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The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
WOULD MAKE MEMORIAL DAY
 HOLY,

Patriotic women of the country are trying to find out if there is not some means by which congress can act in the matter of making Memorial day ordinarily called Decoration day, hol- iday of a different nature in some re- speets than that which it now presents. The Woman's Relief Corps of the Grand Army of the Republic is par ticularly interested in this matter. The women dc not like to have the day given over largely to sports of all kinds. They think the lighter side of life has the assendancy on day which they think should be made holy. There is also a movement on to make the southern Memorial and the northern Memorial day one and the same.
 It should be said that these matters probably are ones concerning which congress Is powerless to act. The fed. eral government cannot forbid ball games and horse races and other sports on any day in the year except possibly in territory over which the United States has immediate control. The states of the Union are laws unto themselves in such matters as these.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
The First Th1mbie,

There Is tradition that a Dutch silversnrith pondered over a certain notion which he had cherished long and silently in the slow-working senses which he deemed his brain a notion for trinket, fallal, for a dignified lady of Holland. It must be a useful trinket, albeit a costly one, meet for so good a sempstress as Dame Alice Van Rensselaer,. When the notion took definite shape, the thing was quickly wrought in precious metal by fingers as delft as the brain was slow; and the industrious house wife proudly wore not only her first thimble. but the first timble possess ed by any Dutch frau.-March Cen tury.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

cite Is an even better seller than the buckskin. as 1t comes at a more moder- ate price and has excellent wearing qualities.
 Boots for dress occasions show the fancy tops and patent leather vamps. The tops are of heavy Ottoman silk, velvets, fancy cloths, and cravanettes, while the boot with the white kid top is gaining In favor all the time.
 Boots with black or gray suede arc In great favor. In fact, the all-gray boot of suede or crayenette is the smartest boot for spring. They come in number of shades In selecting a boot, beware of the drab ones, for they are as ugly as the word "drab" would indicate, and hopeless shade to try to match
 Why do you carry boots of that col or, when the other grays are so soft and charming?" the bootmaker was asked.
 Because there are women who dc liberately prefer an ugly thing to pretty one, under the impression that they are getting something different. and we try to please 'em all." he re- sponded.
 A beautiful tan boot, cut high, with gray suede top and gray pearl buttons, has tan leather trimmings. It Is an excellent shoe for walking, is ssnsi- ble and comfortable, having wide hald-sewed extension sole and Cuban heel.
 An ideal boot for rough or stormy weather, one that is smart in line and material and heavy enough to be worn, without goloshes, Is of tan calf. It ia cut high, with silk lacings over a wide tongue and fastened at the top with two brass buckles.
 The short vamp boot which Is made of patent leather and dull calf top, makes the foot look smaller, but ia far from sensible, as the high heel in variably comes in the center of the loot-thus throwing all the weight on the toes instead of distributing 1t. Chi ropodists say 1t brings them more pa- tients than any other style.
 Colonial Shape and Pumps.
 A shoe of low quartered cut that is a good compromise between the pump and the old-fashioned tie is of gun met al leather. It Is made with a long vamp and a round toe-one of the features of the spring styles. It Is but toned on the side with two buttons. The pointed winged tongue gives 1t touch quite chic.
 The Colonial toe slipper is another fayorite It Is much like a pump ex- cept for the high tongue and the mod erated Louis Quinz heel. It Is fin ished with a leather-covered buckle, or one of gun metal. Buckles of this type are considered quite smart.
 Many of the pumps have the strap which button to the side of the in- side. The advantage of this strap is that 1t keeps the pumps from rubbing the heel.
 The material for pumps has not changed from last year. The same tans, suedes. cravenettes. linens, and buck skins continue their race for popu- larity. A satin walking pump with a heavy sole and wooden heel is one of the novelties, and in white they are quite good-looking.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
The Girl In Her Teens.

The young girl in her teens Is pro- verbally difficult to dress, but very often the simplest and most sensible solution of the difficulty Is to copy mother and to adhere to the tailor made.
 The fine stripes that are so fashion able make very suitable schoolgirl costumes. especially in the vague black and gray stripes that are now worn. The skirt Is cut simply with an apron back and front fastened down by large buttons of the mate rial; the coat is short and simple or double breasted without trimming, but with the collar faced with gray vel vet.
 Matching the costume, the hat should be of gray beaver, with just one touch of color, cerise feather.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

are quite effective. Slipper buckles sell anywhere from s5 to $250
 Slippers of gold and silver cloth and other resplendent materials have taken the place of bronze Especially in slippers is the Oriental note sound ed, and the somber bronze slipper is losing It's appeal unless heavily bead ed, which makes 1t quite expensive. For genuine comfort velvet and suede are conceded to be the best, as they have more give" than satin.
 A charming ready-made evening slipper that is most popular is of im- ported French kid, with four straps coming high over the instep. The straps and toe are exquisitely beaded. It comes in pink. blue. bronze. black, and white.
 Very demure are the gray suede and satin slippers, with or without beads. The buckles that go with this type of slipper are of French gray silver. Some of the more expensive ones are embellished with old blue enamelling. The artificial flower is a fayorite dec oration in making up chiffon rosettes. A bridal slipper is of heavy white sat In, made of one piece, the inside lin ing having been fitted to the foot and nicely arched. To get this effect the seam Is put in the inside of the slip per, although some of the best made slippers have the seam in the outer side. A dainty rosette of plaited chif. ion gathered around a cluster of or ange blossoms, finishes the slipper with a strong feminine appeal.
 Another pair-even prettier-are embroidered in pearls and finished with tiny bunch of white satin rose buds, to take the place of the ros- cite.
 Boots for Dress and Street.
 The all-white buckskin boot with it's IA buttons of pearl-a vogue of last summer-promises to be again popu- lar. It is built along sturdy lines that show 1t Is meant for outdoor wear. Some have the low Cuban heels of wood. and others show a Louis Quinze height, covered with the white buckskin. The white craven
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
Care of Corsets.

When a corset begins to wear through at the top, remove the lace trimming, pick out the stitching and take out all the side and back steel. Wash the corset thoroughly with . stiff brush and white soap, Rinse sev- eral times and hang in the sun. Iron while damp. Pick out the stitching at the bottom, where the steels stop, and stitch one-half inch lower down to al- low the steels to slip down. Return the steels to the proper place, as some are longer than others. Push well down and tack In place with needle and thread to prevent slipping Now bind the entire length of the top with wide tape, trim with lace or not, as liked This process will make . corset last twice as long as ordinarily.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
Jewels of Today.

Jewels grow more beautiful each succeeding season. This year one no- tices stones of various colors set so as to show tartan effects. These are very smart and up-to-date, and arc fashioned into rings, brooches, bangles, etc, the dark-colored gems being re- lieved by rims of brilliants.
 Other novelties are charming band eaux for hair and necklaces combined. These consist of small wreaths, and buckles of diamonds threaded on to narrow velvet ribbon. which can be used either In the form of collar or else worn as a jeweled band in the hair. This new fashion Is craze of today. and has done much to oust the once-popular tiara
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
AGAINST EXTRAVAGANCE IN
 DRESS.

Mrs R. M. La Toilette is charm. ing woman personally and mighty sen- sible. She gets right down to bed. rock in the matter of dress She Is always we'll dressed herself and so delightful to meet that one never stops to study what she wears. Many women here absolutely depend upon their clothes, for they have so little in their heads that they are obliged to wear costly raiment made in style if they attract any attention what
 ever. MF La Toilette is starting .
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
IN TOUCH WITH
 FASHION
Slippers for Every Gown-Rosettes of Flowers Jeweled Buckles Worn with Silk Hose of Quality

N VIEW YORK.-Since the days when Cinderella won the
 Prince, slippers have played a X part of vast importance in the
 feminine wardrobe, but the footwear for evening this season sur passes everything in elegance that pre- yious seasons have brought forth.
 The jeweled or beaded motif of one's gown is repeated in the slipper. When ever 1t Is possible, slippers are made of the same material as the gown A pair in the process of making on view In shop the other day was of dull brocaded pieces from the gown 1t was to be worn with. A woman was delft ly sewing iridescent beads of the same colors on the toe. The tongue came up on the instep, with winged effect. The beaded design covered the tongue, thus doing away with ros- cite or bow. A high Louise Quinze heel completed this dainty affair.
 Evening Slippers in Satin.
 The favorite material for evening slippers Is satin, either embroidered or beaded. Satin slippers are finish ed with small bows of satin ribbon, gold and silver tissue, and sometimes lace loops. These bows are held In place by tiny buckles of cut steel or jet, semi-precious stones, and bril- liants set in platinum. For black vel vet or suede, the favorite finish is the small bow-knot rhinestone buckle. Some old-fashioned solid silver buck les, reminiscent of cavalier days,
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
A REAL PUBLIC SERVICE
Primary Election Returns Handled Successfully by Southwestern
 Telegraph & Telephone Go.

The Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company, public serv- ice corporation operating in Ark ansas, is carrying out it's function by rendering a public service. In the handling of the election returns for the primary of March 27 the 16,000 miles of long distance wire, extending to the hooks and corners disposal of all the people at once. The thousands of employees and agents of the company were brought into close organization for the express purpose of demonstrating the uses to which such a facility as the telephone may be put.
 The standards of great news paper were applied to the means for transmission of reports and the gathering of returns. Every mana ger and operator became part of the election return machine by which the most isolated section on Southwestern wires was made coordinate with the great centers of population. The telephone, say officials of the company will event ually eliminate any such thing as isolation in Arkansas.
 The work of handling election returns was undertaken by Divis- ion Superintendent NJ. ]. Stimson. The state was divided into districts with Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Helena, Texarkana, Fort Smith. Fayette- vile and Little Rock as center points for surrounding territory. In Little Rock the central office was located and there all returns were gathered to be tabulated and sent back in full to the places in- dieated for immediate distribution to the section served by each.
 Heretofore it has been practically impossible to secure authentic cleo tion reports until long after the last ballot had been deposited in the box. Now every means of commu- nieation has been harnessed to meet the demand of every man who cast a vote to discover the influ- ence of his choice.
 It would be impossible to weld such a machine into the absolute perfection that may be attained in ot,BZnnnnpt o1aatia1sC opd women are trained by experience to the work. Just as telephone service in general can never attain perfection until every subscriber understands the operation of the system, so these election reports depend upon the cooperation ae- corded the Southwestern company by the public.
 The Southwestern company, without cost, has arranged to pro vide this information. Within the last year the system of telephone wires has been extended so as to include practically every county seat and center of population, however small The unification of the telephone interests of the state means that every one has been brought within the zone of possi- ble personal conversation with every one else.
 Under the circumstances it is possible for the Southwestern com pany to handle election returns in the manner described. Over the telephone everything obtainable in the way of election figures may be received and transmitted.
 Our entire election report was furnished by the Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Co. and is a tribute to the efficiency of their organization in this initial effort In reporting election results.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
Pressing Skirts.

In pressing skirts or any wool gar. ments, wet brown wrapping paper, place 1t over the plait or crease to be pressed and apply the hot iron. Din the paper In water as fast as 1t be- comes dry. The crease Is laid much more firmly than when piece q cot ton Is used.-Woman's New Idoa Magazine.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

The temperature of cream for churning should be 57 to 60 degrees. We also churn about one-half hour. When butter comes before half an hour it indicates too high tempera- ture of cream.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
Great Idea.

Heard about the latest insurance scheme?"
 NO; what Is it?"
 Why, the company agrees to pay alimony to both parties in case the marriage turns out failure Boston Transcript.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
Blissful- -Idnorance

"Is Twofur highly aristocratic?"
 "Unquestionably. Twofur is not aware that there are people in the world who get up at five o'clock in the morning"
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
lonQ EnouQh,

Impatient Guest-See here. waiter, how long is that steak of mine go. ing to be?
 Waiter-About twelve inches. sir Judge
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

Fowls cured of roup must not be used as breeders, however we'll they look. They will do for market, or for market eggs, but never breed from them as they will transmit the dis ease to their offspring.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

The novice when selecting ram of the Downs or other hornless breeds of sheep should be very care ful not to select one with stubs miniature horns.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

Scarcity of stock cattle of all kinds and high prices asked and offered IS common local condition reported from the corn belt states.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

Young geese are not to be picked the first year. unless you sell them dressed, very difficult thing for the novice to do.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
Bad sion.

Percy-I have reason to think my wife has ceased to love me-
 Harold-Is 1t possible?
 Percy--Yes: she hasn't jumped on me for nearly a week
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

The meadows look good for pasture In the fall and early spring, but the man who keeps his cattle off Of them always gets better crops of hay.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

Spraying has come ro be one of the unacceptable tasks of the agricultur- ist. whatever his particular line of productive enterprise.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30

A new poultry roost is made of per forated iron tubing which has been soaked in a solution deadly to insect life.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
Lean Year.

She-Will you marry me? He-You will have to ask father first.
 She-I did: but hs refused me- Judge.
The Huttig news., 1912-03-30
FARM BRIEFS.

A liberal use of paint means a great deal to the farmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
Kniahts of Columbus.

The third degree of the Knights of Columbus was eXemplified upon class of 10S Monday afternoon in the Buckingham hall Waterbury by State Deputy William J. Mulligan, assisted by Capt. Thomas Mclaughlin and a degree team from Newark, N. J. This was before a gathering of Knights of Columbus from all over the state.
 At the annual meeting at Water bury on Wednesday State Deputy Null ligan said in his report the increase in membership in Connecticut is grat- flying in many ways. It will be re- membered that at our last state con vention we were only entitled to elect three delegates to the national con vention, but by hard work on the part of all true Knights we secured a suf1i- Cient number of new members by July 1 to entitled us to a fourth delegate. Your state officers selected the hrst alternate elected at the convention held at Torrington and l am pleased to announce that this year we elect four delegates and are going forward at such a rate that l believe the best years for the Knights of Columbus are yet to come.
 White Cross council, No. 13, will hold a special meting Sunday afternoon for the purpose of exemplifying the first degree. There is a good size class Of candidates eligible for this degree, and preparations are being made for an in- teresting meeting At tomorrows meet ing arrangements will probably be com pleted for the complication of the third degree, which will take place ear ly in June The delegates to the re- cent state convention in Waterbury will make their reports at this meet ing
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
Order of ProtectIon.

The annual meeting of the supreme lodge convened at Boston May IA with representatives from lodges in all six of the states in attendance.
 The following officers were elected: David F. Sherwood of Providence, su- preme warden Frank E. Hill of New Haven, senieF vice supreme warden; D. M. Frye of Somerville, supreme secretary: John F. Sanborn of New port. R. l., supreme treasurer; John d. Yortisch of Boston, supreme guide anH Mrs. Minnie F. Daniels of Man chester N. H., supreme chaplain.
 Supreme Warden D. F.~Sherwood re- ported that the year had been one of srogress and withall a successful term ending with the fiscal year March Sl, 1912 There is a present membership of 5S.213. divided among the states Maine 6,525, New Hampshire 3,292, Vermont 2914, Massachusetts 2S,S0S, Rhode Island 2.993, Connecticut 1S,6S1 the membership being divided. males 32.363, females 25,S51. Four new lodges were instituted during the year, mak ing a total of 46S.
 There were 714 deaths in the order to the beneficiaries of which were paid S11OS221 The supreme medical ex- amiDer's report showed that 2.292 med ical papers had been received and that 2.%4 had been approved and 1S re- jscted.
 F. M. Newbury and Fred B. Man ming, representative and alternate, re- spectively, from the Connecticut grand lodge and members of Norwich lodge, accompanied by the lodge deputy, J. l.. Wheeler of New London, were present at the session
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
Washington County, R. ].
USQUEPAUGH
Sunday School Planning chidren's
 Day Concert.


 Mrs. Lon Kenyon and children of Shamrock spent Saturday and Sunday with Gideon Palmer and family Amos H. Kenyon and aunt, Mrs. A. F. Bicknell, spent Sunday at Hamil- ton.
 Master Harold Holgate spent Satur- day with friends at Wyoming.
 R. L. Knight spent Tuesday at Hope Valley.
 Mrs. William Aldrich of North Ston- ington was the guest one day this week of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Gideon Palmer
 Misses Minnie and Clara Webster of Providence spent Saturday and Sun day with their parents, MT. and Mrs J. C. Webster.
 Mrs. r. c. Webster was at Wake field Tuesday.
 Mrs. Mary McConnor has been en- tertafning her sister from Providence. Charles Reynolds and grandmother. Mrs. Sallie Anthony of Arcadia, were callers here Sunday.
 J. c. Cahoone of Wakefield was at Dr. Kenyon's Sunday.
 D. B. Knight attended the whist party at MT. Manchester's of Beaver River Valley, Wednesday evening. Archie Kenyon made a business trip to Hope Valley Tuesday.
 Mrs. Nelly B. Kenyon spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Locke.
 Benjamin Brann of Lafayette spent Saturday night and Sunday at T. T. Locke's.
 Mrs. Arvilla Larzin is visiting friends near Westerly.
 The Sunday school is planning a children's day concert June g.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
SONS OF HERMANN

Turn hall at Rockville was the scene Thursday of a notable gathering of prominent members of the D. o. H. $. at the annual state convention
 The morning session opened with a large attendance despite the inclemen- cy Of the weather. Reports were made by the secretary and treasurer show ing the order to be in d fourishing con- dltlon. There are 19 lodges in the state with membership of ,0S5. Dur Ing the year g members have been added to the roster, but 15 having been lost by death and 30 for delinuuency. the net gain was only T.
 The treasurers report showed total receipts during the year of S4.897. so: expenditures, S4,778.06, of which S3,0O0 was paid out in death benefits and So98.44 in sick benefits The sum of $SOo had been added to the reserve fund during the year. The grand lodge fund now amounts to S41.8S6.06
 At the meeting of Germania lodge No. II, held Thursday evening in Ger mania hall a committee was appointed 10 arrange for the 24th anniversary of the ldoge, which will be observed on June 9.
 A committee consisting of Henry Leopold, August Hahn and John Grei- ner was instructed to arrange for the 25th anniversary celebration On June II, 1913, at which time all the lodges or the state and grand officers will be invited.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
Eoresters of America.

The regular meeting of Court Sa- chem No. 94 was held Thursday even ing in Foresters' hall with a good number present Two applications for membership were received and one new member initiated. The commit tee reported on plans for the Forest CTS Memorial day which will be ob- served on the second Sunday in June. It was announced that there would be another whist on May 29.
 On the conclusion of the business session a social hour was enjoyed and the evenings pleasure was heightened by the singing and dancing of Will liam Hersom. The death claim of Charles Henry Dearing was voted paid the benefciaries
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-18
Rnval ArcanlInn-

Delegates from Connecticut to the 25th annual session of the Supreme council which opened in Richmond, Va. on May 15 are Walter E. Canfield of Norwich and Horace s. Savage of MeriGen. The following is the sum- mary of membership and Finances, Aphil 30 1912:
 Membershiy-Las report 250,S2S, applications since received 1907, re- instatements since received 61, total 252, ,49l, suspensions and withdrawals S45. deaths 326, toal 1,171, approxi- mate membership 251, 1920, total num- ber councils ,940.
 W. & O. E. Fund-BaIsnce last re- port s3S8, 30951, received during the month S66S, S,152.93. total $1,O51, ,462.44 eeath benefits paid $72S.10G77, balance Rn hand S323,95467.
 Total payments from organizations lo date. S14S,75L31055. emergency fund-amount per last report S6.1S7. A9i70, amount since added S11,92710, total April 30 s6.149.71S.SG.
 Excess of nlortuary resources over hll known liabilities S6,396, 6,1S1.gO. bal Rnce last report S115.630.47 received during the month S1.42727. total S117,- o5L74, paid during the month $19,- Ssl73, balance on hand $97 76g601.