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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
INDOOR WINDOW BOX.
Pleasure and Satisfaction for the
 Housewife Who Misses Garden.

The indoor window box. properly planned and tended, will afford much pleasure and satisfaction to the house.. wife who misses her out-of-door gar den during the winter months. It is a mistaken notion that plants when kept in living rooms use up certain clements of the air in such quantities as to make it unhealthful for individ- uaLs using the room. It is much hard CT on plants to be in a room with people than for people to be in a room with growing plants. Plants indeed use air, but use such a. small propor- ton that the effect of the plant in the room is neglible if the room is ven tilated at all. This also holds good for cut flowers of plants in a, sick room, although the odor of some flowers may be distressing to the patient, and bad for that reason A good depth for an indoor window box is F inches. The bottom of the box should be covered with stones and broken pottery to give drainage, and this should be GOV cred by Q layer of moss to prevent the soil above from working down through the stones. The drainage and moss should take up about three inches. The greater the body of soil above the moss the more uniform it may be kept as to moisture. The soil should come to within 1-2 or 2 inches of the top of the box.
 The indoor window box should be
 
 as much light as possible it should be level with the window. It may be fastened with brackets or placed on table, or have legs made for it. There should be a drip pan beneath to keep water from soiling the floor. The box may rest directly above the drip pan on legs half an inch to an inch high, or may be watertight with the ex- ception of hole at one end to let out the water. The top of the soil should be allowed to become quite dry once in a while The results of watering will teach the owner to regulate the supply. Boxes may need watering in surshiny weather especially toward spring) every day, or at least every other day: in cloudy nlidWinter wealth CT not more than once a. week As a rule it is better to water lightly and frequently than heavily and infre- quently. The specialists of the United States department of agriculture ad- wise this, although just the reverse is considered best when watering is done out of doors in the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS

templating or interested in the grow ing of alfalfa should plan immediately for the coming season, as an expert mental plot with his crop. Whereas, all kinds are not fitted for the grow ing of alfalfa there are undoubtedly many acres which would grow alfalfa. successfully if properly treated and carde for. Those interested in soy beans should likewise treat small area of this legume and see the won derful benefit upon the soil and the value for green manuring and as & forage crop,-it is a crop which at the present time is grown very little in the east, but which can become adapted for Massachusetts conditions, ana being legume would be a great addition to the list of soil builders.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
NEW LONDON.

Charles J. Brown is remodeling his house in Huntington street The house will be altered into a two family dwelling
 Curtis Gates is having reconstructed the house in Huntington street he re- gently purchased from Mrs Hovey.
 Brewer Street Tenements.
 The foundations are being laid on Brewer street for new building for Mrs. Julia Sawyer, for which Joseph A. St. Germain has the entire contract. The building will be of frame con- struction, three stories, 24x4s feet, with gravel roof. There will be three tene- ments of six rooms each, heated by furnaces, lighted by electricity and provided with every modern improve ment.
 Estimates have been received for the proposed new temporary heating plant to be erected at the Connecti- cut College for Women, planned by Arcitects Ewing X chappell. The building will be of wood and brick.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
NEW LONDON Y. M. c. A.
Bids Were Toe High and Plans Will
 Be Modified.

The committee in charge of the re- ception of bids for the construction of the proposed Y. M. (. A. building in New London opened bids of several contractors Wednesday for the con tract to erect the building. but it was disclosed that the cost of the struc- ture was altogether too much. So no decision as to who will build the structure nor the style of building in detail that will be erected. The com mittee and Architect Donnelly will go over the plans again and other bids will be asked for.
 According to report the plan of the building committee Is to spend the sum of S100,ooe for the building and its equipment. This amount was di- vided by the committee on the basis of $80,o00 for the structure itself and $200G0 for heating. plumbing and wiring equipment and furniture While, as stated. the gures of none of the bidders can be obtained it is understood that some were in the vi cinity Of S30.000 for the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
ALFALFA HAY.
Preferable For Dairy to Timothy or
 Meadow Hay

Many dairymen in the county will have to buy hay before spring is over. Usually timothy. red top or some of the cheap grades of hay are obtained. the result being that the production of milk is not as great as it should be for the amount of money expended. When the present prices are consid- cred, and also the composition of the materials, it is found that alfafa. is by far the most economical, even though the cost per ton is greater. Proteid, one of its constituents, contains a large amount of nitrogen, and makes it very valuable feed for this kind of animal and also makes it valuable from the standpoint that four-f1fths of these fertilizer clements should be recovered in the residues- The value of the fertilizer clements in tho resi- due of a. ton of alfalfa is S7.60, while that of a similar amount of timothy is only S4.4S.
 The buying of this 1egume will les sen the need of buying as much pro teid in the form of concentrates as will be seen by the analysis of alfalfa which has 11.7 per cent proteid and 43 per cent carbohydrates, whereas in the case of the timothy the digestIbIe proteid is only 2.S per cent and carbo- hydrates and fat arc 462 per cent Everyone knows the value of red clover in the roughage mixture. The same thing will be said of alfalfa as is being said about red clover as a dairy feed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
MYSTIC.

4 large force of carpenters is now at work on the big house recently pur- chased by Silas Maxson from Capt. C. .I' Maxson, at Willow Point. They have begun at the roof which is to he entirely Temodeled, with 6ormer windows. and will continue right through to the ground, making two up 10 date thoroughly appointed tene- nents out of what had been four. They VIII be busy on this job for several weeks. And after the carpenter work there is considerable grading to be done and the grounds improved
 Repairs and alterations are practi- ,EalIy completed on the cottage for -merIy occupied by Mrs. Ada. Nash and she expects soon to move in again.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
FARM SURVEYS.
Many Idle Acres Are Shown and
 Returns Nothing.

Recent surveys made in Handen county, Mass, show that in sections where land is selling from $50 to $150 per acre that the returns from many acres are practically nothing. This is one of the avenues where the farmer can increase his business with small outlay of money and increase his labor income very materially. Idle acres, Idle horses, idle COWS and idle hired men. all mean poor efficiency and Is equivalent to running the business only on part time. The average of IS farms in one town in the county where survey has been made with an average acreage of 75.4 acres have 1914 acres of tillable pasture land, or one-fourt11 of the farm in addition to the untillable pasture which is prac tically as possible. It is encouraging to note that many farmers are breaking new land each year planning for a, larger business. This means a prob ability of gettln~ more for the farm labor income. On nearly all the county farms the present equipment is sufficient to carry on a much larger business than it is at present. Thus the utilizing of farm equipment will lessen the total expense of producing each unfit
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
Colds Are Often Most Serious--Stop
 Possible Cor4plfcations

The disregard of a cold has often brought many a regret. The fact of sneezing, coughing or 3. fever should be warning enough that your system needs immediate attention. Certainly loss of sleep is most serious. 1t is 8 warning given by nature. Is it mans duty to himself to assist by doing his part Dr. Kings New Discovery is based on 9 scientific analysis of colds B0c at your druggist Buy 9 bottle to- dSy
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

Meriden-Rev. William H. Kidd, pas tor of the First Methodist church for seven years, has received a call to the Hanson place Methodist church in Brooklyn, N. Y. and will undoubted- Iy be appointed to that pastorate at the annual New York East Confer ence in April. The Brooklyn church has a membership of 1000 and the salary is $4,0O0 8 year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

South Misunderstanding local wooden mill in HilliardviIle has received an order for oVercoatings for a, foreign govednment and will be on full time for a,smontI1 or more. The order~caIls for khaki cloth. This is the first order that has been received in town as the result of the war
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
The Liver Regulates the Bcdy-A
 Sluggish Liver Needs Care.

Someone has said that people with chronic liver complaint should be shut np away from humanity, for they are nessir7ists and see through a glass depend upon 1hysical states. Bilious uess, headaches, dizziness and consti- pation disappear after using Dr. Kings New Life Pills. 25c at your druggist.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

Stratford-The public raising of the chief of Okenuck Tribe l. o. R. NJ, in Red Mems hall Monday night was largely attended. The ceremonies were conducted by Deputy Great Sa- chem William Lounsbury and staff of Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07
SToRRs.

The contract for the new machinery school building at the Connecticut State Agricultural college at Storrs has been awarded to Lewis A. Miller of Meriden. The contract price is SIP, ,619. The building will be brick, 1ireproof construction, two stories in height and 3SxS6 feet, completed June 1, accord ing to the terms of the contract.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

Hsrtferd.-F1Eure given out at the Hartford postoff1ce show that the in crease of the yearly postal receipts over those Of 1912 is 363, ,14So2
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-07

PLUMBING AND STEAM FITTING
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
lST NFANTRYMEN
HELP AID funds
.. FOR F,4 Relief

From Schofield Barracks comes the
following letter:
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: The following named men OF
Company E, LIST Infantry, have con.
tributed the amounts set opposite
their names to be applied to the fund
being subscribed for the dependents
of the men who we're lost on the sub
marine F4. 1t is requested that this
sum be used for no other purpose {:
G. H. Bates, 81; H. S. Hall, 81; A.
Hoffman, soc; ]. Krause, soc; T. Far
ley, 81; ]. J. Dignan, 81; G. DeKeyser
SOC; C. A. Reynolds. soc; J. Stein,
soc; ]. Killfoil, 81; F. ]. Wilkinson,
81; H. Wallace, 81; H. Van Camper,
81; H. E. Bradley, 81: A. Reymann,
soc; s.. Bolanoyich, 81; A. DycZus,
soc; ]. Bozeyks, soc; M. J. Curtin,
soc; P. .Oskowski, soc; ]. F. Mize,
soc; E. S. Cater, soc; D. H. Benton,
81; w. Meerkreebs, 50c; E. P. Dever,
soc; o. Kahn, 81; w. G. Norton, soc;
w. r. Smith, 81; L. E. Swint, SOC; C.
w. Kelley, 81; j. Engler, SOC; A. Kot-
Ian, SOC; s. NJ. Mclaughlin. 81; A.
Powell, 81; F. Brynfarski, 81; S.. A.
Pittman, 81; B. F. Jones, soc; s. Tony,
soc; O. Hart. SOC; M. Swenson, ST.;
F. M. White, soc; H. Bray, 81; H. L.
Williams, SOC; M. Sherman, soc; G..
Dubois, Soc; H. C. Kuse, soc; J. Web
er, SOC; T. Jones, soc; E. Spetz, soc;
w. E. Chambers, 50c;, w. H. Lee, soc;
]. H. Gwynes, soc; A. Sosnowski, soc;
H. Zoller, soc; j. N. Lawson, soc; c..
Wheeler, soc; B. H. Debolt, 81; J. A..
Hermann, soc; B. H. Farrow, 81; G..
A. Webb, soc.
Respectfully,
GEORGE H. BATES,
LIST Sergt., Co. E, 1st Infantry
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
DAILY REMINDERS

Round the island in auto, $500
Lewis Stables. Phone 2141.-AdV.
Fashionable gowns to order. Mrs
W. E. Bell, Love Bldg, Fort St.-Adv,
Palm beach suits, just the thing fol
this hot weather, at The Hub-$8.50,
including a belt. See them.
IF it's from Parker's it's good" ap
plies directly to the meat sold in the
Metropolitan Meat Market. Phone
3445.
New arrivals in spring and summer
millinery are now being shown at Mil.
ton & Parsons, Fort above Hotel st.
adv
Save money on groceries! Read
May & Co.'S ad in another column,
and then take advantage of the re-
auctions on those four Wednesday
specials.
You'll have better luck in your hen.
yard just as soon as you commence
using the Petaluma electric incubator
Investigate. California Feed Co., cor
Alakea and Queen streets.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
Picturesque Is
Mzumo Tribute
70 Men of FL

Tribute to the dead heroes OF the
F-4 reached its highest international
expression last night when the Jap
anese cruiser Idzumo sailed for Japan
Upon the order OF Captain K. Mimu,
ra, who is commander Of the Japan,
csc fleet patrolling the Pacific from
Canada to Chilli, the course OF the
ldzumo was altered so that instead
OF bearing to the right of the dredge
California it doubled back into the
harbor and passed on the left
Every officer and Japanese sailor
was at the rail bowed in salute. As
the big cruiser steamer past the spot
where the F-4 is supposed to be mark
ed by the dredge the flag of the Ris-
ing Sun at the stern was dipped in
respect to the naval boys beneath the
Hawaiian breakers.
by this salute" said Commander
Mimura before sailing, I'VE hope to
show the deep sympathy felt by the
Japanese nation for the families of
the navy men who lost their lives
through duty to their government"
The commander speaks we'll of the
increasing friendliness between ia
pan and America. One of the pleas,
ing incidents of the cruiser stay was
the presentation to the commander of
a huge bunch OF American Beauty
roses by Mrs. Moore, wife of Admiral
Moore and president or the local Navy
Relief Society branch. The gift was
in recognition of the generous con-
tribution Of 800 to the "a fund by
the Japanese man-of-war.
Passengers of the Chiyo Maru sent
all the surplus magazines and books
they could spare to the crew Of the
Idzumo, also the latest newspapers
from Japan. The destination OF the
flagship is unknown to even local
Japanese papers, but late mail sug.
gests that the Idzumo is due at the
naval base at Saseho, Kiushu island
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABLEGRAMS

The following cablegram was re-
ceived today from official German
sources:
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1s.-
German headquarters report, April 13:
"The French have made attacks near
Berry-au-6ac, and between the Mouse
and the MoselIe, near Maicery, east Of
verdun, near MarchVilIe, southeast OF
Maicery, on the front between Mai.
Gerry and MarchviIIe, south Of Hart.
mannsweiIerkopf. Everywhere the
French attacks were repuIsed.
1.-THE French reported that their avi.
ators threw $50 bombs upon the rail.
road station and foundry at Bruges.
In reality they threw only nine bombs
which fell in the east end and two
near Bruges without doing any dam.
age. The Germans have thrown pro.
fuseIy bombs on Poperinghe, Base.
BRONX and kossei, occupied by the Eng.
Iish.
Northeast Of Suippes the enemy
used again projec9Ies developing as.
phyxiatine gas. In the Priest forest
there is fighting day and night and
there the Germans are slowly gaining
terrain.
"The situation on the east front is
unchanged"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
SWELLS
THROUGH EFFORTS
OF HUI All KAIS
Club Raises $202. 10 In Benefit
Entertainment Given In
Armory Last Night

The fund being raised in Honolulu
for the relief of the living victims OF
the "a disaster was substantially
swelled when $202.1O was added to 1t
last night at a benefit concert in the
national guard armory under the aus
pices Of the Hui Au Kai.
FortythFee dollars of the total
amount was raised by the girls who
acted as ushers a1f program distribu-
tors. They were The Misses Dorothy
Winter, Sybil Carter, Mildred Brom-
we'll, Clemence Clifford, Ruth Stacker,
Margaret Young, Rachael Woods and
lima Woods. More than 500 persons
were present. No admission was
charged. contributions being dropped
in urns at the entrance of the armory.
Following the concert those present
INDUCED in dancing.
The concert was carried out by sew
eral of HOnolulus best known must
clans and thespians, among them be-
ing Mrs. Alice A. Hayward, Mrs W.
H. Fry, Miss C. c. Pearson, Philip
Hall, George Casper, Lucille and AIDE
line Aflague, the Misses Edith Cat
field, Grace Caldwell and NJ. NJ. Stroup,
and E. T. Stacker and Kamehameha
Glee Club. Songs, dances, violin and
vocal solos comprised the program,
which was heartily enjoyed and ap-
plauded by those present.
The Hui Au Kai's special benefit list
will remain open for two days.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
local AND GFN[lkL

There will be work in the first de.
gree Excelsior lodge. !. o. 0. F., this
evening. .ss
Harmony Lodge will have degree
work this evening in Odd Fellows
hall at 1880. 1..:-
The Hawaiian band played at noon
TODAY in Bishop park, opposite the
Alexander Young hotel. ~
The Kaahumanu Society held q
special meeting at 10 O'Clock this
morning at Kawaiahao gymnasium.
A discharge in bankruptcy today
was granted to T.. A. Simpson by
Judge Charles F. Clemons in federal
court
Olive Branch Rebekah Lodge No.
2, 10. o. F., will start whist tourna,
ment Thursday evening. All whist
players are invited to attend. Re.
freshments and prizes each evening.
Contractor Davenport was the low
est bidder for the construction of the
dairy building and piggery at the Col
lege OF Hawaii. Tenders were open
ed at the college this forenoon the
bidders being Davenport, eighty days,
S4,729; Bowler & Ingerson, ninety
days, $6,150; H. H K DeFries, sixty
days, $5,S0160; Martin GandaI, ninety
days, $3.50. ~ 49, ... 49,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
HEDEMANN SAYS
JAVA SUGAR in
Strong DEMAND
Home From Trip to Orient, He
Discusses Wars Effect
on Trade

Returning in the Chiyo Maru from
Japan after an absence Of little more
than five weeks. C. J. Hedemann, man.
ager of Honolulu Iron Works, reports
a successful business mission, al
though for the present maintaining
reticence with respect to the details Of
contracts obtained.
Il have only visited Japan" Mr.. He
demann said in reply to question as
to the extent of his oriental travel
on this occasion. What took me
there was the intention of one Of the
big sugar companies to increase the
size of two of the central factories in
Formosa from nine-roller to 12-roller
mills.
They expect more cane this year
and next year than they have had the
past two years. 1t is in Japan the
same as it is here, the temporarily
high sugar prices encourage them to
make some very immediate improve
ments, so that they can meet the slack
times which they anticipate will come
to them also.
"As soon as the European market
is relieved Java will again ship its
sugars into Japan. Formosa can pro-
duce enough sugar ordinarily to sup
ply Japan and its own needs, but the
last few years typhoons and other
troubles have reduced the crops to
such an extent that Java sugar has
had to be imported to meet the de,
mand.
"a great deal more Java sugar goes
now to Europe than formerly, owing
to war conditions. This has caused
the price to Japan to go up and in.
duced the planters to decide on mill
ing improvements this year.
II have had a successful business
trip" was all that Mr.. Hedemann
would say when asked about contracts
brought home.
There are no indications at all in
Japan that there is any war on the
other side of the world, so far as
outward signs go. Life in the streets
and in the houses goes on as serenely
as ever. But large houses in the ex-
port trade to Europe claim that bust
ness is almost at standstill A great
many Europeans, the younger men, of
course have left to join their respec.
tive armies"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
VISITING DAYS
FOR MARYLAND
ARE ANNOUNCED

With an indefinite length OF stay
ahead of them officers and men OF
the cruiser Maryland are making
themselves at home in Honolulu.
There is no particular desire to get
away. In fact, the reverse is the case,
and the general hope Is expressed
that the diving party which the Mary.
land brought out from the. Coast.
won't get through its work in too
much Of hurry. The probabilities
are that the cruiser will be in this
port several weeks, and everyone
aboard is looking forward to a pleas.
ant time here.
Yesterday about 500 of the crew
were given shore liberty, and out of
the entire number only two failed to
put in an appearance clean and So
Der" this morning. There will be
practically no restriction as to shore
liberty, the gang-plank being open,
and the men free to go ashore, when
off duty. This figures out that about
half the crew, or approximately 400
men, will be free every day. No
beach guard, or patrol, is contemplate
ed. The general public interested in
the navy may visit the Maryland on
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday aft
ernoons. from 2:30 until o'clock.
Schools and drills are being held al
most continuously, and it is not prac
tieable to throw the ship open to Wis
itors every day.
Advantage will be taken of the stay
here to have number of shore. drill
and this morning a company of blu,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
WEATHER TODAY

Temperatures a. m, IS; a. m,
"A; 10 a. m, IS; IL noon. to Mini.
mum last night. 6S. Barometer at s
a m. 30,09. Relative humidity. n.
m. 90; absolute humidity. a. m,
6255.
Wind-6 a. m. NE-3; s a. IN Nj {;
10 a. m, SW-9; IL noon, SO miles.
Movement. past "a hours. ia. Dew.
point at 8 a. m. 63. Total rainfall
during "a hours, 0.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-13
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
MAY RETURN PARTIAL
REPORTS THIS WEEK

The federal grand jury was in SEES
sion today from 9 until 1880 o'clock
the belief being that 1t has started
the work Of cleaning up number of
statutory cases which have been
pending in the court for some weeks
past. It has been decided that the
jury will not sit in the afternoon.
Partial reports of the findings of
the jury may be submitted before the
end of the week. just how long the
Jury will be in session has not yet
been determined. ft is understood
that the calendar Is unusually heavy.
Further witnesses who have been
subpoenaed are Annie Kekaule, X. L.
Cheong, Mrs. John Saffery and Mrs.
Sarah Moore.
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Rotee&Ho,pita|
q Reports q

License Inspector Fenneil has plac-
ed Anita Gray under arrest charged
with the Illegal sale Of Intoxicating
liquor at a resort in Iwf'ei. Fennell
and his off t9rs conriseateI guam
tity of beer alleged to have been found
IN the premises.
John Brown, Jr., employed at the
Inter-1sland drydock and coaling plant
received painful burns yesterday af-
ternoon through contract with wires
charged with a powerful current of
electricity. His hands received in
juriess y, which we're treated at the hos
S. T. Hill, charged with manslaugh-
ter after he struck and killed Cristo-
bal Pena, a pedestrian. some weeks
ago, stepped from the district court a
free man today after the case had
been non-suited at the suggestion OF
the prosecuting attorney. Hill was
held on the manslaughter charge pre-
ferred by Sheriff Rose until the ter
ritorial grand jury had completed its
investigation of the case. That body
found no indictment against Hill. He
was absoIved of all blame by the cor
oner's jury.