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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20

er she married she had a. fine house.
fond OF society and for the first year or
two they entertained and went on con-
siderably. Suddenly she developed a
strange reluctance to attend any functions
which called for evening dress. Upon be-
Ing taken to task one evening by her
husband for this unaccountable whim Of
hers. as they were returning from a re-
ception in their beautifully appointed
carriage. she burst into tears and said:
1t Is impossible for me to go out in
the evening any longer. I have not had
new gown since ! married you. and my
clothes are not only old fashioned. but
they are shabby. and your friends are be-
ginning to critize me-
Here was an incident in which the
thoughtlessness of the husband had
an. According to his lights. he was doing
his duty. He paid the house bills. gave
her beautiful home. horses and carri-
ages, social enjoyment. and what earthly
need had she for money?
ANOTHER ASPECT.
IF men could realize the reluctance Of
most women to ask for money they would
make their wives some allowance, and
let them do with it as they pleased-not
scolding IL they frittered it away nor
commenting If they spent 1t wisely. but
Just letting them use 1t as freely and
as unquestioned as they themselves feel
privileged to do when 1t is question of
spending their money. Many marriages
would be happier If husbands could have
this point presented to them understand
ingly."
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
WILL LIGHT PERPETUAL.
LAMP IN HEBREW temple
Inpressive Ceremonies to Mark Ded-
icaf10n Of Synagogue at Kings
Hlghway and Morgan Street.

lighting the perpetual lamp In tho
United Hebrew Congregation Temple at
Kings Highway and Morgan street this
afternoon VIII signify the dedication Of
the building. The service which precedes
the lighting Of the lamp will begin at 2:3o
O'Clock.
Tho ministers who will take part are
the Reverend Doctor H J. Messing, rabbi
Of the congregation: the Reverend Frank
q. Tyrrell. pastor q Mount Cabanne
Christian Church. from whose congre8a-
ti@ the tsmple was purchased: the Rev.
erend Doctor Leon Harrison, the Rever-
end g. Sale, the Reverend NJ Spitx and
the Reverend A. Rosentrster.
The historic Torahs OF the congregation
VIII he borne about the temple by the
rabbis. and the lamp will be lighted by
L Russack. Doctor G. Moritx, on behalf
Of the Building COMMITTEES. will present
the keys Of the temple to Samuel Marx,
the president Of the congregation.
pipe organ has been built in the
church and R g. Poppen and Arthur Ing
ham have charge OF the elaborate music
programme.
Rabbi spits Will recite King solomon's
tertar will deliver an address in German.
After the dedication service the obeer-
walton Of the passing Of the Fest Of Cha
nuAah will take place. The candles will
be lighted and the congregation. as we'll
as Hebrew congregations all over the
world, Will return thanks for the deliver
ance Of the race from the tyranny of the
6yrtan King. Eptphanes.
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Hope to Prevent Growing Evils
by Instruction of Candidates
for Matrimony.
TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATES.
Measure Prepared by Representa-
tive Practitioners Will BE
Presented to the Next
Legislature.

| REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
| Des Moines. Ia, Dec. 19.-There will be
| submitted to the Legislature next month
| an amendment to the Iowa marriage law.
proposed by the Society for the Suppress
sion OF Disease and Degeneracy.
The bill, as prepared, prohibits the is
| suance Of a marriage license until each
party to 1t shall have produced the GER
tificate from a reputable physician that
they have been instructed In the duties
| and responsibilities of the relation they
are about to assume.
The amendment is worded as follows:
Whenever applications are made to the
clerk Of district court for a license to
| marry, said applicants shall provide such
clerk with a certificate from reputable
medical practitioner. vouching that said
applicants have been under instruction re-
gardlng the duties pertaining to the mar
riage relation"
The society has also served notice that
It will submit supplementary bill to
carry the foregoing into effect.
FORMER MEASURE.
A similar measure was offered at the
General Assembly two years ago, but
never came to a vote. 1t had many ardent
supporters. however, and was especially
championed by the physicians who were
members OF the Legislature
Some of the best-known physicians of
the State and several members Of the
faculty Of the State University are active
in the organization which is backing the
n,ono..a e,.,,,to
c. ]. Bayer of Grinnell. who has writ
ten several works on .he subject and Is
t,. oe,.,o, r.nrosen,o.;,. NJ ~. soc,.,y
stie oin.,ai iep.ese".aose - y, '"e SUSIE ~
has made personal appeal to all MEM
bers Of the Legislature and to every State
officer in behalf Of his bill He said this
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
SHOULD A WIFE BE
GIVEN AN ALLOWANCE -?
The Vexed Question Irtates Households To-Day Strong
Views of Veterans Pro and Con.

the United States. as 1t is in many
foreign countries
In the meantime the divers opinions on
the subject are interesting and may be
Instructive to those having this step in
mind.
One woman. at a recent dinner. ex-
pressed herself thus:
IF man would only be honest enough
Thee e,hey he asks a sI m n Is To
he can afford to spend for household ex,
penses and how much on iuxuries. and
propose to give her certain proportion
of the surplus for her own use, there
would be less unhappiness in their fu-
ture.
The girl then accepts what he offers
and II she fails to live up TO her snare OF
make ma eaai the amount eae' cover her expenses or
Ignorance in the expenditure of the
money, owing to her lack OF knowledge
as to its value, she has no one but her
feel later"
A widower, who had been through the
mill, tersely summed up his idea In these
words: II a woman ,a., haa an a,.0Mahee ra,Ts zee
q mans pocketbook while he slumbered.
A LEGAL OPINION.
A lawyer, with his cold-blooded reason
ing power fully developed by his profess
sion. gives his opinion: "A man should
not marry until he has an assured In
come. When he starts out in life. let the
goal for which he is working be certain
sum which he considers sufficient upon
which to support a wife. and when ne
has attained It let him give his wi1e an
allowance in proportion to MS @ lnSoms; savaI II
this were done, II men were more 1o,,,,,d , t,a
headed before marriage. there "ouiu oe
less work for the divorce courts
"Of course, this Is not compatible Win
the romantic ideas generally associa'eo
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vided for. the reply Of the ant to the
You sang all summer. now you can
dance all winter"
A TIMELY WARNING.
As an argument in favor of an allow
ance and the training it gives a woman
toward Independence and self-helpfulness
an incident was related:
Il know a woman who the week after
her husband died was called upon to
transact very ordinary business matter.
She was completely nonplused and it was
proved later that she was absolutely
ignorant OF the most trivial business de-
tails. Her husband had always held the
from her. paid ali the bills. done ali the
house. Consequently when he e' died i she she
knew nothing Of the value Of money nor
how to keep herself in any way. He had
not not been a stingy man. but on the Ques-
ton OF finances he had treated her like
child"
Mrs Russell Sage has some very de-
cided views on the subject.
When was young 1t was not thought
necessary for a woman to have a separ-
ate allowance, and know Of many cases
where women were miserable and unhap-
that the men Is
expenses. the board, lodging and clothes,
SO to speak. with never a penny over that
the woman can call her own.
Woo vAoASAlB OuCSs OcAOkc
Mr.. Sage. in family where the husband
was Obliged to leave home on frequent
business trips. being absent for weeks at
a time. On the morning Of the husbands
departure on one Of these journeys. as
he kissed his wife good-by. he put his
hand In his pocket and taking out a 80
cent piece placed 1t on the breakfast tray
before her plate.
"oh, John!" she exclaimed. "can you
not leave me more money than that? You
are to be gone SO long that will not be
sufficient
What do you want more money forr
he queried. will pay all the bills when
return
with this ultimatum he finished his
farewells and departed on his trip. fully
persuaded he had done his duty as hus-
band. father and provider.
Another instance which came under my
notice was that Of woman who did not
marry until she had reached middle age.
She had beautiful voice and had been
2 concert singer and teacher. earning
large salary. and accustomed to handle
considerable money. the disposition Of
which no one had a right to question. Aft
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
UNWILLING OF monument.
In Memory of Last Survivor of
the "Boston Tea Party"

Chicago. Dec. 1s.-The memory Of
David Kennison. last survivor of the
Boston tea party" was honored to-day
by the unveiling Of a huge bowlder monu-
ment in Lincoln Park.
The stone occupies a position near the
spot where Kennison was buried in 1852,
in what was then the City Cemetery of
Chicago
The ceremonies attending the unveiling
were conducted by the Sons of the Revolu-
ton. Sons of the American Revolution and
Daughters of the American Revolution,
which societies are the donors of the
monument. The bowlder was secured in
Northern Wisconsin by Henry Dudley,
chairman Of the joint committee of the sd
cieties that desire to perpetuate the name
of Kennison. 1t is seven feet in length,
about four feet in breadth. stands three
feet above the ground and weighs several
tons. A bronze plate upon 1t bears the
names OF the societies and the date of
Kennison's death. which occurred in the
one hundred and sixteenth year Of his
life.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20

with courtship. but the final step. the
taking of the marriage VOW. entails SO
many responsibilities and duties that a
man owes 1t to the girl he marries to dc
everything in his power to keep her
married life free from cares and worries
OF 4 financial nature"
A newly married man who had evident
ly weighed the question pro and con be-
fore taking the step voiced his sentt-
ments follows:
THE question of an allowance is chiefly
one of circumstances and individuality.
Whether q man can make an allowance
to his wife depends largely upon his in
come. Whether he should depends upon
the nature of the woman. believe that q
income and be happy. My father and
mother and three children lived for three
years on his salary as n Methodist min
age. age and an we we did not not e. starve. '''
I'VE never suffered from the cold by
reason OF insufficient clothing. nor were
we unhappy because we were deoarreo
from many of the luxuries of life.
Again. I know many cases where
man knows he cannot keep money, and,
his wife being a good manager. ne turns
for any money he may need. OF course
this cannot be done in every case but
I maintain the question of wife's allow
ance depends upon circumstances and IN
dividuality.'
A guest at the table quoted the ex-
ample of friend of his: ou,,u,.,,
This case is a reversal OF the ordinary
rule. The husband goes to the wife 8
pocketbook. but instead Of taking money
out II he finds it empty he puts In roll
OF bills"
This statement was met by a chorus OF
depreciative comments. -.
HE is too good for this world. He Will
not live long! should be afraid he was
going to die"
And many more derogatory remarks of
that nature. tending to prove that the
really. good man in this contrary world OF
ours Is not nearly so well liked by femt-
ninity as his scapegrace of a brother.
The young lover in the first thraldom the m,,.o Of
tion. Such a trivial matter as money
to meet current expenses. something
laid by for a rainy. day. wires al.
lowance was immaterial. when the most
importsent question at his stage of the
game was whether there was sufficient on
hand for long-stemmed American beau
ties. lengthy kilograms to far Western
cities and articles Of virtu at Tinany's.
To him might be given. after the knot
had been tied and the question Of finances
came up and was found inadequately pro-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
MOUNTAIN LOWER
AFTER ROCK SLIDE.
stockman Living Near Mount
Rainier Says Surface Move
ment Covered Hundreds
of Acres.

Olympia. Wash. Dec. ia well-known
stockman. living near the base of
Mount Tacoma (or Mount Ranier as it is
called. reports that an immense rock and
land slide occurred on the mountain early
this week.
He claims that the slide has changed
the shape Of the mountain to a percepu-
BILE degree and reduced its height.
The first slide occurred Tuesday. and
was followed by others of lesser mag
nitude. until Wednesday night the roar
and rumble Of the successive falls of rock
were plainly audible. He says he altered
configuration Of the peak shows that hum
dfeds Of acres Of rock must have fallen.
1t is not believed in Olympia generally
that the slide is as great In extent as
appeared to the man bringing the in
formation. Those who are familiar with
the peak from having climbed to the sum
NIT maintain that a slide of that portion
Of the mountain would be impossible.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
SALOON CAN'T GET ROOM
Of SPRUCE STREET MISSION.


Spruce Street Mission has won its tight
against the saloon, and the religious insti-
tuition will be continued at Nos. IL and 13
South Seventh street.
Excise Commissioner Seibert yesterday
refused to grant a license to G. Geanu-
lopulus to conduct a saloon in the prop
erty. The issuing Of the license was
strongly opposed by v. o. Saunders. presi-
dent OF the mission, and other officers and
members.
Several weeks ago it was announced
that the mission might be forced from
its home. as saloon man had offered
three times the rent the mission was pay
ing. The mission 10 supported entirely by
voluntary contributions. and the increase
Of 800 a month In the rent was more
than 1t could meet.
Within q radius Of two blocks from Sew
enth street and Hop alley in the neigh
borhoot of the mission. there are more
than twenty saloons. This fact was point
ed out by Mr.. Saunders in his fight
against the license.
Several years ago the mission was
forced by a saloon from the room 1t oc-
cupied at Sixth and Elm streets.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
BLOOD OF GEESE
ON HIS CONSCIENCE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Newcastle. Ind. Dec. ia well-known
citizen living north Of this city on a farm
has received q letter from an unknown
source that has caused him much specula-
ton. The letter contained a IS bill and the
writer said that some years ago. while a
neighbor, he had killed number of the
recipients geese. unknown to him. Conse-
quently no law proceedings were taken
against the writer.
His conscience has troubled him about
the matter ever-since. he says. He also
said that, asleep or awake. he could see
the dead geese and hear their squawking
as he put them out Of life. He believed
that the inclosed IS would pay for the
geese and also for the interest on the
money since the affair.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
Dashing Widow of Gotham Com
plains to Police That She
Is ShadOwed.
MANY THREATENING LETTERS.
Declares She Fears Bodily Harm
and Says She Wishes Other
Women Would Keep Their
Husbands at Home.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York, Dec l9-The domestic happi-
ness of a railroad king and his family Is
threatened through charges made to the
police by Mrs. Grstave Bruce Berckmans
a widow with ono child. living in a pala-
tial home at No. Is West Seventy-second
street.
Mrs. Berckmans succeeded in having
Frederick Kummill arrested on charge
OF annoying her. When Captain Kemp m
formed Mrs. Rerckmans that che would
have to appear IN court to prosecute Kum-
mill the charge was not pressed.
Mrs. Berckmans complained that Kum-
mill has been shadowing her for a week
at the instance Of the wife Of the rail-
road magnate.
Mrs Berckmans is the widow OF man
more than a year ago. was employed by
Tiffany & Co. as a purchasing agent
abroad. Mr.. Berckmans fell i'll in Paris
with typhoid fever. His wife had him
taken to London, where she met him.
After his death she brought the body
home for burial. but was too Ill to attend
the funeral.
The Berckmanses caused some comment
when they suddenly moved from a modest
home into a fne residence that cost $780,
90. The house is still occupied by Mrs.
Berckmans About the same time 1t was
noticed that Mrs. Berckmans developed a
taste for handsome jewels. principally
diamonds and pearls.
She Is . woman Of striking beauty, but
her taste In dress il simple. She has been
mentioned several times lately in society
papers. and her picture. showing her ar
rayed in all her costly jewels, was recent
ly published.
FEARS BODILY HARM.
In speaking Of the man who had been
shadowtng her, Mrs. Berckmans sail:
'T am afraid some bodily harm VII he
done me. a. ! have recently received
three threatening letters from some IN n
Neighbor.' but 1 believe they were all
written BY the same woman: and have
my suspicions as to her identity. II
were to breathe her name, 1t would cause
I'm the hrst letter was told that all
my, VARIABLE diamonds were to be stolen.
This letter came just after my picture
sn possa ~STe ,or an tse e,
from which this picture was reproduced.
and this may have had something TO 40
v.tA u + ..on. ,.,,.r ~, too borrto;e to
disouas. Tne third contained nothing hut
threats against ma. Consequently, fear
mssns to Dc me harm. NJ nerves arc ali
''Of course, cannot give tho name Of
II csrtain Of her Identity, but. when the
ti@s comes. sall certainly .S ;hs.e DC 50; 1.,,ou,
wufnsn would keep their husbands at
honA and not annoy me"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
SENIORS WILL ENTERTAIN.
College Students to Give Scenes
From Orchard ILL.,"

The Christmas entertainment at the
Christian Brothers College will be given
next Tuesday evening in the college hall
under the auspices Of the senior class.
The students have been trained by
Brother Bernardine for the last month for
an elaborate presentation OF scenes from
s.Richard Ill.," and the event is looked for
ward to with considerable interest by the
families and friends of the young men.
Besides the entertainment feature, a
novel music programme has been prepas
by the college orchestra. The a6s
Complimentary.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
FOR LADIES'.

Pearl Neckiaces-Pearls of finest
luster and perfectly graduated.
some fitted with diamond clasps,
1000 to s9.Go1.00.
Pearl Collars-These have from 2 to
S strands Of beautiful pearls and
diamond bars, $4,000 to S,GO0.00.
La Val!ieres-A very dainty and
popular piece of jewelry. to be
worn suspended from chain
around the necls-very beautiful
design. set with diamonds. baroque
Sy7.00 to S3.5OO.O0
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20

Diamond Necklaces. composed en-
tirely of diamonds. s250.O0 to s5.-
00.00: or diamonds combined with
pearls or other precious stones.
from 5000 to S3.500.Oo.
Corsage Ornaments-Triumph of
the jewelers. art, formed of fine
selected diamonds in exquisite
designs, $365.OO to $2S5o.G0.
Diamond rooc h e s. exquisitely
beautiful effects. including hearts.
bowknotS. sunbursts. birds. etc,
either of all diamonds or diamonds
with other Jewels. $4,000 to 5000. 20
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
CAUGHT IN MUD AND DROWNED
Aged Odd Fellow Perishes While
Taking Walk Near Creek.

AAAAt9 w sSA0 ANSeAh OASSSAs
New York, Dec. 19.-William Becker. 30
years old. an inmate Of the Odd Fellowt
Home at Unionport. has met his death in
an unusual manner.
Although extremely feeble, Becker was
fond Of walking, and while on one Of his
rambles near the edge Of Westchester
Creek he got into a treacherous piece Of
naa9i, mud. Like the dreaded auicksand. II
move. The tide was rising. and, in q
short time. was up to his waist. He
struggled vainly for release, but the water
rose slowly above his head, and when t6o
tide. went out the old man WAS foun6
dead. -
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
FOR GENTLEMEN.

Watch Charms-1nfinite variety of
artistic designs. in solid gold and
set with diamonds. at 5000 to
$500.
Emblem Watch Charms, correctly
representing all fraternal and Sc
cret societies, set with diamonds,
rubies, etc, $500 to $1,000.
Watch Fobs. for evening dress. fin
est black silk, artistically de-
signed, some set with jewels, $3.50
to $4,000.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20

Diamond Rings-The very latest
styles Of mountings. stones care
fully selected for fineness and
purity. $500 to $4,000
Handsome Rings, set with a single
sapphire, ruby or turQuoise, or IN
combination with diamonds. 5000
to $l,0O0.00.
Scarf Pins, diamond solitaire in
gold or platinum mountings, sl5.00
to 10000.
Scarf Pins. pearls, ruby, sapphire.
turquoise and other Jewels. sur
rounded by diamonds. $500 to
$1,000
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
FOR LADIES.

Lady's Watch. in solid lax gold case,
beautifully carved and set with three
diamonds. fine 15-jeweled movement;
splendid gift, $4S.OO.
Chatelaine Watch, very dainty de-
sign. 14k solid gold, open face. pol
ished or satin finish, with solid gold
fleur-de-lis pin to match, $500.
case, warranted for % years, engine
turned, with polished center for en-
craving initials. 15-jeweled, nickel
movement, $4,000.
Lady's Watch, in sOlid-silver hunting
or oDen-face case, with jeweled
nickel movement, 411.OO.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
DIAMONDS.
WATCHES.

Thousands to choose from, in silver
gold filled or solid gold cases, all with fully
guaranteed movements and ranging in price
from 1000 to SS75.OO.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20

Gentlemen's Solid Gold Watch
Ladies' Solid Gold Watches.
Gentlemen's Gold-Filled Watcl
Ladies' Gold-Filled Watches. {.
Gentlemen's Silver Watches. -.
Ladies' Silver Watches. .........
Boys and Girls Silver or
Nickel Watches.
Boys and Girls Solid Gold
Watches. ...........,....,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
SOLID SILVER

Hundreds Of dainty useful articles suitable for gifts
to ladies gentlemen embraced this department
Desk novelties particularly popular and quite mex
pensive-a few suggestions:
Solid Silver Seals many designs. 81 75. $3.50 up
Solid Silver Letter Clip Indian head des H66O
Solid Silver Check Protectors, various designs ~
Solid Silver Stamp Boxes q so
Solid Silverounted Ink .$1 so "a. .75
Solid Silver Paperweights. ~ so
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-20
FOR GENTLEMEN.

FUN eVube
Gentleman's Watch Qllustrated), AK
solid gold, open face, either polished
or satin finish, with jeweled nickel
movement, $500.
Solid gold LAX hunting case. richly
engraved, with shield for monogram,
fine 15-jeweled nickel movement,
$500
We have largely increased our as
s0rtment Of split-second, hOrse-timing
and minute-repeating Watches, which
strike hours, half hours. quarters and
minutes, telling the time in the dark.
They are in the handsomest of solid
gold cases and sell for $225.OO to
$4,000.