Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 26, 1910, Page 7

FISHING TACKLE COMPLETE LINE OF Rods, . Reels, Hooks, Lines and other necessities for the early angler. Don’t over- look Eaton Chase’s stock. SEEDS Rice’s Seeds have no equal Don’t lose a season’s crop by experimenting with cheap seeds. Garden Tools Our Hoes, Forks, Rakes and other Garden Tools are carefully tem- pered, and the handles have the easy hang and are light but strong. EATON CHASE Company, 129 Main Street, Norwich Ct. For Easter MEN'S SUITS $10 to $25 Young Men’s Suits $8.50 10 $20 HATS $1.90 to 83 NECKWEAR 25¢ and 50c HOSIERY 15¢ and 25¢ SHIRTS 81 and $1.50 The “Royal” Colla I5¢c, 2 for 25¢ BOYS' SUITS $3 10 58.50 GLOVES wonderful cures which occurred out in Kansas or The subjects of these miracles usually live too far away to make eral rule. ‘wonderful nomenal place about two thousand tant. to plow with and buildin; you finally get dow? South Dakota or Oklahoma sota. Really, when you stop to there’s nothing so ve this. The whoop is a. unu; ttle 1 hullabaloo about what so: off. We old hayseeds have our pilgrimage. Why, I can right direction the day ti twenty-one. ise to them, and sassy. braska, where, again, farmi be all fun and profi “way off yonder” own town. North Carolina. acre—out in Idaho. the acre, at a cost of one product- in Manitoba, Canadian railroad wants to land. far away” that these earthly for the farmer gleam. As P've said, ther: about it all. characteristic cropping out 1y. When you were & boy, the summits of the horizon cent myste ‘es which you fel beyond? ay, over there; of father’s farm. But when last get big enough to run summer day with your cherished bow and arrows and climb to the top, you found the other side was very much like this side—only perhaps a little more so. Now, didn’t you? As long age “Omne used to say. Literally “Everything unknown magnificent.” should say: “The less v thing the bigger it seems. is here,” and that I'll find it on the top of the White mo: western Sierras, too, and ju: bia valleys. ay “figures won't since the flgures show it. lie—and do, very frequentl don’t believe it, just tr; commission house in New by” eggs which the mark quote them at! I've recently “hurrah boys'” (Written for The Bulletin.) It you've ever noticed it, most of the the medicines print testimonials about what inspection of them feasible. say this is always so, but it is the gen- Similarly, | notice that most of the of the farming cgmmuniq, in 1909 took I read of farmers in southern Missouri buying thousand dollar horses roads out of their spare profits. read of farmers in Kansas and Nebras- ka being big automobile buyers. I look over the reports of nice old Uncle Wilson of the department of ag- riculture I find that the farmers are indiscriminately made out to be rolling in wealth, but that the details—when to them—refer to use your memory a little, you see that usual, just now, but It's the same old farmer is doing, somewhere a long way of it during the few and evil days of when half the lads of twenty used to sleep with their faces towards Illinois, so they could be sure to start in the It was the land of prom- where farming was' just fun, and all the farmers were fat, rich I can remember, they began to look still farther, and the exodus set out for Iowa and It was always that this thing was going on—never in one's I've read of somebody growing 226 Bushels of corn to the acre—down in T've read of somebody clse growing seven hundred or eleven a hundred bushels of potatoes to the T've read of farm- ers raising thirty bushels of wheat to It's always “over the hills and nothing unusual It's just the oldest human sometimes straln your young e -inscribing | 5 hills and wish you were ol enough and big enough to climb them and peer over into the wonderful and magnifi- there might be bears or Indians, or birds of paradise with yard-long, rainbow-hued plumes; certainly there was something different from the familiar bushes and grass and weeds and stupid old cows they talked Latin the old_philosophers had a phrase to de- scribe this form of human nature. ignotum pro_magnifico,” s In plain English we ing a little shy of 'all these wonders which are to be found somewhere eise. My short experience in life has aroused in"me the suspicion that “somewhere else” is very much the same as get there. Of course, a farm Connecticut valley is better than one suspect it's better than one on the asany in the Mississippi or the Colum- the wonderful prosperity of the American farmer must be true, To which I respond that “figures” may ot lie, but that statistics and market reports can to get from a the price for your “strictly fresh near- a Kansas farmer's statement of the way in which the figures from his in- dividual farm were used to swell the tale of agricultural How Things in the Distance Loom—When it Cnnim to Facts they Do Not Swell Up So—A Few Examples of the Art of the Statisticians — Hew Incomes’ are Doubled by Careless Figuring—Modesty is a Good * and Enduring Quality for the Farmer. - % prosperity. When the state statistics- gatherer came round, he asked this Mr. Pomeroy of Holton, Kansas, the value of the cattle he had sold the previous vear. He was answered truthfully $5,- 500. Then Mr. Statistics found out from the neighbors that Mr. Pomevoy raised some 5,000 bushels of corm, worth $2,500, and some $1,500 worth of hay, and about $1,000 worth of cats, and he added the whole togethef, cat- tle, hay, grain and all, and reported the income from Mr. Pomeroy’s farm at $10,500. Now the fact was that Mr. Pomeroy fed all the corn and hay amd oats he raised to his cattle, and m to buy several hundred bushels of ¢ - to boot, and his only income from the whole bunch of stuff was the he got for the fatted cattle, less. the amoun: he had to pay out for bought- en corn. His income, instead of be- ing $10,500, was less than $5,000. - Yet the bigger figures went into the state year book, with others collected in | doubtless similar ways, to show forth how Kansas farmers were “getting rich.” patent California. a personal I don't prosperity miles_dis- electric s I also ‘When or Minne- Here’s a bit of testimony from Farm- er Drake of Green Township, New dairy farmer who selis milk. servative estimate of Tuling prices,” Farmer Drake. “the farmer on a hundred acre farm is working for nothing himself, half price for his wife and children, and handing the profits over to the hired man.” think and sual about ouder than me other heard lots Let me add another testimony from my own 1909 _account book. Last vear, by reason of troublesome physical weakness and the pressure of some outside duties, I was compelled to vio- late my long rule of doing without hir- ed help. I had to have a ired man” for the season. I paid him just the ruling rate of wages. He was a good man, steady, faithful, sober. X¥e did what he was told to do, as he was told to do it. and sometimes seemed to take an actual personal interest in the re- suits of his labor. I worked rather more hours than he did, during the whole season, and accomplished much more, because I was used to it, while he was not and had to learn. At the end of the fall, I found that I had paid it in wages to him and the other hir- ed help in haying time, mofe than I left wherewith to pay my own wages, and the cost of seeds, and the st of fertilizer, and the cost of keep- ing a team, and the taxes, and the de- preciation on tools, and the insurance bill. . remember hey- were too, when ng w sort of -tenth the where the sell more It was a blamed bad season for my particular buSiness, in the way of weather and such like. My crops ran short, mostly, and this must be consid- ered in making up a verdict. But, de= spite the high prices for things I had to buy and despite the shortness of crops, I was not able to obtain much better prices for my products than the age for preceding years. My gross elling_prices hardly reached 10 per cent. above the ten-year average, while my gross buying prices for such things as s and fertilizers and horse feed ran fully 40 per cent. above the ten- year average. ; paradises perennial- didn’t you to 1t must lie Now, if anybody else can figure out a great boom in my individual agricul- tural business from such facts, he can beat me at the blackpoard. I frankly admit that I think Farmer Pomeroy of Kansas and Farmer Drake of New Jer- sev are nearer the real farming truth than nice old Secretary Wilson, beam- ing about Washington with his fig- ures of unprecedented farm wealth on paper. Please don’t understand me as “kibk- ing;” durn a kicker any time and all the time! There are lean years and fat years; there are good crops and poor crops; there's a time to whistle and a time to keep quiet. I'm willing to take the years as they come and for better or worse, as the case. may be. Sometimes, when I go fishing, 1 hook a big trout; once I pulled out a dead cat. When it's a trout, I feel like shaking hands with myself—or meost anybody else; when it's a dead cat, T want to crawl into a hole, and pull the hole in after me. I couldn’t some- how think of mysélf as greatly for- tunate at fishing if T should get a whole string of deceased and malodor- ous felines. Nor can I understand the fisherman who should make a brag of the number and weight of such game ke caught. you did at away one they means taken for know of a T'm grow- right so when I in the untains. I st as good lie,” and The simple truth that we farmers of the east, who are hear enough to- gether so we can see ourselves, are catching about as many dead ecats as trout, th days, in_our agricultural adventurings. And I think that the less Fourth of July buncombe we emit an. the less our well meaning but often impractical friends of the Silk Hat Platoon emit for us, the better sense welll all shows It's a snore suitable time for sober counsel in the face of a crisis than for premature jubilation over a yet unwon victory. THE FARMER. y. If you York city et reports run across $1, $1.50,81.75 The F. A WELLS CD. The Store of Good Clothes mar2éd Gedar Posts 6 and 12 fee! For Femces, Arbers, Etc. Il Not Exactly Sick, but— feeling dull, tired, worn, run down? activity that you need. Take Schemck’s Man- drake Pilis today and mark their magic effect. 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Lafaystte Street. dunied | Try them I1 Franklin Street. Cigars are the best on the market -sage, Shampooing and Manicuring. - Orders taken for combings. MRES. 5. S. UNDERWOO] ~ Tel. 555-4 2 --'2-5 F. C. 100 marisa the that you: ? S { r besetting sin It's so easy to postpone mwortk :‘5"} -houldp%owdz:'. pu rom day* Y And to let it run. 9 is not the time we feel Ve can do our best. [On_tomorrow ‘we will strive, Now was made for mest. In days that to come E !E:l'cphn 4 o ent pride that we the energetic one We Dropose to be. Putting off, yes, putting off — Always just about To_get busy and to turn ork in carloads out. Isn't that the way it goes? With the truth be free— That is, T am sad to say, How it is with me. —Stamfora Advocate. Oid John Barleycorn never was a good farmhand. He’d rather whoa! than hoe, There is nothing aristocratic about a Rhode Island Red hen, but she was cut out for business. Cy Cymball says his father always farmed good enough for him. and this is the reason he doesn’t farm as well as his neighbors. - Some farmers’ think that the earth is tarnal slow in drying off, when the real fact is they gre always tarnal slow getting to business. If Jerusha Jenkins looked for eggs as sharp as she searches for gossip, every one of her eggs would be strict- 1y fresh, Sam Simpkin’s weddin-go-to-meet- ing coat may be in its 15th year, but he’s got money enough to buy a dozen if he wants to. The fellows who think that farming is just admiring nature are on the easy side of the fence. The farmer who doesn’t use the cur- rycomb much on his horse doesn't wear out combs on his own hair . The farmer who keeps a quart bot- tle hid in the barn is mever half as sly as he thinks he is, A good horse can be spoiled by a lazy driver, and that's why he is the most expensive driver. The stable that is tight and warm and clean speaks well for the owner— no other does, There’s nobody who can raise so many chickens on a farm as the feller who has never farmed, but just has a sweet idea of the business on his mind. The farmer who sells his produce at sacrifice pricés has a big trade and a short purse. T'd rather be an angel and with the angels sing, than to try to run a farm on fine-spun theorles and cigarettes. The man who is taking more out of the land than he is putting in is fleec< ing himseif. By and by his acres and buildings will sell for less than the house cost, The grange has never yet tried to establish an eight-hour day. Eight- hour days are not strictly agricultural. The farmer’s wardrobe does not trouble him as much as his sheep do. He lends himself to the production of the pure raw material, ‘When Bill Bangs says that he can argify all day no one doubts it; but ‘when he says he worked all day, dern- ed if Some of the boys don’t always whistle. Some farmers’ wives can blow the dinner horn in a way that makes the dinner all the more inviting. There can be good form in horn blowing. The cow that is not fed up to the standard cannot be expected to pro- duce standard milk. The law says the feeder is a cheat—not the cow. The trouble that is feared is often worse than the trouble endured. Trou- ble on the mind is always worse than trouble in the lot. JOB JOLT. Good health is impossole when there is any derangement of the digestive organs. Foley’s Orino Laxative is a natural remedy for stomach, liver and bowel troubles. It aids digestion, stim- ulates the liver and cures habitual con- stipation. The Lee & Osgood Co. Mantels, Doors, Small Rooms, may be quickly painted by anyone with a small can of our Domestic Paints in all colors, put up in opeh mouth cans, will make a door or a mantel or any small interior work look as bright as when first painted. ‘Get it from L. W. Carroll & Son, Norwich; J. P. Kingsley & Son, Plainfield. 2 Now On At 53 Fo— L ble Goods fo be sold at 20c on the dollar. Ancelowitz & Clejon, Props. mar2ée Husband and Children, Anim THREE PRIZES MONTHLY $2.50 first — $1.50 second — $1.00 third «OP:N TO ALL EASTERN CONNECTICUT WOMEN Short and gossipy letters upon the affairs of Home and Household, Do- mestic Perplexities and Difficulties, Family Problems, Annoying Features of Housework, Social Questions, Health Hints and oHme Remedies, How to Keep Young and Well, Care of Baby, Fowls or Birds, Recipes, Kitchen Economy, Furnishings, Home Arts, Flowers, Gardening, Etc., are all eligible topics. (WRITE ONLY ON ONE SIDE OF PAPER.) Address SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR, Bulletin Office, Norwich, Conn. How to Avoid the How to Manage THE MARCH PRIZE WINNERS With the last number of each month the prize winners in this depart- ment will be announced. Fruits of One Little Garden” First prize of $2.50 to “Anna Laura (she will please forward her address) prize, $1.50, to Mrs. B. B. F., of Storrs, title “Simplicity of Livin prize of $1 to “Kitty Katnip,” title “A Mew Without a Kitten.” The second third In award- on ing these prizes we found it quite difficult to discriminate where several of the letters were of nearly equal merit. In justice to ourselves and In recognition of valuable assistance from others, we would say that a number of the b Wwere not entered in the competitive list, and this gave a better Pprizes to distribute. the others. The Bulletin is pleased with the steadily increasing Interest shown We only regret that we had not more letters hance to in this department, and it hopes that all readers will feel free to make inquiries of those who in their letters invite them! ‘The Bulletin's ambition Is to make this department more and more useful, and the experience of farmers’ wives and daughters with poultry or fruit, bees or flowers will tractive feature to it. Three Tested Recipes. Editor Soclal Corner: I am sending some recipes for buns and cakes of which I hope will be of use to the readers of the Corner, I dom't want any of the sisters to be backward about asking me for any recipe in the pastry line they want. Easter Buns, or Hot Cross Buns.— Sweet milk 3 cups; yeast 1 cup; flour, to make a thick batter. Set over night and in the morning add -2 cup dugar, 1-2 a nutmeg; 1 saltspoonful salt, and flour enough to roll out like biscult dough. Knead well and set to rise about 2 1-2 hours. Roll 1-2 inch thick, cut and set in a well buttered pan: when they have stood about 1-2 hour, make @ cross with a knife and In- stantly put in the oven; bake to a light brown and brush over with the white of eggs beaten with white sugar. Charity Cake—Sugar, 1 cup; butter the size of an egg: 1 egg; stir 1o & cream; add sweet milk 1 cup; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoonsful of cream of tar- tar, and 1 teaspoonful soda. Vanilla Cake—Sugar 1-2 cup; 4 eggs; sour cream 4 tablespoonsful; salt 1 teaspoonful; cream of tartar 1 tea- spoonful; soda 1-2 teaspoonful; flour 11-2 cups; flavor with vanilla; is the way mamma makes it. A READER. Norwich. Ready Remedies. Editor Social Corner: Dear moth- ers, I thought if your children were bothered with earache or toothache, these remedies would help them: For earache: Two drams of olive or sweet oil; 1 dram of laudanum: warm flve or six drops on a_spoon and place in canal of the ear. Repeat in two hours If relief does not Imme- diately come. For toothace: Collodion and pure carbolic acid; mix three or four drops of each together. and apply to cavity of the tooth. (Something to be care- ful about). For an ordinary cold: Two ounces fluid extract of catnip; 1 1-2 ounches of saffron; mix and take on teaspoon- ful every three hours; bathe and mas- sage the throat with cold water; and gargle the throat three times a day with a little listerine. Lisbon, HELPFUL. Simplicity in Living. Editor Social Corner: I would like to enter a plea for simplicity in liv- ing—for the real, the genuine, in place of so much that is artificial in life. Someone has said (I think it was Rus- ki that “only the real is beautifu and yet people go on, many of them living the artificial, choosing their friends because of social position or financial standing, instead of culture or character. One grows tired of the everlasting copying after others which we see about us, for instance, those whose means are very limited consider it a duty, apparently, to do a certain amount of so-called entertaining be- cause someone else does. Isn't it time that we live our own lives regardless of the unimportant rules and customs of so-called society—choosing that which is best and most helpful and el- evating—thus living to some purpose? I belleve the reason for so many apparently useless or hap-hazard lives is the lack of a high standard—the courage to do what is right regardless of the customs of others: and right here I would say a few words in de- nunciation of ~ those who either thoughtlessly or maliciously slander others. I belleve that a man or wo- man who indulges in this base pastime should be ostracized by cultured peo- ple. This practice has been credited mostly to women. which accusation may be true to a great extent. A plan to abolish this practice is certainly a noble and worthy field of endeavor. Let us help on the good cause. Storrs, MRS. E. B. Co-operation. Editor Social Corner: I'm a great advocate of co-operation, but my neighbors do not agree with me in all my theories. It has been my con- tention for years that better results could be obtained If several of the neighbors would unite in doing the work on the several farms, doing the heavy work together and each doing special things that one man could do. In this manner, the haying would be done quickly by all working togethe: The care of chickens, hogs, cow. horses, etc.. could be divided so tha each would have certain duties to per- form., ¥t would take only a few min- utes more to feed all the chickens, hav- ing their runs near, and changing them oftener, than it would be for each farmer to feed his own, and other du- ties in proportion. How many farm- ers are working on this plan? Let's get together and exchange views for the good of all. 0. Y. B. “Norwigh, " A Little Chat. Editor Social Corner: I wonder how many get up at four o'clock to see Ve- nus ‘in her greatest bnillianey? The more you see her after rising the more add_an at- SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR. I tried to count They must bave and were picking around as if hungry. They make nests all about here every summer and are yery welcome, I never saw 30 few birds in winter as I have the past win- ter. Someone bas complained that cats kill off the birds. I do not think that farmers keep as many cats as do peo- ple in town. vet some haye from five to seven. We must have one or two to keep rats and mice away. Of course, it is natural for cats to kill birds, and if they are allowed to kill birds will also kill chickens, and all one has to do is, to teach a kitten while it is growing that binds and chickens they must not touch, and it does not take them long to learn the lesson. I think boys with their p many more birds than do ca parents do wrong to give their boys such weapons and allow them to g0 out in the country and shoot right and left at everything that comes in their way. If they can find no other game they shoot the innocent birds which saw together before, them, but could not. t dropped there brilliant she appears. All who love to study the stars will feel paid for their trouble. Last night I heard one or two faint peeps from frogs and soon we shall hear their evening songs in full, as- guring us that spring is here. Rob- ins were al singing until nearly da: About tho weeks a a:‘o, Just .hne.’iun.’,‘? saw from my ow on the grass th largest number of robins that I ever are the farmer's best friend. There are altogether too many licenses granted. Perhaps the tarmers will awaken soon and protest against it AUNT PRUDE} Mystic. A Dry Mustard Plaster. Paitor Social Corner: How many know that a dry mustard paste is t finest thing to apyly to any sore or lame spot, where a mustard paste is usuglly placed. If the pain is in the side” or shoulder, make one about as big as a lady’s handkerchief, by stitch- ing two pieces of zloth together and putting in two or three tablespoonfuls of dry mustard, Even the mustard between the cloth and to prevent it settling to the edges, quilt it across to form squares; can be done on the machine by making the stitch coarse. 1 have never known them to blister, and they can be worn as long as one wishes. To keep them in place, pin or sew on the undergarment A MOTHER. Leonard Bridge, Training of Children. Editor Social Corner:—The Courler has been a welcome visitor in my home for forty years, and I anticipate con- siderable pleasure as well as profit reading the letters of the Social club. I would llke to say a few words about training children in the home. We all know that it is a great re- sponsibility to train aright the lttle hearts that will bring us happiness or sorrow. Everyone wishes to see their children become honorable and re- spectéd men and women, The first requisite is to set them a good exam- ple, as children are very imitative and influenced by their surroundings. The three most important things to teach them are honesty, truthfulness and manners. It §s an old and true saying that “If a child does not behave at home, it will not abroad.” One ocan- not begin %00 young with the boys to teach them to be honest and truthful. If a parent detects a child in a lie, or stealing, they should talk and reason with the child, and perhaps that would be sufficlent; If not, they should be punished, even severely, which would be far better than to have them grow up dishonest and help fill the public reformatories. God has appointed a reformer in every parent, who should use corrective rights to teach children to obey. In these days people seem to forget the teachings of the Bible, which say “Spare the rod and spoil the child. A MOTHER, Mary Ann Was Pleased. Editor Social Corner:—This new de- partment appears to me to be full of promise, for it has begun in the right way and must grow better as the in- terest grows. I was specially Interest- ed in the letters of L. M. Bach with referenee to starting seeds and of Anna Laura’s success with a small patch of land for a garden. Her suc- cess was wonderfui, and she must have noticed some physical benefits as the result of her open-air exercise. The litle garden is a summer delight, and it is surprising how many families let land go to waste which would yield food and flowers for a small outlay of money and work. Lettuce and string beans are easily grown. MARY ANN. Two House Helps, Editor Social Corner: A woman's corner in The Bulletin for the free ex- change of idcas is a welcome feature to women who like to exchange ideas, to preach a Ifttle, to co-operate in do- mestic matters, or who Iike just @ lit- tle jolly gossip. I wish I knew how to_gossip well, for T would indulge In a little pleasantry in that field just be- cause 1 like to read it. I know how to be practical and it is the simple, ever-at-hand things which engage my attention. I wonder how many of the sisters know that common every-day baking soda 1s the best toothwash ever. Some use the dry state, while the better way ls to use a good sized bottle in which it s aissoived, in strong solution. Two or three teaspoonfuls to a glass of water. With this wash the mouth, using the toothbrush before breakfast and after each meal. This is the best and sure- 1y the cheapest dentifrice on the mar- ket and free from grit. This is sent in the hope that others may enjay, once a day keep one in fine cond!- tion. I have not patd a dootor a dol- lar in ten years. These remodies on- able me to keep at my work every day In the year. It is easy to keep well If we pay more attention to ourselves. Norwich. DOMESTIC, Where Much Trouble Is. Editor Soclal Corner: I do not wee why men should be debarred flom this column. They are certainly Interested in most of the domestic questions at issue, What many women are ambi tious’ to have is a dirtless house and o faultless husband, and I wish it were nossible for them to get the combina tion. A few want a house full of werv ants and a husband full of smiles This is another impossible combins tion, A lot of men want a woman who can’ patiently &bide their impatience and be satisfied to get trusted at the store on their account; and too many women try to fill this bill, but they never win applause. There are just as inconsiderate husbands, I confess; and it Is because we insist on partners ablding by our ideals instead of their own that there is so much domestic trouble. Some day, perhaps, both sexes will become more rational WILLIAM BANGS, Norwich BRIEF STATE NEWS Portland—There is a move to secure another new factory for Portland. Winsted—A Sons of Veterans Camp was instituted in Winsted Friday. Watertown—The Waterbury milk in- spector has been inspecting some of the Watertown dairies. Naugatuck—Sub-Contractor Triano has nearly completod the excavations for the basement of the new fire house. Bristol—The members of the Swed- ish Congregational church will observe the third anniversary of thelr organi- zation this (Saturday) evening, Meriden—Mr. and Mrs, John B. Daigle, of 61 Cottage street, observed Thursday the fifty+fifth anniversary of thelr wedding, Bridgeport—Next Wednesday even ing Park City lodge, N, E, O, P,, will hold a spec meeting, when it ex- pects to initiate 16 or 18 members fin- ishing up work for the present grand lodge year. Danbury—C. E. Graves, professor of languages at Wesleyan university, Middletown, is spending the week with bis mother and sister, Mrs. 8. Graves and Miss Eva W, Graves their home In Danbury. Fairfield—The case of Milkm Nichols, of Greenfield, arrested rece ly for the alleged illegal use of botties branded with the name of a Bridge port dairy, is set for hearing Tuesdny afternoon before Justice Wakeman, in Fairfield. Waterbury—The Hod Carriers’ union held a meeting in Hellmann’s hall Wed nesday night. The 25 men present were unanimous in declaring that they wanted 271-2 for an houe's work. 1f the bosses don’t give it to them they are going to strike on May 1. Torrington—Her clothes ignited by a piece of burning paper Hlown from 1. hands of one of her playmates, Muri: the four-year-oll daughter of Mr Mrs, Thomas Genovese, #tood i wveloped in flames before & group o horrified children who were too fright ened to go to her aid, in the rear of her home Wednesday afternoon, and received injuries which resulted in her death that night. Something Worth Remembering. There’s no reason for a man to get swelled up because he's so fastidious that he puts on & swallowtail and open-faced vest promptly at 6 o'clock every night. Every walter does that —Fort Worth Record Algeria Taking to Condensed Milk. Algeria, in comimon with many other of the backward countries of the east, 18 taking with avidity to one product of western civilization—condensed milk. The Swiss exporters get nearly all the trad On Husbands. There is always the consolation at the bottom of the cup of spinsterhood ~—*Better no husband than a bad one.” And the bad ones are over-plenty.— Frances, in London T. P.'s Weekly, The Secret of Happin The secret of marital happiness is not always in letting & woman have ber own way, but In letting her have it without letting her now that pou know that she's getting it. There's a Reason for It. When an actress gets old enough to be willing to publish all har love Jet tors it may be taken for granted that the last of her copy was in several years ago. rem Easy. It is always easy to retain your eon- fidence in your own superior wisdom by deciding that the man who doest't agree with you is parrow-minded or a fool. The Philosopher of Folly. “It's love that makes the world go ‘round,” says the Philosopher of Folly Isn’t it a pity that it wouldn't make it go square, now and then?” Question and Answer. “Do you eat, drink or wear clothes?” asks the Augusta Chronicle. Speak- ing strictly for ourselves, we wear them.—Houston Post. Be Open to Conviction, No Wiberal man would fmpute = charge of unsteadiness to another for having changed his oplnion— Cicero. Greek Shoes and Sandals. Greek shoes were peculiar in that they reached to the middle of the legs. They also used sandal The Mean Things. A good many married men would re- gard a tax on bachelors as a tax en intelligence. Process of Building. From little things men go & to great.—Dutch Proverd