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New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

Every housekeeper should keep pair of butchers cuffs on hand to pro tect the sleeves in emergencies. Breadboards should be scrubbed 1 with silver sand and warm water, well | rinscd and dried in the sun.  Brushes and combs are best washed in strong ammonia water. For~the bristies it should be cold. h
 For gems. biscuits and cake the -four and baking powder should always be sifted together five times.
 To remove grease from woolen ma terials, rub in powdered French chalk After some hours shake it out.
 Use wash pillows whenever posf sible for living rooms and dens. Theyl are more hygienic and more sanltsfy
 A pleasant change in afternoon tea is a maraschino cherry and spoon full of the wine that comes with it
 If curtains arc allowed to 1drs thoroughly before being starched, | will be found that they will last clean longer.
 To clean ribbon, sponge with alcol liol and rub over the spot with clean white soap, holding the rtbbe4 straight
 Slice cucumber and tomatoes int pieces of equal thickness. and lay thci alternately around a bunch of whit lettuce leaves. Serve with sais dressing.
 good cleaning fluid is made Of bar of castillo soap dissolved in boi ing water. Add one pint ammon and two pints clear water and shai
 Before heating milk in sauceps always rinse the pan with water. will prevent the milk from scorchin and the pan is easier to clean aftc wards.
 Rutsy irons can be made beautiful smooth by rubbing them when h upon a piece of beeswax tied in cloth and then upon cloth sprinkl with salt.
 Before roasting apples, if you ta each one and make small slit the way around with knife. you VI find it prevents it from splitting wh cooking.
 If little ammonia is added 10 water in which silver or glass va is washed, it brightens it wonderful Ammonia is good for removing grca from dishes, too.
 A satin sash is the appropria finnish to girlish tullc dress.
 The kimono sleeve seems never go out of favor for negligecs.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
 WOMEN.

preserving, sprinkle some n the stove lid beneath the f boiling fruit. This prevents over the stove to stir the It will not burn or stick if thod is followed.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

E1l are troubled with mice, put
 br about wherever they are,
 |u will find that your trouble at an end, as mice dislike the
 Ind leave the place where they
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

acking the children's lunches lool, always wrap the sand
 in oiled paper. Meats for
 are best chopped. Cream scombined with nuts makes a Hing for a change.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

Brushes and combs are best washed in strong ammonia water. For~the bristies, it should be cold. hl
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

For gems. biscuits and cake the -four and baking powder should always be sifted together five times.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31
Household Notes

Every housekeeper should keep Z pair of butchers cuffs on hand to pro. tect the sleeves in emergencies.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

Breadboards should be scrubbed with silver sand and warm water, well rinsed and dried in the sun.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

To remove grease from wooIen ma terials, rub in powdered French chalk, After some hours shake it out.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

Use wash pillows whenever poal sible for living rooms and ders. They, are more hygienic and more sanltsfyS
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

If a little ammonia is added 10 water in which silver or glass is washed, it brigbtens if wonderf' Ammonia is good for removing gr from dishes, too.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

A satin sash is the appropria finnish to n girlish tullc dress
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

The kimono sleeve seems nevc go out of favor for negligecs
New Britain herald., 1915-05-31

Before roasting apples, if you ts each one and make a small slit the way around with a knife, you ' find it prevents it from splitting VI cooking.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
TO TAKE OVER PLANT.
United States Likely to Run SayyIIIe
Station.

Washington. July t.-Indications
tonight were that tho United States
soon would take over the sayville
(L I'D wireless station because of al
legged neutrality violations. 1t is one
OF the two high power wireless sta
uons maintaining direct communica-
tion between America and Germany.
secretary Daniels. who has conferred
with Secretary Lansing and secrc-
ary Redneld regarding the contem-
plated action. was asked today about
the governments plans but he de-
cllned TO talk.
The Sayvllle plant is under naval
censorship but officials for some time
have believed II should be under alb
]olute government supervision. as IL
the great station at Tuckerton, y. J.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
REASSURING NEWS FROM MEX
ICO CITY.
Conditions i'm Capital Said to BE less
Black Than Painted.

Washington. July 2.-The situation
in Mexico City has been painted worse
than it Is and the city does not face
actual starvation, according to reports
reaching the state department today
from refugees at Vera Cruz who left
the capital Tuesday.
According to these advices lootinr
has been confined largely to small
grocery stores.
The department issued the follow
ing summary Of the dispatches:
"The state department is in receipt
of telegram dated July from Vera
Cruz stating that several persons whs
left Mexico City Tuesday Ell route 20
the United States bring reassuring re-
ports as to the situation there. They
report that while there has been
some sacking, it has been confined
mostly to small grocery stores bv
crowds of women. They state that
the condition of the poorer class has
not reached the point Of actual STAR
vation.
ut is reported in Vera Cruz that
1900 Nillaistas have left Mexico City
and gone north"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
SERVICE NEEDS MEN.
Navy Can't Afford to Lose Officers.

Washington. July 2.-President
Wilson has denied the application for
voluntary retirement Of 20 comman-
ders and lieutenant commanders of
the navy who sought to leave the ac-
tive list under the law which permits
such retirement on June 80 when pro-
motions from the g. ade Of junior lieu
tenant have been less than 40 during
the preceding year.
In announcing the presidents ac-
ton today. Rear Admiral Benson. act
ing secretary of the navy said the
department had recommended the
course because experienced officers
were urgently needed in active SER
vice and promotions already were be-
ing made In ranks below captain at
the ages deemed most consistent.
Department officials said so far as
they knew none OF the 20 applicants
had received offers from the private
war munitions esta ablishments which
have been seeking to employ army
and navy officers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
Germans Issue Statement.

Berlin. July 3.-The admiralty is
sued two statements today, one justi-
Tying the sinking Of the Armenian.
the other denying the Russian report
OF the sinking of a German cruiser off
Gothland Island. The Armenian state
ment declares that the ship was hail
ed but the captain would not heave
to until a dozen of the crew Law dead
about him. The sinking was wholly
within the law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
POLICEMAN BLANDING SHOT.
From The Daily Item. July 2.

From The Daily Item. July 2.
Policeman Ormsby Blanding was
accidentally shot I'm the leg about two
O'Clock this morning by Policeman
j. ID. Chandler, when the two were en-
deavoring to capture two alleged blind
tigers. notwithstanding his wound
Policeman Blanding was able to cap-
ture his man and bring him to the
guard house. The bullet hit him I'm
the calf OF the leg, iniioting only a
lesh wound which laid him up for the
day.
Whilden Sprott and Blue Tom were
the negroes arrested. They had five
gallons of liquor with them at the
time and are being held for trans,
porting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
BOMB ExPL0DES IN CAPITOL,
GREAT WASHINGTON BUILDING
SUFFERS DAMAGE.
Inquiry Will be Made Before Official
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Room Wreck
cd-NO One Injured.

Washington, July "A tremendous
explosion believed to have been caused
by some kind Of bomb or Internal
machine wrecked the public reception
room on the east side of the capitol
building shortly before midnight to-
night. No one was injured.
Officials believe that the explosive
was placed by crank who desired to
create a sensation. Visitors were al
lowed in the room during today and a
timed machine might have been left
without attracting attention.
The building had been closed since
dark and there was no one in it ex-
cept the watchmen and telephone
switchboard operators. Watchman
Jones, on the floor below at the east
entrance, said he was blown from his
chair.
The report could be heard for a mile
and in few minutes a crowd of ex-
cited people had gathered. In the
meantime the lights had been
switched on and excited officials were
rushing back and forth on two floors
Of the great building. After the first
rumors Of bomb, some Of the in
lvestigators concluded that the blast
had been caused by a spontaneous
combustion In a gas pipe. The sides
OF the wall were torn out, however,
and all the pipes apparently were
intact. There had been no gas fix
lures on the senate side since an ex-
plosion occurred there nearly 20 years
ago, it was said.
A strong odor permeated the build
ing but none seemed able to detect
just what it was. No trace could be
found Of an exploded bomb or of any,
thing else which might have caused
the explosion.
| Superintendent Wood said he had
examined the structural features of
the building and found there was no
damage except in the immediate vi
cinity of the reception room.
4 While some officials thought the
explosion was the work of an ire
sponsible crank with no other end in
view than a sensation, others seri-
ously suggested that it might have
been perpetrated by some one desir-
ing to demonstrate his disapproval Of
some Of the policies Of the American
government. 1t was apparent there
was no intent to destroy life, as It
is generally known the room is empty
at night.
Superintendent Wood Of the CAPT.
tol building made a hurried investi-
cation and then telephoned for an ex-
pert on explosives. Until the expert
has made his report no official state
ment concerning the incident will be
made public. ..p".
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
MFTE SUCCEEDS HOOD.
Governor Appoints sheriff for Fairfield
County

Columbia, July 3.-James MacFie
OF Winnsboro was appointed sheriff
OF Fairfield county by Gov. Manning
yesterday afternoon TO succeed ,hc
late a. ID. Hood. who was killed re-
Gently while taking negro. charg al
with criminal assault, to the court
house for trial. Mr.. MacFie IL a
member Of one Of the old familie, of
Winnsboro.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
INVOLVE EIGHT MORE.
Annapolis Revelations Continue 10
Extend.

Annapolis. Md, July Flight more
midshipmen were implicated today in
recent hazing activities at the naval
academy. making Is now under
charges. Their names were not made
public.
Midshipman Thomas T.. Wynkoop.
Jr. OF Ohio. II was reported. was
compelled 10 do physical exercises
until he tainted from exhaustion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
TURKS CLAIM VICTORY.
Repulse Of Allies Attacks and Can.
ture Of Trenches RepOrted.

Constantinople. July 3.-News of
fighting on the Gallipoli peninsula in
which the Turks captured two lines
of trenches and all the allies attack
were repulsed was contained in the Of
fetal statement today. The battle
lasted two days. Tuesday and We'd
nesday. The allies tried to invest the
Turk right wing, but lost two trench
es north Of Aviburnu.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07
OLD DICTATOR DEAD.
PORFTRIO DIAZ PASSES AWAY OF
OLD AGE In PARIS.
He Ruled Distracted Country With
Iron Hand for Thirty Ycars-Depos-
cd by Madero Revolution.

Paris. July 2.-Gen. Porfirio Diaz.
former president Of Mexico, died here
early tonight.
Gen. Diaz's wife. Sonora Carmen
Romero Rubio Diaz, and their son,
Porfirio Diaz. Jr.. and the latter's wife
were by his side when the end came.
Gen. Diaz began to fail rapidly
about three weeks ae and while his
death was not unexpected. owing to
his advanced age and recent falling
health. the crisis came suddenly this
afternoon.
Porfirio Diaz. Jr.. and his wife were
hastily summoned and arrived at the
bedside only few moments before the
end. which came at Z o'clock tonight.
Col. Diaz, In announcing the death
OF his father. said that he was unable
to state the nature OF the malady, but
expressed the opinion that a compli-
cation of diseases due to advanced
aged was the cause.
Two tragic circumstances marked
the death of the exiled ruler. Owing
to the troubled state in Mexico 1t has
been judged impossible to send the
body home with all that ceremony
which would have befltted one Of the
figures of Mexican history. and fur
ther. Porfirio Diaz. Jr., has tried in
vain to inform his sisters, Sonora Ig-
nacio de la Tore and Sonora Ricon
Callardo. now in Mexico, of their
fathers death.
No less tragic, perhaps. is the fact
that not one Of those whom Gen. Diaz
raised UP as his assistants in govern
Ing Mexico and who prospered And
grew rich in the shadow of his great
ness were with him when ne died.
Jose Yves de Limantour, former Mex
lean minister Of finance, Is in London;
Francisco de la Barra, former provi-
sional president of Mexico and holder
OF other important positions, and
Guillermo de Landa, former governor
or the federal district in Mexic. are
In Biarritz. France. Scarcely any one
outside the family knew Of the be.
riousness OF Gen. Diaz's illness or tina,
he was I'm Paris. Death seems to have
been brought on by fracture oI
the heart weakened by an attack OF
grip last year. Nevertheless the aged
man walked daily last spring in the
Boise de Boulogne. which he loved
because 1t resembled the Chapultepes
In Mexico City. He had been hoping
to so to Biarritz shortly. but illness
prevented.
Gen. Diaz lived here in simplicity
occupying a modest apartment ir
striking contrast to the great houses
maintained by friends who left Mex.
leo with him.
No decision has been made con.
cerning disposition Of the body OF
the date of the funeral.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-07

Porfirio Diaz was born September
10. 1880. He early took a promi-
nent part in Mexican affairs. as a fol-
lower OF Juarez. In 1877 Diaz was
made president OF Mexico. holding
that office until 1880. In 1884 he was
again elevated to the presidency and
held that office continuously until the
revolt headed by Francisco I. Madero.
Jr.. led to his overthrow in May. 1911.
.After his downfall Diaz went to Eu-
rope, where he has lived since.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

The scope Of the Bryan peace
treaties, which are similar, is indicated
In article l of the British treaty
signed in September, 1914, as follows:
'.rhe high contracting parties agree
that all disputes between them, of ev-
cry nature whatsoever, otL ,r than dis
putes the settlement of which Is pro-
vided for and in fact achieved under
existing agreements between the high
contracting parties, shall, when diplo-
matte methods of adjustment have
failed, be referred for investigation
and report to permanent information
al commission, to be constituted In the
manner prescribed In the next succeed
Ing article, and they agree not to de-
clare war or begin hostillties during
such investigation and before the re-
port Is submitted"
The permanent international commits
sion provided for In this article shall
be composed Of five members, each
government to designate two. only one
Of these two to be Of Its own national
ity. The fifth member Is to be chosen
by common consent Of the govern
ments or by the four commissioners or
under article 45 Of The Hague conven-
ton and shall not be of the nationality
Of either party to the treaty.
The contracting parties reserve lib
'Srty Of action upon the report Of the
commission.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

The hardihood Of American women
In the backwoods and the endurance
of the sex who have gone to war In
other times are sometimes cited as Or
gument that our wives and sisters are
capable of bearing arms. Peasant
women Of Europe have always done
rough farm work and doubtless could
bear up under the hardships OF war as
well as the average man, but not alone
would motherhood be lmperiied and
the birth rate undermined-the pure
ly idealistic side would have to bear
penalty too great for civilization to
pay. Concedlng that woman's place is
not exclusively the home, IL certainly
Is not to he found amid scenes Of
bloodshed and violence OF all forms ex
cept when fulfilling the noble and he
roic mission Of humanlzing war.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

People who speak Of the smaliness
of our standing army forget the fact
! that It could be Increased more rapid
fly by men who already know how to
shoot and to live In the open than the
, forces Of any European country. The
present British army has been trebiel
In size during the progress OF the war.
and most of the recruits are men who
never before saw II gun except In a
shop window or In moving picture.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

A great wheat crop Is always impOr-
tant even If the prices are low. 1t Is
unprecedentedly important now that
much of Europe is unable to raise
wheat and the Russian crop for 1914
was not exported and 1t is yet uncer-
tain whether that for 1915 will he. IL
the season should be poor the yield
would be less than the present estl-
mates, but continuance Of excellent
growing conditions would carry the
spring wheat up to a point at which
the aggregate wheat harvest might OK
coed 1000, 100000 bushels.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Every one of the Mexican generals
agrees ofrhand with prcsidcst Wilson's
suggestion that rival parties should
agree upon one man and support him
TO the nearest looking glass.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Oriental punctilllo IL seen In the ia
pant China deal where the mikado "ap-
proved" the demands on China after
his ultimatum had forced China to ne
cept them without modification.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Graniteware-6, 8 and 10 at. Berlin ket
ties, 10 and II at. Preserving kettles,
Ia and II qt Dish Pans, soc values,
each ,......... -. .......... .Wc
Jelly Glasses with tin tops, doz . . tic
Butter Crooks Id. size 15c; and
10. sizes, each. 10c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

When each OF several Warring ma
ltions calls upon the Almighty to aid
Its cause because OF the righteousness
of that cause the irOnlst smiles.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

II II proposed to organize another
"peace league" IL the numerous
leagues now working would organize
and get into n pun altogether league
peace might get on some,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

A cotton planter In South Carolina
has raised brown, yellow and green
cotton, and hopes to produce black,
red and gray cotton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

The department of agriculture IL ex-
perimeDting to turn grape juice into
sirup. Isn't this n case for paternni.
ism to let well enough alonel
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Meat Platters- Eight inch plates, cups
and saucers, deep dishes and bowls in
a neat pattern, each. .............8 &c
Water Glasses s-Thin blown water glas-
ses, per dozen. .................. .29c
Deep Dishes-Two gross, assorted neat
designs, 1Oc and 15c values, each. . &c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Dinnerware-5 patterns of dinnerware,
every one good; these are 10O-piece sets
that are cheap at $3.50. During this
sale ...... -. -. -. -. ..... .$975
Fruit Sauces and Pie Plates in good
quality decorated dinnerware and plain
white cups, saucers and plates, each. Sc
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02
The Economy Basement Offers these Savings in this July Sale

Brooms = Good weight, well made
brooms; special each. ......... .25c
Travelling Bags-18 inch mating Trav-
cling Bags, special, each. ...... .48c
Dusters-Made of good warp chemic-
ally treated with handle. SOC value,
each ...... .25c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Boys Waists
Boys waists inlight and dark patterns,
each .23c
Hair Goods
All guaranteed human hair switches at
One-fourth less than regular price.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02
Yards and Yards of Summer
Wash Goods

You'll be surprised to see what a good
looking dress you can get for
small sum of money. There's
wide variety of materials, patterns
and cOlors from which to choose
Nurse Stripe Ginghams 121ac values,
per yard .................. lOc
Percales-36 in. wide, good patterns
and colors, per yard. ............ &c
Printed Organdies- big selection, all
colors and patterns, 1212c val. yd.. lOc
Lawns and Crepes-27 in. wide, dainty
patterns, 1926 values, yd. ..,... .lOc
Plisse Crepes s-15c values, yard 1870
Printed Crepes-32 inches wide, light
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Mems 10c brown mixed cotton work
SOx, per pair. DC
Mems Cotton Half Hose in black, 10c
values, pair. .................. DC
Misses Black Ribbed Hose worth, 1Oc,
pair ....... ........ ......... .oC
Ladies' 1Oc Black Cotton Hose,
Ladies 15c Gauze Lisle Hose in black,
white and tan, pair. .12c
Men, Silk Half Hose in black and col
0rs, pair loc
Ladies Silk Lisle Hose in black, tan,
and champagne, 25c values, pair. 19c
Ladies Silk Boot Hose in black, white
and cOlors, pair. ................. .25c
Ladies SOC vegetable Silk Hose, white
and tan only; pair i. . 35c or 8 for $1.OO
Ladies Zoe Sleeveless Vests, each &c
Ladies large size Sleeveless Vests,
Misses 25c Union Suits, each. .. TIC
Mems good quality Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers, 25c values, each. :. l9c
Mems extra fine Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, SOC values, each. ...... 39c
Mems Ribbed Union Suits, SOC and 75c
values, each ............. .39c
Mems $1.OO Poros Union Suits,
Ladies large size, shaped, sleeveless
Vests, ... .15c each or for 25c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Subscription Rate-$1.50 per year
strictly N advance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Resolutions Of Respect, Obituaries and
Cards OF Thanks, five cents per line.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02
Embroideries at Much Less Than
REGULAR Prices

U1e11 11OOo
500 yards of 1S-inch Corset Cover EN-
broideries and Embroidery Flouncings.
These have not been sold less than 15c
and 19c yard. During this sale, yd l0c
500 yards of fine Swiss Corset Cover
Embroideries and Flouncings; 18 in.
wide; 25c values, yard. ......... 19c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-02

Doinestics-
Calicoes-Grays, navy, cadet, black and
white and light patterns, yard. :. $40
Apron Ginghams-Fast colors, 7c val
ue, per yard. Observation-Disclosures. 4c
Brown Muslin-Get in on this early; 16
yards for .$1O0
Linen Crash-Bleached, all linen Home
spun Crash, a 1211ac number, yard sc
Bleached Toweling-8c value, yd. &c
Sheets-S1x9O extra quality seamless
Sheets; S5c value, each. ....... .63c