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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
She is Young Greenwich
Actress Who Brought
Burly Blacksmith to
His End With No
Weapon But Hat
Pin.
Peter Kelly, Convicted of
Wife Poisoning, and John
Hawley, Who Slew His
Paramount, Also Ask Mer-
cy by Prerogative of
Board or Pardons.

Catherine Neill, the young actress,
Of Greenwich, who stabbed her hus-
band to death with a hat pin, is
among those who have applied for
pardon at the meeting of the Board
of Pardons. which will be held June z.
She was tried before the criminal SUI
perior court in this city.
Peter Kelly, the Bridgeport man
who was convicted of poisoning his
wife, some years ago, is an applicant
for pardon.
Also an applicant is John Hawley,
the co1ored man, who was convicted
of killing Mary Munson, white wom-
an, alleged to have been his para
mour.
Catherine NeilI married a black
smith, a 1uSty man, who was fond of
and who did not hesitate to beat her
when occasion required. In opposing
him she thrust the hat pin through
his eye into his brain.
Kelly, though convicted, has always
strenuously maintained his innocence.
The Hawley trial was famous in
its day,now more than a decade since.
The Munson woman was slain with
blows from an ak. She had two lit
tie girls who were under seven years,
but who were the chief witnesses
against the accused. Flo" Hawley,
wife of John, was convicted of man
slaughter in the same case, and sem
fenced for term of years. Hawley
and Kelly are ''lifers.''
Among others who have asked for
pardon are Thomas Mckinley, Benja-
min Drapeau. Edward H. B1issard,
Michael Settani, Frank Bassett, Dan
tel Conroy and Oscar Johnson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
BUILDING PERMITS
FOR YEAR TOTAL
SUM OF $l,863,369
Annual Report of Building
Commissioner Compiled
and Transmitted to May
or and Council.

The building commissioners, who are
w. H. r. Dubois, Charles H. Bots
ford and G. T. Beardsley, jr., have
made their report for the year ending
April 1, to the mayor and the Common
council.
The aggregate value of the permits
granted was s1,S63, 1863, for which ST.
26S was paid in fees.
The frame buildings for which the
permits We're granted included 80 one
family dwellings, 16S two family dwell
lings, eight four family and five five
family dwellings. There We're also
four structures containing four dwell
ingS and stores.
Six structures were erected contain
ing six dwellings each and two con-
tanning IA dwellings EACH Eleven
buildings were for storage and 10 for
auto barns.
The brick buildings authorized are
much less numerous and only a few
dwellings are included among them.
The report is compiled by Building
Inspector Daniel M Rowland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
Deaths and Funerals

Anna Mary Lorentz, widow of Jacob
Lorentz died yesterday at the residence
of her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Hoes
schele on William street. at the age of
"a years. The deceased is survived by
two daughters and eight grand chill
dren. She was one of the best known
and highly respected German residents
of the city having been a charter
member of ST. Paulus Church and of
Freundschaft Rebekah lodge, I. o. o.
F.
Funeral services over the remains of
Marion Jessie Meeker, five year old
daughter of Jessie and -Clemence Meek
er. who died at the ne of her par
ents in Danbury. whey held from the
residence of her gran mother, Mrs
city yesterday afternoon. Rev. E. Liv-
ingston Wells CONDUCTING the services
Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
COMPANIES
IGNORE INVITATION
Will Not Meet Interstate
Commerce Commission in
Interest of School Chill
dren.
Especial from United Press.)


Washington, May 8.-The railroad
companies of the country have abso-
lutely ignored the invitation of the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
attend a hearing on the question of
reSuming the sale of Communication
tickets for school children which
scores Of the railroads discontinued
some months ago after a ruling by the
court that there could be no discrim-
ination in such sale, in favor of tickets
to day pupils as against night pupils
or children attending special schools.
The commission is acting under COM
plants which have reached it and re-
sentS the impression that it was re-
sponsible for the present conditions.
It charges the railroads have acted
unfairly. An order in the case is ex-
pected shortly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
''Tommy'' Walden, Who
Shared Triumphal Tours
of Greatest Dwarf that
Ever Lived, Has Frac-
tured Skull.
Since the Death of the Dim
inutive General Small
Coachman's Affairs Have
Not Prospered-He Fell
from Ladder in Barn
Where He Worked.

Thomas Walden, for years coachman
of the late General Tom Thumb, is
at St. vincent's hospital, lowering be-
tween life and death as the result of a
fall from a ladder at the barns Of f.
H. Squires, Sc Tom Thumb street.
where he has made his home, off and
on. for seven or eight years.
Walden was a hostler at the barns
and slept in the loft. 1t was his duty
to feed the horses early in the morn
ing and to get the teams ready for the
drivers. This morning Mr.. Squires dis
covered that the barn had not been
opened, when he went out at s O'Clock
The barn was locked and the door
broken open. Walden was found, at
the foot of the ladder leading to the
loft, in a unconscious condition. The
he was taken to ST. Vincent's hospital.
where it was discovered that his skull
was fractured.
It is believed that Walden fell from
the ladder early this morning when
he was descending to begin his days
work.
Tommy Walden is a diminutive
Englishman. The older generation of
Bridgeport will, remember the little
fellow who. dressed in the snowy l1v-
cry adopted by Tom Thumb. drove the
four black ponies before the barouche
In which Tom Thumb appeared on
State occasions The ponies were lit
tie larger than 0rt1inary dogs and the
carriage was a miniature of the state
carriages of the dignitaries of state.
Tommy Walden came to this coun-
try from England when he was IL
years old. with the late George Welles
who was associated with the Snowman,
P. T. Barnum, in many of his enter
prises. Walden was understood as q
boy. He says that he came to Bridge
port in 1859. At any rate he was made
Tom Thumbs coachman on account of
his small stature. When p. L. Bar
mum took the Tom Thumb company
around the world. Tommy Weldon went
along. In all the state paEeants In
which Tom Thumb appeared in his
little coach and four. Tommy Walden
sat on the seat ana drove
He rturned to Bridgeport with the
troupe and has remained here ever
since, with intervals in which he dis
appeared and undoubtedly took brief
tours about the country.
When Tom Thumb lived in the house
Main street Tommy had a good
home. After Tom Thumb died ''Tom-
N.Y. Walden had to shift for himself.
His friends among the Tom Thumb
show people helped him often. Charlie
Keller, who was advance agent for
the Tom Thumb sho- when it made
it's round of the country and who
is now engaged in the transfer BUSH
ness in New York gave him work
the little fellow financially.
At the hospital to-day it was stated
that Tommy" Walden will proba bly,
die. He has a fighting chance, but his
habits of a lifetime will initiate
against his recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
LAWYER MULLEN
FINED $4,000 FOR
CONTEMPT OF COURT
But Judge Walsh Smiled
and the Lawyer Won It
Have to Paw.

Attorney George Al Mullen created
quite a little stir in the common pleas
court yesterday afternoon in the case
of the State against Michael Nolan Of
Stratford for breach Of the peace and
assault which was heard before Judge
James F. Walsh. Sheriff Charles E.
Stagg of Stratford was testifying in
the case. Mullen asked Stagg If he
knew the nationality of the prisoner.
'Irish,' replied Stage. Eyes Irish,"
said Mullen in turn, land so am ], and
1 presume his honor is IriSh.' Judge
Walsh said, 'I fine you $4,000 for con-
tempt of COURT but the judge was
only having the laugh on Mullen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
PRELIMINARY COST
OF SYSTEM WILL
BE 100000
George M. Eames Expresses
This Opinion in the Mat
ter of Proposed Sewer
System.

Engineer J. K. Geisey, representing
Herring & Fuller, the engineer firm
who devised the proposed So, OO0. 900 sew
er system for this city, addressed a
large number of the Manufacturers
association and several members of
the common council who accepted the
invitation of the association to be pres
ent. Mr.. Geisey was the engineer who
had charge of preparing the plan.
After he had finished speaking there
was a general discussion, during which
Mayor Lee declared that the proposed
system was going to require a bond
issue that was more than Bridgeport
could stand. He thought the present
system was well enough with the i'm
provements that were being added to
it each year.
The Manufacturers Association has
raised a. committee for the purpose of
inquiring into the sewer system and
the need of the same. The meeting
last night was the first step taken by
the committee to discuss the matter.
Engineer Geisey told how every eff
fort had been made in connection with
the preparation of the plans to utilize
all of the sewers now laid and he
also gave interesting descriptions of
all who attended were greatly bene-
fitted by the knowledge of municipal
sewage methods they obtained.
George M. EameS, who was a mem
Der of the sewer committee expressed
an opinion that the preliminary work
would cost nearer 100000 than 81
750, 900.
Several of the aldermen voiced their
sentiments on the proposition. The
indications are that if the sewer pro-
position was before the present board
of aldermen it would be tabled for
an indefinite period.
The sewer committee intends to have
a meeting with the Board of Trade
another with Business Mems Associa-
ton and later on to hold several pub
lie hearings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
PROMINENT MASON,
H. o. WARNER, DEAD
Especial from United Press)

(Spec1dI 1rOfn UI1lteU PreSS.1
New Milford, May S.-After an ILL
ness of three days Henry o. Warner,
aged rs a prominent Mason, died at
his home here today of appendicitis
Mr.. Warner for many years was high
in business and political circles
He was a prominent Republican and
served as Litchfield County Commits
sioner in 1892. During 1896 and 1897
he held the office of Grand Master Of
the Masonic order and for the past five
years had been president of the board
of managers of the Masonic Home at
Wallingford. In 1854 he married a
Miss Briggs of Sherman, and after her
him, together with three children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
Taft's Appointments of
Judges to Senate Today

ISUGCIdI ITUIII OIIICVu PTeSS.)
Washingto May S.-Presi6ent Taft
today ended the suspense over the va
rious judgeship appointments by send
ing nominations to the Senate of will
liam I. Grubb, for the United States
Judgeship for the Northern District of
Alabama, vice Huntley resigned:
George Denworth. for the Western
District of Washington, and Charles
A: Willard for United States Judge in
Minnesota. vice Milton d. Purdy, re-
signed. Edward M. Doe of Arizona.
was also named as associate Justice
of the Territory Of ARIZONA.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
HIGHWAY ROBBERS
BOUND OVER
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
New Haven, May S.-Charged with
highway robbery James Dougherty
and Frank Shellman of Providence,
and Stephen Crowley and Frank Nc
Govern of this city, were bound over
in the Police court today to the next
term of the Superior court under a
bond of 81, 900 each.
The mer were arrested Monday,
charged with robbing a man by the
name of Ollsome who was held up on.
the street and robbed Of $25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
FREIGHT WRECK

Especial from United Press.)
Stonington, May S.-Through trains
on the Shore Line of the New Haven
road today were held up for several
hours on account of a. freight wreck
which occurred here this morning. An
overheated axle on a freight car when
the train was passing through this
place broke, throwing five freight cars
across the tracks. Wreckers succeed
ed in clearing it by noon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
SCHOOL BOYS BODY
FOUND IN RIVER
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
Wauregan. Conn.,, May S.-The body
of Frank Cussom, the five-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Adelard Cussom,
was found in the Quinnebaug river
here today after a search of many
hours When the boy failed to arrive
home from primary school yesterday
afternoon search was instituted but
abandoned late last night. This morn
ing it was renewed successfully. It is
believed the boy went to the bank to
cut willows and fell in.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
THERAPEUTICS
CLOSING
(SpeciaI from United Press

Especial from United Press.)
New Haven, May 8.-Today witness
ed the closing sessions of the conven-
ton of the American Therapeutic So
ciety which have been going on in this
city for the past three days. Several
papers were read at the morning and
afternoon sessions. At 5 O'Clock this
afternoon the annual business meeting
will be held and the election of offic-
ers will take place at this time. The
convention will close with a dinner at
Z:30 at the Union League
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
CARD OF THANKS.

desire to take this Opportunity to
extend to my many kind neighbors and
friends my sincere thanks for Their
many acts of kindness and assistance
during the recent sickness of my wife
also to all who sent floral tributes to
the memory of my beloved wife
a>p PATRICK ]. GILBANE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
MESSINA AGAIN
SHAKEN BY
EARTHQUAKES
Entire Population Fled in
Terror from Homes To-
day and City is Practical
ly Deserted
Especial from United Press

Naples, May S.-The entire popula-
ton Of Messina fled from the homes
which they are building among the
ruins of the old town. early today,
when two strong earthquake shocks
shook the city. The shocks were
strong but of slight duration and the
extent of the damage is not yet known.
The population fled in great haste and
the city is practically deserted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

FOR SALE.-Colunbia five-passenger.
four cylinder automobile, 24-2S horse
power, 1907. Recently overhauled
and in first-class condition Has
top, magnetic, glass wind shield,
Presto gas light, five lamps, new
tires. Can be bought very chean
and demonstrated at any time. Call
at Miller Motor Car Co., 554 Fairfield
Ave-, Bridgeport, Conn.
TT 9e Re n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
AUTO CLUB RUN

Special from United Press.)
New Haven, May S.-The Automo-
bile Club Of New Haven held its open
ing event today when 200 members
loaded into so automobiles left here for
a run to Hartford. where they will
dine and then begin the return trip,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

WANTED.-Young.m men to learn auto
mobile business by mail and prepare
for positions as chauffeurs and re-
pair men. We make you expert In
ten weeks; assist you to secure posi-
ton. Pay big; work pleasant; de-
mand for men great; reasonable;
write for particulars and sample les
son. Empire Automobile Institute,
Rochester, N. Y. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

FOR SAI1E.-This weeks special bar
gains of second hand pianos: One
James & Holstrom, SIS; one Vose &c
Son upright, $3.50; one Bradford COAX
caSe), $780,. one Haynes Bros. up
right, $3.50; one Gabler upright $185;
one Bradbury, Cwalnut case), s175;
one Steinway, (ebony case), $275;
Squares, $40 and upwards. Easy
payments if desired. The NJ Stein
ert & Sons Co, 915 Main ST
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
BROTHER TO SAVE
MRS. BOYLE FROM
PRISON

William F'. McDermott, of
Chicago, Appears Today
in Court Where the Wom-
an is on Trial for Kidnap-
ping Billy Whitla and
Says He Will Spend All
His Money in Behalf of
His Sister.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

DON'T BUY A LOT-Wait. SOUND
VIEW will be opened up about the
middle Of this month. Maps and
prices can now be seen at our Of
flee Come in and see them Watchs
the papers for our opening advertise
ment. Charles S. Cole, Inc, 2S7i
State st. R s. o s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

DEPP'S STUDIO. Special season 8,
offering Come in and see our high
grade work and find out how to get
a life size pastel and frame for one
dollar Prompt attention given view
and amateur work. At Depp'S Stu
dio, 9Ss Main ST., over Jackson's Book
Store. r If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

CASCA-LAXINE TABLETS cure bill
iousness and constipation Follow the
direction. U12so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

ironer at once Good wages.
Bridgeport Steam, Laundry.
U % If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

$1,000 to $4,000 saved on each new
piano. Uprights as low as $500
Square pianos and organs at your
own price; easy terms, only s1,00 per
week. Everything must be sold be-
fore we move to our new store.
Fox's, BAL Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

DESIRE TO RENT five pleasant
rooms to a small family of adults.
with whom I can board House To-
Gated in nice neighborhood, 9Th dis
trict. Terms reasonable to suitable
family. Address @, this office.
RI b ID
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

TO RENT rooms, all improvements.
steam heat furnished, $50 Park ave-
nue.. Tel.2801-4. u 2S ito
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

TO RENT.-F1at room, set tubs, etc
Inquire No. 70 William st. u 20 ITO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

WANTED.-Woman for cook and gem
era1 homework on houseboat Kill
gloom. No washing. Pleasant conn
Portable home for right party. Write
Mrs Boyton, Steeplechase Island.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

will be a special
meeting of the A B. C. Club at their
rooms tomorrow afternoon, at ESQ.
All members are requested to be
present Per order J. D.. Finn, Rec
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

WANTED.-Man. Must be willing to
learn and capable of acting as our:
representative; no canvassing or so
Letting; good income assured. Ad-
dress National Cooperative Realty
Co., 935 Marden Bldg, Washington,
D. C. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

FOR SAI.E-Desfrab1e cottage and
barn on large water front lot at
Woodmont, Conn. Will sacrifice for
quick sale. F. w. Andrews, p. o.
Box Lis, New Haven, Conn
r. So
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

AMATEUR ACTOR WANTED in
vaudeville competition for SO cash
prize. Entertainer, care Farmer.
r dspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

WANTED. = Bridgeport representative
control staple lines; large consuTnp-
ton; position worth $500 yearly to
man with business acquaintance or
to hustler. Consolidated Mfg. Co.,
Rochester, N. Y. APP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

TO RENT.-Six- rooms all improve
ments, new house, So Calhoun Ave.
r ~p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08
A. HOLLAND FORBES GETS
RECORD FOR DESCENT
NEAREST TO BOSTON
(UNCLASSIFIED.)

FOR SALE.-Building lot 50x1o9. In
quire 3S9 Carroll Ave. RSssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

WE THANK YOU for reading our
ads. in the past, and as everything
comes to an end, for the present,
this is our last Needless to say we,
will always appreciate your patron
age and warrant your satisfaction,
at O'NeiIS. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

FOR SALE.-Pfano boxes. Make good
chicken coops and ash boxes. 844
Noble Ave. Rs do
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

LADIES using antiseptac tabIets-our
new remedy does away with the use
Of water; send 10c for sample. Dept
B, isl Empire Bldg, Seattle. wash.
aAD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

BEST SMOKE in the town, LOCO No.
16, 1Oc cigar, at Woods Smoke
Shop, 81 Cannon St az
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

WANTED.-First class screw machine
and Jones & Lamson operators also
first class grinders and brass finish
erS. r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-08

BARTENDERS LOCAL 25e, NOTICE
Regular meeting Sunday, May 9.
$3.50 p. m. J. M. Sears, Sec. a.
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MRS. BLAIR ACQUIT.
TED.
JURY RETURNED VERDICT OF NOT
GUILTY AT MIDNIGHT LAST
MIGHT.

Columbia. Jan. 3O.-At midnigh,
tonight the jury in the case of Mrs
Ethel w. Blair, on trial CHARGED
with numbering her husband, re,
turned a verdict Of acquittal, thus
bringing TO an end one Of the most
sensational cases in the history OF
the State. At the former trial Mrs.
Blair was found guilty of man
slaughter, and recommended to the
mercy of the Court. On January
10, 1907, Conductor Gully w. Blair,
running on the train from Columbia
to LaurenS, was shot in his home.
dying few hours later.
The defendant is very hand
some woman, and this fact, com
bined with the tragic setting of the
case, rendered it very interesting
one.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-05
FIRE NEAR SWANSEA.

Swansea, Jan. ,30.-This morning
a dwelling house owned by Mr.. w.
H. F. Rash, three miles east of here,
and occupied by Mr. J. r. Lucas,
was burned.
Mr.. Lucas and family were at
breakfast and heard roaring sound
and discovered the entire top Of the
kitchen on fire. Mr.. Lucas saved
nothing.
Mr.. Rast's loss on the building
was about 5000 with no insurance.
The strong wind which was blow
ing at the time soon spread the fire
to the nearby woods, and now the
fire is raging on Sandy Run and
there is no telling how far it will 90.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-05

who are desirous of such parcels
post law are the big department
stores in cities, who, it is said, would
be able to do large mail order bus
isness at the expense of the mer-
chants in small towns.
MIR. Lever stated that besides the
opposition from the express COM
panies the chief objection came from
the big mail order houses. This be-
ing asurprise, Mr.. Caulfield nterrup-
ted and asked if it were not the mail
order houses who were in aeality ur
ging the parcels post law. To this
Mr.. Lever replied.
Not at all. On the contrary, this
plan looks to giving the merchants of
local towns from within rural routes
emanate the benefits of reduced
rate over merchants and companies
of other cities and towns. In other
words, the mail order houses would
not be able to compete with the local
merchants upon the basis of the post
age rates recommended by the post
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-02-05
Tile Secret of Long Life

A French scientist has discover
ed one secret Of long life. His meth
od deals with the blood. But long
ago millions of Americans had prov.
ed Electric Bitters prolongs life and
makes it worth living. 1t purifies,
enriches and vitalizes the blood, re-
builds wasted nerve cells, imparts
life and tone to the entire system.
Its godsend to weak, sick and de-
bilitated people. Kidney trouble
had blighted my lie for months"
writes w. M. Sherman, of Cushing.
Me-, but Electric Bitters cured me
entirely Only SOC. at all druggists