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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-01

lay bare the history of her life, and in doing so named the large numbers of gentlemen and ladies who had consult ed her in various ways. This confes- sion sealed the fate of many of them, and resulted in the Earl and Countess of Somerset being imprisoned for some years in the Tower.
 The criminals were executed at Ty- burn. When Mrs. Turner appeared, in her yellow bands and powdered hair them wept for the beautiful though faded creature who knew the secret ways of all human hearts. She stood on the gallows raving at the world she was about to leave, and calling down fire from heaven to consume it in the midst of sin and shame
 The Earl and Lady Somerset's trial occurred later, on May "A, 1616. It was great day in London All private business was suspended for a time; the shops were closed and the parks deserted The execution of Mrs. Tur- ner had occurred on Nov. Is, 1615.. Mrs. Turner had made herself fa- nous in the fashionable world as the inventress of a yellow starch, and, in allusion to this circumstance Lord Chief Justice Coke, who in summing up had accused her of being guilty of the seven deadly sins, also declared that she was the inventor of yellow starched ruffs and cuffs, and that she would be the last by whom they would be worn.
 The Chief Justice also gave strict orders that Mrs. Turner should be hanged in that attire which she had rendered fashionable. This addition to the sentence was fully carried out; and the fair demon, on the day of her execution, came to the scaffold arrayed as if for some festive occasion.
 Numerous persons of quality, ladies as well as gentlemen, went in their coaches to Tyburn to see the last of Mrs. Turner. It is needless to say that the yellow ruff was never more worn from that day. The reason as- signed for the light punishment given to the Earl and Countess of Somerset seems to have been brought about by fear from the King who dreaded the revelation by his former favorite of some discreditale secret.
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Sciatica Gives
 Fair Warming
Start Taking Rheuma at Once and Prevent Rheumatism
 from Becoming Chronic

Sharp, darting pains from the hips down the legs to the knee are signals of approach of sciatica, and should be treated at once to prevent rheuma- tism becoming chronic.
 Rheuma dislodges the little uric acid crystals in the blood vessels feeding the great sciatic nerve and creates a free movement of the muscles and joints. It stimulates the kidneys, liver, bowels and skin to extra work in throwing off the irritating poisons throughout the system.
 Read the testimony of Guy Torley, the great cyclist, of 265 Dayton Ave, St. Paul, Minn.: 'I was so crippled with sciatic rheumatism in my hips that could not walk without crutches. I spent over $500 without relief. Was persuaded to try Rheuna,r and after taking three bottles the rheumatism had entirely left me"
 Lee 6 osgood and all druggists sell Rheuraa- It Is good for all forms of rheumatism, and costs so little you cannot afford to suffer for want of it.
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WEIeHTs AND MEASURES

How important it is to every con- sumner that there be a sealer of weights and measures and that the duties of the office be carefully and thoroughly administered is quickly disclosed by inquiry into the work which such an official is doing, but nothing calls it more effectively to the attention of the public than a window display of defective weights and meas ures which he has confiscated. It is a much needed means of promoting honest dealings and of giving assur- ance to the purchaser, whether he buys from q storelreeDer or a peddler, that he is getting in weight and quantity what he pays for
 Eot only does it insure a better standard of business dealings between the seller and the buyer. but it eIinl- mates the advantage which the dis honest dealer las over the merchant who takes -pTtde in giving his GUS toners Q square deal. It gives great CT assurance Of a pound being six teen ounces wherever trading is done; Q condition wbicf ought to exist in every community but one which too often requires something more than the recognition Of moral obligations
 The Inspection of the weights and measures throughout this state and the enforcement of the legal requirements opens 8 new era in Connecticut whicb should be welcomed by the consumer and also by every dealer whose busi- ness methods are above board. It is only these who have depended upon false scales or double bottofned measures to increase theirSprofits from the consuming public who are made uncomfortable and to them 1t must be apparent that honesty is the best policy.
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The troop was camping on the bank of the Siret. The rattle of arms and the neighing of the tired horses were the only sounds that broke the silence
 The Hetman Hotnog, chief of the troop, was still on horseback, and from the rocky river bank he looked across the swift current In which the refiec- tions of the stars glittered like fire works. From the dark forest quite close to him emerged a woman all dressed in white, with long golden hair enYeIoping her slender form like a arms wide "Allstar," she cried in voice of despair and threw herself int the dark waters. The sound of her faL aWoke the whole troop. Without moments hesitation Hotnog put spur to his horse and in a moment the stee was swimming toward the floati14, form.
 When his men arrived Hotnog Wa already getting ashore, Q white form resting across the horse in front of him.
 "Alistar." they heard her whisper
 The young woman was resting on a bed of carved ebony. looking as frail as a flower. At her head she saw Iet- man Hotnog.
 'Are you feeling betteer, Irene?"
 'tYes, I thank youP
 ''Tell me what was the sorrow that drove you to seek death"
 She closed her eyes, as if she were looking into an abyss
 Listen, then. I am the daughter of General Ionita. My father has gone to war. I was alone with my mother. The Turks invaded our house and we fled. At the end of 8 week my mother died and then what did I have to live for?"
 Hotnog felt greatly relieved. He thought he understood, but suddenly sadness once more darIened his soul.
 'AIistar" he said. 'HTe1 me, Irene, who is Alistar. whose name is on your lips always
 The young girl was startled. Her eyes opened wide and she asked:-
 Did I say anything about hira?"
 No, nothing but his name"
 The Domnitza, controlling herself with an effort, said:-
 "Aistar is my brother, whom I have lost, and who is now wandering about homeless"
 Hotnog. overwhelmed with lappi- ness. touched Irene's naked arm with his forehead and whispered:-
 If you only knew how love you?''
 At the foot of a mountain covered with wood stood Hetman Hotnog's castle He arrived there at sundown, and soldiers within opened the gate to the master and his bride.
 After a meal of welcome they were sitting together in the park.
 Wherever I go," he said. 'I carry you with me in my soul. and when am fighting in battle it will make me invincible.''
 And I shall be here unhappy and alone
 The Dominitza leaned her fair head against his shoulder and whispered: You have saved my life.''
 And you have made life worth Iiv- ing to me. We are even.n
 The tocsin rang.
 T must go.'' he cried, and tore him. self out of her arms.
 As they hurried toward the gate the Domnitza pointed to the ruin of a dis tant castle and asked: What is that ruin?"
 Hotnog's face darkened as he an. swered:-
 Do not ask me, I beg you"
 "Oh, do tell me-
 '1repe, nothing has happened there or rather it is a legend, a very olC legend. You know that for centurie. my ancestors have served the Czar fl war. During the reign of Stephen tho Great my ancestors were made Hot. nogs, and it is to their valor that owe my name. My ancestors used tt live in that old castle. One of then
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FAMOUS TRIALS
TRIAL OF ANN TURNER.

In the early part of the 17th century superstition ran riot among all classes in England, and not only was the ignorant class susceptible, but the great men and the court ladies enter tained most remarkable ideas regard ing love potions and the like. 1t was one of the many singular fallacies of the reign of James I.
 The chief priestess who distributed indulgence at this time was Ann Tur- ner, who was known as the White Witch" She is said to have been a woman of remarkable beauty, and it was through this reason that she was able so completely to carry out her work among 8 large number of follow CTS. Ann professed, among other arts. to understand how to preserve youth, to kindle love and to chill desire.
 One of Ann's chief patrons was Lady Essex. From the White Witch" Lady Essex secured one philter to chill her husbands love and another to warm the man she wished to call her lover, the Earl of Rochester. Lady Es- sex had scant need for sorcery, for Rochester fell an easy prey to her charms.
 Sir Thomas Overbury, who had hitherto concurred with Rochester and aided him in his amours, now opposed the marriage scheme. When the Coun- tess head of Overbury's objections she resolved to destroy him. She tried various means to accomplish this, and finally was able to secure Mrs. Turner to compound a poison that could be administered In small doses, with the result that after several months Over bury died. The result of this death caused the arrest of Mrs. Turner, her man Weston, and the apothecary Franklin, who had sold the drug
 The King was forced to appoint a commission in inquiry into the poets death. and he named the following: Ellsmere, Lennox, Zouch and Coke, and their meetings were held in the Lord Chancelor's residence. York House, to which the accused were summoned, Weston told the story ot the crime. Ere long Mrs. Turner and Franklin confessed their guilt" The White witch'' turned over the par aphernalia with which she worked the roll of devils, the scarf or white crosses, the bundle of waxen dolls and the scrap of human skin.
 At the trial Mrs. Turner was com pelled to expose the nefarious business which she had worked with such ex- cellent profit. She was compelled to
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-01
COLORADO STRIKE ADJusTERs

With realization that the situation in the Colorado coal mining region deserves something more than neg 1sct. it is encouraging that the presi- dent has not abandoned his effort to straighten out the tangIe despite the failure of the endeavor to secure a truce.
 President Wilson has not abandon ed confidence in his truce plan by the naming of the board of strike adjus- ters, for they are the very board which tho terms of the agreement contemp- lated. That they should be named and be available for service before the adoption of any agreement between the miners and the operators may serve to overcome some of the ob- stacles which have arisen to the declaration of a truce. Surely if the mine operators have good reason for the objections which they make to the proposed truce, the board should give them careful consideration for the purpose of overcoming them and thus
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ANOTHER CHANGE FOR ECONOMY

It was only a short time ago that the question of economy caused a lengthy discussion in congress of the appropriations for national river and harbor work. At that time it was con- clusively shown that much of the work for which appropriations were sought was by no means imperative. While the projects were admitted to be wor- thy if the government was flush and had nothing better to do with it's money, it was made plain that under the existing conditions they could properly be looked upon in the light of extravaganza. The result was that after a long fight the unprecedented pork barrel calling for $9300o, 900 in all was defeated and a substitute carry ing $20.000,00o was adopted. Though it required some time to get congress to zee it's duty alright in this matter the cutting down of the appropria- ton was the thing to do.
 Close upon the reconvening of con- gress for the short session, there will be held the national river and harbor congress from which eHnanates the annual demand of S5o,000, 900 for the promotion of projects similar to those which it has already been found ad- vfsable to delay. Even though 1t is announced in advance that but $40,- 100000 are to be asked this session it is quite evident that the conditions which prevailed month or So ago still prevail today, and with nearly 8 hundred million dollars war tax being collected from the people for the cov- ering of the deficiency in the national treasury. it is an excellent time to call a halt on this new pork barrel.
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THE HETMANs BRIDE

going to war. as am going today, left his Domnitza home alone, as do now.
 "RetWrning home one night wounded and exhausted, he saw a light in her window and surprised the Domnitza in the arms of another. He did not speak a single word, but ordered his men to wall up all doors and windows of the castle, to entomb the lovers alive, and now people passing the ruin at night near deep sighs."
 How dreadful.7
 Do you know. Irene, there is a curSe on our family. Not one of my -ncestors had been happy in love, and had quite determined never to marry +hen you came and stole my will ower.'
 The bell kept on ringing, and Het- og at the head of his men rode into se darkness.
 The war seemed never to end, and in
 .te of all their bravery the Molda- ,lans lost ground. One night they came to the foot of the Patua Moun- tains, and Hetman Hotnog, being so near home, could not resist the tempt ation to visit his home He knew the secret tunnel opening into the Dom the windows he passed through the tunnel and stood now behind a cur tain with his naked sword in his hand. He heard voices whispering, but they did not hear him.
 Irene was sitting in the big armchair, while Alistar was kneeling at her feet. He was pleading.
 My father sent me to Poland, hop ing that when 1 married the Princess I should become king. but escaped. and, having heard where you were, I came straight to you.''
 Tt Is too latel I can never belong to you. It is enough that I have lied once. In the eyes of the Hetman you are my brother, and so you must re- main.''
 Then must sol"
 She nodded
 'But at least let me taste the honey of your lips just once. Then I shall leave you forever"
 Alistar holds out his arms. Conquer ed by the memory of their old love, Irene closes her eyes and lets Alistar kiss her lips. The Hetman cried out like wounded beast and with all his strength let his sword fall on Alistar's arms.
 T know who is to taste the honey of your lips. but it shall be no strange marauder.'
 With a single thrust of his sword he killed Alistar Irene lay fainting in the chair. He opened her dress and ar ranged her hair about her like a man. tie:
 Why didn't you tell me you were a
 
 shall carry the honey of your lips to God"
 He arose and went into the garden Here he picked a hive and carried il into the Domnitza's room. The furious bees swarmed about him. Irenes gold en hair attracted them.
 Hotnog laughed.
 ''The honey of your lipsi" For three days Irene fought the furi- ous bees. Her cries were heard al over the castle, while Hotnog, sword ir hand, stood guard at her door. Wher the bees of one hive were tired he brought in another. None of the ser wants dared ask what was going on On the third day the Hetman, all ex- hausted, fell asleep. In his dreams he thought he heard voice calling him
 Pale and haggard he got up an6 stared into the darkness. 4 dreadful storm was raging outside, but nc sound came from the Domn!tza's room Did anyone call me2' Snatching a torch he ran into Irene's l room. She was lying on her bed stiff and cold in death.
 The Hetman dropped the torch and rushed out into the storm.-Londor News.
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AMBASSADOR HERRIck

It does the people of this country good to see the tributes that are be- ing paid to the high class service which has been rendered by Myron T HerrIck as ambassador to France. It is a most fiattering endorsement of the good judgment of President Taft fin appointing him to that important post in the early part of his admin istration,- and to President Wilson for the retention of his services during nearly two years of his adrninistra- ton. The one regret in connection with all the honor which is being shoWered by high officials upon MT. Herrick is that his good work, which has characterized his entire term, and especially since the opening of the war, has not impressed the administration with the advisability of breaking it's political debt paying policy and giv- ing first consideration to the nations requirements by keeping him at the post regardless of his politics.
 The new ambassador has had op- portunity to gain some insight into the duties he assumes and reference is made to the fact that MT. Sharp not only has experience but g. liking for the work, yet it cannot ob1iterate the fact that it was all a part of the democratic program. His qualihca- tions didn't stand out so prominently but what the post was offered to two others before he was looked upon as the man for the important position in the diplomatic corps.
 Mir. Herrick has rendered invaluable service and is deserving of all the praise which is being bestowed upon him. His work has been a credit to his country and to himself, For the interests of those he represents. it is hoped that MT. Sharp will be equally successful. even though the method of naming diplomats is denounced.
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clearing the way for the improvement of conditions.
 If this board just named can render such service as to bring about peace fin the coal fields, not only will they be doing a great service to those di- rectly concerned, as we'll as state and nation. but they will demonstrate most positively the vatne of the establish ment of such a grievance board It is well at least that the federal troops are not to be withdrawn before fur ther effort for adjustment is made, for with the national endeavors as we'll as the efforts underway for the strengthening of the states authority directed to the same end something in the way of improvement ought to be accomplished.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-01
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The period of further usefuIness in the service of the public, upoI which he will enter in little more than a month from now, affords legitimate grounds for congratulations. to Mar GUS H. Holcomb and to the State of nnecticut.-Bridgepor Standard.
 It is not an unprecedented demon stration that Governor Baldwin often lets his fairnes get the better of his partisanship. Earlier in his term he might not have done what the part isian demoncrats will so violently dis approve, but at this stage of proceed ings he cares less for the opinion than he does for that of the great ma jority of the people of Connecticut. That opinion approves the choice- New Haven Register.
 Organizations of commuters and other citizens and even town meetings in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are engaged in a fight against the nrn- posed increase of passenger rates by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Either that company has less skill in read tusting it's tariffs than the New Ha- ven road has shown on several occa- sions during the past few years or the public in its territory is of a mind different from the New England peo- ple-ProVidence Bulletin.
 There is every indication that old Santa Claus will be a busy rersor= se this year, that stockings, which per-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-01
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dog Law in PIainfieId,

E09 Law tf1 FlaI1flSIQs
 Mir. Editor: A man walking out to enjoy the beauties of Plainf1eld Sun day noticed two things: 16 notices tell ing dog owners to muZzle their dogs, and 22 unmuzzled dogs between the postoffice and depot. The worst case of the kind was in PackervilIe, where a notice on a large tree says ''Muzzle Your Dogs.' and directly under the branches of that tree three dogs-a large brindle and white. a bulldog and a black one-all unmuzzled, set up a vicious barking as we drove past. On the Canterbury road we also noticed dogs without muzzleS and only one with.
 A large white hound came viciously at us on the railroad. The man with it said heiwas ont hunting; yet it was Sunday!
 The dog owners in the neighborhood either cannot read, openly defy the law, or the dog officers are not doing their duty.
 CITIZEN OF PLAINFTELD.
 Nov. 30. 1914.
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haps were attended to before. but not to a satisfying extent, will be filled to overtiowing this time, that there will be more real pleasure in the cele- bration than ever before, that the Christmas tree will be more heavily laden with the things that always look beautiful when suspended from it's branches, and all because of the Christ mas club.-NeM Britain Herald.
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The explanation of the Smyrna incl dent by Turkey shows that had not those shots been fired much worse situation was possible through the danger into which the launch and the sailors were headed There was no error in interpreting it as a friendly shot
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The dissolution of the progressive party ought not to require much dis cussion from the delegates at Chicago, since tue party Is going to remain at Oyster Bay,
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Those progressives who think there is still something courageous for them to do must realize that 1t takes cour- age to put. an end even to a. nliser- able existence.
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The announcement that thirteen tons of cigarettes are to be sent to the French soldiers ought to be good news to Egypt. Or are they made in America?
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There may be such, but it would be interesting to hear from tho coal mining region that never had strike
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The man on the corner says: Idle runors have nothing to do with pros perity any more than idle worEmen do.
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It may be 8 surprise to some people to learn that the Monroe Doctrine can not be relied upon to do everything.
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There are some facts about the Au- dacious which Great Britain is appar- ent1y withholding until the end of the war.
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Hard to Beat.

Colonel Roosevelt may have lost his popularity, but he still retains the faculty of making startling. not to say preposterous, statements His latest is this: T am not a dema- gogue; nor are those working with me demagogues," Can you beat it?- Kansas City Journal.
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The automobile may not be suscep- tible to hoof and mouth disease, but it ought not to escape frequent i'm spection.
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Secretary Bryan should have re- membered that he met a good many cousins on those Chautauqua tours.
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The need of substituting for the ern languages, especially Spanish and Italian are being discussed by edu- cators all over the land and many there are who favor the change. True it is that Latin is the foundation of most of the modern languages and some knowledge of its essential to their study but there are many edu- cators who believe that one years work is sufficient except for these who intend to become teachers Hartford Post.
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EDITORIAL NOTES

It looks as if the quickest way for Germany to send it's army to Dun kirk is by submarine.
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The foot and mouth disease is one of the things about which there will be no objection if only a very few localities get publicity thereby.
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Davy Jones isn't worried very much as to whether 1t will be a submarine or a dreadnought. He takes every thing that comes his way.
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At the special hospital for wounded Indian troops at New Castle, Eng land, many odd sights are seen The picture illustrates one of. them An injured Indian is having his long hair done up by a companion. Their hair grows as long as a woman's and is kept in place by the winding turban. The wonder is how they manage to fight with such a head.