Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 27, 1920, Page 4

Sorwich ulletin und Goufied 124 YEARS OLD & :"“—.-l'.f’h“:.‘n : Bo Postelios st Norw 4, OO, % ntered vt recend-clam) matter, Tuahors Catls, ab omes. . Tolaphons oy WiltimantiesOffice, 31 Chureh 108, v keeping the republic from becoming ob- ligated to a foreign government, should take control and put it on its feet. That the job has been dene as speed- ily ‘as these in charge seem to believe Is good mews. Apparently Santo Démin- ®o in At least headed in th right direc- ion again, but following the new laws and the withdrawal of our domination it will be possible to judge best how well the peopls of that republic have leamed their lesson. With the coming of coider weather it means that there is going to be provided ice-coated ponds and rivers én Which thére will be many who will be anxious to try their Christmas skates, while oth- ers will be tempted in that direction Norwich, y, Dee. 27, 1921 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The Amodatnd Prew G exchisively entitied 1o 1 g o repblicaion ol nemy’ deoaich- o eedited to 1t or Dot othsiwie to ©ls puper and wise 84 lochl mews published acretn At of rpubication of meclal des Al ches mrein am Ao reserved. CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING DEC. Z5th, 1820 10,955 THE NAVAL BACE. view of the demand for retrench- s country, the need of cut- wn the big appropriations, the ef- s for disarmament and world peace cannot fail to interest in the Lioyd George is reported to be whick have given as chairman of the finance committes of the British army and nvy he effect mates that the military naval should be cut in ¥ a few days ago that a rep- Japan speaking upon whether their skating equipment is new or old. There are even those Who will rush to the ponds for the purpose of in dulging in that exhilarating but dange ous sport of running behders. Already this season there have come many warnings against venturing onto thin ice in the form of drownings. As in the summer whe there are humerous causes of drowning because of failing to 1ake the preper precautions, there are thoss who eithér disrégard or are un- mindful of the danger presented by ice that is not sufficiently thick to hold skat- ers. . Misjudgment is always possible but there are these who disregard safety. They ara guided by a venturesome spirit with the result that conséquences which might be anticipated but seldom occur ull too frequently. Skating is & delightful sport and it is extensively indulged in when weather and ice are favorable. Those who are caught by breaking ice are either those who cannot wait until it i8 safe or those who rush ahead eager to take the chances. It Is a case where it is far better o err on the side of safety by walting a few days until there i no question about ice be- Ing strong enough to bear the wéight of skaters than to proceed on the policy of trusting to luck just bécause it looks good and is enticing. The time for due reflection is before disarmament declared ntry could not think of such s long s the United States wa: uch large addit ns to its na t announcement of the ment of this government at- s called to three new types of for our n and that our naval programme s country's mavy as the rs by 1924, s no question but what this Is a substantial navy to take line of seacoasts, but onably much sympathy naval holiday sugges- of stopping construction on leaders with the idea the tremendous expenditures nvolved, Heretofore there & constang race for leadership the respective positions. not to he expected that be eliminated the idea of ice has been to get away from The demand for it here s at a time when the large sums to new vessels are need- the stand taken by tish premier means that the na- ading in naval strength dis- s attitude toward the matter the position hitherto ¥ cannot fail to have effect. 1t comes at a time 1ld haxe a bearing on aetion n fact such a recom- TRADING WITH RUSSIA, considerable period there have b hose w ave been anxious to re- . ade w tussia, and the desire n sided. There are those here ave reached an understanding with shevik government with the view large quantity of supplies Russia. Ti e are oth- urging the reopening of trade for the purpose of giving our industries, while who feel that trade re. be resumed in order to 1swia ns ough worlh rade conditions, . t government is unable to get o plies that it requires. It has ndeavoring for a long time through o representatives to have trade re- place orders with other bad situation and it of it. Tt is impossible ts own requirements so it looks with the efforts whish both sides it is point- t trade can be resumed with- nition of the soviet gov- ¥ the countries from which this ome, and trade resumption ipon that ground, it be- the failure to recognize s no excuse for failure ness. It hag even been point- Eovernments that there fs stand in the way of such that trader must as- ernment bus t by ywn risks means that if you sell goods to ®ia you must take your chance of You must consider the o bolshevik money and you nd that such goods your pay you r be offered in payment for yours nay h you or may be subject of others. Taking chances oviet Russia means just The soviet government is plight for goods because it s what and those who undertake to do siness with such a country cannot dis- 1 the impediments to be overcome. t says _— THE BANTO DOMINGO CONTROL, Not only to the people of Santo Domin- but to those of this country will it be atifying to learn from the proclama- n issued by Naval Governor Snowden the affairs of the island republic @ been 5o well administered during four years of American control that matter of withdrawal is only a ques- n of such time as is required to name ommission for devising new laws and hanging old ones and having its work ntin ° s ? » ) [ This country has been acting in the peition of guardian for this republic. ‘onditions within had gotten to the point here the government could mot handle hem. It was as impossible to get re- pect for the laws as it was to look after he financial interests. Thers were all tnds of internal irombls, the revennes rere depleted and matters had been at Wt or miss stage for a considerable rriod Gefore our help was given. This was another one of those cases there the bullet had offered a stronger rgument in the past than the ballot, Tere was a wide disregard for law and Fder and Santo Domingdl wi threat- ned with dire consequences if it was vt given & helping hand. 1t wam possi- le to get much different resuits but it |as impossible for those charged with Jo duty to ascomplish their task, As- istance was needed and it was the logi- M thing-that' this eountry, Witheut any Iher -purpose than giving help and taking the chance. It is to olate after being thrown into the icy water. The de- sirable thing is to avoid the danger by keeping off the ice until Jack Frost has done a good job. It is to be hoped that all available skating places will be opened to receive the thousands of Norwich skaters but it is hoped even more that they will have sufficient regard for their safety to keep off of the ice until it is thick enough to sustain them. RESTS WITH CONSTANTINE, Over in Greece there is more for Constantine to do than to express ela- tion and receive the plaudits of the peo- ple regarding his return to the throne. He has made it clear that he possesses the confidence of the people regardiess of his attitude during the early days of the war, but what is necessary now is to get back into the good graces of the allies as quickly as possible for the aid which they are bound to furnish in dealing with the financial requiréments of Greece, and to indieate What he is going to do with the view of keeping a firm hold upon greater Greece, the Greece that Venizelos made and jeft. Pleased ae the people of Athens may be over the return of the former ruler, such cannot be sald of many within Greece while there are those still loyal to Greece, but outside iis borders who are open in their oppesition to Constantine. The failure of the representatives of the allied governments to participate i the weleome was a clear demonstration of the digpleasure of those countries at the turn of affairs in that country. It may be that Constantine feels that he can get along without favors from the allies and intends to belster up his fi- nances by seeking assistance in other di- rections. Time will ghow the effect of such a move, but it remains to be seen what the course will be concerning the territory which Greeco acquired because Venizelos' policy. The policy of expan- sion is said not to have pleased Constan- tine. Nevertheless it has been in keep- ing with Greek sentiment and it is for Constantine to show Whether he is going to abandon that territory or whether he is going to operate in sueh a way as to receive the future support of the allies in retaining it. It remains to be seén whether Con- stantine can regain the confidence of the allies. That must be his effort, and even though there is no German emperor to direct his course the allies have made it evident that they are not dispossessel to overlook past oonduct. The Greeks, however, have made their choice and now it remains for Constantine to show his hand EDITORIAL NOTES, The man on the corner says: Only a few days left in which to decide on the new resolutions. From all reports there were net many Eallons of spirits consumed by fire over the plum puddings. Perhaps the increase in egg production ie due to the fact that the hens fear they may be out of a job. It will be easier to stop the banditry than it will be to collect excess profits taxes from such coliections, By giving to the famine stricken chil- dren of Kurope it is certain that the money isn't going to be wasted. [t SRSt The plea sure that was enjoyed, by many in Christmas shopping will now be repeated by those who do the exchanging. Noi willing to be stumped now that they have the vote three women are working with holdup men in the Quaker City. Germany hopes to make it possible to collect a yearly revenue from the allies Instead of meeting the treaty require- orents. ——— When it is a case of children or other humaa beings starving to death it is time to open both the heart and purse strings. Secretary Colby 18 getting a big recen- tion in South America but he would feel different about it had the administration he represents been endorsed at home. The roads in Maryland are to be pa- trolled by pelicemen on motereveles Which may not be so different from the idea of a state eonstabulary in Connec- tieut. The country was gratified at the way the dye shertage was met by American capital. There iz & better way of show- Ing it by seeing that the industry is prop- erly protected. It must meke New York feel a bit wpset to have the Mexican consul in that city apply to his gevernment for permis- sion t6 hire speeial police because of the Wave of orimse. New York cannot say much about wild Mexico after that. WOMAN [N LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN BUGGESTIONS FOR % THE HOUSEWIFE Salt should be added to meat when it ig half done, Save all flour bags to put clothes away in for the winter. Chocolate is delicious sweetened with honey rather than sugar. Flaver with vanilla, A delicious filling for tea sandwich- es is honey mixed with chopped nut meats. Sweeten fresh sliced pineapple with honey and serve on lettuce with may onnaise. Avoid putting wet leaves of lettuce in a salad, ‘as the dressing will not cling to them. Ripe tomatoes will peel easily if, without cutting the skin, you go over the entire tomalo as though you were going to scrape i ? Delicious cookies can be made from the trimmings of pie crust. Knead the pieces together, roll out again, sprinkle with sugar and bake. Trucks are delicious served with tur- nips cooked in the same vessel. ‘When you open jelly, or jam, don't throw away the . paraffin top which protects it. Instead put it all in & box and when danning time comes it can be melted again and used over and over this way. Save the bran that sifts out of gra- ham flour until you have enough to make bran muffins. Make them the same as graham using one-half cup flour and the rest of bran. A snap clothes pin has untold pos- sibilities. It is excellent to move hot dishes on the stove or change pie pans around in a hot oven. GOOD TO EAT. Into an agate pan grate half a pound of sharp cheese; over it sprinkle a large pinch of baking soda and one of dry mustard: salt and pepper to taste; one tablespoonful of flour or corn starch; mix those well; now add slowly one cupful of water or milk; cook and stir until it is nice and creamy; pour over thin slices of toast and serve hot. 1f the cheese is not rich use one teaspoonful of butter or substitute and one teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce. Dust lightly with paprika be- fore sending to table. fashionahle. The akers havé gone back . to an prints and paintings for their inspiration and the colors that seem to take precedence are chaudron, which is copper color, a peculiar opaque - blue, citron colt and green. Then there is a second blue that suggests the turqueise. green is sometimes confused with jade, but as a matter of fact it is lighter and possibly vellower than the actually seen in Chinese jade. FOR DRESSES. Crepe de chine brocaded in satin is for afternoon and evening dresses as well as for the most elaborate negli- gees. # The new velvets are beautiful, eling- ing and rich in color. They will be much used for afternoon frocks and for wraps for both afternoon and eve- ning. ‘white PARTIAL TO GRAY. A young English girl recently show- ed her partiality for gray by wearing an entire sports costume of that color, With a full length gray cloth cape on military lines, with slits for the hands, she wore a matching tam of brush wool with a worsted flower ernament on one side. Gray silk hose and gray suede Oxfords with blunt toes and fringed tongues were worn with thig, while a widely striped woolen searf in light blue and gray was thrown areund ber shoulders. NEEDLEWORK NOTES. Wrap adhesive plaster around the left forefinger when crocheting. ‘When tops of petticoats haye become worn and the ruffle is still good re- move the ruffle and use for little girls’ petticoats, If threads draw hard and break easi- Iy when preparing a piece of fancy work, a little white soap rubbed on the wrong side of the linen will ba_o! advantage. It does not harm the lin- en. Ends of bands on_ baby garments may be given a flat finish much easier to launder by leaving the ends raw and finishing them with a button-hole stitch. The old method of folding in the ends often makes a clumsy finish. The trick of keeping the ribbon from twisting when running it in the bead- ing for the first time depends upon never taking the tape needle out of | the beading until the last hole is] reached. If a wide, soft ribbon is run through a beading, don't drag the whole length of it through the whole series of holes. Begin in the middle and work both ways. The ends will then have freshness enough left for a crisp bow. A PRETTY BAG. An attractive bag is made of twe squares of taffeta, any desired size. The upper square has a band of gold oc silver lace around the outer edge. 2n opening is made by cutting four siraight lines from the center to the elges in the upper square. Crossed siraps of ribbon are attached te this opening, forming the handles. An edging of rosebuds finishes off the opening while tiny flowers decorate the hag at the corner: KEEPING SILK IN CONDITION. Brush silk garments carefully with a piece of velvet or a very soft brush, as the material may be cut or marred by too vigorous brushing. To remove spots follow practically the same *nethod as for woolen garments. CARE OF PLANTS. Heliotropes, roses, geraniums and foliage plants, such as begonias, need the direct rays of the eun, otherwise they die. Palms, ivys and fern need no direct sunshine and can, therefore, PARBOIL BARLEY. ‘When using barley in soup; boil the barley separately for 10 minutes be- fore plunging into the soup. The fla- vor will be improved and the barley is rendered more digestible. OPAQUE FLY SCREENS. To make transparent fly screeng opaque, a coat of thin white paint which has been diluted with turpen- tine, should be applied to the outside, This does not obstruct the view from the inside and the paint is hardly no- ticeable. HEALTH AND BEAUTY. Hair that has no lustre after its bath, needs treatment—and a more careful shampooing. Soap or dirty oil left on the hair will destroy the matur- al gloss; strong soap, by taking out all the natural oils, will leave the hai- too dry and dull. The remedy is bet- ter washing, and a little treatment. ‘When a very hot cloth is wanted for use in sickness don't wet the whole cloth, Take one end in each hang, drop the center in boiling water and twist the cloth quickly. The result will be a very hot cloth without wet- ting the hands at all. A scalded hand or foot should be plunged immediately into a bath of warm water and baking soda in the proportion of a tablespoonful of the|be placed in northern windows. Soda to a pint of water. Leave the af-| Many house plants die because wa- fected part in this -solytion until the|ter accumulates in the bottom of the pain leaves. If a part of the body that cannot be placed in the basin of water is scalded, the ches r the back, or the thigh, wrap the scalded parts with a cloth saturated with the solution. Renew until the sting is remoyed. Then cover with carbolated vaseline and apply a bandage over this to keep the air out. If this treatment is ap- plied at once the scalded part will heal in a short time. For a cleansing shampoo, beat up the whites of two or three eggs, rub them over the hair and rub them well into the scalp. After they have dried rinse off with elightly warm water. Rinse again in hot water, then in cool, and finally in fairly cold water. If You must use soap off your hair to get it clean use only the finest grade of stile and rinse-until every particle flower pot. The pot should not only have a hole in the bottom, but a layer of gravel, broken brick or stone should be put in for drainage CONCERNING WOMEN. In Austria women vote on the same terms as the men. 5 More than 85 per cent. of the women in France have chestnut hair. English women active in trade unions havé received recognition in the naming of 60 labor women as jus- tices of the peace, Kurdish women are particularly at-| tractive. They go unveiled and they have the straight, direct look of the men. 5 Mrs. Hugh Wallace, wife of the American ambassador to France, is is out. For it is strong soap or too| considered the busiest American in much soap that makes the yellow | Paris. streaks, WELL DRESSED. Train the children to wear enough warm clothing that they do not fear a cool, well ventilated schoolroom, and not 'so much clothing that the skin is kept moist with perspiration and a susceptibility to cold produced. CARD TABLE COVERS, For three tables accommodating twelve players, purchase three yards of white Indian-head and cut it into one-yard squares. Make a one inch hem. Take eight &trips of narrow white tape about fourteen inches in length for each cover. Sew these strips eight inches from each corner. Embroider each cover with the respec- tive Roman numerals I, II and III, in one corner, and in the opposite corner your initial or monogram. This em- SWEEPING. In sweeping a carpet keep the broom close to the floor and sweep with the grain of the carpet. broidery s very attractive done in RECIPES. deft blue mercerized cotton. Thesé| Casserole of Lamb: One and one- sets launder well and make an ideal gif half pounds forequarter lamb, remov- ing fat and cutting into inch pieces; put into casserole, with one-half cup- ful each white turnip, carrot and onjons finely chopped, one cupful to- matoes, two tablespoonfuls rolled oats, one-quarter teaspoonful pepper, one and a half teaspoonfuls salt, three cup- fuls hot water. Cook in a moderate oven for two hurs. Serve with potato balls cooked separately. Orange Jelly: _Soak ohe-half a box of gelatine in cold water for five min- (one-half cupfulof water): dis- and inexpens SOAP BUBBLES, Blowling bubblég is an amusing pas- timefor children.” An_ojlcloth apron which will cover the child's dress and thus keep her from getting wet is ne- cessary for this childish pleasure. The aprons may be bought at any dry goods store and are often ornameénted With a painted animal border. No child would object to wearing an apron like this. One cake of any free lath- ering soap and a small bottle of glycer- in, which will prevent the bubbles from bursting when a few drops are added to the water. A wooden bubble Dblower is the best, as the clay ones break easily; warm water is better to use, as the ‘child will not catch cold when playing in it DICTATES OF FASHION. Heavy jeweled girdles are worn at the hips. Two toned ribbon is being used for underwear. Many lovely frocks are crepe de chine, Paris shows a decided liking for sim- ple suits of homespun cheviot, Novelty nets are embroidered heayy brushed wool. White satin and velvet are for evening wear. The decollete evening gowns con- tinue to be featured. A smart plaid blouse is worn over a skirt of plaited eerge. Neck, sleeves and waist are finish- ed with bottle green velvet. Short coats have huge shawl col- lars of fur or self-fabric. Tulle, chiffon and novelty silk rib- bons are used for sashes. The average collar is small, narrow and simply trimmed. Brown and tan are prominent for street and afternoon wear. Plain nets and nets with uniform patterns are much in use. Bands of turquoise blue child's coral cap and sweater. one-quarter of a cupful of orange mar- malade and one-third of a cupful of sugar; drain one can of cocoanut and add to the cocoanut enough cold milk to make one and a half cupfuls. Mix with jelly, add cocoanut, pour into mould to chill. Berve on glags dish zarnished with green leaves. Baked Oyster-corn Dish—2 dozen oysters, 1 cup stale breadcrumbs, 1pint corn, 2 cups milk, 1-4 pound cream cheese, salt and pepper to season. Soak the bread crumbs in milk until soft and add them to the oysters | which have been drained of their li- quor and seasoned. Season the corn also with salt and pepper, and arrange the corn and the oyster-mixture in alternate lavers in a_buttered baking dish. Cover with the breaderumbs, sprinkle the grated cheese on top, and bake for about twenty minutes in a good oven. Scalloped Oysters—Butter a baking dish, put in it a layer of ecracker crumbs mixed with a few soft bread- crumbs, dot with butter, and cover with 3 'layer of washed oysters, duet with salt and pepper, sprinkle with finely-mineced celery, cover with H ut in another layer of the with seasonings and cover again with the crumbs; dot once more with butter and pour 1 eup of rich milk over all. Bake 20 minutes.. (This recipe will take 1 quart of oysters to 1 cup of milk and 2 cups of crumbs. The baking dish used should be a shallow one.) made of in popular | By carrying a step further the pro- cess of recovering sulphite spirit from the waste of wood pulp factories, by edge a LEYTERS TO THE EDITOR Wants Early Action. Mr. Editor: Just a little space ta ask all Spanish War Veterans whether mem- bers of the Spanish War organization or non mémbers to get busy in the various towns wheré your valuable paper circu- lates, and drop & flea in the ear of your newly elected representatives and Sena- tors, to place the dear old Nutmeg state on the same patriotic plane as other New England states, by voting early im the coming. gession of the legislature for a generous bonus for the brave lads who Fiftired hel I the trenches of Europe, or in the camps at home. There has not been and mever will be a better time for this act than now, wheri 5o many aré out of employment. Connecticut should be found where she always is “in the right place at the right time” X Pay the bbys at least §365, one dollar for $ach day in a year and extend all tax exémption, soldiers reliéf, state aid and soldiers home rights to the brave fellows who won the great world war. C. B. MONTGOMERY. Oneco, Dec. 21, 1820, ODD INCIDENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY ORIGIN OF “YANKEE CHEESEBOX ON A RAFT.” . The sea fight betwéen the Merrimac and Monitor was ore of thé most interest- Iny 21d exciting episodes of our Cicil war. < wus the beginning of a revolution in {ne e, struction of War vess:ls. The pe- culfar little hoat, ‘constructed through the genius of John Bricsson, a Sweds, came in for a considerable amount of ridieule Lhen it hove into sight at Hampton Ropds on Mareh 8, 1862, prepared to give battle te its big antagonist. History gives a picturésque description of this ght, and aiso notes_that it was dubed “the Yankée Cheesebox on n Raft’ but It fails to give the origin of this title to the Moniter. There was much eensternation among the T'nibn navy men at that critical pe- ried, and well there might be, for the Minnesota, a splendid frigate, was aground on the Newport News shoals, the Cambridge was not sufficiently effective to eope Wwith the stern confederate iron- clads apd the St. Lawrence could not manoenvrs effectively under sail. The Cumberland had been sunk and the fri- gate Congress was on fire. The outlopk was gloomy. It was known through the Unien flest thai some kind of an ironelad was on its way from New York, hut its effectivéness was doubted when the big guns of the [rigate had not done much damage to Fe Merri- mae. % As the Union crews were Iyng at anchor near the fortress on March 8, as night was approaching, the little Monitor was towed into the Roads ‘and was anchored for the night. The 1ttle craft was of great interest to tie offcers and sailors of the rather dis- heartened Union vessels that remained in service. On the deck of the Cambridge stood William Bfiggs a boatswain's m and as e saw the littie Monitor he said: “So that's the boat that is going to save all of us tomorrow? Why it looks to me like a cheesebok on a plank.” This is supposed to have been the first time that the term “cheesebox” was applied to the small turret of tha Monitor, and also that from Briggs' remark came its gen- eral application, but it was no doubt an obvious name, for anyone could not help seeing the likeness. The term thus applied by Briggs was passed along among the men and created considerable merriment, and because of the general derision with which the Mon- itor was greeted by its opyonents, It has gencrafly been supposed that the term was applied to jt by the confederates who may have replaced the word “plank” for “ratt’ for plank was hardly the proper term to apply, but any one looking at one of the latn= day monitors can easily see the application. About i ucuus on the night before the feht the Monitor anchored near the Minnesota. The next morning the Merrimac came down to renew the fight and steaming toward the Minneso- ta, the Monitor darted from behind the big vessel and like a David attacking a Goliath, she went direetly for the Mer- rimac. 'The fight was a severe one and Dby naval authorities It is generally con- sidered to have been a draw, But this was a victory for the Monitor, in view of the fact that previous to her appear. ance the confederate navy had every thing thelr own way. The main reason for the success of the Monitor in this light was that she had an advantage over her huge an- tagonist, for her lght draft and supe- tior speed enabled her to manoeuvre with adroitness, while her revolving turret solve in one cupful of hot milk; add|brought her guns into range whenever| Her quickness ena-| they were loaded. bled her to counterbalance the superior number of the conferedate guns by keep- ing out of range. After the battle the “Yankee Cheese- box on the Raft” was ordered to protect the pational ships at Hampton Roads, but attempt nothing further. This she aid in an effectual manner. The sibse- quent careers of these celebrated iron- clads were short and tragic. On the fol- lowing May Norfolk was abandoned by the cosfederates and on the 10th of that month the Merrimac was set on fire and on_the following morning she blew up. On thé 29th of December the Monitor left Hampton Roads for Beaufort. S. C. but foundered at sea on December 31, most of her crew haying been saved, by being taken off of the vessel by the Rhode Island, when it was found the Monitor was going to the bottom. (Tomorrow—The Lincoln-Douglas hata) De- Stories That Recall Others l Birthday. Bobble, aged two and a half vears, has a ten year old cousin, Gordon, wWho to his baby mind, is the hero in all that takes place, and whatever Gordie says or does is all right. Bebbie's mother had been telling him about Christmas, and Why it was eeleprated. One evening after a strenuous day of play with the big cousin, mother asked Bobbie when she put him to bed: “And why do e have Christmas Rob- ert? Whose birthday is it?” Crepe of all kinds is in high favor, | many blouses and frocks being made wholly or in part of this material. evaporetion, it has been discovered that & new and valuable fuel may be pro- duced, says Popular Mechanics v #ine. The process precipltates the oOF- ganic contents of the lye in the form of powdered coal. EGYPTIAN DESIGNS. Egyptian designs and colors are “Santa and Gerdie's,” promytly plied the youngster. Desérved. Tha head of the department has her own idea of same dressing and is very critical of the girls under Ber onarge. re- The Chelsea Christmas Club Clubs for 25¢, 50c, $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00 : Weekly Payments FRANKLIN SQUARE NORWICH, ' CONNECTICUT SAVINGS BANK Recently one of them has been talking a great deal about the bad cold she had and the fear she feels of taking pneumo- nia. She wds in the midst of her dis- cussion when the head walked in. She listened a minute and thén said: “I wouldn't blame the Lord if +he did send you preumonia.” The girl was aghast. “Why?" ghe gasped. “Just for the way you dress” the older woman retorted. “You don't dress as if you cared a bit for your health. Your dresses are entirely too low down at the top and entirely too high up at the. bottom. IN THE DAY’S NEWS Rio De Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, first of the three Sorth American capitals to ve visited by Seeve- tary Colby on his journey of courtesy to our neighboring continent, is described. as follows in a communication from Har- rlet Chalmers Adams to the Nauonal Ge- ographic Society: his city of lure terraces up from a glorious bay—Tne Bay of Guanabara. mountain-encircled, ise-bejeweled. From the shore, where paks and boulevards are fast coming out the old Rio of narrow streets, rise the forested hills on whose slopes _the lovelier portion of the city lies. Place your hands on the tabie, fing- ers spread, wrists upraised. Bach finger represents one of Rio's hill.; each space between, a canyon up which the eity climb. ny of the new homes cling to the hiliside below the streets and are entered from the roof. Qthers of these clift dwll- Ings perch high above the thoroughfare and are reached by a lofig flight of steps or by elevator on an inclined plane. Some bare the name of the lady of the manor over the front door—Vila Rosita.’ ‘Villa Lucia’—and the dark-eved lady herself is-often seen leaning from the win- dow. “Can any other city off such entranc- ing vistas as tho: from the mountain heights back of Rio? I have traveled far and havevet to find it. Tuining bayward. we look through a frame of tangled vines and branches, on to the tree tops of th sloping_ virgin forest. A suarlet-winged bird flits to a nearby tree-fern; a biz blue butterfly zizags lazily by. There are purple orchids within reach and wax- en begonlas at r feet. Far below. set in verdure, gleams the kaleidoscopie eity. with its crecent shores. “The lay, set in its amphitheatre hills, sparkies a sapphire. To and fro among the ships at anchor pi the busy paddle-wheel ferry-boats to the is- lands ani to Nictheroy, the little sister city across the way. In the distance of sea. There is bulky Babylonia, and flat- topped Gavea, like a great sail unfurled. ‘Between them li= Rio’s suburban beaches —Leme, Copaabanca, Ipanema, Leblon— New Confidential Agent Mex- ican Government In ‘Washington i COPYRIGHT CLINEDINAT, WATHINGTON Roberto V. Pesqueira has been ap- pointed confidential agent of the Mex- ican Government in Washington te succeed Fernando Iglesias Calderon recently recalled to take his seat in the Mexican Senate according to offi- cial advices. The new agent: will combline the duties of Mexican finan- cial agent in New York, which posi- tion he has held since the De 13 Huerta regimef with those of his pest Eere. ; Florida CUBA—AUGUSTA—SOUTH s 'l'ln'u\'w.h s} Trains Daily “Everglades Limited” Lv. Bostea 7:30 p.m. Leave Penna. Terminal,New York, as follows : “Havana § 15 am. h !mt'rmh 3) e"o: “Coast Line Fla. Mail” , 8:45 pm. Winter Tourists Tickets, at reduced rates, al- lowing stop-overs, retarn limit May 31, Atiantic Coast Line The Standard RailroadoftheSonth Address J, H. JOHNSON, N. E. Agt. in a glistening ¢hain, their white villag two_distinct boulevards separated by & row of shade trees. Both stones and workmen were Lrought from Portugal, construeted city, are ‘home. made.’ “At the cinema theaters Rio -de Janeire know real i like our moving-picture houses, thoss in Rio have spacious waiting you sit, lstening to excellent musle, un- til the hour for the Mrst round. summer In many of our eastérn and mid- dle west cities, hills are nearly always cool, “Now and then on the wide werld trail we _find a ecens which dominaies. Buch is Rio de Janciro, City of Lure. So jong as glory of form and color gladden the eye, Rio will & ty among the habitations ef man. When we light our Yule log thest dayy it we are fortunate enough 1o have fire- places, we think of the ceremen ing risen with the celebration o tivity. Our forefathers or the primitive Church of England kept their Christmas Evye vigil, during which the Yule log er Yule * house “and turn night 1Ats day." something of symboiie significanee. sinee it commemorated the coming of tae Light that Lighteth the World, Brand's Pepular An Brand points out, Christia who began their celsbrations on Visitors to the Store Today will find many special values throughout the store. ; HOLIDAY GOODS Strictly Holiday Goods will be marked at ridiculously low prices for quid: clearance. E: on verything tables and price-ticketed. JEWELRY--BOOKS Books for Boys — Books for Girls — Books for Adults — Calendars, Ete., all at special prices. Balance of our stock of Holiday Jewelry has been marked at special prices for quick clearance. HANDKERCHIEFS Hundreds of Handkerchiefs, slightly mussed in the holiday rush, are now on sale at special prices. No better time than now to lay in a supply of these useful articles. The Porteous & Mitchell Co. night before with the burning of the nestling between hill and shore. The | Yule log. The very word Yuls coming to tower the blue spires of the lofty Organ | Avelda Atlantics ,which cennects them, ia | us from their first month, which was mountains. Today) we can see the sharo | equaled only by beulevards along the|called Guili or Yule. The night befors crag called “The Finger of God. Often | Mediterranean. their celebration was cal'ed = Mac- it is velled In mist. “Avenida Rio Drance, Rio's finest|drenack, or the Night of Mothers “Oceanward we look down on titanic | thoroughfare, is more than a mile in|and the celobrations begun that might granite mount: sing sheer from the [length and g0 wide that it Sensiss of |continued for twelve dayh The bexin ning of the year marked the returm of It is thronged ¢ny|the sun, which was worshipped their and night with automobiles. The side:|God with the increase of the length of walks, the widest I have eéver seen, ard |days and of I d heat. In rura black and white stones laid on mosale | England to this day the lighting of the design, like those in vogue in Lisban. |Yule log marks the beginning of the feasting. which lasts as long as the Yule Iog burns, and partakes somewhat of the natufe of the feass of Satur but similar pavements, later in other parts of (he Elght Years Without Heat Por eight years the people a Firlt Presoyterian church Okia.. have been suffering from cold whi the perspiring janitor shovelled inte the rooms, Wieré reel comes A cavernous mouth of the furnse The “Rio's climate Is often malighad, but|furmace simply would not give out heat it suits those who like spring and pum: | in proportion to th fed jt while the mer weéather. It is never as warm fon shivered and prayed. Last wetk an expert was hired to investigate He traced the pipes as a garage the witing system of a car and ed that the main valve of the had besn turned off eight and never turned on since.—Cappers Wieekly. 0 and the mights en thé d preemihent in beaus —— ety The Yule Log Owis are fitted by nature for sleeping in the daytime and ars able to protec their eyes from the glaring light by fcreens that are drawn sidewise across their eyes, that shut out all the light CASTORIA Fer Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years S the Sgparess of s the Na- 1z, was used o illumine the 1t hs according to But Nesd & Plumher ol &° BARSTOW nd Matéls i " . Presten Bros, Ine 83 Water Street e BILLARDS JOOLEY & SIMPAON AND WOCKFT asement We Cane Chsir. in wa, B MIKOLASI" TAILOR §HOF Telephone 687 GLASS =~ PUTTY « PAINT Hardwars = Tools — Cutlery Examing our line of Aluminum Ware . THE mbusEHOLD ’fl'