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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-04-24

Hear Al. E. Markham sing "Ole
The Hobo" also "YOust the Same
Orpheum Monday and Tuesday 27-2S.
ADV.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
SEWING CLASS IDEAS.

The sewing classes organized for the forty days of Lent are almost all ways charitable in their intent.
 It seems a pity. then. when nfmble fingers are flying instead of tripping feet that the results are not always of the most practical.
 The-e are settlements. homes, schools and hospitals that are hard pushed to supply the needed garments to the people for whom they attempt to provide. While almost anything is erist to their mill, each institution of a charitable nature has it's own defin- ite requirements, where the age of the people whom 1t assists and the conditions of their living are import ant considerations.
 And so there is no better plan than to select some one institution, find out what 1t would most like 10 have, and then to plan the work of the sew ing classes with the object of supply ing 1t.
 The day nurseries need gar1ne nts for children, slips, aprons and under clothes.
 The ehildren's hospitals supply children of all ages with clean and suitable clothes, and the maternity hospital must ciothe the babies, whose mothers have been too poor or too in different to provide the tiny garment for their wear.
 Some one of the workers in the col
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ATTACKING CIVIL SERVICE.

Even though President Wilson has declared that he will not support any further raid upon the civil service, 1t looks very much as if he would be given a chance to make good on his statement if the Indian apprOpriat ton bill goes through the senate as it has the house. By this piece of legis- lation it is proposed to take from the classified list IT physicians and to change the title of officials in charge of certain tribes whereby they will have power to appoint and dismiss clerks regardless of civil service.
 This plan is on a par with the changes which have previously been made in the removal of certain gov ernment employees from the classified list or the civil service provisions, as in the case of income tax collectors, deputy marshals and deputy internal revenue collectors. Whether this lat est attempt to increase the list of of fees which go with the plum tree will get any more consideration than did the effort to take the assistant post masters out of the classified service, rests with the senate and the manner in which it treats the bill. Favorable action there with the bill in the pres ent form means a test of the presi- dents declaration. Though efforts may be made to obscure such a return to craftsmanship nothing of the kind should be countenanced and if se- rious consideration is given to the po- sition which the president has taken such objectionable provisions will be eliminated before the bill comes up for his signature
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A LOOK AT HIMSELF.

It is often remarked that it would be well for some people if they could see themselves as others see them, but in the case of President Wilson he has apparently heard the call and felt the need of self-analysis. In presenting a word picture of himself to the Ma tional Press club in Washington he revealed some facts which may have coincided with the ideas which others had maintained, but there were other revelations which while not startling were interesting and disclosed again the oft-repeated statement that the responsibility with which the presi- dent is weighted down under a reai- zation thereof is not one long sweet dream. It has been evident from the casting aside of precedents and the elimination of many of the social func- tions with which the presidents of the past have been prominently identified that the cares and duties of the office were requiring his whole attention. He has left no opportunity for any claim of negligence so far as attention to the discharge of the responsibilities as stunned is concerned. That he should miss the pleasant features in Wash ington which such a close application to work makes necessary can be ap- preciated. That he should be mis- judged is only the experience of many others before him.
 It was a frank opening up of his mind to a small gathering. That 1t was finally made public for the benefit of the whole country has done no harm and in this connection the president in referring to the fact that he is looked upon as leader of a party may realize that while such may be the case. as president he is at the head of the whole nation.
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FARMING IN ALASKA.

Tn connection with the look into the future which must come with the con- temptation of the possibilities of the Alaskan development plan as set on foot by the government in making an appropriation for the provision of rail road facilities. the natural resources which have been pictured were depos- its of mineral wealth. particularly the more valuable metals and coal The latest suggestion, however. is that Alaska has great agricultural possi- hiliues with it's 100000 square miles of land suitable for that purpose. That 1t has suCh land and climate which will make agriculture possible is an additional cause for satisfaction in the opening up of that territory. It affords an important method of creating a df- yersity of occupa tions but il is ex- tremeiy doubtful whether Alaska will prove for some time to come a very attractive proposition for the tillers of the soil
 There sra too many opportunities for the undertaking of such business right at home. In all sections of the country there are vast undeveloped opportunities in this very direction which should be exhausted before the attempt is made 10 get rich quick on such a proposition as farming in Alas ka. As q side line for those who are interested in something else farming may become of much assistance but with the chance for getting farms cheap right here in Connecticut. or homestead claim in various sections of the west those who are seeking that opportunity would be unwise tc neglect certainty for uncertainty, or take their chance in a. strange land before they had made a success in such a line at home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
TIME TO HELP, NOT DESTROY.

With a full realization of what is meant to New England by the attacks upon the railroad system it is the most natural thing in the world that there should be a general protest from all sections against the dama sing policy which is being pursued by the govern ment in the breaking up of the New Haven system. Whatever may be said of the conduct of the system in the past it must be realized that the efforts are now being directed against a sys- tenn which bears the same name. but which has undergone a radical change from within and is at present under a new policy and engaged in a strug- gle 10 get onto it's feet. It is not only in a crippled condition today, but it is also about to receive a more severe blow through forced dissolution. While this may be ostensibly for the right ing Of past wrongs 1t has the pros poets of doing still greater harm to those who are affected. not the officials whose policy of the past may have been open To censure, but all those who are in any way dependent upon trans portation in New England today
 IL has long been realized that this is not the time to tear down Rather is it the time to construct through a proper rebuilding under the new policy. It is nor the time to knock it is the time to get together for the future welfare of New England. How gen. erallv this is recognized is to be noted in the expressions which are coming from boards of trade, business organ izatiOns and banking institutions in New England states In attempting to correct the wrongful acts of the past there should be the greatest care that the methods which are being followed do not result in a worst condition in the future In avoiding a head-on col lision the danger of a tail-end smash DID shnuld mnE na. nNarLnnIcad
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NAVAL PHYSICAL TEST

One of the important requirements in the navy is to keep the men in first class physical condition and this is rec ognizsd by the regulations which have been adopted for the physical tests. Changes are made in the requirements rom time to time when a chance is seen for improvement and just now the modification or elimina ton of the required ten mile monthly walk is be in- considered by Ihe secretary uf the navy. What II will resulL in is diff - cult to tell. Walking is d maEnifice iii -sercise but tt Is a question whether too much or one kind with the time required brings better results than other exercise
 Concerning the long walk The Arm ' and Navy Journal says: It takes time without any adequate return for the expenditure. Ii produces no corre- spending compensation either in fitting officers for service or in demonstrating paysacai disability. Whatever effect 1t
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may have produced as an encourage ment for officers to keep themselves in trim will be accomplished under the incentive of the annual examina- tioEs in anticipation of which officers will conduct such physical exercises and other aids to health as will pre- serve themselves from any declaration of the experts operating towards re- tirement. There Is every reason why the naval physical test should be put on, the simplest possible basis for the object which it is desirable and neces- sary to attain"
 It isn't to be supposed that the walk was made one of the requirements without a belief that it had merit, but if it has been demonstrated that it fails to accomplish all that was expected a change is advisable when something better can be devised to take it's place.
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THEN and-NOW

Forty seven years ago today the United States purchased Russian America "a tract as large as the Atlantic states put together, for ST,200,0oo. The bargain was widely ridioEled. The tract was called Stewards Ice Box" after Secretary of State Seward who was largely responsible for the purchase. The
 nitsd States gave it the name Alaska-a corruption of the native Al ray eska, meaning "a great coun- try" The inhabitants numbered a few hundred whites and d few thousand natives. There were no roads, csmmsrcs was confined to fishing and sealing; to the extent eF ss,ooo.o .oSo a year. The peoPie aushed, but Secretary Seward died with the prediction that another generation would say the purchase of Alaska was the greatest accom- plishment of his administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
A CLEANING HINT.

Crate raw potatoes to a fine pulp in clear water, and pass the liquid through a coarse sieve into another vessel of water Let the mixture stand until the fine white particles of the potato are precipitated, then pour the water off and preserve for use, This liquid will clean all sorts of silk, cotton or woolen goods without hurting them or spelling the color. Two good sized potatoes are sufficient for a pint of water.
 The articles to be cleaned should be laid upon a linen cloth on a table and having provided a clean sponge dip it into the potato water and apply ii to the article to be cleaned until the dirt is entirely separated, then wash in clean water several times
 The coarse pulp which does not pass through the sieve is of greai use in cleaning wool draperies, car pets and other coarse goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

selves the slaves of bodily ache and ill; our dinner does not agree with us and we let it color our outlook; the weather is depressing and we allow ourselves to be depressed. It is easy and natural, but is it inevitable? Can we not rouse our pride to a less 1g- noble attitude? Can we not give t:.e kingship to the better part of uso
 It is true that physical conditions are not to be ignored or avoided. In a sense they are our material equip ment, adequate or deficient. buG they are not all The spirit lies behind that is to master and utilize theLL
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EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Spirit or Flesh.

We often say that the body gov erns the mind. that optimism depends on the state of the liver, that health is happiness There is truth in this, but it is only half truth; we empha- size 1t far too much, and so doing We materialize our existence. We forget the converse truth. We reduce Hfe's g problems to a physical basis.
 It may be strue that body influences mind; it is more deeply true that mind influences body. Of two riders on one horse, we place the body first; we ought to place the spirit first and give it the reins. We hug our lini- tations instead of scorning and tryins to transcend them. We proclaim our
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
CHEAPER CUTS OF MEAT.

In these days of high priced meats the cost of living can be materially reduced by the use of the cheaper cuts of meat, which are really delic- ious when properly prepared. Chuck roast, for instance, is excellent as d ''rag gout' Pound the meat well, sprinkle with flour and pound again on both sides. This makes the roast particularly tender. Scar 1t in a hot pot and roast with onions, bacon, bay leaf, cloves and one-quarter cup of vinegar. The sour sauce makes the dish a "piquant" accompaniment for boiled rice or potatoes
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lese settlement would give good ad- vice.
 The social service workers know the needs of the poor, sick and well. and how to give them help scientifically but still humanely.
 And there is always the missionary box to be filled if ones inclination runs that way.
 Poor people like pretty things. be 1t remembered. The garments made should be of durable stuff, but dur able stuff comes in colors that please the eye. If poor people must suffer the humiliation of charity it might st least be softened by the fact that the gifts offered them will not merely cover the najkedness or keep them warm, but are designed, too, with beauty in mind.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

Today the resources Of Alaska are still unknown, but the people
 think so well of Stewards Ice Box" that their Congress has voted and their President signed a bill for the expenditure of $35,0o0,0o0 in the building of 1000 miles of rail- way in Alaska. Today Alaska buys some $20, ,o00,O GOO worth of goods from the United States every year, and it sends about the same amount of mercha ndise to the states In addition there has been a yearly production of nearly S2G, ,G0u, ,0o0 in gold from Alaska. The population, as taken in the last census, is over 5000 whites and 2S, ,0O1 natives. Over 4,0oo miles of wire ccnn1uni- cation have been established, and some 500 miles of railway already built, as well as over 5000 miles Of highway and trails.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

The staircase window does not look attractive with drapery, and it looks bare and shabby If finished with plain glass. If you cannot afford colored glass, get patterns of colored paper which can be pasted on glass. If one is artistic, the paper can be cut ir many different ways and a handsome window produced at a few cents ex- penSe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
FOR BIRTHDAY CAKES,

If a birthday is soon coming in your household buy one of the charming little candle rings to go around a birthday cake. These rings are made of wood, enameled white and painted with small pink and blue flowers. They are perforated with sockets for hold ing many small candles They set se- curely on the table outside the cake and there is no danger of burned cloth or scorched cake when they are used.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
RECIPE

Hot Corn 6reFd.-ScaId two cup fuls of corn meal with one pint of boiling sweet milk, add two table spoonfuls of sugar or molasses and & pinch of salt Let 1t cool slightly, then stir in yOI1Ss of two eggs well beaten, also a full tablespoonful of melted lard or butter. Lastly add the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
WORTH KNOWING,

Cut a half pound of raarsh11aJ- lows and one-half cupfuI of walnuts into pieces, chop one-third cupfui of Maraschino cherries. beat a cupfil of whipped cream until it is stiff and add two tablespoonfuls of sugar one- half teaspoonfui of vanilla and three quarters of a tablespoonful Of dis solved gelatine. When the cream mixture begins to thicken, the marsh mallows, walnuts and fruit should be added Turn into a mould until set and then decorate with cherries.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
HAT HINTS.

Take your new hat to a shoemaker and have him put four shoe eyelets Iii the crown where you are accustomed to placing your hatptns. Put two on one side and the corresponding ones on the other. This has many advan- tages. First, you can always find your hatplns; secondly, your hat will
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
TO HANG PICTURES.

Pictures are hung perfectly nowa- days without long pieces of wire dropped from a moulding, except in the case of extra large and heavy ones. They should be hung flat against the wall; and small pins or hooks that hold firmly and do not mar the wall. may be had to effect the invis- ibIe hanging.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

A pretty round bag of maCrame
 may be made in the same manner as those of raffia, substituting the ma crane twine for the raffia and using exactly the same knots. This would make a pretty as well as serViceable bag, as all macrame work is durable.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

To clean silver, put a quantity of sour milk in a shallow pan and place the articles in the milk allowing them to remain there until they become bright. Afterward wash them in warm water which contains a few drops of ammonia, and the silver will be bright and clean
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

The hands should not be hastily dabbled in water of varying tempera : ture, imperfectly rinsed and hurried:v V dried upon a. harsh, unabsorbent tow el Such course is sure to produce rough and chapped hands
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

Among the juvenile models which deserve attention are the bolero jack cts of black velvet which are worn over frocks of plaid materials. Broad, fiat collars of batiste or sheer men complete these smart costumes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

two whites well frother, stirring in lightly. Grease and heat pans; have oven hot If as a solid loaf bake . half hour. if in gem pans twenty min utes.
 Banana Sandwici1es-Cut the crust from bread at least two days old and butter the end of the loaf. Shave off a slice one-e eighth of an inch in thick ness. spread with plain msyonnaise salad dressing and add thin slices of bananas. Put on another slice of bread, pile on a dolly covered plate and send to table.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

The winter scourge of influenza seems to assume a slightly different guise at each periodical reappearance This season it is of the gastric kind The onset is usually marked by severe internal pains, a feeling of general malaise, with a rapid rise of temperature. If the attack is taken In time it will soon pass off and leave few or no compEcati tions Go to bed as soon as possible after the synp- toms appear. Have hot water bot tie and hot fannels applied to relieve the pains, and until the pains abate and the temperature falls keep to strict fever diet. Feeding up ana tonic course will be necessary after ward to re- esta biish strength
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

Whatever it may have been It has come in these days to mean q shin bone for the spine and a finger for a nose. We are frishtfully and Wond- derfully made.
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New Hampshire must realize that it is going to he kept busy if all es caped Insane hospital patients make up their minds to take refuge there with Harry Thaw.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE.

When roasting fowl in a gas stove put three tablespoonfuls of water into the meat tin at the bottom of the stove. You will find the steam will make the bird tender, and obviate the necessity for continually basting it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
NEEDLEWORK NOTES.

In order to keep the correct width in drawn work 1t is best to always draw the threads by measurement, rather than by counting them, as the threads in even the best linen are sometimes of uneven thickness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

According to George W. Perkins all
 who leave the Bull Moose party invite
 political death but allowance must be made for the worried state ef mind which prompts such 6 remark
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If the feet are tender and become swollen if much walking is done, bathe them in alum water and wear loose shoes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
FOR FURNITURE.

Black walnut furniture or furniture made of any dark rich wood should be cleaned occasionally with a soft rag dipped in paraff1n oil, then polished with another soft rag.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23
FOR SOFA PILLOWS.

For good substitute for feathers to stuff sofa pillows use one part cot ton and one part newspapers which have been cut in long strips abe!1t 8 have inch wide. This makes cheap stuffing for sofa pillows.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

In the first part of a serious illness little attention is paid to the sur roundings, but when the patient be g&ns to recover. when he reaches the earlier stages of his convalescence, his whereabouts receive his first at tention. He may be assisted or re- tarded in his recovery by the situa- tlon. color and furnishings of the room in which he is confined.
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The man on the corner says: 'Twouid be great if people, when they want tc air their views could hang them or the backyard clothesline like an old coat.
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Friction With a rubber brush or a Turkish towel is good for a dry skin as it stimulates the glands.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

Black -and-white combinations are as popular as ever, and the lovel1est frocks of black charmeuse have tun- ics of white charmeuse cut in odd de- signs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

Before the government enters onto the ownership Of telegraph and teIe- phone lines it should consider the ad- ditional cost of putting them under ground
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

EX-President Taft declares con- science is an efficient guide: but the great trouble is that it is too often absent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

The combination of plain and dot ted materials will be popular this spring. Gowns which are fashion ed of the dotteds silk or cotton fabrics are trimmed with circular founcee of the plain. The jumper bodice and girdleS are also of the solid color.
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Fortunate Is the community which can stand up en' masse and declare that 1T has done its ful1 duty to itself in putting down the eTownIail moth and tent caterpillar pests
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Now is the time for all her friends to come to the aid of W WeHesley.. and if we mistake not they will. The great est service can be rendered in the time of need
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Small hats of black straw trimmed with choux of brilliantly coIored vel vet or ribbon placed directly in front are the approved headgear Of httlc girls.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

Coats of black taffeta, with deer shawl collars edged with a pleate0 fril1 of the same material. Will be worn by the smart little Parisiennes
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While the appraisal of the estate of Adolph Busch is being made it would be interesting to see 1t worked out in bottles and kegs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-23

The New York man who took two lives because he had his ring stolen was equally careless with his revolv- CT Q s he was his jewelry.
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Those who are experiencing a 1ull while the results of their efforts for Mrs. Wakefield are being awaited, can now turn their attention to Mime. Gail lauX
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The fellow who declared that Dr Cook lied may be up against about as easy a proposition as the doctor was at Copenha gen.
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A towel wrung out of very hot water and applied to the back of the neck will often relieve severe head aches
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CONCERNING WOMEN.

Recently the Berlin WomenAs bank celebrated it's fifth anniversary. It is believed to be the only bank operated exclusively by women.
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Lemon juice win remove ordinary stains from the hands