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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03

am prayer rug-an antique Gheordez," my master calls me-and l lie in a corner of the library before the shelves that hold his choicest books.
 The morning sunshine eEYelops me in a rich food of yellow splendor; in the evening the blazing logs in the fire place caress me with flickering shafts of golden light; at nighS l lie in the soft darkness and dream happily of the days of my yuoth.
 Allah is good. I am content.
 I was an old rug, worn smooth by the bare feet of the faithful, even be- fore I was taken from the temple and brought to this strange country across the seas For months I lay in dark evil l-smelIing places. before that day when I found myself once more in the blessed sunlight, amid a babel of strange sights and sounds. The wor- shippers in this new temple swayed and jostled each other noisily-the priest waved his arms madly. Going -going-gone," he cried, "Going-go ing-gone!"
 Aside from the crowd in the corner where I lay, two men were standing. One talked earnestly to the other who listened with a certain embarrassment,
 Tell her what you have told me" said the first. Go home to her now Get down on your knees and tell her that you've made all kinds of an ass of yourself and you know it. Beg for her forgiveness. Beg for one more chance. Beg for the boys sake, to be allowed to try again.
 The other man flushed dully. 'I have not been home for weeks he said huskily- q couldn't. I've done about all the evil man can do except that. l couldn't go from that other crowd to her and the boy"
 But you have done with all tha- now" protested the first eagerly. You have had your fling and you've found it yields nothing but Dead Sea fruit in the end, 1t isn't too late to go back. She will forgive you.."
 How can I ask her to?' said the other wearily. Think of the grievous wrong -
 Just here I was taken up and carried over to the priest. who held me aIoft in his arms while all the people craned their necks and Jostled each other in the effort to get a better view.
 An antique GheordeZ prayer rug" chanted the priest. "A sapphire on an opal ground. A rug that is to the other rugs what rubies are to other precious stones-rarer, more brilliant, more costly. Notice the harmony of the contrasting colors-the mosaics of the borders-the splendor of the design. How much am I offered for this su- perb antique prayer rug?"
 Then the tide of shouts of the de- Nout broke against the priests chant and in it's midst 1 found myself carried once more to the corner where the two men stood. They examined me care
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03
CARRANZA,S ACTION

However much it may have been indicated that General Carranza was being eclpsed in the constitutionalist cause by General Villa, the recent de- velopments in the Benton case show otherwise When 1t comes to a dis play Of authority the head of the rebel movement steps into a position which commands respect from his subor- dinate. Carranzas s attitude, however, $ one which means delay. It upsets what little satisfaction 1t was con- sidered that this country was to re ceive at the hands of Villa in it's in Tesuigation of the Benton death Car ranza may be higher in authority, but he is doing less towards securing or retaining the friendship of this coun- Jry. Not only is he failing to recog- nize the position which this country 1s taking under the Monroe Doctrine, as the agent Of Great Britain. but he is setting mp a policy of delay, every day of which is contributing toward the removal of important evidence sur rounding Bentons end.
 This not only arouses feeling of resentment from this country. but from Great Britain as well That he could expect his party to gain recognition as belliserent under such conditions Ls beyond belief even though his course would tend 10 that interpretation. Villa is doubtless pleased that the respon- sibility has been taken from his shoul- ders. but II is difficult to see that the rebel cause has been aided any by the Carranza diplomacy. IL serves. how ever. 10 add another bothersome sit nation to an already intricate prob lem when by doing his utmost to aid in he investigation much could be done for his cause.
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Watch Carefully
 The ChiId'S Diet
Start Them Off Right With a Good Laxative and Then Watch
 Their Food,

Mothers are often unconsciously very careless about the diet of their chil- dren, forcing all to eat the same foods. The fact is that all foods do not agree alike with different persons. Hence, avoid what seems to constipate the child or to give it indigestion, and urge it to take more of what is quickly digested.
 If the child shows a tendency to con stipation it should immediately be given a mild laxative to help the bowels. By this Is not meant a physic or purgative, for these should never be given to children. nor anything like salts, pills, etc. What the child re- quires Is simply a small dose of the gentlest of medicines, such as pr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin, which, in the opinion of thousands of watchful mothers, is the ideal remedy for any child showing a tendency to consti- patton. So many things can happen to a constipatsd child that care is nec- essaFy. Colds, piles, headaches, sleep lessness, and many other annoyances that children should not have can usu- ally be traced to constipation.
 Many of America's foremost families are never without Syrup Pepsin, be- cause one can never tell when some member of the family may need 1t, and all can use it. Thousands endorse 1t, among them Mrs. M. F. Patten, Valley Junction Iowa, who is never without it in the house. Mrs. Patten says that Syrup Pepsin has done wonders for
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TALE OF AN ANTIQUE RUG

fully. The face of the one who mad held back was flushed and eager.
 This is the anniversary. of our we'd ding day" he said to the other, and
 l will do it, I will go now. I will take her this rug as a thought of the ami versary, and on 1t, where so many
 prayers for forgiveness have been Of fered, I will offer mine" "Oh, Allah Be careful" he added
 under his breath. So I went with him to his home and he let himself in gently with his latch key and tiptoed softly to the library, and laid me before the fire. Then he touched @ bell.
 'Js Mrs Wharton at homer" he ask
 ed the man who answered his ring, and his voice trembled in spite of his ef-
 forts to steady it.
 The man eyed him curiously. No,
 sir" he said, respectfully. Mrs. Wharton and Master Edward 'as been gone sir, some days"
 Mrs. Wharton left a note, and there
 Is other mail" he added. placing a
 sbeaf of letters on the table and re- tiring with a bow. , My master tore open the small, square envelope on top and his face
 went ashen gray. 'I have warned and
 prayed and entreated," he read dnlly,
 and now I have gone where I shall at
 last be spared the insult of your pres
 
 your own-but the boy shall be saved g
 Under the small square envelope was a long, white one. Her lawyers, he repeated monotonously, opening it ard stumbling mechanically through it's legal phrasing.
 Then he threw himself in a chair
 and buried his face in his arms on the
 table.
 "Oh, my God!" he sobbed brol1enly, "Oh, my God!"
 After that night I did not see the master for many months. Then, one evening, he came into the library, look :
 ing older, and sterner, with deep lines ir his face. After that he spent near ly all his evenings in the library sometimes with friends. but oftener alone. reading-or just staring straight ahead into the fire. So the days rolled and years until one evening the master came and stood for a time looking at
 the mantel. Three years tonight" he | said. slowly, three long years"
 The curtain of the doorway parted and a woman came forward part way man who carried her head haughtily. although her lips duivered with nerv- ousness.
 The master turned abruptly. "E;lizabeth!" he cried. You are surprised to see me here? "Elizabeth!" he said again in dazed astonishment; then-"The boy? what is wrong with the boy?" he cried l sharply.
 She flushed painfully. 'It Is be- cause of him. I am here; he has some l claim on you still even though I-have none"
 She stopped abruptly and walked | over at the fireplace, then turned ana 1 locked at him with proud, appealing | eyes.
 ! T have not money enough to edu- | cate the boy properly" she said simply 1 and there is no one I could come tC | but you his father" He did not answer her, but with one
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03
Big Wind March 15-16-17.

Mir. Editor: When my prediction of the big snowstorm of the season to take place Feb. IA was printed in various papers last fall, it was taken as a joke put the fellow on the end of a snow shovel next day didn't see the point of the joke. When set March 1st, 1914 as the day of 8 big flood. even correspondents of your valuable paper hinted late last week that l was askew in my dates, but leave that to the fellows living along the Norwich wharf. West Side, depots, and the various mill villages
 Now to be generous and overcome evil with good l am going to scratch my left ear (that is the wise one) and sound another note of warning. l am not going to be like Uncle Horace and predict disturbances. etc, etc. for with Bryan and Champ Clark both in Washington and Paddy Donovan hold ing down the great Ebenezer Hilrs seat of Connecticut a disturbance. is due any old time, but just to be good, just to show how much keener l am than the ground hog (and he has proved himself some pumpkins this year) I am going to tell your patient readers to get ready for something big in the wind March 15, 16, IT. Don't forget the dates. Tie on your sky pieces and stand from under.
 THE CLOUD DIGGER.
 PackervilIe Conn. March 2, 1914.
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RAILROAD MONOPOLY.

There will be, probably always, much difference of opinion over the be+ter method for compliance with the eyozernp1eut's idea of railroad owner ship. whether it is advisable for all concerned to reach an amicable ad- 4rsrn1ent in a manner which will sat- isrv- the legal requirements as inter Dreted by the department of justice, ar whether such should be determined by the courts Much depends upon the attitude which is taken by the rail- road system from the knowledge which it has of it's own affairs as to which course is considered the proper one for all concerned.
 An opportunity to compare the two methods seems likely to be furnished by the dissolution of the New Haven system now under way, and by the course which will probably follow the intin?ats"u by the government that the ownership of the Norfolk & Western railway stock by the Pennsylvania railroad and affiliated companies is legally open to question. The New Haven system is proceeding under the plan of aiding wherever possible in the readjustment of the situation without resort to the courts. It is nanifesting a willingness to comply with the law under the proper safe guard of it's property. The attitude of the Pennsylvania system is that it Is desirous of obeying the law but be- lieving that it's holdings are legal and lacking the authoritative determination by the courts. it has decided that it will cooperate with the department if any action is found necessary, in securing a determination by the su- preme court of the United States. The outcomes in these two important cases are likely to be of much importance in future railroad conduct.
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so poorly that my folks thought was going into consumption. One day I found a piece of paper blowing around the yard and picked it up and read it It said Saved from the Crave and told what Lydia E. Pinkharn' s Vegeta- ble Compound has done for women. I showed it to my husband and he said, Why don't you try it?' So did, and after I had taken two bottles I felt better and I said to my husband, T don't need any more,' and he said You had better take it little longer anyway So took it for three months and got well and strong" Mrs. ALoNzo E. BAKER, Tecumseh St., Adrian, Mich.
 Not Well Enough to Work.
 In these words is hidden the tragedy of many d woman, housekeeper or wage earner who supports herself and is often helping to support a family. on meagre wages Whether iii house, office, fac tory, shop, store or kitchen, woman should remember that there is one tried and true remedy for the ills to which all women are prone, and that is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It promotes that vigor which makes work easy. The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine e., Lynn, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03
BASEBALL IN ENGLAND.

It was hardly to be expected that baseball would make an instant hit in England particularly when the ex- ponents are among the best in this country An amateur contest might have pleased the English audience with plenty of free hitting and a rousing big score, but the skillful playing of baseball in the manner which gets rec osnitiOn and keeps the fans in a state of eager expectation is called ''monot- onous" across the water. The national sport Of one country was pitted against the national game of the other. and as might be expected under Inc cir cumstances cricket won.
 Much the same result followed the introduction OL cricket in this country as Inc New York Tribune points out when it say= Cricket has had 2 fair trial in this country and has never become accIimaCed IL stood much higher 1n popular favor thirty or forty years ago than il does now. having formerly developed much strength aA a sport in and about Philadelphia. IL is too slowgoing for this generation Baseball 1as never had trial in Eng land Perhaps If Ii should have il would work it's wsv into favor Even .n England the old leisurelv manner sk@ saoGag out Ttme=is getting mare
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VALUABLE INFORMATION.

What should prove to be an excel lent beginning in an effort to relieve the so-called white slavery condf- tions in the states of the union, has been started in Massachusetts. An investigation has been made which has gone to the foundation of the Ques- tion for the securing of facts and from which results should be obtained. The inyestigation has been conducted in a businesslilze manner, free from the cheap notoriety which is apt to accompany them and is followed with recommendations which plan 10 attack the places and pro prietors but the fact is not lost sisht of that if conditions which make such business possible are to be broken the effort must not be left to legislation alone. As the report says: The fate of our boys and girls depends upon the home. the school the honest and high minded public off cials."
 A particularly important fact which is revealed by the investigation is that over half of the women who are engaged in this business are feeble
 minded. How important the home and school are to such cannot be over-es tinated IT likewise indicates the op- portunitv which exists upon the part of the authorities to guard against future dangers while they are yet in school. The unfortunates of tomorrow are the schoolchildren of today. The revelations are therefore particularly valuable. They are such as can be put to excellent use and supply the infor- nation which will permit of the proper remedial attention and work, as well as legislation.
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MR. TAFT,s SUGGESTION.

The administration is not bound in any way to accept the advice or adopt the suggestion of eX- President Taft. but l. cannot overlook the fact that he has given 1T some excellent food for thought when he urged that Col. Goethals be retained for the benefit which his service would be To the country through that important de partmenL the army. There is no req son to suppose that this would in any way be the recognition of anything but efficiency and the successful discharge of the big task TO which he was as signed His ability has been recog- nized hv President Wilson in seeking his retention at the canal until 1t is in smooth operation. and there is cause for belief that the administration realizes the importance of holding Col Soethals- r. Is but proper that MT Taft should take pride in the accom- plishments of the man he selected for the canal work, but his accomplish u1ents cannot fail 10 appeal to the new head Of the government
 If the highest standard is desired in the army much worse could be done than to follow out the recommendation that Col Goethals be promoted and selected for the chief engineer of the army when vacancy occurs. It is far better that there be such recognition of merit than that politics should he the guide for filling of such an office The country is in need of just such men and the idea is one which can not but help meet with a widespread public approval It is impossible for the president to aim too high in the filling of offices.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03
MUSTEROLE, The Great Remedy for Rheumatism

It stops the twtnges, Ioosens up those stfened joints and muscles-makes you feel good all over
 Thousands who use MUSTEROLE will tell what relief 1t gives from Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Tonsilitis, Group, Stiff Neck. Asthma, Neuralgia, Head ache, Congestion, Pleurisy, Rheuma- tisrn, LumbagO, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles. Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet and Colds Git prevents Pneumonia).
 Doctors and nurses frankly recom- mend MUSTEROLE as a substitute for the old messy mustard plaster. Large hospitals use it.
 At your druggists, in 25c and soc jars, special large hospital size for $2.50.
 Accept no substitute If your drug gIst cannot supply you. send 25c or soc to the MUSTEROLE Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and we will mail you jar, postage prepaid (61)
 Joseph F. Swords. Sulphur, Okla, says: Your Musterole is very effica- cious. It has done away with my Rheumatic pains and aches in a won derfully short space of time''
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Fed and Sheltered the Birds.

MT, Editor We have read your in- teresting editorial of Friday last about the feeding of our feathered friends during this trying time when they need it so much. Also the letter of MT. Willis Austin with his pertinent inquiry as to what the game wardens are doing about it. Members of the Willimantic Fish and Game Protective association have built shelters and been feeding birds all winter. And the result Is several large coveys of fine strong quail for breeding in the spring. They have done this not alone to have something to kill in the fall but for their love of outdoor life and for their value to the agricultural and business interests of this section. If some people will do this work for nothing it seems to us that those who are paid for it ought to do something All the people ought to awaken to the value of the birds and do what they can for their welfare
 BIRD LOVER.
 Willimantic. March 2. 1914
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03

quick step forward took her hands in his.
 Elizabeth" he said, almost fercely, "I love you-I want youi"
 Trembling, she leaned against the table.
 Love me? After all I did-the di- YorCe-the boy
 ''The fault was mine. I loved you through 1t all. I have always loved you-1 love you now-''
 He looked searchfngly at the eSsweer, averted face, then with 8 quick happy, movement drew her close.
 Tt was not until afterward-that l knew how dearly I loved you" she said, with a little catch, like a sob, in her
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03
Stubborn Annoying Coughs Cured.

My husband had a cough for fifteen years and my son for eight years. Dr. Kings New Discovery completely cur ed them, for which I am most thank full" writes Mrs. David Moor of Sag inaw. Ala. What Dr. Kings New Dis covery did for these men, it will do for you. Dr. Kings New Discovery should be in every home. Stops hack ing coughs, relieves la grippe and all throat and lung ailments Money back if it fails. All druggists. Price soc and $1.
 H. E. Bucklen & Co.,, Philadelphia or St Louis
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precious, and those whose leisure is diminishing may find the quick, con- densed exhilarating action of the base ball diamond more and more to their liking. Baseball, too, may be domes Heated when Great Britain buckles down to a real programme of efficiency and economy"
 When Great Britain does take up the game of baseball 1t is certain that 1t will know where to go for it's in structors whether the game itself has as yet gotten a grip upon them or not.
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her boy Ralph who was constipated from birth but is now doing fine. Naturally she is enthusiastic about it and wants other mothers to use it. Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin is sold by druggists at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle, the latter size being bought by those who already know it's value, and it contains proportionately more.
 Everyone likes Syrup Pepsin as 1t is very pleasant to the taste. It is also mild and non-g -griping and free from in furious ingredients.
 Families wishing to try free sam pie bottle can obtain it postpaid by ad dressiIlg Dr. w. B. Caldwell, 419 Wash ington St, Monticello, III. A postal card with your name and address on it will do.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03
Spring Blood and system Cleanser

During the winter months impurities accumulate, your blood becomes i'm pure and thick, your kidneys, liver and bowels fail to work, causing so-calIed Spring Fever" You feel tired, weak and lazy. Electric Bitters-the spring tonic and system cleanser-ts what you need; they stimulate the kidneys liver and bowels to healthy action, ex- pei blood impurities and restore your health, strength and ambition. Electric Bitters makes you feel like new Start a four weeks treatment it will put you in fine shape for your spring work Guaranteed. All druggists, 5Oc and Sl,
 H. E. Bucklen < Co. Philadelphia CT St. Louis.
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voice.
 That was the dawn of a new era. The old silence is gone and laughter and the soft sound of happy voices echo through the house. I am fond of them all; the master with his merry laugh-the mistress with her soft dark eyes and gracious ways-the boy, who brings in troops of his admiring friends to see me.
 If l sometimes long for the days of my youth-for the silence of the tenn pie and the prayers of the faithful, what would you?
 Allah alone is perfect.
 l am content.-St. Louis GIoRe-Dem- ocrat.
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got so weak that I could hardly do my work. w h en I washed my dishes I had to sit down and when I would sweep the floor I would get so weak that 1 would have to get a drink every few minutes,
 and before I did my dusting Iwould have to lie down. 1 got
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After all, Hartford's hard luck in the fire line suggests that it's more appropriate for everybody to keep his property so free from the danger of fire that there won't be any need of seven horses to haul a piece of appar- atuS to a blaze. Fire prevention is much better than five engines.-Water- bury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The last week of February! No one will regret the passing of this month. for it has been as disagreeable as pos sible-cold, dreary and stormy. March winds of the widest. most blus- tering sort will have no terrors after the brand of weather February has given us.-Rockville Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-03

While those who are working to save the life of S Connecticut woman who assisted in killing her husband are awaiting decision there Is an other husband killer in New | Iork state seeking their assistance in escaping the chair.
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The proposition that the E. x NJ. road should be sold by the trustees In five years should never be sane toned unless il can be assured that better terms can he secured for the stockholders then than later on. l. Is 6 good time for an indeterminate sentence
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With the advent of the new league baseball will be q game which must
 be closely followed if the flood of nick
 names for the teams are to receive an intelligent interpretation.
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The city where the mayor resigns because of the condition of the streets ought to be a capital subject for the moving picture man to do some up lift work with
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It must make the democratic leaders in Boston rather sore to think how 1t was possible to work the combina-
 ton with the progressives al Albany after it failed at the Hub