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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26
PROPOSED TOWN WOULD FACE
 LARGER TAXES,

When it comes to seeking a division of the town of Norwich that a DOT ton of it might be conducted under lower tax rate, 1t might be well to see what chances there are of such a thing being brought about. The grand list of the town upon which the last town tax was paid totalled $17, ,535, ,315. The grand list of the city at the same time was SIS, ,31 ,, ,05S, leaving the tax able property outside the limits of the city valued at s4,220, ,257. With that as a basis it is evident that the grand list of the proposed town would amount to S3,5OO,000 or more
 Without attempting to approximate the expenditures which would have to be met in the organization of a new town the provision of the necessary buildings and the additional cost of conveniences through dependence upon their own resources, to say nothing of the regular town expenses, 1t might be well to look at the tax rates found necessary by towns with a grand list approximately the same as the pro- posed new town.
 According to the last report of the state tax commissioner P1ainfieId, a town with a grand list of $3:616,686, laid @ tax of 12 1-2 mills. KiIlingly with a grand list of $S,e73,s s3o and Put nam with 8 grand list of $3,662, 1g5 each laid 12 mill tax, in addition to which 8 borough tax of 1-2 mills and city tax of II 1-2 mills, respec- lively, were laid. Watertown, with a grand list of s3,892, ,6o6, found 8 13 1-2 mill tax necessary to make ends meet, Seymour with a grand list of $3, S73, ,7s6 had a 12 12 mill tax and Glastonbury with a grand list of $3,17,407 required 15 mill tax. With a grand list of $4,001,4 ,40S the town of Branford had tax of IS mills.
 The average tax in those towns which would compare in taxable prop erty with the proposed town amounts to over 13 1-2 mills and that for all the towns in the state is 14 1-3 mills as against the tax of F 1-2 mills in Norwich during the same period.
 This furnishes first class evil dence, taken as it is from actual ex- perience rather than theory, that there is nothing to be gained in the way of lowered taxation by seeking a di- vision of Norwich. Rather would it invite a. larger tax. As matter of fact no one believes the fourth and fifth districts should pay a city tax even under a plan of consolidation, and at present they are doing better than the average town in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26
RENDERING A GREAT SERVICE.

Much has been said in criticism of the manner in which the money which is controlled by the Rockefeller Foun- idation has been made, and the in- fuence which is eHerts but it is i'm possible, however other expenditures are viewed, to belittle the great hu- manitarian service which is being rem dered thereby to the innocent suffer- CTS in the European war.
 Generous contributions have been made through that source alone for the relief of the non-combatants of Bel giun, which country has been so frightfully crushed under the heel of the war god, but no less important is the campaign which it is to partici- pate in jointly with the American Red Cross society for the solving of the tremendous sanitary problem existing at the present time in Sergia.
 As is always the case disease is proving as great, if not a greater ter TOT to many sections than the actual warfare. Servia is one vast breeding place of disease. It presents situa- fion with which the medical authori- ties of that and adjoining countries are unable to cope and the death toll therefrom is bound to be as large, if not larger, than the terrific slaughter on the battlefields.
 It is time when hstptng hand is needed if there ever was one and the response which is being made by the Rockefeller Foundation is bound to re- suit in great benefit to humanity. Though Its special object will be the checking of the much dreaded typhus Fever the influence of the work can- not but have it's effects upon the gen. eraI conditions existing there where nisease holds full sway. To Servia it should prove a friend in the time of Hire distress. iss
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

the advantage was on our side. The fight lasted 7morf:1o oadmn trtfa Otranto being sent out of it before it started. The Good Hope and Mon mouth caught fire at once. and we saw occasional fires in the Scharn- horst and Gneisenau, and we think we hurt the Leipzig. as she fell out of line and the Dresden took her place.
 At 7.5O the Good Hope blew up, a terrible sight, and the Gneisenau started firing at us. Thank God, she never hit us. One of her shells would have sunk us. The two smaller ships were firing at us the whole time. 1t was a wonderful sight to see their shells pitching five yards on either side, and yet missing us. Your gun say ours was bad, although we never saw where a single one of our shells went
 At s20 we ceased firing and the poor old Monmouth was down by the bows and unmanageable, almost. But staying with her, as we couldn't help her. so we went full speed to get away and later we saw firing and knew she's gone.
 Tt was a heavy sea, and I've never felt anything like it, going full speed into it, expecting to break in half every minute. During the action l had no feelings to describe, except just a little excitement but I felt rotten for two days after 1t. principally at the thought of all my pals being killed, several of whom had only just been married. and there wasn't one saved. Thank goodness there's no dis grace attached to us. as we fought two ships: but some of your papers in Buenos Ayres had huge headlines about us showing the white feather, which [ thought rather unnecessary. We've got to patch up a bit and then we'll be ready to have another go at them, though I wish the war would hurry up and finish. I want a good dinner We've done 25,000 miles since August 4. We get into Rio on the 18th. when I'll post this.
 Here are two rather good stories. One is about the captain of one of your destroyers, who was picked up. His first words were: That was a damned good fight The other Is of the captain of one of our mine layers, who was sitting in the wardroom of one of our ships. when he suddenly
 jumped up, rushed on to the bridge, and said to the officer: You're going right over my mine field! He wasn't going to be blown up, and I don't blame him, either.
 Wish I could have sailed with you in your yawl. shall, some day. if Pm alive. As a matter of fact, we'll be in the next action. I hope so anyway. l don't see how I can help being killed, as we've no protection on board us at help. Save Our Souls believe it means. Please write soon."
 HENRY WEST SUYDAM.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26
chasseur Captures Detachment.

An Alpine Chasseur returning from sentry duty to his camp over the heights of Bonhomme during a blind ing snowstorn, ran upon a party of German troops on skis who had lost their way. Taking advantage of this situation the chasseur called upon the detachment to surrender. shouting to them that they were surrounded and that it would be useless for them to resist Not knowing where they were. and supposing they were in reality surrounded, it is said. 32 German skiers threw down their gun and fol- lowed the chasseur to samp.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26
GETTING DOWN 7o BUSINESS.

Though 1t is not indicated whence he troops are coming, the land ng of forces by the allies on he Gallipoli peninsula discloses he coming concerted action of lrmy and navy against the Darda- nelles. It Is a move whict takes into Consideration the necessity of shutting off the resources of the Notifications which line the straits and thereby in .reases the effectiveness of the cam paign for the control Of that important locality.
 Evidence has been furnished of the handicap under which the fleet has been operating by being unable to fol- DIV up on land the results which have >een obtained by the big guns of the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

The fall of Przemysl makes 1t evil dent that Germany and Austria have more to contend with in the eastern arena than was anticipated. They would prefer to release their forces for western operations soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

The jitney craze Is spreading over the country like an epidemic but with evidence of some degree of perma- nency where other transportation &C., commodations are not up to require mentS.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

If Henry Ford is going to make men out of those who are usually sent to a state prison. he should establish factories more accessible to the different sections of the country,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

When the British commander, Sir John French. declares that victory will come before long, the end should come soon after. as Lord Kitchener has said, the war really opens.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

Vermont has adopted its eugenic marriage law. but it isn't likely to amount to much as long as the sur rounding states have no such require ment
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

The practice of going to Europe to recuperate is not likely to get many followers this year. New York under present conditions is greater health resort than Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

General Scott says that the Indians are only children and the willy gen. eral knows that taffy counts more with children than threats
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

It is the same with neutrality as with many other things. There are as many anxious to circumvent it as
 there are those offering defiance to law.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

From the way in which the armies of Europe are being moved down there will be little to do. for that association which has been organized to limit their size
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Rain is badly needed, not only to replenish the brooks so that there may be some sport angling next month, but also to wet down the roads, partic- ularly the unpaved city roads and dirt roads of the rural sections, which are badly chewed up by automobile traffic. Waterbury Republican.
 4 cleanup period for elimination from the daily routine of life of inf1u- ences that retard health Is quite as ap- propriate to the season as the outdoor cleanup that is planned. Consistent refraining from over-tndulgences of all kinds would doubtless accomplish greater results than almost any kind of spring tonic.-Bridgeport Standard
 Twice in the last few days Bridge port has had striking object lessons of the fact that railroad tracks are not the place for pedestrians. The prac- tice of using them as a promenade is altogether too dangerous to be tolerat- ed. In their efforts to keep trespassers off their right of way the railroad off, cials deserve and should receive the hearty cooperation of the communities
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

When the stock exchange shows a firnner tone there is usually something of a substantial nature behind 1t as well as optimism.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

Russia has experienced some severe setbacks so that the capture of Przemysl ought not to result in a swelled head. ti ' r
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

The man on the corner says: The arrival of spring can always be fixed by the manner in which the landlord suggests the need of new wall paper,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

The fool who rocks the boat isn't in it with the one who carelessly throws a lighted match or a cigarette or cigar down as he walks through the woods these days. The under brush is dry as finder, and it only takes a spark to start a blaze, which before it can be controlled may do thousands of dollars worth of dam age. What a pity it is that all of these forest fire fools" can't be caught and punished. Every year great loss is caused by the careless act of persons throwing match or butt of cigar or cigarette into dry brush.- Rockville Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

The greatest surprise is that the news of the day isn't filled with the evil effects of the new civil service law
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

Those who refuse to buy the furnace any more coal after the bin is empty know right well that the refrigerator is going to require an early appropri- ation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

It is about time for someone to point out the advisability of adopting a form of government like MeXico's.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

Coach Guy NickaiIs of the crew coaching staff when asked as regards the conditions in England, replied that things are quite normal there. You would hardly think there was a war
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It begins to look as if international law was a luxury restricted to times of peace,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

In appointing B. J. Sturges of New Milford to the new and important po-
 sition of bank commissioner. Govern or Holcomb has selected a well known bank cashier of the New Milford National bank gentleman with a wide acquaintance and an ample ex- perience of the banking business. As the governor has reappointed an occa- sional Democrat to office, it may not
 be amiss to mention that MT. Sturges is a Republican and what's more, a Litchfeld county Republican. The real publican.-Hartford Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26
THE HUB-MARK IS YOUR VALUE-MARK
FOR SALE BY

through which their lines run-Bridge- port Standard
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

If it took the state of Wisconsin more than fifteen years to perfect it's income tax law, no one should imagine that Connecticut legislative wisdom in one committee or in the whole legis- lature can solve the problem of taxes for Connecticut in 1915. If one could have been present yesterday at Hart ford, and could have heard the dozens of divergent opinions offered by men of high intelligence, one would realize the practical difficulties in the way of unravelling Connecticut's Gordian knot New London Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

THERE is no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bul. letfn for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

In other states. the open season for deer is followed immediately by a great number of casualties among the people who were mistaken for the ami nal by hunters, or who happened to be in line with the flight of the bullets and were shot by hunters who did not see. The Telegram certainly hopes that Connecticut will never be turned into an armed camp for these wild eyed deer hunters, so that no country road nor woodland path will be safe.- Bridgeport Telegrame.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

The fashion makers say that mon trousers are to be made with full pockets next season. It may be true but we wish to point out that the question of full pockets rests largely
 upon the determination of what the administration proposes to do to busi- ness during the period in question. Up to the present time 1t has been the sole democratic achievement to make mems trousers with empty instead of | full pockets.-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

Greenwich may have a minister mayor. The mayor is the head of the police. What will happen should the Rev. Charles F. Taylor be elected mayor of our western neighbor? A reform has been going on in Green wich for two years and Dr. Taylor ought be able to perfect the ideas. We will anXiously watch the results. If favorable, perhaps we could persuade one of our ministers to become our mayor.-Norwalk Hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-26

Norwich. Friday, March 26, 1915.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
KEEPS DRAIN PIPES CLEAN
Arrangement That May Be Of Home
Construction Has Been
Recommended.

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 board covering
about half the length of the frame;
on the other end, on the opposite side,
nail a piece of wire window screen.
This device may be kept in the sink
always, the dishpan set on the wooden
part, and anything poured on the other
part will be strained before reaching
the pipes. This may be easily cleaned,
and the wire screening renewed at
small expense, when worn through.
1t is better than the ordinary sink
strainer, as it covers the bottom of
the sink, and catches everything
thrown into it.-Holland's Magazine.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
German Potato Salad.

Boil in their jackets two dozen
small potatoes until tender Peel, and
while hot, cut in thin slices and mix
carefully with two white onions, Gu
cumber, green pepper and half
dozen radishes, all sliced thin. Sea.
son with salt and pepper and while
hot, mix with the following dressing:
One-quarter pound bacon cut into
small pieces, one-quarter cupful each
Of water vinegar, sugar and one-half
teaspoonful of mustard, one-quarter
teaspoonful Of salt, and a dash Of
cayenne pepper. Fry the bacon slow
ly until brown; then pour over both
the bacon and the fat that has been
fried out, the vinegar to which has
been added the water Mix the sugar.
salt and pepper and add this
to the other. Cook until the
sugar is dissolved and while hot pour
1t over the potatoes. Heap on plat
ter and around the sides of the dish;
garnish the top and sides of the
mound of salad with radishes cut like
roses.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
The Cook SAYS,

II your market basket or clothes
basket Of willow shows a few loose
ends, put it to soak for twenty min.
utes or half an hour in lukewarm wa
ter
A good way to do is to put the
basket into the bathtub, resting it on
the part that is to be repaired, then
turn In enough water to soak this
part. The important thing is to get
the willow ends soft and pliable.
When this is accomplished the
strips can be readily bent back into
place, and if you push them in firmly,
they will stay in place when dry. New.
er try to bend the willow strips while
they are dry, as they will be sure to
snap off.
A putty knife, with it's short handle
and broad blade, Is an Indispensable
tool in the kitchen. 1t can be used for
turning hash, fritters and fish. Its
broad end is also most useful in scrap
ing pots and pans.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
AND PLAIN IS THE MORAL
Choose Your Friends Wisely, or the
Consequences May Be More Than
Painful.

A man Quarreled with his friend. 81
have been much deceived in you" said
the man.
And the friend made face at him
and went away,
A little after, they both died and
came together before the great JUS
tice Of the peace 1t began to look
black for the friend, but the man for
while had clear character and
was getting into good spirits.
Il find here some records of quar-.
re-" said the justice, looking in his
notes. Which of you was in the
wrong?"
HE was" said the man He spoke
i'll of me behind my back"
Did he so?" said the justice. And
pray how did he speak about your
neighbors?"
"Oh, he had always a nasty tongue"
said the man.
And you chose him for your
friend cried the justice my good
fellow, we have no use here for
FOOLS"
So the man was cast in the pit, and
the friend laughed out aloud in the
dark and remained to be tried on 9th.
er charges.-From the Fables of Rob.
ert Louis Stevenson.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
POLISH FOR COFFEE BOILER
BY the Use Of Oxallc Acid the Utensil
May Be Kept in the Best Of
Condition.

A shining copper hot.water boiler
adds much to the appearance of a
kitchen, as all housekeepers know.
The boiler may be kept in a state of
brilliancy by the use of a solution
of oxalic acid and water. Five cents
worth OF the acid dissolved in q
quart OF warm water will last
through many cleaning days.
Best results are obtained by apply.
ing the solution to a warm boiler.
After one application of the solution
the boiler should be gone over with
cloth wrung out in warm water
and then polished with dry cloth.
The best part Of the process is that
no elbow grease" is required. In
few minutes dull, dingy boiler be-
comes bright and shining with but
little effort.
All copper articles not having
lacquered surface may be cleaned
with this solution, and it also serves
as brass polish.
Keep in safe place, as oxalic acid
is poison.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
MAKING THE MOST OF LAMB
Housekeeper viii Find This Arrange
ment Help to the Cutting OF
Her Bills.

Every housekeeper is on the look.
out to save in these days of high
cost of living, especially in meats.
Here is one way to save mutton or
lamb. If, on Saturday. a forequarter
OF mutton or lamb is purchased,
weighing from seven to ten pounds.
1t should be divided as follows:
Shoulder, neck, breast, French chops,
bones and trimmings. The shoulder is
boned, pocket cut for filling, that
makes the roast stuffed shoulder Of
lamb or mutton for Sunday dinner
and cut cold for Monday luncheon or
supper
Then the neck is boiled with the
shoulder bone and trimmings, max
Ing two quarts Of lamb broth, to be
used for soup for Mondays dinner.
The meat is trimmed from the neck
bones for lamb croquettes, meat salad
or loaf, The breast is stewed, OF
curried with rice The choicest parl
IS left. that is, one dozen frenched
lamb chops
Or course, you must be able to tell
your butcher just how you want it
cut and trimmed. The chops are
frenched. chine removed, but the
chops are not cut apart. That is left
for the housekeeper to do, cutting Just
as needed. The trimmings from the
chops are boiled with the neck and
bones, strained, and when cold all
rat Is removed and clarified for drip.
pings
From this forequarter you have the
following dishes, always for four per.
sons:
Roast stuffed shoulder, hot for Sun.
day dinner.
Roast stuffed shoulder, cold for
Monday, with soup two quarts for
soup stock.
Lamb croquettes or meat loaf for
Tuesday.
Stewed or curried lamb for Wednes.
day.
Lamb chops which can be kept for
Thursday.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
REMINDER OF ROMAN GLORY
Old French Village Reveals Thorough
ness of the One-Time Rulers
of the World.

A few miles north of Marseilles, and
within easy walk Of the tram to AK
en-Provence, lies typical Provencal
village that tourists usually miss,
writes correspondent of the Wide
World Magazine. 1t was founded by
the Romans during their occupation
of the south of France, and is built
in accordance with the custom of that
dine. The houses appear to be
perched on top OF each other, but on
closer inspection are found to be built
on lodges On a hillside. This hill is
the most interesting feature of the
place. What appears as a solitary
crag is in reality castle, the rooms,
Notifications, etc. being cut out Of
the solid rock and forming fortress
practically impregnable in those days.
At the side of the castle is round
tower, about forty feet in height and
seven feet in diameter. The interior
of this tower acted as the wireless
station" in Roman times. 1t consisted
OF series of pigeon lofts, from which
the birds, bearing messages, were sent
direct to Rome. The whole of the in
terror was constructed of a very hard
cement which, with the wear of ages,
is now slowly decaying, and only one
perfect loft" now remains. There
was accommodation for about two
and fifty pairs of birds, to-
gether with an abundant water and
grain supply, the attendants being
quartered in the castle.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
Granted Queer Favor

i have great favor to ask YOU"
said a welldressed man to the mana.
ger of a New York theater. The mana.
ger looked him over. Shoot" he said.
Two friends Of mine will visit the
show tonight" said the wind.nut
They think am the manager of this
company. Will you let me stand at
the door-just as If l were manager
until they come up?" The manager
obliged. The man stood at the door
for few minutes. Suddenly his face
lighted up and he dashed forward with
hand outstretched. so glad to ace
you in my house at last" said he The
couple halted, chatted with him for
second and passed inside. The "wind.
nut pulled his coat over his thin
shoulders and started towards Broad.
way.