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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05
EXTRA MEN ON TRoLLEYs.
Lines in New Haven Breaking in Mo-
 tormen on the Cars.

New Haven, Sept 5.-Extra men were carried on the front platforms of most of the trolley cars on the lines radiating from the center of the city yesterday, and as most of them were strangers, it was assumed that the Connecticut Co was breaking in new motormen. It is known that fifty or more strangers came to the city Thursday night and went to boarding houses and some of these men were on hand at the green yes terday morning. They wore uniform caps but did not wear uniforms. No information is yet given out as to the result of the vote of the New Haven union on the strike question, but it is understood that the result has been sent to Detroit
 New Haven. Conn, Sept 5.-Many more men in ordinary clothes but wearing uniform caps were put at work on the front end of trolley cars with the regular motormen this morning indicating that the recruits brought here yesterday had been added to in numbers, by the Connec- ticut company Many of these mel hold union cards. To man they are non-committal and that they are not novices in running cars is shown by the familiarity with which they handle the levers. Over night the rather tense situation eased up 6 little. President Charles Mannix of the local union says he has not called a conference of delegates from 15 unions as reported from Provi. dence and such a conference could hardly be held within 24 hours. There was no evidence of such con ference arranged for this forenoon as President Mannix took out his car as usual.
 The possibility of strike has caused much worriment to merchants and hotel keepers at nearby shore resorts for they have reckoned upon Labor day as the last opportunity to do business of sufficient size to minimize the season's losses.
 With fair weather crowd of more than 10000 people would be carried from this city to Savin Rock alone. and this traffic with that to other nearby places has always test ed the carrying capacity of the troll lev company's local equipment. Be cause of the weight of the blow ii is believed the national officers Of the trolleymen's union selected this city for the frat ,sfrike should 1t go Into effecs early Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05
INSURANCE COMPANIES DISPUTE
Four Concerns in Japan in Clash
 Over Rates. &

Tokio, July 15.-There Is se- rious dispute between the five great fire insurance companies of Japan and the warehousing companies. It Is question of rates. The insur- ance companies insist upon raising the rate paid by the warehousing companies, and as the latter's poll cies aggregate more than 100,000,- 900 yen annually, this increase of rates becomes very serious ques- tion. It, appears probable that the warehousing companies will have re- course to the foreign insurance agencies, who are said to be ready to undertake the work at smaller charge. There is also report. that the warehousing companies are not unlikely to become their own insur- CTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05
inconsistency.

'Pa, what is the meaning. of incon- sistencyi" 1sked Freddy.
 inconsistency. my son." exclaimed pe. means . man who growls sli day and then goes homo and kicks the doe 1oE nn1kin4 6f ukx6ks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05

A trough of low pressure in the upper Mississippi valley is producing cloudy weather with light scattered showers in the northwest. Show CTS have also occurred during the mast twenty-four hours in the lower Mississippi valley and the south At lantfc states. Mild temperatures pre- vail in the northern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change 1n temperature, followed on Sunday lkr increasing cloudine1s and proba-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05
needed. Alexander Troup was there.

needed, Alexander Troup was there. Governor Rollin s. Woodruff at his home in Guilford was apprised of the death of MT Troup. He said: "I am extremely sorry to hear of MT Troup's death New Haven and Connecticut have lost good citizen, and man highly esteemed by all with whom he came in contact It is certainly with profound sorrow that hear of his sudden death"
 Judge A. Heaton Robertson was one of the first New Haven people to hear of Mir Troup's death. He said; "The death of MT Troup is a great loss to the city, the state and the country. He was a man who had worked hard all his life and who had accomplished great deal. Only during the last few years had he been enjoying the fruits of his labor. am very sorry to hear that he Is dead"
 Alexander Troup, Jr, was in New Haven when the death of his father occurred in New York and was inn mediately notified through the kind- ness of the officials of the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., who also held the 9:10 express for New York until 9:20 to enable MT Troup to catch it.
 State Senator William Kennedy of Naugatuck, who had been a close political friend and worker with MT Troup for many years, and who Is spending the summer at Woodmont, heard of the death last fight. MT Kennedy was shocked at the tidings. He said he had known MT Troup as an active political worker for the past thirty-five years. ..
 MT Troup," said MT Kennedy, was square man, and if he liked man he could not do too much for him. If he did not, that man would be likely to find it out I am very sorry to learn of his death, and shall go to New York tonight to help the friends in performing the last duties of respect to the dead" Senator Kennedy took the midnight train for New York. ..*
 Mrs Troup last night received the following telegraph from William Jennings Bryan: "
 Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 4. Mrs Alexander Troup:
 Have just learned of MT Troup's sudden death. Am inexpressibly grieved. Mrs Bryan joins me in ten dering sympathy. Your sorrow is ours. VIM. J. BRYAN.
 Buffalo, N. Y, Sept 5.-Norm3n E. Mack, chairman of the democratic national committee, stopped off here to-day while en route to Chicago and spent the day in attending to some private business affairs. On his ar rival here Chairman Mack learned of the sudden death of Alexander Troup of New Haven, former national committeeman oft Connecticut, iI New York last night
 MT Troup's death is great shock to me-" said Mir Mack T have known him many years as a true friend in business and in politics, He was d valiant and steadfast friend and sup porter of MT Bryan and the cause will feel his loss. !"
 MT Mack had nothing to say of the progress of the campaign. He leaves tonight for Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05
UNKNOWN MAN RELIED.
Run Down by a Train This Afternoon
 at Browns Farms.

An unknown man was killed this afternoon near Browns farms. The man was on freight train and while attempting to jump from the car was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair in north. showers in south portion late tonight and Sunday; light to fresh south to southwest winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05

Attorney Jesse Devine, son of Mir and Mrs Jeremiah Devine of Bank street, has gone to New York where he will practice law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05

of the New Haven system were to meet in New Haven to-day. was the latest of the many conflicting re- ports which nave tended to entan> gle the situation. In view of this latter denial . the trolley men are uncertain of their position, and are looking for something, which they may consider definite.
 As the strike would eventually call out some of 2,000 men in three states, it is certain that both sides will consider the matter carefully be, fore taking final action. The na- tional union officials, it is under stood are at present considering whether the controversy warrants such widespread retaliation on their part, for the discharge of 54 men here, which is explained by the of- ficials as being due to breach of discipline. The local men, however. claim that the discharge was the result of the organization of a local union, and that the action was prompted by general prejudice by the officials of the trolley system to organization by their employes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05

New Haven, Sept 5.-The time for the funeral has been set for Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery which will be convenient to the family. The bearers and clergymen are to be announced later. The services will be as simple as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05
AGAINST 'TOLSTOI
8oIy Synod Does Not Want ihe Russian People 10 Celebrate
 Ills BIrihd lay
REQUEST CONDEMNED

St Petersburg. September 5.-The circular addressed by the Holy Synod to all believers appealing to them not to participate in the celebration September 9 in honor of Count Leo Tolstoi's eightieth birthday on the ground that thus to praise this op- ponetn of the church would be a stumbling block to persons of weak faith, meets with approval from only limited section of the press and the public the latter being represented by the League of Russian people. This circular Is virtually second ex- communication of the aged writer The newspapers condemn it and a scathing criticism by the Novoe Vremya, which usually is a staunch supporter of the government, fur nishes criterion of the temper of Russian society in general.
 The administrative provincial au- thorities are bestirring themselves at the eleventh hour to check the obser- vance of the Counts jubilee and the governors of provinces of Moscow, Warsaw, etc, have resorted to the provisions of martial law to veto the celebrations arranged by the munich palities. Furthermore the censor ship at St Petersburg has prohibited the memorial performance arranged of rthe local theater. A telegram received here from Yasnaya poliana says that the influenza and sever from which the count has been suf fering has disappeared and the in fiammation in his leg has subsided. In the last few days however, he has become extremely weak and greatly emaciated and he is scarcely able to speak.
 But in spite of this his mental vigor is not impaired. The counts wife has declared that even her hus- bands relatives and closest friends will not be received at Yasnaya Pol- jana next week because of the pa tient's weakness. .
 ~ The efforts of the countess to pre- vent the news of the bitterness ex- cited by his jubilee from reaching her husband have been fruitless. He in sists upon seeing all the newspapers, and his grief at the harsh sentiments expressed is pathetic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05

N Stamford, Sept 5.-National Com mitteeman Cummings of this city telegraphed to the family of Alexan- der Troup the following message to- day: Please accept assurances or my profound sympathy in your be- reavement." Mir Cummings said the party had suffered a big loss and all the family has the sympathy of all who knew MT Troup.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-05

tion at the national democratic head uuarters to-day that the party con- mittee would take action on the death of Alexander Troup at meet ing of the committee week from next Tuesday. MT Hubsteich stated that the democratic party would suf- fer great deal by the death of MT Troup.
 New Haven, Sept 5.-Expressions of grief at the sudden demise of Alexander Troup, the veteran editor of the New Haven Union, were heard on every side to-day and many were the letters of condolence sent to Mrs Troup and the family. The body of MT Troup was brought to this city from New York late this forenoon by Alexander Troup, Jr, the elder son, and immediately taken to the family home on St Roman street. It was tentatively arranged that the funeral will be held on Monday afternoon and it will be private. This is in keeping with the known wishes of MT Troup, who disliked ostentation.
 MT Troup was informed by his physicians some months ago that his physical condition, owing to his ad- vancing age, was not the best, and he thereupon relieved himself of many of the onerous duties of office work. placing one of his sons, Alex ander Jr, in charge of the business office of his paper and the other, Phil lip at the head of the editorial de- partment. It was against the advice of some of his intimate friends that Mrs Troup made the trip to the Dem yer convention, with the attendant excitement, and undertook later to meet the exaeting calls of the Bryan campaign, now In progress, and in which he was deeply interested.
 It was during MT Troup's period of life in New York that he was in troduced to Augusta Lewis by Eliza beth Cady Stanton. Miss Lewis was one of the stenographers in the Tri- bnne office and, in fact. was one of the first women to learn stenography in the United States. MT Troup later made her his bride and until the time of his death she was an aid and com fort to him and most devoted help mate.
 As an employer of labor he was man strict. but always just. and those who used him we'll know and love the rugged character with whom they have fought the battle together and which was never found failing at the crucial moment. When he was
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
WILL CONTEST IN
FIvE-MILE RACE
Much Interest Is Being Taken by Club
Athletes In Marathon Race New
Years Day-Regatta Comes
November rs

Although practically the entire IN
terest of the many members of the Los
Angeles Athletic club is being centered
in the rowing regatta for the cham
pionship of the Pacific coast, which is
to be pulled off Thanksgiving day at
Naples, and In which the clubs four
oar crew promises to be the winner,
many members already are beginning
to talk about the next Marathon race,
which is to be held New Years day
and Will be open to all amateur ath-
letes who are In good standing with the
A. A. U. Several local athletes have
begun their preliminary training for
the big event.
TWO of the club athletes, who will en-
ter the regatta, are preparing to settle
dispute as to which is the fastest
runner for FIVE mics. They will par
ticipate In a five-mile match race
around the track at Agricultural park
within three weeks and will be timed
by several members of the Athletic
club, who also will act as judges. One
of the runners participated in the re-
cent Marathon race to Venice, while
the other is a student in one of the
Los Angeles schools and has an envi-
able track record.
"A rev OF tne members, VINO were no.
tilted of the match, entered into the
spirit of the affair heartily yesterday,
and promised their cooperation as far
as possible; other members already
have made wagers who will win.
This five-mile race undoubtedly will
be followed by many others, which,
while exciting interest for the time
being, also will afford an excellent and
interesting method of training for the
boys. The officers of the Southern Cal
ifornia Marathon association will hold
meeting this week and take prelim-
mary steps toward arranging the de-
tails for the coming race. At the meet
ing 1t is probable the question of invit-
ing athletes from both Stanford and
Berkeley will be discussed, In addition
to negotiating with the crack runners
of the local schools.
Edward Dietrich, winner of the first
Marathon, will defend his right to the
cup New Years day against all com
ers. He realizes, as do many other ex-
pectant participants, that he with have
a much harder run in the next race
than he did in the first. Among other
competitors will be members of the
rowing squad, who will be in excellent
physical condition after their race on
Thanksgiving day, and should make an
excellent showing In the contest.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
24-H0UR RACE HAS BEEN
POSTPONED FOR ONE WEEK

On account of the inability of the
promoters to get the track at Ascot
parI in shape the race that was sched-
uled to start this afternoon has been
postponed The promoters state that
they will spend the coming week in
fixing up the track and the race will
begin promptly at o'clock next Sat
urday afternoon.
After waiting until the last day 1t
was found Impossible to sprinkle and
roll the track as to make ii hard
enough for Tile cars to travel any great
number of miles.
Some conception of the resistance
that the track surface must be able
to stand can be gained from comput-
ing the number of times each car
would pass the granstand.
With good track the first car should
do at least 1000 miles. With six cars
entered and finishing 1t would be equal
to a procession of cars passing at in
tervals of ten seconds with 5000 cars
in line.
What string of 5000 cars passing
at the rate of forty-five mile per hour
would do to any ordinary road in a
days time gives some hint of what
the modern race course must with-
stand.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24
HOME RUN WINS
FOR CHAMPIONS
WHEELER TEARS 1T OFF IN
NINTH INNING
MADE MORE RUNS THEREBY
THAN WERE NEEDED
6riswaIter Again outpitehes sutor In
Pretty Twlrlinp Duei-AngeIs Give
Him Poor Support In Field,
Making Three Errors
Angels 3, Seals 2

Briswalter again proved his worth,
despite that the is a ''youngster," in
a pitchers battle yesterday with the
great Sutor, who goes to the big TIM
ber next spring. Brissy did not get
anything like decent support in the
field and nothing of an extraordinary
nature with the willow. but he won
the game. scoring one run. which made
the score favor the Angels, and held
the freak batters from the north to
six hits and two runs. The only In
ming in which the Seals looked adn-
gerous was the seventh. when the Seals
scored both their runs. Only for
an error by Wheeler at first, the vis-
itors would have scored only once.
The champions started off In the lead
in the fourth, when they put one run
over the plate. Wheeler doubled to
left center. Bernard put one over Sec
ond which sent Wheeler 10 third. How
ard singled to center and Wheeler
romped home. 1t was SO easy to score
that the Champs let up for while.
The Seals got In brace OF runs In
the seventh and went to the front
thereby. Bodie famed. williams sin
gled and eek doubled. Berry singled
and sent Williams home. Briswalter
throws to Wheeler to catch Berry, but
heeler dropped the ball and Beck
scored. Seeing that he had to do 1t
all by himself, Briswalter settled down
and refused another hit or run for the
visitors during the game.
The winning runs came in the last
half of the ninth. The Angels put II
off as long as possible. but had to come
through just for regularitys sake.
Hosp doubled to left. Hogan sacrificed.
Briswalter ambled, as did Oakes. fill
ing the Dases. Brashear batted for Ell
lis and tore off piece of diplomacy
whereby he drew four wide ones. forc-
ing Hosp over the pan with the tieing
run. Then Wheeler, fearing something
might happen. lost the ball over the
left field fence and all hands got home
safely. but only the winning run count
ed on the official score.
Following is the official score and
summary.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24

third round, both boys fighting fas
and willingly. Fisher fought a headJ
battle in this round, covering up wheT
in danger and continuing to rip In his
right uppercuts, while he occasionally
varied with a left hook to the head
Snyder also landed some good ones
but Fisher had a good lead at the
gong.
Fisher grew better with the progress
of the fight to the fourth round. as his
battle in that round proved. He worked
that right uppercut overtime and near
ly always landed, doing the most ef-
fective work of the scrap. Snyder kept
after him. but could not break through
the effective guard Of the San Berdoo
boy.
Snyder made his best showing in the
fifth round, when he slammed his left
to the face. bringing first blood of the
battle, and a few seconds later hooked
his left to the jaw most effectively.
Fisher kept up his machinelike upper
cutting and left hooking and probably
had as good as an even break In this
round.
Fisher clearly outfought Snyder in tbs
sixth and increased his lead by a good
margin. He landed almost at will and
by stepping back in rushes, usually
avoided the vicious leads of the news
boy
The seventh was more of an even
round than any time since the first.
Fisher fought at his usual speed and
with the same effectiveness, but Snyder
rallied and did some good work. Fisher
fought him into Fishers corner and
they started In to slugging, but after
a few exchanges Fisher backed away
and resumed his tactics of hitting and
stepping back. Fisher may have had
a shade in this round, but it was
slight.
The eighth was a repetition of the
seventh, with Fisher having a slight
margin. Snyder opened up once when
he was forced to the ropes and started
slugging, having the better of the mix
up. But it was only fash.
Snyder began his finish in the ninth
and outfought the San Berdoo boy all
through that session. He continued
to force the fighting and in every
standup- mixup he had the
better of it. Snyder had shade in
this round.
Both boys tried for a winning finish,
realizing the margin between them was
slight, and Snyder had all the better
of the milling in the first minute, but
Fisher outfought him In the last two
minutes of the round and earned the
decision. Summing up the points of
the entire battle, Fisher won without
question.
After the fight Fisher showed his
right hand, which was terribly swollen.
and stated that he broke 1t in the
fourth round.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-24

Joseph l.. Rhinock is reported as
having resigned the presidency of the
Latonia Jockey club, due to the fight
now on between the jockey club and
the state racing commission.
1t now begins to look like the ef-
forts of the New Orleans business
men to conduct racing in the Crescent
city next winter, as of yore, will sue
ceed far greater than they planned
Quite a large number of eastern horse
men are arranging to ship there, in
stead of to California, and 1t Is re-
ported that Joe Murphy will be pre-
siding judge, with Mars Cassidy at the
barrier. With such capable and high
class officials and a few strong sta
bles, the New Orleans meeting will be
far. from the standard of a bush af-
fair. Memory wagers only will be
permitted, but this will not feaze the
New Orleans sport.
Brighton Beach soon will be a resi-
dence tract, as its 100 acres are being
subd;vided into town lots. 1900 in
number. and It is said that ss.008,0 00d
Will be realized from their sale.
Streets will be named for Keene,
Whitney, Belmont, Lakeland, Dwyer
and others prominently identified with
metropolitan racing.
The betting system which will be in
operation next winter at New Orleans
will be entirely original The racing
association will observe the law re-
lating to bookmaking, but will not in
stall pari-mutuel machines. On the
contrary, the association viii employ
about fifty clerks to act as stake
holders for individuals who want to
bet, and these clerks will register the
odds agreed upon by the bettors and
hold the money. The association will
derive a revenue from the transac-
tions by charging five per cent COM
mission for this service and for guar
anteeing the payment OF all wagers.
The showing of Maurice Sayers last
night in his fight with Dick Cullen
clearly proves his good class and his
right to be considered as a topnotch
lightweight yet, despite his long career
In the ring; and the fans now are de-
manding that he be given other and
better matches. 1t has been suggested
that he and Freddie Welsh would make
an excellent card over the ten-round
route, and Manager Teddy Murphy
said last night that such a match
would be welcomed by Sayers Both
boys are so far ahead of all other light
weights In cleverness and speed that
they are considered about the fastest
pair available for local bouts at this
time, and there is no good argument to
interpose against the proposed match
Such card undoubtedly would draw
like porous plaster, and 1t is hoped
that Manager McCarey will be able to
land 1t for an early date. Boys of the
admitted class, cleverness and speed of
Welsh and Sayers should furnish the
fans with one of the prettiest exhibl-
tions that could be arranged.
The moving pictures of the Nelson
Cans bout will be exhibited again at
the Peoples theater this afternoon and
tonight. Only one exhibition will be
put on this afternoon, but II is proba BILE
that two or more will be given tonight,
as the pictures have proved so unex-
rectedly popular with the sports that
they have drawn unusually large
crowds. AS this will be the farewell
appearance. 1t Is expected that three or
more exhibitions will be found neces-
Sary.