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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

A dog harked In the distance. Thcn
another-and another. There was ST.
lcnce for d moment.
Jesse STROBE forth from the house
to listen, wonderingIy. Again tho dos
harked in the distance Jesse lis
tened intently; then convinced that
something was wrong, he called to old
Shelah, who ran out anxiousiy to his
master
W. DO the dogs bark thus. She
lah9 Were they not fed? asked Je7sc,
Il myself left food for them a little
while ago replied shelah, wonder
ingly.
Go to them. for there is something.
And remember Shelah, though nauEht
is lower than a dog, yet a good mas
ter Will not neglect one"
AS Shelah left to investigate. Hut
dab. hearing the barking dogs, cane
from the house, and approached Jesse.
a loud cry from Shelah interrupted
them. He came to them in great ex-
element Master" he CRIED What
shall ] do9 There was a man, a beg
gar. among the dogs. gnawing a bone
that they had turned from He lay
upon the ground in agony, for one had
set upon him. l could not see his face,
the way he lay. but did beat the dogs
away from him and close the gate upon
them"
In ouSi t1'' S@H14'A4 ms val Nttcfa'
Jesse saw EIuldah aiding Shelah to
half carry. half drag a limp and SEN
seless form clad only in rags. The
mother dropped her burden at his
/ feet lie leaned over, when the mother
facing hirn piieously, cried;
our boy our boy has come
home!
GaaI, attracted by the outburSt.
| came from the mouse ana surveyed
lHe seei'e just as 'ee''et e'I'pf'1ced ms
''i"l.lel
50 men ne s"tq' S"h'efh luouSly'
~ '' .t u's. lo' AZ NY PROMISES 20
me me inc revealed myself after Ri TO
/ 'i'y r'''HtF'
iu,"an' Sto"IE ofti'ehuihg the
M"o" iecl ina @aI an Nhe time had
hho"n u Jet af7 presence drew
'''. ~ W mus 'ia a.
aIou khe"o9~' she cried IN pam
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

In the Matter Of the Estate OF Joseph
G. Fennel. Deceased.
II appearing TO the court that a re-
port Of the accounts OF the Old Do
minion Trust company. executor Of the
will Of Joseph G. Fennell deceased.
and Of the debts and demands against
the estate Of the said decedent has
been filed In the clerks office OF this
court. and that more than one year
has elapsed since the qualification OF
tn said executor. now. on the motion
of Hattie l.. Shelhurn. legatee OF the
said Joseph c. Fenneli, deceased. Il is
ordered that the creditors OF the said
Joseph c. Fennell, deceased, II any
there be, do, on the Sth day OF April
1890 at II a. NJ. before this court, at
it's court room in the city of Richmond
Virginia. show cause, IL any they can
against the payment and delivery OF
the money and other estate of the said
Joseph C. Fenneli. deceased, to the
said legatee without requiring refund
ing bonds Of her.
A copy--Teste
CHAS. O. sAvILLE, Clerk.
Robert f. Henley, p. q.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
RICHMOND BROKERS
ADOPT NEW SCHEDULE

Beginning Monday morning. wires
carrying quotations OF the New York
land Boston stock exchanges will open
at brokerage Offices in this city at
o o'clock instead OF 10. and close At
instead OF 3 o'clock. The advance
ment Of hours is to conform TO the
new time schedules in effect by the
adoption OF the daylight savings fea-
ture n those cities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
PETERSBURG
ID =.


\ meeting Of prominent businessf
and professional men Will he held In =
the auditorium OF the Chamb Der Of
Commerce Monday night to dfseeiss
the adrisability Of having a daylight
saving law in Petersburg rsT~. r
A. this meeting the matter WIFI be
thoroughly discussed aud If those
present are in favor OF the plan reso-
iutions will be drawn up. TO be pre-
sentcd 10 the city council at its NEXT
meeting. the first Tuesday In April.
for actor Several well known men
have expressed their desire to have
the law 20 into effect the first Satur-
day in April ana the meeting is called
for Nor day So that the rcsoiutfonss
can be drawn. IT
About twenty clerks employeds Inv.
the Norfolk and Western railway fn
this city went on a strike this morn !
ing, The strike Is a result OF an al.
legged charge by clerks EMPLOYED at
Roanoke that two men employed
there insulted Il woman clerk THEW
commanded that the mon be discharged
ar once, The railroad comraYv rava
the nc ma trial and concluded that
. mere was not enough evidence to 5us-
tfy the dismissal fthe pair. Tho
result was that clerks EMPLOYED ~
other points decided to strike unress
the company came around to their
wishes.
John Z. Evans. aged sixtv-eivht.
died yesterday afternoon at his resi-
dence on High street. Mr. Evans had
been n member of the legislature for
one term. was register of water works
OF this city for several years, and
| served as city sergeant for sixteen
years He is survived by his widow
Mrs, Elizabeth Liondy Evans, two sons
an done daughter.
The funeral will take place on
SATURDAY afternoon at $40 from .fha
Grace Episcopal church Rev. c. r.
, Bryan officiating. Internont will be
made IN Riandford cemetery.
The funeral fthe late Percy RI.
! BaNter, was held this afternoon from
the croce in Blandford cemetery. Rev.
/. }. c. He1th, pastor of the Wesley
NJ +. church. officiating.
Leslie Warner Slaughter, thirty
two years old ane native Of Is,ner-
beg county, WIS found dead in hes
at his boarding house at PA West
Bank street Yesterday at the noon
hour hN Mrs. Putah B. Mabry. with
whom the young man boarded y-3-,
Il is believed that Mr. s;laurf-te~
mad q relapse, following. what was he-
HeNed an attack of influenza. Mr.
Slaughter is survived by two sisters.
Mrs. Lola Hollywood, of Dinw,ddia
county Mrs Lillian Hogwood OF rich
mond and five brothers. John J.E.
~: K w; and J, II. Slaughter, all OF
this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

Clay Coe Iangtitt. Of Parkershurg.
w. Va, and Miss Margaret Jarrat. the
attractive daughter of Mrs, w ].
Jarratt, were married Yesterday after~
noon at the home If the bride on
jefferson street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Edmund =. Dan
bridge, rector of 81 Pauls Episcopal
church
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
WHOLESALE BEEF
Wholesale


ducting the revival services at Third
Christian church, preached last night
ON the Way to Salvaton' Large
crowds are attending the services,
which will continue until Easter Sun
day. Rev. Arthur Wake is leading the
singing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

Cardinal Ferrara. Archbishop of
Milan, Italy, has ordered his clergy
who present themselves in unseemly
fashionable attire
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
The Clopton- street SUNDAY schoo

The Clopton Street Sunday school
will celebrate its fortieth anniversary
tomorrow morning at 1880 o'clock. \
special program has been arranged
for the occasion. and it is expected
that large crowd will be present.
Frederick Lamb Will make an ad-
dress, and Mrs. ], w. Trevillian will
sing. All members of the Sunday
school are urged 10 attend and invite
their friends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
SOUTHSIDE
psl,lsds

Funeral services for Lorenzo A.
Sadler. aged sixty-nine were yester-
dav afternoon by the Rev. w. A. Hall,
of Porter Street Presbyterian church.
Pallbearcrs were: w p. Cassidy, w
II. southwark. w p. Stutz, J. b. Jones
W. L. Drew and J. " Render, mem
bers Of Abou Ben Adhem lodge. No.
210. / o. o. r, Mr.. Sadler was an
ODD Fellow fer thirty years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

N"P'''s"' ~ "
The Prophets long hair WAS wet
with rain, his long, white beard was
swept by the wind, and he seemed a
eaunt. wild half straved figure. He
Fare thee forth. nay SON" he said
commandtngly. vet kindly. Naked
thy mother brought thee into tho
world. Yet the Lord God watched ove-
thee. Naked this woman sends thee
Into the storm. win not the Lord Cod
save thee"
Jethor win, a ayr, Of terror, fell unon
his knees ana saa-had ont his arms
suppIicatjneIy tnward heaven.
Il know HIS wrath" he cried pit
cousIv. ~ have stunned and am guilty.
Forgiyc--forgiye.
The FURY Of the storm increased, and
W.. il the Young boys terror He
buried his face upon the ground as he
Hay PROSTATE. and gave one long
aporize6 cry.
Mother
crtA rsrt,p XXI
=, 49,,
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I us. iiul"ah C1i,e alo "ent, oN, H. ~
~, an" net snHuel it<7 49, ~. 10
"he[S' naomi ihti uPoI, Hei ei,,
'i2IuFI dil Nia tne usual n"uoc'i ~.
"Isa " % ''.S
III t'tSSaiI' puy taNFe was d ouou 20
me. u neVSi 'he SWIM" -
II f.'er nor 81 bayetS. ...a,
-; - ny "oi' ~ $50.
49, 49, ~, 11'2oE ~ ~ - F'1S
U2H ~ Cd'le 10 nun NlIIi tn "a CO., isl'i
81 IIEn.' Tor one gay ne ca'ile 70 Ua"'
~ : ,e' ila SUI o. =
IN ''te way it"'n t1eofoi l me- q
ltiu 'l't 5o ,0. NIlo % wa "a
80 ~ 'e, 5't ~ t.l'Ss ia" l''sS9e'' ~
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10y no !, =? -.-.
-, -, -, l.-ea > 80 -
tu.'9 il' ~ ~ q 'nesS''' ~
Try ana orertahe NE stranger u. ana as, ask
nun A"A 'iS"S VI '''i4si IN 'ti u7a ieiAi J.
him
Then come thou into the house and
rest my father Thour art much
gearied
NAY. fthe stranger comes with
.idinqs of Iethar, ansvere, .Iesse II
must await him here"
u 81 me await The stranger father.
Tarhons his tafo L. one ~ los IN pa In
y ,rift fruy,, INC III MI, r,oat my,
ousstfonirr-
ff.s.a ,-51a5 ~ bi~., sc,rch3,r,,,.
70 ,,,fne 1,pll,re.a1,1if,r, 90 -vs~
CIearo will tra within 70 +bv Yl1gfhrr
~ ;s ~ -. e.,
no =, '''' ~ Gus ''''''''S' ss''1 A0'
+t,o,,,.h CO., ,,-,.,,,i..,, f.. So. ~,
,4u $50 t,,., ,ta. ~
= $3.50 ~, ~. ~
~ -, " ~, 'rii ~ 'ti 49, ny I0"0
va" hspi VI. an soiio III ah -
w. ~ 1'ilu GIG ~ az u,O tlt,i'
cohtIhue oh ms journey without VISIT
ing tiie NUS " JeH9c'
hut ogIote N'aa, Coula 60 very lar
toward aeoToh' ms aNaTl'lous ahd
afuut eyes delec' a several blts OF
E9ol upon the 4taHoies not Tar IN the
nelaS' where sheep had strayeo ana
tnorns mad torn some or ther pre-
, clous WOOL. mus II happened mat as
/ Gaal stepped TO one SIDE IN the gath
erlnE dusk, he did not notice figure
clad in rags and Sackcloth. The new
conner appeared to be the Neriest beg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

Colonel John Margetts and staff.
Captain James Yates. will conduct a
meeting in the Salvation Army hall
Eighth and Hull streets. tonight at
O'Clock Captain ana Mrs. Wright
will be in charge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

Opportunity In a Corporation For
Young Men" VIII he the subject or
Oliver J, Sands. Pr sidont of the Ame--s
lcan National bank before the A1exan-
der Hamilton Business study club next
Thursday night at o'clock at tho
Business Mems club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

Funeral services for William Thomas
Price were conducted yesterday after
noon by Adjutant Wright, OF the Sal
walton Army. Mr., Price was buried
In Maury cemetery. He is survived
by his widow, a son and his daughter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
THE GEORGIA CYCLONE

Broad Street Methodist church sun
! day, 3 p. M.--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy RI. Norvell,
1904 Cherry, South Richmond. will
celebrate their golden wedding to-
night in their home. Their friends
have been invited TO visit them during
the evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

Owing To the large crowds who have
attended the revival services held in
the West End Methodist church by
the Rev, A. l.. Carson it has been de
cided to continue the services for an
other week. There have been a mum.
Der of conversions at every meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
49, 1-'7777777779l17 : -
NOTICE.
LEG NJ

rRGINIA: IN THE Law AND
EQUITy COURT OF THE CITY or
RICHMOND. THE 4TH DAY or
MARCH, 1890,
Bessie L. Davis ...........,..Pla Plaintiff
VS..
Lester s. Davis ..........,. Defendant
IN CHANCERy.
The object Of this suit IS TO obtain
4 divorce from the bond of matrimony.
by the plaintiff from the defendant, on
the ground OF desertion and abandon
ment.
An AFFIDAVIT having been made and
filed that the defendant. Lester s..
Davis is not a resident OF the state
Of Virginia, it is ordered that he do
appear here within ten DAYS after due
publication Of this order and DO what
is necessary 70 protect his interest in
this suit.
A copy-Teste'
LUTHER LIBBY. Clerk
T NJ. Roscher. Attorney.
1o17 Bank Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
MISCELLANEOUS

Furniture. Ghixa and Wedding Pres
ents packed and shipped with care,
Special attention given to out of town
orders JACOB UMI4AUF. 1925 West
Broad stree. 'PhonA Madison s2e2
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27

VIRGINIA: IN THE CHAN NICER x
COURT OF THE CITY OF RICH
MIND. THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH,
1890
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-27
WANTS
SHOE REPAIRING

The Richmond aoaectrfc Shoe Repairing
company wish to announce to It's
many patrons that they have ar
ranged the shoe repairing depart.
fnent in the rear of their location,
17l9 East Main street. and have
opened With q large line of mems
ladies' ana childrens shoes In the
front of the same location
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
San Carlo Singers Weak
In "Jewels of Madonna''
Lack of Unity Characterizes Per
formance; Principals Not
Equal TO Their Tasks

The San Carlo Opera Company gave
Wolf -Ferrari's "Jewe.s OF the Madon-
ma" last evening at the Manhattan
Opera House. To be sure this Italian
opera and the company was thus on it's
own ground. But besides being in
every respect an inferior achievement,
the workmanship of "The Jewels" has
not the melocic simplicity of either
"Cavallcria Rusticana'' or "Pagliacci." :"
The music for the principals is tricky.
The choruses are elaborate.
Perhaps this accounts for the fact
that the company did not appear as
much at case as in the operas of
Mascagni and Leoncavallo, in which
the best work of the present season
has been accomplished. There was
a general tendency on the part of prin-
cipals, chorus and orchestra to wander
off on diverging paths which marred
any semblance of unity.
Nine. Luisa Darclee, a former mem
ber Of the San Carlo forces, who Joined
the company to appear as Maliella,
made poor use of light voice and was
primitive in her ideas of acting. Her
associates, Mr.. Agostini and Miss de
Mette, were little better as Gernaro and
Carmela, while even Nj. Ballester did
not appear to his usual advantage as
Rafaele
This evening Carmen" will be re-
peated with Miss Gentle in the title
role.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
W. F. Morgan Sued
BY Mrs. Tagliapetra
10 Recover Picture
Plaintiff Alleges $ Painting
Worth SIS, 900 Was Turned
Over to the Defendant as
Collateral for $500 Loan

MRS. Margaret Townsend Tagliapetra,
OF Is East Ninetieth Street, daughter
of the late John D. Townsend. pron.i-
nent attorney, filed suit in the Su-
preme Court against William Fellowes
Morgan, president of the Merchants
ASSOCIATION. to recover a painting which
the plaintiff says she turned over to the
defendant as collateral Tor a loan of
S2OO: The painting is "The Crossing
OF the Ganges," by Thomas Daniels,
K. A, said to have a value of 5000.
Mrs. Tagliapetra, who is a member of
the Mayfower Descendants, WAS in
financial need in April, 1919, and sold
two paintings to Mr.. Morgan for $125
each. Mr.. Morgan, who is collector
Of paintings, also offered to buy the
canvas. over which suit is now brought,
according to Mrs. Tagliapctra
She says she explained to Mr. Nor
gan that she would not sell the Daniels
painting, because at the time there was
plan afoot among some friends of her
father to buy it and present it to some
public institution. Among those inter-
ested in the movement. said Mrs. Tag
liapetra, were Justice Townsend Scud-
der, of the Supreme Court; Delaney
Nicoll, Austen G. Fox, "A. w. Evarts
and the late Frank Moss.
Tagiiapetra, the defendant offered to
lend her 5000 on the painting. She
agreed to accept the loan and give the
picture as collateral. Mrs. Tagliapetra
alleged there was an understanding
that Mr.. Morgan was to return the
painting at any time upon repayment
of the 5000 loan; that she has rendered
the amount to Mr.. Morgan several
times, but he has refused to return the
picture
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Maier and Pattison Score
In Recital of Piano Duets
Young Musicians Appeal Strong.
ly to Large Audience
at Aeolian Hall

A rare treat was .he concert Of
music for two pianos given by Guy
Maier and Lee Pattison YESTERDAY "
afternoon at Aeolian Hall These two
young men each an excellent pianist,
have developed their ensemble playing
to such perfection that the two IN
struments sound as one Not only did
the symmetry of their playing, their
absolute precision and almost uncanny
unity in the appreciation of rhythms
Immediately appeal to the audience, but
the freshness and vitality of their play
ing swept through the hall like an in
vigoratng breeze.
Such recital might easily become
boring, but in the colorful performance
of Mr. Maier and Mr.. Pattison there
was not trace of pedantry. The
program was attractive. 1t began with
Brahmss "Variations on a Theme by
Haydn" This was followed by Saint
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
The Stage Door

"Bab," Edward childs Carpenters
stories OF Mary Roberts Rinehart,
opens Monday evening at the Park
lheater with Helen Hayes in the title
ra'c. George c. Tyler, in association
with Arthur Hopkins, is making the
production. The cast also includes
Tom Powers. Percy Haswell, Robert
Hudson, Lillian Ross. Sam Edwards,
Arthur Eldred, Edith King, Stephen
Davis. James kcarney and Helen
Quincy.
The engagement OF Lulu" in Phila-
deiNhia has been extended for one
week BY the Shuberts and the premiere
hero will not take place until Oc-
tobor %
Henry Mileli's Theatcr will close
Saturday night with the last perform
nnce there Of The Famous Mrs Fair"
and viii remain dalt rrti Monday
evening, November l. when it viii be
reopened with A. H. Thomas's "Just
SUPPOSE Ill which Patricia CoIlingc
Is to appear The production is to be
made under the management of A. l..
Erianger. "Stoppinc Stones.' which
Mr.. Miller had planned to brirr into
the thcater Immediately. will remain
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

Saans's Scherzo, OPP. 81, Debussy's
Afternoon of Faun" and Dsnse,
Francks Preluds, plstis,, rugue and varia;
the Coronation Scene from "Boris
Godounoff," 'Casela's five little
pieces, "Pupa5zotti"; Bach's Sicilienne,
Arenskys Scherzo. and lljinsky's "The
Orgy"
In several Of the pieces, particu-
larly in Mr.. Pattison's ingenious ar
rangcment OF the scene from Nous
sorgsky's opera, and in 1jinsky's
Orgy" the young men produced or
chestral effects by their playing Their
musical sense of humor was delight
fully displayed in Casella's five dis
sonant jokes. A large audience enjoyed
the concert, and at the end was loath
to let the young men depart.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

Cover the Hill," the Fox film, moves
from the Nora Bsyes to the Central
Theater next week.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
Al OSCAR HAhtERsIrlNS ME
MANHATTA r AIN ]
y San Carlo a
0RAND OPERA
FOURTH AND LAST WEEK

Tonight at 8H5. "Carmen'-Genuc. Nemara
tguest), Corallo. Bsllcstcr l'ockcr Cond Sode-o
FrI., "Tosoa''-Frerman Barron. Clbelll. Valls.
De Biasi. Ccrvi Cond Merola.
Sat. Mat, "Cavalisrla Rusticana'-tentle. Bar.
ron Cibein. D'Amico. Cond Meroa; and
"PasIaoei' '-Kcltte. Azost:ni.. BsIlester
Sat. Misht at o sharp. Gala Farewell Perform.
LipkoYsks. Snagra, Balostcr. Third Act "Glo.
conda Freeman. Wieder, Corao, Ballester and
Corps de Ballet Third Act "La Bohomc'-Fitziu.
Kettle AFostini Yaila Nile Scene "Aida"--
Mappold.,. Corallc. Baoster; and Fourth Act
"Csrmen''-tientle. Cibelli. Vale. Sylvia Tell and
Corps de Ballet. Conductors Meroa and Sodero.
pr.ccs SOC to s.. so. Seats for AA Performances
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

FqrrsEhed Rooms TO Let and Boarders
wanted problems solved through The
Trlouns,s Want Ad Columns. Phone Beck
mau 3Voo.---Advt
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14
FlORE~CE WALTON

" - NH y III HSN
RGhfy - Seal ~ Co.. Lar I
+ ilpHlzii uil- - Li6rr.
NER GlRLs-AlsSanser Co.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

The travels OF a DIR.
Reed Cushion Shoe
Ny companion today is
Il chap about rs years of
age. lie attends Column
bia University and is
quite an athlete.
He treats me as a pal,
and | am with him in the
clasarCom, at home, and
on his iCug walks.
His athletic work has
given him a long, swing
ing stride.
He demands q shoe that
will q >sOrb the shock of
his stride, support his
arch and his ankle, and
give him real foot-ease
and comfort.
| give him all these.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

on tour for a few weeks until revisions
can be made, and will not be presented
in New York until early in the new
year.
cover the Hill," the Fox film, move,
from the Nora Bsyes to the Contra
Theater next week.
Edward Elsner has been engaged b,
Lee Shubert to stage the new play II
which he will star Henry Hull. 1t IL
called "Carey's Quest"
Kay Laurell has succeeded Helen
Barnes in Ladies' Night" at the Ell
tinge Theater.
Rachel Barton Butler will leave soon
for London to select q group of holi-
day pantomimes for her chidren's the
ater. which is to be resumed in New
York next month.
Because of the demand for tickets
Nine. Borgny Hammer will appear in
"Hedda Gabler" at the Little Theatcr
in special performance Saturday
evening. In addition to this perform
ance and the four regular matinees on
Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Fri
day, an extra matinee will be given
Saturday afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-14

Kay Laurell has succeeded Helen
Barnes in Ladies' Night" at the Ell
tinge Theater.
The Washington times., 1920-08-13
AUTOS REPLACING
HORSES ON FARMS
Census Figures Show "0ld
0obbin" Replaced by. Trac-
tors-MuIes Hold Own.

Is the automobile supplAntipg. old
Dobbin on the farmf Returns OF the
1920 agricultural census now being
compiled by the Census Bureau indi-
cate a steady decline in the number
of horses on the farms Of the country
in 1920 as compared with the number
in 1910.
While the compilations are far
from complete the available ngures
show that the faithful horse 10 not
holding his own and II Is evident that
the "fiivver" as we'll as the more
costly makes OF cars are driving him
Just how fast the use of the horse
on the farm is declining Is well
illustrated in the case OF Alpine
county, Calf. In 1910 that county
reported 428 horses on it's farms.
while in 1920 the number had de-
clined to 169. Up In Carroll county.
New Hampshire. there were 3.l1o
horses on the farms in 1910. but In
1920 there were only 2.404 equines.
Edmonson county. Ky. reported 2.2os
horses in 1910 and only 1,942 In 1920.
while Putnam county, Ill, reported
4.269 horses in 1910 and only 3,073.
Down In Sterling county. Tex, the
number OF horses dwindled from
3.725 in 1910 to 1850 In 1920. Similar
declines in the number OF horses on
the farm are noted in many counties
in South Carolina. Tennessee. Ala
bama, Arkansas. Virginia, and Mis-
souri,. all tending to show that the
horse is not the big factor on the
farm that he was before the motor
tractor. the motor truck and the
pleasure car came into such general
use.
On the other hand the lowly mule
In more than holding his own on the
farm and in many counties his use is
increasing. In Liberty county. Fla.
for example. only 3 mules were re-
ported in 1910. while in 1920 the
number had increased to 1913. Mules
on the farms OF Stark county. Ill. in
creased from 312 in 1910 to 439 in
1920. while Edmonson county. KY. re-
ported 1,151 mules in 1910 and 2.112
in 1920. Down in Cleveland county.
Ark. the number OF mules on the
farms Increased from 1,7OS in 1910 to
.. 900 in 1920. while in Washington
county. Mo-. also increased from 1925
In 1910 to 1880 in 1920. This same
growth is indicated in reports from
counties in various other states.