Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 1, 1917, Page 4

(REIR S TRt Rooms 85-3. tin ‘Job Office 35-2. Office, 67 Church St ~ - - ) e ' Circulation of o Bullet P o of in Haet paper ern R #1 than that of any in Norwich. It is delivered to over 8 ot tha 4053 houses in Nor- g resd ety-three per ' of the people. In Windham tlives to over 900 houses, tham and Danielson to over and in all of these places it fidered tbe local daily. Connecticut has forty- sixty- towns, one hundred and o Dostokice _aistricts, and on all of he R. F. D. in Eastern Connecticut, IRCULATION average. 4412 STEADILY PUSHING AHEAD. _For a great many years it has been realized that Bastern Connecticut has fi been getting the development ~which it deserves in spite of the nat- advantages which it Dossesses and the facilities whigh are at its doors. Efforts which have been un- erway for some time to bring about &n increased interest in the making of bigger and better communities in . this end of the state, numerically and industrial have not been fruitless hawever. There has been a steady 5-"“"'“‘ in many directions. The number of industries has Increased. Manufacturing plants have added to “their d equipment, doub- their capacity In some instances. New mills have been erected and old _have been revitalized. Through- ‘3¢ larger centers there has been Syakening that means much to . respective communities and Connecticut in general, and s extengs from the Massachu- Border to the Sound. Ing activity has not been con- %o industries, however, for much ‘mttention has been given to improved Business properties and dwellings, and Il this reflects the general better- ment which is to be found in all lines ‘of activity, and in this respect the bank transdctions reveal unmistaka- _ bly what has been going on. But in ®ddition to all this there has been a _ mew interest aroused in the farming “mections which gives much promise ~ for the future. ‘The fizures which have been com- ‘plled by The Bulietin for this section BE the state coverins the past twelve and presented in this issue it conclusively to the strides which been made. This growth is most gratifying, but " $he same forces which have been at ‘work cannot afford to rest upon their ! There remains much which needs to be done if this part of Con- ‘mecticut is going to get what it de- _ Berves and such growth as it has re- . ecelyed should simply be an incentive _ for more, which will be forthcoming Wwith the proper display of push and * booperation. THE ALLIES’ REPLY. Only what was to be expected iy Pontained in the reply of the allied ‘hations to the peace proposal of the . eentral powers. It is a significant _fact that the reply has been made ~Jointly since it indicates that they ars firmly united as ever, that one does mot look upon the proposition with X more favor than the others, but they are all standing together Tegarding the plea as empty and tting forth their position, in much same manner as Premier Liloyd did that of Great Britain yp- ‘assuming that office, the allles de- “that no peace is porsible so as they have not secured repara. for violated rights and liberties, recognition of the principle of ities and of the free exist- 8 of small states; so long as they /@ not brought about a settlement . o end once and for all which have constituted a per- al ‘menace to the nations and to only effective guarantee for security of the world.” - may claim that they have d down a peace offer, and il powers may even see they can claim that the door to is not been closed, when the ates that “a mere suggestion, sment of terms, that ne- _be opened, is not a 4] _present. attitude been made known before, but @ bond issue to meet the situation. And when the president is showing an Interest in blocking the “pork bar- rel” method of making appropriations, it should be remembered that it is not solely the public bufldings bill which needs attention. There should be a clean sweep while he is about it. It cannot be sanctionad in one measure more than another and while he is putting his foot down upon the policy in one instance it is the best time to make a clean sweep and overcome this wastefulness in government af- fairs. COLD STORAGE EGGS. When it was revealed in the state of New York that there were seri- ous abuses of the cold storage laws regarding the keeping of esgs, it hav- ing been shown that it was not only possible to put éggs into cold storage and hold them for the stipulated per- jod, then send them into an adjoining state for a like stay and even carry this out in a thira state, but that it ‘was actually done, State Food Com- missioner Dillon ordered that each and every egz so kept must bear the date of its being placed in cold stor- age stamped onwthe shell, instead of on the container. Opposition to this was of course ex- pected and it developed in due time. It has, however, been tested out and it has been sustained by a supreme court justice in that state as legal, which means that it must be respect- ed. In the opinion of the commissioner this will mean the saving of miliions of dollars yearly to consumers who have been purchasing cold storage eggs as fresh and in his opinion it will result In an immediate drop in the price. Both of these results will be eager- 1y looked for by the purchasers. Fraud cannot be endorsed whether eggs or any other commodity are concerned and certainly there is an opportunity for welcoming the reduction in the price of that article of food. The cold storage proprietors may look upon the order as severe and placing an extra expense upon them but it will requirs but little reflection for them to real- ize that no one Is to blame for it but themselves. KILL THE WINTER FLIES. It may seem a bit strange for the committees and organizations which are working for better conditions to be urging the killing of flles in the winter time, since that i3 the period ‘when they give little orno trouble and in fact are few in number. But that is nevertheless the time when most valuable work can be done. The fact that there are few flies during the winter time means that the problem at this season of the year is much less than in-the summer time and whatever is done now will be an excellent start for next summer’s campaign. The cold cannot be relied upon to kill them all. It claims a very large number but there are warm places where those hatched out late in the season are finding shelter and are laying esgs In favorable places, some of which will hatch out in an even temperature, but the remainder in the early spring. The fiy is a great disease and filth carrier. Whenever and wherever it is fought excellent preventivé work is done. Better scores can be made in the summer time when they are nu- merous but the value of killing them now for the reduction of the number in the summer cannot ‘be oyeresti- mated. These winter flies Will be- come the progenitors of next sum- mer’s countless billions. They are busily at work wherever they find the chance. One fiy killed now may seem insignificant but it means much when it is realized that one fly that sur- vives the winter will become the par- ent of hundreds of millions next sum- mer. EDITORIAL NOTES. A happy, bright and prosperous New Year to all. Ring out the old, ring in the new, but do not forget to write it 1917. A clersyman in New Jersey took in 18 pearls in one mouthful of oys- ters. What a grand opening that must have been? The man on the cormer inquires: What is going to be your contribution to the peace, prosperity and happiness of the New Year? Of course there is a prominent pre- cedent for declaring each and evary good resolution, however well intend- ed, a scrap of paper. There are many who will have a chance to reflect today, that while Christmas brought the presents, New Year's brings the bills. 1t looks more and more as if Car- ranza had reached the conclusion that we are forever committed to the watchful waiting policy. Memphis still leads the cities of the country in the number of homicides. re must be something unusually depressing in the climate of that southern city. Kaiser Wilhelm has conferred the order of merit upon Captain Valen- tiner for having sunk 128 ships. Could this have been the submarine com- mander who attacked the Sussex and this his punishment? were sent over on the ’vinlucl:nwuflw SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ‘When cleaning rugs, put an old wire bedspring on the ground and lay the rug or carpet to DBe beaten upon it. This will keep the rug off the ground and allow the dust to go through. the springs without settling upon the un- der side of the rug. A wall pocket is a great convenience to an invalid who is compelled to lie down most of the, time. Make this with a flat piece having pockets of different sizes and shapes; fasten on the wall or on the end of the dresser mear the couch or bed. < After cooking fish or onions in a pan, boil out the pan with soda water, wesh it clean, then put it on the fire and shake a little oatmeal in it. Leave this to Doil, then wipe the pan out with a dish cloth, and all the unpleas- :3-( taste or smell will have vanish- Do mnot expect to have good coffee unless you start with a clean coffee pot. Old coffee grounds boiled over will always spoil the flavor of your coffee. Before washing the coffee po drain the coffee froni the grounds and save it. Wash the pot thoroughly ‘being very careful to rinse out every particle of soap suds. A @elicious green tomatq ple is made with one quart of finely chop ped green tomatoes, six large apples peeled and chopped fine; mix thor- iughly with three cupfuls of sugar tbree tablespoonfuls of flour mixed ‘with the sugar one teaspoonful of salt one cupful of vinegar. Bake with two crusts. MAKING SKIRTS. For those who are interested in the mode from a dressmaking point of view the first impulse this season is to see, like the small boy, “how the wheels go round” That is to say, ane can not resist almost from the first moment to see how the skirt is stiffened underneath so that it takes on and keeps the new flare. One knows just at the first glance that material_never hung of its own ac- cord in the rounding curves that the skirt outline now has. On turning up the dress, linings which have been out of fashion for many years are discovered in every dress model. They may be only skirt linings that are a little more than half the length of the outside skirt and of the thin- rest of China silk, but held in a cas- ing a little below the hips is the en- circling reed which makes the dress stand out. In other dresses the hoops are placed only at the sides. These are not encircling ones; they are lit- tle half hoops made of reeds which are run in casing at the side of the cress only, These take the shape of a-bow by a tape which connects the ends and makes the reed into a little half hoop. In the tailored suits the reeds are not used very much; here the skill of the tailor makes _the skirt hang in the ringlet flare. In a few there is a featherbone or light stiffening in the hem or horsehair lace or witchtex. While taffeta dresses often have a light chiffon foundation, chiffon or net dresses often have a taffeta foundation. Chiffon capes “are lined with taffeta and reyersely taffeta wraps are lined with chiffon. HEALTH AND BEAUTY. Exercising should be avoided imme- diately after eating, and eating should be avoided immediately after exercis- ing. Nature should he given a chance to rest and recuperate in either case before fresh work is heaped upon her. Early morning, immediately _after rising, and late in the evening. before retiring are the best times for ‘ thenics. Although milk is one of the most unpleasant lotions that can be placed on the head it is a hair nutriment. ‘Warm milk used frequently as a wash will increase growth, and lessen fall~ ing. The one essential is that the treatment be accompanied by washing Tith soap and ‘water at short inter- vals. It you feel yourself too plump these days take to padding. Not in a can- oe. but with small wooden paddies. much the size and shape of those used in making butter balls. The paddles are used on the body in syncopated time and the pressure is regulated by the quantity of flesh to be reduced, One of the methods of acquiring a clear white complexion is so simple that it is almost amusing. This should be as regularly a part of the toilet at night as brushing the teeth. The procedure is in this wise:—With hot water and a pure white soap thorough- 1y cover the face with lather, using a good complexion brush. The latter is better than a wash cloth because it “scrubs” better and acts as a good stimulant to the blood vessels of the face. One need not be afraid of this thorough scrubbing, for long hours of rest in bed prevent any harm coming to the tender skin afterward. When the face is rinsed well with tepid water and gently and thoroughly dried with a soft towel, rub a_good €old cream into the open pores. When tkis has been thoroughly spread over the face and has remained there five or ten minutes gently wipe it off with a soft cloth, preferably silk. Do not rub the face to dry, for some of the cream should be left in the outer tis- sues of the skin. MIDNIGHT SPREADS. For years it has been dinned into our ears that we should not eat be- for going to sleep, and we have for- gone many a pleasant bite for fear of sacrificing our good health. And now long comes a noted physician and tells us that many morning headaches were merely the result of hunger. This does not mean that we can immediate- ly proceed to gorge ourselves with all sorts of sweets and not have to pay the penalty the next morning. Sweets should be eschewed during the mid- night repast, and one should substi- tute some ‘wholesome sandwiches— cheese sandwiches are wholesome and nourishing and can be eaten with fm- punity even during the wee small ours. PROTEGT BED SPRINGS. Cover your bed springs with a cover of heavy unbleached muslin or ticking, sewing tapes to each corner to keep it tied on firmly. This will protect your mattresses from iron rust and can be taken off and shaken every week and washed when solled. DICTATES OF FASHION, Bagle feather fans are gaining favor even over the lovely ostrich tips and plumes. They are often tipped with a bit of marabou or soft feathers to make them fluffier in appearance. Red celluloid rings hold the ends of a_good looking wool ecarf together, while a similar ring dangles from & cord on a hat to match. % A Florentine is_ wondgrful 1.5 e fotaming of This o period. It is of a dull pink vel- vet, long sleeve and in back, with a square decolletage in front. It trails gracefully on the floor, but the side seams are open, filled in with pleat- ings of self-colored chiffon and laced up with gold cords. Gold stitch em- broidery makes a border on sleeves, train and decolletage. TO WASH FLANNELS SWEATERS. For flannels make a lukewarm suds witk: some good wool Soap, ad a table- spoonful of ammonia for each pail of water, flannels in this ten or fifteen minutes, then souse them till the dirt is out (do not rub). Wring, them through the clothes wringer, rinse in lukewarm water and again put them through wringer. If you have only a few pleces and do not want to bother with the tub and wringer, sim- ply lift them from the suds to the rinse water and hang them up out of this to drip dry. For sweaters, knit or crocheted jackets and the like proceed same as with fllannels, but when it comes to wringing them fold each article in some piece of cotton, such as an apron or a piece of an old sheet, and put through the wringer. To dry, if it is sunny, spread a sheet in the sun, place articie lossely upon it and cover with apother sheet. If it is cloudy they will dry if spread out in a warm room. Do not hang them out. IN THE NURSERY. The trend in many nurseries and school rooms nowadays is against the formation of habits of attention. The restlessness and speed of life make for this state of things anyhow and spread to our children. A muititude of toys one discarded for another when it has been little more than looked at; books read in cursory fashion, one succeeded by another too quickly for thought; a rush of lessons, games, excursions, motor rides—all these make the fac- uvity of attention more and more diffi- cult to arouse and maintain. Of course, we cannot go against the trend of our age; but we can bear its tendencies, both zood and bad in mind and endeavor by example and perspnal scrvice go’ counterbalance what is bad among a great deal that is good. We can talk, for instance, to our boys and girls of the books they read, encourag- ing them without knowing it to ‘fix their attention upon them. ‘We can, while they are quite smail, devise games which will promote attention, instead of aiding and abetting them by playing first one thing and then an. cother, flitting from piano to cards and cards to toys in that hour or so we de- vote to the children, as the will o’ the ‘wisp mood of the moment dictates. NEEDLEWORK NOTES. A patch must match the garment in the following particulars: in texture, age, color, in way of selvage. It must be large enough te cover the hole an the weak threads arouad. f All stockings, irrespective of the material, should be darned with darn- ing silk. Not-only does it make a neater Gern, but it wears better and does not hurt the foot. AND To mend a glove that is split at ‘tfe thumb or near a seam, buttonhole the kid either side of the split and then sew the buttonholed edges -together. he result will be a new firm seam that will never tear again. When but- tonholing take a Sooihold of the kid, otherwise the stitches will pull out fyom the kid. A sewing room should have a good light by day, and a convenient ad- justable artificial light for work that has to be done late in the afternoon. A small chest of drawers or a_dresser or chiffonier should be in the room to keep all the new materials or delicate trimmings which require protection from dust. Here too, one can keep a supply of thread, ~needles, tapes, clamps, collar wire, finishing braid and all remnants of silk or chiffon that may be of use later on. Patterns skould be kept in a box, hamper or bag, and should be looked over care- fully at least twice a yvear. Buttons stould be kept in separate containers. The floor of the sewing room should never be carpeted or covered. . If not of hardwood, the floor should be treated to a couple of coats of green paint. If the windows have curtains they should be of a material to ad- mit every possible bit of light. A cutting table with measurements is a necessity in a sewing room, and care should be taken that the chair to £0 with it is of the proper height. A lew rocker with a footstool will _be found restful to the worker. The sewing machine should, of course, be placed where it will get the best pas- sible light. Conveniences for press ing and sponging should also be pro- vided for in the sewing room. BIRDS AND GOLDFISH. At one time a plain brass or cop- per wired cage was considered quite good enough for the canary. Now there are a bewildering array of cages for birds of all kinds from which you can make a selection. Of metal, wicker, reed or wood: they are verit. able palaces, being large and roomy and od in shape. Parrot cages, while ornamental, are always made of some strong material, for Polly, with her sharp beak, would soon be at liberty if placed in a deli- cately made cage. Some of the new aquariums are of a pecuiiar shape and One of these is shaped like a large fluted glass bowl. On the edge are two tiny slass birds in the most delicate cal- ors. The birds are reflected in _the water, and here and there goldfish dart among the green fronds of water plants, making a very charm- ing picture. BOOTS FOR THE STREET. One sees the most frivolous dancing boots, high of heel and paper thin of sole with street tailored garb for shopping and runabout wear in town; but such boots are not correct ac- cerding to the canon of conventional- ity. Pretty boots of bronze or light colored glazed kid are intended for formal wear with dancing or recep- tion frock -when one travels by lm- ousine or brougham; the walking cos- tnme in tailored styde smart walking boot with long, slender lines and heel, high perhaps, but not too curved for comfort. CONCERNING WOMEN, | Jeannette in the United ‘member M it Nl LET US HELP YOU SECURE A Happy and Prosperous New Year BY INSTALLING Electric Lights IN YOUR HOME light at Night Safety at All Times Economy of Operation THE NORWICH ELECTRIC CO. 42 FRANKLIN STREET == T LIRS, e ———————————————— e ———— the business of deep sea diving. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Slaght, a society woman of Cleveland, has taken the position of director of decorations in one of the large hotels of that city. Miss Mary M. Patrick, president of the Constantinople College for Wo- men, who is now in this country on a_ visit, says the institution has re- mained open throughout the war and at present has 400 students. GRAPE JUICE PIE. Few housewives know what cheap and delicious pies may be made from grape juice sweetened and thickened with cornstarch. A SUBSTITUTE. When celery is scarce, cabbage choped fine with plenty of celery sced will be found a fine substitute in sal- ads. RECIPES. Swiss Roast—Take round cut two or two and a half inches thick and pound into it as much flour as it will abeorb, using the edge of a heavy late for the purpose ~ Put into a ying pan with hot lard or drippinss £nd brown on both sides. Cover with water, adding a sliced onion and a cupful tomato, fresh or canned; cover tightly. and cook for two or three hours, adding more water if neces- sary. Just before it is done season with salt and pepper. German Apple Cake—One pint flour, one and one-half teaspoonfuls baking powder, one-half _teaspoonful salt, mixed and sifted. Rub in two table- Spoontuls of butter, ad one egg beat- en and milk to make a very thick bat. ter. Spread one inch deep in a greased hallow tin. Pare and quarter sever- ai_apples. Press points down in ‘dough, sprinkle with one-half cup of sugar and a little cinnamon. Bake in hot oven. Serve with whipped cream ‘when cool. THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Soclety Samos—The = Turkish government's warning_to the Bureau of Navisation of the United States Department of CJomerce that neutral ships passing between the Turkish coast and the is- land of Samos may become targets for gunfire from Turkish mlilitary forces is important, as steamers cail frequently at Vathy, the island’s chief seaport. for cargoes of cigarettes ex- tensively imported to America. Con- cerning this historic Greek posses- sion the National Geographic Society issues the following war geography bulletin: “The strait which separates Samos from the promontory of the mainland of Asia Minor known in ancient times as Mycale is barely a mile wide. The l.ll: ‘which has lnhlreu, about one and a, half times as large as Martha's Vineykrd, lies about 40 miles south- west of Smyrna®and has_exceptional natural resources with its forest-clad moun its_valuable marble quar ries and {ts extremely fertile valleys Jemands a|The steal, | .| Venetian: the Ionian Union, thanks to the exe- cutive ability and judicial wisdom of the famous tyrani Polycrates, who prosecuted many successful wars with the chiefs of adjacent colonies and who was at one time In aillance with the powerful Egyptian king Amasis. “Herodotus is sponsor for the fa- millar story that Amasis, becoming aiarmed -at the extraordinary course of good fortune which attended all the enterprises of his ally, wrote to Poly- crates urging him to disarm the envy of the gods by sacrificing his most treasured possession. The tryrant took his friend’s advice and threw in- to. the sea a precious ring which he prized above all his other jewels. A few days later a fisherman brought a fine fish to the palace as a gift to the ruler, and when it was being prepared | for (Polycrates’ table the ring was found inside, and was thus restored to its owner. It is said that when Ama- sis heard of this amazing incident he immediately broke his treaty with Polycrates, being corvinced that the Jealous gods would visit some terrible calamity on this too-fortunate mortal. £nd the forebodings of the Egyptian were fully verified, for a short time after these hapenings the tryant was decoyed to Magnesia where he was seized by a Persian satrap and cru- elly_crucified- “Many of the most magnificent ed- ifices of ancient Samos were built during Polycrates’ time. When he died the prestige of the island began tc wane. It came successively under the dominion of the Athenian Greeks, the Romans, Byzantines, Arabians. Genoese and Turks. In the Greck war of independence it took arms ‘against its Turkish masters. After peace was declared it became an_autonomous principality, paying a tribute to Turkey, but being ruled by a ‘prince of Samos’, who was a Greek nominated by the sultan. In April of 1912, while the Tripolitan war was in progress, two Italian wsarhips entered the harbor of Vathy and torpedoed the Turkish ‘stationaire’, which had been kept there at the 'disposal of the prince. During the Balkan war the gaftison of a few hundred Turks was compelled by Cretan and Samian in- surgents to retire to the mainland, and at the close of the war the Sam- ians declared themselves in union with Greece. “The little town of Tigani stands near the harbor of the ancient city of Samos, -where the immense moles constructed by Polycrates have been rcbulit to some extent. The walls and the celebrated underground aqueduct are the chief remains of the ancient capital. The former, which clamber over the ridge in rear of the city, look like a fragment of the wall of China. Thirty of its towers still stand. Considering the age in which it was canstructed, the aqueduct is a marvel of engineering skill. “The Temple of Hera, of which a solitary column alone remains stand- ing_was one of the most magnificent edifices of anclent times. “Even had Polycrates never ruled in Samos the island would have been famous for here was born the great Samian Sage, Pythagoras, he who never smiled and who alwave wore a white robe and a golden crown. It is to Pythagoras, it is said, that we owe the word ‘philosopher’. Bel: asked an one”occasion of what branc of knowledge he was a master he re. plied that he was simply a pher'—a lover of wisdom. dc trine of the transmigration of souls is supposed to have been the outgrowth of his early years spent in studying the mysteries of Egypt. It is to this ‘Samian, also, that we are for the idep of ‘the music of the spheres’ for as a carollary to his theory of solar ‘which, by the way, an- lymr to ‘the taxpawers and 1t put the correctional instit under _one —control. Resr could thus be m firmly the jails and prison and re standardized.—Meriden Jou ot a' ogaldérable Finj ¥ money ea OTHER VIEW POINTS | The jail system could be solved best, so the New Haven Journal-Courr ier thinks, by putting the institutions under state control. There is a thought in that which is worthy of | cedented prosperity for consideration becaunc we are too|a whole and that th closely knit to need the county lines|is more than a billion Ihere in Connecticut, the county com- | will ask why sefvice was not piications and the' county expenses. mensuate with the rewmrds? 1 Each town could have its own jail and |last analysis an emb: ! then there could be two or three state | slon of ineompetence, of inabll institutions. These with the reforma- | weakness. And we have had tories and the state prison could ac-[of the hateful things to con commodate all who are now taken|from the largest and wealthie care of in another way. Doing away | raflroads. There's something with the county lines and the county | figures besides compliments expenditures would mean the saving | Press. read railro Inevitably when the past year h: people been dollars, ANOTHER BIG SMASHING ARRAY OF KEITH VAUDEVILLE FOR M. Y, TUES EDNESDAY HIPPODROME FOUR Presenting “DINGLESPIEL'S NIGHT SCHOOL” A Lively 8inging Dancing and Comedy Offer " LATOY BROTHERS _ Inebriate and Bachelor Panto- mimists 8 s WM. S. HART in “THE DEVIL'S DOUBLE” FIVE PART WESTERN DRAMA “THE, LION AND THE GIRL” L _KEYSTONE. comvgpy _____ | 3:15, 6 and 8:15 FORCE & WILLIAMS In a Comedy-With Music and Ex clusive Novelty “Skihigh With Si 1 BIGGEST SHOW | IN TOWN The Strand Musical Comedy Co. WITH FELIX MARTIN THE FUNNY FRENCHMAN AND 14—OTHERS—14 PRETTY GIRLS CATCHY MUSIC A FEAST OF MIRTH AND.MERRIMENT ' Henry B. Walthall and Blanche Sweet in the Gangsters of New York. A Startling Feature | Mat. and Night, Main Floor, 10c | PARAMOUNT—JESSE L. 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