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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
NEW WASTE BASKETS.

The bluebird, emblem of happiness, has come to stay. And where do you think it's latest place for poising is !? No other than as if fitting haphazard around a white enameled wicker waste paper. basket With wings out stretched, it would seem that they were happy birds flying from cage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

While the administration has made 1t plain that 1t would omit no words to uphold the rights and honor of this country, in connection with European trouble, it has become necessary to show Mexico that it will stop at no acts
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Inasmuch as Carranza wants to send his troops through the United States, he can have no objection to United States troops going into Mexico, as long as 1t is all for the same purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
uN9LEAcHEp MUSLIN.

Unbleached muslin draperies are pretty as we'll as economical. They may be trimmed in various ways. One Is with a deep band of dark blue den- i'm, on which arabesque designs are appliqued. The motifs are cut from light blue denim and couched in place with white floss. Other colors may be used in the same way.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Brushing serves to keep the hair strong and vigorous. It is always while before recurring the hair to give it god brushing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Apples baked with very different asonings-cinnamon, cloves, maple sugar, lemon or orange, make deli cious change.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

The use of dental floss or waxed silk thread and quill toth picks are recom- nended for the removal of food from between teeth that are slightly sepa- rated This practice should follow each meal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Now the claim is made that a Eal- ropean nation is trying to create trouble between the United States ana Japan. What has ex-Congressma Hobson to say to that?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Anyone who steals a ride on a train can collect no damages from the company and furthermore the United States Supreme court has decided that such persons are liable to fines. This is a good move for many Tca- sons and the one in particular that means more than any other is the fact that 1t will be the cause of less aoci- dents. Every trespasser who is caus ht on railroad property ought to be Jun ished for that Is the only way to keep people off the tracks and away from the trains when they have no busi- ness there. Making 1t a serious crime to steal rides and also to walk she tracks is preventing accidents More people are killed walking the track than almost any other way in this country.-Meriden Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

In spite of the good picture the sec retary of the war takes lot of peo- pie are going to insist upon judging him by the way he administers the office,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

While one poet declares What is beautiful is good" he would have his trials trying to persuade some people that it applies to the almost daily snowstor1ns which March has been furnishing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Grease sweet potatoes before they put into the oven to bake: they will bake in half the time and the skins will be soft
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Express packages that are to travel a long distance. should be sewed up in strong unbleached muslin over the paper wrapping.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
Quenched

reached and quenched and other be placed in the cities of the B class rather than in the C class, which is our present rating. The general sen- timent in Ansonia will be in accord with that of the Chamber.-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

In planning the winter breakfasts bt sure to have fruits to balance tht heavy meats, such as sausage and scrapple.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

With eggs selling for $1.50 a dozen in England there ought to be no waste product from the cold storage houses henceforSh.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

From the standpoint of the major ity, Vermont must have accepted the turn down of statewide prohibition in good spirits.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

A housekeeper can save time by us ing casseroles of attractive earthen- ware. in which food may be both cooked and served
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

To broil flnnan haddie soak 1t for a little while before putting 1t over the coals. and put plenty of butter on it afterwaTd
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Norway has one woman inspector who covers all the establishments where women and children are em- ployed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

The sheer. beautifully embroided baby bibs, which, after all, are not serviceable, can be turned into lovely little yokes for baby's best dresses, where the embroidery really shows to the best advantage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

When you use the curling iron do not burn the vitality out of your hair. the sacrifice. But such a sacrifice is not necessary if you use precaution.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Hartford merchants are beginning to appreciate the advantages of having two railroad systems hauling fire sh'. into a town They find that what ..iey cannot get over the New Haven lines into Hartford they can generally ge' over the Boston G. Albany lines into Springfield and they don't mind -.aul- ing 1t from Springfield in thier own automobile trucks when customer; are waiting for the goods. There's an1:her reason why New Haven railroad ofh- cers may have felt justified in taking a hostile attitude towards the compcu- ton from automobile owners whicE loomed threateningly large last s'm- mer-Waterbury Republic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Garters are, happily, being relegated to the errors of the past. It stands to reason that why tightening on such a busy and improvement part of the leg is dangerous, and many men and women owe varicose veins to the garters of their youth
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

New York Is to have i've womeI street inspectors to assist in the sprint cleaning this year. Their salaries vii be S1,2O0 a year
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Some few weeks ago Congressman E. J. Hill made a speech In whicl he complained that the flag of the United States may fade, because of lack of dye-Stuffs in this country. After lot- ing Mir. HiIPs vote against the p-1si dent in congress, we suggest to .lim that there is a worse fate than fadtnG that may befall the flag. Battle flags fade. but they are more honored. fnd- ed, than when in their brightest hTes- It is one thing to have the flag fade, and another thing to have 1t ha lied down. And that is what Mir. lIill voted, in congress, to do. We nope for his sake, as well as for the honor of his district, that if occasion a."ses he will not do so again.-Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

There is an occasional bit of evil dence to the effect that March is not opposed to a limited appearance of the sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

To have geraniums bloom in win ter pinch off all the buds until the first of December, and water thorough ly once a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

A little offering for the invalid is a pair of knit boots. They are crocheted from bright colored wool and the stitch is much like that used for the ordinary crocheted bedroom slippers, except that the boots are made high enough to cover the ankle well. They make a warm foot covering for the first days of convalescence, when the low bedroom slipper, no matter how warm leaves the ankles more or less unprotected.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

The man on the corner says: To know on which side ones bread is but tered is the beginning: of wisdom.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

When you spill tea on the table cloth, cover the stain with common salt. When the cloth is washed the stain will be gone
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

The alumnae of Bryn Mawr college have decided to endow a study Of fire prevention in the factories of Pennsyl- vania where women are employed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

In Japan the women do not take down their hair at night, and in order to keep 1t smooth they rest their heads lows
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
sPRINKLINe coTHEs.

Clothes that must be ironed in a short time must be spTinlxle with very hot water.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

A pie-crust marker Is another handy thing to save the piemaker,s time when she wishes to mark the edges of her pies.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

If the hair is inclined to be dry 1t should have a little oil rubbed on the scalp once or twice a week. Massage will loosen the scalp and increase the circulation and the nourishment of the hair is dependent upon the blood sup ply.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE,

Never let ashes accumulate in the ash pan of the cooking range. They absorb the heat before it reaches the oven.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

The new ermine furs are usually small straight choker collars and small rounded muffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
NEEDLEWoRK NOTES.

Baby bibs of heavy linen or pique, padded and then quilted, with an end ing of small scallops, will be very practical.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

A very Russian looking hat indeed Is bordered and made with very high full crown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Mrs. w. o. Mullins of Junction City Kas-, raised 10000 bashels of corn last year on her 150 acre farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
EDITORIAL NOTES,

Any blacksmith could have foretold that the battle of Forges would have been a hot one.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Mandarin yellow velours trimmed with ermine is a favorite combination for theater cloaks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Every mother knows who soon the little babies arms grow too large for the shirt sleeves, while the body of the shirt is still large enough. This can be remedied by purchasing a pair of infrants' white cashmere hose for 15 cents. Cut the feet off and overcast neatly into the armholes, putting in a litle gusset under the arm if neces- sary to enlarge armhole. The leg of the stocking makes the sleeve and the top gts nicely around the little wrist.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Students of Bryn Mawr college have been asked to adopt lonely French soldiers in the trenches. They will
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Bright coIored silk fringed eashes are pretty and dainty finish to many light tulle and lace dancing frocks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Several Brighton (EngIand) firms have made arrangements to employ women in army cloth making.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

A formula for a lotion to use on the hands after washing is fifteen grains of powdered borax, fifteen grains of common table salt, one-half dram of spirits of ammonia, one dram oil of orange, two ounces of glycerin and six ounces of alcohol.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
DICTATES OF FASHION.

The gay scarfs of fiber silk are among the prettiest of the season,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

This preliminary training, either with a regular policeman, or under the direction of the duty sergeant, gives the applicant for regular appointment
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Emerald green checks on a white ground are seen among the latest nov city cloths.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

write them ieters and also knit soci. for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

though lacking the cozy look of wool Scarfs.
 Taffeta remains a winter favorite.
 Brocades retain their old time pres- tige.
 Skirts of evening frocks arc as full as ever.
 Vanished mohair braid is the lat est novelty.
 It is hinted that skirts will soon grow longer.
 Novelty sleeves for spring continue in coats.
 Pointed tulle tunics are beginning to go out
 Leather handles are new on women's , umbrellas.
 Much trimming is prophesied for the new skirts.
 Sterling silver jewelry is set with rhinestones.
 Tailor made coats have bright col ored facings..
 Fashion has a particular weakness for the three-quarter length coat A one sleeved Spanish cloak of sa- ble is one of the fashions favored | abroad.
 Emerald green checks on a white | ground are seen among the latest nov. | city cloths.
 A very Russian looking hat indeed Is bordered and made with a very higf full crown.
 The new ermine furs are usually small straight choker collars and smal rounded muffs. l Mandarin yellow velours trimmed with errnine is a favorite combination for theater cloaks. | Bright colored silk fringed eashe are a pretty and dainty finish to man! light tulle and lace dancing frocks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

though lacking the cozy look of wool Scarfs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

A one sleeved Spanish cloak of sa- ble is one of the fashions favored abroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Taffeta remains a winter favor1to. Brocades retain their old time pres tige.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Fashion has a particular weakness for the three quarter length coat.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-13

Skirts of evening frocks arc as full
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01
THE MONTHS WORK

These are busy days in the garden.
Bulb beds and borders should be
planned, made and planted not later
than this month or the first week in
November to produce flowers early
next spring.
Gather up all the fallen leaves and
use them for a mulch for the protec-
tion Of the bulb and perennial beds
and borders. They are also fine around
cold frames or pits and what is left
over should be placed Mn the compost
heap to rot, as this process gives us
the leaf mold which is so essential a
factor for pOtting soils.
The geraniums you intend to keep
over until next year should be Sc
verely cut back and pOtted. If you
prefer you may dig them up, shake the
soil from the roots and hang them up
upside down in cool cellar.
Put pine, spruce, or other branches
over the rhododendrons for protec-
ton from the winters sun.
Dig up the caladium bulbs, after the
first hard frost, dry them, remove the
tops, and store in a cool place Dahlias
and cannas require the same treatment
and will keep well anywhere potatoes
will.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01

| him briehy-''that Is not on my con.
science. He was FAR from approving
Of Streetmans hasty action.
"The execution OF a spy" Streetman
lnterpUsed And the words were hard
ly out of his mouth before several prl-
Yates squeezed through the entrance TO
the keeperless inn. There were two
iles and between them they bore a
stretcher, upon which there lay some
thing covered with a sheet. A little
distance behind the gruesome process,
sion Jeanne Chrlstophe followed sob
bing.
One glance told Charlie Brown what
rested upon that stretcher-that II was
the body of someone who but a few
moments before had stood there In the
slantlng sunlight Of the summer after.
noon and faced the firing squad. out
Of respect he removed his hat. He
did not know who the unfortunate
might have been. But nevertheless he
was profoundly shocked
Poor devil. I'm sorry for him
whoever he was!" he said
Major Won Brenlg drew a paper
from a pocket Of his coat.
Here is your pass" he told the
American as he handed him the docu-
ment, we have decided that you shall
90 to Brussels" he added. The major
appeared to be in something Of a
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01
CHAPTER XVl-contInued.

"Qulte so| the major agreed. par
ticuIarly as like Americans.
And ! would not wish to see any oi
them come to harm" he added sig
nifcanty.
In his reply there was more than q
hint that behind his urbanity and seem
ing good nature there lay an immeasur
able capacity for the stern duties Of q
German patriot who would unhesitat
ingly XIII any VINO might stand In the
path Of victory.
again | get you" Mr. Brown said
"But what are you going to do with
me?"
81 shall give you a pass through our
unes that will take you safely back to
Brussels"
Charlie heard him with dismay.
But | want to go to the front" be
protested.
You nave surprised a certain move
ment Of the German army" the major
pointed out to him. at is best you go
TO Brussels"
Some objection had already leaped
tc Charles lips when the door from
the street was thrown open and a uni
formed man-an offlcer-pushed across
the threshold Advancing into the room
he exclaimed as he saluted:
"Ah, my dear maJorw
Both officers clicked their heels to-
gether. And as he returned the salute
Major Won Brenig told the other that
he bad been expecting him.
Charlie Brown had started at the
sight Of the new arrival. And now he
moved nearer to the man.
by George, it's old Streetmanm he
cried.
81 beg your pardon-who is this
man." the arrogant Streetman Che was
now Strassmanl asked the major.
Charles Brown, journalist from
the United States" Major Won Brenig
explained.
Henry sheetman remembered
Charlie then.
"Oh, yes! recall him." he said dis,
agreeably. "What is he doing with us?"
"We found him staying here" the
major told him. my men nearly shot
him as an Elglish spy"
at seems almost pity they didn't"
Streetman observed, with a dark look
at the newspaper man. HE may be in
our way" he said.
Mr. Brown thought It about time to
resent Streetman's insolence
Really. didn't meet you in Russia
some years ago|' he inquired.
Streetman eyed him coOly.
mo. never" he snapped. 81 have
Eever been in Russia"
Haven't you| Charlie exclaimed
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01

herey' Henry Streetman remembered
uiat the American had shown plainly
enough-that afternoon at the house OF
Sir George Wagstaff-that ds vas In
sympathy with the enemies OF Ger
many Aud now had. come an oppor.
tunity 10 mike the fellow pay for his
anIm0sity.
"He Is quite safe" Won BrenIg said.
And turning to the sergeant he ordered
him TO remove the American 10 an ad-
Joining room.
Sergeant Schmidt at once proceeded
to carry out Instructions. And selling
one Of Mr. Browns ears In firm grip
he started him out Of the room.
"You viii remain here temporarily
rs my guest" the major explained
"But ! should not advise you to at
tempt to leave"
Listen, blondy--" Mr.. Brown ad-
iured his evil genius-for so the enthu-
siastic sergeant appeared to him-"con.
fdentially, because know you won't
repeat 1t, II the French army misses
you I'll never forgive them"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01
(To BE CoNTINUED)
Persian Easy to Learn.

A new interest in Persia which the
war has awakened may tempt some of
us to become acquainted with the Ian
guage of the country. We need not be
afraid Of making the attempt, for Per
sian shares with English the reputa-
tiOn of being a singularly easy Ian
guage to learn, the chief trouble being
that it is written In the Arabic char
acters.
1t had, however, at one time three
numbers and eight cases, and the
Avesta, the chief book of the ZorOas-
trians, is only to be understood by the
ripe scholar. But modern Persian has
no cases, no declensions and no gen
ders, and may therefore, be mastered
without tears and without the appli-
cation of wet towels to the head.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01
THE GARDENS 0VERCOAT
BY |. M. BENNINGTON.

What lover of the garden is there
who has not every year faced with
more or less trepidation the question
Of putting the garden i'm its overcOat,
or, 10 be more in line with the bromidic
expression Of the years, into winter
quarters?
Getting around In the spring to find
cherished plants dead and withered
Is like coming back to the home town
to get tidings that old friends have
died. There is more or less emptiness
In the proceeding.
These troubles may be avoided with
little thought. In November and De-
cember when the ground has been
slightly frozen, the garden may be
safely put into winter quarters.
Many plants do not require much at
tention or protection, and others which
need some Protection will be killed
with too much coddling.
There is something appealingly hui
man about flowers that makes them
follow individual types and prefer
ences.
Almost all rosebushes will go
through winter nicely If earth is
thrown up around them to the depth of
nearly foot just before the ground
freezes. A few inches of leaves or
manure must be added to the ground
after the freezing weather sets in.
Tea roses in the North will not stand
much cold, and it is best to place them
In pots and set them in d cool cellar.
Many of the tea roses will bloom all
winter if kept in a moderately warm
room. The rambler roses will gene
rally go through the winter without
protection. In the instances Of the
newer climbers, which may be hurt, it
Is good plan to lay them fiat on the
earth and cover with a foot of earth
as a matter of insurance.
New Buddleias, or summer lilacs,
can be treated just like the roses. They
will be killed back. to be sure, but If
they have been well protected with
earth they will make a quick start in
the coming spring and by the end of
July will be in bloom again. Many a
time people have dug up the roots,
thinking them dead, when all in the
world they wanted was to be let alone.
Rhododendrons are often winter
killed. In many cases they die because
they get too much attention. Mound
up leaves around them, the higher the
better, first wetting the ground thor
ouGhly. Sun-scald, which causes much
damage, can be avoided by setting up
boards to the south of the valuable
specimens. Straw mats, or mats made
from burlap bags will protect English
Ivy. anonymous vegeta, the handsome
new climber which is being largely
substituted for English ivy, does not
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01

with fine snow of innocence. "Why
1--we heard"
You'd best keep what you've heard
to yourself" Streetman interrupted
him. He stepped close to Charlie so
that the major could not hear what he
said And he scowled at the American
like the heavy ulain Of some melo-
drama.
But Mr. Brown paid scant heed to
the menace in the fellows eyes Some
how, he felt that he had established
fairly cordial relations with the major
-StTaetman's superior officer. And he
did not believe that it lay within the
spy's power to iniure him greatly. At
the warning the fellow half whispered
to him Charlie merely smiled,
Think so?" he taunted the threat
enlng Streetman.
"Yes! Remember now you are in
side our lines" And drawing the ma
1or to one side, .Streetman sald-"Ma-
5or. what shall we do with himT
"Sehd him back to Brussels" Won
Rrenig told him.
"Perhaps we can find a better fate
Tor him than that Is he safe
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01
SYNOPSIS.

The. chief characters are Ethel VIII
loughby. Henry Streetman and Capt.
Larry Redmond The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, a New
YORK newspaper correspondent Ethel
a resident OF Sir Georges household,
secretly married to Sreetman a German
SPY, though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond, her old lover,
returns 10 England after long absence.
rom him she learns the truth about
5lreetman; furthermore. that he has
netrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
Gicts. The European war breaks out.
Etnel prepares 10 accompany Streetman
30 brussels as German spy in order to
get revenge ana serve England, Captain
Redmond Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up az Belgian inn as the German army
comes She Is Madame de Lorde. She
begins 70 work with French spy. The
Germans appear at the Inn Madame de
Iorde shows German secret service
medal and Convinces the invaders that she
u a German SPY. Charlie Brown barely es-
capeS execution.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-12-01
Sympathy With Nature.

'Tis an evidence of how directly we
are related to Nature, that we more
or less sympathize with the weather
and take on the color of the day
Goethe said he worked easiest on i
high barometer. One is like a chin
ney that draws well some days and
won't draw at all on others, and the
secret is mainly in the condition Of
the atmosphere. Anything positive and
decided with the weather is a good
omen. pouring rain may be more
auspicious than sleeping sunshine.
When the stove draws well the fogs
and fumes will leave your mind.-JOhn
Burroughs.