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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-01
POSTAGE STAMP
FILTRATION
Dear Miss Libbey::-

Dear Miss Libbey:- Please give me the rules of flirting by postage stamps. I am receiving SO many letters from my gentleman ac- quaintances with the postage stamps put on sideways.
 DAISY do not know of. any such rules. The young men are trying to arouse your curiosity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-01
MISS LIBBEY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Correct name and address must be given to insure atten- ton, not to print. Use ink. Write short letters, on one side of paper only. Address Miss Libbey, 916 President street, Brooklyn. N. ".
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-01
VERY CHIC PLAID DESIGN.

k9Ass<szk ana W4lGe Cn9ckS or generous size are asserting their style and at tractfveness with great success Self trimmed, they are as smart as inge- n11fty can make them A lovely model is shown today, with pIeated skirt and a shert. square jacket. The sleeves are finished with cuffs Of the material cut on the bias. It requires 6 yards of A. inch suitins for the suit 4
 The coat is one Of tho simplest of the seasons models to make. Especial care. however, should be used in the cutting, for it is here that the homo dressnaker meets difncuIties as well as in the making. Once the lines of a gar ment are destroyed in cutting it is aI- most impossible to remedy them in the construction The material is first folded and pains should be taken to see that the parts or the pattern are so ar- ranged that the stripes will match when the seams are put together. Only. the back is laid on a, lengthwise fold of the goods, and this appears to the right of the upper sleeve section, which is arranged on 8 iengthWise thread Op- posite the upper sleeve is the front with it's straight line running parallel with the selvidge of the goods. To the right of the front are the small collar and under-sleev sections, and follow ing these come the pocket lap and cuff, all on a lengthwise thread of the ma-. terial.
 If the jacket is desired shorter in length. the lower edges of the front and back may be cut off on indicating. tions.
 Tailored costumes have reverted pleasantly to the practical qualities that marked them long ago. The, very short pleated. or bell skirt, and short, loose coat with comfortable sleeves las Y1rafT hi fr1a ahA and women who spend their energies in carping against the follies of wo1n- ems. gowning will have to turn their att tention to something else. for awhile at least.
 Few fancy Weaves will be shown, but there are some charTS1tng little taffetas and faille silks made up in combina- ton with line checked silk and with stripes. This has always been happy mixture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-01
DON'T RtJsH MATRIMoNY

Dear Miss Libbey:-
 have been keeping company with a young man who is not quite twenty one. We shad it arranged to marry a
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-17


while all the same" said the man.
Don't be scared, miss; there won't
be anything done to you and you're
to be pitied."
What does all this mean?" ex-
claimed Della, bewildered.
cit means that 1 am under suspi-
cion for fraudulent practices" an
swered Jim bitterly. 'The govern
ment doesn't believe there is any gold
in the mine"
But of course there is!'' exclaimed
the girl Indignantly. Officer, 1 am
Miss Della Heming. My father was
president of the national bank here.
can vouch for Mr.. Corrigan's
honor" 30
The officer, without paying the
slightest attention, began to rum
mage among the papers on Jim's
desk. The stenographers and other
girls in the. large room adjoining, hav-
ing gotten wind of what was happen
ing, appeared at the door with fright
ened faces.
"fMr. Corrigan-Jin, dear, I believe
in you to the last" cried Della, los
ing all self-control. She came up to
him and slipped her hand into his and
stood defiantly by him.
Jim smiled little wistfuIly. At
that moment this was the hardest
thing that he had to bear, her trust
fitness. If only he had gone before
she came!
What's this?" queried the officer,
picking up the telegram.
Jim had forgotten Clancy's mes
sage. He groaned as the man deftly
opened it. Clancy was always out
spoken and he was no more careful
in his dispatches. That meant the
end of all, of Della, of what shreds of
honor he had hoped to retain after
the investigation. -.
The officer read the telegram and
laid it down. Jim picked it up and
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y
is safe, know. It is as safe as my
faith in you"
'Her faith in himp And Clancy
had telegraphed that the state inspec-
tor in the west was to visit the mine
the day before this and that his dis
covery of the fraud would be fol-
lowed by visit from the federal au-
thorities. Of sudden a panic
seized him. He wanted to get away
before the authorities came down on
him.
81 was shopping" continued the
girl, land mother asked me to get
you to come to dinner tonight. So
just looked in"
Eyes, I'll come" muttered Corri-
gan, conscious that he was speaking
abruptly and seeing the surprised
look on her face. Excuse me-Pm
very busy"
The'girl made naughty little bow.
eff you are busy, Mr.. Corrigan, of
course won't detain you any long
er," she said, moving toward the
door.
Jim Corrigan forgot everything.
Forgive me-" he pleaded, catching
her hands in his. II didn't mean that;
Della. Twas troubled was not able
to say that"
Her face softened. Business trou-
bles?" she queried, bordering. 81 am
SO sorry l misunderstood. It was very
thoughtless of me-"
mo, it was-about you" Jim
blurted out. And something stronger
than himself took possession of him.
He wanted to tell her everything, in
Guiding his love, to ask for forgiv-
eness and to restore what he was
able. The girl, seeing his emotion,
waited until he could control himself.
Della" he began, and a footstep
sounded in the passage outside and
the door was opened:
The federal officer read his recogni-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
DODGEVILLE

A serious accident occurred about
mile west of Edmund last Sunday,
when a Ford car, containing four boys
and man, turned turtle. The car was
running fast to avoid being passed by
an approaching one and one of the rear
gave way, causing the occupants to be
thrown out. The only serious accident
sustained was broken collar bone, al
though all were badly bruised and re-
ceived slight scalp wounds.
The annual field days were great
success. The program each day con-
sisted of two ball games and the Zano
show performances. The evening at
fractions were d. M. Jones quartet
from Mankato, Mimi, motion pictures
and the Zano show repeated. The at
tendance was large and the attractions
first class.
Work on the cement roads has again
started and will be carried on without
delay.
w. f. Prideaux and family have re-
turned after an auto trip to southern
Minnesota.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19

turned out whenever necessary. To
furnish pilots in event of war is the
difficulty.
The law under which the aviation
corps has been organized provides that
army aviatorS must be lieutenantS, un-
married and less than thirty years of
age, except that twelve nOncommis-
stoned officers may take up this work.
But the number of lieutenantS who
meet these requirements is limited.
Whether the army will take up the
matter OF dirigible balloons is a ques-
ton General Scriven from the state
mentS which he made last fall before
the house committee on military af-
fairs does not believe much in them; he
prefers the aeroplane. Other officers,
however favor the Zeppelin type of
dirigible, while still others believe i'll
the nonrigid type. At present there is
no money available for dirigibles for
the army
The navy, however, has placed con-
tract for Il small dirigible of the non
rigid type. This is approved by those
familiar with the situation, who think
it would be 4 mistake to attempt %
build Il large dirigible under present
conditions
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
MINERAL POINT HORSES
Win AT GAINESVILLE.

Last week was a banner week for
local horses Mrs. Boswell, the good
trotting mare owned by Bachelor and
driven by Sacker, won the 2.20 trot at
GAINESVILLE straight heats although forced
to hard drive each heat by Direct
Patch. The time of the best heat was
2.164 although the game little mare
showed her ability to trot in 2. .15 or better
if it was required.
The following day in field of four
teen horses Maxwell was placed second
three times and once third, the time
ranging from 2.11 to 2.144 These two
good horses and the good colts Lady
Jacque and John Spenser, owned by
Jeuck Bros, race at our local fair. 1t
is needless to say that all local horse
lovers will be there to help them win.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Peter Steffes.

The funeral of Mrs Peter Steffes of
Alexandria, Louisiana, whose death oc-
Cured at Oakesdale Farm at the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Rock, Sr., took place Friday morning,
Aug. 13, 1915, at half past ten o'clock
from the home to St. Mary's church.
Requiem high mass was celebrated by
Rev. FIR. Nicholas Weyer, who also
delivered an address full Of words of
comfort to the sorrowing relatives and
large concourse Of friends from this
city and the surrounding country, who
had come to pay their last tribute of
respect to this esteemed woman.
Mrs. Katherine Steffes was born at
Oakesdale Farm Nov 1S, 1876. She
was united in marriage January 90,
1895, to Mr.. Peter Steffes by Rev. Fr
John Halbenkamm at ST. Mary's
church. To this happy union were
born two sons and four daughters.
For many years the family resided on
the Thomas Ansley farm, which Mr.
Steffes purchased after their marriage.
Three years ago Mrs. Steffes began to
fail in health and they moved to
Alexandra, louisiana thinking her
health would benefit by the change.
Five weeks ago Mrs. Steffes came from
Alexandria to pay visit to her parents
and relatives but it was decreed to be
her last visit to her childhood home.
Last week she was taken seriously ill.
Her husband was notified, but owing
to the long journey did not arrive here
until Thursday, too late to be with his
beloved wife at the closing of her life.
On Tuesday she passed away very
peacefully and quietly prepared with
the last 1ites of her church.
Mrs. Steffes leaves to mourn her loss,
her sorrowing husband and six chill
dren; her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Rock, Sr., one brother
Nicholas Rock, Jr., three sisters Mrs.
Mary Mari, Mrs. Peter E. May, Mrs.
Joseph Palzkill and about thirty nieces
and nephews. The pallbearers were
Messrs Matt Schmidt, George Schweit-
zer, Peter J. Peters, William Mongold,
Leo Kergen and Joseph Schmidt. In
terment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
The sincere sympathy of many friends
is extended to the bereaved family, who
deeply mourn the loss of this good
Christian woman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
TURN HAMBURG SHIPS.
Compasscs Affected by Lying For a
Year ALONGSIDE Iron Pier.

New York.-SiX Hamburg American
line steamers tied up at Thirty-third
street, South Brooklyn, have been
turned around by order of the marine
superintendent to regulate their COM
passes, which had been affected by
lying for year alongside an iron pier
The hauling of the ships into the har-
Dor and warping them back into their
berthS stern first created comment
along the water front in South Brook
lyn, with the usual dash to sea rumor.
Captain Jaegar, who has charge of
the ships, said the magnetism from
the iron pier had affected the COM
passes and caused the needles to devi-
ate from the north.
He said the Vaterland, tied up in
Hoboken, was equipped with gyro-
scopic compasses, which were not sub
ject to magnetic influences. Other
steamers are made fast to wooden
piers, which do not affect the COM
naSSpS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
DOES PRESS AID THIEVES?
Editors Resent Woman's Demand That
Society News Be Omitted.

Editors Resent Woman's Demand That
Society News Be Omitted.
Montclair, n. 1.-The declaration of
Mrs. Charles E. Van Week that the
goings and comings of the socially
prominent should not be chronicled in
the local newspapers on the ground
that the announcements serve to at
tract thieves has set the whole town
talking. There is much speculation as
to whether Mrs. Van Weeks dictum
will be accepted.
Mrs. Van Week states that the pres
ent practice of society should be stop
ped and that the information be given
to the police instead Mrs. Van Week
explains that she was moved to her
suggestion because the local police
found copies of the local newspapers
in houses that had beenxntered. Op-
posite the item telling about the de-
parture of the householders a mark
had been placed.
The police favor Mrs. Van Week S
idea. Inasmuch as the society news is
the mainstay Of the local newspapers,
their editors are indignant. The whole
town is talking.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
WILL IN HIS SLIPPER.
GrandchiId Cleaning House Found II
Quite by Accident.


Jacksonville, Mich.-When Thomas
81. Sestel, pioneer resident Of Fillmore
township, died on May 80, there began
a search for q will disposing of his es-
tate, which is valued at upward Of
$4,000.
A justice who drew up a will and
the men who signed as witnesses tes-
tilted to the existence of such a docu-
ment, but a search failed to reveal the
missing testament.
The estate was taken into probate
court to be divided among the heirs
according to their rights by birth.
AS a probate judge was about to
take this step one Of the dead mans
great granddaughters was busy aiding
in giving the home Of Mr.. Sestel a
thorough cleaning. She found an old
pair of carpet slippers, frayed and
torn. AS she threw the slippers away
piece of paper fell out. 1t proved to
be the missing will.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
TWENTY MILLIONS
United States Report Shows
Small College Attendance.

WashingtOn.-The enrolment in col
leges and universities in the United
States is only 216,OO0, Or. less than 1
per cent of total of 100000 in all
the educational institutions of the
country, according to the annual re-
port issued by the United States COM
missioner of education. More than
100000 were enrolled in the elemen-
tary schools, while 1,374,OO0 were in
secondary schools, both public and pri-
vate Nearly 100000 were in normal
schools preparing to be teachers, $1,000
were in professional schools, while
the rest were divided among other
types Of institutions.
These students got instruction from
100000 teachers, of whom $4,000 were
in the public schools. In point of rapid
growth the public high school still pre-
sents the most impressive figures be-
cause the enrolment for the last year
was more than $4,000 in excess of the
preceding one.
The cost of education in 1914, ac
cording to the estimate of the commits
sioner of education, was $750,O00,O00.
He adds in his report
''This three-quarters of billion dol
lars is relatively small amount COM
pared with other items in the public
expense. 1t is less by 100000 than
the cost Of running the federal govern
ment. 1t is less than One-third the
nations expenditure for alcoholic
liquors. It is only little more than
three times the estimated cost of ad-
mission to motion picture theaters in
the United States for the same year.
Measured in terms Of products of the
soil, the United States spent somewhat
more for education in 1914 than the
value of a cotton crop, and less than
the value of the wheat crop, and less
than half the value of the annual
harvest of corn, which the nations
bill for education was less by nearly
$10O,O0O,O0O than the value of the ex-
ports from the harbor of New York
in the calendar year just past.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
FORBIDS The SALE OF
LIQUOR To SOLDIERS
Applies, Order Reads, TO I'm
trenChed Camp Of Paris"

Paris.-For many months the rule has
obtained that no drink could be served
in cafes or bars in Paris to soldiers in
uniform, whatever their rank, before
the hour of 5. In the early days it was
not unusual to see cOlonelS, and gener-
ais even, who forgetfully had seated
themselves Oh the terrasse Of a cafe
before the fateful hour gently moved
on as undesirable customers.
General Gallieni has issued, it ap-
pears, q much more sweeping and Strin-
gent decree forbidding the sale of alco-
Eol to any soldier at any hour of the
day throughout the whole of the in
trenched camp of Paris. The decree
runs thus:
General Gallieni feels that at an
hour when the physical and moral ell
ergy Of all soldiers should be at the
highest intensity the struggle against
alcoholism. which destroys both, must
be carried out relentleSSly.
'He therefore thinks it right to for
bid al the intrenched camp of Paris the
sale to soldiers. and the purchase by
them in cafes. bars. shops or houses Of
alcohol and alcoholic drinks-absinth.
bitters. aperitifs, vermuths, liQueurs
and all other alcoholic drinks not spe-
cifcally named
1t is not quite clear whether wine
and beer are to be included in the ban,
but it is probable that they are not.
The soldiers at the front. Of course.
have their wine ration. which was in
creased quite lately.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
new PACKING PLANT SECURES
LAND OPTION

The Madison Democrat: The new
$500,O00 cooperative packing plant, re-
Gently Incorporated, has secured an op-
tion on land in the east end. The site
of the concern, which will do an esti
mated business of $3,000,O0O annually
and employ $50 men, will be chosen
following the election of officers.
Enough stock is subscribed now to
assure the erection of the plant. The
building will be located in the city and,
because of this fact, the council has re-
quested at it's last meeting to repeal an
old ordinance which prohibits the
slaughtering of animals within the city
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
SOME AMENDED GAME LAWS

The present legislature has made
some changes in the fish and game laws
which may be of value to those inter-
ested. In answer to numerous inquiries
as to changes in the law in regard to
hunting and fishing, l wish to make
note Of the following:
]. The closed season on quail has
been extended to 1921.
2. The open season for partridges is
from Sept. 7th to October 31st.
g. Open season on coon from Nov.
to February /.
A. On ducks and other aquatic fowl
from Sept. 7 to Nov. 80, and then only
between sunrise and sunset.
s. No open season on wood duck un-
til 1918.
Fishermen still have the privilege Of
taking any game fish in the waters of
the Pecatonica and fever rivers with
hook and line at any time. but with re-
strictions as to size and numbers:
/. Pike not less than twelve inches
in length.
2. Pickeral not less than Is inches.
3. Catfish Of any kind not less than
one and one half pounds, nor more than
twenty pounds in any one day, or in
lieu thereof, not to exceed six fish of le
gal size.
4. Black, green, yellow or Oswego
bass, not less than ten inches in length,
and it is unlawful to have in possession
more than fifteen in any one day.
No one of foreign birth who has not
taken out his first papers can obtain a
license to hunt game.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
TO ABDUcT MORMON CHIEF.
Bandits Threaten to Hold Smith For
100000 Ransom.

S1OO,UUO Ransom.
Denver. The threatened abduction
Of Joseph F. Smith, head Of the Nor
mon church, in Salt Lake City, to the
Jackson Hole country, in Wyoming,
where a ransom of 100000 was to be
demanded for his release by the three
daylight robbers who held up 125 tour
lists in Yellowstone park on July 9, has
caused the federal authorities here to
adopt extraordinary measures for his
safety.
News Of the contemplated abduction
first reached Roy o. Sampson Of the
department of justice and his assist
ant, J. W. Melrose, two months ago,
but the matter later was dropped by
the federal authorities.
The abduction, however, Of E. A.
Empey, wealthy cattleman, from his
ranch at Idaho Falls, Ida, presumably
by the three Yellowstone park bandits,
and his release upon the payment Of
$4,000 ransom caused the authorities
to renew their interest in the matter.
According to reports received by the
federal authorities, the abduction Of
Smith was to follow closely after the
abduction of Empey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
RUNS AWAY CARRIED AS BOY.
Movie Picture Prompts Girl to Adopt
Disguise.

Paterson. n. J.-Putting into practice
q moving picture she had witnessed,
Melina RaSche. a siXteen-year-old high
school girl of 121 Fourth avenue, ran
away from home, and, cutting her hair
short and donning a suit of her broth
er's clothes, successfully posed as a
boy until she was picked up by two
detectives.
Mrs. Andrew Rasche, who discovered
her daughters disappearance when the
girl failed to come downstairs for break
fast, notified the police, and a search
that extended to Philadelphia was in
stituted. When the girl was stopped
by the detectives, who thought her a
rather effeminate looking "boy," she
admitted her identity.
Il saw picture in the movies of
how a girl dressed up as boy and got
away with it." she told Captain john
Tracey, "and 1 thought l could do it
myself, but 1 guess l didn't know how
to act"
Recorder Carroll sentenced her to the
county Jail for ten days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
THE ". C. 7. U. CONVENTION

The annual County Convention of
the w. T. G. U. will be held in the
Good Templars hall, Mineral Point,
Wednesday, Aug 25, 1915. The morn
ing session will open at o'clock. The
members Of the local Union of this city
will serve dinner at the hall to the Wis
iting delegations. A fitting program is
being arranged to take place after the
dinner hour. Everybody interesting in
the cause of the w. I. G. u. is well
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
PU BLIC LIBRARY
European War Books at Public
Library.

European War Books at Public
Library.
The titles given below comprise a
group of books on the European war
recently received from the state library
commission. These books form a loan
collection and may be retained here
only few weeks. So all who are in
terested are asked to call for them
soon.
Cramb-Germand and England.
Davis-With the allies.
Garstin-Friendly Russia.
Graves-Secrets of the German war
Office
Griffis-Belgium the land of art.
Jonskheere-Whe [ was a boy in
Belgium.
Kreisler-Four weeks in the trenches
Roosevelt-America and The world
war.
Topham Memories of the kaiser's S
court.
Wendell-The France of today
Wile-Men around the kaiser.
Williams-Modern warfare.
All visitors to Mineral Point are
cordially asked to visit the library
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-19
Part of General Scheme of
National Defense.
SKILLED PILOTS SCARCE.
Machines Can Be Turned Out When
ever Necessary-Trips Will Soon Be
Made to Seek Locations on Atlantic
and Gulf Coasts-Dirgible Not Re-
garded With Much Favor.

Washington. - Comprehensive plans
for the improvement Of the aeronautlc
branch of the war department as part
Of the general scheme Of national de-
fense are being prepared by the signal
CORPS under the direction Of Brigadier
General George 7. Scriven and Lieu
tenant Colonel Samuel Reber.
Colonel Reber recently returned from
the Pacific coast, where he went as
member of Il commission authorized by
congress to report upon available lOca-
tions for an aviation school for extern
sion Of this branch of the service. It is
said that trips will soon be made to
seek locations on the Atlantic and gulf
coasts.
Colonel Reber says that San Diego,
San Francisco, Portland, Tacoma, Sc
attle and Spokane were visited and va
riOus sites well looked over
There is need Of more aviatOrs for
army work. The machines can be