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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-12
DOUBT WHETHER
HUNS CAN PAY
Americans Believe the Total
Amount of Bill Will Not
Be Collected
By Associated Press.

Paris, April 12.-While the men,
bers of the British and French par
lament are mobilizing for a pro-
posal to exact nothing less than full
Naturalization of the Allies by Ger
many for all the costs of the war
and are insisting on Germany's abil-
ity to pay the full bill. the Amer
lean representatives on the repara-
tfons commission express considera-
BILE doubt whether even the account
to be presented to Germany under
the plan adopted by the Council of
Four ESTIMATED at about $4,000
00O,O with the payment spread
over a period of thirty years., can
or will be collected in full.
They assert that they can see the
possibility that the ways and means
of holding Germany to payment will
grow weaker as the years pass and
that Germany may take advantage
of some convenient opportunity in
later years to repudiate her obliga-
tions to the present allied powers
under the peace treaty.
For this reason the American and
other delegates on the reparations
commission have opposed new pro-
posal which the French brought in
u SpcClly anu OlIlSI
tions for the restoration of the de-
vastated French provinces in the
first few years after peace, maintain
ing that this revived the principle
of priority as between the various
creditors of Germany which had
been rejected by the commission and
the Council of Four.
They argued that France in this
way might receive disproportionately
q large share of her claims in the
first years while the ability of the
associated governments to enforce
payments was still good and that
other states dependent upon later
payments in money and materials
might be left holding the bag" if
Germany proved recalcitrant
The difficulty probably will be met
by the French offer to account to
the other countries for the cash
value of labor. materials. cattle and
other things eXacted for the restora-
ton of the nine northern provinces.
Germany. although her prisoners
will be released at the end of the
armistice, probably will be required
in the peace settlement to provide
part of the labor needed for re-
building of devastated regions as
well as labor at home in the manu-
facture or production of materials
to be used in restoration work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-12
Birthday Surprise Party
For Little Mildred Shenk

Millcrstown, Pa, April -. A
birthday surprise party was given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Petite Shenll at their home
home Monday evening, in honor of their
daughter, Mildred's eleventh birthday.
About forty of her little friends being
present.-William Moore, son Harold,
and Misses Sarah Kipp and Alice Ricka-
baugh motored to Buck Valley on Tues
day. where they called on Mr.. and Mrs
Edgar Deckard.-Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
Tobb and son, Vernon. Jr., of Newport,
called on friends in town on Wednes-
day.-Miss Rebecca Weimer, of New
port. spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Wagner.-Miss Ruth Ritzman
was a Harrisburg visitor Tuesday
Mrs. Cloyd Rumberger, who underwent
an operation at the ST. Agnes Hospital,
Philadelphia, several weeks ago. re-
turned home on Saturday.-Mr. and Mrs.
". S. Snyder and daughter, Helen, of
Harrisburg, were weekend guests of Mr..
William Bollnger and family.-Jack
Bruschart, of Wilmington, Del, spent
the weekend with his family at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Edward Hughes.
Miss Sara Noll, who had been at York
the past year, returned home on Friday.
MIR. and Mrs. John Slatterback, Mr..
and Mrs Myrtle Page and little daughter
of Lewistown, visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Banks Page Sunday.-Mrs.
Raymond Clouser and daughter, Helen,
of Harrisburg. spent Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. Mary Pellow-D. Gilbert
Rickabaugh visited his brother. G.
Beaver Rickabaugh at Mount Holly
Springs Tuesday and Wednesday.-Lee
Allen, of Harrisburg, spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
Allen-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kipp, of
Harrisburg, spent several days with Mr..
and Mrs Chester Ulsh.-Mrs. John Brin-
ton, of Camp Hill, visited her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Kipp.-Mrs. Samuel
Rounsley was hostess to the Crochet
Club at her home in Main street.-Mac
Walker. daughter Ruth and little grand
child. of near Milford, called on his
brother, William Walker and family on
Saturday.-Mrs. William Owen or
Elizabeth, was the guest of Mrs. James
Moreland.-Prof. and Mrs. Edward
Morrow and son, Lee. spent the weekend
at LOUISVILLE with relatives.-Mrs. Elmer
Peifer and daughter, Margaret spent
Sunday at Newport with her brother j.
F. Wilt and family-Mr. and Mrs Will
liam Coombs and little daughter. Media,
of Mifflin, spent Sunday with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Coombe.-
Miss Olive Dimm visited friends in Har-
risburg this week.-Mrs.. Clair kerch-
ner entertained the Camp Fire Club
at her home in West Main street.-The
Bishop Henderson Bible class was en-
tertained at the home of Miss Edna
Coombe's Tuesday evening. - Robert
Hopple was a visitor at Harrisburg
Tuesday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-12

ing by the corporation in an invest
ment fund of an amount equal to
the savings deposited by an employe,
up to $500 aiyear.
The fund is to be invested in Cen
eral Motors common stock or other
securities approved by the board of
directors
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-12

ployes' savings and investment plan
under which the corporation will af-
ford it's workers an opportunity to
become stockholders. The plan, it
was announced, will be submitted
to the directors at the annual meet
ing to be held at Wilmington, Del,
April 80.
The plan contemplates the deposit
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-12
OPERATORS
VOTED TO GO ON STRIKE
By Associated Press.

Boston, April ~. - Operators of
the New England Telephone and
Telephone Company and of the
Providence Telephone and Tele-
graph Company voted last night to
go on strike Tuesday morning, at Z
o'clock, to enforce their demand for
an increase in pay and the right to
carry out the principle of collective
bargaining.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-12
General Motors Has
Plan to Give Employees
Stock in Corporation

Detroit, April 12.-Officers OF the
General Motors Corporation an
nounced they had approved an en-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Buttermilk and cream are easily di- gested, act indulgently upon the gas- tric juices and are quickly assimilat- ed and transformed into fat produc- ing elements.
 Fresh air is as necessary to the health of the hair as it is to the health of the lungs. The women who is not guided by this truth has hair which, as a rule, is matted down" and of an unattractiye shade. The out door girl, whose coiflure is blown about by the wind, usually has head of hair that is full of life and vigor, and its coloring is fine.
 Every night before retiring a woman should bathe her face thoroughly. She should use a good pure neutral soap, plenty of warm water and a complex ion brush of firm, even bristles. Every particle of atmospheric dust should be removed. After the thorough rubbing the skin should be rinsed with tepid water, dried, and cold cream applied The friction of the application is good It gives exercise to the tissues, sends the blood vessels and capillaries about their business and accelrates all the functions of the skin. Cold cream is necessary to offset the too drying ef- fleets of soap. To be really effective il should remain on over night The pores will absorb it as if they were hungry.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
NATIONAL EDUCATION WORK

Attention cannot fail to be given to the plan which is being advocated by Congressman Towner of Iowa in be- half of a. federal department of edu- cation regarding which it is arrang- ed to introduce bill at the extra ses- sion of congress whenever that is call ed.
 According to this bill the plan is fer congress to appropriate a fund of s100, 000,0 900 for distribution among the states as one way of giving federal en- couragement and assistance in educa- tional work. the idea being to use s15,G00,0 900 for Americanization ef- 1 forts and the decreasing of illiteracy $50, ,000 for the equalizing of edu- cational opportunities, which in all probability means the bringing up of ! the backward states to the standard
 set in others. sl5,ooo 900 for the train | ing of teachers r, and s20 000000 for work in physical education and sani- | tation.
 1 The plan will no doubt meet with
 much favor inasmuch as it is realized
 that the need of greater efforts in be-
 half of Amerieanization work will
 call for the giving of greater atten- ton to the schools of the country. but
 while the government is being urged
 to meet the needs it should be real-
 ized that there should be shown as great an interest by the respective states. If not entirely the states to a
 certain degree should meet the appro- priations that would be made through
 government funds. the same as is re- quired in connection with federal road
 building. This might not be possible if the states were required to meet dollar for dollar. for those which have declined to take care of their own needs might be just as much opposed to educational work as in the past, but
 there is need of stimulating interest
 in this direction and the government can well take the lead.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
THE LUXURY TAX

Of course more or less thought was given to the luxury tax while it was under consideration at Washington. but it is safe to say that there are few who understood what it was go- ing to mean when put into operation or how the line would be drawn in distinguishing between necessities and luxuries. Now that the collection of the tax is underway exclamations of surprise, as well as other kinds, are being heard on every hand. Articles which have never been considered luxuries are being taxed as such and it is no wonder that there is a gen. eral rush to the dictionaries to find out what luxury means. And to the most of the seekers of the meaning there is no surprising revelation Luxury means just about what they thought il did. The trouble lies in the way it has been Interpreted in connection with tie taxation methods of the last congress. The dictionary makers and t,.e lawmakers arc not of the same opinion.
 Who in the past ever heard of the thousand and one things tnat are be- ing included in the list of goods on which the luxury tax is being collect ed being classed as luxuries? There Is nothing costly or difficult to obtair the toilet articles which the poor as well as the rich use. Clothing anG patent medicine are certainly not lux uries in the sense that one has to be wealthy in order to acquire them Few can twist their minds to sec where tooth brushes, tooth powders soaps and other similar articles in ev. cry household can be regarded as in. dulgences in expensive tastes.
 But the fact remains nevertheless that when we buy them now we mus pay tax thereon. It is the law O. course and we might as well obey i cheerfully and hope for early relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05

passports to Koreans desiring to trav- which the Koreans may obtain re- dress of grievances.
 The country is ruled by the most autocratic military government in the world" the report states. There is to the parlio ,nent in Tokio or to the Emperor. The Governor General of korea IS as aD5oIute as was the Czar in his palniest days. This militar- ism forbids and prohibits every ex- pression of freedom. It's motive pow CT is brute force. People are ruth lessly shot down and killed and, for the most trivial offenses, are impris oned for long terms.
 'The Koreans are a homogeneous people, possessing single spoken language, d literature and authentic history extending back thousands of years. Notwithstanding this the Japanese have prescribed the finest Korean literary works, forbidden Ko- rean speech in the schools and tried to dehtroy Korean histories dealing with past difficulties between Japan and Korea. Meanwhile they are en- deavoring to make young Koreans speak only Japanese and in other ways to assimilate the nation.''
 From another source, a diary writ ten by Korean in Pyeng Yang, who relates certain incidents which oc- cured during the first five days o1 the revolution, it is alleged that or the day after the proclamation of in dependence was read, he and nineteen other prominent koreans had beer called into the Prefect's office and re- quested to sign a paper stating tha
 the declaration was prepared by 's
 low class of nnnnln "1d did not a all represent the sentiments of th'
 real horeaI.s.
 The disclaimer, they were told, haC been drafted in Seoul where it hat been widely signed by prornine.- Ko reans and would be sent to the Peac, Conference. All sorts of pressure wa: brought to bear upon the twenty Ko reans in Pyeng Yang to disavow th'
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
NEEpLEwoRk NOTES.

When sewing buttonholes, if you starch the cloth first and then cut the buttonholes you can make them much quicker and heater than if you sewed them on the soft cloth.
 When making eyelets in embroidery, punch the eyelet from the wrong side of the cloth through to the right side. This draws the threads 10 the light side, forming sort of bedding. The result is a much better looking oyel,.t than when punched the other way.
 Needlewomen who suffer from damp hands will find it an excellent plan fo rub the palms of the hands occasion ally with a solution of borax in a little alcohol. When sewing keep q sponge saturated with the solution Ut hand and occasionally squeeze it ill the palms Of the hands.
 Sew on Buttons-It is a good idea when sewing buttons on garments after button has been sewed with several threads to material wrap the thread around these between button and ma terial. The button is easie~ Duttoned and does not pull off so easily. When sewing buttons on the garment if they are placed the width Of al iron apart they do not pull loose, as they some times do, leaving a small hole in ma- terial. On most undergarments this space will not be too far apart
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
~------------------- THE SEASIDE SANATORiUM

In connection with the action of the lower house of the general assembly regarding the seaside, sanatorium which the State Tubercuosis commits sion has undertaken to establish in East Lyme at White Beach. it is not surprising that the Bristol Press takes the attitude it does when 1t says: That was an astonishing thing for the general assembly to side with a few selfish individuals in East Lyme against the State Tuberculosis com mission which seeks to establish a seaside sanatcrium for children suf- fering from bone tuberculosis. In the estimation of those members who supE ported the bill that would nullify the purchase by the commission. is the profit and pleasure of a few people for a few weeks of more account than the health and welfare of many chil- dren? By their votes they go on re- cord in that light. It is a most sur. prising acknowledgement of subservi- ency to the dollar. the profiteer and the pleasure seeker. They ought to be as ashamed of themselves as the people are of them. It is not yet too late to set themselves right"
 The fact of the matter IS that there is no good reason why the proposed institution, for which the White Beach hotel property has been acquired, should interfere in any way with the cottagers and other pleasure seekers along that stretch of shore. What seems to be regarded as a menace would on the contrary add to the sani- tation at that point, yet the legislat- i've committee after brief investi- gation got the support of the lower house regardless, of the judgment of the state commission which has given extended thought to the matter and spent much time in getting a proper location. And while little thought is being given to the afflicted children the feeling of the legislators seems
 to be that the state should pay four times as much as needed to acquire 6 site elsewhere. when no such attitude was ever taken regarding any of the other sanatoria. White Beach should profit from Atlantic City's example.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Some of the new skirts have ir- regular hems.
 Evening gowns use the Turkish trouser effect.
 Suit coats possess wide three quart CT sleeves.
 Fine maline laces appear on the new taffeta frocks.
 Georgette gowns are trimmed with taffeta bands.
 The deeply scalloped tunic is novel and graceful.
 Short, loose blouses reaching about four inches below the waist line.
 Corsets which give the slim waist less line to the figure. Dresses which in no way define the waist. cloaks. Chiffon taffetas; a pleasing change from so much satin. In some circles evening dresses ela- gorate as to skirt and train and sur prisingly curtailed as to bodice. Many of the new cotton or silk blouses have sleeves of three e-Quarter length, with wide cuffs. Some of the new brocade vests in the smart box coats have their lower parts gathered to simulate girdIe. Blouses to wear with box coats are generally of georgette embroidered with silk floss or yarn. Theatre hats are often of the tiny directoire style and made of black satin and black straw with aigrettes ] The tendency is decidedly toward
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05

ed not to attempt any such program as has been carried out in Russia, Ru- manian, Czecho- Slovak and French troops have been directing their at .tention to the settlement of the trouble that developed in that quarter and success has. as was expected. at tended their efforts until it seems prob able that if the bolshevists have not been driven out they soon will be.
 It is not improbable that it is the result of this success that warning has come to Rumania from boshevik Russia to evacuate the Russian pro- vince of Bessarabia, where a large part of the population is Rumanian and which seems likely to become Ru- manian territory in the future. It may be that the boisheviki in Russia hope to interfere with the Rumanian operations in Hungary and thereby give aid to the bolshevil government there, but from the trouble that is be- ing experienced in the north and in the east it would appear that they were sufficiently occupied elsewhere to cause the Rumanians much anxiety just at present. Just now the bolshe- wiki seem to be slipping badly.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
DRINKS FOR THE SICK.

Lemonade--Juice of one half lemon one teaspoonful sugar, one glass of wa ter, either hot or cold, as the case re- quires. Hot lemonade is an excellent remedy for colds and biliousness.
 Orange Whey-Juice of one orange, one-pint sweet milk. Heat slowly un- til curds form. Strain and cool.
 Egg lemonade-Juice of one lemon, one glass water, white of one egg, one tablespoonful sugar. Beat together.
 Jelly water-Sour jellies. or the canned juice of any fruit, make pleas ant drinks. when reduced with water and sweetened.
 F'laxseed Lemonade--Pour one pint boiling water over two tablespoonfuls whole fiaxseed. When cool strain and add the juice of two lemons and two tablespoonfuls honey. Fine for, coughs and colds.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
MAKE THE LOAN A SUCCESS

Somehow or other the impression seems to prevail that the Victory loan is not intended for the little fel- lows, that the big ones and the banks will take care of all the notes so that there is no need of the rank and file stepping forward and doing their part the same as they have in the past
 Such of course couldn't be farther from the fact for it is desired that the loan should be as thoroughly distrib- uted among the people as possible
 that all should respond to the call and with everyone helping to make 1t a general lending on the part of the people of the country. That the fel- low who can purchase only a com parstively small amount of the notes, or even one, shall not be crowded out by the big investors it has been pro- vided that the small subscriptions shall be given preferenct up to slo,000, so that in case there is an oversubscription, which it has been announced will not be received, it will be the large investors who will be denied rather than the small ones.
 The idea that the responsibility of the Individual in standing back of the country ceased when the fighting stopped and the soldiers were started for home may be the reason why the loan is not making as good progress as previous ones. put such is not a justified stand. The country has got 10 meet the expense of the war. it has bills to pay and it cannot disre- gard them. It will be some time be- fore the large expenses caused by the war will end and until that time comes il remains for the people to meet the situation either by lending, not giving, their money to the govern ment or being forced to bear heavier taxes from which of courEe there is 10 interest or principal return ed. And it is to be re- membered that the throwing of the responsibility upon the banking houses simply means the curtsilment of the credit which is so necessary in aiding the readjustment underway and the getting back to peace time prosperity. The Victory loan should be made the same popular success that it's predecessors have been.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIEE

tS00G0iF Though it gives an inferior flavor. lard makes more tender crust than butter.
 An attractive dessert is different colored geIatine cream in layers in sherbert glasses.
 Cold tea used on vanished floors or woodwork of any kind will give it beautiful iuster
 Try dipping liver in milk before fry ing. It will fry a nice brown and will not be hard.
 Curtains in any special shade are acquired by dipping scrim in any commercial dye.
 fourth teaspoenrul of soda added to boiling cabbage acstreyes any dis agreeable oder.
 Te be sure of unadulterated pepper one may purchase a small pepper grinder and make 1t.
 Tin marshmaIlew boxes can be covered with cl1intz and made into deIightaful candy boxes.
 A charming little benbon basket can be made by covering a finger bowl with crochetaed raffla.
 When making mnsh, do not thicken 1t toe much or talle snusr will be harsh and unpleasant to eat. Quit thicken- ing before you think it thick enough and 1t will be about right
 A sheet of tin. fitted to the size of your gas steve placed over the top Of the range will iHapart heat to sey erat saueepans placed upon.,at at the expense ef only one burner being alisht:
 When machining sort or tarin ma teriai. the tension of the machine should be loosened, otherwise the fab rie will quicker. A tighter tension is necessary for heavier and thicker ma teriais.
 Irish stew Is a good dish for dinner en a blustry winter night. Cook beef shank and add to the meat in the kettle sliced onions, carrots, turnips and potatoes; also little dumplings. Season we'll,
 In using linen deilies on the highly polished table cut asbestos pieces to place beneath the mats, especially If there Is any danger of the hot dishes marking the table top.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
CONCERNING WOMEN.

The Springfield, Mass, Chamber of Commerce is sponsor for a plan to bring over 100 French girls to study American business methods ar the Springfield High School of Commerce
 Large organizations of women the country over are cooperating with the Government in attempting to fird employment for those women war workers now thrown out of position.
 Over 10000 women worked in land camps last summer, and it is es- timated that at least 5000 more have gone out in groups or singly to lend their assistance in saving crops that would otherwise have perish9d.
 During the recent general election in England one woman at Huh, al- though told that the ballot was secret, insisted on occupying the same com- partment as her husband and copying his voting paper.