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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01
PUBLIC OPINION
A DEFENSE OF THE HORSE
Editor Farmer:

Editor Farmer:
Sir-I have been a reader of the
Farmer for a number of years. and
on this information I desire to ask you
to publish this letter which takes some
exception to an article published last
week in your columns. The article.
a lengthy one. seemed to try to con-
vince the reader that the poor old
away by the automobile. The article
wound up by stating the rapid way
the auto fire apparatus was displac-
ing the noble fire horse in all parts
of the country. particularly in New
York city, which had already pur-
AS there is positively no senblance to
the truth in this last assertion, have
taken the liberty to draw your atten-
ton to actual facts. There are 1903
horses now in actual fire service in
New York city. and the executive Of
ficer of the New York fire department
informs me that Notwithstanding
newspaper accounts New York will
continue to purchase horses for fire
department use for years to come.
Now Mr.. Editor. in my opinion it's
all right to boost the automobile in
dustry. as it's a grand one. and an
enormous one. but I think the public
in general is getting rather tired of
healring the same old chestnut that
has. been going around since the first
steam locomotive made its initial ap-
pearance. i. e.. 1.-The horse is doomed,
1.-The horse will soon disappear from
the streets. etc. The same cry was
yelled all over the world. then revived
again and again with the electric car
and the bicycle. and for the past
twelve years since the advent of the
automobile but the horse still remains
with us in far greater numbers than
ever and far higher prices. and there
is but little doubt will continue to do
for some time to come. Further
more there is not any doubt that the
automobile manufacturers. (by the
way the greatest magazine advertisers
in the world). are spending enormous
magazines in the country to advance
and sell their goods. and are adroitly
announcing the death knell CD of the
horse in (paid for) reading accounts
to draw water to their own mill.
You will note of late more attention
is being given by the auto manufac-
trrers to the manufacture and sales
of auto cars for commercial use for
the very obvious reason that the
country is oversold with pleasure
cars. The last automobile show in
there has yet to be manufactured a
five or ten ton auto truck that is a
practical success over all general
roads. In large cities where there
are miles Of permanent pavement the
heavy traction car can be operated
to a certain limited extent. but they
are a positive failure for commercial
purposes in smaller cities and towns.
ana the statesmen say so themselves
That they will become perfected in
time in my opinion there is no doubt,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01

but the general trucking will be car
ried on by horse drawn trucks for
great number Of years to come. Rel
alive to heavy commercial cars 1 am
taking my authority from Leslies
Weekly. who sent a representative to
interview Mr.. H. D. Piercy. head Of
New York's largest trucking concern,
for his opinion of the Horse versus
the Auto Truck His concern Oper-
ates 1900 horses and twelve freight
auto trucks He states that in long
hauls over permanent pavement the
auto has a slight advantage over the
horse, but in generalized trucking and
shipping Of merchandise there was no
comparison. as the horse drawn truck
was more practical every way at a
smiled at the claims of the auto truck
people when the expense items were
mentioned. stating he had horses in
his barns that he had worked at haro
work for eight years and had sold
them at that time for 10 per cent.
more than he originally paid for them.
He casually asked his interviewers
what they thought his auto trucks
would be worth after five or even
three years Of service. Mr.. Percy
stated that in his opinion horseless
trucking would not be in his time.
Mr.. Editor. the import into this
State alone during the past year. Of
hay and grain. and retail and whole
sale sales of same at higher prices
has been far greater than any pre-
cediug year according to dealers.
which alone proves the horse is still
with US.
In conclusion. Mr. Editor. think
it safe to assume that 1-5 Of the read
ers Of your paper are horse owners,
even if they automobile for pleasure.
and they know the value Of the horse
as a bread winner and they also know
what the position of the animal is in
the commercial world. Bridgeport is
and has been for years noted for be-
ing the poorest fancy) horse city in
New England. but is recognized as one
of the greatest cities in New England
in private ownership of heavy draft
horses due to the extensive manufac-
turing here that requires hauling for
shipment. Give the horse its due at
any rate, as the horse interest of the
United States is enormous. Right
here in Bridgeport it's enormous. In
one stable alone. Rarnum & Bailey's,
there is at present over 700 head of
horses not mentioning the scores Of
truckmen, liverymen, grocery. meat
markets. express company, beef COM
pany. etc. etc.
The horse stands on such a firm
pedestal in the history Of the develop
ment of this world that there is no
danger of his place ever being usurped
by machinery.
Respectfully submitted.
BY Horse and Automobile Owner.
But Horse Lover and Champion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01

Senator Buckley asserts that 1.-The
people Of Connecticut are not inter-
ested" In the reciprocity agreement
with Canada He probably interprets
his own view of the matter as that
of the state. which is a very consid-
cradle error on his part. All Con-
necticut people are interested in
cheaper food products. and time will
bring them and they will come with
out arbitrarily high prices fixed by a
trust. for Canada has an antitrust
law with teeth. Our Beef trust will
undoubtedly attempt to capture con-
troll OF supplies from Canada. but will
as probably be unable to do So
Connecticut manufacturers are inter-
ested in free coal from New Found
land. as It will relieve them in some
degree from the exactions of the rail-
roads which largely control the Amer
lean coal mines Bituminous coal will
undoubtedly be cheaper if the reci-
procity agreement is accepted by Con-
gress-
In a speech. Monday night, Presi-
dent Taft recalled the fact that Pres
jdent McKinley's last public words
We're in advocacy of reciprocity. Pos
ssbly. this may exercise little influence
upon the Republican side in Congress:
the standpatters are already evincing
a tendency to combine 1.-The interests"
against the agreement.
II the regular Republicans in Con-
Gress succeed in defeating the reci-
Drocity agreement. the rebuke admin
istered to that party by the people
last November will stand justified.
Such defeat will strengthen the popu-
lar dissatisfaction with that party and
its policy. and will lay the foundation
for a successful fight against it in
1872 The regulars now have an op-
portunity of showing that they have
still some respect for public senti-
ruent. President Taft has opened the
way for them.
We are inclined to believe however.
that they will disregard the Novem-
Der warning and that. at the demand
OF unduly protected interests. they
viii reject the agreement If to do so
Is within their power.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01
SENATORIAL POINTERS
FLUSHED q. S.
ArARaHAT, RTCHC

The displacement OF U. 9. Marshal
Bishop to make q place for Sheriff
Hnwley. does not please the Stamford
Advocate It says: T.
The Connecticut pair of Senatorial
r,ointerr have flushed United States
Marshal Bishop. perhaps by way OF
achieving one more triumph or states
manship before their hunting as
couple becomes a thing of the pass:
More Is the pity that President Taft
appears In the picture as the man
holding the gun. It's not dfEnMieo
place under the circumstances. Bishop
has held the office for years. and no
competent and trustworthy incumbent.
But the place was wanted to ray a
political debt Haw1ey. being defeated
for Sheriff. must be taken care OF
some way. 1t was q large debt in
deed. and could only be paid by some
Thing particulariy good in the shape
OF a federal office. Nothing short or
the United States marshalship could
fill the bin. But that office was oc-
cupied by a man who must be arbi.
without cause. but simply and solely
that one politician might pay his debt
TO another with a fat public office.
No one has so far as appears, denied
the fitness Of Sheriff Hawley for the
office. nor has any one declared that
Marshal Bishop has been derelfct in
any duty Of his office. The objection
raised by the Advocate pertains to the
removal Of "a competent and trust
worthy incumbent" for the liquidation
OF Senaor Brandegee's personal debt.
A curious feature Of the case is that
Marshal Bishop exercised his influence
for both Buckley and Brandegee in
their Senatorial contests. and Is now
thrown down" by them. The only
assignable reason must be that Haw-
ley gave superior service to the Sen
ators. and that he is likely te be more
useful TO Brandegee four years hence
than Bishop would be.
The Republican followers Of Con-
gresham Hill who will be candidate
against Brandegee in the next Sena-
torial contest. look askance upon the
Hawley appointment. They quite
naturally view the conferment of one
of. the principal Federal offices in
Connecticut upon man who aided
largely the defeat of their principal
in 1909. as an Intentional affront to
them and find it difficult to realize
that President Taft who has no more
constant and consistent supporter than
Mr. Hill. and among whose opponents
in the pre-convention campaign of 1908
were Senators Buckley and Brande-
gee. Is a party to it.
AS expected. the Senate has con-
firmed the Hawley nomination. which
completes the transaction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01

In a recent debate in the House.
Congressman Hill said: 'I am in favor
OF free fresh meat and have been for
ten years II is passing strange
that this fact has remained unknown
to the public for ten years. We find
no evidence OF it IN the Aldrich- Payne
tariff IN the construction Of which
Mr.. Hi shared and which be defended
sn last years campaign and is still
defending. But he now at least ia vors
free fresh meat. though he did not
give public oppression to thia view
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01
HOTEL
G R. T. N @ BIZ T.

seth Street and eth Avenue
Opp. Carnegie Hall. New York City.
Located within two blocks of beau
tiful Central Park and in the city's
most refined residential district, this
exclusive family and transient hotel
offers more in real living and comfort
than many hotels whose accommoda-
tions are much more expensive. The
hotel is within few blocks Of the
theatres and shops and is only min
utes' ride from the Grand Central and
Pennsylvania r. r. stations. There is
no more ideal stopping place for la
dies travelling alone
The Restaurant, Cafe and Grill are
of the finest in the city and are noted
for the excellence OF their cuisine and
service. Well trained servants rem
der unobstrusive and perfect service
throughout the hotel.
The u. 8. Taxicab Co., which gives
the best service Of any in the city, is
connected with the Grenoble.
ROOM WITH USE OF BATH
ST PER DAY AND UP
ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH
S1.5O PER DAY AND UP
APARTMENTS OF PARLOR
bedroom and private bath
S. PER DAY AND UP
Attractive rates made to those stop.
ping two weeks OF more.
GEO. w. O'HARE, Mgr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01
STRICKEN IN
BARBER SHOP
Well Known Stony Greek
Citizen Dies Soon After
ward

Stony Creek, Feb. John B. Rus
sell was stricken with apoplexy late
yesterday afternoon while in, the bar
Der shop waiting for a shave. Men in
the shop carried him to his home in
the chair in which he was sitting and
he died shortly afterward.
Mr.. Russell was one of the old and
we'll known residents of Stony Creek.
For many years he cultivated his ex-
tensive farm lands, but recently re-
tired from active business on account
of failing health. He is survived by
his wife and three sons, Edgar, John
and Clinton
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01
SPEEDY RELIEF FROM
KIDNEY TROUBLE

'T had an acute attack of Bright
disease with Inflammation Of the kid
neys and bladder, and dizziness" says
Mrs. Cora Thorp, Jackson, Mich. "a
bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy
overcame the attack, reduced the in
flammation, took away the pain ana
made the bladder action normal.
wish everyone could know of this
wonderful remedy" F. B. Brill and
Curtis Pharmacy. 1855
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01

until the reciprocity agreement with
Canada which provides for free fresh
meat. appeared in Congress and 1t
has become q virtual necessity for a
consistent supporter Of President Taft
to enunciate views of somewhat
startling purport. We are beginning
to entertain an expectation that Mr.
Hill will eventually be found in the
Progressive column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01
BOARD OF RELIEF

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Relief Of the City of Bridge
port will meet at the Assessors Once,
City Hall, for the purpose of hearing
appeals made from the findings Of the
Board Of Assessors. Hearings will be
held on the following dates In Feb
ruary: Wednesday,. February L, Fri
day, February 5. Monday. February
6. wednesday. February s, from A.
M. to P. M. and on the evenings
Vt Friday, February 3 and Wednes-
dav. February S, from z to 9 p. NJ
Dated at Bridgeport this 10Th day
of January, 1911.
WILLIAM A. LEWIS,
THOMAS F. WHITE.
CHARLES j. BYRNEs.
JOHN c. CURTIS.
A21ths Board Of Relief
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01
NEW WORLDS WOMAN'S
RECORD ON ICE SKATES
HELD BY II YEARS OLD GIRL
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
Saranac Lake, Feb. miss Hazel
Harrington, II years old, is the hold
err, today, Of new worlds woman's
record for half mile on ice skates,
covering the distance in 2:06, three
seconds lower than the best previous
record
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01
BOY SCOUTS NATIONAL COUNCIL
MEET AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

BOY SCOUTS NATIONAL COUNCIL
MEET AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
On February 14th the National
Council of the Boy Scouts of Amer
lea is to meet at Washington and will
be reviewed at the White House by
President Taft, who is honorary pres
ident of the organization. The
movement is making rapid strides.
James E. West, Esq, who was secre
tary of the playground Association in
Washington has been chosen as ma
tional secretary with headquarters To-
Gated in the Fifth Avenue Building.
200 Fifti, Avenue. Thousands Of
uniforms have been issued and vast
quantities of badges and equipment
The Chicago section of the Boy Scouts
of America has absorbed the Ameri-
can Boy Scouts from which w. r.
Hearst recently withdrew his name
and support, This now embraces fifty
organizations, recently held an inf-
tial meeting to select a city commit
tee and engaged q, city secretary. Mr..
David Pollard of Bisbee, Ariz., a lead
err Of boys and familiar with out of
door life in the mountains of Arizona,
has been called as secretary. 1t is
estimated that there are fully 100000
boys enrolled in the different States
under 5000 Scout masters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-01

STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, So,
PROBATE COURT.
January rs, 1911.
Estate of Samuel III. banks, late
of the town of Bridgeport, in said
District deceased.
The Court Of Probate for the Dis.
trtct of Bridgeport, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date,
hereof for Creditors of said Estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to present their
accounts, properly attested. within
said time, will be debarred a recov-
ery. All persons indebted to said Us
tate are requested to make immedi-
MARY Il. DANKS.
A2Sssp Executrix.
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he D. NJ Read CO.
Established 1857
The Sale of Black Silks

liz OdlC vi DidCk OlIkS
1t opened in a most gratifying way and is in con-
tinlance. This is of the many times when
have pleasure and satisfaction in offering extra
values.
Black Taffeta, two grades of the same make,
Green Shield selvage, worth $1.25, at $105.
Blue Shield selvara, worth $780, at IS cts.
Black essalne Duchess.
Very handsome AMI lustrous worth regularly $3.50
yard
Both silks are So inches wide and very pleasing
Lace Curtains,
Nottinghams in small lots, g. g. and pairs only.
Value $3.50 for $1.OO Value $3.50 for s275
Value $500 for $1.5O Value $4OO for $500
Value $3.50 for $I:75 Value 800 for $500
Irish Point Curtains
Value $3.50 for 1918 Value $500 for $500
Third floor.
Odd Articles in Sterling Silver
At the Jewery Section certain desirable Sill
Articles for the toilet table. Cut glass
powder jars with silver tops, toothbrush cases,
jars, silver hairpin holders, silver handled
shoe horns button-hooks nail files and toothbrushes;
silver safetypin holders, nail polishers, ETC. Odd
and discontinued patterns at special prices.
The D. M. Read CO.
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News Of South Richmond

thursday morning regarding the ordinance
20 .he effect that only persons having busi-
ness In the Police Court would be allowed
% crowd IN, the courtroom remarkably
ifee OF qounEcrs yesterday morning.
both Justice Maurice and Justice Crutch-
NERO, OF the Police Court, Part !. are deter
mined that this rule shall be enforced at
the expense OF those who ignore II. 1t was
stated In addition, that those who possess
60 special permits TO be present In the
eourt would be allowed 10 remain.
s Chancery Matters. E
:, Judge Wells OF the Hastings Court Part
:, was engaged yesterday in the considera-
ton OF several cases in chancery E
The grand jury is to be recalled next week
10 hear the evidence in several criminal
cases and heavy damage suits that are
scheduled TO be given a hearing then. 5
Installation Ceremony. 3tH5S
Last night was a big night With Maple
Camp. Woodmen of the World, when they
met IN their rooms In Fraternal Hail for the
purpose or installing the Officers already
elected for the ensuing year. After the
ceremonies attending the Installation the
evening was spent in pleasure. Many mat
tiers OF importance came up before the camp
and large number of the members were
on hand.
Sunday Church Services.
The Rev. D. C. Lancaster Will preach at
morrow morning. Al night there will be n
duet sung by Mrs. J. S. Renner and Mrs
W G. Burch.
The Rev. Mr. Miles will preach Sunday
at the service in the Branch Baptist Church.
Special exercises will be held at the Sun
day school. and good musicaI program
Will be rendered. Ell
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robustness OF the situation, and sug-
gests a trip to Europe as rest cure
Tor him. 1t appears that large sum
OF ready money would tide Ward over,
and, In the second act she hands 1t to
him in cash. Under his questioning,
she sh lies, saying, that it mad been lent
(Lizzie McCall). Ward learns that the
money had been obtained from suffern
Thorn ~ 6William H. subway, a rich
he goes to his .wife's bed room and
makes her send for Thorn, telling him
over the telephone that she is alone.
able to learn whether she has lied In
swearing that she had not even made
Any Promises n11is in return for the money.
a scene that should have been strong,
the husband becomes convinced that
the the Wife has been silly. not sinful;
down on rather an undecided situation.
The last act shows the wife become a
real woman. working for her living In
hsr. and all's we'll. The old aunt sup
a an between Wards brother. Monty
Glar1ce tGwendolyn Piers). forms the
only pretty hit in the. piece.
Lionel ADAMS. while he. looked the
f f,iie fa 43 vas not altogether salts
otiAc cN teHt, the ne1vler scenes ne
placed his voice in a loud and rather
raucous tone, and kept 1t there, over
Playing the part. He has a queer trick
OF raising one eyebrow and drawing
down the other that conveys nothing,
and an uneasy manner Of keeping both
hands showed in his pockets, except
when he Is actually gesturing Doris
Mitcheil, pretty woman with beau
tiful eyes. which she lavished on hus-
band and audience alike played the
light, luxury loving wife. 1t is only
fair to say that she appeared to be
suffering from a wretched cold Gwen
dolYyn Piers was the only Thoroughly
satisfactory member of the cast. AS
little bitterly or society, who loves
her sweetheart enough to give it ali
up and go with him to his mining
camp she was most attractive. For
rest Orr had good lines. and the house
liked him William II. Sullivan was
as unlike the sporting bachelor of
wealth and good clubs as could we'll
be imagined.
And IN the last act. when the wife
is shown In her humble, bare. garrett
room. and she tells how she has worked
and striven for her living. she wears
simple brown dress and cheap patent
leather hat. but she still has her silk
stockings with her. In the second act
her skirt, to a masculine eye, is remin-
iscent Of the fit Of mermaids finny
SKIN. w. D. G.
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STARS SIGNED BY
WEDNESDAY, CLUB.
CONTINUED From First Page.)

Continued From First Page)
music. These arrangements will be
more fully announced later *
High Order of Musi,..
Mr. Scrivenor explained last night
that this will be no mere aggregation
of musicians called from tha operate
forces. AT the close OF tho New York.
opera season the Metropolitan organi-
cation makes brief tour OF few OF
the leading cities. to extend this year
not more than two weeks. and 1t Is In
that time that the artists and orches-9
ira Will visit Richmond.
The Metropolitan Opera House Or
chestra. under contract To accom-
Pany the artists to Richmond Is made
up Of full nedged musicians. mature
in their art. and With whom the ar
lists Of the Metropolitan company have
been singing throughout the New York
season. EiE ESQ
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BURNS ourrorSTs STANLEY.
Unanimous Decision Goes to American

Unanimous Decision Goes to American in
Bout With English Champion.
New York. January T.-Frank G. Burns
OF Jersey City. outfought and ou,pointed
Digger Stanley. Ensland's ban,amweight
champion, In a snappy ten nound bout before
night. sl- ~
The British champion had the advantage
OF height and reach. and in the clnche. used
tho kidney blow With some effect He was
fighting.
Stanley slipped TO his knees in the sixth,
but came up strong 4 body blow in the
ninth had him lettering. but both were hght-
ing hard in the tenth. in which honors were
even.
No decision is allowed here, but the pop
ular verdict was unanimous for Burns. The
men weighed In at 1T pounds
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ADJUSTMENTS
Academy--Matinee and night, "The
Spendthrift.,
got" -
Lubin-Vnudeville.

disappointing.
About half house sat courteously
but silently through Performance OF
Porter Emerson Brownies The SPEND
thrift" at the Academy of Music last
night. True, one misguided and undis-
eliminating enthusiast in the balcony
eelapped joyously and noisily as mis-
OF the audience remained Indifferent, TO
say the least.
Whether due to the play or to the
company. or beth, the performance was
disappointing. - Fool There Was"
hideoas and gruesome as it is, is pow
erful and enthralling, whereas '.The
spendtthrsft.' by the same author has
At least it, dragged last night. Again.
company.
Richard Ward .(Lioncl Adams). a
Gle saevie l, !, hard re working business man,
1sTIiitx cho,,s. pretty wife, Frances Doris
reckless extravaganza has driven him
to the point Of bankruptcy. He makes
a final appeal to her to economize, but
she falls utterly to understand the Sc
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New Lnyr Shows Dcfectg.

Permission was given to the Main
! Street Bank to construct certain area