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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
PRIEST SAVED FROM DROWNING
Hotel Clerk Had Difficulty in Bringing
 Vicar.General Swift Ashore.


 How a hotel clerk had saved priest fro mdrowning was the chief subject of talk in Far Rockaway yesterday. The danger and the rescue had been incidents of the day before, but not until yesterday did the story pass be- yond a few persons, for the man of the cloth and his fsFront!' brother were equally averse to talking about it.
 The Rev Father Swift of Troy, vicar general of the Albany diocese, was bathing at Caffreys beach. Being a good swimmer he wenrt far out beyond the ropes. When he tried to swim back the undertow was too strong. He became exhausted and cried for help.
 Andrew Maloney, night clerk of the Ocean house, saw the priests peril and started out to his aid Before Maloney could reach Father Swift the priest sank When he came to the surface again MlalIoney seized him. Father Swift threw his arms around Maloney's neck and both sank. When they arose MaIoney got a better hold and with great difficulty brought Father Swift to shore. The priest was unconscious and it took a half hours hard work to bring him around.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
WAS " GENTLEMAN GEORGE ]"
That Was Brought Down by De-
 teetives in New York

The Prisoner Had Many Dollars
 Worth of Stolen Dresses, Furs and
 Jewels-He Is Now Lying Wounded
 On Hospital Cot and Has Told
 Where More Stolen Goods Can Be
 Found.
 New York, Aug 20.-When half a dozen detectives were lodging a fusil- ade of bullets fired at them on the roof or West Forty-seventh street resi- dence last Sunday night by George Robinson, affas Harry W. Brooks, finally bringing him down with a shot through his leg, they were ignorant of the importance of their capture.
 More than $1O,00O worth of furs, magnificent dresses, jewels and laces have been recovered so far, and the prisoner, lying on a hospital cot, told the police where to find his apartments in which, they found evidence proving his statement that he is a widely known expert in his line Gentleman George
 Many man prominent in the social world is not as fastidious in dress as this burglar. Making handsome in- come. he patroRized none but the most fashionable and expensive tailors. His apartments were furnished as would be those of a man always accustomed to surroundings of culture and refine. ment and even the books found there fulfilled the other conditions sof his character as he appeared to the world when not making the money to pro- vide himself with these surroundings.
 'sN1y past was buried long ago. he told the police, @aEd its grave never will be opened by me. And you will waste your time searching for it, for the secret is too deeply hidden ever to L&s unearthed."
 Most of the recovered jewelry al- ready has been traced to it's owners and by tonight it is anticipated that all will have been identified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
FIRST YACHT RAGE FOR THE AMERICAN CUP

in the betting, where the odds are two to one on the Reliance The friends of the British boat, on the other hand, profess the greatest faith in the abili- ty of Fife's creation to lift the cup"
 The race. is fifteen nautical miles to windward or leeward and return, de pending upon the direction of the wind. After that each alternate race will be over a triangular course, ten miles to the leg. The next race will be sailed on Saturday and the third next Tuesday, and thereafter every other day until the series is completed. The winner of three out of five will be the victor. Ac- cording to the rules, if the course is net covered within the time allowance five and half hours-it is no race.
 At 10:15, three-quarters of an hour before the time set for the start, there were fully fifty vessels in the vicinity of the lightship and twice as many more strung out on the broad ocean road between the lightship and the NarrOWs.
 From then on until 1o:32 the yachts jockeyed about the starting point, awaiting the display of the course sig nalS. There was just enough wind to give the yachts steerage way and little indication of its increasing.
 Reliance's sails fitted beautifully. Tn the mainsan there was hardly a wrin- kle and the topsail set down in the angle as if it had been made of wood or steel instead of flexible material. The mainsail used was the new one, used for the first time two days ago. While the sails were being set Gap tain Barr walked about the deck, his hands in his pockets, giving very few orders.
 The Shamrock seemed to have a lit tie trouble getting her mainsail in shape, but when it finally was stretched there was not wrinkle in it as big as mans hand Captain Wringe, in shirt sleeves and suspend
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
Starting Signal Sounded PPomp.
 ly At Eleven O'Clock.
SHAMROCK OVER LINE FIRST

The. Water Clean Out to the Lightship
 Was Dotted All Morning With Ev-
 cry Kind of Craft The Racers Ran
 Into Two Brisk Showers Before
 Turning the Outer Mark-The Wind
 and Weather Was Not Favorable for
 the Best Racing To-Day!
 NEW YORK, Aug. 2o.--Over the ocean race course outside of Sandy Hook Sir Thomas Lipton's third chal- lenger, Shamrock III., today tries con clusions with the new defender of the Ameriea's cup, the Reliance. One of the largest crowds which ever witness cd an international cup race is out to see the initial contest for the blue rib bon of the sea- Again this year. as ill the two preceding series, the govern ment p0lices the coJfrse with revenue cutters, and the most stringent rules are laid down to prevent interference by the excursion feetswith the big sin gle stickers. Like greyhounds in leash the clean limbed racers are ready for the fray.
 Shamrock IT. has been remeasured, the result showing that Reliance will have to give her 1 minute and 57 sec onds time allowance.
 Despite the big time allowance which The defender must concede to the chal- ienger the friends of the Reliance are extremely confident that Sir Thomas is again doomed to defeat and this confil dence in the American boat is reflected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20

gained on her adversary. Soon after the start the yachts ran into a rain storm, which threatened to make un- available what wind there was. Scarce ly had the first shower passed before an- other downpour overlook the racers. A shifting wind aided the Reliance and when eight miles had been sailed both boats were on even terms. At 12:4O after the boats had sailed al- most eleven miles both boats went about on the port tack. Reliance was then leading the Shamrock by two hundred yards. The wind was then blowing six knots an hour.
 The repeated shifts of wind contin- ued to aid the Reliance and while the Shamrock was apparently sailing faster she was not pointing as high as the Reliance. As the rain ceased the wind freshened a little and with it's increasing force the Reliance began to show he- better racing qualities and was soon in commanding windward berth At 1:16 the wind dropped to three knots an hour with the Reli- ance still leading by quarter of n mile At :35 the Reliance was lead ing the Shamrock by one mile and was within two miles of the outer mark
 With the Reliance stili leading beth boats beat down toward the outer mark in tacks of various lengths Time after time the Shamrock went about with the idea of shaking clear of her rival and looking for a favorable slant of wind. The Reliance broke tacks with her and kept between her and the mark. By 2 o'clock the wind had subsiled almost completely, leav- ing the boats Tapping about in the long ocean rolls In shore and far ther up the coast toward Sandy Hook fine northwest breeze prevailed, but it moved off shore only gradually. The, sky began to clear at this time and the muggy dog day disappeared en- tirely. It was hard work for the yachts to cover the last two miles to the outer mark. The sea had become rough, causing the boats to pound con- siderably.
 The Reliance forged ahead for tho outer mark very slowly, while the Shamrock was almost becalmed. At 2:58 the Reliance got a little breeze from the soutHward and headed to- wards the mark The Shamrock at this time was mile and one-half astern. At 3.05 the Reliance was lead ing by two miles and the wind had dropped. leaving the sea almost a dead calm. The Reliance had not vet reached the outer mark and it looked as though the race would not be fin ished within the five and one-haIf hour limit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
THE ANNUAL DINNER.
Many Distinguished Men Seated About
 the Table To-Day.

Many Distinguished Men Seated Anorrt
 the Table To-Day.
 Ashfield, Mass, Aug 20. The 25th annrral dinner in aid of Sanderson academy was served day by the wo. men of the town in the quaint old town hall The dinner was attended by many distinguished men and wo- men, many of whom are spending thg summer in the hill towns of this sec tion. AshfieIl cannot be reached b5 steam or electric cars, but prolgabIa 100 teams came in with visitors from far and near
 The occasion was specially notable to-day beca use of the retirement ot Charles Eliot Norton, emeitIhs profes. sor of fine arts at Harvard university, as master of the feast" Professor Norton has presided at 24 of the a1l- nUal gatherings. In view of thaS change, to-day's proceedings were largely of a reminiscent nature The speakers included Henry $. Pritchett. president of the Institute of Technol- ogy. Professor William James of Har- ward. President c. Stanley Hall of Clark university of Worcester, Sir Frederick Pollock, corpus professor of jurisprudence at Oxford university and Mrs Booker T. Washing gton. The two latter were new to the assenfblv.
 1t has been feared that the one held to-day may be the hast of the famous gatherings. Effort is being made. however. to induce President Hall tn be drafted as the successor of Profes- sor Norton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
EXTENSIVE FRAUDS.

Arrest of Chicago Lawyer Will Prob
 ably Lead to Them.
 Chicago, Aug 20.-As result of the arrest of. Attorney Frederick A. Saw yer, the city law department believes it is about to unearth extensive frauds in connection with special assessment rebates, of which $1, 100000 awaits claimants who have disappeared or are forgotten.
 Sawyer is charged with forgery in collecting a rebate warrant for S25O, to which he is said to have signed the name of A. N. Mattison. Sawyer is said to have cashed more than 100 warrants. He also is said to have three offices in the down town district and to have close relations with city hall employees who know the amount of all rebates credited to property own CTS in the last twenty years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
NEGROES ARE FLEEING.

One of Their Number Lynched and
 Others Ordered Out of Town.
 Chicago, Aug 2O.-A dispatch to the Record Herald from Dallas, Tex, says: News from Whitewright, Tex, is to the effect that all the negroes of the town, more than 100 persons, have fled for fear of a race war. A negro attacked a white woman about week ago and that night negro accused of the of fense was hanged by a mob, but was rescued and saved from death by the sheriff and a posse. Notices were posted ordering all negroes to leave the place and the blacks fed.
 A Texas and Pacific negro excur- sion from Louisiana and eastern Texas to Fl Paso arranged recently has been declared off on protests from the mayor and chief of police of Fl Paso who feared race troubles. W
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
HAS EIGHT CASES.
Probation Officer Combellack s
 New Position.
IT IS DOING MUCH GOOD.
Of the Eight Placed in His Charge All are Proving Faithful to Their Prom ises-In One Case Husband and Wife were Reconciled.

Wife were Reconciled.
 Probation Officer Nicholas Combel- lack said to-day that the office has pro duced much good and he hoped that lt will prove great benefit to those for whose protection it was created. Eight cases have been given over to lim since the day of his appointment, August I. and so far he has had no trouble with any of them. The people who have been given over to his charge seem to appfeciate the chance given them to do better. Each charge is obliged to report to him once a week during the period of his probation and pay an installment if fine has benn imposed, and so far MT Combellack has had no occasion to hunt up his charges. When person is placed on probation Mir CombeIlack takes him fo his office in the Boys club after c0urt and tells him what is expected of him during his period of probation. at aIl' events. The law has set down certain regulations for the officer and hiss charge to follow during that period. IT fine has been imposed the officer collects portion of the mans wages each week until the fine is paid up. III case the man has no means f,yl Which he can pay the fine, it is the duty of the probation officer to get him employment as soon as possible but no charge is made for this. The pro. patton officer has it in his power to nave the man sent to jail at any time to work out his fine. But up to tha. present Mir Combellack has had pos occasfon to do this. Tn one case MT Combellack brought about a reconcilia- tlon between husband and wife where a bad case of evident jealousv existed. At the end of the month MY Combellack will file his report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
HoNoRE PALMER MARRIED

London, Aug 20.-Honore Palmer of Chicago, son of Mrs Potter Palmer, and Miss Grace Greenway Brown of Baltimore, Md, were married at St Georges church. Hanover square, this afternoon. As both families were in mourning the wedding was a quiet af- fair. only about a score of persons being present The Rev David Ander- son, rector of St Georges, ofhciated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
ASSIGNED FOR s77.OOO.

Philadelphia, Aug 2O,-The Arkonia Manufacturing Go, manufacturers of cotton and woolen goods, has made an assignment. The assets are placed at $77,000 and the liabilities at $162, ,S7S. The failure is said to be due to the textile strike. Joseph Sullivan of New York is president of the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
SALISBURY IS WORSE.
His Condition is Considered CritfcnA
 This Afternoon.

This Afternoon.
 London, Aug 20.-The condition of Lord Salisbury this morning was not, so favorable to recovery as it was yes terday.
 Viscount Cranborne, eldest son or Lord Salisbury, says his father was improving in health until last week, when a slight accident led to recur- r-ence of the complications he had been suffering from, including marked weakness of the heart and circulation. The most serious element of his ill ness, however, is nervous prostration, which on several occasions has been acute.
 The condition of Lord Salisbury Is regarded this afternoon as being critl- cal
 Lord Salisbury is suffering from Bright's disease of the kidneys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
ONE FORMAI GAII,ER.

Oyster Bay, N. Y., Aug President Roosevelt received only one formal caller to-day, J. M. Dickinson, general counsel of the Illinois Central railroad, taking luncheon with him. He was one of the presidents friends who ac- companied him on the Mississippi bear hunt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
SHAW WAS sIDETRAcKED.

New York, Aug 20,- Secretary Shaw who was to have witnessed the yacht race from the revenne cutter Onon- daga, failed to arrive from Boston to- day and the cutter was held at Ton1p- kinsvilIe until after 9 o'clock. It was said the secretarys sleeper had been sidefracked between New York ana
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
GETTING DOWN 10 BUSINESS
Veterans of G. A. R. In Exeeu-
 tive Session To-Day.
Names That One Hears in Connection With the Offices General John c. Black in Lead for Commander Ohio Veteran Taken Sick After Trip and is Now Dying at Local Hospi- tai.

and is Now Dying at a Local Hospi-
 tal
 San Francisco, Aug 2O.-The visiting veterans of the G. A. R., after enjoy ing period of pleasurable relaxation, settled down to work this morning, when the encampment opened in execu- tive session. The interest of the dele gates centers in the election of officers, mainly in that of commander and senior commander-in-c General John Q. Black has undoubtedly the in side running for the cIief position, backed as he is by New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania There are three candi dates named for chaplain-in-chief. Ne braska presents the name of the Rev Hannon Bross, D. D., of Lincoln; the department of the Potomac will pre- sent the name of the Rev James H. Bradford of Washington, D. G., civil war chaplain of the Twelfth Connecti- cut Volunteers, while Iowa has en- dorsed the Rev Winfield Scott of Phoenix, Ariz, who is also backed by his own department.
 For surgeon-general the department of Ohio will present the name of pr G. Harman Of Lancaster, O., private soldier in the civil war, who has since served as surgeon-general of his de partment.
 For the minor offices no names have as yet been suggested and it is not likely that they will be reached in the session today.
 c. Mason Kinne of this city will probably be elected vice-commander-in chief. So far no candidate has formal ly been proposed for the office of junior ce-commander-in- but it is con sidered probable that the New York department will present the name of General Nicholson Day of New York as it's candidate for the position, which will mean his election eventually by the convention.
 Two other conventions of kindred organizations also opened this morn ing, that of the Woman's Relief corps and that of the Ladies of the Grand Army.
 The discovery of Miss Sarah Brown of Santa Clara county, in this state, daughter of John Brown of Harper's Ferry fame, among the visitors to the encampment, afforded the visiting del egates of the G. A. R. an opportunity
  child of their old friend and she re ceived a Hearty greeting on all sides by the old soldiers from states all over the Union, who were surprised and de lighted to meet her. Miss Brown is a member of the W. R. 0. of Los Gates, Gal.
 The trip across the continent has proxed-1too much for one of the old veterans and the convention heard to- day that Samuel Birch. a member of Boser post. No 379 Arcanum O., was dying at a local hospital. He was taken sick on the train and his condi- ton has been growing worse ever since. The medical department re ports the health of the veterans as good since their arrival. only sixty-fve cases being under treatment up to this date and all of trivial character.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
FISIIERMAN's RING FOUND
Cardinal Oreglia Discovered It on
 Leo's Writing Table.

Berlin, Aug 20.-A dispatch from Rome to the Catholic newspaper Ger mania says the fisherman's ring be- longing to the late pope, which was supposed to have been lost, has been found on the writing table of Leo XIII. Cardinal Oreglia examined the ring and, according to custom, broke it up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
GOOD WILL FOR I1ProN.

London, Aug 20. Plenty of good will is evidenced here for Sir Thomas Lip ton and his yacht in the series of races for the America's cup, but faith in the success of the Shamrock III is notably lacking. sSShe has a betetr chance than previous challengers, 7 marks the limit of the forecasts, even by the chal-. lenger's warmest admirers. No bet ting on the result is discoverable here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
WILL BE TAKEN TO NEW YORK

New York, Aug 2O.-A telegram an- nouncing the recovery of the body of Miss Florence Brown, who with George H. Evans was drowned in Can- ada lake, near Gloversville, N. Y, Au- gust P. was received here to-day. The body will be brought here for in- terment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
HARTNORD ,srILb sDCoND.

Hartford, Aug 2O.-The Hartford city directory which was issued to- day shows the population of Hartford to be 26.Oo0. This places Hartford ne1t to KY Haven in size
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-20
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Local showers tonight: Friday probably fair; light to fresh winds, generally fair.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-19

RECOMMEND AMOS q todos nuestross
amigos ell hotel THE MARINA san Soso
nimero l, Capital. FOR un d1a ue nos
pedaje. IN dollar
-Manana muy de madrngada Sc
espera la llegada del Coamo procedenIe
de New York.
son MUCHAS las reformas que vie
ne estableciendo sel doctor Casalduc en
su gabinete dental.
Sabemos de operaciOnes sumamen
te dificiles que las ha ejecutado este
operadnr con grandes exltos.
En- la iglesia de Santurce Sc esta
celebrando ell triduo del patriarch ban
Jose Esta fiesta resulta espiendlda.
Core ell rumor de quemuy prom
to no sc consumira en- la isla otra GER
veza que la marca <Pabsts por ser Ia
preferida del p1blico. Esta Sc vende
al por mayor en- la casa de A. ~. Cdt-
0er6aa q, Comp.
-Mejora rapidamente la esposa de
don Jose Elzaburu, dona Amelia Gaz-
tambides.
Sc encuentra -enferma con un
fuerte ataque de grippe La esposa de don
Mariana Acosta.
La comisi6n de festejos en- favor de
la seflorita Miss Roosevelt, ha estado
recorriendo ell comercio para reunlr
fondos.
- ~THE HELVETIAoo27, calle de
la Cruz. Gran casa de huespedes. =
sTable d'hotel>. Aposentos para fami-
las personas solas. Comidas Gin
cuenta centavos cubiertO. BanOs. Te
lefono, 1872 Apartado correO, 295. Pro
pietario, Pedro Schira. Nota: Este ho'
tel estA a cargo de una senorita ca
QiieIla
Los espanoles Sc quejan de que
cada vez que hay alguna fiesta popular
nacional Sc les pide dinero para lle-
varla & cabo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-03-19
SAN JUAN
NoTAs PoR coRREo
Mario 18.

4hdINO To-
Esta noche tendra lugar con toda
solemnidnd la saIye del novenario de
San Jose Y mafana la fiesta.
-Mafiana dia de San Jose, sc pro-
ponen los cat6licos celebrarlo como dia
de fiesta.
Sc VENDE la casa n6mero "a
de la calle de la Tanca. Sc dara muy
barata.
/, Para informes S entenderse con Jose
-Esta noche tocara la banda de la
insular una escogida retreta en- la plaza
de Baldorioty
AZ Jose G.. del Vale (Fortaleza II }
Ofcinas para a gestion de asuntos adj
ministrativos en- todos los centros of
ciales.
Ell gobernador ha invitado va
rios importantes hombres de la isla pa
ra una comida que Sc dara Y La que
asistira Miss Alice Roosevelt.
Sc asegura que han sldo lnvltados
por Ponce don Francisco PARA Cap6;
por Mayagiiez don Jose de Diego; y por
Arecibo don Manuel Ledesma.
CADA Ola riene mayor ac0ptaclOn
EN- esta ciudad los licores de la antigua
acreditada fabrica de- don Federico
Gatell de Mayagiiez, montada con los
aparatOs mas modarnOs de de tilaci0n
al vapor, especialmente 9 Anis Celeste,
Ginebra deStilada, Alcohol de 40 Y Mis-
tela, que es un verdaderO vino mOscatel.
PerO ell Ron viejo rectificado es q
que tiene mas consume Y ell publlcO 10
prefere al meior braadi por su pureza
preciO ecOn0micO.
Nosinforman que dicha fabrica ha
nOmhrado agente en- esta ciudad don
Isidro Sanchez. P.
Sc encuentra en- esta capital don
Jesus MufIoz ex-juez municipal de Ca
yey Este amigo ha sido invitado para
una comida que da en- su obsequio el ac-
tual jefe de la policfa Mr.. Hammill, en-
ell hotel Colonial.
De manana pasado regresara Mu-
1oz para su habitual residencia.
DESDE hace muchO tempo gOza de
gran credito la fabrica de- licOres de
Pedro Chandry. Hoy es la favorita del
pdblico, pues sus licores son los mejores
que SO fabrican. Esta fabrica es espe.
ciaI en- la confecci0n de ron, pues sus
marcas son excelentes. Ell ron marca
~El Troly> es ell que SO pone en- todas
las mesas de los hoteles casas parti :.
culares.
Con la comitiva que acomganara
& la sefIorita Alice Roosevelt, ira Ell jefe
de la policia Y varios oficiales,
Ell juez de paz Mr.. Bazan ha con-
denado Mr.. Challer Pat pagar Glen
dollars de multa por la denuncia que hi
20 Mr.. Bird, acusandole de que ten1a
casa de juego.