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Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11

An ACT to amend section 244I of the
statutes. relating 70 the qualifications
The people d the state 81 wisconsin. rep
resented n Senate and Assembly, do enact
SIS follows
Section l. section 2441 ~ the stat
utes is amended 70 read Section 244I.
j There shall be a general election u
c0uuty Judge In each county on the FIRST
Tuesday ln April. I905. and every fourth
c0unty ledge sbail be four years com
meneing on the first Monday III January
after such election.
Office Of county Judge or thsre shall be
no person qualified TO take the ONCE ri
the Commencement o. 9 term. the gov
ernor she'll aqlolnt such Judge, and the
FIRST Monday Of June next succeeding All
election 70 Al such vacancy bat when
such appointment shDtt be Tor the residue
II the term aud where any county fudge
shall y elected X c newly organized county
tue Judge hrst eleetea shall hold his 81 :
until the Arst Monday u January folio
ting the FIRST general election for coBnty
Judges thereafter. no person shall be
eliEi t3e - the Office q r0auty Judge who
shall not At the time of his election or
appointment thereto. 1e an attorney " q
coart of record provided. that the forAg0-
Ing provision a. - qualifications shall not
sprly n any county having a population Of
lees than twenty-five th9asand inhhbitants
according to the lat official census pre-
eeding such election and further that Il
such Office r. this stase on Of before the
FIRST day Of July. 1907.
8 Every county Judge may be removed
from Office b. address 10 tine manner pro-
ridet ID the constitution for the removal
o. justices o. the Supreme court or Judges
Of the circuit courts.
and b. "a force from and after IL passage
Approved MAy 10. 1so4
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11
Published May 8. 1909.

W. o4o. A. lEupiisNeQ May ., 1tOb.
CHAPTER &c, LAWS OF 1909.
AN ACT to amend section 1857 OF the
statutes, relating to fire and police de-
partment relief associations.
The people OF the State OF Wisconsin.
represented In Senate and Assembly, do
Section /. Section 1887 Of the statutes
is amended to read Section 1887. /.
partment In any city heretofore or here
after organized. who comply with the con-
stitution and bylaws OF the as
sociations hereinafter mentioned. are CON
Etituted q body corporate in such city under
the name OF The Firemen Relief Associa-
ton Of the city Of ............," or THE
Policemen Relief Association Of the city Of
as the case may be, for
the purpose OF giving relief TO the sick aud
disabled members Of such association, and
their families, aud to the persons dependent
upon the deceased members thereof, but no
others. In case any member OF . .
the Policemen Relief Association abail
cease to act with the FIRE or police depart
ment Of which he has been a member. after
i've years Of service. be shall continue to
enjoy all the advantages and benefits OF tho
association as long az he complies with the
rules. regulations and bylaws Of the same
and pays bis dues. unless the connection
Of such person with = : said e.
partmept was discontinued for the good OF
the service. provided TINT ali persons he
Association on and after the FIRST day OF
May. 1890. shall not be entitled to any of
lHt advantages ana benefits OF
such association from and after the time
when they cease to be active members OF
" such police : department Of
any city as aforesaid.
? In case any member Of the Firemeu
Relief Association shall cease to be q mem
Der Of such fire department after a period
Of ten years service therein. he shall be
entitled TO all the advantages and henedfa
Of the Firemen Relief Association as long
as he pays his dues and complies with the
rules. regulations and bylaws Of the same.
provided that any member OF such hre de-.
partplent who shall. al any time become
entitled 10 a pension by reason OF service
Ia such department as provided By Law,
shall be entitled to oil the advantages aud
benefits Of such association as long as he
pays his dues and complies with the rules.
regulations and hy-lnws Of such association.
3. Each person on becoming a member Of
either OF said departments may be required
to pay ~ initiation fee not exceeding nfty
dollars and annual dues 80 long as he re-
mains a member.
4 Every such association shall have All
Of the usual powers Of a corporation neces-
sary and proper for the purpose Of It's or.
ganization and may take by gift grant Or
purchase. real and personal estate. and
hold. enjoy, lease. convey and dispose OF
the same subject to its bylaws and regn-
lations and all such property and the
rents, Issues and profits thereof shall be de-
voted solely 70 the purposes and objects II
such corporation.
Section . This act shall take effect and
be In force from and after It's passage and
publication
Approved May s. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11

CHAPTER 81, LAWS OF 1909.
AN ACT TO create section 25s7m OF the
statutes, relating to the practice Of law
without a license,
The people Of the State OF Wisconsin,
represented in Senate and Assembly. do
enact as follows:
Section !. There is added TO the stat
utes q new section 20 read Section 25STm.
No person shall Ia any manner hold him
SER out as an attorney, counsellor, lawyer,
solicitor, or proctor, or represent himself
either verbally or In writing. directly or IN
directly. as authorized to practice law In
THIS state, unless such person is regularly
licensed TO practice in the courts Of THIS
state. The use OF the words attorney
at-law. lawyer. solicitor, counsellor, attor-
ney and counsellor, proctor, law Office, or
other equivalent words by any person in
connection with his own name or any sign.
advertisement. business card, letter-head,
circular, notice. or other writing, document
or design. the evident purpose OF which Ia
TO Induce others 60 believe and understand
such person 10 be regularly licensed to prac-
ttce law In the courts OF this state. Is 4
holding out within the meaning OF this sec
ton. Any person violating the provisions
of this section shall be guilty OF a INSIDE
meanor and upon conviction shall be pun
tshed by a fine Of not less then twenty-five
dollars nor more than five hundred dollars,
or Imprisonment In the county jail not ex-
ceeding one year, or By both such fine and
Imprisonment IN the discretion OF the court
Section 2. This act shall take effect and
be IN force from and after Its passage and
Approved May 6. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11
No. 435. Al Published Nav 70 1aoo
CHAPTER los, LAWS or 1909.

No. 435, Al Published MAJ u. 1905.
CHAPTER 1o5, LAWS OF 1909.
~ ACT 10 amend section 1855 Of the
statutes, relating to compensation Of su-
perlhteneents OF highways.
lie people Of the State OF Wisconsin.
represented ~ Senate and Assembly. do
section /. section f25s Of the s,str4as
Is amended to read Section 1855 /. If
any super ntendent in any town or district
IN which The highway taxes are payahit IN
lahQr shall be employed more time In exc
cutting tie several duties enj0ined upOn him
than shaAi Re nN eessary for the payment 81
~ highwsy taxes he SHAH be paid
retain the same out Of the money that NAV
come into his hands on account OF highway
tax, but he shall not be allowed TO pay hfs
ewn tax s money. In estimating the time
employed he shall not include the time spent
by him ia collecting such highway TAX Ia
money. nor shall lie have ans claim against
the town tdf any such labor or services. II
tnf amount OF money coming int his hands
insufficient 70 pay him for necessary SEW
lees as superintendent be shall be entitled
y receive from the supervisors a certificate
laf TIE amount Of such insuficiencx.
which shall be a good credit and shall be- al.
owe 10 the holder thereof on Account OF
any subsequent highway tax assessed IN
> IN : Gil GOWNS the superin-
tehdent shall be paid at the rate Of .
Two collars per day for each day necessarily
devoted TO the discharge Of his duties his
account Tor his compensation shall be sub
mitted TO the supervisors. and on allow
Anee by them the amount thereof less what
should be charged 70 him Tor his highway
taxes shall be paid out OF any moneys Ia
the town treasury received in payment Of
highway taxes.
y Blu any town board may. in its dis
erection, ard shall whenever a written order
thefet0r has been made hy them at or be-
fore the time eff the appointment OF the SUI
perintendentS Ok highways allow and pay 10
the superintendent Of highways In their
town the excess due them, in money, out
Of ens road and bridge money! belonging
TO such town.
don , This act shall take effect and
be u force from and after It's passage aud
publication.
Approved May II. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11
No. $40. Al fpubixhe6 MAY 10 Yona
CHAPTER 106, LAWS or 1909.

AN ACT to amend section la45c Of the
statutes, relating to the powers OF domes-
tie insurance companies.
The people of the state Of Wisconsin. rep
resented IN Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows
Section !. Section 1860 OF the statutes
Is amended to read Section 1a45c. Any
corporation organized under the laws Of this
state Tor the Insurance OF property against
loss or damage By fire and lightning may
also insure the Same classes Of property.
subject to the limitations prescribed IS tie
law under which 1t was organized or Is gov
efned as TO the amount Of any single
risk. against loss or damage by light
ming. hail, wlndstorms. toruAdees. cyclones.
hurricanes. leakage OF sprinklers
ana sprinkler systems. installed or main
tanned for the purpose Of protection against
fire and by explosions. whether FIRE ensues
or not provided the same shall be clearly
expressed IN the policy, but nothing herein
shall be construed 10 empower such com
panies to insure against ioss or damage to
persons or property resulting from explo-
aions OF steam boilers
Section 2 This act shall take effect and
be n force from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved May IL. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11

C6APTEh 80, LAWS OF 1903.
AN ACT to amend subsection 2 81 Sec
ton 1891 OF the statutes, relating to
the risks OF town mutual insurance cor.
p~oratfons.
The people OF the state Of Wisconsin. rep
resented In Senate and Assembly. do enact
az follows:
Section ]. Subsection . or section 1921
OF the statutes. Is amended to read 2
No such corporation shall Insure sny prop
erty other than detached dwellings and
their contents, farm buildings and their
contents, live stock IN possession. use or
running at large. farm products on prem
ises and farming tools, implements and ma
when It's directors shall be So authorized at
any annual meeting. insure property IN any
Of the following classes. In an amount not
exceeding thirty five hundred dollars on
any. single risk. t0wit: (1) county stores
ca school houses : t3l
town and society halls > . ca churches
.. 80 country hotels . 905
water mills % blacksmith shops,
cries. and : . the contents OF any such
buildings.
Section 2. This ac; shall take effect
and be IA force from AID after its passaGe
and publication.
Approved May 10, 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11

3 hANAAAAtH NAV III tAf
S1iAtfEk los, LAWS OF 1903.
Al ACT to create section lB4sm az ,ha
~ W y relating to provisions in policies
sssentea N Senate and Assembly, do enact
Section J. There is added to the statutes
q new section to read Section fa4s,,
After the year 1909 no poiiev. other tsssoe i
policy OF Industrial Insurance WHERE ~
phsmiems are payable monthly or oftener.
La ~ y ISSUED or delivered In this state. un.
.sss " contains In substance the foliowinr
Specifying the table Of mortality and
r $500 y .neerest and method upon which the
reserve on such policy is to be computed.
Specifying separately the premiura
charged Tor any benefit promised IN rhe noi.
w olher than life or endowment insurance
PIoYloed thnt any company, required bv the
laws q the state wherein n Is Organized 10
aeeht = STANDARD form OF policy. may omit
proNislohs ana z from It's policy and In
ssIt tne came IN the application. II a copy
issued. S NN'n
. That upon the non payment n anv pre.
MUM when due, after payment or pramii4ma
FOR tinsort d number not exceedlpp thre.l
tAj years, the eame shall De- paid hy heinc
ehlIRed q Q loan against the policy at The
same rate Of interest as therein pnerifsf
Tor other policy loans. Such loan shall br
payable at anY time ri the ontinu ~ fbe a..
sared. nnd shall become due and patabin
only when the total af an loans ana fnferset
ahhli entail the reserve less the surrender
charge specified IN the policy In such cass
eaeh premium receipt shall show the total
indebtedness on such policy 10 the comDanv
az the date Of such receipt.
2 that npon the non payment nf any pre-
mum when due. after payment Of premiums
for tinssft g number not exceeding three)
fn9i years. the Insured shall BE- granted a.
Specified IN the policy either cvtended fnsnfs
hncc or paid up Insurance. the mt single
premium on which. competed on the NOR
tality and interest assumptions 81 the pof
ley. shall NJ amy time equal the reserve less
the surrender charge specified therein. and
panv IN or secured by the policy. rroyf
slons 8 and 4 shall not be required IN term
Insurance u twenty years or less. and either
may 10 automatic. aud either may be
omitted
Approved May ~. 1900.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11

40A~ Avn LA NH Tx 1Su3s
AN g 70 amend section 14s0a OF the
statutes relating 10 the appointment az
commissioned u noxious weeds.
The people OF the State Of Wisconsin. reuA
resented IN Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows:
Section l.. Section 14sOa Of the statutes.
II amended 10 tead Section 14s0a. The
.trman Of each town board. the president
OF each village board and the mayor Of
each city shall appoint some competent
person or persons as commissioner or com
missioners OF noxious weeds therein such
person shall take an oath to faithfully per.
form the duties imposed upon hlm, which
oath shall be filed In the Office Of the town
village or city clerk, and shall hold hia
ONCE for one year and until his succeasor
has qualified unless be Is sooner removed
for good cause by the oflcer who appointed
him. IN which case his successor shall be
appointed for the unexpired portion OF ths
term II more than one commits.
sioner "a appointed f" . . the town. city
or village shall be divided into districts 81
the officer making the appointment. and
each person appointed shall be assigned 10
one such district : > : This section shall
not apply to cities Of the 6rst class. but n
such cities the ward superintendent shall
perform the duties Of commissioners 81
weeds.
Section 2. This net shall take effect ana
publication.
approved May II. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11

UHAETkK 90 laws OF 1903.
AN ACT to authorize cities Of the drst
class TO establish a bureau OF informa-
ton In relation to building plans.
people OF the State Of Wisconsin,
represented IN Senate and Assembly. do
enact as follows
Section /. Cities OF the Brst class are
authorized In connection with architects,
associations or otherwise to establish a bn-
reau Of building plans for public and pri-
yate buildings for the use Of citizens OF
such cities contemplating erecting buildings
to the end that uniformly good architect
ural plans may be secured for all buildings
public and private. such bureau to conform
In Its functions as near as may be to plans
adopted IN Europe In ike cases.
Section 2. This act shall take effect and
be Ia force from and after Its passage and
publication.
Approved May 8. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11
No. so4. Al Published May s. 1903.
CHApTER 90. LAWS OF 1903.

AN ACT to amend subsection 3 Of section
1Stsa Of the statutes. relating 70 con-
domination proceedings By street and cleo
tric railway companies.
The people Of the state o. Wisconsin.
represented IN Senate and Assembly. %
enact as follows
Section l. Subsection 3 Of section 1864
Of the statutes Is amended 70 read fSee-
ton 1S63aJ 3. All the provisions Of these
statutes relating 70 the exercise Of eminent
domain by railroad companies shall apply
to Street and electric railway corporations.
but nothing herein shall apply TO any park
or boulevard IN any city or village. nor 70
any street, alley, bridge or viaduct therein.
unless the use Of such park, boulevard.
street. alley. bridge or yinduct shall first be
granted. upon such terms and conditions as
the proper authorities shall determine, 70
such street or electric railway company By
a franchise duly passed By the board -
trustees or common council OF such village
or city and nothing herein shall apply q
the right Of auT pa1k, boulevard street. al
ley. bridge OF viaauet within It's limits. A.
far as aupiirabie . . the provisions
Of sections 1910, 1871. 1912. 1873. and
1914 Of the stBtutes. relating 70 the con
giruction and maintenance Of fences snd
cattle guards BY railroad companies, shall
apply 70 street and electric railways.
Section 2. Thk act shall take effect and
be II force from and after its passage and
Approved May s. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11
Nc aNl Published May IL. 1909.
"oAATsTER 10Y. LAWS OF 1Ana

AN = 70 create section 4l4la OF Tho stat
YES, making the testimony OF a deceased
witness admissible IN judicial proved
Inc people OF the state Of Wisconsin. rem
resented IN Senate and Assembly. do enact
a. follows
Section J. There is added TO the statutes
2 new section to read Section 4f4lR The
testimony OF any deceased witness taken Ia
any aetion shall be admissible Ia evidence
whom Il is offered shall have had the enpnr-
tunity 70 cross examine the deceased Wit
ness and where the Issue upon which n In
offered le substantially the same.
Section ?. This act shall take effect ana
be n force from and after its passage ana
Approved May ii, 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11
70. $40. Al published Nav ( 1909.
CHAPTER 81, LAWS OF 1903.

90 Al VI AuI0s
An ACT TO provide for the taxation and
disposition OF witness fees OF pSssSemen
in cities OF the first class.
TIE people OF the state Of Wisconsin.
represented IN Senate and Assembly. do
enact as follows:
Section l. In all cities Of the first class.
whethe organized under special charter Or
under The general laws Of this state. hav-
ing g paid police department. the members
OF WAlcl upon retirement, or for other rea-
sons dependent upon them for support. are
entitled to 4 pension payable out Of q po-
eme pension fund under the law. the
clerk Of any conrt OF the county or judicial
CIRCUIT IN which su.n city shall lie snail
tax witness fees for n member Of such
paid police department Ga any case in
which such member Of the police depart
ment shall testify for TIE prosecution in
actions brought by the syate, or ey any
Section :. Any witness fees taxed as in
sectsea one Of this act provided ~
the same in amount as provided by Law
LOT plAer witnesses IN Sucst e3l. a4 se4A|
case. and when collected shall be paid bS
such clerk Of any such court to the treas
urer OF any such city on the fret Mondays
OF January. April, July and october OF
each year, and by HIN credited to such po-
Ncemen's pension fund.
Section 3. All acts OF parts OF acts con-
travening the provisions OF this act are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. This act shall take effect aad
be ia force from and after It's passage and
Approved May 8. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11

AN ACT 70 amend section 800 Of the
statutes. relating &c parks. how estab-
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin,
represented in Senate and Assembly. do
enact as follows
Section l. section 925-200 Of the
statutes Is amended 10 read Secrl0n 925
geo. q The council shall have full
power to l~egisiate with reference 10 public
parks
?. All proceedings heretofore taken by
any city for the establishment OF parks at
the expense OF the city, without first huv-
ing submitted the question OF such estab-
lishment 10 a vote ot the electors. are here
BY declared 70 be valid.
Section ? This act shall take effect and
be Y force from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved May s. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11

e uhtsh9 AlN rs. tlV3I
III, LAWS OF 1863.
AN Ati 70 establish a hoard a ma snml
m,ssioners for cities OF The hrst class.
The people Of iiv Ssate ID Wisconsin rsnl
resented So sraat, ana Assembly rs enaed
Ms follows.
section + An art commission Il herehJ
established Ia cities 81 lhe rtst ,1oss. ~ .osl
sisi OF oven COMMISSIONER nIl III Whom
s.iHll ha citizens of such city Ia "a
appointed bY TIE mayer. Sasd MAYOR NJ
such rlty shat In the wear nlusteeu hnnl
cred me appoint Two utmAers from a hsd
Vt I'VE persons. -st,ecssd b0 til. sotstfj
81 artists OF aach city. Is serve for 4
term Of i've years. one member from d lis1
ot three persons selected as the hoard IA
ioi a term s. four Years. two from ! ISL "a
i've pefsoiis. sricrtrd by the arch ~tectlral
r3Rh. ut such city. 10 serve Tor q term I'd
ihree selirs. nne ffam a list ~ favee oarsonsl
selected hs the b4ard 81 public works. I'D
such city 10 SERVE ior q term u two wears
and nap from ii list Of three pefsons. sci
letted IS the trustees OF the public libraryl
81 such city. ID serve FOR a term Of one year]
The term 90 t4eh commissioner shnII l,eQil
on the lrSi day of MAY ia said venf au,l
thereafter. whenever the term OF 4 memhel
OF said aeNfii, appointed from such list. exl
pires, thp tnavot shall appoint his suceessoj
from a list selected nv tie body which madJ
the original selection as aforesaid. and aid
uiembafs Thus upnoinfed shall serve for Y
term on five wears. Ia case "a ,aeaneIssl
the SHINE shall be- Nied In the mannar al
orig nalis selrcfcd
The MENTORS ~ snid hoard shall eerVl
without compensation. said board NAV All
noiut 4 secretary outside or ms own mem
herShip. Who snail sprve without c0mnpnsnI
rIan.
section . Thereafter no work az are ehaiI
heroine me niou.rfv of said civ ~ nnrI
fhnse wifi ar etffstwfsa unless Snch va,f1I
Dr. rt al me- designs far The same togethsl
with n statement IA Tim nrnuosed iocatfai
nf the same shall 6fst have been suhmiffel
to and apufovpa hy snid board nrtipe ~ 4
majority ~ ali ia nambers nor shall anJ
or platsd ia. over or mon al allowed IA
extend in. over or mon any street avenue
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11
No. 2fe. 81 Published May 6. 1908.
CHAPTER Sc. LAWS OF 1909.

CHAPIEk 81, LAWS OF 1903.
AN ACT to create subsection Al Of section
l03S Of the statutes, relating to the eX-
emption OF certain soldiers memorial
halls from taxation.
The people OF the State Of Wisconsin,
represented in Senate and Assembly, do
enact as follows.
Section j. There Is added to the stat
utes a new subsection 70 read II. All
memorial halls owned by the Grand Army
Of the Republic. OF Soldiers Memorial As
sociations, duly incorporated under the
laws Of this state without capital stock and
actually occupied by a post Of the Grand
Army 81 the Republic. the Women's Relief
Corps. or a Camp OF the Sons OF Veterans,
which now contain, OF shall hereafter have
placed therein. memorial tablets In perma-
neDt form " marble. brass, bronze. or other
suitable material, on which are inscribed
all the known names OF the enlisted men
OF q given town, city, or county. who died
in the service during the civil war. sheii be
exempt from taxation. and the renting Of
such halls shall not cause them to be taxed.
provided the income from such rentals shall
be devoted exclusively to the maintenance
Of such halls.
Section . This act shall take effect and
be ~ force from and after It's passage and
publication.
Approved May 8. 1909.
Der Sonntagsbote. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1906-1912, 1909-07-11
as. Al frubllshed Nav Il. 1909.

No. IS. Al TpubllsAed Nav 70 1909
CHAPTER 10i, LAWS or 1909.
AN ACT 10 repeal section 1347m ~ the
statutes, relating 10 the use Of wide tire
wagons on highways.
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin. rcp.
resented in ganate and Assembly al anarf
as follows
Section (. Section I34Tm OF the etafnfes
Is repealed.
Section 2 This act shah take effect and
he IN force from and otter It's passage and
publication.
Approved May II, 1909.