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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
A SURE CURE

Is what I will give YOU beyond a doubt IL
your case is durable. II not. I Will net accept
your money. and promise to 90 anything for
you. TIE certainty OF my systems OF treat
ment has been established by their abSo-
lutte reliability in the many thousands OF
cases I have cured. some Of them very Sc
we're. and had even been pronounced incura-
able by specialists. Having a thorough
knowledge Of the diseases ] treat / am able
TO decide IN an instant whether you are
within reach OF medical science. and IL not
there IS no amount OF money tnat VIII in
duce me to hold out any hopes 20 you. for
by being careful TO promise no more than
I can uPrform-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
Nahone's Bassetlaw Colt Beat
Streets Brush BY in Prolonged
Whipping Finish.
BIRCH BROOM a WEAK THIRD.
Doctor Street Mismanaged Race
and Lost Stake Which He Should
Have Won From Rever-
sails in the Fifth.

Banter, Mr.. NaIone's very average Ras.
satlsw colt. won the Mound City Derby al
/ kinloCh yesterday. Mr.. Streets Brush
BY was second. half a length away. The
same owners Birch Broom. the favorire.
was third. TWO lengths back.
The Street entry was favcrite al s 10 &
Banter was we'll played at 9 to ;. Deutsch-
land set the pace. followed by Birch Broom
and Brush BY. Banter laid nicely on the
rail Singleton was choking Birch Broom
y NTH place. Action and Chamblee whipped
AT the half mile Deutschland gave way
The fisio closed. Battiste then foolishly
heid Brush BY back. Singleton was break
ing his hands wrapping up on Brush
Bfoom' Helgeson was giving Banter a
~ zoe on the ran. taking care OF him
ard saving al possible ground.
At the three-eighths pole Brush BY made
her move On the outside. So did Banter on
tas inside: Birch Broom was sui under
EsaNy restraint Chamblee then began 10
close Up fast A little of Irwin's DSsff1r ~ y
Inc saddle tired him !"
BATTISTE'S ROUGH RIDING
Banter and Brush BY hooked up > quarter
stSsIcs poHg ara had II out through the
tste rough-rode Helgeson all he could. bSt
lhe Malone colt was best. He drew OF and
Won by half a length in good time.
Singleton let Birch Broom csn,a- into
sal.a pace. This hlly is known to be best
OF the Street lot. she was not extended an
- - a. bDELO SfTBGt gEtEGnTNN
Iooled the race away by had management
he eouid have Won with either fIIv. He
PROBABLY thought he would win with RrusS
BY and cover Birch BrOom's form up-
hsd Battiste sent Brush BY along at the
hat mile ground she probably would have
Won easily Had Singleton ever let go OF
biIch Broom at any time. she would nrob-
ably. have won The race can be thrown
and Sigmund.
good 'HS
Howling Dervish. the Republics good
tnlng. won at 10 10 1 in the trsI race. Sir.
he springs the bsrriers and then cries
Tome on TO the riders. As a result, ~
ms poor system, Monos got left in the
gate IN the second race. He was best-ss IN
vas run. Ben Lear. all alive. was of In
front and managed to last long enough
In beat FL Rey.
The fifth race was a Joke as 10 form
fLlntock. Edgardo and W. b. Gates All ran
MreJched races last time out. Scortjc and
; mo ran good ones Yesterday FIntlock-
TeteS ana Edgardo showed sudden and yas-
Improvement and finished IN The money,
ssmoo ran a saddle horse race; seorttc,s
eI9Tt was not mich better. Throw the
outsfo- evsrySodEh behind !
] ereee1EdoS not go IN form ch7rtr l
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26

Earned u~un-BrockIyn Z Tua-basr bits
S1e,Sard l. ba-l-u = Lar ca aas--Ph.! Ia EEL
rhia J. Erggklyn . SayTirca hit-Thomas l.
Shcrsarl Z. Householder 3. ise-IlfSch J. SchmiL-
holder 3 Jordan T. boUli- piay-Scnmidt.
p8h-gn ard UvylT- q uaEl'a and u1yl- J. First
hl-s On baLs-Dm : EUlHt . n Eurcheu :.
Ei-st base .u Tr-r-Fh-ITt5lpHis 9. BrDlkivn =
Hit hv u.tcasl hal-By Burch,I T. by Schmitt
2 stuck CIf-Fv Scrw!dt = hy Burch-U :
Tl1%pns hour and fcrty-lye ~ mates. TN
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
WASHINGTON 1. NEW YORK II.
Yellow supper Given to Wilson Ac-
cornts for Lop-SIhed score.

Washington. April 5-Nsw York secured
an even break on the series by taking to
days game from Washington. Chesbro
allover Cniv SIX hits 10 the locals. who
narrowly MISE a saut-out. The yellow
support Accorded Wilson helped 10 run up a
large Total for the visitors Dslehsnty
made = good one-hsnd catch Attendance.
"a score
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OUTSIDERS IN EVIDENCE.
Not a Single Favorfte Landed ut Nash.
VflIe.

Nashville. Tenn. April Chilly. cloudy
Weather. with a wet track. were the condf-
ions at Cumberland Park to-day. The ring
handled a world OF money and kept a good
per rent OF ii. as not a favorite won. Four
outsiders and two second choices we're the
%victors. Summary:
First race. i've and a half furlcnEs. selling
Carrie J. 10 tCroWhurStl. 5 TO ]. won. Golden
Cottage. fe2 "a. Daiyl. TO I. second; Khaki.
IL Booker. 20 10 I. third. Time. Ing. Mary
Glenn. Stuart Young. Maxette. Indian Child.
Msltofern Joe Buckley. Suburban Queen and
Second race. four ~furlOns--xatie Powers. les
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
DR.. CHAS. A. DUFF'S Pelvic METHODS CURE
AFTER ALL OTHER DOCTORS TREATMENTS HAVE FAILED.
MY METHODS

Are sure and never fail 10 cure, and
I have demonstrated the fact to not
only thousands of my patients. but 10
the medical profession from which
they have received the highest in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
SESSION OPENED AT RoLLA.
N. $. VI. Defeated Arkansa. University
Team.

RoIla. 40. April 2-The baseball sea-
son vas opened at School OF Mines this aft
erno1n- The weather was cloudy ard 4
chilly northwest wind was blowing. but
this did not deter a large crowd from as
senbiinS at NJ :. Z. Athletic Park 10 wit
ness the game between the team from Ar
kanrss University and the Miners. which
resulted In a score OF 2 to ; In favor Of NJ.
8 n. A complimentary dance was given
the visitors this evening.
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Nss- oar when yr.=ai5s run wa made.

Lar 90 Narusr IN llutr-
-N'-- OCT when Winning run va- made.
Boston acknowledgements. % . p q y -
E4.usd uIa~-Ssw TssS g. Boston = Twr-hsS-
htts-McGIu1 O. Warner e. T-1ny J. Thres-oase
L.ts-Att.farEIn T. HONE rLn-AertsS T. stolen
tss-s-W arn-r 7. MCGllnity g. Ssrrtar- hits
iaib q Mrfl-1afv I Double p'ly-Gr@minger.
bcou-r aL1 E-r-v Z Left "a bss-s-NeW York
s. Boston = First base IN balsS-oE IcCS nni-y
= OF i=ats Fart ta~- on srr0--N=w York
F.. Boston q HiF E- pitched hal1-Hy MCtFir.ity
2 Struck CgJ-By Mctinnity g b. Piatt s
nm-Two hgcrs and nve minutes Umpire
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F FS'ss.,rSi, . sSdSSs6S
Earned runs--Boston = Tvo-base -
man / Parent L LAchance J. Farrell ! Davis
1. Seybcld l. Threehase hit-Parent ! Sacrifice
hfts-Paren- !. Davis /. stolen beses-Dougherty
:. r.. Cross ]. Double play-L- Cross Cunassts.-
cd Left on : 4 Philadelphts 4
FIRST base on ballS-Ol Hughes = OF Wadceil
s;rack out-By Hughes a by Wadden II.
wild : Tine OF ame-one hour
and hfty minutes. Cmpire-Hassett and ca
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26

EarU-4 TUa~-flffecarE r - LOUIS = NND-
tss@ hfr--Eraum-rt O. R=s1SdeId = Sm7Ct !
Brain Z Slr-tFra hts-Rrsnsfeid J. Snltl g,
Brown l. stolen =. Double PLAYS
WILLIAMS. Farrell au4 Nichols !. F'rst n2-e On
hsliS-pn Wilhelm = u fhiirTL = q BCovE
: lax * pitched ~hIfI-DN-uEau l. struck ouF-
BY Wilhelm l.. by FhiIipTI = by Brown / Wii
uitch--RruWn J. Time % Eamt-Two hours an
ten minutes. CupIr--JchustCn-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
NEw HoRK :. BOSTON =.
B~resnHhnn BrinGS in the inning Ran
i'm Ninth Win hAnne nnI.

New York. Anli! =-New York defeated
Boston sp-Cay ga . close game Mertes
mace a Eon" Tun. scoring McGinnity AMI
NanHaltreu ah'ad Cf him in the third in
ming R~reSEGhar. NO -al for Warner in
Tie ninth, brought in the winning run on
Warmers single and Pats v-,ld throw Of
MeG,nnity's sacrifice. Attendance 1903.
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VashinEt,
Washington
New York

Earned Furs-New York = TWc-o1se kits-
Ryan J. conrOy ]. Ganzei I. Williams ]. Falt- J.
ThreS-has@ hits-Wiiiiams !. Seeisr 7. Selbach !.
stolen ~haseS-FNltE = Courtney l. Double PLAYS
CEe<hrp and Courtney !. Williams and camel
l. Firs. base on balls-OH Wilson /. Hit By
pitched bzlt-Ke eler J.. Courtney L Struck out
By Wilson = BY CheSbrO J. Left on hSses-Wash-
tugtcn 4 New York 4 Wild pltch-Wilson J.
Time o. sme-One hour and twenty-five minutes.
Emplr-gcnDoll-
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PHILADELPHIA o. BOSTON 4.
Superior Batting Helps to shut Out the
mn

Philadelphia. April 5.-Boston shut out
the champions to-day, the victory due to
superior stick work Hughes was a mys-
terry 70 the locals. who had az least two
chances TO score. out was unable TO hit At
tendance. $3.50. Score:
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BRookLYN $. PHILADELrHIA o.
Home Tteam Outpisys the Visitors at

Brooklyn. y. Y. April @-Brooklyn shut
out the Philaielpnians to-day. Schmidt was
steady when the visitors had men on bases
The fielding Of the Brooklyns was good.
while that Of Philadelphians VAS loose At
tendance : 81 Score
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Lft on h1s1s-lnseeE1 . ClnclunaL . Two
base hits-Dobh l. Tinker / Sacrifice hits
pohbs l. stolen - I. Seymour !.
lon l. Peit1 srd MorisSy ! Struck out-By
Wicker :. ~ Poole =. By Philips J. Base On
bals-Qn Wicker & OF Pool. = uI FhiI-s J..
VIA rItcHe-Puole /. Wicker L Tius-TEo
houfs and nfteen minutes Cmpircs-Emste AM
holiday.
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Seventh race. one mile. seiinE-Diviaa. Won:
KITTY Kelly. second; Hermencia. third. Time,
1EH
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NOTICE John ]. Ryan & Co.

All subscribers who have not received
their stock will please call at once to Room
q. Cav Building. Third and Pine streets.
for stock in The Kentucky Racing and
Breeding Association
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CHICAGO :. CINCINNATI 3.
seven Runs scored an One Inning Suf-
fee In Win the Gamc.

Chicago. April 5-The locals scored seven
runs and won the game In the sixth inning
on four punched hits and CncinnaU's three
errors. Attendance ave. Score:
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Earccu Fln-DF lr1fE Z TSO-sasa hltz-t av-
.1rd l. Gochuauer T. Sacrifice :
Eav =. G~ssle- : stolen taS-s-GeSsle I Bar
reJt !. smith l. Base on han-R- Easru = IT,
Moore J. First base On erroy-nstr oit I Let
on 81 :. Cleveland : Sc-lrN ou.-G-
EasOn Z. by Moore T. Time % sme-Oa~ hUu-
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PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE.

I ask no one 10 take my treatm until I
have convinced him that ] am n physician
who has knowledge thar required years OF
study and practice 10 acquire and that !
have thoroughly mastered my profession
practicing in the best hospital Of the
world. Ny diplomas from the leading mec-
ical institutions Of this ana ioreign eoun-
tries assure thoSe who deal with ms that
my DAYS OF e~xperimenung are over. and
that my professional services are not only
times what / charge for a cure.
Special Notice. accepts only curabie
cases, and all my patients receive n
written contract. binding me to effect
n permanent cure or refund money
To Insure those who deni with me
against the frauds prncttced by quack
doctors and medical compnnies, have
deposited 81 10000 Ia n trust company
to secure any patient holding my cor
tract and promise that cannot fuinn-
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THE REPUBLIC FORM CHART.

KkINHt SS1Fv JOCKEY CLrRs SPRING NEETINGzApnl : Ninth day Judge.
% Ea1 z.e Tor @E..r.sLa. aL nm gm-- .aa -Lmus i've 1ul-r-.-
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CoNSULTATlOM FREE.

I charge nothing for c~onsultation either
by mail Or IN person. and every man SUI
ferinc from am OF the diseases ! treat is
at liberty to call or write. when he vii re-
ceive Courteous attention Those living al
a distance are requested 20 write. giving
SYMPTOMS. duration ana origin of tier
disease. and particular pains vii be taken
in prouptly and privately answering. Every
one who writes 10 me may feel assured that
they Will receive no mail from me ex-
cept in answer TO theirs. which viii Be
personal. and in a plain. sealed envelope.
as I positively DO not send out question
blanks and second class mail matter which
characterizes the many unreliable medical
institutions. nv treatrrent f. administered
BY mail with the same saecess make az
reasonable as 10 be within reach OF every
one. Do not treat elsewhere until you have
fnve-.ixsfed nv methods and terms, Once.
s a. m. 10 5 p. m. Sundays. ? TO Address
or call on
CHAS. A. u NJ. D.,
$40 OLIVE T ST. LOUIS, no.
Df-.r,lx onposite South side OF 4, o.
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DETROIT =. CLEVELAND q.
Nal E-GSon. Once OF Boston. shows His
Proves. in the box

Detroit. Mich. April @5-Mal EaSon Il
last years Boston Nationals. made his De
trOir debut to-day and in the presence OF =
big crowd shut out Cleveland. Easun pitched
~MnnltrfuI han. \ ial Sclra-
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HEAVY HITTING WINS
GAME FOR ST. Louis
Long Drives by Sniout and Barclay
Give Cardinals Victory by
Score of 10 to ).
KNOCK WILHELM OUT OF BOX
Miner Brown. DUnOvan's Big
Righu-H Handler. Proves Puzzle 10
Champions in Last Contest
of Series.
STANDING or THE CLUBS.
Yesterdays Rc,uIt,.

Sa-trlai I-aE1.. A--urH- err-s
- Louis a. Cincinnati grLa-a ~ -,
PlttShurS az Chicago CfeyefrrF =. nrf-.7r
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the testicles are suspended
Of all vitality. II results fro
cult TO distinguish from Rug
The remedy ] use fer curif
ates the tunor at once. and
G few days not a sign or
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26

Lexington. Ky. Arri 5-E6Nzrd ZfeEier II
1yesr-oia COLI b. imp. EirrhfaL dan zOrilnE.
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PILES

oil or Hemorrholds are small vascular tumors sit
ILL., uated AT the lower opening OF the bowel OF rec
~ tum, and they have 3 most degrading tnnuenee
use any hEatures or carboHc acid injections. which Treatment
has ruined many My treatment Il safe, painless ana quick
causing no detention from business. and when you are Dis
RUPTURE Properly termed Hernia. is an aIee-
I0nG ton in the region OF the Pelvic sys-
OF the bowel from the lower part Of tho Abdominal cavity.
The tendency OF Rupture is always p-ogTeS-tve, and the
even though he De IN Imminent danger. Rupture Frequently
results In sfralEulaton and death TrEsses ehoCld 5ot Do
worn. as they only assravate the trouble
sides being absolutely reliable. II Is painless and harmless
II makes no difference how bad your Rupture Is or, how
guarantee entire satisfaction.
HYDRO CELE haid an in A fss sesss8a, Of or 'e sss.
the testicles are suspended and depyives the SEXUAL orEans
Of all vitality. II results from injury and is sometimes dim-
The remedy I use fer curing Hydrocele completely oblHtsr-
ates the tunor al once. and by the Us. OF a preparation for
reappears-
vARICOCEIE Is a Pelvic disease and Is sim
ply veins suETDandinS the sPsr;;
or stagnant Hood similar to varicose veins occurring in any
other part of the body This overflow and clothed accumula-
ton Is caused oy. undue excitement and weakness OF the sym
pathetic or gangionic nerves thai regulate the supply Of blood
IN any organism.
Every man afflicted with Varicocele OF long standing knows
that il has biLghted his life. and that he has MADE q great
mistake IN not having himself cured The disease not only en-
dangers BY complication every organ in the same region. but
BY sympathetic Irritation destroys the nervous system and
renders a msn a complete wreck. physically. mentally and
Wy treatment Is the result Of experiments in a German hos
pitsl There Is no operation about my radical cure for Nauco-
eedure consists Of scupuncfure. By which means the sTaxnant
blood Is trarsuded into the selluiar tissue ano finally elected
osher Sasssr natter is thrown Oh The SznsnonIc nerves
ionics and a complete eure Is possible N every case
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National IaaEug- Arr---- D go
8 Lgcis y. Pitts. 3 Dr:-uit : Ci-v-zrd O.
N~E York :. Boston =. Nss Yo-E n WssS
5sT2S1-yn 5 fh;ia- = Easton :. Pana. .
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tribute an the force and activity that the great human struc-
tura or any part thereof POSSESSED The nerve centers M the
reservoirs OF force and a tendency to decay OF any OF the
great centers OF motion distribute disease to the nerve fla
meniS IN that region and an organic disease Il bound to re-
they should have immediate attention and be treated by q
competent physician
In treating Pelvic diseases. from which nearly all nervouSs
disorders originate l have pirticuiar advantages over other
physicians because ! have a thorough knowledge Of the seat
and cause ~ the disease. vhfsh Is always necessary TO insure
success IN treating any sfniction-. Ny success Is due 10 expe-
rcnrS and research from the entire world of medical science
j Do nst accept al cases. bui erre al I undertake
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STRUCTURE,
%VARIc0CELE,
BLOOD POISON,
PILES,
RUPTURE,
RYDR0cELE
NERVOUS DECLINE
Also All Chronic Diseases of the
Kidneys, Bladder and Prostate Gland
ARE MY SPECIALITY.
BLOOD POISON Is Is.

the former may appear AZ Dir
latter manifestS by stages knt
tertiary. Il Is needless TO exp
this disease. as he realizes r
than could ever be told So
mucous membrane in the m.
parts OF the body. aching OF q
atoms OF the skin signify dec
Ny treatment for Blood Poi
pletely reorg2nizes the blood
every particle OF infectious m.l
for Blood Poison is the result
Iation, and has eeen thorGuE.
cases. and has never failed u
ease so that u sign never rel
treatment IL Is utterly inposSi
blood. and purity and health
My Serum-Toxia treatment 81
ternsl administration and ven
disease soon after beginning.
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c.E St f s 4 sR SSzP va. - S9 IN @S ss r VIM ma .s sS G S5n s 7 ( md R 4S ad Esgf aa
to TIE marx SANE for Very Hunt --
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AZ tle three-eignths pole Brush BY made
Et move On the outside. So did Banter on
zoe inside. Birch Broom was stIl uade-
heaNS restraint Chamblee then began IN
etose Up fast- A little of TWINS posting in
Inc saddle tired him. "'
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Is a Pelvic disease and Is sim
ply veins SURROUNDING the sPer-
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starr by carr gatsl. good. Woa IN hard drive Of two.
hen ~Strom"-E1nms LOUIS Lear shaved sudden AMI
1en AID Just. DID hold on Rey ran a fine rurs ami VA
Vas taken the long way. He was probably bet EItt
longs chen tired.
Time-:I2 . 81. - Iac. 1is. I-Sg. 1:c,..
~
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start good: wcu driving. second easily Wi
vas b-st and was given a good finish. S-ub ais
Dottie went TO the marx
Time--l2i- = y. .4.t=. luia-
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OF the bowel from the lower
The tendency OF Rupture is
symptoms are usually so slIgl
even though he be N immine
results IN stranEulsuor and
worn. as they only sgsr9vat
I have the only sure. safe Z
sides being absolutely reliabl.
Il makes no difference how
many times you have been n
Guarantee entire satisfaction.
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$40 OLIVE ST. ST.. LOUIS, NO.
Directly opposite South side Of q. o.
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Unless all signs fail We are in for a
gay and festive winter.
And It's indeed high time.
No ST. Louis social season since 1899
has really deserved the name. In fact.
from that eventfuI year when We went
TO fourteen functions daily. introduced 1
can't tell you how many buds. married on
dozens Of the finest girls in town. and
generally. .deported ourselves in a thor
ouehly frolicsome manner. there has been
a steady and perceptIble decline in frivol-
ity snd-note this carefuIly-a correspond
ing increase in club interests.
OF course the n was bound to be q re-
suit Of the other. II women have relax
alton and varied interests enough at their
Wednesday or Tuesday or p~erchaDce their
Monday club. II they see their fellows at
each OF these weekday sessions, with a
trihe Of card clubs and parliamentary law
practices interpreted. why give pea
green teas and ~carnation luncheons?
And besides. the literary or even the
semi-literary sessions are so much more
improving. so much more intellectual than
q mere feed" colored pink or blue or
violet as TO the decorations
Hence the St. Louis afternoon tea stock.
the evening reception market. and the
dancing class quotations steadily went
down-way down.
But with a Worlds Fair almost on US
and a fearful influx Of visitors. who. pos
sibly, do not revel so much in clubs, liter
AIRY and music. as has become our won't,
we are moved TO change our habits. And
after all it isn't a bad idea.
I know a few husbands who are secret
ly rejoicing. They are the husbands who
honestly like TO don tailed coats and Jsunt
out a few evenings per week TO some re-
cepticn or other. where they meet pretty
women. hear some good music. and al
together enjoy themselves. Mar is a gre
gsrious animal, and the average husband.
] have come 10 know. does not at all OBJ
ject TO d little Neutrality-suspicious. and
then.
Yes. we are in for a lively winter. The
debutantes. like the idea right well. When
Miss Frances Wickham and Miss Julia
Rsf7tt are no longer known by those
names. they will have the pleasant and
pround distinction Of telling their grand
daughters:
Yes. dears. I remember It as though
'twere yesterday. The St. Louis Club
house. a magnificent structure. was abIaze
with lights. and the rich costumss OF the
Orientals who were then on duty in the
city added greatly TO the splendor Of the
occasion. There has not been a bah like
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