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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-26

fered his substitute for the first sec
ton Of the HobsOn amendment 1t
prohibited interstate commerce i'm in
tOXicating liquors. A point of order
against this amendment was over
ruled.
On a rising vote ii was defeated,
Al to 213. An effort to obtain a rec
ord vote failed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-26
Pardon for Dead Man.

jackson, Dec. 22.-Gov. Brewer. Of
Mississippi recently pardoned Jim
Johnson. a negro convict who had
Deen dead eighteen years He acted
on petition for the negro. The
TACT that the convict was dead was
learned when an effort was made Il
serve papers for his release.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-12-26

WAREHOUSE BILL PASSES.
HOUSE ADOPTS LEVERS COT.
TON MEASURE.
Author Of Plan Says He Is Convinced
Of Its Good Effects for Farmers.

Washington. Dec. 21.-The Lever
cotton warehouse bill. before the
house for months, was passed today,
21S to 81. The measure provides for
federal licensing Of cotton and grain
warehouses and is a substitute or a
senate bill restricted to cotton ware
houses. Tho bill now goes to con-
erence.
The bill. approved by the adminis-
tration, was the subject Of brief de-
bate, its sponsors contending that it
would greatly enhance confidence in
agricultural products. It's opponents
claimed 1t was unconstitutional.
THE BILL" said Representative
Lever" will result in the establish
ment Of uniform warehouses and uni
form warehouse receipts for agricul-
tural products throughout the coun-
try. 1t will give a certainty and value
to warehouse receipts which will
make LIQUID the evidence of owner
ship of agricultural products. 1t will
enhance the value Of warehouse re-
ceipts as collateral on which loans
may be sought by producers. 1t will
give greater negotiability to agricul-
tural receipts for agricultural prod
ucts.
THE measure will bring together
more closely agricultural products
and banking capital. 1t will result
in larger storage facilities for agri-
cultural products and will serve as an
incentive to farmers to store their
products and thereby save millions Of
dollars Of weather loss each year. 1t
will furnish to the farmer for the first
time in this country the machinery
through which he not only may know
tho class or grade Of his products. but
its commercial value. 1t will put him
In a position to market his crops
the price highest. 1t Is a farmers
bill and a most far-reaching forward
step in our cumbersome system Of
marketing"
The bill is not compulsory in any
way.
Main provisions affecting cotton
proposed by the bill are:
1t provides for classification of cot
ton and licensing OF cotton ware
houses.
1t bonds owners and operators Of
warehouses and gives the right Of
recovery upon the bond to the owner
OF cotton stored.
1t licenses graders or classiAers Of
cotton.
1t provides that licensed warehouses
shall issue receipts describing the
bales stored. the receipts to be as
signable when desired.
1t provides for maintenance Of ac-
curate records Of cotton stored. the
receipts issued. the right Of the secre-
tary Of agriculture to examine rec
ords and requires reports from opera
tors to the secretary.
1t authorizes the secretary to deter
mine whether cotton stored in ware
houses actually is Of the grade or
class certified in the receipt and to
publish his findings.
1t empowers the secretary to sus-
pend or revoke licenses and to pub
lish not only that fact but the result
of Investigations made.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
A BIT OF PURE PHILOSOPHY.


 Dear Social Corner Sisters: Like all the rest of you, I could not do without the Social Corner. enjoy reading all the Sisters letters very much, and as a sort of passport here is a bit of pure philosophy; it is exactly what l be- heve, and am sure you will all appre- eiate it: Look for brightness and good cheer. and you're sure to find them." I think the Social Corner pin fine idea
 I am sending in a few recipes that are very good:
 Cracker Pudding-One quart sweet milk, three beaten eggs, three table fine, a pinch of salt and lemon or va nilla to suit the taste; beat the whites and yolks of eggs separate, adding the whites last; bake thoroughly in not teo hot an oven.
 F Devils Food cake-BoiI together un- til as thick as cream one-half cup grated chocolate. one-half cup brown sugar and gill of sweet milk; set aside to cool; cream half a cup of but ter with one cup brown sugar; add two well beaten eggs, two-thirds cup sweet milk, teaspoon vanilla; now beat in the boiled mixture, add two cups flour sffted with one teaspoon baking pow der; bake in layers and put together with a simple boiled icing.
 Lightning Cake-Put in a cup a piece of butter the size of an egg; in the same cup break two eggs; add a teaspoon of any kind of fiavoring and fill the cup with milk; put in your mixing bowl one cup each of four and sugar sifted with heaping teaspoon of baking powder; add the other ingre- dfents, stir all together and bake in a quick oven.
 Best wishes to the Editor and all the Social Corner Sisters
 WELCOME ME.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
ABOUT PLANTING GLADIoLus.

Editor Social Corner: There are a great many different opinions as to the best way to cultivate the g1adiolus. The hbrous growth of last year ought 10 be removed to see if the roots are healthy, also to let the stalk through, since the old skin may deform it. It must be carefully removed or the flow ering sprout, which is tender, may be Droken off in the operation.
 The bulbs should be put down four inches and beneath them should be dug in pulverized charcoal or wood ashes and layer of sand keeps their rect warm and promotes their thrift.
 some planters prepare the soil for them the previous autumn by putting heavy layer of old COW manure seven inches deep and covering it with two inches of loam and then covering it with sand set them in the spring.
 Most growers plant them any old way and get variable results They :Tnay be planted in rows a foot apart, two inches apart in triangular form three in a hole, and in a round hole with ten in circle and two in the center. The advantage. of the circular or triangular form of pfanting is that the stalks may be held up by string, while in rows they blow over unless StaIed.
 If carefully planted no flower is more satisfactory. It is a fine indoor bloom CT. Cut the stalk as soon as one blos- Som opens and take into the house and place in a vase of water and they will all open and last in good condition from week to ten days.
 JOSEPH DOE
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
AUNT AesYs LAWN PARTY.

Dear Editor and all the Social Cor nerites:-Hope this will find you all enjoying the lovely weather.
 I have spoken to few members Of the Corner about having a lawn party at my home this summer I have a very good yard and only a short dls- tance from the city: and 1t is easily reached from the trolley-not over ten minutes walk. If possible should like to have it about August 18th. I speak of this early. for possi- bly the members might want to have an outing before that time.
 It seems to me we ought to have moro than one this summer.
 I hope the Editor and all the menl- bers who can come will be present. I will give definite directions later
 Rural Delivery: I suppose those cowslips are about gone and I have not had one or even sees one this year. I love them dearly. Wish I lived near you. What do yeu think about that picnic. Will you come?
 Crimson Rambler; I think if we can have an emblem such as you speak of, it would be all right but I should like to have something yellow about it? That is my favorite color
 Aunt Mehitable and Ma; Many
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
ANXIOUS FOR THE EMBLEM.

Social Corner Sisters: Tn regard to the emblem. Why not get to work at once and get one?
 Would like to say to Black Beauty think the center for the emblem is all right, but there are several pa pers published and would think il best to add the N. for Norwich and N B. s. c. Why not next week hear from all and ask the Editor to select some thing for us.
 J. A. K: I am willing to push it along and keep what I can. Where do you live2 Any where I could call? Send me a card with your address if you care to and I will return one with mine. Am sorry you are a shut-in.
 Aunt Abby: Are you still at work on the lawn party? We want the em- blems to wear there, don't we? but won't give it away.) Was glad you called just at the door to see me; was in hopes you would come in; will come up before long and want you to take me to J.- E., T.. to call. Will you?
 J. E.. T.: Thanks for your card. Win return it, but forget to get cards when I run down street.
 Red Wing: Why not come out and sing again. The birds sang beautiful down to my bungalow Saturday and Sunday. think have you O. K. and know who you are. You told enough to be ferreted outi Hal hal
 Cordeiia: Where did you learn to make Philadelphia scrapple. have eaten it and bought in in the city from which 1t takes its name. Pretty nice. isn't it?
 Great Grandma: had Q card all ready to send you. but being busy I forgot it. I will send it though late, and ask your forgiveness of my neg lect
 CALLA LILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
TESTED RECIPES FOR IcE-cREAM

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sister:-I will send in two recipes for making ice cream that l have used for several years
 Ice Cream-One quart and one-hah pint cream, 1 quart and F pint milk, cups sugar. l tablespoon vanilla. a pinch of salt, whites of one or two eggs. beaten stiff and added after the rest has been mixed and poured into the freezer. This makes one gallon
 If you wish for chocolate ice cream put the chocolate in q double boiler. add the sugar. then thin with some of the milk and mix with the rest
 lee Cream No. 2-Three quarts milk. cans condensed milk. sugar to taste, a pinch Of salt. l tablespoon vanilla, whites of one or two eggs beaten stiff and added last. This makes one gallon.
 Rural Delivery: 1 am glad to know you enjoyed reading my dream, but you failed to tell which part of the dream was true. No, I wasn't one of the jolly party from Plainfield." am going to try Mrs. R. DIS receipe for cream cakes before many days.
 KEZIAH DOOLTTLE-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23

pretty. but simple combination suits, the drawers and corset cover being attached, a couple of good, white pit tlcoats, those of crepe will do ror Good, comfortable shoes. always keep two pair for them- Then come their dresses. How many old people are seen in dirty black clothes. often times their waist and skirt parted Tn the back, or else they are dressed Tn heavy, dark wash goods, which is sell dom washed and which they never should be dressed in. It is well enough to have their good clothes of black, but it should be of good quality and always relieved at the neck and cuns with white turnover cum and collar sets.
 Their morning or day dresses should be made of something to soften their faces. rather than harden them.
 Old people do not get dirty as quick ly as young people. Therefore, why not make their dresses of some fine black and white goods. or lavender and white. Make them plain, but have them becoming, make them in one piece and finish them generally collar less; a little lace at the neck will give them a soft, pretty finish, give them few pretty aprons to wear. See that they have two good coats, one for winter. the other for spring. The same with their hats; always keep them in good gloves and handker- chiefs.
 Try this and see what difference 1t will make in their life and yours. You won't have any trouble about keeping them clean; with a little help you will have nice looking, happy old people. Help them to wash and bathe, wash their hair for them. and with a little brushing, a pretty twist, their hair will always look nice.
 PaN as much attention to the old fathers as to the mothers, keep them bathed and shaved, keep their clothes in good order. their shoes blacked, al- ways clean pocket handkerchief, the daily paper. If possible, with a little present now and then of some good candy rather than ten cents a. pound stuff," a good plain table, always 8 kind word and pleasant smile.
 There will not be any of that awful feeling; take little car ride, walk or call on neighbor with them; il won't hurt them, but will help them and you also.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
The Secret of the Bird.

The Secret of the Bird. Why does the bird sing over there A feathered minstrel of the air? Why should his little heart pour song Of beauty all the spring day long9 He wins no plaudits in the race; He is not rich-I don't suppose He owns nothing except his clothes And they are only feathers. dust, Stained with weathery rine and rust. Why does he sing. why does he lift ELS little soul as if the gift Of singing were some praise he sznt Unto the far blue Armament, For graces granted him in Hfe, Victories in some stupendouS stri1es Enoluments of wine and wealth, Estates by conquest won. or stealtn, The lorsiship of an empire vast, And no dark, shadowy, bloody past? Why does he sing If not for thesef Surely 1t cannot be to please The selfish humans that around Look up attracted by the sound And some in reverence. some in scoTn, Walk of related to the morn As fhey have never been before Since duty shut them in the door Away from all the sweetness they KoeW once in cf1ildhoots yesterday He has so little, yet he sings A tub6ifng music, as if springs Dfxtnest message were heard In the clear -tnroated, silver word Of one whose only dear possession 5n an this great wfld-life procession Fkum earth below or sky above fs love, divine, immortal love Ths thing he sings for till his breast eWefls eo IL almost bursts his vesti
 -The Bentzt0wn Bard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23

dimitfes use very thin starch. They will iron much more easily and look better.
 Tho frons sl1onid bs perfectly clean and free from ashes and soot- 6oap, wrappers and coarse salt are good to do good work
 The saseIene iron has come into great favor as a time. labor and back saver, and it is always clean
 The height of the ironing hoard should be regulated to suit the con- venience of the ironer. Good ad- unstable boards can be found in most any market. and are not expensive In the spring and summer, when there are heavy vdews, clothes left over night on the line and taken in before the sun is up are in fine con- sprinkle over night
 Warm water insures a more even dampness and leaves the clothes stiffer when ironed- Table linens, pioue dresses and all heavy fabrics should be very wet and ironed thoroughly l dry with very hot irons; woolens, only slightly dampened and the iron moderately hot.
 Too much ironing will make thin l garments yellow. When a garment is 1 yellowed, put it in the sunlight. AS long as a garment remains. damp it l will not scorch.
 The ironing secret, is to iron an l article until it is dry to have it look | good. No matter how smoothly
 clothes are ironed, they will wrinkle l when put in trunk or closet unless they arc dry when taken from the board.
 Thin pieces dry out quickly and it
 often happens that the garment is I dry before the iron has been all over the surface. In such a case wiring 8 clean cloth from a bowl of water and l dampen ahead of the iron
 Take the early part of the day for | ironing; have the best boards and
 irons available. anc the one time iron | ing bogy will become a pleasant task
 CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
A socaAl CORNER EMBLEM.

The Es6aAoF must request the writers to The Conner not to suggest that he take the initiative tn arranging for yienies or for the preparation of an Az1sAesn. as the charm of The Corner 8s its secrecy
 The ye11ow eEange-colored bow in pexfed by the WaHimantic Inembers seemed to be a neat and satisfactory Aanhlnm for a year at least
 The u1o<1n1ent for a pin is not 0s- 51cted to by the management of The Buitettn, but before The Bulletin as- Hmnes the expense of such . pin it is neoeasary Dok only for a majority of fhs writers to favor It, but also to de- 10 entft1e . writer to receive and wear xuch a pin Such an emblem would be . vOg&i1less thing unless it meant much u10re than any of the ag<tators for it hnE0 yet c3Admed
 An exublem to satisfy curiosity, or simply as q means of identification, would not be in the best of taste. and done to satisfy the few might prove offensive to the many
 The Editor knows that many very pleasant acquaanfances nave been made and old friendshipS renewed through the influence Of The Corner and they have been brought about in the most pleasing way.
 Tho Editor is not opposed to q pin if enough wish for such publicity to 1 W should not he made to- be too free or to mean too little. A cheap emblem encftes DO pride, and less interest
 As to the expense side of these mat ters which groalps of our writers find So pleasant we are opposed to all di- vision of expenses among our core apondentS. In our mutual relation Of service The Bulletin is anxious to aI- ways do its part.
 We have taken occasion to make these remarks that the writers for the Social Corner may be more fully in- formed of our relations and our pur- pose
 Whatever The Bulletin can do for the pleasure of the Social Corner writ CTS it proposes to do; but it must be excused from any plan to reveal in any way the identity of its writers, or to meet a curiosity which the members themselves can satisfy if they feel for any reason disposed to do so.
 This puts, us on 8 better footing to proceed with any scheme which may come up more e-intelligentIy.
 With reference to a picnic on Aug. 18th, we would ask if that Is not too close to the Stonington celebration, when Billie expects to see many of her Social Corner Sisters and Brothers there?
 SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR. 7
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23

with severe case of organic weakness. I had backache, pains in my hips aud over my kidneys, headache, dizziness. lassitude, had nc energy, limbs ached and was always tired was hardy able to do my homework. l had taken Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound on one other occasion, and it had helped me so took it again and it has built me up, until now feel like 9 new woman. You have my hearty consent to use my name and testimonial in any way and I hope twill benefit suffering women. Mrs ORPHA TURNER, 43l $. Wayne St, Piqua, Ohio.
 Women who are suffering from these distressing ills peculiar to their sex. should not doubt the ability of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re- store their health.
 If you want special advice write to Lydia EsPinkham Med- icine Co, (confidential) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by woman and held in strict confidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
HINTS ON IRONING.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- I am sending this week few hints on ironing.
 In many households. where one woman has everything to do, ironing day is looked upon with dread Yet half the drudgery of ironing day is banished by practice of intelligent methods and use of proper conven- fences.
 The first essential is we'll made starch. It should not be lumpy or too thick.
 To put clothes through such starch means sticky irons and splotched clothes. and generally an irritated temper.
 To make Perfect Starch dissolve the required amount in cold water. then stir in boiling water to the right consistency. To every quart of starch put a lump of butter or taI- low about the size of g pea This will make your irons run smoothly and imparts a gloss to the clothes
 If made before one is ready to use it, starch should be put on the back of the steve and stirred frequently to keep it from thlckening and becom- ing Iumpy.
 For thin fabrics. such as lawn and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
A VOTE PROPOSED.

Dear Editor and all the Members of the Social Corner:-I am feeling a little better since the good weather came but my hand shakes, so can't write very good.
 Iswas so delighted, when I read my letter this week. l thought l must write, right away, to think the Bulle- tin should be interested enough in the emblem to offer to assume tn eex- pense of it. It certainly is great think now all the members should send in their votes. I propose each member send a postal card to the Ed itor with this written on it:
 '1 vote for Emblem B. $. C." and signed by their pen name, No Jne will know what it means.
 I will be the first one to carry out the idea
 Black Beauty, Calla Lily >d Crimson Rambler have each ex- pressed an interest in the emblem and I hope they will all send in their votes. Best wishes for all the writer's: but I hope they will all send in their cards I am tired so will say good luck and good bye.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
RELIEF FOR ACHING FEET.

Dear Sisters of the Corner: You know one is never too old to learn, and as I have recently learned some thing I want to pass on, hoping it may benefit some one else.
 If you suffer from tired, aching feet that are so painful it seems im- possible to stand on them, and no shoe you can get that will not hurt, do not be too sure that the fault Is in the shoe or that you are just tired out It is more than probable that you are suf- fering from broken arches. Let me advise you to get a pair of arch sup porters and give them a trial. The re- lief from pain will more than pay you for them.
 Also. if you are the unfortunate pos- sessor of a bunion, get a bunion shield. and be comfortable once more.
 Aunt Mehitable: Have you found a use for those towels yet? I use the best part of old towels for wash cloths Good quality Turkish towelling makes pretty scarf sets for bedrooms If yours are not worn thin, they might be used for that purpose. Two or three might be sewed together, and used for a bath rug.
 Lassie. this method of caring for pop corn I can vouch for. Leave it on the stalks until well ripened, if possible until leaves and husks are dry. Then pick the ears from the stalks, husk and spread in a dry, warm place, away from mice or you will lose it; leave alone for a couple of months eff you can); and then I think you will find that 1t will pop beautifully.
 Rural Delivery: I tried Mrs. R. D.'s cream cake. It was delicious. Sure ly I'll try to be at your lawn party if you have one of those cakes ready for me.
 Aunty No. |: Maybe; ana not sure. Whom do you take me for? Have been very busy and find little time for writing. Have learned some new recipes lately I think the Sisters would like. Will try to send them in soon.
 AUNT SERENA.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-23
GREETING FROM HOPEFUL.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters:-After a very strenuous day I feel like having a little chat with some of the Cornerites-
 We certainly have been reminded today that summer is not for away.
 Polly Wintergreen: Where are you? Am waiting anxiously to hear from you. Hope you and yours are enjoy ing this lovely weather
 Crimson Rambler: l want to thank you for the lovely card you sent me. Many years ago I used to live not many miles from that very spot.
 Avis: I know I owe you a letter. But have been too busy to write. sick one. Try and be patient and you will hear from me later.
 Doctor: Why don't we hear from you again2 Suppose you are very busy at this time of year. There has been much sickness our way. Have been very busy myself. Sometimes have hardly had time to eat: and sleep of course was out of the question
 Margaret: We enjoyed your letter to the Social Corner so much-but why don't you write again? How is the dear little one? Suppose you are also busy. Mean to run in and see you as soon as possible. Have been tenement hunting for a few days. and oh so tired
 Fat Contributor: Was very sorry to hear or your accident, put sIdu to know you are improving. How did you like the Crutches?
 Grace: Where do you keep your self? I look anxiously for your let ters. If I was only near enough would at least tele phone you.
 Arrawana: You gave us some good advice about cooking husbands. Let us hear from you again.
 Aunty No 1: If you only could see the tattin I have made. If I am not mistaken you taught me to make it many years ago.
 Good night and best wishes to all.
 HOPEFUL.