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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-AT BARRINGToN. FINE
gentlemans estate with modern no,
house. all conveniences; steam hea.
stable carriage house, 30 acres, aiso
frontage on harrington riVer. M aars os
we'll. g. l.. & II. J. GROSS. mahaee'' -
astatea Union Trust building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

rop sALE-INvEsTMEN PROP.
.rtv IN BROAD street: two tenements ana
two stores. modern improvements; aoou.
10000 feet land; price $500 large s'n9ui'
80 ramain at per cent @. l.. & n. J.
nposs managers OF estates. Union Trust
huilding
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
PROVIDENCE LINE FOR new YORK
TnE SOUTH AND WEST.

The SOUTH ANU WeSI.
sTEAMERs PlYMoUTH AND Pill.
GRIM IN COMMISSION.
A Fine Orchestra on Each.
FROM PROVIDENCE. Steamers leave
For Point Wharf every day In the week
except Saturdays. at 7:iS y. m. due New
york a. IN. Providence Line Steamer
touches at Newport Sundays enroute 10
New York. leaving there at 10 D. IN.
FROM NEW YORK. Steamers leave
pier rs. North River. foot OF Murray
s,reet every day In the week. excent
sundays. at 6 .. m. due Providence s
a. IN. -
oa,oe OF y. @. Windsor. Ticket Agent.
corner weybosset and Custom House
s,reets. or on steamer after y. m.
q. Il. WOODWARD,
Agent. Fox Point Wharf.
O. n. TAYLOR.
General Pass'r Agent. New York
GEO. l.. CONNOR.
Pass'r Trafrc Mgr. New Haven. Conn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
Providence, Fall River & Newuorl

STEAMBOAT COMPANY
EoR NEWPORT-week days only at 4
n. m. Return, week days only. sos a. m.
Conanicut Mondays only
stop Prudence Mondays and saturdays,
Eoa FALL RIvER-Bristol and Bristol
Ferry p. m. Fare Is cents
II. f.. WINDSOR, Passenger Agent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

rop sALE-oN SOUTH MAIN ST.
,-tsn,,,v house. three stories, brick con-
struction; water closet, bath; good ioca-
ton for lodging; taxed for $500; sell 10, o,
sasoa a I.& H. J. GROSS. managers OF
astates Union Trust building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-INvEsTMENT PROF.
erty ON Williams street; e-famiiy mouse
renting for sS4; IS rooms. 1000 square iss'
land: price 5000. @. l.: q a. ), ahUH9' s,,,d'
managers OF estates. Union Trust puiio-
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

rop sALE-oN PROSPECT STREET.
FAMILY house. Is rooms; AN improve
msnts, furnace; convenient TO two Lines Inc,
~ cars: sell cheap. G. l.. g. II. J. .GRoSs'
managers OF estates. Union Trust ouiid-
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-oN VALLEY STREE :
two 2-family houses; II rooms eacn ,1"
al $500 per year; price 5000 "; ~ 1,r,,st
GROSS, managers OF estates oh'o"
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

wANTED-sITUATIo AS STEAM
filters helper. Have had experience In
machine shop for two years. Address
Henry williams, 3l3 Fountain street city.
s15-10t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

noN,T FORGET THAT WE ARE
oontractors and builders and can save
you the cost OF incideutals. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-CoTTAGE ON PueEn
street. 10 rooms, all improvements. tur-
mace; will take 1880 down. Good loca'ion
near Elmwood avenue. G. l.. n. =,
GROSS. managers OF estates. union irus'
building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-A 10-ROOM GAMBREL
roof house Just completed at Washington
Park: every convenience. with lots In
excellent location. Prioe $500 Terms
easv ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALE CHEAP-HORsES, COWS.
Bulls, Pigs. Carriages and Harnesses. NO
fair offer refused, am Obliged 10 clean
out by Oct 1 on account OF poor health :
don't miss this chance George Il. Cong
don, knightsville, r. /. sl6-ch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WE ARE GENERAL REAL ESTATE
brokers and our agency Is one OF the
largest I'm New England. ISAAC L..
GOFF co, III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

PROPERTY OFFERED FOR SALE ex
THE ISAAC L. oOEF CO.

THERE'S A KNACK OF ELEGANCn
In all the homes we build and our terms
are In reach of all. That's why we %"
so many ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-A s-FAMILY HOUSE IN
south Proyidence; excellent condition.
good rentable property. Price $500
ISAAC l. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALE-A PLEASANTLY SIT
uated suburban home, with over 4o.M
square feet OF land at sacrinces on
account of owner leaving the state See
ISAAC i. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALEM OLNEYvILLE; A =
FAMILY houNs II Is rooms for 5000. Terms
made easy. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.. III
Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WE ARE BUILDING HOUSES OF
all descriptions In different parts OF the
state II you are going TO build, II viii
nav you TO see us. Isaac l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALE-wE WILL SELL YOU A
3-family house in Olneyville for 5000, and
on very easy terms. You ought TO look at
this. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sAI.E-CHoICE HOMES AT
washington Park. for 5000 up. Home
seekers and Rent-payers look them over.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WE ARE THE LARGEST BUILDERS
OF modern homes I'm Rhode Island. We
build good homes at the smallest cost
that's why. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

OUR HAPPY HOME PLAN IS THE
best home buying proposition ever offer
ed our experience and capital enables
us TO fulfil every promise we make.
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

TO LET-oN FALLoN AVENUE,
tenement OF 5 rooms. Rent $40 a month.
ISAAC L. GoFF CO.. AZ Westminstsf
Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

THERE is MONEY IN 1T. BUY A
cosy suburban home where you can raise
chickens. have nice garden and enjoy
solid comfort. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-HoUSE LOTS IN THE
center OF the city, 15 cents a foot. Just
think OF it-and all improvements paid
for ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-A FoUR-F MILY
house near Washington Park; good rem
tai property. Low price and liberal terms.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-AT LINCOLN PARK SIX
nav modern homes for $l70o UP. Terms.
400 down balance monthly. same as rent
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-A MODEL s-RoOM COT
tase with all improvements. just finished.
price $500 Terms made to suit. ISAAC
L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WATCH REPAIRING IS OUR BUsl-
ness; N.o main springs only 5oc.; war
fhnted two years: French and American
clocks and Jewelry repaired watchmak-
er - years experience. WALTHAM
WATCH CO. 755 Westminster street.
Open evenings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-Two MODERN RESI-
dences OF 10 rooms. I'm ideal locations.
containing every up-to-date convenience.
$500 down, $40 a month secures one.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

IF YOU PAY sl5 OR MORE A MONTH
for rent we can show you figures and q
home that will surprise you. ISAAC L.
l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WE WANT A PERSONAL TALK
with every man with gumption and fore
sight enough TO be interested in home
| of his own. ISAAC l.. GOF'F co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
For Sale

For Sale
PROPERTY OFFERED FOR SALE HY
THE ISAAC L. ooFF co.
One cent a word for advertisements
under this heading; one-hsf cent word
for subsequent Insertions.
WE HAVE THE MOST SATISFYING
results I'm auctioning real estate. SiVe us
a try. ISAAC l. GOFF co.
FOR sALE-A FINE BARGAIN on |
oxford street two-family house, ~
rooms and good lot for $500. lsAAC l.
WE HAVE THE FACILITIES, THE
workmen and the ability to build the pest
OF homes at the least cost. lSAAC L.
GOFF co.
LET US EXPLAIN THE MANY AID
vantages we offer in the way or buildlns
your home at the least possible cost
ISAAC l.. GoFF co.
FOR SALE-GOOD INVESTMENT
property on Benefit street. 4-tamily
house OF l6 rooms. renting for Ns
month. Price s4l00. ISAAC l.. GOFf Co'
WE HAVE OUR OWN ARCHITECT,
our own contractors and bulldeIs' anu
can San save you the cost cost Of b,SIns inSlaeisA ISAAC
.
l.. GOFF co.
FOR sALE-cITY HOUSE LOTS At
less than suburban prices. Call on us TOT
full particulars, plats. plans, prices anu
terms. ISAAC l.. GoFF co.
IF YOU BUY FROM US YOU KNOW
that successful experience. unlimited taI
cilities and ready resources guarantee MI
we promise ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
FOR SALEM EAST PROVIDENCE.
A desirable 7-room cottage In good To-
cation will be sold for $3.50 down. balance
on easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
FOR SALEM PROCESS OF COM
pleuon. A few modern 8-room cottages 70
be sold for 5000 and on such easy terms
as 500 down. balance same as rent.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
IF YOU HAVE 500 AND PAY sl2 A
| month for rent you can own nice up
| to-date home just on the outskirts OF the
city. ISAAC l.. GoFF co.
FOR SALE-A MODEL HOME IN A
charming location with everything sty.
lish and modern; unobstructed view OF
the bay. Easy terms. ISAAC L. GoFF
co.
FoR sALE-THIs is INDEED A BAR
fark for A& TSCm sSS 500 sSS'ssS DOWN at SIS monthly
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
. III HAVE PROPERTY IN ALL orsS
tions at the lowest possible prices and
on very easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFf'
co.
FOR SALE-ON THE EAST SIDE. A
2-family house OF 12 rooms will be sold
for 5000 See US at once. ISAAC l..
GOFF co.
FOR SALE-ON COMSTOCK AVE
nue., 1-family house OF II rooms. steam
heat Convthiences, etc, with $500 square
feet OF land ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
ISN'T 1T FOLLY TO PAY RENT
when the same money will buy home
and make you Independent In your old
age. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
FOR SALE-TWO MODERN RESI-
dences OF 10 rooms. in ideal locations.
containing every up -to-date convenience.
$500 down, $40 a month secures one.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
WE WANT A PERSONAL TALK
with every man with gumption and fore
sight enough TO be interested in a home
, of his own ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
IF YOU PAY T5 OR MORE A MONTE
home that will surprise you. ISAAC l.
: l.. GOFF co.
OUR HAPPY HOME PLAN IS THF
best home-buying proposition ever offer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

SUMMER HOTEL IN RHODE En.add Id
and Tor sale for less than 500. Licenpon nnen
and doing very profitable ousinses,s' 49,
wear round Address Box h-si' ~,
nNtcN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

tn LET-sEvEN-R ROOM coTrAGE;
n,ain for siOO for season. at Oaklano
Beach. Address J. H. Woodbridge. oaA
land Beach. or g. Exchange place. "V'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
Situations Wanted-Male.

one cent O word for advertisements
under this heading; one-hah cent woro
sor subsequent insertions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

no HANDLE INCREASING EsIAb-
lished engineering and constructor pusi
ness will dispose OF few shares per
preferred; full Information given A. ,9 =,
vas News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
BUSINESS CHANCES.

One cent q word for sdverusemenus
under this heading; one'na" es"'
Tor subsequent insertions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
SWAN POINT CEMETERY
Office 32 Westminster St.

Cars leave Market Square at l3, SS and 81
minutes past the hour; returning, leave
the Cemetery at s. % and As minutes past
the hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FoH sALE--sECOED-HAN FULL
oress suit in fair condition. Suitable Tor
waiter; size about a. Address A-ioo. News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

TO LET-0-R o M APARiaENL
nons.. electric lighted. fitted win
three bath rooms. ana arranged Tor 'nrSe
or four families. at Oakland beaen
Sress J. II. Woodbridge. Oakland Beach,
or a. Exchange place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALEM PROCESS OF COM
pletion. A few modern S-room cottages 10
be sold for 5000 and on such easy terms
as 500 down. balance same as rent.
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALE-ON CoMSTOCK AVE
nue., a 1-family house OF II rooms. steam
heat Con"tLiences, etc, with 500 square
feet OF land. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

LUNCH ROOM FOR sALE-BEST Lo-
oation IN city: price right II sold at
once. Apply V-37. News Ofrice sl9-5t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

TO LET-oN BENEFIT ST.
house ~ 10 rooms. steam heat and every
convenience. Rent 80 month A1AAS
L GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WE HAVE OUR OWN ARCHITECT;
our own contractors and builders, ahu
can save you the cost OF incidentats
you are thinking about building. ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
For Sale
FOR SALE

One cent q word for advertisemen's
under this heading; one-haif osnt . ~o's
Tor subsequent Insertions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sAI.E-oN THE EAST SIDE. A
2-family house OF IL rooms will be sold
for 5000 See US at once. ISAAC l..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

ISN'T 1T FOLLY TO PAY RENT
when the same money will buy home
and make you independent In your old
age. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

TO LET-SMALL TENEMENT of
rooms; $500. 245 Blackstone street, s,us
door.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALEM EAST PROVIDENCE.
A desirable 7-room cottage In good To-
cation will be sold for $500 down. balance
on easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALE--A MODEL HOME IN A
charming location with everything sty.
lish and modern; unobstructed view OF
the bay. Easy terms. ISAAC L. GOFF
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

MASSAGE AND BATH-MADAmh @ @DE
Morrow has removed TO 76I Westrn,nsIei III ,sl.
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FoR sALE-THIs is INDEED A BAR
gain. An S-room cottage at Washington
Park for s27cO. 500 down, SIS monthly.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR sALE-cITY HOUSE LOTS At
less than suburban prices. Call on US Tor
full particulars, plats, plans. prices ana
terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

IF YOU BUY FROM US YOU KNOW
that successful experience. unlimited "a,
cilities and ready resources guarantee MI
We promise. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

IF YOU HAVE 500 AND PAY s2 A
month for rent you can own a nice up
to-date home just on the outskirts or the
city. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WE HAVE PROPERTY IN ALL SEC
tions at the lowest possible prices and
on very easy terms ISAAC l.. GOFF
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

FOR SALE-GOOD INVESTMENT
property on Benefit street. A 4-tamily
house OF l6 rooms, renting for Ns
month. Price S4l00. ISAAC l.. COFF Co'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20
ROOMS AND BOARD.

wANTED-TO BUY A ROLL Tor
desk Must be in good condition cheap
for cash. Address vas, News once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

LET us EXPLAIN THE MANY AID
vantages we OFFER in the way or builolhs
your home at the least possible cost
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

A Tims Table giving full informauo,
a. 10 local and through train sorvfoe ma
DO obtained at Providence station an
stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WANTED SUMMER COTTAGES. ALL
owners of summer cottages on Narrasan-
sett bay should send IN the number tney
have TO let. giving price location. whe
err furnished or unfurnished TO Frovr
depce News Summer Resort Bureau.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WANTED - SUMMER HOMES Or
farms where sanitary conditions are gooG
Rhode Island farmers making business
OF taking summer boarders should COM
municate with Manager or Provldence
News at once. ao-u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-20

WE HAVE TIIE FACILITIES, THE
workmen and the ability to build the pest
OF homes at the least cost ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-10

tan ministers recognize this, they will
refuse to marry divorced persons. At
the present time many of them give the
matter little thought, or, as have often
heard them, argue in favor of the laws
as they are. In many Eastern cities,
however, they are becoming aroused
and are agreeing to exercise great care
and not to marry couples without due
inquiry.
AS an instance of how things were in
the West, may state that for several
years l refused to marry one-half of the
people who came to me asking me to
solemnize their marriages. I refused,
because one or both of the parties had
been divorced for other causes than
adultery. BY following up the cases, I
found that every couple was married
by some minister of the city. My re-
fusal seemed very hard to many peo-
pie, but if for no other rnaeOn, than
because of the danger 10 society, I have
long refused to marry any one whom
I knew to be divorced for any cause
whatever. I call to mind four instances
in which great pressure was brought to
bear upon me to marry women to di-
vorced men. The women who We're
members Of my parish, would not mar
ry the men unless I performed the cere-
mony. In each one Of the four cases,
the women came to me in after years
and thanked me for the stand 1 had
taken, stating that they had found out
things about the men which would
have made their lives miserable.
The rule of refusing to marry divorc-
ed persons which many ministers of all
kinds now observe for themselves. may
h1I -1 IN,
am convinced it causes people to think
seriously nd to have a higher idea of
marriage, and this, of course. all
churches are anxious to bring about
Before I left my former place of resi-
dence. all the ministers at my sugges-
ton entered into an agreement about
the marriage of divorced persons. es-
pecially as to careful inquiry of all who
came to them for marriage
We should be thankful for all ad-
vance made towards a better position
of public opinion on the question of
marriage and divorce. Previous to 1881,
very little was known about the statis-
tics of divorce. 1t was then that the
Divorce Reform League" composed of
men of all denominations was formed.
This league, a few years ago, changed
it's name to THE National League for
the Protection of the Family of this
the Rev. Samuel w. Dixie. IL. D.. a
Congregational minister, has been the
efficient secretary. This league has done
excellent work in the education of pub
lie opinion. and also in turning the tide
of loose legislation to stricter laws and
greater uniformity in the several
States. Tt is encoura ging to learn that
twenty-four States have changed their
divorce laws for the better and that the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-10
CERTIFICATE SAILOR


Omnibus clause has almost disappear
ed from the statutes of the States, and
that in many instances, the time re-
quired for legal residence has been
heightened, and that there has been in
serted period between the granting
of the divorce and the permission to
marry again.
1 may tell of an occurrence in rela-
ton to the above. One morning 1 was
dressing when I was told that a man
wished to see me. I looked down over
the banisters and saw a man at the
foot of the stairs. In reply to a ques-
ton as to what he wanted. he said:
Say, would you like to take a jaunt
today?" I replied that I was not par
ticularly DESTROYS of taking jaunt but
would he please tell me what he want
ed. well" he said, you see I want
to get married, and the lady and my
self only got our divorces recently and
the last legislature passed A law COM
polling people to wait a year before
remarriage. We want you to go with
us in a carriage and take a trip over
the Mexican line and marry u.s.
You have come, sir 1 said, Ito the
wrong man. would not marry you I'M
der any circumstances, and certainly
I would not in any case, be a party to
evasion of law" I understand, that
afterwards. the man got some one to
take the 'jaunt'' and to marry him.
The enactments which I mentioned
above show that legislators are in a
measure awakening to the need of the
protection of the family. But it has
been long seen that there can be no real
remedy until there is concerted action
by the several States in the enactment
of uniform divorce laws.
In 1890 began a movement which a
competent judge has declared to be
The most important in our political
history since the framing of the Fed
eral Constitution. 1 refer to the move
znent for uniform State laws upon GER
ain matters of national Importance.
:. member of the Commission told me
that at first the subject of divorce was
the most difficult one on which to
arouse any interest. Steady work how
over on the part of some members of
the Commission, has had important re-
suits. When the Commission met in
1899 at Buffalo, the entire time of four
days was devoted to the question of
the uniformity Of the divorce laws
of the several States. The Commission
set forth two bills; the first is an act
on divorce procedure. The purpose is
stated as follows: ut is intended chief
Iy to prevent in some DEGREES. nigra-
tory divorces, by which the laws of one
State are practically an0"lled by the
temporary residence in another, to give
the respondent a fuller opportunity of
defence and especially to make the
final effect of divorce the same all over
the Union" The second bill proposed
for adoption to the various States,