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Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
GENERAL No1lIs ACT.

Shocking to the world was the news sf the act of general Nogi and his wife, who committed suicide as the remains of the late Emperor Mutsuhito vas started f6r its final resting place. It is not easy t6 realize in this cutin- try how thls seif-destruction could in any way be an act of patriotism Yet that is what 1t is considered in Japan. ii would rather seem to act, from this distance, as the removal of an import ant power of which the government under the new ruler would be in par tieuiaf need at the present time.
 This custom has long been establish ca in the eastern empire, but the chances are that General Nogi has been the last to observe it With the advance of civilization its end would seem to bo near, though the effect of the lesson to the younger men of the nation for which it may have been brought into use at this time, VII be hard to estimate. General N0si was one of Japan's great gen. erals and his work before Port Arr thtf and in bringing about the. end of the JapahesesR Russian war was that of d fearless, determined fighter. He carried otit his own end with the same cool and careful preparation.
 Patriotism Is one of the strong char sctsristics of the Japanese, and how firmly 1t has been impressed on the minds cf the leaders. and the regard they have for carving out this bar baric custom. is manifested in the act of General Nogi. Whether so intended or not, 1t was cry from old Japan to the changing new that duty to country f.or,Rea first
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
NEED TO BE PREPARED.

There was nothing strange in the attitude which Secretary Nagel took in regard to the regulations for life- boats for steafnboats engaged in ceast- wise and lake traffic. His insistence that they must be provided as directed was no more than should have been expected, in fact 1t would have occas- toned general indignation, in view of the recent agitation, to have given any other decision. There is no reason for laxity just because the steamboat owners wish to avoid the necessity of supplying the lifeboat accommodations.
 The great ocean horror has not been forgotten but there is also grave danger to vessels which travel within sight of land. It was only last week that a pleasure craft struck a submerged reef and sank within a brief period. Fortunately, it was within a short distance of a wharf where 1t dis charged it's 1900 passengers or much different tale would have been recorded. The ship went to the bottom soon after the passengers had been gotten ashore. The vessel was help less before reaching the wharf, So quickly did the water enter and would have been in sorry plight had it happened a greater distance from shore.
 It is impossible to tell what kind of an accident is going to happen. It is liable to be of one kind or another; and the only safe manner of providing against whatever turns up is to be equipped with sufficient means of say ing lives. The General Slocum and the Larchmont are examples where vessels have burned or sunk with great loss of life, just off shore.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
A PRACTICAL GIFT.

For the engaged girls treasure chest an apron of the practical kind to be slipped on over a pretty frock will be thoroughly appreciated.
 Probably the most useful kind is a studio apron, such as used by the woman artist Get good pattern with sleeves reaching to the wrists and cut without too much fullness. Choose a pink gingham of fine quality or a clear black and white stripe which always washes well.
 For the former trim the neck which should be cut slightly square and sleeves with two inch insertion of white embroidery, and fasten at the back with white pearl buttons.
 A somewhat dressier apron, though not so useful for protection, is made like a waitress apron with straps over the shoulders. A pretty effect is had with ecru or pale pink percale. the straps embroidered in a cross stitch band that Is carried on each side to the bottom of the apron. The hem at bottom and sides Is finished with a row of two chain stitching worked in the same cotton as the bands.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
RECIPES.

Raspberry vinegar-Ower four quarts of red raspberries pour enough vinegar to cover. Let stand 24 hours, scald and strain. Add pound of sugar to a pint of juice; boil 20 minutes and bot tie. It is then ready for use and will keep for years. Put two tablespoon fuls in a glass of ice water; it is re- freshing drink
 Dainty Little Puddings Crate two large cupfuls of stale bread and soften it with a oupful of water. Crate the rind and squeeze the juice from one orange. Cut two ounces of citron into small bits and mix with the bread to- gether with the yoll1s of two eggs and sugar enough to sweeten the whole. Butter five or six small cups. Beat the whites of the eggs to a stiff froth and just before putting the buildings in the oven mix them with the bread and fruit. Distribute the niixtt1re evenly in the cups and bake slowly about 20 min ,,tes, or until they are brown. Serve het.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
A MANS SUGGESTIONS.

A bachelor who loves to cook, when helping the woman who not long ago happened to be his hostess to get a simple luncheon, offered her several suggestions, which she has made good use of ever since. When she proposed scrambling eggs he asked permission to add some puffed rice. After the but ter had melted in the saucepan he threw in a cupful of the puffed rice and let brown, being careful that it did not scorch. He then stirred the eggs and milk. The brovned rice gave deliciously appetizing flavor to the scrambled eggs and also 1t made 1t unnecessary to uB5 as many eggs as would have been needed without it. But while the egg process was proving 50 interesting the toast was forgotten and burned a bit, The man, who seem ed to know so many helpful little things, asked for ths nutmeg grater and easily and evenly grated off the burned parts.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
WHAT A WIFE NEEDS.

She needs a good temper, a cheerful disposition and a knowledge of how her husband should be treated.
 She needs a capabiIfcy of looking on the bright side of life and refusing to be worried by small things.
 She needs a secure grasp of such subjects as are of interest to men, and should not be above studying even politics in order to understand should her husband speak of it.
 She needs a sympathetic nature in order that should sorrow fall upon them she may be able to give comfort to her husband.
 She needs to understand something of sick nursing; a wife with no notion of what to do in cases of illness is but a useless thing.
 She needs considerable tact and pa- tience- the one to enable her to know when to remain silent, and vice versa, and the other to put up with him when his temper Is rt1ffied
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAN
THE THING IN ITSELF.

Well, but what is reality?" said my friend the other day. couldn't tell him.
 Come to think of it, nobody can tell what anything really is. All we can tell Is. what it Is not, and possibly how to use 1t.
 The essence. the substance, the reality of anything evades us. The thing in itself" to Use a phrase of the fnetaphysicians is beyond us.
 Can you say what heat is? You know how it acts, and where it is, and when it is, and how it is, but you have no more idea of what 1t is than you have of what radium is.
 In fact. we don't know anything; all we know IS how to manage with things.
 We don't even know what we our selves are. What is the soul, the ego, the real Me?
 Mysteries ourselves, we move among mysteries, learning only how to adjust ourselves to them.
 We are ghosts in a ghost world.
 And the more important to life any thing is the more mysterious 1t is We can know exactly that two and two are four, but what's the difference Whereas we do not know at all what Love is, nor Life, nor Conscience. and these make all the difference In the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
BANDED COATS.

Banded coats promise to be extreme ly smart during the spring season. A number of the inevitable white serge suits seen at the southern resorts have tho hallmark of the moment impress ed upon them by belted effects, One of these Is effectively relieved by clus- ters of tiny black buttons and revers and cuffs of suede eolored cloth, A narrow black patent belt eneircllng the waist, Again, In the case of R Shan- tung suit in such an artistic shade aa dull apricot, the band was of the siik very deep and permanently attached.
 BHt there are all kinds of diverstisg Of the belt, and fer that reason alone
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
TRANSPARENT STOCKING.

Thread silk hose are not cobwebby enough to suit the fair Paridenne. This winter flesh colored silk stockings of transparent fineness were worn with the neat buttoned boot of satin, suede or kid.
 New yelling stockings are being shown in the Paris shops and there Is no difference between the texture of these stockings and the texture of Russian cross barred net face veil, ex- eept that th5 stocking is woven of stronger silk and the mesh is elas- tic, with more stretching quality than veil usually possesses. The foot of the yelling stocking Is of thread silk and there is a band of thread silk around the top for the accornmodation of the garter clasps.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Swinging of ponderous clubs and dumbbells, rowing heavy machines, pulling Nup weights. walking 15 or 20 miles day, chasing a golf bali, are needless and injurious te, many of us, says a writer. Moderate exercise Is best for lymphatic and obese patients of torpid temperament, and 8 few movements to straighten up defleet- ed spine or round shoulders. but be careful to guard against fatigue. Such exercise is a different thing from tn, severe and senseless efforts required by teachers of gymnastics and exer- else fiends. If people would live long and be healthy they should take their exercise under the advice of com mon sense physician. The wrenching of muscles, tendons, fragments, joints, nerves and blood vessels are giving rise to all kindss of puzzling pathologi- cal conditions, traunatic neuroses and dislocated viscera, traceable to over exercise. if we only knew where to look for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Don't think you can be economical With sugar when preserves and iellies are in hand. for you will find this a great mistake. In the first place fruit stinted of sweetness seldom keeps. and in the seconL place 1t has no taste. Jelly will not "jell' If the fruit juce and sugar are not measured exactly according to directions. But sometimes the 1ellying process is delayed for Some reason or other even when there Is enough sugar. In this event put the jelly in the sunshine for a little while, where the action of the bright light will produce the desired change.
 Don't think that you can be entirely successful in all your canning and pre- serving and pickling if you have only makeshift tools. Proper implements say time and they are more likely to bring success. The utensils needed for good batch of work are a. pre- serving kettle, well cleaned and dried jars, several jelly bags-falf of cheeseloth and half of flannel; two or more square pieces of flannel; long handled spoon, colander, puree sieve, two or three large bowls, a ladle a pair of scales, a quart, pint and gill measure and perhaps a canner.
 Don't think, if your family is small that you must use quart jars. As al of the fruit cannot be eaten up at once | 1t is a deal more sensible to put il into pint jars Jelly and jam turn- blers do not need to match, and fol sealing these up paraffin candles car be melted down and the hot wax pour ed over the fruit But this is onlly { makeshift device for the amateur pTao. ticing with little fruit, for the paraf. fin sold by the pound is better for tn, purpose. Wash the candles off if they are to be used, and strain the melted wax. Have about quarter of an incl of the wax at the top of the fruit ant seal up the practice" tumblers witl lletter paper put Oh with white of egg
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
BLACK VELVET scAREs.

Black velvet neck scarfs may sound cumbersome, but they really are not wefghty to wear at any season, as they are merely three yards long and two inch wide strands are brought about the stock, loosely, from back to front, and under the chin are slipknotted. Half way to the waist and also at the belt line this knot Is repeated and from the last knot the ends fall down the front of the skirt. It is a pretty relief for a white lingerie or linen fruck and it helps to dress up plain fUulard or Shantung costume.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
PRESERVING DAY DoNTs.

Don't attempt to put up anything by guess work. Preserves, jellies and pickles all require exact measurements to be perfect Every fruit needs its own time for cooking. Get a preserv- ing and picking book and follow the directions to a T. Or, better still, ask the good housekeepers you know for their recipes and write them down word for word.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

To set the delicate colors of em- broidery that has been worked on cen terpieces, doylies or handkercnleis anu gnu waists, soak them before washing Iol len minutes in pail of cold water into which a tablespoonful of turpen- tine has been stirred.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
ROSE QUARTZ MoDIsh.

Rose quartz hatpins, cuff buttons, ba1pins, bracelets and belt buckles are among the new offerings. This quartz is deep pink tone with an irregular white streak through 1t. Desk sets, as well as vases and jewelry boxes and bowls, are made of it It Is very fash iorabie.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Equal parts of new milk and lime water form one of the best items of diet in cases of influenza. In cases where there is fever the white of an
 egg beaten till stiff and mixed with orange juice is excellent to strengthen the patient, as well as to relieve pain.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The lovers of ''the cup that cheers, yet not inebriates." have an additional ally in the Medical Journal, published in England. This declares that typhoid germs cannot live in tea at all and the officers of the British army are very anxious to substitute cold tea for water in filling the soldiers canteens.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The Final Decision of the govern- meht officials that steamboats eperat- ing in New York harbeF and Long Island sound must have 160 per cent, life saving equipment by September Is, will result in the diseontiHuanee on that date ef several lines of boats ruf= hiHe between New York city aud sub- '--SsH ShaEs resorts
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

An especially attractive set of finger bowls can be had in 1t for a hostess who uses pink as the color scheme for any special party. Bowls for flowers are most effective in it. They are plac- ed about the sleeping room and on the dining room table,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Always use very fine cotton when stitching chiffon, ci-ede de chine, silk, muslin net, mousseline of any of the finer materials. Place piece of clean paper under the goods and stitch it with the material, then tear away tho paper after the work IS done. In this way you will avoid having the work drawn or puckered.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Sashes are even more popular than ever. The new plaited sash is usually about twelve inches wide and made with narrow inverted side plaits which meet in the center, the outer edges be- ing finished off with a hem.
 Cool and pretty bath or bedroom slippers are made of the soft texture raffias. They come in many colors and one pair will serve as model from which the clever raff1a weaver can make others in even prettaer color tones. They make nice little summer visit gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Six clerks in the Boston public works department have received in- ereases aggregating s1, 200 q year. That will come in handy for campaign con- tributiens.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE.

When counting the wash make out two lists. one for the washerwoman and one for yourself. A book may De purchased with carbon paper m IL such as clerks use in the stores. Write the list once and the other will be traced.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Imperishable bread may be a good thing for the army; and a reminder of the bread grandmother used to make.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The city of Fargo, N. D.. has de- clared dividend of 1-2 per cent. to its taxpayers, Norwich has aban- doned hope of ever becoming taxiess city,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

When washing cream wool or cotton goods, instead of using blueing, try putting the water in which a few on ion skins have been boiled in the lasi rinsing water, and you will be insured of a clear, bright cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
NEEDLEwoRk NOTES.

Dress shields are conveniently fast ened by means of short lengths of ba- by ribbon on each end of the shield, to tie to similar pieces sewed at cores bonding points in the arfnholes of waists.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

A disordered stomach can usually be put into good condition by slipping a pint of water, taken just as hot as possible, half an hour before each meal and just before retiring.
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 Too much wearing Of rubbers and overshoes makes the feet tender. For this reason watch children to see that they don't keep them On except when absolutely necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The nomination of Oscar Straus in New York needn't worry the other parties. It simply calls for their trump cards.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Last weeks showers broke the back bone of the hay fever season. The hay fever brigade will soon cease to wipe its weeping eyes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

For tired, aching muscles an excel- lent application is lotion with oil of wintergreen for it's base. The drug gist will prepare it for you. This IS also fine for rheumatism.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Lingerie dresses, worn over slips of colored silk are often trimmed with narrow plaitings of silk to match the slip.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

A piece of velvet pasted at the back and a little way around each side of a shoe heel that slips will hold it in place. A strip of elastic, stretched a little and fastened across the back near the top and just a little to each side, will keep a low shoe from slip ping.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The Colonel confesses openly to be- ing an enemy of republieahism, and some voters want to be considered good republicans while they support him
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The man who would support the enemies of his country is not so superior to the man who by his con- duct scandalizes 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Titan. geranium and poppy arc three new pink shades that are ap bearing in the newest novelty fabrics and promise to dominate many of the fall styles.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Fashion indications are that floral corsage ornaments and wee bouquets Will be more in favor than ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The hobble skirt would not be so tenacious if the men did not have so much to say about it. What is it to them. any way!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Single ornaments of passementerie are attacired to linen collars in some cases In place of ordinary ties or bows.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The bull moose knows what he would do to Mexico if he was in the White house; but he is not there or likely to be.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

For hats for motoring wear nothing IS more in fashions favor than the white and black combinations.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

the chances of it's being fit to eat are to 1 against him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The odorless garbage cart has been invented. Here is another aid to the city beautiful.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Charles W. Morse never thought he was going to die; but he was willing the government should think So if it would make him free.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

British suffragettes are barred from Canada as undesirable citizens. My! but pity the officials in charge of deportation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The silk pettcoat should be soft silk -messaline rather than taffeta.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Candidate Wilson expresses a good opinion of the progressive ticket in New York. He doubtless hopes it will help him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Plaits are appearing in skirts of cloth and linen. These are usually at either side of a panel back and front
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Big, round self buttons and buttons of crystal are seen on the one piece satin gowns. black or white
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

All sorts of Variations of the Robes pierre collar are seen, and they are uniformly pretty. The frills of lace and net have nearly always touch of black, no matter what the color of the Stock
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

A worn out umbrella has by no means outlived it's usefulness. The silk will make good faciiss and ths ribs are just the thing to support flowers, as they are strong and almost invisible.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen
DICTATES OF FASHION.

we are bound to see the style later ir the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16
EDITORIAL. NOTES.

Happy thought for today: What Is faint praise, but weak compliment?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

If one teaspoonful of peroxide of hydrogen is added to half tub or the water i. which white clothes are rinsed, the result will be an agreeaDie surprise It acts as the best bleaching agent known, for it gives pure Wnite color without any damage to the Iao, wool as well as linen.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

The veteran aviator must be man old in experience rather than in years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Too much Johnson has wrecked a family. This ought to make the Col onel scary.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Goyernor Baldwin received the unan- imous renomination of his party. They named their best man.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Another death from hazing is re- ported. Hazing is getting to be about as dangerous as hanging.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Field flowers are much used this sea- son.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Thirty thousand Americans have been abroad this summer and Europe was glad to feel of their millions.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Don't think that you can put up q large quantity of fruit as easily as you can small one, however expsriencee
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

Grease in the sink is very prolific cause, of disease It cannot but ac- cumuiate from dishes and utensils, and when small bits of vegetable mat fer adhere to it a shelter is given to fnischievous bacteria. Besides, grease will clog the drain and become a menace and an inconvenience. The sures! and simplest cleansing agent IS a streng solution of washing soda ana boiling water. The sink should first he scrubbed with soapsuds and the hot solution then dashed down the drain. This cleaning should be done at least oIlce a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-16

you are. There is a deal of standing to do, and interest flags when the body IS weary. Much good fruit is spoiled on preserving and canning day because u was put up when the housekeeper had reached the listless and exhausted stage.