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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
DANGEROUS DRUGS.

The scare which has aroused New York over the use of powerful drugs through a hyperdermic or poisoned needle, is another evidence of the need of surrounding such dangerous and harmful poisons with the greatest amount of safety. Tn this instance the trouble is not through carelessness in the distinguishing of safe medicine from the unsafe dfsinfectant but it Rs 9 fact, if the assertions are true, that there is not much difficulty in obtain ing the drugs which can be put to such harmful use.
 The claim is made that no difficulty would be experienced in an effort to obtain such quantities of the strong drug as might be desired If such is the case the situation calls for the greatest effort upon the part of the authorities to trace such sales and it's use. Tn connection with the white slave practices these recent attacks upon women call for the most thor ough investigation and necessary leg islative action
 The use of drugs in this country is becoming one of the great curses of the nation both from the voluntary and Involuntary standpoint. A spe- cialist but recently declared that this country was second only to China in the use of drugs in the various forms, a fact startling in itself, but when it is found that their aid is being sought for the increase of crime it is time that there should be full realization of the situation and a prompt check given thereto
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

For the purpose of giving the people or Springfield an idea of the import ance of the work in the various de- partments of the city, the municipal exhibit idea is bound to meet with ex- cellent results This will be found true in each branch, but in none will it be of greater value than in that of the sealer of weights and measures This concerns a condition which is of importance to every household and no better evidence of the value of such service is to be gained than from the display which can be made of the deceitful apparatus which has been used knowingly, or innocently to gouge the public, Thus slaring facts are presented in demonstration of the need of such work When the extensive deception involved in false scales and measures is realized it is plainly un- derstood that there is nothing which needs to be checked more than the practice of cheating the public through such misrepresentation.
 It is a matter which has received too little attention in the past and calls for constant inspection in order to insure the maintenance of stand- ard. The dishonest dealer and peddler should be forced to discard the in- correct and install correct scales and keep them at the proper adjustment, while the honest dealer should be only too glad to have the stamp of approval placed upon his weighing machines and measures. There is no way in which a greater general benefit can be given a city than by insisting upon this requirement in behalf of honesty.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
HOME RULE LEGISLATION.

As the time grows shorter before final action is taken upon the home rule bin for Ireland the disposition is manifested for the settlement of the Ulster contention upon as amicable terms as possible Fine appearance of Premier Asauith in the role of peacemaksr for the second time indi- cates how successfully Ulster has shown up the merits of its position and with what sincerity it has main 1ained it. Ulster is fighting to the last ditch and the fact that the premier 1aVors 2 compromise of the contro- verSy points enthusiastically to the rec ognitl0n Of the necessity of maintain ing peaceful conditions. The Ulster leaders have been carrying forward their cause with increased conviction of late and the declaration of the fou1. principles by Premier Asquith in hold ing out the olive branch to the in surgents recognizes the force of their representations
 Even though the premier is favor able to . compromise this simply in creases the insistence of the nation ahsts for the bill as it stands and indicates the amount of work which is faced in endeaHorins to put it into effect The way has been opened however, for conferences. and consul tsti0zs looking towards the best ad-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.

The republican conference just con cluded in New York city has given indication of a number of important and needed reforms which the organ tzatton will work for in the future be- fore the legislature. It brought out the position of some Of the leaders of the Empire state republican party and Indicates in the suggestions which were endorsed that the party Is com rftted t0 legislative action in behalf Of needed reforms The conference dld not adopt each and every one of ths many suggestions made to it and even in the selection Of those which might iudics1s a new era in the party there were many of the radical sug- gsst-OzEs which were passed over. The tnacerce Of Senator Root and former Secretary of War Stmson stood out prominently fn the adoption of the new principles which are among the ef- forts for party reorganization and the eiinnina1ion Of boss rule fn the state of New York
 The conference in endorsing the Hughes direct primary suggestion, the short ballot. a compulsory workmen's coupensation law, a state budget sys- tenn and the revision of the rules of the general assembly places the party on record in behalf of progressive leg isiation. IL Is q recognition of the de- rnands of the people and the endorse nleot Is an evidence that the demands ot the Ptibiie have not only been heard but understood. The party possesses the organization and the strength which stl0xEid carry into effect these suggested reforms and the conference commits them to Such action.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
WATCH YOUR STEP 1!
BY THE CONDUCTOR
Fighting Mexico.

DO v know. I bet if they'd turn me inside out they'd find me coward about this goin' to war business with Mexico!
 tongued guys that's hOllerin for war shoulderin' any musket an gOin, do you? No;. they want me an you to go, an they'll stay home an holler Some of 'em think they can make a little extra money sellin' rotten meat to tn army.
 This war scare is all piece O bunk A lot O rich geezers got hold O some mines down there in Mexico, an they was maxim so much money they forgot they was any people that had rights. Them greasers got mad apout it. an they chased that fellow Dlaz clear over to Europe. An 'en they 'lected tn fellow that done tn chasin' to be their president
 That didn't please them rich ginks a little bit, so they had a lot O high binders start trouble all over Mexico. an first thing we knew they was bangin' away at tn Y. M. c. A. En they got tn new president out in a dark alley an shot him full O holes.
 Them rich blokes wants to have tn United States jump in an help 'en1 out. Pm in favor O organlzln a regiment of coupon cutters an sendin' 'em down right away to fight our battles, Take a lot O them silk hat fellows that las their neckties tn same color's their socks. an make 'em roll up their pants an go to war You'd have to give 'eem shotfuns, cause they couldn't hit nothin' with a rifle.
 Whats tn use O me an you get tin excited over them silver mines? I ain't drawin' no fat dividends from 'enn. If l was. mebbe I'd be in favor O war, too.
 "Td like to set on fence an watch them nillionaires an four fiushers go fight tn greasers. They needn't hol- Ter for me to help lem. I ain't mad at Mexico.
 Let them people off if they want off!
 Don't block tn doorway!
 Look where you stepv
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
OUTLYING FIRE PROTECTION.

The effort in behalf of royvsx cooper Rrlon for fire protection which has been suggested and given no little thought in this state, for the benefit Of the towns which are without any means Of fighting fire had it's value well demonstrated in Rhode Island re- recently where a Newport motor fire engine was sent Co the assistance of T1sertoH where the entire waterfront was threatened. Sach aid would have been oe1 of the question a few years age because of the impossibility of get ung assistance there in time to have been of any service Thus is an i'm poFtant fire problem solved through the modern equipment The equipping of departments with motor apparatus has greatly increased not only the effi- c1ency and economy in operation for the locality to be served but it has resulted in showing that the services were available for much of the sub ur0an district, This demonstration has gwen rise to the necessity of perfect ing the cooperation on the part of towns surrounding large centers to avail ui smse4Tes of such important protection. Where horses could not go in & hurry because of lack of en- duTaRee the motor apparatus is sent with the speed of a train and mod erR equipment thus brought quickly t9 hand affords Q valuable means of providing protection to many of the uRProtected small towns.
 The ETlOt9F apparatus offers the means of cutting down the fire loss in the small as well as the big com mUnity.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
POSTCARD PILLOW.

The leather postcards can be fash toned into a pillow by lacing them with narrow strips of leather overhanding them together with narrow thread or by feather stitching together with brown silk
 When Iacing the cards together, lace them all in one direction, which should be the short ends of the cards, then lace in the opposite direction, but do not go into the corners twice. When Iacing the long ends of the cards to- gether, draw the lacer through the cross-stitch at the corner or carry 1t underneath and begin to lace again after the corner is passed.
 Long brown shoestrings are often substituted for the leather strips, as they are more pliable and on account of the metal ends, much more readily handled. while the effect is very good indeed.
 When an over and over stitch is used the stitches are taken loosely. So that they can be pressed fiat, showing a narrow brown line of thread.
 The feather stitching is more diff ,cult. as the cards must be held so th.tt the edges come together, but the actual stitchery is not hard, as the postcard leather is usually thin and quite easily handled
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Think For one's Self.


 It is good to stand apart and think for ones self, when our companions are talking baseness or lies or Vul- garity; it is better to have the com radeshtp of high thinking if their thoughts are all of idleness or petti- ness or selfish desire. We ought not to set ourselves apart as better than they are - it is never our place to make comparisons; but we must at times recognize that we are different if we aim at being different. We have to avoid the deadly tyranny of crowds, their fatal magnetism, their power of transforming sane individuals into in senSate unreasoning aggregates.
 It may be mob in the streets, it may be a gay gathering in a drawing room; whatever it be, if We have re- spect for our own individuality we must shun It's magnetism. We may be in it, yet not of it; we may hear, yet need not echo it's words: may know but need not obey it's commands. We should have a higher rule of life than that which our average fellows would thrust upon us, and we must not all low that rule to be changed by shift ing outside influences Some times we must protest; Sometimes it is quite enough to be silent.
 It sometimes happens that a man is born into a circle ip which he is, So to speak stranger. Heredity is very seIective and better features of his ancestry have been emphasized in the qualities that are to be shaped in to his character. Some influence from the outside may have helped him in strengthening these points; so that, at first unconsciously, he has lived on a different plane. His parents, his friends, notice characteristics in him that seem alien; they try to crush them. He shows signs of originality among crowd of copies. He thinks for himself, and thinks, as they imag- inc, absurdly wrong. He says or does uncommon things he does not care for their habits or enjoy their enjoy ments: he develops his own manner of self-culture; he casts his life on lines that seem to them profitless.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
DRESS BAGS.

Tn the average house closets are not built to eliminate the dust of the at mosphere It is for this reason every suit and gown should have its own case or covering. The ease should be made little more than the width of the hanger to slip the dress or suit into They can be purchased for $1.5O, but why not include them in one's handiworl< for spare moments? Have the opening of the bag about fifteen inches from the hanger. This opening might represent the joining of the cloth with the upper part tapping over g good two inches. For convenience sake have a lengthwise opening of eight inches. Fastenings may be by tape or buttons and buttonholes. The length h of the bag depends upon whether 1t 1s to be used for suits or dresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
STITCHING A TRUNK.

good trunk is not necessarily an expensive one. for it may be service able, but homely in appearance. If yon cannot afford a wardrobe trunk, which is the best, of course, be sure and se- lining in a trunk usually covers cheap material, and pique or cretonne Things are usually earmarks of better grades. -braced trunks are durable, yet less so than plain trunks with bound cor ners Mark your trunk with initials so that it may be easily found when rapid transit is necessary at a railroad sta tion Always have two keys and a good lock
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
MENDINo HORSE BLANKETS.

If horse blanket is torn spread It out on the floor and put a newspaper under each tear. Mix a thick paste of flour and water and spread all around the edge of the tear and also on the edge of the patch. Pieces of old sweat CTS make splendid patches. Place patch over the tear with the pasted sides to- gether have the hatirons hot and iron the patches till the paste is well cooked and dry; and the mend will last as long as the blanket does. This is also a good way to mend torn out places of mems clothing for patches
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

wooden buttons; 1c; four and a half yards of 1-2-inch wash ribbon 1Sc to- tai, soc.
 Made in this size the roll will hold doilies up to 27 inches in diameter without creasing them,
 Folding the chintz diagonally, and cut a perfect square. Lay the tube inside the narrow piece gathering snugIy over the ends under the covered but tons. Bind three sides of the square with ribbon insert the fourth side un- der the edge of the roll covering and overland neatly together. Roll up and fasten with ribbon at each end and in the center
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
OUCH! LAME BACK, RUB IT! Get Small Trial Bottle of Oldtime, Penetrating
 "St Jacobs Oil"
injure and doesn't burn,

cannot injure and doesn't burn the skin.
 Straighten up! Quit complaining! Stop those tortuous stitches" In a. moment you will forget that you ever had a back because it won't hurt or be stiff or lame. Don't suffer- Get q small trial bottle of St Jacobs OiI'' from your druggist now and get this lasting relief,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

York, Pa. is to have an old maids home, Anna Louise Gardner, a spinster, having left $400, 900 for that purpose. It it to be for middle class sPinsters and is built accordingly-a little better than a poorhouse and a little less beautiful than the mansions of the poor of proud lineage. No paupers nor in- sane women are to be kept there, but it is an attractive home for unmarried women of Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

justment of the question possible. It IS an effort in the proper spirit for the breaking down of the bitterness which has arisen over this legislation. Even though it will be some little time before the bill passes and is put into operation the time is ripe for any overtures in the way of a com promise which are going to be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
FURNITURE MIXED.

Very often furniture of several periods may be brought together har- moniousIy in one room if they afe beautiful of themselves and show color unity. Some authorities advise that a room show only one period of char acteristics of Q certain period, but this is not absolutely necessary if selections are made with thought of intrinsic beauty and color harmony
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

A moistened newspaper resting on dryer layers makes an excellent dust dump for either the contents of a car pet sweeper or dustpan. Dust and scurrying lint do not escape when a stray draft strikes it owing to the moistening paper holding it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
AIl! Backaehe is genel

An! Backache is gonel
 Quickly Yes? Almost instant re- lief from soreness, stiffness, lameness and pain follows gentle rubbing with "St Jacobs Oil"
 Apply this soothing. penetrating oil directly upon the ache. and like magic, relief comes "St Jacobs OiP' is a harmless backache, lumbago and sciatica cure which never disappoints
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Mrs, Fannie Patterson, president of the Pike County Qnd.) Orphans Homo association, has announced her de- cision to be candidate to succeed herself as clerk of the city council She was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of her husband, who died a year ago, and she wishes to be elected to the office If elected she will be the first woman in Indiana to hold an elective office
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Miss Frances A. Kelley is national chief of the service of the national progressive executive committee. Sho defines the service in a recent report as a comprehensive method for carrying out political promises to the people"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

A millinery novelty which has just made it's debut is the cardinals har. Made in soft velour cloth, which has the appearance. if not the wearing quality, of suede, the hat is in the shape and color of the model from which 1t takes it's name. The hat, be- sides being in the shape of that worn by the cardinal, is in the same red coloring and very becoming it is, if somewhat striking. Of course, such hat is at it's best, like all the small millinery of the moment on the young faca.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Tnasmuch as Speaker Clark advised the delegation of boy and girl corn growers from ohio to stick to the farm and keep out of politics" he prob ably hasn't completely soften over the Baltimore convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
COMFORTS FOR THE TRAVELLER.

Trifes, yes, but my, how valuable they seem when we stand in need of them First, there's that nice little bit of lambs wool about four or five inches in size, covered with a pretty piece of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

The persistent use of peroxide of hydrogen when a cold sore first makes it's appearance will kill it in a short time. Dab it in thoroughly every few minutes and it will in a short time draw the pus out. when. of course, the cause is removed Then a healing cream should be applied.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Tulle and velvet neekbands will be popular for fall owing to the large use of surplice neck bodices. The low necks on waists and dresses make the use of neckbands of narrow velvet very becoming te most women.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

A piece of garden hose makes an ideal carpet beater While stout to disIodge the dust. it's fiexibility pre- vents the wear and tear given by the ordinary stick or rattan beater.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

The woman who has blond hair, also her gray haired sister should be most particular to keep their crowns of glory perfectly clean, for dust shows upon blond and gray hair in a most ugly fashion.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
Somewhat In Doubt.

The Longworth Rifles have been or ganized in Cincinnati, but , is Nick get ting ready to march on Mexico or take back his old seat in Congress at the point of the bayonet ?-Boston Trans cript.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
NEEDLEWoRK NOTES.

Often corsets, otherwise in good con- dition will break at the hips. To make them as good as new cut strips of featherbone about four inches long, finishing the ends the same as fur col lars and stitch these over the broken SteelS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Mrs. Pankhurst has sent her war. funds to France Her $20000 are liable to create more destruction than the entire 260 million which the French government seeks for war prepara- lions.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

All smart skirts now are gathered al the back of the waist line and the plain, closely fitting sl1irt-at this point lis distinctly out of the running. Of course, the fuilness is between waist line and hip only. for below the hips the garment must cling closely to the figure.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Mrs Pankhurst is reported in a state of collapse. That is state she was as willing to get into as she was to come to this country
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

The country regrets the presidents attack of the grip. but it is recognized that it may prevent him from an at tack of suffragitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

There is little reason to anticipate a merry Christmas in Mexico. If the constitutfonalists have their way it. will be gory.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Ii should not be forgotten that the postmen and the parcel post handlers are going to be benefited by the mail carly as well as the shop carly habit
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

The juice of a half lemon squeezed into d teacupful of strong black coffee and drunk without sugar is very good for a sick headache.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

Keep a bowl of water at hand in which to dip the fingers when hulling or capping fruit for preserving.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

It is an important fact in the Hetch Hetchy controversy that a California congressman who favored the bill in the house is now opposed to 1t. He has evidently heard from home.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Tn Paris low suede shoes, laced to the leg with broad eolored ribbons, are worn on the sheerest of silk stockings in any color but black. Of course, they must harmonize with the costume.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Wet a rag in Kerosene and stuff it into the rathole in the shed and the rat will come no more to that hole.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Huerta isn't so averse 10 eliminating himself. but he is particularly deter mined that his act shall in no way give an indication of an American vic tOrV
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

A youthful and pretty dancing frock is made of white taffeta the skirt hav- ing many flounces, like the taffeta froc1s of long ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Silk dresses that are apt to get three cornered tears are best mended with their own ravelings, as thread is differ ently twisted Carefully ravel out threads long enough to sew with. Draw the tear together, then darn neatly, lay paper over and press with a heavy iron not too hot. This is almost in- visible.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

New Yor5's auto killing record is fast outdistancing the gunmen's palm fest days. The September auto fa- tality record was twice that for the same month last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

The terrific snowstorm in Colorado which threatens to put an end to the coal strike simply illustrates the old saying that it's an i'll win from which no one can profit
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

The man on the corner says: There's no use letting worry over the currency question interfere with the Christmas shopping
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

In their determination to stick to it as long as they are alive there is a great similarity in the declarations of Provisional President Huerta and the suffragettes,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Large cargoes of Argentine beef are being received here. but the govern ment was only able to get half cent reduction and then on 100000 pound lGre
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

The mayors elect of Newport and New Bedford. who have both held of flee for nearly two decades have a feeling all their own of just what the recall means.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

Serge, after constant wear, becomes shiny and therefore loses its original beauty If sponged with hot vinegar and pressed in the usual manner the shiny appearance will entirely dis appear The vinegar does not stain 1r leave an odor.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

IL is always well to remember when doing Christmas shopping that there's no place like home.