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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-04
Chains Fornsa Heavy Net That Sweeps
the Roads for Stones. II

rsc - - y 81.
from which they are deposited at in
tervals in piles at the side Of the
road. ~. -. ii
A pile Of a hundred or more stones
represents the work Of only few min
utes, when gathered by this machine.
How much time would it represent ex-
pressed in terms Of man-energy7 One
hundred stones spread over an area
Of 400 square feet, in a plot 20 feet
square, places one stone in every four
square feet. A man working at aver
age speed could pick up these stones
and pile them at the side of the road
In 10 or Is minutes; but the machine
with It's dragging chains will do the
work In a n'oment.-Popular Science
Monthly.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-04

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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-04
LONDON'S LIFE FILLED
FULL OF, ADVENTURE

"A life no less adventurous than
that of his great character. "Burn-
ing Daylight" showing today on the
screen Of the Rex theatre, was Jack
London's. Rancher, sailorman,
tramp, oysterman, seal hunter, Alas
kan gold prospector, war correspon-
dent, writer of fiction singularly
sweeping and powerful and hlled
with human color, author Of search
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-04
PULL TOGETHER FOR ROADS
Transportation Is Vital. Problem tor
All Interested In Natlor-Weifare
of All ls at Stake.

A new era in American progress
took its date from the period just pre-
ceding the Civil war. During this era
entire states were transformed iron
Wilderness : into proepe1ouA 0ny-
lng esmmQnWeakhs. IT, eeEa0
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-04

Mother CONCEPT which was 'suaze IN the famous q.
adapted Red Cross works Of the postwar era
Fourth Roll Call
berl Mother
original "he Greatest Mother In
by
Cross that to almost
Of American Red CrosA
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21
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| 01Iela: !
NC. ne {! l7Q
PALACE AIRDGNE TONIGHT
AND YDNnRR0Y

Maurice Tourner presents My
Lady's Garter" TIE story ceatefs
around the pursuit of battling III
ternational thief, known as "The
Hawk and wolves the love affair of
i young EnelisAman Hho was Tor a
.ime suspected of being the criminal
and the daughter OF railroad mag
nate. The plot IS spirited ii d. c.>-
rene and involves such thrilling
scenes as the neaT-crash Of tNo rail
road trains, and exciting pUrauia or
the water in yachts, and the escape oi
"I'hc Hawk" by a leap from second
story window and his final end il
motorboat explosion.
Wydham Standing, Sylvia Dreamer,
md Holmes f. Herbert are included il
he cast Of the picture. 1t was produc-
ID with all Of Maurice Fo2lnedr's pen
ohant for the artistic and lavish attan-
ton to details. Lloyd Lonegran was the
1cenarist. 1t is g Paramount Aircraft
release.
The Palace also presents a very
pleasing bill Of added Cinemo attlac-
ION.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

MOROCCO THREVES,
SAY TWO AMERICANS
(By United Press)

PARIS, Sept. 21,-TWo American
Red Cross Officers, Captains Robert
S. DOMAIN, Of Bay City, Mich, and
Norl LaVoy, Ct Seattle, wash, who
have returned to Paris after an Off
cial tour of Northern Africa give
some interesting figures to indicate
that Morocco is rapidly gaining in
economic Importance. From wild
tXpanso of unproductive country.
peopled largely by Arab tribes, in
1912, Morocco has developed IN the
past seven years into what promises
to become a thriving modern CONNER
cial and industrial nation doing bus
mess on a large scale in all the
markets of the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21
WORLD DRYS IN
WASHINGTON At
BIC CONGRESS
Nearly $500 official ReEre-
sontotiUes from Practically
M CiUilized Nations ATyiUe
far CpcninJ Meptfng.
(RY United Press)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.--Nearly
1900 official representatives from
practically all civilized nations and
delegates from al important temper
&nce societies in the world met here
today in the opening session Of FIT
tcanth International Congress Against
Alcoholism.
World known scientists, economists,
physicians. psychologists and Grimm
o!ogists will present in six day pro-
cram this week an exhaustive, seien-
tific Indictment of John Barleycorn
and all his works.
Every variety Of opinion on alco-
holism and the proper methods for
regulating liquor traffic is hel d by
the delegates.
French representatives Of the Ligue
Contre PAlcooi conceive prohibition
Iasapplyin9 to hrandies and cognac-
but not as to light wines. Some of
the Teutonic representative except
beer, and several Scandinavians favor
the "BYatt system "-consisting in .
"GQuor card' system ard licensed
drinking clubs.
The Fifteenth Congress is a post
Iponement Of one prevented by the
outbreak Of the World War in 1914.
Since then temperance victories
! have been gained, notably the "eigh-
Iteenth amendment" in the United
States; various war prohibition
Ienactments in European countries;
cornlete prohibition in Finland, 1919;
local option granted in Denmark and
Scotland; "Eght wires only" prohioi-
ton in Norway, 1919 and establish
ment Of the "Bratt system" in
Sweden.
Since the last congress several
new countries have come into being
as result of the war. Practically
all have representation in the con
eross.
In spite of tie fact that 7,o arc
still technically at war with Germany
and Austria, thGse latter countries
VII have several representative al
Athe Washington congress.
= Prof DR.. !. Gonser Of Berlin, is {
member Of the executive committee
IN charge of the affair and viii deliver
an address.
: Prominent foreign names or th,
, program are: DR.. Ley, Of the Univer
: sitg Of brussels: Br Lsgrain, Paris
, Or. p AmalH, Florence and Dir. Eud'
{ Noati, Turin
An interesting figure viii lie Dir
/ u. Helenius-S SeYpala, the Kramer
Of Finland. the only other coantr,
".th America 10 nave absolute pro
hibition.
Americans included on thc pro
gram are William Jennings Bryan
? Attorney General Palmer, SecIetar!
of Navy Daniels, and Dr.. Harvey "
Wiley.
!. The president CT the congress i
premier Jonkheer, Ch. Raijs De Beer
; enbrouck of Holland.
The chairman Of the American ex
: ecutive committee who made arrange
: ments for the congress is Edwin {
= Dinwiddie, formerly Of the Anti Sa
) loon league.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21
POLITICS TO FORE
AT LEGION MEETING
(By United Pressl

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-Polities
VIII be the paramount issue at the
next convention of the American
Legion, it was indicated today in re-
plies to a survey just completed by
the American Legion Weekly to as
certain the views of the legion's p
000,OC0 members regarding the polit-
zeal restrictions clause in the war
veterans organization.
The sentiment, according - the
weekly, is that more liberal inter
probation than general has been OBJ
served be placed on the clause in the
constitution which forbids connection
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

stopping at FL Centro's leading
hotels today are:
OREGON: George n, Martin, L. y.
Sellers, Bill Dixon, ]. T. Hardeway,
George IT. HardewaY, NJ. c. Telnpier
Nat Mcdowell, f, Z. Grcbam, F. VI.
Fleming, John WenGall. w L. Mise
man o. Nelson, L. II. Francisco, y. O.
Range, p. A. Hilson. n o. Ramage. L.
u. Dadmun, and Bob Lewis, an Diego:
E. j. Mosce w. j. Drann, F. G.. Beli&h
and George and F. :. Lamnam, Los
Angeles; G. T. Martins, Yuma DR.. G.
'. Gala nder, Fargo, North Dakota;
Freda Veldge and Lulu Johnson,
Brawley; George H. Reid Mecca; and
Charles l.. Mitchell. Blythe.
CASA REY: Commander s. S.
Thurston, San Diego II. c. Bartis, and
L. Houseman, El Centre.
PRINCESS: H II. Cole, and Ray NJ.
Traham Los Angeles; Herman Zirn :
herman. and Joseph Dickens. Ell Cen
tro; A. Booth, Les Angeles; and Mrs..
VI. L.. Morrill, CaleNiCo.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21
BOARD DEADLOCkED
ODVER APPOINTMENT

The board Of supervisors yesterday
'lcadlocked over the selection of the
new superintendent Of schools.
-Four or five ballots were taken with
the following ballot in each ease;
Enyeart, =; Justice Griffin. Braw-
ley, /; Judge Norris, HoltYille, /,
Supervisor Brooks was absent.
As it is known that Mr.. Brooks fav-
rs the selection # Nj" Enyeart, who
Hlso has the backing of the American
Legion, it is believed that he will be
chosen at the ne%t meeting Of the
3oard in October
The selection Of the new superin-
tcndent' has been hanging fire since
last spring when it was knows. that
former superintendent A. p Shibley
vas to resign to assept a position a
superintendent or the citv schools.
The nita Of ordinary commedcial
use is obtained from elder.
The river Po begins to form it's
dcl1a sirty miles from its mouth,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Ct The legion with politics. At pres
cnt the clause reads:
"ihe American Legion shall be alb
solutely non political and shall not
be used for the dissemination OF par
tisan principles or for the promotion
of the candidacy of any person seek
ing public office or prefermeat. No
candidate for or iacum5an. Of sal
aried elective public office shall hold
any office in The American Legion,
or IN any department or post thereof. -
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Marriage Licenses were issued yes
tcrday to the following: Coy SWindle,
~, and Winifred Commor8, 20 both
Of Holtville; George NJ. Harlan, n, Of
Holtville and ezra Beason, 10, Of I'm
pcrial; Charles Benford, 20, and Arric
Lee Bennett, "a, both Of CaleXico.
Neville's Fountain Lunch starts at
11:3O a. m. Have you tried it yet.
ADV.
For the violation of the rooming
house ordinance, Sadie King, 28 wears
old, white girl, was arrested and
lodged in the county jail last night.
Assistant Chief Slaughter with Daputv
Marshal Nealy maed tie arrest. Taken
: INTO custody with her was Francisco
Bustomonte, %, a Mexican. The wo-
.lnan was arrested at the same house
: ONE months ago, charged with the
Iilsc Of cocaine and morphine. and serv-
ed GO days in the county Jail.
Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with L. p. Sargent, $50 Main
St, III Centre. Best comranies,
Lowest rates. DO it now.-Adv.
William Clements OF Greenleaf, and
i Clements returned home today.
K0-chila ArtesIan water, from
Coachella Valley, delivered to your
home or place of business in five
gallon bottles, SO cents. Phone 492.
| S20 Broadway-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs jenkins are again in
/ he Valley after spending the summer
Visiting their old home in Kentucky.
Tnf-"OPTHALMo", the occulis44q
friend. A soothing lotion for weak
watcry and inflamed eyes. Guaran-
teed and sold by Francis Drug Store
Fifth and Main, FL Comfortably.
8-10-14-15-18-20-22- % 80
Supervisor Brooks was called out OF
own yesterday and viii not be present
at the meeting Of the board today.
NOTICE
Imperial Irrigation District Gen.
eral Fund Warrants are payable dow
to and including Registered number
1871.
| Imperial IRRIGATION District
| r. II. MADDUX, Treasurer,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

T, B. Christian and wife have re
tuned from the coast where they have
been spending the summer Their va
cation included a motor trip to Yellow
stone Park.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21
LEGAL ADVERTISING
SUMMONS

IN The SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY OF IN
PERIAL.
Viola Maxwell Plaintiff
]. C. Maxwell, Defendant.
Chas. L. Childers, Attorney for
Plaintiff.
The People of the State of Califor-
MIA Send Greeting to j. c. Maxwell.
You are Hereby Directed to Appear
and answer the Complaint in an ac-
ton entitled as above, brought against
YOU in the Superior Court of the
County of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA, within ten days after the service
on you of this Summons - if served
within this county; or within thirty
days if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff will
take judgment for any money or dam
ages demanded in the complaint, as
arising upon contract( or she will
apply to the Court for any other re-
lief demanded in the Complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the Cour:y
of Imperial, State Of California, this
7th day of May, 1920,
M. S. COOK, Clerk.
BY E, B. Wilson, Deputy Clerk.
Aug. 1o-17-24-a1 Sept 7-14-21-2s
Oct. 5-12.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

The Stewart Gin is now open and
ready for business, one of the most
mod arr'y equipped gins in the valley.
Efficient prompt service. See US.
Stewart Gin Companv-Adv,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Immediate delivery Crow Elkharts.
4 cylinders, $685.. See Jay Lewis,
$50 Main street. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Nh, and Mrs. S. O. Lingo are bacl
rom vacation at los Angeles and
ne beach resorts.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Mrs. Wiley NJ. Weaver has lof. for q
brief visit to Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Have you seen the latest fall de-
signs in hats at Lightbourne's? Bar
)ara WCrth Building.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Mrs. Geo. Bowles has returned from,
her summer vacation.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Once more you will find large
stock Of chocolates at Neville's.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Write your Gram and Hay insur.
ance with l.. =. Sargent, $50 Main
St, III Centre. Best companies.
Lowest rates. DO it now-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Mrs. John Mccormack and daughter
arc back from a long vacation at Long
Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Try the New Oregon Cafe for an
appetizing meal. New management.
-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Oregon Cafe reopened. New man
agement. Give US a trial.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Average perspidation from an adult
counts o about ? = pounds a ray.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Katie Mae Cook returned to FL
Centro yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21
(N6621ns Ab'o;izzZ2az1z

Cards have been received an
nouncing the marriage of Frank
Reading and Mrs. Anna X Brown in
home Of the brides brothers. in-law ard
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Eudder.
Following the wedding, an elaborate
luncheon was served at the popular
Rudder's Grill. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. w. B. Thorp,
minister of the San Diego Rirst Con-
gregational church
Do NOT TAKE THE CHANCE.
WE INSURE YOUR HAY AND
GRAIN IN TILE STRONGEST AND
OLDEST COMPANIES IN THE
WORLD. EDGAR BROTHERS REAL
TY COMPANY, 623 MAIN STREET..
ADV.
The Southern California District
Federation Of Women's Clubs will
holds its annual convention in FL Cen
tro during the month of November,
with the Imperial county federation
as hostess. The executive board of
the district federation meets We'd
nesday in San Diego with luncheon
program after. which plans for the
convention will be discussed.
HONESTLY IT'S THE BEST POL
ICY WHEN WRITTEN BY EDGAR
BROTHERS REALTY COMPANY.
62S MAIN ST.-Adv.
! There will be Swing meeting at
| MIR. Childer's office tonight at 1880.
Judge Swing will be present and it is
urged that all interested in his elcc-
,tion attend this meeting
, DR.. Clarence e. Fox, dentist, an
nounces his removal to rooms, 2, 4 and
e, Davis Building, Fifth and Main
streets, Ell Centre. Phone 149.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown and
family have returned from Pasadena
where they have been spending the
summer, bringing with them the new
est member of the family, a three
weeks old baby.
New stock Of candy at Ncville's.--
Adv.
NJ. O. King was in Ell Centre a few
hours yesterday after arriving ir
this city from Yuma. He left for Los
Angeles in the evening.
Just arrived-Jevenes Chocolates al
+! Neville's.-Adv.
Sam Dunaway was called to Los
Angeles by telegram yesterday eve
my JvN{ Nf
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. +. B. Fuller and daugh
.er have returned from coast points
where they spent their vacation. La
ECy Fuller has entered Stanford Uni
versity this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Howe's doyalty on sewing machines
amounted to more than $4,000, eco.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Come visit Lightbourpe's Ladies'
Shop. A wonderful line of fall hats
and novelties. Barbara Worth Build
ing.-AGv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Saplbilc is sometimes fo3,d cm-
Deddcd 81 aniess, but more ciien in
clay soils.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Sam Dunaway was called to Los
Angeles by telegram yesterday eve
ning on receipt of message stating
that his father was very low. He is
not expected to recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21
NOTICE

Imperial Irrigation District Gen
oral Fund Warrants are payable down
to and including Registered number
1871.
Imperial IRRIGATION District
r. II. MADDUX, Treasurer,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Mrs. Gilbert Helms, Miss Margery
and Gilbert have returned from sum
mer vacations spent on the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

There will be a Swing meeting at
Mr.. Childer's office tonight at 1880.
Judge Swing will be present and it is
urged that all interested in his elec-
ton attend this meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

| ser nave returned from coast points
where they spent their vacation. La
ECy Fuller has entered Stanford Uni
ysrsity this year.
Come visit Lightbourne's Ladies'
Shop. A wonderful line of fall hats
and novelties. Barbara Worth Build
ing.-Adv.
Mrs. Gilbert Helms, Miss Margery
and Gilbert have returned from sum
mer vacations spent on the coast.
Oregon Cafe coffee is delicious. Try
it. Under new management-adv.
! Mrs. A. f. Nance is back from San
Diego.
Write your Grain and Hay insur.
ence with l.. p. Sargent, $50 Main
st.. Ell Centre. BEST companies
.cwest rates. Do it nOw.--Adv.
Desk Sergeant Jack Ridgway re-
turned from Long Beach today after
spending 8 number of days on the
coast. He brought with him Raymond
Lopez, charged with passing fictitious
shecks on Varney Brothers store, Ca
leXico.
Immediate delivery Cow Elkharts,
4 cylinders, S1695. See Jay Lewis,
450 Main street. Adv.
! Mrs. j. w. Perrin returned to Ell
'Centro yesterday after spending the
summer in Hollywood, bringing with
er her daughter, Rose Mary.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

DR.. Clarence e. Fox, dentist, an
nounces his removal to rooms, 2, and
&, Davis Building, Fifth and Main
streets, Ell Centre. Phone 149.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Supervisor Brooks was called out Of
own yesterday and viii not be present
at the meeting Of the board today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. jenkins are again in
he Valley after spending the summer
Visiting their old home in Kentucky.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Tnf-"OPTHALMO". the occulis4s
friend. A soothing lotion for weak,
watcry and inflamed eyes. Guaran-
teed and sold by Francis Drug Store,
Fifth and Main, FL Certro-AGv.
-18-20-22- -24-28-3O
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

HON ESTLY ITS THE BEST POL
ICY WHEN WRITTEN BY EDGAR
BROTHERS REALTY COMPANY.
62S MAIN ST.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Just arrived-Jevenes Chocolates al
Neville 's.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

The river po begins to form it's
lclta si'ty miles from its mouth.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Oregon Cafe coffee is delicious. Try
t. Under new manag ent.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Ko-chila Arteslan water, from
Coachella Valley, delivered to your
home or place of business in five
gallon bottles, SO cents. Phone 492
S20 Broadway-Ahv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

NJ, @. King was in Ell Centre a few
hours yesterday after arriving in
this city from Yuma. He left for Los
Angeles in the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Do NOT TAKE THE CHANCE.
WE INSURE YOUR HAY AND
GRAIN IN THE STRONGEST AND
OLDEST COMPANIES IN THE
WORLD. EDGAR BROTHERS REAL
TY COMPANY, 623 MAIN STREET..
ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with L. p. Sargent, $50 Main
ST., I'll Centre. Best COMPANIES.
Lowest rates. DO ii now. ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

The nith Of ordinary commedcial
use is obtained from elder.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown and
family have returned from Pasadena
where they have been spending the
summer, bringing with them the new
est member of the family, three
weeks old baby.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

William Clements Of Greenleaf, ana
Clements returned home today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Immediate delivery Cow Elkharts,
cylinders, S1695. See Jay Lewis,
450 Main street. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

New stock of candy at Ncville's.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-21

Mrs. A. f. Nance is back from San
Diego.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-07
The Magellan Celebration.

Four hundred years ago FERDINAND
MAGELLAN, sailing under the pioneer
Ing flag of Spain, discovered the strait
leading from the Atlantic to the Ia
ciflc which bears his name, and be-
gan the first clrcumnavigatlon of the
globe. His great achievement will he
commemorated next month by a fit
ting celebration in Punta Arenas, the
most southerly city In the western
hemisphere.
The Government Of Chile, within
whose jurisdiction lies the strait
through which MAGELLAN sailed, has
taken the lead in preparing the pro-
gramme. Distinguished delegates will
represent other South American
countries and Spain and Portugal.
The festivities will begin on Novem-
Der / and continue throughout the
month.
Apart from It's historical interest,
the celebration is expected TO be If
practical value to the Puntn Arenas
region. The opening Of the Panama
Canal has led to q great decrease in
the number of ships calling at that
port, although the industries Of the
surrounding country still flourish. I'M
portant construction activities will he
begun for the welfare Of the province.
Il is hoped that new period of pros
perity will ensue.
MAGELLAN, or more correctly MA
eALHAEs, was naturallzed Spanish
subject who persuaded CHARLES V.
to support his adventure after It had
been rejected by his own sovereign,
the King OF Portugal. MAGELLAN be-
lieved that he could do what CoLUM-
Rus had not done: find n western
wnter route TO the Spice Islands.
with n feet Of FIVE small vessels he
left Spain in September, 1919. Fights
with natives, especially with the big
Toes" or Patagonians, mutlnies by
some Of the crews, hardships in the
cold southern climate and daring
feats Of seamanshlp are recorded in
the history Of the cruise. In October.
1920, MAGELLAN found one Of the en-
frances to the strait II required
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-07
CALL TO HELP HORSES.
Towing Facilities Needed Mt the Gus
tom House Loading Platforms.

To THE New YORK HERALD: There Is
need for the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals TO look into condi-
tons at the loading and unloading plat
forms of the New York Custom House.
have been shocked by what have seen
at the Bridge street exit.
On this runway there was at one time
q cable which was used TO help horses
to haul out heavily laden trucks, but Il
Is little used now. The result is suffer-
ing for horses.
The other day a driver, apparently
recognizing his horses inability to make
this runway alone. secured the assist
ance of a United States mail auto truck
to push from behind the truck and horse
up the gangway. The chauffeur started
The engine and the horse and truck were
naturally forced up the gangway. But
upon reaching the heavy iron gates,
which swing inward from the street. the
shafts OF the wagon became caught. The
accident threw the horse upon his
launches and snapped the harness from
his back, and only the quick. sudden stop
ping OF the auto truck saved the horse
from breaking both his front legs.
There should be resumption of the
operation of the cable that is supposed
10 be an aid to the horses when emerg-
irg from the Custom House TO the street
=. w. OLIVER.
NEW YORK, October 6.