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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Some of White House
 Ceremonials and Weddings
Tradition Tells Pretty Story of Christening of Executive Mansion
 Beautiful Mrs Tyler " Bride of the White House"
Quincy, Jr.. was married at the White House. to his cousin. Miss Johnson.

Quincy, Jr.. was married at the White House, to his cousin, Miss Johnson.
 Mrs. Andrew Jackson was buried in the dress she had meant to wear at her husbands inauguration, and the general came to the White House wid- over. During Jacksons term of offics there are fewer tales of brilliant enter tainments. It was expected they would be restored by Martin Van Buren; but they were not to the old degree, though the presence the second winter of his sons beautiful young southern bride, Angelica Singleton Van Buren Ga cous- in, by the way, of Dolly Madison), made for considerably gayety.
 President Tyler was the first of the presidents to wed while in office. His first wife died shortly after he succeed ed Harrison, and for some time he lived in retirement. The story of his second marriage is tinged with sadness, as a tragedy was cause of his early inti- macy with the lady whom he eventual ly married, who became famous as "the bride of the white house." The lady, Miss Julia Gardiner of New York, and her father were members of the presi- dential party that met with such disas- ter on the sloop- -of-war Princeton, when great gun burst, and six of the guests were killed. MT. Gardiner was one of the victims. The president tried to comfort the heart-broken daughter, they fell in love and were united at quiet wedding at the Church of the As tension, New York. Miss Gardiner was descendant of the lords of Gardiner island, and very beautiful woman.
 President Buchanan's niece, Miss Harriet Lane. has gone down to his.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Yerkes Hospital For New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-In his will read here, the late Charles T. Yerkes makes many public bequests, including $1OO,O0O in trust. the income to be paid to the University of Chicago for the maintenance of the Yerkes observatory at Lake Geneva. Wisconsin. Provisions are made for the disposal of his New York home after the death of his wife to corporation organized for the main- tenance of his art gallery, the sum of $750,000 to be given this project upon Mrs. Yerkes death. MT. Yerkes also provided for hospital to be called the Yerkes hospital to be erected in New York. His widow, son and others are well provided for. The members of his family express entire satisfaction with the will.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Four Found Dead on Farm.

ROCHESTER,, Mich. Jan. 3.-Alarm- ed by the deserted appearance of the farmhouse of Clarence A. Barnum, who recently located here, neighbors broke into the house and found Barnum, his wife, his daughter Louise, aged twenty three, and his son Clinton, aged sixteen, all lying dead. The wife and the son and daughter had apparently been mur. dered with an ax in the hands of the father. who is thought to have gone in sane. A single barreled shotgun lying near his corpse and the fact that his
 head was almost entirely blown off showed how Farmer Barnum himself had met his end.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03

Rubenstein's Music Averts Panic. ' NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Battered by the worst storm in the history of the French line. the steamer La Lorraine came into port three days late. with marvellous stories of great seas and a Christmas in gale. While the wind was at its height Arthur Rubenstein, the famous pianist, sat at t:le piano playing classical music to allay the fears of the passengers. At the last he had to lash himself to his stool to keep from being pitched about the cabin, but the straps held and so did Rubenstein's endurance, and he did not quit until the worst was over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
THE EAST ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE.

tory as one of the most charming wom. en that have reigned at the "Presi- dents Palace" Of her it was said: Miss Harriet Lane, made the White House more nearly like republican court than it had been since the an cient regime" It was while she was mistress. the prince of Wales was en- tertained there. Society in her day was very brilliant, though, danced on the edge of volcano"
 The Grants restored much of the old gayety that the dari, days of war had put to rout. On May 21, 1874, Nellie Grant was married at the White House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Deuex I. .Doipr Nicely.

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 3.-The dry dock Dewey, which is on it's way to the Philippines. passed south of Cape Hen " last night. This is shown by a mes sage sent by Chief Boatswain Isaac of the United States supply ship Glacier, which is accompanying the Dewey, and addressed to his wife in this city. as follows: Happy New Year. Doing nicely. Two hundred and twenty five miles southeast of Cape Henry"
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arrival she found "a city only ir
 name." But the White House was
 planned on a grand scale and present | ly the capable lady had her family l comfortably settled, and on New Years day, 1901, President and Mrs. Adams ] held the first of the White House New
 Year receptions.
 l When Jefferson, long before widow.
 ed, took up residence at the White
 House, Dolly Madison, wife of the sec retary of state, presided on occasions when ladies were numbered among the presidents guests; and presided with grace and due dignity, not going to any extreme of Jeffersonian simplicity.
 The first marriage that took place at
 the White House occurred during the Madison occupation, in the winter of 1911; the bride, Miss Todd. a relative of Mrs. Madison; the bridegroom, MT. Jackson, of Virginia. "The nuptial ceremony was very brilliant, and was attended by nearly all the select so- ciety of the capital"
 Mrs. Madison was succeeded by Mrs. Monroe, the latter very beautiful and cultured woman, who had lived abroad many years and was we'll acquainted with the society of various European capitals. A Virginia lady that attend ed levee at the White House, gives us this picture: Mrs. Monroes manner is very gracious, and she is a regal looking lady. Her dress was superb black velvet, neck and arms bare and beautifully formed; her hair in puffs and dressed high on the head and or- namented wI,h white ostrich plumes; around her neck an elegant pearl neck lace"
 The marriage of the Monroes' daugh- ter Maria to her cousin, Samuel l.. Gou- veneur. was performed at the wkte House in 1920. We to-day who read or Alice Roosevelt's eoming-out gown. her ball dresses, and now await description of her trousseau. may care to know how that White House girl of some So years ago was arrayed on a certain occasion after she had attained to matronly honors, the occasion the last levee held by the Monroes: Mrs. Gouveneur is also very handsome. dress rich white satin. trimmed with a great deal of blonde lace. embroidered with silver thread. bare neck and arms. pearl jew elry and white plumes in her hair. !" Verify. history and fashion repeat themselves: this description might cas- fly At the costume of a Washington belle of 1905.
 Washington society during the Non- roe administration was marked by and display. Rich southern FITS made their residence there. and we're prominent both politically and so- .ially. When the John Quincy Adcmses same to the front Mrs Adams vas from Marylandl. we have a period noted for it's elegance and refinement; Ire told that society in Washington gave tone to the whole country during | Mrs. Adams enchanting and intellect i nal regime And one hears much of i. The beau1 and beIles and maids and
 msdsms.
 zll vending their way to Mrs Adams'."
 Tn 1s2s. President Adams son. John
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Landlord Cut. Out Women.

EAST MILESTONE. x. l., Jan. B. George M. Gerhard. who owns several houses, has inserted the following ad- vertisement in the country papers: Houses leased only to families where business is attended to by the men. am tired of petticoat government" Ger hard says 1t used to be easy to rent houses. but now the women want so many eonveniences and do so much fussing that he Is going to cut them out of his list
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
DECATUR AT THE BAR
Naval Court Martial Trying
 Middy For Hazing.
ACCUSED ON STAND IN OWN DEFENSE
Denies Under Oath Testimony Given by McCreary and Church Which Incriminates Him-Defense
 Closes Its Case.

|
 by McCreary and Church Which
 Incriminates Him-Defense
 Closes It's Case.
 ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 3.-The court martial proceedings against NIidship- man Stephen Decatur, IT,, charged with the hazing of Midshipman Isaac N. McCreary of Texas and Gaylord Church of Pennsylvania, fourth class men, were continued, Decatur going on the stand in his own defense. Decatur denied absolutely all the statements of McCreary and Church which incrim- mated him. The court is thus left to decide between the testimony under oath of the upper and lower class men.
 Young Decatur is lineal descendant of Commodore Stephen Decatur, hero of the war with Tripoli, and has large circle of distinguished friends and rela- tives, many of whom are attending the trial.
 Whether or not the sound of stand ing on ones head, as it is practiced at the Naval academy, can be recognized by person in an adjoining room proved to be the disputed point in the evidence submitted by the defense. A number of midshipmen testified that they were in Decatur's room the day that McCreary had said Decatur had hazed him and that they had seen no fourth class men there.
 Other witnesses introduced were Mid shipmen George A. Trevor and Robert D. Thornton, both fourth class men, who testified that Church had said that the more he thought of it the more un- willing he was to swear that Decatur was the one who had hazed him. This is a violation of orders, as all the wit nesses are warned not to talk about the case.
 The defense in Decatur's case is now closed, and there will be several wit nesses in rebuttal brought by the pros ecution. It is probable that the case will be finished today and given to the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03

These the headlines of the New York Herald the day following:
 WHITE HOUSE NUPTIALS. Wedding of Miss Nellie Grant to Mir. Sartoris.
 "A Brilliant Assem'blage in the East Room.
 The wedding ceremony was per formed at II o'clock. the groom SUD- ported by Col. Fred Grant, the eight bridesmaids. the Misses Conkl'n. Ere linghuysen. Porter. sherman, Drexel, Dent. Fish and Barnes-names surely of prominence. Mir. Sartoris carried a bouquet of orange blossoms and tube roses with center of pink buds. From this center arose a silver flagstaff on which fioated silken banner and on it in silver letters the word Love" Tfe marine band played T Think of Thee" the marriage certificate was an '-artis- tic piece of penmanship. covering two pages of parchment" smart shower of delicate slippers descended about the bridal carriage as it drove away: but. alas, Nellie Grant did not live happy ever after
 Grover Cleveland was the second bachelor president. but about a year after entering upon the duties of execu- tive he merited another titIe-frst president to be married, in the White House. A brilliant wedding took place al tha axas1.tfr-a r,,arafo- T,,,. . fsec and Mrs Cleveland became the toast of the town and of the country Now Miss Alice Roosevelt may be said to national enthusiasm. ere long ve shall all be reading scout the wedding festivities of this White House maiden
 KATHERINE POPE
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will Personally Present War Medal.

will Personally Present War Medal.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-President Roosevelt will personally present to Captain Church, now in the medical corps of the army, the medal which is to be awarded to him for conduct at La Guasimas, when. as assistant sur geon of the rough rider regiment, he distinguished himself in face of the fire of the enemy. The presentation will take place at the White House on Jan. 10, when there will be present in addition to President Roosevelt, Secre- tary Taft. Lieutenant General Chaffee and Surgeon General O'Reilly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Howard Must Serve Life Sentence.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3. - The su- preme court has denied the appeal of James B. Howard from the sentence of life imprisonment imposed by the Ken lucky courts for complicity in the mur- der of Governor William Goebel How ard asserted that the action of the trial court in examining one of the jury without the prisoner being present was an infringement of his rights under the constitution. The supreme court denied this contention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Ha. Not Buried the Hatchet.

HOUSTON, Tex. Jan. 3.-Mrs. Carrie Nation continued her joint smashing crusade and made assaults on several saloons. She was elected from one by physical force. At another door was slammed on. her and locked. catching her skirt and holding her prisoner un- til she released herself by industrious ly yielding her hatchet. The police have decided to arrest her and have her tried on an insanity charge, and her incarceration may be expected to follow soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
WADSWORTH NAMED
Victory For Higgins Nominee 
 at Albany Caucus.
ODELL CANDIDATE WAS NOT IN IT
Assembly Would Not Have Secret Vote-First Ballot Stood: Wads- worth, 75; Merritt, IA; Wain-
 wright, 15-Made Unanimous.

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 ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 3.-James W Wadsworth, IT,, of Livingston county Son of Congressman James w. Wads IMorth and son-in-law of the late Sec retary of State John Hay, was nomi hated last night by the Republican as sembly caucus for speaker of the as sembly and will be elected to that of. flee today, when the assembly con iyenes His Democratic opponent will be George NJ. Palmer of Schoharie, who for many years has been the minority leader on the assembly floor.
 Colonel Archie T. Baxter of Chemung was nominated for a twelfth term as clerk of the assembly
 The vote was taken by open roll call, and there was no attempt to secure a secret ballot. as had been expected.
 This result brings to close one of the most remarkable speakership cam paigns of recent years characterized by marked factional bitterness and some unusual features. MT. Wads- worth was not among the candidates originally in the field, but was propos- ed by Governor Higgins in formal statement and, in addition to the sup port of the governor and his friends, was regarded as having the approval of President Roosevelt.
 MT. Merritt had the backing of State Chairman B. B. Odell, Jr., and his friends in the st~te organization, who fought with marked determination for his election or, failing that, for the de- feat of Mir Wadsworth.
 The Republican assembly caucus was called to order by Mir. Phillips (Alle- gany), chairman of the caucus commit tee, and Mir. Mead Albany was elect ed chairman of the caucus. He spoke briefly of the importance of harmony and creditable action on the part of the caucus.
 Mir. Wade fChautauqua) introduced a resolution calling for the nomination of a speaker and specifying that the vote should be taken by open roll call, each member of the caucus as his name was called rising to name his candidate,
 
 The resolution was adopted without a roll call.
 Assemblyman s. Percy Hooker (Gen- eseel, who was himself a candidate for speaker. nominated James w. Wads- worth, Jr, of Livingston. He first ex- pressed deep regret at the death of s. Fred Nixon, remarking that no man could hope to fill his place. He then placed in nomination the name of Mir. .Wadsworth, whose name was well . comed with applause. He referred to him as having been cordially commend cd by the press of the state.
 Mir. Gates (Oneidal in brief speech presented the name of Edwin A. Mer- ritt. Jr. (St. Lawrence).
 Mir. Stanley tNew York; nominated J. Mayhew Wainwright (Westchester).
 Mir. Apgar Cyestchester) in seconding the nomination of Mir. Wainwright said he did not sympathize with the criti- clsms of President Roosevelt and Gov
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Attempt to Poison Aged Couple.

GREAT HARRINGTON. Mass, Jan. 3.-The police are investigating an ap' parent attempt to poison Mir. and Mrs. James Seymour, an aged couple. living on farm here. Upon going to the well for water Mir. Seymour found pow der, apparently paris green, spilled near the well. His suspicious were aroused. and it was decided not to drink any of the water. Later several chickens which had been at large In the yard
 near the we'll were found to be poi soned, and many of them died. Mrs.
 Seymour alleges that the poison was thrown into the we'll for revenge q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
The Board of Relief

of the City of Waterbury will be in session on January 3, ,, s, 9, 12, 15, 16 and f19, from ? to and to 9 p. m., and January p, from 9 to F a. III and to 5 and [ to 9 p. m., for the purpose of hearing appeals from the doings of the Assessors and to per form any other duties that may prop erly come before said board
 ........ IA 1. A. SPENCER. ' 'a., M. F. PARKINSON,
 2 JOHN F. GARREN,
 1-2-tf Board of Relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03

Washington never dwelt in the White House, but it was our first president who christened the home of future presidents; named, SO one with senti- mental leanings tells us, fin sweet memory of the White House from which he won and welded his bride in l750."
 When Washington and the youthful Widow Curtis married. the couple spent their honeymoon at the home of the bride-White House, on the Pamunkey river, Virginia. A proper bridegroom looks back ever with tenderest senti- ment on his honeymoon days, and of course Washington, who for these hun- dred years has been held up to good Americans all as model of propriety, comes under this head; wherefore lot us forego diligent search after facts, let us assume the executive mansion was named in honor of sentiment.
 Just at present. when the country is Illustrating by it's interest in the ap- preaching wedding of the present pres ldent's daughter, that all the world loves lover, let us delve into records of past social life at the official resi- dence, let us speak of courtships and weddings associated therewith-"the joyous nuptial ceremony. the pomp and glitter of fetes and receptions"
 In the early days pomp and glitter existed, even when Washington was quite backwoods place. When the first lady of the White House, Mrs. John Adams, came to the executive man. sion, she must have looked upon it as a lodge in the wilderness; on her drive from Baltimore to Washington, the way was lost in the woods; on final
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Hi. He.s '. e.. stove oven.

CHICAGO. Jan 3.-Earl Dean. four teen years old. was found dead in the kitchen of his mothers fiat in Hyde park here. The boys head and shouI- ders rested on pillow in the oven of a gas range. with the unlirhted gas es- caping from the burners under it. His hands were tied behind him. and his feet were bound with one of his moth ersz snroue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Wife to Testify Against Simpson.

NORTHPORT. \. Y.. Jan. 3.-With every assurance that today's hearing will show a wife giving damaging tes- timony from the witness stand against her husband. accused of deliberate mur- der. the case of Dr. James W. Simpson. the dentist ~ho is charged with shoot ing his father-in-lsw. Bartley T. Hor- ner. furnishes a thrill of excitement among the people of this town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Nils. Bu.ch's Engagement on.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 3.-The engagement of Miss Wilhelmina Busch, daughter of Adolphus Busch. the millionaire brewer, and Lieutenant Edward Schar- Ter has been broken of. The young woman. who. it is said. was forced to elope with the German army lieuten- ant under threat of suicide by the lat ter. will start soon for California ac- companied by her father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Titled coupIe Held ., yrpic..

ROME. Jan. 3.-A great sensation has been caused by the elopement of a daughter of Count Lutti of Treviso. nineteen years old. with Count Giovan- nj Correr. who is sixty-three years old. Both belong to the most ancient of the nobility. Count Lutti reported the elopement to the police. who succeeded in arresting the couple at Venice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
w,u.e. VIII s.ee.ea pe,re..

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-Announce- ment was made at the state depart ment that Huntington Wilson of IIIi- nois. at present first secretary of the American legation at Tokyo. will be appointed thini assistant secretary Of state to suc,e,i Herisert II. n. Peirce. who hss been nominated to he minister ro Nnrwsv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
ReraIr In Rcn.hnr

WASHINGTON. Jan 3.-A revoIu- ton has broken out In Ecuador. ac- coriing to a dispatch receivei at the state department. which said that the troops and the police have joined the revolutiouists under Colonel Teran- Telexraphic communication between GuayaqsiI snd Qaito has heen inter ruptrd-
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ss. ssrsle. Se- r.rl.

NEW YORK Jan. 3-sIx thousand structural iron workerS have ssruck- ssa4pSnE rors on Itst buildings and throuin< 4gaD persons out of werk- The strike of printers in the book and job trade has tied ID big estsblish- nenfs throuzh0ut the cfty-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Henry !. BowdoIn Arrested.

BALTIMORE. Jan. 3. The grand jury which has been investigating the affairs of the Maryland Trust company under the old regime returned present. ments against fhree of the former off cials. and one of them. Henry !. Bow doin. who was the vice president and in active charge at the time of suspension. has been arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
FARM

157 acres, Broom house, 3 large barns, horses, IS head of dairy cat tie, carriage and repair shop, wood houses, chicken houses, cattle and wagon sheds, stock Of farming tools, darm wagons; 8 miles from city; will sell or trade for 3-family house
 P. J. COOGAN, Real Estate, Insurance, Room 14, 10S
 Bank Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03
Great sn.- Ne. w..ls Be President.

BOSTON. Jan 3-A vel sufhenti- ezted story cOme< from political friends of Gsoverrrr Dourlss sf fhe stsfebouse that be i> deSirssls of I-egoninz the Demorrztir noBiBee for president in Ips xBd for this reason wiII not retire iron polffics at tbe esd sf his term ss eurernor. ss ct frst snnourcrd
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WANTED = Girl to assist with house. " work, one who could go home nights preferred. Apply 295 North Main street, second floor, North side. l-2-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03

WANTED-Young man, energetic, as
 collector and salesman. Singer Sew- ing Machine Co.,, POS Bank St. l-2-3
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.PENNY:A.WORD ADVISE
WHQyED.

WANTED - Girl or woman to help In
 general housework, no cooking or ironing. Must go home nights. Call " Kendrick avenue. l-2-3
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WANTED-To buy glass counter. h. " quire Public Market corner North \ Main and kingsbury streets. l-2-3
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FOR REQT.

fnO RENT-Tenement of rooms, all ts, l sprovements, $ Gienridge street. $I7 Inquire of Charles Hsugh on premises.
 sftH i-2-3
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WANTED First class lathe, planer and
 " wise hands. Apply Waterbury MaWs chine Company. i-2-3
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Vlo RENT - Furnished front room, god
 | location. Apply Joseph Lecours, \ Dover street. l-2-3l
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LATE WANTS.

lTNO RENT - Tenement of 5 rooms, all modern improvements. 4 Branch St. Inquire onpremises. l-3-3
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WANTED-Work of any kind by an
 W Italian, l7 years of age. In this country but short time and wants to learn the English language. Call on A. Jackov, loo South Main street. l-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-03

NO RENT-Tenement of two, and one l three rooms to rent 96 High stre@
 l-l-3
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FOR SHLE'.,. ].

EORzSALE u Good grocery store and Il meat house, doing good business Ins quire Democrat office. l-2,3