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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
Has the Wooden Company Failed in
Any Particular

Mr.. Editor: I am writing you for
information concerning the notice for
special town meeting that appeared in
the advertising columns of your paper
yesterday signed by more than 20 in
babitants of the town qualified to vote
in town meeting, for the purpose OF
taking action to rescind the vote pass
ed at previous town meeting, which
vote provided partial exemption from
taxation of certain property OF the
poration of said town.
AS a taxpayer and voter Of the town
I was present at the meeting that
passed the vote to partially exempt
from taxation for a term Of years the
Winchester Wooden company. At that
time the purposes of the company were
ably set forth in detail by His Honor
Mayor Brown before some 300 voters
and were debated at some length by
many of our leading and influential
citizens. 1t is also matter of record
that both our civic organizations were
in favor Of the proposition, and 1t was
passed by unanimous vote.
Now, Mr.. Editor, what has since oc-
Cured to warrant the call for another
special meeting to confirm or rescind
the vote taken at that time? Surely
there must be reason else why have
upwards of 20 voters Of the town Pc
titioned the selectmen to call such 9
meeting to take action on the previous
vote?
Has the winchester Wooden company
failed in any particular in carrying out
their part OF the contract as presented
to the voters by HIS Honor Mayor
Brown at the previous meeting? II so
what, may ask have they done con-
trary to the expressed initial PROPOSE.
| ton? It is no trivial affair in the his
tory, record and character of a towT
/ (for towns have character just as truly
as do humansl to rescind vote tina:
viii clearly place our town on record
/ as having a weak and vacillating pol
icy. and that a pledge or agreemen
| entered into by our citizens as no
being worth the paper 1t is written on
If it is not asking too much, VII
! you kindly print the names of the 2
/ or more Inhabitants Of the town win
signed the aforesaid petition, in orde
] that little light may be shed .upol
this very unsportsmanlike way Of do
i ing businessz
i Is it not an honorable and highl.
commendabie method our civic bodie
take. to interest new industries to 10
cate in Norwich, to offer a low Ia.
assessment for term Of years, an
j thus give al sz1ch industries as ma
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
ANTHRACITE COAL sNvEsTieA-
TON.

It was only a few weeks ago that
the attention of the federal trade conn
mission was called to the increase in
the price OF anthracite coal by United
States Attorney General Gregory who
suggested the institution Of search
ing investigation into the operations
and accounts Of the great producing
companies for the purpose OF obtain-
ing all the facts upon which an in
crease in price, If It came, was based.
Since that time the expected advance
nent in price has taken place and IL
Is explained by the producers that
such an increase is due to the extra
wages which are paid to the miners
as the result of the agreement en-
tered into whereby the threatened
strike was averted.
The commission announced that If
there was any further raise 1t would
take up the matter Of an investigation
with the department Of justice, but
the anticipated advance has been in
effect for some time and no move has
been made by the commission to full
al its promise. Because Of this, and
the recognized need OF getting at the
facts in the matter, the upper house
Of congress has passed a resolution
Lnstructing the commission to get
busy and look into the situation,
which has arisen every few years with
the result that a steadily increasing
burden has been placed upon the ul-
innate consumer.
In view Of the fact that the senate
has considered it necessary to hasten
the action of the federal body there
ought not to be any further delay in
taking up this matter. It is time that
the facts supplanted the claims. It is
time that it was shown, either that
the producers are justified in their ac-
ton or that they are gouging the peo-
pie, and in case it is the latter that
the remedy should be applied It is g
matter in which the whole country is
deeply interested and there should be
no further delay in setting the gov
eminent machinery at work to pro.
duce the facts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
PUBLIC SCHOOL ENDoWMENTs.


There is no community but what is,
or at least should be, interested in
the betterment Of its public schools.
For that reason there cannot help
being a certain amount of interest in
the methods which other cities adopt
in obtaining this desirable improve
ment, and at this time the school en-
dowment scheme which was put into
operation six years ago in the city
of Pittsburg attracts special attention
because of the announcement which
has just been made to the effect that
the giver of that endowment has dou-
bled the amount, the addition to
continue for a five year period.
1t has just been made public who
the donor was of that $250,000 fund
which was established for the bene-
ut of public school children and it
may have occasioned no surprise when
it was disclosed that it was Henry c.
F'rick, the man who recently came
forward and made good the losses sus-
tanned by the school children in Their
school saving system when one Of the
banks in that city failed.
Recognizing that it was the teacher
upon whom great dependence was
| placed, there was established by this
fund a summer school of pedagogy
from which excellent results have
been obtained. 1t resulted in tn,
teachers being brought to a greatel
realization of the Importance of theil
field Of operations and the idea O
teaching the teachers has developed {
movement fromNwhich that city hal
benefited in a great number Of ways
and which as the result Of the new
gift is bound to be still further in.
creased.
This phtlanthropic undertaking i:
one which should commend itself tt
many others. Pittsburg appreciates
what it has done and the example
should furnish the inspiration fo
public spirited citizens to study tn,
merits of it and give such move
ment a boost in their home towns.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
DARK SILK SKIRT.

Add to tIle general utility skirt the
assortment of sport skirts which the
modish summer outfit necessarily in
cludes, and then throw in for full
measure a simple but chic separate
skirt of dark hued silk and the quota
will be complete.
There are more of these last named
silk skirts than usual this year, and
though most Of them are of tailored
character, little details giving a hint
of dressiness are added to some OF
tn emodels; and the materials, when
Of good quality, bring these sflrts in
to harmony with separate blouses a
trifle to dainty for the general utility
wooden skirt
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

When motoring or playing golf you
should dress the hair loosely, that it
may have the benefit of the airing.
Let the hair hang loosely in the sun
for few minutes each day, if posi-
BILE. This treatment naturally bleach
es the hair slightly. The wholesome
effect upon it of the sun more than
cempensates for the bleach. For a
blonde this treatment is especially eff
fective; it maintains the fairness of
the hair as nothing else will.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
THE LoRELEI VEIL.

One cannot but note the prevalence
OF taupe colored wells on well dressed
women. There is something very soft
and becoming about a bit of taupe col
ored tissue stretched before the face
and the delicate tint that is more fat
tering to the complexion than black
The Lorelei pattern is worthy of its
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

The Japanese foreign minister de-
clares that his country will not aid
Mexico by furnishing arms and am
munition. This is only what was ex-
pected OF Japan despite all that has
been charged against 1t.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

The newest breakfast doiIies are ex-
tremely practical, either in the square
or circular shape, as they are large
person. Where four are to be seated,
four squares large enough to meet at
the corners are used. At a table for
six, the squares are somewhat small
er. Round centerpieces are used with
the square doilies which are large
enough to accommodate the service
plate, silver cup and saucer, tumbler
and bread and butter plate, as well as
the pepper and salt shakers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

An excellent exercise to straighten
round shoulders-good for girls or
women who have to sit good deal
is performed by placing a thin stick
or wand across the back and letting it
run Cut through the bent elbows. The
arms are bent SO u1at the hands rest
on the chest. Keep the arms and
shoulders pressed back and down and
walk about the room in this way for
five or ten minutes
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

name. for It is distinctly alluring. Vines
in delicate design stray up a fine hex
agon mesh at either side of the face so
that seems peeping from a fairy bowef.
More conventional is a trelds pattern,
and the lattice mesh which crossbars
the face with delicate lines is liked by
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Leipsic and Dresden, Germany, al
ready have over 100 women postmen,
most Of whom are widows and daugh-
ters OF postofTice employees who have
been killed in the war. Three OF the
women act as drivers Of large auto
mail trucks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
TRAIN THE cuTIcLE.

If the hands are not good and the
nails badly shaped try to improve the
later by training the cuticle. Every
night soak the fingers in hot water for
five minutes. Then with an orange
wood stick press back the cuticle to
lengthen the nails. Afterward rub in
cold cream. Do not omit this or the
soaking win make the cuticle very
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Contrary to what might under the
circumstances be considered a con-
clusion that could be reached in one
jump, the fight in Carrizal was not
Carranza's answer to Secretary Lans-
ing's note
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Just how large a part of the atten-
ton of the courts is taken up in the
big cities by violations of the auto
laws is indicated by the establishment
Of a court IN New York city to deal
solely with such cases.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
NEEDLEwoRk NOTES.

inexpensive but practical for a pres
ent is a roll Of dust cloths A good
quality of cheeseeloth should be used.
After being cut, the edges should be
rolled and held in place by cross
stitching, overhanding first in one di-
rection. then in the opposite, thus Sc
curing the item with cross stitching.
A simple cross stitch initial may be
worked in each corner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

It only requires few days Of warm
weather to draw the youngsters to
the rivers and ponds, and with it
comes the sorrowful tales OF drown
sngs because OF ,inability to- swim after
getting beyonds their depth.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

If the suffragists are distressed be-
cause the democrats did not put a
yellow plank in their platform, they
might look for instance at the decla-
rations regarding the seamen's act.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

That peace society which is urging
the president to withdraw all troops
from Mexico apparently thinks that a
slap in the face is timely signal for
Uncle Sam to turn his back and run.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

With Germany claiming the check
ing of the Russian offensive and the
Teutons making advances in France
the time would appear to be ripe for
that long delayed British drive.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Whether he continues along the
same course that he has been follow
ing in the past, Carranza has thus
far caused this country to take seri-
| ously the need of proper preparation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
EDITORIAL MOTIFS,

1t begins to look as if General IRE
vino had kept his word and the ques-
ton now is is he going to be held re-
sponsible for it?
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

President Emeritus Eliot Of Har-
ward says this country must help the
allies win the war but with the new
version of the Carrizal fight it looks
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Greece has yielded to the demands
Of the entente allies, but it has done
so in manner which tells the world
that it would not have done so If it
could have avoided it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

For the loss of voice a simple and
effective remedy is to beat the white
of an egg to a froth, add the juice OF
half a lemon and a. teaspoonfuI of SUI
gar. Take this once or twice an hour.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Miss Adele NJ. Stewart, who holds an
important position in the ONCE Of the
comptroller Of HE currency at Wash
hlgton, examines the reports OF over
1900 national banks at least i've times
each year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Since she became clerk in the Pro-
bate court at Topeka, Kas., Mrs. Mary
Chaplin has off1ciated at over forty
weddings and substituted protect for
''obey" in the marriage ceremonies she
performs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Taffeta is a leading fabric for petit
coats this season and some CHARMING
models are shown, all ruffles and lace
One such has fiounces Of point de Paris,
Surah silk is also employed in many
Of these underskirts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
The War A Year Ago To-day
June 60. 1915.

Germans retooI some lost trench
ssne ar Souohsz.
Austrian submarine sank italian
torpedo boat In Adriatic.
British aviatcrs blew up big am
munition depot near RouIers, kill.
ing 50 soldiers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Nothing helps the enlistments in the
militia organizations like the stories
of the treatment of United States SOL
diers by the Mexican regulars.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

The man on the corner says: The
old family horse had lot of instinct
to help him, but the automobile is at
the mercy of the driver.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Many colds in the head are relieved,
particularly that heavy, dull feeling
when breathing through the nose is
impossible, by employing as a thoat
and nasal douche half a teaspoonful of
baking soda to glass of warm water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

A mouse hole can be effectively
stopped for all time by pasting over il
q piece of cloth which has been lib
orally sprinl1ded with red pepper
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

If you want to save gas, remember
that a sheet of tin placed over the
smallest gas jet will heat two hatirons
as quickly as if two jets were used.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
FITTED VEIL.

A veil. designed by Boston woman,
has necl1band forming the lower
edge. This is fastened in the back
with clasp and prevents the veil
from punching.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

When a quick oven is wanted and
stove, open the oven door, letting it
remain open until it is thoroughly
cooled and filled with fresh air. Then
close the door and when the fire is
started, the oven will very quickly re-
heat
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

An umbrella dress Of dark silk mas
the ribs Of the umbrella accented by
silk braid
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Muslin and cotton goods can be
rendered freproof by putting an ounce
of alum in the last rinsing water, or
by putting it in the starch.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

To clean bambo furniture use a
brush dipped in warm water and salt.
The salt prevents the bomboo from
turning color.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

To clean lamp burners wash them
in wood ashes and water and they will
come out clean and bright.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

In making orange naarmalade re-
member to buy good fruit and use the
oranges at once. before the skins be-
come dry. or the marma1ade will lack
flavor and quality in consequence; also
If marma1ade is over boiled. it des-
troys both color and flavor
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

If lemons are warmed before they
are squeezed nearly double the quanti-
ty of juice will be obtained.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Beige, soft gray and dark blue con-
tinue to sbe the most popular colors IN
Paris
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Lacing on contrasting color is one
Of the new touches on midd1es and
evening gowns.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

In cold weather put the cIothespins
in pan and set in the oven until they
are hot: Then line fingers viii not sub
fer when hanging out the clothes, es-
pecially if the clothes are rinsed out
the last time in warm water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
DICTATES Of FASHION.

Serbian embroidery will soon be-
seen in chemisettes and boluses.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

TO make the lxitchen table wafue.
use hot water and little soda and
wash It all over Then sprinkle light
scrub well. Thoroughly rinse, then
take cold water and wash it all over
again.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Sometimes fichu descends below
the wadst and ends at the bottom Of
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Little bits OF flannel and hanneaette
that are too small for making any
thing else may be cut up in small
pieces to fill sofa cushions for poor
invalids. IL they are covered with
pretty cretonne these make most USE
full and acceptable gifts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Some new jumper dresses have
scarf like folds instead Of straps over
me s11nHIaexs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Norwich, Conn. June IS, 1916.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26

Norwich, Monday, June g, 1916.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-07-03

was publicity we were out after.
gave him the slip, however, and land
ed in
Grants Pass.
On my arrival at Grants Pass on
train No. IA l met train No. 13,
which was bringing the Pendleton
Roundup bunch to Ashland. They
informed me that they were bring
ing four carloads of horses, cowboys
and Indians. In spite of a continu-
Gus day of rain we were favored with
good turnout and | received many
promises for a good representation
for their city for our celebration.
The manager of the Star Theatre,
where our movies were shown, is de-
serving of special comment for the
superior manner in which he projects
his pictures.
Central Point.
The Central Point band turned out
and gave a concert in the opera
house in connection with our local
movie. The manager turned the thea
tre over, free gratis, and the receipts
were divided between the band boys
and the celebration movie fund. Re-
gardless of the hard rain, the band
attracted quite crowd.
Weed.
At Weed we played to a large and
appreciative audience, and the first
to give an applaud when the G. A. R.
and o. N. G. appeared in the screen.
This is one of the theatres en- route
which is showing too large picture.
If a two-foot smaller picture were
shown here, a much better one would
be attained. Weed and all neighbor-
ing towns will be well represented at
Ashland during this celebration.
Continual showers all day while
crossing the Siskiyous and at Weed
during the evening, but on the fol-
lowing morning the sun shown as
thought it wished to atone for re-
cent bashfulness. The mills are
closed down for the week of the
Fourth and autoists are commencing
to leave today for Ashland.
Yreka.
l was greeted here with a glad |
hand and many promises of visits to |
our city. Financially Yreka was the |
most loyal of all cities on my trip,
aside from our home town. Our
movies were much appreciated here
and some remained to see them the
second time. The manager of the
theatre arranged to have the film left
here for a second days showing,
and it will probably be shipped from
here to Dunsmuir to be run on the
asst day of their celebration.
The highway over the Siskiyous is
n excellent condition, and with the
lust settled and little danger of fire,
,ur celebration should be the banner
attraction of the history of the
Rogue River valley.
Practically every station, large and
mall, between Roseburg and Duns-
muir, klamath Falls and Weed, also
Ireka and Portland, have been ia
'ored with poems or programs or
10Th. Lithia Park has been almost
S much spoken of as the roundup.
AS a whole, the entire trip was a
caring success. Thank you.
FRANK H. HULL,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-07-03
Information Bureau
At City Hall

Ribbons have been printed and are
being distributed bearing five words,
Ask Me, Live Here" These rib.
bons will be distributed as far as they
last to the well-informed men and
women of the city who are willing to
act as bureaus of information for the
benefit of out-of-town visitors.
However, If you do not happen to
get a ribbon, make it your business
to help out the stranger in every
way possible. Greet him with a
CHEEKY "how are you" and make him
feel that everybody in Ashland is his
friend.
Information headquarters have
been established at the city hall with
W. H. Gowdy in charge. This will
be headquarters for information con-
corning auto and team camp grounds,
eating places and sleeping accommo-
dations. The phone is number "a,
and every Ashlander should make it
his business to phone in if he has
a cot or bed to spare and also if al
ready listed to phone in as soon as
he has rented his accommodations so
that visitors will not be sent to ad-
dresses where no accommodations
are available.
Several thousand programs of the
three days events have been printed
and are being distributed free. These
may be had by application at inform
alton headquarters.
If you are asked a question which
you can't answer, direct the ques-
tioner to the information bureau.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-07-03
Bandit Hooper
Is Arrested

John Austin Hooper, the Oregon
bandit who escaped from the Grants
Pass jail after series of sensational
crimes, is said to have been captured
In Joplin, Mo.
Hooper was alleged to have made
$500 haul of gold dust by robbery
in Hornbrook, Cal, to have robbed
an Oregon City street car near Cane
nah Park, getting $50, and to have
obtained more than $500 by throw
ing amonia in the face of the cashier
OF the Rogue River Bank, all within
Few months prior to his arrest. He
was at that time on parole from a
life sentence in Folsom, Cal, for rob
berry.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-07-03
Stage Coach Race
Will Provide Fun

One of the liveliest events of the
Rogue River Roundup will be the
stagecoach race. Hon. Benton Bow
ers, old-time stagecoach driver, has
consented to drive one of the six
horse stage teams and is lining up
his featherweight friends to swing
on the inside of the coach while
rounding the curves.
The Roundup committee has dug
up couple of old stagecoaches which
actually saw service before the rail-
road days. Just who will drive the
other coach is unknown.