tucker, as handling obliterates the marks. This method insures absolute accuracy with the daintiness of the hand sewing and can be done in less than half the us- ual time
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Necktie Holder.

For a necktie holder. Select an ob- long embroidery hoop and wind it with pretty ribbons, making a neat hanger of ribbons with bows tied to the hoop. It makes a necktie rack Another style is to use two ribbons of different colors. Start the ribbons together, winding one to the righS the other to the left. This crosses the ribbons, making a checked design
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
The New cersst.

An expert woman says the spring and summer corset will be quite as long below the waist as those worn now, but shorter above. There will be a slight nip at the waist, giving a Iong- CT and a more decided waist line She says the indications are that it will be some time before the long corsets go out Of fashion for the reason that they have given so much satisfaction in the matter of comfort and personal ap- pearance.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Sore Lunus and Raw Lunas.

Most people know the feeling, and the miserable state of health it indi- cates. All people should know that Foley's Honey and Tar, the greatest throat and lung remedy, will quickly cure the soreness and cough and re- store & nomal condition. Ask for Fol- ley's Honey and Tar. Lee & Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
A Little Erock

A quaint little frock that will be ser viceable can be made from a remnant of demi-founcing hemstitched on the embroidered edge. This is placed at the hem, of course. and the top is gathered in a Mother Hubbard style into a neckband edge with a little frill. The sleeves. are in bishop style con- fined with bands trimmed to match the neck
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
The Shade chantecIer.

Of course Rostand's new play gives the name to one of the seasons smart shades. Chantecler is a red that sug- gests the brilliant geraniun with just a hint of pink about it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Eaqs and Kidneys.

Wash, cut up and parboil in salted water, four lamb kidneys. Beat up four eggs with eight tablespoonfuls of milk Put some bacon fat or butter in a saucepan and, when sixzling hot. turn in the eggs and the chopped ttd- neys. seasoned with pepper and salt. Stir constantly tiu soft and creamy and serve at once. garnishing the dish with triangles of toast.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
The spanaIed Fan.

The spangled fan continues as pop uIar as ever. In some of the new ones the fan is made Of gold lace and span gIed with sequins in colors. black, red or green being especially effective. In almost every nuisance the sticks are touched with gold
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Positive Cur. for Nance.

Here Is positive mange cure, whether for dog or cat. have known it to cure both in a few applications: One dram powdered a1oes, two drams of white hellebore, two ounces of pow dered sulphur, three ounces of lard. One-half is enough to mix at a time. Rub on once a day for three days. If the sores are where the dog can lick them put mnzxIe on him. as hslle-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Roman and Italian blankets ar

Roman and Italian blankets are used partly as a decoration and partly as necessity. They are obtainable in college coiors. A girl having a blank ct kimono last year while at college said it proved the most useful article she had Often while studying the room would not be warm, and she found the big kimono was cozy and warm. so she often donned 1t when studying.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

If George Washington should come to Washington now. it is more than likely that he would ask to have the cherry-tree story edited out of his career.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Attrsctive Ferneries.

Very attractive ferneries are shown in the shops. Those of glass with a metal lining are particularly pretty when filled, though the metal ones as we'll as those of porcelain have much to comm end them.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen

and then add another layer of onions. Continue till the dish is fu1l having the crumbs. buttered. on top. Mofsten well with the liquor in which the on- ions were boiled, or with a cream sauce. and bake until the top of the dish is brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
CHILDREN WHO ARE SIcKLY

Mothers who value their comfort and the well fare of their children should be without q box Of Mother Gray,s Sweet Povders for Chiidren for Cure FeFedshnes. Constipato1. rsethins Disordess. Hsadachs and Stomach Troubles. THESE POW DERS NEVER FAIL Sold by all Drug StOres 25c Don't accept any sabsatuts. tidal package win be sent FREE to any mothxr who win address Allen s. OIinsted- Le Roy. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
NEEDLEwoRK NOTES.

A wide border of wild geese done in satin stitch. Kensington outline and long and short stitch made a hand some portierre-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

The man who indulges in paying left-handed compliments would be surprised if he should hear the right handed opinions of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

The Philadelphia grafter is a peach. He knows how to profit by such a la bor squabble as is now on there.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
The New ParasoIs.

The many-ribbed pagoda-top para sols. as well as the square ones, prom ise to give a touch of variety to the sunshades this spring and summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

When there is a brutal prize fight there are ten times as many anxious inquirers- about it as there is about a terrible disaster like the Messina earthquake.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

To the inquiry of the revenue de- partnent if the hen is a bird, it may reply that it is fowl. although it never had anything to do with base ball game.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
The Pure Food and Drug Law

has not only brought the foods and drugs of this country up to a higher standard of purity, but 1t has eltmi- mated the harmful medicines with which this country was flooded.
 Such medicines. however, as Lydia E. PinIonam's Vegetable Compound, purely roots and herbs product, will continue it's beneficial work among women.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Drapery effects are progressing in dressy costumes, taking the form of real or simulated tuniss. long full dra- peries, panniers, scarf1ike folds, etc
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Onions

Select onions as small as possible. Peel them. taking care not to cut the bulb. and throw them into a kettle of boiling vinegar.
 To each quart of this add two tea spoonfuls of salt and one ounce of white pepper. Simmer for three or four minutes and then pour into jars over the onions.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Black and white are attractively combined in many Of the new Jabot eff fects, the black usually taking the form of satin pipings. jet buttons and tiny buckles.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston finds much pleasure in enforcing a charter specially drawn for some other man to honor. He appears to be doing jus tice to it
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Happy thought for today: The se- rious thoughts of the young man about bringing up a family makes the old man smile.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Anna Gould has lost her French father-fn-law and has become endow- ed in consequence with the title of Serene Highness-" She can wear that appended tn tna 1eft side of her tiara.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

If Vice President Fairbanks is right the enterprise of Chicago enwraps the earth like a fog: and Chicago says she has plenty more of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Abdul Hamid, the old sultan, refuses to eat and annoys his keepers. He may know that two months fast on occasion has proved to be healthy.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
Lace Bracelet Hosiery.

One of the latest things ill openwork stockings is made up of a series of rings of close and oEen weave It is fittingly called lace bracelet hosiery.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

A professor of the University of Wisconsin who said: Kissing is risky. but it is pretty poor fellow who will not take chances at it." is on the high road to popularity.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

The president of the American base ball league gets s20.00O a year, and some people think that he is under naid
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Attributing the fortune of Rocke- feller to the fact that he promised the Lord one-tenth Of his income and has always. kept his word, doesn't magnify the Lord in the mind of the American public.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

So General Bell thinks the Monroe doctrine will make us lot of trouble. It does not seem to trouble us so much as 1t does the partitioning na- tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Down at Baltimore they think that plain common sense deserves a promi- nent place in common school educa- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

The New York youth who could not be held up until he married three women entered the plea: t1 couldn't help it." This seems to be the only
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
ScaIIoned Qnions

Have the onions boiled a little less than Is necessary for immediate eat ing Place layer in a buttered balS- ing dish. Cover with cracker crumbs
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

For afternoon and theater wear tn popular hat is the one with a. silk ol velvet stretched crown, and a brd1n either rolling or flat, of fur.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Tn a handsome pair of beaded suede slippers, the openwork design Is par tiaIfy filled in with the beads
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Net petticoats are of satin merviel. 1eux finished with a fringe of sill braid a quarter of a yard deep headed with netted silk
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

Not only are nets, gauges and grenn- cfines shown with beads. but also the yeIyets. satins and brocades.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

The latest: To keep eggs from spelling. eat them while they are fresh.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24
POINTS ON FASHIONS AND PADS

Handwork zaore elaborate than ever before is shown to advantage on coats and gowns of wash materials.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

A new yet simple lingerie blouse Il made of eyelet embroidery, with seal fops turned upward toward the yok' and overlapping 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

What is animal spirits. pap That sort of spirits. my son. that make you see blue monkeys and pink elephants" Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

The western sleigh riders are de- claring that fashion hasn't put the waistline yet where it cannot be found
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

If it had not been for America, An drew Carnegie would not have ever been in danger of being sainted.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-24

There is an arrangement of ribbon and lace on tho silk lining of transpar- ent blouses which has the appearance of a lingerie corset cover.