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Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
AN IMPROVED SITUATION.

The latest statement which comes
through, its representative in this
country to the effect that Germany
is prepared to give full satisfaction
for the sinking of the Arabic If, as
the result of the investigation which
is underway, it is found that the
steamer was sunk without warning,
gives reason for belief that Germany
is not anxious to push this country
into the war. and that it does not
want a break with the United States
There is reason for the belief in
Washington that the crisis resulting
from this latest disregard for inter-
national law and the rights of the
citizens Of this country and human
ity in general has passed. Germany
apparently realizes that the United
States is sincere in it's representations
and that it is backed by good logic
and sound sense in the claims that
it has made.
It develops that the sinking of the
Arabic was doubly unfortunate If il
Is shown that Germany had decided
upon a change in its submarine pol
icy which win comply with the de.
mands made Of 1t. but did not gel
1t into effect for some reason not
yet explained.
Ambassador Bernstorff declares tina.
the satisfaction will mean more thar
disavowal of the act and he there.
by indicates that he understands tn,
position Of this country. There mus
be more than q disavowai since Their
Is the Lusftania act still upheld, anC
this country will not only seek pro
per PREPARATION for the loss of Ameri
can lives but it win insist upon tn
promise. and an adherence theret
that such practice win cease in tn,
future. Not only has the situation
changed but the government has sue
ceeded in its purpose if what Bern
storf intimates is true. verihcatiol
is patiently awaited, however.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
TRAINING CAMPS AND MILITIA.

The training camp at Plattsburg
has not only left lasting impression
upon those who have participated
therein or visited the encampment.
but IL has been felt throughout the
country that it Is an admirable de-
parture and that 1t would be an ad-
visable thing If more Of them could
be held in different sections. This
would give an opportunity to q great
many more than can be accommo-
dated by the Plattsburg camp. In
many of the states the feeling exists
that each state should provide such
an opportunity for giving those who
desire to get a, fortnight's or months
military training.
There is eyeN reason to believe that
the government would give its en-
dorsement of the idea and lend its
support in the establishment of such
camps the same as II has done at
PIattsburg by the provision Of equip
ment and the detailing Of the neces-
sary instructors. Financially the gov
eminent has not backed the New York
camp and 1t has not the means SET
aside for giving such assistance else
where, but there would appear to be
nothing in the way of many othel
camps being established on just tbs
same basis as that at P1attsburg, IN
| til the time comes when the value o.
| such training will result in the gov.
| eminent making appropriations which
will insure their establishment.
| The whole plan has aroused sucf
| enthusiasm that it should not only
result in other camps being started
on similar lines but It should be fol
/ lowed b. a greater interest in TIL
| training which is afforded through
/ the state militia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

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Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
PURIFIED WATER.

Throughout the whole country the
word has been passed to beware Of bad
water.
Your family doctor will tell you that
the safest thing to do is to boil every
drop Of water that you drink.
Here is a simple arrangement for
distilling water:
Slip one end of a hose over the ket-
tie spout and let the other end pass
down through a tightly fitting cork
into an earthenware jug.
The jug should be kept partly i'm
mersed in a vessel Of cold water.
The steam rising from the kettle
spout passes through the hose to the
Jug and as the latter Is cooled by the
water outside the steam condenses,
or once more becomes water minus all
impurities.
Once the device is set up you will
not need to pay much attention 10 IT.
for the steam that usually goes To
waste will be constantly forming into
water.
The water surrounding the jug need
be changed only once a day.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Staggering Blow to Rsssis.

Mr.. Editor: VIII you allow me a
little space in your paper regarding an
editorial entitled Drawing Germany
In" which I saw this morning7 II ts
popular opinion that Russia 10 laying a
trap for Germany. but II has been
shown time and time again that Rus
STA is not retreattlg Of her own free
will, but because the Germans and
Austrians are compelling her TO.
The whole trouble lies in the fact
that there is a shortage of front TO
fight on. When the Russians were
swept out of GaIicfa they fell back into
Russian Poland A look at the map Of
Russia shows us that Poland is Rus
sia's neck thrust in between the two
Teutonic powers. With Won linden
burg on the north and Won Mackensen
on the south in a gigantic effort to roll
up the Russian TANKS, the grand duke
found himself in a perilous position
and there was nothing for him to dc
but to get out of his cramped quar-
tiers to prevent the loss Of his entire
army.
Now the grand dukes army has re-
treated into Holy CWhite) Russia. fol
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
MORE THANKS no EplsoN.

Improved conditions have resulted
in large number from the thought and
attention which have been exercised
for such an end by Thomas A. Edi-
SON and cause for added satisfaction
thereat is furnished by the announce
ment which has been made by the
wizard to the effect that a large ele-
ment of the danger in the operation
of the submarine will be eliminated
by the installation of the recommend
ed nickel batteries in such vessels.
One of the great dangers connected
with the underwater vessels at all
times. whether at peace or at war,
has been chlorine gas, which results
from the contact of salt water with
the lead batteries installed In such
boats as part of the electrical equip
ment. Chlorine gas from such a
source has been the cause of many
deaths, numerous cases of sickness
and incapacity. to such an extent thai
constant attention is required to
guard the batteries against a leah
and resulting trouble.
Recognizing the importance OF over.
coming this detrimental feature, which
operates against the effectiveness Of
the submarine, Mr.. Edison has made
many experiments and there Is caust
for qualification that one OF his idea.
for overcoming the trouble has provet
y success after a years trial in on.
of the governments submersibles. ]
Is another instance Of his resource
fulness and as the result Of the ties
that has been made II can be expecte,
that Ii will be one OF the features q
be placed on all such vessels for tn
protection OF the crews.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
saptember Weather.

Mr. Editor: Today marks 90 In my
prediction Of 100 days Of northeast
wind during the six months Of spring
and summer. There IL little doubt
about the other seven, for unless all
signs fail, northeast II 10 be the pre-
vai1ing wind for September with four
storm periods, two Of great severity,
from the middle 10 the 23d; severe
cold may be looked for, much more 80
than usually in the month Of Septem-
Der.
All signs that know anything about
point TO a continuance OF wet weather.
no genuine falI drouth until late this
year.
Heavy dews and fosS Of peculiarly
disagreeable chill may be looked for.
Gales, OF course, are expefted IN
this month. Most Of them. TINS year
will be from the northeast Instead oi
the usual northwest gales.
Early frosts may be expected, FOL
lowed by some very hot Septembel
| days, followed quickly in turn by cold
month of very dangeroug weather foi
those who are not careful OF theii
| health. -...-..-.t
All conditions this year are right 70
| fever and malaria, 20 be very careful
Of yourself day and night; put OF
| light hannels II you have been wearing
| other underwear. Don't wait until DC
| tober, for a bodily chill In Septembe
may set old King Rheumatic az wori
for a long fall and winter.
THE CLOUD DIGGER.
| Aug. 20, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
INEXPENSIVE WINDOW CUR
TAINs.

There are many inexpensive mater
ials which have been utilized for win
dow curtains by women of original
ideas with surprising success One
practical houSekeeper has recently had
the windows of her large country
house hung with eight cent cheese
cloth trimmed with narrow cloth
fringe Another is using cream colored
seersucker, also finished with this mar
row cotton fringe. The advantages
of the latter material from the Iann-
dress point of view are many. since
the curtains will never need be ironed
Such a simple and unattractive
sounding stun as unbleached muslin
has numerous possibilities, and it is
especially suitable for farm houses,
bungalows and camps. One made over
farm house which was occupied last
summer by N party of college girls had
in the rooms on the ground floor sash
curtains of this muslin, on which
squares of Persian figured calico OF
print had been stitched at intervals
just suiting the old fashioned small
PANIED windows For a blue dining
room or one with quaint Dutch doors
and windows unbleached muslin would
be charming with the mixed red blue
| cotton fringe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Chocolate Junl<st-Bring to q luke
warm heat a pint Of milk Let cool
and stir in a half cupful Of sugar and
a third of a cupful OF boiling water,
a quarter of a cupful Of grated choc-
olate, and when dissolved add Q
crushed junket tablet and pinch OF
salt. Flavor as desired with vanilla
and let stand in a warm place TO set.
Be careful not to scald the milk or the
tunket will lose its.yirtue- Serve with
nuts sprinkled over the top or with
whipped cream
Boiled Grape P6ddine.-Pare rich
tart. apples. cut to the size Of a chest
nut by cutting each quarter In foul
pieces, add an equal measure OF
grapes. about one pint Of each. stir tr
two spoons Of wheat meal Then make
a scalding wheat meal crust, roll e
one third Of an inch thick, place in it
the prepared fruit close II over IN,
fruit, sew Up In a napkin. put init
boiling water and boil for one hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

have been much more fair II you had
confined yourself a little more closely
10 fact. The Colonel was invited TO
speak- and his speech was announced
in advance, in ample time. At least.
for the administration 20 object, nad
they 80 chosen.
It was an address 70 his fellow citi-
gems, who had paid their money, In
order TO train, 50 that fhey might be
useful 20 their country IN time Of need.
Colonel Roosevelt told them the ez-
act truth-and then the OBJECTIONS
came JOHN R. B6wMAN, JR
Norwich, Aug. -, 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
MENpfNG CURTAINS.

Try this method Of mending lace
curtains: After washing carefully,
place curtain on frame. Take q needle
and use thread according to curtain.
Do not knot but tie end Of thread to
curtain and then proceed to weave in
and out curtain as near like the pat
tern as you can. Small holes may
be drawn together. For the larger
holes you can readily see what is best
to be done. II the curtain begins to
dry Just take q cloth wet in the starch
and apply around the holes. When cur
ta,ns are hung these places win hardly
show.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Brest Lfvotsk IL now In the hands Of
the Teutonic allies. II remains to be
seen whether the Germans win press
their victories now. or not The grand
duke is out Of Poland and he can
straighteu his lines from the Gulf Of
Riga to the neutral borders Of Rumania
and then, and only then, VIII the pres
sure OF the Russian army be felt by
the Germans
No doubt Won Hindenburg and Won
Mackensen have their campaign all
mapped out Perhaps they plan to
bring Russia to its knees By a winter
Of trench warfare which 10 succeed
ing In holding the allies in the west
Perhaps they plan TO carry fire and
sword into Holy Russia itself. At any
rate, they have forced Russia to give
Poland foot by foot simply because
che had no front to fight on. A few
weeks will tell whether Germany
plans TO invade Russia proper or not
Even should they do so, they VIII
never be 1ured into q trap because Of
| the excellent railway systems which
they build behind their troops.
believe that Russia has beer
dealt a staggering blow from which
she will only recover when she has q
| chance TO straiehten and Iengthen hei
lines, and not even then II the Ger.
mans plan to carry on trench warfare
/ II such II the case, Russ3a's onl1
| change IL 20 persuade the Balkan
| States TO Join her 70 that she car
i sweep down TO Constantinople an
crowd the Turks into the Bosphoroui
Y EARLE n. WOOD.
Taftvffie Aug, 70, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
KEEP HOSE TOGETHER.

Take some small snap fasteners;
sew one part of fastener on one stock
ing at the top and the other part on
the other stocking at the top. Then
when stockings are taken off to put in
the wash. have each person snap his
or her pair together. 1t does not in
terfere with the washing and no
clothespins are necessary when they
are hung on the line. Best of all. the
pairs of stockings are always together.
This is very much appreciated where
there are several children in the fam
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
AIR RAIDS.

The inquiry is frequently made as
to whether it is justiflahle for one
helligerent to entirely disregard the
rules OF war and use its power OF de-
struction for attacks upon defense
loss cities and the killing OF women.
children and noncomhatants.
This doubtless is suggested by the
many attacks which are made by the
sir fleets Of the different countries at
war and it must be recognized that
whether It Is O country Numbered
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
A GOOD SUBSTITUTE.

A sandbag in an excellent substitute
for the hot water bottle, and ia easily
made. Take clear. fine sand, dry It
thoroughly on the stove and put IL into
a flannel bags about eight inche
square. Don't MI IL full or the bag
will be too heavy. Sew Up the opening
carefully, and cover the bag with cot
ton or linen to prevent the sand from
leaking. a Tag like this can be
quickly heated In the oven or on top
Of the stove and Il holds the heat a
long time.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Make use of your embroidered
waists that are out Of style by making
them into Slipover corset covers. Cut
out the sleeves and open under arm
seams. sew up the back or 'front.' finish
with small tucks or strip Of lace. Cut
out the neck large enough to slip over
the head Cut in shape from shoulder
to under arm, finish with lace, put
tape on back
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Almost all cotton dresses shrink in
washing and need letting down in the
skirt Before the dress goes to the
tub take out the wide hem and turn il
again at half the width. This brings
the edge Of the new hem to the crease
straight guide for Blasting. In al
most every case the skirt comes out of
the wash just the right length. with
no streak of dirt to mark the old line.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Women are better fitted by nature
than men for prolonged EFFORT In water
because they possess In large proper
ton the subcutansous fats Wnicn
check heat radiation and thereby pre-
serve the temperature OF the CODY
when exposed 20 chilling influences.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Buy a good brush and then take care
of it Before you use a brush for the
first time soak it in a weak solution
of bicarbonate of soda for two hours
This not only serves to disinfect it
from shop handling, but it sets the
bristles so that they will not fall out
so readily.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
NEEDLEWoRK NOTES.

Petticoats made Of pique, button
holed in big scaIlops about the hem,
are durable and Serviceable. They
are not transparent, and that I'm che
of the ttingS that commend them for
practical wear.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

When Austria claimed that an Ital-
ian submarine was lost because it rc-
manned below 20 hours only to re-
appear afterwards, it must be admit
ted 1t was q natural assumption. 1t
proves. however, that there are ex-
ceptions to all rules
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Eluku3In VSc0~
bile Compound they
would enjoy better
health ] suffered
from q female trou-
bile, and the doctors
decided I had .
humorous grow tn
land would have to
be operated upon,
but I refused n ] do
mot believe in opera
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
MAKING STARCH.

It is O good plan, when making
starch. to shave on some me pieces Of
soap and add them to the starch This
gives beautiful glossy finish to col
lars and cuffs. and win prevent the
irons sticking.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Germany need not have suggested
that 1t would make its captured ter
,ritory pay Its war debt. 1t has given
SUFFICIENT evidence OF that already by
the manner In which it has treated
Belgium
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
CUSHION coVERs.

When making cushions sew four Of
the new style nat dress fagteners
across the end that is left open, one
about an inch from each end and two
one inch apart In center. They are
fat and not in the way when ironing
cushions and save a great deal Of time
by not having TO rip one side and sew
up again every time cushions need
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
FOR IVORY.

Take q piece Of common white chalk.
scrape II to q powder. add as much
water as win produce a paste ana Ap-
ply the paste to the surface OF stained
ivory II stains are very bad. two.
three or even more applications may
be required
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

There's one bad thing about the
prospect OF war. New London would
have to defend Norwich.-New Lon
don Telegraph. II New London fol-
lowed its usual course 1t would turn
such a task over to Groton and then
claim the credit for IL,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Colonel Gorgas gives Maryland some
good advice about getting rid of the
pestiferous mosquitoes when he says
Keep at EN-"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

When a tablecloth begins to look
thin In the fold. cut an inch or one
side and also or enc end and rehem
end and side. This changes all the
folds when the cloth Is Numbered
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Drives continue at GallipoH and
Constantinople is said to be ready to
fall but no speed laws are being
broken.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

Instead OF lust heating butter and
sugar together for hard sauce. stir
into It one-half cup OF whipped cream
and the white OF an egg. beaten very
light.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Use plenty Of powder during the heat
and you will find that it will reduce
your excessive perspiration.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Pockets that apparently or really
button over the belt are much used
ON frocks and coats for both children
and grOwn-ups.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
ICED RUTTERMILK.

Iced buttermiIk makes a good re-
freshment to serve to afternoon cal
lers if a dash Of celery salt is added
to each glass.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Velvet parasols have followed velvet
hats into popularity. One is made of
black velvet, with plain bright green
silk center.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

II you ind it difficult to drink milk
alone, take some bread or crackers
with it. Either prevents the formation
of large clots and the milk is, there
fore, more readily digested- Lime
water or barley water added to milk
has the same effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

The fact that Carranza is going to
Mexico City will not be cause for rec
ignition. He was there once or twice
before.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

When a cork falls into the vinegar
bottle, TO get IL out. tie n nail ON the
loop OF n string so1hat IL viii not noat
and 1t will be easy to get the string
into place under the cork.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

The man on the corner says: A lit
| tie observation shows that too many
OF the things we ought to know are
hard to remember.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Take any old, discarded toothbrush
to blacken shoes with paste backing.
1t is better than anything sold On the
market for getting into cracks where
dust is bound to collect.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Very often after a long illness it
will be found that the teeth have be-
gun to decay. This is usually laid
down to the nature of the illness. In
reality 1t Is more often due to neglect
Of the teeth than to the ailment it
self. During illness the teeth should
be cleansed often, especially as they
cannot be attended to by-a dentist.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Shocks are now made OF Jersey
cloth. and are delightfully."- soft and
supple In spite OF their fuliness.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

A wire clothesline can be cleaned
perfectly by rubbing with a wooden
cloth saturated with coal oil and after
ward with the same cloth literally
sprinkled with cleansing powder.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Those who are partial thereto find
cause for joy In the fact that Sep
TENDER is rapidly bringing the letter
which means the return OF the oyster.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Precipitation should not be allowed
to remain on the body any longer than
necessary, as it is not only unpleasant
but unhealthy. During warm weather
bathing can scarcely be too frequent.
Tepid baths are best of all during the
hot weather, for hot baths are much
too heating and cold baths stimulate
the circulation to such a degree that
the after effects are positively glow
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Scotch plaids in silk will be used
TO trim the returned petticoats which
women find necessary with the FASH
ionabie full skirt
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

1t takes rainy Sunday to reduce
the number Of automobile accidents
and reports Of other weekend fatali-
ties SO common on Monday mornings.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Buttons are to be largely used an
dress trimmings. present indications
predict.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Accounts differ regarding that bat
tie in the gulf of Riga but there is no
question but what the German often
sive was effectively stopped there.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
EMBROIDERY BAGS.

The blue and white japanese doilies
so popular for summer use may be
converted into neat mending bags,
which make very nice gifts
Take two doilies the same size and
feather stitch them together except at
the top. where they are sewed to oval
rings to serve as an opening Make
the sides of the rings with bows. and
the result is very attractive II you
use square doilies edge them with mar
row Irish lace and the top corners
may be brought over the rings as a
finish to @double back part way over
the two sides, the opposite corners
forming the pointed bottom of the
bag.
CONCERNING WOMEN.
More than 500 women are serving In
the Russian army.
Women I'm Germany are now being
given military training.
The female chauffeur has become
very popular In England
More than 1900 mothers In New
York are eligible to receive state PEN
sions- ~
/ Women acting as street car con-
ductors I'M Hull England. receive $s.7
n week.
There are more than 2,5oo women
commercial 'idrummers" In the United
States.
Lady Rachel Sturgis has the honor
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

An EFFORT il being made to have
every farmers wife In Kansas becom<
n club-woruan.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30

Plain felt hats, untrimmed, are worn
for sports. They are made In bright
yellow. green. blue and pink. and also
In white.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-30
EDITORIAL NOTES

The invasion of Russia is bringing
TO light a lot Of places which were
never heard of before.