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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
This Beautiful Winter

This is the time to say that New England winter weather is glorious. II isn't always. There is often toao much bluster, too much snow, too much fog and so on But these days, yesterday and today, and the days before for considerable time have been very en- joyable even If they are not pure win- ter. It should. be understood that the bright sunshine and blue skies that we are having this January with a temperature that is more like Virginia than Massachusetts. do not prevail all all over New England. It seems to be limited to this section. Further south they have had plenty of snow and to the north of us the numbering interests have all the snow they want in the woods. In Vermont. New Hampshire Maine and northern New York we read of snow three feet deep on the level and drifts as bad as any winter in recent years. Tn the hill towns around here they have an ice coating on their highways so that people use sleighs though with some risk, so slippery is the travelling. But for this section the automobiling is as good as in the late fall and walking is great joy. Yet there has been a great deal of cold water even if we have no anow. The ground is frozen two feet deep and the ponds and even the Connecticut river are frozen solid to the ground walk across meadows makes the farmers worry some about their grass crop next year for the rains have frozen into the roots of the grass SC that there is practically an ice cover ing over the entire grass lots. Whether one likes snow or not, and many 8 small Holyoke boy has his Christmas sled handy to try it when chance comes, it is at least easier to gei about without the white and beautiful --Holyoke Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
An Unsatisfactory Villain.

Whatever else may be thought of Dr. Pantehenko, the Russian physician who is accused of having made bus mess of removing inconvenient hus- bands or wives or those who stood in the way of successions to large in heritances. as a witness he is dis appointment. It lis only necessary to compare him with Harry Orchard, the western dynamiter, to perceive how poor figure he cuts as a grand crim- inal. Orchard was cool and straight forward in the recital of his crimes He told his story without vaunting and without weakness. Nothing shook him, and cross examination did not weaken him. What he confessed he did not take back. And he had req son for making his confession, since he declared that a religious awaken ing within him made him desire to offer every reparation to society with in his power. He left the impression of stolid, unimaginative man, who might use dynamite with as little com junction in blasting out human lives as in blasting out ore from the depths of mine.
 But the Russian physician has al- ready confessed and denied his con fession. He has given no satisfactory motive for confessing at all He goes white in the courtroom and feebly moans, T don't want to tell" And he crfnges under the hypnotic eye" of his alleged accessory. He appears a weak fellow, lacking that stolid insen- sibility which might make a man a monster of crime under the instiga- tion of more powerful character, in become one. and, on the other hand, that pride in the magnitude of their offenses which imaginative rascals oft en have.--New York Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
EXTENSION OF THE TROLLEY
 SYSTEM.

There are being circulated in Nor witch under the auspices of the Busi- ncss Mems association several peti- t.ohs for the extension of the trolley lines from Franklin street through Boswell avenue to North Main street 1n Grs~nevflie and from Snchem street m the Falls through Asylum street and such other streets as the com .5xsanv may elect to West Main street T<hus crectfng two belt lines. one on >1he east and the other on the west side of the city.
 These petitions are being signed by <nE the leading citizens and there is .<ro opposition on the part of any one + Tho proposed change at the West @Eide would be a direct line from that @populous section of the city to Tantic ~c@mecery. Norwich Town and Yantic without coming to Franklin square; and the Boswell avenue line would give a quicker through run to Taft rfl1a Baltic and Vyjllinantfc These ngW bell lines would also become pop riar excursion lines fin warm weather for residents and for visitors.
 There IS everything to be said in favor Of these extensions from a iocal viewpoint. and apparently nothing tc be said against them. They would xnaan much fin the way of development 10 "The Rose of New England"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Health of tho Indian.

Under the Indian service, as a part, or the division of the commissioner of Indian affairs, an effort has long been made to care for and cure those who are sick and to effect @ reduction in the death rate. but, as the commits sioner's last annual report shows, thls effort has been extended to include CD an intensive attack upon the two dis eases that most seriously menace the health of the Indian--trachoma and tu- beculosis; (2) preventive work on a large scale by means of popular edu- cation along health lines and more ef fecive sanitary inspection; (3) increas- ed attention to the physical welfare of the children in schools, so that the physical stamina of the coming gener- ations may be conserved and in creased.
 Hospitals under the charge of ex- perienced physicians and surgeons have been established on several re- servations for the treatment of these two chief diseases whose ravages among the tribes have been terrible They are producing amazing results toward reduction of the number oi cases Operations are being performed as q means of cure of some patients What the government has had to con- tend with is the Indians ignorance and carelessness of the causes of these diseases and the means of spreading them-Omaha Bee.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Not Of Much importance.

Mir. Editor: When transacting busi ness, the public do not care to deal with servants; they prefer to deal with clerks or employees especially when the proprietor is engaged.
 During a meeting of a local associa ton, whose motto is Let Brethren Dwell Together in Unity" one of it's members whose loftiness far exceeds his breadth suggested that it was a good idea to impress on the mind of clerks that they were not of very much importance. etc.
 Now, that might be all right if he was dealing with servants, but when the clerk stands as high as the pro- prietor in the profession. and frequent ly higher, in the estimation of the peo- pie who are dealing with that house, my suggestion would be to keep all ideas of self importance within bounds and dwell together in unity
 P S.-The good Book says: T would not keep you ignorant, brethren so will respectfully say it was at the Nor wich Retail Druggists association that this suggestion was given.
 , Norwich. Feb. IS, 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
CANADA FEvERIst,.l ! :

Canada has been nett1ed by chA1hp Clark's little affirmation that Ameff- can reciprocity with Canada eventual " means Canadian annexation, which has been taken seriously over tho 1ino, regardless of President Taft's den3a1. Tho following letter to the Montreal Star illustrates the nervous condition of the people The writer says: Tn view of the enormous import
 ance of the interests at stake, would 1t not be advisable to have petition against the reciprocity agreement be- ing ratified circulated in every city from Halifax to Victoria for preoen- tation to parliament? There Is very little doubt that the great mass of
 the people is opposed to it, but have no way of giving expression to their
 opinion. and as we are not likely to
 have an opportunity of giving express sion to our views, l think this is the only course by which the government
 could be informed of how intense the
 feeling is against the proposed legisla-
 ton. This is not party question,
 but a national one, and the best men
 of the country should come out and
 demand that the wishes of the electors
 be respected. Prompt action is neces-
 sary if the country is to be saved to
 the British crown
 There appears to be no immediate danger of Canada's being annexed
 Uncle Sam might be slow if she re ruested to be annexed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

All the citizens interested in the payment of the dues for Norwich pu- pills at the Norwich Free Academy. by she town. should attend the special town meeting called upon q petition from the Principals club for this evening. when it Is proposed to pass a resolution which win empower the Eelectmen on and after May 10th in each year to reimburse the pupils for vhe fees paid upon the exhibition al the selectmen's office of the receipt Of 1hs principal of the Academy for the
 The selectmen found it impossible tc carry out ths vote of the October meeting by which they were expected 10 pay these dues directly to the treas rrcr of the Academy. hence the neces- city for the adoption of another meth- Dd 10 effect the same purpose.
 There should be a good attendance of ali intsrssted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

The Boston. Record says: "Sculp- tor Pratt's statuary. formally approved ty the art commission in the now rec ognized fullness of its powers, soi- emnly accepted by the library trustees
 in accordance with the official terms of the contract and in full virtue of their authority, will now be put in place on their pedestals in front of the library. They should find large and admiring throng of observers for q long time, so loud has been tho de- bate over the intricate steps Of their final stand through the labyrinths of red tape"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20


 problem could not exist; the widest of passionate loves must yield before the ingrained obligations to parental au- thority and due. In our own land the parents--not the child-raise the peti- tioning hand That is what makes the Kansas girls act remarkable.
 When is child justified in desert ing her father and mother? For how long should she abide a'wee? There is so much to be considered coldly, al- though 1t is difficult. These old par ents by the andirons gave her life, nurtured her; gladly bestowed upon her the yer, essence of their love. Her growth was their daily scrutiny and sly remark; her development to wom- anfood, their wonder and pride. And then, as Q singing, precious bird, she escapes from the cage. Thus 1t was for them, and is and shall continue to be to for countless heart-broken par ents-Philadelphia Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
The Spirit World" Again.

Dr. Felix Adler ridicules the idea that the dead may be communicated with through mediums. Living per- sons, he says, can hold converse with the departed only on level of latent excellency. It would be interesting to know just how much communication has been had with the "spirit world'' by those who are thus latently excel lent Can Dr. Adler furnish the names of few such communicators? Or does he mean that there has been as yet no interchange of this sort, but that there may be when the race inn proves and a few super1ative individ- uals are evolved from it? 'The greater the endowment of virtue a person pos- sesses,' he told his congregation on Sunday, sthe more readily will he be convinced of immortality, and unless you succeed in finding in yourself that which is worth preserving your quest will be in vain" This, however, is no new teaching. The promise to the pure in heart was made nineteen hundred years ago.--Providence Jour nal.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
A verdic. for s5.ooo.

The verdict of the jury in the stu perior court of Fairfield county in a1- lowing the full measure of damages i've thousand dollars, for the killing of young man by an automobile. is one of notable importance and in strik- ing contrast to another verdict handed in about a year ago when oly three hundred dollars was allowed for the killing of a boy by a reckless chauf- feur. a finding that was rightly sci aside by the trial judge. If the ver- dict stands 1t will materially promote the safety and welfare of those who have to use streets on foot. Let us have such heavy awards of damages in all cases where there is no doubt as to criminal negligence and there win be a marked decrease in acci- dents due to ''joyi riding's and speed mania.-Bridgepor Post
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
WOULD TRENCH TO STOP POL
 LUTON.

Rutland. Vt, is having serious wa tar troubles. The polluted condition of her water supply is such that it has been shut off by order of the board of health and the one issue in ,he present municipal campaign is for pure water.
 Candidate George c. underhell says, in addressing the people:
 '-rhe city water is very properly shut or from all the school buildings now and should not be used by any one. anywhere. However. 1t seems to me entirely possible to temporarily make our water better and that att q nominal cost To this end. if elected. T wfIl at once ask the owners of Cold river to loan US for awhile the waters of Brewer and Eddy brooks, and add this water to our present supply thus making our water cleaner by half in cns day. and practically without ex- I<nsc.
 T would also ask the aldermen to 3oin mo in digging a trench, paralIel 10 the river and between it and every house, barn a>ld other source of nth and to provide temporary settling rools for the road wash Thsseafter. I am sure, our state and local health officers viii permit us to use the wa 7 ter until the new supply is ready. es- peciaIly if we have two or three re- 1lable men to patrol sll Questionab ble places"
 The News of that city says. with reference to treaehing: This deflec- zion would undoubtedly cbvfats fer fhe ts1sc being some pollution"
 What is needed in Rutland is just what is needed in <orsFfch, @ little intelligent activity prompted by a res- oluf1on to bring relief to the people in the shortest possible time. Instead ef chemically washing water, why moi purify it by protecting it2
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

the oven fox | minnie Tor tho butter to soax In
 Never iet toast stand. Far better walt for # than have too much cook ed at once If the family is late in coming to tAe table, do not start the tosst untn they are eating their ce-
 The best toast is made over open coalss but It can be nicely toasted in the eae oven If closely watched.
 Appetfzing toast is neither soggy nor so crisp that it tastes like dried chipb. The best is made from a close- grained bread day old.
 Do not serve in great chunks; toast must look well, besides being proper ly cooked. to be appetizing.
 Toast that has grown cold can be served by putting it on an old plate covering 1t with cream, butter and soft and allowing 1t to soak into the bread in a hot ov,en.
 Where one prefers to butter toast at table 1t must be served hot in a folded napkin and just a few slices at time.
 Tn making milk toast use little thickening in the milk, otherwise your toast will be soggy and thin.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
JaveIIe Water Easily Made by House
 wife.

No housewife should be without her javelle water with which to remove obstinate ink or ink stains. This is made from one pound of sal soda and two quarts of cold water.
 These should be thoroughly mixed, let stand for several hours, drained and the clear liquid bottled and kept in a cool place The stain should first be wet with javelle water and then rinsed well with cold. water. Repeat if necessary, and wash at last in am- monia and water.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
About Toast.

There is nothing so rarely found as toast that is well made. Few cooks are successful with it. yet it is not difficult to get right.
 The chief reason for many failures is lack of patience. It is so much easier to cut thick. uneven slices, not remove the crusts and do several platefuls at time that that is the usual method.
 Appetizing toast should be cut thin without crusts, cooked over a clear bed of coals until a delicate brown un both sides. then buttered and sprink- led lightly with salt and put back in
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Better Eide A'Wee.

A bride about -to-be in a Kansas s town the other day suddenly refused to be wed. She gave her reason in 8 nutshell T can't leave the old folks" She echoed the tragic pIaint of a fa- mliar song.
 fiection. as, at first thought, this: how shall the line be drawn between nlial ingrained obligations to parental authority and thee supreme con- queror of lives = the God of Love? In all oriental countries this
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Good Baking Powder made by House
 wife.

When the housekeeper runs short of baking powder she need not despair, for she can make Her own baking powder. Four ounces of cornstafch, eight ounces of cream tartar and four ounces of baking soda are needed.
 After powdering each Ingredient they should be mixed. or rather, sift- ed, together several times, as the more thoroughly they are mixed the better the result.
 This baking powder win take the place of any powder that is put on the market.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Vegetable Compound haS don0 for rno during this trying period. Complete restoration to health means 90 much to mo that for the sake of other suffer- ing women l am willing to make my trouble public so you may publish this letter " MRs. CHAs. BARCLAY. RED, Graniteville, Vt.
 No other medicine for womanss ills has received such widespread and un- qualified endorsement. No other med. icine we know of has such a record of cures as has Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 For more than 30 years it has been curing woman's ills such as inflamma. ton, alteration, fibroid tumors, irreg. ularities, periodic pains and nervous prostration, and it is rnequalled for carrying women safely through tho period of change of life.
 Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, invites all sick women to write her for advice. Her advice is free, and always helpful
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

If mayonnatse dressing curdles from adding oil too fast, put in the beaten yolk of an egg and beat hard It will be smooth.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Of all the costumes devised for mo- toring. none equals the all-enveloping coat of serge or cheviot, with it's easi- rows of buttons--a coat that may De buttoned close about the throat and buttoned at least to the knee.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

A pretty case may be made at home for gloves, veils and handkerchiefs. Line piece of thick corded silk with soft silk (crease it well down the mid- dle so that it win open and shut like book) and bind firmly all round with ribbon. On one inside half make a long shaped pocket for gloves, but on the other half divide the packet into two, one for veils and one for hand kerchiefs working the words in col- ored silks on each pocket. When
 closed this pretty case should be tied with ribbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Good cakes may be made of lard instead of butter. I have tried it. The favoring overcomes the taste of the lard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Some of the new laces and embroid- cries shown for the spring are lovely. Many of them are in delicate coiors on white ground, while others show the embroidery on colored batiste. Whole dresses are made of these fine bandings and founcings, but a cer- tain amount of plain material gives q needed contrast and is in better taste.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
New Parascls.

Some of the new parasols for the summer girl look for all the world as though they belong in the upholstery department, for they seem to be mammoth lampshades, sloping steeply at the sides and having trimming of dangling fringe at the bottom. These new lampshade parasols have queer frames, with the ribs set at a steep slant so that the parasol Is higher and rather small in circumfer- ence at the base. Velvet parasols arc the smart notion at Palm Beach now, and some of these affairs are of jetty black and accompany big black vel- vet and feather trimmed hats = . rather heavy effect. but one unuues- tionably smart.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Chelsea is preparing to celebrate in April the 50th anniversary of the de- parture of the first company to take part in the civil war.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

There is a chance for some one to earn million by just ridding the city of Pittsburg of its plague of rats. Ii is stunt that no one is rushing to accept.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Starch dissolved in the usual way and stirred into boiling water will not get 1umpy.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Since Ohio is finding that lynchers are guilty of manslaugilter, she is in a fair way of bringing mob violence to an end.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Chicken feathers make the best fill- ing for sofa pillows. Cotton and ex- celsior may be used.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Boston is well pleased with the capture of the Rutland railroad by President Mellen, and considers it a promising move for better business
 for Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

The curfew no longer rings at night on old Nantucket. for the people of the island have decided they can reg ulate juvenile hours without It.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Now that a flock of robins is posi- lively known to have stayed at Peaks island all vintsr, says the Portland Express what win the papers do for n -1rpf robin" story?
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Corals that nearly reproduce tho real thing are set on a bar, making g most attractive veil pin.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Clean. dry si

Clean, dry stocking legs in mop with just a suggestion of furniture polish on them, will do the daily dust ing of polished floors and baseboards
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

It has always been claimed that the Indian could not acquire civilization; but a rich Indian at Omaha keeps a colored valet. What more is needed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Shoulder scarfs seem universal fol day and evening wear. Much wider than heretofore, they serve in colo weather to give warmth.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

It is not pleasant for Commander Peary to meet congressman who can talk meaner about him than he did about Dr. Cook.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

When drawing from linen in hem stitching, save those long, even threads. as they come in handy when mending the table linen.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Since it has been shown that Uncle Sam has d balance of foreign trade amounting to s363,000,000 in his favor for the past year, he has no reason to vVCrrV
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Since Americans are going to Can ada at the rate of 100000 year. she will soon be very well Alnericanized without annexation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Boil half teaspoonful of vinegar in the syrup when making boiled icing and 1t will not eTadn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Clean rugs and carpets with clean mop wrung out in salt water, after sweeping. Good for colors and moths.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

The strong favor for serges fl black, navy and white shows no sign of decreasing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

A lamp or candleshade of cardboard is covered with green silk Diamonds can first be cut out and red silk past ed over them. the whole made neat with green silk.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Tea gowns often have hangin, sleeves, and the peasant sleeve cut il one with the bodice is by no means al yet discarded.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

The Montreal Star says that the best asset Canada and this country have is friendliness. We should not hesitate to endorse that.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

There are one hundred thousand more freight cars in use now than there were a year ago.. That is a good sign of improvement
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

A simple but effective pillow for hard use is made of hurIap of any chosen shade. Make tine cover five inches longer and five inches wider than the pillow, then stitch tuck all around it two and half inchess wide. Decorate this tuck either with a tiny stenciled border with gilt paint or use a fancy cross stitch of yellow floss or any harmonizing color.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
THINos You OUGHT 10 KNOW.

Pour coal oil upon newspaper gather up the whole and put 1t int the stove and you will neither soi your hands nor wake tho baby.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

Cold water aoothes the pain of any sudden inflammation of the eye; hot
 water will help to dull the pain, and
 weak solution of boric acid is al- ways good for the eye.