Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-18
MOTHER-IN-LA WOKE
is TERRIBLE REALITY
POLICE ASKED TO RID MAN OF
HIS RELATIVE
She's 81 and an Active Woman--Re-
fuses to Leave on Orders from
the Husband of Her
Daughter

CHICAGO, Sept. ia young man
wearing troubled look approached Capt.
McWeeney at the Hyde Park police sta
ton.
rs this where you tell your troubles?"
he asked hopelessly.
This certainly is. What can 1 do for
you, my young MANI the captain re-
piled, in his characteristic fatherly man.
ner placing his hand on the young mans
shoulder.
The new arrival was slow to respond.
Cheer up. Now tell what's the mat
ter. Burglars? Wife disappeared? Any
thing serious?" encouraged the captain.
Yes; mother-in-law."
The veteran captain looked worried.
Something serious" he reflected.
..1s there any way the police can re-
| lieve me of a mother-in-law?" spoke up
the yong man, who later gave his name
as w. l.. Silvey, 80 years old, photogra-
pher, residing at 5625 Washington avenue.
| Now that Mr.. Silvey had broken the
ice" he recovered his nerve and spoke up
frankly.
Says She's Wearing Out His Life
Eyes, sir, captain, would like to learn
If there is any legal way of getting rid
of mother-in-law. l have one GA years
old, a pillar in the Hyde Park Presby-
terian church, who. fear, will bring
me to an early grave"
The captain laughed.
Now tell you this mother-in-law
question is no laughing matter, captain.
It's serious down at my house. Did you
ever have mother-in-lawT'
why, yes, my boy responded the
captain, good naturally. 81 had the best
nother-in-law in the world, I can solve
your predicament for you. Listen. Did
you ever try the plan of falling In love
with your mother in-law?'
Eyes, and I've tried everything else
under the sum- even to telling her to
leave the house, but nothing has wofked
so far" and Mr.. Silvey's mouth dropped
dejectedly. I've even been meditating on
jumping into the lake." 1
well, I think 1 can direct you. to
someone who can give you advice. Sergt
Bartholomew Cronin, the father of nine
children, Is our expert on domestic
| troubles" ss..i,a
Mr.. Silvey carried his troubles to the
| desk sergeant, but the balm offered failed
to soothe. The sergeant also declared
his mother-in-law was great econom-
| zeal success"
Sergeant Praises Mother-In-Law
''Why, never would have been able
to raise my family without the advice
and aid of my mother law replied
| the sergeant She's saved me hun
dreds. of dollars in doctor bills. I'm
sorry, but 1 don't believe can offer
any remedy. Tell you what, my boy,
maybe it's a case of son -in-law rather
than mother-in-law.
But you might get the desired infor-
nation from Lieut.. John Stokes He
is a family man; has seven children
and mother-in-law at home, II be-
| lieve."
Again the worried photographer
encountered an excellent testimonial
| for the mother in-law Thel ieuten-
| ant offered reproof for even having a
quarrel with a mother-in-law. Silvey
| was insistent, and was informed the
| police could offer no aid and that he
| should consult lawyer.
| THAT bunch Of coppers made me
sore" sair Mr.. Silvey, who appeared to
| be in good spirits when seen at his
photograph gallery, 210 East Fifty
seventh street in the afternoon. Its
no joking matter with me- even If they
| did make out that the mother-in-law
| is thing of joy forever. She has a
daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Guthrie, liv-
! ing in Bloomington, whom she likes,
/ but refuses to go. and live with her.
! We can't do anything with her. She
is 81 years old, but mighty active.
Trouble Over Diamond Ring
THE trouble started when l bought a
1 diamond ring for $40 of my sister-in-law,
Mrs. Guthrie. She brought suit to recover
the ring, claiming that she merely had
given it as security. She won on the
strength OF her mothers testimony Twice
my mother-in-law testified against me,
still she refuses to leave my house The
last case Mrs. Guthrie got Judgment for
SITS or the ring l got new trial before
Judge Blake. 1t is set for September 20,
and my mother-in-law declares she will
testify against me every time she gets
a chance" ff
HI of fix, isn't it?'' concluded the
photographer.
The mother-in-law is Mrs Marion Nay
| lor, we'll preserved woman, active in
church work Mrs. Naylor was attending
a church ladies society meeting yester-
i day AFTERNOON.
! Everything you want you will IND In the