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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

nervous orders were forming in COL
umrs, hitching their horses to their
field guns. Within a short distance
from her farmhouse Madame Meunier
picked up the fuse of a shell. 1t was
a French fuse and she believed that
the deliVerance of the region was near
at hand. That night Madame Meunier
remained up to watch the German re-
treat under the CALLING fire of the IA
nous French 3-inchers, and before
morning counted a score or more of the
gray coated men who had passed by a
few days before waiting burial on the
the high road. At one place she jump
ed out of her cart and found a German
soldier, bleeding from a wound, with
his rifle beside him.
"The gun first, my fellow" ordered
Madame Meunier She seized the rife
unloaded it, installed the German in
her cart and ten minutes later ar
rived at the hospital of Nanteuil, now
surrounded by French Chasseurs.
81 bring you a prisoner" cried Ma
dame Meunier, but l am going to keep
the gun. When my husband comes
back from the war it will be proof to
him that 1 have not simply remained
at home twiddling my thumbs"
Madame Meunier would have re-
ceived the war cross certainly, and
probably the military medal, but the
privations she imposed upon herself
and the exhaustion from the great ef-
fort she made to provision the French
soldiers in the Nanteuil hospital
through the German lines during the
ten days were too much for her and
she died literally of physical eXhaus-
ton and privation. Her grave in the
| little cemetery near Lessart is kept
covered by fresh flowers by the sob
diers quartered in the vicinity.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

need of revision are recognized. Such
recognition has prevailed for long
time and but for the unjust provision
concerning the literacy test the needed
changes would now be in operation.
It is therefore most unfortunate that
a third effort is to be made to push 1t
forward when 1t Is known that 1t Is
Just as likely now to result in the de-
feat Of the whole measure as 1t was
in the past.
The literacy test would not keep out
the crooks 1t would not have pre-
vented Jean Crones who recently at
tempted to poison several hundred
clergymen in Chicago from getting into
this country and yet this country is
threatened with greater harm from
people of just such character as the
literacy test would pass than it is
from the uneducated who would be
kept out. The larger proportion of
the immigrants who would be affect
ed by the Burnett bill would make
desirable citizens while 1t is only the
undesirable which should be excluded,
and the time is ripe for removing that
test by amendment and letting the
other needed changes in the imni-
grafton laws pass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
FOR BABY's LAYETTE.

The latest idea of a suitable and
convenient receptacle for the new
baby's layette is to provide a small
wardrobe which has it's interior fitted
one, half with drawers and the other
half with a closet and hangers. Such
wardrobe will suffice for the voting
ster for many years after it has pass
ed the baby stage, and if it is selected
or a wood to correspond with the
mothers furniture it will look well in
the rom and be more durable than a
wicker bureau.
Some of these wardrobes have a deep
drawer at the bottom of the shallow
er drawers which will hold afghans
and bulkier wrappings, while the top
drawers will hold the tiny silk and
wool shirts and hannels, the slips and
petticoats and the dresses. The lit
tie coat and wrappers being on the
scented padded hangers in the closet
compartment.
A nice hamper for the baby may be
manufactured out of a firewood box or
have its lid padded with cotton wad-
ding on top and then be covered with
denim or cretonne. Inside a little till
may be added with. the aid of two
wooden supports on the sides of the
box. The till may be simply a wooden
teamwork, with a denim bottom and
loops on the sides to lift it readily. The
interior of the box and the inside OF
| the lid should also be lined to match
the outside of the box which then is
quite ornamental as a window seat
when not otherwise in demand. A
wooden box may be painted and enam-
eled outside if you do not wish to
cover it with cretonne. Baby's initials
can be added on top in gold letters.
A hamper recently made for a baby
| had the inside of the lid filed with a
great bow of pink ribbon to match the
other trimmings This how cOuld he
removed and temporarily attached to
| the coach afghan at will.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
FRANCIS IN PETRoeRAp.

Not as yet has the senate ratified
the appointment of David r. Francis
as ambassador to Russia, but it must
be recognized as only a matter of
time Before such action will be taken.
Mr.. Francis, though lacking the actual
experience in such Office, is neverthe-
less man of excellent qualifications
and one against whom it cannot be
claimed that the sole reason for his
selection is the payment Of political
debt. He is a broad minded man, who
as a member of President CleVeland's
cabinet has had much experience in
the conduct of national affairs. He
has not been active in politics for a
score of years, though he has held the
responsible positions of mayor Of st.
Louis and governor of Missouri, and
with great credit to the enterprise as
well as to himself was president of
the louisiana Purchase exposition held
in the Missouri capital dozen years
ago.
There is a marked difference be-
tween Mr.. Francis and some who
Aave been named for the post at Pc
trograd since the present admin
istration began it's work. The reasons
for naming him are much the same
DIS IuOSe WHICH dSludlSo Inc pfSS1uent
in presenting the name Of Henry
Fletcher for ambassador to Mexico
and the ratification of the 1atters
nomination ought to be and probably
will be soon followed by the vote OF
approval in favor of the ex-secretary
of the interior.
The post is one Of much Importance
There have been strong men sent tc
the Russian capital in the diplomatic
service in years gone by and MT
Francis will carry to that country a
training and influence which should
be in keeping with this government
The senate must recognize that nc
mistake has been made in the choice
of an ambassador to Russia even un-
der the prevailing conditions abroad
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
LETTERS TO. THE EDITOR
Suggestions For Fighting Tent Cater
pillar.

Mr. Editor: We are reminded of
the fact that the time is at hand
when war should be waged on the
tent caterpillar. The punches so nu-
merous on all of the trees are a
warning Of what will be the fate of
our fruit trees and a reminder of the
work that was done by this pest last
summer when entire orchards were
stripped of their leaves. Not only
apple, but pear. plum and cherry
trees were attacked.
The present method of interesting
the school children in the work is a
failure, as only a very few receive
any pay for labor performed. 1t would
create an interest in the work and
every child would get busy, if a few
cents a hundred was paid for the egg
mass.
The general assembly might be
persuaded to set aside a certain
sum for this work. But this cannot
be done for a year and another sum-
mer will see the destructive work of
this menace to our orchards. May I
then suggest that our County Improve
rnent League take the matter in hand.
If a plan suggested is followed
each child in each school would work
for the pennies. 1t will cost some
thing but it will be worth the price.
Help might be secured through the
grange. and the local grange might
furnish the funds or a part at least.
No better use could be made of the
money.
Your truIY
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
CARE OF TIE FEET.

This is a practical item, given by
one who has endured almost endless
torture as a result of tender feet and
corns. To remove the corns, soak the
feet in tepid sudS. Soap a toilet pum-
ice and rub over the corns until the
callous parts are worn off. Continue
this every day until the corn disap-
pears. Keep it soft with oils. If the
corn is too sore in the beginning for
this treatment, apply turpentine for
several days to kill the pain.
If the feet are afflicted with soft
corns, powder prepared chalk, without
making it too fine, and sprinkle be-
tween the toes. This does not absorb
the moisture or become caked like tai
cum powder, and by being coarser thar
the powder it separates the two por-
tfons of the corn. Always use white
wool in preference to cotton to place
between or under the toes, because il
is springy and will not harden like
cotton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
GERMANY WOULDN'T ACCEPT 1T

In support Of its position on the
submarine warfare which it PROPOSES
to put into operation against armed
merchantmen, Germany, through it's
foreign minister, Won Jagow quotes
Latin proverb to the effect that if
the reasons for a law cease to exist,
the law itself fails. The application
OF this is that the law concerning the
arming of vessels for defensive pur-
poses was enacted because the seas
were infested with pirates but that in
asmuch as there are now no pirates
the law lapses.
That is of course one way of saying
that no reason for the law exists but
as matter of fact the course which
is being pursued by Germany in its
submarine warfare furnishes ground
enough for invoking the law. It was
necessary to take precautions against
the pirates who snapped their fingers
at law and humanity and let nothing
stand In their way of attaining the
ends sought, but it is as important
| that there should be protection against
the deliberate disregard for law on
the part of civilized nations as by
lawless individuals and bands, and the
international law must be considered
III eAiSIenCe Until II is repealed.
Won Jagow may consider that he
has put forward an excellent excuse
for the course which Germany has an
| nounced that it will follow but with
submarine commanders acting in any
such way he will have a difficult Job
when he undertakes to prove that pi-
rates or their equivalent do not exist
If such plan was to be put in oper-
| alton against German vessels it would
not get German approval for a frac-
ton OF a minute, and such being the
| case 1t cannot be accepted when Ger
many attempts to apply it to other
| nations.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
OF INVESTIGA.
TIONS

There have been some conditions
revealed by the Milford wreck and the
subsequent investigation which prom
Use to contribute further to the policy
of safety first on the New Haven sys-
tenn. While it must be recognized
that a serious handicap is caused by
) the fact that the engineer and fireman
Of the local which crashed into the
stalled express, the third man, who it
is claimed occupied the engine cab
with them and the fagman, who was
sent back from the express to warn
the oncoming local, were killed in the
wreck, since it is impossible to get
their version of the wreck and thereby
determine the exact part which they
played in the deplorable affair, it be-
comes evident nevertheless that had
there been a strict regard paid to the
signals, which were found to be work.
ing perfectly and set in such a man
ner as to prevent just what happened,
the wreck would have been prevented.
1t has nevertheless been shown that
trains were being operated on the
same track within two minutes of
each other that the strict rule against
a third person being allowed to ride
on an engine was violated, and it has
been brought out in the testimony that
improper respect is paid to the rule
which requires that the airpipe con-
nections be uncoupled instead Of be-
ing pulled apart. These did not as
far as can be seen enter directly into
the cause of the wreck but the dis
closure of such conditions shows suf-
ficient grounds for increased attention
being given to them in the future.
They are matters which should get
eiHpr9 tinn in the finn
of passenger trains and the fact that
such weaknesses have cropped out in
the investigations points to the neces-
sity of strict enforcement of rules
in these particulars henceforth 1t is
unfortunate however that lives have
TO be sacrificed to show up these de-
feetS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
PROTECTING FORESTS ANC
RIVERS,

In the past few years there has
been a growing recognition of the
need of saving the forests of the
country from ruthless destruction and
by such action making a material
contribution at the same time towards
the conservation Of the rainfall for
the effect which it has upon the rivers
of the country.
1t was back in 1911 that the Weeks
act was passed which encouraged the
cooperation of the states among them
selves or with the national government
in the buying of forest lands and all
but about a half million of the eight
million appropriated under this fed
eral act has been spent for this pur-
pose and the government owns hun
dreds of thousands of acres of for
estland in the White and Appalach-
ian mountains today which mean that
those wooded tracts are to be guarded
not only for their timber resources
but because they mean the prevention
of dried UP streams and the protection
of the source Of valuable water power.
That much more valuable service
can be performed in this very direc-
ton must be appreciated since the
protection has not reached the limit
or the opportunity for extending the
good work been exhausted. For that
reason the arguments which are be-
ing put forward in behalf of a bill
seeking to continue that work by an
other appropriation of two million
dollars, the expenditures to cover a
period of five years, ought to receive
| considerate attention. Work well be-
gun ought not to be sfdetracked
through lack of sympathy and mas
| much as the initial undertaking was
| a worthy one it should be recognized
that every encourage cement should be
given to it's continuance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
PERSONAL APPEARANCE,

While clothes are an important fac
tor in ones appearance, it is not the
only one to be considered. So many
busy housekeepers neglect to pay suf-
ficient attention to their own personal
appearance. We are not all born beau
ties, neither are we born hofnely, I'M
less the case be abnormal. A clean,
healthy woman, who carries herself
erect and dresses herself properly is
never homely, while on the other hand
slovenly, sickly, cranky person is
never pretty. However our features
may differ, if we are normal we all
have hands, feet, hair, complexions
and figures that need attention to keep
them in good order and in good shape.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
ELIMINATE LITERAcY TEST.

Just where the confidence Is secured
which leads those who are backing the
Iiteracy test to think that 1t can be
enacted into law at this session of
congress in spite Of the opposition it
has received in the past is difficult to
see Not only has it been opposed by
the country at large but it has re-
ceived the vetoes Of President Taft
and of President Wilson. The latter
is still in office and even though it
should get favorable action in both
houses of congress the president has
given no indication that he would
treat it in any different manner than
he has in the past. The reasons for
vetoing it are as good today as they
were in years gone by.
That the immigration laws are in
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

bly, At the present time medical in
spection of oNr schools is the law and
bids fair to Shold for some time to
come. Mr.. Editor 1 don't see just
where the New York, New Haven &
Hartford R. r. and Sister jackson he
mentions comes in on medical inspec-
ton for schools, but / know one
thing the public as individuals, and
1 presume Mr.. Davis when sick, call
for the service of one of his medical
oligarchy and are very impatient un-
til he arrives with hi serums, hypo-
dermics and fluid extracts and the
medico political clique don't have to
tell the patient to open his mouth sc
he can pour in the poison.
ANOTHER CITIZEN.
Norwich, Feb. &c, 1916.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
ENVELOPE CUSHION.

Something new for the cushion de-
voice is a simple way of covering a
loaf shaped cushion to be used as a
footstool or the end of couch. The
stiff covering of muslin for the feath-
ers or cotton with which the cushion
is to be stuffed will keep its oblong
shape sufficiently without further
stiffening. A large piece of lowered
or striped silk is then folded around
this and wrapped exactly as you
would a package for mailing purposes.
At each end where the flap of the COW
ering ends in a point a tassel secures
it and adds a further decorative note.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
SAILORS IN VOGUE.

Large French sailor shapes show no
sign of waning popularity, which is
scarcely to be wondered at since they
have proved themselves becoming all
through the winter season to widely
different types of faces and styles of
couture. One of the newest French
sailor hats for late winter is made in
white velours and lined under the brim
with black velvet. A broad band. of
white corded silk ribbon is draped
around the crown, and drawn up in
front into two big loops. held in place
by a circular motif composed of the
same ribbon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
TO PRESERVE LINEN.

When ironing round doilies or lunch
con cloths place a heavy bath towel
or piece of flannel on the board, then
lay the linen so that the threads are
parallel and at right angles to the
board If placed in this way the iron
will naturally move with the threads
of the linen. If the threads of the
linen are ironed diagonally, the linen
will wear out much more quickly, sc
care should be taken to move the iron
parallel with the threads of the linen
Embroidered pieces are always ironed
on the wrong side.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
Thing to Do Is Obey Law or Change
II

hing to DO Is Opey Law or Shan9e
IL.
Mr.. Editor: Mr. Davis in his letter
of February rs says another citizens
advice to our citizens to enlist the ac-
tivities of the chamber of commerce
to aid in the settlement of the mat
ter of medical inspection was uncalled
for. The only thought Of Another
Citizen was that perhaps the ability
of the chamber of commerce to set
tie all perplexing questions would be
a great help to people like Mr.. Da-
Wis, who seems to think a law should
not be enacted by state or nation that
does not meet with their approval.
Now If Mr.. Davis thinks the medical
inspection law for schools as enacted
by the state of Connecticut is not
constitutional he has the right of ap-
peal to the courts and my gratuitous
advice to him is to go down in his
pocket and employ competent counsel
and get a decision on the matter. He
also says Another Citizen evidently
knows very little of the matter when
he proffers the advice to go to the
legislature for he never witnessed
the high-handed manner in which cit
liens are treated by our. legislators.
In this he is right. never did. All
Mr.. Davis has got to do, however. If
they don't treat him with proper re-
~spect when he appears before them is
to turn the rascals out at the next
election and put in men that think
| as he does and then he will have no
| further occasion to worry about the
| little children
Mr.. Editor, am afraid MIR. Davis
has taken too many of the 81 varieties
of Heinz's pickles and ketchup and
as a consequence has become a little
sour. Now my gratuitous advice to
him is to have some of the 81 varities
of sweet serums injected to enable
| him to abide by the law for medical
| inspection as enacted by the general
assembly Of the state Of Connecticut
and signed by the governor until such
time as he can have it pronounced
unconstitutional by the proper author
ity or replaced by the general assem-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

An easy way to do quilting is to
place the lining on the floor perfectly
smooth. After the padding and top
have been laid on, run lines of long
stitches through the quilt about twelve
inches apart. Carefully lift it to the
sewing machine, letting all the weight
rest on chairs to prevent straining the
machine needles. Lengthen the stitch
on the machine and quilt in lines three
inches apart. Cross lines can be run
and thus make squares or diamonds if
so desired. The work is done more
done by the old method of quilting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
RIBBON TRIMMINGS.

Ribbons trimmed many of the
charming evening dresses in a recent
display of new French models. One
of the prettiest arrangements was a
succession of graduated widths of
white ribbon on a tulle dance frock.
The ribbons were not gathered, but
the skirt was, and each band of rib
bon was set an inch above the next,
the widest ribbon being at the bot
tom and the narrowest at the top.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
TO WASH AND CLEAN TIN

Wash the tins well in hot soapy wa
ter and also add some soda and dry
well while quite hot. Clean the in
side of the tin pan or saucepan with
lemon juice, if necessary. Clean the
outside with whiting mixed to a paste
with a little water. Let the paste dry
thoroughly, then polish first with a
solft buster sand then a leather.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

so soon as the first sensation of
tickling" is felt in the throat or
swallowing over Jumps or the throat
feels dry and hot go in search of cor
receives. Do not allow a sort throat
to progress, because it may mean the
beginning of serious illness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

AS chilblains are due to defective
circulation, very loose clothing should
be worn. To warm the hands and feet
at the fire after being out in the cold
is an almost sure way of inviting the
trouble. Bed socks, and hot water
bottles, should be used in bed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

What to do with an old spread has
found an answer in a couch cover
When the spread shows signs of wear
and promises not to come out of the
laundry more than a few times, dye
it any color you wish and cut and fin
ish it to a couch that needs a cover.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

Rockville has got to wake up on the
subject of sidewalks, and get into gear
to start a spring campaign of improve
ments all along the line. Our side
walks have long been neglected. No
progressive city can afford to ignore
the question of improved walks. Good
sidewalks are a real asset and attract
people to a place. Some of the walks
in Rockville are a disgrace. 1t is
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

Cape attachments ar considered
smart. While there may be few high
collars, the high one will be of the
convertible order, for who wants to
SWathe the neck in humid weather?
New knitted materials q form smart
sport suits. Glazed kid trims many
suits and is used in combination with
velvet and cloth when it does not
form whole garments.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

To that 81 year old Iowan who never
wore headgear but straw hat, life
must have been one perpetual round
Of sunshine
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28

If the knives of your food chopper
become black and dull, run piece
of sand soap through the chopper as
you would a potato. 1t brightens and
sharpens the knives and they cut like
new Use the pulverized sand soap
to ScOur with,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

a sore thoat frequently yields to a
weak gargle of salt water. This is an
antiseptic and makes an excellent mas
al douche, with added water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-02-28
FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE.

All the boxes on the top Of the pam
try shelf should have labels on tho
end telling the contents of the box.
This saves a great deal Of time when
you are hunting articles.