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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
ODD FELLOWS
 IN CONVENTION
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 New Haven, Oct. 19.-Delegates from all parts of the state as well as number of prominent outside visitors are here to-day attending the grand annual tournament I. o. o. F., of Connecticut About 200 delegates are in the city. Most of the session this morning was taken up with the an nuad reports of Grand Patriarch E. B. Pratt, the grand scribe, grand treas urer and the grand representatives, Nester E. Wedge and Marshal I. Smith, wao represented Connecticut at the S5th annual session of the Sover- eign Grand Lodge in Seattle. Wash.
 This afternoon the election of off, cers was expected to take place and the election of G. H. Peck. of Hart ford to the office of Grand Patriarch seemed assured. In his report Grand Patriarch Pratt reviewed the work of the various state encampments dur satisfaction to the eleven encamp- ments whose names have been placed on the roll of honor, they having ini tiated ten or more patriarchs from July l. 1908 to the corresponding date of the current year. The encanp ments are 4Ansan Yawae No 20, Mi dian. No. z. Stratfield No. B. Orion No. f. Wascussene No. IA, Hope No. 26, Nutmeg No. 33, Excelsior No. IS, Com stock No. 29, Dunbar No. 32 White Oak No 8. The report of William J. Rergs, grand treasurer showed expen ditures amounting to $2,337.51, dis bursenenits amounting to $1,534.O6, leaving a balance of $S03.45.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
THREE HEARSES BEAR SANSONES
 TO THREE GRAVES
Funeral of Mother, Son and Daughter Dead of Eating Poison Fungi-Church Of Rosary Thronged.

The sight of three hearses, one black, the other two white, in solemn pro- cession, this morning., attracted the attention of many. moving them to compassion when they learned that the occasion was the funeral of a. mother, Mrs. Rocco Sansone, and her two children Harry, aged 12, and Emma, aged 10, all of whom met their death by poison, after eating toad stools. The hearse containing the remains of the mother came first, followed by that of her son. and then the little girl. From the undertaking parlors to the Holy Rosary Italian Catholic Church, on East Washington avenue, the cortege moved. A solemn high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Angelo De Fora, pastor of the church. The interment was in St. M1chaels s cemetery where three open graves marked the spot that would on the same day receive the remains of three members of the same family Rocco Sansone, the husband and father, who also was poisoned with the fungi, and who is crazed with grief, attended the funeral.
 The general sympathy felt by the public, especially the Italian popu- lation was shown by the very large mum Der who visited the undertaken s rooms last evening, between five and ten o'clock. It is estimated that no less than 2,50O people viewed the re- mains Again this morning the streets in front of the undertaging parlor gers, it being with considerable diff culty that the cortege was started Also at the church, the little edifice was thronged to the doors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
STATE PYTHIANS
 HOLD BIG MEET
seventy-four Lodges Repre- ; sented at fist Annual Con
 vention in New London
GOOD BALANCE ON HAND
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 New London, Oct. 19.-The forty first annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut Knights of Pythias was held here to-day. seven ty-four lodges in the state being rep resented, which with the presence of Grand Lodge officers and visiting Knig hts, made the gathering the larg- est ever held in Connecticut.
 The reports of the grand officers consumed practically the entire morn ing session. The grand chancellor, Henry D. Stanton, of New Haven, in his report, referring to initiatory work said:
 "In many of the lodges I have visit ed it has been my privilege to witness the initiatory work and I have been surprised at the hidden talent brought to the surface through degree teams But the great need is for rehearsals and systematic training; also the need of satisfactory confirmation to laws for the further advancement to the higher rank"
 Horace o. Case grand keeper of rec ords and seals reported an increase of 29 members and the institution of two new lodges during the last year. He expressed the desire that lodges be instituted at Cehterbrook, Salem, He bron, Woodbury, Middlebury and South Windsor. Applications, he said, are now being signed in all these towns.
 The report of Grand Master of Elk chequer Potter of Willima ntic, show ed the receipts of the grand lodge to be $9,1i6.15, the disbursements, s, 5,79S.- IT, leaving a balance of s, 3,31S.9S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
BAPTISTS CHOOSE
 THOMPSON FOR
 THEIR PRESIDENT
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 Mystic, Oct. 19.-At the morning ses- sion of the state Baptist convention today the Rev. H. M. Thompson of Hartford was reelected president and the following other officers were elect ed for the ensuing year:
 First vice-president, Y. N. Welch, New Haven: second vice-president, E. F. Wilcox, Mystic; secretary. Rev. A. B. Coates. Hartford; treasurer, Charles E. Prior, Hartford: auditor. Albert Spencer. Jr., Hartford.
 This afternoon a symphosium of in teresting subjects relating to the home and foreign mission field as we'll as the general work of the church was held. Late this afternoon the various committees in charge of the various departments of the work of the church will report. The Rev. Henry Clarke of Bristol will read the report of the com bination- of trustees committee The Connecticut branch of the Women's s American Baptist Home Mission Soc iety held brief session this after noon at which reports of the work of the past year were received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
DAUGHTERS EVIDENCE
 MAY HANG BISSONNETTE
Albertina Bissonnette Furnishes Testimony Necessa
 to Establish Premeditation
Girl Sobs Loudly and Paints Away As She Tells Story of Tragedy Court Twice Adjourned While She Re
 gains Self Control Delaney Denounces Bissonnette

that a man has. been killed It is not denied by the defense that the man was killed by this "wheIp." And their defense is self-defense! This man,-It is pity Demery didn't throttle the last ounce of blood from his body" I think your honor that the state has produced sufficient evil dence to warrant the holding of this unfortunate individual and Brother Kane ought to know enough law to know that even if this court discharg- ed the accused nothing would prevent a grand jury from indicting him for murder just the same.
 Attorney Meltzer rose to answer rthe prosecutor and stated that in his opin ion the state had proven the case of the defense by the statement of Pa >trolman Prout regarding what Bisson- nette said to him about shooting Dem cry in self defense. He also referred to the animal instinct in a smaller man which creates in him fear of a big man. He asked that the court take Judicial notice'' of this fact He also appealed to the court that if the old saying That every mans home was his castle,'' held as good in a sonnette was surely justified in shoot ing Demery. In closing he pleaded that the charge be made ma arrslaughter.
 After Attorney Meltzer had closed, Cue court Sd1O. AS unQofSCdnQ the law I have but two things to satisfy my mind about First whether crime has been committed. Secondly wheth- CT there is probability that the ac- cused committed the crime. Practi- caly all the testimony bears out the fact that a crime has been committed and that the accused committed the crime" As to the charge, the daugh- ter said in answer to your own ques- tion,' he said, turning to Attorney Kane that Demery let go of Bisson- nette before the latter shot him. Now the Supreme Court has held that no matter how little time intervenes, if no more than 5 seconds, between the assault and an action taken on the part of the one assaulted, that last ac- ton shall be considered premeditated. find probable cause and bind the ac- cused over to the Criminal Superior court in the charge of murder in the first degree, without ball.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
TO THE SUMMIT
 OF MT. M'KINLEY
Dr. Cook Will Lead an EX- petition to Recover His
 Records There
MAY START IN SPRING
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NopCCldl II Olu OHIlSu IISSS.I
 Cleveland, Oct. 19.-Dr. Frederick A. Cook will again lead an expedition to recover the records he says he left at the summit of Mount Mckinley in Alaska, the highest mountain in Amer ica.
 In an interview today with the Unit ed Press the explorer declared his in- tention of making the ascent to clear bis honor of the slur that has been cast upon it. The explorer said he would begin his preparations next week, having cancelled all future lec- ture dates after this week so that he may give his entire attention to the work. Probably the Alaskan journey will start in the early spring.
 Are you willing to stand or fall in troversy depending on whether your records are found or not at the sum- init of Mt. McKinley?" pr. Cook was asked.
 Why, no, I couldn't do that, even though I am certain the Mckinley rec ords will be found at the summit. But my polar records must stand for themselves. They are absolutely proof in themselves that I reached the pole. "
 Copenhagen, Oct. 19.-Rector B. Orph, Of the University of Copenhagen, de- clared today that at the faculty meet jean Naaional Geographical Society that the university waive its claim to the first examination of Dr. Frederick A. Cooks north pole data would be re- fused unless Dr. Cook joined in the request.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
TAFT ENJOYS
 PRAIRIE LIFE
President Staying on the Immense Ranch in Texas
 Owned By His Brother
RIDING, HUNTING, GOLFING
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Gregory, Tex, Oct. 19.-When the President awakened today after the best sleep he has had for month, he looked out on nothing but a bound]ess prairie. But anyway tfere were no reception committees stamping about waiting and wondering when the Pres ident would show up'', and this help ed a lot. The President dressed leis- urely and went down to breakfast at g o'clock, ready to enjoy the first of his four days stay at the ranch of his brother, c. P. Taft. The ranch is three miles from Gregory and near Corpus Christi
 The big tract. said to contain more stretches for miles north of the ranch house. It is so great in fact that it required threequarters of an hour for the Taft train to go from Sinton to Gregory, the northern and southern boundary. MT. Taft was bright today, his program including golf horseback riding, hunting and resting. The wild cats are chased by dozens through the mesquite bush, the hunters following on horses. Interest in the shooting is increased. ranchers say, because it is a game in which the cats get the dogs or the dogs the cats.
 Friday will include golf before he takes to the special train again and St. Louis. President Taft and his military aide, Captain Butt, are the only members of the party at the ranch house. The rest are uuartered at the New Green Hotel at Gregory, built especially for the occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
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 New York, Oct. 19.-Opening.-The stock market opened at fractionally lower prices, declines Of from frac- tions to one point being sustained in the first few minutes in nearly every thing traded in. Steel Common open ed a point below yesterdays close but recovered fractionally St. Paul and Union Pacific both opened lower, but soon rallied.
 Il A. M.-Heavy selling by the larg- CT room traders was the feature of the first hours trading. The large blocks offered kept prices down but the rallying tone was evident and the general list was only fractionally be- low yesterdays close. New York Cen tral moved up a point Anaalga1nated St. Paul and Union Pacific all rallied.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds steady.
 Noon.-Trading in the latter part of the forenoon was without much im- portance. the professional element ap- bearing to be out of the market. With that pressure ended, the market as stunned a steadier tone with fractional advances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
BILLINGS USED TO SHAVE JUDGE
 BURPEE
Which Fact He Did Not Fail to. Make Known In His Application for Citizen ship.

The application for citizenship or Issa Naman, the young Syrian. of Stamford, was held up by the Superior Court this morning pending the decis- ion of the United, States Supreme Court, which is hearing a case of like nature in Ohio Naman is objected to as it is claimed that he is not free white man. but an Asiatic Caucasian His witnesses were Secretary H. S. Weed and Physical Director J. S. Black of the Stamford Y. M. c. A. who testified that they had known the ap- plicant for the past eight years, that he was well educated. could speak English fuently and would make a most desirable citizen. At present he is a skilled mechanic with the Yale & Towne Go. in Stamford.
 In all there were thirty-four applica- tions, thirty of which were accepted by the court, three being rejected as the applicants were not sufficiently cants were examined by Assistant United States District Attorney Oren Moore of Boston. Included among the lucky number to get by was Joseph Billings. the Fairfield avenue tonsorial artist Joe caught the ear of Judge Lucien F. Burpee when he stated that before his residence in this city he did the hair cutting act in the Brass City.
 Billing said he used to shave the Judge in Waterbury. Judge Burpee smiled a, smile of recognition.
 The applicants were: From Bridge port, Raffaele Cennamo. Antonio So- sito, Edwin Sherwin, Charles S. Weary. Domenico Baduini. Frank Speta. An drew Walcis, Francesca Federico, Jacob Sweedler. Johon August Carl son, Samuel Schwartz. Arnold Bloch, Leonardo Beneficio. Otto Castillo. Jo- seph Billings and George Edwin Hall; from Stamford. Ignatz Mitrousky Nicholas A. Matacones. William How ard Anderson Morris J. Sandhaus, Richard Copans. Philip Kosminer. Fly man Friedman. Hyman Adler Samuel and Jacob Webber; from Danbury, Louis A. Unger from Norwalk. Stephen Henyo; from Fairfield, Joseph 10th; from Ridgefield Agpstino Bertotto. and from New Canaan, August Yunkes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
GORDON OF TROOPS
 AROUND CHURCH

Lisbon, Oct. 1s.-A .ordon of troops has been drawn about the square. con taining St. Lorens' Church which with the surrounding build ns s was dam aged by a bomb thrown by Terrorists and the public has been barred from the neighborhood.
 While nothing can be learned of what is progressing inside the circle of troops it is reported that a party of Terrorists, caught in the building after the bomb explosion. has barrj- caded the ruins. and is standing of the attacks of the trocrs. 1t is be- heved that the isolation of the neigh borhood by the troops is to prevent other Terrorists coming to the assist ance of besieged comrades
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
MAURA WILL BE FORCED
 TO RESIGN
Pressure Brought 10 Bear or King Alfonso to Retire
 the Prem CT
France and Gnelal' Say His Fofeign Policies Are Stir ring Up Revolt.
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Madrid, (Vio Hendaye). ct. 1s.- Premier Maura announo' | day that he will not resign but believed that King Alfonso, rco iz lg that Spain's national life is z, xe. will force the head of the ,.r.ic.s cabinet into. retirernent.' It is positively known here that the King had receiv- ed intiTnatbons, put forward in a man. ner- more forcible/ than delicate-from France and England-that Maura,s international and foreign policies are stirring up revolt that threatens ser lous difficulties. In the face of these hints which are practically demands. ana the terrible international condi- olons Of the country at present, it is felt that Alfonso will force Maura 10 resign. General Weyler "the butch er, to whom the King turned to-day for advice, told the ruler the position of the present cabinet requiring 100 men to constantly guard the premier and 80 guards over each of the other ministers is ridiculous
 It is generally understood that A. fonso will select Senor Raca4 rfogo as temporary premier to organize the new cabinet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
$2,OOO FIRE
 IN NoRWALK:
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 Norwalk. Oct 19.-Fire broke out here to-day at 12 o'clock, in the brick block at the corner of Water and Wall streets owned by Mrs. J. F. Wilson of Arch street.
 The fire started on the second floor of the building in the apartments of Frank Karpinski who conducts tailor shop there and resides in the rear. The blaze originated near the manteI and is probably the result of a defec- tive chimney flue. The interior of the ground floor of the building was near ly gutted and the loss entaiied to the building will be considerably over $2. 900. P. z. Sturges who runs an automobile store on the ground floor of the building, sustained water damage to the amount of $2000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
MOTHER AND Z
 DAUGHTER DIE
Latter Nursed Mother Till End Then Suddenly Elk pired.

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 Winsted. Oct. 1s.-William H. Glynn of this city has received word of the death of his mother Mrs. John Glynn, aged "A, and his sister Mrs. Mary Mo Curney. aged 52, at Unionville, Conn.,, early to-day. the message stating that the latter expired within five minutes after her mother had died.
 According to the message Mrs. Glynn had long been sufferer from diabetes and her daughter, Mrs. McCurney, had been attending her. Suddenly Mrs. Glynn was taken worse and before medical aid could be summoned died in her bed. Mrs. Glynn had scarcely drawn her last breath when Mrs Me Curney was attacked with apoplexy and fell over dead on the bed in which her mother had expired
 Both the deceased were widows and had ilved together in Unionville sev- eral years. "A double funeral will be held at Unionville. Thursday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
Call for Meeting
 of Machine Delegates

Unable to accomplish anything at their caucus last night the delegates to the Republican conVe ention were making an effort this morning to get together again this afternoon or this evening. A prominent delegate to the convention said this morning, f"The meeting last night was for an ex- change of sentiments and there was no effort made to make up a ticket" "
 This statement is taken with a grain of salt by those on the inside.
 From what could be learned from delegates this afternoon the meeting being held this afternoon is not for all the delegat tes but is a, seance at which only those delegates favorable to the machine ticket, or thought to be fa- varable to it, are asked to attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
MANS HOME IS
 NOT HIS CASTLE
! Judge Mathewson Decides Policeman Can Remove Husband on Wife's Com plaint.
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 New Haven. Oct. 19.-According to Police Judge Albert Mathewson. it is perfectly within the bounds of duty and propriety for a police officer to enter a. private residence and remove the husband on complaint of the wife, regardless of whether the wife has sworn warrant for the mans arrest. Charles w. Montley, colored well to do New Haven saloon keeper, appear ed before Judge Mathewson to-day charged with drunkenness and resist ing an officer. Last Saturday night his wife declared he was entirely too noisy and asked officers to remove him from the house, He refused to move and got a severe beating as "a result. Montley insisted to-day that he could not properly be removed as no warrant had been sworn against him but Judge Mathewson looked at the matter differently
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
MERIDEN TROLLEY VICTIMS DYING
 IN THE HOSPITAL

Meriden, Oct. 19.-Physicians at the Meriden hospital said this afternoon that Anton Lipfert, 69 years old, and Flavius Graves, 45; who were injured last evening when a Middletown troll ley car struck their farm wagon at Bullus crossing in Westfield, will prob ably not survive the day.
 Coroner Mix has begun an investi- gation and this afternoon went with the trolley crew and trolley superin- tendent Hewitt of Middletown to the scene of the accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
Each Delegation Can Be Represented In
 Primary Contests

Town Chairman M. A. Kenny stated to-day that. in each district where there is a contesting delegation each ticket will be entitled to a checker and a box tender. The names of the box tender and the checker are to be pre- sei1ted to the moderator in writing any time before the opening of the primaries. MT. Kenny issued to-day a call for the Democratic town and city convention which will be held in Dem ocratic Headquarters, Cannon Street, Monday evening. Oct. 25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
CURTISS MARVELS AT FLIGHT OF
 COUNT DeLAMBERT
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the aviator, arrived here to-day to visit automobile factories and other manufacturing plants. Curtiss was surprised by the performance of Count DeLambert in Paris He doubted whether it occurred as reported.
 '"This flight around Eiffel Tower and about Paris at such height is a mar vicious exhibition" said Curtiss. ''F-or it to be attempted by Count DeLan- bert a novice not noted for daring seems improbable especially as it was not announced beforehand nor was there any prize to compete for in such an accomplishment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
BOYCOTT SPANISH
 TRADING SHIPS

Paris, Oct 19.-Further increasine the difficulties of Frances position fin the Spanish situation, the Genera Confederation of Labor to-day in- structed the Maritime unions ir French ports to boycotd all Spanish trading ships. The confederation characterizes the execution of Ferrer as an outrage. The Spanish vessels, are being deserted by their crews and are unable to leave port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
Homeopathic In Convention at
 New Britain Today
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New Britain, Oct. 19.-The semi-an- nual meeting of the Connecticut Homeopathic Medical Society was held here to-day with Dr. F. w. Peck. of Litchfield. presiding. The general sub ject of discussion was tuberculosis. it's prevention and it's cure.
 Papers were read by Dr. Walter Mills, New York City; Dr. A. w. Phil lips, Derby. and Professor F. M. Dear born, New York City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
Wounded Duck Hunter
 Will Probably Recover

Clifford c. Rowley who was severely wounded while duck shooting yes ter day will probably recover It was said at the Bridgeport Hospital, this morn ing. that he is making excellent pro gross.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
FIREMAN. KANE's INJURIES.

iTIosenlan John Kane of No. 7 engine company appears to have been hurt more seriously at the Forge Co.'S fire on Saturday night than was first ex- pected. At the hospital to-day it was stated that he was able to be up but not able to leave the institution Kane is badly burned about the face.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire in this manner to express our sincere thanks and expectations for the many kindnesses and deep sympathy extended to us. in our re- cent bereavement in the loss of son aud brother We wish also to thank our friends fer their beautiful floral tributes, especially so the employees of the Lee Brothers Furniture Go.
 THOMAS KEARNF.Y,
 THOMAS KEARNEY, JR.
 MRS. PATRICK J. TIERNEY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
NOTICE.

There will be meeting of the 2nt District Democratic Club at 515 La fayette St, corner Railroad avenu= tonight at o'clock. All Democrat of the District are invited to attend Per Order,
 J. H. MeMURRAY. Pres.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-19
NOTICE.

A meeting of the Young Mems Demo- cratic Club of the Second District will be held tomorrow night "Wednesday night) at 265 Railroad avenue, at 8 o'clock. All voters of the district are invited to attend.
 PATRICK SULLIVAN a*p President