Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 30, 1915, Page 4

The Bulletin has the largest circulation of any paper in East- ern Connecticut and from three to fourstimes larger than that of any in Norwich. It is delivered to over 3,000 of thy 4,053 houses in Norwich, and read by minety- three per cent. of the people. In Windham it is d...vered to over 900 houses, in Putnam and Danielson to over 1,100 and in all of thesp places it is censid- ered the local daily. Eastern Connecticut has forty= nine towns, one hundred and sixty-five postoffice districts, and chxtv rural free delivery routes. The Bulletin is sold in every town - - on all of the R. F. D. routes in Eastern Conmectizut. CIRCULATION 1901, average .....cceeer. 1905, average .. 4412 5,520 August 28, \WWE THE BULLETIN FOLLOW AN IMPROVED SITUATION. * The latest statement which comes its representative gives reason for belief that Germany is not anxious to push this country into the war, and that it does not want a break with the United States. There is reason for the belief in ‘Washington that the crisis resulting from this latest disregard for inter- national law and the rights of the citizens of this country and hpman- ity in general has apparently realizes that the United States is sincere-in its representations ‘and that it is backed by,good logic and sound sense in the claims that it has made. It develops that the sinking of the Arablc was doubly unfortunate if it is shown that Germany had decided upon a change in its submarine pol- icy which will comply with the de- mands made of it. but did mot get it into effect for some reason mot Ambassador Bernstorff declares that the satisfaction will mean more than e disavowal of the act and he there- by indicates that he understands the this country will not only seek pro- per reparation for the loss of Ameri- can lives but it will insist upon the promise, and an adherence thereto that such practice will cease in the future. Not only has the situation changed but the government has suc- ceeded in its purpose if what Bern- Storft intimates is true. Verification 1s patiently awaited, however. MORE THANKS TO EDISON. Improved conditions have resulted in large number from the thought and attention which have been exercised for such an end by Thomas A. Edi- son and cause for added satisfaction thereat is furaished by the announce- ment which has been made by the wizard to the effect that a large ele- ment of the danger in the operation of the submarine will be eliminated by the installation of the recommend- ed nickel batteries in such vessels. One of the great dangers connected with the underwater vessels at all times, whether at peace or at war, has been chlorine gas, which results from the contact of salt water with the lead batteries installed in such boats as part of the electrical equip- ment. Chlorine gas from such a source has been the cause of many deaths, numerous cases of sickness and incapacity, to such an extent that constant attention is required to guard the batteries against a leak and resulting trouble, Recognizing the importance of over- coming this detrimental feature, which operates against the effectiveness of the submarine, Mr. 'ivgill TRAINING CAMPS AND MILITIA. ‘The training camp at Plattsburg lasting impression that it is an admirable de- parture and that it would be an ad- visable thing if more of them could be held in differemt sections, This would give an opportunity to a great | shaken. many more than can be dated by the Platisburg camp. many of that each state should provide such an opportunity for giving those who desire to get a fortnight's or a month’s accommo- In ‘the government would give its en- dorsement of the idea and lend its support in the establishment of such camps the same as it has done at Plattsburg by the provision of equip- ment and the detailing of the neces- sary Instructors. Financially the gov- ernment has not backed the New York camp and it has not the means set aside for giving such assistance else- where, but there would appear to be nothing in the way of many other camps being established on just the same basis as that at Plattsburg, un- til the time comes when the value of such training will result in the gov- ernment making appropriations which will insure their establishment. The whole plan has aroused such enthusiasm that it should not only Tesult in other camps being started on similar lines but it should be fol- lowed By a greater interest in the training which is afforded through the state militia. DANGERS IN DIVING. Frequent have been the reports this season of broken necks, death and se- Tious cases of paralysis resulting from diving. These in almost all instances are the direct result of carelessness and an uncontrollable desire to show off. That diving is one of the great pleasures which accompany swimming and bathing can be appreciated from the large number who indulge there- in but it calls for the using of a fair amount of common sense when it is realized that it rests with the individ- ual in such instances <o properly guard his own life. It cannot be claimed that the beaches should have been dredged to a greater depth for the protection of those wio falled to recognize the danger connected with their acts. There is a perfectly ap- parent danger and the trouble lies in the willingness to take a chance. A certain dep-u Sf waler is re- quired for safe diving. Some may re quire less than others becavse -iey know how but for tha averaze person to plunge headfirst into shsllow water in emulation of cthers is an inviiation to death or suffering which is not warranted. It is too much like trying to dispute the way with =p express train and because it succeeds in ore instance, or because others do it and occasionally escape, expect that it can|has th be followed with impunity, Diving for pleasure should be sur- rounded with as much thought and care as to depth of water and possi- bility of submerged obstructions as should prevail in the case of bathers Wwho do not swim but who know the importance of keeping out of deep ‘water. EDITORIAL NOTES. The invasion of Russia is bringing to light a lot of places which were mever heard of before. The joy of coming back Is always one of the anticipated recompenses of a politician as well as a vacation- ist. The fact that Carranza is going to Mexico City will not be cause for rec- ognition. He was there once or twice before. Drives continue at Gallipoli and Constantinople is said to be ready to fall but no speed laws are being broken. Colonel Gorgas glves Maryland some good advice about getting rid of the pestiferous mosquitoes when he says “Keep at 'em.” . The man on the corner says: A lit- tle observation shows that too many of the things we ought to know are hard to remembe: Accounts differ regarding that bat- tle in the gulf of Riga but there is no question but what the German offen- sive was effectively stopped there. It takes a rainy Sunday to reduce the number of automobile accidents reports of other week-end fatali- ties so common on Monday mornings. Those who are partial thereto find for joy in the fact that Sep- tem| ‘which means the returz of the oyster. Germany need not have suggested that it would make its captured ter- | ritory pay ita war debt. It has given sufficlent evidence of that already by to|the manner n which it has treated the'| proves, however, below 70 hours only to re- appear afterwards, it must be admit- ted it was a natural assumption. It that there are ex- ceptions to all rules There's one bad thing about the prospect of war. New London would have to defend Norwich—New Lon. don Telegraph. 1f New London fol- lowed its usual course it would turn that | such a task over to Groton and then claim the credit for it states the feeling exists | 523 of shape about the meck, as when hung on the line by the shoulders. as soon as the water in the outer uten- il boils. ” After thoroughly '?lhh‘ ‘white h:: curtains stand in the eolution about an hour. ing will stiffen to aimost, if not quite, their normal condition. PURIFIED WATER. Throughout the whole country the word has been passed to beware of bad water. Your family doctor will tell you that the safest thing to db is to boil every drop of water that you drink. Here is a_simple grrangement for distilling water: Slip one end of a hose over the ket- tle spout and let the other end pass thi tightly fitting cork re jug. g partly mersed in a vessel of cold water. The steam rising from the kettle spout passes through the hose to the 3ug and as the latter is cooled by the ‘water outside the steam condenses, or once more becomes water minus ali impurities. Once the device is set up you will not need to pay much attention to it, for the steam that usually goes to waste will be constantly forming into ‘water. The water surrounding the jug need be changed only once a day. ICED BUTTERMILK. Iced buttermilk makes a good re- freshment to serve to a cal- lers if a dash of celery salt is added to each glass. ’ HEALTH AND BEAUTY. Use plenty of powder during the heat and you will find that it will reduce your “excessive perspiration. fm- If you find it difficult to drink milk alone, take some bread or crackers with it. Either prevents the formation of large clots and the milk is, there- fore, more readily digested. Lime water or barley water added to milk e same effect. Buy a g00d brush and then take care of it. Before you use a brush for the first time soak it in a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda for two houre. This not only serves to disinfect it from shop handling, but it o the bristles so that they will not out illness it %0 readily. Very often after a long will be found that the teeth have be- gun to decay. This is ly laid down to the nature of the illness. reality it is more often due to neglect of the teeth than to the ailment it- self. During illness the teeth should be cleansed often, especially as they cannot be attended to by-a dentist. Perspiration should not be allowed to remain on the body any longer than n y, as it is not only unpleasant but unhealthy. bathing can scarcely be too frequent. Tepid baths are best of all during the hot weather. for hot baths are much heating ‘and cold baths stimulate circulation to such a degree that after effects are positively glow- KEEP HOSE TOGETHER. Take some small’ snap fasteners: sew one part of fastener on one stock- ing at the top and the other part on the other stocking at the top. Then when stockings are taken off to put in the wash_have each person sngp his or her pair together. It does mot in- terfere with the washing and no clothespins are necessary when they are hung on the line. Best of all, the pairs of stockings are always together. This is very much appreciated where there are several children in the fam- fy. MENDING CURTAINS. is rapidly bringing the letter |t be largely used as present indications ] A band of straw braid is used to encircle .the crown of a figured crepe de chine hat. Buttons are to dress trimmings, A hat with the wide brim slashed at each side and curled upward In two little points is a novelty. ¢ 13 : | i & y i H i i ¥ | i it i i Es i CUSHION COVERS. ‘When making cushions sew four of the mew style fiat dress fapteners across the end that is left omofl about an inch from each end two ome inch apart in center. They are flat and not in the way when ironing and save a great deal of time A GOOD SUBSTITUTE. A sandbag is an excellent substitute Take clear, leaking. A bag quickly heated in the oven or on top | ¥« of the stove and it holds the heat a long o NEEDLEWORK NOTES. Petticoats made of pique, button- holed in big scallops about the hem, are durable and serviceable. ‘Th are not transparent, and that is cne of the things that commend them for practical wear. Make use of your embroidered walsts that are out of style by making them into slipover corset covers. Cut out the sleeves and open under arm seams, sew up the back or front, finish with small tucks or strip of lace. Cut out the neck large enough to slip over thé head. Cut in shape from shoulder to under arm, finish with lace, put tape on back. Almost all cotton dresses shrink in washing and need letting down in the skirt. Before the dress goes to the tub take out the wide hem again at' haif the width. This brings the edge of the new hem to the crease in the bottom of the skirt, which gives a straight guide for basting. In al- most every case the skirt comes out of the wash just the right length, with no streak of dirt to mark the old line. INEXPENSIVE WINDOW CUR- TAINS, There are many inexpensive mater- ials which have been utilized for win- w curtains by women of origingl ideas with success. One practical housekeeper has recently had the windows of her large country house hung with eight cent cheese- cloth trimmed with narrow cloth Another is using cream colored seersucker, also finished with this nar- row cotton fringe. The advantages of the latter material from the laun- dress’ point of view are maay, since the curtains will never need be ironed. Such a simple and unattractive sounding s$tuff as unbleached muslin bas numerous possibilif and it is especially suitable for farm houses, pied last summer by a party of college girls had in the reoms on the ground floor sash just suiting. the old fashioned small paned windows. For a blue dining room or one with quaint Dutch doors and windows unbleached muslin would be charming with the mixed red blue cotton fringe. EMBROIDERY BAGS. The blue and white Japanese doilies so popular for summer .use may be convgrted into meat mending 'bags, which make very mice gfts. Take two doilies the sume size and feather stitch them together except at the top, where they are sewed to oval CONCERNING WOMEN. More than 500 women are serving In the Russian army. Ohildren Cry . FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA i | o Tind Juring the six monthe of and summer. There is little about the cll’rl:; “Vt‘l: twb.‘?'r signs fail, northeast is 0 pre- " September, with four ber. ATl signe that T know gnything about point to a continuance of wet weather; Do genuine fall drouth until late this S rear. Heavy dews and ey | lowed by some very days, followed quick dump nights. which g0 to a menth of very dangerous weather for those who are mot careful of health. All conditions this year are right for tever and malaria, 80 be very careful of yourself day and night; put om light flannels If you have been wearing other underwear. Don’t wait until Oc- tober, for a bodily chill in September may set old King Rheumatiz at work tor a long fall and winter. THE CLOUD DIGGER. Adg. 28, 1915. Staggering Blow te Russia. Mr. Editor: Will you allow me & little space in your paper ng an editorial entitied “Drawing In” which I saw this morning? It is popular opinion that Russia is laying trap for Germany, but # has been shown time and time again that Rus- sia is not retreating of her own free will, but because the Germans and Austrians are compelling her to. The whole trouble lies in the fact that there is a shortage of front to fight on. When the Ri were swept out of Galicia they fell back into Russian Poland. A look at the of Russia shows us that Poland is Rus- sia’s neck thrust in between the two Teutonic powers. With Von Hinden- burg on the north and Von Mackensen on the south in a gigantic effort to roll but to get out of his cramped quar- ters to prevent the loss of his entire army. Now the d duke’s army has re- treated into Holy (White) Ruseia, for WOMAN REFUSES OPERATION Tells How She Was Saved by Taking Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound. Louisville, Ky—* I think if moresuf- ng women would take E e sETHESE RS i w L R R H ! i i H O Preparations made to defend Paris_against siege. ? § r b li R }i i geidd nlfl( ; ! l ¢ i g P i g g for Russians bombarded Thern and 274-292 State St., FARMERS the Fall, —all sizes of rigs. We Featuring ‘ THE SOIL"—Two “JANE OF s FIE'S MA COM w"km ATTENTION! Now\i s the time to sell FOOS ENGIN ES and PAPEC E THE C. S. MERSICK & CO,, . New Haven, Conn. August Bargains From the Ready-to-wear Section Like Center Skirt In Ilustration Here’s a lot of pretty White Skirts for wear with the always present blouse of the present day. These are pretty, well-made Skirts of a fine thoroughly washable. All $2.00 values, and they look it. honey-comb weave, and are At Less Than Half Price Dresses in value all the way up to $10.98, made of fine voile and batiste, and embellished with dainty laces and embroideries. Al marked at $5.00 for’iw today’s selling LINEN AND PALM BEACH SUITS AND LINEN MOTOR COATS A . miscellaneous collection of Suits and Coats, the remainder of our large Summer stock. Mostly one of a kind, and worth as'm much as $10.00 each. WOMEN'S SILK In Very Attractive Models Silk Poplin, Crébe de Chine and Mmzfi?dm“d;: goodvc:‘br- in; aint igns. ues asglsligh as slsm.y 5 ,7-95 PRETTY WASH For the Girl from 6 to 14 White and :Colored in values up to $6.00, grouped at u u the one price for final clearance. L0 | S ey it s naggg