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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Like checkers chess or cribbage

Here the proper "toos'' for an enioyable game- Cribbage boards-25c and 45c. Chessmen-69c to $1 35 Checkers of composition-25c and 45c Checker boards-45c.
 Fourth floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

Cleveland bricklayers unanimously decided upon SIPS an hour as their basic pay after rejecting a 90 cent rate offered by the contractors.
 Supreme Court decided that the Government may avoid payment of high express rates by transporting gold coin by mail, in case brought by the New York, New Haven & Hart ford R. R.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

At the whist held at the town hall last Wednesday evening, given by the ladies of St Peters church. eight ta- bles were played. Mrs. Theodore Beards1ey won the first ladies prize and Gawdaline Huntley the second Henry F. Sherman first gent1eman's and Elmer F. Banks, second. Mrs. George S. Haw1ey. and Bradford Flaw ley won the cancellations. Home made candy was on sale. After the game the lunch boxes were auctioned off by F. s. Beardsley; $50 was realized.
 At the last meeting of Harmony Grange ten were present from Pokono Grange at Brookfie1d, and four from Trunbull Grange. A fine program was given between the married and the single patrons which was greatly enjoyed by all At the conclusion a fine supper was served.
 The many friends Of John W. Treadwen of Tashua, Past Master of Lodge, F. & A. M. who has been seriously i'll in the Bridge port hospital, are pleased to hear that he is on the gain.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

Mime. Marie Caselotti was suddenly called to New York on Sunday, Feb. 26, to sing the role of "Gilda" in the presentation of HRfgoletto" by the Peoples Opera company in the Longacre theatre. The part was to have been taken by Miss Irene Welsh who became i'll a few hours before the performance. The wonderful triumph which Mme. Caselotti made at her debut in Brooklyn last Octo- Der was greatly surpassed and she was compelled to repeat the third act finale in which she forwent her former temperament ending with a brilliant high B flat. Among the theatrical managers interested in this success was Fortune Gallo of the San Carlo Opera company. The local woman epects to sing In Lucia In New York shortly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

Dr. George P. Cower, who re- turned some time ago from the bat tlef1elds of France will lecture this evening In St. PauPs parish house on Beach street. Tomorrow, Ash wed nesday, there will be services in St. Paurs Episcopal church at 10 a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

Deputy Collector of Customs Hugh I. Morris is III at his home with in- t1uenza- MT. Morris Is in charge the marine department of the cus- toms office in the Federal build ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Enjoy music of VictrOla 90.

Your own favorite sort of music Victrola 90 will bring it.
 handsome cabinet instrument, Al inches high finely finished $125
 Offers full choice of all the splendid Victor records with special appealing range of Easter selections
 You may Victrola 90 easy terms of pay ment, if you wish.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

An exceedingly amusing and inter- esung Mock Divorce TriaP' was pre- sented Monday evening in Harmony hall on State street, under the aus pices of the Council Service club. Those who participated were Attor- ney l. Resnick. of New Haven. the husband; Miss Margaret Cobel the wife; Miss Req Wishengrad. the star witness; other witnesses and specta- tors, Miss Loretta Alpstein, Miss Anna Goldman, Miss Elsie Katz. Miss Anna Apstein, Miss Frances Datz, Miss Car rie Reich, Miss Irene Plotkin, Miss Kate Cohen, Miss Rose Lewis Miss Teresa Wiess. Miss Lillian Rome, Miss Helen Klein, Miss Nettte Hen nick, Miss Diana Oldarman, Miss Minnie Sachs. Miss Elizabeth Barske. Miss Bessie Smith and Miss Florence Goldberg
 Tn eparishioners of St. Cyril and St. Methodius church are making elaborate plans for fair to be held in the church on Thursday evening Last Sunday evening under the direc- ton of George M. Lukac. the organ ist. a playlet entitled "Strasidio," or
 The Ghost" was presented in the school hall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

Bridgeport. Conn,
 Wednesday, March 1, 1922.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-06
EAST SIDE NEWS
Nstcs and PERSONALS BY Mrs. m. D.
WAd1sagh. Call Blus A9s1 ee Sssa.


The Iris club met "Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Fred Skid
more in Highland PARK The guests
Of the aftefno Don were: Mrs. Q. W.
Berry, Mrs. Roy Burkhardt. Mrs. Fred
Mtlhcan. Mrs. George Sachs, Mrs. o.
z. Wall, Mrs. &c. Barber and Mrs.
Skidmore. The next nesting will be
held in two weeks at the home of Mrs.
George Sachs, SIS East Eighth ave-
nue..
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Moore and
daughter Ruth and son Rue of Free
man avenue spent Tuesday the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Moore in Oak
land avenue.
Mrs. Oscar Anderson of Dodge City,
Kan, is spending a few days in To-
peka the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs E. c. knight, in Freeman ave-
nue.
Mr.. and Mrs H. P. Miller and Mr..
this morning for Treece, Kan, where
they will spend some time the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Bone. They
made the trip overland.
Mr. and Mrs. James Foley and sons
Jimmie and Jack and Mrs c. Foley
Of Kansas City motored to Topeka
Tuesday and spent-t the day the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Mcfarland in
East Seward avenue.
Mrs. Edna Neal and daughter Max
Inc Of Oakland were the guests re-
Gently of Mrs. c. A. Moore in Freeman
avenue.
The women's Missionary society of
the Seward Avenue Baptist church
met Wednesday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. P. L. Wolfe IN Ohio avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-06
OAKLAND NEWS
Notes and psrsonals by Mira. II. D.
W@dIaiSh. Call Bl1o I2S1 - ASA.

The Plus Ultra class Of the Oakland
Presbyterian church Will hold an ice
cream and cake social Friday evening,
June Z, on the church lawn
The Cleaners class OF the Oakland
Christian church will meet this eve
ming at the home of Lottte Wiley in
East Seward avenue.
Mrs. Clarence Webb entertained the
members of the Fidelity class OF the
Oakland Methodist church this after
noon at her home in Chester avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Roehrig and
son Billy and Mrs. H. A. Lepper and
daughters Sarah Margaret and Martha
Jane spent the Fourth at Camp River
side.
Mrs. J. S. Swogger will entertain
the members of the Priscilla club and
their families at an all-day picnic
Saturday at the Swogger camp at Flat
Rock. Kan. All those going in cars
are asked to meet at the Intersection
of East Sixth avenue and the Rich
land highway st 10 o'clock Saturday
morning.
Mr.! and Mrs. W. J. williams and
sons Ogden and Stanley spent Tues
day at Camp Daylesford-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-06

The regular quarterly meeting of
the directors of the Shawnee State
bank was held yesterday.
The management of the North To-
peka store Of the neutrality-suspicious.
Furniture. company is holding house
warming for the remainder OF the
week in celebration OF the compile
ton of their new addition. This ad-
dition gives them 2S5 more square
feet and enables them 70 display their
goods to much greater advantage.
The total floor space is now $4,000
square feet
monographs, displays or cut glass and
china ware. refrigerators and oil
stoves. The office is also on this
floor. The second floor contains Iiv-
ing room and dining room suites.
while the third displays rugs and bed
room furniture. The basement cor
tains stoves and hardware. Every
person attending the opening is given
a useful souvenir.
Notes and Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Moseley, 1882
Central avenue. have given the name
July 3.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Cox and Mrs.
Clara Graft have returned from Nc
FarIand, where they have been visit
ing for a few days.
s. r. Dexter, undertaken. s23 kan
sas avenue.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Rogers of Chi
cago and small son Warren, are visit
ing Mr.. Rogers's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Rogers.
The H. D. Stanley family is NOV
ing from 1922 Van Buren, to 1908
West Gordon street.
Owen Griffith, Wheaton, Kan, Is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Lee Rogers,
81 East Laurent street.
House for rent, sos n. Van Buren,.
Phone Black 46Sg.-Adv.
A card from Kelsey Petro, written
from Honolulu, where he and Mrs
Petro are enjoying a vacation, states
that the swimming is fine put that he
has not gotten to the point where he
can ride surf board He also mem
ttons the mosquitoes as attentive.
M s. Greer has returned from an
extended trip thru the United States.
Canada and Panama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-06
$40 EARN THEIR SCHOOLING.
Fifty Are Student Assistant In
sfrrrforz af EauSaa STATE Normal

Emporia, Kan, July 1.-TWO hun
dred forty students are earning part
Of their expenses this summer in the
Kansas State Normal school here by
working for the school, according TO
Miss Lucille Owen Fifty of these are
student assistants to various instruct
ors In the school Seventy-one stu
dents work in the school cafeteria.
Much OF the tanitor work required
in the ten buildings on the campus
is done by students Most OF the
stenographers and clerical workers in
the offices are students. Other stu
dents work in the library. the school
printing plant play pianos for the
fioor-work classes in the gymnasium
and do other odd Jobs about the cam
puS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-06

Items for this column may be left
at Petro's drug store or telephone
Eleanor kimbalI, 1881. before 10 o'clock
or after 3 Other hours $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-06
SEE WHAT YOU SAVE

Special Bargains on
every floor feature the
opening of our remOdeIed
and enlarged store val
ues calculated to save
many dollars for the folk
of North Topeka. This is
Your StOre-you are well
come whether you wish to
buy or look about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-06

The regular quarterly meeting of
the directors of the Shawnee State
bank was held yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10

Read tho classified ads.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10
SOON FOLLOWED
HIS WIFE IN DEATH


ep~c'a, Correspondence Every Evenins.
Newark, March l0.-Surviving by
lee than n week his invalid wife, whom
he tcndcrly cared for and nursed for
many years, William Barton, aged 80
years, known intimately to every stu
dent who has attended Delaware Col
lcge. University Of Delaware, for the
past quarter Of century as "Haso, died
a, his home on West Main street late
last night. For more than % years he
had been janitor at Delaware College
and was highly esteemed by students
and faculty members alike.
Mrs. Rachel NJ. Barton, aged "a
wears. wife of the deceased died Satur-
day Of last week. For many years
previous to her death she had been an in
valid and during all those years Mr..
Barton cared for and looked after her
~ tcndcrlv as could n woman.
II was only q few hours after the death
Of his wife that MIR. Barton collapsed
aud was put TO bed He was unable 10
attend her funeral, Tuesday, and grad
ually grew weaker until the end came
last night Until the death of his wife
il was said that Mr.. Barton never
had n sick day in his life, but apparently
gave up ms soon as she was takcn.
MIR. Barton will be buried beside his
wife IN Head Of Christiana cemetery,
Monday afternoon. Services will be
held at the house at . o'clock Monday
afternoon. William II. Barton, for
many years local merchant but who
since retiring few years ago has made
kv- nome with daughter in Phlladel-
phia, is a nephew and nearest relative
vi the deceased. Mr. Barton is the las,
Of n family Of Is children. His father
John Barton, was miller and lived neal
Newark and "lIazo" spent his time Al
hls home until young man.
How Mr.. Barton got the name OF
'llaro' no one seems 10 kno ", hut
as "Hazo" he has been known for many
wears and especially To- the hundreds o.
students who have attended Delaware
during the past 70 years.
"Haso' had some remarkable expert
cnces when a young man, and took ;
trip across the plains with General Alhert
SIDNEY Johnston, previous 10 the Clvl
war. He was probably the last survi
vor Of Johnston's military expedition
into the Mormon country after the
Meadow Mountain massacre of Sep
. AtAtl'i - iNtfs ~ Nltt hAt Va IL ~ 4
private soldier "llazo" Barton, started
out with Johnston's expedition driving 8
team of six mules. The expedition con
Quoted by Johnston was To suppress tn,
then rampant Mormon atrocities upor
enigrant parties going 10 the far west
IL was In every way successful.
Two years OF army lne were enough
for "Hazo" and he then went on tC
California 10 seek gold. lie spent som,
time in California mining town. HON,
called him in 1860, and he returned Z,
Newark, but later went west again anC
remained some years in Oregon anC
other sections. On his next return ess'
he spent some years in Philadelphis
where he worked as a pile driver. III,
then came home 20 Newark and work &C
in a local factory Tor some years unit
taking up his duties A. janitor at Della
WARE College.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10
OFFICIALS INSPECT
FIRE HOUSE TOMORROW
counciImen and Safety Direo-
tors to See Improved Friend
ship Home.

Members OF City Council together
with the directors OF the Department
of Public Safety. tomorrow afternoon
at 2.3o O'Clock. will make an inspec-
ton Of the remodeled and improved
ere house used by Engine Company.
No. !. IN Tatnail street between Tenth
ond Eleventh and formerly the home
- the Friendship Volunteer fire Com
pany. This inspection will not be
for the public. but only for the city
officials. The time for a public in
spection may be fixed later by the d.
rectors.
This ia the f1rr % the old fire
houses taken over by the city for the
U.s. o, The new paid department TO be
completed after the extensive altera-
tons and the officials are anxious &c
see Il 10 get definite idea of jus;
what the city has there and is going 70
have in other fire houses In the way
of modern homes for the fremen. II
IA the first result OF the new building
program and has been planned as the
result OF an inspection OF many fire
houses in several other cities and a
combination Of the best found IN al
OF them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10
LUCK FLIES FROM
FOUND UMBRELLA
Fathering Of Weather Stick Or
phan Found to be No
Easy Task.

Young Bob Mcintosh had always
prided himself on his honesty and up
rightness, but It was rainy night
when he saw an umbrella apparently
deserted on a seat In the trolley car.
He picked II up and examined II. 1t
could not be very valuable, II was
hardly worth while turning 1t in to
the motorman OF the one-man car
and-the walk from the trolley to the
home OF young Bob Mcintosh was n
good four blocks In the pouring rain.
As the car neared the street the
honest young man looked around and
seeing that none OF his fellow passen-
gers was noticing him he picked up
the umbrella and walked up 10 the
motorman's platform. There with the
glibness OF ono with guilty con-
science he conversed with the pilot
until the car drew up at his street.
well. good night" said young Bob
Mcintosh as he lightly stepped from
the car and raised the umbrella.
Good night" quoth the motorman,
but as Bob made his way across pud-
dies to the curb he noticed that the
car had not continued on Its way. in
deed. even the door had not yet been
closed. He had started down the
street to his home when mighty
Hey" made him turn.
How far are you goin' TO go with
that umbrella, young MANI" shouted
the motorman.
This time il happened TO be mine,
said that worthy as he slammed the
door shut and shot the car forward
New York Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10
SNEEzER IS NOT
POPULAR THESE DAYS
Crowds Are Suspicious and
Careful Because Of
Influenza.

Though one may struggle for min
utes on the subway these influenza
days to choke a persistent sneeze he
is only rewarded with fierce glares
IL his sitting efforts are unsuccessful.
His popularity decreases when he
sneezes twice in succession. Every
body moves away from him. including
occupants OF seats. OF course. IL one
is standing a good sneeze has its. ad-
vantaEes.
Those who save their pennies and
read other peoples papers when
thrown aside at Times Square now
seem % prefer the advertisement liter
allure on the car cards 10 news. Peo-
pie have 10 sneeze into their news
papers when handkerchief isn't
handy. It's worse than embarrassing
to have 10 make funny faces holding
back a sneeze while reaching for ones
monogramed linen.
"Sneeze and tho car sneezes with
you" II the slogan OF the day. But
It's \ terrible moment for the chap
who takes the lead.-New York Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10

Three Fined For Being Drunk.
P1cadinE guilty TO being drunk three
mon were each fined SO and costs In
Municipal Court today. They gave tho
names OF John Thornton. Edward Null
Ter. and Harry Campbell.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10

Ohio. and Maryland Division Prcsi-
dent Miss Augusta Palmer OF WASH
ington. The national president made
an inspiring address. telling OF the
splendid patriotic work being done
by the order throughout the country.
Miss Palmer brought greetings from
tho Maryland division and also told
OF the work which she accomplished
during the year. Responses were made
by Miss Mary G. Barlow and Past
Division Commander Frank +. Gem
tlcu. Miss Jessie A. Gentieu spoke OF
tho Americanixation work being done
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10
APPoMATTOx AUXILIARY.
Interesting Meeting Of Branch Of the
Sons Of Veterans.

The monthly business meeting OF
Appomattox. Auxiliary No. 2. Sons OF
Veterans. was held Tuesday evening
at the homo OF Miss Lena l.. Elliott.
Two new members were added to
the roll. after which a reception was
given to the national president OF the
Sons OF Veterans Auxiliary, Mrs. A. Il.
p. stephens of Washington, ID. c.,
wife OF Representative Stephens
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10
Reserves Decision.

Decision was reserved in the argu-
ment on demurrer heard by Judge
Morris in the L. S. Court, yesterday
afternoon. IN the case of the Norbon
Engineering Company against the
United States Refrigeration Company.
a Delaware Corporation. for alleged
breach OF contract
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10
p. II. Hopes Jr. Receivers.

Edgar NJ. Hopes Jr. was az hi. desk
In the Wilmington Trust Co. Offices
this morning. after having been con-
fined TO his home for nearly a week, by
ilneae.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-10

In Wilmington. The guests wcre pre-
scented with souvenir spoons Of Del
aware. A musical program waA rond-
cred. and refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-14

the middle of July she will give another lesson at the club house, the subject be- ing splint seats. Toward winter she will give instructions in rush seats if a class is formed. Mi-s Stratton furnished to all present bulletins f-om the U. s. depart ment of agriculture and the New London county farm bureau.
 Mrs L. H. Gurley of Boston resumed her duties as third tric operator at the railroad station here Monday as last sea- son on the Bar Harbor express resum- ing it's runs.
 Mrs. Franklin H. Brown of Norwich spent several days last week, at her sum mer home.
 J. Raymond Perkins of Brooklyn, N. T.. spent the week end at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Dudley c. Perkins where Mrs. Perkins and their daughter, Patricia, are spending the summer. MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Bowers of Nor wich motored here Friday and wers callers on Miss Laura A Perkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-14
WESTERLY

Mrs. George Davidson, will take place today CWednesday) with Robert Mitchell treasurer of Washington Trust company s branch at Hope Valley.
 Mrs. Ruth Kuhama Nash is visiting rel atiyes in Wakefield for a few weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Henry Snyder have returned from visit in Hartford and Manchester.
 H. B. Spencer and family of Washing ton. D. C., will arrive at Watch Hill this week and occup the Babcock home ste8d.
 Frank Hubbard and family will occupy the Unidvale cottage at the hill this summer.
 Ashabel Greene and family of New York will arrive at Watch Hill June 21 and occupy Hillside cottage.
 Mrs Alfred Cox, Jr.. and family or New York will occupy the Louisiana cot tage at the hill.
 MT. and Mrs Ridley Watts and fam fly of Morristown, N. J., will arrive June 20 and occupy the Sowaminute cottage at Watch Hill for the season.
 MT. and Mrs. c. A. Greene of Philadel- phia will occupy the Luna cottage at the hill.
 Tuesday Mir, and Mrs. Michael Toomey of Lester avenue, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage. This was celebrated in quiet manner. Many called to congratulate them and they received many handsome gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-14

graduated to enter Norwich Free Acade- my in September: Edith Marie Fabel, l Frank Whittlesey Berrian, Harry Thon- as Allyn, Gc-don Darwin Maniere. Trans portation was afforded the school by au- to truck from the submarine base through the courtesy of Captain Frank D. Berian. The truck was gayly decorated with flags and laurel.
 Among those attending the exercises from this locality were Captain and Mrs. ! Frank D. Berrian. submarine base; Mrs. Harold Peckham, and young daughter Nancy, of Long Cove; Rev. and Mrs. w D. Woodward and daughter, Miss Ethel Woodward, MT. and Mrs Fred Fabel, Mr. i and Mrs. Amos Main, Mr and Mrs. Av- cry Main, also Mrs. B. F. Crandall and Miss Alice Satterlee, both members of the town school board, Mrs Delphine Fish, Mrs. Caro- Maniere, Mrs Alfred E. Rogers, Mrs. Walter M. Buckingham, Mrs. Joseph DeRusha and Alton Stoddard At the conclusion of the exercises, games were played on the grounds surrounding the Bill library. Basket picnic lunches followed
 | The pupils of this school perfect in l attendance for the entire term are Joseph De Rusha, Helen DeRusha, Rose Nor cross, Warren Norcross, etsy Berrian, J. Edmund Norman, Dorothy Birch, William l Berrian, Harry S. Allyn, Robert Allyn, Ruth Johnson, Walter Johnson. Edith Fabel, Dorothy Fabel, Douglas Fabel, Ruth Fabel, Ethel Main, Gordon Man iere. Viola Riley. Myrtice Conan, Carl Conan.
 Edmund Stoddard Satterlee of Dunlap, Iowa and his brother, J. Paul Satterlee of California, arrived last Friday at the home of their brother-in-law and sister, MT. and Mrs. Fred E. Richards, at Long Cove.
 The Norwich Round Table held its an- nual picnic at the home and grounds of one 0f its local members here, Miss Car oline B. Freeman, on Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Allen S. Bush, both members of tEe Round Table assisted Miss Freeman in receis..ng the guests, and in their en- tertainment.
 Mrs Fred Greene of Hartford, was the guest of Miss Sarah T. Latimer Fri day.
 Fred Richard and his sister, Miss Char lotte Richard, with Mrs. Humphries, her daughter, Miss Humphries and son, Will liam Hurnphries and his wife, all of Manchester, were an automobile party who called on Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Wood ward at the parsonage Saturday. Miss Gladys E. Stratton of the New London county farm bureau, gave the concluding lesson of five in chair can ing, that she has given in the Country Club house, Thursday evening. Miss Sratton also gave instructions in mak- ing rush seats. A total of 31 seats were made during the five lessons, IT cane seats, 10 splint seats and hemp. Among those who attended the class lessons, were MT. and Mrs. Joseph DeRusha Mrs. Carl B. Lawson, Orrin s. Bennett, J. Otis Winchester, Dudley c. Perins, Alfred Erickson, Ruth Fabel, MT. and Mrs. Wal ter M. Buckingham, Randolph Mathew son, Miss Susan Mathewson, Mrs. Har- Ian A. Pierce, MT. and Mrs. Avery Cor don Maniere, Mrs. L. B. Hampstead, Mrs. Lucy A. Hurlbutt and Miss Laura A. Per ins. Miss St-atton is leaving to spend her vacation of thirty days in Wiscon- sin. She will return by automobile. About