Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 17, 1915, Page 4

MONDAY, MAY 17, 1915 Glorwich Bulletin and Qoufied 119 YEARS OLD Subscription price 12c o week; G0c a month; $6.00 n year. Entered at the Postoffice at Norwich. as second-class matter. Telepnone Cnlls: ulletin Business Office 450. Bulietin Editorial Rooms 35-3. Bulletin Job Office 35-2. Willimantie Ofice, Room 3, Murray Enilding. Telephone 310. Norwich, Monday, May 17, 1915. The Circulation of The Builetin The Bulletin has the largest circulation of any paper in East- ern Connecticut and from three to four times larger than that of any in Norwich. It is delivered to over 3,000 of ths 4,053 houses in Norwich, and read by ninety- three per cent. of the people. In Windham it is dcivered to over 900 houses, in Putnam and Danielson to over 1,100 and in all of these places it is consid- ered the local daily. Eastern Connecticut has forty- nine fowns, one hundred and ixty-five postoffice districts, and cixtv rural free delivery routes. The Bulletin is sold in every town on all of the R. F. D. routes in Eastern Connecticut. CIRCULATION 1901, average . 4412 --5,920 3,450 ssscessassessed e ATTEND THE CAUCUS, Every republican in the city has reason to be interested in the caucus of the party for the selection of can- didates for city office tonight. There is a duty to be performed which can only be done tonight and which ought not to be neglected. It is only right that there should be a large and representative gathering, that there should be a wise selec- tion of citizens who will command the respect and confidence of the vot- ers and that there should be manifest ed that spirit of unity which is based upon a deep interest in the city’s wel- fare. That it is an “oft” year should make no difference. There is always an importance attached to elections, re- gardless of the year which ought to permit of no inattention when it comes to a caucus for it is there that action is taken upon which election day re- sults to a large degree depend. It is for the igterest of the city and the party that the ticket selected should contain the names of men who are thoroughly qualified to look after the business conduct of the city, men who are thoroughly alive to its many in- terests, its advancement and growth and men who can be relied upon to stand for economy and efficiency in city government. ‘The caucus is the time and place for this to be done. The bigger the at- tendance the more representative is the result and with the best of indi- catlons for success it is the time for the republicans to name their best men for office. AN EXCELLENT REFORM. As the session of the present general assembly is approaching the end, it is interesting to note that it has been able to accomplish something which is bound to be of value to those which will be convened in years to come. This is a most important contribution to the saving of time. Four years ago a record was estab- lished for length of session, it having run way into the summer, being pro- longed beyond all reason and for no good cause. It was the culmination of a habit which had been growing upon such bodies, but it called for re- form and by the succeeding sessions it has been demonstrated that the fix- ing of a definite time when a session must end was one of the best things that was ever done at Hartford, Two vears ago that requirement was met, but only by leaving a lot of un- finished business. Time had been lost which could not be recovered. There was not the disposition to speed up and Friday sessions became a failure. ‘This year different tactics have been followed and it is to the credit of those in charge and those who have 0 acted as to glve the needed cooper- ation that the end is to come just after the middle of May. Though a trifle slow in getting started and the waste of several weeks of legislative days through half hours lost in open- ing there has nevertheless been a commendable response as the necessity for disposing of the business was rec- ognized. Not only has the old buga- hoo that Friday sessions could not be held been effectively disposed of, but it has been demonstrated that Monday sessions are practical. This legisla- ture must be given full credit for what it has done in this respect. It s an example which should be closely fol- lowed in the future, THE HATTERS’ CASE. In mccordance with the announce- ment made a few weeks ago by D. Loewe & Co. of Danbury, which com- pany recently had its judgment against the United Hatters of North America sustained by the United States su- preme court, the suit which has now been brought to recover the accrued interest on the funds belonging to the hatters in banks of that and neighbor- ing cities is the beginning of the ef- forts of the concern which was injured by the boycott to recover on the ver- dlet. This will be followed in turn by the bringing of action for the tak- ing over of the property belonging to the defendants, which in most cases ents all the hatters possess, t is impossible to look upon this step in any other manner that a se- rious reflection upon the labor 1905, average .. . May 16 . | | organizations which encouraged and backed the hatters in their actions. \Having been spurred on to the course which they followed it is-but just that they should now be supported in the meeting of the verdict. In spite of the fact that President Gompers of the Federation of Labor has declared that no attempt will be made by that or- ganization to collect a per capita tax from the members throughout the country, which would mmke but a small amount for each of those indi- viduals, Western New York Hatters' Union No, 9 has undertaken the task of having the hatters of America by small contributions come. to the Tre- lief of the Danbury men by paying the judgment and thus save their homes. It is certainly timely and proper action and a movement which deserves to succeed. WHERE THE COUNTRY STANDS. Throughout the whole period since the possibility of trouble with Ger- many has loomed up there have been expressions to the effect that the coun- try stands solidly back of the presi- dent. It was confidently believed that he would meet the existing situation and meet it in accordance with the requirements under prevailing condl- tions. How well he has done this is indicated by the expressions which have come from press and individuals throughout the country in support of his attitude as manifested in the last note to Germany. 1f there was any question where the country stood it has been entirely ef- faced. It understood the responsi- bility which rested upon his shoulders. If realized that if there ever was 2 time for a display of patriotism it is now, and from the tone of the com- munication it is more certain than ever that its trust has not been mis- placed, The country stood back of the pres- ident in the belief that he would cor- rectly interpret the national attitude. It approves his action and continues to back him up now that it has been revealed just what sort of a stand he has taken and what demands have been made of Germany. It is.taking the only logical position under the cir- cumstances, for while there may be a difference of opinion as to detalls or as to the diplomacy used, there can be no question but what in the face of national danger the head of the government should have the united support of his people. That he has this there can be no doubt. SCHOOL FOR FEEBLE MINDED, From the action which has been taken by both branches of the legis- lature upon the bill for the change in name of the School for Imbeciles to the Training School for the Feeble Minded and its removal from its pres- ent location at Lakeville to Mansfield, which carries with it an appropriation of $200,000, it must be recognized that the legislators have wisely taken into consideration the needs of this state institution. It was ome of the mat- ters which the governor referred to in his inaugural address and for that reason there 1s good ground for believ- ing that it will meet his approval. This is a state institution, the im- portance of which cannot be disre- garded. In its present location there are inadequate provisions for the care of those who should get its attention and it permits of no such additions as are now required and as will be need- ed in the future. Confronted with this situation there is wisdom in making the change in location at this time and it must be recognized that the se- lection of the site near the hospital for epileptics means adequate opportunity for whatever enlargements the future may require. Realizing the number of unfortu- nates for whom duty and necessity demand proper care, but who are now either unprotected or not receiving that which they should get, the time is ripe for the very move which has been made. It shows the state alive to its responsibilities and wisely meets a problem which the state is as capable of meeting now as at another time. EDITORIAL NOTES, It is funny what effect a fixed date has upon the army of wearers of head- gear. The note bore the signature of Bryan,” but the credit is given to President Wilson. The idea of Great Britain in repatri- ating its German citizens looks like an aid to the enemy. l According to the testimony of “Boss™ Barnes the Ananias club membership list has no fixed limit, Though the sentiment of this coun- try is against war it cannot be sald that we haven't a war tax, Trom the actions of some peopls it would seem as if they were trying to get Into the good graces of Old Nick. The claims that a boat cannot be sunk must hereafter be proved before implicit faith is placed on the say so. The man on the corner says: Even though a man is not brilliant he can get along pretty well on common sense, The idea of belng kind to animals is excellent, but there are also rea- sons for a certaln amount of kind- ness tg, humanity. Out in Ohio a man has been found who didn't know a war was going on, but that could never happen in Burope or Mexico. l Strange to say no investigation ap- pears to be necessary concerning the reported atrocities in Mexico. Down there they are taken for granted. From the manner in which the press of the country stands back of the pres- ident and the note to Germany, there is no effort to rock the war boat. Berlin has received a report to the effect that the Lusitania carried no flag, but that doesn’t offset the fact that the Gulfight carried a big Amer- ican one, It was a fortunate thing for Col. Roosevelt that the attack of the Lusi- tania was timed to follow his testi- mony, else it might have suffered from lack of publicity. Herman Ridder declares that the only flag under whch a German-Amer- ican would ever fight is the Stars and Stripes. Let us hope that he will never be called upon for any such test. Germany has the facuity for creat- ing trouble. Now it has protested to Chili becayse of the manner in which it dealt with the British violation of neutrality in a manner which may be considered an insult and mean a sev- erance of diplomatic relations by Chili, SUGESTIONS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE. en filling the gem pans with bat- ton jeave ong of the cups empty and fill'it with water. The gems will brown nicely without burning. Cranberries can be kept fresh indefi- nitely if put in a jar and filled up with cold water. Place a lid on lightly and change the water every day or two. indow shades that have been cracked can'be Tenovated in the fol- lowing way: Lay the shades flat on the floor and paint them with the ordinary oil paint. Rust can be removed from steel by covering it with sweet oil for a day; then rub it with a lump of fresh lime ang polish in the ordinary way. In heating the oven the draughts should be closed when the coal is well started. In a word, to save fuel plan ahead and then watch draughts. Colored stockings should be washed in a suds of warm water and soap. Rinse thoroughly and wring very dry; then hang them in the shade to dry. A bruise should be bathed immedi- ately and freely with very hot water. The congestion will then be relieved and no ugly discoloration will follow. For a creaking door rub the edges with soap and then, with the addition of a few drops of oil on the hinges, the nuisance will be remedied. IS YOUR CHILD COMFORTABLE? ‘When a child seems to stand incor- rectly and there is no sign of muscu- lar weakness to account for it, make sure that the clothing is not at fault. Perhaps there is too much weight on the shoulders, or the hose support- ers are too tight, or the weight of the garments is not evenly distributed. Perhaps the shoes are uncomfortable, so that the youngster uncomsciously bears more weight on one hip to ease the other foot, Sometimes when a child is dull and listless the clothes are too heavy ‘This is apt to heppen in the spring, when warm spells appear in between cold days. It is not wise to lighten flannels until the weather settles, but there should be a change in outergarments it possible. Nothing wrags a child more than overheating. More children catch cold from cool- ing too suddenly from a draught when in a_ perspiration than become ill from too light clothing. USE CAMPHOR. Camphor will remove fresh peach stains from linen if followed by soap and water and also will remove white spots from furniture. HEALTH AND BEAUTY. To remove tincture of iodine stains from your skin or clothing strong am- monia water is excellent. It is claimed that tea boiled with wa- ter and strained is a mild astringent lotion for lessening hair falling. Tincture of myrrh is a good thing in the water used to rinse after brushing your teeth. Apply glycerin to a scald directly the accident occurs and cover it up with strips of rag soaked in glycerin. Before you deal too severely with your little sons and daughters because they are irritable or because they do poorly in their studies, be sure that it's not some defect in their physical condition that is to blame. Don't narrow your eyes when you wish to be impressive. If you draw your mouth into a button and allow deep lines to pucker between your eyes you wil] acquire a habitual cros expression. Is anything more unplea: ant than an angry face with its fea- tures tied in veritable knots? Amber hued glasses are said to re- lieve eves which are strained or tired Wwhen looking at moving pictures. It is the violent and ultraviolet rays pro- jected by the electric arc light that cause trouble as much as the flicker- ing of the pictures on the screen and the amber glasses nutralize the harm- ful rays. Don't think that nothing needs to be done for a tooth just because it causes the child no pain. Decaved teeth are ideal breeding places for germs and make a child much more liable to all sorts of infectious diseases. If some- thing is not done for them they may cripple his mouth for life or they may cause the glands of his neck to sweil up and form abscesses. Then too, the child with decayed or painful feeth cannot masticate his food properly, and so fails to get the nourishment his srowing body demands. TO KEEP QUILTS CLEAN, Many different methods have been used by careful housekeepers for keep- ing the quilts or eiderdown comforta- bles clean, at the top, where they rub against the face. Those who have tried turning the sheet over have found that it is impossible to retain it in place; and pinning it with safety pins has not proved entirely satisfactory, for, aside from the looks of the pins, which are not attractive they are lia- ble to tear the sheet: but a strip of cloth sixteen inches wide, turned over the quilt so that eight inches will be on each side of it, is an excellent pro- tector. It may be of linen or fine cotton made either with a hem one inch wide all around, stitched on the machine or hem-stitched, or the outside edge—the one that is intended for the outside of the quilt—may be scalloped and as much hand embroldery put on it as one wants. This could be made of a strip of embroidered flouncing which has lit- tle open work and not deep scallops as they would soon become wrinkled. The appearance of these strips is of the sheet turned over, and there is little work attached to ripping them off when they are soiled and require yashing. "They save many cleansing s. DICTATES OF FASHION. The new Panamas have English army ‘bands. The present tendency is to dark colors in hats. Tie your boudoir eap under vour chin with black velvet ribbon to be in style. Much in demand will be the buttons of Drass, silver and steel, The suit of white broadcloth will be more than ever fashionable for sum- mer wear. Zouave boleros are worn with ex- tremely short full skirts. Soft, tulle, batiste and glazed linen are used for high collars, Flowing veils that have ad?'su are finished with polka dots, A new coat has a separate back scalloped close velyet WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN which flies loose from the shoulder like a straight cape. One of the most fashionable millin- ers in Paris, is reviving an old mode this spring in the gulse of boat shaped ats, Very fasscinating is the quaint, close-fitting cap of Scotch outline, completely covered with taffeta roses in a deep shade of beet-root red. On small sailor hats covered with silk or suede wreaths of lace flowers are effective, or they serve as a bor- der for a close fitting turban. TO CURL OSTRICH PLUME. Ostrich feathers that have lost their curl may be treated at home by using a piece of whalebone or the dull edge of a file over which the fronds may be separately curled. It is no longer considered fashionable to have the feathers tightly curled. In fact the absolutely straight feathers are af- fected as leaders of fashion; but it must be confessed that on the ma- jority of women such hat garniture takes on a woe-begone, dejected look that does not add to the smart en- semble of the average dresser. Frequently good reults have been gained by slightly dampening an os- trich plume—by using aen atomizer with a little water—and then lightly shaking the feathers over a radiator or an open fire, of course, not.hold- ing them too closely to the latter for fear of singeing. When feathers have become quite hopeless, from _every point of view, they have been known to be effectively retored to usefulness by %aking a sharp penknife and cut- ting away ell the fronds from the stem to within two or three inches of the tip. When placed on the cha- peau the ertswhile ostrich feather takes on the appearance of a quill. A medium length plume is better than a very long one for this purpose. . DAVIS T HEAT BROADWAY EXTRA !—MONDAY AND TUESDAY ONLY—EXTRA ! THE ONLY MOTION PICTURE OF THE ILL-FATED WING Al AMERICANS BIDDING GOODBYE TO EPNOER L‘EiFTLI’;Euueoenv(Esz HER LAST TRIP AND MANY OTHER LUSITANIA FRIENDS WHEN THE GIANT INTIMATE VIEWS MEMORABLE TRIP THAT HAS STIRRED THE NATION ON HER LAST VOYAGE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OF THIS And a Big Company of Clever For its delicious flavor The delicacy of ripe tomatoes, rich cheese and nineteen other skillfully blended in- gredients. For its food valae Nutritious as meat For its economy . 10 cents a can and up For its convenience Heat in the can for 15 minutes and serve. A hearty, wholesome food for any occasion. At all grocers’. H.J. HEINZ COMPANY 57 Varieties TO REHEAT ROLLS. Roll either cold rolls or biscuits in wet paper, lay in a pan and let them remain in'a hot oven until the paper scorches. They will then taste as if freshly baked. NEEDLEWORK NOTES. ‘When crocheting have a small safety pin to fasten in the last loop of your work, and thus prevent it from ravel- ing, and save much time and work. A needlewoman who does a great deal of embroidery in colored wools always takes the precaution of setting the colors before using them. She soaks the wools for at least an hour in boiling water, to which a table- spoonful of vinegar has been added. At the end of an hour she hangs them up to dry, patting but not Wringing out the moisture. When it is necessary to patch any- thing that is double, such as a trousers leg, turn the garment inside out and put a piece of cardboard between the g00ds under the hole. Spread it out smooth on table and baste patch .on; the cardboard will prevent the other side of garment from being stitched fast to hole and the patch will be in proper place to go on and sew down. Where one wishes to vary the style of smocking for the frocks of a small child and yet wishes to cling to the Mother Hubbard pattern, omit the smocking at the yvoke, gathering the material simply into a little em- broidered collar band. ‘Then at a rather short waist line in front smock a strip about two. inches deep and four across sufficiently large to hold two ash ends of the materlal which pass under the arms and tle at the back. This idea works out very well in dainty and other wash fabrics, as except for the belt line and a narrow band at the cuffs there is no other mocking. There is a small turnover collar of the material, but this is merely feather stitched. The mate- rial gathered into the belt smocking an be released for the skirt in gath- ers or in unstitched box plaits. LEGHORNS IN SUMMER. Leghorn straw hats are a pleasant revival, Nothing could be lovelier for the warm weather hat with thin frocks than a leghorn at its best. And this summer's hats in leghorn are at their best. They are soft, with undulating crowns and they are trimmed with _velvet, flowers and chiffon in a charming way. Lewis manipulates Sat leghorn plaques into smart little tricorns that sit with es- pecial jauntiness above some of the new frocks. RIBBON FOR PRACTICAL WEAR. Many of the spring hats that are designed to wear with street suits are ribbon trimmed. Ribbon, always durable, is also especially suitable to the sailor shape that is winning out @s the most desirable of the simple. walking hats. Satin sailor hats and those of white linen and pongee are all probably to be worn In the country and at the ocean. White kid is used, too, by some of the exclusive millin- ers, usually touched with a vivid touch of Tred, blue or green. CONCERNING WOMEN. ‘Women now want to be represented at The Hague conference. Female stenographers in St. Louis earn an average of per month. ‘Women do 75 per cent of the work of manufacturing rifie ammunition for the United States army and navy, Miss Lucy Page Gaston, founder of the Anti-Cigarette league, is waging a campaign among New York's school- boys as to the dangers of cigarette smoking. Miss Mary Wilkinson, granddaughter of Bishop Keener, has given to the Un- iversity of Atlanta, Ga., some of the most valued and interesting things from the collection which she inherited from her illustrious ndfather, Among these is what Bishop Keener thought was the only original lfkeness of Wesley. TO STIFFEN BRUSHES, Old hair brushes which have become soft may be made Stiff and firm if dipped in a strong solution of alum, USE PARSLEY. If when making soups or stews you find the flavor of some one vegetable too strong you can neutralize it by adding a sprig or two of parsley, RECIPES, Holland Cream Pje—Make the rich- est, flakiest pie crust you know how by’ mixing two cups of pastry flour with two-thirds cup butter and flour mixed, two teaspoons baking powder, one-half teaspoon salt, yolk of one ogE, three tablespoons iced water. Mix h fork. Don't touch with hands. Place half at a time on floured board. Roll very thin and spread with bu ter. Repeat this twice, rolling thin as thick paper, Place two layers in jelly tin, one on top of another. Dom't let crust rise on side of tin, just flat sheet without any rim. Bake four layers in two tins, spreading butter lightly be- tween them. When haked a light brown remove from pans and cool. Make a rich vanilla custard for filling. _ Put in double boiler one-half pint milk, piece butter size walnut. ‘'Whip one egg, add to milk before putting on fire add one pinch salt, one-half cup granulated su- gar, one tablespoon cornstarch blend- ed in a little milk. Stir till it thickens and boils about one minute. Remove from stove, cool and add one table- spoon vanilla. Spread thick between crusts. Ice top with icing made with a little confectioner's sugar and milk flavored with vanilla. When cream cools if too thick thin with little cream or milk. Tops may be ornamented with some bits of stiff jelly put on in figures of flowers. Wellesley Salad—Cut early apples into dice, chop celery rather fine, cut white grapes into halves, take out seeds, break English walnuts or pecans in small pieces, marinate with Freach dressing and put on ice till chilled. Serve heavy cream and add lemon juice to taste; put a large spoonful on salad. Stories of the War Lack of Ammunition. A strong plea for greater supplies of ammunition is made by the Times cor- respondent in northern France. He attributes chiefly to the lack of an un- limited supply of high explosive shells the disappointing results of Britlsh at- tacks Sunday in the district of Fro- melles and Rickebourg. By way of con- trast he records the fact that the French, who cooperated in a combined movement against the German lines, fired 276 rounds of high explosives per gun in one day and levelled the Ger- man defences to the ground. The cor- respondent says: “It is important for an understand- ing of the British share in the week's operations to realize we are suffer- ing certain disadvantages which make striking successes difficult to achieve. Two armies, those of the Crown Princ of Bavaria and the Duke of Wurttem- berg, are still in our front holding at full strength lines which are supported by formidable artillery and are not to be taken easily. Secondly, we are still suffering from the aftermath of the first gas attack at Ypres. “At Fromelles and Richebourg we found the enemy much more strongly posted than we expected. We lacked high explosives to level his parapets. When our infantry gallanty stormed the trenches they found a garrison un- dismayed, many entanglements still in- tact, and Maxims on all sides ready to pour in streams of bullets. We were unable to maintain ourselves in the trenches won; and our reserves were not thrown in, because the conditions for success in assault were absent. Until we are thoroughly equipped for this trench warfare we attack un- der grave disadvantages. If we can break through the hard outer crust of German defences we believe we can scatter the German armies, but to break this crust we need mdre ex- plosives, more heavy howlitgers and more men.” y The week of battle now drawing to a close left both sides exhausted and breathless, says the Dally News corres spondent in the north of France. “To- day, Ascension Day,” he telesraph “we are burying our thousands and th Germans perhaps their tens of thous ands. The fury of the fighting has for Sick People No Bed Sores by use of | POWDER ravorre. MIIKE SACKS ING FESTIVAL “THE LADY MINSTRELS” ¥ W AND ?JlPo gg-‘nk'gt .VIITH MANY ADDED FIATUIEQ"INOLUDING A BIG BEVY GIRLS—NOVEL EFFECTS AND BIG SCENIC S EVERYTHING NEW AN OF PRI ONCERT _ORCHEBSTR, AT EVERY PERFORMANC been unbelievable and the death-roll is appalling, but our line is established firmly. One Result of the War. One result of the war, in the opin- fon_of economists and manufacturers at Petrogred, will be to emphasize the value of Russia’s native cotton crop to her cotton maufasturing industries; and there will certainly be renewed efforts on the part of the government, to encourage the extension of the crop. The Government already has plans in hand for extensive developments in this direction both in Russian Turkes- tan and in- Trans-Caucasia, these be- ing the two principal cotton growing districts. In Turkestan, cotton growing is pos- sible only under irrigation, which is supplied by a number of rivers flow- ing from the mountains into the plains. Irrigation is said to have been introduced here by the Chinese, in the first century of the Christian era, and some of the old works are still in ex- istence. The Government's plans for futher development in this region in- clude extensive _engineering works, which would nearly double the area at present available for cotton cultiva- tion. The area at present under cotton in Russia is estimated at 1,250,000 acres. The average yield is very high, being given by one authority as not less than 300 pounds of lint per acre, as against 200 pounds in America and 100 pounds in India, The best districts are said to vield an average of about 450 pounds. The development of cotton has been fostered by the high import duty of nearly six cents a pound imposed up- pon imported cotton. The cotton-growing districts are the most northerly cotton-growing areas in the world, being five degrees further north than 'the limits of cotton growing in the United States. The native cotton is of rough staple, similar to Indlan cotton, but in Russia as in many other parts of the world, the cotton famine caused by the American civil war led to attempts to extend the cultivation of the plant and to introduce foreign varieties. Sea Island seed was the first tried, but proved unsuitable, Later some trials were made with American upland seed, which proved successful. It soon became acclimatized, and was generally adopted wherever possible, on account of its superior quality and higher yield. The increase in the Russian crop is the most important contribution to the world supply that has been made by any country in the world, with the pos- sible exception of China, during the present century. In the further de- velopment of new cotton areas, there are two chief considerations, labor and transportation. The labor supply is already short and the deficiency must presumably be supplied by encourag- ing immigration from other thickly populated parts of the Russian Empire. The immigration is not likely to be accomplished without difficulties, for Turkestan only became Russian about fifty vears ago, and the mixed popula- tion stil] regard the Russian as an alien conquering race. Better transportation _facilities are necessary, not only to bring the crop to market, but also to provide wheat and other supplies for the increased population. The basis for the neces- sary transportation is already in ex- istence, however, both in Turkestan and Trens-Caucasia. The Russian Government has developed a system of railways, running east and west throughout Turkestan, linked up yith the Trans-Siberian line. Trans-Cau- casia also has some excellent railways, with similar conection with the main Russian system. The cotton crop of 1914 in Turkestan and TransCaucasia is said to have been the largest on record, amounting to as much as 1,300,000 bales. Prices have been well-maintained, owing to the difficulty of obtaining supplies from abroad and the increased cost of transport from importation points. HOW WOMEN AVOID OPERATIONS By Taking Lydia E. 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AUDITORI PAT WHITE With Anna Grant, Tommy A Stupendous Offering HIS CAPTIVE, 2 Reels, With | Frank Lioyd and Gretchen Ledderer Musical Comedy Artists AN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION AND THE BIG JUBILEE A STUNNING MUSICAL COMEDY PRIZE WINNING BEAUTY CHORUS IOVELTIES UAL MOVIES KEYSTONE COMEDIES SHOWS, 230, 7, 845 Mat. 10c, Eve. 10c and 200 15—PEOPLE—15 O’Neil, Bert Jones and a Augmented Orchestra TOO MANY BACHELORS Screaming Comedy Colonial Wilton Lackaye and Enormous Cast, Appearing in “THE PIT” A Great Star in His Greatest Theatrical Triumph A Story That is Thrilling, Plot That is Intricate, Acting Superb and Photography Perfect LIBRARY CONTEST—This Week Twenty-five Vot Every Evening Admission Theatre Five Reel Masterpiece Given With e OTHER VIEW POINTS It seems that the Connecticut motor vehicle law has its shortcomings in that it fails to sufficiently define the distinction between an automobile and a motorcycle. A responsibility was thus placed on the attorney general which he has not met in a menner generally satisfactory.—New Haven egister. The impetus of Maine's enthusiasm in’ preparing for a record summer should be communicated to neighbor- ing states, for never has there been & greater opportunity for displaying the beauties and activities of New Eng- land. The spring clean-up should be but a forerunner of a public-spirited @etermination to make every city and lage as attractive as possible to the visitor who will pass through or so- journ there while seeing New England. —Bridgeport Standard. Governor Holcomb has the satis- faction of having secured a number of things that were denied several of his predecessors. The departments of bank commissioner and commi- sioner of building and loans have been brought together by eloishing the building and loan easy job, and now the both branches of the legis- lature have agreed upon the merging of the department of labor and the factory inspectorship. No great sav- ing seems likely in this change but it is within the range of possibilities to secure better service and an im- proved administration. — The Bristol Press. Senators Bree and Tuttle deserve the thanks of their constituents and the people of the state for defeating the bill which proposed to pay the new labor commissioner $4,000 a year. The bill that had been favorably recommended proposed an increase of etate expenses, thus disregarding the recommendation of the governor who advised that offices be consoli- dateq end expenses reduced. Had it not been for the fight which Senator Bree started and Sen- ator Tuttle pushed along this grab would have gone through and in due time another leading member of the willing workers would probably have “got away” with a fat job. The job is still available but it is $1,000 a year less attractive than it was when Sen- ators. Bree and Tuttle turned the limelight of fearless criticism upon the scheme. Senators Bree and Tuttle also op- posed that statute revision grab, but they did not succeed in protecting— $42,000 from the public treasury for $10,000 worth of work.—New Haven Times-Leader. e Straw Hats Are Ripe e The Toggery Shop UNUSUAL SNAP AND STYLE DOMINATE THIS ENTIRE LINE. The assortment of braids and straws mas, Bankoks, Leghorns, Se: China Braids, Chancys, ise Pana- nnitts, Split Swiss as well as Milans and Mackinaws. You can purchase a Straw Hate here at BRIGHAM, HOPKINS €O, BALTIMORE, MD. We show here but a few urge you to call and allow amples of high art in hat making at $1.00, $1.50 $2.00, $2.50 $3.00 and up of the new shapes and to place before you ex- he i JAS. C. MAGPHERSON 291 Main St., Opp. Chelsea Savings Bank