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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
RUMORS ABOUT THE POPE.

An Anonymous Article Creates a sensa-
 ton in London
 LONDON, July 3N-The anonymous article on tho papacy in the Contemporary Rertcw for August creates a decided sensation here.
 Besides his startling disclosures as to Mgr. Persico, the writer throws flood of light upon the purpose of tho recent secret Consistory at Rome. regarding which spec ulation has been rampant, and hls state ments on this point are equally sonsa- tional
 He asserts that the Pope at this Consis- tory declared to the Cardinals that he had received an autograph letter from Emperor Francis Joseph, of Austria, offering him an asylum in case 1t should become necessary for Austria to notify Italy that the latters forcible seizure of tho Papal palaces was regarded by Austria as cdsus belh.
 The Pau AfdlI Gazette comments upon this article at somo length. Referring to the writer's evident conviction that an English speaking Pope must be elected to succeed Leo XIII, the Gazette says: "If either Cardinal Gibbons or Cardinal Manning Is elected the church will be in a position to mako D gallant attempt to reconquer the world, but the leadership of mankind ia beyond the reach of an Italian preoccupied with grievances over Italian domination" /"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Fus, Deposits of Amerioa.

WASHINGTON, July 30.-The reported dis coyery of rich coal oil deposits in the Rocky Mountains, near the northern border of the United States has revived the interesting question of the probable quantity of fuel deposits In this country. An interview with Prof. W. J. McGee, of the United States Geological Survey, is published on thls subject in which he says:
 My opinion Is that tho emergency will be met by extracting the bitumous matter contained in rocks, and which Is found all over the country. It would astouish those who have not given the subject thought to learn the incredible amount of this matter there Ia.
 The earth would yield many hundred thousand barrels DOT mile, and it Is not ex- travsgant to say that this amount would sum up tQ amillion barrels per square mile for the United States. At present only a very small portion of it can be extracted chemically. and must confess that don't seo how it can ever be extracted on con- uercial basis. But it could In some way be done where the reward would warrant it. This, with gas and petroleum, will be the great fuel of the future, and probably eventually the formation will bo the article of consumption"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
ARREST OF A PRIEST.

Charged with Assault in EjoctinR an Ob-
 streperous ParIshionsr.
 B1DDEroRDt Mo, July N-The Rev. Father Harrington, assistant pastor of ht Mnryis Church, wae arraigned in tho Munt- cipal Court yesterday charged with assault and battery.
 Daniel Shackrow, parishioner, attended carly mass Sunday without paying ten cents, which fee the Bishop recently or dered to be collected at that service to liquidate the debt on the parsonage. Shack row tried to crowd by the priest, who was collecting the fee, and was ejected from the church.
 The Court ruled that the Bishop, who holds the deed to the church property, had @ legal right to Impose fee for admission that Shackrow disobeyed tho decree and tried to force an entrance, and that the priest was justified in using reasonable force to eject him.
 Father Harrington was discharged
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Italians Cause 0 Riot.

R17TsBuRs. Pa, July 8o.-A serious riot 1 %H9s ppa na rsaa a.ar Lock No !, on the Monongahela river, about a mhes south of Pittsburg. The foremep wished to transfer gang of four teen mon from one part of the work to an- other. 1fo men refused to go and a riot onsusd. Knives, pistols, picks, shovels aud other weapons were freely used Ono Italian was killed, another was mortaily wounded, and O number of others were seriously hurt A posse Of policemen were sent from Monongahela city to ppeserve tue peace. All the men engaged ln the affray were Italians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
STRUCK IN CHURCH,
4 Prtost While Engaged in Prayer Out
 rnseously Assaulted.

rnseously Assaulted.
 PITTsBURG, Pa, July 30.-Rev. Father Speper, pastor of St. Philomena's German Catholic church, at Fifteenth and Liberty streets, this city, was the victim of out rageous assault whilo officiating at chil- dren's mass yesterday.
 While knecling in prayer at the beginning of mass, a strange man arose from his knees and half crept along the aisle to the altar, carrying in his hand heavy bowlder. Before any of the audience, which num- bered about 800 persons, mostly children, had time to utter a word of warning, or even surmise tbe design, the man hurled the stone with all his force at the praying priest The stone struck Father Speper squarely on the head, inflicting two ugly gashes several inches In length on bis scalp, from which the blood flowed in streams
 The affair almost caused 0 panic, the chtl dPen yelling and screaming at the top of their voices, ran from tho church. The assailant attempted to escape, but was cap tured and locked up.
 Tho wound on the priests head is painful but is not thought to be serious. The pris- oner gave the name of j. Manning. Two hours after the assault he was sent to the workhouse for four months. He refused to give any account of himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
A BIG COKE STRIKE
Twenty-Five Thousand Men
 Ready to Go Out.
TO STOP WORK ON THURSDAY,
Ths Non-Union Miners and Ookers Were
 the First to Propose It.

Master Workman Nas says the Strike
 Great Grisvnnces-A Conference Refused
 by the Operators-The Operatives Say
 Low socIal Condition.
 PITTsBURG, July aO.--There is every in- dication of coke strike, and, unless the operators yield, 1t will be of long duration. The s5,oo0 mea have been preparing some months for 1t. They have chosen a time when they caa get employment among farmers. The money in tho treasuries of their organizations will be used for sub sistence fund for those who will be placed on guard around the mines and ovens The mon will cease work tomorrow evening.
 John B. Rae, Master Workman of Dis trict Assembly 1855, K. of l., said to-day ''Thursday there will be a strike That you can say on my authority. This strike was no. brought about by the organized miners and cokers. The non-union miners and coiIers wore the til st to propose 1t, and at the convention at Scotdale on Saturi Jay the nou-union men were the most persist ent advocates of q ssrike. The men have great grievances They have asked for a conference with the operators three times and have been Ignored each time"
 The price of coke Is low but the price has been purposely brought down by the oper. ators who have interests in furnaces and iron manufactures. In doing so they have reduced the operatives engaged in the coke industry to a social condition that is un parallciod in the history of any country Tho company stores and company haIse: arc another cause of hardship and dissatis faction,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Our War Ships in China.

WAsgISsroN, D. C., July 30-Rear Ad- mirsl Belknap, commanding the United States naval force on the Asiatic Squadroi, reports to the Navy Department under date of July ath, that the Omaha, tho Mayisn and the Monocacy were at Voko- hama, and the Paios st Chemulpo. The Marian was expected to sail about July lith for Kobe, and thence to Chcmulpo, reliev- Ing tsse Paies at that place. Tho Palos on boing relieved would sal for Nagasaki The Monocacy was undergoing repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
TRAINED TO STEAL. :
How Q Monkey Game Vory Near Making
 Trouble for a Cha4ber-Maid.

How Q Monkey Game vcry Near Making
 Trouble for Q Chapber-Maid.
 There was told in my hearing the other day tale which carries with it moral, writes Arlo Bates in the Providence Jour nal. A gentleman who travels good deal, being bachelor with good fortune and plenty of leisure, has, when in town, suite of rooms at the house of his married sister. He returned recently from trip rather un- expectedly, reaching home in the evening. His sister, who received him, apologized for the fact that his apartment was not wholly i'll order.
 "We have @ new chamber -maid," she ex- plained, land l haven't wanted to tell her too many things at once, and as didn't know your were coming didn't bother her about your room. l will send her up the first thing in the morning"
 In the morning the new chamber-maid did, indeed, come the first thing, and the gentleman was still in bed. He, however, slipped into his dressing-room to remain un- til the maid should do whatever was neces- sary in his chamber, and taking book he sat down to read while he was waiting. He always carried with him diamond ring, which had been his mothers, which he sometimes wore and sometimes had in his pocket This he had left with his watch ou the stand by the head of his bed.
 He sat reading for some time. and even after ho heard the maid go out he kept on with his book. Suddenly be heard slight noise in his chamber, and, folding his dress ing gown about him, he opened the door and looked in The chamber was apparently empty, but his eye was caught by cord which seemed to extend from the open win dow toward the bed. Going forward to ex- anime this, he perceived monkey, till then hidden from sight by the bed, that, with bis diamond ring in his clutches. was making of. The owner of the ring shouted and ran forward, when the thievish animal dropped it's prey and skurried out of the window as fast as his skinny little legs would carry 1t, and picking up the jewel to assure him. self that it was all right. the gentleman reached the window in time to see an organ grinder making oil with the monkey on his shoulder There was no doubt that he had trained the beast to climb into windows and to steal any valuable upon which il could lay hands, and the incident may serve as a warning to those who allow or | gan monkeys to scramble at will over their | chamber blinds and windows.
 | But the impressive aspect of the story, il
 one considers, is the position in which the
 chamber-maid would have been put had the
 owner of the ring appeared on the scene but moment later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
THE DRAGONS STRATEGY.
flow He Made Crowd of YounR Fellows
 Attend & aPrayer-Mceting.

flow He Made n Crowd of Young Fellows
 Attend a Prayer-NIceting.
 An Oxford County (Me) deacon lost his first wife, with whom he had lived fifty years and in due time, the Lewiston Jour- Eal says, he took another bridcto solace his declining days. Such a proceeding, al- though warranted both by Holy Writ and by human precedent, caused considerable talk in the ncighborhOod on account of the deacOn's advanced age, and some of the young people proposed to give the couple an old fashioned serenade. So they gathered @ large and noisy crowd together, equipped themselves with circular saw, Q chime of cow bells and a band of horns and set up frightful din in front of the deacon's house several hours after tho old gentleman and his bride had retired.
 The first alarm brought the deacon to the door. The serenaders expected storm of righteous wrath to burst upon their heads and were prepared to meet it with 8 tempest of horn, saw and COW bell
 ''Gentlemen," said mild voice, "won't you come imp
 A hush fell upon tho crowd, and they starod in silent wonder at each other.
 That couldn't be the deacon!
 They drew nearer and took better look at the figure standing ln the doorway.
 Yes, they could plainly see by the candle which he held that it was the deacon.
 ''Wifc and would be pleased to have you all come in," he said again.
 Disconnected, but unable to resist the ln- vitation, they filed into the house.
 The deacon and his wife provided chairs, and they all sat down. Then the good old man took his family Bible from the shelf and read a passage of Scripture in clear voice. Having finished the chapter, he closed tho good book, knelt down and said, fervently: "Let us pray"
 The company listened respectfully to a long prayer, In which the deacon asked for special manifestation of Heavenly grace to the misguided youth of the community.
 ''Now, my young friends" said he, "l know that some of you have good voices. Let's have little music"
 He passed around the hymn books, his wife pitched the tunes and the company joined in. They sung several of the Moody and Sankey favorites, and before they knew it were having as good time as If they were pounding the hewgag in the front yard.
 At last, in polite way, the deacon bade them good d-night, and said he would be very glad to see them again.
 They went away full of respect for the old man, wishing him a long enjoyment of his new-found connubial bllss. and wondering whether they had serenaded the deacon ol the deacon had serenadcd them. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Shoes Covered with Diamonds.

The facility with which a boot-blacA makes a shoe shine like diamonds has been remarked by every one, but it is doubtful if any one has thought out the proposition that when the knight of the brush Is through he leaves your foot-gear bristling with diamonds. Diamonds are nothing but crystallized carbon. Backing, which is bone black, Is little more when moistened than carbon paste, and the friction of a hair-brush being one of the most efficient methods of generating electricity, has the effect of crystallizing the carbon of the blacking As soon as this is done the boot is covered with millions of infinitely small diamonds, and, of course, begins to shine as mass of diamonds would. This is not a perfect explanation of the phenomenon but it is good as far as it goes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Seized in Behring's Sea.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C., July 30-The sailing schooner Triumph arrived yesterday from Behring's Sea, bringing news of the seizures on the 1lth inst. by the United States revenue cruiser Rush, of the British schooner Btack Diamond sealing in Beh- rings Sea. The Triumph had SO0 aboard, but not having caught any In waters over which the Americans claim jurisdiction was allowed to depart and sailed direct for Victoria. The Captain of the Rush said he had orders to seize any vessels foupd with any Behring's Sea seals aboard. Seals are reported yery plentiful
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
His Amendment on Royal
 Grants Did Not Garry.
SOME VERY SHARP SPEECHES
Chamberlain Calls the Opponents of the
 Measure Nihilists.
Labouchore Replies Good od-Naturedly-He
 Says Sufficient Unto tho Day are tho
 Grandchildren nTheroof-Gladstonc and Parnellites Asain Support the Govern mont Serious Charge by Lord Mayor


 LoNDox, July D.-The House of Com mons, sitting in Committee of the Whole, bill yesterday. MT. John Morley moved an amendment declaring that "the House 1s unwilling to increase the burdens of the people without assurance that no further claims will be made for younger members of the royal family.1 He denied that he opposed the grants because he dare not openly attack the crown. He opposed them, hc said, because Parliament had in no degree failed to comply with any pro- vision of the act of 1887.
 MT. Chamberlain denied that Labouchere and his colleagues In any proper sense rep resented the people. They only repre- sented an insignificant minority. He was as ready as any man there to condemn thoAe who would fawn upon 0 monarch, but he considered 1t far more shameful to truckle to the multitude. The members who were doing this now he could only characterize as the nthIlists of English politics.
 MT. Labouchere spoke in support of the amendment, which, he said he hailed as Q practical refusal of further grants to the royal family during the present reign, and he did not think 1t would be necessary to trouble himself much about future reigns. Sufficient unto the day Were the grand children thereof
 After some further debate, tho amend ment was rejected by vote of 355 to l34. MT. Gladstone, the ParnelAtes and the bulk of the Gladstonian Liberals again voted with the Government
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
The Lewis Bros. & Co. Failure.

NEW YoRR, July a0.-At the office of Lewis Bro thers. this morning, are presonta- tive of tho firm told reporter that there wore no now developments with regard to the firms affairs and that nothing would be known until the large force of clerks at work upon the books had concluded their labors and prepared statement It was impossible to say when the statement would be made MT. C. N. Bliss, the assignee, was early on hand and is devoting nearly all his tin,e to the strengthening out of the firms affairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
They Worked and Died Tpsether.

LANCASTER, Pa, July 8o.-Rev Henry Grum bine and Rev. Matthias Brinser, who founded numerous religious denomina- ton in this and adjoining counties, known as Brinserites, an offshoot of the River Brethern, died within twentyfour hours of each other. Rev. Grumbinc died near Hinl1letown, this county, Sunday, aged 77 years, and Rev. Brinser died on Satur- day night aged H years at Conewago, Duphin County.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
REPUBLICANS CONFER.

Pennsylvania and West Virginia Politics
 to ba Considered at Pittsburg.
 PITTsBuRe, Pa, July 80.-Senators Quay and Cameron, First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson. General Golf, of West Virginia; Private Secretary Halford, repre- sentinR the President; State Chairman W. H. Andrews and State Senator G. w. De- lamater will meet in conference either in Pittsburg or at Beaver the latter part of this week. Party affairs in Pennsylvania and West Virginia will receive their at tentiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
SAloonfsts Demand a

Saloonfsts Demand a Jury Trial. --~
 CINCINNATI, O., July 3O.-Every one of the saloonists who kept open in violation of the law. Sunday, appeared in court yes- terday. The array of violators formed in a solid phalanx in the outer hallway, in four lines, close together, and extending to the street. Nearly all of the 164 demanded a jury trial, and their cases were postponed tndetinitAlv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
CANADIAN CANALS.
Dominion Newspapers Opposing tho EK-
 Eenditurc of SIR, ,OOO, 900.

Dominion Newspapers Opposing tho EK-
 Eendituro of 012, 100000.
 OTTAWA, Ont. July 0.-Canadian news papers, in opposing tho expenditure of $12,- 000,o0D which the Canadian Government proposes to mako iii canal improvements. are trying to demonstrate that the Do- minion canals have thus far failed to retain the Western carrying trade by the Canadian route
 They show that in 1881 194, 173 tons of freight between United States ports passed through the Welisnd Canal, while in 1888 the tonnage was 434, ,753-an increase of l25 per cent
 On tho other hand the quantity of freight passed through the Welland Canal to Mon treal Is actually less than 1t w0s seven years ago. The total traffic of the canal last season was s7s, 800 tons, of which one- half was between American ports. Eight years ago the purely American traffic was only oAe-third ss large as that between Canadian ports.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Kate Fiell IndiGnant-

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3l-Kate Field has withdrawn her resignation as lecturer on "The Gospel of the Grape" for the Cali forhia Vinticultural Commission. She writes from Richheld Springs N. Y., and says she takes this action because of the sympathy and support given her by tho commission and tho California press, and also because the Prohibitlonists have poasted that they forced her to abandon heR opposition to their cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30

WASHINGTON, July M-Complain. Is made by the committee having In charge the fund for the entertainment of the Knights Templar at their triennial con- clave ia October, that Washington mer- chants refuse to subscribe They say that St. Louis merchants, three years ago sub scrilQd s55, ,CtA woile the Washington meFehants hnve euoscribed to date about ti, 800. The local Communicates have sub sct1bcd t29,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
WAS YhE LETTER OPEN6D7
President Harrison's Reply to Dnblin's
 Message of Sympathy.

DUBLIN, July 3O.-Mr. Thomas Sexton, Mayor of Dublin has received from Wash ington President Harrison's reply to the message of sympathy sent by the Dublin Corporation, on the occasion of the disas- trous Pennsylvania floods.
 In this letter tho President says he highly appreciates the exceeding kind spirit which prompted the action of tho Dublin Corporation, and as President of the American people. he desires to express their warmest thanks for the touching expres- sion of Dublin's sympathy and for the generous gifts of her citlzens.
 MT. Sexton states that the official en- velope in which the letter was enclosed bore plain traces of having been tempered with. The seal had been melted off and the envelope refastened with another kind of gum, which the American crest was badly defaced
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
To Invite tho President.

BUFFALO. July BOA committee ropre senting tho International Fair Association, have left for Washington, enroute for Deer Park, to invite President Harrison to como to Buffalo, September 3, and open tho fair. Tho committee will meet Senator Hiscock in Washington, who will cooperate with them to further the object in view.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
A Cyclone in Massachusetts.

NORTH WILpRaHAM, July @-A cyclone, quickly followed by terrific raln storm, visited this place late yesterday afternoon, doing considerable damage to trees, farm buildings, eto The cyclone came from the direction of the Connecticut Valley and ceased its work of destruction here after striking the Chicopee river, where 1t threw water 50 feet high. Public throughfares were badly washed In many sections of western Massachusetts, and rivers and streams arc rapidly rising.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Plumbers Convention.

BROOKLYN, N. Y., July 30.-Ihe annual convention of the Journeymen Plumb CTS. Steam Filters and Gas Fit ters of the United States of Amer lea apd Canada Is being held in Plumbers Han, No. $50 Fulton street. A large num- Der of delegates from all parts of the Dougherty, of Brooklyn is presiding officer end R. A. o'Brien. of Washington, D. c, secretary,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Not tho Body of Hopan.

AM1TYv1LLE, L. l., July 3O.-Coroner Preston examined the body found on the beach Ut Fire Island yesterday after noon. He says 1t does not answer the description of Prof. Hogan's body. On the body was found portion of New York pewspaper dated July 29 and tho nronaut made hIs ascen sion on July l6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Passing Time ARrsoably.

As an example of the spirit which 9nt mates the German army, and which dou- bles it's force, Prince Kraft Hohenlohe tells a fine story. At the battle of Chateaudun battery found itself without ammunition under a heavy fire. What was to be donet Tho officer commanding ordered the gum ners to take their places on the limbers and sing the "Wacht am Rhein," ''in order" l" as Prince Kraft says, ''that they might pass the time agreeably while waiting for fresh cartridges"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
A Bloody Tragedy fin Virginia.

RICHMOND, Va, July 3O.-The little homo of John Carrell in Belvidere, western suburb of Richmond, was tho sceno last night of a bloody tragedy. John A. Con nerty stabbed his wife five times, and then cut his own throat from ear to car with 0 razor and died soon after Mrs. Connsrty Is in a critical condition. Connerty was c shiftless follow and had not boon living with his wifo for three months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30
Taper Mills Gobbled Tn.

LIMA, Ohio, July 30.-It is reported that the Lima paper mills, with a capacity of twenty two tons daily, have been gobbled in by the American Straw Board Company The price paid was $500. .00O cash, and 1t Is one of tho agreements of the sale that tho mills are not to be shut down ir any of their departments except when 1t is necessary for 1sanaiIS