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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
IMPERIAL TRusrggs CO.
CHARGED WITH 0io sWiNoLe

New Yofy, Feb. 24.--Charged with
using theprpaQ to defraud. John s.
White. prs1t1t sefathe lmpenel Trus-
tees confPsly%A Sstsey Cit$, and
Clyde Colt, and Robert @. Ruxton,
brokefsdok this city. were up for hear.
ing today before United States Com.
missiones Shields. II Is alleged that
Colt Ruxton sent out thousands Of
circulars setting forth that they pep
resented clients with millions OF idle
capital to invest In f~irst-class secur-
ih.es. When visited by representa-.
lives OF various concerns, 1t Is al
legged, the brokers to handle the sec.
urtes offered. provided they were
guaranteed by the Imperial Trustees
company. white charged sums rang.
ing from 5000 to $4,000 for guar.
anteeing the securities, and 1t Is al
legged that the three men divided the
graft" The Hanover Bank OF Bos.
ton, q small concern. was also involv'
ed Ia the scheme. the exposure OF
which caused the bank to close lis
doors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION.
HcNnestead Eetrs ~. o1o7.

-F4 APEX
Department Of the Interior. Land OF.
flee at Santa Fe, New Msaieo, ian
nary -, 1SCe.
Notice II hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has filed n0tice
Of bis intention to make final proof
IN support OF bis claim, and that said
proof Will be made before ths register
sor fcceiver ct saanta Fe.D NJ NJ on
.16arcA 6ths.41eA bvez.sAAAla3dp Lo-
aa0ntafOrfhe - i4.,5es Wf1eA4 Dec. ..
a - MMsls4.1 0san17psTs ~ ~ h ~
'0e,l 81, sfol5d sssrbbe s1T
III h .hA1nss, o&haclelaemtng y1ithssses
~ pgnyel III rapbtAuBas6 Desi1encs Mp
on and cultivation Of ssead lard, VIZ:
Apolonio Chaves. Of 0aiiste0. n. NJ;
Jose 1. Madril, Of .0slisteo, N. NJ;
Pedro Ortiz ' Pine. Of Gaiisteo. N. NJ;
Antonio Oaudoval. of 0aiisteo. N. N.
MANUEL r. OTERO.
1.130 ! Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
Sudden Death.

A great many Las vegans will be
shocked to hear Of the sudden death
of Mrs. G. w. Vessel, which occurred
just after noon today. The cause was
pneumonia. but the lady did not take
to her bed until last night. Mr.. Wes'
sci, who had been Ill for several days,
Is almost Frustrated by the terrible
loss. He has the sincere sympathy OF
Las vegans in his sorrow. Deceased
was a noble woman, whose life was
eloquent of good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

George b. Hendricks, who had been
in very poor health for two years and
a half went for an operation from his
home in Cerrillos, N. NJ, Feb. 9Th, to
the National Home for Volunteer Sol.
diers at Leavenworth, Kas. he pass
ed away there on Feb 18th and was
buried in the national cemetery at
Leavenworth with military honors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

First Presbyterian Church. Rev.
Norman Skinner, pastor.--Morning
worship at IL O'Clock sermon, An
Exponent of Rational, Spiritual Faith;
the late President Harper Evening
worship at 1880; Sunday school at
9:45 a. NJ. Society of Christian En-
deavor at $50 p. m. The church ex-
tends a hearty welcome to all peo-
pie.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
PERSONALS

Angeles.
DR.. w, II, Tallmadge Is an arrival
from New YORK city.
Mrs. Margaret Smith left for Los
Angeles this afternoon.
Lewis Well was an afternoon pas
senger south on No. ].
Daniel Trujillo OF Rociado is In the
city today on business.
Mrs. {. +. Jones has returned to
her home at Los Lunas.
DR.. G. II. Bradley came in on No, I
from the north yesterday.
John Morrow, an attorney of Ra-
ton, Is In the city on business.
J. II. Newman left on a business
trip to Helena, Mont, today ON No.
q.
Judge Grosscup Of Trinidad Is In
the city today on business in the
courts.
John and Lewis Rudolph Of Rocia.
da are in the city today, visiting with
friends.
Jose Manuel Montoya Of B~ernalillo
is in the city today visiting with
friends.
John Jameson is very low at his
home on Lincoln avenue from Bright's
disease.
George n. Nelson, the Santa Fe re-.
S%rigerator service man, Is here for a
few days.
Messrs. }. s. Reynolds and II. F.
Raynolds returned to Albuquerque
yesterday.
R. l.. Pierson, representing the New
York Betting company left yesterday
for Prescott.
Mrs. Steve Powers. and children
will leave on No. 7 this evening for
San Francisco.
H. c. Short, general travelling audi
tor for the Santa Fe, is here on Of
fetal business.
Joe Danziger returned this after
noon from a business trip to Ration
and Trinidad.
A. Sandoval. who conducts a saw
mill at Mora arrived In the city on
business last evening.
N. 8. Belden drove east this MORN
ing to make some personal observa
tions for the dry farmers.
Mrs. F. J. Wiswell and Miss Grace
Eldridge of Davenport, Iowa. are
among yesterdays arrivals.
Misses Bessie Dunn, Marie Rndulp'1
and Ailene Strother Of Rociada are
visiting with friends in this city TO-
day.
r. r. Urquehart, who is travelling
for the drug firm OF Parke, Davis e.
ompany of Detroit. is in the city
today.
Apolonio A. Sena. deputy probate
clerk, has gone to Chaperito. where
he was called by the illness OF his
mother.
Charles w. G. Ward, city editor OF
the Optic, left for Albuquerque on No.
1. where he will spend Sunday with
his wife.
Mrs. J. r. Moore and her brother,
Robert Moore, left this afternoon for
California to remain for several
months.
A. McGehee. representing the firm
of Sharp & Dohme, dealers in chem
lists supplies. is in the city calling on
druggists today. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Browne OF
Kansas City are the guests for q lew
days OF E. L. Browne, the formers
brother and family.
Mrs. Bell. who conducts q health
resort at Mineral Hill, returned to
her home this morning, having beer
IN the city on business.
E. @. Hickman Of Pulaski, Tenn,
and Miss Mary Hickman Of Columbia,
Tenn. arrived yesterday to visit their
brother. at the New Optic.
General Manager ). A. Barnard %
the Big Four, accompanied by mis-
wife. passed through the city yester-
day on the way to Albuquerque.
Hal. Reynolds and Ed. McWeinie
will return on No. 2 tomorrow, aiter
spending several weeks ID Los An.
.seles. San Diego and other points IN
-C8m0fhl4.
I'm Antonio Sanchez, father OF NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

:, Lutheran services In the Woodman
hall. Services begin at II a. m. and
1870 p. m. Morning subject: THE
Kingdom Of God" Evening subject:
1.-THE Christians Journey In Lent
Sunday school at 10 a. nj. All are
invited to these services. Rev. Lud-
wig G. Jacobs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Possible the last chance OF the a
son to see the waters OF the CALI
mas as they are held In the winter
months by the handwork OF man.
Cars every few minutes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Congregation Montefiore will give a
big dance at the Fraternal Brother
hood hall Monday evening. Feb. &C.,
as a farewell to Mr.. and Mrs. Judell.
Supper will be served. It Is a strict
~ invitational affair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Morton Michaels, q brother Of O..
L. Michaels the local Western union
manager, ID now holding Z position A.
clerk in D. c. Winters Bridqt street
drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

A line Of fine roaA waepas q
Cooley's repository Will b cold 1t -
duce6 prices. Get 4 rood runabout
for the price Ce q cheap one. o-ill
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

J. E. Clark. superintendent. OF the
Albuquerque schools, passed through
the city today on the way to Louis.
vile, TO attend the national gathering
OF superintendents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Don Antonio Sanchez. father OF ~.
A. Sanchez. the county clerk, who
has been living in this city with MS
family for the last six months. lett
today FOR its. fauctB 1t Canon Largo
<o remain there indefinitely.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

e, "A. Snow 4 Co, patent attorneys.
Of Washington. D. G., have Z small
memorandum book and diary for 1906
which they will send 70 mechanics,
manufacturers. or inventors for 2os
tage, 2 cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

lLOST-A meerschaum pipe with
curved amber stem. Finder will please
return TO this office. 2.120
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

LOST--One gold fireman badge at
Carnival ball. Please return and re-
ceive reward at Ludwig Ilfeld's harl-
ware store. 2-ll7
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

I Did you eyer stop to consider that
1t does not pay to buy inferior goods,
while you a get
Shawhan Wtiskey. 1.1S5..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

.LOST-In town, 10 guage hammer
shot gum. Finder will be rewarded
by calling at Lobby Restaurant. 2-10a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

The frugal wage-earner. depositing
each week with the Plaza Trust and
Savings bank, Is making hay while
the sun shines" SIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

w. M. Lewis. undertaken and en-.
balmer. 612 Lincoln Ave-, both phones.
80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
HOTEL MAXWELL
MAXWELL CRY. n. n.

First class accommodations 1t rea-
sonable rates. Best duck and goose
shooting in Northern New Mexico.
Tents and tent cottages for those de.
string them. Invalids will be met at
the station with carriage. For par
tIcnlars and Las Vegas references.
HOTEL MAXWELL,
Newell Cjty, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Librato Lobadie OF Santa RIOS
spent the day In the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

The sweetest story ever told
shsyshsny tyh'sksy.
: 1T 4seeps "a. SAstih6AO ood.'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

C~ehring's. for Johnson's Floor Wax.
STA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

WANTED-Fresh COW. 925 Colum-
bia ave. l.. v. phone BAL. Pals
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Try our new soft lump coal. Bril-.
liant. Las Vegas Light & Fuel Co.
1906
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

II your dealer don't keep
ShaWhan Whiskey.
remember others do. 1885
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

1oc Is King at the Savings Bank
store. 2-36
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Pictures lransd TO order q B. r
Dearths' the undertaken. 1926
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
FOR SALE

About $500 bred ewes at $3.50 per
head will be at Belen, Valencia u
ty, New Mexico. March 5th. Will sell
In lots to suit purchaser. Average OF
the herd. Guaranteed young ages and
no scab. Write J. II. Nations, FL
Paso, Texas. 2.113
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
Lodoe Notice.

The members of Diamond Lodge,
A. O. II. w., are requested to meet at
the han tomorrow afternoon at I
O'Clock for the purpose of attending
the funeral of Brother w. T. Trever.
ton.
j. X. MARTIN, Master Workman.
G. Fl. BAILY, Recorder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
ADVERTISED LETTER Llsr

M
The following Is a list OF letters
that remained uncalled for, for the
week ending February %. 1906:
Atencio, Julian.
A%rculeta, Cenobio.
Archer, Joe.
Baca, Ancencion.
Burney, G. NJ
Buck, @, ID.
Breton, NJ,
Bell, Gus,
Hlandln, Mrs, ley,
Cooke. Mrs. Wesley.
Creger, Mrs, Mamie.
Deming, Arthur B
ignite, Jake,
Eisemann, wilhelm,
Florence, Mrs. Servando
Flicker, NJ
Greene, NJ. ].
Gleret. Agusto.
Hershey, Bert,
Haynes. w. T..
holman, j. =,
Lucero. Jose A.
Miller, Ello..
Mentally. Mrs. Nellie,
Montoya. Miss Francisquita.
Mares. Miss Lila.
NeasDn, Mike.
Peterson. Alfred.
Potter. Mark +.
Romero. Miss Elena ]. de.
Romero, Jacobo.
Robert, c. Side.
Sleeper. Earl.
Snider. Mrs, Mary NJ.
Spipttel. Charles s.
SerranO. Mrs. Maggie.
Tafoya. Santiago.
viii. Mrs. G~uadalupita.
Whitney, Mrs. NJ. G..
Any n calling for the above let
ers will please say Advertised"
r. 0. BLOOD. r. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Smoke the Elk. Union made. s-lss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24
Sale
ON ALL
WARM GOODS.

r-,,raord;narv Values. Now Is your
chance 10 get something substantial at
low prices.
COMMON SENSE SHOE STORE
q. q. t&epst(SGNNDk. esOVrses"e
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-24

Behring's for tents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court In the
Indian Territory. Southern District;
A. l.. Tipps, plaintiff VS.. Minnie
Tlpps. defendant, No. $3.50.
The defendant. Minnie Tipps. Ia
warned to appear in this court IN
thirty days and answer the complain,
OF the plaintiff. A. L. Tipps.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend.
Judge Of said court. and the seal there
OF, this 18th day of Feby, 1906.
(SeaD c. NJ. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
by W. S. CROCKETT. Deputy Clerk
Davis & Freeman. attorneys
Attorney for nonresident: 8. II
Butler.
First published February 13. 1906.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States Court In the
Indian Territory. Southern District:
Nancy Arabella Puryear. plaintin.
vs.. e. II. Puryear. defendant No.
G536.
The defendant. II II. PuVear. is
warned TO appear In this court In thir.
ty days and answer the complaint OF
tho plaintiff. Nancy Arabella Puryear.
Witness the Honorable Hosea Town
send. Judge Of said court. and the seal
thereof this 18th day OF February.
1906. c. NJ. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
(Seal. BY W. 8. CROCKETT.
Deputy.
p. u. II. shearer attorney.
Attorney for nonresident; r. j.
Stobaugh.
First published Feb. is. 1906.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court In the
Indian Territory. Southern district:
Matte b. Foster. plaintiff. vs.. w. T.
Foster defendant.
The defendant w. T. Foster. Is
warned to appear in this court in
thirty days and answer the complaint
ot the plaintiff
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend.
Judge Of said court and the seal there
OF. this gath day OF February, 1906.
(SeaD c. NJ CAMPBEI.L. Clerk.
BY GEO. T. GATES, Deputy.
Cruce, Cruce & Bleakmore, attor-
neys.
Sam II. Butler attorney for non
resident.
First published Feb. ?5. 1906.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court in the In
dian Territory, Southern district
Eula Ward. plaintiff. VS.. VIII Ward
defendant. No. 6557.
The defendant VIII Ward is warn
ed to- appear in rhis court In thirty
days and answer the complaint OF
the plaintiff, Eula Ward.
Witness the Honorable Hosea
Townsend. Judge OF said court. and
the seal thereof. rhis 27th day a.
February. 1906.
(SeaD G. NJ. CAMPBELL. CLERK
BY W. .. CROCKETT. Deputy.
Cruce. cruce & Bleakmore. attor
neys.
S. II. Butler, attorney for nonresi
dent.
First published Feb. 2S, 1906,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court In ne
Indian Territory. Southern District:
Ida Il. Underwood. plaintiff. W. Jno.
G.. Underwood. defendant. No. e62s.
The defendant. Jno @. Underwood.
is warned to appear in this court In
thirty days and answer the complaint
OF the plaintiff. Ida L. Underwood.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend.
Judge OF said court. and the seal
thereof. this 10th day Of Feby. 1900.
(Seal) @. NJ. CAMPBELL. Clerk
by w. S. CROCKETT. d. Clerk.
Brown a Turner, attorneys.
Attorney for non resident. 8. "A.
Butler
First published. Feb. II. 1906.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
Tatum colored Stronghold.

In a recent issue OF the Ardmoreite
II was stated that Elmore was q col.
ored stronghold. Our attention has
been called to the fact that Tatum is
the colored stronghold instead OF I'll.
more and the correction is gladly
made. There are no coiored folks re-
siding at Elmore nor in the vicinity,
The reference was made to Elmore In
connection with the appointment OF
Jack Walters as deputy marshal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court In the
Indian Territory. Southern district:
Lois Hicks. plalntin vs., Elmer K
Hicks. defendant. No. G5li.
The defendant Elmer e. Hicks. is
warned TO appear in this court in
thirty days and answer the complaint
Of the plaintiff. Lois Hicks.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend
Judge OF said court, and the seal there
OF. this LIST day Of Feby., 1906.
(Seal G. NJ. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
by w. s. CROCKETT. Deputy Clerk
c. r. Putty. attorney.
Attorney for nonresident. II. NJ
Wolyerton.
First published Feb. 2. 1906,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
To Take Political Census.

The South McAlester Evening News
SAYS the Hon. Grant Victor. chairman
OF the territorial Republican executive
committee. will be In South McAlester
wednesday next. 4 series OF meet
ings will be held next week for the
purpose OF teginning the work OF IT,
ing a political census of the territory.
Monday he will meet with the mem
bers OF the territorial committee from
the Quawpaw nation at Miami. Tues
day with the Cherokee members al
Claremore; Wednesday with the Greek
and Seminole nation committeeman
In Muskogee; Thursday with the Choc
taws at South McAlester and Friday
with tho Chiuicasaws members at Ard
more. The poll books will arrive in
few days and the poll OF the cities
and towns win be first taken and tner
the nations will be divided by town
ships and ranges and assigned to par
ty workers. A complete poll Of the
territory will be made before the
April elections.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Compiled by the chiekassw Title Co,
Abstraetors.


Compiled by the chieksssw Title Co,
Abstraetors.
Orrin NJ. Redaold TO isaac Leigh,
lot s. block AL, Ardmore COnsidera.
tion $40
John Il Frazier TO Orrin NJ Rcd
field. lots 3. 4 aud 5, block 49, lots
3 and 4, block 1870. Ardmore: consider
alton sb05
William Gem 10 Albert Splitter, lot
10. block 9s. Ardmore. Consideration
800.
William Gem to Albert Splitter. lot
.. block ss Ardmore Consideration
$40
Leslie ". Fields to j. b. Kiunard.
parcel OF land in Sec 2s. T s,RsE.
Consideration $500.
Albert l.. Nett,es to W. ]. Reed.
parcel Of land In Sec %. 7 s, II
3 L. Consideration $3.50
Josephine Brown TO W G. Kendall.
parcels of land ir Secs. II and "a,
r s. II E. Consideration $500.
c. and c. Nations to William Gem.
lot 10, block rs. Ardmorc Considora.
ton seas
william r Parker to Andrew &.
Pickons, lots I. and T., and north
half Of lot 2. BLOCK 30. Davis. Consld.
GRAFTON $1,000.
G. and G. Nations to Mollic Martin,
lots 2. 3, and S, block iC2. Ardmore
Patent
9. and G. Nations to Luther d. Ma
son, lot 4, block 225, Ardmore Patent
Luther d. Mason TO Charles r. Fra
ley. lot 4, block 225. Ardmoro. Cons'd
Grafton 1920
D. T. Parker to T. A. Thurmond
lot Z. block 2is. Ardmorc Consldorn
ton 5000.
J. II. Stong to trustees Of Presbyte
rian church. Ardmors. l. r.. part o.
lot 3. block i76. Ardmore Considera
ton 800.
Emily Comstock to Charles y. Era
ley. lots and 2, block -. McL!sl
Place. Ardmore Consideration si5O
Charles e. Fralcy to Emily Com
stock. 90 feet on the north side OF 10
8. block 25S. Ardmore. Considera,ii u
100
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-04
THE DIVORCE EVIL.


There are more divorces granted
in the United States every year than
in any other country. except Japan.
The recorded divorces during the year
1903 were 10000 and In 1900 nearly
100000 divorced persons were living
In this country.
AT the divorce congress held In
Washington, Governor Pcnnypacker
save out this warning IF you ctn
do something to limit and check a
steam which promises ere long to
be nod you may well be content %
South Carolina grants no divorces
for any reason, good bad or indiffer-
ent. but a citizen OF South Carolina
has but to cross the state line into
Georgia or North Carolina to obtain
the coveted decree, and the courts OF
South Carolina are compelled to rec
ognize divorce thus obtained In
New York there is but one recognized
ground for divorce. but New Jersy ~
grounds. Massachusetts, requires resi-
d,rce OF hve years to establish the
riiht 10 apply for divorce in her courts.
but other New England states grant
divorces while you wait. Maine is
said TO have the highest divorce per-
ccntage OF any state in the union.
Some of the western states, notorious.
iy South Dakota, make specially Of
free and easy divorces. Hundreds OF
people travel hundreds of miles TO
Join the Sioux City Divorce colony
every year
Whatever ones views may be as q
permissible causes for divorces. there
can be no question that these caus
es are too common. Many may
agree that inhdellty. dcsertion, err
city and drunkenness are ius'
grounds for divorce; but they must
also. In face of the figures, agree
that these offenscs against the mar
riage relation and against decency
and good order rs well are occurring
in this country with alarming and
constantly increasing frequency.
The divorce problem Is essential,
the same thoroughout the Nation. Uni
form legislation is not quite impossi
Bile. but perhaps improbable. one
state remaining outside would be
come haven for divorce seeker'
from all the other states.
1T Is manIfestly absurd that FRO
state to state the requirements OF dl
yorce should vary widely when mordu
are uniform: that a course OF livin.
which in one Commonwealth Is loo,
cd upon as lawful should In anothe
be- regarded as unlawful adds IN
Atlanta Constitution. "ln some state
the divorce laws are very stringent
in others very lax. But by leaving
state OF the former kind for one o
the latter, divorce Is easy enough. Tn
result has been the almost uniyersa
loss on respect for marriage as a civ
institutional least, for it's sacred
ness as an institution"