Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-05
ONE MAN DEAD
Race Riot Started in New York Yesterday Over the Result of
 a Ten Cent Bet.
MANY WERE INJURED


 twice yesterday mob vengeance held sway and lynching was narrowly averted, has added to the seriousness of the situation in this city caused by the recent remarkable series of crimes in which women and young girls are the victims. The mob at- tacks reveal state of public exas- peration approaching frenzy, which, it is feared may really lead to ser ious disorder. Prompt action by the police alone saved the two men ac- cused on Sunday from summary jus tice, especially in the case of George Kestner, a Russian bookbinder, around whose neck mob had tied a rope when the police reached the scene in force. It is noteworthy that the other man attacked, Louis Con- conela, was innocent of any attempt at crime, and indicates how readily a mistake can be made in time of pub lie agitation or excitement.
 The police are bending every ef- fort to give adequate protection and to further this end 1000 plain cloth es men have been scattered about the city. particularly in the congested quarters, the scene of most of the as- saults.
 The first organized body to take up the question is the Central Federated union, which has appointed commit tee to call on the mayor with de- mand that he take action that will put a stop upon the attacks on children. It was stated that if the city authori- les do not quickly stop the crimes, Governor Hughes will be appealed to. A negro delegate spoke at the meet ing at which the committee was ap- pointed in praise of the quick justice of the south". This Is significant of the feeling that exists in some quar- ters. Another suggestion made at the meeting was that unless the attacks were quickly stopped the governor should call out the state militia.
 Late last night the police received news of another attack. It occurred in the suburban of Richmond Hill. Jennie Smith, 9 years old, was attack ed by two men while on her way home. Her screams brought assistance and one of the assailants was captured.
 New York. Aug 5.-One man died to-day as the result of race riots which started yesterday over a ten cent bet on ball game. The dead man Is John McCue, a negro, who was badly beaten in the fight with the whites. Over score of persons are recovering to-day from injuries received in the riot.
 No further disorders as the result of outbreaks of mob vengeance on the of women and children were reported early to-day and the police have redoubled their efforts to prevent further assaults. Many par ents throughout the city are keeping their children indoors while in the east side where Katie Tietschler was and murdered, the thou sands of children who play in the streets, are under the watchful eyes of mothers sitting at the windows and on the doorsteps.
 The numerous attacks on children and the resulting morbidness devel- oped by investigation of the cases the police think, may develop a homicidal mania, which will fasten itself upon the weaker members of society in the city and make itself manifest in fur ther attacks and assaults. The police are apprehensive that an unbridled state of hysteria may be induced by the anger and outrage over the as- saults and result in mob demonstra- tions wherever arrests may be ef- fectGd. An innocent man, Louis Con- mistaken by the mob as the man 1t was hunting, was set upon and beaten so badly yesterday that he will probably die. George Kestner, al is in the hospital to-day suffering from injuries received at the hands of mob which tore his clothes from his back and was only saved from being hanged to a lamp post by the timely arrival of the po- ice reserves. The mob fought to get 1t Kestner to the doors of the station house. The police are of the opinion hat Kestner attempted no overt act against the children, whom he Is &C., used of trying to assault. An East Indian palmist, Hugo Salado. gave 'ome children a few pennies yester- lay. His motives were construed as sinister and the police saved him rom a crowd. which gathered quick y and sought a summary punishment Or the supposed offense.