Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 25, 1919, Page 4

Sobssription pries 125 & weeki S6e & meath; o o ‘@cund-class matter. - Telephane Oalls. Salletin Business Office 488. — ‘Dutiedn 7% Norwich, Monday, Aug. 25, 1919 CIRCOLATION WEEK ENDING AUGUST 23D 10,271 i: TAKE THE BULLETIN ALONG Subscribers and readers of The Bulletin leaving the city for the season, ‘or a vacation, can have The Bulletin sent to their address _by mail_for any speciSed period. at he regular rats by notifying the business depariment, telephone 480 AMENDING THE FOOD ACT. That congress is in sympathy with the request for additional jegislation in order to deal with the profiteers and hoarders is indicated by the quick action that has been taken by the lower house in approving the amend- ment to the Lever act. The impres- sion has prevailed that there is at present sufficient law to deal with such people both by federal and state authorities. but it is evident neverthe- less that inasmuch as Attorney Gen- eral Palmer and others do not think so, in order to do a good job, there is thus far manifested every disposition on the part of congress to provide it. It can be appreciated from this that it represents the semtiment of rtn. country. There is no disposition to tolerate the gouging of the public by those who deal in or handle impor- tant commodities just because they have seen the opportunity for such operations and there happens to be a lack of laws or regulations. Such a situation prevailing the only thing that remains to be done is to meet it and meet it effectively, and in view of what he has had to say about it there will be no excuse for the at- torney general to do otherwise as soon as the addition to the law is passed. The early action of the house leaves the matter before the senate. Even though there may be signs of price reductions without such am addition to the war time food bill it is never- thelesd of the utmost importance that prompt and proper consideration should be given to perfecting this amendatory act by the upper house. There are the needs of the whale country that require attention . and this cannot fail to be taken into con- sideration by the senators busy though they may be with the work before them. THE MEANEST FRAUD. The swindler has, no ' heart. It makes no difference from whom he makes his rakeoff so long as he gets it. If given a chance to state his preference he might be more willing to take it from the rich than the poor, but for the lack of an alterna- tive he goes out and gets it wherever he' can and ‘it is quite as often that he lands those who cannot afford to lose the toll that he takes as it is that he draws it from those who can. No act is too mean and no method too low for such a class to resort to and the great regret is that any leniency at all is shown to such frauds when caught. The meanest one that can be called to mind at the present time is the fellow who sets out with the deter- mination of actually robbing the poor woman who is trying to make the ends meet the better through the pur- chase of the government surplus food supplies that are being placed on the market. Understanding that such would appeal to the poor particularly, one swindler has hit upon the idea of selling to such people an order for the food, representing that he is an agent of the United States food adminis- tration, but when presented in an- ticipation of taking home such sup- plies as called for the purchaser ‘finds that he or she has been buncoed. It is bad enough to engage in prof- iteering, where buyers are over- charged for the goods, but it is far worse when nothing whatever is re- ceived for the money turned over. Too much effort cannot be made to run down those who are engaged in this despicable work and then impose up- on them the limit as to penalty. They deserve no more consideration than a highway robber. LOSSE§ FROM FIRES. Many are the reasons that prevail at all times for keeping to the mini- mum and preventing whenever and wherever possible the great fire losses that this country has to stand every month. All months are not alike, for- tunately or unfortunately as the case may be, but one of the regrettable facts regarding the fire losses is that in spite of all the warnings that have been issued, the precautions that have been urged and the advisability which cannot be disregarded of adopting preventive measures the destruction from fires continues to be recorded in large figures. For the month of July fire caused destruction of property to the value of $20,198,600. That s at the rate of about two-thirds of a million a day. That the change from war to peace conditions in this country has served to cut down the number of fires is shown by the fact that July this year had losses aggregating four million less than®the same month of 1918, but when we &top to 100k at the figures for the same month in 1917 we find that there l» still just as great a chance for improvement for then the loss was Just over $16,000,000. When we stop to think that half if not three-quarters of these fires could have been prevented it shows what a and 12 Pied ¢ money has been spent, but as yet it is not known just how or where. - Inasmuch as cengress was willing to trust its disbursement with president there is no reason now to suspect that it has been used other- wise in a satisfactory manner, where it would do the most good and that full value has been sécured from it H Nevertheless, whether a large or a small sum, the country is naturally in- terested in knowing just what it was expended for and what was accom- plished by the relief fund that was so promptly furnished. Thus there can be no surprise at the resolution that has been introduced in the lower branch of congress by the appropria- tions committee in which the pres dent is asked to report upon the use that has been made of the money. This is only a matter of sound busi- ness even though there is no reason to think that it has not been properly handled. In fact it is to be presumed that such a report would have been forthcoming, or available in time, but inasmuch as it is getting along to- ward a vear now since the money was furnished it is only reasonable that something should be known about it even now. JAPAN AND KOREA. Over in [orea the people have been king independence. Though Japan has been in control there for the past 14 years there are those who have hoped that the time would come when it would be made free. Whatever the plans and hopes to that end may have been the latest move by Japan must be a considerable shock thereto. Japan has announced through a proclamation issued by the emperor that in the future Korea will be a part of the Japanese empire on terms of equality with the Japanese people. That means that the Koreans will have the samve rights and privi- leges as those in the island kingdom and that they will secure benefits in addition to those which they have previously had. That this is a con- cession on the part of Japan as a re- sult of the demand for independence will be maintained but it remains to be seen whether it will satisfy the Koreans though it will be difficult for them to do otherwise than accept. That Japan has done much for Ko- rea since it has been in control there it will have to be admitted. It has in- troduced valuable improvements and contributed to the prosperity of that province, yet it cannot get dround the claim that it has been doing all this for its own benefit, for by the edict just issued it becomes evident that there 1s no idea of setting Korga free in the future. The fact is that it is bound closer than ever with Japan’s apparent purpose being to keep the trouble there to the Minimum and as Japan is much the larger it is difficult to see where Koreans are going to have much to say if the real Japanese desire otherwise. that it indicates Japan’s policy toward other portions of China or possibly toward eastern Asia in general. It will at least cause much thought to be turned in that direction. EDITORIAL NOTES. A hog has been found that was kept in cold storage 25 years. There are some that would hold an end seat longer than that. * that are The stories being told about Mexico and its German lean- ings cannot create very much sym- pathy for Mexico. 5 Even the Mexicans are realizing that the course Carranza is pursuing in relation to this country is detri- mental to Mexico. There appear to be a good many ‘who seem to think that being a profi- teer will make a favorable addition to their reputation as well as thei= bank roll. - The man on the corner says: No one sees those who spend the day on the curbstones doing much worrying about the need of increased produc- tion. e Senator Pittman himself must have realized before this that his resolu- ticn has received such a cold shoulder that it might just as well be kept on the tabie. ‘Many communities are being shock- ed by revelations regarding the use of dope but the situation will grow worse unless adequate steps are taken to meet it. The cost of living has increased $0 per cent since the war opened but some of those who have received from 100 to 140 per cent increases are making the loudest outery for miore. ‘When the statement is made that purchasers prefer to pay the higher prices, it is quite evident that whether this is correct or not, it is too often the case that there is no alternative. ‘With the democrats planning to doudble the size of the campaign fund for the next presidential election, it doesn’t Jook as if they expected to cure victory twice as easily as the last time. Why the cost of making shoes is high is shown by the fact that work- ers get all the way from $30 a weéek for the last boys up te $120 4 week for the best paid, but that all the money that comes from the purchaser does not go to the workers is shown by the statement to the effect that shoes that, a mold at wholesale for $6.50 are put on sale at retail 400 yards from the factory at $12 a pair. It is not impossible | than a reguiar - not have to rémove to find what they want. HOUSEHOLD HINTS Milk and ecream stains should not bave hot water put on them. Wash them out in cold water, followed by soap and water. Raisins will not go to the bottom of cake if they are rolled in melted but- ter instead of flour. Peel, core and steam applés until tender; when cold All center with braid is a popular|jelly and cover with meringue. [ — ‘CONCERNING WOMEN. It is claimed that over 500,000 trade \‘l‘lm women are o) to prohibi- DICTATES OF FASHION Real Irish lace is seen again om e. Undeniably the collar has returned. Metalic cloths are rum with satin stripes. Hats made entirely of ribbon are being worn. Fibre silk corduroy is one of the new fabrics. . A tendency to fitted lines in e.-l‘l is evident. ‘The rick-rack trimming. Elack satin sandals are wern in the evening. Tan silk poplin is a favorite terial for the new cloaks. . Even suit coats have short, flaring sleeves. tents Are you afraid that new la cotton or linen waist may fade? Fix the color by $oaking in a pail of wat- er with a teaspoonful of sugar of lead. an any country have ideals higher than the ideals of its homes? . A lot of bother, you may think; but if you rinse the fest of your stock- ings each night the added wear the stockings will give will pay for the bother. A half cupful of winegar and a tea- spoonful of alum added to a pail of water is all you ne: to make fast that blue cotton or linen of which you are suspicious. HOW TO CHOOSE DRESSED FOWL A good method of determining the age of dressed fowls, according to spe- cialists of the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, is to grasp the end of the breast bone farthest from the head between the thumb and fing- er and attempt te bend it to one side. In a very young - such as a broiler chicken or a green goose, it will bend easily like the'cartilage of the human ear. In a bird a year or o old, it wifl be brittle and, in an old bird, tough and hard to or break. Unscrupulous dealers sometimes break one end ‘of the breast bone before showing the ‘bird on the market, in order that the buyver will believe the bird to be a young one. HEALTH AND BEAUTY For scowling lines between the eyes place the thumb at lower end of wrinkle, first finger at the upper end, then bring thumb and finger together gently pinching the flesh in an' out. ward fold between them, thus smooth. ing it as the fingers slip off. The following The following form- ula for greaseless cod - eream is very simple, is easily made and is quite in- - g e e myaeams Of $°T0 | this season it is this color that artists Gramms of water: with A littie of the!Study vears to reproduce and poets tax Water make the corn Adur into a pasce, | their mad brains to describe—flesh Then slowly stir in the rost Bring ta|color. You know the smartly dressed a boil. Add the glycerine when cold., omen of Paris are wearing flesh- A valuable lotion for dry skin is|colored stockings this summer, and composed of quince seed, two drams: [ these stockings are really just as startling as no stockings at ail, for e, s S ams; Jincture of|thin flcah Bolored fabric over the skin water, i2 ounces. Apply the lotion IS 21Wa¥s utterly transparent in effect. before using the face powder and vou will ind it not ony freshens and soft- ens the skin, but is a valuable agent in retalnng the powder, ich as- sumes an even, velvety appearance on the lotion foundatio: CARE OF BABY 1—It is easier. better and cheaper to prevent than to cure disease. 2 2.—Everything that protects the mother before her baby is-born im- proves the health of the baby after its birth. ‘3—Many of the diseases in older children and adults infancy. 4—Healthy babies make strong men and women. 5—The baby’s home food and sur- roundings play an important part in keeping it well or making it sick. 6—Mother's milk is the best food, for babies. 7—Cow’s milk which has become Telephone girls at San Diego, Cal., have anized a trade union and will in the near future become affiliat- led with the American eration of j Labor. : ‘Women's wages have gone up in England from a pre-war basis of 4 to 6 cents an hour to 16 and 1§ cents an hour. Mrs. Mary Joi furniture dealer, of Chester, England, claims the larg- est Britsh family for whom one hus- band is responsible. She is mother of 33 children, 15 pairs twins, and three dorn singly. APRONS OF CHINTZ A young woman who very much ad- mred the bright gazed chintz which formed the yindow shades, slipovers and overcurtains in a friends home was,. presented with a yard-long rem- nant to be used “for a pillow cover.” But as the young woman in ques- tion felt that glazed chintz would net makes especially pleasing or com- fortable covers for down pilows she planned another use for the gay pat- terned fabric. A circuar apron pattern that crossed over in the back and but- i toned on the shoulders was chosen. | The chintz was cut very carefully with straight, even edges and bound all the way around with rose colored linen braid just the shade of the most prominent fiowers in the pattern. Rose colored pearl buttons finished- the of its smooth finish this apron did not become soiled nearly so quickly as one of ordinary gingham, but when it did require laundering was treated to an extra amount of starch and ironed on the right side while very damp, A WORD ABOUT SWEATERS The sweater is in the height of its career as an article of feminine ap- parel and contrary to expectations the silk sweater has - the tor vogue. In Paris a silk sweater with skirt of tweed, serge or linen, is an acceptable street mode although New York has not yet admitted such ih- formality of attire. Silk swuaters elaborately embroidered are worn with a tailleur on cool days instead of a blouse. The sweater blouse with its ‘endless variations will delight the feminine heart for months to come. STRAIGHT LINES FOR FALL The dress manufacturing trade has about decided to retain the straight line effect through . the fall season. While there was some talk of getting closed to the Paris interpretation of styles and using he bouffant effects more freely, there has not been a ten- dency to put words into action. The fact that the suit manufacturers have also adopted the straight line design might have had some influence on the decision of the dress houses, but the counsel of buyers is regarded as the chief factor in seiting the matter. The buyers have generally favored the straight line models. RECIPES Crab Meat Canapes with Pimentos —These are a very good first course in quickly prepared dinner. Open a small can of flaked crab meat, rinse in cold ‘water and stand in a current- of air for ten minutes. Chop the meat, add half the amount of chopped green tomato pickle and spread on _thin slices of fried bread or toast. Orna- ‘FLESH COLOR POPULAR If there is one hue that is more inm vogue than black or black and wh ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT The accessory is the important part of the feminine toilet just now. In fact, the accessories often - maki many variatons in serge or tricot frock the tojlet furnishing as they do, th which prevent monotony. The simpk €st frock by proper choice of acces- sories becomes a costume. Footgear, hats, gloves, furs, veils and bags must all be chosen with an eye to har- monious biending. 1f one’s costumer Dbe an artist or if one the good fortune { to possess taient in this direction, one’s path to correct dressing is smooth in- deed. ment with strips of canned pimentos. Half shredded lettuce may be sub- stituted for part of the pickle. Egg Savories—Pass the yolks of three or four hard boiled eggs through a sieve and pound them with an ounce of butter and a tablespoonful of grat- ed cheese. Season wth celerv salt, pepper and a little cayenne. Add a teaspoonful of warm butter, When it is hot spread on some triangular shaped pieces of toasted bread. Heat carefully in the oven and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What Co. F Did. Mr. Editor: In the report of our re- observed being in LAUNDRY HINTS To remove mustard stains from a dress shirt bosom wash the garment thoroughly in strong soap suds, then | rub vigorously for two or three hours on a wash bolard“ Ril;l!e and sprinkle ’ rms kil concentrated lye on the stained por- Dabtes Wit diseace germs kills many | i7", Ga "hydrochloric acid and deli- 8—Extreme heat and impure air kills|¢ate Jux suds. This will probably re- many babies in the summer, especial- | MOVve the stain and the cloth, too. Iy bottle-fed babies. , When .there are blueberry stains 9—The health and happiness of the |on a cravat, tie it in such fashion that ‘whole household are improved by |the stains won't show. everything done to protect the baby. After dropping soap on the floor always rinse it off before applying to FASHIONS IN JEWELS a wash cloth. Since the war France has not yet To dry scrim curtains stretch them been able to fill a depleted jewelry|over the bathtub with a dozen or so market and America has scored an- | window weights. You will be sur- other success. Never before have prised and deligshted with the results. fashions in jewels been of so distinctjIn about three minutes this ought to Grape-Nuts A delicious blend of wheat and bar- Comes ready to eat. Mo Wa.sZe. “Therels a Peason” Notable Szason’s Theat- ! | e A Comedy Drama Full of Good, Clean Humor PATHE NEWS AUDITORIUM THE GREYHOUND WITH WILLIAM H. TOOKER, ELITA PROCTOR, OTIS AND ANNA LAUGHLIN BRYANT WASHBURN et Kidder and Ko TOM MIX The Master of the Plains e union, /it says tha} when our _guns were handed out they gave us 1 round of ammunition, which may be true, but when we went into battle we had 100 rounds of ammunition, as follows: 40 rounds in our cartridge box and 60 rounds in our pockets. The history of our regiment as recorded in Washing- ton is “That we went into the battle of Port Hudson ‘with 235 men, and had 176 killed and wounded (or in other words. three-fourths of the men engaged were killed or wounded). Again when Port Hudson surrendered, and we went inside the fort, our regi- ment was accorded the second regi- ment in the line. We didn't win the war, neither take 200 or 300 prisoners | single handed, as some of the World war soldiers did, but did what we were told with the above results. Respectfully yours CH. EY MORSE, , 26th C. V. $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 $2.50 Seat Sale Wed., Aug. 27 Note: Mail orders with ived now. “ONE OF THOSE MUS- ICAL COMEDIES FOLKS CAN'T HELP LIKING.” New York Journal MONDAY AND TUESDAY ADOLPH ZUKOR PRESENTS JOHN BARRYMORE — IN— THE TEST OF HONOR 5 Part Paramount Drama Founded he M ctor” by E. Phillips LILA LEE et L AL, RUSTLING A BRIDE 5 Part. Paramount Comedy S 3P b b e SR American Women in France BURTON HOLMES TRAVELOGUE being despolled. elAl"f lheprn no laws relating to ths cutting ©of trees by the side of the road which might help in this case” While one of the most beautiful secs . tions of the drive has been spoiled there may- be still an opportunity to Putnam, Aug. 22, 1919, plosiiaion O Despoiling Devil's Hopyard. Mr. Editor: Many of the residents in eastern Connecticut know of the great natural beauty of the region called the | hinder the whole scheme from being Devil's Hopvard. in the eastern part|carried out if there should be an ear- of the town of East Haddam, {n Mil- | nest protest from the many people who lington. Do they know that a steam | know how beautiful this region is and appreciate its value. It rivals anythin, of the kind to be found In New land, and 'eastern Connecticut would do well to realize what is being taken from it. eawmill has invaded the nlace and that many of the fine hemlocks are already laid Jow, and that a wholesale de- struction of the hillside is being car- ried on? Is there no way, by public sentiment,| Why open a Mohegan trail, and send or otherwise, to prevent such a wanton (a_sawmill to destroy ‘such natural beauty as the Honya a for so many, many years? : Whatever is done, must be done im- tely. T MISS ABBY G. WILLARD. Colchester, Conn., Aug, 22, 1919, slaughter? Not a tree is spared even by the roadside, and the vlan, we are told, is to clear a very large space be- fore the work is done, and only the fact that a club owns some of the land ITis easy to understand why the NEW LONDON COUNTY FAIR has become known, in this County and the whole State of Connecticut, as an extra- ordinarily good Fair. 5 The reason is simply the ability of those in charge to look a long way ahead in preparing for the Fair; the fact that all the officials are working with but one interest; one aim in their activities—and that is to make the fair the best in New England. People have learned to look forward to the NEW LONDON COUNTY FAIR as a county institu- tion, a county necessity. They like to see the results of] their and others’ labors set side by side and contrasted for the betterment of the crops and stock. They like to meet old friends and compare notes and they like to know that the entertainment for them and their families will be CLEAN and WHOLESOME. They know from past performances that the exhibits of Fruits, Vegetables, Sheep, Swine, Cattle, Poultry and Live Stock of all kinds—the Horse Racing, the Balloon Ascension and the Parachute Jumping, -the Automobile Show, the Agricultural Implement Exhibit and the Mighty Midway, together with the big Vaudeville Show given free daily on the open air stage will be the best. All classes ind the NEW LONDON COUNTY FAIR the source of gratifying and really exceptional amusement and education. : DON'T FORGET THE DATE—SEPT. 1,2, 3 THE PLACE—NORWICH, CONN.