The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-26
An Increasing Evil.

TO the noble husband or TO the kind
and loving wife II indeed seems strange
that any man and wife can possibly have
such domestic differences as to volun-
tarily invoke the aid of counsel to OBJ
tain papers of perpetual separation, and
yet we find these much to be deplored
occurrences are continually taking
place in all parts and sections of our
land. The sad fact Is well authenti-
Gated that each advancing year records
an increase In the number of applica-
tions for papers granting divorce. Some
times the appeal comes from the hus-
band and sometimes from the wife. All
sorts Of allegations are made from the
most trivial neglect to the most outrage
Gus and cruel treatment. Very often
both are at fault and generally in such
cases II Is mercy to both TO grant pa
pers OF separation, especially where
they both refuse to remain together and
treat each other with proper considera-
ton, and | would further say that very
often 1t Is great blessing to the sur
rounding neighbors. In very many
cases where divorces are applied
for 1t is entirely the fault Of
one party. To discuss the many reasons
AiNdi VI ihut thuEt DtoDlt W
entirely set aside and forget the sacred
marriage vows would of themselves fill
n volume. From the experience and
aiter-life of many friends and aoquain-
tances venture to say that as a rule di-
vorced people are afterward unfortunate,
and If the reader will remember all such
cases that have come under his OF her
notice, think they will concur with me
In this conclusion. We often hear the
remark made IN speaking of recent
marriage, that it was love match, and
we instinctively honor the young couple
who join hands and hearts with no other
motive save love and mutual attraction.
How different where one or both swear
to be true to each other amid all earthly
trials, well knowing, as they answer the
man of God those solemn questions,
that they have spoken falsely Yes, in
their own hearts (perhaps cleverly
ooneealed), they know that they
do not love each other as should
husband and wife, and in many
cases each loves another, and yet
from mercenary motives they sell
themselves for position or pecuniary ad-
vantage, or both. A good and dutiful
wife frequently becomes dissatisfied and
unhappy because she feels that her bus-
band neglects the home. IL man were
10 occupy u woman = position LOT u SNORT
period he would realize how happy and
contented a true woman is when her
husband brings home some little present
and says, "My dear, ] have little gift
for you" We know of nothing that
pleases the ladies better than some tasty
little item in the jewelry line, and as
the times at present are very hard we
would advise our friends and the public
generally who are In need of anything
In his line to call on our old friend j. NJ.
Emerson, of No. IL Soledad street Mr..
Emerson Is selling forfeited pledges at a
slight advance on the amount loaned,
and a buyer seldom leaves his house
without purchasing. You should re-
member that people for the past year
have been compelled to pledge personal
articles that were bought during more
prosperous times from first-class houses
In the city and elsewhere. Mr.. Emerson
says he will not refuse a reasonable Of
fer for any article In stock. Call and see
him Ms he will be glad to see you,
whether you purchase or not.