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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
USED DUMMY PAYROLLS
CanadianTDetectives Rundown
 Man in Brooklyn
Heris Charged With Theft from Cana dian Pacific Railway-The Man Will Refuse to Return and Will Fight Ex- tradition, ..

New York, Nov 7.-Canadian 7. detec- lives, after a long chase, have arrested Frank Frappier in Brooklyn on war rant charging him with the theft of $40 from the Canadian Pacific Railway. The detectives say that this charge is merely technical and allege that the prisoner robbed the company of many thousand of dollars by means of dun my" payrolls and a check system which he devised for paying employees at dis tant points on the line while he was employed as section foreman.
 Frappier said he would fight e2trad1- tion. He was traced fby the detectives through his wife, who led the men chase all over the New England states. Finally. by a most circuitots route, she entered a boarding house in Brooklyn. At the door the husband met her. A few minutes later he was under arrest.
 Besides being in the employ of the Canadian Pacific. Frappier owned large hotel in Montreal and was con sidered to be quite wealthy. He was arrested three months ago. but ned. When his wife sold the hotel and pre- pared to leave she was followed. The detectives say they had great difficulty in keeping trace of her movements, put were only few minutes behind at the end, after chase of hundreds of miles and leading through a dozen large cities
 Forecast for Connecticut: Partly cloudy and continued cold. with snow furries tonight; Sunday partly cloudy; brisk northwest winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
MASTER WORKMAN RESIGNS,
Dissatisfied With Changes in A. o. U. -. W. Assessment System.

Walter Leigh, former master work man of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, has sent in his resignation from Israel Putnam lodge, No 31, of New Haven. He was one of the founders of that lodge and has been prominent in it ever since its forma- tion, so his resignation is a notable event. Mir Leigh gives as his reason for resigning his inability to agree with the new changes in the manage ment of the order. He says he con- siders that the changes in the assess ment system are made to the injustice of the old members and the gain of certain individuals
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
BULLET IN SKULL,

Danbury, Nov 7.-Alexander Freid- man, the dry goods clerk who attempt ed suicide Thursday evening while call ing at the home of a friend has recov- cred consciousness at the hospital where he was taken immediately after, the shooting, and the chances for his recovery are considered good The bullet, which is imbedded in the mans skull, has not been removed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
PLATT-CITY CASE.
Motion for Appointment of Commis-
 sion Argued.

sion Argued.
 Another mile stone in the great sew age case of the Platt Bros Go against the city has been passed, the motion for the appointment of a commission to condemn portion of the plaintiff S property having been argued before the superior court fin New Haven yes terday. When this phase of the case first came to the attention of the court counsel for the plaintiff held that the city had not the power to condemn land for public uses. Now that the city has that power, it having been granted 1t by an amendment to the charter, they claim it is unconstitu- tional The next feature will be the decision of the court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
GEN ERAL AMNESTY,

Berlin, Nov TIA. dispatch to the Iokal AnZeiger, from Sofia, Bulgaria, confirms the reports that the sultan of Turkey may, within few days, issue an trade proclaiming general amnesty for the Macedonians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
OVATION FOR MCCLELLAN

Washington ov 7.-At caucus of the democrat members of the house Of representatives, John $. Williams of Mississippi was chosen leader. At the close of the caucus the Hon George B. Mcclellan. mayor-elect of New York, was given an ovation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
WREN WAS DISCHARGED

Ansonia, Nov 7,-James A. Wren, re- publican registrar of voters and a prominent party leader, who was ar rested Tuesday last, election day, charged with peddling ballots, was dis charged in the city court this morning and his case nolled. The state was un- able to secure any evidence against Wren of. a convicting nature and upon the recommendation of Py Cutting At torney c. c. Ford, .IudS fiszz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
CUBA's PROPOSITION
May Result in United States Getting
 New Naval Station.

Havana Nov 1.-The Cuban govern. ment to-day handed United States Minister Squires a proposition which if accepted by the United States gov ernment, will result in the immediate turning over of the Guatemalan navy station to the United States. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
SNOW IN BANGOR.
Ten Inches on Level-Subrrban Trolley
 Lines Hindered.

Bangor, Me, Nov 7,--It has been many years since Bangor has had ten inches of snow as early as this in the season, but to-day this record was shown and, as the storm which began yesterday afternoon has not ceased, local weather prophets predicted "a foot of snow" The snow is drifting and suburban trolley lines were hin- dered. ..
 The football game to have been played this afternoon between the Bates college and University of Maine elevens has been postponed.
 A large party of hunters started for the woods early to-day to take advan- tage of the snow in tracking of deer and nose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT.

Berlin, Nov Negotiations between the Russian and Japan governments have so far advanced that the Associ- ated Press is officially informed that the announcement of settlement may be expected soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington. Nov 7.-An importans conference on financial matters was. held at the White House to-day bes tween the president, Secretary Shaw and Senators Allison of Iowa, Aidrich of Rhode Island, Spooner of Wisconsin. Hale of Maine. Cullom of Illinois and Platt of Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
DEAD IN A. TRAIN.

London, Nov 7.-Sylvanus Prevail, president of the Royal Society of Arch itects was found dean in train at Cornwall. The presence of a revolver beside the body indicates suicide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Sunday: colder in eastern Maine tonight; warmer in northwest portions Sunday: brisk 10 high westerly. winds dtmfnishfflrr ir1 ferca M
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
DBATH FROM HEART DIsEAsE

Stonington. Nov '. Fred \. Northup was found dead today in a barn on Maple street. Deputy Coroner George D. stanton decided that death WAS dne to heart disease. Northrup was 5 years old and u9unarrfed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
DINNER FOR BRYAN.

NeM77H aven, Nov '. Mayor Studley of this ..s.--.rgave an informal luncheon - William Jennings Bryan at
 kEssn hollse this noon. About
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07

The Young Ladies' sodality arg working hard for the success of the St Thomas church fair which will be givs en in the near future. Two ran trip tickets to the St Louis fair will be given to some son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07

Paris, Nov 7.-Before giving for mal recognition by France of the new republic of Panama, Foreign Minister Delcasse has decided to secure a spe- cific declaration that the new regime will carry out Colombfa's former obli- gations in connection with the canal and other French high interests. Un- til this declaration is enthusiastically given French recognition will be with held. but, so soon as it is given, there is the best reason to believe that France will recognize the independ- ence of the new state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
DISTRICT COURT OF WATERBURY

c. to world is to your wi o worthy of may sayo of a
 Yours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
PRAISE. FROM JUDGE COWELL.
Distinguished Jurst Warmly Comments the High Pur. pose of the Special Thanksgiving Edition Regards the Enterprise Worthy and PeSuccessu Move Demonstrate that Waterbury the Best
 City in New England

the ssuance
 
 
  New England Success beyond the ondesthopes for Citizens all
  pehend men
    An example the cordy with which following which Cown has DISTRICT COURT OF WATERBURY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
REPRESENTATIVE
Diplomatic Agent Named to
 Come to This Country
Paris Paper Iearns That More troops Are Now Marching Toward Colon France is Waiting Before It Gives It's Sanction to the New Govern ment.

Panama, Nov, 7.-Philip Bunan Ba- rilla has been appointed diplomatic agent of the republic of Panama at Washington. The representative of the new republic in this country is one of the financial agents of the Pana ma Canal Go. His first official act was to officially notify the junta that the United States has recognized the de facto government of the republic of Panama. The news has caused great rejoicing and much enthusiasm, and has been telegraphed all over the country. The event is being celebra' cd with much enthusiasm. Agent Barilla is now in New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07

WV ANTEDRy a ccmpe
 position as working general housework. in a Sr , ly at this office.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-03
OCEAN RtCE 4 SLOW ONE.
Yachts Had Not Finished a, a Late Hour
Last Night.

The ocean race which was started on Mon
day morning by the Atlantic Yacht club.
has taken longer to sail than WAS expected
Six yachts was started and when they got
outside Sandy Hook on their WAY to Fire
Island lichtship they had l2-mile breeze
which helped them to travel at good rate.
1t was expected that with such II breeze the
yachts would make an early finish but late
When the yachts passed out by the Hook
on Monday the Fleur de Lvs WAS leading
the ENdymion by four minutes and then
came. the kiwassa, 1roquois, Estele and
Thistle. The wind was then east southeast
and fresh and the lroQuoS soon improved
her position SO that at 1890 O'Clock she was
leading the Endymion by about quarter
Of a mile. the fleur de Lvs was third and then
came the Kiwassa. Estelle and Thistle The
Thistle WAS about two miles astern Of the
lroqunis.
During the afternoon the wind solteucd
and il TOOK long time to fetc Oh IRE Island
liRhtship. The times taken At that point
were, Endynion $500. lroauois sts.oo
Estelle $500 Fleur de Lys. 80 90. kiwassa
o6 40: Thistle, 6.oson
East End ighlsTip on Cape May, no miles
mile strength and The yac i made little
progress. They sailed ali night, and were
sighted Yesterday morning by the Old Do
IN MON steamer Jalncstown when about eight
miles northeast Of the lightship. THIS was
at $50 A. NJ. and the Endymion was then lead
the lightship and then come back 10 the
Scotland ligli, ship, where the yachts were
TO finish the race
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-03
TTRF GOSSIP AT GRAvESEND.
Three Apprentices Are Heavily Thrown,
but All Escape.

Three apprentices received stunning falls
AT Gravesend yesterday. and all escaped seri-
Gus injury. The most sensational tumble
occurred just after the fourth race. w. c.
Whitney's Extravaganza was taken up the
stretch by stable boy for the usual warm up.
When the boy got the flly into her stride
one Of the stirrups broke. and the youngster.
who was nothing but child. lost his balance
and fell out of the saddle He threw his arms
about the hlly IS neck. and as she rushed past
the grand stand women shrieked and turned
white with fear. Opposite the paddock the
midget let go and fell on his head. Those
who saw him fall expected to see him picked
up dead. But the boy sprang to his feet.
ran back to the stewards stand to get his hat,
and then hurried away. brushing the dust
from his clothes,
While AT the post for the thrd race another
midget took IA tumble. Reinheimer was his
name. and he rode Senator McCarren's Jenny
colt. Brooklyn Just as the horses were
lining up Brooklyn whired and kicked up.
his rider pitching headlong to the track.
Brooklyn ran back in the direction Of the
paddock, knocking oyer a stable .., hand , Who
kenhemcr climbed back into the saddle
without delay. nnhnrt, In We second race &C..
Bender. at tn the post, but The little isilow
scrambled to his feet, grnnIng from ear To
ear.
st. Saviour--Josie w. won the second race.
il which lie was entered to be sold for 81 500.
Albert Simons, the man who became promi-
n.nt last year by running up John A, Drake
horses, boosted the price to s2.aOD, and stopped.
the colt being retained with an extra S. bid.
Sambo worked SO vol for the Brooklyn Hanol-
cap that his owners did not scratch him until
the last moment, They dropped him into
"A sof, spot Yesterday. and not the money.
II 7. Griffin sold Embarrassment yesterd ay
To Newton Bennington. price not made public,
The colors of W. Astor CHAMBER were seen
for the hrst time this season, when his three
yrar-old col, Escurlal. by Esther Camilla.
carried them in the first race.
The fact that Odom rode River Pirate in the
Carlton stakes yesterday practically con-
frmed the story that has been in circulation
for several DAYS to 1Ac enn"c! that Perry Bel
regular Jockey. Hlcks,, the co!ored rider.
who was suspended hy be stewards last win
ter for an alleged poor~ridr. As Odom did
not improve River Pirates performance. the
general opinion after TN" race was that
the colt cannot carry weight. and that Hicks
has not been wholly al fault ~ past races,
Lux tasta pulled up very lame after the
handicap Yesterday.
+. Thoiuas's lierms is entered in the
handicap to-day, but he may not go,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-03
CI(LIST ELkES III RED.
Brother Elks Garry the Body OF the Great
Rider to the Grave

Gl.E>s FALLS. y Y, June 2.-The funeral
Of Harry ID. Fixes the champion cyclist
who was killed on Charles River Park on Sat-
nrday. was very largely attended this after
noon prayer service WAS held at the house
at the request Of the mother. who is pros
trated by the accident The body WIG taken
TO the First Baptist Church at o'clock. and
for tie next hour there Was constant stream
Of friends TO view it,. The funeral followed
NJ o clock. the entire church being filled
ard some persons being turned away. His
pastor, the REV. William q, Storms. oficiated
assisted by the Rev. George L.. Richardson
rector OF the Episcopal church
In his address. Mr. Sferns spoke lovingly
OF Fixes, OF lis high character and his clean
life not Notwithstanding the many temptations
in his path A mixed double quartet rem
dered two selections,
The service at the Glens Falls cemetery
WAS conducted by Albany Lodge. No 30,
b p. o. E. according to their ritual. assisted
by male quartet. Tho bearers wore brother
Elks They marked bis. grave with a hand
some bronze tablet Of the order. The floral
tributes were man; Including a repre-
Ing 10 H. surmounted by the head OF
an elk. from his lodge: a vince from the
Metropolitan Wheelmen OF Boston. and a
representation OF the burgee of the Waltham
Mass Canoe club.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-03
AN AtTOMOBILISTS NAY JON.
The National Association Amends COnsti.
tuition AMI Opens Wide Its Doors.

It il now an accomplished fact that the
| American Automobile Association. COM
posed heretofore solely Of clubs, will admit
individuals to membership and will do this
on basis tina, promises To transform 1t into
a democratic body, with the unit the basis
Of representation and control instead OF
clubs.
This change OF policy and character was
effected at u meeting OF the associat ion held
al the Automobile club of America yesterday.
when several amendments to the Constitu-
ton were adopted The chief one of these
was the clause relating to those who are
eligible to membership. This section now
reads as follows:
American automobile clubs exclusively
devoted to autOmobiliug. Individual Owners
, and those in any way Interested in the sport
shall he eligible for membership.
Regarding the basis Of representation the
following amendment was adopted Each
club shall be represented by one or more
delegates. who shall be entitled TO one vote
Eor each active, associate aud life member
OF the club represented, but no club shall be
represented by pIoNr; Zach individual
member shall be entitled to one vote at any
regular or special meeting Of the, assoeiation"
are the same. 81 whether he is IA club member
OF not this puts all OH an equal footing 1t
l.. doors open wide and invite all to enter
lnis sentiment IS expressed IL the wording
OF the membership clause, where At says.
"and those in any way interested in he sport
This i following along the lines ON which
the League Of American Mheelnen built up
the idea, as worded by former President
Potter being: Any one who is sufficiently
Interested to pay the Initiation fees and dues
Is 4 desirable member"
Those present al the meeting when the
resolutions We're adopted were:
President ulian 4. Chase. NJ. D.. OF the
+. Scarritt Automobile club OF New Jersey:
Harlan "; Mhinpie.. Automobile Club OF
Webb Long Island Automobile club.
At meeting OF the directors held after
the general meeting the resignation Of W j.
stewart rs chairman OF the Racing Committee
was accepted and \. X. Pardington was up-
pointed 20 MI the vacancy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-03
iIIN TENNIS.


WAsHINGroN, June --Frinklyn Geoeheaan
OF the Capitol HIN ,iGn, WASHINGTON, won the
Southern tennis championship To-day by de-
feating Rn ymold - Little New York. -
CT. 4-8, Ct This makes the third tins
that a player Who md won the trophy cup
twice and was defending it for its permanent
possession, has been beaten } Parmly
Paret, New York, and John Davidson.
Washin gton. are the other Two players " no
failed in their third effort TO win II rs their
personal property
Geoghexan VOL FROM Little to-day without
much trouble, although lie WAS pushed hard
in the first set he had II head OF 81 In this
set, When, by Il TN" rally. Little made it ) all.
hut could not stand The nae" mud lost ~
Ne won the frs, two games OF The second
mntct, lost the next tour. Won two more.
and then lost the nnNt two. lie played more
brilliantly in the third got. which he won
81, capturing five games in sutcc -si"n.
But GeoVLrvan Coriinu"d his hUId. steady
every advantage of Titles slightest let
The finals IN ny"d doubles proved very
interesting, high-c match hetwo lead
" {. Grant of the New yorl; Lawn Tennis
Club winners Ia the mixed doubles national
championship a, Philadelphia last year.
defeated Miss Winona Clostcrnan. Cincinnati,
and Robert lie Roy. New York, 6.t -
MIDDLETOwN. Conn, Jun" The trcol-
here to-day and tn;molrow. To-day Lyon.
and Phipps Of WESLEYAN. q p 90 "a
And Wallis and Stevenson az DartmoTth
defeated Shipman and phpps. ga "a.
%, IN the SINGLES Wallis of Dartmouth
giat" champion al l"nrwood, I, 60
%
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-03
court of Appeals Decisions.

| ALBANY. June rho Court OF Appeals to day
| handed down the following decisions:
Fnrght Va American Rclglan Lamp COMPANY
| executors True vs.. Niagara Gorge Railroad
eastman vs. l.awSe,, and smother George Ct al
Mcytr| Hartweg US. American Mating Company
| Burt vs., Quacckenbpsh ara another Lane vs. vs.
Tn,e %eye vs. 'H W"od
Mai,houer rs, Delawsre and HIdsen Railroad
S1b bsr vs. "G Jane. ' ct all FITZGERALD vs. Atlanta
Home insurance Company; Long vs.: Richmond;
vs. n.ookn envy W Sn eoss and
Clarke and another VS. nc Railroad Company
Judgment ninrmed. w!thon, costs
sward personal h4gnca, on, pp..u ant TO 81 M'
20 Ted iI rmed as Of No, q ie6w thoui costs N This
court or in the Appellate DIVISION 70 either party:
81, pf louis n Railroad COMPANY order atrmed with
costs.
Ks'9 I'd e. HGfn and %H9 as.n
ordered for the defendants on the stipulation with
Kre,c VS.. New York and Harlem Railroad Con,
pany and another; o'Ne 9, al vs. same: Scholz
vs. same: Judgments reversed and complaints
and and Complaints dismissed With costs.
ss s i cSmpanS Honsnssf and .neshsr
and Gear Company: Judgments nffrmed Win costs.
Ropsscn s RwsS
pany and another Nursier and another VS.; Arm
held Judgments reversed. new 'nal granted costs
~ Sweet SV vs. Henry: order reversed and Judsmen,
entered the report OF the referee an'fmed' Win
al rf o MCLsuf ,n1
Roches,er and LAKE. Ontario Water Company
vs.. City OF Rochester: Notion to put on crltndar
b.arInx and argun'cn, and advanced 10 be heard
Thursday, June II, 1903: no costs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-03
40 Danger OF Athletic Break Bet cen
Yale and Princeton.

NEW HAVEN, June ?-Conservative Yale
men do not approve OF what they regard
rs the wild ialk about severing athletic re-
lations with Princeton because the captain
of the Prince,on nine has had the indepen-
dencc to enter a protest against the decis.
ion of the umpire in the game with Yale in
this city on last Saturday. when Yale defeated
Princeton by . to !. The decision that las
raised SO much discussion was IN calling
Of his turn Capt Pearson of the Princeton
nine contends that the Judgment OF Tho UNI
pre was erroneous and has referred TN"
question to President Pullman Of the Ma
tional League
Capt WINSTON OF the Yale hine regards
dealings with Princeton ms nonsense. Some
OF the hotheads of Yale want the athletic
or1cials even to cut ont the common CEN NJ
game that Yale plays with the Tigers on tho
latters' grounds next saturday, Level
hcnded YHle mon here declare that Vale
should no, be held responsible for such som
satiuinl talk
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-03
Court Calendars This Day.

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