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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
DEMOCRATS 1T SAV|N ROCK
Mayor Thayer was Given a Big
 Ovation by Delegates.

Band Played "Hail to the Chief' As
 He Mounted the Steps-He Resign
 ed as Chairman of the Committee On Doing So He Stated His Reasons in a Speech Which Was Full of Ginger and Which Was Well Re
 ceived.
 New Haven. Aug 5.-The demo- cratic state central committee in full ranks assembled at CoX'S surf house, in Sayin Rock after 1 o'clock this af- ternoon. Chairman Charles +. Thayer of Norwich was among the last to ar rive. As he mounted the hotel steps the band struck up Hail to the Chief. / An informal conference was held and it was then decided to adjourn the regular business until after they had dined The program for the afternoon consisted of the naming of the day for the state convention, the naming or a chairman, and the election1of state central committee, as well as sec retary to succeed the late secretary of the committee, David M. Me Ma mara.
 The talk at the dinner table gave out the possibility that the state convention would be held on September 23 and "A, and that Senator Kennedy of Nauga- tuck is likely to be the convention chairman. It was also a possibility that Acting Secretary Edward J. Maher of New Haven would be ap- pointed permanent secretary. During the dinner Chairman Thayer surprised the members of the committee by mak- ing a statement as follows:
 "Gentlemen of the democratic state central committed: You have undoubt- edly learned through the newspapers that under certain conditions l am a candidate for the gubernatorial nom nation To that candidacy three ob- iections have been raised. First, that I have no money; second that an cleo tion to the governorship will take me out of the mayora1ty of Norwich; third. that having the position of chairnaan of this committee it gives me an unfair advantage over others who may aspire to the office. It is true I am not rich, and there is no time now to acquire riches prior to the coming election by any mode known to me. It is there fore beyond my power to change the first objection. The second objection is local It is confined, so I believe, to few ardent admirers, who have forgotten that among mayors as we'll as other office holders few die and some resign.
 s.It is in my power to remove the third objection whichsI now proceed to do My position in the party is such as to make it possible by the improper use of that position to obtain the nomi- nation against the will of those who have the power to nominate. I feel that I ought to avoid even the appear ance of such an evil I therefore re- sign the chairmanship of this commit tee to take effect immediately after this repast and prior to the business meeting"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
SHOT IN THE LEG.
Workmen who had been Warned
 by the Miners.
SHOOTING HEARD LAST NIGHT.

The Shenandoah Valley Was Again
 Startled and the Soldiers Were Up
 in Arms-Judge Patton Makes Tenn
 porary Injunction Permanent-Ir
 Forbids Miners From Parading on
 the Streets of Leechburg.
 Shenandoah, Pa, August 5.-There were many rumors flying around the region to-day of trouble in the camp and various parts of the region. The only disturbance that occurred, how- ever, was at Girardville, where work man coming from the Girard washerv operated by w. R. McTurk & Go was shot in the leg and slightly injured. The injured man is James CaparelI, am Italian. He had been engaged at work which had been forbidden by the ,inion and had been warned several times t0 quit. This morning on his way home he was met on the road by half dozen unknown men, who began to beat him. Caparell ran and as he did so one of the men fired at him. Some of the
 
 aged to walk to a physicians office and after having the shot extracted, from his leg he walked to the LehighI Valley railroad station and boardJd a train for Hazleton Burgess Jones is Investigating the assault.
 During the night several shots were heard in Shenandoah between brigade headquarters and camp. This gave rise to a rumor that the camp was again being attacked, but an official investigation proved the rumor to be untrue. The provost marshal is mak- ing searching investigation as to who did the shooting.
 The cavalry took another dash across the country to-day for exercise, this time going in the direction of Frackyille. The region generally res mains quiet.
 Kittanning, Pa, August 5.-Judge w. D. Patton of Armstrong county has continued as permanent the pre- liminary injunction granted by Judge Wallace of Lawrence county, on peti- tion of J. c. Beal, republican candidate for congress in this district, against William Little and others, representing the United Mine Workers of America. and the Monongahela and Carnegie brass bands. restraining them from parading on the streets of Leechburg for the purpose of intimidating miners in the employ of M, G. & J. c. BeaI. Judge Patton did not hand down an opinion ill the matter, simply annoanc- ing his decision at the opening of court.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
SCHOONER WITHOUT CAPTAIN.
Brought into New York To-day Cap
 tain Thought to Have Been Lost.

eNAAA -d1|o5hL LO A4dfC D0GA LOSL. New York, Aug 5.-The Italian steamer Sardengna, from Genoa and Naples, arrived in port to-day with a small tWO-masted schooner in tow Captain Montana of the Sardegna said that he fell in with the schooner drift ing about helplessly with her decks crowded with people. Running down near the disabled craft she was found to be the American schooner Notice of Providence, R. l., from Brava, 0. V. l., for home, with sixty-four persons on board. The mate of the Notice said that Captain Antonio Ramos had been lost overheard and was thought to have committed suicide. The vessel was disabled and short of provisions He asked for assistance. The steamer sent on board the schooner Chief Off, cer Gil di Borgia and two seamen, with boat load of provisions, and took the schooner in tow and brought her to this port without further accident
 On arrival at quarantine the tug B. M. Timmons took the schooner in charge and anchored her off the Coast Wrecking Co.'S depot at Stapleton.
 On board of the schooner at quar- antine the mate, John F. Pima, said that the Notice sailed from Braya, Cape Verde islands, on June 27, with 60 persons on board. He was unable to say exactly who were passengers or crew. He had counted them this morning and found 64 persons, of whom he thought IT were crew. Of the 65H eleven were women. The schooner had no cargo and her hold was fitted up to accommodate the peo- pie. Several goats, two pigs and a number of chickens were running about. Pima said they had fine weather until July 21, in latitude 34, longitude 64, a sudden squall struck the little craft and blew away the fore. sail and jib. After the squall the schooner drifted helplessly about, go- ing with the gulf stream until July 30, in latitude 40, longitude 5S, at 4 o'clock in the morning, the rudder was lost. A spar was rigged for a jury rudder, but the little craft having no spare canvas for headsails did not steer well. The provisions were run hing low and the water was Scanty. About 10 o'clock at night Pima heard three blasts of the captains whistle. He rushed on deck to see what was the trouble. but when he got there the captain was nowhere to be seen. The vessel was searched, but no one had seen him. It was thought that while breeding over his misfortunes he jumped overheard and was lost. Pima, the mate, is navigator. but his craft was so disabled that all he could do was to let her drift along. The schooner drifted about until the 3rd instant when the Sardegna came along and lowed her in. Pima said that he had six days provisions and a little water left.
 The people on board the Notice are all natives of the Cape Verde islands. They come here to join friends aud find employment as 1aborers and fish ermen. The schooner is owned by Anton Costa, of 34 Link street, Prov idence, R. I. The Notice was built at Gloucester, Mass, in 1868. Her tonnage is 63 tons. Her total length is Il feet.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Van Horne mysteriou.lv Tl1

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-Richard B. Van Horne son of Sir William o. Van Horne, chairman of the Canadian Pa cific railway, who arrived here from Cuba on the steamer Curityba, was sent to Swinburne island for treatment and observation. Dr. Doty, the health officer of the port, said that MT. Van Horne was detained because his tenn perature was 103. The young man said he had been i'll for several days after eating something that disagreed with him. He is about thirty years old and is the chief engineer of the new Cuban railway in which his fa- ther is interested.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS. Young English Girl Rescued After |
 Terrible Experience.

Zinal, Switzerland, August 5.-Miss Whalley, an English girl, staying at hotel here, is the survivor of a ter rlble experience in the mountains. She started alone Saturday to walk to St Luo and missed her way. She did not return and on Sunday morning a rescue party was organized. She was found on Monday in the hills, four hundred yards above Aver. She had broken her ankle, but had crawIed a long distance in spite of the injury. She spent two cold nights in the noun tains without food or shelter and suf- fered greatly, but thanks to a strong constitution she is rapidly recover ing
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
SPANS TO BE PIJNISHEr

Bangkok, Siam, Aug 5.-A body of troops numbering two thousand men has been sent north to punish the Shans, who recently attacked and seized the town of Phrae. The town is now in possession of six hundred Shans, who are preparing to resist the troops sent against them. The Shans have killed twenty-five Siamese off cials but have not molested any of the other inhabitants of the town.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
WEATHER INDICATIONS

Washington, Aug 5.-The weather bureau says there will be local rains and thunder squalls during the next A hours from the lake region and up- per Ohio valley to the middle Atlantic and New England states. Storm warnings are displayed along the mid dle and north Atlantic coasts, and in- creasing southwest winds with thun- der squalls are indicated for tonight.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Fatal Quarrel.

TOWNSVILLE, Ky, Aug. 5.-In a quarrel about woman near Trenton sGose Tyler, farm hand, advanced with a drawn pistol on Thad Coleman Coleman hurled two stones at Tyler. The first stunned him, and the second struck him on the head and killed him instantly. The coroner's verdict exon erated Coleman.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
d Floating Dock Wanted

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The navy department will soon call for bids for a huge floating dock to accommodate a 16,OOO ton battleship, to be built in the United States and foated over to the Philippines. This will be one of the largest floating drydocks ever con structed The amount available is $1, ,250,O00 and Admiral Endicott of the bureau of yards and docks has about completed the specifications under which the huge structure will be built.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Younr Vanderbilt to Wed.

NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. 5.-The en- gagement of Reginald Vanderbilt and Miss Kathleen Gebhard Nelson has been formally announced by cards sent out by Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the mother of the young man, and by Mrs. Frederick Nelson, the mother of the prospective bride. The announcement was no surprise, the couple having been generally considered as engaged for some time. In fact, there have been oft repeated reports to this ef- facf
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Irnmense Ore Shipments.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 5.-Reports for the month of July show that the upper lake ore shipping ports sent 100000 tons and upward down the lakes. That beats any record that has ever been made for any month on the chain of lakes and is equivalent of shipment during this year of upward of 23,00O,- 900 tons, perhaps 24,000,00O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
FOR. A CABLE LANDING.

San Francisco, Aug 5.-S. s. Dickin- son, superintendent of the Commercial Cable Go in Nova Scotia, who has been in Hawaii for some time past making arrangements for the landing of the company's proposed Pacific cable at that point. has arrived here. He says fhe cable will land at Waikiki, on what is known as the San Souci property, where Robert Louis Stevenson lived during his sojourn in Hawaii.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Earthouake Nm Montana

HELENA, Mont, Aug. 5.--An earth quake which lasted only two seconds has visited Missoula county, causing some slight damage. At Bonner large dynamo was shaken from it's adjust ment. At Clinton the shock was quite severe, the operator reporting that, sey- eral old buildings collapsed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
TELLS STRIKE SETTLED.

Huntington, W. Va, August 5.-The street car strike was adjusted satis- factorily to all concerned at a confer ence between officials of the railway and representatives of the strikers to- day. This refers to the Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio divisions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
STEAMERS IN coLLIs1oS.
One Boat Sank and at Least Three
 Lives Lost

Cleveland, Aug 5.-The steamers City of Venice and Seguin were in collision of Rondeau, Ont. last midnight. The former boat sank The Seguin is in the harbor here now. Three lives were lost and several people were hurt.
 The steamer City of Chicago arrived here early to-day with a number of survivors of the wreck. The mate, a watchman and a fireman of the City of Venice were drowned. John Sullivan, mate of the Venice, is So badly injured it is feared that he cannot recover. He was removed to the marine hospital here.
 The steamers met bow on in a fog, the City of Venice going down almost Instantly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Killed Inv Ifuhfnin~

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Aug. B. William M. Wells of Burlington, N. J., coroner of Burlington county, was struck by lightning and instantly killed while fishing in Absecon bay yester- day. His wife and daughter were with him in the launch Bluebird. and both of them were severely shocked.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
GOING TO LONDON
King Edward Will Return to Be
 Crowned.
NO INVALID CHAIR ON TRAIN.

King is Strong Enough to Stand the
 Journey and He Will Be Given an
 Ovation Chamberlain and
 Colonial Premiers Discussed Several
 Important Matters at Conference
 Twelve Starters To-day in the Race
 for the Kings Cup-Archbishop
 Maehray Seriously ILL
 London, Aug 5.-All preparations nave been completed for the return of King Edward to London tomorrow. The Victoria station has been brilliant 1y decorated. It is expected that his majesty's return to the capital will be marked by a great street demOnstra- tion en route to Buckingham palace. The trip to London will be made on a royal special train, but there will be no invalid chair or other special ar arrangements, as it is felt that his majes- ty is fully equal to the fatigue of the journey.
 London, Aug 5.-The conference ol colonial premiers with Colonial Secre- tary Chamberlain to-day discussed army and navy supply contracts, the reduction of imperial postal rates and the exclusion of Canadian live cattle from Great Britain. No definite con clusion was reached on the latter ques- tion. which, it is understood, the Can- adian ministers will take up with Rob bert W. Hanbury, the president of the board of agriculture.
 Cowes. Isle of Wight, Aug 5.-The second day of the Royal Yacht squad ron's regatta was favored with beauti. ful weather; the sky was clear, but the wind was rather light. There were twelve starters in the race for the kings cup, with the German emperor's Meteor III at the scratch and smaller craft being allowed various times rang. ing from thirteen minutes and twenty seconds to Sir James Tenders Bryn- hild up to an hour and a half to the little yawl owned by Lancelot Rolles- ton. Rupert Guinness's yawl Leander, which won last years race. was given fhirty-one minutes allowance. The start, at 10 o'clock. was good one, the contestants crossing the line well punched The Brynhild led slightly and the Meteor was fin third position.
 King Edward watched the start of the yachts in the race for the kings cup with keen interest. and at 1 o'clock the Victoria and Albert steamed slowly in the direction of Ryde to meet the returning racers.
 The Meteor secured the lead at the eastern end of the course and was long distance ahead when she re- crossed the line at 1 40 and started on the westward leg. She needed all her speed. however, to overcome her severe handicap
 London, Aug 5.-The Most Rev Rob ert Machray. archbishop of Rupert's Land. is seriously i'll in London.
 Archbishop Machray is primate Of all Canada. chancellor of the Universi- ty of Manitoba and preIate of the order of St Michael and St George.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
celehrates Thnnaanath Rtrthaa,

BERLIN, Aug. 5. The quaint old Wurttemberg city of Ravensburg has celebrated the one thousandth anniyer- sary of its founding by historical procession representing the successive centuries. The king and queen of Wurttemberg attended the ceremonies.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
CATHOLICS IN CHICAGO.
Welcomed to the City By Representa-
 tive of Mayor Harrison.

Chicago Aug 5.-Delegates from more than 400 Catholic societies att tended the opening session of the con- yention of the Federation of Catholic societies begun here today. solemn pontificaI high mass was celebrated in the morning a1 the cathedral of the Holy Name by Bishops Muidoon, Messne- and McFau'.4 At the be- beginning of the business session the visitors were welcomed by Lawrence E. McGann, representing Mayor Har- rison. Much interest centered about the attitude the delegates might as- sume on the question of the Spanish friars in the Philippines. The con- vention will continue to- morrow and Thursday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
NEW STARS DISCOVERED

Berkely, Gal, Aug 5.-Astronomer ". J. Husey announces in a bulletin just issued by the University of Cali fornia, the discovery of 100 pairs of double stars never before catalogued. The discovery with the Mills spectro- scope of six stars whose velocities in the line of sight are variable, is made public by Director w. w, Campbell of the Lick observatory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
DIR BEARDsHEAR TO-DAY.

Des Moines, Iowa, August 5.-Dr William M. Beardshear, president of Iowa State college at Ames, died ear~ 1y to-day as the result of nervous pros- tration while attending the meeting of the National Educational association Beardshear was president of the assoc citation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
RETIIRNEp FRoM ALAsKA.

Seattle, Wash, Aug 5-General A. w. Greeley, chief of the United States signal service returned from Alaska on the steamer Bertha. General Greeley went to Alaska to inspect the work being done on the government telegraph line from Valdes to Eagle Cffv.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
THE BREEZE WAS FAVORABLE.
And the Yachts at New London Got the Signal to Start at 1O40.

And the Yachts at New London Got
 the Signal to Start at 10:40.
 New London, Aug 5.-It was with considerable feeling of relief that the yachtsmen of the New York Yacht club fleet found on coming on deck this morning that the sultry condf- tions of yesterday had given place to clear weather and above all that a fine breeze was blowing out of the northeast which appeared to freshen as the morning wore on. This breeze at g o'clock if it held would give the yachts a somewhat long beat along the Rhode Island shore but there was every prospect that the forty mile run would be finished before dark.
 The starting gun was fired at 1e40. The breeze was blowing south of east and gaining in strength.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
GoIF PLAYER ILrs

Chicago, Aug 5.-William Holabird. 5r, the golf player, is critically ill wfth typhoid fever at his home in Evanston. and his recovery is doubtful. He con tracted the fever at Pottsdam, Pa, where he was attending school
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Another Historic Building

BERLIN, Aug. 5.-The historic build ing in Frankfort in which the old Ger man emperors were crowned is be- ginning to crumble. Ehe authorities have ordered that braces be placed inn mediateIy to save 1t.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
CORPORATIONS MUST PAY.
Indianapolis Tax Commission dn-
 creased Valuations by 5000. GOO.

Indianapolis, Ind, August 5.-The state board of tax commissioners after listening to the representatives of cor porations for ten days has increased by $9.179,045 the valuations upon which steam and electric railroads, tel egraph, telephone, express, pipe line and transportation companies must pay taxes. The assessment of the Monon railroad was increased $4OO, a mile of main track. The Lake Erie < Western was increased $1,OOO<a mile of main track.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Lord Beresford to Visit U..

LONDON, Aug. 5. - Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, M. P, will visit the United States the coming au- tumn to study the American Eavy and to inquire into the working of the Nor. gan shipping combine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
Fire In Pepnsx1x.n;a vt,,a9e

LEWISTOWN, Pa, Aug. 5-In the village Of Belleville the Eagle hotel, the Belleyille Deposit bank, the post office and 9 sko ,eeo sTa, tdrae dwellings and thssc s8osa- saals5 a1S1 Destroyed by fire, 1ass. g5 1,oes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
EARTHQUAKE IN PORTUGAL.

Lisbon, Portugal; August 5.-Earth- quake shocks were felt to-day through out central Portugal and along the coast So far no damage has been :,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05
secretary Root at Car,.h.a a

CARLSBAD, Austria, Aug. 5.--Elihu Root, United States secretary of war, has arrived here. He intends to make considerable stay in Carlsbad.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-05

London, Aug 5.-The Most Rev Rob ert Machrav. archbishop of Rupert's Land. is seriously i'll in London.
 Archbishop Machray is primate of all Canada. chancellor of the Universi- ty of Manitoba and preIate of the order of St Michael and St George.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-22
NEB. MORTGAGE ANNULLED
Important Decision on Marriage Re-
latiOn-Free Consent All That
Is Necessary.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Lincon, Neb.. March 22.-The Nebraska
supreme court in the case of the Uniyer-
sity of Michigan VS.. MeGuckin, declares
that free consent is all that makes mar
riage. It is the only decision that sue
cinctly defines the welded state from the
standpoint Of the common law. A re-
hearing in the case has been denied and
the decision will hereafter stand in the
annals of Nebraska litigation as final
The plaintiff in the case sought to fore
close mortgage on the McCuckin home
stead in Burt county. The instrument
did not contain the signature Of Mrs. Nc
Guckin, who had never been united with
the defendant by marriage under the
civil laws of the state. The plaintiff
challenged the legality of such union.
In 1880 Daniel McGuckin sought a
housekeepr. His wife was still living So
was the husband Of Mrs. Lavette whose
services he secured. Both had instituted
divorce proceedings. Before legal separ-
ations were brought ABOUT McGuckin and
Mrs. Lavette began living together. There
after he acknowledged her as his wife.
For awhile they separated and the woman
went to Council Bluffs. During her alb
sence the mortgage was executed in favor
of the university. It did not have the
signature of the woman and the university
! was ignorant Of her claims
The supreme court annuls the mortgage
and affirms the marriage. Marriage, ac-
cording to the court, is only in limited
sense matter of contract; it Is social
status, the essential of which is free con-
sent. And the court holds that the con-
sent need not be expressed in any par
ticular form.