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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
OVERWHELMING DEMONSTRATION FOR
 WOOD BLOCK PAVEMENT
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General Henry A. Bishop was in fla vor of wood blocks, if they were prop erly laid. If grooved rails were going to be laid he was heartily in favor of them If grooved rails were not to be laid, he was in favor of repairing the asphalt.
 Samuel H. Wheeler said he was par ticularly interested in seeing the old ''T'' rails dispensed with. They were not allowed in several cities he had visited. and in all cases the rails had been flat grooved. The 'T' rails he thought were dangerous to automo- piles and other vehicles. There should be as few ridges in a pavement as possible. He was in favor of wood block pavement if it was laid with grooved rails.
 Former Alderman John H. Morrissey said he wanted to take exception to the statement made by MT. Bell, to the effect that the wrong grade was established in Fairfield avenue. He said that wood block pavement in Fairfield avenue was laid in accord ance with the grade furnished by the city engineer and that the city en- gineer of New Haven. who had been over the pavement, had said it was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05

is a wooden pavement that was laid about two years ago. As far as we can judge, it is very satis- factory. We think. possibly, it may be better as far as dust is con cerned, as not having such a hard surface as asphalt, the dust is likely to be not so much pulveriz- ed by the horses hoofs.
 A. SHUMAN & CO.,,
 We are very much pleased with the new wood pavement laid about two years ago on Washington street. It proves to be not only noiseleSS, but susceptible of being kept very clean, thus avoiding as much as possible the trouble from dust
 Speaking for ourserves, we think the block pavement is a vast inn provement over the brick or as- phalt. although the writer frankly admits that, when he wGa called in to consultation with the Mayor of Boston, as to the char acter of con- struction which was to be laid in Washington street, he favored as phalt as against wood block paw ing. Were the question to arise again, he would decide in favor of the wood paving.
 R. H. WHITE CO.,,
 By E.. s. Preston, Treas.
 Referring to wood block paving vs. asphalt; we are in favor of wood over any other material, except when very heavy traffic requires granite blocks. because, it is noise less, clean and very easily repair ed.
 After an experience with it for the past three years my unquali- fled opinion is, yes, wood blocks, and I will add the unanimous voice of all my employees.
 c. H. COLLINS. Dear Sir:-Your recent letter at hand. We find the wood pavement very satisfactory, and considerable of it has been used in our city.
 JOHDON MARSH CO.,,
 Per T. F. Lockney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
VIEWS OF SPRINGFIELD MERCHANTS

The following firms, leading busines concerns of Springfield, replied, in par as follows:
 1n reply to your telephone mes- sage of yesterday regarding my opinion of the merits of the wood paving as compared with concrete in our streets, would say that it has been demonstrated here by laying both kinds and testing it out for two or three years. The noise is much less and it is not nearly as dusty as the concrete was that we formerly had. The entire street where the principal stores are situated is all covered with block paving and it is consid- cred very satisfactory indeed.
 PETER MURRAY,
 of Smith, & Murray.
 There is very much less noise than from the block pavement which we have previously used, or from the asphalt. While there may not be very great difference be- tween the dust on the wood and asphalt pavement, our opinion is that the wood is preferable under all conditions, I believe that the general impression throughout the city is that wood is far preferable to anything we have ever tried. MEEkINS, PACKARD & WHEAT
 By A. A. Packard. In reply to your favor of March list in regard to the kind of pave ment which we prefer, would say that We consider the wood pave ments now laid very superior in every way to the asphalt or brick pavements. It seems to be easily kept clean, and requires very little expense to keep it in excellent con- dition.
 FORBES & WALLACE.
 Per A. Wallace. Wood paving was put down along our Main Street several years ago and as far as I know has been very satisfactory. It is especial ly nice along shopping and resi- dential districts on account of it's being very quiet. I think you would find it very Satisfa ctory.
 D. H. BINGHAM & CO,
 By E. B. Bugbee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
How They Do In Springfield

AhSS Do HI MT. Adams. Superintendent of street of Springfield writes in this way: Dear Sir:-AnSwering your letter of the 26th inst. would state that the City of Springfield first used wood block paving in Main street in the year 1901, since which time ad- ditions have been made so that we now have more than 30,O0o square yards.
 It is one of the cleanest pave ments and in my opinion it's wear ing quality will prove satisfactory. It certainly is the quieteSt of all the various kinds of pavements and seems to give general satisfac- ton to team owners and pedes- trians who have to crcss it.
 The variety we have here was Wood Preserving Company, 29 known as creo-resinate wood block. leaf pine and gum wood. Both of these woods come from the South and from my experience they give equal satisfaction. It may be in teresting to know that previous to last year all wood block pavement laid by us superseded granite block pavement which needless to say was extremely noisy and un- clean.
 If can give you any further information I shall be glad to do so.
 Very respectfully.
 A. A. ADAMS.
 Supt of Streets.
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come out. a MT. Jones suggested that they be left in. but Director Biltz said that they had been dug through so much that he doubted if there was much foundation left. Besides if the present foundation was left in the sur face of the pavement would be brought up too close to the sidewalk. The diz rector also gave opinion that the cost of repairing wood block pavement was about the same as brick, but he was sure that better surfaces could be left after repairing with wood block than with brick.
 tee that he had already paid two as- sessments for permanent pavement in Main street and he hoped some other name would be secured for the pave mant, as it was evident it was not permanent. He said the Belgian blocks and the asphalt had been dirty and uneven. He did not think brick was much better. He understood the wood block was even and held the dirt bet ter than the other. pavements. there fore, he favored wood blocks.
 Judge Kelsey. as a director of the City Savings Bank. stated that the directors were in favor of wood block
 Marcus B. Butler. agent of the Far mum estate, said that he favored wood blocks because of their quietness and cleanliness.
 Alderman Daniel Mahoney. Jr.. said he could give as much information as anyone else against the present rail ., he did about 25 per cent. of the trucking for the merchants in M ain street. He said he was decidedly in favor of grooved rails. because of the saving he felt 1t would be to all owners of vehicles. He thought it would be a saving of nearly 100 per cent. in per nanent pavement cost if grooved raj S were laid, as the wheels of a heavily loaded truck get caught in the tracks and when freed the compact between the wheel and the pavement chips the block. In South Main street. where there is heavy traffic on brick pave ment, he said an investigation would show the pavement to be worn in rut about eight inches. alongSide the rails This he said. was a track worn by the heavy teams, whose drivers had striven to cart a heavy load thrGugh the street without getting tang ed ill the tracks. Out in Fairfield avenue, he said teamSterS had to cut straight across the tracks and then they had to be sure of their seat if thy did not want to be hurled to the pavement. In answer to questions he said. it is true that wood pavement is slippier than asphalt at some seasons of the year, but for the majority of the year he felt it was the best pavement.
 Frank N. Benham, cashier of the Bridgeport National Bank. said his bank had sent him there to state that their sympathieS were with tA rSe gen tleTnen who favored wood block pave ment and a grooved rail.
 Frederick W. Hall, cashier of the PequonnOck National Bank. said the
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
What Boston Does

The following is the reply of Guy E Emerson, Superintendent of streets O Boston:
 Boston, Feb. 27, 1909. Dear Sir:-Your letter of the 26, addressed to he President of the Board of Street Commissioners, has been referred to me.
 This city has during the last nine years laid a considerable amount of wood block paving. The oldest was laid in 1900 on one of our heav- jest travelled streets parallel to as phalt paving, and has proved itself much more durable. It shows no appreciable wear or deterioration from decay, and so far as I am able to judge. will compare favor ably in durability with granite block paving. It is more nearly noseless and practically as easily cleaned as asphalt.
 We have no brick PavementS in this city, so I cannot intelligently compare the two kinds of pave mentS.
 Respectfully.
 GUY E. EMERSON,
 Supt. of Streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
s25 worth up to $40

There Is a reason for such values. You know we get the pick of Sam pie Suits from one of the finest New York makers that is why you can al- ways get sucl values in S25 suits here. These added to our regular line at this price gives us, without a doubt, the strongest line and best values. Many models to select from in all the new materials and colors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
RAINCOATS AND
 SILK COATS

The house of Good Quality and Moderate Price, keeping up our reputation of giving the best for use.
 S175O Coats $11.9S-Just 10 in the lot, fine rubberized, fancy striped and twilled silk Coats, loose and fitted models, all seams double cemented, trimmed in button and tabs.
 5.9S for $7:50 Waterproof Mo- tor or Storm Coat of good twilled Covert Cloth in Oxford and tan, loose fitting model, extra value.
 S135O Coat $10.9S-Of fine twilled Covert Cloth, warranted waterproof, splendid semi-fitted model, high storm collar, in dark Oxford and tan. Special $1O.9S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
Bridgeport Public Market Branch

Bridgeport Public Market Branch.
 Saturday. March: Roast pork 12c per rb.. fresh shoulders Sc per fb-. legs of mutton 12c per 1o.. forequarters of mutton Sc per h.. pot roasts beef Sc and 1Oc per h., rib roasts 10c per fb.. veal roasts 10c and 12c per ID. Special low prices on all cuts of fresh beef. Fancy roasting chickens. fowls and ducks. All fresh pork cuts, fresh hams, heads, feet ribs. leaf lard and tender loins A choice display Of native and hothouse vegetables. Fresh and dried fruits. Lenten Specialties. East Main street,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05

DROP BY DROP the, offensive dis charge caused by Nasal Catarrh falls from the back of the nose into the throat, setting up an fnflamma tion chitfs. The mostsatisfactoryrem remedy for Catarrh is Ely's Cream Balm, and the relief that follows even the frs. appli- cation cannot be told in words. Don't suffer a day longer from the d1sconi- sold by all druggists for 50 cents. or mailed by Ely Bros. 5S Warren street, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
S14.aS Instead of S1S.5O
 and S2O.OO

They are the talk of the town, such values, such nice materials, so well cut and tailored for inexpensive suits. They are fashioned after $25 and $27.50 models in a wide range of materials, such as Fancy Serge, Striped Panama and Sat in Finished Prune1la Cloths, in black, blue, re- Seda, grey and other shades.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
ROOSEVELT GUEST
 OF GOV. LILLEY
Will Visit Connecticut to See Son and Sister Before Leaving for Africa.

Hartford, March 5.-The state of Con necticut will be horored by a visit
 from the first citizen of the United States when eX-President Roosevelt visits his son. who is employed in the carpet factory at Thompsonville: MT. Roosevelt will make the trip before sailing on his African trip and will al- so visit his sister in Pennington. While in Hartford MT. Roosevelt will be the guest of Governor Lilley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
S19.95 Instead of $25

This is what we claim and you will say so too when you see these suits
 Copies of the $35 and $40 models made up in materials found in $30 suits and more. A wide range of new models from the plain tailor made effects to the fancy trimmed garmen, in all the new materials such as Prunella Cloth, French Serge, Satin Berbers and Mixtures. in all shades.
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 And replying to second letter MT Emerson wrote as follows:
 Dear Sir.-In regard to tine feel ing of our merchants in the matter of wood-block paving, of which you inquire in yur letter of March 1st. it is my opinion that these mer- chants are very much in favor of wood blocks. Washington street, between BoylStOn street and Adams Square, is paved with them, after petition by the abutters, West street has been recently paw ed with wood blocks. the abutters along State street have raised the money to repave the street with wood blocks at their own expense at cost of about S15,000, con- tracts are in preparation for re- paving Congress street with wood blocks on petition of the abutters, and many other streets are under consideration.
 Respectfully,
 GUY E. EMERSON,
 Supt. of Streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
WHAT BOSTON MERCHANTS SAY

Five great Boston Houses wrote ex- pressing commendatory view of wood block pavement in part as follows:
 From a store-keeper'S point Of view, we are very much pleased with the wooden pavement on Washington street. It is cleanly and so far is proving durab ble.
 TALBOT COMPANY.
 c. A. Macomber, V. P. We would say on Washington St where our store is located, there
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
POLO.

RESULTS LAST NIGHT At Fall RiVer-Fal River 4: New Bedford, 2. ton &
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Weather Indications.
fspeciaI from United Press.) ]

Special from United Press) New Haven, March 5.-Forecaste Fair and colder tonight; Saturday fair. Storm warnings are continued along the coast until sunset.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
OVERWHELMING TESTIMONY
 FROM THREE MODERN CITIES
 FAYORS WOOD BLOCK PAVEMENT

Springfield, Boston and New York after an extended trial of wood block pavement will have no other. This is about the sense Of the numerous let terS laid before the committee on streets, last night by the citizens who desire wood block laid on Main street. The correspondence, neatly typewrit- ten and bound, was laid in by Frank D. Bell, manager of Meigs & Company who secured the information. The lot includes a letter from George W. Til son, chief engineer of the Borough of Manhattan. one from Guy E. Emerson, superintendent of streets, Boston and one frcm 4. A. Adams, superintendent of streets, Springfield.
 There are also letters from leading retail business firms. all of whom speak in commendatory language of wood pavement.
 The blocks are said to be almost as durable as granite, dustless and noise less IS pavement can be.
 In Boston the only trouble they have given is in the spots where the streets have been torn up by Public Service corporations and the blocks have not been put back properly.
 The following is the letter that was written by the representatives of the city.
 Letter from Bridgeport Gentlemen:
 Our City is contempla ting the laying of a new pavement in the retail district of Main street and there is question whether to use brick or wood pavement.
 The writer would consider it @ favor if you would kindly give him your opinion in regard to which you consider the better of the two as to cleanliness and durability as he understands you have a wood pavement at the present time in Washington street.
 We have had asphalt which has been very unsatisfactory on ac- count of the dust and dirt which has been blown into our stores.
 With my thanks in advance for your courtesy, I am
 Very truly yours,
 Mir. Tillson'S Reply Reply by Chief Engineer Tillson,B ,Bor- ough of Manhattan.
 Dear Sir: Your letter of the 18th of February regarding wood pave mentS has been referred to me for a reply.
 In regard to this I would say that we have had wood parements in this Borough for near five years. 1t is laid on the heaviest traffic streets in the wholesale districts and has given good satisfaction. It seems to me that any city that can afford to pay for it should un- questionably lay it in preference to brick. It is easily cleaned and the nearest to noiseless of any pave ment that is laid; in fact this one lar in the downtown districts.
 Yours truly,
 GEO. w. TILLsoN,
 Chief Engineer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
nEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. instantly removes stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt For inc hands or clothing. Large can n canfe Manufactured by Wm. R. swfnn. PA Stratford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05

a .he nrost beautiful hands are Of. ten disfigured by an unsightIy wart. It can easily be removed in few days t,,itbout pain by using Cyrus war; pan,over for sale only at The Cvr,,e PhaImacy, 25s Fairfield avenue and 1ee Canncn St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
VISIT THE WAIST
 SHOP

where style, quality and fit are always considered with price, where you will buy the best for less.
 Take off the old put on the new
 WAIST
 $5.98 for S7.5O Lace Waist, not the ordinary kind, but dainty,new waist of fine lace and nets in white and ecru lace and medal lion trimmed; also dainty em- broidered dot effect to match the new suits in color.
 9Sc for $125 and S1.50 value.
 A small price for such good waist, nice lawn, neat embroidery, good lace and a good fit. A lot of goodness for 9Sc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
THE PRETTIEsr FACE.

PALOL, the palatabie castor oil on saIe at all drug stores. 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05

 model only.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05

Ask for o.Rourke'- un,on tobacco
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-05
ALWAYS THE BEST FOR LESS

also call attention light sanitary alteration gs completed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-03-06

That of the relationship Of q Creamery
TO the townspeople. First with rela-
ton to the dealers. With no Ill respect
to the manufacturers of dairy butter,
there are but few merchants but what
say the handling in former years Of this
commodity, and even now, to consid-
cradle extent is done at loss of money,
and has always been more or less un-
satisfactory to both the merchant and
the maker.
Then the Relation Of the Creamery
to the Consumer. No doubt IL we
hear any objection to the creamery it
will come from this source. But let us
seeif anybody there has room for com
plant. We are told that throughout
the United States about Is per cent
more butter is consumed today per
capita than there was ten years ago,
regardless Of the difference in price.
This indicates that people appreciate
even at q higher price good quality Of
butter, and the natural tendency is to
spread it just little thicker. Another
thing-A thrifty creamery will distrib-
ute in cash in community from $780,
900 to 500, 900 wear. Does not this
fact alone help out the customer more
than the little increased difference he
will pay for what butter his family will
use?"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-03-06

the teachers and pupils are compelled
to work is far from being conducive Of
loyalty and good government.
These three things are considered by
school authorities toAbe the most essen
tial, and these are the very things in
which Baraga is most weak.
1t has always been our custom to ex-
tend to our readers the use of space for
the honest discussion of questions of
public Importance, and we do SO now.
We would be pleased to receive COM
munications on this subject and there
by let the question become an open one
and when the time is ripe for final dis
posal of the matter there will be fair
and sensible understanding had by all
who are directly interested. All we
ask is that the writer sign his or her
name to the article for our benefit and
not necessarily for publication.
We trust that it will be given fair
and honest discussion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-03-06
Have LARGE Caucus.

Wednt sday evening, pursuant to q
call, one of the largest attended cauc-
uses which has taken place in this vii
lage in number of years was held in
the Town Hall. twas understood dur
ing the day that each Office had more
than one aspirant, and on the strength
Of this large number turned out.
The meeting was called to order by
John Funke and upon motion, Atty. Jo-
seph I. LaBrecque was chosen as chair
man, Bert Funke secretary and Michael
Shanahan and Peter Demgen as tellers.
For the Office of president, the names
of John Funke, the present incumbent,
and that of Herman j. Falk were pre-
sented. The ballots when counted
showed Mr.. Funke to be the choice.
For clerk, James Mcmahon received
the unanimous vote of the caucus, as
did also Joseph st. German, for treas
urer.
For trustees there were a number of
aspirants-Joseph Peters, Joseph Get
zen, N. Stein, H. J. Falk and M. T..
Kenefick, for which Messrs Peters,
Getzen and Stein received nominations.
For assessor, the names of J. G. Real,
N. w. Stark and Charles E. Cameron
were presented. Mr.. Real received the
nomination.
A committee consisting of Messrs j..
H. Hid, Martin Cosgrove and Arvid
Johnson was appointed to fill any va
cancies which might occur on the ticket.
There being no further business, the
caucus adjourned.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-03-06
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Edw. Auge is reported on the
sick list.
Miss Hattie Stone is among the sick
this week.
Charles Drake transacted business in
Houghton Tuesday.
C. o. Holmes spent several days the
guest of Calumet friends.
Mrs. William Ziegenbein, of Hough-
ton, is guest at the Schwalm resi-
dence.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
next Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
Charles Duket.
B. G. Walker has returned from a
business trip to Green Bay, Oconto and
other southern points.
William Oeppen, who has been a
guest of his son, Carl, for the past few
weeks, returned Thursday to his home
in Marinette.
Otto Rylander has taken position in
Coil Bros. store during the absence of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Coil, who are in Chi
cago.
A number of the ladies of Baraga
united at the home of Mrs. F. w.
Schwalm, Tuesday, and spent the day
and evening in honor of her birthday.
Mrs. John Hid left Wednesday for
Marquette, where she will receive
treatment in hospital in that city.
Sic expects to be absent about two
weeks.
Dist. Supt. Rev. James Pascoe, of
Houghton, will be in Baraga Monday
next, where he will conduct the second
quarterly conference at the M. E.
church. Services will be held in the
evening, at which time Mr.. Pascoe will
preach. A good attendance is antici-
pated.