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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
JONES AND BARRY
Commiilee of CoBgressmsD Pre-. parIDg Slaiues aud Select.
 iDg Siies For Them.

Washington, Dec 2S.-The loca- ton in this city of statues of John Paul Jones and Commodore John Bar ry, both of whom are heralded as the Father of the American Navy" by their respective admirers will prove a difficult task for the special com mission charged with that duty. This commission consists of the secretary of war, the secretary of the navy, and the chairman of the senate and house committee on the library.
 For each statue congress appropri- ated $50,000 but no action has been taken to decide the controverted question relating to the navy's pedi- gree. It is for this reason that the important as the prominence accord ed each of the heroes in the matter of location will be supposed to give some indication to their respective merits in the competition for the honor of being the Father of the Navy"
 Work is now in progress for statue of General Grant to be erected west of the Capitol grounds, but this. will not be completed before two years. ,,.
 About twenty models have been submitted for heroic statue of Co., lumbus to be erected in front of the new union station. Next spring statues of John Witherspoon. signer of the declaration of independence, and of Longfellow, the poet, will be presented to the government by me- morial associations and they will be erected in this city. Other statues which have been provided for by congress and will be erected here in the near future are those or VOn Steuben Pulaski and K0sciusko.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
PROPOSE CONSOLIDATION.
Two of Boston's Biggest Commercial
 Bodies.

Boston, Dec 2S.-A proposed con solidation of the Boston chamber of commerce and the Boston Merchants commercial bodies of New England. into a new organization, which will be the largest association of the kind devoted to professional and business interests in the country, is announced to-day.
 The combination has met with the unanimous approval of the boards of directors of both Associations, and will be passed finally upon at spe- cial meetings of the members which have been called for January next
 The Boston chamber of commerce has 1000 members The Boston Merchants association includes in it's membership about 300 individuals, firms and corporations.
 The Boston Associated Board of Trade, which has previously repre- sented the activities of 22 of the citE's trade organizations, goes out of existence on December 31, and it's constituent bodies have become affli ated dlIeduN WILL lHe bOsloH iliei- chants association.
 The new organization will apply for special charter from the legis- lature. which sets forth it's purpose to promote the commercial, indus trial and public interest of Boston and New England' and will retain the name, Boston chamber of com merce
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
THE HONEYMOON PARADE.
Wedding Custom In One Town When
 the Train Is Late.

tne ram IS .Late.
 A small city, which need not be To- cated more particularly than that it IS somewhere east of Boston, has it's own peculiar way of speeding the newly married on their honeymoon.
 For one thing, every one goes to the station to see the couple depart. This is done in many small places. The showering of rice or confetti and the throwing of the old shoe take place, not at the home of the bride, but at the station. To that extent the city re- ferred to Is not unusual
 But in this city train schedules ire Guently go awry, and when they do the unusual happens. The wedding, of course, has been celebrated on time, and the reception has taken as much time as such things usually take The departure from the brides home is made in due season to catch the train if it is on time.
 The wedding guests rush to the sta tion where all other inhabitants hay ing nothing better to do have assem- bled already. It is free show which no one would miss.
 The carriage bearing the newly mar ried pair is drawn by white horses and decorated with white ribbons. Custom demands this and no one has yet had the temerity 10 do otherwise.
 The carriage arrives at the station, and 1t Is learned that the train Is so many minutes or so many hours late. Usually the measure is in hours.
 The carriage doesn't wait It goes parading It drives around and around a prescribed route. from every point of which the driver can get due notice of the approach of the train.
 The crowd remains patiently at the station. Other curious persons station themselves at points along the route just to see the wedding coach pass.
 Sometimes two or three carriages, drawn by white horses and decorated in white, swing steadily around this hymeneal circuit. It seems like an endless procession. It is not unsual for wedding pair to spend the first five hours of their honeymoon just rid ing round and round waiting for the train
 When the screech of the locomotive finally is heard the driver continues to swing up to the platform just as the train comes to stop Then the bride and bridegroom make mad rush for their car amid a shower of rice and confetti and old shoes The honeymoon parade is over.-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
ZooiooY and Elaax.

Zoology figures very largely on the flags of different nations. On the British royal standard is the lion. It was Richard Occur de Lion, by the way, who altered the device from leopards to lions on the kings stand ard. The eagle appears on the stand- ards of both Russia and Germany of Spain. Bulgaria has lion, China dragon and Mexico bird quarreling with a snake. Taken together with the animals that appear on nations arms, the royal unicorn and Austra- Han emu and kangaroo, fairly com prehensive collection could be made from national emblems.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
GERMANY FIRST
Will Be After MIDim0m Tariff Rates Win This Cou0try
 so Ii Is Said.

Washington, , Dec. 2S.-There are indications that Germany will be among the first of the European countries to seek advantage of an arrangement with America to secure minimum tariff rates under the terms of the new tariff act, which is expected to be passed at the special session of congress, to follow close upon the adjournment of the present regular session, March 4 next.
 ,. Count von Bernstorff, the newly arrived German ambassador, who will arrange with Secretary Root to- day for his presentation to Presi- dent Roosevelt as ambassador from Germany, succeeding the late Baron Speck von Sternburg, is believed to nave been thoroughly equipped by consultation with the German for eign office and customs officials be- fore his departure from Germany, to undertake this task. Indications are that the new tariff act will be framed to take effect immediately upon it's approval by the president.
 Therefore in order to secure what ever advantages may be expected to follow the application of minimum instead of maximum tariff rates on imports into the United States, it will be necessary for the foreign am- Dassadors and ministers resident in Washington to have arranged in ad- vance of that date new treaty rela- lions with this government.
 In the case of some European countries a disposition has been shown to forestall action by the Americans and guard their own ex- port trade with America by consid- erably increasing their existing tar lff rates, with the design of secur- Ing the basis of new arrangements with America without sacrificing to any considerable extent the protec- tlon which they now enjoy against competition with American exports.
 So far as. is known here, this is not yet true of Germany. and with this element of good faith in his overtures, the German am bassador is likely to meet with cordial re- ceptlon at the state department
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Standard Oil Affairs.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec 2S.-Alfred D. Eddy, general western attorney of the Standard Oil Co, arrived in Kan sas City yesterday. He spent much of the day in conference with Frank Hagerman, who represents the com pany in this city. This is the first time We were ever busted from d state" Mr Eddy said This is the first time that any government in the world ever ordered a Standard Oil Co 10 get out and said that our goods were contraband and that we had no rights. Consequently we are not prepared for the next move. suppose it will be an application for a rehearing in the Missouri supreme court. We may go to the United States supreme court if there is a federal question involved, or we may go into the federal court in connec- ton with some future action in the enforcement of the custer. If the Missouri law is constitutional we have no right to operate our proper ty and no power to sell it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
UP IN THE CLOUDS.
We'll Known Aeronaut Would Have
 His Marriage Take Place.

Chicago, Dec 2S.-''A honeymoon in the clouds" says the Record Her. aid, to-day, lis the remarkable ar rangement for wedding trip made by Charles A. Coey. prominent in au- tomobile circles and an enthusiastic aeronaut His marriage with Miss Carrie Hume Lewis of Kansas City, Mo, will take place in that city next Saturday morning MT Coey shipped his immense balloon, Chicago and his De Luxe automobile to Los An geles week ago. Immediately after the marriage ceremony MT Coey and his bride will start for the Califor- mia city where they will spend two months in motoring and making bal loon ascensions. His fiancee, Mr Coey explains. has been an enthusiast for some time in aerOnautics.
 ''I am told said he, that eXperi- ments have been made at Los An geles, which show that at an altitude of about 20,000 feet there is an air current which will carry a balloon eastward. My balloon is big enough for every reasonable trial and if find conditions suitable it is likely that we will sail back over the moun- tains to Chicago and drop in on our friends"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
THE LADDER. BROKE.
several Men Injured at Fire In
 New York To-day.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Two men were painfully injured, one perhaps fataliy' She lives of score of men, women and children were endanger- ed and sAo,ooO worth Of property was destroN Ned in a fire in three story frame\ building at Third ave- nue and sixA A-seventh street Brook lyn early to-dty.
 Charles TucNer, d young man who lived with his rents on the second floor of the burned building, carried his twelve-year-dld invalid sister down the smoke swept stairs to sake ty.' Lieutenant Jareck, a firemsl, was Jeff on the thiNd floor after his, comrades had been Rescued by other firemen. Seeing his plight, James McCrone and John McCue two fre- men, rushed up ladder after Jareck. While bringing him down the ladder broke, hurling the three men to the sidewalk. Jarock fell under his two rescuers and it is be- lieVed was injured internally He was rushed to a hospital in a patrol wagon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Talks Ttariff Revision.

Washington, Dec 2S--Henry D. Clayton of Alabama, chairman of the democratic caucus of the house of representatives, to-day expressed his views to the democratic attitude in the proposed revision of the tariff. said he had confidence in the ca pacity of Champ Clark and his demo- cratic associates of the, ways and means committee, but he did. nof believe it impertinence on my part to offer some suggestions. In my opinion is it is not sufficient for the democrats in the next congress to as sume an attitude of simple negatior and merely oppose what the republi- cans offer. We must formulate an entire tariff bill covering every sched- ule from agates to zinc and go to the committee of the whole with it.. champion it, demand revision on it's very schedule and ask for the yeas and nays on it in the house. The bill should De carefully considered in principdle and detail-in short it should be measure we can go to the country on. We want a complete bill on which to go to the country in 1910"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
EIOPED AND PARTED.
Couple Had Known Each Other
 Hardly a Week.

New Haven, Dec 2S.-By certifi- cate recently returned to the office or the registrar of vital statistics, whirlwind elopement which took place shortly after the Yale-Haryard football game Is brought to light. The parties are Charles Samuel Smith of Fairfield avenue, Bridge port, and Miss Winifred McMasters of Boston. Smith went to Yale for while last year, but decided not to finish his course. His mother is wealthy and though on the return his occupation is given as salesman he had really TO occupation.
 The romance, which covered less than a week, began when Miss Me- Masters went 10 Bridgeport the week of the Harvard game to visit Mrs Kenneth McNeil, the daughter-in- law of Archibald McNeil. She had known Miss McMasters in New York where as the daughter of Judge Hall of the supreme bench she was known as "Queenie' Hall. At the McNeils' Smith met Miss McMasters and when she went to New York to visit an aunt after the game he followed her. The first stop of the train after leaving New York was Bridge port, but by that time they had de- cided not to get off there but to come on to New Haven and there they took out a marriage license. The bride gave her age as 22 and the groom said he was Fl, though it has since become known that he was only 20. They went to the home of Rev William T. Hill, re- tired Methodist Episcopal minister residing at 37 Howe street and there were married. Then they went to the New Haven house where they stayed for some time and after that separated, she returning to her home in Massachusetts and he going to Bridgeport. The date of the mar riage was November "A.
 Since then it is said that an eff fort is to be made to annul the mar riage, either by both parties or by the groom's mother. If such move is made it will probably come up in the New Haven courts. Friends of both parties say that they do not believe the attempt will be made and that the young couple are living apart only until the families can be reconcled to the marriage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
CITY NEWS.

The Hampson-Sellew Furniture Co is giving away some useful and unique calendars.
 Charles Everitt, a student at the Culver schood in Indiana. is spend- ing the holidays at his home in this city.
 Crowds. of skaters took advantage of the good ice and the good weather yesterday. and the numerous ponds in the city received much patronage.
 The Good Roads association will hold a regular meeting this evening in the rooms of the Waterbury Busi- ness Mems association at 10S Bank street.
 The officers of the different coun- cils of the Knights of Columbus will be installed on January ,. Daniel Colwell. national secretary. and State Deputy Kennedy will be among the out of town officers in attendance. The ceremony will be open to the public and it is expected that the hall will be crowded
 According 10 agreement counsel ill the affair of George l.. Fox against Governor-elect George l.. Lilley will exchange briefs before "Wednesday. Mir LiIley's counsel have already filed theirs. thus leav- ing it to Attorney Jessup of New York. representing Mir Fox to keep the other end of the agreement The hearing on the charges of corrupt practices preferred against the gov ernor-eleci will he resumed Saturday next in the superior court in New Haven before Judges Bennett and Robinson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
CaDtured by Chinese.

Hong Kong. Dec 2S.-The British steamer Tai On was captured yester day by two Chinese cruisers near Kun Chuk, west of the river. The reason for the capture, is believed to lie in the fact that the steamer sev- eral months ago ran down a junk and drowned a theatrical company which was on board. Further devel- opments from the capture are ex- pected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
ALIEN MUSICIANS
President Talks With Labor Rep reseniaiiues on the Question
 of Foreign Labor.

Washington, Dec 2S.-The presi- dent to-day had Q long talk with E. J. Gavegan, an attorney representing labor interests in New York, and two members of the New York union of musicians, who claimed that alien musicians are being brought into this country, with the result that Ameri- can musicians are losing their posi- tions and the foreigners are also cut ting prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Pooling the Dogs.

In certain part of Scotland, ac- cording to Dean Ramsey. the shep- herds used to take their colIies with them to church. The dogs behaved well during the sermon, but began to be restless during the last psalm and saluted the final blessing with joyful barks. In. one church the congrega- ton resolved to stop this unseemly detaiE so when a strange minister was about to pronounce the blessing. all re- mained seated instead of rising. as he expected. He hesitated and paused till an old shepherd cried: Say ava, sir. We're a sittin' to cheat the dowgs"'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
InadYisahle.

During a snowstorm on the Highland railway train was held up for an hour or two. The guard. cheery Scot, passed along the carriages trying to keep up the spirits of the passen- gers. An old gentleman angrly com plained that if the train didn't go on he would ''die of cold"
 'Tak' my advice an no dae that" replied the guard. Min V. we 'chairge shilin mile for corpses. V Dundee Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Sour Milk.

The milk was not Of the desired sweetness one morning, and little FL mer pushed his glass away after talk ing a sip.
 Whats the matter with the milk. Elmer?" asked his mother
 ''I guess the milkman has been feed ing his COW on pickles" was the re- ply.-Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28

Danbury, Dec 2S.-The automobile which was burned at Wilton this morning was owned by Peter F. Brauneis of this city and had beer loaned by him to the party for trip to Stamford. The car was stopped it was during that time that the fire occurred. It is supposed that the gasolene tank leaked. The car was being driven by John Butler, chauf- feur from New York. He was some what burned about the face and hands. The men came to this city afterwards by train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Preacher Stricken Blind.

Springfield, O., Dec 2S.-Rev Will bur L. Y. Davis was stricken blind while delivering a sermon at the High street Methodist church yester- day The bursting of blood vessel was given as the cause. Ii is thought that he will be blind for the rest Of his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
AUTOMOBILE BURNED.
Took Fire While Four Young Men
 Were Seated in It.

Wilton, Dec 2S.-While passing through this place on it's way to Dan bury early this morning an .automo- bile containing four young men took fire, the gasolene tank exploding and the car was completely burned. The occupants had barely time to jump from the car and save themselves. It is said that the automobile be- longed to'a Danbury man named Hen nerbury and that it had been loaned by him to the young men. It was valued at about $1, 800.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Steamers in Collision.

Newcastle, N. s. w., Dec 2S.-The British steamer Advance and the British bark Iverna collided off here to-day The Advance went down and with the exception of the first mate all of her crew were drowned. The Iverna put into Newcastle leaking badly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Riots Affect Twelve Villages.

Annoy, Dec 28.---The riots which started on Saturday with the refusal of natives to obey an order prohibit ing the planting of opium poppies, now affect twelve villages. Twenty miles west of Tungan 2,000 men are reported under arms. They have withdrawn to the Belin mountains and the authorities have asked the viceroy at Foo Chow for additional troops.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Civil War Veterans.

Chicago, Dec 2S.-Veterans of the civil war will become extinct in 1850, according to Past Commander G. F. Bassett. There will be 937 veter- ans alive in 1930," he says. and tet years later the number will be re-N duced to twenty-three The last susN viyOr will die in 1850. This is hae conclusion of men who are competent to estimate the lenght of human life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Bishop O'ConneIl Named.

Washington, Dec 2S.--It was learned here to-day that Bishop Den his J. O'Connell. rector of the Cath ollie University of America, has beeE appointed bishop coadjutor of San Francisco. The term of Bishop O'Connell, who at present is spending 9 few days at his old home in Charleston. s. C., as rector expires January II next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Struck by Tidal Wave.

Catania, Sicily, Dec 2S.-A tidal wave struck into this port to-day, as the result of earthquakes. The wa ters left confusion and damage in their wake. It is not known whether any lives were lost A number of fishing boats were swamped and three steamers that were in port were more or less damaged. Much mer- chandse on the docks was washed away. Telephone and telegraph ser vice was destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Body Recovered To-day.

East Hampton, Dec 2S.--The body of Peter Smith, who was drowned in the Salmon river, was recovered this afternoon. He was 34 years of age and unmarried. He disappeared a few days ago and it was supposed he was trying to get across the river In boat when he fell into the water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Conserrator Appointed.

Cheshire, Dec 2S.-Judge of Pro- bate Morse to-day appointed Frank Rice of New Haven conservator over his uncle, Julius F. Rice, a farmer, 72 years of age. A number of wit nesses were heard and then the re- spondent said that he was satisfied to have the conseryator named. His bond was fixed at s6,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Hreakfsstina With Whistler.

The was foreign painter who used to breakfast at Chelsea. and when Mir. Carr asked him if he had been there lately he replied: "Oh, no: not now so much. He ask me leetle while ago to breakfast. and I go. My cab fare. two shilling, 'arf crown. I arrive. very nice. Goldfish ill bowl. very pretty. But breakfast-one egg. one toast-no more. Oh. no. My cab fare. two shilling. 'arf crown. For me no morer'-London Telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
EARTH SHOOK
Seri0ns Earthquake al Calsbris This Fore! O0i and Much
 Damage ResDIied
KING VICTOR ACTS

Rome, Dec 2S.-Violent earth quake shocks were felt in Calabria at 9:30 o'clock this morning, Serious damage is said to have resulted and some casualties are reported at Mile to, Gonadi, Stefanconi. At Stefanconi the shock was most severe but San Gergorio, San Giorgo, Majerata also suffered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Died from Shock,

Woodbury, Dec S.-Eli M.. Towne died at his home in Hotchkissville to- day following paralytic shock He was 15 years of age and had held many town offices and was twice representative to the legislature. He is survived by a daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
The Duel.

Gaston burst like whirlwind fin upon his friend AlphoDse. Will you be my witness" he cried.
 Going to ight:''
 No: going to get married"
 Alphonse after a pause Inquired, Cant you apologize :"-Argonaut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28

Naples, Dec 2S.-King Victor Elm manuel who is shooting near Naples to-day received the first reports of the earthquake in Calabria He at once issued orders to make prepara- tgions for trip to Calabria should the circumstances warrant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
TMn Iracediea

To woman there are two trage- dies. One is not getting the man she loves: the other Is getting him. The first is resignation. lthe second disilll- sion.-New Yors Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28
Mrs Sherman Dead

Woodbury, Dec 2S.-Mrs Sher- man, widow of the late County Com missioner Bonnet A. Sherman, died here to-day at the age of S3 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28

There is no we'll defined storm area east Of the Rocky mountains. Pleas ant weather with mild temperatuaes prevails generally in all sections.
 Conditions do not indicate any de- cided change in the weather for this vicinity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-28

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