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Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
Famous Literary Mysteries
WHERE DID MANDEVILLE GET
 HIS FACTS

Sir John Vaudeville startled Flu rope during the middle of the four teenth century by publishing book of travels in which he gave the his tory of countries then unknown and of peoples never before heard of; and in fact, to this day some of these countries and people are no better known than they were in his time, and were undoubtedly the invention of a remarkably fertile mind
 Vaudeville was born in 1900. He left home when he was twenty two years old, and for thirty years noth- ing was heard of him. When he re- turned he published his Book of Travels. So graphically was he able to describe everything he said he had seen that no one doubted his state ments. In fact, it was several hundred years before it was recognized that he was purely a faker, and that per haps he had never traveled more than a hundred miles in his life.
 When Vaudeville returned from his supposed journey with wonderful sto- ries to relate, people Hacked to him from near and far and near, and for some time he was in great demand as a lecturer.
 4AdLOeh4llS TSluIHSQ IrOIn llS supposed journey with wonderful stor- ies to relate people iocked to him from near and far. and for some time he was in great demand as a lecturer.
 At the time Vaudeville wrote scien- lists believed that the, earth was fiat and odd as it may seem the faker de- clared that he had discovered that it was round. It seems strange how he happened to blunder into great truth more than a century before Columbus discovered the same thing. And still more strange, this part of his romantic travels is the one that was most dis believed, and which really led to his be- ing branded as an irnposter although it was one of the very few truthful things that he told. But there were SC many people who believed in what Vaudeville wrote that geography, natu. ral history and the accounts of impos- sible animals as he described them, were l solemnly taught in the schools of the day. Even as late as the seventeenth century Shakespeare presumably believ ed in him, for he makes ''Othello" speak l of having seen in his travels the same sights that Vaudeville describes.
 No one has ever learned just where Vaudeville gained the fact and fictior which he introduced into his book. He must have had access to various sources of information and an aceuaintanceshir with persons who had travelled consid. l erably, otherwise he would have beer | unable even-rascal as he was-to have written such vivid descriptions
 | So little is known of Vaudeville. O, anything regarding his life and death outside of what is contained in his book that his existence is even doubted Whence. then. came the book of tray | els? The doubters believe that the, | were, in a large part. compiled b.p Liege physician known as Johairs a | | Barbe. Even before his death tn
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
Norwich. Monday. July sI. 1929.
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING JULY 18th, 1922
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ARBITRATION THE AMERICAN
 WAY

President Harding will have the country with him in his laudable eff forts to brind to an end the strike of railroad shopmen. The plan which 1t Is reported he has laid before them will certainly put upon both the railroad executives and the strikers the great pressure which he alone can exert.
 The strike has reached the stage now where 1t Is apparent that it could be settled in twenty-four hours if both sides would submit to arbitration the question of seniority rights. Both sides agree that all the other issues involved may be referred hack to the railroad labor board for rehearing, but neither Is will ing to submit the seniority question to the same treatment by the same trfbu- nal Tn support Of their refusal the strike leaders argue that they cannot afford to go back to work with their sen- iority rights in doubt, while the rail- road executives contend that the restora- ton of those rights would be unfair to new employees, an encouragement to strikes in the future and likewise unfair 10 old employees who remained steadily at work.
 The people of the United States do not relish the Idea of continued impair nent of railroad service. with it's con- sequent crippling of industries to which the maintenance of transportation is vl- tai. What is wanted everywhere is a resumption of the railroad shop work and a relief from the threat to transpor- tation while hundreds of locomotives go out of commission every day for want of repair work.
 Should President Harding's plan urge the submission of the seniority issue to arbitration, the people would feel that he was selecting the American way for the settlement of the dispute. and they would stand solidly behind him in any attempt he might make to compel 8 re- sumption of the shop work during a settlement through arbitration.
 What is wanted is resumption of la bor with the submission of the seniority iEsue to arbitration, along with the other questions.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
AN NM1GRANr.s PLAN.

Out of his own experience as a new arrival on these shores forty years ago, James J. Davis, United States secretary of labor, has proposed new immigra- tion law. It Is related authentically that after the Davis family arrived at New York, having come over in the steerage. they were robbed of most of their money and two feather beds, and that the immigrant boy got hot, hard job in a steel mill.
 Two of the provisions in the new law he proposes seem obviously wise and benefcent. One is that immigrants should be examined physically, mentally and morally and submitted to blood tests at the port of debarkation instead of after arrival in America. Those found unfit to be received here would be saved time and money and the bangs of disap- pointment at being turned back after arrival. It Is proposed also by Secre- tary Davis that immigrants should be enrolled for training and Americanlza- tion immediately after their arrival This would at once provide for their de- velopment along right lines as American citizens and also serve as a protective measure and neutralizer against the propaganda of revolutionary radicals anarchists and bolshevists.
 The secretary of labor speaks of things he knows in proposing this new immigra- tion law. for his experience and patri- otic purpose give his recommendations an authority that makes them well worth needing.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
REHABILITATION WORK.

The recent charges by an American Legion official that the veterans bureau Is falling in its rehabilitation work for the disabled soldiers invites attention to anything that the government may have done to forward rehabilitation work.
 Possibly the most significant accom- plishment In this line has been in the building of soldier hospitals since con- gress provided S1s.sOO.0Oo for this pur- pose in the early spring of 1921 The work was under the treasury depart n1snt. which completed one hospital a month for fourteen months. providing 4,70o more government-owned beds for the veterans bureau for treating all classes of patients, including those sui fering fren tuberculosis and mental dis eases. When the present administration Ehsll have been in office eighteen months twenty hospitals will have been com pleted. equipped with a total of 6,90o beds at a cost of S1s.0oo, 900. With four other hospitals which are to be com plsted, approximately s25.ooo.oOO will have been spent for buildings and equip nent and 5000 beds will have been pro vided for the veterans who offered their III in the world war.
 The veterans bureau Is not without Is problems in trying to help the dis. abled soldier back to normal life. moi ,hs least Of which Is the indifference oi he man who Is to be helped The vet, srans' bureau Is finding this out. It, problem Is complicated by the fact that h is dealing with grown men. On tht whole. 1t appears to be doing as mucf ls can, in fairness. be expected, ant lhs best evidence of it's success is tn, large number of satisfied men 1t is send ng back to useful employment
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IN THE PUBLIC EYE

One of the big men of finance in the Pacific Southwest is Henry M Robinson, of Los Angeles, who re- gently brought about a merger of banks operating in. "A cities in the southern part of California, with combined resourses of approximate ly $2e0, ,O00, 900. A native of Ohio, MT Robinson studied at Cornell Univer- sity and, after his four years in col lege engaged in the practice of law and in banking operations in Youngs- town, O., and New York City, and was soon in demand as consultant in busi- ness organizations. In 1906 he took up his residence in California. During the war he served on the United States Council of National Defense in Wash ington. Later he was appointed com missioner on the United States Ship ping Board. His public service also has included such posts as member for the United States of the First In ternational Labor Conference chair man of the commission in the settle ment of the 1920 coal strike, and mem Der of President Harding's Unemploy- ment Conference in 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
RECOGNIZING THE BALTIC STATES

Complete reversal of the policy of former President Wilson is seen in the recognition by the United States of the three Baltic states of Esthonia, Latvla. and Lithuania. This government had withheld this favor on the insufficient ground that the future free Russia should not be depleted of it's possible constituent territories by the setting up of separate nationalities within its linn it's
 This position might have been well in referring to the Far Eastern Republic in Siberia and to Russian Ukrainia, but it was not appropriate as referring to either of these three Baltic states. They stand on the same national footing as Finland and Poland, whose right to sep arate sovereignty no one questions They are peoples entirely distinct from each other and from Russia. Indeed they are animated by hostile sentiment towards Russia that extends back through the centuries. In their lan- guage, manners and aspirations they have never been otherwise than self-de- termined, though they were held so long under the absolute dominion of the czar.
 There are still unsettled questions of sovereignty between Poland and Lithu- ania, which the league of nations has been unable to reconcile, but since so much is made in Europe of American in- fuence, 1t Is conceivable that the United States governments official recognition of the Lithuanian Republic may be of assistance to that country in maintain ing it's claim to what it regards as its proper clinical frontier.
 At all events, it is probable that these Baltic states are all on the map to stay Even the restoration of order, and a real, recognizable government in Russia would not now be likely to menace their separate existence. These ancient little peoples of the Baltic will have chance to work out their destiny alongside, and under the wing, of the greater nations of the world.
 The recognition of the Baltic states is perhaps the most important change that has been made in our relations te Europe since President Harding came into office.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
HEALTH AND REALITY

Anoint the shoulders and arms with a good cream before bathing and thereby help to prevent sunburn.
 Orange juice is desirable in chil- dren's diet. There are many delicious drinks to be made with orange juice as a basis. The fresh oranges must, of course, be used.
 Incessant crying is usually due to earache or hunger; it frequently, too, is caused by the pricking of a pin-an unfastened safety pin or other me chanical irritant. One rarely hears a healthy child cry unless a harsh word, a fall or a blow cause a transient grief, anger or pain.
 To ease tender feet rub them at night with cut lemon or a little methylated spirit. Dust in the morn ing with boracic powder. See that your shoes fit well without pinching and do not slip about round the an- kles.
 In France women are dressing the hair to make the head look as small as possible. The locks are pulled straight back and coiled at the neck with the greatest simplicity. There is tendency over there to keep the outline of the head small, but the hair is arranged softly about the face. This is much more flattering to the av- craze woman.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
FOR NO MORE WAR.

Thousands of mass meetings held all sver the country Saturday and Sunday, sn the anniversary of the beginning of the great war, were meant to give ex- pression to the voice of the people that there shall be no more war. This is a continent that has been known to exist tor long time. and Is believed to be growing. even while the horrors of the world war are being dimmed by the pass lge of time.
 we do not need to change human nature in order to abolish war as an accepted institution" declares the Ma donal Council for the Reduction of Armaments. "any more than the last generation needed to change human na- ure to abolish the institution of slav- ny" Slavery was abolished at the ex- sense of a great war, and three years md a half ago a very large part of the world hoped that at the expense of 8 reat war, war had been abolished Ma ional jealoUsies and antagonisms per listed. however. and war still prevails No doubt small wars will prevail for a ong time. but If big wars can be abol- lshed the main purpose of the war tC md war" will be accomplished, and .ir lime even the small clashes, the wars hat are really only exaggerated riots san be prevented.
 The council in a petition to the pres ldent suggests three steps to bring abou permanent world peace: American rec ognltion of the world court at The Hague; an economic conference called by the president: and the outlayry ot war by international agreement
 Surely the United States. which ha! asver desired war. wishes no more war Is the richest and most powerful na bs1SR na Ea<A6r ttzsEeice azainSt va
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
PLEATEp CUSHIONS

Cushions are becoming more beau tiful and more extravagant as the days progress. The very latest are made of pleated shot taffeta, the pleat- ings beginning from the center out wards to either round or square shape. Large gold tissue roses usual ly nestle in the middle of these crea- tions with gold cord binding the edges. Cushions made like great silk roses, with wide spread petals, are also to been seen, while others have frill up- on frill of lace, and these are most popular for boudoir use.
 Through the square or round pleat- ed cushions would be beyond the abil- lty of an amateur needlewoman, there is no reason why the bolster and long pillow shape should not be made at home. Allow three times as much silk as needed for a plain cushion, and have it pleated at a shop where they specialize in such matters. When it comes home, and before attempting to make it into a cushion, lightly tack all the pleats in place. Sew carefully when joining the two sides together and cover the joins with thick cord, tying it in loose tassel ends at each corner A spray of gold roses may be placed across one corner.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
LAUNDRY HINTS

After washing flannel or woolen good dry them as quickly as possible, preferably in a fairly strong wind This will go a long way towards pre- venting them from shrinking.
 If a lump of soda is dissolved in the blue water on wash day there will be no danger of the bluing mark ing the clothing.
 Mildew may be removed when fresh but is very difficult to remove if all lowed to stand. Spread with a paste made of lemon juce, dissolved soap and salt and exposed to the sunlight. Mildew not too deeply set may be removed by soaking in buttermilk.
 Stains should be removed as soon after they appear as possible. They come out more easily when fresh and still moist. Soap and heat vii usual ly set stain; it is thus adyisa ble to remove stains before washing Removing stains usually consists Tn dissolving it, so it is important to know the solvent necessary to remove a certain stain.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
'Today's Birthdays

Hon. John Oliver. premier of Brit ish Columbia, born in Derbyshire. En- gland, 66 years ago today.
 Hon. Charles A. Dunning, premier of Saskatchewan, born in England. 37 years ago today.
 Joseph NJ. Dixon, governor of Monta- na born at Snow Camp, \. C., 55 years ago today.
 Mrs. Helen Barrett Montgomery. late president of the Northern Bap- tist Convention born at Kingville. O., 61 years ago today.
 Arthur N. Nehf, pitcher of the New York National league baseball team, born at Terre Haute, Ind, 30 years ago today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
a share in the composition of the

to a share in the composition of the work.
 There is no contemporary English men ton of any English Kright named Je- har de Vaudeville, nor are the arms said to have been on the Liege tomb like any known Vaudeville tomb.
 But, on the other hand, it seems re- markable that so many writers of more or less fame have accepted the Mande- vile travels as authentic. Washington Irving in his Columbus and His Com panions," says: "Mandeville has become proverbial for indulging in a travellers exaggeration; yet his account of the countries he visited have been found far more veracious than had been imagined. His description of Cathay. the wealthy province of Mangi, agreeing with those of Marco Polo, had great weight with Columbus"
 But in spite of this, it would seem that those of his writings which do moi consist of imagination are culled from the travels of a German kright, William of Boldensele, the Journal of Friar Oder ic, the Journey of Johannes de Pianc Carpini. the History of the East by He tum, and a few other similar works.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
SUGGESTIONS s FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

THE HOUSEWIFE A ham is greatly improved if af- ter being boiled 1t is wrapped in but tered paper and baked for an hour. In creaning butter and sugar, if the butter is hard never warm it--it makes the cake coarse. Warm the sugar or the bowl instead.
 Silver or gold jewelry may be sat isfactoriIy cleaned by adding a tea spoon of ammonia to a cup of water and applying with a rag.
 An extra amount of cream may be obtained from milk by first heating the milk until lukewarm, and then immediately chilling it. Every parti- cle of the cream will rise to the sur face.
 To soften hard butter, heat a bowl with boiling water and turn the emp ty bowl over the butter. This will not impair the taste of the butter.
 One way to refurbish an ivory toil- ct set that has become spotted and scratched is to give it a coat of paint of some delicate color It is astonish ing how the pieces respond to this treatment.
 Ef possible use pastry flour for making biscuits.
 Lemon seeds, planted in a flower pot, grow quickly and form pretty decoration for the window. The leaves are good for f1avoring sauces, etc.
 To kill the odors of cooking, put g few pieces of charcoal tied with piece of white cheesecloth in cabbage. on ions or similar dishes. This will be 3 great help in reducing the odor.
 The best way to teach a child tc be honest is by always telling hin the truth. Encourage him to do like wise and let him see that you art living up to your responsibilities.
 Your geraniums will blossom better if you pour hot coffee into the sau. cers of the flower pots each morning
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

trimmed in white.
 Cotton dresses have come out in force. Dark crepe dresses have been brightened by the addition of lingerie collar and cuff sets.
 The fad of wearing one flower on the tip of the left shoulder appears to be growing and is varied by the use of an ornament in the same po- sition.
 MedaiIicns of white with clever It. tie black silhouette motifs are used at the draped side of black crepe dresses.
 Bright flannel sports coats, unbelt ed and usually sleeveless, are worn a good deal at country clubs.
 While the self -fringed wool sports skirt leads. the suburban towns all have their quota of sports satin skirts.
 Many smart dresses have their skirts cut out in a circular movement and joined to an almost normal waist line.
 White woile, organdie and organdie dresses are embroidered in color. A complete costume of fine soft lace in toast brown shade with softly draped wide hat and full skirt eo ui SsS " es Aoeeu oe Sttiat tesedu- rant.
 A cinder gray dotter Swiss frock with frequently fairly wide bands of self color grosgrain ribbon running lengthwise, was topped with straw matching shape almost hidden by fold ed velvet ribbon in dark brown, cinder and deep salmon. Many smart dresses have their skirts cut in circular movement and ] joined to an almost normal waistline
 This year some fine tucking wisely l applied is frequently used and but i tons as trimming are also to be seen l while discreet amount of braidins | on collars and cuffs in metal braid k decidedly smart.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
DECORATION HINTS

A good looking tray for either the dressing table, desk or dining room can be made from the cover of a shoe box. Cover it completely with wall paper-a striped paper of dainty de- sign is attractively-and then fit in a piece of glass in the bottom to form the tray. If piece of glass the right size cannot be found about the house a cheap picture, purchased for the glass alone, will answer nicely.
 Drape the window according to it's shape rather than a passing fad for a tall window with sides drapes is as badly proportioned as a tall per- son in stripes
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
NEW USE FOR A DOWN GUILT

During the summer months when the eiderdown quilt is not required on the bed. it is a good plan to fold it carefully into a handsome pillow, holding the edges together by few loose stitches all round and slipping a cretonne or elaborate silk cover over it. Not only is 1t then of decora- tive value in the drawing room or boudoir, but being constantly turned about in it's cushion form, moth is not likely to attack 1t so easily as when put away with winter woolies. It should however, be first well beaten and shaken to remove the dust from the folds and stitches, and an hour or so hung in the open air would do it a world of good"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
HoW To sAvE GAS

Do not use a gas mantle after it has been. broken.
 Never heat a kettleful of water when quart will do.
 A gas flame which overlaps the side of a cooking utensil is positive waste.
 Keep flame tips and water heater burners about one-fourth to three fourths of an inch long.
 A long, yellow, smoky flame is very wasteful; a small blue flame is much better and requires less gas.
 Copper coils on the water heater should be kept bright and clean. See that the door fits closely when shut
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
Today's Anniversaries

1s3e-The Pontiac and Detroit rail road was chartered, the first in corporated railroad within the limits of the old Northwest Ter ritory.
 1s3s-Henry Ward Beecher became pastor of the Second Presbyte- rian Church in Indianapolis. 1s46-Two hundred Mormon immi- grants, recruited in the United States arrived at San Francis co in the ship Brooklyn 1sSs-The Rupert's Land Act author ized the acquisition by the De- rninion of the Northwest Terri tories.
 1s72-British House of Commons sat continuously for 2s hours be- cause of obstruction by the Irish members.
 1Sss-Abbe Franz Liszt. famous pi- anist and composer. died at Baireuth, Bavaria. Born in Hun gary, Oct. 22, 1911. 1ss1-Railroad strikers in Chicago were fined for conspiracy. 1S1s-The telegraph lines in the Unit ed States went back to private ownership.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
HOME pREssMAKINe

Girdles of all kinds being so stylish for the one-piece frock, the clever needlewoman can easily design some individual ones. Rings of ivory are used to string picot- edged ribbon with gold strung through half dozen rings at the back and worn with pongee slipover.
 Fancy braids are braided together for the same purpose, and the ends looped and finished with beads, tas- sels, buttons or stuffed balls
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-31
CLEAN CANVAS SHOES

To clean white convas shoes place them on boot trees or stuff the shoes full of newspapers rubbed between the hands until they are soft, Next scrub the shoes with hard white soap and a little warm water. Then mix pipe clay with water to a stiff paste, apply with a clean white flannel cloth, and let dry. When dry rub slightly with clean white flannel