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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
AMERICAN PASSPORTS.

The investigations which are being made relative to the Stegler confes- sion concerning a conspiracy to fraud ulently obtain and use American pass ports deserve to be carried to a finish for the protection of the American people. It may prove as claimed that the Stegler story is simply that of an over enthusiastic reservist, but if such a practice as he alleges is being car ried out there is no time like the pres ent to find it out.
 The American passport should be respected wherever it Is displayed. If 1t is genuine and the holder is not masquerading under false colors, 1t will be, but if such papers are being used for the purpose of making more effective and easy system of espion- age grave danger faces the honest holder and the protection of the docu- ment is lowered.
 Thus it is incumbent upon this na- tion, as has been realized before, to see that every such alleged attempt to throw suspicion upon American pass ports is fathomed, and if the truth of the claims is established steps must be taken to check immediately all such practice, letting the punishment hr disgrace fall where it will. The safe ty of and respect for citizens of this country while abroad at the present time depends greatly upon the genu- mess of their passports. This coun- try thereby insures them proper treat ment to such an extent that it can- not for a moment overlook any scheme for imposing upon its guarantee of citizenship.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
RID STOMACH OF
 GASES, SOURNESS AND INDIGESTION
"PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN" ENDS ALL STOMACH DISTRESS IN FIVE
 MINUTES.

. You don't want a slow remedy when your stomach is bad-or an uncertain one-or a harmful one-your stomach is too valuable; you mustn't tnjure it with drastic drugs.
 Pape's Diapepsin is noted for It's speed in giving relief; it's harmless ness; it's certain unfailing action Tn regulating sick. sour, gassy stomachs. Its millions of cures in indigestion, dyspepsia. gastritis and other stomach trouble has made 1t famous the world over.
 Keep this perefect stomach doctor in your home-keep it handy-get large fifty cent case from any drug store and then if anyone should eat something which doesn't agree with them; If what they eat lays like lead, feyments and sours and forms gas;' causes head ache. dizziness and nausea; eructA- tions of acid and undtgested fooi remember as soon as Papeis Diapep- sin comes in contact with the stomach all such distress vanishes. Its promps- ness, certainty and ease in overcoming the worst stomach disorders is a rev. elation to those who try it.
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disrespect through the airship and naval attacks upon unfortified places. All this was just what might have been expected to result in retaliation. Where rules of war or regard for hu- manity are not respected by one side, it can hardly be expected that similar treatment will be overlooked when the enemy gets it's opportunity even though it may not right the previous wrong.
 Such would appear to be the policy, however, upon which Russia acted when driven from East Prussia, if the stories of devastation left in the wake of that army are true. Russia has apparently repeated in that portion of the German empire what has been done previously throughout Belgium. It shows not only the most horrible side of war, but it likewise indicates what may be expected by the belli- gerent that institutes such practices. War by the rules is bad enough, but when they are discarded there appears to be no limit to the havoc.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
FOR FURNITURE.

Every article of furniture or wood work to be revarnished or re-enamel- ed or strained should be cared for in this way: Wash the article of fur niture thoroughly with water and very little soap. Then dry thorough 1y. Now wrap a soft cloth around a sharp pointed stick to reach into all the corners and carvings. It may well be said that if you take good care of the corners the rest of the piece will almost finish itself.
 After the piece of furniture is dry sandpaper carefully with No. % sand paper. Be very careful to work only with the grain of the wood so that no cross scratches will show. Be sure that you get a smooh surface.
 Now dust the furniture very care fully with a soft duster. If the room is warm you are ready to varnish.
 Remember that varnish runs. Watch carefully for any indication of this while the varnish is wet as nothing can be done after it is set. If you detect a drop or a running streak quickly and carefully brush across, after wiping the brush on the edge of the can as free from varnish as pos sihle.
 Always choose a warm room for the work of refinishing. It should be free from drafts and the windows on no account must be opened, for fine particles of dust will settle on the wet varnish and spoil it's smooth ness,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
Stories of the War
Song Brought Truce.

A song into which a Welch soldier with a magnificent voice put his heart and soul brought about a temporary truce during the fighting near Dix nude recently. The soldier who writes of the incident says:
 Tt was a miserable night. A heavy rain had filled the trenches knee deep with half frozen mud. There was no sound except the 'plop' of a German bullet against the earth of the parapet and the crack of a Bri- tish rifle in return.
 We were unprepared for any break in the dull misery of our routine when out of the darkness came a voice. It was a merry Welsh ballad called Hob y deri dando', sung in as fine a. voice as one could hear on the stage. It was the cheeriest sound ever heard. At the end a round of applause came down the trenches But imagine our surprise to hear clapping and calls for more. in good English. from the German trenches Thereupon the gallant Welshman gave us "Mintra Gwen.
 Meantime, we realized that not 8 shot had been fired by either side during the song. We had forgotten all about war. So a bargain was struck with the Germans that if the Welshman would give us another song, neither side would fire any more until daylight.
 The third song was Hen Wlad fy Nhadau. It was perhaps the first time the Welsh national anthem was ever heard on this dismal Flemish morass"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

CTS of memory and extraordinary presence of mind would be able to tell German from British aircraft and to know whether to run or remain in the street.
 The people are asked to make for the nearest house and take refuge in the basement if the machine seems to be German. They are also reminded, however, that British craft have a habit of cruising about at night. Britain has no airship of the shape and size of the Zeppelin. But the difference between the cigar and sausage shaped dirigibles of the other German types and the corresponding machines of British make 1t not like ly to impress untrained observers. The difference consists mainly in the hanging of the cars.
 As for aeroplanes, the German pe- culiarity is in the tips of the wings, which slant back with bird-like ef- feet But the outline must be sharp ly seen to recognize the difference.
 Large and interested crowds collect during the day about the placards, studying the silhouette pictures of the craft and digesting the directions relative to raids.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
CONSOLIDATING COMMISSIONS.

The favorable report on the measure consolidating the bank commission and the building and loan commission, and at the same time making 1t single headed is a move in accordance with the existing needs. As was declared by Commissioner Holt after the resig- nation of Commissioner Lippitt from the bank commission the duties could be handled effectively and efficient ly by a single commissioner and at the request of Governor Baldwin they were so administered until Commis- sioner Holt this month resigned to accept a bank presidency. That atti- tude and action has also been SUD- ported by former Commissioner Lip pitt. while the addition thereto of the work of the building and loan commits sioner would not overburden such an official, particularly if he is given the appointment of a deputy.
 Such would mean a move towards the elimination of needless salary eX pense, even though the recommenda- ton of the bank committee is that the salary of the commissioner be fixed at $5,000 and his deputy at $2,500. It means the elimination of one commits sion which can well be abolished, and a stand in behalf of economy, which though small, can be commended. It is in accordance with the suggestion of the governor, and the attitude of his predecessor, while 1t must be recog- nized as a move which takes into con- sideration the businesslike conduct of just such state work. and there are good reasons for believing that the change will meet with the approval of the legislature as well as the con- mittee
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
RETALIATION IN WAR.

Throughout the war there have been frequent claims of needless cruelty. devastation and barbarous treatment It has been thrown upon the shoul- ders of one country and then another. Just who started 1t may never be known, but there is no doubt that there have been invitations sufficient for the returning of like with like. and there can be no question but what retaliation has played an important part in the warfare.
 It was only few months ago that the army of invasion was laying waste Belgium, the country which was protected by a treaty of peace and which believed that it would be re- spected. Cities were razed. old his- torical and religious edifices were bad ly damaged or destroyed and homes went up in smoke. Subsequently the lives of on-combatants were held in
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ing good health now and owe it all to your remedies. I take pleasure in tell ing my friends and neighbors about them. "-Mrs. MATTE HALEY, 5Ol Col quhone Street, Danville, Va.
 No woman suffering from any form of female troubles should lose hope un- til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's s Vegetable Compound fair trial.
 This famous remedy, the medicinal ingredients of which are derived from native roots and herbs, has for forty years proved to be most valua- ble tonic and invigorator of the fe- male organism. Women everywhere bear willing testimony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ole Compound.
 If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegeta- bIe Compound will help yOu,Writ to Lydia E.PinkhamMedi Go. (cenfidentiaI Lynn, Mass, for ad- vice. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by @ womans and held in strict confidence,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
NEEDS LEGISLATIVE HELP,

The need of developing the dyestuffs industry in this country so that Amer 1ca will not be at the mercy of a foreign monopoly is getting more rec ognitfon every day. This country uses dyeStuffS to the amount of about if teen million dollars every year. Ger many is the country which holds the monopoly at present, yet this country provides large amount of the raw material from which the an aline dyes are made. This country produces but about one-fifth of what 1t uses of such dyes because of the excellent development which the Ger mans have made in the use of by products.
 Relative to the dyestuffs situation Secretary Redfield reports that there seems to be a consensus of opinion that any rapid development and evolu- t1on of the dyestuffs branch on a scale commensurate with the nations needs. present and prospective. can be as- sured only on the basis of an ef- fective law preventing that action towards the control of our markets by a foreign monopoly which is now pro- hfb1ted to domestic monoply."
 The dyestuff situation cannot fail to continue to be of much concern to this country. It shows an existing op- Portun1ty for the development of a domestic industry to at least five times its present size. With the raw mate rial 1t is a sorry admission that we have to make that we are dependent upon foreign production, because for eign competition under it's working conditions and unified control can drive us out of the business. It ought to be apparent even to a democrat that legislative assistance is demanded for this very line of business, until at least it can get on its feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
NO BENEFIT TO TAXPAYER.

It can hardly be expected by any legislature that the shifting of expense from one till to another is going to re- suit in any benefit to the state or to the people thereof who must make up the deficiencies. Such. however is ap- parently the object of a bill which has been introduced for the temporary withholding of state aid for the town schools during 1915 and such year as a state tax is payable. This involves a matter of a million and a half at least but when it is realized that 1t is an expense which must be met, whether it is handled through the state or directly by the towns through addi- tional town taxes. it is difficult to see where any benefit is going to accrue to the taxpayers of the state.
 By the idea it might operate to overcoming a state tax, but what is to be gained by such a step if the tax for that very purpose must fall upon the individual taxpayers just the same through a town instead of a state tax? It has not been discovered that the schools of the state are too good or that they have been brought to a point of wastefulness by the present method of using each and every town alike Neither can 1t be seen that there will be any relief extended to the people of Connecticut. If there will be a saving by such a plan those who have discovered it should give a dem onstration thereof.
 It is quite apparent that it would create confusion without changing the burden of the taxpayer one particle, and it is a question if such a change would not be followed by the inclina- ton to use like sum in meeting ap- peals for other state appropriations which if the present plan is retained would be curtailed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
RECIPES.

Fruit Turnovers-Two cups flour, two teaspoonfuls baking powder, one half teaspoonful salt two teaspoonfuls shortening, one-half cup milk, four tablespoonfuls seeded and chopped raisins. Sift flour, salt, baking pow der into bowl; add shortening, and rup in very lightly. Add enough milk to hold together; put on foured board; :; roll out one-half inch thick; cut into three inch squares. Put a teaspoonful of the chopped raisins in center, wet edges with milk and turn over, mak- ing it three cornered. Press together brush top with milk and bake twenty five to thirty minutes in hot oven.
 CornmeaI Craekers-Put one pound of cornmeal into a basin and work in two tablespoonfuls of warmed fat or butter, then mix in half a pound of sugar and pour in gradually half a breakfast cupful of milk and add enough wheat flour to form a stiff dough. After kneading well, allow to stand for two or three hours in a warm place. Take up small pieces of the dough about the size of a walnut, shape them like shells, brown them in boiling fat and serve on a dish with a folded napkin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
DEVICE FOR SINK.

A device for the kitchen sink that has proved successful in keeping the drain pipes clean is made of a wooden frame and ordinary window screen.
 Make a wooden frame, about two inches high, just wide enough to fit nicely into the sink, and not quite as long as the inside of the sink. On one end of this nail g. board, covering side, nail a. piece of wire window screen.
 This device may be kept in the sink always, the dish pan set on the wood en part, and anything poured on the other part will be strained before reaching the pipes. This may be easily renewed at small expense, when worn through.
 It is better than the ordinary sink strainer, as it covers the bottom of the sink and catches everything thrown into 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
WHEN YOU SWEEP.

Tor sweeping a room neatly there is nothing like newspaper aid. Take a page of newspaper or other con venient paper, wet in hot water and squeeze until it ceases to drip. Tear in:o pieces the size of ones hand, cast them all over the carpet, then sweep, and most of the dust in the room. if you use your broom judici- ously, will be gathered into the papers. After a velvet or other heavy pile carpet is thoroughly swept, a spong- ing with ammonia and water will pre- serve it's brightness wonderfully
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
UTILIZING LACE SHAWLs.

Those who possess old style shawls of Chanti1ly, Spanish, Burges or Ital- ian laces may renew them with an eye to to toward their ultimate usage. Laces of this description and shape may be fashioned into wonderfully effective capes without cutting or de- facing their delicate threads or alter ing them in any way. They should be mounted on mousSeline, chiffon and satin lining and may be affixed to handsome collars of brilliant hued vel vets or be decorated with furs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
CARPET LAYING.

Every housewife when putting down carpet has experienced trouble in smoothing out the humps, but if she will slide a pair of overshoes over her shoes she will find the situation sim plif1ed. The rubber enables the car pet to be drawn out and stretched by simply walking or pushing the carpet with the feet from the center to the corners.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
USE KNITTING NEEDLES.

A pair of long wooden knitting needles are most excellent for drain ing doughnuts. As the doughnuts are fried slip them on a needle and when it is full rest 1t on top of a pan to cool. The doughnuts do not crush and the lard drains off.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
FOR BLACK SHOES,

The best way to keep black shoes from looking worn, and also from breaking, is to dip a small flannel rag in olive oil and rub it into the leather If it needs further rubbing or wiping, take a fresh dry flannel rag and go over 1t. This method keeps footwear black without polishing it and pro- Vides a dull finish
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
TO CLEAN ROASTER.

To clean the double roaster fill the under pan half full of cold water as soon as the meat and gravy are re- moved and place on the front of the stove. When dinner is over and all the other dishes done clean, the roasting pan in the usual way and you will have no trouble with it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
NEW HANDKERCHIEF SETS.

Some shops are selling colored handkerchiefs in sets. The idea, it seems, comes from Paris. There are seven handkerch1efs in a set. Sun days handkerchief is white, Mondays shows blue embroidery, Saturdays S gold, Tuesdays rose and Fridays lavender.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
DAINTY EYELETS.

Eyelet forget-me-nots are made by working a circle of six small dots around dot of the same Eize in the center. The dot in the center is worked in solid stitch, while the sur rounding ones are made into round eyelets. The finished work is not un- like coventionalized forget-me-not usually with some bolder motif, al- though the clusters, if connected with ribbon or festoons of solidly embroid- cred leaves, would make an attrac- five decoration for lingerie.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

The suggestion is made that the strap hanging partiality in street cars be overcome by making everybody stand. That might be all right but what a rumpus there would be over insisting upon standing on the other fellows feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

Germany has promised to respect the Italian flag in the war zone. That in dicates that it is able to discern neu- tral vessels if it wants to. It admits that there is no excuse for mistaken identity.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

ulUGn D2IGSI tAIoAA ! did when the doctor was treating me. ! don't suffer any bearing down pains at all now and l sleep well. I cannot say enough for Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound and Liver Pills as they have done so much for me. I am enjoy
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
All Look Alike.

Warnings to the public to run and hide when German aircraft is seen, with explanatory pictures of the diff ferent types of craft in black sil-
 houette, have been posted in pub lie places around London. But so many and so varied are the types that only an observer of exceptional pow
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All the revolutionary chiefs of Hayti have sworn allegiance to General Guil- laume, and thus commences his dif1- cult task of trying to satisfy them all
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Sharp instruments should never be inserted under the nails for any pur- pose whatsoever. An orangewood stick, one of ivory or pearl may be used to gently push back the cuticle from the base of the nail.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

There may be no woodpile at that proposed farm de. Gink which it is de- sired to have the president authorize in Arizona, but there ought to be plen- ty of work picking the spikes off the cacti
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They should never be allowed to soak over five minutes and soap must never be used directly upon them. Neither must the water be too hot. All these cause shrinkage, but the greatest of all is caused by rubbing on the SOap
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE

When hot cloths are needed con- stantly in time of sickness, keep a colander full of them over a kettle half full of boiling water. Keep the kettle covered on the back of the range.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

A good luncheon dish is made of the macaroni and stewed tomatoes left from the night before. Heat them over together and serve, or pour into a baking dish, cover with bread crumbs and bake till brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

Essential oil of turpentine has been found most efficacious in relieving pain and stiffness in the finger joints; also massage the hands regularly ev- cry night with skin food. This pre- serves the texture of the skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

As much as economy is demanded congress cannot see its way to sep arating itself from the imaginary ben efits of the free seed distribution.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
FOR INVALlDS.

a stone jar, cover with strong writ ing paper and tie down tightly. Leave it in a moderate oven for about eight hours, or until it has become the con- sistency of cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

The idea of breaking up of Texas into several states may be looked upon politically as reinforcement of con crete construction.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

Any nervousness in Washington these days can be attributed to the worry of packing in anticipation of going home.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

Sleeves are showing a tendency to- ward fullness at the wrist, the fullness being gathered into rather deep cuff
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

The general assembly is not only proving to itself, but to all the cold water throwers that it can do bus mess on Friday. ,f.s
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

Enlarged pores-which so many wo- men are troubled with-are mostly due to improperly washing the face. The pores become clogged and they necessarily have to dilate in order to breathe. Pores, like the lungs, must have air, and if deprived of it in one way they stretch and grow to attain 1t in another way.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

The man on the corner says: At this season of the year everybody begins to dislike the paper on the wall
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

Co1ored goods should be ironed while damp and upon the wrong side Delicate colors should not be subjected to a hot iron, because this fades them quite as much as hanging on the line in the sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

F'rghtful conditions are depicted by but from the New London revelations that city could give points to the heather.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

What has become of that old fash toned habit of organizing an expedi- ton to locate the North pole?
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enough o give protection to the eyes and a full silk crown that does no disarrange the hair. There are wids chiffon tie strings that keep the hooC snugly in place.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

Spring in it's advancement meets with encouragement and checks much the same-as the belIigerents.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

A bag of Persian silk with a hole in the bottom is useful to hold the ball of facing for underclothes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01

Every sign of the early arrival of spring has been furnished except the nronotonous chatter of the peep frogs and the inspiring music of the hand organ.