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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-20
''TAKICABS"
USED IN I5O A. D.
Steps That Led Up to thu A to
of Today From the Middle
Ages

New Haven automobile dealers
who conduct an auto and taxicab bus
mess will find that they are members
of an ancient and honorable com
pany if they Will take the trouble
to look up history.
They will find that the manufac-
ture and the letting out of vehicles
for hire, are enterprises of quite res
pectable age. The Roman biogra-
pher and historian, Suetonius, men
tons the business as being a very
general one in his day, which was
about 81 so A. D.
The present generation has witness
sed remarkable changes in the con-
struction and uses of vehicles. Fifty
years ago; carriages and wagons were
made almost entirely by hand in
small shops employing from six to
twenty men. The only labor saving
machinery. then used was the lathe.
There were very few carriages in the
country, and the farmers wagons
were made in the village shop, Of
ten having wooden axles. The chaise
as the pleasure carriage was called,
was the luxury of the wealthy. The
development of the factory system in
this business has so reduced the price
that $50 will buy better carriage to-
1 day than could be made by hand Tor
| $3.50.
/ In the F1lQ0lS ages the ART OIs HcLk-
| Gle construction reclined. The first
glfmmer of dawn in the carriage
making industry came along about
/ 1880 probably because it is said that
/ in that year Charles of Anou, king
of Naples and Sicily and brother of
| Louis TX of France, accompanied by
| his queen, entered Naples in a small
but derfu1ly decorated vehicle
| BY about the beginning of the if
| teenth' century very marked improve
ments were begun in the making OF
| carriages. In 1474 Emperor F'reder-
lex III of Germany and of the holy
| roman empire attended the council
| at Frankfert I'm a closely draped car
rage, and In the following year he
drove up in a. magnificent open car
riage. with a canopy top. Tt is re-
! corded that there were only three
4 coaches in Paris in 1850. One OF
! these belonged to the queen, another
! to Diana of Poitiers, mistress OF
I Henry II and noted for the influence
al court. and the third was the prop
erty of Rene de Laval, nobleman,
whose vast physical growth preeluded
the possibility of his getting aboard
horse.
/ 1,I3es Number of hackney coaches
/ increased from 100 in 1894 to 500 in
t715. Notwithstanding the competi-
| ton of the sedan chair, the hackney
coach held it's own and finally grew
| in Importance until about 1921 when
the cabrioIet de place, shortened into
cab supplanted it.
In feudaI times the lords of the
land took nightly to the carriage,
supplying themselves with luxurious-
| Iy equipped conveyances, each trying
| to Guido the other in rivalry that
sprang up throughout the land to see
who could sport the most magnificent
equipage. This naturally greatly
stimulated the carriage building trade
and a number of very fine. vehicles
were constructed. The consort of
Emperor Matthoas had one built for
her own use in 1911 which was COW
cred with perfumed leather. Another
was given to the bride of Emperor
Leopold as a wedding present that
/ was worth, harness included, about
100000
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-20
CALL OF THE AUTO
is HEARD AFFAIR.

Say.
Have you footed it over the auto
mobile way?
Have you seen the speeding splen-
doris shine
Down the gasoIenious line?
Oh, say!
Amt they gay?
And don't you wish,
Despite all caviI1
You had the wad
To pay for travel
In a giddy thing like one of those
Which, every time you see It,
grows
Upon you till q sacrifice
OF any sort is not a price
Too high TO pay to own car
And be like happier beings areF
Wowi
Do you mind that now?
But say!
Don't let the fancy get away
With you till you've got the pay
In your pocket;
And to reach the goal,
You won't have to mortgage
Your immortal soul
See?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-20

WANT ADS. Gent A EgOED.
~ ~ ~-Eaes~ -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-20
1284567S

The other section that was objected
to referred to the requiem ent that
commercial motor vehicles owned out
side the state be registered in this
measure would contradict the associa-
tion's avcwed policy in favor of a
wide=open state.
bill introduced by Representa- tive
Tho1ns prohibiting vehicles from run
ming at a. rate of over thirty miles an
hour on country roads or over twelve
miles an hour on city streets was
unanimously disapproved.
Bills prohibiting the use of any but
bulb horns or cut-outs, and allowing
towns to prevent automobiles of more
than a certain stated tonnage from
using their roads was disapproved.
+ Child-"Mother, where do autoists
go when they go on a Joy ride?'''
Mother-f'Most of them go to the
hospital, my dear-''-Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-20
S255,l24 PAID TO
STATE in 1912
License Fees From 1890
Cars in Use Net Connect
ICut Tidy Sum

The gen eral use of the pleasure au-
tomobile has kept up with past years
and for commercial purposes the mo
tor vehicle is becoming more and
more Indispensable.
No business house with any pre-
tense of maintaining an effective de-
livery service keeps to the old horse
drawn vehicle, but maintains at least
one motor-drawn delivery wagon and
our gaze constantly afalls on all kinds
of machinery from the 1000. pounds
light top business wagon to the five
to seven-ton coal truck, and only the
conditions of our highways and the
strength of the numerous small
bridges in the state will limit the ca
pacity of the motor trucks of the fu-
ture.
The receipts of. the motor vehicle
department of the secretary of states
office during the past five years are
as follows:
Year. Number Registered Receipts
1908 500 S 100000
1909 5000 58,5s4.0O
1910 1O,7OO 1872, 1880
1911 $4,000 23O,12O0O
1912 1900 255,124Oo
The receipts represent in addition
to the private owners enumerated
above for the year ending September
80, 1912, 10 manufacturers, $50 deal
ers, 25 motorcycle Dealers 4S6 liv-
cry cars, 26,241 operators.
The percentage of increase each
year on number of cars registered is
as follows: 1909, 40 per cent; 1910.
20 per cent; 1911, % per cent; 1912,
81 per cent,
A year ago, it was stated that if we
increased in the same proportion dur
ing the year 1912 as in previous years
we should have at least $500 cars
| in the state, but instead of that mum
Der there were registered 1890 or
per cent larger increase than the
year 1911, and the prediction of a
quarter of a million rolIars for main
tenance of state roads was exceeded
by $4,000.
While the. number of cars increased
~ per cent. the total receipts ~-!R
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-20
Washington's Pirthday

Celebration at the Cheerful Credit
Store In keeping with the spirit 81
the day Caesar Misch Inc offer for
tomorrow as a special day In their &c.
NJ clearance sale. eztraord3nsrJ
values in strictly American made T1er-
chandise and honest price reduction
Like Washington they cannot deceive
They have used the little hatca1sL--
Store open Friday evening, closed az
day Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-20
STARTING AN
AUTO ENGINE

knowledge of the damage which
may result, if an attempt be made to
start the engine while the water
nl1rnD is frozen would seem to be q
suffeient incentive to insure r<ecau-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-12-12

STATE OF NsIN-MILwAUKEE
County-County Court-sIn Probate
In the matter of the estate OF Emily Picker
deceased.
Letters testamenrary on the estate of
Emily Picker, late of the city of Wauwato
in said County of Milwaukee, deceased, having
been duly granted to Emma Washeshek by this
Court;
hereof until and including the first Tuesday of
June A. d. 1914 be and the same is hereby
fixed as the time within which all creditors OF
the said Emily Picker deceased, shall
present their claims for examination and al
lowance.
1T Is FURTHER ORDERED. That all claims for
necessary funeral expenses, for the expenses
of the last sickness of the decedent and for
debts having preference under the laws of
the United States which are presented within
sixty days hereafter be examined and cd Est
ed by said Court at its Court Rooms in the
Court House, in the City of Milwaukee, in said
County, ut the regular term thereof appointed
% be held on the first Tuesday of February
1914 and all such creditors are hereby notified
thereof.
In Is FURTHER ORDERED. That ali other
claims and demands of all persons against the
said Emily Picker deceased be examined
and adjusted before this Court, at its Court
Rooms in the Court House, in the City of Mil.
waukee, in said County, at the special term
thereof appointed to be held on the first Tues
day of August. 1914, and all creditors are
hereby notified thereof.
IT is FURTHER ORDERED. That notice of the
times and place at which said claims and de-
mands will be examined and adjusted as afore
said, and Of the time above limited for said
creditors to present their claims and demands.
be given by publishing copy of this order and
notice for four consecutive weeks once In
each week. in the Wauwatosa News a news
paper published in the County of Milwaukee.
the first publication to be within fifteen days
from the date hereof.
Dated this 18th Cay of November. 1913.
BY the Court,
M. s. Sheridan
County Judge
Perry, Morton & aroesing. Attys. 4ew4
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-12-12
Fire Dont's

The time of the year has again arriv-
ed when the fire fiend generally gets
in his work. The following don'ts if
strictly observed, will beat him at his
home game.
Don't go into closets looking for
clothing with lighted match
Don't kindle fires in stoves with kerr
osene.
Don't put hot ashes and Goals in
wooden barrels or boxes
Don't thaw out frozen water pipes
with torch or lamp.
Don't allow waste paper, excelsior
or rubbish to collect
Don't use gasoline for cleanining in
a closed room.
Don't look for gas leaks with mattel
or lamp.
Don't allow lace cLrtains near gas
lights.
Don't allow oily rags near stoves or
about the premises.
bOh oiiOh oo"OASe W OC hSSA al
cuspidors or or floors.
Don't throw waste paper in fire.
place.
Don't throw cigarettes or cigars
awav IL lighted.
Don't keep matches in paper boxes,
or lying about carelesslv.
Don't use swapping a. rs matches.
Taboo them.
Don't forget that matches are the
beginning of many CONGREGATIONS.
Don't hang your clothing near open
fires or stoves.
Don't fill lamps after dark and never
when lighted.
Don't allow rubbish in railways or
in fire escapes.
Don't burn leaves or dead grass on
windy days.
Don't forget to have the chimneys of
your home cleaned.
Don fail to look twice at everything
that looks like fire.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-12-12
WAUWATOSANEWS

OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY.
published at Wanwatosa, Wisconsin. every
Friday by John X. Benoy.
Sent to any address in the United Statesfor
81 90 a year.
Entered at the wauwatosa post officeas
second class matter.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-12-12
MILWAUKEE coUNTY-CoUNTY COURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTY COURT
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF Mary Sophia
Braun, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Freder-
lex w Braun administrator with will annexed
or the estate of Mary Sophia Braun. deceased
representing among other things. that he has
fully administered the said estate and praying
that time and place be fixed for examining
and allowing his account of his administration,
and assigning the residue of the said estate
according TO law, and for determination and
adjudication of the Inheritance tax. if any
due in said estate:
II Is Ordered. that said application be heard
before this Court. at a regular term thereof
TO be held at the Cou House. In the City OF
Milwaukee. on the first Tuesday of January
1911, at O'Clock A. NJ or as soon thereafter
as the same may be reached on the calendar;
And IL Is Further Ordered. that notice of
said application and hearing be given TO All
persons interested by publication of a copy of
this order for three successive weeks prior to
the day fixed for hearing. once in each week
IN the WauwRtosa News. a newspaper publish.
ed in said county.
Dated this end day OF December, 1918.
BY the Court.
JOHN Z. kAREL
County Judge
Perry. Morton & Kroesng. Attys. I2wS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-12-12

Why not have your cellar clean by
letting me take out your ashes each
week. Call Wan. 137L. 35tf
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-12-12
DO you KNOW

Geo. C. Heileman does painting of
quality? Now is the time. Call Wan
watosa 300 l..
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
JUDGE sPEER AND THE PUBLIC.

Judge Emory Speer, of Georgia, in public ac-
dress, bitterly protests against the Department OF
Justice sending agents to investigate the conduct
proceedings, and methods of Federal judges. He
demands to know if such power should "be exer-
cised land where the independence of the
judiciary is the very foundation stone of the national
structure? This method is very re-
cent dare declare, that no other could be more Of
feusive to the chastity of judicial vgor For action
less director in the presence of the court less inter-
ferng with the administration of justice, men have
been convicted for contempt of court and the con-
victions have been sustained"
Judge Speer has had a special agent of the De-
partment of Justice in his district, investigating
his own record and conduct He speaks with some
evidence of feeling which, however, he disclaims.
The weakness of Judge Speers appeal to the pub
lie lies in the fact that the public is distinctly pleased
at the prospect of judges being held to accountability
The public is pleased taking it generally. as Judge
Speer is abhorred at the very things the Department
Of Justice is doing toward keeping informed about
Judicial methods and conduct. About the last result
that can flow from such protest as that of Judge
Speer, will be public clamor against the things
he denounces.
The Washington times., 1913-06-27

to the taxpayers. 1t is silly to protest against ous
ness methods in doing business.
Making appropriations and raising revenues con-
stitute the big business functions of the Government.
budget committee would analyze the revenue
prospects and apporton to various activities OF the
Government their appropriate shares of the revenues
1t is an unfortunate denouement, this of caucus
rejection Of the budget plan. The Democrats have,
indeed proved themselves more blind or un-
businesslike than the Republicans. But they PROM
ised to be seeing and more busnesslke, and IN
this action they repudiate that promise.
The real leadership of the House favored the re-
form, and the vote was close enough to make cer-
tain that before many years the proposal will carry
A great budget debate would be magnificent addl-
ton to the procedure of our parliament. II would
provide opportunity for development of real states
manship, real grasp and appreciation of the Gov
ernment's problems in the largest way. Gladstone S
budget addresses made and maintained him as the
leader of British beralism type of statesman al
most unknown in this country, because we have no
forum in which that sort of talents may be cultivated
and developed. The nation needs better to under
stand whence come its revenues, whittier they wo.
The Democratic party, especially, entering into
power at time when there is widespread agitation
in favor of changing the incidence of taxation, would
strengthen itself by providing the best possible field
of opportunity for discussion of these questions IN
commanding way.
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
THE FREIGHT.DELIVERY CASE.

Washington business interests have won, after a
hard fight notable victory in the freedeivery case.
For years the railroads have delivered certain classes
of freight, from certain points Of origin, from the
railroad yards to the consgnees place of business,
without extra charge. This was done in both Wash
ington and Baltimore. The railroads withdrew the
delivery service from Washington, continuing it in
Baltimore The business interests realized that this
amounted to a grave discrimination against Wash
ington in favor of Baltimore, and case went up to
the Interstate Commerce Commission, which now
decides that the delivery must continue in Washing
ton so long as it does in Baltimore.
The commission points out precisely what the
Washington business men maintained concerning the
discriminatory character Of the practice. 1t would
not be Of supreme importance to either city whether
the delivery of freight in this way were continued
but il would be serious affair that town should
enjoy such facility while the other should be denied
it, There is ntimation that the free delivery will
be withdrawn in both cities; but this may prove in
correct. The delivery practice was established, in
the commissions belief, as a means TO meeting CON-
petition with water lines That competition would
be likely to become effective il the free delivery
we're withdrawn, and il would therefore seem quite
as likely that Washington would be restored the
privilege, as that Baltimore would have it Withdrawn
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
SOME AMAZING DEVELOPMENTS.

The lobby inquiry assuredly is developing unex-
pected aspects of relationship between legislators
and the people who claim to be able to influence
then. Nothing less than amazing is the story that
may be pieced together and inferred from the narra
tives of Congressman Riordan, Palmer and other wit
nesses. If it had been written bit of political
fiction it would have been quite too lacking in the
elements of probability and verisimilitude to get a
respectful reading.
II would appear that men have masqueraded
under the names of members Of Congress, calling up
on the telephone men Of great affairs and supposed
acute interest in pending legislation, offering their
services to influence public business administrative
and legislative. The whole thing is surrounded by
much mystery that has yet to be cleared up by fur
ther investigation. Two members Of the House have
given specific denals that they made telephone calls
Of this kind in which their names were used Mr..
Palmer laid bare the most astounding recital Of ef
forts to sell out the good name of public men.
II is not yet made at all plain how any real
results could have been attained by these plotters
Il does not seem possible that they could have ex-
pected to get money from of big affairs by dint
Of such cheap and himsy misrepresentation as are
described The whole affair needs great deal more
illumination, and doubtless will get it.
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
KILLING THE BUDGET PLAN.

private business, firm or corporate, could not
possibly be run without some such general super
vision of revenue and expenditure as is contem.
plated in the proposal for budget committee of the
National House. To turn loose a half score of ap-
preparation committees, each with commission to
grab all it can get, and none with any responsibility
for general fiscal results, is the most unbusnesslke
proceeding that can be imagined.
The inevitable result of this kind of thing is
constantly increasing governmental expenditure and
constantly increasing suspicion on the publics part
that it doesn't get value for its money Against the
budget plan is urged the objection that the budget
committee would presently become SO powerful tina,
the individual committees would be reduced to un.
importance. Well, they are now altogether too i'm.
portant too powerful, too prodigal, too expensive
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
Striking Appearance.

~ REPRESENTATIVE JOHN l..
- PURNETT of Alabama is the
N midget of the House of Rep
resentatives. While he is large
Of girth and has absolutely no neck at
all, he 10 surprisingly short Of stature,
saws the Popular Magazine.
When he first opened his law office In
mis- home town, he was employed to de-
fend a mountaineer charged with a
petty offense: When the case was call
ed In court the judge asked the defend
ant II he had a lawyer to represent
him.
Yes, your honor. I had one, but /
don't see him here this morning" said
the mountaineer.
what was his name?" asked the
Judge
Il don't remember his name"
well. what did he look like?"
He looked like the jack cs spades"
Mr. Sheriff. promptly ordered the
fudge, call John Burnett"
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
The Stories of
nous Novels
By Albert Pzyson Tcshume

No. 4.-20ooo LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA-By Jules Verne.
ship
No . ns.uns o.
night
Of an arorsd ship easily as could Many had
sDS the Is.s famous french naturalist
The Fight With "ss. Monster"
around lightning speed Then
approached Ned Land hurled harpoon.
The weapon .mo h.ms., against hard surface Then came ~
knocked Oft the deck
animal at all " whose back they ennsn but
into the interior Of the The door was closed ana the submarine
The prisoners furnished
the strange craft He introduced
vd
s, . and % ,s to . ' They @ chose the latter while
the question For
his seowmen And h. had vense.nc. on the whole world
inventive genius island haa
equipped and had
On his Arronax
Suck canal still thing of the
He even
he
many
warshp
The Whirlpool; and An Escape
As
grip
carried safely
be that !
alive
Isl. a. : s-:s s:: sssss . sssi: @ s 8: s
JuIaY "NsmS =
\
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
Here's a Book

Travel Films" by Hugh johnson.
NJ. A. .. o.; published by the William
and wilkins Company, Of Baltimore
pen pictures of Europe from the
brain Of a divine. intcrspersed with
frequent Jokes and puns form this
volume. The work is entirely too
biased 10 present picture Of uni
many people to whom the appeal OF
Esirope would be the same as TO the
author. ,
which the writer .cloaks his informa-
tion does the reader draw his picture
Of the county,! country visited. In the case
OF attempt at anythIno sugao.,,rse
iv or comparatively descriptive. but
rather detailed account Of the
route itself. with a little extra in the
wsv of conundrums and puns.
~ Illustrations are photo9ranhs of
seenes taken in the various European
eities visited.
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
Good Stories
4 Prophetic Retort.

T.E governor Of Virginia, At q
time when washington. as .
mere youth. ventured to remon-
strate against the injustice Of q
certain decree. turned fiercely upon the
young man and inquired:
And who the dickens are you, sirr'
With q cold but courteous bow. the
young Virginian. drawing himself up to
his proud height, frigidly replied:
Nobody is particular. Just now, but
for the future, sir. somebody In gen.
eral."
The naughty emphasis on the word
general, II IL said, sent q cold chill
running I'D and down the governor .
spine which II required seven mint ju-
leps and six bottles Of port to relieve
yudR0.
The Washington times., 1913-06-27
What's on the Program in
Washington Today

Eleventh annual outing to Marshall Hall
OF the Washington Chapter. American
Institute Of Banking.
Basehail-Washington vs. Philadelphia,
double-header, D. m.
Meetings-night:
Masonlc-st johns Lodge. No. II. and
Hope, No. %; Eureka Chapter. No. I.
r. A. NJ; No. u, Cathedral. No. IA.
and Friendship. No. IL. Order OF the
odd Feiiows-Central. No. I: Metropolis.
No. i6, and Phoenix. No. 4; Dorcas.
No. 4. and Washington. No. 3. Re-
Red Men-seneca Tribe. No. II. as
Pennsylvania avenue southeast; Min.
cola Tribe. No. IA. Anacostia-
National Union-East Washington Coun.
eli, Weller's Hall; Mckinley Council.
washington Hall.
Knights Of Pythias-Syracusians. No 10,
and Rathbone-Superior. No. %; Rath-
bone Temple. No. Pythian Sisters.
Amusements.
columhia-'MFs. Leffnswslrs eoots."
polrp~The Call of the North" AIS
ssiasco-Antarctic sns O.. pictures. 500 and $50
cpp::nMnn.-yaudevilie. ?: M 100 to 1913 .. m.
SIsn Echo-All amusements.
Shsvv chase Lske-Dancing and music
nv section Marine Band.
u,.naIi Haii-Boats leave Seventh
street wharf 10 A. m. $50 D. m. and
ptssr S% p View Park-Boats leave sevsska
street wharf. 1890 Q. m..'::oo anejN
s,eauer 81. Johns leaves SEVENTH 5&See
wharf at D. m every evening ~
saturday and Sunday for fofty-mtle
tT1D On the 9otomae.