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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-06-06

Architect In City
Mr.. Allen Of the Arm Of architects
Of Marriott & Allen, architects for
the new county Jail, was In the city
Tuesday In conference with the coun.
ty commissioners relative to drawing
up the contract for the new Jail build.
ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
HELP, DON'T HAMPER.

Any effort which there may be in the general assembly to handicap the work of the state highway depart ment ought to receive early and prompt dfscoura cement. The dropping of an efficient highway commissioner and one who was thoroughly informed on the situation of the road problems through the state is handicap enough but nothing should be done to add en- barrassment to the work of the pres ent incumbent. There have been diff fculties in the past under which Com missioner Macdonald was obliged to operate and which Commissioner Ben nett will probably experience but nothing additional should be added to make the administration of the office more burdensome. In fact there should be a disposition to give the department every means for placing it on the high est basis of efficiency. There is plen- ty of reason for it, and none for throwing obstacles in it's way
 The highways of the state are some thing which concerns everyone and the more inviting and usable they are made the greater is the number who will take advantage of them both for pleasure and for business purposes. Any effort which is made to bother the department is thus against the best interests of the state. It is a cause in which the removal of difficulties deserves to be taken up with all the surplus energy which can be mustered including that which may be working now to hamper the department be- cause of political reasons.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
rNrERNATIoNAL PEACE.

Not minor part of his valedictory to the American people by James Bryce, who has com pIeted his ser vice as mbassador from Great Bri- tain, was that which expressed his hope that the friendship now existing ! between this country and England will be extended to other countries This declaration in behalf of international peace is in accordance with the senti- gnents of the last administration and likewise fits in with the declaration of Secretary Bryan. Such an accom- plishnent is likely to be a long dis tance in the future, but 1t is not too early to recognize the value of such and the importance of making an early start for the realization of what to many may seem like a dream
 Concerted action must be taken whenever an attempt is made to put international peace into effect. It would be an excellent thing for this country to lead the way in such movement, but it would be risky un- dertaking to withdraw the support of army and navy in an effort to bring it about without some like action being taken on the part of other great na- t1ons. The state of affairs in Europe today only indicates the danger of pursuing such a course. To attempt 1t alone would be withdrawing the power of enforcing our laws and posi- tion- International peace is as yet an ideal though an excellent one. If it is to come it must do so raduauy with all nations on the same relative bas1s under peace, as under existing condf- tions and committed to a uniform method of handling international prob- 1eroS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

MT Editor: President Erwin of the Southern Cotton Manufacturers' asso- citation said the other day: Il can see where the democrats are doing nothing but their duty as they see it. in the lowering of wooden goods and free wool, but there was nothing in their platform that said anything about cotton cotton goods being free or near free: if there had been
 I will stop right there. because there is no need of quoting President Erwin further. He knows now, and he knew before election. just what would hap- pen if Wilson was elected. President Erwin must remember that there has been a long. continuous hammering $ away at this section of the country by the men and sons of men who are determined that AppomatoX must be reVenged, one way or another, and when President Wilson affixes his sig nature to the Wilson Bryan near Un- derwood tariff bill Appomatox will be avenged in good shape. It is all rot to say what might have been: the facts are just exactly what We knew they would be- and the people are ready for the consequences. The wave of reconstruction of our nations tariff
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
euEsswoRk WITH TARIFF.

From the way in which discrepan- cies are being found in the tariff bill before congress it is evident that while, in some regards, experts with dem ocratic mind have been at work there on. in others it indicates guesswork, or an effort to do something in ac- eordance with promises, without a re- alization of just what that which is being advocated means. Democratic members of congress realize that III lines with which they are familiar an injustice is being done or will be done if the bill becomes law. and they have reason to believe that such being true in sections where they are posted. that
 1t holds good in other parts of the country from which strenuous oppOsi-
 ton is being recorded.
 When it comes to tariff revision 1t
 should be done in the proper way.
 with a basis for action and an ad-
 herence thereto. even when it comes
 to placing the business of the coun-
 try in competition with other coun-
 tries In such matters knowledge is
 far preferable to experimentation.
 There is a decided lack of proper ir- formation in the schedules as at pres
 ent drawn and a determination to re- frain from giving hearings for the pur
 pose of getting the infor1nat ton which would be of valuable assistance. The ways and means committee may hoI to stumble upon a proper tariff bill but such is guesswork and action which should be founded upon firm CT reason for asking for the propose q changes. Tariff revision should be founded on fact. and not be an ex- periment
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
BRIDAL DINNER.

At a bridal dinner given by some col lege ds and lassies to a couple who had been popular and whose engage ment was made during their college days the following were some of the novel features: For a centerpiece there was a good sized sailboat af1oat on real water, which was supposed to rep resent the sea of matrimony," and tke name on the boats side was Just Launched.' The two college colors were flying and the cargo consisted of white roses and red carnations, the two class flowers. When the clear soup was served a tiny bark made of thin bits of toast with toothpick mast and paper sail ffoated in it and the ices at the end were in the shape of ships. the bonbons were in tiny canoes. The two class colors were also in evidence in great bows of red and white tarle- tan, which adorned the chairs occu- pied by the honored guests. Two guests acted as sponsors for the hap py pair and all gave toasts in honor of the newly launched craft, which was aptly called We Two" in rhyme read by one of the guests. '
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
AMBASSADOR BRYCE.

It is not every ambassa dor, who upon retiring from such service for his country. receives such recognition and general expression of regret at his departure, as was accorded James Bryce of Great Britain Not only has his valuable efforts and influence been appreciated by his country, but he has made himself admired and honored by the display of manhood and abi! ity.
 The New York Post truly says: People have listened to him gladly all over the country because they have believed him entirely sincere and emi- nently sagacious. No foreign country ever sent to us 8 more intelligent ob server. His official dispatches, during the period of his being at the British embassy at Washington must of course long remain guarded in the ar chives; but when they finally come to be open to historians. they will surely find them as instructive and perhaps a s racy as those of the Ven etian ambassadors. In voluntarily re- tiring MT. Bryce lays down an office which as far as the wishes of Amer jeans are concerned, he might have continued to fill as long as he lives. Departing. he must be conscious of be- ing borne away on a mighty volume of gratitude and godspeeds.'
 He has administered the office with full recognition of it's requirements, both as to his country and to the United States, and recognition of this both here and at home, must be most happy remembrance at the con- clusion of his diplomatic service. It can be properly said that he fully rec ognized that England expects every man to do his duty," and he did it well.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
RECOGNITION OF MERIT.

Though friendship may have played quite an important part, President Wilson has strengthened, his position concerning the recognition of merit in the postoffice department, by the ap- pointment of the assistant in the Princeton postoffice to fill the vacancy as postmaster. The appointment places a republican in office who for twenty seven years has had experience which peculiarly fits him for the position It was of course the man and his quail ffications and not his politics. which actua ted the president in the selection It was what should be behind every such appointment if efficiency of gov ernment is to be secured.
 Not only is it a recognition of the experience of the appointee but it is in accordance with civil service where in merit is the foundation. The pres fdent has thus set an example which it would be well to follow. Why merit should not be recognized in the filling of the office of postmaster. as well as in the choice of the clerks and ear riers is difficult to understand. except on the grounds of politics. which. if it is worth eliminating for the minor office should be for the major.
 Much criticism will doubtless be made concerning President Wilson 8 action. from the democrats who were seeking that or similar appointments but whatever error the president made was against politics and spells and not against the department and eoun- try.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
LAVENDER CRAZE.

There is a perfect craze for laven- der toilet articles. Women of luxu- rious tastes and the money to indulge them are using dressing table sets of lavender enamel. picked out with, gold, or silver and scarfs, pincushion covers. handkerchief and glove boxes of lavender satin yelled with shadow lace dyed to match
 Women who possess a similar love for lavender but have not the means of purchasing it in enamel and fine lace. furnish their dressing tables with combs, brushes and manicure tools mounted with lavender. cloisonne or crystal made wholly of lavender composition resembling celluloid. And to go with these articles they make veil. glove and handkerchief cases as well as cushion and table covers of lavender batiste yelled with dotted Swiss or St. Gall muslin, dyed to match.
 One reason for this fad is that lav- ender is supposed to be a restful tone and the sight of it good for tired nerves Another reason is that it's almost neutral tone harmonizes with any of the pale soft shades suited to dressing rooms and lounging negi- gees. and third reason is that lev ender is considered 6 refined" tone. It should be in evidence anong the intimate belongings even though 1t sWears at the complexion, the eyes and the hair
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
RECIPES.

Queen Potato Puffs.-Sift together five dessert spoonfuls of flour, half a teaspoonfuI of baking powder and a saltspoonful of salt. Crate into this three large cold boiled potatoes: add half a cupful of milk, one tablespoonful of chopped parsley and two well beat en eggs Place over the fire a spider containing melted lard. When smok- ing hot drop the mixture into 1t, a spoonful at a time. and fry to a ligEt brown Drain the puffs on brown pa per and serve very hot.
 Banana Cream.-Peel five large ba- nanas and rub them smooth with five tablespoonfuls of sugar; beat one half pint of cream to a stiff froth, add the pounded fruit and a tablespoonful of lemon juice Mix and add half an ounce of gelatin previously dissolved in enough milk to cover it. Whisk all together and mold. Use cream and sugar for sauce.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
BUTTONS.

Apparently buttons are to be em- ployed in unstinted quantities. Blouses dresses, jabots, coats and skirts are trimmed with them in every conceiva- ble style.
 The small buttons in curious shapes and very bright colors will be. the most popular.
 Ball and semi-b shapes are still popular, but what is called the floral crystal button is the newest. A clear cup shaped crystal button, with white porcelain center, decorated with tiny floral patterns. is a novelty. Pear shaped colored crystals and round crystals, small shaped, with rose de- sign in center. are also new styles. the fadS of the hour. These are to be seen in crystal and in crochet. An other result of the Bulgarian craze is the revival of flat metal buttons dec ora ted. in conventional Bulgarian de signs These were very popular some years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Lockjaw the Greatest Terror.

MT. Editor: The Bulletins Kaleido- scope of Saturday has the following: And a woman can put up harder fight with her tongue and her tears than man can with his fists"
 And in it's Paragraph Editorials says:
 "A London woman who recently con ducted her own libel suit against a London paper talked nine hours in making her argument. It is needless to say she lOst.''
 Last week the New London Globe said that a New Y ork court asserted that there was nothing that could stop a womans talk.
 Now, dear Bulletin. if you will allow me, I will repeat in substance what I told the Globe.
 That, of course, there are women that can talk a court blind in quick time. No weak spots; while their tongues are not run in accordance with the Bible. But there are many ex- captions to this rule.
 There are those that can draw the lam bswool of unsuspicious twilight over the eyes of a court without great exertion. But the Old Man honestly believes that the disease that has the most terror for those named in the first instance is the lockJaw.
 J. w. MILLER.
 Jewett City, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

ments and kept on using them. At the end of three weeks he was perfectly cured. Now he has beautiful clear skin and has not had any trouble since.
 When I saw how it cured baby made my husband try 1t on rash he had on his leg, which was very sere. After using the Cuticura Soap and Ointment six times it disappeared for good (Signed) Mrs John D. Dixon, Nov. 12, 1911.
 For treating poer comPiexions. red. rough hands, and dry, thin and falling hair Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment have been the worlds favorites for more than a generation.
 Sold everywhere Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard '-Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston
 Rs-Tender-faced men should use CutfcEre Soap Shaving Stick, 25c. Sample free
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
FOR THE oDoR OF PAINT.

fresh paint in it as a result of re- painting the woodwork can be freed of this unpleasant smell by placing a paper bag containing several pieces of charcoal in the room and closing the room and closing it up tightly.
 Another old-tfme remedy for the trouble is an onion sliced into small pieces and put in a pail of water. Set the pail of water in the room and the water and onions will absorb the odor Nothing but a trial of this last ex- pedient will convince the sensible woman how eff1cacious it is.
 Strange to say. there is no odor of onion in the room either.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

The straight f1llets. so much seen with evening dress last year, are now partially superseded by those arranged in curves which form a wavy line upon the coiffure. They end in jeweled cir elets with short fringe to match, and can be adjusted in a moment. One of the prettiest of jeweled bands for the hair is in design of wheels between two bands of jeweling. The whole ban deau ends in a point at either side. It is rather high in front, fashion which suits the round faced
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Mrs Edward Gilmore, wife of the congressman of Brockton, Mass. will be her husbands secretary at Wash ington until their son has learned to do the work, the youngster being just out of the high school. Mrs Gilmore Is one of the many congressman s wives who are so familiar with poli- tics that they can assist their hus- bands
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
SINCE STRAP BAGS.

Bags which are carried on the wrist by means of a single loop strap at tached to the center of the bag frame are preferred by many to those with he chain or strap at either end of the frame. The single strap varies in width from an inch or less to two inches or more. Often this strap is market with the owners initials in gilt or metal letters. or it may have tiny watch for an inset
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
Chinese womeI

Chinese women are not only ahea d of American and English women in the matter of suffrage, but there are many whoi say they havea, more attractive manner of arranging the hair than have Europeans or Americans. At any rate, the Chinese hair band is being extensively worn. The colorings tf these bands are very effective Blondes generally choose a band with & back ground decorated with flowers and but terflies in natural colors, while the brunette favors 8 pale colored ground appropriately designed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
SOAP JELLY.

Take an old teacup. set it aside full of water. Put in all of the pieces of soap that become thin and broken; it will eventually form a jelly. This you will find very useful for washing fine fabrics which will not stand rubbing with bar soap. It also Is fine for soaking clothes and a good way to use the pieces that could not be used otherwise and a great saving.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

it would bleed and then
 it would turn into scabs,
 and get very sore. He was very cross. I got some ointment; but that made it worse and made him crosSer. I bought the Cuticura Soap and Oint- ment and washed baby
 with the Cuticura Soap; then put the Cuticura Ointment on. I was sur prised to see him getting better after 8 few treat
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The abandonment of the govern ment's wire trust suit may have been due to the fact that there was no end to it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

When the chamber of deputies in Mexico decided that no date for an election would be set until peace is re- stored, there is little chance for a choice of president by ballot for a long time to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
JELLY BAG HINT.

An excellent scheme in making a with three stout loops or handles. Then the bag may be swung into posi- tton over the bowl by slipping q rod through the loops. The advantage of this plan Is that the bag is kept spread open.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Mexico in some respects is worse off than Turkey. It is losing no ter ritory to other nations, but it is finan- cfally crippled and has an uncontrol- labIe series of revolutions which are going from bad to worse.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

New York has a bill before its leg fslature which would make a mem Der thereof who has served twelve wears eligible to a judgeship. This is certainly eecuiiar and unsatisfac- tory oasis for selecting men to deal out justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

California has refused to pay the expense bill of Secretary Knox who went there in behalf of the Panama exposition. If that is the way the state keeps it's promises it will soon haze to do business c. Q. D.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Ambassador Bryce has formally re- tired from office after a most signal service. His departure causes 8 sep -aration but his personality will finger in memory.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Talk may be cheap, but when it costs S30.000 for talking nine hours. the English woman plaintiff who acted as her own counsel has reason to doubt it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
NEEDLEwoRk NOTES.

For little roK lperS seersuCker is eX- cellent material; it wears well, washes we'll and does not require ironing.
 When a se1vage edge forms one side of a seam there should be a shipping or notching at intervals along the sell wage, which will counteract the shrink ing tendencies when seams are damp ened or pressed. Where the selvage shows a puckered or drawn effect it Is better to cut the edge away before sewing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

A pretty summer afghan for the ba- by's carriage is made of strips of handkerchief linen held together with inch and a half wide cluny lace, which also edges the cover. This is lined with pink or blue silk and ornament ed on the outside with a large satin bow. This makes a dainty protection and is not heating
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

That making of peace with Champ Clark has gotten Secretary Bryan into a habit which ought to prove valuable on his present mission.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Montenegro may have to give it III for other considerations but she ha: been successful in knocking the tai out of Scutari
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
ATTRACTIVE JEWELRY.

Necklaces, brooches. chains of all sorts, earrings and rings in which pearls in combination with coral are used, are very modish. Another un- usual combination is amber and tor toisehell whearer plain. etched with gold or with rhinestone insefs
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

The state senate has taken action for a liberal Sunday which if it becomes law, will remove Connecticut from the conservative class. Fortunately the house has been found it's job when it comes to setting tlle senate right this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28
ALsATRess uNDERskIRTs.

There is to be found in the shop an albatross undersl1irt with a simple em- broidered ruff1e. It comes in several eelors, and as it is easily laundered it
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

There is clause in the income tax bill dealing with life insurance which affects hundreds of thousands having mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

Absolutely inexpensive, yet pretty for summer evening use, are shaped Scarfs made from squares of coIored silk null. Hem the edges and up each side of the front in an inch and half wide hem, and above it put an inch wide strip of valenciennes or imitation cluny insertion. Use white silk ltasseJs or knotted ends of ribbon finished in small ribbon flowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-28

The habit of biting the nails may be conquered by will power in an old CT person, but with children cut the nails very close and dip the ends of the fingers in quinine or little ex- tract of ouaSSia.