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The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
CITY WATER 10 BE
 BETTER SATURDAY

A considerable improvement in the city water vii be noted by tomorrow according to Supt. E. V. Leverett. The extremely muddy condition of the water since yesterday was due to the Arkansas river backing up into the Cadron creek and overtaXing the til- tering apparatus of the water plant, A force of men worked all day yes terday cleaning out the filter and making some repairs in it and a much better quality of water is being pumped into the reservoir today The mains in the city are being flushed from fire hydrants, and al though Superintendent Leverett can not promise perfect water until the river recedes, under present condi- tions, he says it will contain a great deal less mud by tomorrow
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
RIVER NOT 10 REACH STAGE
 OVER A FEET

With Arkansas river falling today at both Fort Smith and Dardanelle, the Little Rock weather bureau re- vised its forecast for a 26-foot stage at Little Rock, and announced that the river would crest at 24 feet at that city tomorrow.
 The lowering of two feet in the predicted crest is very encouraging news to planters on the river in this and other counties, as it means that hundreds of acres that would have been inundated by 26-foot stage at Little Rock will not be covered if the water crests at a two-foot lower height.
 At Fort Smith at o'clock this morning the stage was 25.4 feet, a fall of 1.9 feet in 24 hours. The Ark ansas had also begun falling at Oar danelee this morning. The stage at that place was 25 feet, fall of 2 feet. At Little Rock the stage was 23.2 feet, ? foot over flood stage, and rise of 9 foot. The bureau predicted a maximum stage at Little Rock of 24 feet on Saturday. The predicted stage at Pine Bluff Sunday was also materially lowered On Wednesday and Thursday the bureau forecast stage of 29 feet for Pine Bluff, but today the crest at that point was placed at 26,5 feet.
 No rain occurred in the Arkansas basin to the west during the past "A hours, the weather bureau reported, and none was expected to occur in that district during the next 24 hours.
 Col. J. E. Little reported from Lol- lie today that the river rose only six inches at that point during the night and the indications were that it would come to a stand during today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
ARKANSAS AT PINE
 BLUFF STILL RISES
tRy the Associated Pressl

Pine Bluff, April 14-The Arkan- sas river passed the flood stage of 25 feet here last night and was still rising this morning. Over 1000 la borers are engaged in the work of raising and strengthening levees be- low here and the planters now declare that break in the levee system of Jefferson and Lincoln counties is un- likely.
 It was reported here today that seepage and backwater is standing several feet deep in the low parts of Arkansas City, but that there is no danger of breaks in the great Mssis- sippi levee at that point or general flood. The business section of Ark ansas City, according to the dispatch es, is not inundated.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
MOB IN FRU|TLESS
 HUNT FOR SLAYER
(By the Associated Press)

Homer, La, April 14.-Five hun dred men from the Haynesville oil field last night made fruitless search of the parish jail here in an effort to seize "Bill'' Alexander and Joe Sher- on, wanted in connection with the brutal killing of w. F. Rodgers at Oil Center on Wednesday night
 Alexander has not yet been ar rested. Sheron was in custody of the parish sheriff, but was not lodged in the jail. The mob dug out sufficient bricks in side wall to gain entrance However, the cells were empty when search was made.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
NEW ORLEANS
 STAGE TO TOP
 RIVER RECORD
lRv the Associated Pressl

New Orleans, April 14.-The high est river stage ever known at New Orleans was predicted by the weather bureau today in forecast which says the Mississippi will go above 22 feet on the government gauge here.
 Flood stage at New Orleans is IS feet. Yesterdays stage was 21.1 feet.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
MARKETS ARE CLOSED
 FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

All cotton markets are closed to- day and will remain closed until Monday for the Easter holidays Moderate net losses were recorded by the American markets during the present week. As compared with last Saturdays final figures, yester- days close shows a net loss of 29 points on May and 16 points on July in the New York market, and II points each on May and July New Orleans. Spots in New York lost 20 points and in New Orleans 13 points during the week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
FARM
 [EVEE FALLS
 AT TCUMM|NS
tBy the Assoclated Press)

Little Rock, April 14.-The loop levee between the government levee and the Arkansas river at the Cum mins convict farm went out at 1 o'clock this morning, according to dis patches received here at noon today.
 Thousands of acres of land being cultivated by convict labor are flooded.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
DEATH YET TRAILS
 FAMILY OF DOCTOR
(By the Associated Pressl

New 1ork, AprlI I4.-Another tragedy growing out Of the sensa- tional murder of Dr. Abraham Click enstein by Mrs. Lillian Razen in Brooklyn last December was record ed today when Mrs, Anna Glickenstein. widow of the slain man, leaped to her death from a window on the third floor of her mothers home in Brook lyn.
 The mother of Dr. GHckenstein dropped dead while funeral service was being held over his body.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
BRITISH LEAD
 FINANCE TALK
 BY DIPLOMATS
lBy the Associated Pressl

Genoa, April Europe's finan- cial tangle was brought to the front of discussion today at the interna- tional economic conference, further discussion of Russian affairs being postponed until tomorrow.
 The special financial committee of the British delegation hopes to evolve a basis for a preliminary report to be considered by the conferences con- mission on finances before recom- mendations are made to the conference proper.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
OIL TANKS EXPLODE
 IN CHICAGO SUBURB
tBy the Associated Press)

Chicago, April 14.-One man was killed and three injured early. this morning when tanks of the Standard Oil Company at Whiting exploded. All three victims of the tragedy were employees of the company.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14
GOVT AUTHORIZES
 NAVY RADIO USED
(Bv the Associated Press,

Washington, April l4.-The joint resolution extending the use of gov ernment naval radio facilities for com- mercial and press purposes to June 30, 1925, was signed today by Presi- dent Harding.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-04-14

Mrs. H. S. Glenn of Benton arrived last night for visit to her daugh- ters, Mrs. J. R. Donnell and Mrs. J. E. Little
 Mrs. w. F. Whiddon is a visitor in Little Rock today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09
now ro Dnryr FLIES AWAY.

Dear CornEr!tes. Once again make an attempt to put my few thoughts n print, thus helping to i'll the Corner paxe. Glad to see the names of so many new members, each week and hope to make their acquaintance some tlne. As I read the interesting letters each week 1t makes me feel as if ought to take courage and write oftener.
 I enjoyed reading Aunt Mehitable's account Of her trip to East Northfeld. have visited the home of my child hood this summer. which .s 9 zsry dear place to me, attended church. where learned my first Bible verse namely ..EuiYer little children to come unto me, '' etc.
 Cialr: TheuEht of you while there and the Gear old days of oiden times. Queen lElizaheth: If you. did not get d4zeour9ged the other. day Hope you will visit ms again with your Tice litt!e
 Are any of the sisters troabled with the flies lighting on the screen doors and coming ia when they have a chance? if 50 here is remedy: Satu- rate q niece cz cloth in kerosene, rub on door and they will disappear. I have tried the corn pudding ana think A very nice. keep Q cook oooa especially for Corner fecires. IL is very handy and the recipes are fine.
 Enough for this time.
 Best wishes to all.
 | I. IIs
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09
CHARAoTER ELIMINATION.

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: The following is 8 character delineation and inspiration for those born under the sigp of Virgo" between August 22 and September 23:
 People born in this sign are remark- able for their orderly and methodical habits. Generous and loyal, evincs great interest in the love affS:es of their friends sometimes making and breaking matches. Clever and success ful in business, often. amaSs fortunes. Very good scholars and musicians, neat In dress and ,fastidious. Affect.onate in their families and proud Of good an cestors. Intensely practical and, do not waste time Or forces in castle building. In appearance they are of average height, with brown or dark hair. ms alum build and inclined to be slender. They are fond of associating with rich and distinguished people. These people succeed best in vacations which are neat and do not require physical labor, scientific pursuits. scholars. musicians, good newspaper editors, writers and speakers. They are conceited andHharsh- ly critical but remember that your Judgment is probably wrong because you cannot see the heart. We differ 1T. knowledge and Judgment 4 wrone choice corrects itself by the pain 1t brings, and the reward of the right choice Is the joy of it. Your lucky gem Is Jasper. Coiors-gold, black. Musical composer-Weber. These people arc subject to no disease os any kino, but strange to say they think they are al- ways i'll, and spend much time consult ing doctors and taking drugs
 THAT DETERRENT WOMAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09
A sENsTBLE GUEST ROOM

Dear Social Corner Sisters; Like en- lhusiastic young housekeepers, saved all of my lovellest bed room accessories for ths fitting up of Q dainty guest room Many of the things were gifts I prised very highly although I see now that this fact could not be understood by the chance guest
 AS our home was a humble one in which I did most of the work myself, guest meant an increase of duties, and a season of unusual gaiety and correspond .nziy careless housekeeping.
 Ny first guest distressed me greatly by ths careless manner in which she kept her pretty room l. was the same with tha next. and the next I began WenusI' lng lf all my friends were careless.
 I found the dainty cushions crowded Into corners or even on the floor. Spots besan 10 appear on the polished tops oi tho furniture which I had protected only with a set of embroidered doilies. The elaborate net Curtains were soiled where thcy drew in and out of the open win dors at night M I
 But to ke fair to my guests-werel they 10 blzue7 I tried to entertain them in some way every day. In addition tc this they had little plans of their own calls and walks to enjoy, letter to write and thsy invariably gave me liberal as -istancs with my work. What lime did they have to devote 10 their room E.
 | thought it over carefully. Ny owr room became unusually disofd1tly ai such time. I found
 Then I resolved on sensibIe guest room covered the top of the dressing ,ahls. waah stand and desk with fitted as- lsEos covers and then nade tEo aes1 at
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09

Master hand. hut true to the old say ing that Red sky in the morning sail- ors take warning" proved true at this time, for. we had not zone many fniies when it began to rain and continued for some time, but 1t cooled the atmosphere and settled the dust and made our ride most Interesting and delightful one
 We passed through wonderful sec ton of alfalfa fields. acres of corn and large vineyards, and later splendid orange groves surrounding fins honaeH with all the modern Improvements. About noon on Thursday we reached the town of VisaIia., not quite in the center of the state and from there made a trip into tho mountains for about forty r1ileS where we could see the giant MonorociI and the immense Seauocas or rcd wood trees which comprise General Grant and @rhe Sequo.a" National parks.
 It was about 2 ?. m when we return ed to Visalia and after eating a Span ish supper of '1ieolies" {or beans) eu- chiloties, a combination of peppers meat etc, with hot sauce, tamalies etc, we went to the hotel for the night The next morning (Fr.day, we again drove into another part Of the Sierra Nevada mountains and brought down we began our return trip to Pasadena and by invitation ate our supper at a construction camp of the Edison Electric Company. We drove until 10S0 D III. through mountain passes and finally | came to a little desert town where we encountered the first real hot weather and where the cactus grows into tree; ten feet or more in height. but if gtvdF
 sufficient water this very desert wii
 blossom as the rose"
 Again on Saturday morning we mad
 an early start and passed through { lovely Mint canyon with the winding
 road and large trees and eyerchz.igtnt
 scenery, on through the broad stretche
 of the fertile San Fernando valley
 where the immense aqueduct iron Owens river flows into lake that sup | plies the city of Los Angeles with 1t water, and reached our destination about noon, having completed over 6o miles in three days. Our car was a ney Studebal1er and made the trip with n
 stops except for gasoline and oil an water. Many people are crossing tn ] continent by this means ard find 1t most enjoyable trip.
 CALIFORNIA POPPY.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09
SOME OLD MARRIAGE RECORDS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis terS: Having the distinction of being the first woman justice elected and quail fled, In my town. and as the grand daughter of justice of the peace who held the state record for having per- formed the most marriage ceremonies of any justice of that age, was recent ly presented a book containing records of marriages made in the years 17l3. 17S0 and 1724, Al the state of Rhode sIsl- and.
 h the first of the marriage records. in the town of Warwick, may be found .1the following entry:
 These are to signif unto all ministers of Justice that henry Stright, Jur, o4 East Greenwich, in ye Colony of Rhoad Island and Providence plantations, Took Mary Webb Of ye Town Of Warwick in the Colony afores'd Widow, in on9y shift and no other garment, in ye presence of Avis Gorton, Mary Collins, and Presiiah Crsndell, and was Law. fully Married in sd Warwick ye first of August, 1725 by me, John Warner, Jus tice.
 Recorded ye 5th Of November, 1725. I for John Wickes T. C."
 And another more elaborate: 1 To all to whom 1t may concern: This
 may certify that Nathniel Bundy. ct Westerly, Took ye widow Dary Palne-
 ter, of sd town, in ys highway, with 1 no other clothing but shifting or smob on ye evening of ye 2oth. day of April 1 honorable estate of Matrimony in ye
 presence John Cory. Peter cundali George Stillman, Mercy Hill; and was joyned together as abouve ye day and
 year abouve mentioned, by me. Johr Saunders Justice.
 i Registered ye 27th, day ct April {! 1724 per John Babcock town clerk. ] Three points are noticeable in tht above records, first: The "undress uni
 form. of the bride; second. the taking her after crossing the highway; ant i third-In the last, the fact that the cere ] mony was performed in tho evening 1 which goes to show the idea prevaiMn; i at that time, that the woman is taker l without home or clothing, coming as sh' 1 does from the highway; and therefore | brings nothing with her which a sherlf ] might consider attachaible under colo 1 of the law. One reason for this custon
 of colonial time appears to be the lega 1 doctrine lad down in Bacon AbridSe I nent that a husband was answerabl I for his wifes debts, because he acquired an absolute interest in her personal es l tate. Therefore 1t he did not acquir rroperty with her, he could not be com peiled to satisfy the claims of her cred itors.
 Hoping the sisters find this as inter esting as did, hope some of the sis ters will write of old customs they hay read or were told about by grandfather I When we realize what strides we hay
 made. in the last 150 years, 1t makes U wonder what changes will be in the rex7
 GRAND JUROR
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09
0TK sEc0ND VACATION IN TWEEN
 xY-FWo TEARS.

Dear C9rnsT:tes: t Is some time since | hays written. While sewing not long asc, broke the shuttle to my Hartford machine. Upon writing to Hartford was told the machine company had not ezistAd for 90 years CT more. Have any cf the sisters svcA machine. or know where could got another shuttle for the Hastfo9d7 Have enjoyed reading of others trips vacations. .ete. Wish iwzs a little bet ter at describing tainEn, but perhaps EsoHTe woaiG .bs interested in knowing how we GAIT. Grace and D spent our second vacation in twenty-two; years. 1 On August 18th at $50 a. n. we started for. our camp tBetsy coming later) half . mile from the Golden Spur on the Mantle river. Tho auto and truck were well loaded. At Nor l wieh Town Uncle No...1 and Aunty No. joined US. Reaching camp about 10 l eo the high bank by the wsterside.
 Then Aanty and did what we could for our first dinner, after which the 1 bushes were moved down, making a nice clearing for our dining and work tables, chairs, Aasnmocks, etc. There is no need saying how much nShing and
 clam digging were enjoyed by all. and
 especially those who casne down and cafritd back good supply. Including AurHy's famous chowders. You ask her
 how she likes mosquitoes ard. yellow | jackets.
 | Perhaps yOu remember the terrific
 thunder shower of Aug. IS. I happened
 to be alone during ths worst oR it. The
 wind tore up the walls Of both telfss
 and such thunder and lightningi
 After trying to fassen down our
 B bad fob and just let them flap naerrily in th6 wind anA pain oniy ldoins my
 best to hold down one end Of one tent.
 Soon the rest of the party arrived. all being on the road during tho whole of 1t. each hurrying because I was alone. Wiil &crEet that day? Never!
 Then the lovely rides through Golden
 Spur. Mantle, around Pine Grove and the military camp where we saw so many disabled soldiers, =
 The one most. enjoyed was taken one
 morning through Golden Spur. Flan-
 ders. East Lyme, keeping on the shore
 road through Old Lyme with the beau tifni scenery. old homesteads, well knpt lawns, beautlful fiowers, smell of
 the salt water. Cutting across to Ham, burg. touching Salem we ca1pe out on
 the new Hartford and New London
 turnpike, vent by Horseshoe pond Chesterfield; etc, and noticed new bun gaiows spring up all along the way We
 saw also the boys camp. an artist
 painting a beautiful picture of an old l farmhouse and barn with a lovely pas
 turc view and men drilsing well in
 the lot. We reached camp hungry. bu: took only bite as the tide was out and T # we had clans that day we must dig
 them then, CT go without, After all , f Tgas an en3cyaSie time. and rest, one
 that will be long remembered by
 GRACE.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09
LOOKING FOR MORE LETTERS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Was corry The Corner was limited last .Jeek But I suppose we are all busy at this time of the year with canning. preserving and pickling, to say nothing of the thousand and one other things to be done before winter. The time passes very swiftly, and the week is gone before we hardly realize it. Perhaps some are like myself, wsit- ing for more convenient season, when we arc in the right mood, etc
 Pices: Am glad you enjoyed the Old Home day. Was sorry not to have seen you, but when Twice Twenty told me you were on the grounds you were invisible.
 There were several sisters there and all
 anxious to see you. It was hard to find anyone in such crowd. Are you going
 to the East Kiliingly flower show to be held in the same place Sept. 18th? If you like flowers. you will surely feel paid if you go. No one can imagine 1t, they have to see it to realize anything about i 1t.
 Just Me: hope you won't get sick this year 50 you can't go to the flower show.
 I hope all yho love flowers will try and
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09
CANNING ToSsAroEs

Dear Sisters: Have you had good luck with your tomatoes this season We haven't and have been wondering how CAdy made out
 Nevertheless now is the time to can them for next winter and here Is a rood way:
 Tomatoes Canned whole: There is per- haps fhe most satisfactory way of can- hing this vegetable, for when canned whole the tomatoes do not shrink. Se- lect firm, ripo ones and tower them into boiling water, Tn . cheese-cieth bag, for from one to two minutes, chen plunge the bag into cold water for an Instant: the skins are now loose and may be removed with the fingers. Also remove the cores with at pinted slender-biaded knife, taking care not 10 cut into the flesh of the to- nlato. Pack these whole, skinned and cored tomatoes into hot jars which have been sterilised and add one teaspoon ot salt to each quart-size jar. FIJI the jar to within one-fourth inch of top witt, boiling water, put on new rubbers which you have quickly dipped in and out 0! boiling water. put steriiize6 glass caps i1 place and completely seal (Aithough most vegetables are partially sealed" ., this stage. the tomatoes should be com. pleteiy sealed. by this method1 NoR piacs the sealed jars on the rack in yous wash boiler, or in large saucepan, + boiling water to cover them. The water
 must have been boiling up to the momanl when you put jars into 1t. But wher jsrs are in the oanfer, the water ts nc longer supposed to boil, SC the canner k either moved to the back part Of th, range. or take of the. range altogether Cover the canners and, do not touch it 9e, Six hoJsrs4--+or until the waters ais .ainscsi cold Then take out the jars, label, ant store.
 Would like to know how others ., them. SUSAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-09
TIE MOTHERS rAKr

Desr Social Corner Friends: As sl,rht accident prevented my getting my ietfsr. oN sn siTns for last month will now send my delayed thanks to the edi- tor for my July prize check. :.
 And also wish might thank each writer for the splendid letters. Each writer Is dear to us and appreciated. from Kitty Lou, the sun and moon oL the Corner to the tiny new star, and how we miss each writer who has gone.
 I often think of one of the last letters E.fts Bayber wrote, with the plea for kind ness far the unfortunate whom accident has dtsngured or naItned- School chii-
 dreu often mako life unbearabie for jane chiid, or one poorly: dressed. or hsytnR some pecuiiarity. True polite ness js Aoing end saying the ktndest thing
 in the kindest way With the begin
 nins cS the school year we need to see # our plans for the children in cur com r1unity ars. well organized
 Usually there are some children In each schosi room who are neither suitably clothed er fed.
 This ig eocd yerk fer the parent ] teacher association if the local church has net already taken charge of it. we owe # te the teacher and other scholars as well as to the neglected ch.lc that all the children are neatly and suitably
 cared for. Through this work for the l cAild t is easy to get sosae of the best kind of Araericanlzation work doae in some neglected home.
 l when you have furnished clothing h. siss that the child be careful of 1t. and l that he observes personal cleanliness, too I -aeat and clean hands and teeth. With
 school nurses and all the organization noE we certainly have machinery enough 1 to make great Improvement in the schools and to turn out perfectly good citisens.
 We may have 10 conspe! by law some of 1 the lowest to give their. children proper
 cara ana ideas. but We. should be sure i that they ara being trained il habits that 1 will make them good, safe, pleasant neighbors and citizens.
 And # Is just as neenssary that the children of the weaithiest parents should l be tadSft right ideas. But when we see 50 many who gre worthless we know
 they were net properly taught The
 threat Of tiss law for the lowest and ridi-
 cute for the parent who is so situated as I tCeatsAued sn Paxs Eight, Gel Fsur)