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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
MRS. KELLER DEAD IN TOOTH YEAR
(Comnnunicated.)


 Mrs Jane Tomlinson Keeler, former " of this city. died on Sunday, Oct. IT, at the home of her grand daughter, Mrs. William King at Rockford, Hin Iois, in the one hundredthtyear .of, her age? Mrs. Keeler was the daughter of Agur and Mary Fairchild TomIiIi- son of NErookfield, Conn., where she was bo.n July. 31, 1s1c <
 In 1895 she married George Keeler of Broo6field, coming to Bridgeport soon afterward. where she lived until about fifteen years ago. Many of the older residents will remember Mrs. Keeler's home on Washington avenue She was a woman of the old New Eng land type, with remarkable qualities of mind and heart; her unusual per- sonality impressing itself on all who Knew her during her always useful and wonderfully long life; whether in joy or sorrow her sympathy was un- failing, and here affectionate interest in young, people continued up to the very last. She will leaye to her friends aS memory of unvary:ng cheer fulness united to courage and patience of the highest order, while her rare common sense amounted almost to genius. r2s s
 Mrs Keeler was formerly a member of Christ Episcopal church of this city. She leaves a daughtef-in-law, Mrs Theodore -Keeler. two, granddau ughters Mrs William King and Mrs Aubrey Barnes, and two great-grandchildren all of Rockford. III
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
DEMOCRATIC
 PRIMARIES BE'sQUAR'E'
Town Chairman Kenny Asks Opposing Delegations to Agree on District Mod
 orators
BOUCHER GILL CONTEST.

One of the interesting arite-election contests is that between Former Rep resentative Stephen Boucher and As sistant City Clerk Lawrence Gill, for the Democratic nomination for city clerk. Contrasting delegations have been, placed in every district in the city excepting the Third, Fifth, Seventh and Eighth.
 morning. to a Farmer reporter. who asked him for a statement of his view of the political situation. ",The interest taken by Democrats in the primar. .es is most encouraging circumstance. Such contests foreshadow a large in- terest in the election and bring out a large vote''
 Asked for his views of the Rouchers Gill contest. MT. Kenny said: Either of these gentlemen would make an K cellent official Each is well qualified for the place.
 Asked if he believed that the con test over this office would adversely affect the Democratic cause. he replied: :: Nothing is more unlikely. MT. Bouch- CT and MT. Gill are tried Democrats. The contest is fair and open. The man who IS defeated. for one must be defeated, will loyalty abide the result and loyalty support the Democratic ticket.''
 MT. Kennytsaid of the. stories that he was assisting one candidate more than the. other. Such stories are al ways told ofrtfe tuwn cfairnIan They ere part of the regular stock in trade of political oEDppents. Any statement that T have ihterfered, or will inter- fere is unfoundad. The primaries will be fairly and squarely conducted. No man wills have just ground for fault finding upon this score. when they are over" ~. want the achairmen of the opposing delegations to meet and agree upon some person: to be moderator of the primaries in their several districts. The names of the nloderators so se- lected .sEould be furnished to me not later than noon on Wednesday,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
RALLY IN 7TH
 DISTRICT TOMORROW

The Democrats of the Seventh, dis trict will get together at a rally to- morrow night at Fulton and Main streets, for the purpose of formulating a rlan of action for the campaign. The meeting will be called to order by District Chairman Patrick Morr1ssey. Among the speakers will be James Conlin, the districts candidate TOT Ail derman: Archibald McNeil, Jr.,' City Clerk Edward T. Buckingham, and Al derrnan Peter Carroll.
 The party was never any more unit ed in the district than at the present time and the outlook is that the party vote. this year will be the largest ever cast in the district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
ANOTHER MEMBER OF
 SANSONE FAMILY DEAD
Mother, Daughter and Son Succumb; Mistook Toad
 stools for Mushrooms
Father and Two Other Sons Out of Danger Poisoned
 Fungi Brought Home By Father, Who z3ad Stuff
 Cooked.

Harry Sansone, 13 years, died this morning at St. Vincent's hospital, the third of Rocco Sansones family of six members to perish because of toad stools, gathered by the father, and eaten by. the family in the idea that they were mushrooms. The Sansones live at 30 Lexington avenue.
 As a result of the family eating the poison fungus, the mother, Mrs. Mary Sansone, and one daughter, Emma, ageds10 years, died yesterday. Emma was taken to St. Vineent's hospital Saturday night and the another and son followed Sunday morning. The father and two older children who al- so partook of the toad stools, were sick but recovered. The father is about crazy with grief. A
 Although medicine was purchased for the stricken family Tuesday night no doctor was called until Friday, when
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
DUCK HUNTER GETS
 CHARGE OF SHOT SQUARELY IN BACK
Gun of Friend Care1essly Handled Dangerously Wounds Clifford c. Rowley,
 70 . VICTIM NOV AT HOSPITAL

Clifford c. Rowley, aged A, of 3 Pleasant street, was accidentally shot in the back. this morning, while duck hunting in d boat off the Milford shore. With his friend, Harold Do- herty of South Norwa1k, they were firing into flock of ducks. Doher- ty was seated amidships and Rowley was, lying on his stomach in the bow of the boat. Doherty wounded a duck with one barrel of his gun and hurrieafy laid the gun down beside him in order to pick up the oars and give chase to the wounded bird The trigger of the loaded barrel was cock ed. The gun went off and the entire charge was lodged in the back of Rowley, who lay on his face in the boat. The shot went slantingly into Rcwley's back opening an ugly wound. ews' End, where Rowley's parents have a cottage. He carried his wounded friend to the cottage and stoppping trolley car bound for Bridsepofe he secuned the assistance of the crew who placed the injured man in the car and hustled him to Bridgeport, where be was. removed, from the car and hustled in the arnbu- lance to the Bridgeport hospital.
 pr. George B. Cowell the family pnyS1c1an, operated upon the patent and found very ugly wound and the greater part of the charge lodged be- tween the shoulder blades. Rowley suffered great loss of blood His chance for recovery is about even
 Rowley is employed as an iron f1oIl- der at the plant of the Lockwood Man ufacturing Co, in South Norwalk. The father of the injured man is Edwin c. Rowley, one of the best known residents of the Ninth district.
 The mother and sister of the young man were reluctant about consenting to leave him at the hospital, but upon the advice of the doctors did so.
 Dohertg was greatly relieved when he learned that his friend. had a chance to live. Doherty told the story of the shooting to a Farmer reporter, this morning, and said that he forgot that the trigger of the loaded barrel remained cooked and that the jar of laying it in the bottom of the boat caused it to go off. Doherty never left the side of his friend until he was put to bed then he called up the mi jured mans mother to tell her of the accident. The Farmer was the first to break the news of the shoot ing, to the Rowley family.
 Rowdey and Doherty are shopmates and they went toS the Rowley cottage at Meadows End last night, for the purpose of getting an early start upon their hunting trip this morning. It was about g o'clock when the injured man was brought to this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

Dr. G. Formicchelli was summoned Saturday night pr. H. w. Herman of 355 Noble avenue was called. After much argument and persu sion pr. Herman succeeded in gettfn the little girl Emma to St. Vinofs | , hospital about midnightA He 7, n. ned with the other members of 9he samiIy all night and early the ne.-t T Jr-ring the 'mother' and daughter Yer ken to the same institution.
 The toad stools were D. J ,d from trees in Beach's woods by Ar. San some.
 Coroner c. B. Wilson announced to- day that he will investigate the case, especially relative to the prescription furnished by a druggist before a doc tor was called.
 Dr! Herman said this morning that the father and the two other sons are out Of danger. He said that prompt assistance when the members of the Family were first taken III would prob ably have saved the lives of all
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
EGIRL MURDERER
 BEATEN IN COURT
Self Confessed Slayer of Little Theresa Procopio
 Begs for Mercy
MOTHER ATTACKED HIM
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press-)
 Utica, N. Y., Oct. 1S.-Theodore Rig yzo the self-confessed murderer of Theresa Procopfo, aged ', and Ferdi- tnando Infusino, aged 2 d-2 begged for mercy in court to-day when Mrs Pro- copio, meeher of the murdered girl, at tackled him and tried to beat him down with a series of blows on the face. A Esistre -iSl-law of Mrs. Procopio came to ! her assistance and the two were
 scTatehitag s fass aR1 RsAa NsEp RREiag #, dragged them away On account Of their l1yster1ea1 eeidition Justice Rog1 CTS, who was presiding did not pun ish the two w5oraen but ordered them kept out of the court room,
 Becauses threaasr had sbeen made against Rizzo extraordinary pzecau- tiens have been taken to guard him. A eordon of police were placed about the courthouse and only accred1ted persons were permitted to enter. 0w- ing to- the wide publicity given the it is expected. a couple of days will be needed in securing the jury.
 The chief witnesses against the pris- oner will be Fannie Infusino, who was also shot by Rizzo. The prisoner Elured the children to a ravine and shot them after they threatened to tell of his mistreatment of the Pro- cOpio girl. , '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
ID. W. MARSH DIES
 IN HIS 7lST YEAR
file Was a Veteran of the ' Civil War and Contract
 or for the Wheeler & Vii
 son Company.

The death nfSDaniel ]I. Marsh, Of 632
 Kossuth street. one of Bridgeport's $ best known citizens, occurred early this morning about 80 o'clock at his home in the 71st year of his age. He | had been i'll for several days and had I been confined to his bed but it was ] supposed that he was improving: 1 Mir Marsh was born in New Milford , He enlisted in the Civil war and 1 1nent which lateH became the ond 1 Connecticut Heavy Artillery. He re- tired with the rank of Brevet Cap l tain. He was severely wounded in the | battle of the. Shenandoah Valley and served irl some of the bloodiest battles 1 of the var. After the war he married Sarah Merwin of sNew Milford, May 23. 1876, M and Egbert ", also remain The former is one of the firm of Stoddard, Marsh 6 Stoddard and the latter holds
 responsible places with the Bridge port Title Co. and the Bridgeport Trust Co. s<5
 MT Marsh was a contractor for the Wheeler & Wilson Go. when that com pany worked on the contract system
 By this method the manufacture of the different parts of the machine was let out to different contractors. Mir
 Marsh wass one of the last of these. He retired from this business ab out four years ago and has lived ratired life since that time. He was not ac- tive in politics. but at one time was a member of the board of opportion-
 n1ent.
 He was one of the early members of the Park Street Congregational ch1rch. He was one of the charter members of the Seaside club and was also af- fliated with the Bridgeport Yacht club. .N
 Francis w Marsh president of the
 Bridgeport Trust company is a broth CT of the deceased. Two other broth
 CTS now dead were Clark and Egbert
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
COPENHAGEN WILL NOT YIELD CLAIM
 TO COOKS DATA
fsnecial from United Press.

Copenhagen, Oct. 1s,-Unless better reasons are advanced the University Of Copenhage will not yield it's claim tc the right to examine the data of Dr. Fred erick A. Cook The univer- sity faculty Wednesday will consider the request from the Geograprical So- ciety of America that it waive it's claim in favor of the society, ''fn view of the great impotence that now ex- ists in America" Dr. Torph, head of the university, said today the univer- sity vii. undoubtedly refuse the re- quest.
 There is a suspicion in Danish minds that America is involved ip a scheme to discredit Cook, but the Danes be- iieve that the Dr. Cook case will re- ceive ajfaire~ consideration from the University of Denmark than from any other scientific body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
HARVEST FESTIVAL
 REJOICES PASTOR

The German Baptist Sunday school harvest festival held last evening at the church before a large audience was a credit to all who took part. The young people had tastefully adorned the platform with fruits of orchard, field and garden. It was quite a tempting exhibition. The chor and school interspersed the recitatfons of the scholars with suitable songs. The pastor explained in his. addre~s the purpose of the festival. A collection for fa-eign mission was taken Tine children received apples and the bulk of the substantial decorations were taken to the pastors residence to stock kitchen and cellar. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
BANK CASHIER SUICIDES;
 WEES MOTHER DROPS
 DEAD WHEN INFORMED
Frank Hanscom Ended Life Over
 Grave of Father. ---- WORRIED OVER s2OO,OoO SHORTAGE

establishment in 1884. .Hanscom dis appeared from his home yesterday af- ternoon and today his body was found lying across his fathers grave, gap ing wound in his head and revolver by lis side.
 Hanscom was one Of the most popu- lar in Mineral Point and during the in- NeStigation into the banks affairs his honesty was never questioned.
 Receiver Sehofield is today in charge of the bank and Philip Allen, Jr., vice president of the bank who is under ar rest on charge of. embezzlement and forgery, is seriously i'll at his home here. IS soon as it >is safe to move him Allen will be taken to Madison and a,'raigned. Aliens investments are said to be responsible for the banks s-failure. --
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

Special from United Press)
 Mineral Point, Wis, Oct. iS.4Though
 not held responsible for the $20o,O0o shortage which caused the closing of Fthe Mineral Point First National Bank. tCashier Frank Hanscom shot himself Ito death early today on the grave of Ehis father in Graceland cemetery When the news of the suicide was Fbroken to the family, Mrs. John Gray, This. mother r-in-law uttered R cry and tfelf dead, a victom of heart yailure.
 Hanscom was Respondent because of kthe loss of most of his money in the wrecked bank and he feared that he Ewould be suspected of having a hand tin the shortage. He was 5o wears old Fand had been in the bank since it's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
MISS DOYLE RESIGNS Place As Nurse at Tubercu- losis Hospital Is Poorly Paid and Very Trying Also.

Mss Margaret, Doyle, nurse at the city tuberculosis hospital, has handed in her resignation to take effect the first of the month. Miss Dpyle has resigned several times, but has been prevailed upon to remain. Her work is very trying, g,'' said commissioner J. T. Rourke this morning. Superin- tendent J. V. Brennan of the chari- ties department said ''No one can realize what she has had to put up with except those who had had her work to do.'' Miss Doyle has been at the hospital for years at salary of $40 a month. No one has yet ap- p.ied for the position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
sWATCHMAN KILLED
 WALKING TRACKS
William Blanchard Struck
 By Train Near Mystic To-
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press) tr'-
 Mystic, Oct. 18.-While walking the tracks of the New Haven road be- tween thes Nenigret Mills near this city and the<rai1road station at Mys- tic. William Blanchard, e9' years old, watchnan at the mills, was struck by west bound accommodation train and instantly Killed, this morning.
 Blanchard was a resident of Ston- ington and was returning to Mystic to take the train for his home. When short distance from the station he left one track to avoid an ,on-coming freight and stepped directly in front of, the accommodation train which hurled him many feet against an em- bankment q,
 Blanchard had been a resident of Stonington for the past fifteen years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
PAPER MILK BOTTLES
 PLEASE INSPECTOR

The board of Health has rece.ved a circular from the Single Service Pack age corporation of America wi h of- fees ir New York. stating that plant may be erected in this city for the manufacture of their rroduct. With the circular were number of samp } of paraffined paper milk bottles which they are introducing throughout tha country. Inspector David W. Lynch said the new paper bottle were a big improvement on the glass ones. They can be used only once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
Pastor Gets Criminal
 Data at First Hand
Rev, MT. Richardson Visits City Court to Learn What Church Can Do for Law RraakerS

The Rev. John MaeLaren Richard son, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was in the city cou- this morn- ing as a guest of Judge Foster. He looked through some of the police rec ords. He is gathering data for ser mon which he will deliver Sunday ev- ening on '"The Church and the Grim fnal." He said this morning that he had visited the State prison and also the county jail ito see what the church could do for the crimirfaF'' Judge Foster is member of the First Presbyterian church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
MANUFACTURES IN TWISTED IS s-
 SUED FOR $5, ,OO0

Winsted. Oct. 1s.-The property of Trumsn F. Skllon. a prominent manu- facturer of this city. to the value of -$5, coo was attached to-day in connec- tion with the s5,000 damage suit brought against the manufa cturar by Marquis L.. Sharkey and his wife of Brooklyn. The plaintiffs lege that on August 28. 1908. SkilIon's auto fright ened the horse which was attached to the buggy iia which they were riding. causing the animal to run away and throwing Sharkey and his wife cut, severely injuring both.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
YELLOW PAPER FOR
 ALDERMANIC TICKETS
Votes for Alderman Not Conforming to Rule Will Not Be Counted in Demo- cratic Primaries.

All aldermanic candidates of the Democratic party should take notice that the rules of the party require al dermanic tickets to be voted in pri- raries to be on different paper than the delegate tickets The color of the paper on which aldermanic tickets are printed must be yellow. Tickets. that do not conform to this rule will not lbe counted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
Wanted for Desertion

The local police department has been notified that Private Merritt Waldo Edm onds of the Marine corps who en- listed in this city last July is wanted by the government for desertion. He has no relatives in this city as far as is known but has cousin Miss Norma Bidwell in AIiddletowri.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
AIRSHIF CRASHES /
 TO THE GROUND
(Ssecsal from United Press

Paris. Oct. 1S-Florenti, the Italian aviator in his modified Wright ma chine. gave the crowd at the Juvisy Aerodt ome thrill to-day when his aeroplane crashed to the ground, -om a slight elevation. smashing the pro- peller and otherwise wrecking the ma chine Fiorenti escaped without in- jury.
 Godart, Nabat and Busson made short Enthusiastically. but nothing spec tacular was attempted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
PROMINENT LIME MANUFACTURER
 CANFIELD DEAD
lSnecial frnrn- IInitn

Special from United Press)
 Winsted. Oct. 1s.-William Capfield a prominent lime WanGfacturer of this city and Canaan, died to-day as gthe result of paralysis. He is survived by a family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

DOGS FOR SALE.-St. Bernard. first class watch dog. Pure white bull terrier. Boston terriers. Fox ter riers. English bulls. Dachshound. Water spaniels. Cocker spaniel. King Charles sraniel. Collie pup pies. Boarding Kennels. 9S2 Seaview Ave G IS d D o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

cfalist, 201 Meigs Bldg. Every after noon and Sundays from l to D.. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

WANTED .-Competent girl for general homework. Three in family. Good wages. Apply at 599 Laurel Ave
 G IS $ p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

FOR Cottage, rooms and storage. All Improvements Large lot; good location. Bargain to right party. Address Cottage care of Farmer. z s5s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

TO RENT.-Cottage of six rooms.
 suitable for two families 224 Wheeler Ave. tG 16 bspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

FOR SALE.-Finei grand square piano
 cheap. 75 cents a week. Tuning and
 moving free. S44sNoble Ave ,.G lS II os
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

FOR SALE.-A new beautiful ,Iprirht
 piano, mahogany. Great bargain.
 Has no use for it. 174 9th rect. G IS I so :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

TO RENT.-5 rooms and bath in pri- vate family. first floor. 1 / minute
 from end of North Main street trol- ley line. new house just completed. Enquire on premises. Harmony St.
 Rent reasonable G 15 sspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

FOR SALE.-Small globe stove, with pipe and zinc. 64 Liberty St.
 G IS SD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

FOR SALE.-Bargains Two Gabler upright pianos, modern mahogany cases. Perfect condition. Almost new. The M Steinert & Sons Co.,
 915 Main Street. G IS d O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

TO RENT.-New apartments, just completed; all improvements, s16.OO 1476-14S2 East Main St. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

MEMS LUNCH at the Park City Cafe and Restaurant from II a. m. to 2-p.. m. daily. Food and service the best. 166 Fairfield Ave, over Donovan's. G 15* If. O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

TO RENT.-Apartment Cor small fam : fly; improvements. Inquire 2s2 Cod card Ave. G Is 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

OPPORTUNITIES market and
 grocery for sale or rent on easy terms, good location, reasonable rent
 Enquire 1905 Stratford Ave- 21 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

BRIDGEPORT Housecleaning Burea., Ashes, rubbish removed. 4s3 New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5. Ralph L. Miller, Prop. G 2 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

WANTED.=-Every working man to, know why there are two Socialist parties 5 Attend lecture in Lyceuni Hall, Wednesday evening, o'clock. and you will know why
 G IS S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL. sae Faipield avenue. September astb
 eighteenth year. The course of study includes all subjects required fo, admission to the lead ding universities and technical schools. Individualt work Office hours. afternoon and evening Ie.o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

FOR SALE.-One extra fine Hardman upright piano Walnut case. In per feet condition. Stei Iart's guarantee. A real bargain. Tlp M Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main Street G 1S o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

TICKLE THAT LAZY LIVER with Casca Laxipe Tablets for consti- patton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18
(UNCLAssIFIED.l

NOW IS tho season to have your shoes repaired for the winter Mems oak 'soles and heels. SC wed. 75 cents.
 Sterling, 275 State St. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

MEyN.-we want your shoes to repair. Our prices are way low. Mems oak soles and heels, sewed 75 cents.
 Sterling. 275 State St. a%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll ton
 desk. AIS 6sWarner Building. I 2 *stf O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

FOR .SALE.-Two more square p,anos . at $10 each. The M Steinert &
 Sons Co.,, 915 Main Street
 G 19 d O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-18

LADIES.-W offer you best stock.
 work and prizes. Ladies' oak soles and heels sewed e60 cents. Sterling.
 PTS State St. as