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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20
COMMON COUNCIL

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The Common Council of the City Of
Wauwatosa met in regular session at
the City Hall, Tuesday evening. Pre-
sent Aldermen Cooley, Chandler, Price
DeSwarte. CLAUS and YoeIkel. Mayor
Charles b. Perry presiding
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
A communication was presented
signed by representatives of various
clubs of the City of Wauwatosa, calling
attention to 4tls of July casualties of
former years in various parts of the
country, and suggesting the desirabili-
tv of municipal action to regulate the
use Of explosives, and to provide for
the protection of life and limb. Re
ferred to a special committee consist
ing of Aldermen Cooley, Price, CLAUS
and VoelkeI.
A communication was received from
reference to annoyances caused to him
and his property upon occasions when
dances are held in the Germania Build
ing, Fourth Ward. The matter was
referred to the committee.
The Mayor announced the appoint
ment of Aid. Cooley on the various
committees in place of Aid. Warren re-
signed.
The plat of Windsor Park was pre-
scented and referred to the committee
on plats and grades.
Resolutions were presented directing
the City Clerk to advertise for propo-
sails for the purchase of $4,000 sewerage
bonds, $4,000 in water bonds, and Sl0,-
600 in street improvement bonds. Re-
ferred to committee on judiciary.
The finance committee reported back
bills referred to it at last meeting with
recommendation for allowance. The
bills were allowed as recommended.
The board of public works presented
report together with resolutions or
dering assessments for doing work Of
improving on Lincoln Place, Second
Avenue north of Center Street, and
Sixth Avenue north of East Milwa ukee
Avenue. The report was received,
placed on file and the resolutions
adopted.
The committee on plats and grades
reported back the plat of Windsor Park
in the First Ward, with a resolution
approving the same. The resolution
was adopted and the plat approved.
The committee on judiciary reported
back the resolutions directing the city
clerk to advertise for proposals for the
purchase of water, sewer and stree
Improvement bonds, with recommends
ton for adoption. The report was re-
ceived, placed on file and the resolu-
tions adopted.
Aid. Clans called attention TO the
defective conditions existing on street
crossings over railway tracks on 6lst
and seth Streets, and the mayor APP
pointed as "a special committee to call
upon the railway company in the mat
ter, Aid. CLAUS and Voelllel.
Aid. Chandler stated that Mr.. Hayes
desired to be heard before the codnci
with reference to certain sewer assess
ments, and there being no objection
Mr.. Hayes was given an opportunity
To be heard
There being no further business tn,
council adjourned.
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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

These are the days when the discon-
tented farmers fancy lightly turns to
thoughts of moving The great rail-
way systems of the west flood the mail
with manuals setting forth the. beau
ties and virtues of this and that region
each claiming to be par excellence the
hone- seekers paradise. Agriculture
has in this aspect taken the place of
country" that offered the most attrac-
tions to settlers from distance, was
that in which gold was taken out of
the ground in big yellow nuggets or
inhnitesimal dust; in these later days
the search is still for quick fortune
hut the medium exploited is the grow
ing crop, which can be turned into
god--or greenbacks-by the slower
processes of planting, cultivating and
harvesting; aud the pioneer now has
Cor his emblems the gang pillow and the
reaping machine instead of the pick
and pan. Now, the advertising circu-
lars TEEN with prints in which the
settlers comfortable homestead aud
happy family are shown, projected
against fields of heavy-headed grain
trees grooming under apples and peach
proportionateiy as large as watermel
uuS, and the cattle of II thousand mll,
grouped in pen 10y the side of Tia,
railroad, awaiting rapid shipment tc
markets where BUYERS stand in line
longing for the chance TO draw fai
checks in payment. While these pic
lures attract the eve, few, if any, have
ever bettered their condition by leav,
ing our own fair county and the few
who have left would only be too GLAD
10 be back.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20
Perry. Morton and Kroesing, Attorneys. 1awa

MILW AUKEE COUNTY COUNTY COURT
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Richard Ter
nant Deceased.
On reading and fling the petition of Edward
Coulthard and Cora l.. Tenant as executors
of the last viii and testament Of Richard Ten
nant deceased representing among other
things that they have fully administered the
said estate. and praying that time and place
be fixed for examining and allowing their account
of their administration and assigning the resi-
due of the said estate according to law
II Is ORDERED that said application beheard
before this Court, at a regular term thereon,
to be held al the Court House, in the City Of
Milwaukee. on the first Tuesday of June. 1910,
at 8 O'Clock A. M, or as soon thereafter as the
same may be reached on the calendar
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED. that notice
of said application and hearing be given TO all
persons interest By publication OF a copy OF
this order for three successive weeks prior 70
the day liked for hearing, once IN each Week,
in the Wauwatosa News Il new spapef publish
ed in said County. and by service of copy on
w w. Wright guardian al litem ut least ~
days before said day of hearing.
Dated this - h aaY of May 1910.
BY the Court
JOHN G., KAREL
County Judge
Perry. Morton and kroesing, attorney l2wS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

FOR SALE small square piano,
500; Radiant Stewert heater with pipe
S95 one small heater, Sl.75; one
Diamond gas stove, SO; one lawn NOW
er, 81 90. Inquire of Wm. Menninger,
979 North Main Street.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

HOME MADE CAKES are baked
daily by Miss Eta Shields and placed
for sale at Becker and Mon timers store
North Main Street Home address 56J
Wauwatosa Avenue. Phone Wauwa-
tosa 1876 Y.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20
Perry. Morton 8 Eroesing. Attorneys isw4
MLw AuKEE coUNTY- coUNTY coURT

MILWAUKEE COUNTY COUNTY COURT
In PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate of Othniel j,
Smith, deceased.
On reading and fling the petition of James
Lefeber. administrator de bonis non with will
annexed of the estate of Othniel j. Smith. de
ceased. representing among other things that
he has fully administered the said estate, and
praying that time and place be fixed for eX-
aiming and allowing his account of his admins
tration. and assigning the residue of the said
estate according to law:
IT IS ORDERED, that said application be
heard before this Court. at regular term
thereof, to be held at the Court House, in the
City of Milwaukee. on the first Tuesday of
June, 1910. at o'clock A, NJ. or as soon there
after as the same may be reached on the cal
endar.
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED, that notice of
said application and hearing be given TO all
persons interested by publication Of a copy of
this ordered for three successive weeks, prior
to the day fixed for hearing, once in each
week. in the WauwatoSa News newspaper
pubshedin said county.
Dated this 9th day of May, 1910.
BY the 'ourt
FRANK GOTTSCHAI4K,
Register of Probate
Perry. Morton and Kroesng. Attorneys. 12w3
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

FOR RENT-Fine modern country
home, eleven rooms and bath, ample
grounds, miles from city limits on
North Avenue. Terms reasonable.
Enquire of 0. l.. Gudley, Il. f. ID. No.
10, Wauwatosa. Phone Badger ZIG 81.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

We wonder how many OF our boys
realize that land is gong fast-boys
brought up to think that in America
land can never be scarce, that when
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

1t has fallen to the lot of the writer
to travel mp and town this broad colu-
monwealth to a considerable extent.
both in search of business and pleasure
and without an attempt to tlatter the
good people of this section it can be
truthfully said that no town of equal
size has yet been found that equals our
own little city.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

Superstition and distrust with which
all societies known as secret orders
were Mt one time viewed by IL large
number of people, was, happily long
ago dispelled, and today the lodge
stands as one of the champions of the
home and family. Wherever society
has reached high state of develop
ment secret and fraternal orders nave
their greatest stronghold.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

Whenever you here a man clarifying
the past and driveling of the good old
days, you may be sure that mans
physical and intellectual powers are
waning, and that he is struggling far
ther and farther behind in the rush of
the worlds progress. The best thing
about the good old days is that they
have not "a return ticket.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

A few days ago a rather bashful
young woman went into IA store carry
ing three chickens. She inquired the
price of chickens and at the same time
put them on the counter. The clerk
didn't know the chickens feet were
tied, and asked if they would lay there
She bit her handkerchief and said:
mo, sir; they are ROSTERS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

The most disgraceful sight one ever
sees in this town is IA mum Der of Young
boys, not yet in their teens, with cigar
cites in their mouths. a boy behind "A
cigarette is Il fit subject for the reform
school.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

they have played out at everything
else they can somewhere get piece OF
land for nothing and the next day be
prosperous farmer, can with difficulty
be made to see it. In 1868 there we're
but little over $1,000, 900 acres under
cultivation in the United States. Today
the cultivation acres number 100000
900 and these acres are not only our
best, but they are fast going up in
value beyond the reach of men ofsnall
means. Keen scented corporations
snutfiing the inevitable battle from
afar are turning their attention to
land, and greedily buying whole conn
tee with no idea of ever letting an
acre go, but the boy who thinks he is
made for something higher looks calm
lv on thinking there will be plenty left
for him should he ever have to stoop to
it. The sons af half starved teachers,
LAWYERS. traders and others, who are
in their overcrowded
callings, are turning to our cheaper
lands, sure to find there what they nor
their parents have never known before
truly independent homes.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

Perry Morton and Kroesing attorney I'VE
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20

Perry, Morton and Kroesng, attorneys 1lw;
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-05-20
MILWAUKEE COUNTY COUNTY COURT.
IN PROBATE.

Perry, Morton and Kroesng, attorneys. lfwg
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09
CURTIS GUILD TO SPEAK HERE.
viii Deliver Address at Board Of Com.
merce Luncheon. wednesday.

Ex-Gov Curtis Guild, Jr OF Massa'
chusetts. will speak in Detroit both be
fore and after his formal address in
Ann Arbor. next Wednesday evening
on the occasion of the dedication Of
the Alumni Memorial building at the
state university. He will be the guest
OF honor. Wednesday noon. at n Board
OF Commerce luncheon in the Hotel
Cadillac ON his return, he Will al
dress the Michigan Sovereign Consis-
tory in the Masonic temple, on the his
tory OF the national colors.
Claudius b. Grant. former supreme
court justice, will preside at the eXcr-
cises in Ann Arbor other speakers
will be President Emeritus James b
Angel. Regent W H. Sawyer and Ezra
Rust. of Sasinaw. There will be an eN.
cellent musical program, with DR.. Al.
bert l.. Stanley at the organ.
a review OF Michigan during the
Civil and Spanish war Is the theme
tina, has boon chosen by Curtis Guild
for his Ann Arbor address, and his in
innate acquaintance with the state
history assures ar excellent Grafton.
The Loval Legion and other patriotic
bodies have been invited to hear him
speak.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09
WOOL.
BOSTON.

BOSTON. MAY The Commero ial
Bulletin says Of the wool market to-
day. Little general change in trad
ing is reported. although It is undel =
stood that another line Of Oregon
staple amounting 10 J0u,O00 pounds,
was sold at &c secured, while 900
rounds OF short Arizona new Clip
changed hands at COO TO &c clean.
clothing woods are stiil ia best de-
niand and prices are being held firmly.
for dealers understand that stocks can
not be replaced in the country at eur
rent quotations, Michigan ana YOl X
state quarter blood g. selling modcl =
ately AZ 29c ana uuWashed OHIO de-
lafnc IL moving very moderately at -
lf.1C II Is believed that business VIII
not improve materially until the new
lightweight goods season opens m
Junr. when scrges Will be- offered
The shipments pf wool from boston
To May - inclusive. were Ills. J"y
pounds. against Na.2Sf,@i2 pouudS Tor
The same time last year The receipt s
tre MAY ,, inclusive, were So G-S. 4JJ
mounds. against lit03S.77i pounds 40.
the same pcripd last Year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09
SUES FATHER-IN-LAW.
Aug. Slaess Wants Damages From
Mark HoWcroft. Sr., For Arrest.

The troubles OF the well-known
HoNcrott family, OF Hamtramck
which were pretty thoroughly aired
in court several weeks ago. Will have
another airing rs the result OF a suit
for damages started Saturday morn
ing by August Blaess against Mark
HoWcroft Sr his father-in.law
Several months ago Howcroft had
Biaess and the formers TWO sons ar
rested on IA charge OF stealing $4,000,
which ne had hidden in the cellar.
There was no evidence To connect
Blaess with the disappearance OF the
money. and he was discharged The
cases against the sons were also dis
missed Bacss now charges his father.
in-iaW with false arrest and malicious
prosecution. and asks for $4,000 dam
ages. The suit is started by capias.
and HcWC~oit was arrested at noon
Saturday lie was released ON bail
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09
LOCO CHINESE SOLDIERS
REPORTED SLAUGHTERED
Thibetans Are Said to Have Risen ~
Holy War,--News OF Mas
sacre Not Confirmed.

LONDON. May 1-Reuter's New )
Agency publishes today. under Pekin
date the declaration that IN, Ihipe-
tans have risen in holy war against
the Chinese garrison, stationed Ak
HASA, and slaughtered 1000 OF them.
The news has not been confirmed ny
the foreign office here.
In ALL two thousand Chinese troops
entered l.hassa ON February 70, iof'-
ing the Dalai Lama. the arch priest Oh
the Buddhist faith. 10 take flight. .Tne
Chinese pillaged the sacred monaslef-
ies and killed many priests.
The invasion by the Chinese was
followed ~ the second exodus Of the
Dalai Lama from his sacred shrine. \
British expedition under Col. Young
husband. entered the city in 1904.
The Chinese invasion followed dis
pute which opened several months ago
when Chinese soldiers, marching from
the border provinces. oncrOached upon
Thibctan territory and levied ransom
from the Dalai lama's people. Whe,l
the troops pillaged the monasterieS ;
the Thibetans appealed 10 the Chines"
emperor 70 cneck them in the name OF
Buddhism Disregard of this appeal
was construed 10 mean that the Chin
csc meant TO seize Thfbet and an ap'
peal was sent TO Lord Mimic. British
governor OF India He refused TO ac'.
When. in 1904, the Dalai Lama hcH
TO Pekin after the British invasion 81
Thibet he refused 10 bow before the
Chinese emperor. and for that reason
was refused an audience. This /, IS
said, is the prime object behind the
Chinese invasion Of the sacred city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09

Reported for The Times by Carson,
Craig q Co, Nav W heat--New higA
prices We're established today for the
week in all wheat contracts. The May
attracted some attention by a QUICK
advance OF 20 20 s115i. uieh point aaG
the close was 81 % There was not
great amount OF covering for the
month. but the wheat j. not for stle
md il takes little bidding 10 start INC
price up sharply Recent effort OF GER
tain shorts 10 secure a large quantity
of Duluth wheat 10 come here, adns a.
the certainty that there is squeeze 81
some proportions ahead. The big VOL
ume Of trade is ia the new crop
months and July gave quite buittsh
demonstration today with a further adj
vance There is little grumhlin- over
the dry weather situation northwest.
Tie worlds shlpme nts promise muCn
smaller than the week previous. The
weather west is acting freakish. more
frost being Indicated for tonight. our
MtA Inglis finds little wheat left ~
some OF the bis counties in Kansas
and plowing up OF wheat fields stun
going on. The fact that the millcis
over the winter wheat country eStl-
mate considerable set back tp the con-
dition of the plants since April /, cree
ated mach bullish feeling among those
VINO were undecided IN their views
before
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09
POUNDED BY WIFE AND MAN
WITH WHOM HE FOUND HER
Harry Shapiro Roughly Used BY Bride
Of Three Days. Who Later
Lands in Jail

Three days of married life were
enough for Mrs. Violet Shapiro, who
left her husband. Harry Shapiro and
precipitated a merry fight that landed
her in the police station The husband
returned home Friday. and finding his
wife missing, started a search thar
ended in the home OF Philip Perry, No
1913 John R-st. He declared that his
wife and Perry gave him a beating.
Mrs. Shapiro and Perry were arrested
and the woman gave the detectives a
battle The Shapiro's lived at 40. l63
Adams-aye east.
Shapiro appeared at police headquar-
ters Saturday morning He said his
wife had taken his money. about 5000
Perry. he says, works for the Cadillac
Motor Car Co
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09
DETROIT MOURNS
DEAD SOVEREIGN
News of King Edwards End Re-
ceived With Genuine Sorrow-City
Hall Flag at Half Mast.
KINGS DEATH PERSONAL
LOSS TO DETROIT
ERs. SAYS MAYOR

The death OF King Edward
will seem 10 Detroit almost ike
personal loss. because such
great proportion of our people
have AT some time in their lives
owed allegiance 10 the brush
crown. Aside, however from
the sense OF personal loss lhere
will be a universal realization
that the world has lost one oi
the foremost among ITS fuie'S
and statesmen.
No man placed i'm tho position
which King Edward occupied
the greater part OF his life
the coming ruler OF great ma
ton ever eudeared himself more
thoroughly 10 me people oi thal
nation. and when the time camc
for him 20 assume The acllai
rulershiD he fulfilled every
promise which his long publc
life had given.
l4e was a truly great man a'
the head of a truly great nation
and the whole world Is the loser
by his death. | feel sure that
all the countries OF the British
empire. and more particulars
our immediate neighbor. Can
ada. have the deep sympathy or
all citizens OF this republic In
their loss
PHILIP BRElTMENER
Mayor.
Mayors office. Detroit. May :.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09
TO TEST COURTS RIGHT TO
NAME INSANITY COMMISSION
Matter viii se Decided On Appeal to
Supreme Court ~ the Dickerson
Murder Case.

Judge Connolly's plan TO obtain a
supreme court ruling on his right To
appoint an insanity commission. 70
examine. DR. G. * Boyajian charged
with the murder OF his nephew Har-
toon Gostanian. will be- realized soon.
through the test applied by the court
III the trial OF Frank Dickerson. wife
murderer
Judge Connolly. at the time he az
pointed commission 10 examine into
Dickerson's sanity. announced that II
DIckerson were convicted. and APP
pealed 10 the supreme court on that
question. the courts rights in the
matter would be definitely decided
By the supreme court. Dickerson has
signihed his intention OF appealing
In the Boyajian case, Judge Connol'
" appointed Il commission or experts.
against the protests of the defense.
and Attorneys Bumps and Hunt went
10 the supreme court, to get q man
damus. ordering the Judge 10 vacate
the order. and setting forth that the
order itself was unconstitutional. The
mandamus was refused. but the SUI
preme court declined To rule on the
validity OF the appointment OF the
commission. IS the case was still in
the lower court and not within the
juris liction OF the supreme court. The
Boyajian jury disagreed, and left the
question wide open That was year
ago. Since that time, Dr. Boyajian has
been In the county jail. awaiting a
new trial Meanwhile the Dickerson
trial. resulting in conviction. gives
the supreme court power TO pass on
the validity OF a court-appointed IN
sanity commission When this is de-
cided the long-delayed Boyajian case
will be taken up.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09
George V. Is Formally
Sworn in As King

/ LONDON. May : George the Fifth
I was formally proclaimed The rei6nns
monarch in succession 90 the late
King Edward from the quadrangle OF
ST. James palace this afternoon
The privy council met ai the palace
IN accordance win the time hbnpred
/ custom and formally declared KING
/ Edward dead Immediately aiterwarG
ffhe government leaders Niyiied kinS
George. who had driven 20 the palace
and Was m ail~adioining room. re
lofd chancellor advanced and. admin
istcred the dual 0lths OF office affect
iug England and Scotland which
Np~e responded % amidst silence mat
WIS impressive
The new ruler at once announced
i that bee would ascend the throne as
/ King George v. The heir apparent
Prince Edward Albert then stepped
forward and The oath of succession
was administered 10 him following
lhe ancient ritual OF the British
throne.
King Georec's voice choked with
emotion and his checks We're Wet with
tears as he took the oath. Tee was
ven, nervous and his voice failed niH
several times once IL seemed that
De- would break down but ly great
effort be- collected himself and hn-
ished his address The spec;a-
tCrs wept from grief
Sin Alfred Scott-Gatty appeared IN
che uuadTanele of the palace and
read the following proclamation:
Whereas. il has pleased Al
mighty God 10 call ia His mercy
a.
ward oi blessed and glorious
memory from whose decease the
imperial crown OF Great Britain
and ireland solely and rightfuly
comes 90 the high and mighty
Prince George.
Ne. therefore as lords Of the
spiritual and temporal realm. be-
Ing here assisted by these mem
btrs OF his late majestys privy
council with numbers OF other
principal gentlemen OF quality.
AMI with the Lord Mayor. alder
men and citizens of London. here
by. with one voice. cQ@sent and
with tongue and heart. publish
and proclaim that the high and
mighty Prince George now, by
The death OF Our late sovereign OF
happy memory. becomes our only
rghtfn liege lord, George " by
the grace of God Of the United
Kingdom Of Great Britain and
Ireland and OF the British domin
ions beyond the seas king, de
fender OF the faith and emperor
OF India. toward whom We ac-
knowledge all faith and constant
obedience, and with all hearty
and humble affection beseechlng
God. through whom kings and
queens reign. 10 bless the royal
King George V with long and
happy years to reign over rs.
Given at the court OF 81.
James on this. the seventh day
OF May, 1910.
AS the result OF conferences be-
tween parliamentary leaders this at
ternon IL was generally agreed that
truce should be patched up between
the lords and the commons. 1t was
argued il would be unfair to King
George TO compel him To start his adj
minstration in the midst Of the con.
stitutional struggle that may eventual
IS jeopardiZe the throne.