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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02

tered when Col. John Jacob Aston
showed himself in Days theater re-
Gently wearing a narrow black string
Tie with his "clawhammer" coat. a
piack tie! This bit of silk at the COL
neIs throat amazed the "Johnnies."
For twenty years it has been consid
cred a sin against good taste for a
man to wear other than a white lawn
Tie with "clawhammer" coat all
though black was permissible with the
Iuxedo. The upsetting of the prece-
gent by SO high an authority as Col.
Astor caused great comment Nor was
Inc strange black tie the only eccen-
triclty. Mr.. Astor's trousers were roll
ed up, although the night was clear.
DIX nose OF gossamer texture were re-
Seaied. Again the onlookers gasped.
Rolled-up trousers with evening clothes
nave been tabooed always. But the
tall and slender colonel was obIivious
TO the excitement caused by his togs
las much SO as i. P. Morgan was to
tne wonder he caused in Wall street
Wnen he wore hand-me- down imita-
tlOn Panama two wears old
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
ROOSEVELT WILL
DISCUSS DIVORCE LAWS
President Will Take Up the Subject in
His Message to Congress.


WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 1. =
In his next message to congress Presi-
dent Roosevelt will discuss some ques-
lions that have not before been con-
sidered in such state papers, and
among these is that of the evils of varied
and loosely drawn divorce laws, with
the suggestion for a uniform divorce
law.
The subject of uniform divorce laws
has been discussed for years by the
churches and the lawyers, but it has
been considered beyond the power of
congress to interfere with general Ieefs-
lation on that subject. Some of the
best lawyers in congress have held
that the federal government had no
constitutional power in such matters,
but the evil of lax state laws govern
ing divorce and the action of the
courts in reversing some divorce de-
cisions in the Western states, has per-
suaded the president to call the atten-
ton of congress to the subject and
suggest an inquiry into the power of
the general government to deal with
such perplexing question, praising the
sacredness of the home and the moral
welfare of the people.
The president will not, in his mes
sage go beyond discussion of the evil
which now exists, and the suggestion
for an inquiry into the possibility of
congress dealing with 1t in a constitu-
tional way.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02

For the warm sunny days Of the In
dian summer which will soon be upon
us, one must have a gown of compare
lively little weight and still to appear
more substantial than tie veilings and
canvas sosnuch used for the cool sum-
mer weather. 1t is strange the differ
ence of material the change of season
demands, when after all one may hard
ly be different from the last in point
of warmth or wear.
Mohair fills many between time"
want and always looks smart, never
catching the dust or losing the fresh
ly pressed edges which, in the plated
model shown, count, for so much. This
costume is in warm nut-brown Eng
fish mohair made over the same color
taffeta,e for fashion DEGREES this year
that the same tone must be preserved
in every detail.
These foundation skirts are almost
invariably cut in five cores, fitting
closely around the hips and finished
with a five-inch knife plating. The
mohair skirt has yoke of three over
Tapped bias folds ending at sides of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02

cakes were once the only edibles served
at afternoon tea. Now there are hot
cakes, sandwiches made of ported
meats, fol gras, jam, lettuce, etc, and
any amount Of fruit, with a choice Of
tea, coffee and chocolate. Indeed, the
fare is sometimes so substantial that 1t
is spread upon a large round or oval
table brought into the drawing room
for the purpose or permanently located
there. This fashion is not general as
yet, but Is making it's way neverthe-
less. Half-past is the usual tea hour
in England, but it varies with the
luncheon hour, 2/o'clock luncheon call
ing for o'clock tea, and 1 o'clock for f..
No salutation is capable of more va
ration than the handShake. Every one
knows the loose, finlike hand that is
extended with the expectation that the
person receiving it shall do all the
shaking, and in contradistinction to
this is the fierce grip of the too cordial
friend, squeezing rings into the flesh
and inspiring terror in the hearts of all
women who number the handshaker
among their acquaintance. But
worse than either of these is the hand
shaker who holds the hand indefinitely,
obliyious to the discomfort of the vic
tim, who hesitates to pull her fingers
away for fear Of appearing rude.
What the country fails to furnish is
an adequate rest for the head, says a
disappointed rusticator. Theoretically,
hammock fills long-felt want, but
in effect all the cushions in the world
are required to make hammock COM
Portable.
An eminent authority on nerves rec
ommends for insomnia a cup of hot
milk, to be taken after getting into bed
we'll known statesman, among others,
is said to have taken this cure with
complete success.
Pewter is now regarded as one of the
precious metals, and whereas it was
once associated chiefly with kitchens
and beer shops, it now graces the most
exclusive dining rooms and drawing
rooms in the form of seryiette rings
biscuit boxes, flower bowls, vases. can
dlesticks, tea sets, inkstands, trays and
many other beautiful things.
In the evolution of the modern dwell
ing house the hall has undergone a
conspicuous and most agreeable
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02

A matrimonial agency somewhere in
the West advertises that none but re-
spectacle persons are on its lists. 1t Is
necessary to tell people this, as there
are some misguided folk who do not
believe having ones name in a matri
monial agency is a guarantee of re-
spectability. Strange, isn't it? Many,
many persons have wondered what
kind of creatures patronize these agen-
cies, and the problem has not been
solved.
These dreadful advertisements are
very common; there must be a great
many matrimonial agencies in this
country. New York and Chicago and
Minneapolis papers are full of their
advertisements, and it would seem to
be a peculiarly American institution.
this advertising for husbands and
wives.
Perhaps this singular manner of
making matches has somewhat to do
with the large number of divorces
(ninety were granted in one week lately
in Minneapolis), and it might pay to
investigate the matter.
Fancy advertising for a husband or
a wife! The very idea is degrading
and worse, and yet if we knew the
number of marriages that were brought
about in this way we should be much
astonished. Sometimes in the divorce
courts the husband or wife will tell of
marriage, after correspondence, and
some of these remarkable couples never
meet until they appoint a time and
place to be married.
This is an American institution that
does not reflect as much credit upon us
as some of our other institutions. For
eignerS who judge the country from read
ing the newspapers are to be pardoned
if they think American marriages are
made from advertisements. Take the
New York Herald. 1t deVotes a column
of its Sunday edition to Personals"
half of which usually tell about "a
handsome young man with a straight
nose who would like to marry plump
lady with some means" No one ever
forgets to say some means" Or a
lonely lady would like to meet a hand
some gentleman similarly situated and
with an income; object matrimony"
This sort of thing is not evidence of
high state of morality, nor is it con-
ducive to happy homes or domestic
comfort. And yet one would not blame
the German or Italian who, upon read
ing this column should think this an
American and wholly upto date meth
Cd of obtaining husbands or wives.
What strange, unsexed lot of crea-
lures they must be who resort to an
agency to find husband one bushes
to think there are such women. OF
course it is bad enough in men, but in
women it is simply unthinkable. "Ob-
Ject matrimony," certainly covers a
most lamentable lack of gray matter,
not TO mention the loss of self respect
Whlch must precede advertisements of
this kind. Self-respect is a thing with
out which no woman should be able to
get along. and yet it is certain that
matrimonial agencies could not -four
ish unless there We're many women
who have lost it, and are not anxious to
conceal the damaging fact from curl
Gus world.
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front panel, which is in wide box plat
effect with the edge stitched to sim
ulate tuck full length. The six other
cores are laid in kilt plaits below the
yoke-teeming at the back. The skirt
clears the ground all around by at least
two inches, giving trim and jaunty
effect.
The waist of this has the same effect
at the back with the plaits or tucks as
at front, and has collar. continuing as
revers of white cloth with hand en-
broidery on border in heavily raised
black silk designs, in which knobs of
dull gold and steel threads appear The
sleeves are finished with deep cuffs to
correspond. The vest front and the
pin-tucked yoke and stock are also Of
the white cloth, the stitching for tucks
done in black outlined by the metal
threads. Black velvet tie and girdle.
The hat'is of white felt with corded
brim. A twist of black velvet is around
the crown, caught with a steel orna-
ment at the back and two Impian green
wings trim at front against raised
brim. g.
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change. The hall used to be merely a
big space to be crossed and recrossed
chilly and unoccupied, and as tempt
ing to stay in as room in railway
station. 1t was regarded as a neces-
sary feature of mice" house, but was
secretly coveted for the valuable space
it occupied. The modern hall Is one of
the most livable rooms in the house,
with rugs and open fires and all sorts
OF pretty and picturesque features.
The exaggerated putting of the hair
at the side which has obtained for so
long has brought reaction, and some
smart women now aim to have their
heads look as small and neat as posi-
BILE.
Maria Theresa was possibly the only
female sovereign who was ever re-
ferred to by her subjects as the king,
says the Gentlewoman. So history
runs: 'At this speech the palatines
were greatly moved; they all cried out !:
Moriamur pro rege nostro, Maria The
resa!' (Let us die for our king, Maria
Theresa)."
One of them was six and the other
eight. They were sitting on the door
step in the sun, looking very serious in
deed
Which do you love best" inquired
the elder, solemnly, your mother or
your father?" 1t was a momentous
question. The six-year- old took some
seconds to deliberate.
Lub my fader," she announced at
last; comes home wifi sings most ev'ry
night" by way Of explanation
Well" began the propounder of the
problem, Il don't. / love my mother
best. And I think you ought to, too,
cause you, see, you're relation to your
father only just by marriage but you're
relation to your mother by formation"
There seemed nothing more to be
said on the subject, and the two philos-
ophers were soon busy chasing butter
flies.
An oversee periodical comments on a.
recently exhibited collection of old
English garments of the eighteenth
century as contrasted with the garbling
OF the present day. There was a no.
ticeable lack of real lace and a super
fluffy of very homely trimmings in even
the smartest attires. Straight bands
of cane stitch, knotted with lis or
mohair wool or borders of crochet work
In the elementary open stitch. with
scalloped edgings in Shetland wool.
We're considered fine f1nishings for the
S.SSfcS VI party gowns. This
modest British knitted ornamentation
contrasts oddly with the Italian work
OF about the same period, the reproduc-
ton IN the smooth knotted work of the
rich designs of some of the Southern
orocades, shimmering with gold thread.
With this brilliant tinsel the knitter
outlined the pattern on silks of darker
tone, and this fine garnishing was used
for dressy waistcoats and women's
lght-ntting coats and loose capes. In
some old English evening gowns.
straight or diagonal lines of Sits near.
~ Two inches long, with the edges left
raw, are used as decoration. Climbing
plants in natural coIors are IavjshaS
Doth by painter and embroidered over
these fashionable gowns of q, bygona
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02

days holiday. than a new lot of taxes
! comes pouring in and swamps me
again. L can't, and l won't, and shan't
stand it any longer, and l will strike.
II my subjects have to pay taxes to
be happy. let EN- get somebody else
Tor king, I'm through; or else turn
tnls into republic. and have to spend
the money themselves, and serve 'em
right"
The queen gasped. the little princess
screamed and the governess was almost
too shocked to speak-but that was too
much to hope for.
Sire" she demanded fixing her eve
glasses more firmly on her nose and
cycling him severely why do not Won
promulgate an edict RENTING all taxes.
and forbidding any one to pay under
penalty of being hung. instead of max
ing a-er-hem-of YOURSELF"
Because l can't. blast the luck" re-
torted the king, impatiently II tried
TO, but the Lord High Sprag wouldn't
let me- He says that taxation is the
foundation of all governments, Just as
all governments are founded on taxa
ton; therefore they are so interdepen-
dent and correlated that If you destroy
either you put an end to the other, and
the result must be anarchy pure and
simple. There" he added under his
breath, Il hope that'll squelch her. It
did me-"
But the governess only smiled a su-
perior smile. fixed her eye glasses more
firmly on her nose, and began, didac-
tically, Doubtless, Sire"
"Oh. excuse me. but can spare only
a moment" interrupted a thin, high,
musical voice, and all Immediately be-
came conscious that an unmistakabIe
fairy was addressing the king.
L am your fairy godmother Whad-
terdew. otherwise known as the Mother
of Invention" continued the voice,
and come only to those in the direst
necessity. Your majesty finds your
money a burden? Then send your wife
and family Immediately to that seaside
resort recommended by your friends
as the cheapest they ever knew to
spend the summer"
Thanks, thanks. thanks" cried the
king, all his gayety returning, "What'H
you have to-er-that is, how can re-
ward your"
But the fairy had gone, the queen
was smiling joyously, the little princess
giggled rapturously. and only the gov
erness shifted superciliously.-New
York Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
conciIiators Not conciIiatory.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Oct. 1.-The
Cancellation board held a strenuous and
rather obdurate session today, the
members being deadlocked on several
important grievance. Only two ques-
tons were finally decided. A tie vote
resulted in three cases, two were with
drawn and an umpire was called on to
decide one on which the board had
deadlocked for some time. One Of the
cases finally decided, one related to
grievance of Frank Cunnon, an en-
ploye of the Delaware, Lackawanna e.
Western company, who charged dis
elimination. His charge was not sus-
tanned. The second one related to a
grievance of the engineers of the Ha-
zlebrook colliery, OF Wentz e. Co., who
asserted that they were not receiving
sufficient pay for hours worked. A
resolution was adopted giving them an
increase of IL 1-9 per cent hourly rate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
Poems Worth Reading
TOMORROW.

iOMORROW.
heart. l find strange comforting In
Time DIR. dries the tears the while he bIurs
Today we have our laughter or our
Today our little hour of woe or bliss.
What man but once has hid his face tn
pray ~
The broken prayer that sorrow bids him
say MN
And sudden wonders with a dumb
amaze,
yesterday"
What man. but once has smiled in all
surprise, " OH
why. yesterday the hot tears burned
mine eyesv'
lips eSAS His
Why for space it had been otherwise.
Oh, God is good who will not LET us seq
Across that dusk where His tomorrows
be Nv
Lest man should know the comedy of
Or stand aghast at daughters tragedy.
The Delineator
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
Manx
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE

The Engless Chain Social club gave q
butterfly card party Wednesday after
noon.
The Minnesota branch of the Asso-
clatlon of Collegiate Alumnae will meet
at Mrs. f. E. Barney's, 915 Fourth
street southeast, Minneapolis. Satur-
day. Oct. 3, at $50 p. m. The commit
zee on child study will have charge of
the programme o. -
MT and Mrs. Howard Wheeler. who
were married recently at Toronto viii
return to St Paul soon and will live Of
the Angus. "'
Mrs. A. D. S. Johnston gave q small
Iuncheon yesterday at the Country
club in honor of Mrs. Eden, of Seattle
Miss May Elizabeth White has ra-
turned from the East
Miss Miller, of Iglehart street has
gone to New York --''
Mr.. and Mrs. Camp, of Brfdeanor+
Conn' WI soon visit their son, DR..
Miss Bowlin, of Summit avenue has
returned from Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Archer have
gone to Phoenix, Ariz., where Mrs
archer will remain.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
A FAIRY TALE

The King was lost in gloomy reflec-
ZION. His crown was pulled down over
his eyes until it rested upon his royal
nose, his mustaches dropped limp and
discouraged, and even his golden scep-
ter dangled loose and disconsolate
from his listless fingers
I'll do it!' he exclaimed bitterly
at last. I'll be beheaded if 1 don't
He pushed his crown back determin
edly, twisted up his mustaches, 6ercely
and glared around dehaptly,
I'll strike. that's what I'll do" he
announced, banging his golden scepter
vehemently on the onyx arm Of his
throne. IF every bod carrier and ditch
digger and laborer in my happy realm
has right to strike for what he
wants, why can't L? 1 won't stand It,
and 1 will strike"
At these dreadful words the queen
shuddered, the little princess nearly
had CONFUSION, and her governess
grew rigid with disapproval.
AS the king observed the consterna-
ton his threat PRODUCED he relented
sufficiently to explain why he felt the
way he did.
II HO use, ne SaiQ, apOlOSetlcally,
Il really can't go on this way any
longer. It's nothing but spend, spend,
spend, without a minutes let up, and
my beloved subjects won't stop paying
their taxes. They will pay EN-, nothing
will induce 'em to stop. You'd think
it was the only pleasure they have
l don't see what funu there is in paying
taxes myself, but they seem to think
it's the only bliss there is in life They
won't even swear some of 'em off, or
dodge 'em, or try to avoid 'em in any
way. but go right on year after year
cheerfully paying 'em up in full, with
out any rebate even. Consequently it
keeps me lying awake nights plan
ming and calculating and figuring how
to spend all the money. I've got an
army now nineteen times bigger than
l have any use for, my navy is so
enormous it chokes up all the harbors
so nobody else can use 'em. I've built
new palaces till they're planted so
thick you can't breathe on account of
'em If you step out of doors; but I no
sooner get the treasury empty and
think I'm going to have a little peace
and comfort at last, and maybe a few
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
OUR POETS WRITE FOR sYNDIcArEs.

When Poesie was in its prirnei
How long the years that intervene
since Thibault sought for Blanche" a
rhyme,
Or Constance of Provence was oueen,
Then. birds of song their pIumes would
preen
= For roses. kisses, tete-a -tetes-
Alas, tbs all too plainly seen
Our poets write for syndicates!
How pleasant to recall the time
When Marguerite. while still dauphine.
Gave to Charter that seal sublime
Nor lost one whit of modest mien:
All, those were days when BAYS were
green,
When Troubadours implored the Fates-
Now. On a patent yerse-machine
Our poets write for syndicates!
Oh, happy days of chant and chime.
Those May days meath a sky serene,
When poets thronged that sunny cline
The Golden Violets to gleani
Across the harp and lutte they'd lean
And sing TO lords and magistrates
That was in century thirteeni
Our poets write for syndicates
-4s@ LENvOI
Prince! Pardon this display OF spleen,
Like the sophistry that pirates,
Then offers to a magazine
Our Poets write for Snydicatesw
by Clarence Urmy. in the October
Bookman.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
Bishop Potter Gets an Assistant.

NEW YORK. Oct. 1.-The domesan
convention of the Protestant Episcopal
church. Of the diocese of New York
opened today in the Church of Heav-
emily Rest, this city.
Bishop Potter delivered an address
in which he spoke Of the election of a
bishop coadjutor to assist himself In
the diocesan work.
The bishop, commenting on the pro-
posed change of name of the Protestant
Episcopal church, said that he had seer
nothing in the argument for such q
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
ABOUTPEOPLE ANDTHENGS

There was time in fashionable life
Mhen AFTERNOON tea was not an ac-
knowledged meal of the day. The ma
Jority OF people did not indulge in il.
ana rather despised those who did. and
even after 1t had become an esta blisb-
ed institution among womankind men
resoiutely refused the cheering cup. de-
titn that 1t would spoil their appe-
abound on every side, hotels male ,o,,,'
PIE provision for this comforting little
meal and clubs. both masculine and
FEMININE, do likewise Afternoon tea
mas grown not only in popularity. hut
IN substantialness. A little thin bread
ana butter, a few biscuits or plain
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
Would Solve Divorce Evil.

!. CHICAGO, Oct 1.-Governmental iu-
risdiction of marriages is the solution
OF the divorce evil advocated by DIR.
George E- Howard, professional lectur-
er IN history at the University of Chi
cago. The first step in the solution of
the nVorce problem is described by
DR.. Howard as follows:
Every county in the United States
Should be divided into districts for
each of which a registrar should he
appointed. 1t should be the duty of the
registrar to license, solemnize and reg
lister all marriages contracted under
civil procedure in his district and to
license, register and attend all mar
riages solemnized by religious ceIebra-
Iion. we can, by careful and uniform
statutes. render conditions favorahIa
for REFORM"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02

day, but it evidently was not thought
necessary apparently to have the gar
ment cut out before this decorating
was begun, and most unsightly breaks
occur where the seams come.
A youngster of eight who answered
the door bell in the maids absence was
asked If Mr.. Brown We're at home. st
am Mr. Brown" was the reply in all
seriousness, unless you wanted to see
old Mr.. Brown"-his father, who had
not yet seen his thirty-f1fth birthday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02

change demanding serious considera-
ton DR.. Harris was elected president.
j. p Morgan and George SchieffeIien
were re- elected trustees of the corpor-
alton of the estate and property of the
diocese. DR.. David H. Greer, Of st.
Bartholomew's church, was elected CO.
adjutor bishop
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02

Soft corns are fequently caused by
carelessness in drying between the toes.
A good system of treatment Is this
Wash the feet every night in warm
water and little toilet disinfectant.
Dry between the toes thoroughly. rub
ping the corn for a few minutes with
the towel. This will probably be
rather painful, but rubbing the corn
aIter 1t mas been softened in the water
has tendency to reduce it. Then dust
1t thlckly with good boraic acid pow
der and place between the corn and the
toe next 1T piece of absorbent cotton.
th1ckly covered with the powder. The
wool Will prevent pressure on the ten
der part
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-02
ThouahtIess.

Jim" said the first tramp printer. as
the freight flew along. I'VE ought to have
waited till tomorrow to make this trip"
"So?"
Yes; the company runs an excursion
today and were only beating 1t out OF
"a so. "-Indianapolis Sun.