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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
TWAS WHEN ITALY AND AUSTRIA
FOUGHT.

1t began Just at the time that the
war between Italy and Austria ended, the
war which Napoleon III ended as sud
denly and Unexpectedly as the Aus
TRANS began it.
a few words about the local incidents
of the decade may prove interesting
There had occurred the visit and the
first appearance Of Jenny Lind at
Castle Garden, in 1850; the visit OF the
Hungarian patriot, Louis Kossuth, in
1851; the arrival Of Rachel, the great
tragedienne, in 1885, the visit of Thack-
cray. in the same year. The Prince OF
Wales postponed his trip here until 1862
after the piggerles war was over.
The Great Eastern, still unfinished, was
watched with constant interest. Would
# come TO New York? Was the channe!
deep enough to admit It? The mail from
California came slowly over the plains
through a wilderness. The PACING Kan
wav was only talked Of as yet; the Suez
Canal was unknown.
Rut the year before-August, lS5S-the
successful laying Of the Atlantic Cable
was announced and Queen victoria
transmitted a message TO President Bu-
chanan. receiving response. New YORK
CITY. where the idea had been conceived
of uniting Europe and America by tele-
graph, was in a whirlpool Of excitement.
CYRUS w. Field was the lion Of the hour.
our people were fond OF oratory. Hen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
PROOF OF PROGRESS SINCE
YEAR 1859.

Which goes 20 prove that though II may
appear discouraging much of the time in
the metropolis We really do move. The
region now known as Fifth avenue and
9Th street was at one time luxuriant with
hogs. II and its vicinity were known as
Hogtown. 1t was I'm 1859. a little over
Lalf century ago. that the great war on
the New York piggeries was fought by
the metropolitan police. Great difficulty
On the part Of the police, who were irish,
vas experienced in their efforts TO re-
strain the ardor Of the Irish owners OF
ne pigs
L was also difficult TO check the vivac-
hy Of some Of the pigs, Of both high
and low degree. The hogs were loud
sd rot overceremonious in their vitu-
rsat, BE-. The rank and age Of the IN
Uars we're by them forgotten. The
eaIs remonstrances Of the policemen.
eolps d 10 exercise their agility by
Jun 9lI from side 10 side, mingled with
the g rs o. the porkers. The pigs re-
fused % per IL any one to soothe the
angry feelir which had been so in
opportunelv ID The policemen yelled
various e. which were 10 be I'M
osrstood ~ m an intimate &C
4 elsniance " m the Hibernian vernacular.
i Before the var D. gan the pigs had
been remarkab q 10 perfect self-posses-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

Demands boilers were taken up. IN
offal was removed. the pens broken
down, and the boilers and offa carried
off i'm the cart
Mr. Riley may have had some idea or
his own regarding liberty, but We should
certainly have esteemed ii a favor II We
had been removed from such an atmo-
sphere of stencil. even If our quarters
were changed to the station house But
chacun a son govt, and no doubt Bernard
thinks the Odor OF his hog pens fully
equal to Lubins extracts"
In 57th street one small porker was
found concealed in bed, and was UNI
tremendously hauled forth by its captor.
Every imaginable hiding place was
brought into requisition for the security
Of the pets, and in many cases they were
no doubt successful.
on Thursday the invading force met
again and proceeded at once to the seat
of war They visited all those individuals
that had been informed on Wednesday
that their piggeries would be hauled to
the ground by 10 o'clock Thursday morn
ing If every pig and sty were not re-
moved by that time They tore down the
stys in every case. drove all the hogs to
the pound" that were to be found on the
premises and carried off all the boilers.
"Those VINO have only seen our police
enjoying their otium cum dig, at the cor
ner of the streets" comments the writer,
would have been pleased to witness the
wonderful activity which they displayed
I'm driving the pigs to the pound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
PIGS PLAYED HAVOC WITH Po-
LICEMEN.

MANY an unfortunate policeman was
felled to the ground by the furious on
slaught of some obstinate piggy who IN
sisted on running between the officer
legs. but. undeterred by these misfort-
unes, they CALAMITY did their duty-for
once
But little resistance was offered by
the men of the different establishment
but the ladies attached thereto were very
loud in their denunciations of all parues
concerned in their spoliation.'
The story is told how Mrs. McElroy'
pleasant. elderly woman, engaged In the
business on her own account, gave her
opinion that lit was a shame, and II
was as rich as you I'd never boil bone.
In saying that no resistance was OF
fered. an exception must be made IN the
case of General Mccormick, who, scorn-
ing to surrender quietly. threatened ven
geance TO every one concerned, and more
especially the reporters, who were TO De
annihilated. so this useful but despised
class of men would, it was believed
cease to exist
Three thousand hogs were removed
from that district in one week.
General" Downing stated that, not"itn-
standing the example set by one Napoleon
III I'm Italy. he intended TO fight to the
last. and that until the whole porcine
race WAS driven from the island ne
would not consent TO peace
II was a famous victory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

designed primarily to discourage ad-
verse bidding was hardly reconcilable
to proper initial round bidding.
East declared three diamonds, with
strength justifying even a higher bid
if necessity had demanded.
South passed but West, profiting by
his knowledge of the cards, located by
the previous bidding. declared three
royals. North went to four hearts on
the strength of his honOrs and superior
suit, and East supported his partner,
going TO four royals.
South doubled but East, feeling sure
of his position, redoubled. AS neither
adversary could we'll offer a five-heart
bid, though fear of opposing success
might have directed ones thought that
way the declaration stood.
In the play-off undue haste on Souths
part in going up with the ace Of
trumps upon trump lead from dun
my after winning North's short dia-
mond opening caused him the loss Of
a trick. East and West made five-odd,
but with more careful attention on the
declarer's part a small slam could have
been made.
1t is not always possible or profta-
BILE TO confine the bidding to machine
methods and unusual bids will con-
stantly arise. 1t is upon such situa-
tions that the player of judgment reaps
the reward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

gave evidence Of strength. His inn
mediate going to trumps with two
small diamonds in dummy was also a
point not to be overlooked. Hence,
suit establishment rather than ruff
fling seemed to be the objective point
Of the opposition. Failure to take ad-
vantage of a strengthened lead in dia-
monds when the first chance presented
and dummy's length in clubs were
signs pointing toward the latter as the
suit.
Realizing the danger OF forcing West,
with the possibility Of a club suit al
ready solid, and knowing the slim
chance of his holding a diamond ten
ace (reasons for which would only be a
repetition OF indicated signs already
enumerated), North had no hesitation
in leading a diamond.
A certain play had to be made to in
sure success. a probable greater gain
nv other methods was immaterial when
the possibility Of loss was considered.
South should have abandoned all
thoughts of a ruff and led "A diamond,
regardless OF Vests high card.
Though a diamond trick might not be
forthcoming, the same chance for the
all-important fourth trick was open
whether he led n club or not.
The same care I'm estimating a hand
where one is sure Of his partners play
Is illustrated in the following hand
played recently at a local club, which
resulted in a game at royals with
good bonus i'm the face Of an adverse
two-spade opening.
The hand:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
~)oa<' -5/e'17o So4la,sas HE /or o. Lsg Nzy9o e.
The Pitched Battle in Which the
Metropolitan Police Drove the
POrcine Army from Park
Plaza Took Place
Half CenturyAgo.

sion, self-reiance and immovable com
posture. They were true to nature.
Josh Billings, referring to the hog, said
'Hiz datime il pease and hiz evening
gentle forgitfulness. Men gaze at his
porkyness and kount his valu bi pounds,
and Ia in waite for him and sacrifice him,
and give hiz flesh salt for safety q.
This is pig life
This was pig life in New York in 1852
before the tearing, swearing, smashing,
lashinS Irishmen on the metropolitan
police force took the matter in hand.
The police showed fierce impetuous cour-
age; dogged, obstinate determination.
There were humiliating scenes. For
instance, a patriarch of a pig. totally
oblivious of the high rank of one of the
officers, incontinently rushed between
his legs. thereby disturbing the equi-
poise of his anatomy. In short, the UNI
ruly and unmannerly hog upset him.
This same hog was later at bay, with
glaring eyes, foaming mouth and bristles
erect, prepared to attack all comers.
But he was finally subdued.
Though brief, the war on the piggeries
was filled with exploits, marches, battles,
conquests and losses. The event was
one deserving Of commemoraton in pc
rennia! brass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

Hosulities against the plggeries were
begun on Thursday. July 20. 1859. and in
the next issue of Frank Leslle's" the
first page was devoted to an account Of
what happened when, at $3.50 o'clock on
that eyentful morning, a party OF police
from the 22d Precinct, under command OF
General" Downing, assembled in front OF
Mr.. Watermeyer's, corner of 54th st. and
Fifth ave, and organized their forces for
the attack.
The fortress first attacked. according
10 "Leslie's." was that belonging to Mr.
Mccormick, in 59th street, between Sixth
and Seventh avenues. The plggeries and
boiling establishments in Hogtown and
its vicinity had become such a nuisance
that to endure it any longer was impos-
sible.
Notwithstanding the apparently impreg-
nable position of General Mccormick.
the rock was scaled, and its owner forced
TO treat Tor peace. lie obtained sus-
pension Of hostilities for two hours,
which, by order from Inspector Delavan,
was afterwards increased TO two days. in
consequence Of the difficulty OF disposlng
at once Of so many hogs.
From 18th street the army marched to
the piggery of Godfrey Brumme, in 9th
street, between Seventh and Eighth ave-
nues The hogs were summariy expelled,
their quarters were RACED to the ground,
ard a plentiful supply OF lime was
sprinkled on the refuse of the pen.
Terrence Cahill, Patrick Bohew and
Laurence Lyons were also favored with
visit from the army, and their piggeries
shared the fate OF General" McCormic ks.
These gentlemen having been duly dis
posed Of, the grand movement Of the
day was made TO the famous quad
rilateral" bounded on the north by SD
street, on the south by 50th street, and
nanked by Sixth and Seventh avenues.
This spot was the grand centre Of the
operations; the steam from the bone
boiling kettles was sometimes so intensely
penetrating that the passengers on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

this case being cowboys, cowgirls (de-
scribed by a fervent press agent as
pretty). Indians, rangers, ropers, long
horned steer handlers, stage coach driN-
ers. crack sharpshooters, expert larlat
throwers. besides buffaloes and other
wild animals furnishing local color.
This combination is known as the lUl
Ranch Real Wild West, and the Miller
Brothers and Edward Arlington are the
individuals responsible for what's to
come. And, mind you, it will come on
Tuesday. April u, at Madison Square
Garden.
And what these gentlemen promise is
thrills-the genuine oklahoma thrill.
They announce positively that they are
going to adhere to a border programme.
This means that the wildness is going
to be superlatlve, that the long-horned
Texas steers are the most tempera-
mental ever and that the vivid per-
formances Of both man and beast will
bring on something like emotional YER
tigo among effete Fasteners.
Perhaps the star member OF this
crew of prairie celebrities is the old
Sioux chief Iron Tail. His claim To
glory springs from many sources. He
has often visited the white Father
al Washington TO plead the red mans
cause, and il is his profile which adorns
the buffalo five-cent piece.
Then there's Rocky Mountain HAM.
who drove one of the last staao
coaches on the famous st. Joe trail,
and Bessie Herberg, who reduces tu-
multuous horses TO a state OF amiable
geniality. and "Bilp' Lindsay, whose
way with obstreperous steers has been
equalled by none: and sandwiched in
among these delightful personages
there will be the roundup which, as al
the world knows, is no child's game,
but calculated, n the contrary, to pro
duce super-thrills. And as II this were
not enough, there's going to be buf-
falo hunt. the Indians are going to
whoop and kill and the horses are 60
ing TO tango-the tango being the one
concession which u wild, wild West
makes to civilization.
For all OF which New York is doubt
less waiting with anxiety In It's eye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

~ Ward Beechor was always sure Of an
intelligent audience: Emerson was heard
with delight The chief topics of CONVEX
sation al the time were the poems Of
Tennyson, the histories Of Prescott and
Macauiay. Next to these standard works
the favorite reading was the account Of
the Sickles trial, which filed the news
papers.
The northwestern suburbs OF the city
had been much complained Of as being
neighborhood Of squatters following the
Internal business Of boiling various kinds
Of things and smells into a concentration
that Aoated away IN the shape of vapor
over an otherwise attractive nelshooT-
hood. dispensing infection and death.
This is what citizens thought OF the
matter But among the squatters them
selves it was considered as simply
source Of livelihood by appropriation OF
the same vicious concentration to the
fattening Of hogs for the market.
II was complained. besides that not
alone did that neighborhood merit the
reputation of a dirty Hogtown, but OIL
savage Dogtown, inasmuch as the squat
tiers protected themselves and whatever
was near and dear TO them. not ~ pa
trolmen of the metropolitan police, but
by a host of powerful and unprincipled
cartdogs that lived during the day as
beasts of burden. and were to be dreaded
during the night as much as beasts Of
prey.
The people who had thus overrun and
occupied the territory were principally
of foreign birth, with but very little
knowledge of the English language and
with very little respect for the law.
Like the ancient Gauls, they wanted
land to live on, and they took It; and,
like the Gaus. they prepared TO defend
their occupancy at the very suggestion
Of its invasion, 10 matter by whom.
Such was the danger OF the situation
that the designer Of Central Park was
compelled to go armed while making his
studies and, in addition TO this, to carry
an ample supply Of deodorizers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

PERFUMED. imported pig. wear
Y ing d pink tie and we'll manicured,
n tried to set by the room clerk at
the Hotel Plaza. Goulash was his name.
He was IN the arms of footman, who
was also imported. and who carried the
mig 10 the room clerk and then carried 1t
away again. A young woman. also Of for
eign appearance, waited without in
translucent eown and a limousine.
In his rcht hand the footman held
nursing bottle filled with milk. 1t seemed
lost upon the pig. which was vociferous
after a manner peculiar to its kind.
A pig in a slaughtering pen making the
noise that this one was producing in the
Plaza risht have seemed undemonstra-
tive vocally In the Plaza it was differ
ent. There is very little demand for pork
IN the Plaza. even OF the defunct sort, and
10 cal for il when acItely otherwise.
The room clerk promptly stated his I'M
sympathetic views in a monosyNabic
fashion after the manner Of his kind.
And then. noting that the footman still
stood with the pig. the clerk, perfumed
and msni-ured. but not imported, lost
some O. his equilibrium and all Of his
well-bred stare. AMI in quite human way
put embroidery on the theme: Pigs is
Pigs.
All q which ended in the exclusion OF
tie pig from the Plaza.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

hut fail to show the same characters
tics in the early stages. particularly in
the initial bid.
No amount Of persuasion seems to
effect an alteration in their ways. Inc
old arguments, such as "shortness OF
suit permitting early ruff trump
length TO establish a promising suit
and the like, are again brought iorth
TO strengthen their case
Rropriety will not always permit a
free and unlimited discussion ana
watchfulness has TO take It's place wheh
suspicion points 10 a partners predilec-
ton for old rather than modern meth
DDS In estimating the value Of hand
West overcalled South with one royal
and North made it two hearts
East, Of course. had nothing to say
but West with individual strength TO
carry the bidding fairly high, declared
two royals. Perhaps at this stage man
ifestations Of the nature already de-
scribed entered into this particular
hand. for North passed. With border
line holding for a declaration OF three
few could remain quiet ~ rubber game
South declined TO 90 further' 30
Vests declaration was final.
North opened with the king Of hearts
and when he saw the ace in dummy
was pleased that he had not overest-
mated hls partners bid. A trump lead
uut North In again and enabled him to
NAV his queen Of hearts lie followed
that card with low diamond, and
South was In with the ace On the
trick West played the queen, holding
up the four.
whether or not this Influenced
gOuth's play was not apparent, but at
the next trick he led the singleton nine
Of clubs. which. Of course. was fatal to
his interest
Three tricks ingtead OF four scoring
against the contract gave East and
West game and rubber.
VINE at FIRST glance nothing appears
i'm the play Of the hand 10 merit special
attention, ~ the failure Of South 10 re-
turn diamond be excepted, - cloHer
study VIII SHOW some points Of interest
10 the student.
Vests initiative in an Increased Did
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

with dilapidated sheds on all sides. form
ing a hollow square more formidable to
a sensitive human being than the bris-
Ting bayonets Of a thousand Zouaves.
His boilers were removed. and a plentiful
supply OF lime was sprinked all over the
premises.
IAN adjournment was then made to the
Atlas saloon for refreshments, after
which they formed before the door in two
ranks, and were addressed by General
Downing. who ordered a division Of the
forces. The two divisions separated, the
one under Inspector Downing taking as
it's share of work the space between 59th
street and 18th street and the other, UNI
der Major Hall. the remaining portion of
the infested locality, extending from 9th
street to 10Th street, between Sixth and
Seventh avenues.
They first paid visit to John Kern-
CAMS shanties, and having received his
promise that all his hogs should be taken
away that afternoon they sprinkled the
place with lime, and proceeded to several
neighboring establishments, which they
treated i'm like manner. An onslaught
was then made on Bernard Riley's hog
yard, on whom notice had been previous
ly served.
LAS the army commenced demolishing
the boiling houses. etc, Bernard became
excited. and entered into an argument
with General" Downing relative to the
severity Of the law. General Downing
told him that If he did not keep quiet he
would arrest him Cor boiling ohal ten
days ago. Mr.. Riley said he could arrest
him. if he pleased. Mr.. Downing. hap
pening to have five witnesses on hand,
some Of whom aided in mailing up the
establishment very agreeably to the gen
tlemans request. sent him off in the Gus
tndy of one Of the policemen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
GOOD BOY!

The late Charles II. Drifting, proprietor
OF the New York actors restaurant known
as the Little Hall OF Fame" took a
keen interest in popular trends and move
ments OF all kinds.
Mr. Drifting thought little OF scientific
management and efficiency engineering.
lie said one day OF an efficiency engineer:
BLANK is a fool, and thought he'd go
broke. But. by lingo, the fellow has de-
cciyed me- He has discovered labor
saving device and his address Will be
Easy Street from now on"
Good boy. Blank" said an actor. and
what labor saving device has he discov-
ered?"
AN elderly widow" Mr. Drifting an
swcred-"an elderly widow with million
who has consented 10 marry him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
MOVE HUGE RANCH
TO NEW YORK CITY
Genuine Oklahoma Thrills, with
Indians and Cowboys, Coming
TO the Garden.

" HERE'S a ranch out on the
prairies Of oklahoma distin-
guished by the number lOl-
this. because it comprises l01, 900 acres,
perhaps. The owners Of this ranch,
having decided that New York has long
been cheated out of the real, real thing,
propose to transfer all the strenuous
movables Of that rangh into the heart
OF blase New York-the moyabes in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
OPENING BID IS
PARTNERSHIP BASE
knowledge of Style of Play
Essential 10 Success
at Auction.
BY GEORGE king.

THE initial bid at auction is the
premise upon which all partner
ship .s based. II the opening bid
y ineorect. blunders and penalties arc
~ 10 follow. The contrast between
Als Oh and the modern game is very
Aaikec, and q good player is always
arr % estimate the value Of the hand.
ne following hand illustrates the
4eH a player in estimating the value
EnG, tased upon his knowledge
"a Nrtnef's style Of play.
TIE hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

- iDge-ail, rubber game.
h Declared one heart II our
a.. 'a'pn seryes w. right. this II IN
tRn The secepted ldcas If many ~
~ game II fridge. cOincideft
b., ~ change which the progtese 81
j.. A~s brought about between the ola
f,s ,'' NE 4eH, n parad0zicsl Stato
-" aDDafS.tly exists In the play
o. ~ npnbef40f enthusiasts. bucb
H. exhibit IN me lster play ~
y. " NE eyideDces N having kept
~ the Development ~ the game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

4 cold reception VIII make anybody hot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

PERFCMED. imported pig. wear
ing a pink tie and we'll manicured
n tried to set by the room clerk al