Among the hundreds of applications for a wife Detective Wooldridge
found one from Jacob C. Miller, of Martinsville. Pa. Miller filled out
the application blank as follows:
Q. Where born? A. Lancaster, Pa.
Q. What language do you speak? A. English.
Q. Nationality? A. White.
Q. Weight? A. 130.
Q. Color of eyes? A. Greenish blue.
Q. Color of hair? A. Brown on a little patch.
Q. Complexion? A. Fair.
Q. Circumference of chest? A. 36 inches.
Q. Circumference of waist? A. 36 inches.
Q. Circumference of head (just above ears)? A. 13 inches.
Q. Circumference of neck? A. Wear 15-1/2 collar.
Q. Profession? A. Farm hand.
Q. Income per year? A. Nothing.
Q. Extent of education: common, high school or university?
A. Common.
Q. Do you use tobacco or liquor? A. I use a little tobacco,
but no liquor.
Q. How much real estate do you own? A. Nothing.
Q. Do any of the pictures we have submitted to you suit,
and will you marry? A. Yes, the one with the turned-up nose.
Q. If we secured you a wife worth $250,000 would you be
willing to pay us a small commission for our trouble? A.
Yes.