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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Members of the Mann Sentenced.

BOLOGNA, Italy. July 31.-The trial before the assize court here, which had been going on for some time, of Ira pani, Fontana and Palizzolo, the latter a former deputy from Palermo, on charges of murder wss concluded at II o'clock last night. The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Trapani and Palizzolo for the murder of Signor Miceli and a,ainst Fontana and Pa lizzolo for the murder of Signor No tarbartolo. Sentences of thirty years imprisonment Jwere imposed upon the three guilty men, who are members of the Mafia
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
ROW AT A FUNERAL.
Jews Attack Hoe Printing Press
 shops In New York

Jews Attack Hoe Printing Press
 shops In New York.
 NEW YORK, July 31.-More than a score of persons were severely beaten, fifteen arrests were made, the build ing of k. Hoe 6 Go. was partially wrecked, the reserves from five pre- cincts were called into action and half a dozen ambulances were summoned as the result of riot yesterday aft ernoon at the corner of Grand and Sheriff streets.
 The rioters were thousands of He brews who were following the funer- al procession of Chief Rabbi Jacob Jo- seph, late head of the orthodox He brew church of America, to the Union Field cemetery, Cypress Hills, N. Y., where his body was buried late in the day.
 The police give the following version of the affair:
 Soon after the procession reached Grand and Sheriff streets q number of the many boys emplyed by Hoe x Go. began throwing cups of water at the mourners in the street. This caused a commotion in the passing ranks, and when the water throwing continued the mourners retaliated by throwing stones and anything else within reach at the windows where the boys were located. A number of the factory win dows were shattered, and this moved the boys to increased deeds of vio- lence.
 There soon followed shower of nuts and small bolts from the factory windows, and when the mourners be- gan throwing them back the boys turned several streams of water on the surging mass of humanity in the street. By this time nearly every win dow in the factory had been demol- ished and heavy pieces of metal were being throWg by the boys.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
FLEEING FROM THEIR HOMES
Earthquake Shocks in About Four Days.

President Wheeler of the University of California Advises the People to
 Quit the Town--No Lives Reported
 Lost, Although Number of
 Buildings Have Been Destroyed
 Many Windows Broken and Furni-
 ture and Household Goods Scattered
 About
 Los Alamos, Gal, July 31.-The most severe earthquaae in the history of this place occurred at 1:2O this morn ing. 1t is not possible as yet to es- innate the damage, but it is very heavy. No lives are known to have been lost though there were many narrow escapes. Every brick building in town was destroyed or badly wreck ed. Tn nearly every house windows were broken. The Presbyterian church, large and handsome brick structure was razed to the ground and similar fate befe1l the general store of w. s. Wickenben, also brick building The shock seems to have had a spiral motion. Goods were hurled from shelves of stores and piled in the middle of the rooms Even such heavy articles as desks were thrown about. Not a chimney is left standing in the town. All brick walls are badly damaged but frame struc- lures generally escaped injury. Tn the drug store not a single bottle escaped and Kohn's saloon was flooded with liquor from broken bottles.
 The whole town was aroused, peo- pie fled fom their homes to the streets in panic There have been several light shocks since July 27, when the first heavy shock occurred, but that of this morning exceeded in violence anything yet experienced. 1t lasted 30 seconds and threw people from their beds. Los Alamos is a town of about 600 inhabitants in Santa Barbara county.
 President Wheeler of the University of California was communicated with and he advised thec2eople to quit the town as soon as possible. It is i'm possible to estimate the amount of dam age. No loss of life has been reported as yet.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
BRIDGEPORT HAS BIG FIRE
Automobile Club Loses a Num-
 ber of Valuable Machines.

The Supply of Gasolene in the Build
 ing Exploded and the Flames
 Spread Rapidly-The Loss is About
 $50,OOO- Fireman Noonan Was
 Knocked from Ladder and Had
 His Scalp Torn Opens
 Bridgeport, July 31.-Three alarms or fire called out the entire fire depart ment at 80 this afternoon, to extin- guish the flames which had started in the automobile station on Cannon street and spread to an adjoining build ing. The building in which the fire started was d two story affair and was used for storing machines and supplies of the Bridgeport Automo- bile club. 1t contained a large sup ply of gasOlene. Shortly before 1:30 a slight explosion was heard and soon the building was enveloped in flames. The fire department responded prompt ly but on account of the intense heat the members of the department were unable to save but few of the ma chimes. It .is believed that there were at least twenty five heavy automo- piles ranging i'll price from $2500 to $400O stored in the building and these were destroyed. The loss is conserva- lively yestimated at $50,O00. Frank Noonan, a fireman of No. 1 engine was knocked from ladder by a falling beam. His scalp was cut open and he was removed to the hos pital. The fire was under control at 80.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
FOR
Waterbury Would Like to Fury
 nish Two Candidates.
GULFOlLE AND LILLEYs

AS Opponents Would Make the Cam$
 paign An Interesting One for the
 Naugatuck Valley-Rumor Also q
 Says That MT Lilley May Be In-
 duced to Allow His Name to Be
 Placed At the Head of the State
 Ticket-As a GubernatoriaI Candi-
 date He Would Beat Out Several
 Others Already Mentioned
 Many think that the congressman at. large should be Waterbury man and III order to make sure thatS there can be no mistake about this It is suggested that the democrats nominate the Hon Francis P. Guilfoile. The only objection that could be rais- ed against MT Guilfoile is that he is young man, but this is small mat ter and wouldn't count for much in an election contest so long as the cam dldate was honest, competent and act uated by desire to do what was right by the people. Young men are in big demand these times in all walks of life and the political field is no ex- ception. Attorney Guilfoile can beat the Hon MT Lilley in a contest at the polls in Waterbury and there is no reason why he should not whip him ali over the state. It might be well to bear in mind, too, that the repub- iicans have not yet made up their slate and before it is finished the name of MT Lilley may be listed for the off, flee of governor instead of congress- man at large The republicans are looking for man to head the state ticket and it wouldn't surprise some people to learn that they had decided to offer the place to George l.. LiIley, who is said to know more about Gov ernor McLean's plans than any other man in the state. Some of the know ing ones say that Lilley has already been asked to head the ticket, not- withstanding the Brandagee boom, and that he positively refused to com ply with the request. But that's an- other matter. Guilfoile and Lilley would make things lively around home. Some people would be asking where was Lilley, when their application for permission to engage in the manufac- ture of electricity was being aired in Hartford, and others would be trying to explain. While all this would be going on Guilfoile and his packers could be attending to other matters, for Guilfoile's conduct at Hartford showed that he believes in home rule. Whats the matter with sending such man to Washington?
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Arbitration For Labor Dispute.

SCRANTON, Pa, July 31.-W. F.. Hallstead, former general manager of the Lackawanna railroad, and W. H. Taylor, leading business man, are announced as the choice of the Scran- ton Railway company on the board of arbitration which is to settle the dis pute between the company and its union employees about seniority of service. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and Pres ident William Corliss of the Scranton Typographical union are the arbitra- tors selected by the employees. The four men named will meet to select a fifth man. Nathan Straus and Ralph M. Paisley of the Civic federation are among those discussed for the fifth place This is the first time labor dispute has been submitted to arbitra- tion in this locality, and it's outcome will be watched with great interest.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Wa. Rscher rhnn He Knew.

LONDON, July 31.-A curious in- stance of unsuspected wealth has come to light as a result of the death of Mr. Sutton, we'll known London goods carrier. In 1900 the sworn value of his estate was f8,6T3. The deceased himself appears to have supposed that his estate was worth about 100000, and he left a residuary estate in trust to build "Sutton's model dwellings, for the poor. The estate has now been re- sworn, and it turns out to be valued at f2 O95. $50
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Irish Leader Entertasns.

LONDON, July 31.-John Redmond, leader of the Irish party in the house of commons, entertained Sir Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Canada, and E. Barton, prime minister of the Aus tralian commonwealth, at dinner last night in the house of commons. The twenty-two guests included John Nor ley, Sir James Charles Mathew, lord justice of appeal; Father Cronin of Buffalo, Darcy Scott of Ottawa and ". T. Stead.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Daily Rain Does Grent Damage

MEADVILLE, Pa, July 31. = The long continued rains have played hav- oc with the farmers of Crawford coun- ty, and the damage to wheat, corn, hay, oats and potato crops will aggre- gate hundreds of thousands of dollars. There has been ram every day since June 30, and a downpour of twenty four hours duration is not uncommon. Wheat is growing in the shock, and the grain will be worthless except as feed for hogs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Devery,s Great Excur.ion.

NEW YORK, July 31.-The William s. Devery fleet of two steamers and ten barges, with nearly 10000 women and children on board, arrived safely at the Atlas pier last evening after a memorable day up the Hudson. Alto gether such tumultuous affair has rarely been witnessed along the banks of the Hudson. 1t was the biggest ex- cursion that ever left New York pier. Preparations were on scale of lavish liberality never before approached, and it was all for the women and children of the Ninth assembly district, where Devery hopes to be elected Tammany leader
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
CITY NEWS.

Mrs George Grohs, aged 69 years, died last night at her home. 365 South Leonard street.
 Court Fruitful Vine, F. of A. will hold a meeting this evening to take action on the death of I. H. Kamak.
 A sum of money was found on Bishop street last evening and the owner can have it by applying at the police station and proving property.
 The condition of William J. Cassidy of East Main street, who was severely injured yesterday, is still very serious. There has been little or no change in his condition to-day.
 Frank Bedell, one of Detective Me Clair'S agents who created consider able commotion among the liquor deal CTS here some time ago, was in town Tuesday. Very few recognized him. He was not here as a spotter on liquor dealers, but on other business.
 Constable l.. J. Donahue went to Winsted to-day on the 11:15 train and served papers on John Hannon, a well known ice dealer, on a suit brought by Attorney Church of this city for the firm of Ziglatslzi- Marks company. Hannon formerly lived at 9Z5 EaSt Main street.
 Mrs Mary Long died yesterday at the home of her sister. Mrs Michael Flynn, 13 PembeAton street. She leaves besides Mrs Flynn, son. Den his, and brother Martin Stack in this city, and a brother and sister in Ire land. The funeral will take place at S:3O o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The Washington HiIl Athletic club will introduce a new feature at it's picnic and carnival at the Driving park on Saturday. 1t will be in the nature of a handsome prize to the best two-stepper. The contest will be held in the evening at nine o'clock and is going to attract quite q little interest. The details have been all completed and as the weather promises to be ideal it is expected that there will be a big time.
 Hon George l.. Lilley of Waterbury, wnose property in Winsted and Tor rington has been saved from destruc- tion by the fire organizations of the above named towns more than once during the past few months, this week notified Fire Chief Stone of the local department of his intention of giving banquet at Hotel Winchester in the near future for the firemen of the two boroughs. says the Winsted Citizen. Cover will be laid for 150 firemen.
 Edward Hellmann has brought suit through Attorney Bauby for $50 against Sackett SS Curtiss, commission auc- tioneers. The bank account of Sack cit x Curtiss was attached to- day by Constable Rametti for the sum of S100 The cause of the suit is as follows: Hellmann had q roundabout which he wished to sell. He placed it in the hands of Saclxett x Clrrtiss. who hold weekly auctions on South Main street with the understanding so it Is said, that they should not sell it for less than $50. Yesterday the auction was held and the roundabout was put up for sale. Hellmann was at it and when the bidding commenced, ha joined in it and 1t was knocked down to him for $25 as no more bids were forthcoming. When he called for the wagon the auctioneers said that they had sold it for S26. He'll mann couldn't get the wagon and as the alleged agreement between him and the auctioneer had been violated bv selling the roundabout for less than $50, suit was brought. ygA
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
,r,..,onar,e. A.,. Protection.

PEKING, July 31.--Lr Canright, the American missionary, has telegraphed Minister Conger that the missionaries in Szechuen have made repeated de mands upon the Chinese authorities for protection without result, that massacres of native Christians and the destruction of their property continue daily and that the missionaries them selves are in imminent danger. The foreign office, however, repeated the assurances it gave Minister Conger a month ago, saying the government had the situation well i'll hand.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
STORM UNRooFED CHURCH.

Winona, Minn., July 31.-A severe storm struck this city last evening, accompanied by terrific wind. The bay state elevator and central Metho- dist church were unroofed. In the residence part of the city many streets were blocked with fallen trees. The Northwestern road is washed out of position near the city at Bluff siding. Fountain City suffered great damage.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Gotti Favorable to Amerieans.

GOtti BavOrnbIe to Amerfcans.
 ROME, July 31.-Cardinal Gottf, the newly appointed prefect of the prop aganda, said regarding his elevation by the pope, T neither expected nor wished my appointment; but, like soldier, when my chief commands I obey" The appointment has produced q favorable impression. It is generally believed that American affairs will be dealt with under Cardinal Gotti with greater equanimity than under his predecessor, Cardinal Ledochowski, who had the reputation of favoring Germans and Poles to the detriment of Irish-Americans.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
xoer Generals Sail For Engrand.

CAPE TOWN, July 31.-Generals Bo- tha, De Wet and Delarey have sailal for England. The boys of the Dutch schools dragged the carriages carrying the generals to the steamship dock through cheering crowds. Previous to their departure the Boer generals called upon Sir Walter F. Hely Hutch inson, governor of Cape Colony, who received them With the greatest cor diality. The only unfoward incident of the domonstra tlelia was the conspic- uous waving of We Llansyaal nags
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
ARE ONLY STORIES
Mitchell Says the Rumors of Bloodshed Were Exaggerated
COMPANY DOCTORS MUST GO

Managers of One of The Galleries
 Says No Money Will Be Collected
 For His Maintenance Hereafter
 General Gobin And Two Companies
 of The Eight Regiment Have Arrived
 at enandoah-Residents of The
 Town Had an Anxious Night
 Wilkesbarre, July 31.- Presideat aIitchell issued the following statement this afternoon. Complete authentic re- ports furnished by the national officers of our organization, show that the stories of the riot at Shenandoah, were greatly exaggerated. It developed that no one was killed and none was fatally injured and that the entire trouble might have been aYerted had the deputies kept cool.
 Hazelton, Pa, July 31.-G. B. Markle & company operating the Jedde, Eber. vale, Highland and Uakdafe collieries issued notice to-day that on and after August l no money will be collected through their office for the maintenance of the company doctor. This removes one of the grievances of which the miners have complained for some time.
 Harrisburg, Pa. July 31.-Adiutant General Stewart received a telegram at 9 o'clock this morning from General Gobin stating that he arrived at Shen andoah at 6:45 a. m., with Companies D and 1, of the eigth regiment. and the camp equippage from the state arsenal for the eigth and twelfth regiments and tue governors troops.
 General Gobin left here in special train early this morning and in his telegram to the adjutant general he says there was no demonstration when the troops arrived at shenandoah.
 The governors troop and the Car hsle, Chambersburg and York compan- ies left here at 7:45 o'clock for Shenan- doah and will reach there about noon. General Stewart was at his office all night directing the movement of the troops and the shipment Of the camp, equippage from the arsenal.
 Word was received from Governor Stone early this morning that he is en route to Harrisburg from Paul Smiths in the Adirondacks and that he ex- poets to reach Harrisburg at o'clock this afternoon on the Pennsylvania railroads Chicago limited train
 Shenandoah, Pa. July 31.-Nearly all the residents of this town were up all night awaiting with anxious feelings the arrival of the militia It was no- fleeable that the pickets who have been guarding the approaches to the mines were not on duty this morning. but if they had been their vigilence would not have been rewarded as no person was venturesome enough to run the gauntlet a ter the exciting experiences of yesterday
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Michigan Democrats Meet.

DETROIT, Mich, July 31.-The Democratic state convention to nomi- nate a governor and state officers con- vened in Light Guard armory late yes terday and will continue in session un- til tonight. There appears to be lack of competition for the nominations Several prominent Democrats sug- gested for the nomination for governor have declared their unwillingness to make the run.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
TRACK wAsHED ouT.

Hermann, Neb., July 31.-A water spout northwest of Hermann caused washout of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha road four miles north of here. About 1000 feet of track are washed away and the wind moved a dwelling house off it's foundation near the washout Photographic reports indicate that the whole state was visited by heavy electrical storm.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
DROWNED IN A LAKE.

Pennington, Me, July 31.-News reached here to-day that three persons were drowned in Cennebago stream, near Moose Lookmeguntic lake, some time last night. A party of two men and two women started out in a boat to get the mail and only one man reA turned Se -Sas in such an exhausted condition that he could give no details of the drowning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
Castro Abandons Eastern Ports.

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, July 31.- All eastern ports of Venezuela, includ- ing Barcelona, have been abandoned by President Castro, all of whose forces and resources are being concen- trated near La Victoria, which is three days distant from Caracas and near the mountainous district of Guarico, where the advance guard of revolutionists under General Mendoza appeared some days ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
CONCERNING THE KING.

Cowes, July 31.-To-day's bulletin on the condition of King Edward fol lows: His Majesty has made rapid progress since Monday last. His general condition continues all that could be desired The wound is clos ing satisfactorily. The King in now able to walk the entire lengsls of the pavilion deck easily, without assis- tance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-31
HAS JOINED LIBERAL LEAGUE
Earl Beauchamp Former Gov
 epnor of New South Wales.

London Writer Hopes to See Ameri-
 can Methods Introduced in England king and Queen Sit on Deck-Pre-
 mier Barton of Australia Says Out
 look for Woman Suffrage is Good
 Perseus Won the Goodwood Cup
 Danny Maher on Cheers Was Sec
 ond.
 London, July 31.-Announcement is made that Earl Beauchamp has joined the Liberal League This formal de lection from the Conservative ranks. coming at a moment when excitement Is rife over the Liberal victory in the North Leeds bye-election, occasioned considerable interest in political cir cles. It is regarded as noteworthy that Earl Beauchamp, at the request of Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, accepted the governorship of New South Wales on January 23, 1899. He resigned that office in March, 1900
 New York, July 31.-In an article to-day, leading writer expresses the deVout' hope, cables the London cor respondent of the Tribune, that the news of negotiations for the sale of certain Lancashire cotton undertak- dngs to American capitalists is true He asserts that the introduction of American methods will stimulate trade immensely. to the benefit of
 UancasfSrefs aeeming population, while if American capitalists become interested in the industry there, they may be an important factor in secur- ing the continuance of supplies of raw America could then only be done at the expense of American capital
 Cowes, Isle of Wight, July 31.- Favored by perfect weather the royal yacht Victoria and Albert cruised westward this afternoon. The king sat in the shade of an awning with the queen by his side There was no salute but at Osborne the guardship Australia manned sides as the kings yacht passed. The Prince and Prin- cess of Wales will take leave of the king tomorrow and will not return to the Solent until after the coronation.
 London, July 31--Edmund Barton, premier of Australia, replying to a deputation of woman suffragists headed by Lady Henry Somerset, said the outlook for woman suffrage was excellent throughout the Austra- Han commonwealth. The success the movement had already met with in four out of six states, he said presaged the ultimate adoption of the plan throughout the whole federation.
 London, July 31.-Perseus won the Goodwood cup (of 2,O00 sovereigns, for year olds and upward, distance two miles and half) at Goodwood to-day. Cheers, Danny" Maher up, was second, and Rowling Piece third