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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
FOUGHT THE BATTLES AND
 HELPED PAY THE COST.

From the general criticism of the civil war veterans by the portion of the press which opposes every new pension bill and calls the old soldiers robbers of the treasury, one would think they had beer dependent upon the government since 1865 and were receiving over 4S cents a day In the years of their deerepitude.
 Twenty years ago this government was giving old men S1.50 a week to- ward thefr support who had been through the war; and General Flaw ley's attention being called to it, he SO amended the law that no veteran should receive less than SS a week.
 There were million and a half of young men who came out of the war % enter the employments of civil life and for fifteen years they were paying taxes when the interest on the na- tional debt amounted to S76 per capita, and while they took their pay in de- preciated currency they, without a murmur, paid the interest to the bond holders in gold. which in 1867 amount ed to Sl43, 592, and in fifteen years helped the government reduce the debt and bring the interest account down Go SS2 56S.74l in 1881.
 The National Tribune, printed at Washington, remarking upon the aid they rendered the government as tax payers, says.
 Tt must be kept in mind that S100, 0oo,0 ,000 then was a vastly greater sum for the country than 1t repre- sents today. Then this amount was paid by about 25.OO0.0OO people in the loyal section, who had only a small portion of the wealth and resources that they now have. Where the amount is given at S14O,OOO,O0O 1t really repre- sented nearly s2OO,00O 900, since the value of the greenbsck was only two thirds of it's present value, and there fore in paying the interest in gold one third had to be added for the deprecia- ton of the greenback.
 This was not an indirect tax as today, where nobody knows or feels it's burden. but it was a direct tax which everybody felt at every turn. Photographs medicines, clothing, meat, flour, sugar. coffee. kerosene. railway tickets. stores, shops. mills, slaughter houses and warehouses were all directly taxed by the United States in order to get money to pay this heavy burden of interest in gold
 When the young veteran returned after his discharge, established a blacksmith shop, started a store, opened up a farm, went to practice medicine. or engaged in any other activity of life, the United States tax collector followed him at every step, and took a toll upon anything that he bought, used or made The veterans cheerfully bore this imposition in the same patriotic spirit they had fought the war, because it was necessary for the salvation of the union, and they were eager to free the country from the hard grasp of the money lenders.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
WITH REFERENCE TO SEED CORN

The Wiudham and New London county farmers who propose to com pete for the prizes offered by The Bulletin for the best acres of corn grown in either county during the sea- son of 1912. will begin at once to figure methods for winning the first prize, and the character of the seed will be second to no other problem in the con- test, for the best seed and the best fer -llization and cultivation are going to tell the story in this gardening com petition.
 Here is the opinion of the Missouri agricultural college after an extensive Investigation in Missouri:
 There is little to be feared in nov ing corn east or west. even as much as 25o to 390 miles, so far as climatic conditions are concerned, unless one is moving corn into the dryer regions of the west, but any great change north or south should be avoided. One hundred to l50 miles should be the limit of north and south change as a rule, and the nearer to ones location the corn can be secured, the better.
 Changing corn from one soil to an other usually has an important influ- ence on yield. One can rarely move ! corn from rich to poor land, or the re- verse. with satisfaction. although there are certain varieties that seem to have much wider adaptability in this respect than others The larger varieties are as a rule better adapted to the richer lands, and the smaller varieties to the thinner lands, although this is not necessarily universally true. . The boon County White, the Commer- eial White and the St. Charles White
 seem 10 have rather wide adapta : bility in thIs respect although all are ! rather large growing varieties. Reid's
 Yellow Dent, on the other hand does not seem particularly well adapted to ] thin lands. Undoubtedly. some of the . variations observed in the results of i our cooperative tests in Missouri are ] due To the necessary change in soil l and region from those where these va ! rieties were produced"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
FoR rHE scHooLeIRL.

The young girl in her teens is pro verbally difficult to dress but often the simplest and most sensible solution of the difficulty is to copy mother and to adhere to the tailormade
 The fine stripes that are so fashion able make suitable schoolgirl costumes. especially in the vague black and gray stripes that are DOW worn The skirt is cut simply with an apron back and front fastened down by large buttons of the material; the coat Is short and single or double breasted without trim ming but with the collar faced with gray velvet.
 Matching the costume the hat should be Of gray beaver with inst one touch of color a cerise feather
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
HAIR ORNAMENTS.

So far it seems that the little hair accessories that were worn last winter if they have been laid away carefully in cotton or tissue paper r0 as not to become the least bit tarnished, might oe taken from their wrappings and worn again this season
 There are the same butterflies, some of them giant size in gold and silver and pinkish spangles. There are ivy crowns entirely of black jet. Wrt taths If laurel have drops of dew upon their dull green leaves Then there are simple little wreaths of satin roses, gathered in with dainty sprays of maidenhair fern
 Little pink and blue French roses tre laid out very fiat and tackled on black velvet bands. The Juliet cap of strung pearls again appears.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
EVIDENCE FROM THREE STATES.

conueeu-lt is one of a score or more 70 states that have bauished the com- mon drinking cup under the impres- on the law advances puauc health: md now news comes from 2IassaCau- eta New Jersey and New York that he people under these urohibitire .-autes drias less water and more of .aulthur .ss
 l r.-W ot This revelation. con temporary ..ls. .Ttere may be less danger u taking a chance with the
 than ,ae-a is iu law that makes uer drink less water and pre- raHly for-es them to drink some .hlHs stronger After aI. do We not
 F -ls fear ot germs bit too far Ile Ua-l.er ou railroad train who objects To tas common drinking cup
 pretty likely l0 always have an in- -I.lua- glass with him. while the oth- E -UaW quenches his thirst without worrying about ths man who drank before him."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
Dried Fruit.

Dried fruit tastes just as good when stewed in the oven, and this method has its advantages-the fruit will not dry and burn. ii will remain whole, and may be cooked while roasting or bak- ing. Wash the fruit, pour boiling wa ter over it and let 1t stand in cov- cred dish until ready to put in the oven. Then add the sugar, cover tight ly and let the heat of the oven do the cooking. Prunes are always delicious when stewed in this way.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
4 Laundry Hint.

Few amateur laundresses know the value of gum water For stihsnlng laces, silks, flannel blouses and ma1- ing them appear almost new it is ex- cellent, and, being finer in quality than starch it does not produce a harsh look on fine laces and silks.
 The correct proportion to use is a tablespoonful or gum water to one cupful of water To make the gum water put one ounce of the best brok- en up gum arabic into jug pour over 1t a cupful of boiling water and leave in warm place, stirring often with a wooden stick until the gum melts. Make small quantities at time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
CIRCULATION
rHE eoNEEss-oN oE RIcHEsoN.

FfE AANr Eoo ala NT hlIT EoONs 20 taose uho 1-mly believed in i.-tt.-us Innocence h-s free confes-
 l or being the murderer of Avis rlnncl 's surprise and e shock The .rp1crey ct rle man who min.stercd -fo h flock as servant of the Lord u..s yielding 70 the yilest pas
 and -le most lastardly crime to .t l.s oeu k-leartedness in or
 .- rc make a baser lie of his las. beyond tho conception
 norast mon.
 rla- le has suffered the bangs of -r-ss -- claims. can hardly be -unfet since tte physical injury he n a moment of supreme disgust n- -liel upon himself was of itself .ll-Va--lt e. O confession of guilt .- e-LL
 What tr6 character of his repent .lca Is. since rs was prompted to it ar h's r1rteldire fate. is not so clear. 1lt there appears 70 re uo doubt he counted upon saving himself from the -hairs and i- ulL 1s quite surprising f te has not 1y lt stayed his execu- lion. although Tho law requires that le shan b- sentenced Go death. The only cl1uencr which can come to him s through ,le l.smeucy Of the gov ernor. who oou5aess win be petidoned .o by hundreds i, not by thousands .o spare th.s cglprit
 PeEhzHs every such man is deserv- Ing of symra.h, and if it were ex- tended Co tls ignorant and vicious whc have a better excuse for their crimes there would ha no occasion to point he fuE- .- condemnation to such rr eGort n th.s case. The poor and .ae frlcllsss are too often made ex- aup.cz df while worse villains because .s their connections and influence es- ape the Just punishment for then crimes.
 Ellnes0n has confessed and the country Is waiting Co see. if. like tine Nc>ema-as. he win be spared. These are the things which make a farce ot usuce
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
Woman in Lie and in the Kitchen

coln by slight pressure of the thumb. Men who have used these canes say that they are practical and conyenient, for they do away with the annoyance Of fishing for coins in the pocket when boarding a street car.
 In France there Is quite variety of uses which the cane is made to serve A clever Brenchman has made a cane with a handle containing a complete cutflt of the game known as petits cheyaux"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Mrs. Florence L. Barclay. sister of Maud Baliington Booth, the Salvation ist. better known as the author of the Rosary" and Following the Star" is the mother of eight children. Her hus- band Is the vicar of small parish in England, and yet she holds that the novel does more good and likewise could do more harm than the pulpit. She thinks that nothing that could give the reader a lower plane of thought should come into the novel
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

An old fashioned method of cleaning white kid gloves which had lost their first freshness as the result of a ball absolutely soiled, consisted in cleans ing them with white soap. Pure cas- tile soap procured at drug stores, was merely dipped in water and then rub bed over hte finger tips, the gloves having in the first instance been drawn over the hands.
 The soap, without being wet clung to the kid, and this was finally rubbed off with a piece of very soft flannel, the result being sufficiently satisfac- tory to enable them to be worn once more without undergoing cleaning with benzine or other spirit.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

In order to keep woolen dresses and skirts in good condition and freeing them from dust, every woman kept a cat O nine tails of ingenious manufac- ture, with which she fagelated the wons which were used for street wear. This instrument of torture was made Of short stick. to the end of which narrow strips of leather were attach ed. With it the material received a thorough beating on cleaning day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

together at the hefns. They are elusive in their shadings. and are trimmed with ruffes of five inch footing. The neck is pointed in the front and the back. The sleeves are rather loose, and ruffied from the elbow to the shoulder with the footing From the point at the back of the neck there is square bow of silk, edged with foot ing. Leaf green under white makes an exquisite combination.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
Neve, Felt Better.

Prof Isadore Troostwyck of the Yale Musical school denies the report that lie is going abroad for his health. The professor says he never felt better in his life and that there is no truth in the report that his condition is such that he needs rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
Ganrns Rsnrssssd Him.

It is difficult to understand how the durbar at Delhi can be made such a success without having a metrical con- tribution dropped into the slot by Mir. Kipling.-Denver Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Women have never been elected to professorships in the old universities of Europe until recently. The profes- sor extraordinary of history of physics in the University of Leipzig is pr Gertrude Woker, and Donna Carolina Michaelis da Vascontedos has been made a professor in the University of Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
Has Had Plenty of Experience.

Thus far in the campaign Governor Harmon has shown that he is much better versed than Governor Wilson in the gentle art of stepping Louis Globe Democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

The chemical action Of peroxide of hydrogen upon gold teeth, which makes an unpleasant taste in the mouth, can be destroyed by using salt with the liquid. Its whitening virtues are ex- cellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Miss Helen Gould was present at the ceremonies attendant upon the lnaugu- ration Of Dr. Elmer E Brown as chancellor of New York university last week. A great silver torch, emblem attc of learning, which was used in the ceremonies, was her gift in honor of the occasion.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
New Nealisees.

Fashions latest decree in negiigee is to use two tlliclnesses of meeSaline or thin silk, white for the outside and q delicate color underneath. They are separately made. and are only caught
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Among the infallible remedies for cleaning black satin or silk which they knew of was the gin and water cure. A sponge dipped in a mixture of this was used to remove the shine and clean it thoroughly the silk afterward irOned while still damp.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT

That's what everybody tells you.
 We tell you the same thing Especially do we tell you this in regard to any jobbing or contract or .construction work Of any kind in the building line You win start this right If you give me a chance to quote you prices on building materials or let me give you estimates for any contract work. i know how to do this work and do it at a reasonable price; a price consistent with the best workmanship and materials.
 c. M. WILLIAMS, Contractor, Jobber and Builder. Franklin Square over Somers Bros,
 Telephone S70.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
PocKETsooKs IN
 WALKING STICK.

The latest styles in society walking sticks are practical as well as orna- mental One of the new canes is fitted with coin box and a match box, these being contained in the head, which is lrovided with a skilfully concealed lid. The coin box is so arranged that per son can easily deposit or remove the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
CONCERNING WOMEN.

The youngest church organist in the world Is Angelina Spirello who is only 1O wears Of age. She is the organist at St. Michaers Catholic church in New Haven, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Forgeries in this country total Sl5,000,000 a year. The single file of counterfeiters marching to prison does not affect 1t much.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

The nails are wonderfully improved by the half moon or lunula at their base, and in many cases this can be made to appear by gently working back the delicate skin at the root of the nall. This can be trimmed when necessary, but never too closely. If the work is roughly done ith will soon form an ugly red rim around the nail.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Poet Kemp thinks he better not dis cuss his feelings with Mrs. Sinclair any more; she thinks so much of it is for publication.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

If Vermont is too poor to have new rope for every culprit. congress shoulG establish rope-fund for her for hanging purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

It is pleasing to know that appendi- cltis is nearer the cost of an automo- bile than ever; but most people prefer having motor car.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

The Times Despatch says the snow fell in Richmond last week was much winter and warmer than any other kind
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

If there is nothing new under the sun, the woman who cannot find 8 new way to spend money is not so scarce.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

he was about to blow the old year out and the new year In.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

The man arrested at Pittsburgh with 12 sticks of dynamite in bis valise is expected to put up the defenae that
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
CLEANING SILKS.

Now that the black and dark colored silks are again in fashion, it Is wise to use grandmother's remedies for clean ing them-in the days when silk gown was real possession.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Each eye Is an opital instrument, capable of being focused. If the two l eyes ara focused unequally their own- CT receives a blurred impression. The effect is not stwayys limited to vis- ] ion. giddiness and headache being com mon consequences. The inequality be- l tween the eyes is often the explana .
 tion of headaches for which no ordi- nary cause can be found. The obvious remedy is in the wearing of glasses
 that equaiize the focal powers of the two eyes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

To keep paper in place in bureau drawers use little stickers or labels, the smaller the better, sticking half on
 the side of the drawer and the other slipping about.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

An Indiana woman is about to be married for the seventh time: and she has never been on the stage.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

It is evident enough that Richeson never got religious enough to recognize the promptings of the spirit from the temptations of the devil.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Massachusetts with a session of the legislature every year does not look as if she was a leading state.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Many men believe tomorrow never comes; but the man who has endorsed a note knows it does.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

We haven't forgot those ten sum mer days when we were longing for this sort Of weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

It is sometimes difficult to under stand how clothes come from wash spotted with iron rust This may be caused by the chemical action of a bluing that contains iron, with the Soapsuds. There are two ways to pre- vent it-thorough rinsing and another brand of bluing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
Bible Question Box

Your Bible questions will be an- avYered fla these columns or by mali If sent te 0ur Bible Question Box Editor.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Happy thought for today: More people live the simple life because they have to than because they want to.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

The most the correspondents at Oyster Bay can find out is that Roose welt just exercises with an axe
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Tho scientist who claims that Eve rrs plIn-r. xrrv much palmer. than -a- -ots centlry woman knows the
 so popularity
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

We do not know whether icemen thank the Lord or not; but zero weather ought to prompt them to do so
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Colonel Bryan says he cannot con ceive of himself as presidential pos sihility. Time and experience have had telling effect upen him,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The icemen realize that the January thaw Is due very soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE

Did you know that if you thoroughly heat the cotton batting, whatever quail ity you use, in making quilts and com forters, they will retain their huffiness and new look much longer?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

To remove cream spots first soak the spot in cold water, then wash out with soap and cold water. It may require several applications, but the stain must all be out before Ironing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

'-. Wiley says pig whiskers Is the aerus man it is dansessls- tor xomsn- aAA=Adyr " " " Yyy v ~ IVY
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

Isn't it about time the first leap. year proposal got into print?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

The next time you are cleaning the pantry shelves fold at least three news papers the longest way of the full sheets. Place them on the shelf with the fold in front and fit snugly The next time you want a clean paper slip the edge of a knife along the fold of the outer sheet and remove the soiled top. The remainder of the sheets will be left intact for future use and mu9n time and labor will be saved to the housewife.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

When the earth Of your Boston fern becomes infested with small white bugs soak the earth with weak lime water twice week. It will destroy the in- scots and sterilize the eggs they ar3 depositing in the soil. Once a fort night mix with the weak lime water a very little mustard. This will bring to the surface any worms that may men, ace the roots of the fern Be careful not to apply the lime water to the leaves or stalks. The bugs breed in the earth
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
ine Circulation of ihe Bulletin.

The Hunegia naa The largest eir- caintinn ef any paper In EazterH Corrcctfcaf. and frorn three to -Four firuc. larger thsn that Of Azy in Nerrzich. It fu delivered tp over Goeo sf ths f.e53 heuaea iE Nsr- rplch, and read by niRety-shree ger r-.t. sf ths people. IR wiRdhH@ if Go delivered Co ever poo houses, Ga Puszan and paHieIEoa tO ever fgo. and iR all Of these places it is csnsideree the ioenl daily.
 E.rfrrn Connecticut has forty niae 1ouns. one hundred cad sixty sve pcntofncc sistricta, and forty sae rural free delivery routes.
 The nuIis tia 10 sold in everJ town and OF au of the R. F. Ds rsut-s rn Eastern CoanecticuL
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08

The Arabs have a most agreeable remedy for the loss of voice. The per son afflicted is nourished exclusively on the pulp of epricOts unil a cure is effected. They are cooked in the usual way and dried in the sunshine of tho Sahara desert. A gargle of salt water is recommended for a slight irritation of the throat and vocal cords. Inhal ing vapor arising from hot milk in which ripe figs have been boiled gives sweetness to the voice. Fumlgations are excellent Mix a little amber and pulveriZed myrrh, throw the powder on hot shovel and iHhale the fumes.
 
 A good, wide, open mouthed yawn is thing not to be despised, saws q writ 1 CT. Of course. if it Is indulged in the privacy of your own room so much the better but wherever taken it is a ] splendid thing for the whole body. A yaWn is natuI e's demand for rest. 1 Some people think they yaWn only be- cause they are sleepy, but that is not ! so. They may be sleepy also, but that 1 is not the real cause of the yaWning. | They are sleepy because they are tir- 1 ed So take this advice-whenever you feel like yawning. yawn. Don't try l to suppress it, and if you are where ! you can SLfelch at lne same tune so much the better. This is natures way ] of stretching and relaxing the muscles [ Even if you do not feel like yawnius
 there is nothing that will rest you so quickly as to sit straight back in a chair lift the feet from the floor, push 1 them out in front of you as far as ] they will go, stretch the arms, put the head back, open the mouth wide and make yourself yaWn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-08
Advice to Mothers

Have you had baby's photograph taken
 It's an art to take bsby's phots- graph Gs it should be taken. To catch his roguish little smile, his pretty little dimpIe. Such photograps become prized remembrances of babyhooGs days in years to come. We have had years of experience in photngraphing children. They always look their best when we take them. No troublesome posing. Snap them in a iiffy.