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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
HIS FIRST WIG.
John D. Rockefeller Was Timd About
Wearing 1t In Public.

When John D. Rockefeller first
donned q wig he was apparently some
what timid about showing himself
with it in public. H. NJ. Briggs, who
was for number of years very close
ly connected with Mr.. Rockefeller as
his personal bodyguard, writes in the
American Magazine of the oil kings
debut in his new hirsute adornment:
Zone morning Mr.. Rockefeller came
to church in a wig for the first time.
AS he arrived some time before the
services very few were present. DIR.
Eaton, the pastor of the church, laugh
ingly said, Mr. Rockefeller, we love
you with or without it. | went with
him into the Sunday school, and we
passed a reporter, who did not recog-
nize him. I told Mr.. Rockefeller of
this, and he said, You surprise me-
He inquired if there was mirror in
the church, and / took him into DIR.
Eaton's office. He stood in front of
the glass, and, finally getting it adj
justed, he asked me if it looked all
right | asked him if it was comfort
able. l really did think the wig made
great improvement in his appear
ance. He said that it was going to be
quite an ordeal to enter the church for
the service. l said, Mr. Rockefeller,
you have gone through worse He
shrugged his shoulders, and we passed
into the church together. If his pres
ence on previous occasions never fail
ed to attract attention the stir that
followed his entrance on this particu-
lar morning must be left to the imagi-
nation. After the service, when the
ordeal was over, he seemed as tic
killed. with his wig as a boy with a new
pair Of red topped boots"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
STAGE REALISM.
Clara Morris Study of a Victim of
Heart Disease.

Clara Morris Study of Victim of
Heart Disease.
No actress ever surpassed Clara Nor
ris in the care with which she studied
for a part. When she was studying
the part of Cora in Article Al" she
visited an insane asylum in order to
learn the signs of insanity. Cora was
not only insane, but she was diSfig-
ured by n hideous scar as well. Miss
Morris spent weeks in trying to Sc
cure q correct representation, and one
day she saw in n street car a woman
who had exactly that kind Of distigure-
ment. She studied it and reproduced
1t, but her kindness of heart shrank
from reproducing it in such fashion
that the sufferer might recognize it if
she ever saw the play. So she work
ed over it until she made enough al
terations to feel certain that no one,
not even the owner of the original
scar, could ever suspect the imitation.
When she was studying the part of
Miss NDulton, who was To die of heart
disease, she visited specialist who
had a number Of patients suffering
from that trouble. He showed her
one of his patients and then, to her
surprise and horror, ran the sufferer
up flight of stairs that Miss Norris
might see the symptoms IS produced
after an excitement of the heart Miss
Morris was SLED with pain and pity.
She made the poor patient a present
of a bank bill as she was leaving.
The woman accepted it and then as
she was stutiing it into her glove
caught sight of the figure on the note.
The size was SO large that it brought
on recurrence of all the symptoms
the starting eyes, the gasping breath,
the widening noStrils. This time the
heart excitement was caused by JOY,
not pain, but Miss Morris was so over
come with horror and sympathy that
she hurriedly left the house-Ladies'
Home Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
Blizzard IN The EAST
IL Degrees Below Zero in One
New York Town.
Great Suffering Caused Among the
Poor of New York City-GaIe
,on the Atlantic Coast.

New York, Dec. IA 1usty young
blizzard, which came to life in the Ten
nessee mountains, and grew rapidly as
it swept eastward, disported along the
Atlantic seaboard and over the lower
lake region.
Canton, n Y, reported a tempera-
ture of II degrees below zero, the
lowest recorded on the weather bureau
chart.
The snow delayed traffic in New
York city. Scores of pedestrians we're
injured by falling On slippery side
walks. The biting cold caused suf-
fering among the poor. In the night
SIS persons were cared for in the mu-
nicipal lodging house.
A severe gale aroused the Atlantic
ocean. Four ocean steamships which
crept into port had to anchor in the
lower bay because of the binding
snow. Shipping was held il port for
better weather
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
Pirates Coins.

The dOubloon, that famous coin of
romance, is still in circulation. The
Isabella doubloon, worth So, still re-
mains current in Cuba. The doubloon
is so called because when first coined
it was double the value Of pistole-
that is, it was worth So The name
was given later to double doubloon
current in the West Indies. Pieces of
eight, with which every reader Of
Robinson Crusoe" is familiar, are also
in circulation They are simply Span
ish dollars of eight reals. A dOubloOn
dated 17S7-there are said to be only
six Of that date in existence-sold a
year or six ago for $6,200.-New York
Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
MANY HIT IN BATHTUB CASE
individuals and Firms Accused at De-
trofs of Controlling Output.

Detroit, Dec. THE federal grand
jury here indicted 'thirty-two individu-
ais and sixteen firms alleged to con-
troll IS per cent of the annual output
Of batht1iDs in the United States.
This is one of the biggest hauls so
far as individual prosecutions are con-
cerned, that the department of justice
: has ever made under the antitrust
law If the officers are convicted they
department will, no doubt, bend every
effort to have such punishment meted
out instead Of fines. The sixteen com
panies also were indicted as corpor-
ate ones
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
MAN FOUND FROZEN IN SNOW
w. p. Bot Loses Life on Way Home
in Unknown Manner.

Honestda1e, Pa, Dec. 7-William P.
Bott, of Deposit, N. Y, piano agent
was found frozen to death in a snow
drift about a mile vets of the home
of George Dibble, near Breston Cen
ter, Wayne county. Just how he met
his death is not definitely known.
No marks were found on the body
and it is believed he was either thrown
or fell from his cutter while driving
towards home About So was found in
his clothing. He was IS years old.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
COLLIER HEADS AERO CLUB
Selected as President as Compromise
in National Council Meeting.

New York, Dec. THE meeting of
delegates to the National Council of
the Aero Club of America, held at the
Waldorf, to elect chairman, resulted
in such bitter contest between the
two rival candidates, Cortlandt Field
Bishop and Clifford B. Harmon, that
after an eight-hour session the dele
gates picked Robert J. Collier as
compromise candidate lest the nation
al council be disrupted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
A Condition. Not a Theory.

A sociologist in conversation with a
practical person from the middle west
concerning the labor problem in her
part Of the country thereby learned the
lesson of the situation.
"Are there many men out Of work "
he asked.
The lady admitted that there were
quite a number.
"What," said he then, "do the I'M
employed do?
Nothing" said the lady. "That's
the trouble. "-Youth's Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
FIND WEALTHY WOMAN DEAD
Mrs. Coffin Dies from Effects of a
Stroke of ApopIexy.

New Rochelle, N. Y, Dec. Mrs
Evleen Trowbridge Coffin, the wealthy
widow of Charles H. Coffin, was found
dead in bed by her sister, Mrs. Eliza
beth Mccain, with whom she lived at
$50 Franklin avenue.
She was IS years old, and had been
In apparent good health. She attended
the funeral of relative and was later
stricken with a stroke of apoplexy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
SNOWFALL IN CENTRAL SOUTH
Eight Inches in kentucky-Sm in Ar
kansas-SIeet in Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn, Dec. THE first
snowstorm of the season is general
throughout the south.
In Memphis the fall was light, event
ually giving way TO mixture of sleet
and rain, with temperature almost sta
tionary about the freezing point. May
field, KY, reports the heaviest snow
fall-eight inches Hoxie, Ark, re-
ports six inches.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
THREE WORKMEN LOSE LIVES
Steel Contracts on Account of Frost
and Men Suffer Death.

Marble, Colo, Dec. 1.-Two Italians
and one Austrian were killed by cave
in of the roof of a concrete vault being
constructed by the Colorado Yule Mar
bic company.
Contraction of steel supports, due
to frost, was given as the cause of the
collapse.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
BIG BREWERY is IN FLAMES
Firemen Battle to Save the PROPERTY
Around Brewing Plant.

Menominee, Mich. Dec. THE Lei
sen & Henes Brewing companys plant
is In flames. Indications are that it
will be totally destroyed.
The loss is estimated at 5000, 900; in
surance, 100000. Every effort is be-
ing made to save the surrounding
property.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
His Only Hone.

A lawyer Of New Orleans tells this
story: An old negro was brought up
before the judge charged with chick
en- stealing, and when the usual ques-
ton was propounded, Guilty or not
guilty?" he said, II don't know, boss;
1 jest throw myself on the ignorance
of the ourt."-Case and Comment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
Foot of Snow in Ohio.

Gallipolis, o., Dec 7.-Twelve inches
of snow fell in this section. the heavi-
est fall in ten years. Street cars were
put out of commission. Railroad trains
were delayed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
THORNTON WINS TOGA RACE
Alexandria Judge Elected to Succeed
the Late Senator McEnery.

Baton Rouge, La. Dec. Judge j.
r. Thorton of Alexandria, was elected
by the Louisiana general assembly
United States senator, to succeed the
late Senator McEnery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
Her Title.

Gle married her for her title"
"You mean the other way about
don't you"
"No; her title to a lot Of valuable
real estate. boston Transcript.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
Meteorle Damages Stables.

London, Dec. IA meteoric which
fell here passed through group of
stables at Hull, demolishing one of
them and shattering the roofs of Eve
others.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08
A Pretzel.

"Paw, what's a pretzel"
"A cracker with cramps, my son.
Now go to bed."-St. Joseph News
Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-12-08

Money to Loan on Real Estate.
Inquire at this Office, Awe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
INCH WATER PIPE BURSTS IN E.
 MAIN STREET
Cellars Are Flooded, John KeIIy's Pet Cat is Drowned, and ThOrOughfare is Badly Washed Ont.

East Main street had a flood on Sat l.rday night which destroyed the road bed between Ogden and StiIIrnan streets. filled cellars and sewer wells. and did damage that it will cost hun dreds of dollars to repair. The cause was break in the water main in front of St. Charles school, where a four inch stream shot into the air 15 feet. It was two hours before the water was shut off and the torrent abated. By that time the flood had reached Crescent avenue and East Main street.
 The flooding of cellars was caused by the setting back of the over-f1lied sewers. Among the cellars the water entered was that of Schweizer's hard ware store at Ogden and East Main, and the residence of John Kelly at Stil1man and East Main streets. A pet cat in the Kelly cellar was drown ed.
 The city is probably most injured by the bursting of the main as great ruts were washed into the street and the rnacadam roadway destroyed beyond repair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
LADIES OF CHARITY. REALIZE S5,lOO BY
 COSMOVlLLA.
Substantial Balance Left for Other Char. liable Work After Free Bed is
 Cleared.

Approximately 5.100 was realized from the Cosmovilla and carnival of the Ladies of Charity in the armory for four days just before the opening of the Lenten season. At meeting of the society held in St. Vincent's hospital yesterday practically all re turns had been made, and reports of fhe various officers were received. The exact amount on hand was $5,- 50. There is still outstanding money enough to bring the total up to $5, 100.
 At the meeting held. yesterday the following was adopted:
 Ut would give the Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul great pleasure to thank every one individually who in any way contributed to the very grati- flying success of the Cosmovilla- As this is impossible, they through the k1ndness of the press take this method to return thanks to those who fur nfshed entertainment on the various evenings, Prof. Guilty and pupils; Miss Lillian Kelly. MT George Mccormack performance; the Sorority Club, MT. Lester Burdick, MT. George FinkeI- stone, Miss Gertrude McMahon and members of cast of the playlet, E. J. of Polls theatre; also the Hungarian school children who furnished the en- fgrta1nnent ter for the children,s matinee. They wish also to thank the Bridge port Lodge of Elks and other fraternal organizations and societies for their donations and friendly support; and to each and every one who by donations or personal service, to the many who purchase tickets in a spirit of charity with no thought of pleasure to them selves; to the press. a very important factor. and to the public in general in Bridgeport and surrounding towns they extend thanks and assure them that the many favors received and cor dial support given is much appreciat- ed"
 Up to the meeting yesterday after noon the total net proceeds aggregated $5, 041. 60. There are still a few small returns to be made. The balance due on the free bed, $3,682. .67, was paid to Sister Alice of St. Vincent's hospital, today. The bed cost $5, ,OO0 and $1,- 317.33 had been paid on it through en- tertainments, assessments and contri- buttons. The balance will be used to replenish the bed and body linen in the wards, the object for which the society was originally organized. Some of the money will be used to aid in furnish ing the new wing of the hospital
 Yesterday marked the passing of just a month from the closing of the Cos movilla. The members Of the Ladies of Charity view the prompt returns and the extent of the success of the Cosmovi11a as indicating a fine spirit of generosiety and charity among Bridgeporters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
EAGLES BALL APRIL
Memorial Exercises at Which Sen.
 Thomas E. Grady Will Speak.

2 Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles is to hold it's annual ball in Eagles hall, Friday, April 1. President George P. Jamie son has appointed the following com nlittee of arrangements:
 William H. Callan. chairman; T. M. MeNanara. secretary; w. Reddy, treasurer; D. J. O'Connor, G. P. Jamie. son.. B. F. Cooney, P. H. Brady. J. J. Doyle, Martin Kelly. William Dixon, Joseph Barry, William Rogers. pr. D. H. Monahan, H. E. Shannon, J. H. Tague, J. M. Donnelly. J. T. Connors. J. H. Spitt1er, William Moran. J. J. Kerwin, Peter Boyle. Timothy McNa- mara. J. J. Nagle. Charles Bierbaun. John Havey. Christopher McMahon, Edward Morris, Eugene Hope, John Dwyer, Charles Donahue, E. T. Buck ingham, s. F. Boucher, Philip Culligan, William Thomas. w. F. Russell, Dan ie1 Walker, Christopher Finnegan, Ber- nard GIennon, Timothy Donahue, John K. Murphy.
 President Janaieson has also ap- pointed a committee to make arrange merits for the annual memorial ser vices of the order to be held on the evening of Sunday. March 20. The principal address will be made by Sen ator Thomas Grady of New York. St. Cecelia's quartette will provide the
 musical part of the program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF NEW HAVEN
 PRINTERS UNION
Printers of Bridgeport Are Invited to Attend Big Banquet and Celebration March 20.

The printers of Bridgeport have received Invitations from New Haven. Typographical Union, No. AT, to at tend the celebration of it's golden jubilee on Sunday afternoon, March 20, from 2 to ' o'clock. at Newman's Dancing academy, 916 Chapel street The New Haven printers are the old est organized body of craftsmen in the Elm City, and probably in inc state. New Haven union was form servance of it's 50th anniversary was deferred to make sure of favorable weather. Visitors from every town in Connecticut, and from Massachu- setts, Rhode Island and New York are expected. The officers of the In ternationa1 Typographical union have been invited, together with the presi- Haven; officers of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, all of the hon. orary members of New Haven print CTS union, many of whom have graduated into the professions, all New Haven editors and newspaper publishers; all New Haven employers having union printers in their ern- officers of New Haven. Trades council and Allied Printing Trades council and others.
 A fine program is being arranged, and a banquet will be served. It is expected there will be a very large attendance, as the exercises will be held on a Sunday afternoon to en- in Southern New England, as many of them are obliged to work Sun day evenings on the morning news TaneTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
FIREMAN MILLER MAKES PLUCKY FIGHT AT END OF
 HOSE OUT OF CONTROL
High Pressure Lne Used Test Gets Away from Company and But One Man Clings to Twisting Nozzle, Which Projects Stream Strong Enough to Fracture Skull

Clinging to the nozzle of fire hose, through which surged a tremendous pressure of water, Fireman John w. Miller, of No. 2 engine company, was tossed into the air and pounded against the pavement for several minutes, Sat- urday afternoon. The line of hose, serpentlike in it's movement, and with more strength than the huge boa con strictor that it resembled, got away from the members of the company and actually swept the street with Miller, who pluckily held on. For Miller to let go meant great damage to anything the stream came in contact with and perhaps a battered skull, or fractured bones for Miller
 As it was the pIucky fireman was badly bruised and lamed, before the engineer at the steamer could be sig nailed to shut down the pressure.
 The incident happened in connection with the regular test of the engine at was planned by the hremen to direct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
MESSAGES OF COINCIDENCE FOR
 THE FAMILY OF SENATOR PLATT
One of the Last of the stawart Half Breed Fighters Among the Republican Politicians Passes Away Rather suddenly-His Power Boss on the Wane for Some Years

a. surprise to all who know him. WhiIe he had been in failing health for GouR years and for almost year had suf- fered from Bright's disease, none knew that his condition was serious. Yes terday morning he sat in a chair in his home on West 11th street and talk ed brightly with the members of his family who made Sunday the day for the family reunion. Towards noon he became i'll and had to be put to bed, although the best of medical care was promptly at hand, nothing could be done and his life passed out as the day drew to a close.
 The death of former Senator Platt four years ago would have meant great deal to the Republican party in the state but he had passed into complete oblivion since he left the United States Senate and no longer had any active part in politics ts is survived by his sons, Frank Ill., Ed ward T. and Harry Platt.
 Friends of the dead Senator in dis c11ssing his career and the impending return to this country of former Presl- dent of one year and three days ago. A year ago last Thursday, Platt, whd that day had been succeeded in the United States Senate by Elihu Root of a window of the capital at Wash ington. He witnessed the departura of the ex-President. As he saw Rooses Velt the man he forced on Mark Han na at Philadelphia as an unWeIconne candidate for vice-president and thus unconscfously ''pitchforked' him intG grinnly said to a friend standing bys
 Well, he's going too. That is some Se!! thinE- will never back nor will
 And with the cheers of the 2.OOO men of oyster Bay echoing in his ears PIatt leaned forward and took what was destined to be his last look al the man he most cordially hated iu pOlitical life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
POINTS OF INTEREST.
For aster.


 Easter comes so early this year that few realize that the great festival is less than four weeks away. For this reason. there will be a. tremendous rush in all lines of apparel the two weeks preceding Easter Sunday. The ter outfit will be ready when you want it is to select what you needs now. AL terations in clothing require time to be done properly, and first class to do this work right That a good many people appreciate these facts is shown by the large business in spring apparel now being done by Meigs & Co. who report that very many of their lines Of spring wears for men, women and children are now available for selection If you are wise. you will not put off buying Easter wears any longer.
 To Save Money [!
 Dear Mir Husband:-Don't let your wife miss Nothnagle's great six for than you can earn in weeks by taking advantage of this remarlSable sale while it lasts. You get by far the best selection of housefurnishings of every description in Bridgeport. The finest furniture, a magnificent new Ieuns. oil cloth. lace curtains, por- tieres, couch covers, baby carriages, go-carts, pictures, refrigerators etc. You choose from the entire beautiful goods for every five you spend. Real ly too good a thing to miss. It will pay you we'll to visit the NotIanagIe store now and find out about it. Wis itors always welcome. elevator to all departments, 1869 Main street and 135 Fairfield avenue. where the famous Glenwood range is sold.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

tine stream of water down a sewer well. This was being done when the hose got beyond the control of the squad and all beat a retreat excepting Miller. The usual tactics Of hremen in following up the line of hose was rot followed, say eye witnesses, and that Miller is alive to-day is due to the shutting down of the engine
 One witness, who saw Miller Whislz- ed about in the air, said that the hose was like the lash of a whip in the hands of a giant. Several witnesses were of the opinion that the other fire men should have closed in upon the free stream and aided Miller.
 Chief Mooney said this morning thai he was going to investigate the mat ter, as he did not believe that. high pressure stream should be allowed to get free on a level surface.
 Although Miller is able to be about after his experience it will be several days before he recovers from the ef- feet of the bruisinE he received in obeyine the first rule taught a fireman never lose control of your pipe