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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
KILL THE WINTER FLIES.

1t may seem a bit strange for the
committees and organizations which
are working for better conditions to
be urging the killing Of flies in the
winter time. since that is the period
when they give little or no trouble and
in fact are few in number. But that
is nevertheless the time when most
valuable work can be done.
The fact that there are few flies
during the winter time means that the
problem at this season of the year is
much less than in the summer time
and whatever is done now will be an
excellent start for next summers
campaign. The cold cannot be relied
upon to kill them all. 1t claims a
very large number but there are warm
places where those Matched out late
in the season are finding shelter and
are laying eggs in favorable places,
some of which will hatch out in an
even temperature, but the remainder
in the early spring.
The fly is a. great disease and filth
carrier. Whenever and wherever it is
fought excellent preventive work is
done. Better scores can be made in
the summer time when they are nu-
merous but the value of killing them
now for the reduction of the number
in the summer cannot be oyeresti-
mated. These winter flies will be-
come the progenitors of next sum-
mer's countless billions They are
busily at work wherever they find the
chance. One fly killed now may seem
but it means much when
it is realized that one fly that sur
wives the winter will become the par
emit of hundreds of millions next sum-
mer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
PRESIDENT AGAINST aPoRk."

Interest cannot help but surround
the report which comes from Wash
ington to the effect that President
Wilson has been telling callers that
he will veto the SIS .0oo.0U0 public
buildings bin If it comes to him in
the form in which 1t is.now pending
In the house. In view of the criticism
which It has aroused because Of the
plan to erect public buildings in small
places throughout the country where
such are not required, 1T is to be sup
posed that the pork" feature is
the one which the president does not
favor and which would bring forth
his veto.
It might have been well had this
attitude been made known before, but
it comes now in time to permit the
warning to be digested by congress
and TO bring about some needed par
ing, and well it might, for with the
national treasury showing q large
deficit which is bound to grow unless
some steps are taken to relieve it,
It is ridiculous to think OF appropriat-
ing government funds for such uses
as needless government buildings in
hamlets throughout the country, and
then resorting to additional taxes or
@ bond issue to meet the situation.
And when the president is showing
an interest in blocking the pork bar
rel'' method of making appropriations,
it should be remembered that it is not
solely the public buildings bin which
needs attention. There should be
clean sweep while he is about it. 1t
cannot be sanctioned in one measure
more than another and while he is
putting his foot down upon the policy
in one instance it is the best time to
make a clean sweep and overcome
this wastefulness in government af-
fairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
THE WAR PRIMER
BY National Geographic Society

Samos-The Turkish governments
warning to the Bureau of Navigation
OF the United States Department of
Oomerce that neutral ships passing
between the Turkish coast and the is
land of SamoS may become targets
for gunfire from Turkish military
forces is important, as steamers call
frequently at Vathy, the islands chief
seaport, for cargoes of cigarettes ex-
corning this historic Greek posses
sion the National Geographic Society
issues the following war geography
bulletin:
The strait which separates Samos
from the promontory Of the mainland
of Asia Minor known in ancient times
as Mycale is barely mile wide The
island, which has an area about one
and a. half times as large as Martha's
Vineyard, lies about 40 miles south
west of Smyrna. and has exceptional
mountains, its valuable marble quar-
ries and its extremely fertile valleys
where raisins, oil, fruits, corn and
wines are most profitably produced.
The cigarettes of the island are ship
ped 10 every country in the world
while the wines are exported to Eu-
rope where they are used for mixing
purposes. The population OF the is
land is between $4,000 and $4,000.
first settlements OF the Ionians in the
Mediterranean and from 1t went out
many OF the colonies which dotted the
coast of Asia Minor and the neighbour
ing Islands of the Aegean.
During the second half of the sixth
century before the Christian era Sa-
most rose to q place OF dominance in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
THE ALLIES REPLY.

Only what was to be expected is
contained in the reply of the allied
nations to the peace proposal of thu
central powers. It is significant
fact that the reply has been made
Jointly since it indicates that they are
as firmly united as ever, that one does
not look upon the proposition with
any more favor than the others, but
that they are all standing together
Ia regarding the plea as empty and
Insincere.
Setting forth their position, in much
kl1e same manner as Premier Lloyd
George did that of Great Britain up-
Dn assuming that Office, the allies de-
Stare that no peace is possible so
long as they have not secured repara-
Hon for violated rights and liberties.
The recognition of the principle of
nationalities and of the free exist
once OF small states: so long as they
have not brought about a settlement
calculated 10 end once and for all
forces which have constituted a per
petuaI menace to the nations and to
lTord the only effective guarantee for
he future security of the world"
The allies may claim that they have
not turned down a peace offer, and
the central powers may even see
where they can claim that the door to
Fe<-<75 Has a1Ot DSGiA ClOSSus WHEN Ln6
reply states that "a mere suggestion,
without a statement of terms. that ne
rotations should be opened, is not a
peace offer but as far as the present
proposition Is concerned it is made
bIain that the allies will have nothing
10 do with IT. It is considered decep-
i've and less Of a peace move than
war manoeuvre The allies are.
Itronsly opposed to it and they take
5ccasion to place the responsibility
br the war suuarely upon the shout
lars or Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The Jail system could be solved
best, so the New Haven Journal-Cou
Ter thinks, by putting the institutions
under state control There is a
thought in that which is worthy of
closely knit to need the county lines
here in Connecticut, the county COM
piications and the county expenses
Each town could have its own jail and
then there could be two or three state
institutions. These with the reforma-
tories and the state prison could ac-
commodate all who are now taken
care of in another way. Doing away
with the county lines and the county
expenditures would mean the saving
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
r ECIPES.

Swiss Roast-Take round steak,
cut two or two and a half inches thick
and pound into it as much flour as 1t
will absorb, using the edge of heavy
plate for the purpose Put into
frying pan with hot lard or drippincs
and brown on both sides. Cover with
water, adding a sliced onion and a
cupful tomato, fresh or canned; cover
tightly and cook for two or three
hours, adding more water if neceS-
sary. just before it is done season
with salt and pepper.
German Apple Cake-One pint flour,
one and one-half teaspoonfuls baking
powder, one-half teaSpoonful salt,
mixed and sifted. Rub in two ia BILE
spoonfuIs of butter. ad one egg beat
en- and milk to make a very thick bat
ter. Spread one inch deep in creased
shallow tin. Pare and quarter sever
al apples. Press points down in
dough, sprinkle with one-half cup of
sugar and a little cinnamon. Bake in
hot oven. Serve with whipped cream
when cool.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
BIRDS AND GOLDFISH.

At one time a plain brass or cop
per wired cage was considered quite
good enough for the canary Now
there are a bewildering array of cages
for birds of all kinds from which you
can make a selection. OF metal,
wicker, reed or wood they are verit-
able palaces, being large and roolny
and cd in shape.
always made Of some strong material
for Polly, with her sharp beak would
soon be at liberty if placed in deli
Cately made cage.
Some Of the new aquariums are of
peculiar shape and size. One of
these is shaped like a large futed
glass bowl. On the edge are two tiny
glass birds in the most delicate col
oRs The birds are reflected in the
water, and here and there goldfish
dart among the green fronds of the
water plants, making very charm
ing picture.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
BOOTS FOR THE STREET.

One sees the most frivolous dancing
boots, high of heel and paper thin
Of sole with street tailored garb for
shopping and runabout wear in town;
but such boots are not correct ac-
ccrding to the canon of conventional
ity. Pretty boots of bronze or light
colored glazed kid are intended for
formal wear with dancing or recep-
ton frock when one travels by linn
CUISINE or brougham; the walking cos,
tune in tailored styde demands a
smart walking boot with long, slender
lines and heel, high perhaps, but not
too curved for comfort.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

of a considerable sum OF money each
year TO the taxpayers and Il would
put the correctional institutions all
under one control. Responsibilities
could thus be more firmly hxed and
the jails and prison and reformatortes
standardized.-Merid Journal .
Inevitably when people read that
the past year has been one of unpre-
cedented prosperity for railroads as
a whole and that their net income
is more than a billion dollars, t%ey
will ask why service was not COM
mensuate with the rewards? IN the
last analysis an embargo is confess
sion OF Incompetence, Of inability, OF
weakness. And we have had many
OF the hateful things to contend with
railroads. There's something In the
figures besides compliments.-Bristol
Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

A F1orentine negligee is wonderful
il its faithful following of this cos
tune period. It is of a dull pink vel
vet, long sleeve and high in back, with
square decol1etage in front. 1t trails
gracefully ON the floor, but the side
seams are open, filed in with pleat-
ings of self colored chiffon and laced
up with gold cords. Gold stitch en-
broidery makes a border on sleeves.
train and decolletage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Exercising should be avoided imme-
diately after eating, and eating should
be avoided Immediately after exercis-
ing. Nature should be given a chance
to rest and recuperate in either case
before fresh work is heaped upon her
Early morning, Immediately after
rising, and late in the evening before
retiring are the best times for ,anIs-
tIenics.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

When cleaning rugs, put an old wire
bedspring on the ground and lay the
rug or carpet to be beaten upon it.
This will keep the rug off the ground
and allow the dust to go through. the
springs without settling upon the I'M
der side of the rug.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

A wall pocket is a great convenience
to an invalid who. is compelled to lie
down most of the. time. Make this with
a fiat piece having pockets of different
sizes and shapes; fasten on the wall
or on the end of the dresser near the
couch or bed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
PROTECT BED SPRINGS.

Cover your bed springs with a cover
of heavy unbleached muslin or ticking.
sewing tapes to each corner to keep it
tied on firmly. This will protect your
mattresses from iron rust and can be
taken off and shaken every week and
washed when soiled
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Although milk is one of the most
unpleasant lotions that can be placed
on the head it is a hair nutriment
Warm milk used frequently as a wash
will increase growth, and lessen fall
ing. The one essential is that the
treatment be accompanied by washing
with soap and water at short inter-
walls.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

After cooking fish or onions in a
pan, boil out the pan with soda water,
wesh it clean, then put it on the fire
and shake a little oatmeal in it, Leave
this to boil, then wipe the pan out
with dish cloth, and all the unpleas-
ant taste or smell will have vanish
ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

If you feel yourself too plump these
days take to padding. Not in a can
oe, but with small wooden paddles,
much the size and shape of those used
in making butter balls. The paddles
are used on the body in syncopated
time and the pressure is regulated by
the quantity of flesh to be reduced.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Memphis still leads the cities of the
country in the number of homicides.
There must be something unusually
depressing in the climate of that
southern city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

1t looks more and more as if Car
rama had reached the conclusion that
we are forever committed to the
watchful waiting policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

There are many WHO will have a
chance to reflect today. that while
Christmas brought the presents, New
Years brings the bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

If it IS true that the German terms
Of peace were sent Over on the
Deutschland, when 1t locked at New
London, it looks as if the kaiser's
peace move had started long before
President Wilson thought of writing
bis note.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Kaiser Wilhelm has conferred the
order of merit upon Captain Valen-
timer for having sunk 12S ships. Could
this have been the submarine COM
mander who attacked the Sussex and
this his punishment?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

The man on the corner inquiries:
What is going to be your contribution
to the peace, prosperity and happiness
of the New Year?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
A SUBSTITUTE.

CHOPPED fine with plenty of celery seed
will be found a fine substitute in sal
ads.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
NEEDLEWoRk NOTES.

A patch must match the garment in
the following particulars: in texture
age, color, in way of selvage. It must
be large enough to cover the hole and
the weak threads around >I
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Miss Mary NJ Patrick, president of
the Constantinople College for Wo-
men. who is now in this country on
a visit, says the institution has re-
manned open throughout the war and
at present has 400 students.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
GRAPE JUICE PIE.

Few housewives know what cheap
and delicious pies may be made from
grape juice sweetened and thickened
with cornstarch.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Eagle feather fans are gaining favor
even over the lovely ostrich tips and
plumes. They are often tipped with
bit of marabou or soft feathers to
make them huffier in appearance
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

OF course there is a prominent pre-
cedent for declaring each and every
good resolution, however wei intend
ed, a scrap of paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
the business Of deep sea divlng.

Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Slaght, a society
woman of Cleveland, has taken the
position of director Of decorations in
one of the large hotels of that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Red celIuloid rings hold the ends of
a good looking wool scarf together,
while a similar ring bangles from a
cord on a hat to match.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

trimmed, with interest centering in
the neckbands, which offer many Pc
culiar treatments of material and col
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

A plaid skirt is so pleated that it's
pattern forms horizontal stripes, the
plaid showing only when the wearer
spreads her skirts in walking.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

A clergyman IN New Jersey took
in Is pearls in one mouthful Of oys-
tiers. What a grand opening that
must have been?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

To mend a glove that is split at the
thumb or near a seam, buttonhole the
kid either. side of the split and then
sew the buttonholed edges together.
that will never tear again. When but
tonholing take a good hold of the kid,
otherwise the stitches will pull out
from the kid.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Jeanette Rankin, the first woman
in the United States to be elected
member of congress. Is in favor of ma
tional prohibition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

All stockings, irrespective of the
material, should be darned with darn
ing silk. Not only does 1t make a
neater darn, but it wears better and
does not hurt the foot.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

One of the methods of acquiring a
clear white complexion is SO simple
that it is almost amusing. This should
be as regularly a part of the toilet at
night as brushing the teeth. The
procedure is in this wise:-With hot
water and pure white soap thorough
ly cover the face with 1ather, using
good complexion brush. The latter is
better than a wash cloth because it
scrubs better and acts as good
stimulant to the blood vessels fof the
face. One need not be afraid of this
thorough scrubbing, for long hours of
rest in bed prevent any harm coming,
to the tender skin afterward.
When the face is rinsed well with
tepid water and gently and thoroughly
dried with a soft towel, rub a good
cold cream into the open pores. When
tEis has been thoroughly spread over
the face and has remained there five
or ten minutes gently wipe it off with
a soft cloth, preferably silk. Do not
rub the face to dry. for some of the
cream should be left in the outer It's
sues of the skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01
A sewing room should have a good

A sewing room should have a good
light by day, and a convenient ad-
Unstable artificial light for work that
has to be done late in the afternoon
A small chest of drawers or a dresser
or chifonier should be in the room to
keep all the new materials or delicate
trimmings which require protection
from dust Here too, one can keep a
supply of thread, needles, tapes,
clamps, collar wire, finishing braid and
all remnants of silk or chiffon that
may be of use later on. Patterns
should be kept in box, hamper or
bag, and should be looked over care
fully at least twice a year. Buttons
81 ould be kept in separate containers
The floor of the sewing room should
never be carpeted or covered. If not
OF hardwood, the floor should be
treated to a couple of coats of green
paint. If the windows have curtains
they should be of a material to ad-
nit every possible bit of light A
cutting table with measurements is
a necessity in a sewing room, and
care should be taken that the chair to-
go with it is of the proper height. A
low rocker with a footstool will be
found restful to the worker. The
sewing machine should, of course, be
placed where it will get the best pos
sible light. Conveniences for press
ing and sponging should also be pro-
vided for in the sewing room.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Miss Aleen NJ Bryant OF Seattle,
Wash has opened an Office in New
York city. where she has enered into
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Ring out the old, ring in the new,
but do not forget to write it 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Raincoasts made OF paper are now
offered for emergency use.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

SIip-on blouses of satin are in the
top notch of style. They are simply
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

EDITORIAL NOTES.
A happy, bright and prosperous
New Year to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-01

Do not expect to have good coffee
unless you start with a clean coffee
pot. Old coffee grounds boiled over
will always spoil the flavor of your
coffee. Before washing the coffee pot
drain the coffee from the grounds and
save 1t. Wash the pot thoroughly
being very careful to rinse out every
particle OF soap suds.
A delicious green tomato pie is
made with one quart of finely chop
ped green tomatoes, six large apples
peeled and chopped fine; mix thor
iughly with three cupfRls of sugar
three tablespoonfuls of flour mixed
with the sugar one teaspoonful of salt
one cupfuI of vinegar. Bake with two
cruStS.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Firemen Called to Free
Boy Wedged in Alley
Youth Slips of Roof and Is
Caught Between
Buildings

Two policemen, one hook and ladder
comapny and an ambulance, not to men
ton most Of the neighborhood around
786 Jennings Street, The Bronx. were
called out yesterday, when George
Walters. aged fifteen, Of l,A31 Minford
Place. fell off roof and became 50
tightly wedged between two buildings
tha. his companions could not extricate
him
Walters. with a number Of other
boys, was playing with pigeons on the
roof of the wooden building at Ioo
Jennings Street. Between that struet-
ure and that next door, at 7S4, there IS
a triangular space. The boy slipped oil
the roof near the apex of the triangle
and after a fall Of a few feet his body
stuck between the walls.
Two policemen failed "a. bulge him.
Then Captain Harmon and the men OF
Hook and Ladder Company No. 81 were
called Firemen looped rope about
the boys body and then cropped away
a clothesine pole that prevented 1t
moving either way. Next an ambu-
lance from Lincoln Hospital was sum
moned with a surgeon to treat the lads
injured leg. After being bandaged and
warned against playing on snow-eov-
cred roofs young Walters went home.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
VIII Ask Law to Tax
Non-Residents' Estates
Especial C0rrespondencel

ALBANY. Dec. 23.--The enactment Of
laws to permit the taxation Of estates
of persons who do business in New
York State but live in another state
will be sought at the coming session Of
the Legislature by State Controller
Travis. The Controller announced to-
night that such legislation would have
saved the state approximately $4,000
600 lost so far IN cases like that OF
Hetty Green, which recently was de-
cided against the Controllers Office.
The courts ruled that the state can
not tax under the Inheritance tax laws
of the state the property Of person
whose residence is not in the state.
The Hetty Green estate escaped on the
ground that Mrs. Green's legal resi-
dence was in Vermont.
~ DO not believe that New York
State should continue on its statutes
a law which permits person to live
and transact business within its bor-
ders for eleven months year, recelv-
ing during that period the protection
Of the states laws and the beneht OF
those facilities which make it desirable
and advantageous TO do business IN this
state. and then upon the death Of such
person have his or her estate de-
clared immune from the tax simply be-
cause Of residence for few weeks dur
ing the summer in another state" de-
clared the Controller.
at present practically the whole
burden of this tax is upon the estates
left by our citizens"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-24
Wisconsin Seeks Law
To Elect Loyal Senator
Especial Correspondence]

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 22.-The Wiscon-
sin Loyalty Legion will urge at the
special session Of the Legislature in
January changes in the state primary
election 'aw which will permit a cam
paign 20 elect ron-psrtisan "loyal'
candidate TO the Office Of United States
Senator in place Of the late Senator
Husting. A big mass meeting Will be
held here soon 90 discuss the natter
The law TO be taken as copy for
the one desired is likely to be the
Massachusetts election statute, which
does away with panty columns on the
Official ballot. and which requires every
candidate TO be voted for individually.
J. is hoped that the Governors call
for a specitl session, which must also
include reference to a change in the
election laws on account of the regis
tration OF soldiers votes, not now per
missible, will be broad enough 70 take
in this change in the primary election
law.
The members Of the legion also ex-
pcct 90 support a resolution denounc-
ing Senator La Toilette. The Socialists
in the Legislature may be expected 70
oppose both these measures.