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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
MoUsoUETAIRE CATER TOP.

Of course we all of us knew that it had to come-the mousquetairee gaiter top-ever since 1t became evident that the slit skirt meant to finger with us. And now that it has been introduced. it hasn't made a particle of stir. No body even threatens to legisIate against it and. in fact. a great many men declare that at last women are acquiring a little sense in regard to protecting their ankles and calves from the rude blasts of Boreas, by having adopted boot tops that come to the knees. They are the dainuest things imaginable. these neither ex- tremfty mousquetaire, whether made in duvetyn or leather cloth, in suede Or in kid. The smartest sort are plainly tailored, fit perfectly over the instep, ripple ever so slightly over the ankle and above the ankle, appearing to be quite loose. Yet in every in stance they make the leg seem slender and oh. so completely and modestly protected.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
IMPRoVINo FLooRs.

This may be done by the house keeper herself by the use of ready
 mixed paint to be procured at any paint shop. First clean the floor and allow to dry thoroughly; then apply 8 coat of flat color paint and allow to dry for at least AS hours. If neces- sary to cover thoroughly the floor, ap- ply a second coat of the fiat paint. Be- fore the second coat is applied make sure that the first one is perfectly dry, or the paint will eleaye from the boards
 When the paint is dry and the floor well covered apply with a varnish brush any of the desired colors- They are found in oak, mahogany, cherry and other coloTs- One or two coats of the varnish may be applied to the floor as desired This floor finish requires the same care that any vanished floor requires. and is considered to be the best finish for old painted floors A coat of the same Varnish applied ey- cry six months OF year, according to the wear of the floor, will keep them fn fine condition. Rugs should be put in all places where the worst wear comes on the fooF.-W oman's World.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
------- - ---- FOR RED HANDS.

Red hands aff1ict many women as cold weather advances. This method is said to keep the hands soft and white:
 Before going to bed wash the hands with lukewarm water and good soap; pat them on a small towel and rub into the skin the following lotion Mix in a bottle the strained juice of two large fresh lemons. the same quantity by measurement of rose or orange fower-water (not both) and half of the quantity of compound tincture of benzoine (by measurement also) shake well before using.
 This lotion is pleasant to use any time for bathing the hands, especially if the water is hard A bottle of the lotion should be on the washstand, and if a woman does her own house work she should keep a supply of it in the kitchen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
HOW TO DIslNFEcT LINEN.

Is important that all the linen, etc, used by the patient should be disin fected at once. if possible, before it leaves the sick room. especially if the laundry work is done outside. Until it is disinfected it is source of danger to all by whom it is handled.
 One of the best disinfectants for this purpose is a one -tWenty solu- ton of copper sulphate. This steri- Hzes without injuring, and the blue tinge left is removed by washing. It is odorless, and the color of the solu-
 Calcium chloride is likewise effective, but the chlorin odor is objectionable and irritating. A two per cent. so- lution of cresylene sprtnkled over the objects will completely sterilize in 24 hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
THE PRESIDENT AND BRYAN.

When ex-P President Eliot of Harvard, who was offered the appointment to the court of St James by this admin istration criticises the manner in which Secretary of State Bryan is conduct- ing the government. and exonerates President Wilson of all responsibility he attempts something which is hard ly borne ont by the facts. That he may have good cause for referring to the ''pernic;ous activity of Secretary Bryan fo his replacing of experienced men in the diplomatic corps with new and untried, will not be denied. but it is quite evident that such action could hardly have taken place without the sanction and cooperation of the president.
 President Wilson is responsible in the first place for the presence of Col. Bryan in the cabinet. He endorsed his policy and ideas when he selected him ard it is a fact that while Sec retary Bryan may have made the rec concentrations for the return to spoils- manship it was within the power of the president to refuse to endorse them if they did not meet his approval That MT. Bryan should be criticised as the power behind the throne does little credit to the president It must be remem beFed that the secretary of state holds a position entirely under the control of the chief executive. That a member of the cabinet in opposing the merit system has received the back ing of the president is cause for sur prise in view of President Wilson's supposed attitude upon that Questio That he has fallen in with Bryan's advice does not, however, relieve him from the responsibility.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
MAGNET TO FIND LOST NEEDLE.

Time and again every woman who sews at all has dropped her needle, and only through diIigent search has she discovered the shining bit of steel close at hand. says the Christian Science Monitor. A magnet Is very helpful In finding a lost needle, but few women provide their sewing basket with this useful accessory. Some one realizing these two things, has put 0 thimble in the market provided with a tiny magnet The needle lost, one has the magnet at hand. She has only to run the thimb1e about and soon will be awarded by finding the truant needle clinging to the tiny piece of magnetized steel.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
CAMPERS FOR THE SLIT SKIRT.

Trouser garters, or, as they are sometimes called, tango garters, are coming into quite general use. They are, as you doubtless know ss very tight garter, trimmed with rhinestone buckles and chiffon flowers, from which hangs a pIaited dounce of chiffon or crepe de chine. These are used with sIashed dresses for dancing and in some cases with regulation tailored sIIifs
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

There is night gown designed especially for travellers who must pass the night on a train or boat It is pre- ferably made of black silk and has pocket in which toilet articles may be tucked and a big hood. which may be slipped over disheveled hair for the trip from the berth to the dressing room. Some women wear a black silk cap ito save annoyance from dust and cinders and to keep the hair from get ting disarranged while sleeping.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Not knowing what to do with a fund of $59,000, which was part of the money donated from all over the coun- try for the flood sufferers. the governor of Indiana or the legislature would be justified in turning 1t over to the Red Cross. or sending it to Texas
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

enforcement of new methods in lnak- ing appointments: It is, however, an office In which politics should be elina- inatea. The most efficient man and ene entirely in sympathy with the sec retary is required. Though the drop ping of General Weed may be qaes- ttened there is no doubt about the value of bleeking leg rolling.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
TRAVELLERS HAT BOX.

Make your own hatbox of paste board and cover it with wall paper or cretonne Hinge the sides to the bottom of the box with baby ribbon run through eyelets Make the top to hinge to one of the sides. This can be folded and carried in a trunk, and is
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
NET MUCH USED.

Net and chiffon are much used in combination with fur for collars and muffs. Huge muffs of black or colored fox have ruffles about the hands of wide plaitings of cream or pure white net mounted over chiffon. Sometimes the collars to wear with these muffs are finished at the ends with wide, hchu like frills of tuIle and chiffon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Of the insane patients in the asylums of the state of New York there are 16,482 women and 14.569 men, But in the penitentiaries it is different the percentage of men being so much higher. Criminologists find that the same cause sometimes puts a man in the penitentiary and a woman in the insane asylum
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Her club, composed of five members besides herself. each gave to the bride a beautiful f1ounce for a skirt. The upper part of the skirt was made of a plain material and arranged so that the f1ounces could be buttoned on when a change was desired.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

A dainty white handkerchief seen the other day had, instead of the ordinary hemstitched border a tiny blanket stitch design not more than an eighth of an inch in width, worked over the raw edges in vivid colors- blue, red or green.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

One of the newest forms of buttons seen on a fine lingerie blouse was a barrel shape covered with white mus lin. It was pulled through the button hole and allowed to hang down loosely for about an inch from a twist of the muslin
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Now that the contracts have been let for the New London piers it is to be hoped that there will be no let up in the work or the effort until the project is completed and liners are making the proper use of the facilities offered. The investment must not and probably, will not be allowed to remain idle
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Year by year women's aptitude for their historic profession, for such the medical profession is conceded to be, is emphasized. This year the medical department of the University of Texas graduated two women at the top of it's honor roll The winner of the second honors was a Russian girl who has been in this country only six years, The medical department of the Texas university has been open to women since it's foundation
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Tn his criticism of the administration ex- President Eliot of Harvard places the blame on Secretary Bryan That is giving President Wilson precious little responsibility as the head of the nation
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Health authorities of Jamaica have decided that the consum ption of yams, cocoa, sweet potatoes and cassaVa by the natives in reference to imported foodstuffs is responsible for the in- creasing death rate.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
Mrs w K Vanderbilt

Mrs. ". K Vanderbilt and Mrs. Ogden Mills, JF.. of New York were godmothers by proxy at St. Agnes church when Frederick MeNamara Toye, the infant son of Mir. and Mrs
 Frederick Toye. was christened. Mrs
 Vanderbilt and Mrs. Mills were repre- scented in the person of Mrs. w. A. Banks of Hollywood. Mrs Toye be- came a friend of Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Mills while in the east. When the New York society women learned three weeks ago of the birth of Frederick the proxies were arranged.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

There is an old fashioned cake which is possible if one has at hand cupful of sour cream. Cream the yolks of three eggs with a cupful of sugar and when the mixture is light beat in cupful of cream in which has been dissolved a scant teaspoonful of soda. Then add pint of flour. a little salt and a teaspoonful of lemon extract. Bake in an oblong. shallow tin.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

The rise of A. H. Smith from mes senger boy to president of the New Fork Central lines is only another les son of encouragement for Young America in the climb up the ladder of life
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
NEEDLEwoRk NOTES.

A pretty brassiere is made of alter nate strips of lace and beading, through which wide ribbon is thread ed. Adjustable straps are used for evening wear
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

When Chairman Elliott states that the handling of the mail, including parcel post, costs the railroad system $9O0000 a year. it ought not to re- auire any extensive Investigation to demonstrate the proof or fseElacy of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

There is plenty of opportunity for those who are labering against divorce in Illinois when court records show that one judge has granted over 900 petitions in uncontested cases in three months.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Now that full control has been granted Provisional President Huerta over the interior, war and finance de- partments, there ought to be no diffi- culty in his setting up a kingdom
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

From the start which he has made there is absolutely no chance for Con gressman Jeremiah Donovan to land the Nobel peace prize.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Every woman who cares to be lovely should keep her nerves at rest ward off wrinkles. banish crows feet and cultivate roses by sleeping at least eight hours a day. From 10 to are the best hours. An afternoon nap of twenty or thirty minutes will aid in the good work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Inasmuch as Secretary Lane is on record as faworing the Hetch Hetchy bill the reference of it to him by the president for a report before signing it seems to be superffuous.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Freshness of eggs may be tested by putting them into water. A fresh egg will remain at the bottom. one not so fresh will feat a little higher, and bad one will rise to the surface.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Art muslin curtains should never be washed in warm water. Make father with hot water and when it is nearly cold wash the curtains. If these are green add vinegar; if lilac or pink. ammonia
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

When the drawn work in linen doil- ies or any other fancy work is worn out and the centers still remain good, stitch a row of insertion over the drawn work
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

If Colonel Harvey should get the ap- pointment as ambassador to France it will be recalled that those whom the gods would punish they first make mad
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Oysters a Ia kaiamazoo-One quart salt oysters drained, two level tea spoonfuls of cornstarch or four tea spoonfuls of flour, a saltspoonful of celery salt, dash of white pepper and juice of half a lemon. Melt butter add flour and seasoning. Put in oysters and cook until their edges curl. Serve very hot on slices of graham bread toasted and buttered.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

marking clothing with indelible ink, press firmly against the chimney of a lighted lamp or gas globe for a mo ment. This will do when a hot flat iron is not convenient
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Representative Hobson has demon strated that even prohibitionist can start a hot old time
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

There seems to be a good oppor- tunity for the opening of a school of instruction on the income tax and the Workmen's compensation bill
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

The man on the corner says: There is no time in the year which passes so quickly as the TWO weeks before Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

The skin constantly throws off inn purities, therefore perfect cleanliness and frequent baths are necessary if one wishes a clear complexion.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

A distinctive note of the embroidery which is used on gowns this season Is the degree te which it is padded. App parently it cannot be too heavily pad ded, and when the hand work is done ia worsteds the padding is accentuated.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Pure glycerin Is too strong for the majority of skins: diluted it is a valu able toilet accessory.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Professor Taft declares he has re- duced his flesh by following the ad- vice of an authority, not a quack That is a wise course to follow in most any underta king
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

An excellent exercise for expanding the chest and filling out the hollows of the' neck and throat is to rise upon the tips of the toes at the moment of inhalation and hold the breath, throw ing it forcib1y against the muscles of throat and neck while you count fifteen; then exhaIe forcibly and come down upon the heels. Repeat ten times night and morning when there are no constructing bands about the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Insects like neither salt nor alum, and small quantity sprinkled on the carpet will keep them away.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

To assist in gaining flesh take light luncheon before retiring for the night. An empty stomach will feed upon the fat of the body during the night
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Carnegie noninates Root for pres ident He could have gone further and done worse.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

After two years search Mona Lisa has been discovered. Now for the fel- low who hit Billy Patterson
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

To stop hiccough, dip a small lump of sugar in vinegar and allow it to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Very smart is a little vest resembling mans evening vest in cut. It is very low and made of striped heavy mater ial It should harmonize with the color of the coat worn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN.

much in it's favor besides the exquss- ite colorings in which 1t is to be had. It is not only soft and supple, but has considerable warmth
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

To conceal rather than outline the figure is the distinguishing note of the up to date blouse.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Two tone or plaited hosiery comes in a wide variety of colorings and combinations of colors.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

To potato soup add half cup of blauehed almonds, finely chopped.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Very smart are the womens shoes with black cloth tops and vamps of dull soft kid without tips.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE. E.

Garnish macareni and cheese with slices of hard boiled eggs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

On one of the Canary Islands there is said to be a tree which dispels from
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Small draped hats of velvet, with a single feather fancy tellingly placed are in unusually good taste.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Duvetyn, which has made so strong a1a appeal thiszfasa1 -sf sl1i has
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Collars, jabots and fichus, if they give the vest or cheIpisette effects, are Fashionable.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

DFaped muffs of velvet are extreme ly large. They are frequently elab- orately trimmed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

FayaI Biscuit-Three cupfuls of four one cupful of milk, three eggs, half cupful of sugar. butter size of an egg, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder Blend the butter and sugar, add the beaten eggs, then the milk: sift the flour and gently stir into the other ingredients. Lastly, beat in the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

baking powder lightly. Bake in cups Or rings and eat hot. with butter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
RECIPES

Potato Fritters-One pint of boiled and mashed potatoes, one-half cup full of hot milk, three tablespoonfuls of butter, two eggs, a half teaspoonful of salt. Add the milk, butter and salt to the mashed potatoes and then add smooth and light. Spread about one inch thick on buttered dish and set away to cool When cold cut in squares. Dip in beaten egg and in bread crumbs and fry in boiling fat. Serve at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
A PRACTICAL GIFT.

more convenient than regular hat box.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1913-10-16

gan complacently; hoped that you
had not yet retired"
She made some faint response, but
her voice, despite herself, waVered.
Whereupon his look sharpened; then
almost Immediately relapsed; con-
straint on her part could easily be
accounted for; not many hours had
elapsed since their last interview.
yes" he continued, 81 have here to
consider" indicating a paper he held,
"a rather important matter" He wait
ed a moment before adding: "a mat
ter that concerns-you!"
That concerns me?" Her hands
frightened.
Yes"
Since it is important" she said
hastily, would 1t not-shall we not
leave 1t until tomorrow? IL am
rather tired tonight, and"
"What?" he returned in the same
unruffled tone. would you postpone
considering the command Of the
King!"
Command" she repeatedly nervous
ly. "Of the King?"
"Or request" which is the same"
But" she began, and stopped;
held by sound, as of some one NOV
ing, near the window.
Shall read it, or"
She had started to look behind her:
but abruptly caught herself. and
seemed about to frame some irrele-
want response, when his voice went
on: THE King desires to change the
date set for your marriage with his
the Marquis de Beauvilliers.
Changer she echoed.
Yes; to hasten It." II the Cover
nor had expected from her hostility,
or perverseness, he was agreeably
the girl evinced neither
pleasure nor disapproval; only stood
in the same attitude Of expectancy.
with head hall turned.
His Maiesty's reasons for this
step"
Cant we-can't we, at least. post
pone considering them?"
Again he regarded her more closely.
What better time than the present."
But | don't want"
"Elise!" A slight frown appeared
On his brow. His Majesty" once
more looking at the paper, hints at
an important political appointment he
desires to confer on the Marquis de
Beauvilliers which would take him
abroad; but whether as ambassador,
0r as governor in the colonies, his
Majesty does not disclose Obviously,
however, the bestowing of the honor
! high one, no doubt!-depends on
lis carly marriage, and a wife to
grace the position. The letter."
weighing it. ''is tentative one; the
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1913-10-16
Reasons Advanced by Man Who
Wanted to Get OF Bond Of
Mail Contractor.

The departments in Washington re-
ceive some queer letters. Below is
given verbatim a letter received last
November by the bureau that has
charge of the bonds Of mail con-
tractors, from a man who wished to
get OF bond. 1t is unique. The last
sentence contains a valuable sugges-
ton to others who dislike to receive
disagreeable news, especially on busi-
ness matters. The letter tells how he
signed the bond merely to oblige n
friend and then continues with this
personal history:
Il risk My life to go to the lection
this fall have Done all can for you
office Men at the White house. So I
Wood lie If you Office Men Wood get
me out of trouble so cod Rest haint
Work one Day for 13 years on count
Of PalpitatiC2 of the Heart Some
times l can't bore the clock Strike So
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1913-10-16
WANTED THEM FOR HIMSELF
Confederate Soldier Prevents Boy In
Blue From Taking Fine Boots
From Dying Comarde.

After the battle of Charlottesville
among the mortally wounded left on
the field was young Confederate sol
der. One Of his countrymen, realiz-
ing that the breath was fast leaving
his body, leaned against the side Of q
great tree which screened him from
observation and waited for the end to
come.
Presently a boy in blue came up,
and observing that the dying soldier
was wearing a fine pair of leather
boots stopped and began quickly to
unlace them.
The Confederate realizing what he
was up to stepped from his hiding
place and accosted him.
Hey, you! What are you doing
there, you rascal? That mans still
living. Take your hands off him this
Instant"
The Union soldier rather sheepishly
abandoned his undertaking and turn
ed to depart.
"A precious lot you've got to do
with 1t, anyhow" he grumbled as he
shouldered his gun.
I've got this much to do with It.
my friend. I've been waiting around
here in the rain couple of hours for
that fellow to die to get those boots
myself-and don't mean to be cheat
ed out Of them"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1913-10-16
MIssIno the Point.

Representative Bucker of Colorado,
apropos Of tariff argument about su-
gar. said to Washington correspond
ent: "Oh. we'll, those men don't see
my point They miss my point as bad
ly as the old lady missed her sons
" Mother a young man said, would
you believe that 1t takes 5000 ele
plants year to make our piano keys
and billiard balls?' Make our piano
keys and billiard balls!' cried the old
lady. We'll! always understood
that elephants were intelligent crea
lures, but never knew before that
they'd been trained to make piano
keys and billiard ballA.'"