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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
FIRST GLIMPSE OF OUR NEW POS
.tss SESSIONS aa.a i
A Midnight Under a Tropic Moon
A Splendid Land-Locked Harbor,

A Splendid Land-Locked Harbor,
Once of Supreme Importance.
There are two ways to the Virgin
Islands from Porto Rico. One is via
the Bull line direct from San Juan.
The other is via Fojardo, the eastern
port and the gas launch Carmen -
We elected to take the latter mas
much as it gave us fine ride across
country from San Juan to Fojardo.
Arrived at the latter place we found
an excellent hotel, where we remain
ed over night embarking next day for
St. Thomas. The good ship Carmen
is about thirty feet long, rather tub
by in shape and given to all the mo-
lions of an Oriental dancer. The cap
tain proved to be an excellent sailor,
and accomplished his duties with cred
it to himself. He filled the post OF
pilot, navigator, first and second Off
Ger down to quartermaster. The rest
of the work fell on the crew, slim
barefooted lath-like scrap of human
ity who travelled over and under the
boat, hosting or Stacking sail, running
the engine and looking after the passen-
gers. 49,
An Island Studded Pathway
From Fojardo to St. Thomas is a
little over forty miles. The entire
route is studded by little islands, but
unlike the song of our school days
they are not green islands. This neck
of the world is not always visited bv
rain. Some of the islands rise from
water as bare and bald as a Belgian
cathedral and just as habitable. Others
show some signs Of vegetation. One
Ct the islands, Culebra, has a fine har-
Dor, and it is useful to us at this time.
not 50 much that we want it, but be-
cause the other fellow wants it worse.
This fringe of little islands perform
their service. They. are not of much
value in themselves but together thew
form barrier to the Caribbean which
must be navigated with care. r,5,y-
Following this course Of island studded
waters we come to sail rock" off St..
Thomas, peculiar formation, Of trap
rock which from distance looks like
a sail, and many a lookout in the crows
nest has sung out, ''sail ho,'' only to be
chaffed later by his mates who had
waited for this to happen. Of all the
islands and reefs, both charted and
uncharted this ''sail rock stands out
prominently as one of the natural
curiosities of these waters. We arrived
at St. Thomas too late to enter the
harbor, which during these times is
closed at sunset. We drifted into a
beautiful cove and dropped anchor.
Beautiful Moonlight Scene
Your correspondent looked at his
watch which under the light of a full
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
SUMMER WEDD INGS.

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Koop~Fdacker. fS5 ssf.s
The marriage O. John Koop, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Koop, to Miss
Rosa Hacker, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wolfgang Hacker, took place at the
Catholic church Monday morning at
10 o'clock, Rev. Robert Schlinkert
officiating. The couple were attended
by Alfred Hacker, brother of the bride,
and Miss Mary Koop, sister of the groom.
After the ceremony the wedding party
repaired to the home of the brides
parents, where wedding breakfast was
Served A reception was held during the
afternoon and evening, attended by
about two hundred friends of the newly
married couple. They will remain at
the home Of the brides parents for a
couple Of weeks after which they will
take up their residence in the new home
the groom is building on North Franklin
street.
Pechtel-Regelin.
Albert Pechtel of this city and Miss
Amanda Regelin, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Regelin of College Heights,
were married Monday morning, at the
Catholic church. Rev. Robert Schlink-
ert officiated. The couple were attended
by George R. Regelin and Miss Adeline
Pechtel. A reception was held at the
home of the brides parents during the
afternoon and evening.
Worm-Duvahl. .."
Frank Worm Of Chaska, Mimi, and
Miss Madelyn Duvahl of this city were
married at the Catholic church Tuesday
morning, Rev. Robert Schlinkert oficiat-.
ing. They were attended by Henry
Worm of Chaska and Miss Mary
Schmaus of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
Y. w., c. A. NOTES.

At the Y. w. c. A., 10S7 Broad at o'clock Sunday afternoon on Home Makers and Home Breakers" !" talk which will be of especial in terest to young women. There will be solos by Miss Katherine Richards. The Lambda Tau club will have charge of the tea/ and friendly hour following the service. All women are invited
 Members and friends will not for get the entertainment by Miss Lois Fox to be given under the auspices of the East Side social committee at Washington Park M. E. church at 8 o'clock Monday evening. Tickets may be procured at the door or at any of the association offices.
 The Business Wfomens club will hold it's regular monthly meeting Mon- day evening. The subject will be "The Immigrant" continuing the study of Bridgeport which the club is taking up at it's meetings this year. There will be music and short talk on current events also.
 All young women who enjoy sing ing are invited to come to a chorus rehearsal Wednesday evening. Mrs. Fred Atwater has consented to lead such rehearsal once month and it is hoped that as many of the chorus as possible will sing at the Vesper service the following Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
GOING
 TO MAKE THEIR OWN AMMUNITION
Have Purchased Machinery From Japan Which Is
 Now Enroute

Mexico City, Jan. 20--A large ship ment of machinery for the making of munitions, purchased by the Mexican government in Japan, is expected to arrive at Manzanillo in. the next two or three days. When the plant is in operation, it is said, there will be a tremendous output of munitions.
 Archbishop Jose Arozco Jiminez, of Guadalajura, and Bishop Miguel de la Mora, of Zacatcas, who were arrested recently in the State of Zacatecas on a charge of conspiring against the gov ernment, will be tried by court mar tial under the law of 1862, which pro- ,vides the death penalty for sedition. The government authorities here say the men will be given every opportun- ity to prove their innocence.
 It is alleged that the clergymen, who had been in the United States for two years, on returning to Mexico in December furnished financial aid to the followers of Francisco Villa. It is stated that when the government troop recaptured the village of Monte Escobedo they found the clergymen among the bandits made prisoners.
 Some of the most prominent attor- neys in Mexico have been retained to defend the Archbishop and Bishop. They will leave for Zecatecas tomor- row. The trial is set for next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
SIR HENRY JACKSON

Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson, who was First Sea Lord Of the Brit ish Admiralty until fasr November, when he was succeeded by Admiral Te11icoe will pass his sixty second milestone tomorrow. Sir Henry was appointed president of the Royal Ma val College at Greenwich upon relin- ouishing the post of First Sea Lord, in which he was the successor or Lord Fisher. Sir Henry has been in the navy nearly half century, entering the service when he was only thlr- teen. He was created a. knight in 1910 in recognition of his great work in connection with, the introductlon and development of wireless tele- graphy in the navy. He began his ln- vestigations in the early '9Os, ana was contemporary of Marconi in that field of invention. In lS95 ne was able to send wireless messages rom one end of ship to the other. That was the beginning of wireless tele- graphy. The following year he met Marconi, and they carried on their Investigations jointly, with the result that the wireless was applied to prac- tical purposes. From that time he has been the leader in the adoption
 
 the result that the British system IS the best in the world.
 Sir Henry is a native of Yorkshire, and was born at Barnsley on Jan. 21, 1855 For many years he has been perhaps the most intimate friend ot Admiral Jellicoe, his successor as First Sea Lord. About twelve years ago Jackson and Jellicoe were mem bers of the committee of four which planned the battleships of the Dread nought and Invincible types. Sir Henry still maintains his close friend ship with Marconi, and their collabor- ation has resulted in many advances in wireless telegraphy. Sir Henry has had little experience in actual war fare. although he received his bap- tism of fire in 1878, when he fought with naval brigade in shore service during the Zulu war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
BRIDGEPORT, CAL.
 IS HAVING A MILD
 WINTER; 30 BELOW
Especial to The Farmer.)

Bridgeport. Cal, Jan. 20.-Resi- dents of Bridgeport, Conn.,, who believe these. days are cold in the East, may derive comfort from the records in this Sierra Nevada town, which, tradition has it, was settled by immigrants from Bridge port, Conn.
 The mercury seems to have lost it's grip. It is rapidly slipping to- ward the 30 mark-30 below. The record here is 38 below, which was achieved in January, 1911. This isn't a very cold winter.
 Over in Paradise Valley in Nevada thecowboys haven't had any sleep in many nights. They are kept busy chasing the cattle around the countryside to keep the animals from freezing. They describe it as "fearfulIy cold" but the record for their neighborhood is only 2S be- low and the nearest to that they have experienced this winter is 26. Bridgeport is 5,700 feet above the sea level
 The record for Bridgeport. Conn, is A below, which was recorded by Weather Observer William Jen- nings, Jan 1, 1914. The lowest temperature this year was six de- grees below.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
FIGHT
 ON LEGISLATION
 WORRIES RUSSIA

Petrograd, Jan. 2o.-The imperial ukase further postponings the conven- ing of the duma and the imperial council has provided another inter- mission in the Russian political drama in which it is hoped some means will be found for harmonizing the imperial policy and the legisla-. tive chambers. The steady success sion of ministerial changes and the events that have taken place since November, when the duma last met have done little to bring about the desired understanding. On the other hand the gulf that separates the gov ernment and the duma is very clearly defined.
 It became obvious that a meeting of the duma under the present con ditions would only serve to sharpen the conflict and precipitate a final rupture between the two parties. Premier Golitzine explains the ap- parent contradiction between his re- cent utterances regarding 'eo-opera- tion with the legislative departments and the ukase postponing teir re- assembling by a statement that he under, estimated the length of tune necessary to form the government program, and that 1t is es$ential for the government to become fully ac- quainted with the details of the sit uation before the duma meets.
 The newspapers indulge in their usual pessimistic comment on the sit uation. The Rech says:
 ''The work of the imperial council and the duma is more and more ener- getically paralyzed."
 The Bourse Gazette says: "Rumors about adjournment are now verified. It is unnecessary to state how serious the present moment is and of what grave import is an adournment even for a short time.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
ST. AGNES'S EVE

In these sophisticated days of high schools, colleges and "co-ed" institu- tions where girls and young women may imbibe at the fOunt of the fount of the higher learning, the old superstitions of our great-grandmoth- CTS have become passe. The chief ir- terest of great-grandma's girlhood was the identity of the gallant who would lead her, blushing bride, to the hymeneal altar, and to gain advance information on this point she credu- lously and faithfully performed strange midnight rites on Halloween and other saints festivals. The year brought many such occasions but most popular of all was St. Anges's Eve when, by performing certain ceremonies in which stockings and garters figured, and reciting verse, she might assure the appearance in dream of her future spouse, who would salute her with a kiss. To- night is St. Agnes Eve, but the mod ern spouse, who would salute her with kiss. Tonight is St. Agnes Eve, but the modern young woman is much more likely to be engaged with a volume on eugenics than in the rites which were aforetime considered ap- priate to the occasion.
 If the observances of St. Agnes Eve are out of style, at least the memory of them is preserved for all who know their Keats, for one of the most beautiful of his poems is "The Eve of St. Agnes from which the following lines are taken: They told her how, upon St. Agnes
 Eve,
 Young virgins might have visions
 of delight,
 And soft adorings from their loves re- Upon the honey'd middle of the
 night,
 If cermonies due they did alright; As, supperless to bed they must re-
 tire,
 And couch supine their beauties, lily
 white:
 Nor look behind, nor sideways, but
 require
 Of Heaven with upward eyes for all
 that they desire.
 Her vespers done,
 Of all it's wreathed pearls her hair
 she frees;
 Unclasps her warmed jewels one by
 one;
 Loosens her fragrant bodice; by de-
 grees
 Half hidden, like a mermaid in sea-
 weed,
 Pensive awhile she dreams awake.
 and sees,
 In fancy, fair St. Agnes in her bed. But dares not look behind, or all the
 charm is fled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
American Ambulance
 Section Is Honored

Paris, Jan. 20-Section No. of the American ambulance field service and William Meadowcroft of New York, Harvard graduate, are mem toned in army orders as follows:
 This section, which has since been attached to the Sixteenth division, has rendered a greater service in transporting wounded under diffi- culty and often dangerous conditions. On Dec. 29, during a bombardment, they showed conspicuous collness and absolute devotion in succooring the wounded and conveying them to ann bulances. Driver William Meadow croft has given many proofs of calm ness and coolness since the arrival of the division, often under perilous conditions. He was wounded on Dec. 29 during the bombardment."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
MINORITY REPORTS

WAS the Hartford Courant which gave thoughtess
 world not long ago. the concept that minority opinions destroy respect which held then eating judges about to deliver of dissenting views
 Perhaps is from this distinguished that Mr. Rora backs senate borrow the by which proposes se minority reports from committees.
 The General Assembly has not been in in of the word deerave body In it's best moments it is reasonable orderly assembage doing what is suggested to it. it's closing when the bulk of really important legsa it little better than mob It loses all sembance parliament and resolves itself into of uspeakable confusion which end with the throwing of files at each other like little boys snowballing t
 It until permitted dissenting member of mtee his dissent The house which from it's larger numbers usually contains few members with little common sense may not agree to this astonishing program.
 Republican party in Connecticut shows all the signs of dying organization The brains it. The management of it has been confided to the gullet '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
DOMESTIC SCIENCE AND
 LIVING COSTS. NO. 3

The former attitude of women to- ward housework differed somewhat from the attitude of men toward their tasks. Few men ever drop the more routine and laborious aspects of their tasks provided they can see a dollar in it. The farmer does not hesitate to take hold with the shovel and the hoe if he sees his crop needs it.
 The merchant will unpack his own goods and even sweep his own floors if help is scarce. He does not com plain if it is dull and uninteresting work that a boy could do. He does it because for the success of most small businesses it is frequently necessary that men take hold and work a good deal with their own hands. 7
 The high cost of living is persuad- ing a great many women that it pays for them to attend more closely to their own households. They find a business profit in so doing. They are saving money that gives them in many ways a freer life and more money to spend on pleasures and inn provement, than they had when they kept servants.
 The Domestic Science movement is emphazing several points with great force that are worthy the attention of every housewife. One of these is that with competent training any woman should be able to perform the tasks of a moderate sized household with half her time, save probably laundry work. The Domestic science experts say they know in their own acquaint- ance a g-eat many women who are doing that. They are perfectly good housekeepers, yet they have half their time free either for social life, for literary and study club work or for philanthropy A great many of them use it in some money earning occupa- ton outside the home.
 It is the testimony of these active housekeepers that they could never in the world have done it. had it not been for the training they had had in domestic science. Also they could not live on their husbands incomes at present prices, had they not had do- mestic science training.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
THE FATHER OF PARLIAMENT

Tn the magnificent hall at Vest minister there assembled on the 2Oth of January, 1865, a parliament for ever memorable. Nobles and knights in picturesque garb dominated the gathering, and did all the talking. Seated at the bottom of the hall, quiet and deferential, were number of men of the tradesmen and farmer stamp, who were, like the little chil- dren of a later time. "to be seen and not heard." These commoners made no attempt to take any active part in the proceedings Of parliament, and they did not even vote. Most of them were quite overawed by their sur roundings, and so surprised at being where they were, seated in the same hall with belted earls and other mo- bles of high degree, that they would
 in all proba bilfty have been unable to speak had they been called upon. But they were, these commoners, in Par liament as the representatives, of class of people who had never before been given any part in government the great voiceless masses. Though they did not speak except when spok- en to. and had no vote, their leaders were consulted on many affairs of Sldlo, SSpCCldlly III t1IS AAAest|SA VI eeA&>~o- ton.
 The man who thus first acknowledg- ed the commoners as power in the state. and who. in calling this Par lament directed that there be present two citizens from every borough, was Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. The father and founder of the Eng fish House of Commons was born in France, and he was unheard of in England until 1230, when he attached himself to Henry III., who granted him a pension and promised him an earldom The handsome and talented young man won the heart of the fair Widow Eleanor, relict of the Earl of Pembroke, and sister of the king, and they were privately married in 1238. Later he took part in crusade to the Holy Land, and was entrusted with various diplomatic missions. In 1262 he king repudiated the Provisions of oxford, and this led to a rebellion of he barons, led by de Montfort, who, by his victory at Lews, became for the time the master of England. With Henry his prisoner, he summoned the parliament in which the Commons had their first representation, and drew up the constitution or scheme of govern ment of which the most striking fig ure was the new development it gave to the representative system. Soon afterward he had to take the field, and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
THE EXPLANATION

ID BETHLEHEM STEEL, explaining it's failure to obtain D tract for sixteen inch shells that took contract for fourteen inch shells but has not been able to make any to the satisfaction of the government.
 permits the inference to be drawn that government quremens exactipg than manufacturing possibilities the British which obtained the contract such fear The department expects to make shells some day and expects to meet it's requirements.
 it be that American manufactures to speed accuracy she'll that doesn't shoot right isn't the best kind of she'll
 When European placed orders here for rifles and bullets of those who obtained contracts complained of the rigid inspection More demanded in the of curacy than those plants were accustomed to.
 This notably the with certain contracts for rifles and with contracts for the French bullet
 the whole the proved to the United States that there things its manufacturers learn Indeed they must learn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
GOT IT ALREADY

1~ HEY HAVE been eliminated "Party lines should be eli minated in city government said Mayor Wilson ad dressing the insurance Thursday evening Party lines have been eliminated time since especially to meet the conditions represented by the mayor By reference to his party ordinary years the may feel ceranhe isn't getting When about half the Republican party in Bridge nominated Henry Lee independent ticket and cast something like 1000 votes for him. they eliminating party lines in city government"
 The mayora vote year ago, not cast along party lines it. few electors totally unaccusomed to cutting the
 joined those who take profit from the admnis traon The rest of the population forgot party nes but made the mistakes of splitting the vote too many ways.
 In November party lines will be eliminated. But partisan will not be split two So the mayors strictly partisan election will be and abun dantly gratified.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
A WISE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER

IGHWAY COMMISSIONER Charles J. Bennett appears not
 to be in touch with prevailing political fashions He not only recommends the construction of highways but he has the audacy to suggest that they be built of concrete Not word about building them of Warrenite, 'he best road surface in the world"
 Commissioners Bennett pursues the minimizing policy regarding bridges on trunk line highways
 Except in the of very long bridges with very long spans he would have bridges also stand very heavy loads"
 Says Commissioner Bennett:-
 
 or hav to  and 
 4 of the
  Here policy for strangng the sole immediately avail able of competitive transportation policy of killing the traffic which taking of the freight the railroads not handle The highway commissioners boosts patent surfaces
 He desires to build strong highways which will strong bridges and carry "very heavy loads.' This is state where people their living in the sweat of their brows is the business traffic that the continuously regardless of weather which the state should foster we'll for the convenience Inability of the railroad to handle freight"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
LOCAL DEMOCRACY

T HE HARMONY which regned in the Democratic party m the November election reflected in the spirit with which the future confronted Organization in the era districts healthy state The next election will find unity prevailing and conditions wholesome.
 Not the least of the advantages of growing grand list high and boundess extravaganza is the stimulation af forded to thoughtful citizens combine in the interest of clean municipal government economically and honestly admin stered.
 Bridgeport government that obey orders from the people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20

any adequate protection to the public.
 Such grants should be scrutnized, and if undeveloped should be forfeited for and the rights given to body else with adequate protection the pubc upon cond ton of
 The Farmer has told of the boon water power proves to France which in the scarcity of coal would scarcely be =se to conduct her manufacturing operations 1t not for water power.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-20
JOHN C. CURTIS

~ HE FUNERAL Curtis, which took place yester
 day. was a reminder that the United States still cher among the living those who the bone and slnew o great war who did of daring who brave beyond and those who knowing have been for more than fifty years force for peace in America.
 Of men John c. Curtis of the most notable gave him medal for exalted bravery the of the enemy He of the aristocracy of the brave