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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
GIRLS pEFrg ~ .r ssys," Y MENT
 By Axs>ciated Press

V New Or. als. J .g.---State and federal governments vent down Il abiect defeat tonight before New Orleans girl graduates. As a result. any person who has q flower ard wants to wear it may do SO. The au- thorities have lifted the ban. issuel in an effort to prevent spread of the campi1or scale. 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
NOT CALLED tP By Asnociatod Pre~s

WashiAg gtons June 1o. o.Due to de- lay in concluding consideration of the soldier relief bill. the peace res oiution was not called up in the House today. as had been planned by leaders. It will he presented to- morrow. however, under a rule pro vidng for two full days of debate and a vote on it's passage Mondas J afternoon at , o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
THE WEATHER

Washington. June 1o.-Following is the weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Mostly cloudy weather Saturday and Sunday with scattered thundershowers little change in temperature.
 west winds.
 Tennessee: Unsettled weather Saturday and Sunday; probably lo- cal thundershowers: little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
CANADIAN ROADS TO CUT
 By Associated Prcss

Montreal. Juiiu lU.---Cdnadi2n TAI ! ways, following the action of roads across the border. today took pre- liminary steps to cut wages l2 per cent July and later to revise work ing conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
SUNDAY AGE-HERALD

Contains something of interest for every member of the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
LOCAL DATA

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
BIRMINGHAM WEATHER

Saturday, partly cloudy; probably local thundershowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
ALL-AMERIcA nav.

How much the effort that is being made to bring about the celebration of May first as All-America day win de- pend upon the manner in which those who can be rated as being numbered among the patriotic rally to the call.
 May first has long been the date for all sorts of radical demonstrations. It has received far more attention in Europe as such than 1t has here, although the influence of such efforts has it's effect and stirs up sympathy elsewhere, so that this country has experienced certain dem onstrations by elements that can hardly be rated as conservative on that date, though not to the extent that has pre- vailed across the water.
 With the idea of counteracting such in- huence and So to speaI- -~+ . backhre the American Defense society has set in motion movement for the observance on that day to show that i've can preserve our Americanism against the sinister in- filtration of anarchy and lawless and of aRcrding an opportunity for all patriotic ictizens to feconsecrate themselves to teh ideals and institutions of our na- tiOn."
 Tho idea has made its appeal to or gsnizations and individuals. And there can be no wonder, for instead of having tho first of May featured with parades hz1- exezcAsdA participated in hy those
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
PosTAL RETIREMENT ORDER.

In recognition of an injustice that has been done both to the department and certain individuals thereof, the revoca- tion of the order retiring postoffice eri- ployes when they have reached 65 years of age, whether by their condition they deserve it or not. will serve to correct a situation over which there has been no little dissatisfaction.
 The provision regarding retirement is not of course changed but the manner in which 1t will be interpreted and ap- piled has been. According to Postmaster General Hays those who are eligible for retirement will be able to leave the ser vice upon reaching the age limit and re- ceive the pension that is provided. In such cases however, where the person who has reached the retirement age is in proper condition to continue his work and do it just as efficiently as he has for previous years and more efficiently than the inexperienced it will be possible foI him to make application for such con. tinuance and have his case passed upon 1 by the postmaster generals office. IT other words instead of being obliged tS seek employment in other fields, whicl many would bel desirous of doing ever though they might not be obliged to they are given the chance to remain a the business with which they are famil jar, give the government the benefit O their knowledge and get the benefit 0 more than 8 pension.
 Postmaster General Hays by his nev order gives further evidence of his de termination to get the department bad on a basis of cooperation that will brinl the results that are desired. He is no opposed to orders that are required t promote greater efficiency but he show that he recognizes the need of givin
 fair treatment to all concerned. Jus
 because a man has reached the age c
 65 it does not necessarily mean that h
 Is no longer of any use in the postoffic and the postmaster general makes ' plain that he does not believe in an } such arbitrary application of such an ol der, and follows common sense cours
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
HEATH AND BEAUTY.

See that the pores of the complexion are kept clear; good cream will clean them,
 Cleanliness is next to godliness, but without some outside help mouth cleanliness is next to impossible. Prophylactic treatment of the teeth is like golf-it gives them exercise and it keeps them out in the open air.
 Every woman cannot be beautiful perhaps, but every woman can be at- tractive if she will observe a few simple rules. More beauty is lost by being lazy than anything else - the woman who allows herself to 'go," as it were, is never attractive.
 The most important part of the manicure is in keeping the cuticle al each side of the nail looking smooth and clean. After you have shaped the nails and after they have beer soaked, you clean under, them witl the file and bring out loose bits of tht nail towards each edge. You will have to make the nail perfectly smooth b! going oyer it again with a piece O pumiee board and then you will hav' to clip off each corner where the mai touches the finger tip.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
TEMPORARY ALIEN RESTRICTION.

As passed by the lower house of con sress the immigration bill closely resem- bles that which was sanctioned by the previous congress There are however, tLree amendments tackled or which will receive the close scrutiny of the senate but otherwise there ought to be nothing to impede its progress through that body and its early transmission to the pres signature placing a limited restriction upon those coming into the country for period of little over year.
 Efforts to get many amendments n the house brought, as might have been expected, instant and strong opposition. Those accepted by the house provide for an excess of three per cent of those of each nationality in the country provided it can beg proved that those seeking ad- mission have been subjected to religious l persecution and are seeking refuge here to avoid such hardships, the admission | of children of American citizens under 1 IS. and giving preference to the families | and relatives of former service men hon. orably discharged from the army or navy l whether they have been naturalized or not.
 Such lifting of the bars, especially during the IA months that the law would be effective. ought not to mean any great number although it would require considerable effort to produce and sub. stantiate the proof to such claims for ad, mission. Consideration can be reason. ably extended to the unnaturalized who served in our forces, especially when f is realized that some of those who re ceived their discharge abroad and visit ed their former homes have been held III when desiring to return Yet it may b. a question how far the law should go il assuring admission to all those wht might be included under the broad tern of relatives" That might mean a smal army in itself
 The early action. of the house sets al
 excellent example for the senate, an, while it cannot be expected that as mucI
 speed will be shown there the matter i one that ought not to be unnecessaril
 delayed if it is going to serve the pur pose desired.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
ark Benches and Drinking Rountalns.


 MT. Editor; Apropos of . brief item in Fridays paper concerning the bench es in Boswell Avenue park, may sug- gest that bench that could Dc used as comfortable seAt woRd not De mis- used7
 This triangular hillside is q beautiful little park, much. used by adults as well as childreuk But the benches wers never made for sloplng ground ' Could not suitable benches be provided, thus making possible the use of seats anywhere. rather than on the few level spaces abutting the sidewalk?
 In warm weather l have often seen as many as sixty people using this park, for whom five benches. of no use on the hillside, were provided Would 1t be a very expensive matter to make a few seats-if rustic, all the better-for spe. cial use on sloping ground? And could there not be sanitary drinking fountain, here and all over the city? Many com. munities provide such fountains at tht edge of sidewalks. In our own city would they not prove of great value iron the standpoint of health as vel as comfort? We have our own reser voirs. Surely we could afford several simple fountains-on Franklin. Thames Burnham, Washington and Uniol squares. for instance-at Chelsea Pa rade and on much used thoroughfaFes. May l. through your courtesy, asl the authorkies Who wolld napuranlJ have such matters in charge. to giv thoughtful consideration to these sug gestions?
 PRO BONO PUBLIC. T Norwich, April 23, 1s21.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
SUGGESTIONS FOR

THE HOUSEWIFE
 Squash and walnut fritters are de- licious when served with lemon sauce.
 A small paint brush is handy to clean an electric toaster.
 A granit pan kept near the sink is handy for washing vegetables.
 Cold slaw is excellent served with fried oysters or fish.
 .. Soalloped potatoes are sometimes cooked with bacon and are delicious.
 Cream puffs are delicious filled with ice cream and served with sauce.
 A good fruit dish for breakfast is prunes and oranges served with honey
 To cut fresh bread saw the knife back and forth with a slow motion
 Pliers are useful to remove hot yes sells from the stove. When baking cream puffs do not op- en the oven during first ten minutes of the baking.
 l A steel needle is excellent for looa' ening a cake from the centre tube O | the cake pan.
 Celery and almonds are often uset | together for a salad. l Use large quantity of water whei cooking cabbage and onions, as the. are improved if the flavor is lesseneo | A delicious salad is made with shred ded lettuce and halved English wal nuts. Marinate with French dressing
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
LAUNDRY NOTES.

Much time is saved in washing if clothes are soaked. Cold or barely warm water should be used for this. ric and makes it give up the soil quick The soaking opens the fibre of the fab ly.
 All soap chips or soap powders should be thoroughly dissolved in boil ing water before being used in the laundry. Sometimes washing prepara- tions that are harmless, if used in this way eat the clothes If allowed to rest in undissolved bits on the material.
 White cotton or linen clothes may be soaked to advantage an day or over night. It is a mistake to think that wooiens cannot be soaked at all. Soak them in a weak solution of ammonia in barely warm water for half an hour This will not injure the woolen and will make it easier to wash.
 All clothes should be turned inside out in washing. A good idea is to wash the outside first, then turn the clothes wash on the inside, and leave turned this way for drying. If you use g washing machine, good plan is tC soap the clothes right side out and then turn them as they are put into the washing machine. e.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25

Her superior mind gave her great as- cendancy over the Senecas and she was a queen, indeed, among them. She &C., companied the delegates of the Six Ma tions to Philadelphia on several occa- sions, where her refinement of manners and attractive person made her an ob- feet of much regard, and 1t is said that "she was greatly caressed by the ladies of that city"
 From the circumstances of her refine ment of manners Mir. Stone argues that she could not have been guilty of the atrocities at Wyoming which history has attributed to her. But Mir. Minor, whose means for correct information on points connected with the history of Wyoming were much superior to those of MT. Stone. clearly fixes the guilt upon her. Queen Esther was well known to Col. Denison and Col Franklin, who defend dthe wyomingites when they were at tackled bOth explicitly charged her with the deeds of which she Is accused. Two 1 of her sons accompanied her in the ex- pedition, and it is said that her fury | on the occasion was excited by the death of one of them in the fight that occurred near Fort Jenkins on the 2d of July, the day before the battle of Wyoming.
 | At the time of the battle she must have been nearly 80 years of age. One of Gen. Sullfvan's men, in his journal, cited by Minor, speaks of reaching Queen Esther,s plantation. where she i"dwelt in retirement and sullen maies- ty." The ruins of her lace. he%-said, were to be seen for many years after. One of the sons of Catherine Nor tour was with Walter Butler at Cherry iValIey when the massacre occurred al that point, and with his own hands cap tured Mir. Cannon, the fafher of Mrs
 Campbell, one of the ms at thai Lpoint The old mans lie was spared
 and he was taken to Niagara. Queer
 Esther was there and was greatly en
 raged because her son had not killed hin
 outright 'The exhibition of a savag' temper" says Stone. 'is in accordance with her acts at Bloody Rock"
 Bloody Rock" which became bette
 known as Queen Esther's Rock" is on | of the interesting relics of the massacr'
 to be seen in the town of Wyoming. I is covered with a steel grating and | surrounded by an iron fence. In 1Ss , the Wyoming Chapter of the Daughter !. of the American Revolution. located a : WiIkes-Barre, purchased Queen Esther Rock and a few feet of ground imme diately surrounding 1t and in order t . preserve the boulder from further de |, molishment by relic hunters, erected tn steel cage over 1t
 There Is at present fastened upon th cage a bronze tablet bearing this in !. scription: Upon this rock the India | Queen, Esther, slaughtered the brave pa ' triots taken in the battle of July 5, 17T' , Preserved by the Wyoming Valley ChaS ' ter of the Daughters of the America
 Revolution, 1885" The chapter tool
 formal possession of the historic spot O
 Monday. June 14. 1887, with appropEiai
 and interesting exercises, which wer f attended by several thousand people.
 (Tomorrow-when Washington Took
 Command.)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
nlcrArEs oE EAsHloN.

White serge is often stitched in black.
 Separate skirts have a tendency to flare.
 Evening pumps have beaded instep straps.
 The haring panels give wide effects in skirts.
 sveiled effects are favored in evening gowns.
 Jackets are generally beitiess and have single button.
 A favorfte evening coler is coral with a yellow tinge.
 Colored filet and ceiered lace are largely shown.
 Jeweled motifs are used on crepe evening gowns.
 Jetted colored nets and waxed taf- feta are favored.
 Draped afternoon gowns are trim med with fringe.
 Buff foulard with printed design ir black is fayorite.
 The rounded neck line is feature of spring dresses. The deep cape collar and surplics waist are featured by gowns for after. noon. A pretty dance frock has skirt oi alternate rows of ribbon and lace in sertion.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN TIE KITCHEN

derthings to be worn with them. It Is to be presumed, of course, that with the widening of the outer skirt comes the widening of the skirt which is to be worn under 1t. French lingerie of the moment takes care of the increase in width, but the effective method lies in group pleating; many of the new trousseau things having side, accor- dion, inverted and various types of pleating as their principal interest unless one excepts the dainty appli- cation of new used in many instance as hem, and often in contrasting color to the crepe, chiffon or voile tS which it is attached.
 The pleated chemise is also to b. reckoned with, these being made il
 many instances on Empire lines. II l direct contrast to this type is tn
 chemise built on basque lines, O. rather one which has a defined waist
 line. dropped as So many of our froek
 are with their waistline well beloN | the normal
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
ODD INCIDENTS IN AMERIcAS
 HISTORY
THE BLooD-THIRsTY QUEEN Es-

THE BLOOD-THIRsTY QUEEN Ee-
 THEIR.
 Living in the Wyoming valley. Penn sylvania, at the time of the Wyoming massacre, was hak1breed Indian wo- man who was known as Queen Esther. The atrocities during this massacfe were almost indescribable. Prisoners vree arranged in circles around large stones, and while some Indians held them they were dispatched with tomahavk. One of these stones came to be known as Queen Esther Rock.
 When the massacre was at it's height Queen Esther assumed the office Of exc cutioner. and using a maui and tona- hawk alternately as she passed around the ring, singing the death song, delib- erately murdered the prisoners in con- secutive order as they were arranged The time was midnight, and the scene being lighted up by large fire burning near, she appeared like a very fury from pandemonium while performing her bloody work. With the death of each victim her fury increased, and her song rose clearer and louder upon the mid night air.
 Queen Esthers real name was Cath. crime Montour, and county in Pennsyl. vania contains her family name. Hel residence was at Cathertnetown. near the head of Seneca Lake. in New York The town was named after her and wa the first Of the Indian destroyed by Sui | livan in 177s after the battle of Che | mung.
 Catherine was a native of Canada, ans her father was one of the French gov ernors, probably Frontenac. She wa, made captive during the war betweel the Hurons and French and the Six Ma | fiops and was ca rrfAd inf0 the Rance, country, where she married a younl chief, who was signalized h the war against the Catawbas-
 Queen Esther's husband fell in batti about the yea- 175o. She had severa iehildEan shZsh shim end zemaiped widow
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING APRIL 2srd. 1927
 11,O43
AWAITING GnRMANY.s pRoPosAI..

Germany it appears has grabbed at what it considers the straw thrown out by the response made to it's appeal that the United States act as mediator in the reparations adjustment. In our response Germany was told that this country would submit new proposition to the allies for it should it desiAe This at titude was apparently taken under the belief that little or no progress was being made toward an adjustment, and unsatisfactory results are being received from the application of penalties If a better understanding can be reached and the reparation settlement hastened by the submission to the allies of Germany's new offer it is at least worth trying.
 Two things ought to be fully under. stood in connection with it, however. Ii Germany expects to make an impression upon the allies by the new terms that fl submits 1t must show a different attitude lhan 1t has taken during previous nego tiaticns, and 1t should be distinctly un derstoed that the United States does no undertake to sponsor in any way the new German terms. TTe are simply to serv, as the means of transmission without il any way lending our support or givins our endorsement thereto
 Whether Germany can forestall ac ton on the first of May by the allies ca, to large extent be determined by tn new proposition that it puts forth. I we'll knows what the allies demand, ant 1t understands that the United State - stands with the allies. It has no reasol to expect that he allies are going t accept a counter proposition that will b 30 far away from the demands that nego tiations will be out of the question. I 2 can chiefly rely upon advocating differen } methods than the allies have urged, an upon that the allies have already indicat
 cd that they were ready to listen.
 If the new proposal fails to help tn
 situation Germany can expect the allie .4 to apply more penalties undesirable a they may be. and it seems probable tha
 this country will be asked to partieipat
 with the allies in determining what meas nres shall be adopted to make German
 pay. provided 1t fails to toe the mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
SLEEVES FOR EVENING GOWNS.

The arms follow the neck in the most fashionable gowns by being well cov- cred with any kind of long sleeve that appeals to the fancy. The centuries pour out inspiration. There is no mea- greness of output in this arc of dress.
 At the opera when one sits in a box the sleeve may be as dominating as that worn by Giselda or the angels of Burne Jones. There are square sleeves of glorious lace run with threads of metal, or left plain that reach to the knees when the arm is outstretched. There are others which sweep to the edge of the train, then return as by an afterthought to the wrist, where they are held by a jewelled bracelet. There is no disposition to hug the arm with | sleeves, They hang free. If they are | small they are opened down their length, On top, to show the skin. Tn i the theatre long. wide, conspicuous | sleeves are nuisance. so they give place to short ones. The bell shaped | Spanish shape is often made of lace
 of tulle chiffon. If it cuts the arm
 halfway between the elbow and wris
 it is awkward and ugly. It should no
 extend more than three inches below
 the bend of the elbow.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
NC MORE THE CHIFFON WRAP.

Once upon time another permitted a girl to gamble with pneumonia by going to evening parties in a butterfly wrap. It consisted of two layers of chiffon over taffeta and reached to the knees. Not so this winter. War, arctic temperatures and influenza have taught us to be more careful and more com fortable.
 This winter ushers in lonf, capacious wraps of fur, of fur fabrics, of velvet and of duvetine. The white fabric 'fuI is admirable for the slender purse; ii is a more serviceable fabric than vel vet. It does not spot in the rain and show. White velvet, when used, is trimmed with white fur and white immense gold or silver tassels. The lining may take sunset for its model The gayer, the better
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
A TIMELY WARNING

Before waiting to see child severe ly burned once, remember the follow ing warning: Always be. sure that the spout of the teakettle is turned away from the outside edge of your gas range. The steam will not come of 1t then on your child's face or arms as he rushes past, but will escape to- ward the back of the stove.. Take the same precaution with the handles of all kettles. Turn them away from the front of the stove so that they will not be pulled down by inquisitive An- gers.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-25
Stories That Recall Others
Advantage of AEo.

Two lads had been to see a picture shown in which the star was a freckdt faced boy. After seeing the plcture they were for once in their lives both very proud for the world to see their freckl@ as they were on their way home.
 But after a while an argument started over who had the most freckles- Al the point where there was nothing else to do but fight it out the younger boy who did not have much chance Of winning, said: "Well. Red. you shouic have more freckles than me. cause you are almost two years older" As Funny As Ever.
 He had one of those long moustaches one of the kind that fl you had been buying him a birthday present a few years ago you would have thought of g moustache cup the first thing. Everybody had been making fun el it, so on one Sunday morning he shaved 1t off. The first person to get look at his upper lip in 20 years was a neighbors girl, about four years old As she came into the house she said: On Mir B., you look just as funny as ever