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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
SHI LONDONERS.
A Trait That Brands Them as Un-
 sociable and Abrupt.

A Trait That Brands Them as Un-
 sociabie and Abrupt.
 What a complicated thing is the character of the Londoner! Out of pure shyness he becomes disagreeably abrupt; out of pure fear of intrusion he becomes unsociable. A number of un- acquainted men in the same tramway car will never think of entering into conversation as they would anywhere else in the world. Silently they leave the car as they entered it. And yet it does not seem natural to me that they should not prefer to converse But they are afraid to intrude; besides, they have not been introduced"
 Proper introduction is one of the characteristics of the Londoner In Germany when a man enters a private room containing people he does not know or if he sits down at a table outside a restaurant-in fact, when ever he comes into touch with stran- ger-he will make his bow and. an- nounce his name. He will introduce himself. Then both will chat like old acquaintances. But it is ten to one that neither of them caught the mum bled name of the other, nor did they care To both of them their meeting has been an episode to be forgotten the very next second. And it not infre- quently happens that a man will turn to some friend; asking: Did you see me talk to that man? Who is. he? He mentioned his name, but did not quite catch it." o t.s
 Now, in England to walk into room
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

where t-Sl> .. .s private gathering and to go around from one to another intro ducing yourself would. as I see, be called bad manners. The Englishman wants to be introduced by third per son, and it seems that the third person will introduce the other two only if he thinks they would actually like to know each other. Then. however, the name is not only mumbled or men, toned. but grappied with. The two men at once impress that name upon their minds, associate the person with the name and forget neither the one nor the other An introduction in Lon don does not seem an episode to me to be over and done with the next second, but always the beginning of an actual friendship. And where friendship is not likely to ensue an introduction Is left aside.-London Mail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
ARRAIGNED FOR
 MURDER OF GIRL
Both Thibeanlt and Hill are Married
 Men With Families.
Special from United Press.)

Fall River. Mass, Oct. Exchanged with the murder of Amelie St. Jean of Woonsocket, R. l., parts of whose dismembered body have been discov- cred in the woods at Tiverton. R. l., Wilfred Thibeault and Frank Hill were arraigned in the police court here to- day and held with bonds for a hearing on October 25.
 Both Thibeault and Hill are married men with families The former was chauffeur here for William B. Fuller, and who sometimes posed as a physi- elan, has borne a good record. The name Frank Hill, Fall River" on the suit case in which the portions of the dead girls body were found which first directed suspicion to Hill and his con- nection with Thibeault. who admits having been intimate with the St. Jean girl. soon caused his arrest. No news has yet been received from Tiverton, R. l., as to finding the missing head of the murder victim, which discovery only will make absolute her, identif- cation as Amelie St. Jean. Hundreds of men are still ranging the sparsely settled region there in an effort to find the ghastIy witness.
 Fully satisfied by the partial identi- fication that the murder victim is her daughter but wishing to make sure by the evidence of her own eyes. Mrs. Joseph St. Jean arrived here to-day from her Woonsocket home and sat once departed for Tiverton to view the sections of the body already found.
 After a thorough examination of the headless body of the murdered girl at Medical Examiner Stimson's place in Tiverton, R. l., this afternoon, Mrs. St. Jean declared she cannot identify it as that of her missing daughter, though it does resemble her to some degree. Mrs. Edwards, the mother of Gertrude Edwards of South Scituate, also failed to identify the remains
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
NOVEL CHINESE
 LOAN SOCIETY
Late Wong Cheong's Estate Held for Funds of Asso- citation for Which He Was Banker.

Tie report of c. B. Wilson, Fred At water and William Heating, as com missioners upon the estate of Wong Cheong was accepted by Judge E. P. Nobbs today. The amount of claims of physicians and of the Dick Hook Ton Association. amounting to about s330 were allowed with the exception of a deduction of S15.82. The association was formed by local Chinese. The de- ceased was the banker. Ten local laundrymen pooled their money. When one wanted to borrow he secured a loan from hte pool and paid 25 or 30 per cent for it. Wong Cheong deposit ed the money in a savings bank to his own credit as he was trusted by his friends. The books were kept in Chin ese when the time came to settle the estate, Attorney J. B. Kline, the ad- ministrator, had a commission ap- pointed to adjust the matter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15

Jacob Huber the confectioner gave a game dinner last Wednesday after noon at Lehmann's shore house to number of his friends and took them for an automobile trip about the city. His guests were largely out of town ice cream manufacturers. Among them were J. c. Kastles of Newark, N J.. J. R. Weed of the Weed Ice Cream O., of Brooklyn, Charles Xii ner and E. c. Williams of New York, John Siemon, president of the Connec- ticut Ice Cream Manufacturers Asso- citation, Frank Tate of Springfield, Capt F. J. Freyler of this city, Hen- ry Beutelspacher, Henry Veit, and Frank L AbercrOmbie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
DIED.

IN iMEJMORIAM.-An anniversary re- quiem high mass will be celebrated in St Charles, church Saturday, Oct. sl6 1909,, at 47:30 a. m., for the late Mary E. Finn a*p HUNGERFORD.-In this city, Oct. l5, 1909, William A. Hungerford, aged 52 years, Il months, 15 days.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. LA.CRoIx. In this city, Oct. Is, 'os, Edward IaCroix, aged Il years, 10 s--Ffferids are invited to attend the funeral Sunday from St. Joseph's 8 church at 3:S0 D. m.
 L4Interment at St. MichaePs ceme- tfry.
 f5lease copy. N1s G15 b* DEMERYAIn this city Oct. IA, 1909. Rome P.F Deu1ery, aged 32 years.
 4Frfends are invited to atteid' the ainersl from the residence of his mother, Mrs Elmira Demery, 27e Brooks street, on Saturday, Oct. l6, fgOs, at S:sO as m.s and from St. An tl7ony' church at a.. m. zInterment at St. MichaePs ,ceme- ferv. a*p DWYER.-In this city, Oct. 14, 1909, Mary, widow of James .Dwyer, ~--Friends- are invited to, attend the funeral from the residence of her
  en avef1iie,s ron Saturday. Oct. 16, at S:3O a. m- and from St. Augustine's church atsa a. m.
 4Interment at St. Michael's ceme- tery. x aa<S lHINCKLEY-Tn Danbury. Oct. 8, Nathaniel Hinckley, aged S1 years. PETERS--Inf InfDanbury, Oct. z, Joseph Peters, aged A years. HENRY-Ins Danbury, Oct 12. Thomas Henry.
 wIIsMO In Brookfield. Oct. 8, Anne, wife of Justice Wilmot of Southville. aged 77eyears.
 WiLLIAMS-In Shelton, October 12, Arthur B Williams. aged 43 years. STURDEXANT-In Watertown, Oct. T., Mary J.., wife of William H. Sturde- want, aged64 years COUSINSIn Stamford. Oct. 12, Miss Susan eJ Cousins.
 MITCHEI4LEIn Sharon. Oct. 10, Sene- ca Mifcfelf, aged 70. years. GOODWINA-In Falls Village, Oct. II. Mrs Jttlia sE. Goodwin, aged 72 RoWLEY SIf1 Sharon. Oct. 6. Herman c. RoWIey, aged " years. DAKIN-In Cold Spring, N. Y., Oct. T, Mrs. Calistat J. Dagin. of Lakeville, aged 82 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
DIVORCES FOLLOW
 MARTIAL WOES
Hahn Left Wife After Week of Marriage Without Elk
 plantation.

Married life was not one of happi- ness to pretty Maria B. Keeler Hahn of 392 Myrtle avenue. this city. She told her troubles before Judge Lucien F. Burpee ill the Civil Superior Court this morning and was granted de- cree of divorce on the grounds of de- sertion. She told the court that. she married Hahn Feb. 12 1906. and went to live with her parents on South avenue. In April her parents went to Europe and she was given charge of their home. Under these circum- stances Hahn lived with her a week, leaving her on April 27. 1906 She had gone to the store in the afternoon and had asked him to go with her. he re- fused to go. She asked Why did you marry me. when you will not even walk the streets with me- He could not answer. In the evening she went when she returned Hahn had --"r1ish- ed, and with him all his best clothes. He was the owner of a butcher market on South avenue.
 Susan T. Sargent Lynch of Norwalk was granted d decree from Robert Lynch also of Norwalk for assertion. Miss Sargent married Lynch in Will ton. Feb. P. 1891, and the separation happened along in 1905. Mrs. Lynch said this other woman was a Carrie Adams and that Lynch and the Adams woman now resided in Plymouth street. Norwalk. All had lived in Will ton prior to 1905. where Lynch and Miss Adams were expelled from the Congregational church.
 Jennie ID. Allen of Sherman was granted decree from Warren c. AL len, also a resident of Sherman on the grounds of desertion. The couple were married Nov, 8. 1877. and the separa- ton occurred April 3, 19O6 The sepa- ration was the same old story, a wom- an in the case. A number of witnesses, including William D. Hawley. town treasurer of Sherman stated that Allen was now residing in Sherman, about a mile from the home of his wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
LOVE NOT CAUSE
 OF MEYERS SUICIDE

Relatives of Andrew J. Meyers, of Lafayette street, whose body was found floating in the local harbor yes terday, this morning denied the story that the young man quarreled with his sweetheart. They say he did not keep company with any young lady. Coroner Clifford B. Wilson yesterday handed over the case to the police. It was thought foul play had been at tempted, as the unfortunate mans skull had been bruised. The police gave up the idea. The funeral was held this afternoon from the under taking parlors of Rourke & Rourke at 3:15 o'clock. the services being con ducted by Rev. G. w. Nicholson. pas tor of the First Baptist church. Inter ment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Iron pongee while it is still wet.
 Turpentine will take tar from any kind of fabric.
 Milk. bran or oatmeal and starch soften and whiten the skin.
 White of an eggs clears coffee but too much spells the flavor.
 A pinch of salt in coffee helps to give it delicate flavor.
 For chocolate stains use cold water first, then boiling water.
 Salt and vinegar will remove stains from discolored teacups and dishes. Scale or crust can be prevented in a teakettle by keeping marble in the kettle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
Makinu 1t Plain.

The following simple and explicit di- rections are posted up in a hotel on the Nordfjord:
 ''The fire escape! Directions for use. The one end of the rope is to be fixed at the hook in the window frame the other is to turn out of the window. The plaited snotter, which is fixed at the log Of wood. is to be put under your arms. whereupon you may safely let yourself slide down. You may regulate the hur- " by keeping the rope under the log. If more persons are to be saved you have to pull up the contrarye of the rope, fix this at the hook and 50 on so till nobody is eft."-London Punch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
POINTS OF TNTER EST.
When Furnace Fires

When Furnace Fires
 begin-coal troubles begin, unless you have been wise and filled vour bins with coal from the Naugatuck Valley Ice Go. Why not send an order to- day? Downtown office. 154 Fairfield avenue.
 Brooks Delicatessen Specialties.
 Now is the time of the year when new goods arrive. Such as new sauer- kraut new Dill pickles, new Scotch herring for picking, imported Schmitt bohnen or string beans Ger man style in tins. We handle all the different varieties of sweet, spiced, sour. mustard mixed, pickles and rel ishes. Snider's catsup large bottles. Imported and domestic cheese. bolog na sausage always on hand. Try our celebrated New York F'rankfurts made especially for us and guaranteed to be the best in town. A large stock of liquors and cordials. Agents for Moerlien's celebrated Cincinnati Beer. Free Delivery. Telephone. G. Broch & Son, 87O Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
TWO KILLED
 IN AUTO CRASH
(speeial from United Press,

Oakland, Cal, Oct. 1.-Two persons are dead and four are dying to-day as the result of a terrible automobile ac- cident which occurred late last night on the Seminary Road near Oakland Mrs. H. c. Edwards. bride of few weeks, was Instantly killed. George Lahomerau well known cigarette maker. died in the hospital to-day as result of his injuries. The others seriously injured were Henry Pischner, local demonstrator for the Peerless Automobile Company; Mrs. Howard Cameron and Henry A. Abbott. an ad- vertising agent and his wife.
 The automobile, at high rate of speed, became unmanageable and crashed into water hydrant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
DIR. COOK GIVEN
 FREEDOM OF CITY
(SpeciaI from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSs.)
 New York Oct 15.-Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the Brooklyn explorer, was giv- en the freedom of the city this after noon by the board of aldermen. The ceremony took place in the city hall and consisted of the reading of the resolutions conferring the honor upon the Arctic explorer, by Alderman John F Walsh. chairman of the resolutions committee.
 He said he would later answer in detail the charges of Barrill that he never reached the summit of Mt. Mc- Kinley. He denounced the statements contained in BarrilPs affidavit as abso- lute1y untrue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15

Handsome plaid blankets as warm as they are hand some.
 Plaids are good size, com bine blue and brown and pink and gray and tan.
 Blankets themselves are of fine soft finish which adds even more to their pretty ap- pearance.
 72 by 76 inches,- -$2.75.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
DROPS DEAD. IN
 STAMFORD SALOON

Special from United Press.)
 Stamford, Oct. 15.-Horatio Smith Rilyen dropped dead in a local saloon last night. In his pocket were a card of the Yonkers Typographical Union, 35 cents and leaves from a bible con taining names of his family. He was about to. drink a glass Of beer when he expired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
PEELE ARRESTED FOR
 JEWELRY THEFT

Detective Cronan arrested John Peele this afternoon for the theft of $75 worth of jewelry on September 1 from his employer, w. H. Smith of Westport. The accused admitted his guilt and will be turned over to the Westport authorities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
TREMENDOUS LOSS
 BY THE TORNADO

Especial from United Press)
 Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 15.-With wire communication with western Tennes- see still badly interrupted it is known that the loss of life. and property by the tornado will be tremendous At Hamburg, Tenn, it is reported that IS persons were killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
BRJDGEPORTERS
 WED IN NANTUCKET

The town clerk of Pawtucket, R. l., has informed Town Clerk Weber of the marriage of two Bridgeport young people at Central Falls, R. l., on Sep tember 25. The groom is Arthur Har- rison Schmoyer, aged 20, a student of this city, and son of Milton Schmoyer. The bride was Miss Maude Louise Smith, aged 23, daughter of Charles Smith of 190 West avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
MURDER TRIAL
 IN DANBURY

Especial from United Press.)
 Danbury, Oct. 15.-The trial of Fred Lee and Joe Ziegler, charged with murder. was called in the criminal H. Williams to-day. The defendants are charged with assauIting John F. Smith of this city in June. 1908, caus- ing his death in the following October.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
FIGHT RETURNS AT
 HOGAN X KAISER'S

At Hogan & Kaiser's cafe in Wall street, Saturday. Oct. 16, the returns of the Johnson-Ketchel fight will be received by special wire. The returns will begin to arrive about 6 D. m. and will be read to patrons round by rOundS-AdV G 15 b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
Comforts--$1.5O.

Silkolene comforts of nice weight and looks.
 Both sides are figured in attractive design. Filling is of a soft fluffy cotton that is productive of much warmth.
 Carefully made, good and serviceable.
 70 by 75 inches,- $1.50.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
Colder, says MT. Weatherman.

Following the rain, twill be colder
 That means warmer garments: coats and costumes and underwear and all such The has them readv It means warmer bedding: blankets and comfortabes. The store has them ready too.
 You will want them in hurry. We ready to supply them in jiffy.
 Count sure service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
CHARLES CRANE
 IN NEW YORK

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, Oct. 15-Charles R. Crane, whose resignation as minister to China at the request of Secretary of State Knox was accepted by President Taft was at his New York home to- day He declined to comment on his forced retirement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
AMATEUR FOOTBALL

The Tammanys are requested to re- port for practice tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. They will play the Films of Waterbury Sunday.
 The Terrifics of the North End will play the Southport Jrs., at Southport Sunday. The Terrifics defeated the Eagle Reserves Sunday. Chick Small wood is Captain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
CHECK FOR USE
 OF RELIEF FUND

After a fire in the hardening de- partment of the Locke Steel Belt Co.,, Chief Mooney received of Sylvanus D. Locke, secretary and treasurer of the company, a check for s25 for the Fire mems Relief Fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
HORSES KICK
 PROVES FATAL

Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, Oct. 15.-John Vari- melli, of Lawrence street, Waterbury, who was kicked in local stable by a horse Wednesday, died to-day in St. Raphaers hospital from his injur- ieS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
Rich books for small price.

Wondrous values these that the offers in fine books
 Writings of the greatest authors of the world printed best style and with luxurious bmdng illustrated by latest processes and sold heretofore only by books at average of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
DIPTHERIA CLOSES
 MERIDEN SCHOOLS
Epidemic Raging in Silver Gty-PrOf.
 COnn's Advice to Prevent ScOurge.

Special from United Press.)
 Meriden, Oct. 15.- On account of an epidemic of diphtheria Dr. H. A. Weeks, city health officer, today or Gered the closing of all the local schools and they will be kept closed until conditions improve.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15

OFFICIALS MEET FOR CARNIVAL.
 The city officials will meet at city hall this evening at S:45 o'clock to attend the Eagles Carnival in a body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
SLIGHT RIRTH DECREASE

The births in this city fcr, Septem- ber,as compiled by the registrar today, were PA, as against 246 born in Sep- tember, 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15

Longfellow, 10 vols, sub price $49,-$12 DeMusset, 10 vols., sub price $49-$12.25 Dumas, IS vols., sub price ESQ., $195o Balzac, IS vos. sub price $7O,- -$1850 Hugo, 10 vos. sub price $49- $1O.5O. Louisa Muhlbach, IT vols, sub price $72,--$18.5O. Fielding, vols., sub price $30,- $7.5O. Sterne, vols., sub price $30, $825. Smollett, 6 vols., sub price $3O,-$7.5O. Emerson vols, sub price $25,- -S6 Kipling, 10 vols., sub price $39,-$8.75 Robert Burns vols, sub price $35-$875 Stevenson, 10 vols, sub price $39 $9.5O. Gibbons Rome, vos sub price $33,-$75O Greens English People, vols., sub price $25-$625. Guizots France, vols, sub price $35,-S875 Ainsworth, vols, sub price $35,-$875 Rawlnson, } vols, sub price $25,-$625' Plato 3 vos. sub price $15,-$39O Plutarch, vols, sub price $22.5o-$55o Irving, 10 vols., sub price $45-$l1.7a Poe, 10 vols. sub price $49,-$l2 George Eliot, 8 vols, sub price $35,-$8.75. Real enjoyment is here for every booklover. Come
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
SINGER LOT SOLD.

The Singer Mfg. Co.,, has sold a building lot in Pembroke street to Mrs. Annie Memergut of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15

PRIZE PINOCHLE CONTEST.
 Wowompon Tribe of Red Men. at their Wigwam in the Lincoln building. will hold the first of series of three pinochle games for it's members this evening. There are three prizes offer ed and a grand prize for the series.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-15
IA usual price.

There is hardly standard writer missing from Scott and Shakespeare to Longellow and Emerson Hugo to Tane, or from Fielding to Stevenson.
 And each of these is presented in dress of much traction when placed upon ones library shelves
 Here is partial list of sets in three-quarter leather binding It is worth while to read it cosely-there authors in it not mentioned before in this ofer
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-02-25
CHEEIFFS SALE.

BY virtue of writ of Nend. Ex issued
out OF the Court of Common Pleas OF
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, to me
directed and delivered, there will be eX-
posed 10 public sale at the Court House,
in the Borough Of Laporte, Sullivan Co.,
Pennsylvania, on
FRIDAY, MARCH II, 1909
at ten O'Clock a. m, the following de
scylbed real estate, to wit:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot Of
land, situate in the Township OF David
.sop, County of Sullivan, State OF Penn.
syfvania, bounded and described as fol
lows:
GINNING at a post, thence by
land of ID. I. Stevens and Son, South
ilty,seven degrees East, one hundred
seventy one perches to a post; thence by
land OF ID. L. Stevens and Son, South,
thirty three degrees West, one hundred
forty two perches 10 stone; thence
North, fifty seven degrees West, one
hundred fifty three perches to a stone;
thence by land sold to w. b. Snder,
North, thirty three degrees East, fifty two
perches to a stone; thence by land OF
same, North, fifty degrees West, fourteen
perchest to stone; thence by land former
y Of John f. Keeler, North, thirty three
degrees East, ninety perches to the place
.ot beginning. CONTAINING one hund
red forty four acres and one hundred
eight perches, more or less. The same
being purpart No. |, as described in the
writ OF Partition of the estate of James
Poterman, deceased, and now owned by
Mrs. Susie Keelcr. Said land is subject
to q charge which runs with the title, of
onethird part OF $4,000, to wit: Sl4l.66
on which interest must be paid to the
widow OF James Peterman, deceased,
during her life time; and after her death,
said Sl4l66 must be paid to said James
.Peterman's heirs, as is more fully set
forth in deed recorded in Sullivan County
in Deed Book Vol. 26, page A.
This land is improved and under a
good state OF cultivation and has erected
ihereon good house and other outbuid,
ings. The land is well watered, having
fruit ard ornamental trees thereon, and is
a desirable farm property.
Seized, taken into execution and to be
sold as the property of Mrs. Susie Keeler,
at the suit of John Karge, to the use OF
Philip Pelerman.
JUDSON BROWN. Sheriff.
Attorneys.
Sherii's office, Laportc, Pa, Feb. II, 1900
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-02-25

There should he a change her
Pant NOR ions k. eping apple,
and be prepared to furnish your Gus
toners with fresh apples every day
iu the year, the same as you do
with your other produce. The
sooner you plant them, The sooner
you will reap the harvest.
Yours truly,
b. M. Stone, Stull Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-02-25

The increasing length of the
days are very noticeable at this
time, the darkness not falling un-
till after six o'clock. Around the
first of last month darkness came
before five o'clock Those who
keep the length Of the days exactly
say that the day is s5 minutes
longer now than it was on Janua-
rv 1st.