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Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
THE PROHIBITION POLL.

Continued interest attaches to the publication by the Literary Digest of It's secret poll on prohibition. This week i: gives the result of 1000 ballots, which does not differ materially from the re- suit in the first a57OoO. The combined votes of the beer and wine advocates with the vets still shows about 61 per cent with the bone drys standing at 3s per cent. The drys muster 236,32 votes. the beer and wine supporters 253009 and the vets 12s,5o0. On per- centages the beer and wine advocates lead with a fraction under fl per cent, the bone drys have 3S.2 per cent and those who would have the Volstead act repealed are POS per cent In the first 557,0Oo the bone drys had SS per cent, the vets 21.S per cent. and the beer and wine advocates 4o.s per cent.
 This weeks report includes the latest factory poll. which was taken in New Jersey establishment where about 30 per cent. of the voters boiled were wo- men. The vote stood for enforcement 1s2, for modification 720, for repeal 750. Combined with two other factory polls one of which showed tU l and the other 20 to 1 against bone dryness, the workers poll shows approximately 10 to in favor of modification of the present anti-liquor laws.
 Nothing as yet has been published or the returns from the 2,0O0, poo women: votes. the effect of which cannot be pre-. dicted upon the general result, but a. the returns now stand they would seen
 
 ton of the people does not consider tha the Volstead act expresses their opinion upon anti-liquor legislation, much al lhey may be opposed to the saloon ant all that 1t has stood for.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
BIRTH AND DEATH FORBIDDEN

In the Inland Sea of Japan is an island with 5000 inhabitants of both sexes but on that island births and deaths practically never happen. For ages this island known as Miyajina, has been given over to religious cere-
 monies and most of it's inhabitants are priests, image carvers, and fish
 ermen Miyajirna is, in the eyes of the Japanese, one of the three sights of the country. Some of it is cultivated, but most consists of wooded heights and rocky valleys with streams of crystal water. Wild animals abound, including large herds of deer, and are never touched by the people. Birds and all kinds of creatures become so
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

conventional floral designs.
 Rhinestone bars and combs, circu- lar or fan shape in design, have taken the place of coiffure bands.
 Nadine turbans showing the hair through the crown and having thick roll of the maline are worn on the street, even in white and bright col ors.
 Bright flannel sport coats, unbelted and usually sleeveless, are worn a good deal at country clubs. Brown velvet bags are stylish. es- pecially to carry with the summer frock or biege or sand Sometimes the material is pin tucked into the frame.
 Homespun dresses, notably white with bright embroidered sleeves are 1 worn as we'll as white and coloreti | striped summer silks. :, After several seasons of untrimrned l dresses those which now boast of new trimming motifs are refreshing and incidentally growing daily in favor Simple frocks of the house dress type are making. their appearance on | the avenue, made of chintz in gay 1 flower patterns
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING AUG. 12th, 1922
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sErrL1Na AMER1cAN oLAIMs.

The long delayed settlement of Amer ican claims against Germany because of ths war seems now assured by t4ie sign ing in Berlin Of an agreement between the United Stt.,s and Germany which stipulates the rroced.re to be followed in determining and adjudicating tlese claims. r. rrtv:ces for each gov e-nment to appoint one commissioner and that the conIH.ssion shall meet n Washington in TWO onths. Tho ap- pcintmAnt of an Lmr.re is left Q the | nited States, a Icst which Pres dent Hafding has alI eady filled by nanI 2 Associate Justice Day of the supreme -.u,t
 The validity Of cur claims aga': s' Germany rests upoz the treaty coN:.ad- ed by the two governments on Aug. 25 1921. which recognized the rights of American nationals under the congress sional resolution of July 2, 1921, includ- ing those rights admitted by the Treaty Of Versailles. These claims fall into three cstegories First, those arising from seizure of or damage to American property within the limits of the former German empire. Second, those arising as a direct consequence of the war. anc originating since July 31, 1914. Third those arising from debts owed by Ger man nationals of the German govern ment to American citizens.
 l. will take thorough investigation b! an impartial tribunal to determine thu exact amount of these claims, but the! will obviously run into many millions Senator Underwood has estimated ths there are bona hde claims of at ieas b4o0. 900 900, if not more, although near ly one billion dollars Is the total o claims against Germany on file at tn state department at Washington, man of which are no doubt susceptible 3 some scaling down. It will be the dut of the commission to allow compensa ton where compensation is due as ther Is no valid reason in law or fair pla why American citizens should not reimbursed for the losses which the have suffered. Americans will expec that justice will be done by the comnis sion and with Judge Day as an Hmpir that such questions as come before hir will be treated fairly and impartially.
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objects on the table. When he picked up the sheets he noticed they were still damp. He plotted them very carefully and turned them over Co the librarian.
 It was a holiday and the librarian at once demanded to know who had been admitted on a day when visitors were not allowed.
 The rebuked attendant hurried away in search of the offender. Only a profess sor and two janitors were to be found in the building. He hurried back to his superior and recommended that the vers- es be burned, as they evidently had been written by some supernatural hand. Instead of doing so, the librarian plac- ed them on the desk of the dean of the college where they lay for some time and were found so interesting and ex- 1 ceptional they were read and copied by a great many professors and visitors l One of these copies reached the London Chronicle. and when printed it made a
 remarkable impression on the mind of | the public.
 There was at once a great demand for the name of the author. It was | thought for some time that profes- sor of the college had written the verse l but they all disclaimed credit For ten years following the printing a reward 1 was offered for any one who could furn.
 ish proof, the sum being placed at S250
 There never was a claimant for the re. ward.
 1 The poem has been at various lines
 assigned as the work of nearly al contemporary authors, but the rays
 tery of the writers identity seems |,
 deepen with the years. As the poem l was written close to a century ago 1t Is not likely that 1t will ever b.
 known who sat at the library table oi
 that holiday in the early part of tn last century with skull before him
 and unused so poeticalIy upon the prob lem of life
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
FOR

THE HOUSEWIFE The gas oven should stand open a few minutes after being used.
 A hotter oven is required for lay CT cakes than for loaf cakes.
 Delicious and nourishing cakes may be made with chopped dates
 A cloth wet with camphor will re- move white spots from furniture.
 Wash black stockings in fresh suds and rinse in very blue water.
 Use brown sugar to sweeten cere- als; it makes them taste richer.
 Milk will cloud glass so that it's or iginal brilhancy cannot be restored. A glass of grape junice at break fast is a welcome change from orange juice.
 Soak oranges in hot water for five minutes and the peeling will slip off easily.
 When cream is too thin to whip add the unbeaten white of an egg to it first. It becomes as stiff as the richest of cream.
 Grease the cup in which you meas ure moIasses and every drop will TUT out and there will be no waste. hou rd4SlHS III d Atl4e IneIteu puI. ter before putting them into the cake or pudding and they will not sink tc ] the bottom.
 When making a cake and you have n't good pastry flour at hand, takt one teaspoon of cornstarch to foul teaspoons of flour, which makes yer! fine cake.
 When making pie-crust, if you vii try using sweet milk instead of wa ter you will find it does not requir, as much shortening and you neve fail to have nice, tender, flally crust
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
WORN AT THE BEACHES

Knitted wool one piece bathing suits, cut more than ever like those of the men, and as short as possi- ble, are seen in great numbers.
 Wide rubber hats are seen almost as frequently as caps.
 Caps and hats in vivid colorings are trimmed with rubber flowers.
 Few capes are worn after the sand is reached, though many are seen descending from automobiles and crossing the streets approaching the beach.
 Almost all capes and cape coats are of figured terry cloth.
 A new bathing cap has scalloped ear flaps and is made with a pointed top, finished with a bell
 A bathing cap made like a joc- keys hat has 8 crown of two shades of waterproof satin, with a peak and fringe of rubber. The appliqued de- sign is 9 representation of seaweed developed in rubber of a contrasting shade
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
GOOD CROP OUTLOOK.

Increases in the production of nearly all the basic American crops are pre- dicted by the forecast of the departmen of agriculture, just issued. The prelin- mary winter wheat estimate shows a slight reduction from the July forecast and is less than the five-year average, but spring wheat indications are for an increase not only over last year but over the average of five years. The to- tai wheat crop promises to be S05,00o.- 900 bushels, compared with an estimate of 7s5, ,o00, ,0oo bushels for 1921 and 799,- 900 900 bushels for the fve-year ave- rage. The average for the corn crop is 2,s31, ,ooo 900 bushels but indications this year are for a crop of 3,o11,OOO, 900 bushels. The oats yield. estimated at 1,251, ,O0o, 900 bushels, is less than the July forecast and somewhat under the average but considerably larger than last year.
 Barley, white potatoes, sweet pota- toes, tobacco, flax, rice, both tame and wild hay, apples and peaches promise much larger crops than last year. A shortage, compared with last year-al- though trivial in most instances-fs 3n- dicated for rye, buckwheat, sugar beets and peanuts. This years crop is esti- mated to be 202,ooO,OoO bushels, com pared with ss,1Oo,0oo bushels last year The production of peaches last year amounted to 32,7oo.ooo bushels, while this years estimate is for 5s,oo0,OoC bushels.
 Crop conditions on August ran iron 75.6 per cent for oats, up to so.S per cent. for hay. Wheat is figured at so.; per cent. and corn at s5.s per cent, Witt nearly all crops promising well, both tht 1 farmer and nature are on the job. I industry in all it's lines could reconcile it's troubles, the outlook for prosperous times would be most encouraging.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
Stories That Recall Others
Jacks Idea.


 A teacher asked her class the meaning of the word furlough. Jack was called upon and said "It means a mule; it says so in the book" The teacher ask ed for the book and it was brought for ward. At last Jack came to a picture of soldier sitting on a mule. At the bottom of the picture was: Going home On his furlough."
 She Drove Home.
 The customary silence was being ob- served while a comedy young woman was putting on one of the hilltop greens at the golf course. Down the hill, out of sight, was an oncoming foursome, at least one of which was a green play CT. He shot without waiting for the girl to putt. His ball trickled up and on the green, rolling just in front of the young lady's lie. No one moved No one said word. The girl looked up and around. walked over to the edge of the hill and in a harassins tone that could be heard for miles around shouted at the unsuspec.ing duf- fer:
 Hey you big cab driver. go bach to the kindergarten where you belong. And then she sank her putt
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14

tame that they do not fear man in in the least and crime of any sort is practically unknown. One of the most rigorous rules on Miyajima is that there must be no deaths or births When child is likely to be born the woman is rowed across to the main land, and any one who is very i'll is removed in like manner. In the old days very severe penalties were in flicted on the relatives of any one who chanced to die on the island. Even today the relatives are banished for a month. Another curious rule is that no one is allowed to keep a dog. Although this strange island is vene- rated so much by the Japanese, they do not object to white men visiting the place.-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Sir Joseph B. Robinson. who has de- clined an offer of a British peerage out of consideration of his ideals of public service, has long been one of the out standing figures In South Africa. The influential position which he holds in that country is not surprising in view of the big gold mines in South Africa. and of 10000 acres of diamond lands on the Vaal river. Sir Joseph is eighty two years old and native of South Afri- ca. He began his career as farmer and woolbuyer. The great change in his fortunes came in 1867, when diamonds were found on the lands he has purehas- ed along the VaaI river. Within a short time the tiller of the soil was transfo-m- ed into diamond king" He fought fir him native land in the Basuto wal and has filled the mayoralty of Kimber- | ly and various other public offices l His services to the empire were reccs
 nized in 1908, when he was created 2 i barcnet.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
MoDIsH BELTS

A recent display of belts. mostly imported, includes a narrow suede model showing steel ornaments at intervals. Persian ribbon of a narrow type in a brocade effect has a num- Der of silver slides and forms an at tractive girdle. Another belt of this ribbon, which is somewhat wider, ended in a branded silk cord of many colors.
 Particularly unusual is gray suede braided rope girdle which is finished with fringed suede tassel. As it would be bulky to tie, little round strap of the suede acts as a fastener
 Very much in vogue in Paris is a simple tailored metal belt of stiff chain mesh in an old gold effect. An odd belt is developed from a triple strand of bright green suede, woven in and out of square celluloid buc- Kles, placed very close together. A larger white buckle of the same type finishes it.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
Today's Anniversaries

1S1s-Prince de Joinville, the son of Louis Philippe, who fought in the American Civil war, born in France. Died there in 1900. 1s70-Admiral David G. Farragut, the famous Union naval commander. died at Portsmouth, N H. Born near Knoxville, Tenn, July 5. 1901.
 1s7s-The first wire of the Brooklyn suspension bridge was drawn over the East river. 1Ss1-First through train run between Detroit and St. Louis 1sSs-Several were killed and wounded in riots in Belfast 1sie-Prohibitionis and woman suffra ge won in the British Columbia cleo tions.
 1s1s-Food riots were reported in To- kyo and other Japanese cities. 1919-The Prince of Wales was welcom- ed in St. John, N. B.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
JEwELRY STILL WORN

Jewelry still is extensively worn, both during the day and with eve ming attire. Jeweled bracelets in col or and in black and white effects are very fashionable, and are worn, six or more at a time.
 Wide, jeweled bangles, half to three quarters inch in width, again are ir vogue and heavy. carved gold ban gles, copies of the empire and the ancient Roman period, are shown.
 Earrings in long pendant effects of jewels, jet and cut steel are fash ionable, says Dry Goods Economist Those in cut steel are frequently worn with steel beaded leather belts and purses to match.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
COLLARS TO BE WIDER

In the advance showing of fall neck wear there is pronounced tenden- cy toward wider collars. In collec- tion noted recently a Bertha collar, fastening in back, is developed in net and trimmed with real lace and hand embroidery A collar in some what similar shape in two pieces, the openings appearing on the should CTS, is carried out in the same kind of materials. This collar fits the Jen- ny neck as does one in an opposite style. This latter is very narrow, be- ing little more than a band of or gandie, and it has an embroidered border in cross stitch, brilliantly col pred
 The round collar is still prominent ly displayed. The latest model is a little wider than usual with a filet edge and hand embroidered trim on net
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
COATS 10 RE WORN

Fall styles are now coming to the front. It is interesting to note that coats make a determined effort to oust capes from the field when the wrap question is to be decided. Few fall and winter capes are being brought out by designers, the ten dency being toward coats, and the majority of these are belted. Some feature a normal waistline, others 8 low waistline, With good many bloused effects in evidence. There fore, the woman who possesses a cape should get all the good she can out of it now, as the early fall will pro- bably find fashion demanding that she purchase a coat.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
DICTATES oE FASHION

Little tabs and ears protruding from turbans give them the greatest width desirable in fall millinery. Elaborate facings are used.
 A smart frock is of cream colored crepe with coin dots of dull brown and sashes of brown grosgrain rib bon.
 With the going out of shoes and hosiery that match the costume there is a corresponding coming in of brown footwear. Onion skin and wood are tn favorite shades of brown
 1fetton dresses haEe metriha1 or
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
'Today's Birthdays

Former Prince Henry of Prussia. only brother of the Ex-Emperor William II. born at Potsdam, so years ago today
 Henry Ciews, famous New York bank CT and financier, born in England, 62 years ago today.
 Bion J. Arnold. one of the foremost consulting engineers in America, born near Grand Rapids. Mich., 61 years ago today.
 Rt. Rev. George W. Davenport. Epis- copaI bishop of Easton, born at Bran don, Vt., 52 years ago today.
 John Galsworthy, celebrated English novelist and playwright, born 55 years ago today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14

launching is a systematic strike design ed to rescue the shopmen who have lost out on the wage issue and are now en- deavoring to save their faces by forcing the acceptance of the seniority claim upon the reluctant railroad executives. The American people will not be toler- ant of a sympathetic strike which would cut off their food supplies and cripple their industries.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
"VERY LlKE A WHALE'

Singing "Tit Willow" or words to that effect, a little cock sparrow in St. James Park, London, was recent ly impelled to explore the internal organization of a pelican, according to a story vouched for by Captain l.. s. Challis in the pages of the London Daily Mail While the pelicans were taking their luncheon near the lake in the park a sparrow. who had been enjoying the crumbs falling from their table. was accidentally swallowed by one of the big birds.
 The pelican, whose surprise vied with the sparrow's was on the horns of dilemma. To transfer the flut- tering intruder from bag to gullet, the huge mandibles had to be thrown open and as soon as an exit offered out darted the sparrow, only to be caught en route . by the ends of the peican's bill. At last an especial eff fort was successful and the sparrow was swallowed only to reappear, like Jonah, and fly away, apparently none the worse.
 To guard against shortage of cream one Philadelphia ice cream factory
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
DRESS ACCESSORIES

knife plaited starchy little friIls which give such dainty touch to any cos tune. We see tiny friIls between the narrow tucks on a tailored vestee or waistcoat, and a number of the summer suits of silk have these star chy white edgings peeping out from their pockets. Women have learned one delightful thing about the use of frills-when placed inside a loose sleeve in man y tiers by way of fac ing they tend to make the hands look white and small.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
CONCERNING WOMEN

,Staunton. Wa, has more Wtomen voters than men.
 Miss Zella Freeman is city gas in specter of Bryan, O.
 Denver, Col, has more than So,ooo women wage earners.
 Women are forbidden to knit while attending court in England.
 The women of Bali are conceded to be the most beautiful in all Asia.
 The Bhutanese women. in India, were probably the first to bob their hair.
 In Turkey, Persia, Afghanistan and India, the woman is absolute head ot the home.
 Mary Ann Mobbs, of Melbourne, Australia, at the age of ninety three years has 269 living descendants.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
Famous Literary Mysteries
WHO WROTE ITO A sKELEroN.n

WHO WROTE ITO A SKELETON"
 Behold this ruin! Twas
 skull
 Once of ethereal spirit life.
 This narrow cell was life's
 retreat,
 This space was thoughts mys-
 terious seat''
 Most all lovers of poetry are familiar with the poem ITO a Skeleton" the first four lines of which are quoted above, and the manuscript of which was found near a skeleton in the London Royal College Of Surgeons in the early part of the past century. The author has never been found, though reward of fifty guineas was offered for his dis covery. It seems remarkable in view of at least of the great amount of pub licity given to the verse at the time of their finding ana ever since, that thorship, nor after the most careful search has 1t been possible to find who expressed these beautiful thoughts on the discarded paper.
 There must be some mystery concealed behind them, for otherwise 1t would ap- pear unnatural that the author disowr his much admired effort. The efforts to find him have been most diligently pros. ecuted by literary men of both contin ents and in one instance, among the many, an American was named as hay. ing written the poem.
 The first copy of the poem ITO g Skeleton" is said to have appeared ir the London Morning Chronicle" ant unsigned, but when it was printed in the European Magazine of November, ISIS it bore the initial "v" This was the sig nature of Miss Anne Jane VardiN anc while this young woman frequently con, tributed to this magazine, she made g culplete denial of having written "Tc a Skeleton"
 The story of the finding of the poem is an interesting one. One day. while an attendant of the Royal College oi Physicians and Surgeons of London was passing through the lrorary of that in stitution, he observed a few sheets oi paper lying earelessiy on a ta6le. A pen. ink and skull were the onIA other
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14

The increase in the membership of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany from $50 before the war to nearly 2.000 suggests that there must be considerable activity in commercial way over there, however broke the gov ernment may be.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14

By going clear back to the empire styles or to the hoopskirt woman could create much greater disturbance than she is doing with the rolled stockings and the modest knickerbockers Male and female critics of the present style should hs~e a care.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14

One of the great transcontinental railroad lines is putting in beautiful new library cars. They had to come with the buffet cars abolished and peo- pie persisting in thinking at odd mo- ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14
DAINT GIFT

Make small brightly colored ere tonne bags some four by six inches in size. Gather Eweet fern and pine needles, and let them thoroughly dry Place in the little pillows. They are attractive through their simplicity.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14

Frank A. Vanderlip is quoted as say ing it off the shoulders of former wal due to two men. This seems to be talk. ing it off the shoulders of former wal lord who is now a woodchopper.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-14

A Fall River man has been before the court fifty-three times for intoxication. He manages to keep up his favorite di- version in spite of present conditions.