Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 24, 1916, Page 4

Borwich Bulletin and Goudi e 120 YEARS OLD meription price 12¢ a week; 50c a month; .0C a year. Entered at the Postoffice at\Norwich, Conn., as second-class matter. Telephone Calls: - Bulletin Business Office 480. Bulletin Editorial Rooms 35-3. Bulletin Job Office 35-2. Willimantic Office, Room 2, Murray Buflding. Telephone’ 210. Norwich, Monday, April 24, 1916. The Circulation of % The Bulletin Bulletin has circulation of any paper in Eastern! Connecticut and from three to four times larger than that of any in Norwich. It is delivered to over: 8,000 of the 4,053 houses in Nor H The i H wich and read by ninety-three per} H the largest. cent. of the people. In Windham! it is delivered to over 900 houses, in Putnam and Danielson to over 1,100, and in all of these places it; is considered the local daily. Eastern Connecticut has forty-! nine towns, one hundred and sixty- five postoffice districts, and sixty§ rural free delivery routes. The Bulletin is sold in every: town and on all of he R. F. D. routes in Eastern Connecticut. § H H H CIRCULATION 1901, average......cceceeee.. 441 1905, average......eceee.....5,92 Sececssescessesssecsessscesescsenssesssssessase: NEED OF PREPARATION. Bver since this country was forced to take steps which would result in the wiping out of the band of brigands in Mexico headed by Villa there have been repeated instances where the un- preparedness of this country has been revealed. Too much dependence has been placed upon our own wishes re- garding peace to find us equipped to take. care of such trouble, and yet it is not possible to look upon it as un- foreseen. There has been a menace along the Mexican border for a long time. We have relied upon our neighbor to con- trol those who would do their utmost to involve the countries in confilct, without taking any appreciable steps to look after our own interests. It was thoroughly understood that the raid upon Columbus was not prompt- ed by the de facto government of Car- ranza, but resulted from the weakness of that republic and the inability of the first chief to control the actions of the forces which were operating against its welfare. Yet while it showed up the short- comings of the present Mexican gov- ernment, it has also pointed out to this government the fact, which ought to have received attention in antici- pation of just such a rald as was made, that unless we are prepared there are slight reasons for expecting that our rights are going to be re- spected. The position of the troops under General Funston today again thown the effects of the policy under which they have been moving. Not only the maintenance of peace but proper support of our soldiers dur- Ing trouble depends upon the manner ‘n which pro on is made in ad- vance to take care of such a situation. [n view of that it is not surpristmg :hat the recent army increase was au- thorized by the senate and it is to be :xpected that the same object lesson will have its good effects when it somes to further preparation. It must ba done before trouble starts to enter the door. FOREIGN DYESTUFFS. It is of ~ourse a cause for gratifi- :ation in some respects that an agree- nent has been reached whereby Great Britain will permit the sending of 15,000 tons of dyestuffs from Germany 1o this country. The textile interests jave been suffering tremendously by the lack of preparedness on the part ’f this country to take care of the de- nands of this kind and the way in vhich the war has shut off the for- Hgn supply. and they will experience rreat relief from this shipment, which 'omes with the full understanding hat it will not be exported to the \lles or be used in any way to aid hem. While business will rejoice over this nethod of overcoming the shortage, recause it will put on the market 100ds with which they are familiar ind do so in a comparatively short ime there are reasons nevertheless or feeling that the future interests of his country would have been better lerved-hiad there been an out and out efusal to meet the United States’ re- lufrements in this direction. Whether mech a quantity as will be received vill be sufficlent to last until the war B over depends upon the early decla- atfon of peace, but it offers little ncouragement to the building up of he dyemaking industry in this coun- ry. Reliance has been placed upon termany in the past. Dependence up- m it is encouraged by this new ship- pent and just as long as there are easons for belleving that the German moduct can be had there will be less forts in behalf of the establishment n a fixed basis of such an Ameri ndustry. % Instead of profiting by the lesson of he war concerning dyestuffs, which oints out the need of becoming inde- endent of foreign producers, we bid fair to fall back into our old faults unless the matter gets the serious consideration it deserves. THAT IMMIGRATION BILL. The immigration act which congress seems possessed to pass has stirred up more opposition than had been forecasted, as is evidenced by the protest which is now made by Am- bassador Chinda to the provision con- tained therein in reference to the Japanese. Japan does not like the clause in the bill which refers to or includes its countrymen. It has always op- posed such a move but some years ago it agreed to prevent Japanese la- borers coming to this country and it has. been living up to its agreement in® this respect for'a period of eight vears. It was permitted to determine the manner in which the desires of this country should be met and it has shown no disposition to depart there- from. For that reason there can be little surprise when its representa- tive remonstfates against any change therein. If Japan had broken faith or if it had attempted to get around the agreement, there would be sood and sufficient reasons for such a move as is contemplated under the immigration act, but it has not, for there has been an end put to that im- migration which the Pacific coast op- posed and the number of Japanese in this country has grown less instead of more. Thus there appears to be no good reason for stirring up the question again at this time. There is already strong opposition from all sections of the country against the Burnett bill because of the literacy test which it contains. On that ground alone there] is sufficient justification for its veto by the president who has already de- clined to sanction it once and the probabilities are that he will do so again, but an added reason for oppo- sition is now presented to congress and it should get the timely consid- eration that it deserves. That bill is not only against our interests in cer- tain respects but it is also likely to be a trouble maker. THE BRITISH CABINET. ‘What appeared to be an irreparable break in the British cabinet has for the time being at least been prevent- ed. How long the compromise which has been effected will hold together ‘as it has in the past. cannot be told but it must depend up- on the manner in which the country provides the needed recruits. The recruiting problem has long been a serious one with Great Brit- ain. It is a far different one than the other countries face for military service is compulsory with them and not based upon the volunteer system, and in spite of the conditions opinions upon that question are as much di- vided in England as ever. Bven though that country had diffi- culty in getting its army organized despite the necessity of bringing back from the front many of the workmen who had volunteered but who were needed to get out the war munitions, and regardless of the failure of Lord Derby’s plan, there is still a strong opposition to conscription. From the statements of the leaders the time has come when the backing and filling on this question must stop. It is the declaration of Lloyd George that 50,- 000 recruits are nesded every month. The compromise which has been ef- fected now is. simply another delay. There is a willingness to have the men of Britain come forward vol- untarily to fight for their coun- try if they will, but those who are directing the country during the war are finding that they are not meeting the situation and that if England is going to do its part and come forth from the war victorious it must use different methods, so that while the cabinet trouble is healed for the mo- ment it may be only temporary. EDITORIAL NOTES. It only requires a few hot days to have thoughts revert to some of the good points of winter. It looks like another summer when vacationists would have to be content with seeing America first. Interest always lags at the opening of the baseball season but it will warm up with the weather, - Easter would not have had to be much later to have encouraged the men to enter the straw hat parade also. Villa cannot expect that much good will bs said about him until a certi- fied copy of the burial permit is pre- sented. The fact that the body of Dorothy Arnold was not found according to directions causes no surprise. It was a weak story. The man on the corner says: Piec- ing out the winter's coal supply, to make it last until warm weather, is a fine spring sport. There never has been a time yet when Villa has not come forward and repudiated all claims that he is num- bered among the dead. That resolution of Senator Newlands urging the belligerents to come to terms will have just as much effect as talking to the wind. The very fact that Germany has or- dered a limited use of soap must be taken to indicate that it is not plan- ning an early clean up. Tt is well to remember that a care- lessly dropped match or cigar stub often causes more damage than could be replaced in a lifetime by the re- sponsible party. The average individual is not wast- ing any time debating the question as to whether it was Shakespeare or Bacon who wrote what the former is getting credit for. England and France cannot imagine that Germany will accede to the de- mands of the United States. Their imagination is apparently being col- ored by their hope. Inasmuch as it cost Waterbury be- tween $8,000 and $9,000 for falls on icy sidewalks last winter, there is fu nished additional evidence of the need o‘t’ keeping the walks cleared or sand- e For the observance of its 30th an- niversary The Meriden Journal put out a special edition of 48 pages which is a credit both to the paper and the city in which it is published. The Journal is one of the enterprising pa- pers of the state and it is to be ex- pected that it will contirue to make as great strides in the next 30 years SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE Rubber bands are inexpensive and are of great use in preparing lunches, to fasten the waxed paper around sandwiches, cakes, fruits, etc. Before stuffing a chicken rub it in- side and out with bacon drippings. Sausages, instead of stuffing in a chicken, make an agreeable change. If your soup is to salty, try adding a few slices of raw potatoes and CoOk a little Jonger. The potatoes will ab- sorb the surplus salt. Mussed pieces of tissue paper are excellent to clean mirrors. First rub the mirror with a damp cloth, then polish with the paper. ‘Wood ashes is an excellent thing to clean kitchen utensils. Dampen a cloth, dip it in the ashes and scour the pans and kettles. A generous plece of newspaper crumpled into ridges acts as an effici- ent drain to all croquettes, fritters, Goughnuts and bacon. To relieve the soreness of a painful soft corn, try building it up each night with baking soda moistened with a little water. ‘Whipped cream is an article that the housewife uses all t* time, but sometimes the whiping of it length- ens it into a tiresome job with a fork, egg beater or spoon. Here is a little secret regarding the whipping of cream: Place the amount to be whip- ped in a fruit jar and shake vigor- cusly for a few minutes. If the cream is too warm plunge the jar in cold water apd the defect is remedied im- mediately. Cold cream will be whip- ped deliciously this way and in half the time that the ordinary way re- quires. Lack of towels in a bathroom, is an inexcusable oversight. A single towel bar is not enough for the average fam- ily. A good plan is to reserve one or two for the towels in use, where they can be spread full width while drying. The practice insisted upon in some homes is that all towels be folded after using, regardless of condition, is both insanitary and foolish. Tht supply of soap as well as of towel:L ought not to be allowed to run short. Reserve cakes should be easily acces- sible and every member of the family should understand where they can be found. EMERGENCY BITS. Often one needs a small funnel and there is none available, so try this for such an emergen Make a small hole in the end of an esgshell and pour the liquid through this into the bottle. Another emergency device—if you have a small bottle which no cork will fit try boiling any cork which is handy flve minutes and when it is soft it can be molded to fit any bot- tle. FRINGE ON PARASOLS. Fringe trimmed parasols are being shown among the new things for spring, the fringe being of silk or worsted, fully four inches wide and in matching or brilliantly contrasting colors. KILLING AN ODOR. How_often an ill person is made uncomfortable by odors from other parts of the house getting into the sick room. Sometimes when the room is near the kitchen the smells are un- bearable. By pouring a few drops of oil of lavender into a glass of very hot water the air of room can be cleared almost ins! tly. HEALTH AND BEAUTY. Ifit is necessary to wear, overshoes, keep a comfortable pair of“old shoes to wear under them and always re- move the overshoes at once when en- tering a building. One of the most usual causes of ten- der feet is perspiration, and the man or woman who suffers from foot trou- bles will do well to see that the feet are not overheated or in a cold per- spiration. > Another dinner set was so complete- Iy covered with a combination of green, blue and rose that it might con- sistently be termed a flower garden design_and was selling for $18. This is an English pattern. Business people, especially, feel the heat in steam heated office buildings and stores and then go out into the cold and wearing probably the same shoes. The result is that the per- spiring feet are chilled by the cold pavements and the result is burning and swollen extremities. ‘While not exactly new a woman at the silverware section of a big store says many women do not know about the extremely attractive litle Guern- sey jugs of silver to hold hot water. They are exact copies of od milk jugs used on the Island of Guernsey and have close fitting covers and attractive litle wicker handles. A special sale of $4 jugs was seen at $3. If you can become addicted to the morning cold bath habit i is a good thing; if the treatment is to harsh do not attempt to force yourself to be- come used to it. If after the plunge or shower there is a feeling of reac- tion and_ exhilaration it is excellent and a valuable tonic to the body, but unless there is a decided sense of glow this form of tub is harmful. WELL-KEPT HANDS SIGN OF GOOD BREEDING. Beautiful hands are a sisn of good breeding, it is said, and certain it is that no one who neglects her hands can expect them to look well. Only regular attention and steady care bring forth any results in beautify- ing the hands.” The girl who works for her living need not despair, how- ever, for if she will devote a few mo- ments each night to her hands they will look almost as avell as those of the lady of leisure. Be careful, first of all, as to how the hands are washed. In tepid water is the most satisfactory, for it is not too cold to remove the dirt and not too hot to redden the flesh. Constantly changing soap is very bad for the skin. A good soap should be selected and be used regularly without change. Be sure that all the soap Is off the hands, then dry thoroughly, so that the flesh is not left damp and moist. By going to a manicurist once in a while and by watching attentively how the work is done you may be able to do your own menicuring at home the rest of the time. TO SET COLORS. ‘When washing and rinsing colored material ed a tablespoonful of epsom salts to each gallon of watdr, and even the most delicate shades will neither fade mor run. and sim- ilar materials which have been dyed black can be saftly washed in this way without any risk of the dye rum- = o g g Iy oil stains from delicate DICTATES OF FASHION. Mouse color is a new shade, soft and becoming. y made of cordings. Embroidered net, white and blue, makes a delightful lingerie dress. coats are usuall and Fancy silk with ruchings Satin pipings make a quaint trim- ming for the dress of georgette crepe. The sleeveless nightgown is a new idea which is meeting with success. Lingerie now boasts of beaded trim- ming. There are dainty garments made of crepe de chine with panels of iridescent beads. A blue taffeta gown is made more effective if a not of yeHow is intro- duced on the collar, the girdle and pockets, by means of silk embroid- ery. Many of the voile frocks are trim- med with narrow frills made of hand- kerchief combination of materials that the sumer girl is sure to like. The neck line of the spring and summer frock is much wider and therefore much more becoming than was last year's. That is, the frock is cut away at the sides of the throat as wel as in front, showing something of the shoulder line. BRISTLE BRUSH USEFUL. Efficient housekeepers find that a great deal of the important work in the home can best be done with the aid of brushes. Even though there is great increase in the use of the many fiber cleaning devices like fiber long handled mops, fiber short handled dusters, etc., the stiff bris- tle brush still has its own niche of usefulness. There is something in the way a brush acts upon a given sur- face that is quite different from the way a cloth or fiber device acts up- on the same surface. COPPER DISH CLOTH. Among the cleaning agents there are two recert additions to the list that are well worth while; one is the copper wire dish cloth which comes in three sizes for the cleaning of pots and pans and is much more effective than the chain cloths, as it_does not chip or crack the enamel.. The other is steel wool: this comes in a roll, and a little bit puled off, which has the feeling of a bunch of horsehair and looks not unlike it, will clean enamel ware perfectly simply by rub- bing it over the surface. It may al- become grocers’ clerks. be trained in all the routine work of assistants stores. Vaile as executive secretary charity and correction division of the department of social welfare in Den- ver, Col., entire charity work of that city. will United States for the support of their children represents public money distributed in twenty-five states that have adopted mothers’ pensions.. The girls wil in grocery and provision Miss Fung Hin Liu, the young Chin- ese girl recently graduated from Co- lumbia vniversity, will act as a repre- sentative of woman's department of the new Chris tian college at Canton, China. Vassar _college in the The appointment of Miss Gertrude of the puts her in charge of the the present year $10,000,000 be paid out to mothers in the During in their homes. This sum QUAINT OUTLINE. Round, ful skirts gathered at the waist become more and more popu- lar, and almost invariably these skirts are accompanied by tight bodices which _are buttoned or laced up the front from waist to throat. outline, A quaint but exceedingly attractive.. TO KEEP NICKEL CLEAN. To keep nickel clean and polished wash with pure white soap and warm water, whipe dry, then polish briskiy with newspaper. r”f)' bright and keep it from tarnish- | ng. This will make it RECIPES. so be used for brasses and glass- : ware. Use with it a nonalkall soap, | Stiad Dressing—Eight vses. = one if any, and always rinse the article | Dinte” sume one. pine ot wnisping and polish with a dry cloth after it 18| cream, one mixing spoonful of sait, cleaned. one-half teaspoon of cayenne pepper, sy twe ounces of mustard. Whip NEEDLEWORK NOTES. cream thoroughly, then add sugar, mustard, and cayennme, whic hhave ‘The doilies which are used on the Ssummer porch can be most attrac- tively weighted by beads so that they will not be carried away or misplaced by a breeze. If the doily is square a cluster of porcelain beads fastened in each corner of the cover will be suffic- jent. If the doilies are embroidered, colors matching the embroidery should be used. One orange and two beads on a blue and white doily would be most attractive. Tt is a great convenlence to have the petticoat on an elastic band so that the length and placing of the full- ness can be adjusted at will. It al- so does away with the embbarrass- ment of having the skirt “come dow: as there are no buttons to give way at the worst possible time. The slit in the back of the skirt may be sew- ed up and the skirt slipped over the head, which does away with the open- ing showing under a thin dress. _— knowledge in parliament ATTRACTIVE CLOTHES CLOSET.[law and partisan politics and with | : many bright ana wit vings in and The appearance of the clothes|Out of congress, but there are times closets is one of the tests of good|When he falls far below the level of | housekeeping. They may be made|What we expect from a man occupying as attractive as they are often un- |stuch a prominent position as he does in attractive if the housekeeper will give them a Jitle atention. One good closet which presents a good appearance is usually conveni- ent and has some excellent ideas for keeping dresses from the dust. It has a pole the entire length of the closet. On this are hung a large number of coat and skirt hangers, covered with silkolene. The owner says that it is 2nd it is less expensive. Attached to the hook on each hans- er and gathered closely to it is a bag of the silkoline as long as a dress. ‘The bag is left open at one side to slip the dress into it, with ribbons in two places to tie the bag together, and sewed across the bottom so that the bottom of the skirt or the train, wkere there is one, will be protected. Every garment has its own special hanger and bag for protecting it from the dust. At one end of the pole are the comon dresses, and they gradu- ate on to the bhetter dresses and those for evening wear at the other end of the closet. When a dress is taken off it is placed at once on a hanger and frequently hung before an open win- dow to be thoroughly aired. If it is evening when it is re- moved it hangs before the window all night; then in the morning, if another is to be worn, the first is placed in the closet in its proper place on the pole. The owner can go to the closet in the dark and at once find any gar- ment. When shoes are removed they have shoe trees inserted while the shoes are warm, and a flannel cloth is kept in a convient place and the dust rub- bed off, which requires only a mo- ment's time. The shoes are then ready to b worn the next time, on them.. AN EMBROIDERY HINT. It is interesting to copy the designs of good china in embroidery, whether in silk or wools, upon any suitable ground. One woman has just em- broidered the familiar blue Copenha- gen china design on white for a table centerpiece to go with her own Delft china. The many colored littl bunches of flowers that are hand painted on Worcester and other old English chines are just as fascinat ing when you see them worked on quilts, cushions and the lke. CONCERNING WOMEN. Du'pnethlmt;:ut.-hwhll‘y deaf, Mis: at the Washington French, French, heed of the British army the fleld, is at the head of the can. teens which are England for the tion workers. London has a m gty S e el < been well mixed, then the salt. yolks and whites of eggs thoroughly and add the cream and sugar, last the vinegar, very slowly, beating or stirring all the time. ed custard, do not let it turn the boil When cold bottle in seif sealers. walnuts (other nuts can be used) son with salt and cayenne and spre: between thin slices of bread, slightly buttered. desired deviled ham make most excellent ones. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tensive public life. unfortunate ; most inopportune timeé and place for|y which you call him justly to account. triotic men wko will believe him he says that the message of President Wilson to the imperial German gove ment effect” or further when he says the president just as well to use silkoline as silk, | Pk on To, Mr, Wil tient under the circumstances, but he has finally spoken in language that can bardly be misunderstood. Beat then Cook as boil- Nut Sandwiches—Mix equal When meat sandwiches are cold beef or veal loaf or Shows Hi Unfit for Congress. Mr. Bditor Allow me to congratu- late you on your editorial of Saturday with regard to Congressman Mann. Mr. Mann can be credited with e His Iatest exhibition of this trait was given at the There will be very few, if any. “‘was given mainly for political that exaggerated our com- te against Germany. While there may have been times and on other subjects when Mr. Wilson may have said some t political texture, I cannot beiieve that this occasion, and on so grave a| question United States but the entire worid, that | he did so. ngs that bore a that affects not. only the Tet us think of the terrible possi- bilities that our president was dealing with. 1 been writing matic notes from a government which prides itself upon being the most high- ly cultured and efficient in the world, but without a conscience or a sense of the principles of humanity. Germany has been a gross offender. She has blown up ships on which were citizens of the United States drowned men, women and children as if they were rats. destruction of human life is irreparable and yet quibble, ask questions from the diplo- matic standpoint, at the same continuing her work of destruction with the submarines. For over a year Mr. Wilson has to and receiving diplo- true and What she did in the she has done nothing only any of us it has appeared that »n was too mild and too pa- His latest “Two Shows 2and 7P. M. All Week AUDITORIUM s Presenting an Entirely Monday YOURS NOT A TABLOID FEATURE PARAMOUNT Matinee 10c and 20 cents DAVISTH HARTZ & EVANS Singing, Talking, Dancing CHARLIE BESSIE BARRISCALE In “Bullets and Brown Eyes” Five Part Triangle Play AND HIS MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY With the Greatest Dancing Chorus in the World FANNY WARD in “THE CHEAT” RESERVED SEATS NOW SELLING EATRE sROADWAY e e e e KEITH VAUDEVILLE _TRIANGLE PHOTOPLAYS DIRECT FROM KEITH’'S BOSTON THEATRE STAN STANLEY TRIO IN THE BIGGEST SURPRISE IN VAUDEVILLE New Show Each Day TRULY Monday ALL BILLS IN TWO ACTS Evening 10c, 200 and 30c 2:15, Eve. 10c, 15¢, 20c. BIG BANNER SHOW TOM KUMA Sensational _Japanese Novel GCHAPLIN IN ONE OF HIS LATEST 2 REEL COMEDIES CHAS. MURRAY In “A Love Riot” “ Two Part Keystone Comedy Today = C UNDER NEW time | and they are kept in much better condition than when the dust Is permited to remain note to Germany is of such a character e | that every citizen of the United States ought to be proud of irrespective of either nationality, politics or religion. ‘When Mr. Mann says “the truth ls, the president is a Scotch Presbyterian, and he hates the Dutch,” he indulges in an insinuation that is too low, mean and i1l bred for the lowest ward politiclan we can think of and stamps Mr. Mann as entirely unfitted to rep- resent a district in congress. JOHN M'WILLIAMS. Norwich, April 22, 1916. How It Helps Our City. wife of Sir John B venéle of the muni- school to - Mr. Editor: There has been a great deal said about our municipal gas and electric plant. We have been told that - | it was worth $1,000,000. The court of common council at the March meeting ‘was not in favor of spending any mon- The War A Year Ago Today April 24, 1915 In furious battle morth of Ypres allies gained some ground. lsed attacks at Les Epecses and parges al Germans ined in forest of Le Pretre. Finnish_and Norwegian vessels sunk by German submarines. French aviator bombarded Smyr- |} “THE LAW OF SILVER CAMP"—. “WOMAN FOR A DAY”™ - “HOW JOHN CAME HO! OLONIiAL = Today MANAGEMENT Concert and Monday Evening, May A Great ing evening is assured. Large Halil; finely ve N ADMISSION 50c under the auspices of THE MENS CLU of St. Andrew’s Church Pulaski Hall, 160-162 North Main Street MR. CHARLES T. GRILLEY of Boston The Great Humorist THE TEMPO QUARTETTE of Hartford ist—a Great Quartette—a most enjoyable and entertain- oy DON'T MISS IT. lated; will comfortably seat 1000 people. orth and south bound cars pa Entertainment 1st, 1916, at 8 o’clock the door every few minutes. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS 25¢ s and there was a 2k, 1 presume from a e of applied mechan- s and so forth being new boilers being o ey for new bo whole lot of | versona) knowl | bout repa r to do, @ d the reasons d to be t have taken a plied mechanics re contracts. was not ear: a per holders, as it took wear and tear. If that n pre- vailed with a private corporation, how much less than $1,000000 would the plant be worth? Don't all answer at once. I could not help but taink in reading our gas and electric plant adv. the Record of April S—gas heaters put in on the installment plan, a small amount down and e in small easy payments, have our gas expert call— just where the tral Labor union stood in rezard to the 50 or more gas- fitters th z taxes and trying lto get a livi wn were coming off, and what influ » prevents the electric light pla electric lizghts on the = competition with our electrician when we are informed that our gas bout as valuable and electric plant is point as a wood- from an income st en Indian’s smel apparatus smelling purposes. mes as near ing the bills for the upkesp of our the tax rate on a lot in the Yantic cemetery pald by non-residents who think a stuffed ham is about right n't want to see it, don't look smell it, ask the at wooden Indian why AN OLD TIMER. Norwich, April 22, 1916 QTHER VIEW POINTS The rules for the autoist consist of these things to remember: Co slow at | corners or when pessing anythi Be considerate, stop "t zer poir use chains on slippery navaments, when in doubt go slow or stop. Of course many times the autoist is not to blame for the accidents, but if the driver thinks “safety first” he will preven. many ac- cidents whether his fau:t or not. It is a good thing to endeavors to impres these things on peoole’s minds at this time, for there is always danger un- less the driver of an omobile is constantly alert.—Meriden Journal. ‘Who is the knock>r? This question is easily answered. You wlil usuaily find him on some streot corner when the police are not present. his amount of work during the day is repressnted by the algebric figure X, pation, if you asked him, would puzzl him more than the solution of the number of summers secn by the ficti- Still ne knows how the en- Judges the town from his own standsrd and the concl lusion is only obyious. Bees kill off drones; the law prevents o o F W TS S | austrious insects. vertiser. Canaan Ad- The New England conference of the Methodist Episcopal church has rec- words “dancing. theater going” be omitted from the discipline. A wise !NuKKes(Inn_ By retaining such mcss grown ideas which long ago outlived their usefulness, the Methodist disci- pline was put on a par with the blue laws of Connecticut, which are cheer- fully being transgressed every day in the week. To have sich laws only for the purpose of breahing them is a poor arrangement. When a person knows & law exists and oreaks it be cause h knows it is impotent and cannot be en | forced, he 1s bound to have = growing disregard for the stitutes even when hey are of such character as normal- s 10 command respect if not admira- tion—Meriden Record. Most of the deadly railroad collfs- fons are rear-end collisions, and most of the fatalities in such wrecks are confined to the rear coach of the train that is struck. Suc hwas the case fn the Milford wreck, in the Westerly wreck, at Stamford, at North Haven, and in many sther smashups. A pri- mary thought following such wrecks is: “How can we prevent ecoilizions?™ But a_ secondary thougit from the same incantive | we reduce the loss of life | listons do occur col- To this thought we when |owe the demand for steel cars, a de mand that. becomine operative. has s1- ready saved many liv following out the same though hy not do with ths end coc? This #.urds 4 ojke, that “there oughen't 7 last car on a train.” But i ‘s Joke ought nut tc blind our percep'n of the fact thac it is wholly ux sary that the lasr «ur st cull te = senger car. have hean lost at Stamifor Haven, at Milfocl, at Westcrly, last car of tne ~talied train had keen a baggage coach 1nvad of a trowced passenger car, as it_wac iu euch ‘n- stance——Bridgeport Telegram, the With the advent of sprinT automat- ically springs up the problem of the Jitney. Most >f us had 2 chan‘e to be- come acquainted with this phenomenom during the pieasnt weather of last year. The epidemic of jitney trans- portation attained high water mark during the summer and then waned into innocuous desvetude as fall ad- v Now we have it with us and it strikes the impartial citi- zen, who has just hal a whole, long winter of troliey transportation, that a rival to the Connecti. Co. vrvgcfly regulated migiat ne a beneicial thing. The trouble with the jitnéy business of this section today is that it is prac- tically unregucitel. It is allowed to violate ost of the rules cf common