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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
Women and Dolls: MAX ORELL

have never heard women have good
word to say of daughters-in-law who had
not given children to their sons. Poor dear
old ladies'.
Thev certainly were under the impression
that their sons had only one object in
view when they contemplated matrimony.
that of presenting Ceramic" with dolls to
play with. / quite understand that grand
mothers should be admired. that children
should bless them and advise other children
to '.ge; some" when they have not got any,
but | do think that grandmothers should be
held I'D to the world models. because
more than nine times out of ten they spoil
children and derive pleasure not from du-
ties performed to the child, but from the
satisfaction OF playing at dolls
1 have very often met sensible mothers.
but grandmothers seldom; they generally.
are incorrigible sinners-and proud of It'd
too.
Alphonse Kari in his "reminiscences. re-
lates how he used to meet In society
young and charming woman who always
behaved toward him In a very cool man
ner.
Unable TO understand the reason. he ono
day took a chair by her side, made himself
particularly pleasant, and point-blank asked
her why she did not seem pleased to meet
him. and inquired whether he might nave
unconsciously done anything to cause ner
displeasure.
For a long time she defended herself, as
surfing him that her GOODNESS toward him
was only in his imagination; but. as he in
sisted she at last said TO him: We'll,
will tell you II was thirty-fve years ago.
One afternoon you called on US and was in
the drawing-room.
Being invited to take a seat by my
mother. you chose an armchair on which
my doll was asleep. You removed II. and
quite unceremoniously laid 1t a table,
head downwards. at the risk Of hurting it.
In fact. you damaged its nose. 1 conceived
for you a perfect hatred. and. upon my
word, do not think that am now capable
OF forgiving you altogether.
The lady was 40 years old
MoraI-If you want to get into the good
graces of a woman. praise her baby; il you
want a little girl to love you. admire her
dolls and treat them with respect
Copyright 1893. by w. r. Hearst. Great Brit
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.1rrrx roR THE SUNDAY REp1,n11c.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
The Tootsy- " ootsy-This beautiful and
graceful little creature is indigenous to the
fauna of every country, and wherever found
is most useful in assisting man to make a
fool of himself.
In this respect its services are invaluable.
and, as it also acts as scapegoat on which
he may lay the blame when he gets into
trouble, it will be see, that it occupies an
important position in the wise economy. OF
nature.
1t would be sad. indeed. to think how
good and lone,y man would De without TINS
valuable little animal
Generally the -Wootsy belongs to
the kitten family. but beyond this it has
been found impossible to classify 1t, owing
to the wide divergence OF opinion concerning
1t that exists between different writer's on
the subject
Women naturalists are practically, unani-
nous in holding that it is a sly little mink.
with overrated charms and a highly devel-
oped faculty for getting there genus Fem
INDUS Workibus). while men scientists de-
clare that it is a guileless little creature
whose artless ways make every man want
it for pet genus Fenlinis Clingingvinis).
These contradictory views are easily ex-
plainable by the well-known fact that the
Tootsy- Wootsy conducts itself entirely Diff
ferently In the presence OF men and women.
With women 1t is a dull. disagreeab.e lit
tie beast that never exhibits any OF its
cute tricks. while the moment a man ap-
pears on the scene 1t wakes up. ticks itself
into shape and begins to gambol about his
feet and so through hundred attractive
little stunts.
The appearance Of the Tootsy Wootsy Is
such as to cause every man who sees it to
inwardly exclaim: "Oh, what darling"
and longs to stroke its fuzzy pcmpadour
and have it cuddie down on his shoulder.
This is exceedingly risky. as IT has been
proven that the apparently harmless lit
tie animal possesses many of the traits Of
the vampire. and can suck the life blood
out of pocket-book before you can say
Jack Robinson. yet. nevertheless. such Is
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only the satisfaction of a duty performed
That makes that woman look SO happy: it
Is also the pleasure she derives from II.
And the odds are ten to one that this
very woman will play at doll with her
child great deal too long. and that the
day on which she will be compelled to allow
the child to have more liberty and become
Independent OF her she will resent it.
There is not. l believe a single elderly
woman that does not prefer the child OF
her daughter to her daughter herself. who
has become now an unmanageable doll who
dresses and undresses without the help OF
anybody.
And if this daughter does not allow her
mother 10 be with the grandchild just as
She likes there will be trouble caused by
jealousy There will be two women now to
play at dolls
Why does q grandmother indulge young
child. give sweets and candies? Is It to give
that child good digestion? Ne. it - 70
play at dolls. Do they dress little girls like
the principal boys" OF pantomimes In the
TRANSPORTATION Scene. in order 10 make
them acquire modest tastes and sensible no
tons? No, ii is to play at dolls
Woman plays at dolls TO the end Of her
life, with her toys. with her children. with
her grandchildren. and with herself. There
are women of 60 who try TO lock 80. think
they are 40. behave az If they were 30, and
dress as ii they Were %. Playing al dolls
again
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SUCCESS UNLIMITED.

The Civic Improvement League aims high in its
plans for lettering ST. Louis by stimulating public
spirit and exercising persuasion or importantly as
may appear advisable, in dealing with officials of the
municipal government But it does not aim too high.
If only several of the important projects which the
association proposes TO promote should be consum-
mated. it will have done inestimable good for St
Louis.
Irresistible pressure may be brought TO bear, for
just and reasonable cause by a progressive band of
approximately LOGO members, like this League. The
association will stand, rs long as IFS officers remain
true TO the platform of advancement. power with
the people and with the city. On occasion it will be
able draw its support unfederated following
that will be practically supreme in enforcing demands
for improvements.
St. Louis needs strong organization of this kind,
with influence in every ward and even in every pre-
cnct organization that may be trusted to act and
appeal always in manner and lines conducive to
the general good. The League will not be an impede
ment to progressive administration: it will be
powerful assistant. To corruption and misrule it will
be a relentless foe
The Leagues programme for the immediate future,
as expounded by President Leighton, gives promise
that some ardent work will be done for ST. Louis. He
announced that efforts will be made to solve the water
problem and urge the establishment of suitable puri
fcation plant that the extension of the underground
forts will be made TO prohibit the erection of poles
on Souevards; that municipal departments will be
quested to cooperate in campaign to keep the city
clean.
More plans have been outlined but these alone con-
sttute great prospective work. If the League can
do nothing than TO Obtain clear water and to
have cables and wires removed from the will
do enough to merit appreciation from the whole public.
Both of these projects nave been in allegiance for
years and are still undetermined. Both enterprises
should be started the public celebrations which will
be conducted under the auspices of the association
The audiences should be made acquainted with the
and necessity for purifying the water supply
and for getting the wires underground and having IN
slightly poles removed from public places Tie pub
lie will support both crusades for the projects are
strictly public in nature and would afford benefits
TO all.
The League has accomplished riuch u lady. 1,
has done exceedingly well in its comparatively short
life Judging by the Presidents report it is destined
TO be influential factor in bringing about large pub
lie improv ements. 1t is going higher and
mere arduous course; yet. while its labcrs ma. he
harder it will gain in numbers and strength and will
he capable of proceeding with more expedition AID
achieving notable successes.
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the intrepid bravery of the Lord of Crea-
ton that he even courts this danger in
stead of stunning Il.
The amateur student Of natural history
will have no difficulty in distinguishing the
Footsy-Wootsy at sight. as it has large
saucer-like eyes and an air Of abnormal in
nocence 1t has little or no brains but
so far from this being considered defect
,, it Is accounted an additional attraction.
and the sllier it acts the more highly do
men esteem 1t as pet.
Unfortunately. the habits of the Tootsy-
wootsy have not received that careful in
vestigation from men that they deserve but
they form 4 most instructive study for eV-
cry cheerful worker.
1t Is believed by scientists that this DELI
cate looking little creature subsists entire
Iy upon bonbons, ice cream soda and salads.
OF which 1t consumes incredible quantities.
and it spends its time sitting around and
looking helpless and Ignorant.
This shows almost human intelligence, for
1t causes all the other animals to fight with
each other for the privilege Of feeding 1t
and carrying its luggage around
The two most marked characteristics of
| the Tootsy- Wootsy are its ability 20 weep.
and its faculty for clinging, and it is 20
these admirable qualities that it owes its
faculty fo- always arriving with the goods.
The Tootsy-Wootsy never kicks like
donkey when things go wrong, or scolds
like a parrot; but the minute Il perceives
that It is about to be left 1t begins to let
great pearly tears run down its cheeks. and
SO piteous is its appearance that every one
hastens to give in and let little Tootsy-
Wootsy have the floor.
1t is also as adhesive as porous plaster.
and when it finds a good thing it sticks to
it. Nobody was ever known who could
shake a Tootsy-wootsy.
The manner in which the Tootsy-Wootsy
secures its prey is most interesting. It
never attacks women, but when a man
heayes IN sight 1t makes bee line for him.
and his only safety is IN flight. for IL the
artful creature once gets her manicured
claws upon him the united strength Of the
entire United States army would be insult
ficient TO rescue him.
The method of attack employed Is Pc
culiar.- 1t begins by gazing soultuliy up in
mans face and uttering little purring
sound that makes the man throw out his
chest and look important.
1t then festoons Itself on his arm and
looks wistfully up in his face, while It emits
chirrupy noise that causes the man to
feel about seven feet high and as strong as
prize fighter. and after that it has its
victim on a strong and may devour him
when il will
Scientists who have studied the sounds
uttered by the Tootsy-W ootsy In charming
its prey say. that its entire range Of Ian
guase appears to be comprehended in the
phrase. How big and handsome and wise
you are" and that it repeats these over un-
til 1t hypnotizes its victim
The Tootsy-Wootsy Is an interesting crea-
ture to have around the house when IL is
young and pretty. but when 1t becomes old
and scraggy its grimaces are apt to get
upon ones nerves a fact which men who
affect these pets do not always take into
consideration.
The Tootsy-wootsy reaches its finest per-
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WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REpI-RIIc
The love of little girls for their dolls
is a very serious love; il absolutely
amounts to tenderness
have watched little girls nurse their
dolls, and detected in their eyes that al
most divine glance that you can see in de-
voted young mothers tending their little
children. Fer that matter, a little girl is
only a woman in miniature.
a young boy has none or very few of
the characteristics of man: hut a young
eiri mas. AT ~ years of age. all the charac-
teristics of n woman.
nave known little girls of 10 and u,
VIM were perfect tiiitS, little coquettes. care
Iui housekeeperS. most devoted mothers.
L remember one who sternIy refused to
accompany us to most tempting party.
because her doll had cold and she felt
she must stay at home to nurse 1t.
she was absolutel: serious over il, and
found even great delight in remaining at
nome all the time by the bedside OF her
e"i. remember another who had spent
the Whole morning cleaning her dolls
mouse from top to bottom. When it was all
over she drew a great sigh OF relief. AT
last she said. the house is clean; that's
comfort, anyway
A good. dutifui bourgeois housewife
would not have expressed otherwise Have
You not some of you. even seen little girls
give medicines to their dolls rock them 10
sleep. put them to bed. tuck them in most
carefully. and see that the bed clothes do
not choke them and cause them to have
nightmares? l have. many times
A man very often shows inclina tons
tastes, and all other sorts of characteristic
traits which his parents never discovered
In him when he was u young boy: but a
woman Of 80 Is what she was at 10. only a
little more SO.
A bad boy may become very good man,
and / have known very good boys become
Very bad men; but a loving little girl will
make a. loving wife and a tender mother:
a cold and uncaring girl will become a
heartless woman, an Indifferent wife and
mother. A boy is boy; a girl is little
woman.
This 10 so true that women. MANY women
at all events. who treated their dolls as if
they Were children. treat their children as
II they were dolls
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he closed them with fraud.
Day by day the American woman IS be-
coming more and more self-reliant; she
knows how to invest her money. and ought
to be permitted to seek a proper investment
for her affections.
In Colorado. where women vote on 81
questions, hold office and make political
speeches at ward meetings. the speech ad-
dressed to ore that she might suppose
would make her a good life partner Is de-
MED her by society. She can declare herself
a candidate for the Legislature. but not for
matrimony.
And. by the way. II women should pro-
pose. why should they not call on men the
same as men now call on women?
Why should not the girl come around and
take the young fellow to church or to the
theater? But wouldn't 1t. for a time at
least, be rather an odd spectacle to see Il
football player. dressed up. sitting for COM
pany. Think of girl bowling to cham
pion feather weight and asking: May
see you homer"
II women were granted by society TO eS-
ercise her own Judgment or to follow the
almost absolutely safe leadings of her own
affections. there doubtless would be fewer
divorces. II is the law that declares mar
rage a blessed institution and Law that ac-
knowledgss that 1t lis q failure. It will ever
be a blessing and a failure-a blessing
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The Teachers seIf-sacriace.
The Worlds Work.


Meantime, and all the time there spirit underneath
the whole of American educatona spirit in places
heroically strong. which pushing of teaching
upward in spite of all the which would
seem TO make 1t impossible 1t declares that
public regard it, this work is innscaly and inevitably
the most digned and important that any woman
can engage in 1t is spirit that leads and
women to remain at work only admitting that they
in the raE-tag and bobta of professions
fact because they in the ragag and bobta-becauss
that is where there is at this the greatest for
them II teaching moving little barleycorn toward
the 'front.' 1t is because of the work such these
ing beyond the common regard real
satisfaction the authentic, legitimate tnccrruptble
tent OF rendering service inferior none.
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ST. Louis is progressive enough TO fulfill its pledges
More cordial receptions could not have been TX
pccted than have been extended to Mr. Francis He
could scarcely achieve more pronounced success,
quick and thorough as he always is, than he is
achieving He is greeted with every sign of respect
and with truly American hospitality by prominent
men, commercial associations Cabinet officers legis
lave bodies and rulers. His mission is hardly fully
explained anywhere before its purpose is accom-
pished.
If there any doubt that the principal Govern
of the world friendly in their attitude to-
ward the st. Louis International Exposition that
doubt is now dispeed Mr. Fr;ncis's tour and his
meetings with heads of government have demon
strated that each great nation of Europe only real
ICES the significance of the Fair, but is resolved not
10 he surpassed in exhibits.
There is assurance of the most comprehensive and
interesting collective European display that has
been shown outside of the Old World; very probably
1t will equal, If not actually excel. any such exhibit
ever made in Europe. There many good reasons
why the European nations should make better
hihits international exposition held in the United
States than one held the Continent. Many of
these reasons are based the intense rivalry pre-
vailing there, which would induce one nation not to
promote the enterprises of another nation to its own
possible disadvantage.
The all the world character of the St Louis Worlds
Fair is firmly established by the of Mr. Fran
els at European capitals Sovereigns earnest
cooperation toward assisting in making the Fair
success they desire to show what progress their
countries have made. The mercantile associations of
the great European countries also understand we'll
the meaning of the American term commercial
panSion and it is their purpose that their
eral Governments make credtable exhibits. All in
dications exceptionally promising and if the ST.
Louis Worlds Fair should be the greatest Worlds
Fair held the whole world will be surprised.
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REPRODUCING AND PRESERVING.

Even to the theorist who most stoutly afirms Mr..
Rooseves laudabe proposition it is evident that the
numbers and size of the Americans family are not
matters which government may exercise the
slightest degree of control That increased reproduc-
tiveness is desirable with view to future great
ness may be assumed as true. but the questions of
early marriages. more marriages. and the number Of
children depend solely upon individual privilege and
choice
Government. however may indirectly influence the
races reproductveness; 1t may give greater effect
to present reproductveness Instead of inaugurating
crusade for early marriages and larger families the
reformer might demand measures to decrease NOR
tally among the infant population Here he will find
a field for practical effort
The percentage of infants which die under the age
of years is enormous, of those above . and under
years, likewise, and of those above and dying
under 10 years. great though considerably less De
velopment of the germ theory and of the incubation
theory has already demonstrated and is demonstra-
ting further that the diseases which childrens
deaths controllabe-the causes of death are re-
movable Remove these causes and you produce an
increase. practically In infant life You multiply the
of prouctiveness. You increase only popula
ton, but the quality and efficiency of citizenship
Science proves, ard reason approves the con-
cluson. that the mortality among children is gov
erned by sanitary conditions. Improve these condi-
you SenSlniy result Perfect con-
dtions perfect health in normal children Gov
eminent should make it principal business TO con-
troll sanitary conditions and by thorough and COM
prehensive plans preserve the life and health of
young America Such plan embodied as prnci-
pal and enduring policy of government and consist
emily followed, would in the course of single gen.
Grafton produce visible physical changes-whch in
themselves would necessarily affect the marriage and
birth rate.
BY general progress along sanitary lines the
present adult population would share the benefits the
average vitality and vigor Of population of all ages
would be enhanced. In short the power of the race
well as numbers could not fail of improvement
II 80 per cent of children die because of unsan-
tary conditions the saving Of that number as bene
fetal to America as the producing Of that number
Compared with a crusade for reproductiveness. a
plan of preservation to be adopted active policy
of government would be practicable and directly bene
icial; common sense scheme against theory
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War Losing 1t. Charms.
Lesiie's Weekly.


In his chapter on '.Militarsm Nemesis" the
late NJ Bloch contends with the con-
ditions of such in modern times that military
life is much less attractive than old. in the
course OF few years will be attractive
military profession does not enjoy the privileges
did; il is losing both its prestige and its
civilized lands The complex requirements of
and the higher scale of living enjoned by society,"
the larger emphasis placed upon the humantes in
day. upon intellectual OF indus
trial and commercial snterprse-a things
ing the thoughts and ambitions OF away mill
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. 80 . .
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY IN ST. LOUIS.

. From The Republic, March 3. 1s7S
. The steamer Colossal, q Missouri
. River boat, burned at the foot of
q Lesperauce street, within a few feet
. of where the Grand Republic was de-
. stroyed by fire Captain Herman
q Swartz owned the Colossal
o Great fiocks OF wild geese were seen
. flying northward along the river. in
q dicating the coming Of mild weather.
. A meadow mole. a horned owl and I
q and a flying squirrel were added to 4
= the collection at the Fair Grounds.
o James Mullaney. a newsboy. fell
q from a horse car and was seriously I
q hurt.
. Patrolmea McHale and Prince ar
. rested a man named Pickles for 4
. stealing key of beer.
. Mrs William Boyer was robbed Of
. $50 tg two negroes.
. The South St Louis Club. Ninth 4
. street and Geyer avenues. elected 1
. as officers. Edward Gayon. A H. 4
. Dewes. Henry Wetxel. Bernard DER 1
. kes, Frank F1eldman and Max WILL 4
. Future City Lodge. I. o. W. NJ, 4
q gave an entertainment in which those 4
q who took part were Miss Cora Car
. peslter, Miss Epstein. Miss Mary A. 4
. Hogan. Miss Hattie Tidd. Mrs. Kate 1
q ]. Brainard. W. H. II. Russell 4
. Charles Dreyer and W. n. Lindsay.
. Captain J. V. Reynolds purchased
. half interest in the river packet 4
. Paris Brown. Z
y Contracts were awarded to August
. Heman. George Prendergast, John .
. Whalen. August Eyerman, Robert ,
. sheehan, James Dreamer and John 4
y DeSln to lay sewers on Cass and .
. Ohio avenues and Branch and Far. ,
. rar streets
= A committee composed Of Charles 4
= Gibson. Silas Bent. Doctor Jennings I
. and Samuel Cupples confers With
. Judge Lndley in regard to the an i,
= pointment of Board of Appeals for
. the equalization of taxes on 81. IIouis .
. property.
James Clark q Co. were awarded a
. verdict for 5000 against the German
Mutual Fire Insurance Company In
= behalf Of Charles W. Aldrfch.
. Major John 8. Sneed returned FINN,
= Florida and took quarters at Bar ,
q NUNS Hotel
. Iehu Baker of BeIleviIle. United ,
. States Consul General to Venezuela. ,
. departed for Washington.
. The Merchants Exchange raised =
. subscription of 500 for the sufferers.
= from the big ERE at Hot Springs.
q Ark
.