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Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
FEpERAL Ys. STATE LAY

eiuch interest was manifested in the action of the New York legislature in f2ssing an act making the sale of 2.75 per cent beer legal in that state There is naturally much concern as to what the governor is going to do in disposine Of 1t. and as might be expected there are those who figure that he will sign it and others that he will apply his veto.
 Should he veto the bill that would end the matter for the time being. but should he sign it there is bound to be 2 still greater interest manifested as to what the result would be with a state law sanctioning what a federal law says is Illegal since it has been stated by the excise commissioner that he will is sue licenses for the sale of beer if the bill is signed.
 This promises to be a case. if the rov- ernor afiiyes his signature where a test of the supremacy of the law of state or n5iion would result. According to the Nv York idea t is believed that the state has the right to pass a law that conflicts with the federal law. sucb would not only permit sales but would eliminate any obligation on the part of tlse state authorities to enforce the fed erai law which goes contrary thereto. and would mean that the federal author iiies would be shouldered with the entire responsibility of enforcing the prohibit ton law in that state where ,the worl, would be increased because of the state law upon that matter.
 The situation would be no different ir New York than fl would in any state where the sale of such beer was legal. ized. In order to avoid the undesirable situation the Massachusetts legislature i, being urged to delay action until afte, the United States supreme court has given it's decision on the constitutiona questions raised relative to the prohibi tion law and the enforcement act. anf Tor the same reason Governor Smith ot New York is being urged to delay hi, signature in case he intends to dispos, of the bill that way. Thus the anxiet, over what the supreme court is going tC say is multiplied several times
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
A LOGICAL PROTEST.

That there should be protest, such as has been made by the president of the brotherhood of locomotive firemen and engineers, against the recognition by the federal labor board of the outlaw is only what was to be expected. They set out of course with two things in mind the breaking of the authority of the brother hoods and forcing the granting of their demands.
 That they had a right to withdraw from the brotherhoods if they so desired is not to be questioned That they had q right to perfect their own organization is equally evident but the trouble lies in the fact that they utterly disregarded their contract as members of the broth 1 erhoods and let it be understood that they considered they had a right to break their promise when they so desired and to cause as much trouble to every-
 body they dieffred with as possible, and
 in spite of all that claim recognition as a body of aggrieved workmen
 They undertook revolution in the 1 organizations to which they belonged
 showed no regard for rules and regula- l tions, used the trouble they caused as the means of reaching their goal and. in ! spite of their disrespect for their or 1 Ganizatiop and its adherence to contract i and their unlawful strike, now seek 10
 be recognized by the labor board for the
 adjustment of the claims which their
 own brotherhoods have refused ao recog- l nize. 1 Tho protest of the brotherhoods is in ] keeping with the attitude which has baan ! manifested toward the outlaws and the
 action taken in canceling the charters of many locals. It manifests an unwilling ness to encourage such an element and
 it can be appreciated that if the demands
 oI such trouble makers are going to be l dealt with on the same basis as the aD- peals of contract observing labor organ
 izations it is going to encourage the repetition of. such outlaw strikes rather
 than put stop to them. It would also
 be an instance of uoholding detrimental
 minority control and the toll made tc wag the dog.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
ESTABLISHING CoNFIDENcr

The aftermath of the San Reno con- ference appears to be quite as encourae ing as the conference itself. This ia re- neeted in the statements which have been made by the different premiers to their respective countries on the work and accomplishments of the gathering.
 7While too much emphasis was not laid upon the things that were not done nlen- ty of attention was directed by Premier Lloyd George in his statement to the house of commons on the better under standing which had been reached by the heads of the nations as to the attitude of the other on the peaceful adjustment of existing problems. Lloyd George an- parently placed great weight upon the influence of the British stand in getting The admission from France through Pre- mier Millerand that the vast majority of The French people were just as much op- posed to the creation of another Alsace- Lorraine as the people of Great Britain. That Lloyd George should feel that great Importance could be attached to that statement can be appreciated since it runs directly contrary to the impression hat had been given by a small militaris- lie coterie, whose strength in view of certain actions was open to wrong inter- pretation.
 Thus was 1t possible not only for the premiers at the conference to satisfy themselves as to the attitude of the oth- lrs, but it was possible for them to car H- back to their people encouraging
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
INTERIoR DENOMINATIONS

An extension table cloth" for the dining table when extended is merely one of the elaborate lace and linen af- fairs of filet or Roman cut work or Italian embroidery with ends joined on very decoratively with lace insertion. Of course it is oblong in shape
 Pretty patterns table cloths of linen for the round table have fruit basket design upon them.
 The triangle shape is seen in many furnishings of novel design. Included are triangle shaped table cloths both for timing and living rooms and triangle shaped screens for the fireplace and lamps. And, of course, sofa pillows of this shape are very handy to fill in odd hooks.
 Maxfeld Parish pictures with their brilliant blues and yelows depicting Oriental scenes are warm looking for the winter living room.
 A new thermol jar is designed to re- tain an even temperature. It holds one gallon and weighs four pounds Another thermol container is of insulated steel with four inserts of insulated glass all ready for the table.
 Refectory tables are large library tables heavily carved in design of the Italian Renaissance period.
 Chests of Tennessee red cedar with copper bands and locks and keys are just the thing to keep furs and fine wooIs in.
 Desks cf mahogany are in spinet de- sign.
 Copies of antique trinket boxes are
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

To cure soft corns-Use almond or sweet oil on absorbent cotton placed be- tween the toes.
 A warm bath usually has a tempera- ture between 92 deg. and 98 deg. F This is the most comfortable bath, and will be found a wonderful restorer to beauty because it lessens the tired feel ing and smooths out the line of your face.
 A gentle motion, is massage; this in duces the flow of fresh blood and tends to build flesh. A hard motion is knead- ing, which breaks up scatters the particles Of fat.
 If you feel drowsy or tired in the morning cold bath will greatly stimu- late your circulation. There are, howev- CT, many persons whose vitality will not permit cold bath. If you are one of these your skin may react properly and with glowing effect under sponge bath,
 Every little pore in your skin has a definite object in life. Their object is to throw off impurities. and if they are clogged with dust and dirt they cannot properly perform their work. The result of clogged pores is first blackheads, those 1 unsightly confessions of the careless cleansing of your skin, and next pim- l ples which are caused by blackheads anG are so intensely disfguring and fatal to | beauty
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
LAUNDRY NOTES

Fine blankets and shawls should be dried on curtain stretchers.
 When white silk has become slightly yellow try adding a little blue to the last water in which it is rinsed after washing. If it is not too yellow the blue will restore the fresh white color.
 To hang stocking on the line to dry by the toes, nightdresses by the shoulders and skirts by the hem. In this way they will dry without dragging out of shape.
 Sew one part of snap fastener at the top of one of each pair of new stockings and the corresponding part at the top of it's mate. When thrown into the. wash snapping them together saves the trouble of sorting stockings. You need nc clothespins to hang them up simply throw them over the line.
 In hanging and drying have the clothespins and line clean. Put similar clothes together and hang all clothes wrong side out Hang garments by bands belts or seams. Dry white cot ton and linen clothes in the sun. because sunlight whitens them. Colored anl woolen material should be dried in tht shade.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
Five Minutes a Day
 With Our Presidents
copyright 1a2O-By James Morgan

 XLIII-THE FIRST AMERICAN 1SO9-Feb. 12, Abraham Lincoln
 born to Thomas and Nancy
 Hanks Lincoln, near Hodgen-
 vile, La Rue County, La. 1S16-MOved to Indiana.
 1818-M0ther died.
 1SI9-Marriage of his father and
 Mrs. Sarh Bush Johnston. 1s3O-Moved to Illinois.
 I83I-Went to New Salem, III. 1833-Postmaster of New Salem. 1S35-Death of Ann Rutledge, his first
 love.
 Other presidents than Abraham Lin coin have risen from log cabin to the White House. other presidents also were of humble birth but none other has walked so numbly in high places. No honor, no power, could exalt him above his native simplicity; a common man who could
 walk with kings-no lose the common touch
 Lincoln was cast in new mold The first president born beyond the boun- daries of the l3 original states with nc
 
 origin, he was in truth,
 New bish of our new soil, the first American
 Although he is believed now to have been descended from the New England Lincolns, so far as he himself knew-ol l cared-he entered life in a Kentucky los cabin, 'Anprivileged, unancestried, un known with his mothers arms his onl! cradle, the lonely forest his playground l His father-"a wandering labor boy learned to write his name and to spel 1 his way through the Bible only from hi l wife, Nancy Hanks, poor orphan lik 1 himself, who sank into an early grav under the crushing hardships of home making in the Indiana wilderness, t, which the family had moved The goot woman who came to take her place an, who sanctified the name of stepmothe found that the 10-year-old boy growini up like weed, had forgotten how t write and there never had been a bool or newspaper in the cabin. Lincoln never attended school a yea all told. Life was his school and he wa his own teacher, doing his sums with piece of charcoal on a wooden shovel an borrowing all the books foT many mile around while he plowed, he recited to hi
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
CIRCULATION
 WEEK ENDING MAY list, 1920 .1O.6l9
WATER POWER LEGISLATION.

In view of the fact that agreement has been reached by the conferees on the waterpower bill it ought to be possible for congress to dispose of this measure during the present session. It would in deed be most unfortunate after action by both houses and the successful efforts of the committee to smooth out the differ ences if failure to act upon the confer ence report should further delay this needed piece of legislation
 The need of developing water power has been realized by the country for a long time. It is important not only that the waste should be eliminated but that this means of cheaper power should be taken advantage of to the limit, and yet for the past ten years water power leg islation has been hanging fire. There is in fact no wonder that Senator Jones, chairman of the commerce committee, should declare that if the bill becomes law 1t will be one of the greatest pieces of constructive legislation ever enacted by the federal government.
 Rapid strides have been made in the past quarter of a century in power de- velopment. IL is even possible to get greater efficiency out of steam plants or electric plants where coal is the fuel used At the same time increased at tention has been given to the hydro-elec- trie plants 10 such an extent that it is surprising that such a vast amount oi water power iz permitted to go to waste every day which might just as well be made to generate electrical energy
 To Q certain extent this failure ha. been due 10 the lacl, of encouragement through just such legislation as is clost tp enactment Under the bill as agreed ypon in conference there would be Q fed eral commission created which woult have authority to issue .5o year license on power sites and would have full con trol over all matters pertaining thereto There would be 6 provision for purchas by the government if desired or the righ to take them over in case of such al emergency as war. For matter whic has been under consideration so long ought 10 be prefty well freed of any de trimental features.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03

horses and acclaimed from tree stump his fellow field hands
 A youthful giant in strength and stature-he was feet 4 at i9-he was hired out by his father to more pros porous neighbors. He swung the axe and the scythe yielded the fail. slaughtered hogs or poled fiat boats on the great rivers But already he stood apart and alone in the midst of the crowd with whom he toiled and joked. His thoughts and dreams had borne him cut of their forest world and far away from the days work.
 Going with his father to the newer frontier in Illinois, he helped him build another log cabin, clear another farm and split rails for fencing it in. He was now past 21. and he started out in the world for himself, with an axe over his shoulder and all of his belongings tied up in a red bandana handkerchief. Mauling rails, fiatboating, surveying. explaining a company in the Black Hawk War, keeping a store, choring about New Salem, a log hamlet on the Sangamon River-where for a time he was post master with his hat for a postoffice- he remained a homeless man of odd jobs until his 2sth year.
 | The sympathetic hearts of New Salem had been touched by a great sorrow that came to him in the death of his sweet heart, Ann Rutledge, an. authenticated daughter of the tavern keeper. Lincolr l grieved for her until his friends feared for his mind. He confessed that he dit 1 not dare for months to trust himself witt a pocket knifeI Slowly he emerged iron his despondency, but the shadow fingered
 Lincoln remained ever primitive maI in his emotions and sympathies, neve rising superior O." i''" Nangs and appeal
 the heart. He could always cry.
 Although New Saiem reckoned him failure he had always paid his way an, ever had stood ready to help others whether>it was to put his powerful shoulder to the wheel of a stalled wag on; to cut firewood for a widow: | watch the sick or to rock the cradle fo weary mother. Through his seemin
 shiftliness, a moral dignity Ahone. an
 to all the villagers the quaint, jestins
 clean living, kindly man was "Hones Abe.''
 The bustling planters and builders (
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
 COERT

From one end of the country to the other there has been much interest mani Tested in the industrial relations court es- tablished in Kansas by act of the legis- lature as a means of adjusting labor troubles without causing the public to suffer as it has invariably.s
 Special interest is therefore bound to be taken in the debate which has been arranged between Governor Allen of Kansas who has fathered the legislative action, and Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, which has been arranged to be held in New York this month.
 This industrial court, which has been held to be constitutional, has been ere ated for the adjustment of disputes aris- ing between capital and labor and to car ry on it's work without causing the inter- ruption of industry In other words it is intended to bring about an adjustment of claims on the basis of facts, to pre- vent strikes and to save the public from the inconvenience and hardships that go with the stopping of operations or pro duction. It is court the expenses of which are borne by the state even in case appeals are taken and in view of the fact that amicable adjustment on a sound basis and the elimination of loss to the employe as we'll as the employer, while the public is also being protected it would appear to be established in the interests of all and for the purpose of seeing that justice was done
 It is to be supposed that the reason there is such opposition to the court is that it prevents the strike weapon which is not always used with good l judgment as the country has seen dem onstrated on repeated occasions The &C., ] tion in Kansas has, however. aroused ! deep interest because of the very object aimed at and for that reason the presen- tation of the merits and demerits of the 1 industrial relations court cannot fail tc
 bring out points which may not be as we'll understood as they should be.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
SUGGESTIONS FOR


 THE HOUSEWIFE Potatoes are very fattening. Ammonia will dissolve copper salts. A ham in the pantry is a great re- source.
 A good salad may be made of dates and bananas, garnished with lettuce hearts and served with French dressing In cooking string beans Rpeas and spinach, grating of nutmeg much inn proves their flavor
 Shabby curtain rods and rings if enamelled to match the woodwork of the room looks as good as new.
 By putting a little borax in your starch, the clothes will iron easier and be stiffer.
 If clothes are hung on the line neatly and smoothly much time will be saved when the time for ironing comes. Remove the tapes from a discarded corset, wash and you will save the price of several rolls of new tape.
 When baking apples pour one-half cupful hot water over them before plac- ing in oven They will be nice and juicy Add two or three slices of onion when frying fish; it will greatly improve the pfavor.
 When baking custards set into par of cold water before placing in the oven to bake and they will always be nice and creamy.
 When sewing on large buttons use 2 large needle with four threads and | can be done in half the time Use a doughnut cutter next time vol make ginger cookies. and you will have some nice jumbles.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
FOR THE SPRING BRIDE

An effective brides bouquet can be made at home of any white flowers. Be- sides the flowers, 20 yards of white baby ribbon, and two yards of tulle are re- quired. To keep the flowers as fresh as possible, the bouquet should be arranged shortly before the ceremony. If roses are used, the stems should be strengthened with bamboo and fastened to the stem of the rose with raffia or fine wire.
 The bouquet is made up in sections, These are then tied together to form the main Houquet The bouquet should be set in water while the shower is being made. Small branches of tiny flowers from any Towering shrub, are used for the shower.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

fabric.
 Paradise appears again on evening head dresses.
 Silk crepe and fur are combined for evening gowns Black duvetyn is charming lined with emerald satin.
 cutaway effects are seen in the new tailor-made suits.
 Long flowing sleeves are faced with contrasting material. A~
 The evening wrap is either very elab- crate or very simple.
 Bracelets are popular, whether O glass, bone oI -sor..
 Some of the. new sweaters are nippet in at the waist line
 Navy and maroon is a new combina tion for a checked sweater.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03

New Salem did not suspect that this dreamer who loitered in their lanes was planning and building for all time and that their village would be remembered only because it had chanced to be sta- tion in his progress. For. like Peter the Great, who stepped down from his throne and in disguise went to work among the masses. Abraham Lincoln in those apparently aimless years was in re- ality though unconsciously an apprentice in the leadership of the people whose life he was living. There out of poverty and toll and sorrow, the character of the man was woven.
 Tomorrow-In Politics, Love and Law.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
ITuIZING FATS.

To utilize all kinds of fats:-Bacon fat with warmed over baked beans makes a delicious combination.
 Sausage fat for ginger bread and mo lasses cookies gives spicy flavor. ALSO saves using other spices.
 Ham fat for frying eggs and potatoes is a good substitute for ham,
 Pork fat for cake or frying potatoes.
 Beef fat for anything which requires shortening, such as cake, pie, Sc. All kinds of fat for soap, for which find directions on a can of lye.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03

licious with little Snowflake Creme spread on it. Use it on some Jeff over cake. or cut a few bananas and make delicious dish in a few min utes. You can make all fruitss all jellies and cakes look better and taste better for few cents by using this wonderful Snowflake Creme.
 Desserts made with this creme are snowy white, decorate the table and make all desserts a little better.
 A demonstration of this product is now being held at H. c. Rings, Frank lin and Main Streets, Norwich, Conn, See her and learn more about making these simple delicious desserts.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
HATRPINS AND NERVES

great amount of carelessness is found in the matter of hairpins, yet both the effect of the .coiffure and it's comfort are to a great degree dependent upon them. Nothing looks more hopeless than to see the ends of hairpins sticking out from the folds Tor coils of the hair yet this is by no means uncommon. Not a few cases of headache and a great deal of the strained expression noticeable on so many peoples faces in theatres, etc, is directly due to the pressure of the pins on the scalp, a pressure which with the possessors Of sensitive scalps causes inflammation of the superficial nerves, resulting in an almost intolerable sen sation part of pain, part of irritation
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03
MINTs FOR CHILDREN

Mints are very easily made. For each flavor of hints to be made allow two teaspoons ful of cold water and stir con fectioners' sugar into the water until stiff enough to handle without sticking to the fingers. For peppermints stir in one half teaspoonful of essence of pepper mint, mould well, and cut off piece of the fondant about the size of finger cut off little piece from the end (about the size of a walnut, roll into a bail then f1atten and drop in granulated sugal and lay on paraffin paper to stiffen
 In making checkermints add to the water and confectioner's sugar about one-half teaspoonful of pink sugar with the white, one-half teaspoonful of es. sence of wintergreen.
 If chocolate hints are desired add one square of chocolate cooked with =: sugar and water, and proceed as before
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-03

statements of the, better understanding arrived at. This is going to be of inn mense importance in carrying out the de- tails of the matters agreed upon and it is also going to be a guide for the ad- justment of such problems as remain to be worked out The need of getting to- gether and showing their hands that there may be established greater con- fldence in each other has not only been recognized but it seems to have been act ually put into operation and already bearing good fruit.