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Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
OF INTEREST TO AuToMoBILlsrs

The repeal of the liability limit of S5,O00 by the general assembly prompts an Automobile owner" to ask The Bulletin to call attention to the fact He writes: The action of the house of representatives last week in pass ing the bill removing entirely the dam- ages which may be recovered for in- juries resulting in death seems of great interest to automobile owners. This bill is in the senate and concurring action on the part of that body will make the bill a law
 The attention of automobilists is called to the fact that it is the order of the day in the senate for Tuesday August Sth. Under the present law it has been possible for the owner of an automobile to protect himself against liability for accidents by lia- bility insurance, generally limited to 5000 for injuries to one person and Sl0,000 for single accident.
 If the proposed bill passes the lia ,bility in such cases will be too indefi- nite to be capable of any insurance The earning capacity of the person fatally injured is the basis of assess ing the amount of damages recover- able
 III SOillt oldltS WHtTe similar change in law has been made there have since been verdicts exceeding s20o000 for single Fatal injury. Sup posing 9 chauffeur while driving a car should. without any fault on the own CTS part, fatally injure a New Yorker touring through the state in another automobile. who is enjoying an annual income of $25,000 or more. His chances of life and of earning this income for twenty years or more would entitle his administrator to a judgment against the automobile owner which, on actu- arial principles, would exceed S1OO, 900 Do you think such a verdict in a case where the owner has personally done no wrong would be just to him or his family?
 An amendment has been offered linn iting the amount that can be recovered in such cases to S10,000. If you think this lia oility should be subjected to some reasonable restriction, why not make your views known to your sena- tor before Tuesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
Amonq the New ToweIs.

Full sized towels, with the hem stitched or buttonholed ends may be had with the single initial sembroider- ed in satin stitch. In addition to the initial one may have a scroll or a simple design also embroidered in the solid stitch.
 Another towel has a medallion WOW en in the center of one end of the towel; this is outlined in a color. The space inside is intended for ones let ter or monogram. This is usually done in white and then outlined with the same color as the medallion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
A Good Idea

Keep on your ironing board a large folded piece of unbleached muslin on which to try the hot iron. If the mus lin scorches it does not matter, and it is easy to supply a new piece when the old one is burned through. You will rejoice in the saving on the cover of your ironing board.
 A piece of coarse sandpaper on the end of the board is help in keeping the irons free from roughness.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
Old Colonial Mint Cup.

Steep one bunch of mint in sufficient hot water to extract the flavor; re- move from the fire and add the juice of six oranges and two lemons. Dis
 solve over hot water one-han ounce of soaked inc one-half cupful of cold wa ter for 20 minutes; add one cupful of sugar and cook until it spins a thread. Pour this boiling hot upon the stiff fly beaten whites of two eggs, beating until cold and smooth. Stir in the strained fruit and mint juices and di- lute to the required strength with car
 bonated water. Garnish each portion with lemon peel and SprigS of mint.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
A Sweater Shawl,

A garment to slip on cool evenings is combination of shawl and sweat CT; it resembles a shawl in general ap- in position that it reminds one of a sweater. A button at the neck fastens the wrap while inside loops through which the arms slip holds the wrap taut without effort.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
Cut Jet Articles.

Aside from the dog collars and neck chains of cut jet, there are fan chains, lorgnettes, barettes, combs, pins and buckles, more or less elaborately carv- ed. A card case. too, with fitted mir ror, is to be had of the jet as is the jet mounted memorandum book. A slight departure are pins and other jet
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
For the Fastidious.

The neat woman who is dainty in every respect of her toilet may like to know how to clean the inside of her shoes. It can be done, and with com paratively little trouble. Let her take a tooth brush that has seen better days and after sleeping it in hot water and soda let her use it to brush the inside of the shoes with a father of soap. The brush need not be dripping wet, as the application of the soap should eff feet the cleaning process. Rinse with the brush dipped Tn cold water. Place the shoes on trees and let them dry in the open air.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
Cleaning White Shoes.

Too much care cannot be used in cleaning white shoes whether canvas or buckskin. Of course, first of all they should be carefully brushed. Aft CT applying the cleansing medium, es- pecially if it is in liquid form, take a piece of old cloth, moisten it and wipe off the edge of the sole and heel lest any speck of the white cleanser hard ems to tell the tale. Even a little care 1essness in this regard sadly mars the appearance of the shoes, however im-
 maculately white they may be.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

I Parisian ivory is the name given to imported celluloid and in the rich creamy material are seen any number of lovely conveniences for the dressing
 table. Glove stretchers, powder and rouge boxes, pin trays and hand mir TOTS are some of the dainty trif1es. The
 same articles in domestic celluIoid oft
 en show the rich cream and such fit tings are more used in summer than
 those of silver.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
To Remove Grease.

Grease may be easily and thoroughly skinned from soup if a piece of ice be used in the operation. The grease hardens as soon as it comes in con- tact with the ice and adheres to it long enough to be slipped into the waiting saucer. When making broths for inn mediate use this method is found to be of great service
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen

coats. It is light and sheds the dust easily.
 At well Known seashore resort bathing suits were seen made of this material Dark blue and brown were the favorite colors and the suits were pronounced great success. They shed the water, were light in weight and when dry looked fresh and trim.
 Sometimes bands of silk of the same shade were added, and this, of course, gave note of richness to the cotton a hri
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Mrs. George Dewey. wife of the ad- miraI, has decided to present her col lection of fans to the National museum. This collection was begun by Mrs. Dewey's mother, Mrs. Washington Me Lean, fifty years ago, and it numbers high in three figures and has become rather cumbersome possession for a private home.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Now the question is being seriously asked, When Boston was spreading choice viands before it's western wis itors, why it withheld beans and put up the Rhode Island clambake?
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

There have been a thousand men play tennis on Sunday in this country: but Upton Sinclair had the bad luck to be sent to the workhouse for doing if
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

A gift sent to a couple celebrating a wedding anniversary should arrive sev- eral days before the date of the event
 and should be accompanied by the
 senders card bearing message of con- graduation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

In Austria a woman. was recently sent to jail for opening her husband S mail. She began a suit for divorce with evidence obtained from a letter, and her husband retaliated by sending her to jail for opening the letter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Large rings of nickel or brass, sus- pended from leather or ribbon straps, make practical necktie holders. Now that milady is wearing neckties occa- sionally, she appreciates one of these
 holders quite as much as does the male member of the family
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Distance does not eliminate the cour tesy of sending wedding gift. Though the recipient of the invitation live long way from the scene of the cere- mony the gift should be forwarded to arrive some time before the date set for the ceremony.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

The eldest girl in family is entitled to drop her Christian name and have her card read Miss Merrill.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

The Rhode Island young woman who has been licensed to fly might have been a highflyer without going to so much expense, had she wanted to.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Since Mrs. Nicholas Longworth as Alice Roosevelt visited the far east with the Taft party she has been de- voted to Japanese perfumes and will use no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
FALL TAILORED GOWNS.

It is not likely that the slashed skirt will obtain serious consideration from American women. though four out of every five French suits have a mar row skirt slashed over one instep or directly at the side. Some of these slashes are eight or ten inches deep and beneath is worn soft, plaited silk petticoat in some gay color. When the slash is moderate-an inch or two above the hem-often no petticoat is worn beneath and there is a revealing glimpse of a daintily~ shod foot and ankle. One tailor who keeps abreast and even in advance of fashion fads of pronounced character has brought out .'mannish'' fall suit model of pep per and salt mixed worsted, with a double breasted box coat buttoned and trimmed with big black and white wood buttons, and the rather narrow skirt of this suit is slashed down one side of the front from belt to hem and buttoned together again with the big black and white buttons. The lowest button is left unfa stened to suggest the fashionable slashed effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

At last a hen has wrecked an auto mobile That should inspire the roost CTS to crew longer and louder thar ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

There is a bill before the Texas legislature to have all saloons close at : D. m. They have some pity for the overworked bartenders there
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Happy thought for today: Resolve not to do anything foolish today for that is something it is well to defer until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

In Missouri a man was fined fol stealing water for a dying man te drink, and they call that justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

If the moving picture magnates would give the public show of the house and senate at Washington in session it would interest the people.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

The Grand United Order of Fat Men find no fault with President Taft's conduct in office. They feel that he is credit to the fraternity.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

People vho dc not read the papers do not get fooled by the misleading weather predictions.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

When a revolution cannot be located with a searchlight, it is safe to say Cuba is not threatening the peace of the nations quite yet
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Fifty three Vermont towns are ar ranging to celebrate their 150th anni- versary. Vermont ought to be lively this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

At 8 well arranged table the host and hostess sit opposite each other and plan not to have two gentlemen or two ladies seated side by side.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

France and Germany are reported to be having atmospheres just now that are scorched on both sides
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

There are y omen who will not hesi- tate to marry g. baseball umpire. The under dog locks good to them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Black brilliantine, 40 inches wide, fo bathing suits, is 23 to 49 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

c. M. Sohwab claims that he was the father of the Steel trust: but he does
 not venture to declare it ever took a prize at baby show
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

The fellow who has had his vacation thinks it was unfortunate that he took his so early in the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
EDITORIAL NOTES,

People who are fond of sausage do nor hesitate to eat them just because it is dogdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
MATTERS OF ETIQUETTE.

Cards should bear. the full Christian name or names with the surname. Mrs. John Jordan Merrill is better than Mrs. Jonn J. Merrill
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

President Taft could have no objec- tion to the postal savings banks hav- ing his name appended to them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Screen doors in sizes from IS to inches cost from B to 49 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Ovens for gas or Gil stoves have beel selling as low as 50 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
MONyAUK sTEAMDoAT co.

Str. "Wyandotte" leaves New London for Greenport. Shelter Island and Sag Harbor. weekdays. 10 a. m. 40 p. m. Leaves Sag Harbor. returning. week. days. a. ,n., 12.30 D. III. jy1d
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
Parisian Ivory Sets.

Smoked eyeglasses and spectacles are 25 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

The opinions of several actresses on Lady Macbeth, one of Shakespeare S most interesting heroines, vary accord ingly. Miss Ellen Terry, in her recent lecture on "The Heroines of Shake speare," makes the following state ment about Lady Macbeth: Lady Macbeth should not be treated as an unsexed monster. with arms bare to show her iron sinews.' notion for which Sarah Siddons must be held re- sponsfble.''
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
Necktie Holders,

articles mounted in silver. The com bination is striking and also handsome
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07
HERE AND THERE.

Skeleton corsets for hot weather in excellent models may be had as low as $1.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

Mrs: Jersey Benedict Gessner, one of the most prominent lawyers of the south, resides in New Orleans, having inherited her splendid offices and much of her legal business from her father. She receives the same fees for her work which would be paid a man. and it is said she has lost but one case.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-07

From another house not as daring as the first comes an interesting fall suit of black basket weave worSted. with saucy little hip length coat trimmed with black satin and nickel buttons and one sided tunic which is no more or less than bona fide overskirr slash ed to show a petticoat of black satin. And this black satin foundation skirt, slimpsy and narrow and worn without a stiff petticoat beneath is lifted just a trifia at one side and has a trimming of black fringe all around the bottom. Fringe is the craze in Paris now ana thousands of wards of it will doubtless be used in America this season on so- called tailored suits, as well as on dressy frocks. Fringe and correct tali- bring do seem to combination difficult to imagine, but fringe trimmings are managed with unbelievable cleverness by the French designers. and really do not seem to detract from the general ensemble of smart correctness.
 In England and America, the tail ors are getting around the slashed skirt problem in divers ways. Some times the slash is suggested by line of buttons and button holes. Some times the skirt is really cut and a plating of silk or satin is set under meath. The most popular device seems to be the slot seam. which extends either all the way down the skirt or from a point just below the knee, this imitation slash being emphasized by a trimming of braid or buttons.
 Whatever the trimming notion on the coat, it is sure to be repeated on the skirt, and trimmed skirts seem to be an indisputable prophecy of the new season. Simulated overskirts or irreg- ularIy shaped tunies over narrower skirts of satin in matching color are graceful new mode just being intro duced by the Paris tailors and are sure to appear here in good time.
Evening star., 1911-08-20

Meg lay in wait for Philip Lyndale that afternoon and
poured the story into his sympathetic She laughed
my efforts dissuade her. "What if he is stranger?
There's look in his eyes-do you think m blind as
bat, None?"
And had to to myself that perhaps she was
right; for they talked tremendous time in the blue
shadow of the pine trees that guarded the gate, and
when Meg came in she both rosy and mysterious
But all she would say
at takes to deal with such things"
Kenneth Graydon arrived before the week out,
and Miss Agatha Mary rallied splendidly to meet him.
The of them spent the better part Of lovely
moonlight evening pacing the garden where they had
walked lovers discussing the situation. 1t was like
the man not even to spare her that!
I WAS drying dishes for Miss Hannah in the kitchen
Through the open window oated scraps OF their talk
First, the mans tones low, perfectly modulated, plead
ing persuading "the only living child
Yes did turn her out, she would not give the fellow
up all forgiven before she
died ;" Miss Agatha NIary's were
monosyllabic; she scarcely seemed to defend herself
Once only her voice raised, sharp through the
fragrant moonlight, "But love her. Kenneth il said
When she in she went straight the mirror, the
lamp held high in her hand. She studied her face and
the snowy brads above it silently for moment, then
turned to with choked little laugh. He said
beautiful! An old woman like me-" The words qua
vered and broke hystercay.
All that long night Meg and | slept and walked and
Evening star., 1911-08-20
ARITHMETIC BEFORE MOSES

THERE is ray of vindictve comfort for the modern
schoolboy in the fact that for thrty-six hun
dred years his schooboy progenors have been worried
by Just such problems in arithmetic annoy him
Among the archaeological discoveries made in Egypt
not long ago is papyrus rs in excellent condition,
dated from about 100 B. c. This roll, which had a
long heading beginning, Directions how attain the
knowledge of all dark things, proves beyond doubt
that the Egyptians of that time had thorough knowl
edge of the elements of arithmetic
Numerous examples show that their principal opera
tions with units and fractions made by of
addition and multiplication. Subtraction and division
not known in their present form; but correct
suits obtained nevertheless.
Equations are also found in the papyrus. Here is
one that brings the Egyptian schooboy home to
Ten measures of barley to be divided among
persons in such manner that each subsequent person
shall receive one-eghth less than the before him.
Another example given is: There are seven men;
each one has seven cats; each cat has eaten seven
mce each mouse has eaten grains of barley;
each grain of barley would have yielded
of barley. How much barley has been lost?
The papyrS also contains the calculation of the
OF circle, attempts to square the circle, and finally
calculations of the cubic of pyramids.
Evening star., 1911-08-20

hcents coming; and in it you say most Enthusiastically
that you never wish to hear from her hers again
And if that isn't strong enough have the mothers
own letter, asking Father Rafferty, to give the baby
Miss Agatha Mary for adoption. Must l fight this
thing through the courts for her, will you go and
leave her in peace with the child?"
Anger, humiliation, defeat-Kenneth Graydons face
had mirrored each of them in those brief moments
Now he gathered himself and struck back sneerngly
Might inquire how this concerns you3' he asked.
The other had drawn closer to Miss Agatha Mary
while he talked. He laid his hand her protect
ngy and his boyh asked pardon of her for what
he about to do. "Ths lady," said he distinctly
"has promised to be my wife"
For Graydons fine poses failed him. He stam-
mered unmeaning phrase two. and skunk away
And Philip Lyndae stood before Miss Agatha Mary,
crimson guilty schoolboy.
Il don't know what you II think of me- he began. 4
didn't mean to go that far-you send me away"
But she made no answer, and he raised his eyes.
Miss Agatha Mary-Agatha Mary darling! You
couldn mot poor cripple like me?"
And then she came to him, shyly sweet the roses
about them, raising her clasped hands slowly TO put
them into his. He bent his head to kiss them first.
"Oh! I'll be good to you, Darling!' he breathed.
Evening star., 1911-08-20

Agatha Mary's mother and me to help out, and she
heard us talking it in the hall. When went into
her she sitting up. Get me some flannel,
says she, and her voice cold as gravestone and
my scissors and thimble Ill have to take the crumbs
of other folks happiness the rest Q my days and may
as well begin now OH she bitter first; but she's
got over that And Graydon and Vivenne went out to
the Coast. The last heard they had fine family and
everything else they wanted That kind don't generally
suffer much in this world; they take what they want,
and other folk can go hang. And Agatha Marys been
raising roses for her neighbors since"
THAT night Meg and | sat long together talking it
: 1t quite dark when heard the click
Of the other gate and Miss Agatha Marys voice. rpply
with excitement.
Hannah! Oh, Hannah please open the door-my
hands full! And run! Call those dear children!
We did not need Miss Hannahs brusk BE quick
now' to lend wings feet, yet the sight of her
face, dull flushed the cheekbones. Miss Agatha
Mary sitting just within the open door her figure
bling in unbeieving smile, rapturous eyes fixed
the bundle in her arms.
"Sh-sh, my dearsi You mustn't frghten her; shes
only days Old She moved the bundle gently, that
we might see. "There, Micent darling open your
eyes and show them how blue they are. Hasn't she
lovely long lasheso And dark hair-I think it will be
curly She sha mt wear anything but wash dresses II
l have to do them all myself and-oh. | mean her to
have just lots of these ruy, sprigged muslns!
MY poor little Nlillcent" Miss Agatha Marys voice
softened yearnngly Her mother died this afternoon
She wanted me to take the baby-she gave her to
herself And I'm SO happy keep forgetting that poor
forsaken child
But such gentle could not find foothold
Evening star., 1911-08-20


and Motherhood ncarnate brooded in her eyes.
"That other" | whispered chokngly,
lis buried forever!" finished Meg.
THE days that followed seemed each to outshine the
other in dazzling happiness, as each bow of
peaceful blue of the midsummer sky. Miss Agatha
Mary went about the task of fitting out the baby with
such ecstasy that she grew young before eyes.
The of her reveed in ribbons and in laces, in
fine soft things fit for fairy princess. And the heart
of her. which had lain asleep long warmed only by
others Joys seemed now to stir gently and wake to life
in folded leaves and tiny, tipped buds.
In those days too the gentleman of the postcards
turned, tall white haired fellow with the laugh of
boy His face lined with suffering rather than age;
but he walked little slowly, leaning his
Morning and afternoon he passed the garden always
ment the roses and Baby Nlillicent. His name,
learned Philip Lyndale; and guessed that he
younger than he looked.
PUT it ended last like the peaceful midsummer day:
= the thunderllead darkcned raincloud, and the
change upon with the sliddenncss and fury of
mountain thunderstorm. letter afternoon
addressed to Miss Agatha Mary from little
IN California Meg carried it init the week OF
her vacation,-and We perched the porch rail while
she opened IL As she read the life sank of her face,
leaving it strangely still
1T is from Kenneth Graydon," she told us "Nivi-
enne-poor, pretty Niviennc!-is dead. Their daugh-
ter-their daughters here in Colorado He saws that
Mlicent-the babv-that she is his grandclld. He is
coming for herr Her hands closed the bit of en-
broidered lawn desperately though it had been
Micent herself She looked from the other Of
with stricken eyes "Oh!" she said "can he take her
away from meo'
We flung ourselves upon her with kisses and protesta-
tions, girls will; but after Miss Hannah
came and led her into the house.