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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-25

After forty-eight years. Of continual str
vice as sexton Of ST. James Church Ac
has retired. Fay's record Sc a. romark
able one for faithfalness To duty on's
once since 1873 did Fay miss g. serviue
at the church on Sundays or holiday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-25
Shoot Oil on Water
to Calm Angry Waves
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sFRulcr

BO5TON-Shells filled with a gallon
Of oil and fred at angry waves by the
Z, S. Life Guards will calm them. ac-
cording to tests made by IL s Cohas-
set
lie says: These shells hued with
gallon Of oil fired at low force pow
der charge would scatter the oil on the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-25

Strictly Fresh Eggs Direct From the Farm
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-02-25

month to q pure woman. That is a
great safeguard in the life of a young
man"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
FORESTRY xEEDs

Tn the appeal which is made by Sec eetary Wallace te tho governors of ths different states soliciting their coopera- lion in the nationwide observance of for- sst-pretection week, during the fast week in May, it is apparent that a general movement for the creation of a better understanding of the forestry need Of he country is underway.
 That such an appeal will meet with 4 hearty response on the rart of the Tov- efncfs js to De antiepAted. There is no section of ths country where there is no heed If stimulating a greater interest in the conservation Of our woodlands and reforestation, although there are states where it will be possible to accomplish more in such directions than in others Rut sp=.ial attention >is being directed by this undertaking to the protection ol the forests that now exist against tn. favishes of fire. ,
 Directing attention to the conditions that exist and setting terfh the manner In which they can ba relieved sIouIt mean benefciA1 results. Frequently. it i the case that concerted action for tls, 'ievention of such eond tions is iackin. because sufficient efforts are not mad to present the situation in manner t, make lasting impression.
 While we are striving to awaken greater interest in the work of replacir, the inroads that are made into the tim ger supply of the nation each year b setting out new forests 1t is of the utrnos Importance that thare should be chscke In every possible way the waste tha aces with failnre to make full use of th trees that afe cut and the disregard tha exists fer safeguarding the present stand ing timber. When it is realised ths the human agency is responsible for 8 per cent of the forest fires there is ce, tainly plenty of opportunity for awaker ing the cooperation that viii at les, great reduce such loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
EMERGENCY RENT LAWS.

The rent law just decided by the United States supreme court discloses another of that close majority opinions, but as the majority rules the decision must of course be accepted and respect ed
 This case was one that was carried up from the District of Columbia where congress saw the need of adopting legis- lation dealing with the rent situation which has in the past bothered most all sections of the country. With a shortage of rents there was in many instances little or no consideration showed to the tenants with the result that congress- legislated that tenants could be busted a tthe expiration of their lease, provided they paid their rent, unless it could be shown that they were undesirable. It did not undertake to say that the land lords must continue to accept the rent under the old lease but named commits sion to hear and determine what should be done when disputes arose between landlord and tenant. In the opinion of the majority of the court such was emer- gency legislation and it is upheld as such.
 The decision while applying to the sit- nation in the District of Columbia is Of mitch interest elsewhere where similar legislation was madA necessary because of tho manner in which tenants were be- ing busted and rents jumped. It means that laws of that character can be en- acted when there is an emergency and
 remain in force during the period for Whieh th6 law is enacted or while the emergency prevails. But for the fact
 that building activities had slumped and
 the rush to the large eenters could not
 be taken care of, and the persistency
 that was displayed by enrnn rent profit
 ekrs the emergency would not have exist
 cd and the law made necessary. In talk
 ing the protective steps that were fol lowed. however, the court rnaintaini that they were legal. and inas1nueh al
 .he majority opinion of the United State Lcrprere court becomes the law of tn, land the matter is settled.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
4 prnrcroR or rosrs.

Among the other things that are ad- vocated for the betterment of the postal service attention will be especially di- rected to the suggestion that has been made to the effect that there be created director of posts in the department with what are now assistant postmasters general being made assistant directors. The postmaster general would continue as cabinet member and continue to fix the policies, but the director of posts would be a permanent oficial whose term of office would not be limited by an ad- fninistfation but weuld Be dependent up- on good behavior and efficiency, the idea being to get man experienced in postal matters and hold on to him as the oper- atins head.
 Such a change with the idea of carry ing on the important work of handling the mails and giving the people the ser vice they require and pay for is pro- posed with the idea of introducing bus mess administration at point in the government activities where it is greatly needed. With the idea of having busi- ness supplant politics in the operation of this big public service the move is in keeping with the determination ~that has Ebeen expressed from time to time to put through reorganization of the various federal departments for the good that wilt result to the nations business. Inefhciency is condition which has been repeatedly pointed out in connec- ton with government activities. Large
 wastes, long delays and heavy expendi- ! lures are characteristic of government
 work and as such stand out in marked contrast to private enterprise. Efforts
 to bring about changes in these condi- tions have been put forth without desired results, and it is to be hoped that the
 present administration will be more sue
 cessful with it's programme than others l have been.
 | The postofftce department as the re-
 suit of the way in which 1t has been
 operated under the Burleson regime ha:
 been the object Of widespread criticism
 It is a department with which the peo pie come in close contact and it is there fore fitting that steps should be taker
 te better conditions, such steps being radical or not in keeping with the condf soins that exist and the conditions whicl 1t is desired to bring about.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING APRIL fssh. fsz1
 11,O76
THE COLOMBIAN TREATY.

By the action what has been taken hg the United States senate in approving the treaty which has been negotiated be- tween the United States and Celombia greater progress has been made than at any other time. The senate showed, as was predicted, that there were more than the necessary two-thirds required for ratification, and inasniuch as President Harding had asked for the action which has been taken it is apparent what course he will pursue in the matter.
 Ratification has been sousl1. for many years and the form of the treaty has undergone many changes, and it is with the elimination of the objectionable and the facing of new conditions that those who have been strongly opposed to it in the past changed their minds.
 Strong pressure was brought to bear at this time in order to have the new administration clear up a dispute with another nation in the same hemisphere which not only interferes with good re- lationships with that country but engen. ders spirit of doubt among others as to the attitude that is actually taken by the United States. There is notfiins in the treaty that apologies for what was done by this country. Those in sup. rort of the treaty make clear that we are not paying for wrongs done to Co. lcmbia but that the treaty is sanctioned because of the desire to improve rela. tons to pay for the benefits we have re- ceived and to stand in position wher, We will be on as favorable ereund al other countries in connection with tn, development of natural resources in Co lomhta.
 In view of the action that has beer taken regardless of the claims of black mail and holdup indications point to tn, elimination of q matter which has Ion, been used to our disadvantase by Coiom sia and those who sympathized with it The matter is not ended, however, b, lction in the senate and the president' known attitude since the ratification D, Colombia's assembly yet femains. 1ndi cations have been that such would redtir but little time but conditions may hay changed there even As they have in thi country.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21

''The woman at these summer hotels certainly make me tired" muttered the vacationing husband as he used the shaving stick freely.
 Why" asked his dutiful wife.
 "Oh, the way they constantly dress and doll up and fix themselves up to look pretty. It's just case of pea cocks plumage all the time. The first thing in the morning do you ever see many of them out fishing with just that old sweater and pull down cap? I guess notI If they fish at all they have a smart. bright colored sweater that any one from the hotel can spot a half mile out, and white hat that shows the least spot of dirt"
 "But who wants to look like a frump? said his dutiful wife, reaching past his head for the hand lotion.
 The fish don't care about looks, " the vacationing husband muttered And then the minute they get in they rush down to the manicure to have their hands fixed up before they dress for luncheon.
 "The instant they finish luncheon they rush for some fancy wrap that none of the people have seen and go foI a launch ride, heaven alone knows where, to see some other bunch of pea cocks in their plumage that has cos some poor bird of husband a years saving"
 But their husbands always look jus as nice when they come down to week. end" defended his dutifu1 wife. Sure! Who wants to look like 1 tramp Alongside of dolled up wife Take me, now! Would I have bough | that rajah silk suit if you hadn't beei | coming up here where you'd see tn same bunch that you say just las year? Certainly not. Whats the us of paying sixty-five simoleons for suit that can only be worn on the hot test days?"
 | Haven't you worn it in town any | asked his dutiful wife.
 Sure! No use letting 1t lie idle
 Where's that shoe rag? I've droppe'
 some shaving soap on my good shine The shines up here aren't worth
 whoop. Where's some talcum pow der?"
 What do you want it for?" aske
 the dutifu1 wife, reaching past him t put the hand lotion back again. T got such close shave that nee
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
4 PUBLIC MEyACk

When judge labels man before him one of the most dangerous ever in his court he uHouestionably weighs his words with due consideration for the facts concerning the case in question and other cAses. And when he imposes the maximum sentence he follows up his observation by action that would natu- rally De expected.
 The accused had been found guilty of setting fire to a building for the purpose of defrauding an insurance company and had pleaded guilty to setting fire to two other buiidinEs besides which there was string of others which brought the ts. tai up to IT.
 In view of Ali that was involved the sentence of five to ter ,- in prison, which was the Iinsit. does not appear to be excessive. The accused had conceived of woy of getting rich without much ef- fort on his part. He was willing to take the chances and in the paying of his same he certainly expected everyone else to do likewise for n cennecLien with tie ktadling of fires there is no telling Nhcae fife ie eetns te be sacrificed or who is soins to be made to stand heavy loss because of lawiess operations.
 Wei does the court take the view that such an individual who has no regard for the safety of others. 50 long as he can get away with his underhanded prae- tice, is serious menace to community. Those who Are moved to resort te arsen wAether t ie eus ef SpitA er fer the f,.r- theFsaes ef pswsuAAi rstnt nAuse be re- rASs4hA AN AAsaasa SaaNfSaA.SfA ~~Lx seed to be Jsaeed where they win have
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21

insly commenced there under the diree- 1 tion of Kosciusko.
 Kosclusko arrived on the goth of March and the project was puAhed to- wards completion with much spirit. The principal redoubt, constructed chiefly of logs and earth. was completed before May and named Fort Clinton.
 At the close of 177s West Point was the strongest military post in America. In addition to the batteries that stood menacingly upon the hilltSps the rivsr was obstructed by an enormous iron chains. West Point wAs considered the keystone of the country during the Revolution, and there a large quantity of powder and other rnunitions of war ana military stores were collected. These considerations combined made it's posses sion matter of great importance to the enemy and hence it was selected by Arnold as a prize which his treason would give as a brfbe.
 When peace returned 1t was regarded as one of the most impoftant military posts in the country and the plateau up- on ehe point was purchased by the Unit ed States government. The Military Academy at West Point was established by an act of congress and became q law in 17s3, and earlier than this. even before the war of the Revolution had closed, Washington suggested the estab- lishment of a military school there. The enormous chain that crossed the river during the Revolution was con-
 strueted of ore of equal parts from the | mines in Orange county. The chain was manufactured by Peter TownsheHd of Chester about twenty-five miles west of West Point. It was completed about the middle of April, ITS. and on May 1 l it was stretched across the river and 1 secured.
 | New England teansters carried the l links as fast as they were forged to | West Point, and in the space of six | weeks the entire chain was completed | It weighed 1S0 tons. When Benedict Arnold was arranging his plans to de- | liver West Point and it's dependencies | into the hands of the enemy. this chain
 became a special object of his attention 1 and it is related that few days before the discovery of his treason he wrote | letter to Andre in a disguised hand and | manner, informing him that he had | weakened the obstruction in the rivel | by ordering a link of the chain to be taken out and carried to the smith un | der a pretence that 1t needed repairs l He assured his employer that the link i would not be returned to its place be fore the forts should be in possession | of the enemy.
 Little progress was made in the estab lishment of West Point as the Militar!
 Academy of the United States until 1872
 when, by an act Of congress a corps 0
 engineers and professors was organized and the school was endowed with tn l most attractive features of a literary in .i stitute, mingled with that of the mill ) tary character. From that period un l til the present the academy has bee increasing in importance until today 1t i : the finest institution of it's kind in tn world
 (Tomorrow-The First Voyage of th,
 Savannah)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
MAKING THEM COMFORTABLE

if for my face. And besides, one doesn't sunburn so with the face cov- cred with powder.
 There's that Miss Amnesty for if- stance If she doesn't climb into some t-up for dinner, you'll have to tell me! Shed look a whole lot better it she'd put that yellow sweater on that bofy frame of hers instead of expos ing her chest to the clements. And the Conc she uses on her facel It's a wonder the insane hospital doesn't send psychopathic exafniner6 up to these resorts for the women. They'd gather in some. Funny,I can't make my hair stick down at all today. It seems bound. 10 stand rieht on end. eet out ut 4'Where are they, Hal?'
 1 T ! don't know. You packed 'enn. There they are-no, therei Oh, my goodness, girl don't give me that
 "What's the matter with that one?'' demanded the helpful wife.
 Nothing, only that shape makes q Dickens, that's all. Let's try that sec
 The helpful wife handed 1t over. | "OiI, there's no use talking. these l women act like set of fanatics. DC you think that polka dot tic looks bet 1 ter with this shirt than the red and white striped one?"
 The helpful and dutifuf wife gravelS considered the question and at last de- ,l cided on the polka dot tie.
 l Yep" he said, reaching for. the red and white striped tie. tits nothing but a case of peaceck's plumage with these women. That's all they come for, tt doll up and fuss all the time. The1 spend more time in their room dressing than they do on the beach, Take {
 man, now, all he cares about is sorn'
 old suit to fish in and he's fixed up fol
 his vacation. You didn't happen t
 bring that belt with the monogrammet
 buckle for me, did you. dear% 1, NO, Hal, I didn't think you'd car
 about it here" said the dutiful wife. / NO matter, think thi sone will d. | maybe 1 could get a monosramme' buckle down in the village. A felloy
 always needs a good buckle" He ex amined his checks in the mirror b , stretching 1engthity across the hett
 dressing case. Yep, women are sill II about dressP-Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
Stories That Recall Others
CoIlectinr OvArdone

Collecting Overdone
 Miss Madge was making her first trip in ( train. The ticket collector came along and called for the tickets. Madge readily gave up her ticket.
 Later they stopped at station and a boy came down the aisle calling, "Choe- olates!"
 Never" cried Madge bravely. You can take my ticket. but not my choco- lates. Anyway, how did you know I had any?"
 An AHke
 It was little Matrices first day at school Instead of playing with the other little boys he fingered near the door where the teacher was showing the jani- tor how she wished the steps cleaned.
 He watched the performance a while and then he walked over to them. Say" he said to the teacher, You boss your husband arcund just like my mother does hers."
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
THE WONDERFUL
 FRUIT MEDICINE
Evey Homo h This State
 Needs 3FruIl-a-i|ves"

To those suffering with Indigestion Torpid Livr, Constipation, Sick orNsvoHs Headaehes, Nsnralsi4 Kidney Trosbl4 Attenuation. Pain in ths Bdek Eezsms.- aud other Skia Afeehons. 'Fruit-a-tivss' gives prompt relief and assures q speedy recovery when the treatment Is faithfully followed.
 'Fruit-a-tives' is the only medicine made from init - containing tho medicinal principles of apples, oranges, figs and prunes, combined with valuable tonics and antiseptiea.
 soc. a box, 6 6for$s.5o, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid, by FRUIT-A-TIVES LfmiteAs 0GDENSBURG. NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
ODD INCIDENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY
SELECTION OF WEST POINT FOR
 MILITARY ACADEMY.

MILITARY ACADEMY,
 The importance of fortifyina the Hud- son river at its narrowest point among the Highlands was suggested to the Continental Congress by the Provision al Assembly Of New York at an early period of the Revolutionary war. On the 9th day Of october, 1775, the form CT directed the latter to proceed to make such Notifications as they should deem best. On the 18th of November congress resolved to appoint z commander for the fortress with the rank Of colonel, and recommend the New York convention to empower him to raise body Of 200 militia from the Surrounding counties ana company of artillery from New York to garrison the place.
 As the, result of these proceedings a fort named "Constituttdn" Mas con- structed on Martelaer's Rock--nOw Con. stitution Island - opDosit West Point under the direction of the English en- 'er, Bernard Romans After the can. lure of Forts Clinton and Montgomery near the lower entrance to the Hi9hlano, n1777. and the abandonment of Fort Constitution, by the Americans a few l days afterwards, public attention va. directed to the importance of other ant stronger Notifications in that vicinity. Washington requested General Putnam to bestow his most serious attention up on that important subject. He als, wrote to Governor Clinton at the sam, | time, desiring him to take the imme | diate supervision of the work and hi l legislative duties, then many and pres sing. made. it difficult for him to com ply. Clinton made many valuable sug | gestions respecting the proposed forti i fcations.
 He mentioned West Point as the mos
 eligible site for a strong fort. In tn
 spring of 177S a committee of the Ney
 York legislature, after surveying site,
 unanimously recommended west Point a the most eligible. Works were accord
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
NEW BOOKS

Find the Woman. By Arthur Somers
 Koch. illustrated by Dean CoTnwell
 Cloth, S11 pages, published by The
 Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New
 York. Price g.
 Find the Woman is a novel of youth and mystery. It has 8 most entrancins heroine and it's action takes place in New York with which the author shows a studied familiarity.
 The fascinating story of what happened to Clancy Deane, the girl of your dreams, when caught in the exotic and terrifying whirlpool of life in Manhattan is win ner.
 It is the story of a.raaid from Maine, as wise as she is inexperienced and as beautiful as they always are, who come down to New York to "see life"-and does so. She does indeed! And in record time The action is so rapid, the incl dents 50 numerous and ingenious, that the reader loses all sense of time and place in his desire to see life. It is book brinful of interesting sit- nations, a story that Is romantic and clever and presents the temptation and triumph of Maine girl as she makes her way in the big city. It is a refresh ing tale both of Roche and Cosmopolitan quality.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21

pounds or more and am now able to do my work. recommend the Vege- table Compound to my friends and you may use these facts as testi- monial. "-Mrs. SALLIE SIEFERT, 3l3 W. Fourth Street, Pottsville, Pa.
 The everyday life of many house. wives is . continual struggle with weakness and pain. There is nothing more wearing than the eeaseless round of household duties and they become doubly hard when some fe- male trouble makes every bone and muscle ache, and nerves all on edge. i If you are one of these women do not suffer for four or five years as Mrs. Siefert did, but profit by her experience and be restored to health.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21

time to reflect upon the necessity of obey- ing the law. It Is bad enough for such persons to conceive and put into opera ten the idea of wilfully destroying property but it Is greatly increased when the match is applied to property where 1t is known that human life may be taken. No credit accrues to the accused that no lives were lost but there can- not fail to be qualification over the p5- sition taken by the court in tho applica- tion of the penalty.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Daylight Saving

Mir. Editor: Of course we wish to continue the custom of daylight saving thereby also saving the joy which it adds to living during the summer. Saving the long, lovely twilight for recreation on the pant of those who cannot get it through the day--for baseball and tennis for gardening. automobiling and walking in- to the country-means incidentally con- serving health and reducing artificial light bills.
 MEMBER OF NORWICH PLAY.
 GROUND ASSOCIATION.
 Norwich, April IS, 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-21

and vas very Ir- regular. was not
 fit to do my work
 at times and took
 medicine from a
 doctor and got no
 benefit. 1 saw Lydia F. Pink hams Vegetable Compound adver- |tised in the news papers and took 1t and got alright. |I gained twenty