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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
PoULTNEY 7IeELo oW PEssIMIsTtc Convinced That Neutrality Is Not the
 Proper Attitude for This Country.

Poultney Bigelow, once a Norwich Free academy pupil and later school friend in Germany of Kaiser Wilhelm
 while his father. the Hon. John Bige- low. was minister to Russia, is try
 ing to convince New Workers that
 neutrality is dangerous. He has writ
 ten letter in which he says:
 Within a few days there has come
 to US news that German cannon have
 been pombarding open and defense
 less towns on the English coast. This
 tions of civilized warfares although
 the violation of Belgian neutrality and
 the subsequent spreading of mines in
 the open seas should have led us to
 anticipate acts like the raid on Scar
 borough and Whitby.
 The history of Europe warns us to
 beware of aeutrality-Prussia at-
 tempted to be neutral in 1905 and in
 consequence had her territory over
 run by both French and Russians, and in the year following was de- graded to the rank of a third-rate
 power after the memorable battle of Jena. and the ensuing treaty of TilSit No nation can afford to be neutral unless she is in position to assert herself by force of arms, and the to resent insult should Germany choose to treat us as western Belgium. We can mobilize about 50,000 regulars in case of attack-no more. Our alleged citizen soldiers would be as useless against the veterans of William II as 50 many baseball clubs. Even our ] regulars would be good only in small units, for our officers have had scarce ly any experience in handling brigades or divisions on war footing. The politicians who assure us that niI- lions of freemen would spring to arms
 in the hour of danger are talking with O view to reelection, or else know little of what it costs to make 8 free born citizen fit for the front.
 l England threw neutrality to the winds in 1898 when our Admiral l Dewey in the far east was rnenaced l by German fleet of superior force. England gave us coal and food-nor
 asked a penny in return in the day of our need when Germany sought Ito bully us into eVacuating the Phil l ippines. England alone has stood b. 1 tween Germany and ourselves ever l since, and 1t is for us now to think seriously of the day when Germany shall have a free hand to operate here without England's restraining aid. To- day we can unite with the allies and secure a peace that may recognize the l Monroe Doctrine as part of the public | law of the world. Tomorrow may be too Iafe. We should at once adopt a militia. system based on that of Switz- er1and-ene by which training as a
 soldier should be a prerequisite for full | citizenship. No high school or college save to such as had trained not only | their minds to grammar and mathe- matics, but their bodies to the rifle l and knapsack. But that opens up ma Iteria1 for another letter if you are not idiscouraged by this one.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
DO YOU SUFFER
 FROM .BAcKAcHE T. .

When your kidneys are weak and torpid they do not properly perform their functions; your back aches and you do not feel like doing much of anything. You are likely to be despondent and to borrow trouble, just as # you hadn't enough ale ready. Don t be a victim any longer.
 The old reliable medicine Hood e Sarsaparilla, gives strength and tone to the kidneys and builds up the whole system. Get it today. ..
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
SIidind Good,

The rain, snow and freezing Monday made fairly good sliding for the chil- dren, much to their enjoyment, but possibly O fear in the parents. Much precaution should be taken in this line of sport, as accidents happen so easily. Only Tuesday afternoon one little shaver came very nearly getting in- 1ured while sliding down Fourth street near the Greeneville Congregational church on to Central avenue, as he very nearly ran into a team.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
FREIGHT SERVICE CUT DOWN. Shippers Find Strict Economy Prse-
 ticed on the Shore Line.

Merchants and shippers who are on or use that part of the Shore Line division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, between New Haven and New London, arc some- what astonished at the latest evidence Of retrenchment on the line. as they nave been notified that, beginning with Monday. a way freight will be run from New Haven to New London one day and from New London to New Haven the next, the patrons get ting the sort of service which is some. times credited to the smaller rail- roads in the south.
 Never before. since the railroad was operated. has the freight service been cut down to this point, but the-com- pany asserts that it, is adequate to the demand just now
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Secretary Pearson of the Taftville soccer football club received a letter Tuesday from State Secretary Booth of the Connecticut State Football asSo- citation containing S10 for the expenses of the local team in arranging for the two Ansonia games, but the $12-50 they laid out on going to Thompsonville to play the Brussels club was missing. Secretary Booth says that the Brus- sells club and all their players are sus- pended from the association until they cough up the expense money. It is thought that the reason why Ansonia was so prompt in paying up was that they are in rood standing for the United States cup and if they were suspended from the state association they would be suspended from the United States association, as the state association is affiliated with the United States organization.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
lee Rethers Horses.

The freezing of the rain and snow Monday evenin- made the going for horses and pedestrians quite bad. From all reports, several horses belonging to local grocerymen were victims of the slippery roads, and a number of people connected with the ground. The freez- ing of the snow made it fairly good sliding for the children on the hills. Merchants avenue was almost a sheet
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
NIoht HeIn Tied Series.

The school boys and the night help clashed in their second game of the series Tuesday afternoon on the Lisbon pond and the night help succeeded in tieing up the series after a hard fought contest. The game was marked with several s1ip-ups on the ice, but no se- rious falls were taken. The deciding game will be played in the near future, before the good skating breaks up. The ice is rough in spots, but otherwise the skating is excellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Bridgeport-Drastic changes in the traffic rules in this city will be made at the instigation of the Automobile club of Bridgeport, if the recommend body are adopted by the city govern ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Horace Johnson Predicts Sri
 Christmas,
Bright

vorable for a fine day, for a really royal merry Christmas. There will be a local disturbance from the 23rd to the 25th, of little note Will clear up in time and give to the people the day of all days a time of feasting and good cheer.
 N. E. Remsrnber the poor. Let us all wish a merry Christmas and peace far the world.
 Yours, Uncle Horace. Middle HaddanA. Dee 20, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Christmas Festivals.

The children are looking forward to the Christmas festivals Friday even ing, when there will be a Christmas tree at the First Methodist church and at the First Congregational church stereopticon views, music and a pyra- mid and candle exercise.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

MT. and Mrs. Orrin M. Price of Wightman avenue leave today CWed- nesday) for a brief visit with their daughter Mrs. Carrie Edgerton, and will spend Christmas with their daugh- ter, Mrs. Eldermont Wye. of Tariff Eille
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
THE wEAfHER.
Enrncast fnr Tndax.


 Forecast for Teday. For New England: Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 Predictions from the New York Her ald: On Wednesday twill be clear and colder, with fresh north to west winds. The outlook for Thursday is fair and continued cold. followed by slowly rising temperatures.
 Observations in Norwich. Tine following records: reported from Seyin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 Tiler. Bar. T a. m..-.-.-*--.rs. 29 2e,98 F m. 3l 29.96 6 p. nl-.-..-..s......... 27 2s.s5 Highest 3S, lowest 27.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday; Fair and colder.
 Tuesdays weather: As predicted.
 Suu. Moon and Tides,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Phi Kanua siama. !,

The Phi Kappa Sigma society of the TaftTille Congregational church held their regular meeting Monday evening at the church. The reports of various committees were read and accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Tn the Ponemah hall Monday even ing Benoit's minstrels held a re- hearsal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Hunqry chewinks About.

Two weeks ago four chewinks were seen looking for food near one of the homes where a feeding board is ar ranged for the birds in winter. Two more chewinks were seen Friday. Sometimes this bird leaves in Novem- Der for it's southern home, and occa- sionaliy it winters in New England.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

panbury.-Charles II. Hart of Dan bury and Bethel is being prominently sioner in Bethel for a score of years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Laanea for the Reaeh.

Mrs. Fanny M. Holmes of East Town street left Wednesday for Quonochon- taug, R. l.. to visit her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Saunders.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Enaina Heuse in Mournina.

The engine house on North Main street is draped in mourning for John Delaney, who died recently, Mir. Dela- ney was a member of the Seyens.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Rev. M. J.. B. Fuller of Hanover preached a most helpful sermon sun day afternoon at Scotland Road hall The subject was The Glory of God We may have education. fine homes money and prosperity. he said, but without the love of God we can know nothing of His glory. We must learn to love and trust God and live with the thought of Christ as an aim ifi life.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Edward Greenhalgh has severed his connection with the United Metal Man ufacturine company of Thamesville. MT Greenhaigh is anticipating joining the United States navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
EsIa raken Throuah ios.

The first eels taken through the tca on the Thames river this winter were caught Friday by John Carpenter. Fred Starloni and c. A. White, of Fort Point. Twenty-ftve pounds were taken in two hourA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Miss Leona Grzywacz, a student at the Willimantic Normal school, was a guest of relatives uptown during the week end.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Mrs. w. C.. Hitchcn of West Town street has returned after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Wright, of Tufts college, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Frank Laf1eur of Waterbury 1 spending a few days here with hi parents and will stay here over th Christmas holidays
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
coId in Radarr state.

4 local resident received letter from her sister in Wisconsin this week saying that the mercury registered 10 degrees below zero.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Rev.~F. P. Bacheler of Talcottville has been spending day or two. this week with his sisters, the Misses Bacheler, of East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Allison c. Rogers, a. student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, will arrive at his home on Washington street today (Wednesday) for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
NORWICH TOWN

Hanover Pastor Breaches at Scotland Read-chiidren Anticipate Fun at Christmas Festivals - Holiday Guests Arriving.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Mrs. Tonnerson of Canterbury was street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Death of Mrs. William Ras-Ensine House praped in Mourning for John Delaney-O<ker Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
E.. l.. M. OINTMENT ''The Healer of Skin Diseases

AA> 4 1S~@ASA VI A~AAAAA - AS$SS3(o 4 prenarntfOD recognized as n most valuable remedy for ee1ema or salt rheumy no matter how long you may have suffered from either of these skin troubles, we earnestly advise you to give l.. l.. M. a trial. You can depend upon this remedy to do its work eff fecffvely aud thOroughly; all we ask is that you follow directions enclosed with each box.
 Office of
 County Commissioners.
 Knox County.
 vinaIhaven, Maine. My daughter had been annoyed every two years with eczema on her arm nd had used several of the very best treatments known for this disease but received only temporary relief from them. Your E. L. M. Ointment was recommended to her as being an espe- cially rood ointment, and am pleased to inform you that it healed the af- fected part in manner that was sur prlsinS. l want to say to you that an ointment with the healing power of E. L. M is deserving of much praise, and you have the privilege to use this testimonial If you so desire.
 (Signed)
 ARTHUR N. PATTERSON.
 Ask your druggist for E. L. M. Price 25c. Every box guaranteed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Wilfred Gaucher has left for Canada where he will stay for an extended time. He left this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

of glare ice Tuesday, and horses that were not shod we'll fell continuously. Most of the horse owners in the village have had their horses shod.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

James Ibbison of New Haven is spending the Christmas holidays with
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Elizabeth Ray widow of William Ray. died in Backus hospital, Monday afternoon, where she was taken with a broken leg. Mrs. Ray had been living at s2s Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

A local resident is patiently waiting to hear word from the other continent as he has relatives in one of the towns that was bombarded by the German fleet recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Fred Stone leaves for New York this afternoon, where he will visit for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Charles Blair and Peter Tetreaul have resigned their positions with th Ponemah mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
HaIidav Visifnrs-

Ernest Catcher of New Bedford is here to spend the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
ParsnnaI Mentian,

Raymond Williams was a recent call- CT at Plaindeld.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23

Kirk Ricketts, student at Syracuse, has arrived home for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
cIty Mission Needs Qvereeata.

Rev. c. A. Ncrthrop states that the coats for boys 16 to IS years of age. If any one has any, they win be zrateflI1 xAcetyed at the rooms
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
Sun. Moon and Tides.
GREENEVMLE NEWS

Six hours after hion water it is lov tide, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
DIED

RAY-Entered into rest, Dec. 21, 1914, Elizabeth Stewart, widow of William Ray and eldest daughter. of the late James D. an Ruth $. Alexander, in the 91st year Of her age. Notice funeral later. ALLYN-In New York city, Dec. 20, 1914, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edwin T. Leacn. Frances Heath, wife of Nicholas Allyn, of Ledyard, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
TAFTVILLE

Secretary Pearson Receives $1o Ex- pense Money from Ansonia-Brusseis Players Suspended-other District Notes,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-23
MARRIED

CoBLFN-BIDDLE- this city, Dec. g, 1914, by Rev. E. George Fiddle, Marius Cobiyn and Miss Edna I. Riddle, both of Norwich.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
TO INVENT ARTIFICIAL WOOD
French Experimen,ers After Many
Years Of Study Have Substitute
Straw Is Used.

The mythical New Englanders who
manufactured wooden nutmegs and
sold shoepegs for oats would have
been nightly astonished to learn that
the time would come when mankind
would busy itself in trying to invent
artificial wood. In the days when the
forests were thought of as inexhaust-
ible wood was the article most used
as substitute for other substances.
But matches were invented, and news
papers, and now wood is an increas-
ingly expensive article.
French experimenters working In
the vicinity Of Lyons have just pro
duced an artificial wood, says the
American consul at that city. The
new product has been found. after
years of study and experiments, the
most recent Of which have given emil
nently satisfactory results. The proc
ess consists In Transforming straw
into solid material having the re-
sistance OF oak The straw Is cut into
small pieces and reduced to paste
by boiling. Certain chemicals are
then added When the paste has been
reduced to a homogeneous mass 1t 10
put into presses, and planks, beams
and holdings are readily made. The
new material can be sawed like nat
ural wood. 1t makes q good fuel.
emitting little smoke.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

South Dakota and South Carolina
are the only states In which tin Is
produced.
The first use OF asbestos was In the
manufacture of crematory robes for
the ancient Romans
Bricks made Of furnace Stag, ac-
cording to German makers, increase
in strength with age.
Natural gas consumed in the United
States last year was equivalent to TO-
100000 tons Of coal.
The Spanish city Of Seville. once the
most famous in the world for its silk,
is planning to revive the industry.
More than forty per cent Of the
worlds annual production of tin is
used in the United States.
A recording meter to measure the
amount of steam used in an Industrial
plant has been invented to check
waste.
Because Of the scarcity OF wood in
Switzerland about seventy per cent Of
the ties on the government railroads
are metal
Great Britain imported 12.70e. 900
gallons Of fuel oils in January, as com
pared with 100000 gallons in that
month last year.
Although Belgium has reduced the
working day Of its coal miners to nine
hours, the enforcement of the law has
not. apparently, affected the produc-
tion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
GAUGE FOR FITTING HINGES
Marks Place for Mortlses Automatic
ally and AccurateIy--Most In
genious Tool.

One Of the most ingenious Of the
new carpenters tools is the hinge
gauge patented by an Illinois man. A
long bar with an end plate at the top
has four slidable gauges mounted on
It To use this implement. the car
penter fastens the hinges on the door
and then ranges the bar along the
edge OF the door with the end plate
resting on the top. He then adjusts
the gauge points at top and bottom
of the hinges and thus has an accu-
rate measurement of the mortise re-
CURED and the distance they must be
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Joining Rubber.

Rubber is easily joined and made as
strong as an original fabric, by soften
ing before fire and laying the edges
carefully together without dust. dirt or
moisture between. The edges SO joined
must be freshly cut in the beginning
Tubing can be united by joining the
edges around glass cylinder, which
has previously been rolled with paper.
After the glass is withdrawn, the pa
per is easily removed, Sift -four or
powdered soapstone through the tube
to prevent the sides from adhering
from accidental contact.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
HAPPY NOW
Family Of Twelve Drink Postum.

1T certainly has been a blessing In
our home writes a young lady in re-
/. gard to Postum.
Il am one of family Of twelve,
\ who, before using Postum, would make
e healthy person uncomfortable by
their complaining OF headache, dizzi
ness, sour stomach. etc, from drinking
coffee
For years mother suffered from
palpitation OF the heart, sick head
ache and bad stomach and at times
would be taken violently Ill. About a
year ago The quit coffee and began
Postum.
"My brother was troubled with
headache and dizziness ell the time
he drank coffee. All those troubles OF
my mother and brother have disap-
peared since Postum has taken the
place Of coffee.
"A sister was Ill nearly all her life
with headache and heart trouble, and
about all she cared for was coffee and
tea The doctors told her she must
leave them alone, as medicine did her
no permanent good.
"She thought nothing would take
the place OF coffee until we induced
her to try Postum. Now her troubles
are all gone and she is happy little
woman enjoying life as people
should"
Name given BY the Postum Co.. Bat
tie Creek, Mich.
Postum now comes In two forms
Regular Postum must be well
boiled. 15c and 25c packages.
Instant Postun1--is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In cup OF hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes delicious beverage
Instantly. 3Oc and Soc tins.
Tho cost per cup OF both kinds is
about tho same
There's Reason" for Postum
sold by Grocern
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
SCALP ITcHED AND BURNED

Greenwood. Ind.-1First my hair be-
gan to fall, then my scalp itched and
burned when became warm. had
pimples on my scalp; my hair was
falling out gradually until / had
scarcely any hair OF my head.
couldn't keep the .dandrun of at all
My hair was dry and lifeless and
lost rest at night from the terrible
itching sensation. / would pull my
hat on and scratch my head any place
I happened to be.
For several years was bothered
with pimples on my face. Some Of
them were hard red spots. some were
full Of matter, and many blackheads.
was always picking at them and
caused them to be sore. They made
my face look DO badly l was ashamed
to be seen.
tried massage creams for my face
and all kinds Of hair tonic and home
made remedies. but they only made
things worse Nothing did the work
until used Cuticura Soar and Oint-
ment. washed my face with the
Cuticura Soap, then put plenty Of
Cuticura Ointment on. Three months
use Of Cuticura Soap ard Ointment
has made my face as smooth and
clean as can be-" (Signed) G. NJ
Hamilton, Sept "a. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
TURPIN HAS NEW EXPLOSIVE
French Inventor Has Powder More
Powerful Than MeIlnIte--It Con-
tains NO NitrocelIuiose.

Eugene Turpin. the inventor OF me-
Unite. 50 long used in the French army
and navy. has come forward with a
new explosive which he declares Is
not only more powerful than melinite.
but is cheaper and will stand a tenn
perature OF 1853 degrees Fahrenheit
without ignition.
The French war office has already
appointed commission to experiment
with the new explosive. which is In
the form OF gray powder a precip-
itate- whose combustion may be reg
ulated SO as to be serviceable in va
rious arms by having it compressed
In masses of various shapes and sizes
cubes, spheres, cones, etc.
In an interview with 9 representa-
tive OF LIE Petit Parisien the inventor
said that 1t contained no nitro
cellulose, left no deposit In the bore OF
rife or cannon and could not be spon-
taneously exploded at less than a tenn
perature Of 632 degrees Fahrenheit.
While conversing with the reporter
the inventor placed pinch Of the
powder In saucer and attempted to
ignite It by gradually bringing match
near It. Only when the flame actually
reached 1t was 1t ignited when it
burned with bright, white light.
without any smoke, and leaving just a
trace OF fine white powder as the re-
suit of the combustion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Brothera Eli?

A certain curate was of painfully
nervous temperament, and in conse-
Quence was constantly making awk-
ward remarks intended as compliments
to the bishop and others.
Having distinguished himself in an
unusual degree during gathering Of
clergy at an afternoon tea short
while ago in the bishops palace. he
was taken to task for his failings by
senior curate, who was one Of his
companions on the way home.
Look here" said Simms, the senior.
decidedly, you're q donkey. Why
can't you keep quiet instead OF max
Ing your asinine remarks? am speak
ing to you as brother"
Loud laughter interrupted him at
this point, and for the moment he did
not see the joke.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Sounded Like II.

Mr.. Murray. irritable from long CON
hnement to sick bed. cooked up his
ears and listened.
"Phat's all that piano bangin' in tn
parlor?" he then demanded. glazing at
his wife.
lis our daughter Mary takin' her
first steps In piano-playtn'," rejoined
his wife.
Her first stepsl Phat's she dom.
walking On she kayboardg'