Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-01-24

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Nobody can put a 1907 silver dollar
into his collection, as the United States
ceased that coinage three years ago.
The girls who have so far resisted APP
plications, can make their own selec-
tions in 1908, if they choose to claim
the leap year privilege of their sex.
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DIR. Mckenzie of New York who rec
ommends kite-fying as diversion for
nervous people seems to disregard the
kite-fying on Wall street which was the
cause of great deal of strain upon the
nerves.
San Francisco now has only three
cases of the bubonic plague at the isola-
ton hospital. This is proof that the rat
determination and city cleaning cam
paign Of the Marine Hospital Service
have been successful.
Madison is making rapid strides III Its
march of urban development. 1t is to be
congratulated upon its latest acquisition,
the University Club, housed in hand
some. up-to-date building, and well
equipped in every particular.
Five yachts have already formally en-
tered for the ocean race, next June,
between Marblehead and the Bermudas.
This is evidence that the American
yachtsmen are pleased with last seasons
experiences in deep-sea racing.
Japan's orders for war materials from
Peru should cause no alarm among ma
tions, as she is merely following the his
toric advice 'In time of peace prepare
for war" War preparations may De
said to be always in progress among the
worlds great powers.
The prophet" who set January as
the day of Chicago's doom has revised
his prediction, not to save Chicago, but
to keep himself in the prophecy business.
Chicago is bad enough, but she will re-
main Sin the running" for yet a while,
despite those who are "seein' things"
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The achievement OF 10 knots in
twelve hours by one of the new sur
marine boats of the United States navy
is proof that such craft have radius
of seryiceability far above former esti-
mates. The problems of coast defense
have been solved by the development
of this type of fighter.
After the 25th of March next, steamers
Of the Cunard line viii leave on Wednes-
days and Saturdays. This doubling of
service will probably be initiated by 9TH
er lines, as the growth of the traffic war
rants increased "sailings," and the steam
ship lanes will become more like the
courses of ferry steamers.
The loss of the lake steamer Lucy
Neff on an island in the South Atlantic
was due to error on the part Of the
navigator and not to unseaworthiness.
Lake vessels have demonstrated that
they can round the Horn, and what has
happened to the Neff would have result
ed with the best of ships.
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Members of the American Chemical
Society, in convention at Chicago, are
not in agreement as to the preservatives
which should be used in TODD prepara-
tons. A good rule in case like this
is when in doubt, do nothing" Con-
sumers will be satisfied if all dope" is
omitted from prepared foods.
Cuba will be brought nearer 10 the
United States by the opening of the
new Flagler line, whose steamers from
knights Key will cover the distance be-
tween Florida and Havana in twelve
hours. The key-to-key line will thus be
of great benefit to the Cubans, as it will
invite heavier tourist travel.
British yachtsmen do not seem to h,
eager for the cup offered by the Brooklyn
Yacht Club as sort of consolation
prize for those who would like to carr,
away the Americas cup. This is natural
To take to racing for the new interna
tional cup would be to acknowledge hone
ieSsness in regard to winning the greater
trophy.
The movement for the erection of for.
tihcations on Puget Sound is a logica,
result of the development of trade wifi
the Orient, and the increasing impor
lance of the Pacific ocean as marin,
highway. With Notifications properly
located. Seattle and the other CROWNS
cities of the sound can be protectef
against attack from the sea.
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The French scientist who is said to he
formulatig aeronautic legislation embrace
ing rules of the air similar to the rplae
OF the road at sea is in advance Of thf
tunes When airships of the aeroplane
type make their appearance it win be
time for such regulations. So long os
the gasbag is necessity in aerial navi.
CATION the winds will do the steering.
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