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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
BACKING UP ON AWARDS.

Whether Secretary Daniels is con- vinced or not of the justice of the pro- tests that have been made over the awards for heroic service in the navy, he sees the adyisability of retreating from the position that he had taken. But even now he does not shoulder the whole responsibility but throws it back upon the naval board whose de- cision he disregarded. by asking it to reconyene and go over the work that has required months and instructing it to use the same general policy adopted by the secretary in revising the original lists.
 While Admiral Sims is given the publicity for stirring up this matter there are others who have taken ex- ception to the awards for the same reasons and strengthened his claims With such men as Admiral Wilson Rear Admirals Mayo and Jones and Captain Hasbrouck viewing the situa- tion in much the same light as Admi- ral Sims and declaring that they will refuse to accept the honors awarded them because injustice is being done others, it is no wonder that the secre tary wits under the criticism and calls for revision. But the real in teresting thing in connection with thi: coming review is that it is going to be done by the same board whose decis- ion the secretary had previously re- fused to follow. While the board ha6 not approved the entire lists recon mended for honors, the secretary hat declined to respect the recommenda
 tions of the board and it was threugi
 this action that he has subjected him self to charges of playing favorites il preference to rewarding merit.
 What the result of the review vii
 amount to time will tell but with lead ing naval men and the senate maya committee interested in the matter i is time that justice was done. Meri should be rewarded, honors should g
 where they belong and favoritisn should be entirely eliminated il awarding decorations for ~meritoriou 1 service during the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
STORIES OF THE WAR
spoilina German. Girls.

fBy The Associated Press. .)-Among the civilians in the American occupied area complaints, originating with the German men, are often heard to the effect that-the American soldiers are "spofiing'' the German girls by heap ing luxuries upon them and by spend ing money recklessiy for presents wines and good things to eat.
 Since the anti i-fraternization regula- ton was revoked by army headquart- CTS several weeks ago the cafes in Cob lenz have been crowded each night with soldiers and frauleins. and many of the German men have openly as serted that the Americans were en- tirely too eonsiderate of the German women and girls.
 Cafes .n Ceb1enz and other towns in tho zone held by United States troops have been doing lately the greatest business of their existence. One in Cobfenz which is conducted by two Americans who recently obtained their discharge from the army. seats twen- ty,two hundred persons, Yet on Sun day afternoons and evenings, the crowd becomes so great. Americans and Ger mans all together. that on several oc- casions the military police had to be called to maintain order.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
RAILROAD LEGISLATION.

While efforts are being made to get an agreement of the two houses Of congress on legislation dealing with the railroads following their return to their owners new complication is encountered in the attitude that has been taken by the railroad machinists. who it has just been revealed have voted to strike if the Cummins bill is passed without changes favorable to them. Such a threat is possible of two results. It may succeed in fright ening the members of congress into meeting the demands of the railroad employees in the way of legislation. or Ii may have the effect of turning the legislators against them and deciding that while they may not have felt sure about the wisdom of all provisions of the Cummins bill before this very at titude has decided them. In other words it is entirely possible that the action of the machinists will operate to their disadvantage rather than their advantage.
 It has been realized for a long time that there has been opposition on the part of labor to the anti-strike feature of the Cummins bill the fact being ig- nc' ed of course that labor to a large degree by unreasonable demands, un just and unauthorized strikes and a drfance of laws has been responsible for 1t.
 l. is to be realized, ,swever k,s, leg slation regarding the railroa 1, must of course have it's bearing upon the employees. Interest therefore is bound to be manifested in the meet ing of representatives of the brother hoods that has been cali q by Samu !. Csmpers for this week. At that tine 8 zane consideration cs t'.e situa tinr should take place. Nm; of tl,cSe leaders have opposed the attitude taken in the coal strike and if there could be any assurance that the trans. portation lines of the country would not be tied up as seriously as the country was embarrassed for bitumin. ous coal there would be no reason fol the advocacy of anti-strike legislation It is the failure to have disputes set. tied by common sense methods tha causes the worst part of labor trou. bles and it is the lessening rather tha, the increase of such troubles that il desired.
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of sour milk and one-haif cup of mo- lasses with salt. one-half teaspoon of soda, oBe-half teaspoon cinnamon, one teaspoon g:ngeF, and then sift in one and three-fourths cups of flour. Barley flour is good in this recipe. Bake ill a greased or paper lined tin for thir- ty, or forty minutes. It is extra nice split and served with whipped cream.
 Spanish Rice: To make Spanish rice place three tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan. When hot add one finely chopped onion, one clove garlic, two cups of tomato pulp and one sweet pepper cut in strips. Fry a few min utes and then add one cup of rice washed. Cook slowly till rice is tender and has absorbed all the oil. This re- quires often an hour and a half to be really tender. When nearly done, add one-half cup of grated cream cheese. If this is mixed in before, it becomes tough and indigestible. Season highly with salt, pepper and parsley: serve hot.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING DEC. 27th, 1919
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POISONED DRINKS.

Wool alcohol is not claiming quite as many by death as the influenza ep,- denic but in some sections the nun- Der is sufficiently large to emphasize the warning that has frequently been given that those who drink it have no reason to expect to get over the kick The unfortunate part of the large toll that is being exacted from drinking whiSkey made from wood alcohol is that those who drank it did not know what they were drinking. Supposedly they bought, paid for and drank whis- key. The results both as to the effect upon human beings and the analysis prove otherwise. It may have looked like whiskey and it may have tasted enough like it to have prevented any of the drinkers from suspecting other wise but it was only so much poison and q poison for which it is declared there is no antidote. Once it gets into the system there is little chance to avoid blindness paralysis or death.
 But in the determination to supply .Se demand that exists for whiskey q widespread distribution throughout che country appears to have been .1ade of this poisoned liquid and deaths are being reported from many states. It is evident from the discIos- ures that every possible effort should be made 10 locate those who are re = sponsible for putting such a poison on l, sale as a beverage. Without question gross misrepresentation has been car !! ried on in selling the imitation whis- , key and it is time to deternine who is willing to take human life in such a reckless and subtle manner for a few paltry dollars.
 The effect of the many deaths is going to be, however. to speed up leg islation regarding the sale of wood al- cohol and possibly the use of the name. There is need of safeguarding human life whenever possible and just . at present it seems to be required in protecting those who are willing to drink anything that looks like whis-
 key. In this connection, however, as well as in others there is also a big opportunity for self protection by re- fusing to yield to temptation.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
KoLcHAK's TROUBLES.

, In connection with the ups and downs of the struggle going on be- tween the bolsheviki and the anti bol- shevif in Russia and Siberia, the lat ter at the present time are experienc- dng serious reverses. There was a time some months ago when they were making great progress so much so that Denikine was expected to reach Moscow and Yudeniteh to get into Pe- trograd. Since then both - generals anave experienced repeated defeats, the former being forced to give up practi- cally all the gains that he made and the latter's army so badly broken up That it is now of little censeauence until reorganized and reinforced.
 But not only in the north and south have the bolsheviki been encoura red by their advance, for the campaign against Kolchak has been equally sue cessful. He has been driven from his headquarters on several occasions forced to change commanders and abandon much territory. And during el this time he has been encountering divided support among those upon whom he depended to give him assist hnee. In spite of his -re7erses he had
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Japanese geisha girls in Honolulu have been granted an increase of 50 cents an hour, making their pay st.5o an hour.
 Miss Melyne Mckenzie, Nova Sec tia's first woman lawyer, made her first appearance in court recently and won her first case.
 Since Jan. 1 the number of women employed by the railroads of tie United States has been reduced from 100000 to 75,e6e.
 Many Greenland women are bald on the sides of their heads owing to their method of dressing the hair, which is pulled back tightly and held in place by ribbon.
 One of the most curious and tucra- tive trades for women in France is that of wine taster. The most expert --thoae capable of detecting adultera- ton, recognizing blends, and declar- ing the age of wines with unfailing accuracy sometimes earn as much as sGs 900 a year,
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teachers are not adequately paid.- Hartford Times,
 The board of aldermen has taken a progressive step in viting that the position of hea ,th officer shall be a full time job. The action is part of the program for the reorganization of the health department iii the in terests of a healthier, better com munity. The action comes just at tina when the need of a health off, fieer who can give his full time to the work is peculiarly emphasized. Smallpox has appeared in tke city and the city should have a health of ficer who can give his full time to preventing the spread of the d:ssa SC. This is not said with the slightest disparagement of the present health officer, who is no doubt handling the situation well. The city, however, should have a health officer who could give the situation his full time and energy without personal sacrifice. Wa terbury is likely to find itself con- fronting such an emergency at any time and at all times the expansion and development of the work of the health department should take the health officer full day. A most inn
 portant move towards better safe-
 guarding and improving Waterbury health has heen made.-Waterbury l Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
uPHoLsrERINe IN STRIPES,

There is fad for striped upholster- tngs this year and just now these striped effects are considered smart CT, for hall, living room and porch, than the lowered patterns that are reserved for sleeping rooms. Some of The broadly striped designs have great dignity and character and they do give a room a certain distinction probably because of their newness- that is fancied at the moment more than the gayety of lowered ehintz.
 A specially smart pattern has a tan rolored ground with very wide stripes of deep blue and down the center of each blue stripe runs a narrow. def- mite stripe of black. A country house living room is going to have curtains and chair covers Of this blue, black, and tan stroped cretonne, used with q deep blue rug. some pieses of old. beautifully polished mahogany, and lamp shades of deep blue printed silk. / These shades are merely squares of silk, boFdered with narrow black braid and a black silk tassel swings from each corner of the square, when it is thrown over the foundation shade which is orange colored chiffon. The orange does not show by day, but gives . soft glow through the thin, blue cover when the lamp is lighted.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
A cozY LIVING ROOM.

One of the most beautiful living rooms the writer has ever seen was a bright, sllnshiny one, with a floor eov- cred with a neutral gray filler carpet. The walls were in plain old blue, the woodwork white. The dull brick fire place the white ornaments ad she built-in booksheives, were quite mo- ticeable features in the room and de- eldedly helped the colonial furn,t ,ture.
 There was a mahobany gateIeg ta- hle in the center of the room. a large armchair and a wall chair with a rush seat.
 A huge wing armchair upholstered in rose and blue chintz was drawn up 10 the fireplace.
 The chintz was repeated in the side drapes at the windows. And the beauty of it is that room like this is within the reach of almost any one
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
HOUSEHOLD THRIFT.

Any bit of fruit left over from a meal Is delicious mashed or put through a sieve the next day for fruit whip. Apricots, peaches and strawberries all combine as nicely as stewed prunes, with the well beaten whites of eggs. into dainty nourishing dessert. Of course, sugar is added in a quantity to make sufficiently sweet and the yolks of the eggs may be made into soft boiled custard> for a sauce to serve over the whip. A little lemon flavor Ing added especially brings out fine fruit flavor.
 A simple, effective way of labelling canned fruit is to write the kind of fruit the jar contains upon paper bag the right size to slip over the glass Jar. This also helps preserve the fruit for a long time by shutting out the light.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

not shown signs of abandoning his fight until the difhcuities Of keeping his backing united confronted him. That was a tremendous task in itself. especially when his armies were being driven farther into Sebria where va rious elements were being encountered. It is not so surprising therefore that the report comes to the effect that Kolchak menaced by revolts in the rear, his supply depot captured and disaster facing him has given word to the effect that General Semenoff has been placed in commander Of his forces and will henceforth direct the operations.
 This apparently indicates union of forces with SemenoH after being driven to it by the prevailing condi- tions. Whether Kolchak will eliminate himself entirely from anti bolshevik
 activities can be told better later on
 but for the time being he apparently
 sees the wisdom of taking comprom- ise attitude among the divided forces he has been trying to lead.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

swarms. As the train advanced it squashed thousands of them to pulp and this made the rails so slippery that the train could not go on.
 What is perhaps more extraordinary is that a train should be stopped by worms! This has happened on the Warwick Killarney line in Australia. A train suddenly stopped dead. and nothing could be done, to restart it. The wheels slid back. but would not advance. The rails were found to be covered with worms. and. as in the former case, when squashed by the wheels they made the l!ne too slippery for the train to so forward.
 In Italy swarms of white butterflies have been known to settle in the rall- way lines. and so make transit ex- tremely difficult
 Perhaps the most amusing case on record comes from French Guiana. where thousands of little green frogs suddenly took up their abode on a railway track!
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
JERSEY cLorH IN SILK.

Jersey cloth in silk, in one of the weaves that go by various names, is used increasingly for blouses. In spite of everything that has been pre- dicted, the slip-over blouse, with a peplum, is still the smartest vogue. To be sure, some of the very smart new blouses reach only to the waist line, but the peplum is the ra1e, And it is Ill these blouses that jersey in silk Weaves is especially desirable. Tor it has body enough aand at the same time suppleness enough to hang well around the hips. It is often elaborate ly embroidered, sometimes heavily braided in soutache, sometimes weri1 :, cd i'll machine stitchery with colored i wool in way that adds distinction to many of the new bIouses.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
NouRIsAlNe SOUPS

A large variety of soups may be made by utilizing not only milk, but also leftover portions Of vegetables and other foods. In making them al low onehalf to one level tablespoon fui of four to leach cup Of liquid Nin- milk and the aice and pulp of vegetables) and one level table spoonful of butter or other fat.
 Some of the aavess which may be used are onions, corn, asparagus, cab hage, cauliflower. peas, beans, toma- toes, salmon or other fish, celery, spin ach or grated cheese. Thees soups are noQrishing and oftentimes a child not fond of milk can be persuaded to get down the daily quart necessary for his health by having part of it made Into milk soup.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
MIXING BOWL NOTES

There are a number of fixed pro- portions used in all recipes, and the following are standard;
 One-half as much liquid as flour for muffin and cake batters.
 One-third as much liquid as four for soft doughs, as for biscuit
 One-half as much liquid as flour for stiff doughs, as for bread.
 One-third to one-half as much but teE as sugar for all butter cakes.
 One to one and half teaspoenfuls of baking powder to a cup of flour for batters or doughs.
 One-third as much shortening as flour for pastry,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
FIGHTING FRAUD.

An effort has been made to have the so called "blue sky legislation adopt ed in New York state for the protec- tion of the public against the dealers in fraudulent securities. A number of states have adopted laws for safe guarding the investor instead of Ieay- ing him to the mercy of the sharks. New York's commission after it's in vestigatfon does not favor such a law though 8 minority report by four members indicates that much of the legislation is favored
 Instead of ''blue sky law which the, commission thinks would be ex- perimental legislation there is favored the vesting of the banking department and the attorney general with such power and funds as are necessary to catch and punish crooks. The com mission takes the view that the west ern plan is an annoyance to honest men but there Is little reason to be- lieve but what honest dealers in se- curities would prefer to comply with the necessary requirements of ''blue sky" legislation and have the public assured thereby than to have them classed as they are likely to be with the questionable. They take their chances now whereas with a "blue sky'' law the honest dealers as well as the public would get the protection to which they are entitled.
 Crooks do a flourishing business wherever there is refusal to make it difficult for them to operate. If every one was as well posted as the mem bers of the commission regarding shy sters and securities there might not be need for any such law, but such is not the case. There are those who are easily influenced by false stories and as long as there are such gul1iblc ones they and their earnings ought te get proper protection.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Tincture of myrrh is a good thing in the water used to rinse after brushing your teeth.
 A few drops of campfor on the tooth brush is refreshing ard it will harden the gums.
 Insist on every member of the fam fly at least planning to get eight hours sleep nightly.
 When the feet burn bathe them daily with water in which there is a little hicarbonate of soda.
 A wart may be removed without soreness by application of oil of cin- 1amon three times day.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
RUcHINc AGAIN.

Ruching seems to have come in for a revived attention, It is a long time since we have had ruching-the regu- iation narrow r,Iching, not the wide ruffing of these latter years. But in a velvet frock of much distinction a stiff little quilling of white muslin shows in narrow margin around the neck. And in some of the new net neckwear narrow net ruching is the finish at the neclSline. Of course ruch- ing. if you are old enough to remem- Der it's latest incarnation few years ago, always tends upright, and does not lie down fiat as does the wider ruffling. It is dainty finish, even i it is rather stiff,
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Worms That Stop Trains.

That insects should be able to stap a train seems. at first, impossible. It has,~however happened in several in- stances, says Bits.
 Just lately. a train going from Rome to Avezzano. in Italy, was stopped by a dense cloud of locusts which settled on the wheels and on the rails in
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

Windsor LoeLs-The special town meeting was held in the Central the ater Friday evening and a vote was passed authorizing the town officials to purchase from the railroad com pany, the tract of land that has been used for several years past as a public park.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
OLD LINEN SHADES.

When replacing your white or ecru linen window shades with new ones. do not throw your old ones away, but wash, boil and bleach them. Cut in any desired size and hem them and you will nd they make excellent tow els either for dishes or other purposes, It may take two boilings to get the ctarch entirely out of the fabric but you will find it soft and absorbent.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
UMBRELLAS.

Umbrellas shauld be washed eeea- sienally. Stand them open, in bath tub, scrub them with a small hand scrub brush and rinse with bath spray.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
STOVE RLAckINn

Take one can Of stove polish and mix It with little warm water and a few drops kerosene oil and rub on stove
 When dry polish it with stove brush and you will have a very bright stove.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

The Nebraska law prohibiting the giving of instructions in any foreign language up to the ninth grade has been upheld by the state supreme court. That is a grand good start in Americanizatien work.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

It would be a mighty good idea if those who think they must drink would swear off on wood alcohol. The more ef that stuff that is drunk tie tsss 1ri. keri there will ba,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

Establishing fair prices in Chicago has resulted in the cutting of the cost of clothing from s65 to S2450. Will other cities of the country be stumped by Chieagoo
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

Word that the king of Italy may visit this country indicates that he has been i@ading the testimonials. of King Albert and the Prince of Wa1es.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

If communism has cost Hungary over three and half billion dollars, there will never be paper enough to figure up what it will cost Russia.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

The president didn't ,ake any rhances OH trying to turn the rail reads back or the first of Ap,l.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29
ARTISTIC IAMps

The newest lamps look like cute lit- tle Japanese babies. holding parasols, over their heals. The paraseis form Ing the shades.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

Those who never touch the stuff that exhilarates have nothing to fear from poisoned liquor.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

The man on the corner says: The best way to be sure you ara not drink ing wool alcohol is to leave whiskey alone.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

There was nothing about the al- manac days to cause anyone to expect very much from January.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-29

There are yet some people who are trying to figure out how it was the world didn't cease to do business.
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Some of the best possible arguments are being furnished for leaving wood alcohol strictly alone.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Will it be possible to charge up those Connecticut valley deaths to prohibition?