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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
CIRCULATION
STATE BUDGET NEEDED.

There can be no surprise that the method the state has at the present time for handling it's finances should meet with general criticism through out the state. It is time that an im- provement was made therein and when the New Britain Herald says: "The state ought to have a finance com mission the business of which would be to make an estimate of the ex- penses while the legislature is in ses- sion. considering the proposed appro- priati0ns and reporting back as to the relation of one to the other, so that we would know just what could be done with the receipts and then stop 1t is making suggestion which ap- peals to common sense. There should be a method whereby it is known just how the estimated receipts and the appropriations compare as the session of the legislature advances.
 What the state needs is a budget system whereby it can be told what the state can expect in the way of an income and also what the amount ot the expenses will be, so that before it is too late it can be told by what amount the appropriations are liable to exceed the income and the parina can be done on the unnecessary bills and if it is necessary, fix a tax then and there to meet the cost of running the state. If large expenditures are to be made the state must meet then and every session of the general as. sembfy should be made to shoulder it's responsibilities and not put then off onto their successors. Better stil the legislature should figure to spend no more than it knows is available.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MA't
Power and Humility.

One trait that l find in every great man I have met is something that might be called egotism, and yet it is not egotism. It is a certain unshak- able belief in self, a feeling that ones self is in some way linked with the processes of fate. a sense of the in- evitableness of ones life.
 Curious to say, this consciousness of the importance of self is not at all in consistent with the most genuine hu- miIity. In fact, the very greatest character I can imagine would be one who would make no account of his weaknesses, sins and failures, of the malice of his enemies nor of the ad- miration of his friends; but who set most store on his own impulses, words alAd deeds, as being to him the most vital and meaningful facts of the uni verse.
 Hence his humility would spring from the consciousness of his own power aud the worth of his own acts and sayings, and not, as with Us, from sense of his worthlessness and i'm pCtenCe.
 Away beyond the powerful man who 6rasps wealth, fame, political place and applause is the kind of man who is so conscious of his power that he does nOl care for these things. Only in the soul possessing the high eCt degree of power is there genuine hi mility.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
PATRlcK's INNOCENCE.

The pardoning of Albert T. Patrick by Governor Dix after ten years irrl- prisonment, marks another step in a case which has aroused much interest since the death of Millionaire Rice. Many governors gave much time to the case because of the persistent ef- forts of Patrick, who was well posted and used every legal effort to win his case. In his success he has the gov ernor of New York to thank. He stirred up such doubt in his case that he secured delay after delay and finally secured his freedom from a man who reviewed much of the evil 5ence in the case, but the fudge and tns jury who heard the evidence as it wxs given, had no doubt. All that has been gained by Patrick has been through two governors, one of whom scrnmuted his death sentence to life irnprisoflmet1t and the other who gaVe hiru his freedom on the ground that he should have q chance to prove his innocence. This is of course within the power of the governor, whatever his reason might be, but no man ever had the chance to prove his innocence that has been given to Patrick. I, has Seer a struggle for 12 years and his evidence and piea had it's great est effect. not upon the judge and jufs in the court of justice, but upon tive men, Governors Higgins and Dix.
 What Patriek's course will be ir proving his innocence remains for the future to show, but it is indicated thai he is more interested in getting pss. seasicn of ths Rice millions
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
SHOPPING SHOULD BE EARLY.

Only a little over three weeks and Christmas will be here. That means a large amount of shopping to be done in the 20 working days which inter- vene- For the assistance of everyone who is concerned therein, the dealer that he can better supply your wants, the clerk that he can give you more time and attention, and yourself that it can be done with greater comfort and satisfaction, shopping should be done early. Those who do not begin until the last week will envy those who had their shopping for Christmas practically done the first of Decem- Der and there are many who have taken advantage of the non-rush sea- son to relieve the hurry at the last moment
 Every year since it was started the movement to shop early has been gaining strength as the merchants have reason to know. There will al- ways be many who cannot do their shopping until the last few days. Financial reasons are excuse enough for them and it is well to give them the time they so much need With large portion of the army of buyers 1t is just as easy to do their trading now as to delay and that being so it is placing a hardship upon the clerks to require them to devote every energy to taking care of rush business SC that all the pleasure of the season is lost for them after long and weary hours of effort to serve an anxious and hustling crowd of buyers, some of whom do and some do not know what they want.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
TO PLANK SHAD.

To plank shad, have the board heat ed hot in the oven and the fish split down the back. Brush the fish on both sides with butter, put it with the skin side down on the plank, sprinkle 1t with salt and pepper, tack it at each corner and put it on the upper grating of the coal oven or the lowest shelf of the broiler of the gas stove, whichever is used. Brush the fish with butter several times while it is cooking. and when it is tender serve it on the plank. if there is a frame on which to send it to the table, or else slip it onto platter and garnish it with parsley and lemon wedges. Of course. one may pull all sorts of rococo work in potato around the board or even as border to the platter; but such work does not make the dish more appetizing, even if one is skilled. Little brown potato cakes made from mashed potato and egg and arranged around the board or platter are more slightly to most per- sons,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
NO MORE GRAY HAIR. Sage and Sulphur Remedy For Dand ruff? Faded and Gray Hair.

The old idea of using Sage for dark
 ening the hair is again coming in
 vogue. Our grandmothers had dark,
 glossy hair at seventy five, while our
 mothers are gray before they are fifty.
 Our .grandmothers kept their hair soft
 and glossy with Sage Tea" which
 also restored the natural color.
 One objection to using such a prepar- ation was the trouble of making it. This objection has been overcome by the Wyeth Chemical Company of New
 York, who has placed on the market a
 superior preparation of Sage, combined
 with Sulphur and other valuable reme- dies for dandruff, itching scalp, and thin, weak falling hair.
 The beauty of the hair depends more i on its rich, even shading than any, 1 thing else Don't have dry, harsh fad i ed hair when a simple, harmless rem 1 edy will bring back the coler in a few l days. and dent be torInented with dandruff, itching scalP and le6ss, fsiI- i ing hairs Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur i Hair Remedy will quickly correct these 1 troubles. and give color. strength and 1 beauty to your hair.
 i Get a fifty cont bottle from your 1 druggist today. and prove this to yGur own satisfaction All druggists l sell il, under guarantee that the money will be refunded if the remedy is not exactly as represented. Agents The 1 Lee 6 Osgo9d Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
A GIRLS ROOM.

When a girl reaches home after T days work in office or store she wish es to find it place which Is pretty enough to please her tired eyes and which is so restful in the color and choice of its furnishings that 1t soothes her overstrung nerves. Her home needs to offer her complete contrast to the furry and rush and dust of the day.
 Yet it is only the exceptionally wise girl who bothers to see that her home or her room is such a place of refuge or relief. The house fronting on l
 brick wall or fence; the kitchenette apartment with it's outlook on a dull
 drab court. is taken at it's worst in- stead of at it's best. T can't have any
 thing better for the cheap rent pav,'' the girl tells herself
 And right here is where she makes
 mistake. The rent she pays has
 nothing at all to do with what she can
 make of her room. By little atten-
 ton to it's furnishings and at a very
 slight expense she cain turn 1t into a
 charming place, brighter and more
 suggestive of out of doors than many d
 massive and richly furnished bedroom or living room which has a view of a parked street, where sunshine pours in as freely as water over a falls.
 The first thing to which she should turn her attention is the window shut out an ugly view A prominent pho tographer who had to use her light rooms to take pictures in them, faced the problem of making a livable place 1 out of a small, dingy, dark room. She had her window glazed and so hid froir sight the ugly red bricks of the build | ing next door that pressed up against | it. Instead of having conventions | white, blue or green window shades hers were buff, with a pattern of blos- 1 soming roses. A curtain of this kirt | is quite inexpensive, as are most things l that shops sell for country homes. Be. ! sides, the use of it saves laundering o white or cretonne side curtains, wh icl ! are the only other kind that would h w 1 this cheerful effect
 l After doing what she can te max ] the window attractive, she 5heui; | strive i'll every way to give the impres I sion of healthy out of doors. Whateve | decoration is needed it should sugges 1 flowers or greens or birds If she mus l use covers, have them of a gay, flow cred pattern. See that the pictures ol l the wall are landscapes, fresh, dainty early morning scenes These can b 1 obtained in the cheapest brown prints 1 Have growing things about instea, of ornaments. Put a fern on the sew i ing table, or follow the example of tn 1 photographer mentioned before. In 1 vase made of piece of birch bari pasted together she had a cluster o pussy willows. When these were no to be had she substituted a spray o
 artificial pink blossoms. picked up a one of the innumerabls auctions of 1 JapaneSe store.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
RECIPES.

Prune Sauoe.-Wash one pound of prunes, cover with cold water and soak over night. Next morning drain, saving the water. Remove the stones from the prunes without spelling the shape of the fruit. Place an almond
 in each place from which the stone was taken. The almonds must be bleached and slightly roasted. Add to
 the water a teaspoon of vanilla and q
 half cup of sugar. Bring to a boil and skim. Boil two minutes. Add
 prunes; when soft, lift carefully and put aside to cool. A tablespoon of soaked gelatin may be added while the prunes are hot. This will give a creamy, clear sauce.
 Chocolate 'Cream.-Soak one-half box of gelatin in one-half cup of cold water for one hour. Add to the same l one-half cup of grated chocolate, one half pound of white sugar and one pint of milk. Stir all together and boil 1 five minutes by placing the vessel in another of boiling water. Then add one half pint of rich cream; boil one minute. Flavor with one teaspoon of extract of vanilla and pour into molds
 to cool. The mold should be wet with
 cold water, as the jelly slips out more
 easily. Keep it cool.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
THE SCALE IN THE HOUSE.

Scales in a bedroom are not nov city in this era of fighting flesh. In the bathroom or bedroom are certified scales of white enamel-ofie very elab- crate set was silver plated-on which 3 woman can weigh herself night and morning, before ahd after meals, sick CT well, in her clothes and out of them
 Besides keeping strict tabs on her own weight. her babies are being ut terly neglected unless they are brought up now under q weighing regime. Daily charts are kept of the gain or decrease of pounds,
 Fascinating are the scales intended for a baby. A fav0rite gift to the new mother is a pair of scales of white enamel or French gilt. with special centrivances to hold tiny infants foa weighing.
 From Paris comes the most g1erifed scales. Someone has invented pail concealed in handsome stool and the woman with the weighing habit car indulge in it without standing up.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
CASES FOR NAPERY.

Cases for individual napery, meaning the centerpieces, side mats and tray cloths, which usually are kept in the sideboard drawers. are made of long strips of plain Irish linen one end of which must be attached with tiny tacks to roll of soft wood. also GOV cred with linen. After this linen strip has been wound once about the roll there will be no danger of it's tack heads tearing the individual piece of embroidered napery which IS rolled about it in company with the long, plaan strip of linen. Mats and tray cloths thus rolled will not wrinkle, nor will they accumulate, any dust if the loose end of the roll strip is tightly fastened by means of a stout loop fitting over crochet button.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
LYE IN KITCHEN.

The kitchen should never be with out concentrated lye and washing soda. The lye ought to be used once a week to clear away the grease collected on the inside of the waste pipe of the sink. Dissolve the I've in boiling water and pour down the pipe while it is very hot. Washing soda may also be used for the same purpose. as well as for cleaning pots and kettles. Fill your utensils with hot water and set over the fire, with a teaspoonful o1 c0da
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
BROCADED VELVETS.

Almost regal in their loveliness are the new evening fabrics for the com ing winter season. And particularly true is this of the new brocaded vel vets. For splendor of coloring and richness of designs and variety they are unequaled.
 One feature is their lightness of weight-a whole gown is not cumber- some, for the velvet is chiffon weight and woven of very light silk.
 The newest silks have chiffon ground, flmy and delicate, from which the raised velvet figures stand out in richness and beauty. The corals, rose eolors, soft amber shades and greens are unusually beautiful and are being much used for the more elegant toil- cites
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

long, narrow mattress, suspended by a ribbon bow to the side of the glass, is used for hatpins. A group of pin. cushions consists of three satin covered bags with a dolls head emerging from each. Each head has a tiny cap of lace with the color of it's bag twisted round. They are sewed at the neck of the bag.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
CONCERNING WOMEN.

There is not a job worth having in the little city of Froissy. sixty miles north of Paris, that isn't occupied by a woman, from the mayor down to Mother Lafarge. who tends the gate to the main street railway crossing, says a writer. The conductor on the local train is q woman, named Middle. Duroc. The letter carrier is woman, named Mime. Dauboin. The town crler is a woman named Mime. Deuhon ana the chief of police is a woman. Tne men are engaged in farming and fruit raising and leave municipal offices to women
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

When the lace insertion is set cross
 wise in a thin skirt the weight of the cloth below soon causes it to tear. l This may be remedied by putting a piece of net little wider than the in- ! sertion back of it. The net strength ems the insertion, but does not detract l from its daintiness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Pouring acid and varnish in the letter boxes is another deplorabie method used by the English suffra- gettes to get the ballot. Every such demonstration only pushes farther off the time when the privilege will be granted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

If the new Stony Brook reservoir isn't put into commission soon, the gate house will need endorsements to accommodate and support the bronze slabs for the city and water officials
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

One or more clasps of a glove often
 pull out, thus spelling the pair. Cut from the old glove the clasps, leaving
 around it small piece of the mate rial. Fit this inside of glove to be
 repaired and darn it down firmly with thread or silk to match.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

To Whiten finger nails and improve the hands cut a fresh lemon in two and rub in well at night. Wash off in warm water the next morning. This same treatment is excellent for stains on the hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

The Grand Trunk is after more land at Portland to develop that terminal presumably but as yet no move has been made which shows it's inclina- tion to do anything for the Central Vermont line or the terminal at New London,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

To make a pretty school bag in which books are to be carried use brown corduroy and trim it with leather and have corduroy strap. Soft leather may be used to bind the edges. Initials cut out of leather and stitched to the bag will prove an ornamental feature
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

MT. Sulzer of New York would like to be president A noble ambition. but it takes a good governor of the Empire state to qualify and he hasn't tried the test yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Perhaps the best way to fasten strings to baby cap is by means of buttons and buttonholes. Work but tonholes in the ends of the strings and sew flat buttons on the inside of the cap. The strings are then buttoned to the cap and in this way they can be changed and laundered and so kept clean.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

The recklessness of some auto driv- CTS knows no limits. Invariably when they kill a man they immediately throw on more gasoline and hit up a greater speed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

As much as war is deplored, every one is admiring the spunk displayed by Servia. She put another chip on her shoulder when she occupied Durazzo.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

The advance agent of Winter has made his call It is now time to get out the snow shovels and sand bar reis and use them to make the walks passab1e and safe throughout the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Immigration is having it's effects in Australia. New South Wales excludes all but the deserving, but even that's a hard word to draw the line on.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

The police have cause for believ- ing that these are prosperous times, and that quite a few still have faith in protection.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
EDITORIAL NOTES,

Happy thought for today. A bad draft is provoking whether it con- cerns a chimney or a cigar.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

In some cases very tender and easily chapped skin will yield to the treat ment of glycerine applied immediately after washing when the skin is moist. Do not apply it to a dry skin; rub thoroughly into the skin and then rub with little good cold cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

The bean crop in California is small this year. This means an increase in the cost of living in New England and particularly in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Accordion plating has been revived and many of the newest skirts are treated in this manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Mrs. Fanny H. Carpenter of Yo2- kers, N. Y, a veteran club woman, who was elected to the presidency of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, is a small, silver haired woman, slight ly lame, and with a tender. womanly smile of great sweetness. Her gentle, kindly spirit has made her greatly beloved among the S00,000 club women represented in the federation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

The season of the Red Cross seals has opened It ought to be the best ever, the organization and the object being worthy of everyone's support
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Crystal beads worked into all sorts of designs on chiffons and silks, as well as crystal edging and trimmings are used by the best houses in Paris on many of their Paris models.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

With the, angel of the new party distrusted, it's time they changed the words if not the music of the much used hymn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Reports show the Pullman car com pany made s4o,o0o.oO0 the past year, sum which does not begin to tell what the profits of the porters were.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Silk should never be 1roned on the right side. as it will be shiny wherever the iron has touched it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

One dram of boric acid mixed with four ounces of distilled witch hazel makes a good lotion for greasy skin. Apply with a soft cloth or velvet sponge.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

The new fabrics for fall and winter suits show, a two-toned effect, either in smooth or rough material. This new idea seems to be the correct one for the present, and some of the com binatiors are very striking.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

MT. Alsop may be right after all when he speaks of the Bull Moosers staying out. MT. Roosevelt found that he couldn't come back.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

A pad of very thick paper laid over the edge of each step under the carpet will prevent it from wearing and dou- ble the lease of it's life.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary are said to be rivals for supremacy, but it is pretty generally conceded that Queen Alexandra has the sympathies of the people, who are much fonder of her than of the colder and more conservative Queen Mary. Despite the fact that Queen Alexandra is not at all well. she insisted recently upon shak- ing hands with all who attended her reception on Alexandra day"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Brown with a decided leaning tow ard the golden tones is seen every where among smart gowns.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
TOILET CUSHIONS.

Many of the mattress toilet pincush- ions have a ribbon tied round them to-
 ! ward each cad. with smart bew. A
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

To prevent the gravy soaking tnrougn inc bottom crust of meat pies brush over the crust with white of egg.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Groups of three and six little bar bows are used for decorating plain frocks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Deep red shades are coming more to the front than was anticipated earlier in the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

When washing coarse clothes use soft soap as it will go farther than the nrdinarv yellow and is more efficacious.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

The price of turkeys took a sudden drop after everyone had been SUD- piled, but they'll be high again by Christmas
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Do not leave wooden tubs dry, or they will quickly crack and come apart. Keep a little water always standing in them
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

To rid carpet of moth soak the af- fected part in benzoline, being careful that there is no light or fire anywhere near.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

Corns can be removed by daily rub ping with toilet pumice.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

After frying onions pour little vine gar into the frying pan, let it get hot, and it will remove all smell from the pan.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
NEEDLEwoRk NOTES.

The last word in embroidery is the
 i Scotch stitching. The real beauty of this embroidery is dependent upon the colering. Corduroy is ta be much
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen

, used for chiIdren's coats. In a tan,
 brown or gray it is both smart and | SerVieeable.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

To keep the water fresh and sweet in vases of cut flowers add to 1t a small bit of sugar. This is successful even in the case of such blooms as wall flowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-02

For ink stains on the fingers try lemon and salt.