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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
OFFICER ALIENS TROUBLES.
Said to Have Arrested the Wrong Man
 Yesterday.

Said to Have Arrested the Wrong Man
 Yesterday.
 There is more trouble brewing for Officer Chester A. Allen and curiously enough it is the same old trouble, ale gations to the effect that he cannot see straight and making oath to what is untrue. The present case which is to be brought against the officer by Will liam Condon, through his attorney, F. F. Guiffoile, grew out of a disturbance which occurred on Washington avenue Saturday night which resulted in the arrest of Mir Comfm on charge of re- fusing to move on when requested to do so by an officer. The particulars of the case will be found in the report of the doings of this mornings session of the police court. MT Guilfoile is preparing a charge to be preferred against the officer. and has as many as twenty-five w.-aesses to prove that Condon could not have been in the place where the officer claims he saw him Saturday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
TENNIS SEMI FINALS TO-DAY.
Only Four Players Left of the seyenp
 ty-Seven Who Started in Tennis.

y -ctVcu WHO fSldTteu III I6IduS 1sk
 Newport, R. l., Aug 24.-DoubtfrIi Weather conditions prevaiIed during the early hours of this, the day of the semi-dinals in the national lawn teIl-, his tournament at the Casino The early m0rmg was cool with dull grey sky which might mean anything. By noon it might be all burnt off as happened once last week, or there might be a heavy dOwnpour. Every one was hoping for the best especially a large number who had come from .consid erable distances for the last days of the tournament
 Of the v players who started in the tournament last Tuesday, the four re- maiming to-day were H. L. Doherty and D. H. Carleton, and E. F. Larned and w. J. 'Clothier
 As the. Doherty Carleton match was conceded to the English player, D0her- ty, interest centered in the Larned- Clothier contests. which the manage ment had assigned to the old grand stand court. Clothier was the gener- al favorite on account of his much greater experience. though Larneti's form has been excellent In fact his showing has been noteworthy incl dent of the tournament His victory over the veteran Huntington on Sat- urSlay was accomplished by form and confidence not expected in the younger player and it won him many friends. His net work called forth much admiration, and considering Clothier's weak service. it was con- sidered not improbable that the broth CT of the national champion might de feat the Philadelphia player to-day and be the one to meet D0herty in the final.
 In the semi-finals to-day Fl. l.. Do> herty beat R. HI. Carleton, 6-2, 6-0 and 60. ". J. Clothier beat B. P. Larned, 6-O, S-6 and 6-4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
KILLED THE GARRISON.
Insurgents are Now Threatening the
 Town of Media.


 Constantinople, Aug A. According to Turkish advices. when the insur- gents captured Vasiliko, in the eastern part of the Vilayet of Adrianople. they killed the garrison, consisting of fifty soldiers and about 100 of the inhabi- tants.,
 The insurgents are now threatening Media, sixty miles northwest of Con- stantinople, on the Black sea, and are reported also to be attacking the inn portant town of Kirk K Kilioseh, thirty two miles from Adrianople.
 Christian, Green and Mussulman refugees have arrived at the mouth of the Bosphorus from the neighborhood of Media, fearing a massacre there. They have been sheltered in the Lazar- etto at Anadoli- Kayak and are being fed by the authorities.
 The lighthouse at Kuru-Burun, in Iniada bay. has been abandoned by its keepers because of the nearness of the insurgents.
 5he Italian embassy has notified the porte that it will hold it responsible for any injury which may be done to the consul of Italy at Monastir and de mands the punishment of those who insulted the. consul recently by calling him a 'giaour'' (infideD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
RIVAL OF THE PULPIT.
Dr McArthur Says Papers and AIaga-
 zines Fill It in Part.

Dr McArtfur Says Papers and AIaga-
 zines Fill It in Part.
 New York, Aug 24.-Rev pr Arthur S. Macarthur in his sermon at Calvary church said:
 To-day the pulpit has more power full rivalry than ever before. The newspaper press, the cheap magazines and the free libraries till in part, the place once occupied by the pulpit alone.
 ''The newspaper to-day is the unit versity extension course of the. rank and file of the people. It has a mighty educational power untold.
 'SThe ancient orators in Greece and Rome often gave the news to their waiting audiences. Still it is true that the press can never take the place of the living voice. It will be admitted that in churches with greatly elabo- rated ritual, the pulpit is comparative ly 1npotent. The true minister is not a performer of ecclesiastical rites. He is a preacher of great spiritual truths"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
NOT DEAD, AS REPORTED.

New York, Aug -24.-After, having given him up for dead, relatives at Plainfield, N. J., of Colonel John T.. Bowden, who disappeared in the Phil ippines two years ago, have received word that he is alive. This informal tion was given them by discharged soldier who has just returned from Llzon. He says Bowden, after recov- ering from a fever and securing his discharge, decided to visit the interior before coming home. He is believed to be still alive and efforts will be made to find him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
PREPARING FOR BASKETBALL.
Connecticut League will be Com posed of Six Teams.

Four Games Will Be Played Weekly
 By Each Team-Manager Guest h.
 tends to Have Team That will Be
 Worthy Representative of This
 City.
 A meeting of the directors of the Connecticut Professional Basketball league will probably be called to take place in New Haven some time dur ing the latter part of the week At this meeting something definite will probably be done towards placing teams in shape for the opening of the season about the first of October Eight cities will be represented in the league, Waterbury, New Haven, Bridgeport Meriden, Hartford, New Britain, Stamford and South Norwalk. Four games will be played by each team every week, two games at home and two abroad. Already the mana gers in the different cities are engaged in the work of signing players for their respective teams. Only the best are wanted consequently some warm bas- ketbal1 may be expected. Manager Tom Reilly of the Meriden team is not allowing any grass to grow under hlS feet, as may be seen from the fol lowing clipping from, a Meriden pa per:
 Captain Henry Martens and his brother Charlie. the crack forwards of the champion Springfield basketball team, yesterday signed to play the coming season with the Meriden team of the new Connecticut league. Both athletes reached agreednen yesterday with Manager Tom Reilly of the Hart ford baseball team. who is to be man. ager of the Meriden basketball team, and who says his basketball team is to be in direct contrast to his baseball team.''
 Thomas E. Guest, who will control the Waterbury franchise. was asked to-day if he had signed any players as yet. He replied that no players had been signed as yet, that this part of [ game had been left in the hands of Manager Harry Morrison to secure the best players in the city. sIf the best in Waterbury cannot cope with the teams in other cities,'' said MT Guest, < then Manager Morrison will secure players from out of town. The manager has been instructed to give everybody chance to make the team and to show no favoritism. Waiter worth will not be in the game this year, but there will be a bunch of fine players to pick from. Such men as Danaher, Reeves, Dews, Curtis, Nc Partland and a lot of others will be in all probability candidates for the team MT Guest says the men will be called out for practice about the first of the month.
 ''Jern Jacques has promised to put the Auditorium in fine shape for the game. Many repairs and improve ments will be made. A new floor will be laid and the lobby will be re novated. < Yes. I think the outlook fol professional basketball is very bright The league ought to be fine success There are eight good cities in it and the game ought to pay we'll in every one of them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

ROME, Aug. 24.-The body of Menot- ii Garibaldi, the eldest son of the Ital- ian patriot, attired in evening dress has been laid on a catafalque in the largest room of his apartment, which, with sable hangings, has been transformed into mortuary chapel. Beside the body stand four candelabra- A vigil is kept by Garibaldian veterans, some of whom have been unable to restrain their tears. His brother Riccioti on coming out of the chapel kissed his rel. atives and said in a tone of sreproach; Why did you not dress Menotti in his red shirt? No one wore it with mors ;Rox1f.ss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
NAVAL RESERVES AT WORK.

Mantle, Aug A. The real work os the encampment of the Connecticut naval reserves commenced this morn Ing. When the first division left camp at :3o and boarded the Elfreda. The division spent the day exercising on steam whale bat and cutter. The sec- ond division occupied the day in camp Tn infantry drill, while the third had the camp guard duty to perform. I4ieu- tenant Fred A. Bartlett of the Third di- vision, Bridgeport, was officer of the day, and Lieutenant w. A. Waller of the same division was officer of the guard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
4 DANISH DEFAULTER.

Oakland. Gal, Aug 24.-In custody Of United States Marshal John Shine and Captain of Detectives John Martin of San Francisco, Julius Jorgensen, the alleged Danish defaulter, has started for New York, there to be turned over to the Danish authorities to be return ed to Copenhagen. Jorgensen's two children, whom he took with him when he left Denmark, with, it is charged, 10000 marks of his employers coin, and Miss Johanna Moeller are with him. Miss Moeller remains in Cali fornia-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
NEWS TRAIN WRECK.
New York Central Engine Jumps the
 RaiIs-Crew Killed.

KAAAAs--CTGW EAAAAG0.
 LITTLE FALLS, N. Y, Aug. 24.-A special train of the New York Central railroad carrying New York city news papers was wrecked at Gulf bridge in this city. Two men were killed and a number injured.
 The killed: Engineer Robert Lilley, Albany; Fireman Peter Conley, Al Dany The injured: Edward Dorf, mes senger for the World, collar bone bro ken; Eddie Dutton, messenger for the Sun, scalp wounds; Emanuel Mason, Rochester News company, bruises; Rob. ert Newman, messenger for the Ameri- can and Journal, bruises
 Conductor Erhar1t and the other members of the trains crew were slightly injured. The wounded were taken to the local hospital, and all are expected to recover.
 The train, which was running at the rate of mile minute, was composed of an engine and three express cars. Tn rounding the sharp Gulf bridge curve the engine jumped the track and landed at the foot of the embankment into a roadway. as The front car, in which were all of those injured, fol- lowed the engine down the slope. The bodies of Engineer Lilley and Fireman Conley were burned in the wreckage, but were later recovered.
 Engineer Lilley was an extra engi- neer, and this was the first time he had had the newspaper train, which is scheduled to make fast time across the state. Members of the crew assert that Engineer Iilley did not reduce the speed of the train while rounding the rIIrvp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
HARVARD MAN A sWINDLER.
Has Deprived Book Firm of Thousands of Dollars in a Short Time.


 Boston, Aug 24-A1bert L. Pike, Harvard man and salesman for fine editions of rare books, is credited by the Boston police with evolving s 8 unique system of swindhng which de prived certain book firms of thousands of dollars and at the same time enabled Pike to live on the fat of the land and to make things hum in the gay life of Boston Inspectors Cleary and Conway land ed the young man in a cell on com pIaint of E. B. Hall X Go, book pub fishers, who alleged that he swindled them out of $195. 30.
 Then the inspectors discovered other cases against Pike until now the police claim that he has within a short time obtained $6.O00 by fraudulent means. Besides the E. B. Hall Go, the firms of J L. Adams & Co and Dodd, Mead x Go are said to have lost money by employing Pike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
CITY NEWS

The saloon on West Main street con- ducted by Bernard Coffee, was closed on Saturday night by an attachment levied OF it by Constable Lannon in the interests of the Eagle Brewing Go. it.
 Henry Cooke and Henry Hotchkiss, the committee appointed to pass upon the matter of damage done to sheep belonging to A. B. Pierpont, have filed their finding with City Clerk Ryan. They recommend that MT Pierpont De paid the sum of S62.50.
 The news room known as w. l.. Taylor SS Go on East Main street IS ID the hands of Sheriff Gillette and James Lunny this afternoon. It IS understood that the firm sold out to a man named Cohen, but failed to com pfv with the law requiring seven days, nrtice of their intention to make such a transfer, thus rendering the transac- ton void. To help matters along A. Kafka of New Haven, through A ttor- ney O'Neill came on for bill of So4, and the place has been attached to the amount of $50.
 Detective John Kennaugh returned Saturday night from Boston, where he took John Powers, arrested for deser- ton from the United States navy. Powers was handed over to an ofhcer at the Char1estown navy yard. Though it was the second time that Powers had deserted the navy within two months and though he was arrested ana brought back each time, yet he declar- ed that he will do it again if he gets an opportunity and there is no doubt but that he will do as he says. provided ne gets chance. But the opportunity may be wanting, for one of the officers at the navy yard stated on Saturday that Powers would in all probability be shipped to Manila Powers made his escape the last time by climbing the flag pole at night time. jumping into the sea and then swimming to the shore.
 An open meeting was held by the Zion Literary association at Carpen- ters' hall Sunday afternoon. Chairman Charles Fine presided. The Zionistic question was widely discussed and ad- mitted to be the only remedy for the Jews suffering in the semi-civilized countries like Russia and Roumania. The opening speech was made by $. A. Wellington, principal of the Water bury Hebrew school. His sarcastic remarks about the Jewish socialists brought about great deal of resent ment from few socialists who were pl eseT1t and warm debate was taken up in which J. Brook, MT Rouss and MT Saretsky, the latter of the social ists. The meeting was an interesting affair, something like a duel between the intellectual eladiators of Zionism and socialisrs, both parties brought forth their best arguments in favor of their cherished ideas. The Zionists in sisted that while socialism may at some remote future period be necessary for emancipation of the artizan. yet true Zionists intend to offer immediate assistance to the. suffering Jews. The meeting was closed with s hum0ristie brief address by MT Wellington in fa- vor of Zionism and endorsement of the Basil convention which begins to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
WATERS AND COOKS AGAIN.
Only a Small Number Went Out For
 a Second Time To-Day.

< Chicago, Aug 24. Only small num- Der of the walters and cooks employed in several down town lunch rooms struck to-day in the first move of the Walters and Cooks union to renew the fight against the Chicago restaur- ant keepers association. Two months ago the union tied up the es- tahlishments controlled by them and the men were granted a ten per cent increase in wages. In a general statement issued by the employees the reason assigned for the action is al
 legged discrimination of the arbitra- tion board in their decision relating to the question of hours and wages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
SET FIRE TO HIS CLOTHING.

Jamestown. N. Y, Aug Civilian Hinchcliff committed suicide at Sin clairville by setting fire to his clothing which he had previously saturated with kerosene oil The flames quickly envesoped him, and when they were ex- tinguished he was unconscious and died a few hours later. He was for mer member of Chautauqua county democratic committee; at one time postmaster of Sinclairville and editor of the Sinclairville Commercial. He was in the Gowanda insane hospital for a sEsort time, year ago, but was soon discharged as cured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
WRIGHT IN COURT
Bogus Promoter Seems to Be
 Perfectly Calm.
DISAPPEARANCE OF SHARES.

Out of Nearly Four Hundred Thousand
 the Accused Had Only 2,5eO When
 Arrested Important Speech Said to
 Have Been Delivered by Lord Duff
 ferin Was Written by Wright.
 London, Aug M.-The proceedings in the case of Whitaker Wright. the pro- noter, were resumed in the Guilhall police court to-day. Wright appeared to be calmly confident.
 Tn formally opening for the prosscs. tion, Horace E. Avory, senior counsel Tor the treasury, described the eircurn- stances of Wright's departure for New York and his extradition. and said the broad facts of the prosecutions case We're that Wright, being managing di- rector of the London and Globe, Brit 1sh-American and Standard Explora- uon companies used these names as suited his purpose for stock exchange specuiat1ons, and engage wholly in fictitious transactions. Counsel added as evidence that Wright controlled all the financial operations of the com pafbes, that the much discussed speech: of the late Lord Dufferin at. a share holders meeting was written by Wright Mir Avory concluded with saying that the losses of Shareholders in the capital of the three companies amounted to $25:000,000 and that of 3S9.575 shares of the London and Globe finance corporation originally held by Wright, he appeared only to possess 2,5O0 shares at the time of the collapse of the concern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
CRICKET MATCH.

Toronto, Ont Aug 24.-The interna- tional cricket match between picked teams representing the United States and Canada opened this morning. The teams were: Canaida-W w Wright H. B. McGiverin, F, Wallace, M. G. Bristowe, H. c. Hill, H. Lownsbor. ough. H. Beatty, W. c. Baber, D. " Sanders, J. H. Forester, W. H. Wheat ley. United States-Dr Norman Hen ry, l.. A. Riddle, w. F. O'Neill, R. w. Cram, Edward Norris, A. G. Scatter. good. Donald Graham, John L. Evans K. W. Wallinkroodst, A. c. Wood, F. s. White.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
MESSAGE 10 CRBNBORNE.
Choate Extends Sympathy of
 People of This Country
mier Was Closed To-Day-The Ser wants and Family Will Act as Pail
 Bearers at the Funeral.

Hatfield, England, Aug 24.-Lord Salisbury's coffin has been finally closed. The servants and family will act as bearers at the funeral, which will occur at the end of the week, when Lieutenant Colonel Lord Edward Cecil, military secretary of the Egyp- tian army and fourth son of the de- ceased statesman, reaches England from Egypt.
 Ambassador Choate this afternoon telegraphed to Hatfield expressing in behalf of the American nation sorrow at the death of Lord Salisbury.
 The text of MT Choates message, which was addressed to Lord Gran borne, was:
 'I have heard this morning with the deepest regret of the death of your illustrious father. The people of the United States will sincerely sympath- ize with those of England in deplor- ing the loss of the great statesman. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
CANAAN ISLANDS SUFFER.
Hurricane Causes Ruin to Buildings
 and Crops.

Hurricane Causes Ruin to Buildings and Crops.
 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug. 24.-A schooner which has arrived here re- ports that the Cayman islands have been devastated by hurricane. Many houses at Georgetown, village near the west end of Grand Cayman island, were demolished. The vessels in the harbor were driven out to sea. Two subsequently returned, but the others have not been heard of.
 It is feared that serious loss of life has occurred. All the trees and crops were destroyed, and a famine is immi- nent. The people expect the govern mnt of Jamaica to send supplies. Sev. en schooners were wrecked on the east side of the principal island. No news had been received from Cay man Brae and Little Cayman, but it is thought certain that these islands have also been devastated by the cyclone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
ANOTHER CONVICT CAPTURED.

Reno, Nev, Aug 24.-Joseph Murphy, one of the convicts who escaped from Folsom prison some time ago, was cap tured here last night Convict Frank Miller was with Murphy at the time, but jumped off the sidewalk into the Willows. Several shots were fired at him, but he escaped in the darkness. A large posse is on the trail of Miller and his capture is expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
NELLIE BROOKS HELD

Kansas City, Mo, Aug Nellie Brooks, said to be the wife of George Robinson, alias Brooks, the sgentleman burglar" under arrest in New York, is: held at police headquarters here at the request of the New York authorities. She was arrested at the home of her father in this city. She had checks for three trunks. but they have not arr rived at the baggage room here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
STOCK EXCHANGE MAN.

Made an Assignment - Satisfactory
 Settlement Made With Creditors
 New York, Aug 24. Edgar c. Jur- gensen, a member of the New York stock exchange, made an assignment to-day. He was a room trader of some prominence, but carried few outside accounts.
 After 8 notice of the assignment had been given at the county clerk S office, MT Jurgensen said that a satis- factory settlement had been arranged and the notice of assignment was withdrawn. He continued doing bus mess on the floor of the stock ex- change as usual. <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
SHOT HIS RIVAL.

Chicago. Aug 24.-Meeting his rival in front of the home of Miss Lottie Hallock, to whom both had been pay ing attention. Joseph Jacobs shot and fatally wounded Charles A. Easier last night. The bullet was fired from Ja- cobs's revolver which he had loaned to Miss Hal1ock. Jacobs demanded the revolver from her and it was turned over by Easier. On receiving the wea- pon Jacobs shot his rival and escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
PAPER DEALERS ASSIGN.

Boston, Aug 24-J. F. Jordan & Go, wholesale paper dealers of 200 Con- gress street, assigned to-day for the benefit of their creditors. They named Charles H. Davenport of Holyoke and Hon Frank W. Tibbits of Boston as therassignres. The trouble Is tri4sutad to damage of creit and Havy losses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
Fire Destroys nfhhon mi11

PATERSON, N. J., Aug. 24.-ShortIy after midnight fire completely destroy ed the Columbia Ribbon company's mill at Haledon. It was two story struc trlre block in length. The fire start. ed in the boiler room of the new annex and spread with great rapidity to the main building. The loss is about $15O, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
CRICKET TEAM HOME.
Chauncey Depew and Family Also Ar
 rived on inc Cymric.

Chauncey Depew and Family Also Ar
 rived on the Cymric.
 New York, Aug 24.-Among the pas sengers who arrived to-day on board the steamer Cymric from Liverpool and Queenstown were members Of the Philadelphia cricket team, which has been playing the English county cr1ck- eters in England. Of the team which went over J. B. King, A. NJ. Wood, F. c. Sharples, H. A. Haines, c. 0. Nor ris. P. Fl. Leroy, E. M. Cregur and T. O. Jordan returned F. H. Bates. F. F. Boh1en, R. D. Brown and J H. Scat tergood have already returned. Dr j.. A. Lesler. the captain of the team, N. 2. Graves and H. P. Clark will come back later.
 Other passengers included Senator Chauncey M Depew, Mrs Depew and c. NJ. Depew, Jr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
THE PRESIDENTS .G1rEsrs

Oyster Bay, l.. l., Aug Ex-Governor Murphy and Senators Kean and Dry don of New Jersey will be the guests of the president at Sagamore Hill this afternoon. They come to invite the president to attend the unveiling. of the statue in the memory of the New Jersey soldiers who fell at the battle Of Antietam. .N-...