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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
YOUR SICK CHILD IS SCONSTIPATED!
 LOOKAT TONGUE
IF CROSS, FEVERIsH OR BILIOUS GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP
 OF FIGS"

No matter what ails your child. a gentle, thorough laxative should al- ways be the first treatment given.
 If your little one is out-of- sorts, half-sick, isn't resting. eating and act ing naturally-look. Mother! see if tongue is coated. This is a sure sign that it's little stomach, liver and bow els are clogged with waste. When cross, irritable, feverish, stomach sour, breath bad or has stomach ache, dis rrhoea, sore throat, full of cold, give d teaspoonful of California Syrup of figs" and in a few hours all the con stipated poison, uudigested food and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without griping, and you have a we'll, playful child again.
 Mother can rest easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative" because 1t never fails to cleanse the little ones liver and bowels. a nd sWeeten tke stomach, and they dearly love it's pleasant taste. Full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs" then see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
wAsHiNeToN's LIFE.

The superintendent of the Boston public schools will be justly support cd in the stand which he has taken relative to tho observance of Wash irgton's birthday when he declares chat there will be no elimination of the military career of the country's first president in the viewing of his life and the celebration of the an- niversary.
 The suggestion was one which orig mated with a subordinate director in the schools for the purpose of pIac- ing emphasis upon the peace move ment by bringing out that side of Washington's life while his military achievements were Intentionally neg lected. Naturally Boston would re- sent any such attempt. occupying such a. part as it did in the military opera tions of the great general, but it is no more than should be done elsewhere throughout the country. It is absurd to put forth the claim that neutrality commands the suppression of the fact that he became a statesman because he was a successful soldier.
 While Washington was a strong de- fender of neutrality, when justice de- manded it and equally strong minded as to the benefits of peace, since it is impossible to forget his exhortation to observe good faith and justice towards all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with au,' yet it is inn possible to forget the magnificent and inspiring example of patriotism which he set to all subsequent generations when he led his country in the de- fense of it's established principles. It IS a part of his life which no Amer ican should want to slide over or for get. Like his statesmansf1ip, it was an important part of his lifes work and little sympathy can be awakened by the movement which would try to obliterate it. It is no time to warp history. The best lesson comes from his whole career.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
CATARRH GER IS
 EASILY KILLED
ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS DISEASE FOREVER Is TO DESTROY THE GERMS THAT
 CAUSE IT.
By A SneciaIist.


 If you have catarrh and want to get rid or it you must kill the germs which cause cataTTh. Stomach dosing oint- ments, sprays, creams, douches. etc, They all help by giving temporary re- lief, but they do not reach the germ fife that has found Judgement in your head, nose, throat and could not destroy it if they did.
 The best known way Of destroying the dangerous germs of catarrh and consequently ending the disease itself is to breathe into the air passages of etrating air of Hyomef (pronounced High -o-mel. Hyomei is made from pureSt oil Of Eucalyptus combined with other powerful healing. antiseptic and germicidal ingredients You breathe 1t through a little hard rubber pocket in- haler which comes with every complete treatment Every time you inhale the sweet fragrant air of Hyomei through your. swollen, unframed, germ-laden Tn em branes a vapor which will not only reduce the swelling and inflammation ped up air passages but will absolutely and positively destroy every trace of Catarrh germ life it reaches. Lee 6 Osgood Co. and many other leading druggists in this vicinity are so sure of the blessed lasting relief that Hyomei brings to catarrh sufferers that they sell 1t invariably on positive guaran- tee that money will be refunded if sue cessfuI results are not secured from It's use. Right now while you have the matter in mind, tear out this notice and take it in to your druggist the next the. comnlete Hyomei outfit. which in cludeS the free inhaler This makes It easy to breathe the Hyomei way up into the air passages and you can be- disgusting disease from your system forever.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
DARNING.

4 good many women who know how to darn can't darn silk stockings. This Is an art in itself. In the first place the silk used should exactly match the stocking which you are darning. All your work will be wasted if this is not carefully attended to. Use a rather large needle, so the thread will slip through easily. This should not be too large. however, or it is likely to tear a fine stocking.
 Always work with a. alarming ball. and if possible one of a contrasting shade, so that it will be evident. Don't make knots, and start to darn some distance from the hole About an inch is the average distance. Wind up and down and in and out of the stock ings. Make your stitches neither so close together that they pile one upon the other nor so far apart that they are practically useless-they must be a happy medium.
 When the hole is covered with bars and stitching going up and down. be- gin to weave your stitches in and out. These should be perpendicular to the stitches already laid lengthways. Make these stitches close together, complete ly covering the hole
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
RESTRICTING IMMIGRATION.

Indications are already manifested that the move for d restriction of inn migration has not been abandoned with the defeat of the Burnett bill in congress. As was stated at the time the killing of the immigration bill did not mean opposition to the entire measure. It had many good features which were recognized by those who felt obliged to oppose the measure be- cause of the unjust provision calling for literacy test. That those good points should be incorporated into an- other bill is only to be expected and it is not improbable that there will be included herewith a method of restricting immigration that will be just to the immigrant and to this country as well. It is certainly open to study and with knowledge of conditions in the country. the need Of immigrants, the ability to properly distribute them and at the same time exclude the undesirable, there should be solution of this problem which will overcome such strong and sensible objections as were raised against the thrice defeated literacy test.
 That 9 large part of the great in sanity problem of this country can be regulated through immigration restric- tions is reasonable to believe, but it is not the uneducated classes, or those to whom the privileges of learning to read and write have been denied, which furnish all the patients for the insane institutions. The insane as well as the diseased should be kept out This country has a task large enough in that direction without admitting those rom other countries who are suffer- ing in body or mind and bound to be a charge and such prohibitive legis- iation would not fail of aprrovaI.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

to protect the big ports and points of vantage in this country, and 1t is the coast defenses which this country cannot afford to neglect. They are next in importance to strong and efficient navy.
 The presentation of the facts rela- tive to the existing conditions ought to make an impression upon congress and secure such provisions as are nec- essary for the carrying out of the rec concentrations. It does not mean that the present equipment must be a'ban- doned. Many of the guns are such that it will be possible to increase their range with a comparatively small outlay while it is only a reasonable program which would replace these guns with those of larger size and caIiber whenever new work is un- dertakell, or replacements become nee essary. With such conditions the country can be hardly rated as ade- quatsly equipped for unexpected trou- IJ0
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
Stories of the War
The End of von Spec.

Midshipman John Esmonde, a son of Sir Thomas ESmonde, M. P, was on duty on the battle cruiser Invincible during the battle off the Falkland Is- lands when Admiral Count von Specs squadron was destroyed. In a letter to his father the midshipman has giv- en a detailed description of the battle In some respects his account is the most interesting yet made public. One of the 300 survivors picked up after the GneiSenau was sunk was a German officer who had made notes during the battle. From one leaf of the Ger mans notebook, the record of which dealt with the last part of the engage ment, Esmonde copied the following the figures representing the time at which the British shells struck the big German cruiser:
 5.10, hit, hit.
 '5.12 hit.
 5.14 hit, hit, hit again.
 "5.20, after-turret gone
 '5.40, hit hit; on fire everywhere
 "6.41, hit, hit; burning everywhere and sinking.
 '5.40, hit, hit on fire everywhere.
 '5.46. hit hit.
 A few moments later the Gneisenau went to the bottom. The Invincible was struck by 20 shells from the big gest German guns. The enemy fought desperately, though Esmonde says: T have heard from one of their surviv-
 
 that we were the Invincible and In- flexible instead of the inferior force he had hoped to bully, he gave all the men in his squadron one hour fo prayers, which was used by a large proportion of them to get drunk"
 One shell from Von Specs flagship, the Scharnhorst, scored 2 serious h4t:
 We were not escaping free, how ever. Shots were hitting us repeated ly, and the spray from the flashes of their shells was hiding the Scharnhorst from us. Suddenly a great livid flame rushed through the gun ports, and the 150 tons or 200 tons of the turret going up in the air. We thought we would go over the side and get drowned like rats in a trap. However we came down again with a crash that shook the turret dreadfully, and con- ttnued firing as hard as ever. Nothing in the turret was out of order at all The range continued to come down, and the whistles of the shells that flew over us grew into regular shriek.''
 The German flagship was sinking by o'clock. 'I saw the Scharnhorst's s ensign dip (never knew whether 1t came down or not, because just then one of our lyddite shells hit her and over her.) When it cleared she was on her side, and her propellors lash fnS the water round into foam Then she capsized altogether and went to the bottom! So the German flagship that had shown no little mercy to the defenceless Monmouth a month before sank with Admiral von Spec and 900 German sailors. not man being saved. ID save any was impossible
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
PAN ANA EXPOSITION.

The war in Europe has done a good deal in the upsetting of plans and plac- ing Encouragement in the way of cer- tain affairs in which the world is deeply concerned, but 1t was not able to prevent the holding of the great International exposition at San Fran cisco jn celebration of the completion Of the Panama canal. That the war has not had it's effects cannot be said for when such large and important countries as Great Britain and Ger many fail to participate and others are forced to curtail their exhibits if must detract, but the fact that there are forty-three states and forty-two foreign nations represented and every. tAIng l1 readiness at the opening indi- cates the excellent organization that has been back of the trern nen6ous en- terprise.
 The determination, however, that it was impossible to delay the exposi- ton or to put off Q. celebration which deserved the attention of the whole world, marking as it does the finish of Q, project in which every country is directly or indirectly interested. was only proper. While much dependence has been placed upon the big foreign nations Ill the past. conditions made it necessary to get along without their usual displays, and the results can he ioohed upon as an excellent display or Tesourcefulness. While the war may nave prevented certain participation 1t has nevertheless stimulated others Tn the direction where trade should be enlivened as the result, and through being cut off from the war zone the many travellers are being furnished a big counter attraction and a chance to see America first.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
RESPONSIBILITY INVOLVED.

Having stated our position to Ger many and having received its reply wherein it indicates its determination to maintain it's former position, it re- mains to be seen what happens. Ger nany's purpose is to administer a blow to Great Britain. but in doing so it fails to give proper consideration to the duty it owes to neutral commerce. This it recognizes when it says that officers have been ordered to refrain from violent action against American merchant ships so far as these can be recognized, but it is unable to offer any justification for possible action because of its failure to take the prop CT precautions to recognize.
 Germany cannot sit back and de- clare that just because it is at war it can do as it pleases with ships of in facilities for making absolutely cer- tain Of the identity os vessels, it can go ahead slam bang and destroy ev- erything in sight. If a merchant ship of this or any other neutral country is harmed by Germany because of its policy of destruction first and verifl- cation afterwards, it cannot dodge the responsibility for that act. Neutral commerce has not driven Germany into corner and it is not going to get it out of it. The excuse that Ger man warslips. anoat or submerged cannot distinguish neutral from belli- gerert and therefore has right to sink any of them, will not be accepted as q correct interpretation of interna- tional law. If the German submarines would be able to distinguish American war vessels. such as they suggested as a convoy for American merchant ves- sels they can distinguish the merchant ships themselves
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
COAST DEFENSE,

That there has been a recognition of the 1nadequacy of the present coast defense guns is made evident by the report that has been submitted by Sec retary Garrison from the army board wherein guns of greater range and power than any that could be arrayed against them were asked for. At the present time the board finds that the old twelve inch guns and mortars such as are in use at the present time "are not equal in range and power to major Cal!0er guns aAoat.
 This means that while the guns are eGec tivo within their range they would not oe able to reach vessels which could cause havoc in an attack, and arc therefore not what is needed at = -.&Aa-~. defenseS which are supposed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
BABY BiRs.

The newest pattern for a baby bib looks not unlike little waist, except ing that it does not have sleeves. The neck, armhole and bottom of these bibs are generally scalloped with a bit of hand embroidery on the front. Linen or white pique makes excellent bins, while handkerchief linen can be fash toned into an exquisite one, though less practical for daily use.
 If the scallops seem too much of a task, bibs of pique or heavy linen could be bound around the raw edges with pink. blue or white tape, with a bit of embroidery to match the tape in color
 These bibs are really very service able as they cover the entire upper half of the dress and being slipped over the arms and buttoned up the back, they cannot pull out of place.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
DRAFT PROTECTOR.

Many doors, through shrinkage of wood, are quite two inches from the floor, allowing dirt and draft to enter. Fold about three Ghicknesses of paper just the width of the door and about two inches deep. Cover with baize or serge, as near as possible to the color of the door Sew on three small rings, one about a quarter of an inch from each end, and one in the middle. Fast en into door three small screw hooks, with we'll turned up ends. Hang on by the rings. This perfect draft pre- venter thus moves with the door. keeps in it's place, yet is easily removed and crushed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
TABLE DECORATION.

For a handsome center decoration for table, to be used either i'll parior or dining-room buy six Japanese air plants and one pressed fern at any of the 1O-cent stores. Separate the fern and arrange it with the air plants around a low fern dish. Part the center of this dry greenery and place carefully q small drinking glass of water in which has been arranged a small bouquet of garden flowers.
 Violets, pansies, roses and asters, all in their seasons, can give the color touch to this very dainty ornament and can be removed daily if desired, while the air plants remain dry in the dish around the glass.
 Care must betaken not to wet them in any way, or they will not thrive.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
RISING BREAD.

Do not cover rising bread in bowls and tins with dry cloth. Instead cover with a damp cloth which hes been wrunS out in warm water. In cold weather tine damp cloth should be placed over a dry cloth.
 As a result the dough will not dry on the top and the loaves when baked will be much more uniform.
 To prevent holes appearing in brown bread prick twice with needle, once when loaves are placed in tins and once immediately before ioayes are placed in the oven.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

When 1t is reported that the New York municipal lodging house has had from zoo to 800 unused beds each night this winter because a little work is demanded for the bed and board, it shows what ebsTne of t&ose the-coun- try-oWes- s-rne-a-HVing people are look inE for
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

To split a shortcake easily All the pan half full of the batter, then spread 1t over with a. teaSpoonful of melted butter; then put in the rest of the bat ter, spreading it out so that none of the batter shows. When the cake is baked it will split easily.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
WATER COLOR FRAME.

A water color picture is usually framed in a narrow gilt frame. A light brown, silver gray or greenish frame may sometimes be used to advantage. The picture often requires narrow mat of cream white or gilt to bring out the colorS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
WHEN STEAK IS TOUGH

To make tough steak tender, put three tabiespoonfuls of salad oil and one tablespoonful of vinegar on large flat dish.
 let it rest in this way for half an hour, then turn it over, and let it rest an- other half hour in the same quantity of vinegar and oil
 The toughest steak will yield to this treatment and be nice and tender when served,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
TO CLEAN BRUSHES,

To wash brushes and combs. put a teaspoonfpl of ammonia into a basin of hot water and dip the brush up and the water for few minutes. In this way all the grease will disappear, and after YinsinE ln cold water both hgush-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
paintv laces shouId he wa

Dainty laces should be washed in the following way if you would keep their fresh, new look. Purchase four cents worth of ben5oline: this spirit Is high ly infiarnable, so should be kept away from artificial light or fire. Take two basins and into each put a little of the benzoline. Dip the lace in one, douse it up and down, then squeeze gently and dip in the second lot of bengohne; by then all the dirt will have dropped out Shake the lace; 1t will dry in few minutes, and look like new.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
PASTE FOR RuRLAP.

Paste to attach burlap to the wall is made as follows: Work up a stiff wheat flour paste and. while hot, add a twelve quart pailfNl two tablespoon fuls of Venice turpentine. Paste your strip, fold and lay aside till a second strip is pasted, then take the~ first strip and unfold and paste again. Af- ter trimming with straight edge and knife it is ready to hang
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

To make silver pudding, dissolve one ounce gelatine in cupful of water over fire: add half-pound of sugar. add the juice of two lemons and whites of two eggs. WhislS all until it is stiff and white. Pour into a mold to set.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
SPOTS ON FLOOR.

Are grease spots on your kitchen floor? Water with any amount of Scrubbing will not remove them; just try alcohol to remove these same spots and you will be pleased with the re- suits.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

The time has arrived when every commonwealth should have a com mission 10 determine who is entitled to the annual honor of discovering the first pussy willow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

from every municipality in the state. It is a condition every citT To ~ot to meet however, but will be forgot ten immediately work is resumeu. A study of prevention in times of pros peritv would tend to lessen public aid in times we are experiencing just now, but it is just possible should any plan be devised whereby the working masses are compelled to lay aside a certain amount for a rainy day, the cry would 20 up about eucroachinC on rersonal liberty.-Middletown Penny Press
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

rhey are good for puddings. If you do not wish to use them directly. dry them thoroughly in a cold oven, crush them and put them in a glass jar until wanted
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

If your vegetables or preserves scorch while cooking, advises cook, re- move the vessel instantly from the range and set it in a pan of cold water letting 1t remain there for ten or fif- teen minutes. At the end of that time you will find that the scorched taste has all vanished from the food.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
FOR PEARL ORNAMENTS.

Pearl ornaments may be elegantly polished by first rubbing with olive oil to remove the dirty appearance, then applying any red nail polish. This latter gives a furnished appearance and with a little fast rubbing the pearl takes on a brilliant glow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

When one foreign steamship com pary declares that all the vessels it has for sale are small and obsolete, that really indicates the condition in the steamship market today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

4 mustard plaster will not blister if the part to be plastered is first rubbed with vasellne and coating left on the skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE.

Delicious frozen desert is made of 11s pints double cream, the grated rind of orange and the juice of two; six ounces of sugar and one-quaxter pound cream, stir in the other ingredients and freeze
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

Germany has disclosed it's intention of sending five million to other coun- tries to reduce food consumption at home but will it equip them all with musical instruments?
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

That fellow who announced coal enough to last centuries probably has a bin that will hold more than half q ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22

If the feet are tender bathe them often is stronga alum, and boric acid rubbed on when the feet are drying will remove any odor, but it must be allowed to dry on the feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
es and combs will be perfectly clean.
REcTP IFS.

Convention Cake-Two cups of white sugar. two cups of cold water three tablespoonfuls shortening, one package of seeded raisins; boil the ingredients together for minutes. When cold add one rounded teaspoonfuI of soda One-half teaspoonful of cloves, one tea spoonful of cinnamon, one teaspoonfui of allspice, half teaspoonful of salt; add four to suit; this will make two loaves. Bake one hour.
 Milton Pudding-Two cups bread crumbs, one-third cup sugar. four cups scalded milk, two eggs, two squares chocolate. half teaspoonful salt, half teaspoonful clnnamon; soak bread in milk half hour, melt chocolate in sauce pan placed over hot water, add sugar mixed with cinnamon and salt and enough milk taken from bread and milk to make of consistency to pour, add to bread mixture; then add eggs beaten slightly, turn into a slightly buttered pudding dish and bake in moderate oven 45 minutes.