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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
THE GIFT BOX.

Have you ever thought of having a gift box-a place in which could be placed from time to time gifts suit able for an emergency for Christmas, birthdays, etc? Especially in the
 weeks before Christmas does the av- craze woman of limited means rack her brains in an effort to make an inadequate sum of money extend over the various relatives and friends to whom she must give presents. Or even during the rest of the year there are often times when there is an un- expected call for a gift and the ex- pected lack of ready money to provide for it.
 The woman who is fond of embroid- cry can save herself no end of worry by beginning at once to fill her gift box, laying in all sorts of things, from an embroidered collar or guest towel to a handsome centerpiece or doilies. The latter would answer the require ments of even an elaborate wedding present, as there is no bride who would not welcome eagerly any piece of handsome linen for the table. A few minutes of sewing each day will accomplish wonders toward this end as any one who makes 1t pract1cs to have always at hand some "pick up' work will readily agree. Guest towels make acceptable gifts at all times, and there are innumerable patterns to be bought that require very little work,  1 is a pity not to have one or two always for work in the odd moments.
 However, the gift box is an excellent storehouse for other odds and ends | outside of the realm of sewing. One continually comes across bargains of one kind or another and, without
 knowing just what to do with them at i that particular moment, passes them 1 by, only to spend three or four times | the amount that they required for 1 Christmas There Is no sense in buy 1 ing something merely because it is l cheap; but a. little looking ahead and
 a little judgment will enable the shop 1 per to have many of her Christmas
 purchases made at very little cost and
 considerably before the time that they will be needed Books, pictures, jewe boxes, buckles for slippers, shoe trees trays, mats and dozens of other things
 can be accumulated, saving a great deal of time and trouble later, wheI they will be needed.
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FAMOUS TRIALS
TRIAL OF ERAsTUs VIVIAN.

When the announcement was made on Feb. 2, 1894, that the eminent Erastus Winian, capitalist of New York was arrested and locked up in the Tombs for forgery the country was startled from one end to the other. He was connected with so many pub lie enterprises that few men were~bet- ter known. It was through the inffu- ence of Wiman that the project of the commercial union of Canada with the United States assumed public impor- tance in the former country, and was finally adopted in the winter of 1898 as the main clause in the platform of the Canadian Liberals, under the changed name of Unrestricted Reef procity."
 It was Erastus Winan who was in strumental in securing the 1890, the abolition of imprisonment for debt in New York State. In view of that fact the announcement was startling that the welI-knoygn capitalist and railroad magnate was arrested on a bench war rant on Feb. 21s on the charges of forgery.
 Two indictments were found Jury, one for forgery and the other for altering checks. The total amount involved was S229 ,o00. The complain ant against him was R. G. Dun, pres ident of the Mercantile Agency Asso- ciation. Not being able to give bail at
 
 Wiman was a. Canadian by birth. Later he came to New York, and entered the employ of Dun & sCo. which connection he had severed about two years previous to his ar rest. It was charged that Wiman's alleged embezzlements had been dis covered at least year before his ar rest and that they covered a period of five years
 Immediately upon being taken into cd of Gen. B. F. Tracey, as his counsel The prisoner was held in the Tombs for two days before he could secure bail, which was furnished by the father-in-law of his eldest son, who was a wealthy blow planufacturer of Moline, III. MT. Wiman was arraigned on Feb z6, 1894, and pleaded mot guilty but claimed that instead the SIPS, ,000 which he was charged with l having embezzled was in reality ments of the firm.
 The trial for forgery was begun on June F, 1894. The case was opened by Prosecutor Wellnan, who | the name of E. W. Bullinger on a | check of R. G. Dun & Co. The sec- ond count was for altering the check. Mir. Wiman's counsel vehemently ex- | plained that while the world thought | that MT. Wiman was MT. Dun's part ner, the fact was not so and that MT. Wirnan himself fully and clearly knew ! that he was but the manager This distinction was the keynote of the case. Publisher Bullinger testified in favor of the accused and | the cashier of Dun stated that Mir. l wiman drew most of the checks of the firm and was practically a. part 1 ner On June l3 a letter was produced, | written by Wiman to R. c. Dun, in which he stated he had improperly and fraudulently signed the name of E.
 w. Bullinger on the back of the checks.
 The trial consumed four days, and on June 15. verdict of guilty ac- ! coFnpanied by recommendation that I the court have mercy on the defend ant, was rendered. It required the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30
STRICT NEUTRALITY

While the principal nations of South America have asked this country to cooperate with them in negotiating with the belligerent powers of Europe for the exclusion of all belligerent war ships from the waters of the two Americas for the safeguarding of the trade of Pan American countries. some good advice is being urged upon the nations of South America by one of the leading papers of that country when it advises them to observe the strictest neutrality in the present war.
 There can be no question but what it is the duty of each and every na- ton upon these two continents to maintain the strictest neutrality. It will never be possible to display par tfality to any of the belligerents with out the causing of trouble which better be avoided. It is a. case in which this country has set a magnif1- = cent example, and when all are treat ed innpartia1ly in accordance with in- ternatfenaI rules governing such a situation there can then be no com
 plaint from anyone. Efforts to dc otherwise, either by showing partial ity to one side or the other, or first one side and then the other is bound to weave a web of trouble which better be eliminated.
 Even the maintenance Of neutrality calls for a1ertness upon the part ot the nations, for the least indication of weakness is bound to be taken ad- vantage of and once a Ioophole is secured, even though without actua permission, it means unpleasanfnes:
 and needless trouble It is the middle I of the road policy which is the wisest and safest for all countries not actual. | Iy involves. Otherwise it is not neu- tralitv
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THE PLACE TO STRIKE

Tine whole country sits up and reads with bated breath Of the bomb throwing stories which center within the limits of New York city, but no more so than it does at the frequent denuncIations of the stars and stripes and the urging of just such anarchis- tic principles. It makes little diff ference whether it is James Larkin who is addressing an T. W. ". meet ing or someone else who is spreading the dangerous and un-American propa- ganda. of using violence for the att tainment of their own personal am bitions and the downfall of organ ized and lawful government, there can be little hope of suppressing the prac- tice of Dombthrowing as long as such harmful principles are being advocat- ed. They strike at the very founda- ton of law and order. They rec ognize no authority but their own and just as long as they are permitted to continue such agitation just so long can such practices be expected to continue.
 When an exhorter stands before an assembly and declares, as reported that "bombthrowing was right and that the whole city of New York ought to be blown up,'' it would seem to fbs time for the authorities Of that city to be seeking others than those who actually throw the bombs. The free dom of speech may be stretched tc an alarming extent, but there are limits beyond which 1t should not be tolerated when it comes to exciting and indaning the public mind by any such utterances. Federation thereof only invites further participation, fol it is easy to imagine that the dis. ciples Of such leaders figure that i. the urging of such an act is permissi ble the commission Of it ought to be
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REcf9Es.

Lemon Cookies.-Cream half a cup of butter, add a cup of sugar, two eggs well beaten, two tablespoonfuls of milk and a teaspoonful of lemon extract. sift together two teaspoonsful of bak- ing powder ad three cups of flour, and add to the mixture. Make a dough and set aside cohill. When cold rool out thin, using half the dough at a time. Cut into any fancy shapes de- sired and cook in a moderate oven
 .Honeyeomb Puddins-Beat together one-half cup of sugar and one cup mo- Iasses and one and one-half cups four. Heat one-half cup of milk and one half cup of butter, then add one tea spoon of soda. Combine the mixture and beat thoroughly. Add four well beaten eggs and beat again. Steam ils a buttered pudding mold three hours, or bake one and one-haR hours Serve with creamy sauce.
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jury one hour and fifty five minutes to come to this decision. On June @, Wiman was sentenced to five years and six months imprisonment
 Mir. Wiman was taken to prison immediately after his sentence. He remai..ed there until March Is, 1895. when a new trial was ordered on ac- count of a claim that Judge Ingraham erred in refusing to charge the jury as to Wiman's criminal intent when he committed the forgeries for which he was indicted. Finally. on Feb. 10, 1896, all the charges against Wiulan were dismissed and he was released from
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tho securing of clearance papers for Valparaiso, if 1t was intended all the time to carry supplies to the German ships, was an imposition upon the officials at the port of clearance. or upon the country in the change of registry.
 . Even though it would seem more likely that the intention from the start was for the serving of the German warships. rather than to believe that there was a seizure of any part of an American cargo between neutral nations, it Is but proper that it should be determined whether the Sacramen- to's captain or German naval of- ficial is responsible.
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LABELS READY.

While many women carefully write, out labels on pieces of paper and glue to the jelly glass. it gives a heater ap- These are put on the market so cheap that 25 cents buys a book of several hundred which come in different sizes in perforated sheets. Some books are filled with assorted label, others come in separate books of each kind, such as apple jelly, canned peaches. etc It takes but a moment to put such a. label on the jars and they add much to the neat appearance of well filled shelves.
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Much of the nauseousness connected with castor oil is caused by it's thick ness. It will soIidify when kept in a bottle. Before giving, therefore. heat it for moment by placing it in hot water or holding over a candle. It soon becomes perfectly liquid. In it's pure liquid state infants and young children will take it easily if a little brown sugar is sprinkled on it's sur face. For elders, it is best to beat it up in a cupful of milk, either warm or cold. The former is better, as it aids in it's work It should be beaten until it is frothy and sweetened with a lump of sugar. Few children fail to swallow or keep down castor oil when prepared as recommended.
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prison. The reason this trial created so much attention was that Erastus Wiman was a man especially em- inent as a promoter. He revolutioHized the transportation service between New York and Staten Island, and by his building of the Arthur Kill bridge rendering 10 miles of New York liar bor accessible to trunk lines. In 1902 two years before his death. he revised a charter of steam railways in his sec ton and received congressional author ity to build a tunnel under the bay Of New York. This was but one of his many progressive enterprises.
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METERS OUTSIDE.

A feature of up-to- date houses be- ing built is the provision for the gas and electric matters in the outer walls. This makes it possible for the public service company's employees to read the meters from the outside without occasion to go into the house. The Ladvantage of this method is obvious.
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WASH DAY HELP.

When using bottled b1uing the com mon tendency to pour ia too much can be overcome by removing cork and cutting a triangular slit the entire length of cork. Reinsert cork and the bluing will come out very slowly. This saves pulling the cork out each time you have occasion to use the bIuing.
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MILLDEW REMOVED.

To remove miIdew. wet cloth with soapsuds, lay in sun: spread with a paste of soft soap and powdered chalk and sun it; soak in buttermilk and sun, or put spoonful of chloride of lime into a quart of water. strain and dip the mildewed cloth into it Re- peat if necessary.
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South American countries want bel- Iigerent vessels to stop leading them into temptation, but 1t is a case where some backbone must be displayed if neutrality is to prevail.
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Miss Emma Webster Powell of St. Louis was chairman of the committee of the National Daughters of 1912, who gave a tablet to be erected at the Francis Scott Key memorial and Star Spangled Banner exercises in Ball. tinore. The tablet was placed on the outside of the city hall and is the work of the we'll known artist, Shuler. Miss Powell was not able to attend the meeting, but had done all the work in regard to the tablet.
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LOOSE HANDLER.

To fasten the handles which have become losse on cupboard doors or bureau drawers, warm some powdered alum in an old iron spoon and apply it to the handles.
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When making pickles boil the vine gar and when bottled lay small bag of mustard on the top of the pickle jars This will prevent the vinegar from turning moldy.
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Bechamel sauce is made by heating one tablespoonful each of flour and butter, seasoning with salt and pepper, and then adding a cupful of hot milk, seasoned with minced parsley.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

If you are in the habit of lending books it pays to keep name of book, name of a person who has 1t and date of loan. Then cross out the name when the book is returned
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

Eat potatoes. They prevent scurvy in winter and furnish needed energy the year round. They furnish the most food value if boiled with jackets on. Throw them into boiling water, first punching holes into them.
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Three women of France have Vpiun- teered to serve in the aviation corps. They are experienced avfatrieeS. hold ing pilots licenses, and two of them MdIle. Marvingt and Helen Dutrient- have done scout duty since war was declared
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If new lace curtains are soaked a few hours in strong solution of salt and water, they will be easier to wash. The solution takes out the lime they are often dressed with.
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If, as declared, 8 holy war has been proclaimed, the full purpose of bring ing Turkey into the European war will have been accomplished when tha call Is obeyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

In cleaning raisins place them in a clean cloth, sprinkle with flour and shake well. You will find that this will clean them, and at the same time will remove all the stalks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

By announcing that he will not be a, candidate for the presidency in 1916 MT. Bryan perhaps fears that he wouldn't get chance to decline oth- erWise.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

The use of these days is what pre- vents the necessity of pIunging and twisting through the crowds of Christ mas shoppers.
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TO TEST FLOWER.

To test flour rub little between the thumb and first finger and see if it has a slightly granular feeling. It should not be pure white, but rather of a. creamy tint. and a good flour ab- sorbs more moisture than one of in- ferior quality.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-30

Even though the work has not been completed, it can even now be seen what a magnificent improvement has been made to lower Franklin street by new buildings and q new line
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CONCERNING WOMEN.

The New York public library enn- ploys a woman whose sole duty it is to guard and look over the rare old editions in order to ward off the book worms and other insects which infest libraries.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE.

If aluminium ware is handled until full of dents, it can be hammered into shape again, which is one reason why it is the most economical ware housewife can use.
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The ex-governor of Vermont who is giving up the use of tobacco at the age of eighty-nine probably figures that he has arrived at the age of dis cretion.
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Business may be looking up, but the receipt of an order for a million shoes from Russia would seem to be intend ed to place that country on a. better footing.
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For the evening gown a certain shop is showing a velvet covered hanger in heart shape. The train of the gown is caught in the point of the heart and gracefully held from the floor. The nap of velvet pre- vents the gown from slipping to the floor once it is hung.
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Tn picking out Vera Cruz for his capital Carranza is appreciative of what this country has done in the way of housekeeping for him
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The man on the corner says: Even those who are sure they are right before going ahead often fail to con- vince the other fellow that he is wrong
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The report is given out that Ger many will never attack Ireland and from present indications there would seem to be some truth in it.
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Carnegie doesn't waver in his arn- bftion, but the man of. eighty who hopes to seek international peace is certainly an optimist.
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other. Just harden for a second or two on one side and then turn over and start frying the other, and you will find what a juicy steak you will
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Inventors have long realized that there is a fortune awaiting the dis coverer Of a cheap substitute for coal, but the field is broadened by the chance to invent a submarine detec- <nP
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Most evening cultures show the hair dressed so closely to the head as to give a. certain severity of outline.
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To remove a soft corn apply piece of cotton wool that has been soaked in castor oil and keepit in place over night with a bandage.
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Clover tea is admirable for purifying the blood. for removing pimples and whitening the complexion and has al- draft.
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Don't forget that gIycerine and rose water are excellent for keeping the skin of the hands smooth and soft.
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A GOOD IDEA.

4 three minute glass Cthe kind used in the kitchen when cooking) will be found an excellent timepiece when long distance telephoning, as it allows three minutes only.
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The great regret of the people of South Carolina is that their governor must be tolerated for another month.
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A woman. for the first time in the history of CoIorado, recently called a state assembly to order. Mrs. Gertrude A. Lee. chairman of the tate central committee, welcomed the delegates to the democratic state convention and presided until the election of a temp orary chairman.
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Long haired, cream colored plush is used for evening wraps and is lined with brocaded crepe in vivid colors.
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Don't breathe through the mouth, and don't form the habit of keeping your mouth wide open. Not only your health but your looks will suffer if you do.
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NE1oLEwoRk NOTES.

Adaptations of Italian cut work for cushions, bedspreads and center pieces are shown among new needle work.
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TOMATO JELLY.

Take equal parts of tomato tuice strained through thin cloth and sugar. To two quarts of the mixture add the other jelly.
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Ten to twelve drops of tincture of camptor in glass of water makes a good daily wash for the teeth.
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Wine colored velvet suits are trim med with cords of the velvet and but. tons embroidered with steel beads,
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OTHER VIEW POINTS

Now it is said there are few sane people in New England As New England has stood for almost every thing in the past century, it is not sur- prisiag insanity should be included at the last minute. But why worry over New England? When 1t comes down to everything of fine point New England is never found wanting. --AIiddletown Sun.
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Applique work is being revived, Curtains and hangings are easily ex- ecuted. The great value of this work Is in the beauty of design and coloring.
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Some of the new jackets are made with belts showing in front, but hidden at the back.
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DICTATES OF FASHION.

Net douncings show wonderful de- signs of sparkling spangles.
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Suits In large checks are trimmed with bone buttons and braids.
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WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN TIE KITCHEN

Braiding is reserved for the ornamen- tatfon of the belt ana straps.
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Regulation sleeves set into regula- ton arnholes mark the afternoon frocks of to-day. Most of the sleeves are transparent.
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Tricorne and Continental shapes are conspicuous among the winter hats.
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Long and short haired zibelines are among the favorite cloths.
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It is now the fad to enbrofder dainty designs on the selvage of the ends of turkish towels Dainty gar- lands in color add greatly to the dec orative effect of these towels.
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Black enamel jewelry set with rhine- stones is in high favor.
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Fine black coats are made with milf tary colors and artillery capes.
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WHEN FRYINe sTEAK.

When frying steak do not cook one side first, then turn over and fry the
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EDITORIAL NOTES

It seems quite natural that flores fires should occur at Woods, Okla
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Buttons generally sew on from be- hind. They are large and flat, convex or bah shaped.
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New Haven school children are go- ing to study a new primer that will give them some pointers on the his- tory of their town and it's devolop- ment. Better feed it out to the teach CTS first. How many, for instance, can ell the name of the street that was originally Fleet street? And in Waterbury how many can tell the names of the streets that were, abol- ished to create Library park and the union station approach? The local history primer idea is a good one, even ii it is late getting started.-Water- bury Republic.
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Every jail in every county in every state in America is tsen1ing with men and women whose offences were as nothing compared to SiegePs, The malodorous Morse and the paranoic Thaw are at liberty today, yet if both were poor men, one would be breaking rocks and the other would be electro- cuted. And yet, after all, the courts are not so much at fault. The law is being administered largely as it is written, and it was written for the rich. It is not our system of justice that needs a revision, but the statute booizs.-Bridgepor Telegram.
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Trimmings are aparlnsly use