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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
GERMANS CONTINUE TO
BUY AMERICAN HORSES
How They Send Them Home Is
a Deep Mystery to Dealers.

Lincoln, Neb.-Representatives of all
of the principal nations at war in Eu-
rope are cOmbing the west for horses
for the armies Several of the horse
buyers bear titles; the majority of
them are men who have been at the
head of great establishments in Bel
GUM and France, which formerly sup
piled America with draft horse stall
lions One who was recently in Lin
coin was paid So day and expenses
for his work. Before the war he drew
$4,000 a year as manager of a great
breeding stable in Normandy.
How the few German buyers get
their purchases through is Il mystery,
and they refuse to elucidate. They
make it plain that that is their own
business, and they keep on buying.
Some of the largest dealers in this
section have been asked to bid on Il
25,000 head shipment for the German
government payable by drafts on New
York.
In the beginning spectators and
business men jumped into the game,
taking large contracts or subcontracts.
The ruling prices for the grades de-
sired were $3.50 and $175. subject 70
inspection, which was very rigid, and
a large portion of each shipment was
rejected. Rather than carry these back
to the west the dealers sold them at
the points of shipment for what they
could get
That there are horse traders in Eu-
rope and dealers with sharp eyeteeth
was proved by the fact that number
of these rejected animals were ship
ped to Europe. the purchasers being
government agents, who took this
means of showing American dealers
some tricks in horse buying, purchas-
ing in the guiSe of contractors who de-
sired the animals for the northwest.
The fact that the greater part of the
supply in the west has already been
purchased or is in the hands of specu-
lators. holding for the raise they feel
certain will come with a continuance
of the war, has led to ii letting down
of the inspection bars. Hundreds Of
animals that formerly would have not
received a second look are now going
through. The stable boys say that
the fat ones are given the preference.
White and gray horses are taboo
because they are shining marks on the
battlefield. The one thing the buyers
are particular about is the wind. They
require swift galloping for a block or
two before the inspector decides.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
FINDS WIFE BY TAPE.
Worcester (Mass.) Scientist Declares
Unhappy Marriages Need Not Exist.

unhappy marriages weed NOt EXIST
on.-Incompatibility in marriage
Is soon to be a thing Of the past, ac-
cording to DR.. Max Baff, the Worces-
ter scientist and former fellow in
psychology at Clark university, who
announces that he has discovered how
to measure temperament.
With nothing more than tape
measure, he says, it is possible to find
ones affinity and be positively sure
that one is marrying the right man Or
woman.
DIR. Baff has had under observation
Massachusetts, best known bachelor,
Governor David I. Walsh. He recently
announced the kind Of a wife the gov
ernor should find in order to be assur-
ed of perfect happiness. Here are the
specifications, the result Of scientific
observance:
She must be from five feet three
inches to five feet six inches tall
She must weigh from al to 146
pounds.
She must be tactful
She must be cheerful at all times,
especially before breakfast
She must be sympathetic.
She must be ambitious.
She must be able to sing.
1t is essential that she have mezzo-
soprano voice
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
CIRCUIT Court-Iowa County
~ Fred Kurth, Joseph Kurth Mary Kurth
Roger and Nettie Kurth, Plaintiffs.

CIRCUIT Court-Iowa County.
~ Fred Kurth, Joseph Kurth, Mary Kurth
Roger and Nettie Kurth, Plaintiffs.
versus
Kate Sersch, Lizzie Meili, Peter Kurth, Susan
barrow Emma Weinschenk, George Kurth
Chris Kurth, Harold Jagers. William Jagers,
Bernard Jagers. Nellie Kurth, Fanny Kurth,
Kurth, wife of George Kurth, --
Kurth, wife of Chris Kurth, Robert barrow,
general guardian of William Jagers and Ber-
nard JagerS, minors: and Joseph M. Philips
as executors of the will of John Kurth de-
ceased, Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin, To the said defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after the service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service. and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
in case of your failure so to do Judgment will be
rendered against you according to the demand
of the complaint; of which a copy is here with
served upon you.
This action is for partition of the following
described premises situated in Iowa county,
Wisconsin:
Part of lots six and seven of Thomas's Addi-
ton to the village, now city, of Dodgeville,
described as follows: Beginning at the north
west corner of said lot number seven on Wash
ington street, thence south one hundred eighty
feet, thence east two hundred feet, thence north
fifty seven feet, thence west seventy feet,
thence north one hundred twenty three feet to
Washington street one hundred thirty feet to
the place of beginning. FIEDLER & Fielder,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. o. Address: Mineral Point, Iowa County,
Wisconsin,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
Pleasant Home for Sale

The home of Harold Wallace is Of
fered for SALE 1t is centrally locat-
ed; has modern conveniences, and
will be sold at very reasonable
price. One block from High street
and two blocks from the High School
building. Inquire of the Mineral
Point Real Estate Agency at the
Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
FAvORS STUDENT CAMPS.

Secretary Garrison viii Ask Congress
For Appropriations.
MISUNDERSTANDING of War Gar
rison has not abandoned plans for the
establishment of camps for the mill
tary instruction of college and univer-
sity students.
Comptroller of the Treasury Downey
has ruled that there was no warrant
for the expenditure Of government
funds for regular officers and troops
at such camps. A reconsideration has
been asked by Secretary Garrison, and
if this is unfavorable the secretary
will urge legislation by congress au-
thorizing appropriations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ss
~ In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth
Ross, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Eliz-
abeth Ross, deceased, having been issued to
Anna L. James
Notice is hereby given, That the creditors of
said Elizabeth Ross, deceased, are allowed and
limited by order of this court, until and includ
ing the first Tuesday Of November, 1915, being
claims and demands against said Elizabeth Ross,
deceased to the county court for examination
and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given, That the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted by
this court, at the Office of the county judge at
the court house in the city of Dodgeville, in
said county, ON the first Tuesday of December,
1916
Dated this 18th day of April, 1915.
By the court:
ALDRo jerks. County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
~ IS I'm Probate
In the matter of the estate of Geretta Treweek,
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Geretta
Treweek, deceased, having been issued to Mary
j. Treweek.
Notice is hereby given, That the creditors of
said Geretta Treweek, deceased, are allowed and
limited by order of this court until and includ-
the End day of said month, to present their
claims and demands against said Gretta Ire
week, deceased, to the county court for exam
nation and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given, That the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted by
this court, at the office of the county judge at
the court house in the city of Dodgeville, in
said county, on the first Tuesday of December
1915.
Dated this 18th day of April, 1915.
By the court,
ALDRo jerks. County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
Cork Leo Mo Help to Him.

Cleveland. O.-Owen Kelley's cork
leg instead Of acting as life preserver
few days ago when he fell into the
lake from the pier at the foot Of East
Ninth street came very near being
life destroyer. Struggle as he would
he could not raise his head to level
with his leg. which foated buoyantly.
Commander Kelly of the Ohio naval
militia steamer Dorothea was coming
ashore and dragged the drowning man
out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
STOWAWAY ALMOST DEAD.
Seattle Man Hadn't Food or Water
For Eight Days.

Seward, Alaska.-Leland F. Farmer,
young craftsman who slowed away
on the steamer Admiral Evans Of the
Pacific Alaska Navigation company at
Seattle. was found in the lower hold.
He had been eight days without food
or water, but will recover. When dis
covered he was wedged head down
ward between two bales of hay.
Farmer had heard that there are ex-
cellent opportunities for craftsmen at
Ship Creek. Cook Inlet. where the gov
eminent is assembling men and mate
rial for building the federal railroad In
Alaska.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
HIS NAME NOT NEWL YWED.
However, He Wouldn't Fire at Burglar
Lest Baby Be Walked.

Scottdale. Pa.-Rather than waken
the baby by firing his revolver. Frank
Weiss, tailor, sat on a stairway in his
home and watched burglar ransack
the dining ROOM The intruders moN.-
ments were plainly visible through a
transom.
When the burglar found pocket
book in a drawer and transferred its
contents to his pockets Weiss grip on
the revolver frightened, but his wife
tugged at his sleeve and whispered to
him not to shoot
Mrs. Weiss. after four hours ordeal
with a fretful baby. had succeeded in
getting it to sleep when the burglar
came.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
From Left to Right Are Shown the Palace of Education
Palace of Liberal Arts and Tower of Jewels.
$500 For One Days Work.

Pierre. S. D.-Fred Hanson. wolf
err employed by ranchers along the
White river to help clear that section
of gray wolves. has just collected $500
for one days work. Hanson trailed a
female wolf to her den in the hills and
by digging captured the mother and
nine whelps. His contract price was
$50 for each gray wolf captured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
POLAND 4 DESERT;
FUTURE IS DARK
Every Second Man In the COun-
try Is Now a Refugee.
PEOPLE IN WANT OF FOOD.

Robert Crozier Long Makes Extended
Tour Of Country and Finds Great
Devastation and Much Suffering.
Tells Exactly What He Has Seen and
What People Face.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
Once again: what about that patch of
alfalfa that will grow into field if you
start it. This year is one sooner than
No Gold at Monte Carlo.

Monte Carlo.-Gambling is again
rampant here but no gold or silver
shines on the green cloth. Ivory chips
have taken their place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-27
Opening Day at Panama Pacific Expo
sition Broke All Exposition
Attendance Records

4 IL attendance records for expo
~ sitions were broken at the open
ing of the Panama-Pacific Inter
national Exposition in San Francisco
on Feb. 20. Vast crowds thronged the
grounds when President Wilson press
ed the button in Washington, and each
day since the attendance has been enor-
NOUS The huge buildings and beau
tiful thoroughfares hummed with ac-
tivity and have continued to do SO.
The Exposition has already demon
strated at this early date that it will
be a great success in every way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24

E. H. Dillon & Co.,. 1105 Main St., are showing all the latest shapes in straw, satin and silk hats at manu- lecturers prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24
'PLUNGES 40 FEET
 TO HER DEATH IN WASHINGTON SHAFT
Kentucky Woman Fights off Sightseers and Jumps
 Down Big Monument

Washington, Feb. 24.@Tearing off the clutches of several women who tried to hold her, Mrs. Mae Cockrell wife of w. F. Cockrell, an employee of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad shops at Covington, Ky. plunged nearly 500 feet to her death down the elevator shaft of the Washington Monument, yesterday afternoon.
 A note found on the body showed that suicide was her motive. She and her husband formerly lived at Del Ray, Va, a suburb of Washington.
 Mrs. Cockren was about thirty years old. and had been i'll for a long time. Her presence in Washing ton was not known by relatives at Del Ray.
 Her suicide is said to be the first in the Washington Monument. So desperate were her struggles that Miss Edna Rockfa11on of the Walter Reed Army Hospital, who tried to hold her, tore the sleeve from Mrs. Cockrel1's gown. Despite the efforts of Miss Rockfallon and several other women, Mrs. Cockren climbed the guard rail and leaped to her death.
 Had Incurable Disease.
 The body was sent to the Morgue after 1t had been viewed by the Cor oner.
 The note found on Mrs. CockrelTs body indicated that she had consult ed physician only a few hours be- fore she took her life. The note was written on a physicians prescription blank and said she was suffering from an incurabIe ailment. The note con tained a message for her husband. and set forth that she wanted her body cremated.
 Mrs Cockren reached the monu- ment about S:3O o'clock. The eleva- tor started on it's long trip up the shaft a few minutes later. The ele- vator moves slowly. and nearly ten minutes elapsed before the observa- ton platform at the 5O0-foot level was reached. Mrs. Cockreu stepped out with the remainder of the sight seers.
 There was no indication, monu- ment guards say. of any intention to kill herself on the part of Mrs. Cock ren. The guards at the top Of the monument, are trained to watch for probable suicides. and send all per-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24
THE OLD MADE NEW

There must be hundreds of people in this city with collections of discard ed jewelry note ql1itf' good enough to use, and not quite bad enough to throw away. So it's just laid aside, gathering dust, and giving more both CT than it seems to be worth. Bring it down, and let us see what we can do with it. It will cost you nothing to find out. We will sketch up suggestion for remodeIIfng to submit to you, tell ycu the cost and advise you frankly. At the same time you might bring in your good jewe1ry- bring as much as you like, and we will clean it for you, making. it look like new. free of charge.
 N. J. BUECELER
 THE RELIABLE JEWEEER. 48 FAIRFIELD AVENUE
 NEAR MIDDLE ST.
 Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24

ies arc poorly situated and the plants are badly arranged, owing to the hap hazard character of their develop menE There are few American pot teries that have thoroughly modern plants equipped throughout with up to date machinery.
 "6. In spite of the fact that the average wages paid in American pot teries in the different occupations are higher than those paid in European pottertes by from 90 to over 500 per cent, the labor cost per unit of pro- duct never shows so great difference as S2 per cent (except in German china p1ants). This indicates the greater efficiency of American work men.
 CT. The standard list upon which American potters base their selling price is obsolete. It establishes for different articles selling prices that vary widely from the relative costs of production. Complete revision is necessary before American potters can tntelligently sell their ware.
 ''S There Is a. distinct need for more scientific methods of produc- ton which can be brought about only more scientific research work
 .'9. Finally, this report has aimed to be construc ctive in it's analysis of the pottery industry. There are means and these have been pointed out by which the cost of production may be materially reduced. And these costs must be reduced, not only that the American industry may com pete with foreign products brought into this market but in order that American products may compete in foreign markets
 The investigation was made in the potterdes of England Germany and Austria, and, fn the United States, in 4S establishments in New Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia. New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Maryland. The report deals exhaustively with the mechanical, scientific labor and marketing processes connected with the industry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24
AVERAGE BUSINESS
 WOMAN DOES NOT
 WANT THE VOTE
(FI,om Mrs. w. B. Williams, Anti
 SuffragiSt.)

The Suffragists are continually talking of the working wo1nen'' who yearn for the ballot. If this is true, if self-supporting wornen want to vote, why do they not say so? Why do they not join the Suffrage organiza>- tion instead of joining in thousands the various Anti-Sufrage Associa- dons all over the country? The Con necticut Association opposed to woman suffrage is largely, composed of busi- clear sighted, intelligent business wo- men object to having Suffrage forced upon them Is exce11ently stated in a letter to the New York Times of February 21st. The letter is signed by Mrs. J. Alex. MaHon, and says in part, ''The waste of time, energy and money should be considered careful ly. The additional cost of the cleo tons would add to the high cost of living, and without any return. Ev- cry wage earner, as well as property owner, would be taxed to pay his or her share of the additional expense, by direct or indirect tax
 As a self-supporting woman pro test against anything that will make the cost of living higher. Take Cal ifornia for instance; the citizens of that State paid over $15oo. 900 last year for the privilege of exercising the right of Suffrage, an increase of 133 1-S per cent. since 1910. The women were given the ballot in 1911. Has California in any way prof1ted by the large increase of expense it's citi- zens have been put to? Can all States afford to follow the example of California, when that State can show no better laws than those made in Male Suffrage without the additional expense? If a business firm should attempt to run it's business on such a principal nothing but bankruptcy would be the result. Than why should the Government try to run it's business in 8 way that would be i'm possible for any other business to run? Why should we all suffer to a great CT or less extent in our pocket-books because a small minority thinks 1t wants to vote ?''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24
IREDFIELD SAYS
 P0TTERS DON'T
 KNOW BUSINESS
Makes Public Result of Tn vestigation of Relation to
 Tariff to Wages
POINTS OUT WASTE IN MANUFACTURING COST
Complete Revision of Obso- lete Price List Essential to
 Intelligent Business

washington, Feb. 24-Secretary RedheId today made public the re- port of the inxest1g ration by the De partment of Commerce into the pot tery industry, begun co-incidenta11y with the enactment of the present tariff law and an announcement by the United States Potters' Association resulting from reduced duties must be followed by a corresp onding re- duction in wages
 The tariff reduced duties from 55 to 35 per cent. and from 50 to 40 per cent on undecorated and decorated earthenware. resp actively. The re- port says the imports Of pottery for the first twelve months Of the tariff law increased less than a. half million dollars over the last twelve months of the old law.
 The following conclusions are giv- en as general statements of fact:
 '.1 The potters of the United States are without adequate knowl- edge of the costs of production In their own industry
 a2 Extreme costs of production were found in the different potteries of the Jn1ted States. There were also large variations in earnings and profits.
 "s Large differences in- the cost of production between the potteries Of the United States and those of Europe were found to exist The general level of costs was considera- 6bly higher in the United States In fact, the lowest cost of production in any American pottery exceeded that of the highest cost Of production in any European pottery, except one es- tablishment in Austria
 A. Comp petitNe prices of Aneri- can and foreign ware in the United SStafes are not deferTniIled solely by the difference in cost of production at home and abroad. Other factors Including customs duties transpor- ta5tion charges and incidental ex- penses are sucient as shown in the report to offset the difference in cost Of production.
 .s5- Many of the American potter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24
sons who are overcome with the sense of height away from the windows.
 Walked Downstairs.

After lingering for a few minutes on the observation platform, she turn ed and walked down the stairs, which stretch from landing to landing all the way down the monument. It is GUS timary for visitors to ride up and walk down. -s
 Miss Rockfa1Ion and several other women were starting down the stairs, and Mrs. Cockre11. joined them. They were at the 47O-foot level, when Mrs. Cockre1 suddenly sprang toward the guard rail, which is about breast high, and began to climb it. The women, with Miss Rockfa11on in the lead, struggled with the suicide, but she threw them off.
 Several men. including some monu- ment attendants, were conversing at Mrs. CockreIls body struck at their feet They found that Mrs Cock rel1 had been killed instantly. The condition of the body, the Coroner said, showed that Mrs. CocIreu had struck the sides of the shaft several times before she reached the bottom.
 The body was mangled almost be- certificate of death by cerebral hemorrhage.
 The police did not make public the message to her husband. Walter Barnard, an attorney of Del Ray, Va, is a brother of the woman, and her husband has an uncle living in the same place.
 The only other tragedy in the Washington Monument, which was by millions of persons, happened ten years ago, when a painter, working in the shaft, accidentally fell to his death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24
FORT WRIGHT OFFICER
 MISSING FROM ISLAND: : THOUGHT TO BE ROBBED

New London, Conn, Feb. 24-Wfl- liam H. Weggemann, second 1ieuten- ant of the Twelfth company United States Coast Artillery is missing from Fort Wright, Fishers Island. It is feared that he has met with foul play and has been robbed of $3. 400, be- longing to the Post Exchange, which is believed to have been in his pos session.
 Although the lieutenant has been recorded as absent without leave since Feb Is the fact that he was missing and that there were fears as to his safety did not become generally known in the army post until to- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24
DILLINGHAM; WILL
 REMAIN IN STATE

Trustees of the State Universa1ist society have induced Rev. F. A. Dill lingham, who resigned as pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, to re- main in Connecticut He has accepted a post at the UntversaIist church in Waterbury.
 Rev. MT. Dillingham; is state super intendent of churches and chairman of the conmittee on fellowship and the members of the state society ear@ nestly desired to have him stay. He has been in Bridgeport 19 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-24

pr. Julian Blanco, special ernissary from Uruguay to the San Francisco Exposition, was received at the White HolIsa