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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
BIGGER IMPORTS, LESS REVENUE

In the report of the department of
commerce for the month of February
it is shown that the imports establish
ed a new record, being valued at S193,-
935,117 which is about ten million more
than in January and much above the
total for any earlier February. Over
two-thirds of the mouths imports en-
tered free of duty.
Such a statement might be of greater
interest to the public at large if il
meant a corresponding benefit to the
people, but instead of the country BEN
citing thereby it was the loser by
many millions. 1t is the action of the
democratic administration in slashing
the tariff which permits this large
amount of goods to come into the coun-
try duty free at a time when there is
a large deficit in the treasury and fed
eral taxes are being collected. y
While the Imports for February are
showing an increase over February of
1913 by S49,0O0,000 there is also shown
q decrease in revenue of $8,OO0,OO and
thef~ has~been no reduction in the
cost of living.
The same situation was revealed
during January when imports amount
ed to $184 100000 against $163, 000, 600
in January, 1913, the last year of the
republican tariff, but three years ACC
there was collected in revenue by the
government the sum of $27, 00O, 900
while in the first month of this year
with an increase of s21, 100000 in i'm
ports there was a drop of S12, 000 00C
! in the duty derived under the existing
| tariff, or loss for the first two months
of the year of $2O.O00,O 900, and yet this
| government is casting about for new
methods of replenishing the treasury
| The democrats lay it to the war, but
| the figures nevertheless tell their owr
| story.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
coLoRED TkFFETA THE MA
TERIAL.

The majority of petticoats are made
of colored taffeta. Tan, biscuit and
cafe au lait are tones that are as
widely used in petticoats as in suits
and frocks, but there are dashing ones
of Algerian blue, military scarlet, Vat
lean purple and also of the sober tones
of black, dark blue and dark green.
The sketch given today is a model
that came over from France and was
displayed at one of the big Fifth Ave-
nue. houses as Its choice of petticoat.
1t is of blue taffeta, fat in front and
back-they are all like that you know,
both skirts and petticoats-and the
hips and held out with ruffles with a
reed beneath.
All the fiounces in this petticoat are
scalloped and polka dotted. If you
can't afford a French importation why
not make one at home in your spare
hours? But however you get IL don't
neglect it. The perticoat is an impor-
tant adjunct to the spring costumes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
BREATHING BAD AIR.

Second hand air is far worse than a
second hand toothbrush, yet many per-
sons who would be Mortified at the use
of the latter are willing to inhale the
afr exhaled from other peoples lungs.
where several people are sitting cannot
be overemphasized.
In providing air remember that Il
two gas jets are burning they are con-
stunning as much good air as four per-
sons, and one kerosene lamp consumes
the same amount.
A lamp left with the flame turned
down adds very much to the impurity
of the air because Of imperfect com
bustion.
II you use a gas drophght and will
remove the tubing for a. test you vii
readtlZ see frog the odor Of gas winch
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
Stories of the War
Around Pinsk-

With the help of wooden stagings
that crisscross the swamp around
Pinsk in almost every direction, the
Germans have free AID easy access to
an important like. and have erected
on 1t series OF blockhouses or sup
porting positions which are veritable
arsenals. Each is equipped with ma
chine guns, and from each extends,
again on the stagings, runways to
Observation-Disclosures sentry posi-
lions.
So near together are the block
houses that care has to be exercised
no to sweep one with the artillery of
the other. To prevent such an occur
renee great painted signs. have been
erected in the swamp in front OF each
blockhouse. indicating how far to
right or left the machine guns Of any
one fort may swing without bringing a
neighboring fort under German fire.
Almost due south OF the farthest
such blOckhouse, which is said TO be
the most easterly position which the
Germans now hold, are the Russian
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
EAT RIPE OLIVES.

East ripe olives and take four table
spoonfuls of olive oil every day, says
one who knows. Why ripe olives? Be
cause they are picked and packed just
at that stage of their DEVELOPMENT
when they are richly nutritious and
edible. Each olive contains a large
percentage of olive oil. Do try them
if you have not as yet. Purplish black
in color-the more one eats of them
the better one likes them
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
NEEDLEWoRK NOTES.

Fascinating work bags, made Of
Austrian handkerchiefs such as the
peasants wear for headdresses, are be-
ing shown. The handkerchief is of a
large size in cream white and has a
border of purple plums and green
leaves. The bags are half-moon in
shape, sixteen inches deep and are
shirred on oblong wooden frames.
which form the handles.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
CARE OF WHITE COATS.

Where white coats are concerned, to
save a frequent bill at the cleaners
purchase a stiff white hand brush at
the 10 cent store. Brush the coat
thoroughly the way the nap lies. This
removes the little balls of lint which
have gathered the dirt at the same
time giving the coat a finish and max
ing it look like new
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

If your hair is dull thin and unsat-
isfactory in appearance do not fmag-
inc that any hair treatment will mend
matters unless yoa first attend to the
state of your general health, from
which springs the root of the evil. The
hair is sure to give the first telltale
sign that the health is out of order, and
a good tonic, plenty of exercise and
rest, and a simple, wholesome diet
should be begun at once. A course of
cod liver oil will be found quickly and
directly to benefit the hair.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
RECIPES.

Deviled Onions-Mince six cold on
ions fine, make a thick sauce of one
teaspoon -four, one tablespoon butter,
and two-thirds of a cup Of milk. To
this add the minced onion and finely
ma shed yoll<s of two hard boiled eggs,
scallop shells, fill with the mixture.
sprinkle with bread crumbs and brown.
White Mountain Cake-One cup
powdered sugar, two coffee cups OF
flour, one coffee cup of sweet milk, one
eg, piece of butter the size of an egg,
one teaspoon of cream of tartar. Put
all together and beat quickly. Just
before baking add one small teaspoon
of soda Dissolved in a little hot water
Bake one-half hour
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Handsome is as handsome does" so
for the homely, though much used,
whiskbroom, a fitting resting place
should surely be found. A lovely case
for one is made OF cretonne with seal
loped cages, initiated and finished in
style. The stiff back is medley of
pasteboard whose cretonne covering is
fastened with small gold headed tacl1s.
The whole is topped with a dainty rib
bon hanger which prepares it in all
elegance for it's convenient place in
milady'S boudoir.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

For all sores and blisters whose
character is not serious there is no
better dressing than the spermaceti
ointment sold by druggists. 1t con-
tains spermaceti, white beeswax, al
mond oil and benzoin. 1t is just the
simple, harmless thing to be put in a
corner of ones bag when going on a
walking tour.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Embroidery hoops play quite an i'm
portant part in mending nowadays. II
blouse has worn, place a patch I'M
derneath and place the part to be
mended in 4 pair of small embroidery
hoops. Then neatly darn the blouse to
the patch. The hoop will hold the
work taut and it will present a much
neater appearance when finished than
il the work were stretched over the
fingers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

The richer a cake the more easily it
is spoiled If the oven is too hot. AS
soon as the cake has risen and become
a light brown color, the heat should be
lessened by shutting OFF the drafts a
little or opening cold air draft. Then
continue TO bake the cake until a
pointed skewer or broom straw can be
stuck into the middle and withdrawn
without uncoOked paste sticking to it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

A Long Island man now claims that
he has a powder which when mixed
with water provides a fuel for autos
at cent and a half a gallon. Prices
can go as far as they like in that d.
srection and there will be no kick.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

During the windy spring months
wells are a blessing in disguise to the
woman who likes to look neatly dress
ed. They keep her hair in place as
nothing else in the world can. They
give her a smart, trim appearance al
most impossible to attain without the
aid of a veil.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

The plea that is being made for the
ending of the practice of selling live
chicks for Easter gifts ought to &C.
complish its purpose. It is a cruelty
that no one ought to want to be con-
nected with.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
A SIMPLE MATTER.

Girls who are clever with their nee
dies might achieve wonderful things
with the aid OF length OF furniture
brocade and a ball of silver thread or
a box Of small beads. It is a simple
matter to work over the brocaded de-
signs in certain parts and colored
porcelain beads OF the smallest size
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

The chances are that Carranza has
been delaying his order Get OUT to
the United States troops until he
stocked up on his ammunition supply
from this side of the border
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Warts on the thumb can be removed
by tieing piece of rather heavy white
sewing silk firmly around the base OF
the wart. This cuts off the nourish-
ment or blood supply and the wart will
die and drop off. BE very careful tc
keep it clean and dip the silk in pure
grain alcohol before using.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
FOR THE WoRKsAe.

A small emery bag, silk covered, to
resemble a flower, to which appropri-
ate leaves and stem may be added.
Will be found an exquisite, though e<-
tremely useful, rosebud for the work
box
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

With Germany supplying large guns
to Switzerland it doesn't look as if
the kaiser expected that little country
would break it's neutrality, or at least
not in favor of the allies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Even If Great Britain is willing to
permit the German and Austrian in
termed merchant vessels to be utilized
in oceanic trade, there is no good rea-
son disclosed why this government
should go into the business. Capital
is plentiful and willing if given the
proper chance. -t,--A.3..s5y>-,sy ~ kEs x.-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Miss Martha Suddath of Columbia,
Mo, was married recently with the
ring which had been used by eight of
her maternal ancestors, beginning with
her greatgrandmother.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

ands of refugees, part to their old
homes and part to abandoned farms
which they can cultivate and utilize
for the time being, and by doing 50
help to solve the food problem in Po-
land and Russia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Now that the lighthouse department
is giving the buoys their spring coat
of paint, it is time that the clean up
and paint up movement was under fun
swing on land.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Miss Louise L. Thomas OF st. Louis
turned her back on society to become
a volunteer kindergarten teacher in a
settlement in the foothills of the Cum
berland mountains.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Demanding that they be sent to the
battle front, a group Of French women.
wearing uniforms, recently attempted
to enter the chamber Of deputies in
Paris, but were turned back.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Villas death would be sufficient to
start the United States troops back to
the border, but there must be proof.
Hearsay evidence cannot be accepted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

If fhe stockings are damp when the
shoes are removed, dry stockings
should be put on at once, first powder
ing the soles of the feet with a good
talcum powder or a reliable foot pow
der.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Tt would be interesting to see the
sketch that was drawn of the Lusi-
tania by the commander of the subra-
rine who ordered its destruction,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
TARNISHED SILVER.

furnished silver is easily cleaned
with powdered whiting mixed to a
paste with ammonia and water. Rub
the paste or with one leather and have
another leather to polish IL of again.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Miss Funk Hin Liu, a graduate Of
Wellesley college, is head of the only
woman's college IN China.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Henry Morgenthau has done good
work at his post in Constantinople,
and earned release II he desires It
But IL does not seem an emiently
the campaign of President Wilson. II
that is his intentiOn.-New Haven Reg
lister.
Congressman Ebenezer Hill Is at
least consistent in MS record for stu
pidity. He voted for the liteTacy test
in the foolish immigration bill. while
the four other Connecticut Congress
men gave evidence Of superior judg
ment by opposing IL. Hill is hopeless
Bristol Press.
The republicans of this state can
look forward with the utmost conf
dence to a sane and clear visioned dis
play Of craftsmanship by the delega-
ton. II will work In the interest OF
harmoney and real union and will seek
a candidate on whom all sections OF
the party can unite II viii fight TO
the end any counsel OF division. which
would put victory within the grasp OF
the democratic party. and IL will do
this not in the interest OF partisanship
but because the members feel. as do
many other people, that another four
years Of the democracy means national
disaster. The delegates OF Connecti-
cut are quite as representative Ameri-
cans as they are representative repub-
licans.-Ansonia Sentinel
Connecticut has been represented In
| the United States senate by some big
men, but none bigger or more patrf-
otto than the Junior senator now rep
resenting this state in that body. Hon.
| George P. Mclean is not only one OF
the big men OF the state but OF the
Nation. He is a national figure, and
| NJ p-aGFEanrfnT ufZa Ne a
/ wonderful grasp OF national affairs and
| sizes up the needs of the country in q
most comprehensive and lucid way IN
/ his keynote speech made at the OPEN
/ ing OF the Republican state convention
/ in Hartford. II is a review Of the pres
| ing facts that are an arraignment OF
the present administration which no
one can dodge.-Rockville Journal
A contemporary notes that the New
| Haven railroad received nearly 81 600, :
900 in 1915 from the sale OF scrap
metal. brass. waste paper. cinders, ce-
ment bags, oil barrels and other waste,
Everything that has a value is turned
| into money except the old railroad ties
which are burned up on the theory that
| the cost OF collecting and transporting
them would be mare than they would
bring. We have often wondered AT the
sight OF heaps OF these railroad ties
| being burned up when q great many
poor families would be glad indeed q
have the fuel While the railroad ISM
in the charity business, would IL be 81
far out OF its way. when these ties art
gathered in piles, TO invite poor per
sons to come and lug them away We
suspect that the ties would vanish
after such an invitation and the rail.
road would be spared the trouble and
danger Of burning them.-Bridgepor
Telegram.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

If rumors are true, those who have
been doing a lot of worrying about
what ought to be done with Villa when
caught ought to reach unanimous de-
cision.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

The man on the corner says: If the
war continued much longer the follow
ers will insist upon the reports being
worked out like a tabulated box score.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

There have been many honey pots
made of china TO simulate hives, but
the latest has a number Of realistic
china bees, with wings raised for flight.
scattered over il.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Stuffed figs are made by soaking
the figs in grape juice, then split them
and insert a marshmallow or some
nuts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

If possible, wear a thinner pair of
shoes in the house than out of doors
and avoid patent leather if your feet
are tender.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE,

Nothing is so good for E. sprain as
bathing with very hot water, to which
turpentine has been added, an ounce to
a quart.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

1t is asy to enlarge a child's dress all
over by setting panel in the front,
from top to bottom, and setting a band
of the same material around the bot
tom Of the skirt, underneath. A wide
white collar, SO deep that it reaches
the tops Of the sleeve, completes the
frock.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

A political expert declares that Mr..
Bryan will make trouble at the St
Louis convention II doesn't require
Free Press
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Apple jelly can be made at any
time through the winter and is par
ticularly good in the children's school
sandwiches.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
TO TURN THE HOOKS.

wood use a clothespin to turn them.
This will save your fingers from ach-
ing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

A railroad and wagon bridge in Ar
kansas has been so built that any
span can be utilized as the Hft span
should the channel OF the river that II
crosses shift
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

There is no doubt about the vagaries
of millinery Some hats are extremely
simple, being trimed only on che brim,
while equally severe hats are trim
med only on the top of the crown.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
EDITORIAL NOTES,

A nice warm spring day may not
make a summer, but it brings out the
automobilists in full force.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

CASTOR silk garments, silk stocking
tops, etc, can all be utilized by any
body making silg rag carpets or cur
tains
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

1t is time for some of the presiden-
tial candidates to include cheaper gas
oline in their list of promises
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

HONEY POTS.

look charming when mingled with sfl-
yer or gold threads.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

OF the total population OF 60,02S in
Panama City. 2s,19S are females
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Put q living room in order before
leaving it at night and you Will save
a lot of trouble next morning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Spain was the first country TO honor
the feminine sex with orders OF chiv-
alry
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

When the eyelids are inflammed and
red they should be bathed several
times a day with a solution of weak
boracic acid and water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

A cape OF tulle that envelops chin
and ears and drops over the shoulders
is a feature of some afternoon models.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

For the first time in the history of
the four medical and dental associa-
tons OF that city, a woman, DIR. Clara
Shetter-Keiser. has been elected pres
ident Of the Reading (Pa.) Medical So
ciety.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

| Women navvies are now employed
on the Prussian state railways.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Kitchen scissors for cutting raisins
and figs, lettuce, parsley and so on, are
exceedingly handy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Save old calendars with pretty quo
tations; they may be cut up to serve
for place cards for guests.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Queen Maud Of Norway is quite
adept at wood carving.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Nine Hitaoka. a Japanese woman,
owns several banks in that country.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Pennsylvania has 67,165 women en-
ployed in the manufacture OF clothing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
The War A Year Ago To-day
April IL, 1915.

French made progress in the
Vosses, in Champagne, and at
Notre Dame de Lorette.
Germans defeated French at
Flirey.
Russians repulsed attacks in d.
rection of the Stryj.
Gar of Russia left for the front.
Turkish torpedo boat attacked
British transport In the Aegean,
100 being lost, and Turkish boat
was destroyed by two warships.
Greek steamer ElIlspontis torpe-
doed In North Sea.
French airship bombarded Strass-
burg and German aeroplanes at
tackled Amiens.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
WHEN BAKING CAKE.

escapes how necessary it is to take i
down frequently and air it
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Sliced oranges and shredded cocoa
nut put into a dish in alternate layers
is a delicious dessert
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Oyster white is again a fashionable
color. It is especially fashionable in
broadcloth and some of the heavier
silks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

The rarely awarded Lloyd's medal
for saving life at sea has been confer
red upon but one woman, Miss Kate
Gilmour, for heroism in connection
with the burning of the passenger
steamship Sardinia, in 1905.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

With the high crowned Directoire
hat a veil of jetted net is sometimes
worn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

To place ferns upon the window sill
means their death, as they cannot
stand a cold draught.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Greasy and Drowned cooking dishes
should be boiled with washing soda in
a kettle or boiler.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

When pairing potatoes, do not waste
a clean pan! a newspaper will hold all
the parings.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

Most utility coats are long enough
almost to cover the dress.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Paris is using a great many con-
trasting pipings.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-17

It is better to clean meat by wiping
it off with wet cloth than to leV
water run over 1t.