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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
CLANCY WALKED FROM FESTIVITY
 TO HIS DEATH
Was Guest at Wedding Re ception With His Sweet
 heart, Miss McPadden.
Fell Down Cellar Stairs in New House Being Con structed by Host-Skul] Was Fractured at Base and Death Instantaneous Was Son of Mrs. Ann Clancy Who Fought Fly draulic Company.

The irony and the uncertainty of life were illustrated last night in the death of Joseph Clancy, guest at a wedding reception which he was attending with his sweetheart, Miss Mary McPadden, when his life was destroyed by a frac- ture at the base of his skull sustained by an accidental fall down a. pair of cellar stairs, in a new house being constructed for Peter Noonan of 315 Madison avenue, who with his wife were entertaining the friends of MT. and Mrs. Hugh Burns, following their marriage, which had taken place in Sacred Heart Church that morning.
 The party was a merry one. Joseph Clancy was especially merry and his jokes and gay witicisms, in which his sweetheart shared, kept the friends in a happy mood. It was about Il o'clock and the talk turned to the new house which MT. Noonan was building. There was a chorus of show it to us'' from the young women, and MT. Noonan granted the request. With a lighted lamp. he accompanied a dozen young people, among whom were MT. Clan cy and Miss McPadden. When they had visited all of the rooms, and every part of the house except the cellar, somebody suggested that the cellar be cusssion before this was agreed upon, but finally the party moved toward the cellar stairs. At the foot of the stair way the body of Clancy was found. He was dead. It was surrhised that he had gone ahead of the party. while the discussion was in progress, and had tripped and fallen.
 The shock of the tragedy reduced the young women to tears, and ended the reception The ambulance was called, but nothing could be done by the am bulance surgeon, death having ensued instantly.
 Medical Examiner F. B. Downs was called and made a finding in accord ance with the facfs. -
 Clancy was 24 years old He was member of the Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles. He had been subject in the past to a vertigo for which he had been treated in a sanitariun, but it is not believed that his fall was due to recurrence of the attacks.
 Joseph Clancy was the son of Mrs. Ann Clancy, a we'll to do widow, who recently figured prominently in a con- test with the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company, which she terminated by putting in a water supply plant of her own. She owns the saloon at Railroad and IraniStan avenues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
WHOSE BOY IS THIS?
Mangled Remains of Lad Found Beside Railroad Track Near Darien.
Special from United Press. )

Stamford, May 12.-The body of a boy which so far remains unidentified, was found early this morning on the railroad tracks between the Darien station and the signal tower which is a short distance east of the station. The boy was struck by a train and was probably instantly killed, as there was a severe fracture of the skull, an arm was cut off and a leg fractured. In the opinion of those who have view ed the body it does not appear to be that of d country boy and this has given rise to the theory that he may have fallen from train.
 In his pocket were pack of cigar cites, some cakes and two one dollar bills. The boy was apparently about 15 years of age. weighed no pounds and was feet inches in height He had blue eyes, heavy bushy hair of a light brownish color.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
FIREMAN INJURED BY JOLT AGAINST
 LADDER ABOVE
Fire in Tenement House Alarms Women and Chil- dren, Who cape e Through Smoke Filled Rooms.

An injured fireman, and a panic among women and children were the features of two early morning fires to- day. The first fire was in an Ash box at the rear of the tenement house, 197-199 Spruce street, owned by Louis and Charles Levine. Crossing, the railroad tracks in Hancock avenue the chemical engine struck a rough place in roadway and Hoseman Ar thur Chambers was jolted so his head struck a ladder above Four scalp wounds resulted He was treated at the emergency hospital.
 The second fire as in the apartments of William Squires, whose family is one of four occupying the building at 677 Gregory street. The fire was ex- finguished by No. engine company with chemicals. Women and children in fright dashed through the smoke dIled rooms to the street. The dam age WiIl not exceed $z5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
Witnesses Allege Deliberate Suicide, But Friends Say Fall Resulted from Mis- step Caused by Defec-
 tive Vision.
Mrs. Peck Was Fl Years Old and Widow .. of Former We'll Known Bridgeport . Merchant-Mrs. William Fryer and Mrs. David l.. Rhoades of Stratford Are Nieces.

The tragic death of Mrs. Mary E. Peck in the subway station at 116th street and Lenox avenue. New York, yesterday has brought grief to many in this city who were we'll acquainted with the deceased. Mrs. Peck was formerly a resident of this city. Mrs. Peck was Fl years of age. She stood on the platform of the subway station yesterday morning. apparently intent on watching for the arrival of the south bound train. She was on the way to visit friend. Mrs. Lacey in Brook lyn. whom she frequently visited. As the train which she was waiting to take approached, Mrs. Peck either fell or threw herself in front of the car, and was crushed to death. Witnesses of the accident assert that the woman threw herself in front of the train. Her friends deny that any such premises are tenable. The remains were identi- fled short time later by her daugh- ter. Miss Hattie Peck. who read the account of the accident in a newspaper and called at the morgue to investi- gate.
 Mrs. Peck was the widow of Charles L. Peck. at one time prominent in the business life of the city. Something over 15 years ago the family removed to New York where MT. Peck was en- gagged in the department store of Lord & Taylor. After his death the family resided at Al Manhattan avenue, where the daughters still remain. The family lived on Atlantic stpeet, in this city where MT. Beck owned a neat and attractive home.
 There are three daughters in the family. Mrs. Allan Warner of Spring field married several years ago. Hat tie and Louise lived with their mother at the Manhattan street home. Louise was preparing for her marriage, which had-been set for an early date in Sep- tember and in which the mother was much interested.
 Mrs. William Fryer and Mrs. David L. Rhoades of Stratford are nieces of Mrs. Peck. They were notified of the death of their aunt this morning. Mrs. Rhoades was preparing to leave for New York when she gave The Far mer an interview. Mrs. Peck had many relatives in this vicinity. Among them is Mrs. Abram Bradley of Saug- atuck.
 The daughters and relatives of Mrs. Peck in this vicinity deny the suicide theory positively, as does also Rev William Payne Shriver, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church in New York, who was the spiritual ad- wiser of the family in New York. Mrs. Peck suffered from defective vision and was in the habit of watching intently for approaching trains when in the subway. It is believed that in watch ing for the approaching train she leaned too far over the track and lost her balance, falling in front of the train. The arrangements for the fun eral have not been perfected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
PARK BOARD WOULD
 INCREASE HOURS OF
 PARK POLICE DUTY

The Park Commission will ask the Police department to keep park police men on duty from 12 noon to Il in the evening, instead of from a. m. to D. m.
 Supt. Keith was ordered to secure figures upon the cost of top dressing the drives in Beardsley and Seaside Parks.
 It was voted to renew the contract with the American GaSlight Co.,, which furnishes 100 gasoline lamps in the parks. A dozen lamps will be added
 Commissioner Sailer will go to Eur ope on May 25 to be absent four months
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

to England on the ground that such support would be a breach of, interna- tional property. An acute situation is not expected to develop until par Hament has finished it's debate of the strike, which will probably be tomor-3 row. There is every indication that Premier C1emenceau will be upheld When the vote of approval is taken the signal will be given to make the strike complete.
 The government announced this aft- ernoon that it would probably stop it's railway mail service and rely inSfeAd, on the big automobile mail servfce3 that it has authorized. One hundred' of these big automobiles are in readd- feurs- Wireless communication be- tween the government station on the EIffe1 Tower and the war vessels in the harbors and coast towns has been successfully maintained all day though the strikers say they have a way of fnterrupting these wireless messages.
 The Bourse was almost normal to- day, indicating the public belief that the strike will be short lived.
 ENGLAND WATCHING.
 London, May 12.-The English For eign Office is watching the French strike situation with the keenest anx- iety, believing that a serious revolu- tionary movement is imminent in France Unless the government can defeat the strike in a decisive manner the threats of Boss Pataud and the launch revolution with the establish ment of a Socialistic government will be carried out, in the opinion of tha Foreign Office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Especial from United Press.)

New York, May 12.-The market opened strong and prices generally showed advances ranging from frac- tions to over a. point. The anthracite coal roads were prominent and show ed the most pronounced strength and activity. Jersey Central made g. new high record, selling above 89. There were large transactions in Reading, which made a gain of nearly point. The most prominent feature of the in dustrialS was the continued upward movement in American Canadian, the stock advancing a point.
 Il a. m.-The persistent buying of the coalers caused Reading to cross 157 while Delaware & Hudson scored a five point advance. The strength in these stocks carried along the en- tire list and advances ranging from fractions to over a point were made in large number of issues. There
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

was a special demand for Erie
 Government bonds unchanged: other bonds strong.
 Noon.-The market lost good deal of it's vigor during the last half Of the forenoon with prices in many casex showing some moderate declines from the highest A scattered supply in Reading caused a. reaction of about one point and little profit in Jersey Central and D. & III. caused reeessionH. in these stocks. A few other sfoek4 sold off fractionally but there was lit tie change in the general tone. Around midday fresh buying caused renewed strength in Reading and this exercised a buli1sh influence on the rest of the list
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
WHITE SUES WIFE
 NAMES ONE TUCKER

George White, proprietor of the Connecticut Starch Co. on Seeley street, has brought divorce proceed ings against his wife, Flora B. White, formerly of Waterbury, but now of parts unknown on statutory grounds, naming one, Burton Tucker, as CO., respondent The alleged acts are sup posed to have been committed in Wa terbury and New Britain. White married Flora Bettes in Hartford July 2, 1892. They have one child, Elizabeth, aged Is. of which the fa- ther desires the custndv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
WANTED FOR CRIME
 IN ANOTHER CITY

Supt. Birmingham received a tele- gram from the chief of police of South Birmingham, this morning, asking him to hold "Hassan", a Turk, arrested here under the name of Jim Phillips, for an assault Monday night. It is alleged that Hassan stabbed the pro- prietor of the Albanian restaurant. South Fra mingham, several weeks ago. A murderous knife was found near the scene of Phillips encounter here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

Eugene Warehouse, colored was taken to the emergency hospital this morning suffering from muscular cramps. He was sent to his home, 689 Shelton street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
Alfred Spinner Was Shin gling Roof of Step Fla ther's House When He
 Lost Footing.
Emergency Hospital and Ambulance Have Busy Day-Fireman is Seized With Cramps Workman Drops at His Work Morehouse Has Muscular CraY,opS

Alfred Spinner. 16 years old, fell 50 feet. this morning from the roof of the new house at Fairfield avenue and Wilson street. crashing through a win- dow frame on his way, and sustained only a broken shoulder. Allen Hall step-father of the boy. is building the house. A1fr.waS on the roof, lay ing shingles. His foot slipped, and he fell over the caves The window frame was completely demolished and torn from It's fastenings. The ambulance was called and the boy was hurried to Bridgeport hospital.
 It was a busy day for the ambulance, and for the Emergency hospital doc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
COMPLETE TIE UP OF
 MAIL FEARED TODAY
Paris in Grip of Postmens and Photographers Strike and Transmission of Mail Sadly Disorganized
 and Becoming Worse Every Hour.

Army Force of Operatives Unable to Handle Letters and Telegrams- -Consgnments of Mail for America and England Blocked Government Stops Railway Mail Service and Presses Autos Into Use-England
 Sees Signs of Revolution in Movement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
EMERGENCY cAsEs.

EMERGENCY CASES.
 Charles. Gregory. IA Congress street fell while at work in the shop of rA< Bridgeport Pattern & Model company this morning, at o'clock He was taken to his home in the ambulance. bv Dr. IxawtOQ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
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WANTED.-One good plasterer. Apply to w. H. Sheppard, Newtown Inn, Newtown, Conn. R 12 b"o FOR sALE-Two electric ceiling fans. in good condition. Phone 314S or call 2992 Main St. R 12 b*o LOST-F1at roll pocketbook with sum of money. Liberal reward if returned to 49 Gilbert St. a*p A FINE LINE of writing papers at Woods Smoke shop. 61 Cannon St- WHY IS DIR. MANsFIELDS painless treatment of corns so successful! Try him and see why. POI Meigs Bldg. a HoUsEKEEPBR WANTED. By a widower. Call between hours of and evenings. Good wages, good home. 66 William St. a"p FOR SALE-Upright piano; Climax Bed; Elegant Mirror; two Bureaus; Chiffonier with Glass. 149 Golden Hill. R 12 b *p FOR SALE-Near Stratford Center, 2 family residence, fine condition, all improvements. Box 1S9, Stratford.
 R 12 D O wANTED.-Girls on all branches of corset making. Apply to The War ner Brothers Company.
 R Il d 0 LOST.-white fox terrier, two brown ears, brown spot on side; short tail and brown spot on tail. Tag num- Der 5S13 Reward at Frank Burns, APO Myrtle Ave. R 12 o Give, Inv Tba Lonesome Four Club, at Perry's Hall, Thursday evening, May. 20, 1909. Music by Speidel's orchestra. Tickets, 25 cents. Admit one. R 12 d O FOR SALE-Almost new solid oak upright piano, s125. Cost s35o recent Iy Perfect condition. Big bargain. Easy payments if desired. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main St.
 R 12 u*o INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA. Wanted to buy a set of new Interna- tional Encyclopedia. State prices of binding and number of volumes, otherwise no attention will be paid to answer. Address Book Buyer, P. O. Box ASA. R 12 S I sToDDARD CTURES.-wanted to buy sets of Stoddard Lectures. Price must be reasonable Mention style of binding, number of volumes, and price, otherwise no attention will be paid to answer. Address Book Buy CT, P. O. Box 434 City. R F s* TO RENT.-3 rooms, S7.00. Apply at 1913 Seaview Ave-, corner of Grant St. R Il WANT to sell cheap 1 seven room and two six room cottages on Union ave nue near Stratford avenue, good op- portunity to get home. M. A. Ken ny, 1922 Main St. R Il b*o MADAME MERTELLE the scientific, psychic palmist. It's a wise move and a sure gain. Thousands benefited. S83 Broad street. Hours 1 till p. m Ladies only.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

TO RENT.-very desirable room flat 174 Grove St. R 12 u*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

WANT. to sell 20 building lots on Dav- enport avenue and Read street, all improvements, ready to build. Good residential locality. M. A. Kenny, 1922 Main St. R Il bso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

WANTED D.-Experienced body rnachine ironer at once. Good Waxea Bridgeport Steam Laundry.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

WANTED.-Ten first class carpenters. at once. A. Fl. Senior, Bethel Conn
 R 10
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

STODDARD ECTURES-Wanted to buy sets of Stoddard Lectures. Price must be reasonable. Mention style of binding, number of volumes, and price, otherwise no attention will be paid to answer. Address Book Buy CT, P. o. Box ASA City. R F s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

CASCA-LAxINE TABLETS cure bil- iousness and onstipation. Follow the direction. U12<o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

FOR SALE-Beautiful male Cocker
 Spaniel puppies. Fox terrier puppies
 Boston terrier puppies. Full grown dogs house broken. Also several good watch dogs. Boarding Kennels, 982: Seaview Ave. Tel. 2461-2. RIO ssoi
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

TO RENT-7 rooms, all Improvements steam heat furnished, 59O Park ave- nue. Tel. .2801-4. U 2S tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

TO RENT-F1at room, set tubs, etc
 Inquire No. 79 William St.. U.29 If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

WANTED.-ENperien girls on pa
 per box making; also ten small girls
 to learn box making. Apply to Pa
 per Box Department, The Warner. Brothers Company, Warren and At. iantic StS. R Il d O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standard Art Store. 1219 Main St.. Stratfield
 building. I 30 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

TO RENT.-3 rooms, $7.O0. Apply at 1913 Seaview Ave-, corner of Grant St. R II *p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA. Wanted to buy a set of new Interna- tional Encyclopedia. State price, style of binding and number of volumes, otherwise no attention will be paid to answer Address Book Buyer, P. O. Box 434. R 12 S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

FOR SALE.-Columbia five-passenger. four cylinder automobile, 24-2S horse power, 1907. Recently overhauled and in first-class condition Has top, magneto, glass wind shield Presto gas light. five lamps. new tires. Can be bought very cheau and demonstrated at any time Cal at Miller Motor Car Go, 554 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport. Conn
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

THE BOSTON CLEANING AND DYE ING CO.,. 1S7 Fairfield Ave. Our work the best. Our prices the lowest.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank fIIrters, home made meat loaf fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. U 2S If 5 O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

JAMES J. STEPHAN. popular natter.
 974 E. Main St.. has the goods Cali and verify. H 30 If O 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

FOR sALE-Near Stratford Center, 2 family residence, fine condition, all improvements. Box 1S9, Stratford.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

HOT LUNCH, daily at Morton's Cafe 15S Fairfield Avenue. Everhardt's N r. lager and Smiths Philadelphia Ale on draught. tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

WHY IS DR. MANSFTELD'S painless treatment of corns so successful? :? Try him and see why. POI Meigs Bldg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

WANT to sell cheap seven room and two six room cottages on Union ave- nue near Stratford avenue, good op- portunity to get a home. M. A. Ken ny, 1922 Main St. R Il b&o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

wANTED.-Girls on all branches of corset making. Apply to The War ner Brothers Company.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

HoUsEKEEPER WANTED. By a widower Call between hours of and evenings. Good wages, good home. 66 William St. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

FOR SALE.-Upright piano; Climax Bed; Elegant Mirror; two Bureaus;
 Chiffonier with Glass. 149 Golden
 Hill. R 12 b *p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

SAUSAGE that's home made, also nv-: CT pudding and blood pudding can
 be purchased tomorrow at Mark Ma gle's, 652 East Main street, and John Porter's, SIS Warren St. These
 goods are made by Biltz at 95 Stata
 St. H Ii tf 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

PRATTS CAFE. 137 Fairfield Ave, is sure to have what you want in ales wines and 1quors. Do not forget the fine free lunch served daily.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

A FINE LINE of writing papers at
 Woods Smoke shop, 61 Cannon - St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

LOST.-F1at roll pocketbook with sum of money. Liberal reward if returned to 49 Gilbert St. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

LOST.-white fox terrier, two brown ears, brown spot side; short tail and brown spot on tail. Tag num- ber 5S13 Reward at Frank Burns, APO Myrtle Ave. R 12
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

MADAME MERTELLE the scientific, psychic palnnist. It's wise move and a sure gain. Thousands benefited. S83 Broad street. Hours 1 till D. m Ladies only.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

BRATWURST, pigs hooks, country
 pork a sr recialty. M. M. Nagel 652 East Main St. G 2 tfs s
Arizona republican., 1909-06-26

advantage of the Friday morning ex-
cursions to Flagstaff might be com
fortably handled. The increase in
Grand canyon sales is especially
noticeable, and in addition to those
why buy direct to that point, many of
the back east" and coast" excursion
lists take advantage of the opportunity
to stop over at williams or Ash Fork
and. make, the side trip from there,
which can, be accomplished with ease,
and in comfort, from the fact that at
both Ash Fork and Williams there is
established one of those elegant "Har-
Vey Hotels" where they serve meals fit
for a king. where the most critical
epicnre has his every want satisfied.
CORNER ON HIRES-For the last
few days several Of the soda fountains
in Phoenix have been unable to get
Hires root beer extract for their foun-
tains OF course as soon as the city
supply had been exhausted everybody
in town at once demanded this world
famed drink to quench the thirst. At
a late hour last night several of the
dispensers had received enough to
keep up to the demand until a ship
ment can arrive.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Services tomorrow. June 27th, will be
as follows: Sunday school, 9:45 a m.
Morning worship, IL o'clock. sermon
by the pastor. Rev. Henry Martyr
Campbell Subject: 1.-THE Argument
From Experience" Solo by Miss Lois
Murphy. Y. P. S. c. E. prayer meeting,
7 p. m. Evening service, 8. Sermon
by the pastor Sons of God" All are
cordially invited to attend these SER
vices. Church at the corner of Third
avenue and Adams street.
ELKS' GAME CALLED OFF-The
game which was reported to be sched-
uled between the Phoenix and Tucson,
Elks in the home city of the latter
crowd, has been called off, and it seems
that there will be no more activity on
the diamond by the members of the
local herd during the summer. How
ever, in the fall when the cool weather
returns and again inspires the gentle
men with the wide spread of antlers.
there will be baseball of high class, and
battles for blood will be the order of
the day, if the promised league. is or
ganized among the EIks of the terri
tory.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-26

TO ATTEND CONVENTION-Thos.
Sheppard left this morning for Chi
cago, where he will attend a Conven-
ton of the Sigma Chi fraternity After
the convention has closed he will go
to Ohio and other eastern states. He
will return to this city in the fall