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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
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MT. Editor: Seven years ago Con- nect1cut had a surplus of over $250,- JV0 1ouay It is eIeyen millions in the hole, with comparatively Iittle to show for the dehcIt. Immense sums have been paid out in addition to the eleven millions of borrowed money, all of Wn1ch IS iu excess O1 general revenues The Bristol Herald, in ealing atten- Cention to the need Tor retrencnmenl, says that the amazing thlng is that taxpayers do not appear to care much more about the reckless extravaganza than the happy -go-lucky legislators who sQuarder the money"
 This same situation is observed in other states-state expenses increas- ing at an aIarmIna rate. But now is it all going to end? This is a vital question that concerns every taxpayer in the state.
 It is said that the privilege of kick ing is dear to the American heart; to kick vigorously, variously, vaIorlous- ly, early and often, is a right guar anteed by the constitution and en- dorsed by the common law; and often the kicker kicks the wrong person and the wrong thing. Ricking-with the pen, not the toe-has become an Amer jean institution; we kick corporations, politicians, umpires, weather depart ments. laws, rules, regulations, na- tional institutions. and the political parties and principles we do not sub- scribe to. If the furnace goes wrong we kick the furnace maker, the oual- ity of the coal, and the morals of the coaI trust. The kicker is always right, always infallible; but he forgets to fix the furnace
 We kick (and we are justified in kicking against increased taxes to meet this deficiency of eleven mil ion dollars. But whats the use of kick ing if we don't act? Do we as tax payers, keep in as close touch with our law makers as we ought? They are our servants and should work for our interests The wheels that grind out the laws will soon begin to turn in Hartford. During the past seven years those wheels have slipped many a cog. Something has gone wronz. What is it? It is too many "happv- go-luclSy7 legislators-they are noth- ing but broken cogs. Several towns in the state tried the experiment this fall of infusing young blood into the legislature and the result will be awaited with interest.
 CITIZEN.
 Franklin, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
Liouis Fuel on warsbips.

For some time past the British ad- miraiity have been considering the advisability of equipping our dread naughts with oil to replace coal for propelling purposes. X number of Warships are being driven by liquid fuel, amoTgst others the famous Undaunted, a~d that these experi- ments have proved to be a success is shown by the fact that of recent months the first sea lord has been working on a plan to place oil-tani1s along the British coast for naval use.
 Liquid fuel is burnt by battIeships by means of spraying oil through burners so placed that the fame jets lmpinge on fire bricks in the boiler furnaces. Tn this way great heat can be obtained and steam can be got up in few minutes by turning on a number of taps.
 2 One of the great advantages of oi1- fuel is that 1t is cheaper than coal About sixteen tons of oil generates as much heating power as twenty five tons of coal. Also liquid fuel can be transferred from one ship to another even in the toughest sea
 The oil can be pumped through a pipe from the supply boat to the ship requiring the fuel Coaling in the or dinary way in mid-ocean is a very dangerous undertaking except in very calm weather. With oil-fuel fewer hands are required in the stroke hold. Tit Bits
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society

Czenstochowa--A fortified town oz Poland, 80 miles south of aoutheast of Kalisz on the Warta, owing it's fame to the location of 8 fortified con vent on Mt. klarenberg. also called Jasna Gura, which separates New C2enstochowa from the old town, a mile and 8 half away. The fortress, in the shape of & quincunx, commands ths roads from Silesia to Warsaw and from Posen to Cracow by way ot Paris. IL was defended against the SWedes in 1885 an again tn 170z. when the Monks retained it. Ti2 1725 it fell to the Russians, was captured by the Pr1SSians in L795' eysd capitu- lated to the French in lsGe. ChapIats. images, etc, for pilgrims to the con vent, form the chief article of local maintenance, although the city man. ufactures cotton goods, cloth and paper. It has Q population of about 6o,oo0.
 Odessa-The fourth city of Russia in size and foreien trade, at the north west angle Of the Black Sea, the sea- port for the basins of the Dnieper and the Dniester. halfway between the two estuaries. Its bay has an area of 14 square miles. The city is built on a terrace 100 to 155 feet in height. Catacombs extend underneath the town and suburbs. Its population in 1919 was 47g,900, It is estimated that
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE.

Tar may be removed from the hands by rubbing with the outside Of fresh orange or lemon peel and dry ing immediately. The volatile oils dissolve the tar so that it can be rubbed off.
 Cayenne pepper is excellent to rid cupboards of mice. The floor should be gone over carefully and each hole stopped up with a piece of rag dipped in water and then in cayenne pepper.
 To make fly papers boil linseed oil with a little rosin till it forms stringy paste when cold. Spread this on paper, using a large brush. This is inexpensive and makes one of the best traps for flies.
 When making a. pie the juice from the fruit very often soaks through the undercrust and spoils the ap- pearance of it. This can be prevented by brushing the under crust over with the white of an egg.
 To clean oil paintings peel pota- to and hslve it. Rub carefully over the painting with the fiat side. Cut a new surface each time the moisture is exhausted. Sponge afterward with clean, tepid water.
 Paint marks on glass may be re. moved by rubbing with a. paste Of whiting and ammonia, thinned with water to the consistency of cream. Leave the paste on and when it is dry wash off with soap and warm water
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with the F1ipinos in their present condition. Some might be able to con- troi themselves during political agi- tation but there are the numerous lower classes from whom only trou- bIe and insurrection might be expect ed.
 Ex-President Taft also knows what he is talking about when he declares that the Filipinos will not be ready for self government for one or two generations and he made a strong point when he quoted President Will sons statement in his Constitutional Government" where he said self gov- ernment follows upon long discipline which gives the people self possess sion, self mastery; the habit of order and business and common counsel and a reverence for law which will not desert them when they themselves be- come makers of law; the steadiness Of control by political nlaturity-and these things cannot be had without long discipline
 The Philippine question is more than giving child something be- cause it cries for ii. It is a matter in which all the effects of such ac- tion should get thorough and non-par- tisan consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
EXPERT ADVICE.

Is the senate Philippines committee is seeking expert opinion relative to conditions which the Jones bill is ex- pscted to change, and concerning the people 1t will affect. 1t cannot afford 10 disregard the testimony and advice which have been given by Dean Wor- eester and William T. Taft, both Of whom are as well qualified as any when it comes 60 understanding the sztuatfan of the Bilipinos and their requfr remenss.
 Wnen Mir. Worcester declares that rhes recent disturbances were what might be expected if Independence were granted Co the islands, 1t reveals the existing situation in the islands The legislation proposed only means the giving of greater power to the politicians who are back of the movement and every increase in such %fue1lce Is bound to be detrimental
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no less than S5.oo0 are living from hand to mouth in the utmost misery, partly in the extensive catacOmbs The city's occupations are connected with exporting, shipping and manu- factures. Grain Is the chief article of export. The bay of Odessa was col onized by Greeks at an early period. In 1854 the town was unsuccessfully attacked by the Anglo Russian fleet, and in 1S76-77 by the Turkish. In 1905-0S Odessa was the scene of vio- lent revolutionary disorders.
 Pskov-A Russian town, on both banks of the Velikaya River, ITO miles by rail southwest of St. Petersburg. The ruins of the old wall of the town, built in 1266, descend to the right rank of the river, while ruins of numerous rich and populous monas
 cries in or near the town attest it's former wealth and greatness. The present town is ilf-built, chiefly of wood, and shows traces of decay. Its manufactures are unimportant. Pskov was formerly the sister republic of
 7oYgorod and was one of the oldest cities of Russia, maintaining it's in- 1epeI dence until the 18th century Tn to the time 1t was brought under
 he rule of Moscow iJ was prosC erOus and veal hy, it's inhabitants number
 ing about 60,000. Today it's popula- ton is close to 36 0o0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
SHOULD APPLY TIE VETO.

siTne action Of the United States senate in refusing to strike from the Immigration bill the section referring to the Hteracy test, which it is pro- posed to establish as a new require nnent for admission of aliens to this country, reveals the senate's attitude and course. It disc1oses the inciina- ton of the forty-seven members of that body favoring the provision, to put it up for the presidents decision, 9 course which has been previously followed.
 It being fact that the president does not believe that the literacy test is the test of the quality of an imml- srant leaves nothing for him to do but to veto the measure and he has ex- celIent precedents for s1fch a. course. Presidents Cleveland and Taft took the same view of that portion of fn1- migration bills that 9t is claimed Pres ident Wilson does, and they had the cqnzZe to apply their vetoes.
 President Cleveland declared: 'Tf any particular element of our iIIit- GPate immigration is to De feared for other causes than iiliteracy these causes should be dealt with directly instead Of making iIliteFacy the cause ofssexclusion. President Taft said: T T-S1ave an abiding faith fin the in- fIuence of our institutions upon all w1lo come here, no matter how lacking in education they may be. The second generation Of g sturdy but Uneducated peasantry has always con friputed to the strength of our people and they win continue to do so.''
 The bill Ss not yet before the pres f6enf. but ft promises +n be shortly and 9n viev of the frenuently an- zi0unced attitude of tl'~ chief ezecu- tFTe little Ile<itancy can be expected sf1=sdHng his 6isapproval
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
CozY PILLOWS.

At this time of the year one thinks of living room pilIows-bright pillows, cozy pillows, pillows that help to diffuse 9 soft, warm glow over a room. One of these is the pillow with the charming. old fashioned floral pattern Of pink cosmos. They must not be a pale, washed out pink, but a warm, glowing shade that deepens toward the center3 of the flowers. These are mixed with pretty feathery foliage of rather a light green, and buzzing about the sweet blossoms are a half dozen honey bees in brown and gold.
 The cosmos are divided into two bun cheS, one on either end of an ob- long pillow, running the short way of the oblong. The material used for the pillow is sl deep, dark shade of green, and may be in either silk, linen or monks cloth or any woOlen material that one happens to have on hand. The ends are fringed. The fringe should match the material in color.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
SLIPPERS OF LINEN

A new idea in bedroom slippers is to make them of linen. These are de- cidedly comfortable on tic feet, wear well and can be washed easily. They can be made from plain or embroid cred linen, just q little heavier than you would use for doilies or center pieces. ButtonhoIe around the top in a small scallop and make eyelets in which to run narrow ribbon.
 They are very pretty made up of hamburg four inches wide and with a well covered edge as well as an open one through which the ribbon can run. When soiled they can be removed from the sole, laundered and replaced with little trouble. It is well to keep a fresh pair always on hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
NEEDLEWoRK REVIVAL,

Lace assumes more and more an inn portant place in the domain of home furnishing and drawing room decora- ton. It is so important that uphoI- sters have to employ Iacemakers and are obliged to make lace purchases on considerable scale.
 Among other things. pianos and windows are draped with lace. leav- ing room for legitimate upholstery to come afterWaTd. All styles are avail arla. The "reraisss ce' combines with lace of quitem modern origin. And coLIolnlng WIth all ana second to none in fashion or effect, is the old fash toned crochet. The present taste for crochet denotes 8 remarkable revival III this kind Of thing. Another revival besides it, and making common cause with house and especially drawing room decoration Is the equally old fashioned netting. For long years past this species of handwork has been left almost exclusively to fisher men and their wives.
 It served for fishing nets and that was about all But now it is coming back as fast as it can to the place it occupied, let us say, q, hundred years go, in the reper,oire of ia cy work for women. Then was the time when dainty slipper cased feet were put for ward and used in the service of the kind of fancy work known as knit ting. Now machinery dLes great deal or the work which human fingers aided by the foot used to do,
 But whether wrought by fingers or machinery, it remains a fact that old fashioned netting is a distinct revival and that it's presence in drawing rooms in the way of decoration gives an up to date appearance and throws an air of fashion around. The effects of embroidery upon 1t are now more artistic than of yore--nature as well as pictures often serving as models.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
CCMPE ENSATIoN LAWS FIRST
 YEAR

When Judge Case upheld the ap- peal from the ruling Of the eompen- sation commissioner of the third dis tr1ct that the employers of less than five are liable under the worIlmen's compensation act of fh1s state, thus removing them from it's provisions, it was the first court decision secured upon this question which has so both cred the state. It reverses the ral- ing Of the commission fer the stand fin the third district was i'll accord - ance with the interpretation the en- tire commission had agreed to place upon that point, and 1t at the same time disposes of one Of the racoTn- mendations which the commission makes to the governor in it's annual report that tine uncertainty concern ing this question be removed by 1eg1s- lative action.
 After it's year of service the com pensation commission has found, or had pointed. out to it, many ambfg- uities and weaknesses fin the existing law which have been submitted with the recommended remedies. It is found that while a, great many aoci- dents are reported the great majority of them are slight and agreements are easily established as shown by the fact that there were but 106 cases where formal hearings were required. It is also indicated that while a large number or casualties are reported there are a great many of little conse- Quence.
 That the act has resulted to the benefit of the Injured and to the relief of the courts of the state cannot be questioned. The result substantiates the proclaimed need of such a law. The start has been made and the weak points are bound to be reme- died.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
FRANKLIN STREET.

Franklin street is showing a num- her of changes and a big improve snent." said an observant visitor to zslis city recently. To those who have airen attention to the growth of Nor &icI1'S trading center Tn the past few Sears, it is impossible to overlook the development which has taken place in Franklin street It is one of the important avenues leading to the Cen- ter of the city, and in the expansion such as every city must make when it grows. the too long neglected op- portunities which 1t offers in the way of business facilities are being recog- tized and taken.
 Throughout it's entire length it Is
 1ually being changed into a bus jess thoroughfare, but the southern half in particular gives the best dem qnsration of the faith in it's increas- ing importance. The transformation caused by the erection of the Thayer building provides Norwich with one If its best modern business blocks, while the other valuable changes fol- lowing the widening of the street and the erection of the Sunlight block give an idea of what other improve 7uents Of like character can be expect ed to follow in due course.
 4 significant recognition Of the To- cation and the advantages Of the street was displayed ir the action of the Odd Fellow lodges when they pur- chased a site thereon for the erection some time in the future, of an Odd Fellows building to be devoted to business purposes as well as lodge rooms. Franklin street has undergone many excellent changes. but it is due for many more as fast as the growth Of the city warrants. Norwich is growing and in more than one direc- Iirn-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
AN ATTRACTIVE RECIPE BOOK.

The recipe book is made Of loose leaf copy book which can be bought for a quarter. It is made of gray linen and darker gray mounting pa per. The rings are opened taking the back off and laying the leaves to one side On the inside to cover up the stitches cut in a piece of mount ing paper and paste it securely about Q quarter of an inch from the edge of the book. When this is done (front and back pierce the holes for the rings to go through.
 It is better to stencil the outside be- fore stretching your maternal. One design has the basket of fruit worked up with yellow basket and handles, green leaves, yellow oranges, purple grapes and brown stems.
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USES OF BOXES,

Wooden boxes, the sort in which canned goods come to the grocer which he will be glad to sell for 1O oi 15 cents eacll-can be covered with burlap and used for various purpoFe es The box should be lined with ticking or cretonne. The cover should be padded with cotton under the burlap and lined like the box. Casters should be fastened on the bottcpn of the box and two brass hinges should held cover and box together. Cretonne can be substituted for burlap as a coverir 2, but burlap wears better A box so covered can be used to hold furs, hats shoes. shirtwaists or underwear, toys extra bedding or household linens. It ran alec be used as workloox or a tool chest
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
Erom the cnnauIar Renorts.

One of the wells of the Eagle Oil company at Tampico, said to be the largest in the world, is now on fire. It produced 160, 900 barreIss day. Steam and chemicals have So far failed to put out the fire, and the company is now digging 8 tunnel up to the well and will attempt to cut of the flow from beneath the surface of the ground.
 England is believed to offer a market Fo~ the American manufacturer Of cigar bands.
 BeIgium's exports for the first half of 1914 totaled $44S.000,000.
 John Davis Long, secretary Of the navy in President McKinley's admin istration, has just celebrated his 18th birthday. He spent the day at his law offices in Boston, where he has been engaged in legal work since 1902.
 Americans sending mail matter to South America continue to put in sufficient postage on 1t in a great many cases.
 Tn at least thirteen cities of Canada. the price of bread has recently ad- vanced.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
WHITE VELVET BAGS.

One oFT the latest novelties ill bags is a white velvet, hand painted opera bag. The bags are about nine inches square, and the painting is of 8 floral design. Embroidery may be used in- stead of painting and may be more in accord with the work of the woman who delights in dainty needleworl<. When these bags are lined with del icate shade of lavender, pink, blue OF green, to suit ones individual taste, they are charming, and are & conven- fence that most women will apprecl- atR.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
RECIPES.

Irish StsW-Cut two pounds of lean mutton into inch cubes, put them in & casserole, cover with one quart of boiling water and cook one-half hour. Add one dozen button onions and one half cup of diced carrots and cook one hour; then add one dozen small pota- to balls, season with pepper and salt and cook until tender. Brown two tablespoons of butter. stir in two and one-half tablespoons of Drowned flour add slowly one cup of brown stock. stir until smooth and thick, pour the sauce into the casserole and cook ten minutes longer.
 Fricasseed Rabbit.-Cut up and dis joint the rabbit. Put in stewpan and season with cayenne pepper. salt and chopped parsley. Pour in a pint of warm water and stew over a slow fire until quite tender, adding, when nearly done, some bits of butter rolled III flour. and before taking from the fire add a gill of rich cream with grated nutmeg In it. Stir the gravy well, being careful not to let it boil nNter the rrro r7 'S 'o This is a good old Noca Scotia recipe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
RUB RHEUMATIC,
 ACHING JOINTS
 AND STOP PAIN
INSTANT RELIEF WITH A SMALL TRIAL BOTTLE OF OLD
 ST. JACOBS OIL"

Rheumatism is "pain' only.
 Not one case in fifty requires inter nal treatment. Stop drugging! Rub soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs OiP' right into your sore, stiff, aching joints, and relief comes instantly. "St. Jacobs Oir' is a harmless rheumatism liniment which never disappoints and can not burn the skin.
 Limber up, Quit complaining! Get a small trial bottle of old, honest St. Jacobs Oir' at any drug store, and in just 8 moment youll be free from rheumatic pain, soreness and stiffness. Don't suffer- Relief awaits you. ''St. Jacobs Oil' is just as good for sciat- ica, neuralgia, lumbago, baclIache, sprains
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04

For a telephone card get a 10 by I1-inch tablet with deep toned yellow paper of the heaviest variety. with edges torn and slightly rough. Remove the back and cover with a pretty shade of leather-colored wall paper Print in red the names and telephone addresses of intimate friends and rel atives. StippIe the rough edges of the Haper with red. In one corner of the cover print a pretty design of holly and red berries. Hang the card by a green cord.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
G. W. Rouse For Doorkeeper.

Mir Editor: I was much interested in a recent report that our faithful friend and veteran of the Civil war, George w. Rouse, is suggested as a candidate for doorkeeper at the state senate in Hartford at the coming ses- sion of the legislature. I hope the report will mature in his final election to that position. As a public officer or servant he is ever faithful to his trust and well deserves the hearty support of the electorate.
 H. F. PALMER. Norwich, Jan. 2, 1915.
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good will flow from them for they are based on fundamental facts Of large import, It is along this way, step by step, that real and permanent ad- vancement Is made. and it is this sort that especially characterizes 1914 here and throughout the country~ Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
VELVET LININGS.

Velvet Things are put in some of the new evening coats. and they are de- cidedly rich and effective One deep canary yellow velvet lines a motley colOred brocaGe silk coat. Kings or callot blue is another effectivS lining color in velvet and red is sometimes used to advantage.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-04
---------------------- CURLING FEATHERS,

In tt4e season of ostrich plumes # is reresEarv to keen them beautifully curled. There are two methods. One is the curling by hand of each frand 'ver the blunt edge of knife. The ether method is that of sprinkIing salt or a coal fire and holding the plume over it continuously. Try these and have curly plumes.