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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
BOMB IN AIR SHAFT
Many Persons Ioiured and a Panic Followed iE a New
 York Tenement Rouse.

New York, Dec g. More than a score of persons were injured, five ot them seriously and hundred more were thrown into panic early to- day when bomb was hurled into the air shaft of the tenement house at 33O East 63rd street. The house was badly wrecked Failure of oc- cupants of the house to comply with demands for money made upoh them by Black Hand confidence men is be- lieyed by the police to have been the cause of the outrage. The house was occupied exclusively by Italians and it developed that threatening letters had been received by many of them during the past few months.
 The explosion was terrific. The concussion shook buildings for blocks. The sides of the air shaft down which the bomb was thrown are lined with sleeping rooms on one side and bath rooms on the other Practically all of those were asleep in bedrooms on the south side. The bath rooms were wrecked the water pipes torn and broken and the whole building on that side was flooded be- fore the water could be cut off in the partially wrecked cellar.
 Plaster and bricks, mixed with jagged pieces of glass from the shat tered windows were hurled into the sleeping rooms with frightful force and some of those injured were found half buried and unconscious under the debris piled on theis beds The roar of the explosion brought resi- dents out into the street for blocks around and in few minutes a crowd of hundreds of half clad men and women were gathered in front of the house. It was more than an hour be- fore the excited men and women who thronged the surrounding streets could be quieted and induced to re- turn to their homes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
CORN EXPOSITION OPENS.
Comprehensive Exhibit of Cereals
 Seen at Omaha Today

Omaha, Dec 9.-Not since the Trans mississippi exposition six years ago has Omaha been called upon to accommo- date such big crowds as thronged the streets today on the occasion of the opening of the National Corn exposi- tion. which will last ten days.
 From all parts of the west and many eastern states men and women inter ested in the growing of America s greatest cereal have come here to see what is being done 10 enlarge the size of the crop and enhance it's value
 The city itself is fully alive to the importance of the exposition and is welcoming the visitors with outstretch- ed hands, pointing with pride to the great efforts made in the way of dec oratiomS and accommodations to make them feel at home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
CASTRO ON SHIP
vensZnelsD President Has Gone 10 Europe 10 SeiiIe Some
 Important Questions
HE IS IN GOOD HEALTH

Santander, Spain, Dec 9.-The French steamer Guadeloup, with President Castro of Venezuela on board, came in here to-day. 1t was learned soon after her arrival that President Castro will continue on board the steamer to Bordeaux, and that from Bordeaux he will travel overland to Berlin.
 President Castro has come to Flu rope with the intention of settling all Nenezuela's international quar- rels. The general health of the pres ident is good.
 The Gaudeloupe came into Santan- der flying the flag of Venezuela. In addition to President Castro there were on board his wife, his sister, Sonora CardenaS, two aides and three physicians, Dr J. A. Baldo, Dr Pablo Acosta Ortiz and Dr. FOrnseca. The mystery of the presidents trip to Flu rope was dispelled when the Guade- loupe dropped anchor. The reports that Castro is critically ill, that he was deserting Venezuela forever, etc, were speedily pronounced absurd, and it was declared that he came to Eu- rope with the double purpose of be- ing examined by European specialists and to settle Venezuea's outstand- ing difficulties with foreign powers. As President Castro is his own min ister of foreign affairs he is confident of being able to conduct the negotia- tiOns to this end to a successful con- clusion
 He believes that he will return to Caracas in February with Venezuela at peace with the world. Carmelo Castro, one of the presidents broth CTS who recently arrived in Europe from Caracas by way of New York had come down to Santander to meet the president and with the Venez- uelan consul the port officials and a number of journalists he boarded the steamer as soon as she came to an chOr.
 President Castro was found in his cabin shaving. He laughed heartily at the fantastic rumors regarding his purpose that have been in circulation recently The doctors said the pres ident's general condition was excel lent and that he had derived great benefit from the voyage over. He spent hours every day promenading the deck and chatting freely with his fellow passengers. In fact he was the life of the ship. The attending physicians explained that Castro de- sired to consult European specialties regarding the advisability of an op- eration. He had been suffering for some years with a disease that is understood to be tumor of the kid neys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
END DEFENSE TO CATHOLICS.
Liberal Government Ready to Modify
 British Confirmation Oath.

London, Dec 9.-The earl of Crewe colonial secretary replying yesterday to question asked in the house of lords, announced that the govern ment was contemplating submitting to parliament proposals eliminating from the coronation oath the words by which the sovereign is now com- pelled to declare that Catholicism is superstitious and idOlatrous.
 Lord Landsdown, on behalf of the opposition, welcomed the announce ment.
 The duke of Norfolk thanked the government on behalf of Catholics, he being the leading English layman of that faith, and commended it for its courage.
 The Earl of Kinnaird. with the ap- parent sympathy of ultra-Protestant bigotry, warned the government tLat the country would not quietly ac- quiesce in the change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
IS BOUND TO COME
War Between England and Ger. many Predicted Within ihe
 Next Two Years.

City of Mexico, Dec 9.-"In my opinion and in the opinion of some Of the best yersed public and mili- tary men in Great Britain, war be- tween England and Germany must come and it will come within the next two years.
 This was the statement made yes- terday by Frederick J. M. Rhodes, cousin of Cecil Rhodes, who is in this republic i'll the interest of large | from trip to England
 While in England l talked to some of the best VerSed men in mil~ itary, naval and public affairs and found the opinion unanimous that war with Germany was inevitable" continued Mir Rhodes. "I was in conversation one day with a high official of English forces in China several years ago. In this conversa- tion he stated positively that war with Germany is inevitable.
 And, continued this high naval officer, I am for the immediate dec- laration of war. The matter can't be put off. 1t must come and the soon- CT IL comes the better it will be for England
 This is but one of the many sim liar expressions l heard during my visit in England"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
RAILROAD RUMORS.
Railroad Company Will Not Buy the
 Eastern Stimulating Plant.

New Haven, Dec 9.-As regards improvement plans of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co at New London, it can be authori- tatively stated that the corporation has no present plans of buying the Eastern Shipbuilding plant The lease of that plant has some time to run and while the company has in the past considered the purchase ot 1t for coal station, it already has one at Allyn's Point up the river, making a second one somewhat su- perfuous. In regard to the Thames river bridge, it is estimated that 1t can be used for about five years long CT, with proper regard for the weight and number of trains crossing 1t, but work upon new structure must be begun some years before the eXpira- tion of that time. The probable To- cation of the new bridge is likely to De some distance north of the present shallower than that under the old bridge, where it is about fifty feet deep at the draw, and where the work of laying foundations was OK tremely expensive, when the bridge was built. No plans for building d new bridge considerable distance below the present one, where the river is much wider, appear to have been considered, although there are certain advantages at that point. Be yond the scheme for a bridge to tako the place of the present one, and it's general locality. any extensive plans of Improvements at New London are denied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
BURPEE IS BUSY
We'll KDoWD local Judge Wanis Place 0u Superior Court
 Bench.

The fight is now on amongst our neighbors in the republican camp over the disposition of the plum at the disposal of the Hon George l., Lilley, who will soon assume the du- ties of governor of Connecticut. The preliminary step was taken here this morning by friends of Colonel Bur pee when a paper was put in circula- ton asking that he be appointed a judge of the superior court. Sev- eral signatures have already been secured and it is said that it will be kept going the rounds until it is made one of the largest papers of the kind ever presented to the governor.
 While many are pleased to sign the paper, others regard it as a sort of throw down to John P. Kellogg whose name has been mentioned il. connection with the position for some time past, but owing to some little differences that are said to have Oc- cured between Mr Kellogg and the rnOr-elect-neyer mind what, these things grew out oft is hint
  a ghost of show of receiving such an appointment. therefore it is said that the petition for the promotion of Colonel Burpee is said to have the backing of Mr Kellogg and his friends
 It is understood that F. NJ, Peas ley will go up step next year, when Judge Cowell of the district court re- tires, and Deputy Judge Peasley will step into his shoes There is talk of Attorney McGrath being appointed deputy judge of the district court and the name of Attorney McNiff is mentioned for the place now held by Mir McGrath, the office of assistant prosecuting attorney.
 Many would like to see John P. Kellogg chosen judge of the district court to succeed Judge Cowell, but those who claim to know the slate say that such a thing is out of the question. It was said to-day that MT Kellogg has good position where he is and that there is not much likelihood of his losing it, notwith- standing the fact that the majority representation in the board of alder men is expected to make a change Tn that office. To be sure nobody knows much about this, for there has not even been private talk on the mat ter among the democrats, but it is fact that the republicans have their ears to the ground right along and the scouts claim to have heard sui ficient discordant notes here and there to warrant them in the belief that Mr Kellogg will succeed himself as city attorney
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
CITY NEWS.

Ways Mutflet" protects your throat, snap on, Poe and 5Oc at Up- son, Singleton X Cos
 John T. Egan, late of Company II TWenty-secOnd Connecticut Noun- teers, has been granted an increase of pension from SIP to $24 month
 Louis Hull, who was shot by Game Warden Wylie a couple of weeks ago has almost fully recovered from his wounds. He is still at the Waterbury hospital, but is able to get arounp! and is expected to go to his home n a short time.
 Judge Bennett in the superior court this afternoon adjourned the hearing of the case of Patrick Barnes against the city to tomorrow morn ing at 10 o'clock. Then the argu- ments will begin and a verdict may be reached about noon.
 Another large apartment block is in the course Of construction on the lower part of North Willow street. The rapidity with which these blocks are going up on that street undoubt- edly leads people to believe that in a few years it will be one of the busl- est streets of the town.
 Charles F. Monzani. 69 years old. died this morning at his home. 21 Wall street. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, John T. and Charles F. He was a member of the A. o. |. w.. and the \. k. o. P The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with service by the Rev F. D. Buckley and interment in Riverside cemetery
 The Salvation Army kettles are now stationed on the streets near the center. and are vivid reminder that Christmas is not far distant, Yearly the members of the army place their kettles so as to collect money for the Christmas dinner which they furnish for the poor people of the city. They make their appearance few weks before Christmas and are well pat ronized by the public The army expects to feed more people the com ing Christmas than ever before.
 The members of the Nassawanna Social club spent q delightful even- ing al the home of Miss Belle Gas sidy on East Main street Tuesday evening. Dancing was enjoyed 10 the utmost. after which the guests par took of a turkey supper. The rooms were prettily decorated with pOtted plants and ferns. Many vocal and instrumental selections were render ed. The song hits of the evening were When I Marry You," and On. You Girl by Walter Nunson. ae- compsnied on the piano by Verna Wall. Those present were Messrs Balfe. Shea, Munson. Slate ana Shoemaker the Misses Oswalt, Snl- livan. E. Cassidy. Y. Wall and F. Cassidy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
THE BIG BICYCLE RACE.
Score at 9 O'Clock Shows Four Tied
 For Lead.

New York, Dec 9.-Ten of the eleven teams remaining to-day in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square garden were still maintain ing the record breaking pace which has set a new mark for almost every hour since the long contest began. It had been trying night filled with prolonged muscle wearing, nerve racking sprints, and during the early forenoon the riders contented them selves by plugging along with what has become to be known as an "easy gait" They were well beyond the best previous record at the end of the flfty-sixth hour, however. At that time, 8 a m. to-day, the leaders, Rutt and Stol, Mcfarland and Mo- ran, Hill and Demara and Fogler and Lawson had covered 1,117 miles, 9 laps; Walthour and Root and Palmer and Walker had gone 1,117 miles s laps; Collins and Mitten 1,117 miles and [ laps; Calvin and Wiley, 1,117 miles laps; Devonovitch and Dro- bach, 1 1,117 miles laps, and Faber and Lafourcade 1,097 miles 1 lap. The best previous record for 56 hours was ,112 miles laps made by Miller and Waller in 1899.
 The score at ? o'clock was as fol-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
BENNETT GOES
Judge A iouras Superior Court Today, BsvlDg Important
 Business in Elm City
MAY BE FoX'S CASE

When anything unusual takes place these days in the superior court 1t is at once attributed to have some connection with reports of contestinG the recent election for high offices in the state. So that when at noon to-day Judge Bennett adjourned the hearing on the suit of Barnes against the city without any explanation fur ther than that he had business in New Haven this afternoon, it was at once said he probably had 10 inquire into petition questioning the legal ity of the election under the corrupt practices act
 During the past few days report $ of this nature have been most per siStent. No names of any of the can didates have been mentioned, but that an accusation charging some one with corrupt practices in the election has been presented to Judge Bennett seems to be taken for grant ed
 TAe other day the judge vas asked If he knew anything about such a matter and his answer was:
 "l have nothing to say about tho matter"
 If he had said I know of no such matter, or if his answer had been less definite, rumOr would hav4 ceased to circulate. However, wheti.. CT or not such a matter has been brought to his attention it will not avail anything, according to the view of some attorneys. As ill most ey- erything else everybody got after the small fry in this matter of corrupt practices in election, but nothing W ai done toward alling the big ones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
ALL HANDS LOST
Wreckage From the Steamer D. M. Clemson Comes
 Ashore.

Duluth, Minn, Dec 9.-There is It, tie doubt that the steamer D. NJ. Clemson went down with all hands near Whitefish Point. Twentythree hatch covers have been washed ashore and their description con vinces the Prevalent Steamship Co that they belong to the missing boat. A patrol of the shore where the wreckage is coming in is now main tained and tug has been ordered to the spot. Reports last night from tugs which were sent out in search of her say no trace of the missing steamer has been found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Connecticut Appointments.

Washington, Dec 9.-President Roosevelt yesterday sent the follow ing Connecticut nominations to the senate:r
 To be postmasters, William H. Kel- ly at Clinton; Alexander B. Gardner at Milford; Harvey s. Halligan at Seymour; John w. Cook at Beacon Falls; Charles H. Tyler at George town; P. Lecrenier at Moodus; w. l.. Judson at Woodbury; Nelson R. Jes- sup at Stamford.
 To be consuls, Edward A. Creevey at St Michaels, Azores; George H. Jackson at Cognac, France; Freder- ick NJ. Ryder at Rimouski, Quebec.
 John Mather to be second lieuten- ant in the army.
 Henry w. Eliot and Carlisle F. Perrin, contract surgeon, to be first lieutenants in the army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Statement Tomorrow

Washington. Dec President elect Taft and Speaker Cannon to-day had an hour and one-half conference on the tariff revision question At its conclusion each participant an nounced that an agreement had been made whereby Mr Taft was to meet the republican members of the house committee on ways and means to- morrow after which a statement would be issued. Nothing will be given out until then The apparent satisfaction with which Mr Taft ex- plains the conference was taken as an evidence that matters were very much to his Hiking
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Plans for New Bridge.

New London, Dec 9.-It is re- ported here that plans for a new bridge to be constructed over the Thames river by the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co have been submitted by the engi- neers of that corporation to Major Harry Taylor, in charge of the New London station as United States en- gineer According to the report the plans call for a bridge 125 fee . north of the present structure.
 When approached with reference to the report Major Taylor would neither affirm nor deny it, saying 'I must decline to make state ment just now"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
SHOT AN ACTOR
Business Man FoTclbjy Entered Room and Fatally Wounded
 Inc Occupant.

Bakersfield, Cal, Dec 9.-E. N. Blacker, a prominent business man of this city, surrendered himself to the sheriff last night after he bad shot and fatally wounded Adrian von Flank, a member of a local theatrical stock company. Blacker broke down the door of Von Plank's room and the actor attacked him as he entered. I,lacker fired five shots from small revolver, one of the bullets lodging in Von Plank's spine and inflicting d fatal wound.
 Domestic difficulties are said 10 have caused the tragedy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
SLID DOWN ROPE OF SHEETS
One Carried Other on His Back
 Both Soon Caught.

Mddletown, Dec 9.-Two patients clad only in their undercloths made their escape fro mthe Connecticut hospital for the Insane about 3 o'clock last night. They slid down from a second story window on a rope made of sheets. They were Daniel Moriarty and Howard Page of New Haven.
 Moriarty is an old man, blind, and partly paralyzed, and it was neces- sary for Page to carry him down the rope on his back Their absence was discovered shortly after they made their escape. They were caught near the Air Line bridge about II o'clock by Officers Chap man and Inglis of the local police. Page has escaped several times be- fore
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Dredgc Takes Long TriD.

Philadelphia. Dec 9-The Cai'ed Ltates government dregde Clatsop passed down the Delaware river to- day on a 1000 mile journey to Portland, Ore. The dredge is only 1S3 feet long. The voyage will he made by way of the Straits of Magcl- Ian. The government has stipulatcl that the Clatsop must not exceed a uniform speed Of eight knots an hon~ so as to save on the coal bill. The voyag barring accidents will be made in 125 days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
KIND HEART OF A PRINCESS.
Future Empress of Germany Sells Tiara to Benefit Mine Victims.

Berlin, Dec 9.-The Crown Prin- cess has sold below it's cost diamond tiara estimated to be worth $25, 900 and has added the money to the fund for the benefit of the widows and or phans of those who perished in the recent mining disaster at Hamm. The crown prince had previously do- hated $1 ,250 to the fund.
 Many members of the court circle have been scandalized by one of the imperial family selling her jewels to raise money, but popular opinion enthusiastically applauds the gener- osity of the princess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
DIPLOMATS HURT IN AUTO.
Minister Herrarte of Guatemala Fs-
 tally Hurt; Others Injured.

Washington. Dec g. While return ing in an automobile from Virginia, Senor Don Luis Toledo Herrarte. the Guatemalan minister: Senor Ramon Bengoechea. secretary of legation; General Drummond of Guatemala. Senor BarrioS and Senor Sanches La tour were seriously injured by the ma chine skidding and overturning near the new highway bridge connecting this city with the Virginia shore
 Minister Herrartc sustained q frac- ture of the skull. and his injuries are mortal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Governors are There

Washington. Dec 9.-The National Conservation commission to-day be- gan conference with the govern ors of the different states, with the probable result that some concrete plan will be mapped out for the con servation of the nations natural resources. More than thirty states were represented by their chief eX- ecutives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
CANNON MEETS TAFT TODAY.
Speaker Discusses Party Policies With
 President Elect

Washington. Dec. 9.-President Elect Taft had an interview today with Speaker Cannon at which they dis cussed party policies
 In view of MT. Taft's announced de- termination that the forthcoming revi- sion Of the tariff shall be a thorough party shall be specifically performed with reference thereto the interview between Mir Taft and Cannon has par ticular interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Trains Narrow Escape.

Hawleyville. Dec 9.-A freight train on the western division of the New Haven road had a narrow escape early to-day when an axle on the To- comotive tender broke as the train was crossing the Shepaug river A portion of the axle dropped into the river, but the train was stopped quickly and was not derailed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
The Fleur- dc lis.

The origin and therefore the full heraldlc meaning of he fieurde-lls is disputed. By some the emblem is sup posed to represent lily, by others the Iron head of some weapon. presumably lance. From the claims put forth by English sovereigns To certain princi- palites in France. gained by inner itance or marriage. the French royal coat appeared as q Quarteriug in the English royal arms. but 1t was abol- ished by George ".
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
RUN DOWN BY TRAIN
Mother and Child Killed and Horri-
 bly Mutilated.

North Haven, Dec 9.--While cross ing railroad trerstle here this af- ternoon Felice Maccardo, young married woman, who was carrying her four year old child, was run down by Boston express and both were instantly killed. The child was decapitated and the body hurl- ed into lot near by. Mrs Maccar- do was ground to pieces beneath the wheels of the train. Mrs Maccardo had left home to go to New Haven to visit a sick friend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Fire Auto for Bristol.

Bristol, Dec 9.-AnnOuncement was made yesterday morning that have had charge of the negotiations for the purchase of new auto chemical fire engine, had closed q contract with the Pope Hartford company of Hartford for new engine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
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