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Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Special Taxes Being Imposed Articles Imported by Parcel Post May Be Subject to Taxation
NEW STAMP TAX TO TAKE EFFECT DECEMBER
Shortage of Silver Embarrassing Employers of Laborn- in Cost of Living Results-Peope in Mexico City Through Medium of Censored Newspapers Deceived Military Status-Do Not Yet Know of Fall of Victoria.

I shortage of silver and their cashiers are carefully hoarding every coiL against payday. Often it has become necessary to group three or four men and pay them the total of their wages in bills, leaving them to divide as best
 they can These conditions have re-
 suited in an increase in the prices of ordinary commodities
 The military situation throughout
 the country is little understood iE the
 capital IL is almose impossible to ob- tain accurate news of operations not
 50 miles away, and practically all the news published in the local papers is distrusted by the public, who realize that il is given out by the departments of the government, and that the proofs of all the Mexican, newspapers are re- vised by censor. The public have not yet been told through the press that Ciudad Victoria. capital of the state of Tamaulipas, has been taken by the rebels On the contrary optimistic re- ports are published of the campaign being waged against that city by General Rubio NaNarrete-
 Women and Children as Shields.
 Confirmation of the fall of Juarez was had from government sources only q few days ago. but the advance upon the border town by the federalS for the purpose of retaking it is detailed at great length. Torreon and Durango are still in the possession of the rebels and st is only occasionally that any, thing is heard of the governments de- termination to recaptHre these impor- tant points.
 A private Letter from San Luis Potosi gives an account of the protective measures res0rted to by the govern ment to deter the rebels from inter- fering with traffic. The families of Mariana SandovaI and Santos Gov well known rebels, are being conveyed as passengers up and down the line con- This is known to the rebels, and the government authorities assume that so long as the women and children of the rebel chiefs would be the vic tins in any attack, their work trains will not be nloleSted.
 Huerta Attends a euiifight.
 Mexico City, Nov. 23-Genera1 Ha- arta attended the bull fight today, Ae- 30mpanied by only two members of his staff, bat guarded by score Of de- ectiyes, the president entered the bull ing where 20,000 persons had gather sd to see Gaona, Mexicots greatest inaugurate the season. Gen. .ra1 HHerta occupied box close te he arena. The band played the na- iona1 hymn and the people rose te heir feet, but there was no cheering Fine president left after the killing of he fourth bull.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24

Mexico C1ry. Nov 2s.-Resigned ap- pEreutly to those conditions WhiCF make il necessary to carry on dila- tory campaign acainsI his enemies President HEerta and his official de- FeuneDts lpr-ared serene today. con- Almceu thaI the uiEed States win no; take more drastic measures toward the -ie7frztn government than those al ready taken
 it has been rumolcd that congress NoHlc net coutir1Ge to meet that il WHric nr aCroTue -fraiv dissolved and fNHt General tiuerta was about to quit "lh.t- All these have been disrToved .- congress launching itself inIo what Erurut-es tn re ga prolonged session I. ls expected tEaI tomorrow congress VII take up me ratification or nu1i5- rstiHu st the presidential elections. and lt le understood that these will be an rH5lel th4L new elections will be call rr- and th.tt President Huerta win remain at tE- head of affairs
 National Treasury Practically Empty.
 -t,-ardtr- tp his iu.lmates. no one realizes u-or. fuU2 ,hau General Iiuer- fa t1e 4-sr.rate straits of his govern ueut hrt hr has reiterated his inten- t-un of pounding away at his enemies UutL lE Nr rlsf have won. \ { the na- riona- palace r~e idea of intervention is snsffrd aL- and the suggestion of blockade Is received with SkepticiSm.
  having said that while his ports might he taken it would be impossible for invaders tn get as far as the capital
 The rrancial situation is the most serious rh4t HUerta i- facing. The fact ri4-t rle national tre8sury is practically empty .s uo- hidden even from the rlu-- ignorant peou in the city and the measures recently adopted to obtain funds have been such as are calculated to remove any doubt remaining.
 New Stamp Tax to Increase Revenues
 The new stamp tax which will go into effect Dec. f will practically double the revenue from that source Spe-ili taxes have been imposed and the tsV-uz cf articles imported by par eel post ss being discussed
 Every possible effort for raising money fS being carefully scrutinized bt rhe department of finance. Silver lr -e1rne and fr is feared that the launching ot one peso and two peso paper n.Hs trnueho11t the republic i vtH mot ~erFe -a restore general con- i -ccnee tu tle banks. Behind each of | -lt~e liIs tlere is presumed t0 be | r.-tHl reserve. It there is a fair pro- | rrun- cf -le public which is skepti- ! cal nf tLis People Wisled ty Censored Newspapers
 Employers of labor have found them ! asitcs seriHusi. embarrassed by the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
SYLVIA PANKHURST
 ADDRESSES MEETING
No Attempt to Arrest Her-Mors In-
 esndiary Outraqes.

London, Nov. Supported by a large force of her peoples army, '' Miss Sylvia Pankhurst addressed a meeting at Bow this afternoon and then marched under the escort of the army from the hall to her residence. No attempt was made to arrest her. The strictest precautions had been taken to exclude detectives from the hall, and throughout the proceedings, Miss Pankhurst looked nervously alert, clutching at her chair at the slightest noise
 Miss Zelie Emerson, of Jackson, Mich, also made an address.
 Incendiary outTages by the suffra- gettes occurred Saturday the boat house at Nashville Park, Bristol and a portion of the grandstand in the sports ground at Blackburn being burned.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
GENERAL BRAMWELL BOOTH
 WELCOMED IN NEW YORK,
District Attorney Whitman Eulogized
 by Salvation Army Head.

New York, Nov. 23-Several thous- and people of many cFeeds and nation alities welcomed General BramwelI Booth, head of the Salvation Army, at Carnegie Hall this afternoon Dis tTict Attorney Charles s. Whitman was introduced by Eva Booth, isister of General Booth, as "a hater of wrong, and a fighter for the right" General Booth similarly eulOgized the prose cutor, who praised the work of the Salvation Army among the unfortu- mates and the criminals of metropol- itsn life
 General Booths speech was a trfb- ute to his father, founder of the Sal vation Army, and contained an account Of the efforts and accomplishments of the organization here and abroad.
 It was reported that Eva Booth for nine years the administrative head of the Salvation Army in America. was to be transferred to England as inc head of the organizations most inn p0rtsnt international bureau Gene ral Booth refused today to disucss this report It was stated that American officers will oppose such a step
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
To be Busy Day
 at White House
PREPARATION FOR THE WE'D.
 DING TODAY
A REHEARSAL PLANNED
Participants to Go Through cere- rony Today-Few Washingtonians Outside of Official Circles Included in List of Guests.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Although the wedding at the White House Tuesday of Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson and Francis B. Sayre was the subject of absorbing interest in society circles today, there was absolutely no activity incident to preparations for the event noticeable at the executive mansion.
 It was like other Sundays at the White House under the Wilson admin istration-church in the morning, 2 long automobile ride in the afternoon, and the quiet seclusion of the family apartm ents in the evening.
 Wedding Rehearsal Today.
 A big crowd of curious gathered at the Central Presbyterian church, where the family worshipped, MT. Sayre be- ing included in the party. Later Mrs. Wilson and the betrothed couple mo tored through Rock Creek park and the surrounding country.
 Tomorrow is expected to be the busiest day the White House has seen since the inauguration. All the dec orations are to be placed in the Yari- ouS parlOrs and the finishing touches put on the east room. where the cere- mOny is to take place. A rehearsal of the entire affair is planned for three clock tomorrow afternoon. Although a great number of officials have been invited to the wedding, it became known tonight that not more than a score of Washingtonians outside of the official circle have been invited The guests, for the most part, are the old friends of the Sayre and Wilson fa1ni- lies, and many of them arrived today.
 Large Number of College Guests.
 There will be large number of guests from Princeton, N. J., where Miss Wilson spent the greater part of her life. Many members of the fac ulty of Princeton university and their wives have been invited, as well as many veteran residents of the college town. MT. Sayre's friends at Williams college and Harvard Law school also are coming in great numbers. The company will present, outside of the official tinge, collegiate atmosphere that will make it unique in the list of White House weddings.
 Dr. Wilfred T. GrenfeI1, the mission worker on the Labrador coast who tE to be best man, will arrive here tomor- row. Mrs. Sayre, mother of the groom, also is expected to reach here tomor- row She will be a guest ct the White House.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
GLOVERSVILLE MAN
 MURDERS HIS BRIDE.
Then Turns Weapon on Himself with
 Fatal Results.

Utica, N. Y. Nov. 23-Frank Mills of Gloversville, aged g, shot and killed his wife, Margia Fancher Mills, 20 years old, here this afternoon, turned the weapon on himself and died few hours afterward from his self-inflict- ed wounds The tragedy occurred at the home of Mrs. Mills cousin. The couple had been married less than a year.
 Because of an unpleasantness, Mrs. Mills left her husband some weeks ago, coming to her cousins home here. Mills came here yesterday and plead ed with her to go home with him.. The argument was resumed today and re- suited in the double shooting
 Mills was honorably discharged from Troop c. Fourth Cavalry He was a glove cutter by occupation. His wife was an unusually handsome young woman and was a gifted pianist
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
RERELs LooT oIL CAME.
Descend on Plant of British Concern
 and Take Euerythinc-

Vera Cruz. Nov. 99.--A small band belonging to the forces of the consti- tutionahst General Ag1ilar has broken up the camp of the Electra Mills com pany, a British concern, at Saladero, taking everything 1t contained. Gen% eraI Ag-uilar is still demanding money contributions from the oil companies
 The refugee colony in Vera Cruz was considerably diminished tonight by the return to Mexico City of about sixty Americans, including many women. Most of these had fled here at the first alarm and. being weary of the sus- pense, decided to return to the cap itaI and look after their business in- teFests.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
PopeIs Physician a sena4o.

Rome, Nov. 23-The list of thirty new senators which Premier CioIitfi has prepared for King Victor Emman- uei includes Dr. Ettore Marchifava
 physician to Pope Plus, and the royal house and the reformed socialist professor Giuseppe Gatti of the Uni versIty or Rone Contrary to the pre- vious report Deputy Bartesi. reforna 4 socialist, is not to be noninated a sen ator.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
DECLINE TO ACCEPT
 THE NEW PRICE LIST
Lynn Shoe workers Reject Proposi-
 ton of Manufacturers.

Lynn, Mass, Nov. 2s-Unions of shoe and leather workers in this city have declined to agree to a new grad ed price list for piece work proposed by the shoe manufacturers who said they wished to place certain grades Of welt shoes on the market at the figures quoted by western and southern man ufacturers, said to be paying lower wages The decision of the unions was reached after conferences extend- ing over two months. The manufact- urers had offered to guarantee steady work the year around if the operatives would agree to the new list
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Steamers Reported By Wireless.

New l-ork. Sav. z3- Steamer Car pzFnis- Trieste for New York, sienai- led lZ0 fuilEs east of Sandy Hook Dock as ago a- m. Monday,
 FsstHet. Nov. z3--St esmer Mature tE uia- New York for Liverpool Egnall- cd af5 miles west at ' p. m. Due Fish ard T D. ni. Monday.
 Brow Head, Nov. Za-Steamer Kali ser Wilhelm l1, New York for Bre- men. slgualled 14G miles southwest at 1I-ze B. m. Duo Plymouth 3.3o d. n. RfHsrdme-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
NEW YORK's FUSION
 CAMPAIGN COST $12e,51s..
Carnegie, Sc4siff, Perkins and Roeke:
 feiiep Among Contributors.

New York. Nov. 23-The total cost of the fusion campaign that resulted in the election of John Purroy Mitch el as mayor of New York city, was $129,519, according to the report of Charles l.. Bernheimer, treasurer of the Citizens Municipal Committee, made public tonight Among the large contributors to the fund were Andrew Carnegie $7,5O0; Jacob H. Schiff, s6,000; and Cleveland H. Dodge, George w. Perkins and John D. Rocke- Teller $5,000 each, Many women con- tributed. The committee collected $1S1, 7S7, leaving a balance in the treasury of $2,26TS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
STRICKEN WHILE
 TAkINa A WAL K
Body of YalesviHe Man Found Under
 Fence.

MeTfden, Conn. Nov. 23.-James A. Mckenzie of Yalesville es found dend at nine o'clock this morning under a. fence by the side of the Merfden- Wal Ingford turnpike. Medical Examiner Buffum pronounced death due to heart failure.
 Mr. Mckenzie was taking his usual Sunday morning ak along the turn pike and it is believed he felt tEe att tack coming on and attempted to get to a place of safety. Mr. McKenzie as T years old and had been en- ployed at the Parker box shop for the past 45 years. He Is survived by his widow, two sons and daughtcr, all of YalesVllla.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Serious Charge Against American.

London, Nov. 23--The arrest of John Love Elliott a wealthy consulting en- gineer of New York, was made on charges of the most serious and flag rant character by neighbors who laid before the authorities certain circum- stances which they declared had been related by two girls, said to be his daughters, and who were living alone with him
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Hunter Killed by Relative.

Lambert Lake. Maine, Nov. 23.-Ed- ward Harding of Richfeld, N. E., was shot and killed here today, the twelfth human victim of the hunting season in this state, Harding and his broth er-in-law, William Gayel, also of Rich field, has been hunting together. They separated and Gavel, seeing 8 move ment in the bushes which he thought was made by deer, fired. The bull let struck Harding, who was instant Iy killed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Nation Wide Boycott on Eoos

New York. Nov. 23-The heads of three hundred local organiza tinns If the Housewives league were notified by telegram Saturday that the na- tional executive committee, of which Mrs. Julian Heath Is chairman, had called nationwide boycott on egRs according to an announcement made here tonight. The league claims membership of TOO 900 persons all of whom are asked to cooperate in the movement
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
PRESIDENT ENDORSES
 TUBERCULOSIS DAY IDEA.
Writes Letter to President of the Ma
 tiona Association.

New York, Nov. 23-President Will son has again expressed his interest in tuberculosis day, which this year will be observed on December ', ac- cording to a bulletin issued tonight by the National Association for the Study ant Prevention of Tuberculos- is. Last year, as governor of New Jersey. he issued a formal proclama- ton in which he urged the general observance of Tuberculosis Day throughout the state. He will issue no proclamation this year, but has written 8 letter to Dr. John Fl. Low man of Cleveland, president of the association, in which he indorsed the objects of the movement-the forward ing of the campaign against tubercu- loSis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Trying to settTe Lawrence strika

Lawrence, Mass, Nov 23-SeveraI local textile mill owners and agents who failed to appear at the hearing held yesterday by the state board of conciliatfon and arbitration were se1,y- Cd with suTnmonses today by Deputy Sheriffs. The board is endeavoring to find way to settle the strike of sta tionary firemen Another sessiCr, of the hearing is to be held tomorrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
siana of Spring at Nswnort.

Newport R. l.. Nov. 23.-F7ull blown roses on the estate of Mrs. Elsie French Vanderbilt at Harbour View strawberry plants in bloom in Mrs. Frederick Prime Garretson's garden; and dahlias of many colors ir various parts of the city were pointed out to- day as indicating possibilities for New port as a winter resort.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
To Resume Lobby In.an.ia..,

Washington, Nov. 33-Interest will be revived in the investigation of Inb- bying activities in Washington fbjs week, when the senate's special com m1ttee re-opens hearings for a short a meeting for Tuesday and nIans T,ri1i then be made for a conclusion of tha inquiry, i0
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Itauars Wait Our warshin..

Naples. Nov. 2S~-The American war ships in the hArbor were just ss st~a,,s. an attraction for the people of Nanles today as when they first entered fhs port Many visitors went aboar71 fine ships and were warm in their. brsfse of the appearance and dfscinlff4a rP the crews,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
rau R,Ilaon kills ch.ld

Wsf=ra4rs. rauu-. Nov e@ Anna Il fFta. l1 gr4Es old S7o N Na.shlngton nrel4e died this afternoon 3 few min rft.a after s.s allowing a ta* H8lio8n. Tl4z rtsAasE BaIt eT tAe balloon vas ftlst ed lALs her laHes while rhe Nooa- ess Isls.aths,lsce had caugh, ia hes e In1f.lbu
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Boys Confess Incendiarism

Albany, N. r., Nov. 23.-Three small boys today confessed. according to the police, to having started nearly a score of fires here during the last two months. They are Patrick Prusick, and John Daley and Frank RuH. The boys said they liked to see the fire horses rim.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
A READ-oN COLLISION
 AT DANGEROUS CURVE
Worcester Motoroyoiis$ Sustains a
 Fractured Skull

Northboro, Mass. Nov. 2s.-Jozeph Russell, 25 years old, Worcester, has a possible fractured skull as a result of a head-on collision between the motorcycle he was riding and a run about owned and driven by Bert D. Lowell of Maynard in Northboro this afternoon. A six cylinder touring car containing Yale students, swept around 9 sharp curve and into the injured runabout, completing the wreck.
 The car owned by Lowell was re- duced to wreckage as was the motor cycle.
 Mrs. Alexander, TO years old. of Maynard in the runabout, sustained 8 broken rib and contusions of the right knee.
 The touring car owned by s. L. Chambers of New York, 8 Yalo st7l- dent, was lowed into Marlboro for repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
shop Wrecked bx pynami.e.

shop of the Carbondaie Machine com papy. at CaEbondale, that has heen tied up by @ strike for the past two months. was partially wrecked hy dy- namite tonight. Twenty strfks break era, housed in a commissary near the shop, escaped injury.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Priest Attacks Immsral nsnsa.

Waterbury, CeHH, Nov, as,-Re., Luke HIt2siHaeHs, nastaF of the Church. ef the Inipaeulate Conception, in his sermon thIs morning attacked the tango, turkey tret and bunny hner styling them as animal dances and new expressions of the cid base ssn
 titaeRt sf sensuality and frsn4orslity whieh is tnsRtFed hy 4As devil hlssseIf.''
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
BUYS WORCESTER PROPERTY.
Barnett Davidson Purchases Two Brick
 Blocks Assessed at $19,0oo.
Especial to The Bulletin. )

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 24.-The property at 1o4. 10e. ft0 and 112 Water street has been sold by Bernard Cot ton to Barnett Davidson of Pearl street, Norwich The property is as- sessed for sfs.o00. The property con sists of two brick blocks, each three stories high. They contain eight apart merlts and four stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
ER DEFIES
HIS 100 PURsUERs
Stands on Top of Cliff and Jecrs a4
 Them.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov 2s- Showing q cunning that baff1ed his pursuers, Ralph Lopez, who killed three peace officers and a fellow Mexf- can tonight was still at large to the west Of the Lake Mountains Although more than 100 men, several of whom are among the best shots in the west. are on his trail, Lopez again exposed himself to their view with the same braVado that caused him to stand on top of a cliff late yesterday and fire at a posse and then jeer at them when his bullets made them seek shelter.
 About noon Lopez descended from Lake Mountains into Cedar Valley. probably in search of food
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Dinner for Ambassador Page

Rome Nov. 23-Count VIncenzo d1 Cellere, recently appointed Italian am bassador at Washington, gave dinner today in honor of the American am bassador and Mrs Thomas Nelson Page. The guests included the minis ter of foreign affairs, Marquis di San Giuliano.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Auto Overturned, Woman Killed.

Franklin, N. H, Nov. 24-Mrs. Iizz- ie Leavitt of Tiverton was killed today when an automobile in which she was riding with her son law, Harry Ben nett, skidded on 8 wet pavement and tipped over. Mrs. Leavitts skull was fractured. Bennett was only slightly injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Aviator Drops Sand Bomb.

San Francisco, Calif, Nov. 23-As the United States cruiser South Da- kota steamed in through the Golden Gate today SiIas Christofferson, in a biplane, swept over the warship and dropped a sand bomb" that struck the vessel squarelY amidships.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Marhle,a RodY cramatad

Washing ton, Neg. 39- Funeral sarv- ices fOr John H. AafbIe late d member ef the Interstate Commerce GoEanlis. sioh, were held af All Souls Ch44Roh today in the presence Of many eE1ei. als of the gov eFRmeHt. The body was eremated
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Chestnut Trees in Danser

Cefsterntrl- CeHR.. Nov. 23 Lumber nleH iH tti~ seeuuB of The state report a chestnut b-rk disease te lye spread of chestnut trees are iu danger uf dps- tFarftuR- No effective cure" has yet hesa e4saoRsEaa.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
spaniarde Root tha Means.

Isi AFaiss, MeFeeee, Gev. 23-IR a recent engagement between a Spanish column and MoeTs. the Spanish had & killed and wounded, but succeeded in occupying a strategic position, Ths A eeFs' casualties weFs large,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
LusitanIa in a Gale

Queenstown, Nov. 23-Owing to the gale the Lusitania, bound for New York, passed here at 7.20 o'clock this morning, but without communicating. The steamer left TOO bags of mail be- hind at Queenstown which must await Thursdays boat.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
ROBBED THE MAILS lN
 HARTFORD POSTOFFlCE. Celsred Porter Employed there Placed
 Under Arrest.

Hartford. Conn Nov c5-Jaues Cherry. eolo-ed. for the last ten years @ porter Ht the Hartford postofice was arrested today by two United S-ates noztofilce inspectors from Bos- f1u- charged with robhing the mails. lI s alleged that Cherry had been opening special delivery and registered letters far ga period exEendiug over nine ruc-ths- The amounts alleged to have been taken were small, probably total iuE a few hundred dollars. the in suectors say Ch-rry's arrest was the r-EuiG of decoy letters mailed by the inspectors
 About a year ago. Cherry roomed Wfth a colored letter carrier. who was seur,to prison fer tEmperin@ with the u-a1ls- Cherry win be given hearing tomorrow before United States Com nllf fssfcne- Carroll
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-24
Burglars Get Over sa. GOO

Boston. Nov. 2s.--fn the third bur gIary within three months within a building on Eliot street. cash and checks to thu value of more than $3,60n were stolen from a safe in the office of Grass and MiilAr, garment nnanu- factureFs. early todaK