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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
WATCH YOUR STEP
The President AwheeI.
BY THE CONDUCTOR

'Bfcycles are comin' back again.
 Tn last time I saw one Q fellow had
 it on tn stage goin' around forty times
 a minute thought all the bikes had
 gone to tn scrap heap. But here
 comes the president on his ice wagon,
 an he's got them politicians scared to
 death. They all thought he was goin'
 to be president like all tn other dead
 ones. an they had it doped out he was
 goin' to be a good little clerk for tn
 fellows that own this country. but he's fooled lem. I knew he would. He's a regular school teacher. all right. all right. Nobody can tell him nothin'
 He's jumpin' into 1t jus like old Doc Baldwin used to open up school when I was a kid. He'd walk right into tn schoolhouse an lay tn gad right on tn desk an commence call classes. If old Doc had told me two an two made six I'd a-took one look at that gad out tn cornor my eye an seen six was the right answer. It's too bad them folks down in Washington can't make the president join that there pink tea club. It's goin' to be hard on them them to honk-honk out to that golf on tn grass till they get good an thirsty. No, sir; they got to jump on their bikes and catch Woody. There he goes up tn road. Them cabinet fellows that's fat I'll have to get tri- cyies an foller him. bet all them demmycrats wantin' to be posfmasters I'll have to brush up on their bike manners. Nobody'll be able to talk to | the president unless they hop bicycle | and catch him on tn tow path. They l ain't got no more use for stables In
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
tuEMk IN fthD,
 ARMS AND FACL
Spread and Itcked. Raw Surface When Serairhed, On Body Would
 Scale of. cuticura Soap and 0intment Cured in Thrse Months.

Howiand. Maine My Httle daushter aued thirteen ysass was troubled wfth eczema on ths hend. srms and faees Soma q the sorea on the hsAd were e 1arUs aa . penny and one on the insids oe the thigh vas = Ia<so aa . Quartsr of dollar and that one lated over . yer. Tho sczems cana out Ike . little red pimpas and sprsad snd would itch and when scratched CT would be scAb would grow and on the head vas tho whils on the body 1t would scale ok.
 'she had this trouble nearly two ysars when saw the advertisement of Cuticura Soap and Ointment h the paper and ssns for some and the very hrst appllation proved fts worth used the Cuficura Soap with = hot water as could be boene and the CuticmA Ointment after the u1rfAce had drisd. used Cutfcnra Soap and Ont mens about three months before ahe was cured.- (signed) Mrs- J. A. Eldrsdss. Nov. 2. lsl2
 Not only arc Cuticura Soap and Ointment most valuable in the treafmsnt of ecssnas and other distreszing eruptions of sl<in and scalp, but they are also most c6ecttve fn the treatment of pimples. biackheads. rod. rouSh slins. itching. scaly scalps. dandru6, dry. thin and falling hsir. chapped hands and shapeless nails. Sold by druggists and dealers throushout the world Liberal sample of each mailed free. with 82-p- skiu Book. Addre9 poss-card 1. CutscurA Dept T, Boston..
 0Men who shave and shampoo with Gu ticura Soap win nndia best for slin and scalp
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
EVERYONE SHOULD SWIM.

The two drownings which have oc-- cured here thus early this season, whereby young children lost their lives calls to attention the responsi- bility of parents in this regard at this season of the year. Unless this Is an unusual year the number will be increased by several before the sea- son ends and they will not all be children.
 K Permitting children of tender years about dangerous places is always ac- companied by a great risk, but it makes little 1T no difference what the age is if the person gets beyond his depth in water and is unable to swim he is in a predicament where he can do little to save himself. In view of the great assistance which swimming is to everyone who goes on or into the water0 there should be a greater movement for the teaching thereof nn- der safe conditions and responsible in structors. Drownings have always oc- cured and probably always will de- spite the Instructions and precautions, but knowing how to swim has not only been the means of many sax- ing their own lives but of aiding in the rescue of others. Whether swim ming lessons result in the Asaving of one or a dozen lives during a season, 1t is a well spent effort.
 1t would be a good thing if every one knew how to swim. It is a mag nffcent exercise and not difficult thing to acquire, and while everyone is not going to be playing along a canal, out pleasure boating or a pas senger on an Empress of. Ireland, it is best to be fortified against such dan gers and if they know how to swim they stand a much better chance of coming back alive.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
FAMOUS TRIALS
TRIAL OF QUEEN CAROLINE.

When Queen Caroline of England died she gave orders that there should be engraved on her coffin plate "Caro- line. the Injured Queen of England- thetic one, even if her own indiscre- tions were responsible for a good part of her misfortunes. When Caroline died on the morning of Aug. 2, 1921. she had completed fifty-three years and three months. The happiest part Brunswick, having been the second daughter of the duke of Brunswick Of the following nineteen years spent in England eighteen of them were passed in separation from and in Quarreling with her husband. who had years of that period she had lived without offense and free from sus- picion, but during the remainder she was struggling to establish fame which had been wrongly assailed; but this was accomplished by such eccen- tricity and indiscretion that she almost seemed to justify the suspicion under which she labored. Justice was not rendered her, for she was condemned before she was tried.
 Caroline had married George while he was still prince of Wales. The wedding ceremony was accomplished by proxy. Her husband was a few years her senior and had discarded more than one mistress and gone through a ceremony of marriage with a fascinating widow of fortune. Lady F1tz- Herbert. At the very time he married Caroline of Brunswick he had compelled his wife to accept as her chief lady in waiting.
 Even at the ceremony the prince openly showed his dislike to the prin- cess, and on the very day of the we'd ding he treated her with contempt and neglect. After two or three weeks 6 kind of separation commenced in priv ate, though until parliament could meet and settle his pecuniary wants some decent appearance was kept ur in public.
 On Jan. '. 17ss. the Princess Char lotte was born and within a few months after the separation. hitherto private, was publicly announced. The princess lived alternately at Kensing- ton and Blackheath. Her life there though it no doubt was exaggerated was far from discreet. Her almost inordinate love for children led her te the adoption of the child of pooI workman. which threw grave sus- picions on her morality, and the charge was made that the adopted boy wal her illegitimate child and that her vills at Blackheath was the scene of acu as discreditable as those of her bus band.
 At last, in the autumn of 1905. these runors assumed the character ol definite charges on the part of tht wife of Sir John Douglas, an ofhcer ol marines, whose residenee was near tt that of tho princess at Blackheath The Douglases made a lengthy state, ment of improper farniiiarities with Sil Sidney Smith, Capt. Manby Lawrencs the artist, and the Hon. MT, Hood and Lady Douglas declared that th' princess had confessed to her that thu adopted child was her own son ant that he was born at Montague Hous' early in November, 1903.
 When this story was circulated al effort was started 10 arrive at tn truth, With this object ceanissioI
 was issued to inauire into the trnth
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The inquiry that ensued. protracted over five months. was secret and en- tirely ex parte.
 Not only Lady Douglas was exam ined, but also the attendants and serv- ants upon the princess. and no one was allowed to be present at the trial on her part. though Sir Samuel Romilly. as attorney general, attended on behalf of the crown during a DOT ton of the proceedings.
 When at last the evidence was brought to a close it was not until a month after the report of the com missioners,, entirely acqmtting her of the imputed maternity of her protege,
 had been forwarded to the king that copy of it was transmitted to the
 princess herself. with the dispositions
 of the witnesses.
 At the trial all the statements made
 by Lady Douglas were denied by Car
 oline. When the Douglas story was
 thoroughly disproved the charge of inn
 proper familiarity with Capt. Manby
 was taken up. This, too. was dis proved, and on April 22 it was record ed by the cabinet that not only the main charges were completely dis proved but that "all other particulars of conduct brought in accusation against her royal highness to which the character of criminality could be ascribed were satisfactorily contra dicted or rested on evidence undeserv- ing of credit"
 But the arrangement of the prince and princess was beyond repair and she went abroad to live. Finally the prince became King George ". and the princess returned to be crowned 1 with him. but this was refused. and a bill was brought into the house of lords charging Caroline with a series of acts highly unbecoming her ma | jesty's rank and station while on the | continent" The trial was begun on
 Aug. IT, 1920. and lasted for two months, but nothing more than in discretions could be proved against | Queen Caroline, and the bill of pains and penalties was abandoned. The | queen survived less than a year
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
TO THE EDITOR


Wat Not n1~e 6raouatfon Exercises
 MT. Editor; I want, to ask the the town of Plainfeld why the chil- dren of, this town are not allowed graduation exercises the same as those of Sterling Veluntown and other Con- necticut towns, Comparatively few chaldren can afford the time and ex- pense of . four years course in high school and 1t seems unjust to refuse them the pleasure of receiving their diplomas before their parents and friends amid flowers, reading of class history, etc, white dresses and all that goes to make a real graduation. It it is a question of expense. why not omit the exercises of the High school also? If it Is to save the tea chers from overwork, why spend ex- tra work on the High school teach CTS? But I should be sorry to be- heve we have an eighth grade teacher in town who is unwilling to give the neceSsary time for this-the most inn portant hour of school life to the class who are leaving her care for ever for the school of life. And is it fair to take this hour of pride and pleasure from the parents who can only afford to care for their chill dren until they are old enough to help in the battle of life! Even the old-time district school had last day with speaking, visits from parents and friends and presents from the tea cher. The graduation exercises to be life long pleasure need not be m expensive affair followed by an elab- crate reception, but could be an en- tertainment by the class. followed by a social hour with simple refreshments furnished by the parents. When the eighth grade pupils have their right full honors with their diplomas, more will remain in school to graduate and the parents will take more interest in the public school and in many cases parents will be more willing to deny themselves to let their children attend the high school.
 R. E. B. DEvOLNE. Plainfield, June 20, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
MIDAIR COMMISSIONERS.

There would seem to be enough danger in the navigation Of the air and in avoiding the dangers which are connected herewith without causing such unnecessary loss of life as that which followed the collision of aero plane and dirigible during the Aus trfan army maneuvers. There seemed to be about as little excuse for the coming together of the air craft as there was for the loss of a submarine in the North sea at the end of a naval n1ansuver when through the taking u,f chances in an endeavor to cross the bow of a larger weasel it was cut down and lives lost,
 It is an unauestiened value which the flying machine possesses for army operations. but they have not been perfected to point where careless Aess can prevail with impunity. Ii has taught lesson perhaps for future nfmfc wars. but it is only such a les abn as should have been gathered froTn previous experience and not reeHire tho taking of the lives sf nine ayia,-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
MENACE TO NEIeH8oRHooD.

While the tent caterpillar curse IS spreading throughout the state where if ia given the least encouragement and little effort made to check IL, there should be a recognition or the responsibility which every property owner owes to his neighbors near and far. While one farmer may care nothing for the destruction Of his orchard by this pest. which strips his trees as free from leaves as the cold and winds of fall, ending all possibil- ity of a crop of fruit and probably the life of the trees, he should realize that such is not likely to be the atH- tude of the adjoining owners. Yet his attitude and the maintenance of the breeding place is a menace to the whole country for miles around. Otiers may work diligently to free their land of such an unwelcome pest, but it is soon recognized as an end- less task as long as certain ones per- sist in the propagation.
 There are laws against the main tenance of nuisances and conditions which menace the health and prop erty of others and they have resulted from the utter disregard which some people have for the rights of others. Such instances only reflect the same sort of neglect as that to be witness ed in an orchard denuded by the cat erpiIiars and which calls for the same kind of legal restriction.
 It does not require much time or attention where the entire community is alive to the stamping out of such a pest to obtain compensating results but it is only natural that any com munfty should have a grievance against the neighbor who is so care less of his own property condition that he permits if to become a det- riment to thos9 about him. In such cases there should be adequate re- straint. Justice certainly demands it
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
INCOME TAX TANeLE.

Now that the income tax law has been in effect for a short time and it has become evident to the government that it is not meeting the expectations or requirements, the idea which has been advanced by Secretary McAdoo that authority be granted to the col lectors to make search of vaults and papers is not only untimely, but not likely to get much serious consider affon.
 The income tax law is now encounI tering some of the difficulties which were promised by the great amount of confusion which was caused through the nasty manner in which it was put into operation. The fail ure of the department to clear up a great amount of misunderstanding whinh existed over the requirements has already resulted in the govern ment securing no small amount under the tax to which it is not entitled. With confusion existing in that case where the people suffer but have no redress, 1t is not unreasonable to ex- pect that confusion as to requirements of the government is the cause for any deficit in the collections, if there are any taxes to which the govern ment is entitled under the law, but which it has not received The fact cannot be dodged if the law has fail ure written after it, that insufficient understanding and intricate require ments have played their part in at- taining that result. It is quite evident that the tangie with which it started has not been overcome and it is that which deserves attention just now more than the proposed amendments to the law. which as regular thine Is not likely to become popular.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
AMENDING HOME RULE.

Interest has by no means abated ln Ireland or any part of the British Isles over the next step which is to be taken concerning the home rule bill. Preparations still go on in be- half of resistance in the north and to offset it gun running has been in troduced in other sections of the coun- try. indicating. as has often been de- c1ared, that Ireland is due for trou- ble however the measure goes.
 The amending bill which is to be introduced in the house of lords this week is the piece of legislation which has long been awaited and upon the provisions depends the manner in which it will be received As has been Indicated, it is intended to give every county in Ireland the right to vote itself out of home rule until after two general elections have been held in England, but there is also a move ment underway for the making of the time indefinite under which Ulster or counties so voting shall be excluded from the provisions of the home rule bill.
 This brings up again the fight which has previously been waged except that In view of the strength of the home rulers 1t must be with a new light that Ulster faces the inevitable. To come under home rule automatically after six years never appealed to Ul- ster and probably will not now. if there is possi bility of making the period of exclusion indefinite, and the propablliues are that it will be upon thls point that the great fight will be Waged concerning the amending bill. Whatever the period of exclusion it IS not unlikely that even if restricted to six years it would prove of vast importance in determining more clear ly whether the strenuous opposition to uniting all Ireland is justified or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN.

importations Thsse bodtcea are for
 wear under the waist and ara, in fact
 corsst covers. but th0y are known by tho prettfer Eamo or sbodfca to
 which thsfr dainty pexfection enfftisa E them. The Ioveiiest pattsrns of lowered
 lawns. batfstes and thin handksrChie1
 linens are used for thess waists. They ars fe1tmed in the front and have just enough fullnsan to be becomtng
 They gre extended just to the WAtsa
 line and are dnfshed with c tiny nead- ing. The sane beadfng ts used tc
 edge fhe fronts of ths waist and th< top. There fs no other trimming or the waist except fiat shoulder strapf of fine lace insertion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
USE FOR cITRoN.

Cftren when proped1y used and pre- pared is so delicious that it should be introduced for a change more fre- qnently.
 Substitute citron in any recipe eaH- ing for dried fruit; for plain cake transformation, white, regular or Ein- gerbread; add one cupful of minced citEon in the doughnut batter, meas ured after dicing In your lemon or vanilla icing put a little minced ei- tron, dusted with pu1verized sugar {: sprinkle a little of it shaved on top of cake before icing is applied.
 When the vanilla ice cream is near ly frozen, remove the lid and for two quarts drop in one of the large pieces of citron, previously put through the meat grinder; again cover and finish as usual Citron is delicious in apple sauce and Brown Betty
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
KEEPING CUT FLOWERS.

The life of cut flowers may be pro- Ionged thus:
 Dissolve lump of bicarbonate of soda or saltpeter the size of a mar rowfat pea in one tablespoonful Of boiling water; pour it into a vase. fill it up with clean. fresh, cold water. Now arrange the flowers in it. They will give much better satisfaction than if the soda had been omitted. Change the solution for a fresh one every morning.
 Coarse salt has nearly the same &C., tion, though not quite as effectual. Use one tablespoonful to a large vase, say holding a pint. It is wise to keep cut flowers in as cool a temperature as possible When changing the wa ter cut a tiny piece from the stems.
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ters. A far greater service can be rendered to the science without the taking of risks of this character. Had greater care been used and the aero. plane operated at sufficient height the purpose of the effort might have been accomplished with safety, but no undertaking in sham battle calls for the taking of such chances that death Is involved. The time hasn't come in the operation of other methods of To- cometioa that safety can be disre- garded. much less in this fast devel- oped but highly dangerous task of conqnering the air More emphasis has been added, however, to the con- stant need of being careful.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
ONE PRONG FORK.

A clever housewife has almost in- vented a kitchen tool. Taking an ordinary, long handled. three pronged cooks fork. she filed off the two outer this to test whether a vegetable or piece of meat tender. The one prong makes less mark and is less apt to break the food than the tree pfercings. The fork is good also to remove caps from milk bottles, and especially so long necked bottles and cans. such as sections of fruit etc. Indeed. this housekeeper believes that she could- n't keep kitchen" without it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
CLEANING APRON.

To make home made oilcloth apron purchase enough white oilcloth to cover herself from head to foot-about two yards. Cut out armholes and lay few plaits at back. Bind all around with calico on the bias, mak- Ing straps on the shoulders; attach with one button at top and place strings to tie in back just below waistiine
 This Is a. fine housecleaning apron, as when any dirty work must be done the apron can be put on and then washed clean in ap.few minutes.
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tn white house But they's lumber enough in 'em to make a good motor drome. The secret service police 1T have to have some place to practice SOS to keep up with Woody.
 You can't get on till these peoples
 Let 'em of! Stand back. an let 'em off
 Watch your step." %
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
NEW BATHING CAP.

The girl who hates to go into the water for fear of wetting her hair need fear no longer. There Is a new bath ing cap which really does" protect the hair. The cap is of best rubber and has two long "eariets" which fall at either side of the face, cross over and button. through an elastic eyelet on to big safe button, in such a manner that the water cannot insin- uate itself above the water line. So, now, girls, you may swim to your hearts content and not go through the process of hair baking afterward. Incidentally. this cap is very becom- ing,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
FRENCH .coiFFuREs.

when in evening attire, and this fact is partially due to tho perfection of her coiffure. The French are past masters in the art of arranging the hair, and the newcoinures are of German simplicity. The hair is drawn back over the forehead in soft waves and the back tresses are coiled in a German knot or figure eight, Another favorite coiffure resembles that of the Empress Josephine at the time of her coronation The hair is dressed low over the forehead. and soft ringiets fall about the ears and brows. The back hair is arranged close to the head. and a fillet of jewels is worn well over the forehead.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
PORCH TABLE.

The correct. wicker table for the porch has a receptacle in center lined with zinc, which may be filled with may be filled with ice cream mousse or other iced food. The top of this table is fitted with a revolving tray which has a partition at the top into which sandwiches can be placed and separate partitions Of six or more around the edge into each of which fits a glass. Thus are table and tray combined in a practical way for sum mer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
HONEY ON GRAPE FRUIT.

A novel way of sweetening grape fruit is the use of honey in place of sugar. If the fruit is to be used for breakfast prepare it the night before, loosening the pulp from the skin and membrane: then pour over it enough honey to cover. In the morning the flavor will be found excellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-22
NEW AWNINGS.

The new awnings are quite as at- tractive for the porch as for the win dows One use of them for a porch divided by pillars is to screen some of the spaces between the pillars into window-like spaces. This makes much more airy arrangement than might otherwise be secured with the old fashioned drop screens.