davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
Norwich, Jan. IS, 1917.
The Massachusetts, Ballot.

Mr.. Editor: 1 have before me a clip
ping from The Bulletin unfortunate
ly 1 have not the date), giving an ad-
dress by Albert S. Bard of New York
city, formerly of Norwich. who gave
an interesting and instructive talk on
the ballot. He spoke in part as fol-
lows: There are two principal types
Of ballots in use in the United States
the party column or New York type,
and the office group or Massachusetts
type, in which the names of the can
didates for the respective Office ap-
of offices with the name of the party
or parties putting them in nomination
printed after each candidates name.
With this type of ballot each individ-
uaI candidate is marked. -.
During the year 1911 two states
adopted the Massachusetts, form of
ballot-one was California, which
abandoned the party column for the
Massachusetts type. and the other was
New Jersey, which had been using in
part ballots with an official envelope
similar to that formerly used in Con-
nectfcut. and in part the voting ma
chine. This was one of the most noted
reforms accomplished by Gov. Wood
row Wilson during the first year of
his administration.
The form of the ballot should be
such as to guarantee: a, The absolute
equality Of voters at the polls SO far
as possible. The ballot should not ia
far one class of voters at the expense
of others. b. The absolute equality of
candidates and parties. Every indi-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
A GOVERNORS DUTY.

No small amount of credit is due to
the governor Of Kentucky for his
prompt recognition of the fact that
his influence as the head of the state
government was needed for the pre-
vention of a Iynching, and that it was
through his timely appeal to reason
amongst those who were inclined to
let their poorer judgment get control
of them that certain citizens of his
state were saved from disgracing the
name of the commonwealth in such a
manner.
If there were more governors of this
caliber in the states where lynchings
are too frequently resorted to there
would be a speedy end put to such
acts of lawlessness. As Governor
Stanley pointed out to his overweight
constituents there is no need for such
acts of violence. The laws and courts
of the state are adequate to handle all
cases where crime is committed and
if they are not it rests with the peo-
pie Of the state to make them SO, in
stead of trying to administer pun
ishment in accordance with their own
Ideas while the results of criminal acts
arouse them but when they fail to as
certain the actual facts in the case
and proceed in an orderly manner
which is to be expected in a civilized
country.
The determination to have the laws
of the state upheld is one which has
been disclosed by the governor of
South Carolina as well as by the chief
executive of Kentucky. 1t is in &C
cord with the duty of such officials,
and if there was a like attitude taken
by the governors of other southern
states the cases where human beings
are Iynehed or burned at the stake
would show a still greater decrease
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
INSIST ON VICTORY.

President Wilson apparently sees
reason for the continuation of his eff
forts to have all the belligerents set
forth what they are fighting for. The
central powers lodged this question.
The allies have not gone into minute
detail as to the terms upon which they
would make peace. and that will not
be done by them it is stated until the
time comes to negotiate peace, but
they have told why they are at war
and what it is all about from their
standpoint and what they will insist
upon before they will stop fighting.
This apparently is looked upon by
the president as much nearer com
p1iance with his note than the Teu-
tonic reply. and for that reason he
may feel that he should not let the
matter rest until he invites them to
set forth as definitely what their pur-
poses are.
Even if they tell, it is difficult to
see just what help will be obtained
thereby in bringing about peace. I'm
less there are conditions about which
little or nothing is generally known, it
Is not believed that the central powers
are ready to accept any such terms
as are indicated by the purposes of
the allies. If the central powers re-
ply in like manner and declare that
they will fight until their ambitions
are satisfied, whatever they may be,
it is not to be supposed that they
would be submitted to passively by
the entente powers.
1t has been maintained from almost
the time that the war opened that q
decisive victory would be required in
order to end the struggle, and from
the expression Of the entente at least
that appears to be the situation today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
OTHER VIEW POINTS

New automobile markers ought to
be on all cars today, the authorities
| think, but how about the authorities
| that have not yet provided the mark
ers, although the applications are in?
| Is the general assembly going to take
account of the large increase in year.
| around automobiling and change the
law to suit the times and the aDllty
of the states officials to provide ma. X
ers on time WATERBURY Republicaii.
By unanimous vote the general as
sembly, on the first day of its session,
made Judge William H. Williams a
state referee, his term to begin in
| March when his term of judge Of the
superior court expires.
Judge williams is slowly recovering
| from a long illness, the result of hard
! be able to continue regular work on
| the bench, but he can act as referee
when his services are needed.
No public official of Connecticut
ever performed more faithful and con-
scientious service. In speaking of
him the Bridgeport Evening Post
| says:
Judge williams went to the bench
| in 1903, and there, too, he rendered
| service of a high order until his health
gave way while in the performance OF
his duties. The state renders just rec
ognition of this long and honorable
effort in her behalf in naming Judge
Williams as referee.
Judge Williams is a fine type of
the New England citizen. The boy on
the farm, the youth in the factory, the
student in a law office, the keen prac-
ticing lawyer, the states prosecutor,
the judge on the bench, all show the
steady use to the high responsibility
which is ever the opportunity here for
those who will strive to EXCEL"
Judge williams is a self made man
If there ever was one. He started at
the very bottom of the ladder. and
every inch of the upward climb was
a fight against the odds which invari-
ably beset q boy and man who has his
own way to make in the world.
On the farm, in the district school
where he first attended and later act
ed as teacher, he was a diligent work.
err faithful to every trust and every
task. He was a keen student Of hu-
man nature and had rich opportuni-
ties for observing all sorts and condi-
tons of men. He graduated from the
college of hard knocks and he won all
the highest prizes in that educational
course.
No official of this state was ever
more faithful to all his trusts and few
indeed have been the members of the
bar who were his equals in knowledge
of law and skill in the trial of import
ant causes.
Long may he live to enjoy the COM
forts of his home and the affection of
all who know him.-New Haven
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
THAW's INSANITY AGAIN.

The claim which is now made that
Harry Thaw will undoubtedly fight
extradition in order to prevent his be-
ing taken to New York to be presented
on the latest charge indicates that all
the legal machinery which was utilized
some months ago is again to be
brought into action, and especially so
when it is declared that Pennsylvania,
as the result Of the attempt at suicide
may want to inquire into his sanity.
There Is nothing surprising of
course about the fact that Pennsyl-
vania should be entertaining the be-
lief that he is not in his right mind
and it would be as well perhaps if
that state should take steps which
would place him where he will not
be a danger to the public in the flu
ture, as to have him brought back to
New York. but unless that is going
to be done it ought not to be allowed
to stand in the way of a proper prose-
cution of his case as charged.
1t is an interesting turn Of affairs,
however, after the fight which was
made in New York state to keep him
where he could do no HARM and where
it was claimed that he was likely to
become dangerous again If given his
liberty, that having been indicted,
the claim should again be put forth
that he Is of unsound mind because
he has gotten into trouble again.
Without a hearing upon the facts, but
by Thaw's own acts, it appears that
a gross mistake was made when he
was released from custody, and
whether Pennsylvania or New York
acts IN his case. he ought to be placed
where he will not in the future be a
to society, regardless of his
wealth or the maudling sympathy
which has been manifested in his be-
half.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
TOILET BASKET FOR BABY.

Get a wire dish drainer for twenty
five cents; cover with cambria Gone
yard) pink or blue is usually preferred
padding the bottom lightly to fit; card
board does nicely. Then cover whole
outside and inside with dotted Swiss
muslin, one and a half yards; make
ruffle around edge and let hang over a
trff1e, edging with narrow lace, three
yards. Take small doll, feather
stitch flannel tabs for safety pins and
cover with half yard ribbon. Take in
corner of basket; put rosette of rib
bon in opposite corner, and basket is
done at very small cost.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
THE GIRL WHO RIDES.

Cross saddle habits are worn now by
almost all women riders, except upon
very formal occasions. The convention
alriding toys are patterned according
to a strict code of etiquette, ones coat
and breeches must be cut by an ex-
pert, ones riding boots must be made
to order by another expert; hat, stock,
gloves and crop all must conform to
the ensemble of excellence. There is
no more beautiful and more finished
spectacle than a properly attired young
girl on blooded mount, and some say
no form of exercise is more beneficial
to the health, the complexion and the
figure.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
4 GROWING INDUSTRY.

Each years output of the automo-
bile has increased the interest in this
line of manufacturing. There has been
wonderful progress made and there
appears at the present time to be nc
end to it.
The past year has not only shown
q large gain over the previous one but
it's record in the number of cars built
and their value is almost double that
of 1915. Some idea of this can be
gained when it is shown that in 191;
there were S92.61S motor vehicles pro
duced and in 1916 the number jumped
to 1877 The value of this produc-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
DOVER CHESTS.

Nowadays the bride-to-be realizes
the necessity of a dignified receptacle
in which to lay her dowry of linen and
lingerie. OF late she has turned some
what to the conveniences of a ward
robe with half it's interior fitted with
drawers, but on the whole she leans
great great grandmothers for centu-
ries back and selects a chest which,
according to its design, may after
ward be converted to storeroom uses
or put into the hall or bedroom, or
even as a useful as well as an orna-
mental piece of furniture.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
WHERE IS THE MOTHER

with child who is rundown, has pale
cheeks or thin blood, who viii hesitate
to give that child the erything itneeds
to start it growing and keep it goingl
For overfortyy theconcentrated
liquid-food in SCOTS Emulsion has
been changing thinness to plumPness
changing poor blood to rich blood.
There is nothing better for growing
children-whether they are weak or
well-than SCOTS Emulsion, but see
that YOU get the genuine SCOTS.
Scott q Bovine. Bieonasids N. }. 1850
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
HOW TO DUST.

To dust with a dry cloth is only to
scatter the germs about. 1t is much
better to use a vacuwaTJ6TB (sla
possible, to burn the dust at once after
it is collected, and to use either a
chemical cloth in busting or some
sort of oily furniture cleaning COM
pound which will entangIe and hold the
dust wherever it is met. busters
should be washed regularly after US
ing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
TO WHITEN CLOTHES.

Adding tablespoonful of solution Of
tartaric acid to boiler of water before
putting clothes into the boiler will soft
en- the water, loosen dirt, and whiten
and bleach clothes
Remove iron rust from white clothes
by plunging into a solution of oxalic
acid made from tablespoonful of acid
crystals dissolved in a pint Of water.
Remove articles as soon as rust dis
appears and plunge into cold water.
then wash in the usual manner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

You can use the following with
safety to cleanse the scalp without
using water where the hair is extreme
ly oily:-Cologne water, ounces;
borax, 1-2 ounce; rose water, 3 ounces;
tincture cochineal, IA ounce. Do not
dress the hair until perfectly dry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
WHITE SATIN IMPROVED.

To clean a white satin hat buy a 8
cent block or square of magnesia at
the druggists and rub over the satin.
Use plenty of magnesia. covering every
bit of hat. Leave for few days. Then
turn the hat upside down and shake
off what is loose. If you do not like
the appearance Of the hat go over it
again. using plenty of magnesia and
taking pains to do a good job.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

An excellent exercise to straighten
round shoulders for women who have
to sit a good deal is performed by
placing a thin stick or wand across the
back and letting it run out through
the bent elbows. The arms are bent
so that 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 min
uteS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

When the treasury department plans
on a new issue of 81 and 50 bills be-
cause- of the great desire for such
notes, there doesn't appear to be any
reason to believe that the supply will
ever equal the demand.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

or Murphy's commission of five would
all get out. Mayor Brown would have
chance to see If the hide can be saw
ed as about all else seems to be gone.
Oh, for the good days of Tracy, Nc
burn gas in our homes without being
reminded of the last home of sinners.
ANOTHER SUFFERING CON-
SUMER AT THE SO-CALLED GAS.
Norwich, January Is, 1917.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

When roasting meat and there is
danger Of it's becoming too brown
place a dish of water in the oven. The
steam will prevent scorching and the
meat will cook better A piece OF
creased paper placed over the meat is
also good.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Skating costumes promise to be more
carefully designed this year than they
have for some Seasons past. Hip length
leather skating jackets are shown, one
of Russian green suede. with a belt
and patch pockets, being especially
pretty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

A Philadelphia has won the ma
tional championship by playing a
piano with both hands continuously
or So hours and IA minutes. That
ieighborhood doubtless hopes that the
record will never be disputed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Mrs. A. S. Heinrich operates an aero
plane for the Italian army.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Not even ripple of excitement
was caused by the presidential cleo
tors when they cast their votes for
the next president of the United
States
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

The new year is starting in to out
distance the old for the amount of
,oss by fire and explosion at the nu-
milton plants. HazardVille must feel
relieved that it is not in the compe-
tition.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

If it is a fact that the door to peace
has not been closed, it is quite posi-
tive that the allies have not thrown it
wide open in such a manner that the
central powers can be expected to en-
ter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

While the New York policemen are
experimenting with the proposition
of living on 25 cents a day, it ought
to be an excellent time to seek an in
crease in wages
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Sometimes in an emergency one has
to address a letter or a postcard with
a lead pencil, and there is always the
danger that the writing will become
blurred before it reaches its destina-
ton. To prevent this, breathe on the
writing and then blow on it, and 1T
will remain clear for some time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Cat-stitching forms a sort of seam
stitch from left to right, with a short
stitch from right to left, having the
needle point in the direction opposite
to the direction Of the thread. The
needle is drawn out and the slanting
and short stitch confined alternately
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Mrs. Narsis Burns of Waxahachie
Tex, who recently celebrated heI
10th birthday, has 10 grandchildren
and greatgrandchiIdren.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

The box office at the general assem-
bly, is now open, but in the rush for
seats it must be remembered that the
S. r. o. sign is never displayed,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Tulle, especially the delicate, well
chosen hues, is peculiarly becoming to
the complexion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

The chemise dress, which slips on
over the head and is straight from
neck to hem, is still one of the most
fashionable
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

The people of upper New Jersey are
getting a small idea of what went or
at Verdun last year for a period OF
several months.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
PLAQUE BELTS.

The straight and narrow way Of the
belt Is thing Of the past. There are
some now that start as veritable pla-
ques in front, stiff with embroidery,
before narrowing to tie besind- They
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Ruching is made like ruffles, but US
ually is not wide, and Is hemmed on
both edges and gathered or pleated in
the centre.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Mrs. Robert Gould Shaw Of welles-
ley has given $4,000 to the college to
be employed as an endowment for the
course in constitutional government.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

A pretty finish for a neck of frock
is to cut it round and trim with a band
of fur.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

A novel way to trim the large hat
is to set medium sized velvet buttons
all around the upper edge of the brim.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

The man on the corner says: The
fact that the meek are to inherit the
earth may be the reason why so many
are in the real estate business.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

After fowl of any kind is cleaned
the inside should be rubbed thorough
ly with a piece of lemon before the
dressing is put in.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Selma Lagerlof, the famous Swedish
novelist, who celebrated her SSH
birthday recently, is the daughter OF
an army officer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Seams are bound with a small run
ming stitch, the tape or other binding
being held down over the seam edge
while sewing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Pointed scallops finished with but
tonhole stitch make very pretty fin
ish for lingerie.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Silks are now woven in the designs
of the old Paisley showls, and they
make beautiful blouses.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Scarfs are important. One should
have one of wool for sports and one of
filny chiffon for evening wear.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
CONCERNING WoME

certainly do their duty effectively IL
holding in our manifold pleasts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Steep one ounce of celery seed in
half a pint of vinegar. A few drops of
this will give a fine flavor to soups
and in sauces for fowl.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Cording is made in the same way
as shirring or gathering, only the ma
terial is folded in tuck effect over a
cord and is stitched with a running
stitch.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
FOR SEALING BOTTLES.

For sealing bottles of fruit or pick
les an excellent wax is obtained by
melting together equal parts Of resin
and beef suet.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Save the newspapers for polishing
windows.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

To make her chemise even more slim
than simplicity and pleats know how,
the Parisienne is hemming hers in
beads The skirt so hemmed takes the
most pleasing folds. and is as demure
as its Wearer is probably not.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

There is some satisfaction at least
in the thought that there are only six
more weeks of winter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Plump women Should be careful
about wearing ruching; they will make
them look plumper.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
LOW PRICE BUSTER.

Dip a piece of cheesecloth in kero-
sene, hang in the air for forty-eight
hours. A better duster could not be
desired
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

The fat from ham and sausage is
very good to use for warming over po-
tatoeS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

If a range is properly taken care OF
it will last Is years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Wells are often worn upside down;
in other words, with plain side over
the face.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Rust can be removed by boiling the
garment in cream of tartar water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

This is the kind of weather when
too much consideration cannot be
given to the faithful horse.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15
SEWING TERMS.

Shirrings consist of a number of
rows of gatherings either on tucked or
plain material
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

Touches of embroidery or soutache
are used to relieve the severity of
walking suits.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-15

After peeling onions it is often diff
ficult to remove the unpleasant odoI
from the hands. This can be remedied
by rubbing the hands with salt and
then washing them in cold water. The
odor will then disappear.