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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
THE FALL OF NrsH

The capture of Nish, the capital of Servia since the early part of the war, is only what has been anticipated for some time. It was only question of how long Servia could hold in check the much superior forces that were sent against it from three direc- tions. Outdone in every particular the chief reliance of the Servians was in the determination of it's people, the natural advantages furnished by the character of the country and the send ing of adequate assistance by the al- lies. They have made the most of the first two and while the allies have failed to get an army of sufficient size into the Balkans to stop the invaders 1t has not been because their sympathy did not lie in that direction. The con- t5ftions under which they have been obliged to organize that campaign have resulted to the advantage of the cen tral powers and while the success Of the latter has given them temporary advantage and an opening through Sefvia to Bulgaria and Turkey the, end of the operations in that war theater is by no means assured.
 The entente allies operating under disadvantages which were not artici- pated, are brought thereby face to face with greater difficulties, including the important one of driving out the in- vaders. much the same as still con- fronts them in Belgium and Northern France, but their part in the Balkan fight still remains to be played. The faH of Nish means that the Servians are steadily being driven back and the forward movement of the Teutons will have to be continued to give proper protection to the gains which have been made, but the part which the allies are going to play remains to be seen and it is probable that Earl Kitchener's departure for that region has much to do herewith.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
EMBARGO AFFECTING VILLA

It isn't to be supposed that the with drawal of Villa following the battle before Agua Prieta is going to result in the abandonment by that chieftaif of his light against carfanzass forc- es. Such would not be in accord with the characteristics of that leader, who has experienced too many reverses to be discouraged by the failure of that battle. Much more like him is the statement coming from his headquart- CTS to the effect that his losses were slight ana that he intends to carry on the war.
 That his army was unsuccessful in that border engagement is perhaps the poorest of any reason for giving up the struggle if such decision had been reached, for even though some influence must have been exerted up- on that fight by the attitude taken by this government in insisting that shots must not be fired acrossed the line, 1t is probable that a still stronger in fuence was wielded by this country when it placed an embargo upon sup plies destined for the support of Vil- las army.
 Without munitions of war to carry on an organized revolution there can be little hope for success. The order places a tremendous handicap upon Villa and provides decided advantage for the government forces of Mexico under Carranza as shown by the state ment that the retreating army was made up of men who were hungry, thirsty and poorly equipped. Thus 1t is believed that the embargo Is going to furnish the greatest embarrass- ment to Villa and that 1t will eventu- forces. {,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

cry peccadIlIo is magnified several times. but while passing for a ""terrible charmer'', Tommy conducts himself generally so as to do credit to the Anglo Saxon race and is regarded as a jolly good fellow"
 The Young Mems Christian Associa- ton cooperating with the Salvation Army, is trying to- keep Tommy stright. Its headquarters are the old ''Folies Bergere' where instead of girls and, liquors there are now hy- giene drinks and high moral litera- t,Ire s'tf .s- sf- ---
 The organized of repose and pleas ure in the British camp astonishes the French people. There is a circus tent requisitioneds for the troops where there are moving pictures. acrobatic performances and shooting galleries. where the soldiers exercise their markmenship on the silhouette of a German soldier as a target. There is no social life in work. Some are even scandalized that at certain times in some quarters the town has the as- pect of a city of pleasure for just out side il, the Saint Sever cemetery there are four hundred mounds, reminders of more serious things. There is a British soldier under each mound with tri-color cockades attached to the cross or stone above and flowers con- stantly renewed by the French people of RCuen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

is proposed In Oregon would be pos- sible to extraet nitrogen from the air by means of huge electric furnaces, the employment of which process has saved Germany from a munitions famine in the present war.
 The country has had reason to ap- preciate that 1t is at the mercy of other countries in many ways since .he war in Europe opened and that this dependence results from the fail- ure to encourage development at home. The light which has been thrown upon this ought to be sufIi- lcient to bring about the utilization Of the natural resources and advantages which this country possesses for it's own good
 When the large amount Of undeyel- oped available waserpower through out the country, the cheapest power that is to ba had, is realized it is time that someone called attention to the neglect in the manner in which Ene gineer Lewis has. Though there Is a dispute over the control of the pow CT in connection with that particu- lar project there are a great many other localities where similar oppor- tunities, though not as large. are not being utilized any more than they were the day the country was discov- cred
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
BRYAN WOULD USE TALK

In view of the previous attitude of William Jennings Bryan it is not surprising that he is now found open- ly and strongly opposing the president on the question of adequate preparation for the defense or the country against a foreign invader
 It was upon a similar matter that he broke with the administration and resigned from the cabinet. Then. in stead of standing up manfully far the protection of American rights he was for dallying, writing notes and doing most anything in fact except con- veying to Germany the fact that this country did not intend to be imposed upon. It is apparently the same idea which he holds at the present time ev- en though had it been adhered to the discreditable submarine policy would probably be in effect now.
 From all indications Mr. Bryan is convinced that this country needs no more preparation than it has been making under the democratic ideas He would continue to spend vast sums for the filling of the pork barrel'' and the building up of patronage but he would let the defense of the nation slide until some foe was approaching our shores and then engage in a wild scramble to talk them out of their in- tentions or to attempt after it was too late to make ID for negligence. Peace is an admirable thing to champion but it has been shown how much can be expected under such banner from the war in which treaties have been declared scraps of paper The safer course is to insure it through such de- fense measures as will cause us to be respected and provide us with sen- sible preparation against the uncer- tainty of promises 2
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
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Took nuIIet from Eieart. 2

The removal of a bullet from one of the chambers of the heart, under the influence of only a local anaesthetfc and with the patient watching the op- eration, is described by an army sur geon in the British Medical Journal The point of chief interest elicited by the surgeon was the insensitiveness of the heart to direct stimulation. The organ was handled freely, opened with a knife, probed with heavy for ceps and closed with a row of stitches, without affecting it's contraction or causing the patient the slightest pain or discomfort.
 "The operation was performed un- der a local anaesthetic," writes the surgeon. "eucaine with adrenalin be- ing used. The heart was exposed. No wound could be seen, but on examin- ation by the surgeons finger the bull let was felt at the back of the heart, either in the muscle or in the cham Der of the right ventric1e. It was mo- ticed that manipulation of the heart caused the patient no pain or discom- fort of any kind, though the organ occasionally missed a beat, and this in spite of the fact that the anaes- thetic had been injected only into the skin and muscles of the chest wall Tha patient of course was conscious throughout.
 The bullet was grasped and was then felt to be inside the chamber Sc an incision half an inch long was made in the heart wall and the bullet removed by forceps."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
BOMB PLAcERs.

The putting into Halifax of the freighter Rio Lages with a fierce fire raging in its cargo of sugar and the statement by its captain that 1t was unauestionably started by bombs placed while the vessel was being loaded, reveals the second instance where a determined effort has been made to destroy vessels and cargo des- tined for the allies without regard for the lives of the crew. The other in- stance was that of the ship Euterpe being loaded at Brooklyn with a sim liar cargo although in that case the fire broke out in number of places before the vessel was ready to depart.
 In each instance however, while the vessels were subject to seizure and destruction by the enemy under pre- scr1bed conditions, no effort 1to re- spect the rules of war was made and what is worse, the actual work of placing the bombs which were re- He'd upon to start such fires that they would destroy vessel and cargo was done in this country
 Thus it is evident, despite such pre- cautions as many steamship lines have found it necessary to take, that the plotters are either clever enough to overcome the vigilance of the watchers or else they are rot being given the attention which is warranted by their determination to destroy regardless of the method pursued or the conse- auences which may follow.
 Inasmuch as these cases have oc- cured following the arrest of a band of plotters whose purpose was vir- tualiy the same, it is disclosed that conditions have been revealed which mean that the authorities of this coun- try have a large duty to perform in breaking up such dangerous bands of lawbreakers Not only international law, but the laws of this country are being violated in a dastardly manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
TEA AND coFFE, STAINS.

Tea or coffee stains on the nap iins or tablecloths are easily re- moved if you go about it in the proper way. When next potatoes are boiled strain the water and save it Ther pour the water into clean while bowl and dip the stained part of the linen into it. Allow the linen to stand in the water until the spots disappear. Then launder the linen as usual. If the potato water fails to take the stains out try ammonia or spirits of wine. Give the spots a liberal dose of either and rub out well. Rinse very carefully before putting into the wash. When the piece has gone through the various tubbings, b1uings etc.. and has been ironeG you will find there is no trace left of the ugly spots.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
uNpEvELopED WATER POWER

At the convention of the Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers at Chf-
 caeo, State Engineer Lewis of Ore- gon placed stress upon the great han- dicap this country is under because of the failure to properly develop it's waterpoHer. He made telling statement when he declared in tlsplcr- ing the holding up of big project on the Columbia river. that the United States is dependent for it's nitrate stores upon Chili and that which 1t has on hand would De exhausted in 30 days fin the manufacture of an1muni- ton and other supplies would be seri- ously menaced in case of war with smother country. but such 2, plant as
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
TO CLEAN SILVER.

When silver is very much tarnished and this often is the case when 1t has been put away for some time and not used-it Is good idea to clean It with of, and whiting. Take an old piece of cloth or rag, dip one corner of 1t in the billiard can be used instead if nscre convenient-then in the powd- cred whiting. and rub the black marks with 1t. They will gradually disap- pear with this treatment and the sil- yer must then be rubbed with clean dry whiting and polished with a soft leather.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
BAKE VEGETABLES.

Do not boil vegetables in ehe old fashioned way and throw away most of the substances in the water. Cook them in the oven and preserve the flavor and prevent odors In the house. This last is especially true of sauer- k-aut. cabbage and onion. If you have no casserole. cook them in the oven. If to be served with a cream sauce, pour a thin sauce over the raw vege- with butter or meat fryings of bacon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
TO REPEAT MEAT.

Mca. must only be relocated. not re- cooked.
 Use good gravy or stock, and season we'll
 It is necessary to allow the meat to soak in the gravy or stock before re- heating.
 Rissoies should be moist inside, therefore, the addition of gravy or sauce is necessary.
 Warned-up meat loses flavor, there- fore, the gravy should be very good and well seasoned.
 Ali vegetables added should be cook ed beforehand.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
USE FOR RIBBONS.

A charming use for the beautiful new ribbons to be introduced this win ter is to face black evening coats with them The outside of the newest eve ming wrap is plain. but the lining, when thrown back. is gorgeous in col bring. and these broad new ribbons in all their loveliness of design are just the thing for such facings. An opera glass bag made of the same ribbon is recocamen ended by fashion settlers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
TO KEEP LloU1Ds.

Grape juice. ginger ale. fruit juice or any kind of liquid of like nature may be kept for any period if laid upon it's side or placed bottom up. This is voucl4ed for by a physician Thus, if the liquid covers the cork, the moisture will keep the cork expanded and there will be no room for the air to find it's way in and ruin it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
WASHING FLUID.

This will save half the washboard labor and not injure the clothes. One can of potash, one ounce salts of tar tar, one ounce ammonia, one ounce borax; dissolve all together in an earthen. dish in pint of water (warm), Pour on four quarts of boil- ing water and when cold put in glass jar for use. Use one-half cupful for 8 boiler of clothes in cold water Let them come to boil, then wash out.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
The War a Year Ago Today
Nov. g. 1914.


 Allies gained plateau af vresny. Gerrnans continued attacks be- tween North sea. and Lys and made gains in Arsoane.
 Eelgians gained at Dixnude and YpFes.
 Russian cavalry invaded Possn province and destreyed railroad near Plesohen.
 Russians entered WirbalIen. l. Prxemysl is again attacked. Hussians took kcprikoi in Ar- menia.
 Two pardanslIes forts destroyed by bonbafdnnent.
 Turks sank Greek steamer. Germany nlourned loss of Tsinu-- tau but praised bravery of sarri- eor.
 German cruiser esisr internsd at Honolulu. seyersP rebels defeated tn South Afrsca. ss
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

s- Few women realize what a treasure is the gift of a pleasant voice. It is as great a. charm as a beautiful face or 9. graceful figure; but, strangely enough. 1t is less often found and still less appreciated. Every woman can cultivate charm of voice and clear ness of speech with a, little trouble She should remember that a low pitch ed voice is better than high one and that slowness of speech is better than gsbbling and swallowing ones words.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
OTHER VIEW POINTS

That tremendous battle waged by the New Haven railroad in the Con- nect:cCt legislature back in 1895 and 1S9T tO prevent the paralleling Of their etesm lines by the trolleys, battle in which they suffered a stunning defeat owing to the firmness of the house. is recalled by the testimony in the trial of former directors of the New Haven railroad. The late Allan w. Paige was big factor in the defeat of the rail- road, he at that time being identified with the trolley interests which were also the public interests.-Brtdgepo Post
 The Supreme court of the United States holds that the famous Neva- da anti-alien law is unconstitutional null and void. The law, which was adopted under the initiative scheme of that state, prohibits the employment of mere than twenty per cent. unnat- ural;zed citizens by any employer. In other words eighty per cent, of those on the pay roll must be duly quail fled electors. The intent, of course, was tc bar alien labor. The highest court says it cannot be donei that ali people. residents. alien or native. stand equal before the law and dscrimi- = nation cannot be permitted. That mon sense as well as good and just law.-BristeI Press.
 One of the very unpleasant features of the strikes which have been going on ir, this section lately is the hardship it entails upon the older employees those who have been working at the same place for a score or two of years. Many instances have been reported where these men have been forced out with the rest of the employees and have therebS forfeited their claim to- the pension they would have re- ceived had they stuck to their job for a short time longer. The loss to these men is hard to estimate, but 1t is very apparent that 1t places an additional burden upon them at just the time whGn they might ease up a -Comercial Record.
 All progressive communities are equiT ping themselves with the latest and most modern equipment. Most cities now have a police patrol. Most the police of Rockville are called to arrest a drunken man, they have to parade him through the streets or else hire (. wagon or auto to convey him to the lookup. More often than not, the prisoner is in a helpless condition, making 1t absolutely necessary to pro- cure a conveyance of some sort. thus incuIfing a bill for wagon or auto as the case may be. which is attached to the costs taxed up against the accus- titled to the best there is, and a police patrol would come in useful The po- lice committee has decided to ask the taxpayers at the next city meeting to make an appropriation for such a piece or motorized equipment for the city. The first cost would be all there would be to 1t. as every time it was
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
COAL OIL GOOD.

Coal oil is recommended as an ex- cefieilt cleaning agent. One woman uses . rag moistened with coal oil to clean her stained wood floors, to clean woodwork, porcelain bathtub and stand and also to polish the wall be- hind the kitchen range.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
ooop ro KNOW.

To bake potatoes quickly boil them in salted water for ten minutes, then put in the oven. The boiling water win heat them thoroughly SO they cook in a short time
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Soften the skin by applying clothes wrung out of hot water before using massage of cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Governor Holcomb in his Thanks giving day proclamation said this whole country never had greater rea- son for offering thanks and the whole state will agree with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

In removing wrinkles from the fore head the movement should be rotary and backward toward the temples.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Even November is doing it's best to satisfy those who are devotees of out door exercise and pleasure.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
NEEDLEwoRk NOTES.

The needlework shops are showing doilies and centerpieces which initiate in pattern the design on dainty French china. For 1uncheons, where such are delightful. though most hostessss china is used, these new tabIe linens will prefer plain, handsome white linens for the dinner table. A pretty dolly and centerpiece design for lunch con has circles of delicate color alter mating with circles of tiny embroidered flowers. in imitation of plate patterns in French china. For example, the round dolly, trimmed with lace, will show. half an inch from its button holed outer edge. a half inch band of shrimp pink, this embroidered in eross- stitch. stem stitch, alarming stitch or some similar effect. Half an inch within this will come band of little embroidered flowers. the band defined by stem stitching in black; then an other band of shrimp pink.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

It takes the weatherman to provide the tonic for building up the appetite of the furnace.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Ths naval order given by wireless telephone from washington to New York was heard in Charleston. It is a big achievement but they apparent ly haven't overcome the party line.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

A paste of sweet almonds and ben zoin makes an excellent skin whitsner.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
RALuE OF TEA GROUNDS.

Do rot throw away your tea grounds until you have got all the use out of them you can. for wet tea grounds sprinkIed over a carpet will assist in cleaning it when sweeping and will also be found excellent in the water used in cleaning grained wood.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

If two glass dishes or tunbiers stick together very tightly try filling the in- ner orc with cold water and holding the outer one in warm water. They win separate at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

The eyes, too, are liable to suffer from constant use and the glate of artificial lights, and for this reason a. daily bathing with a soothing lotion and for extreme cases a dark bandage during the rest hour will be found to give relief
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

The man on the corner says: Most of the advice we get isn't the kind we are locking for.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Mir. Mellen knew how to take Joy line out of steamboat competition as quickly and effectively as he took the
 joy out of the lives of the stockhold- erS.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

If your feet ache after dancing, soak them before you get into bed in hot bay salt and water. dry them and rub brislkly. especially about the ankles, with C. rough towel.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

blouse to wear with black velvet suit.
 Wool and metal embroideries aru lavisfsly used as trimming on wool suits.
 Day gowns are relieved from dull- ness by chiffon sleeves and pretty neoktjes.
 There Is no doubt that velvet will be most favored of materials this win- ter.
 Princess dresses with draped hips and front panels have the new winged skirts.
 Coat collars are very wide and they are often made of straight pieces of fur.
 A charming sleeve has the quaint Henry ". puff placed Just below the armhole. -
 Little girls dresses show plain col ored beIted blouses worn over plaid kilted skirts.
 Charming little party frocks are made for the small girl. of dainty col- ored silks. Short puRed and long full sleeves are a feature of afternoon and evening toilettes.
 Some tailored suits have coats that drop below the hem Of the accompany ing skirts.
 Some original touches are the capes of metallic tulle set on the back of the bodice or band of roses.
 
 There is once more an inclination in evening dresses to abjure sleeves and replace them with jeweied shoulder straps.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08

Those who are talking against pre- raredness would probably be the first to hike to Canada in case of a threat ened attack upon the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-08
REcIPEs.

. Cocoa Marhls caj<e One third cup butter. Gsle cup sugar. one egg. one- half cup milk, two cups flour. one teaspcor vanilla, two teaspoons bak- ing nowdef, three teaspoons cocoa. Cream butter, add sugar, vanilla and sEg Beat thoroughly. then ad flour in which is mixed the baking powder. and milk alternately until all are added Take out one third the mixture. add to fhe coca, then drop the white and the brown mixtures in spoonfuls into decr pan. Bake about forty minutes in a moderate oven.
 Banana Souffle-BoiI milk. and corn starch five tablespoons to q quart of milk dissolved first in a little cold milk Be sure your milk boils before adding cornstarch. add yoliSs of two eggs Eeaten with powdered sugar.. Slice bananas, but don't peel till ready to use. as they get black. Now beat the two whites of egs very stiff. add ht- tie powdered sugar and mix with the rest Butter dish. turn contents in and watch in oven until a delicate brown.