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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-09-25
Correct, Harry.

Preacher-Harry. mother has FIVE
children and but four potatoes. how can
she divide the potatoes so that each will
receive an equal portion?
Harry-(auickly)-Mash 'em.-APhilip-
pines Gossip.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
PERJURY AND BRIBERY
CHARGES FLY THICK

REDWOOD CITY, May 27.-In a
whirlwind of charges of perjury bril-
berry and lies, the retrial OF the case of
the Sampson brothers against William
Hughes was submitted to Judge Muir
ply OF Mono county, who is sitting for
Judge Buck. late yesterday afternoon.
The case goes back 10 1900. when in
september OF that year forest fire
swept over the property of the Sampson
brothers, destroying their lumber mill,
100000 shingles and 500 cords of wood,
causing total loss Of $1,000. Sampson
brothers sued Hughes for $1,000 dam
ages.
At the trial before Judge Buck in
1901 evidence was submitted by Samp-
sons lawyers showing that the fire had
started -on the Hughes property and
had spread over the Coast range, finally
sweeping down on the Sampson hold
ings- The jury found in favor OF
Hughes, but on the appeal to the su-
preme court the decision of the lower
court was set aside.
George C. Ross. an attorney of this
place and one of the lawyers for the
Sampson interests. testified yesterday
that Hughes had offered him what he
considered a bribe of $500 to fix the
case so that IL would not come to trial.
In rebuttsl Hughes. who is an old
man. stated he had offered the money 10
Ross in the nature of a compromise
The parents Of Charles Wyman went OF,
the stand and stated that their son had
perjured himself in the first trial and
that they had coached him in the story
OF finding the woodrat and setting fire
10 its nest the inducement offered bv
Hughes. according to their testimony
being $50 and so acres of land
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
NEEDS DRfDGfRS TO
BEGIN B[AUT|FY|NG
Works Board Plans to Make
Park Of Territory Near
Lake Merritt

OAKLAND, May 27.-The conversion
of the territory bordering on the shores
of Lake Merritt into one OF the beauty
spots of the city will soon be accom-
plished. The works board today rec
commended that the city council appro-
pirate $4,000 in next years budget for
a dredging plant to be installed in the
lake, and of two clamshell dredgers to
be mounted on skids and used in de-
posting broken stone in the riprap re-
tanning wall, which is to be constructed
along the outlet. With these appliances
the members Of. the board believe that
the work of improving the outlet can
be begun this fall and carried we'll on
toward completion before the end OF
the next fiscal year. The resolutions
providing for the appropriations were
introduced by City Attorney Turner.
Works board members have decided
to build the riprap wall themselves, as
they believe that the work can be done
more cheaply than by contract.
Contracts have been let for the in
stallation of two new pumps to be used
at the auxiliary pumping stations for
the street sprinkling department., one
to be located in Grand avenue near
Harrison street and the other in Grand
avenue near Cove street. Both con-
tracts were awarded to the United iron
works, which bid $3.50 for the first and
3475 for the second.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
RECOUNT FAvORs HEARST
Mcclellan Loses Twenty-Seven
Votes in Two Precincts

NEW YORK, May 27.-The actual re-
counting of the ballots cast for w. r.
Hearst and George B. Mcclellan for
mayor in the last election for that Office
In this city in November, 1905, was be-
gun today after delay of more than
two years. The contents of two ballot
boxes were counted in the presence Of
a justice of the supreme court today
and resulted in a net gain by Hearst of
~ in the two precincts. There are 1.s4O
precincts in the greater city. Mayor
McClellan's plurality over Hearst in the
original count was 3,47S.
The votes in one OF the boxes counted
today, which showed a net gain of Is
votes for Hearst, had been the subject
Of a complaint before the grand jury.
a socialist watcher at the polls alleged
that the vote for Hearst and Mcclellan
had been transposed. On the original
count Mcclellan had 16S and Hearst 15e.
On today's count Hearst had 167 votes
and Mcclellan 156 in this box
Justice Lambert before whom the
recount is being made said at the close
of today's session that from now on the
count would proceed more rapidly.
Counsel for Hearst said he believed the
recount would be completed within six
weeks
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
HEFLIN TALKS WHILE
OPPOSITION JEERS

WASHINGTON. May 27.-The house
today adopted a sweeping resolution
calling on the secretary of the interior
for information regarding the location
OF railroad rights of way in Alaska In
connection with its consideration the
house was thrown into disorder
through an effort by Hefiin OF Alabama
TO speak on another subject He was
called to order by Hamilton of Mich
igan, and the chairman ruled that
Hehln must confine his remarks to the
resolution Ignoring the admonition
Helm continued his remarks in a low
tone of voice. so that, in fact. only the
stenographers could hear him. Major
lty Leader Payne crossed the chamber,
amid the jeers of democrats. and took
seat directlN in front of Heiin. and
after hearing few words renewed the
point made by Hamilton. BY this time
the mousse was in complete confusion
Inc incident was brought TO a close by
the speaker directing the reporter not
TO take down Hefin's remarks
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
CHAINGANG SENTENCE
FOR FAMOUS PIANIST

LOS ANGELES. May 27.--In the pris-
oners' dock in police court this morn
ing, with six other business and pro-
fessional men, all accused of an I'M
mentionable offense. Peje Storck, the
celebrated pianist. known throughout
Europe and America, was sentenced to
serve six months on the chaingang.
The cases of those arrested with
Storck were disposed of as follows:
James Sutcliff. wealthy real estate
man, six months on the chaingang; e.
Wentz. said TO be q wealthy lumber
man, released until Friday on $500
bail; E. F. de Bell, ordered to plead
Friday; w. Biglow. a railroad emplove.
and Conrad Startled pleaded not guilty
and their trials were set early in June.
r. l.. Conroy, a real estate man. was
charged with a prison offense and will
have his preliminary hearing Friday.
James Smith. proprietor of a local
restaurant. was released on bond
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
NEWS OF THE COUNTIES BORDERING san FRANCISCO BAY
NATIVE DAUGHTERS
SELECT DELEGATES
Mrs. F. X. Wehe and Mrs. Flea
nor Middlehoff Will Represent
Berkeley at Grand Parlor


BERKELEY. May 27.--Mrs. Frank r.
Wehe and Mrs. Eleanor Middiehoff.
prominent in social and fraternal cir
cells In this city. have been selected as
delegates to the grand parlor of the
Native Daughters of the Golden West.
which will convene at Lodi in the mid
die of next month. Mrs. Marian Ell
lott, president of the local parior. and
Mrs. Oscar Nichols were selected as
alternates.
Both Mrs. Wehe and Mrs MidAlehoff
are past presidents of Berkeley parlor
No. $50 of the Native Daughters. sThey
were among the charter members OF
the local organization and have been
prominent in the lodges activities in
this city since the installation of the
lodge.
Both delegates were selected without
contest on account of their prominence
and ability to represent Berkeley par
lor at the big gathering.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
RETuRNs no oLp HOME

II. P. Filgate, an employe of the mint
and president of the Gaelic dancing
club, viii leave next week for his old
home in Dublin from which he was de-
ported 40 years ago for taking part in
an uprising against the English. AT
the time Filgate, who was only lad
Of 1s. was captured after being Sc
verely wounded in an attack on the
British garrison. He was sentenced to
death. but the sentence was commuted
20 two years at hard labor and deporta-
ton from Ireland. on his arrival 10
this country the exile Joined the ruy
and spent nine years. in Indian war
fare on the frontier. Filgate viii go
to his old home armed with his citi-
zenship papers. as well as a passport.
az he has no desire TO again become a
guest in Dublin castle- He will be gone
three monfha
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28


efforts which were made to look after
their pleasure and welfare.
The letter. which was read at a meet
ing OF the fleet committee yesterday.
follows:
MI. James d. Phelan, Chairman Fleet Commit.
tee, San Francisco:
Dear Sir-I desire to express to you and
through you, the official committee for the re-.
ception OF the feet, and the citizens OF san
francisco my hearty thanks for the magnificent
reception accorded the Atlantic deet and TO ss-
sure you, on behalf OF the officers and enlisted
men. OF their keen appreciation Of the many
courtesies extended to them throughout their
visit In that port.
1t is especially gratifying to me that the en-
listed men were 50 happily entertained and. that
their welfare while on shore was so constantly
and efficiently safeguarded by the COMMITTEES OF
which you are the head and by the ofncisL re-
ligious and social Organisations allied with you
IN this work. Such careful consideration can
not fail to ada greatly TO the contentment, and
therefore to the efficiency. Of the personnel Of
the feet.
have the honor to be- sir, very sincerely
yours. CHARLES s. SPERRY
Rear Admiral United States Navy
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
TORNADOES SLAY TEN
AND INJURE TWELVE

WICHITA, Kan, May 27.--Ten dead,
twelve injured, several fatally, hum
dreds of. head of cattle killed, vast
acreage of crops destroyed, ruin and
desolation, are the results of a series
OF tornadoes that visited Alfalfa coun-
ty. Oklahoma, last night
The dead: Mrs. Guy Hutchison and
baby, Peter Rudy, wife and two chill
dren, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Parker and
baby, E. c. Atchison.
Probably fatally injured: Fred Par
ker, Mrs. Wares, Daniel Deals. Rev. r.
D. Cox, Mrs. Frank Ice and baby.
The storms seemed to enter the
county from west. north and northeast
simultaneously. Every obstruction was
leveled. The scene of the devastation
presents horrifying appearance to-
day. The baby of Mrs. Guy N. Hutchi-
son has not been found. 1t is believed
the wind either carried it some dis
tance or that it is buried in the ruins
of the home.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
PIEDMONT CHILDREN
TO PAY FOR SCHOOL
Oakland Board Decides to Exact
Fees Because Town Refuses
to Stand Tax

OAKLAND, May 27.-Refusal of the
citizens Of the town OF Piedmont to
submit to school assessments by the
tax collector of Oakland district has
resulted in the ruling that the children
Of that town may not attend the
schools of Oakland without paying the
regular tuition fees charged pupils
from outside districts.
When Piedmont was Incorporated as
a township, the town attorney took
the stand that as the town was or
ganized out of a portion of the terri
tory formerly attached to the school
district of Oakland its citizens were
relieved from taxation for school pur-
poses in Oakland. This opinion was
upheld by City Attorney McElroy of
Oakland, who informed City Assessor
Gross that he did not have a right
to impose school tax upon the citi-
zens Of Piedmont.
When this unique condition of affairs
was discovered the Oakland school
board decided that the school children
OF Piedmont must be charged tuition
at the same rates as all other pupils
from outside districts.
The situation as 1t now stands is
that the citizens of Piedmont are not
being assessed for the current expenses
of the Oakland schools, and they are
not permitted to send their children
to them without the payment Of the
customary tuition fees. The Oakland
school officials deny that the action is
an effort to jam the Piedmont people
into consenting to consolidate with
Oakland. They lay the responsibility
for the situation upon the town att
torney of Piedmont who first raised
the point that the residents of the
town could not be taxed for the Oak
land school district.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
FLEET FUND HAS
GREATER SURPLUS
Sailors Clubhouse Given Part
of Money Not Spent on
Reception

When all its affairs have been finally
wound up the fleet committee will have
a surplus of approximately s7.149 at its
2S4.50, clear and above all expenses, in
stead of the $4,000 that was announced
last week. This result became known
at a special meeting yesterday when
the chairmen OF the different subcom-
mittees reported, with but few excep-
tions, that they would have much more
money left after paying all their bills
than was at first supposed possible.
AS the different reports Were read,
each showing an encouraging balance,
Mayor Taylor became plainly pleased.
who said the surplus was going to be
a small one7" he said with laugh.
Chairman James ID. Phelan and other
members of the committee were also
gratified at the showing made.
The items entering into the surplus
included 1913 from the executive COM
mittee, $142 from the. entertainment
committee, $1,000 from the parade and
reception committee. $1,000 from r. B.
Hale of the sightseeing committee,
$2,594 from Allan Pollok of the pub
licity committee and an estimated $500
from sale of tickets to the grandstands.
But there was host of belated COM
munications on hand from various Or
ganizations and individuals, asking to
be remunerated for expenses they said
had been Incurred In preparing for the
entertainment of the sailors. Among
those asking for appropriations was
Captain Tobin, athletic officer at the
Presidio. who said the army-navy ath-
letic games held there had cost $2.443,
1855 Of which would be a deficit to the
post athletic fund. The Market street
improvement association also asked for
$2,144 in addition to $4,000 already
appropriated. to pay off Indebtedness
incurred on the navy pavilion at Eighth
and Market streets. None of these re-
quests was acted upon, but sentiment
was not in favor of paying them.
Members of the committee expressed
themselves in favor OF turning over
most of the surplus to the naval Y. NJ.
c. A. for the purpose of establishing a
permanent clubhoose in the city. The
sum of '$1.412.50r was appropriated at
once for maintaining the present sail
ors' clubhouse in Beale street until the
middle OF JULY In addition, furniture
valued at $4,000 was donated to the
naval organization.
What is desired to be the final meet
ing of the fleet committee will be held
next Wednesday afternoon. A final re-
port showing in detail all contributions
to the fund and disbursements was
authorized to be printed for distribu-
tion among subscribers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
CALIFORNIA PATENTS
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON, May 27.-California
patents were issued today as follows:
d. Barnard, Los Angeles, acetyIene gas
burner cleaner; E. Bruden. San Fran
cisco, spark plug. N. S. Clark, Rich
mond, toaster; II. G. Coward, West Oak
land, conveyor for hand trucks: r. s.
Dewey. San Francisco. kitchen cabinet:
M. Elias, Los Angeles, coin controlled
apparatus; D. @. Exley. Sacramento,
pleasure boat; II. H. Fulton Chico,
finger shield; 6. w. Haas, Los Angeles,
flexible corrective brace and brace
frame; C. G. Hampton, Ryde, cutter bar
and guard; j. c. Ludwig. Jr., San Fran
cisco. feeder for woodworking ma
chimes: j. " Matteson. NFruitvale, stair;
r.. G. Nelson, Healdsburg, oil burner;
G. A. Oberg, Oakland, carrier for pen
ellis; j. G. and w. II. Pearce, Oakland.
electrical appliance for controlling air
brakes; r. G. Pheysey, Ontario, cleo
trical heating apparatus; J. Robesky,
Bakersfield, bread makers guage; Z.
"A. Sanders, Oakland, sheet metal win
dow construction.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
METHODISTS FIX ON i
MISSION BOUNDARIES

BALTIMORE. May 27.-A vast deal
Of argument marked today's session OF
the Methodist Episcopal general con-
ference and not great deal of busi-
ness was accomplished. The commit
tee on boundaries held it's final regular
meeting today, during which 1t fixed
the boundaries of the Pacific coast
Chinese mission as embracing all the
present missions except that now in
existence at Portland, Ore, which will
remain independent.
The committee on the Episcopacy de-
cided on a report generating Bishop
Thomas B. Neeley OF Buenos Ayres OF
the charge of maladministration laid
against him. From an authoritative
source comes the information that
Bishop Neeley will not be returned to
South America but that he will be
given some other important post in
stead.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
FISHERMAN BRAVES SURF
TO SAVE LAUNCH PARTY

SAN DIEGO. Cal, May 27.-To save
the lives of a fishing party in launch.
Claude McLemar. fisherman, this al
ternoon swan a mile and a half from
the little craft to the Del Mar beach,
With Elmer Clapp and several others
McLemar put out from La Jolla in a
launch for the Del Mar banks. After
a days fishing the start was made for
home, but the engine broke down. The
wind was carrying the boat toward
the rocks south of Del Mar.
McLamar then jumped into the sea
and swan for the shore. To reach it
he had to pass through line of break
ers. After a battle with the waves
he finally reached the beach, complete
~ exhausted. He told his story to
residents of Del Mar and they tele-
phoned to La Jolla. From the latter
place launch was sent out and towed
the party back to port.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
BARRED IN BERKELEY
Free Holders Declare New Char
ter Will Contain No Provision
for Feminine Vote

BERKELEY. May 81. Berkeley
women will not vote in this city il the
new charter which Prof. William Carey
Jones, President Wheeler and IL others
of the free holders board are preparing
for modern Berkeley is accepted by the
people. The free holders board has a
majority OF its members in favor of
woman suffrage. but a constitutional
provision prevents the insertion into
the city charter Of Berkeley Of a clause
granting women the franchise, accord
ing to the legal view.
Mrs William Keith, wife OF the land
scape artist, and other members OF the
local political equality club are disap-
pointed over the view of the question
taken by the free holders. They have
been quietly campaigning for some time
for the passage OF a provision to allow
woman suffrage on the part of the
free holders. They say, however, that
they are not going to give UP the
fight, but will take the matter before
the legislature. and hope to have a
constitutional amendment submitted to
the people.
Authorities differ" said Mrs. Keith
today, as to the legal rights of mu-
inequalities TO make their own charter
provisions for woman suffrage. How
ever, we are in the fight to win and
will carry the matter TO the legfsla-
ture"
We decided at the last meeting of
the free holders board said Prof. Will
liam Carey Jones, chairman OF the
board, that the constitutional pro-
vision regarding the franchise was
mandatory. So there will be no pro-
vision granting the right for women to
vote in municipal elections in the new
charter"
Among the provisions of the new
charter will be one fixing the limit of a
public service corporation franchise to
35 years.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
MARSHAL MISTAKEN
FOR THUG is WOUNDED

SPOKANE, Wash, May 27.-Mistak-
ing City Marshal j. S. Wright of Col
viiie for one of the thugs who at
tempted to hold up his brother, George
Rush shot the officer down early this
morning and inflicted what is deemed
fatal wound. Wright has refused to
nave Rush arrested, as he says the
snooting was the result Of a mistake
Jack Rush reported to the police that
two men had attempted to hold him
up and when he fed fired two shots
arter him. Patrolmen went to the
husn home and after shouting through
the door. were. surprised by the broth
.ers, one of whom fired a rife, fatally
"ounding Wright. The brothers
thought the hold-ups were coming to
the house to commit robbery
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
CALIFORNIANs IN NEW YORK
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI,

,,si. NV YORK. May 27.--The following Cali
ioIn'Ans are registered in New York:
o san francisco-C. G. King, Belmont j. J
pn;a pnSan and wife, Grand Union; @. Refs, r
heis Jr. A. O. Tetzen, Holland; S. 6. al
,sn, Wa a.s King tking Edward; V. cassants. Marfh,
gran Bristol: F. W. Mcdonald Cadillac: w
= stewart, st: Andrew; B. Mayer Mrs. Egbert
Latnam; ,; ". EEbert, Latham; Mrs. D. l.. Wolf
IoliiaswSod; J; J. G; Ballen; Grand Union; MIS-
Johnston. Grand Union; J. +. Fitzgerald, Cad
iHac; Dr. Il. Somers, Herald Square.
Berkeley-H. W. Edwards, Park Avenue
~ -h.askspur-Mrs. Adamson, Murray Hill; c. W
wright Murray Hill: Mrs. G. W. Wright Muir
ray Hi; Miss Wright Murray Hill.
Los Angeles---J. Greenswald. Marlborough; A
w Wern, Continental; J. r. Jenkins, Gran,
Union: 81 $; Patton Manhattan +. Ward
Manhattan: G. G.. Yates, Gilsey; O. Bauer, Al
bert; 9. y. Bauer. Alberts 9. b. Fuller, Mar
Unique Mrs. g. B. Fuller. Martinique; A. B
Mathews. Hoffman.
:, oakiand-J. n. carlin, Broadway Central; B
r. Armstrong, Gilsey; r. r. Stewart, st. An
drew; G. E. Wickstrom, Navarro.
Palo Aito-G. A. Clark. Bartholdi.
Pasadena-E. Seaman Martinique; W.
Norney. Herald Square; Mrs. w. n. Norney
Herald Square
Santa Barbara-s. r. Low. Continental.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
DIVORCED PARENTS
FIGHT FOR CHILDREN
Albert Sutton Is Accused by
Former Wife of Causing an
Estrangement

There Is trouble between Albert Sut-
ton. the well known architect. and
Ethel NJ sutton. who were recently
divorced. about their two children
Anna and Alberta, aged 10 and IL re-
spectlvely. Under the terms OF tho
decree OF divorce. which was granted
to the husband by Judge Graham on
the ground OF desertion, the custody OF
the children was awarded their father.
but Mrs. Sutton was given permission
to visit them once every two weeks In
the presence of some person designated
oy their father and to take them out.
Both parties bound themselves not to
do anything to create pretudice in the
minds Of the children against the other
parent.
In q petition fled yesterday to have
the decree modified to the extent or
awarding the custody of the children
to her instead of to the father. Mrs
Sutton charges that her ex-husband
has not kept the compact Since the
divorce. she complains. her children
nave acted in a cold and unaffsction-
ate manner. showing the effect OF re-
straint and fear, and she states their
father has prejudiced them against her.
Mrs. Sutton AYERS she is better able to
give proper care and attention to the
children than their father by reason OF
the fact that business demands a large
part of his time. She says further that
she has considerable property. to which
the children will succeed upon her
death
Mrs. Sutton also fled yesterday an
answer to her husbands petition that
he be appointed guardian of the per-
sons and estates Of the two children.
II the court decides that a guardian
should be appointed she asks that II
be not the father. but some third per-
son In whom both parents have conf
dence- The hearing of Sutton's petit
ton for guardianship is set for today
before Judge Sturtevant.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-28
HEARST SLIPS AWAY TO
DODGE PROCESS SERVER
Announcement of Important
Conference Made to Deceive
LAWYERS
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

+ NEW YORK. May CIV r. Hearst
slipped away to Europe this afternoon
on the Lusitania, fooling a hard work
Ing subpoena server, who had been
camping on his doorstep since Monday
night He upset the plans of Mayor
'AcClel1an's lawyers. who had intended
20 pnt him sthe stand at the recount
hearing as soon as they could get him
into court.
Hearst stole aboard the Lusitania at
a. m, 10 hours before the boat sailed.
leaving the subpoena server to keep a
lonely all night vigil in front of the
Hearst house in Twenty-eighth street
It was not until the Cunarder was get
ting into her stride off Fire island, late
this afternoon, that this poor, tired
person received message, which
Hearst sent him from the ship, telling
him he could knock off work.
Hearst's American, in order to throw
Mayor McCIellan's lawyers off their
guard, had announced an important
conference" of independent party lead
ers at his residence today.