Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 19, 1916, Page 4

.%.B‘Mlfl Otfice_480. torial Rooms 33-8. > 5 Bulletin Job Office 35-2. Wdllimantic' Office, Room 2, Murray Bullding. T.‘i.phbn."l.. Norwich, Monday, June 19, 1916. The Bulletin has the largest 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 Ner- wich and read by ninety-three per 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 i8 considered the local daily. Eastern Connecticut has forty- nine towns. one hundred and sixty- five postoffice districts, and sixty iural free delivery routes. The Bulletin is sold in every town and on all of he R. P D.; routes in Eastern Connecticut. CIRCULATION 1801, average......ceceoevee. $412 1905, average...csceessse....5,920 9,278; June 17...cceseesnnnens STOP TAKING CHANCES. I the New Haven road meets with no better success in securing the co- operation of motorists and drivers of horse drawn vehicles in an endeavor to minimize the accidents at grade crossings, than has been secured by the Long Islard railroad, it will make but little headway. Conditions - : unusually bad on Long Island {#%.ch call for the exer- tion of more than the usual amount of care on the part of the road in pro- tecting the lives of those who ;must cross its tracks, but an equal amount of caution by the drivers of all kinds of vehicles in order to in- sure their own safety, yet despite the erection of large signs of warning, the establishment of special signals, the placing of guards and the erection of ~.gates, there is still manifested an ut- ter disregard for all such efforts, to the extent that guards are run down and killed, gates are run into and de- molished and signs and signals get no more attention than as if they were not there. There is displayed a reck- lessness in disputing the way with locomotives which is beyond compre- hension and which cannot help but discourage any effort to minimize the danger. Nevertheless the New Haven road is to be commended for its effort to do Its part in overcoming these death traps, and when it calls attention to the fact that the principle cause of the majority of accidents at grade cross- ings is the taking of chances; there can be no question but what it hits the nail on the head. If there was care exerted equal to the peril involved at such places the number would be greatly reduced. There is an indi- vidual responsibility involted which must be assumed by auto drivers and others, and when that is done the number of grade crossing fatalities will be reduced to the lowest peint that can be expected until the time comes when the crossings can be abolished. SETTLE IT BY THE FACTS. For some time public interest has been centered upon the conference ‘which has been held by the represen- tatives of the railroads and those of the railroad brotherhoods in an effort to reach an agreement regarding the demands which have been presented by the latter. It has been evident from each day’s reports of the doings that little progress was being made towards an adjustment of the situa- tion. There has been little inclination to get down to and to be governed by the facts and yet that is the basis up- on which an adjustment should be se- cured. The men consider that they are entitled to improved conditions of employment, shorter hours and therc- fore better wages, but it is maintained by the heads of the railroad system, who were delegated to meet the brotherhood delegates, that their clafms are unreasonable and that it would be Impossible to meet them. The result 80 far is that the conference has fafl- ed and during the. ensuing month a vote will be taken among the men as to whether or not they will sanction the bandits or the leaders of the out- laws, and now instead of lending his help in adjusting conditions in Mexi- co which cannot be tolerated country, one of his generals threat- ens the punitive force with attack. That is not going to frighten Uncle Sam, for as ex-President Garza of that republic well recognizes such a clash would mean the defeat of the Mexicans evep though all factions united. Mexico’s logical course lies today as it has in the past in the ac- ceptance of the aid proffered by this country and any other action means a prolongation of unsettled conditions and a sacrifice of life which the ex- ercise of good judgment can prevent. HELPS AMERICAN INDUSTRIES. ‘According to the figures given out by the National Association of ‘Wool Manufacturers, there were over 88 per cent. of the looms of the woolen mills of this country in - operation on the first day of June, which shows a marked improvement over a year ago. In connection with this statement it is interesting —to note that practically none of this activity is because of foreign war orders. This means that this industry is busy at the present time supplying the wants of the American trade. It means that business has increased here, over what it previously was, be- cause others who have been supply- ing the trade are otherwise engaged. Though the business does not repre- sent war orders it does mean that be- cause of the war other countries which would ordinarily be competing for American business under the existing tariff conditions have been forced to turn their attention in another direc- tion and American manufacturers are getting the benefit of it. The war is therefore serving as a tariff wall against the cheap labor of Burope under normal conditions, and it gives an ‘excellent illustration of what the protection of American in- dustries means. This is restricted by no means to the woolen business but exists in all lines. Though the pres- ent tariff has been enacted solely for revenue purposes, the war has served to act as a protective measure. The result is that business has boomed and prosperity exists and this country is getting the fruits of this increased activity. This is the situation that ought to prevail when the world is at beace but which cannot be expected if the countries of Burope are going to be allowed to dump their goods into this country following the close of the war when the struggle to regain curtailed trade is bound to be greater than ever. EDITORIAL NOTES. That suffrage wrangle at St. Louis shows a few people can kick up an awful muss at times. The return of‘the sunshine leaves no room for doubt that there is plenty of; chance for enlistments in the fly swatting brigade. The activity of Russia in the Baltic and Black seas indicates that it is showing increased strength on water as well as on land. Whether Villa is alive or dead he is keeping quieter than he was ever known to do before General Pershing set out on his trail. Now the British are said to be get- ting ready for a drive. This is cer- tainly a beautiful month for being out in the open countryside. ‘With a son of Charles E. Hughes at the Plattsburgh camp it is pretty well established where he stands on the question of preparedness. The man on the corner says: All philosophical minds, when they can- not get what they want, make the most of what they have. It may be that the kaiser is ad- miral of the Atlantic but there ap- pears to be some things for him to look after in the Baltic yet. It begins to look like a poor invest- ment for those natatorial enthusiasts who have hired their bathing houses for the season which June is shorten- ing every day. It is a poor day, under the new or- der of things, when the Russians do not add 10,000 or more to their prison camps, unless some one is doing some jtall exaggerating. & ‘When the president declared thatéhe has mever feared a noisy man, but rather the quiet one, could it be pos- sible that he hoped to force Colonel Roosevelt to prove_the opposite? Ewven though Berlin claims that Great Britain has lost the supremacy of the seas, none of the German mer- chantmen which are tied up in our harbors have as yet taken out sailing papers. b —— ‘With the killlng of three troopers and the wounding of seven others on this: side of the border it doesn’t look as if the Mexican bandits were the least bit awed by the coming reply to Carranza’s d —— e We have been experfencing to & certain degree what people of other sections mean when they speak of the rainy season and the necessity of carrying an umbrella every time one steps out of doors. 431 If the weather over N Jescsienidns ‘Cut old stockings Into lengths to fit the whisk broom; then sew across one end to form a bag; slip an old whisk broom into it and see how conveni ent it is to wipe off the range with. Beets are much better and sweeter baked than boiled. They should be put in the oven in a pan turned frequently, then when tender served with olive oil and lemon juice. ange and half its grated yellow rind. MMost convenient . work aprons are turning up the bottom on the grder in the morning these aprons save many steps. . FOR AN QILY SKIN. Powder is often an unsatisfactory way out of the difficulties of an olly skin. Powder will never cover the dis- le traces of perspiration on the face or excessive. oil secretions. Pow- ders are excellent for ordinary pur- poses being to a great degree absorb- ent. But when there is any special in- clination to oilness on the face other measures must be taken. tions should be applied. best is one made of boracic acid and rosewater and another The following recipe extreme cases: First thoroughly wash the skin with’ pure soap and warm water; : S phate of zinc, half dram half dram; powdered alum, half dram; water, eight ounces. 'Then dust the face with this powder. Salicylic acid, twenty grains; %boracic acid, one ounce. Do not use oils, or cold creams on the face, but do not be afraid of generous applications of pure toilet waters and colognes. Abstain from highly spiced and oily foods; also candy and rich sweetmeats. - FADS AND FANCIES. dices-in evening gowns are slight ind often show the shoulders in their decolletage. This line was brought out last autumn, but had no followers because the majority of women feel that they lock better in the square or V shaped decolletage, with the shoul- der line sharply marked out above the arms. Crocheted articles of wool can be successfully cleaned by keeping thems In a pillowcase during the en- tire process of washing. Plenty of warm rinsing water, and the pillow- case, with contents still united, hung on the line on a bright, windy day. HEALTH AND BEAUTY. Tf the eyeballs feel sore and tiref from overwork or strain of any kind apply a cloth eaturated in hot water over the closed eyelids. This will al- so remove the effects of weeping. As a cosmetic, buttermilk acts as an astringent. It is a mild bleach, is cleansing and refining to the skin, in fact it is a general beautifier and con- tains virtues superior to many so- called “liquid beautifiers.” Since physicians extolled the whole- some virtues of buttermilk, surpris- ing quantities are consumed every day by healthy people who enjoy it as a beverage, and by those suffering from varifous organio disorders. Never rub the eye in which a cin- der has lodged, but rub the other eye. This will cause the'affected eye to water in sympathy, thus dislodging the offending material. Use a boracic eyewash after the cinder has been re- moved to relieve the irritation. ‘When the hands get grimys and black withwthe dust and dirt of a strenuous day downtown, do not try to remove it with soap and water alone. Rub some good cold cream over them and let it remain about ten minutes, to loosen the dirt. Then fill a bowl with warm water and scrub them with a good firm brush and pure castile soap. BEvery woman should own a little. glass eye cup with which to apply washes to the eVe. A lttle powdered boracic acid dissolved in water to which a lttie rose water is added makes an ideal eyewash. It will im- part a natural brightness to them. To keep the eyebrows in a good con- dition use an eyebrow brush to smooth them down. A very small portion of olive oil to which a drop of perfume has been added may be used sparingly smoothing the eyebrow away from the nose when applying it. Use tweez- ers to remove an occasional too long hair, or if it grows over ihe root of the nose. FURNITURE HINTS. "White furniture and wood work can be beautifully cleaned with whiting; wring a flannel cloth from hot water, dip in whiting and rub well to remove all stains, then wash- 2| its own again, with the grain of the wood. _'Wicker furniture should be cleaned with a strong solution of salt and may be by being painted. The paint used should be well mixed and thinned - to the proper consist- ency. If too thick it is apt to re- main on the wicker Tump: Furniture upholstered in leather cloth will last much longer if the cov- - ‘occasis Tevived with the llowing mixture: Take one, part best vinegar, two parts of boiled lin- seed ofl, shake X SEmsrdm Bilk petticoats have corsec attached to them made of silk. The smartest blouses have fullness| oy springing from shouider line or yoke. Bronze kid boots or slippers are al- most a mecessity with a brown silk dress. ‘'White Georgette crepe, heavily em- broidered in color, is delightful for blouses. POCKETS HMPORTANT. Pockets play an important/ part in skirt and clever cutting usuall the rest. Most of the models flare at least are piaited all around the belt—box plaits front and back, side plaits on ‘lldeb—-nd fall eoftly without press- ng. <« IN CASE OF ACCIDENT. A crushed finger should be plunged into water as hot as can ly be borne. The application of hot water causes the nail to expand and to flow: lessened. The finger should then be wrapped in a bread and water poul- tice. A finger should never be neglected, as it may lead to mortifi- cation.- AN UNTIDY COIFFURE. ‘When little scraggly ends of hair hang down over your collar all you need is a gcod brush, some back combs and a little perseverance to make them stay up with the res When arranging your coiffure brush these ends up briskly and then place Nut Cream Pie—iIn a double boller cook one cupful of sweet milk with ilaree egss; then add the juice of one lemon and one-half cupful of pecan or other nut meats, finely. Bake crust as for lemon p when cooked fill with the nut custard, cover the top with a meringue and ‘brown delicately. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Preparedness. *Mr. Editor: There seems to be a great deal of enthusiasm among some people of our community in anticipa- tion of the preparedness parade which is being planned for Independence Day (Fourth of July). The real signifi- cance of this coming event is not quite cléar to me. If it is a parade for ail who are prepared for national defence then it-is obvious that the local com- also|panies of the National Guard, Who conspire against widow locks. Sl ek e NEEDLEWORK: NOTES. Plecing the old fadhioned patchwork quilt is again a popular occupation. Nursery quilts are made of heavy cot- ton or Mnen sketched with designs to be worked with floss, Mother Goose figures being favorites. Simple pat- terns done in blue and white or rose and white chambray are chosen for boys’ rooms. The mystic rose design, now popular, calls for a pale pink cal- ico, a rose shade, a rich red and the right shade of green for foliage. The morning glory pattern of rose and French blue canco‘ is also a favorite. The “four patches" calls for a white background dotted with tiny pink rosebuds. For a .colonial bed the old log cabin design is chosen. 3 Loosely woven gray ecrim, which inexpensive, would make extremely good looking curtains for your lving room or library. Use the selvage as a finish for thé sides and across the bottom; hemstitch & two inch hem. An unusual way to decorate the curtains is to embroider a stencil pattern in greens and bronze. A quaint foliage pattern would give the right effect. Place the stencil on the curtains and with a pencil mark the pattern. By holding the pencil in an upright posi- tion and following the cut line of the stencil board the outline can be read- ily traced. Simple, sketchy sitches should be used for the embroidery, as a light shadowy effect is desired. An- other unique color combination is dull silver and orange; then when the light shines through the curtains the em- broidery will emit a bright bit of color. This sort of curtain will look especlally well in a room where blue i the dominating color. BASQUE EFFECTS. In Paris they are adding full bas- ques to many of the new linen blouses, thls giving the blouse-coatee outline. These basques make it possible to wear the blouse without a jacket in the street. A sash or narrow ceinture invariably accompanies these basqu blouses. Sashes of all kinds are fash- ionable this year. Some of the latest summer frocks are long, soft sashes of striped silk in such shades as cherry and blue, black, white, end raspberry, lemon yellow and fiesh pink, and hyacinth tints of blue and mauve. Some of the new sashes are made of plain taffetas and bordered all round with narrow ribbon in a cont color, the ends of the eash a thick fringe in the two colors. These bright sasi:es make a simple serge or Jlinen dress lok fresh and attractive. VELVET RIBBON, Velvet which has not 'elvet ribbon, used to any extent on years past, is evidently been for some coming into Stternoon frock of atteta models is an afternoon trimmed with vertical bands of nar- both on bo- four deep points, the velvet ribbon ing zig-zagged 3 TRt T T et and formed a poin A iy with strips of the velvet mmuni ied | When asked if they will join the mi- accompanied by | ti are and have been prepared for years, should take part in it, also, all honor- Shows 2.30, 7, 8B40—Prices 10c and 20c Toda ~COLONIAL - Toda 3 Parts—“A MAN’S WORK”—3 Parts Essanay Drama . GRRID e MAKING GOOI IN - ARCADIA HAM TAKES ably retirea officers and enlisted men | Wi of the militia who have served a term of military or naval training and ‘are still “prepared” for_the call to arms —also the Spanish War Veterans who are men of good standing in the com- munity, men who responded to the cail for volunteers in ’$8 and many of ‘whom are still “prepared” to respond again and also the men of the G. A. R., who were “prepared” and served their state and nation in '61¢'66 and while they are not now physically pre- pared, still they could offer advice and !ufieatlon that might aid materially to the promotion of this coming event. Up to this time mot one of the organi- zations I have mentioned have receiv- | ed an invitation to take part in the parade. How many men from these organizations have been consculted or asked to serve on_the general com- mittee. Not one. How many men on the general committee of 50 have ever served a day in a military or naval training organization? I have been told not one. Again, if this prepared- ness parade is for all those who de- sire to be prepared for national de- fence, then I would suggest that all able-bodied men between the age of 18 and 45, men of good standing in the community I refer to those who seem take steps which lead to the state armory on McKinley avenue and pre- sent themselves” to the local company commanders for service to the state or nation, to take up a course of instru tion and training, so as to be “pre- pared” for national defence. The two local companies of the Coast Artillery corps are prepared o named. priests who have given their lives on the fleld of bat- tle has not yet been counted, for be- sides the chaplains there are several thousand priests incorporated in the auxiliary services, or who volunteered for active service. A ‘many deaths, however, have been rted among the dhaplains under herol cumstances. The Rabbi, A‘hrlhql Bigch, was fatally wounded at Saint Die by a fragment of a shell at the moment when he tended a crucifix to a wounded eoldler who taken him for a Catholic priest. ler, chaplain Abee stru digging out men buried by the plosion of’a mine; a leave their home station next Thurs- day morning, June 23, for a period of ten days’ instruction ond training at Fort Wright, Fisher's co; mpanies one of the companies is not sure of leaving for the fort with the required | Cred minimum strength—40 men—eand will have to disband if it does not recruit patriotic among the men of our co cause? spirit litia such excuses as these fered—business prevents me; family es prevent me. Was this the true spirit of *76-61-65-987 Have we got ‘wait for ter hostilities d are of- wait for an actual a for- eign foe, and then be led like bs to the slaughter because we have had no time to be prepared? or have we 8ot to wait for conscription and then municating trench for ihe solemn pro- NOT MUCH " DO YOU enjoy carrying a pail of coal? B T H igi.é : [ 4 The War A Year Ago Today June 19, 1915. French tock by aseault Fond de Buval and advanced in Alsace. Germans evacuated Metzeral || after burning it. Austro-Germans captured \Gro- dek, crossed the River Tanew and took Komarno. Children Ory POR FLETCHER'S FINTOIT | lnthnupyfimhfltiulhulm? .- Can anyone get in a roasting hot ki e in and rub, rub and -a‘j'oymmtomofeofing;n“ i b.-tofdu.Smka cul1-neh, scour from morning till night Don’t we comfortable as possible? ulllhbhkpfio.q'lpl make it as i 21 M LK L