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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
Case Is Mystery to Young Griscom Home
 From Europe
HAS NO THEORY TO OFFER
Last Heard From Her About December 1st-Never Was Engaged to Her-None of the Arnold Family Met Him Arrival-No Quarrel In Florence, Say the Griscoms

New York, Feb. S.-George s. Gris- com, Jr, of Pittsburg Pa, whose ae- .quaintance and correspondence with into print concerning the two months search for her. arrived in New York tonight from Italy on the steamer Ser lin. Although it was announced that John w. and c. Hinckiey Arnold, broth- CTS of the missing girl, had arranged .to go down the bay in 8. revenue cut ter to meet Griscom, none of the Arn = old family did so, nor were any of them at the pier when the vessel dock ed late tonight.
 ''IY1e case is as much of a mystery as ever to me, boys,' said Griscom to those who boarded the Berlin at Quar- antine, "but it is, I may say frankly, part of my purpose in coming home now to offer what assistance l can to the Arnold family
 What lines his efforts would take, he could not say.
 Does Not Know What Will Be Done.
 q have been on the sea for nearly two weeks" he said, and l have re- ceived no messages from the Arnolds. so I do not know what l can do to help them. | haven't he continued, the slightest theory regarding Miss Arnold 8 disappearance" He did not. however, scout the belief which the missing girls father, Francis R. Arnold, enter tains, that the girl is dead. Asked when he had last heard from Miss Arnold, Griscon said he received a letter at Florence. Italy. about the first
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
REAR ADMIRAL TERRY
Dies in Washington-Was With Lin-
 coin at Fall of Richmond.

Washington, Feb. 9-Rear Admiral Silas Wright Terry. retired who was prominently identified with the federal naval operations in the Civil war, died at his Washington home today of pneumonia He was a native of Wal tonia, Ky, where he was born 6S years ago.
 Admiral Terry was at the fall of Richmond and accompanied President Lincoln when he entered the confeder- ate capital. For gallant conduct in the Red river expedition by the Mississippi squadron in 1S63-S4 he was advanced five numbers in his grade. Under Ad- miral Porter he participated in the at- tacks upon Forts Fisher and Anderson and the capture of Wilmington in Feb ruary, 1865. During the early days of the war he was engaged in the block ading service on the Atlantic coast In January. 1882 while commanding the Marion. Admiral Terry rescued the crsw of the bark Trinity, who had been ehipwrecked in October. 1880, and were marooned on Heard Island in the In dian ocean. While at Cape Town in February. 1882. he hauled the British ship Poonah off the beach, saving her from total loss. For this service he re- ceived the thanks of the Cape Colony and British governments.
 Entering the navy Sept. 2s, 1858, Ad- admiral March 29. 1900. He was re- tired Dec. 2s. 1904. upon reaching the statutory age of 61 years.
 Admiral Terry's daughter Eleanor last November married Lieutenant Commander Camperfo, formerly naval attache of the Italian embassy here The couple now reside in Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10

of December. Miss Arnold disappears ed December 12, and it was two dayA later, on the 14th, that he received a cablegram telling of her disappearance
 Her Last Letter Was Cheerful.
 Was there anything in this last let- ter that gave any intimation of her proposed movement? Was. the letter. cheerful or otherwise?" he was asked.
 "Yes,'' said Griscom, 3'the letter was cheerful, but it gave no intimation Of her disappearance from home. can- not speak further" However, he added emphatically when questioned that ho was not and never had been engaged to marry the girl. The last he saw of her was on November 3, before he de- parted with his parents for afvisit to Italy.
 Both MT. Griscom senior and his son denied Chat the visit which John w. Arnold paid to the Griscoms in Flor ence was at all unfriendly. There was no quarrel" both said, flor we did all we could to Straighten out the n1yS- tery."
 Another, Dorothy Arnold.
 BelIingham, Wash, Feb. 9.-F'ormer Mayor Romaine, the attorney in whose care thu letters were received, said that the woman to whom the letters were addressed was client of his and could not possibly be the missing New York girl. She was for some time @ resident of Bellingham, but had been east for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
HIGHER MAIL RATES
 FOR BIG MAGAZINES.
Senate Committee Reports Favorably
 on the Amendment.

Washington Feb. 9.-Magazlne pup fishers will have to pay rate or TOUT cents a pound on the advertising sec tions of periodicals carried as second class mail if an amendment to the postoffice< appropriation bill adopted Dy the senate committee on postomceS and postroads today is accepted by Penrose late in the day reported the bill to the senate.
 The action of the committee was not accomplished without spirited con- test. although the amendment was adopted by vote of to 2. The sen- ators who voted against the increase to popular magazines were Messrs. Owen of Oklahoma and Bourne of oregon. MI Owen based his opposition on the ground that this tax upon popular reading should not be levied by con- gress. while MT. Bourne contended that the action was a discrimination in fa- voE of newspapers and that they shoulo be taxed likewise
 The increase in the rate for carrying
 he advertising sections of magazines will apply only to the large, ptbllca- tions for an exemption is provided for such periodicals of less than 4.00O pounds weight per issue. The priv ilege of carrying advertising matter will be granted by the amendment to fraternal, patriotic. scientific and edu- cational publications, which privilege heretofore has been denied to such publications when entered as second class matter The theory of the sup porters of this proposed legislation IS that this exemption, with that of daily neWspapers will create sentiment throughout the country in favor of the provision.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
OBITUARY.
Right Rev. Ozi w. Whitaker, Bishop of
 Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, Feb. 9.-The Right Rev. Ozi w. Whitaker, bishop of the Pro- testant Episcopal diocese of Pennsyi- xania, died at his residence here at noon today.
 lie was close friend of Archbishop Ryan, head of the Catholic church in the same state, whose death has also been expected at almost any time. Bishop Whitaker would have been S1 years old on May 10 of this year, while if Archbishop Ryan lives until thS 10th of this month he will be 80.
 Bishop Whitaker was born at New education at Middlebury college. Yer mont, where he was graduated in 1S56 He was for several years principal of the New Brockfield High school in Massachusetts. but later took up theological studies, and finally, in 1863 concluded the necessary course at the General Theological seminary in this city. In the same year he was ordained a sub- deacon in Grace church. Boston, and a month later entered the priest hood, accepting 8 call to a parish in Nevada.
 After two years of work in the west lie returned to take charge of St. Paul's church in Englewood, N. J. In 1867 he again went west to become rector of St. PauPs church in Virginia City. Ney In the following year at the meeting of the general convention in New York he was chosen as bishop of Nevada, and he was consecrated in New York Oct. IS, 1869. Gambler college in Ohio conferred upon him the degree of doc tor of divinity the same year. In 1886 he became assistant bishop of PennsyI- vania.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY.
House Committee Will Probably vste
 in Favor Today-

Washington, Feb. s.-Tlae campaign of the Taft administration and the va rious elements allied in the same cause for the ratification by congress of the reciprocity agreement with Canada moved on aptlce today. The house committee on ways and Eaeans held it's final hearing and is expected in exec, utive session tomorrow to vote to re- port 1t favorably for the consideration of the house.
 The indications are that the house democrats will support the bill, in which event the senate democrats probably will follow suit. So far as can be learned, the plan tonight is to bring the Mccall bill in from commits tee tomorrow without any rule regulate ing it's consideration on the floor.
 This would leave it open to amend- ment. The friends of tho measure ex- press the belief, however that a large majority of the house is in favor of the adoption of tts measure exactly as it stands. particularly since a singla amendment may defeat the whole agreement.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
PRESENTED GRIEVANCES
 OF RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS Conference with Department-En- pIoyes Object to Taking up the Slack"

Washington, Feb. s-Grievances of railway postal clerks formed the prin- cipal topic of a conference today be- tween officers of the postoffice depart ment and the executive committee of the Railway Mail association.
 It appeared from the conference that the chief grievance of the railway clerks is the general determination by the department to take up the slack in the time of the employes-that is, as far as possible, to obtain from the men uniform hours of service not generally to exceed six and one-half hours a day in the case of those who work six days in a week.
 Prior to the taking up of the slack" some of the men worked little more than five hours a day, and a few less than five hours. The execu- tive committee, generally, was favor able to a return. to the old system which, it was argued, was satisfac- tory.
 The committee was assured that the department officials were endeavoring to remove the cause of every proper complaint of the clerks and that it was trying to do equal justice to all.
 Members of the committee expressed themselves at the conclusion of the conference as well pleased with the situation as it was presented to them, and said they would so report to the membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
nEvERYWOMAN."
Play Given Its Premiere on Day Au.
 thor Died.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 9.-"Elverywo oIn : an," a. modern morality play by Walter Browne, whose sudden and untlmeiy death occurred in New York today, was given its premiere here tonight at the Parsons theater before a select audi ence of Hartford Springfield ana play I, goers from other nearby cities. The death of the author on the date of the first public performance of a work that represents the labor of years, cast g. gloom over everybody and added 9 tragic note. The curtain was rung down on the authors life almost sim ultaneously with its rise on "Every- woman,'' a play that will prove a me- morial to his name. The production IS wholly of today, and while there IS more than 9 touch of alleGorv m the story and action, the dominant note of the drama is realism. The scenes are laid in New York. Incidental and choral music by George ". ChadWlcN is feature of the production. which IS beautiful in every detail and was heartily received by the audience
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
AT JEKYL ISLAND FOR
 FIRST WEEKS HONEYMOON.
Large croeH of Curious Georsians
 Greets Ard and Lady Deces.

Brunswick. ( e-, Feb 9.-Lord Decies and his bride. who was Mss Helen vivien Gould, al lived here today and Immediately went by boat to Jekyl island, a few miles off the coast, where they will spend the first week of their honeymoon After that they will sail Dor Egypt to remain until the corona ton of King George and Queen Mary of England. which they will attend.
 They travelled in the private car Att alenta on one of the regular trains, which was several hours behind sched- ule time. When they arrived here a large crowd was at the station. Lady Decies appeared estonished at such a popular reception. but her husband rmilingiy acknowledged the attentions by lifting his hat
 After luncheon on board the car they took ths regular boat for the island, taking seats on the deck in full view of the crowd. When the little craft steamed down Og1ethorp bay and into St. Simon's sound they waved to the people on shore
 The couple while on Jekyl Island will occupy Edwin Gould's cottage, which was opened several weeks ago for their reception. It is understood one of MT. Gould's yachts will be at their disposal while they remain.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
oRozvo GETS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Will Now Contest Road to Juarsz-- Friction Between IrEsurreeto Leaders.

EN Paso, Tex, Feb. 9.--Members of the revolutionary junta tonight said that General Orozvo, who was rein- forced this afternoon aoy 2B0 men nrcler General Cassill. would start south to contest the road to Juar>M with thN federal troops under General Navarrc. now reported about eighty miles south of Juarez.
 This, if it proves true, wifi end aOr the present the threatened attack CIT Juarez.
 There is serious friction between B1anco and Orozco. It began two months ago. Blanco declined to obey an order of Orozco's and the latter or- dered his arrest, sending twenty-five men for the purpose. Bianco had two hundred and laughed at the warrant. Since then the two have remained apart operating independenflN.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
RAID FOR OPIUM IN
 NEW YORK CHINATOWN
Small Quantity of the Drug Seized by
 Forty Customs Agents.

New York, Feb. 9.-Forty customs agents went through Chinatown to- day, raided four resorts, seized a small quantity of opium and smoking para phernalia and a few counterfeit silver coins-but made no arrests. It was well nigh impossible to trace the own ership of the opium and because of this only two Chinese were held as suspicious persons questioned and released. The counterfeit money is believed to have been taken in by the Chinese unwittingly in the regular course of business.
 The raid created stir in Chinatown but from a government point of view was a disappointment A number of letters were seized, however, and these with other evidence will be used to further prosecute the crusade. Federal agents say the recent raid on Charley Bostons up town tea store" has alarmed opium dealers and this, per- haps, was responsible for the slim re- suits today.
 Indictments against the eight Chi nese taken in the uptown raid were returned by the federal grand jury to- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
Pending Canadian Treaty Tends Towards
 Meeting Peoples Demands
NO INTERFERENCE WITH PROTECTION
Secretary of Agriculture Voices Adminstraons Views Open Letter to National Oranges Legislative Com-
 mittee-American and Canadian Farming Problems
 Virtually the Same-Proposed Treaty Not Onesided.

Washington. Feb. 9.-"The pending reciprocity treaty with Canada will go some distance towards meeting the de- mands of the people at the last elec- tion without Interfering with the poli- cy of protection as applied to the whole world
 This is the declaration of James Wilson, secretary of agriculture. in enswer In behalf of the Taft adminis- tration to the national grange's ds- clarsd opposition to the proposed agree ment The answer is in the form of an open letter made public tonight, addressed to the legislative committee of the national grange. Concord, N. H.
 Conditions Nearly Identical.
 Secretary Wilson argues that the cost of production in the United States and Canada is more nearly identical than 1t is between the United States and any other country, that the same exist on both sides of the international line. and that the Canadian and American farming methods are vlrtu- ally the same
 Towns Demanded Lower Tariffs.
 Our town population has grown much faster than our country popula- ton" writes Secretary Wilson. Prices Tor the necessities of life have been high, and wages. stipends and salaries have not kept pace with the increase in the price of food. There was a de- mand for lower tariffs during the last election by the population of the towns. That interest carried the election by default. The farmer either sympathized with the town dweller or he stayed at home on election day and husked corn. A new congress was elected along low CT tariff lines. if it had any instructions from the people. The republican party is protectionist party; the democratic party wants revenue tarifs.
 How Far Some Would Go.
 There Is quite an element in the democratic party that believes in pro- section. and there always has been, and that may be the reason why that party favors this reciprocity. That element In the democratic party may be willing to go as far as this reel procity treaty goes in letting the nat
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
IN PARLlAM ENT.
Adherence to Free Trade Reaffirmed Nationals Vote With Government.

London, Feb. 9.-In the first division in the new parliament tonight the house of commons by majority of 102 reaffirmed adherence to free trade principles. The division was taken on the oppositions amendment to the ad- dress in reply to the speech from the throne. urging fiscal reform, with es- pecial reference to the proposed reci- procity agreement between Canada and the United States, which was moved yesterday by Austen Chamber lain. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 324 to 222. The nationalists, who heretofore have always abstain d from voting in fiscal divisions, SUD- ported the government on this occas- ion, as did the laborites.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
RED CROSS FOUNDER
 ILL WITH PNEUMONIA
Miss Clara Barton Seriously Ill bus
 Expected to Recover.

2 Oxford, Mass, Feb. s.-Miss Clara Barton. founder and organizer and for many years president of the National Red Cross in the United States, has been seriously ill at her home in GleL Echo, Md. for several days, accordinf to information contained in severa letters received by friends in thia town, her birthplace. A reassuring note. which was received today from her nephew, Stephen D. Barton of Boston, who is with her, said that she showed unexpected improvement yes- terday and it is now thought that she will recover. Miss Barton has been suffering from an attack of bronchitia and pneumonia, her nephew wrote. She is in her 90th year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
MAINLAND MAN FOUGHT SHERIFF AND DEPUTIES.
German Resisting Ejectment and Sher-
 if Both Probably Fatally Shot.

Cumberland, Md, Feo. 9.-Sheriff Noah Hendley, aged 90, and John Sweitzer, aged 65, a German, wera probably fatally shot today when off1 = eers attempted to serve writ of eJect- ment on SWeitzer at 1lis home. Sweit- ger twice wounded the sheriff, one bui- let entering hisf breast just above the heart and the other striking him, m the hand Sweitzer ill turn, was shot through the breast by Deputy Sneri1l Walter Clay,
 Sweitzer's home was sold three months ago to satisfy Judgmeht or so TOO. When Matern Gerbig, the pur- chaser, attempted to take possession Sweitzer refused to leave, and threat ened to kill any one who entered.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
CALIFORNIA HAS PROMISED
 $17,5oo,ooo FOR EXPOSITION
Senate Committee Reviews Reasons
 Favoring San Francisco for Canal ~ Exposition.

Washington, Feb. 9.-That the ex- position in commemoration of the completion of the Panama canal, if held at San Francisco, will be the greatest ever known. is the opinion expressed by the senate committee on industrial expositions in a. report pre- sented to the senate today by Mir. Jones of Washington, who is chair- man of the committee.
 This view is based on the fact that S17,500,000 has been promised by Cali fornia for the proposed exhibition. The report makes it plain that the promise of this large sum had much influence in promising the exposition to the Pa cific coast.
 Other reasons given are: San Francisco asks no pecuniary aid from the national government; holding the exposition there will have the effect of causing many to travel through the canal; the trip will be of educational advantage to visitors from the east; and the exposition will be an encour- agement to trade with the orient.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
IN THE SENATE.
Bill to Protect U. s. Uniform Against Discrimination at Public Resorts.

Washington, Feb. 9.-In the senate today MT Beveridge of Indiana made the first speech that has been heard in that. body on the Canadian reci- procity agreement. He commended the plan.
 MT. Bristow of Kansas spoke in ad- vocacy of the popular election of United States senators.
 4 bill designed to protect the uni- form, of United States soldiers and sailors from discrimination at public resorts and another for the reorganiza- ton of the consular system were pass ed by the senate.
 The house passed a bill making the membership of the body 433 after March 3, 1913.
 Both house and senate are to be in session tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
433 Members
 In the House
DEMOCRATS WON THEIR FIGHT
 FOR INCREASE.
SENATE MUST RATIFY
Reapportionment Under 1910 Census 2s States Gsin-Advocates of Mem- bership of ss1 Make Strong Fight.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Tlle democrats in the house, aided by a few repubi- cans whc declined to be bound by the party caucus, won their fight today for an increased representation in the lower branch of congress under the census of 1910 They voted down the republican caucus bill to maintain the membership at 391,- as at present, and then passed the original Crumpacker bill fixing the membership at 43S on and after March 3, 1913 If Arizona and New Mexico should be admitted to statehood they will be given one rep resentative each, bringing the total up to 435.
 Todays action by the house must be ratified by the senate. The house leaders believe that the senate will fol- low the wishes of the lower branch
 States That Gain.
 Under the new reapportionment plan no state loses member. The follow ing states gain the number indicated: Alabama 1, California B. Colorado L. Florida 1, Georgia 1, Idaho l. Illinois ?, Louisiana L Missouri 2. Michigan 1. Minnesota l, Montana 1, New Jersey 2, New York 6, North Dakota 1, Ohio i, Oklahoma 3, Oregon 1, Pennsylvania 4, Rhode Island 1. South Dakota 1, Texas 2, Utah 1, Washington 2, and West Virginia i.
 Struggle Lasted Five Hours.
 The house spent more than five hours in discussing and voting upon the bill and various proposed amendments. An amendment offered by Represe entative Bennett of New York, and designed to cut down southern representatives, was voted down by; 154 to 96. Representa- tive Crumpacker of Indiana, chairman of the committee on the census and author of a number of bills to reduce the representation from states in the south, voted against the Benn etr amendment and it was applauded by the democrats.
 One Amendment Lost by Democrats.
 The democrats lost but one amend ment during the entire fight. A com mittee amendment to the bill providing that states should be redistricted by the legislatures was voted down on an appeal by the republicans in the Mis- sourii delegation. They said the states should be permitted to redistrict them selves in their own way.
 The advocates of 8 membership of s391 fought for their cause, up to the very last minute. Just before the final vote was taken Representative Camp bell Of Kansas moved the recommit- ment of the 433 bill with. instructions to the committee of the whole house to report a substitute providing for 391 members. This motion was lost by vote of 131 to I'll. This reflected the sentiment of the members so decisive 1y that the vote by which the bill was passed was decided in the affirmative without a division or a rollcall.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-10
TWO MORE ON
 AvIAToRs' DEATH ROLL. Noel and DeIatorre Killed in Military Experiments in France.

Douai France, Feb. 9.-Two more names were added to the death roll of the aeroplane today. The aviators Noel and Delatorre were killed while con- ducting a trial of a military aeroplane before experts from the war depart ment previous to its delivery to the army. Noel was the pilot and Dela- torre a passenger.
 According to the requirements of the through it's paces for an hour, and the trial which was considered in every way successful, was practically at an end The aviators were blaming down from a height of about 250 feet when suddenly the wings folded up and the machine fell head1ong to the earth Their skulls were fractured and they were badly crushed.