Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 16, 1909, Page 4

Brildlag. Telephone. 210. Norwich, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1909. __TO PREVENT WASTE OF TAX- MONEY. Politieal campalgné in the direct In- terest of the people always pay and a live constituency everywhere creates worthy and competent officials. ‘When County TTreasurer John R. Thompson of Cook county, Illinois, promised the voters that he would see that they receited the interest upon fhe tax funds, it was not expected that such gratifying results would be achleved, but he kept his word and the Chicago News announces the re- sult thus: “John R. Thompson, county treasur- er of Cook county, recently turned in- to the public treasury $117,26691 as the interest that had ben earned on public funds in his keeping. During the time he has been in his present office the total payments made by him on this account have . amounted .to $367,867.25. “Up to a few years ago the treas- urers of public funds in this commun- ity took as their private perquisites the interest on the taxpayers' money in their possession. As the result of popular agitation 4 change has been brought about and now the interest on public funds is regarded as a public asset. “Campalgns to prevent waste of public funds are well worth while, even though the difficulties encountered seem discouraging at times. The pub- 1t is now reaping the benefit of pre- vlous agltations directed against waste. These gains show the practical value ©of ‘persistent efforts to overcome such evils as the laxity of public officials and the greed of unscrupulous con- tractors now belng exposed by the in- westigations of the Merriam commis- #ion, the citizens' association and oth- or effcctive agencies.” A widespread and active interest in public affairs by the voters is of narked advantage in any city. Tt is where there is little life or system that the unserupulous wax fat. SECRETARY MIVEAGH ON THE 3 TARIFF. There mnever was a perfect tarift ‘meagure and there is not likely to be. Phe fluctuating markets, thg selfish- ness of parties in interest and other causes make such a thing impossible. The Payne bill is doing what it was designed to do, to check increasing de- Flciie, and the way has been provided for the changing of schedules In future < i it disturbing the business of the . country. Secretary McVeagh says: “The friends of tariff revision mever expected that the law of 1909 could or should complete the movement. The thope is entertained that the Payne Jaw ends the actual legislation for the |present, and It is not considered ad- visable immiediately to. turn in. again and disturb business conditions. And 1t does not seem necessary to make all Aarift jegislation a review of the en- tire law. “An excellent reason for a reasona- ble postponement of attempts at fur- ther legislution is that it is universally belleved that we ought to do no more Jogislating on the tariff until we know beiter how to legislate on it. The opinion I8 practically universal that hereafter such legislation must be hased on facts and knowledge and sel- entifie investigation, and not on mere bartering between sections and differ- ent interests.” It s proposed to take the tariff out of politics and to make a strictly bus- iness proposition of it—to have It emended and kept in accord with con- ditions which tell for the well being of all concerned. AS THINGS LOOK AT NICARGAUA Zelaya's success i3 not making the Nicaraguan problem any easler to solve, for it would please the American people #f he were routed from his country and a better ruler recognized and a better government inaugurated. A great deal of speculation is rife as to what this government will be likely to do If Zelaya's triumph is complete, and also with reference to the possi- bility of this government's preventing his triumph by openly alding the in- surgents to establish a new govern- ment, It is ot Nkely that the government will meddle with Nicaraguan Bffairs uhnless Zelaya's forces proyoke it by some lli-conceived plan or overt act; and should this government interfere, then it will not be possible for the Washington government to shirk the general responsibility for the new government that must be set up; and to make a secure and clvilized admin- istration in Nicaragua at this time will necessitate the frank acceptance ©of suzerainty over the entire establish- ment of the country, which might lead to complications with foreign powers. Unele S8am can afford to wait patiently gnd abide his time in the regular course of affairs to get satiffaction. THE NEXT PRESIDENT, The fact that when Secretary Knox Mrose of a recent evening to address the Pennsylvania soclety of New York Rhat he was greeted with “thre€ cheers Jor the mext president,” may have been very pleasing to him, but It is ®f small significance to the country Bt large. It is not time to nominate % republican president yet, and it is ore than probable that Taft will is right “Politically, there isn't much charice »f the Pennsylvania statesman as the next republican candidate. In fact, Pennsylvania isn't in line for ticket Jucceed himself, if he desire: Rominations.” “But,” says The Times, “if the rum- in the republican party continues, the insurgents in congress can ac- womplish practical results instead of daving their acihevements restricted lo_newspaper interviews, it may be * necessary for the republican party in (1912 to take a man regardiess of polit- Jeal geography. In that event, why ' mot the ‘Pennsylvania : gecretary ~ of 1 It is ‘ot likely that any conditions : vill _arise which will compel the re- pub rty to follow samything but , A FIRST PRIZE WINNER. The .South Carolina boy who took the government's first prize for the best acre of corn grown by a youth ought to be of interest ta the boys of eastern Connecticut. Bascom Usher is 17 and he ured an acre of ground and enfered himself in the National Boys' Corn Contest, conduct- ed by the United States government. He kept and has ready sworn records as to planting, cultivation, harvesting and marketing. These records were examined on Thursday last by an offi- clal committee, and were found worthy of praise in every way. So was Bas- com Usher's acre-crop of corn, which was bigger than that of any other South Carolina boy and was awarded the government first prize for that state. this boy pro- of corn. The United States government purchased every bit of it at $2 a bushel. Th fodder brought in $30 more. The acre’ planting thus ylelded $335. The net profit is supposed to be not less than $200. . The Charleston News and Courler vouches for the truth of this story, and it shows thaf the live American boy 18 a hustler wherever he is lo- cated. A GREAT APPLE EXHIBIT. Denver is booked to have the great- est exhibition of apples held in the world, next month, It is announced that a dozen or more states will take part in the show, and the contest for the prizeé will be spirited. Not only will there be medals and silver cups galore as rewards for the best exhibits, but money premiums to the extent of $7,000 will be distributed. From the state of Washington, which boasts that it ralses the greatest apples in Ameri- ca, four carloads are coming, and Ore- gén will send quite as many. An expert confected with the exhibition has figured that there will be not less than 5,000,000 apples sent on, and it will, be worth going to Denver to ses that gigantic array of the orchard's finest. It is more than likely that some of the leading apple growers of New England will enter fruit which will capture some of the biggest premiums. It is claimed by experienced orchard- ists that no such flavored apples can be grown anywhere as are produced on New Bmgland hills, and it is time to show up some of the best New Eng- land apples to thesc western enthusi- asts, EDITORIAL NOTES. An appropriate present for a grafter would pe an alarm clock; but grafters are not quick at taking hints. Happy thought for today: “A know- ing widow says that a high-grade com- plexion is always worth what it costs.” 1t President Taft can prevent, this 1s mot going to be a billion-doliar con- gress. The ‘expenses are being held down. The Christmas shogbing face is one of the best faces the public puts on. 1t might be a good thing to wear all the time. If the report from Copenhagen be- gins “Your committee regret to say,” it will not be necessary for them to say any more. An adventurer has shown Salem, Mass, how a man can get into jail ang into the mayoralty of a city in one brief yea : The greatest shock the suffragettes have received is the offer of Bmma Goldman to espouse their cause, What could be more fatal to it? It brooms had promised to become $1 aplece before the vaccum sweeper could be hired for ten cents an hour, there might have been a riot. The British house of lords is deter- mined to keep immune from land taxes as well as from all responsibility to the people. They must go. A United States senator can claw the air and look as savage as a Co- manche Indian, but no one ever ex- pects him to go on the warpath. The decision of the postmaster gen- eral that Santa Claus is a myth will not in the least interfere with that bewhiskered gentleman’s business. The Bell Telephone company wel- comes supervision by the state of New York if it is reasonable. It has no books to burn or transactions to hide. While the poor clerk is ‘being pitied for long hours, let us sympathize with the poor letter carriers under their great Christmas loads. Barly business benefits them. A The Red Cross stamp darries merry thought for the sender, a cheer- ful greeting to the receiger and a pen- nyworth of aid to thf suferdgy It has & three-fold m! 1 Carnegie does not think Cook de- serves a medal, he ought to give one to the negroes for advancing to a point in half a century that excels the Scots of 200 rs ago. There are seventy million' ‘cents in circulation in this country, and the trolley car conductors and confection- ers handle most of them, altnough Un- cle Sam is a great cent juggler. General Greely was so disgusted ith Commander Peary that he re- signed from his membership in_ the Arctic Explorers’ club of New York. He still believes both men got there, and that there is glory enough to go round. The Game of Pig. Any one who has not played the game of rlx has yet to learn what a really thrilling game it is. It can be played eithey for prizes or with for- feits and is éither way delightful. The cards used are those of the euchre deck which are dealt as for old maid Players sit around a general table and cards are dealt face down. Every one matches the cards dealt to him as quickly and quietly as he cah, the object being to get out cards as soon as possible, As soon as any player finds himself out of cards, which is drawing and matching as in old maid, he s nothing ahcut It, but folds his hands under the table.. This is signal for all players to do the same thing—that is, to lay aside their cards and observe silence. But most play- pon the game to i J‘ning in other ne by ‘one they ‘6. of | fact and a quietly lay down their cards. The Jast pfi who must either . Woman in Life HOUSEWIFE SUGGESTIONS If the 1id is left off cabbage when cooking it will keep its color better. Boiled suet puddings will have an added nutriment if they are mixed with milk, or milk and water. _A pinch of soda in the water in which green vegetables, peas, string beans and cabbage are boiled will keep the color. Never soak rice or =:earoni before cooking. ‘ell- e former, but not the latter, and place both in boil- ing water to cook. Soak all cooking utensils in warm water before you sit down to dinner and you will be surprised how much easier they will wash. If by accident soot should be drog- ped on the carpet, coyer it thickly with salt, and both may be swept up clean and dry without soiling the car- pet. When boiling fresh potatoes or peas try a sprig of mint in the water. It gives & delicious flavor. Try adding a leaf of spinach to the water in which peas are boiled if you wish them to keep a good color. It a turkey or chicken is rubbed in- 34 _and cut with lemon it will make the meat white, juicy and tender. Do not put salt in the water In which péas are cooked, as it causes the out- er skin to crack Leave lid off sauce- pan. A pinch of soda added to the boiling water in which cabbage or cauliflow- er is conk2d improves the flavor of the vegetable. Tt is also nice to buy the next lot of dried beef by the pound and pack it in these same glasses. It is as good and much cheaper. German Play Aprons. ‘The -German play aprons which are to be had In all colors are certainly fascinating. = Those from Munich, for the most art, are dark blue and are resplendent in- colored prints of the boys and girls of Munich imitating their elders in doing the famous goose step. The pocket, extending well across the bottom of the apron, is made of this printed cloth, while a band of the printed cloth is stitched across the top. The bright red pip- ing gives a touch of color to the hem all the way around. American moth- ers are copyhhg these aprons in the pretty chambrays. Chambray aprons of light pink or blue are bound with white and have a pocket across the front, also bound with the white. The little" aprons cross in back and but- ton on either shoulder They are suf- ficienitly sizable to be practical so far as keeping the frock clean is concern- ed, and they have a quaint air that is quité fetching. Ideas for That New Evening Gown. Styles in evening dresses vary less than in those meant for afternoon wear. A _great many empire dresses are still being worn, but these have more fullness, and = occasionally an gverakirt effect takes away the skimpy o0k, Black is a great favorite this vear and is particularly effective trimmed with silver in a tiny spangled pattern, as many of the new dinner gowns are, A peculiar shade of deep rose is being used for decollete gowns, At night it looks almost red. Thig is a particularly effective shade to wear when one has dark hair and a white skin. All materials are very thin. Chi fon cloths, voiles and thin crepes di- vide popular favor. Coarse lace is used for the long- waistad corset effegt so much in favor, and the lower part of the skirt is often made of sheer accordion-plaited chiffon. . The overdress 1dea 15 used on nearly all the more extreme models, and this and in is looped and festooned most imtri- cately 2 & ap) this § lin g{:c.'.“.'}m'.‘m vy Fussian nais ang Jet Tassels on Shoes. Dangling jet tassels are used as a finish to some of the dressy shoes. Braiding on Cota. Elaborate braiding is seen or some of the coats of dressy tailored suits. o vl & The Coat Sachet. | A little sachet slipped under the lin- ing of one's tallored coat at the front will nut e noticcable and the fra- grance will be found pleasing. Smart Fur Turbans. Smart turbans are made of seal and lynx in combination. Shopping Bag Furnishings Many of the shopping bags are pro- vided with a vinaigrette, as well the usual small purse, mirror, pow puff and card cgse. Separate Chiffon Waists. Very effective are the chiffon walsts made up over the Persian silks. The voiles are similarly used with satisfy- ing effect. . HOME GARMENT MAKING. .. is seen as a finish to sleeves. It extends and the outer two- of the way to tho elbow. ol Gilt Braid Buckles. ‘Buckles of gold and silver braid are mot only smart but are far less expensive than many other arti- Paris Pattern No. 2165 — All Seams Allowed. This simple little wrapper is devel- oped_in soft white eiderdown or Can- ton flannel. The front and lower edge as well as the wide turndown collar narrow turnback cuffs are feather- stitched with light blue or light pink 0 a model for 4 flanmel or white cashmere. I made in the latter material a lining of soft silk in pink or blue adds to the attractiveness of the garment. The pattern is in one size and re- quires 3% yards of material 27 inches wide, 2 ‘yards 36 inches wide or 1% yards 43 inches wide. Price of pattern, 10 cents. Order through The Bullstin Company, Pattern Dept., Norwich, Conn. Christmas Tree Nuts. Simple but attractive ornaments for the Christmas trec are made of nuts. These may be covered with tinfoil or painted over with gilt or silver paint, and hung up by means of a very narrow ribbon or piece of fine thread. If English walnuts are used it Is a good plan to separate the nuts in halves by inserting a knife at the flat- ter end of the nut. Then the meat may be removed and the unbroken g Made while you wait THE MOST DELICIOUS ate easily made in a few minutes with Cleveland’s Baking Powder ‘Wholesome, light and appetizing, the finest kind of breakfast food, \ CLEVELAND BAKING POWDEE CO., New York, Carying_Sets, $1.75 to $7.50. Pocket Knives, Zic to' $1.50. Scissors and Shears, 25c to $1.00 Razors, $1.00 to $3.00. Safety Razors— Enders, 12 blades, $1.00 Keen Kutter, 12, blades, $3.50 K. K. Tool Cabinefs, $15. to $50. Family Scales, 1 oz to 24 Ibs, $1.25 Bulletin Building Christmas Presents Give something having “Quality” and always useful. KeeoKutter Tools and Cutlery. THE HOUSEHOLD, Very neat Alarm Clock, $1.15 Watches, 85c, $1.00 and $2.00 Flash Lights, 75¢ to $1.50 Dolls, dressed, 25c and 50c Games, e, 10c, 25 and 50c Photo Frames, gold plated, 25 Mirrors, gold- plated, 75¢ Food Choppers Roasting Pans Chopping Trays, Etc. 74 Franklin Street FRANKLIN SQUARE, and browned in the oven. syrup or thick cream. German Shelf Strips. A dressy finish to the shelves of closet are the shelf strips. These strips are in common use in Germany. They are usually of white linen or canvas and are finished with one's linen- a buttonholed. scallop, more or fancy, along the front edge and both THE KIND HE OR SHE WILL APPRECIATE BATH ROBES, a very swell assortment. PAJAMAS In exclusive patterns —$1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 Suit. SWEATERS, FANCY VESTS, FOWNES' GLOVES. Ladies’ and Gents High Class UMBRELLAS, NECKWEAR This 1s where we shine. The celebrated Superba Cravats — 100 dozen to select from. The newest, the swellest and most Christmassy line ever shown in this town. ¢ SUSPENDERS in fancy boxes. COMBINATION SETS, DRESS SUIT SHIELDS, MUFFLERS and HANDKER- CHIEFS, PHOENIX & WAY'S MUFFLERS. —e P. J. MORLEY, Hatter and Furnisher, NORWICH, CONN. OGS OOIOPOGH OO0 O0 OO To Do Your money. all kinds for all purposes. Telephone 502 Only a Few Days More Christmas Shopping! And you had better do it with us if you want the best value for your There is not a finer and larger stock of Xmas Goods of House- hold Furniture in this city than we have I of it at lowest prices. We offer a few sugge: For the Children—Doll Go-Carts, Desks, Chairs, Rockers, Sleds, Express Wagons, Blackboards, Eto. For the Mouschold—Ranges, Stoves, China Closets, odd pisces in Parlor Suites, Floor Coverings of all descriptions, and Furniture of ight in our store. ons: Space does not permit us to quote prices—but if you are looking for them we wish to say you can save money buying from us “The Big Store with the Little Prices Schwartz Brothers, “HOME FURNISHERS.” 9-11 Water Street. OPEN EVENINGS. ¢ 1869 - CHRISTMAS - 1909 We exterid to the great American public an invitation to call and inspect our choice line of Hollday Footwear— useful and sensible gifts for old and oung. Courteous treatment and satis- action guaranteed. P. CUMMINGS, PREMIUMS. 52 Central Ave, dec10d H. COOPER —— UPHOLSTERER Special Sale of Hair Matiresses $9.50 FOR 10 DAYS, Regular price $15.00. decioa i TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS at YANTIC ELEVATOR. A. R. MANNING, ‘Telephone. decl4d OUR WORK mests the approval of the critical g people. 259 West Main Strest. Custom Grinding Yantie, Conn. What and Where to Buy In Norwich FLORIST ivia at 0. FERRY’S 35 SHETUCKET ST. Room 10 maylig A Merry Xmas and . ~TO ALL— NOW TO BUSINESS. Help us and it will make us all happy. ends. Just above the scallop are ‘mot- toes, worked in the fascinating cross stitch, Sometimes red alone or blue is used, but more frequ two colors are combined. The stri) m: Just the lewgth of the shelves and hang over the edge much as the paper or oflcloth strips for the kitchen pantry or china closet. Occasionally the edge, instead of being buttonholed, hemmed and finished with a cro- ‘The addition of initials in the center of in the cross stitch, each strip, gives a decidedly personal touch to the sets. Children’s Umbrell; Small umbrellas come especially for the boy and girl who have attained the dignity of attending school. tractive are those which have a few imitation cherries on the handle. bit of red is quite Christmasy in ap- Names on Pencils. it is set of pencils in a box which will gladden tI Christmas. Make the gift welcomé by having the proud possessor’s name or initials stamped on the penclls, in giit. Salt in Cake Batters. Cake batters, as well as candies and coffes, are much improved by the ad- pinch of salt. Orange Fritters and Ham. Orange fritters are as delicious an accompaniment to brofled or fried ham as apple sauce is to sparerib. Stuffed Dates. Dates stuffed with peanut butter and then rolled in sugar are a pleasing change from the dates stuffed with Bread With Raw Oysters. ‘Whole wheat or brown bread, cut in very thin slices and spread with un- salted butter, is tasty served ters on the half shell. Sauted Potato Balls. which are sauted butter after being boiled are delicious. They should be served with a generous ing of minced parsiey. Let Us| Help YOU in the selection of your Christmas SO0 OOOOOPOPO0000000000000000 G(lance At Windows More than likely you will find your idea already worked out for Your puzzle solved The Lee & Osgood Co. 131-133 Main Street, NGRWICH, CONN. FALL STYLES latest patterns, ready for inspection. Quality, minus the high price sting, tells the story of our suc- Joseph F. Smith, 200 Main Streel,- Norwich. Whether you wish to order or not, we want to show you the new line and fashions for FALL. THE JOHNSON CO., Merchant Tailors, Chapman Bldg. 65 Broadway. _— PILLSBURY’S FLOUR this week for 82¢ per bag Tel. 703, 336 Franklin Street. DR, JONES, Dentist, for next two w re, 201 West Main goods, the finest re go0ds, silks, cot- e., 8| AL: Two ‘thousand yards of silk yalued from 8oc to § c, 201 West Maln St ——e Foley's Honey and Tar Is the best and safest cough remedy for children, At the first symptoms of & cold, give .| as directed and ward off danger of croup, ‘bronchitis, sore throat, cold in the stufty breathing. brings comfort and ea: Contains no opi harmful drugs. Keep 'Phone 32 Happy New Year 'ways on hand, The Lee & Os- aca CLANE & WIRN ELOVELID 2, Py o LIAN MORRELLE .In Tllustrated and High Clans G SOUSA AND HIS Mies Frances Ho: Miss Grace Hoyt. Mis Jeias 3 ahronci}inu Mr. Herbert PRICES s o Box and Pitcher & Servi Dec. un, at 9 o'aloek. points after performance. FEATURE PIOTURE: “THE GAME,” STORY OF CHICAGO’S WALL STRENY MISS FLORENCE WOLCOTT, Prima Donna Sopranc, in Selected Songs. Matinee, Ladies and Children, = Be novisd Music. NELLIE S. HOWIE, Teucher of Plano, aha Room 48, Central Bullding CAROLINE H. THOMPSON Teacher of Music 46 Washington Street. * o ™ 29 Toames St Lessons given at my residence or the home of the i\:pll. Same metl a used at Schawenka Conservatory, lin. oak11 F. C. GEER . TUNER | 122 Prosoect St, Tol. 511. Norwich, Gt A. W. JARVIS is the Leading Tuner in Eastern Connecticut. 'Phone 518-5, 15 Clairmount Ave. sept22d JAMES F. DREW fiano Tuning and Repairiag t V'ork Only, "Phone 432-8. 18 Perkins Ave sept23d Faney Native Chickens Faney Native Fowls Fancy Native Dueks Just the thing for Sunday dioner. Apples, Basket Grapes, Malaga Grapes, Oranges, Grape Fr Eta. PEOPLE’S MARKET, 6 Franklin St. novi13dd JUSTIN HOLDEN, Prop The Fanning Studios, 31 Willow St. are showing some very pretty Chairs and other pieccs of Furnitare. Call and see them. Also Wall Papers, Lace Curtains, Shades and Up- holstery Goods. nowssd YOU CAN GET agood and suitable Xmas present for the Horse, Car- riage, Aufomobile and Harness and Carriage Repositery, decTdaw Norwich, Conn. Fine line of Kid, Jolated, Celluloid, Rag and Unbreak- able DOLLS of all kinds. Doll Heads, Wigs, Arms, Ete. Work, Secrap, Nursery, Faver and Noveity Baskets in great variety.