The evening world. Newspaper, January 31, 1911, Page 6

He Would Make Divorce Harder for the Rich and en ene merenmnergfer Sree caniansnmiine ainereneaana | Easier for the Poor| And the Losing Defend-! ant in a Suit Should Be Socially Dead, De- clares Rev. Dr. John S. Allen. He Also Would Make Di-| vorce Practically Auto-| matic, With Little or Nothing for Lawyers to Do. By Marguerite Moocrs Marshal. “Divorces in Amerioa should be weguiated by 2 law et once uni- versal and automatic, It should | be made more aimenit for the | righ, more ensy for the poor. Then | . f% would at least possess the dig- aity of impartiality, a quality in Which it is now shamefully de- | fietent.” ‘That is what the Rev. John 8. Allen) « ot the Marble Collegiate Church sald last night when I called to ask hin about the report that he had been “flaying divorce as a luxury of the rich.” I found that Dr. Allen had be tolling the Presbyterian Ministers’ wociation about his little plan for a} Tatvorce machine. Put a penny in the slot and pull out a decree. Only you ‘won't need even a penny Seriously, this is how Dr. Allen ex- [plains his theory; { "Granted that the law recognizes {rere causes as permitting absolute di- | | | | Then the process of obtaining sueh a divorce should be made as simple as possible. It should, In effect, be automatic, The intervention of law-| era, the prolonged sults, the noxious) Publicity should all be avoided, Th }in each individu areful study t “Have you any divorce rate “We must attack the conditions that make it possible certain the facts «. For inatance, whose wife had for desertion, be-| SAYS HE CAN’T PAY WIFE. | Cotton Broker Hasn't Enough to Live on, He Dec | Opponing his wite’s application to Su- preme Court Justices Gerard to-day for [alimony and counsel fee pending her sult for a separation from him, Edward B. Van Dyck, a member of the Cotton | Exe claimed he was in want and not Ing enough money to maintain | | himsely properly. Mrs, Van Dyck Jared, through her lawy r was nearly $1.00) 0m defendant's sald J. Ln attorney for Van unay from hin amined In sup two actions entary proceeding n trom Ife and) | the other in a suit againet himself.” | Prior to thelr separation recently, the Van Dycks lived at the Hotel Chelsea. Mra, Van Dyck #atd her ht > prevent hi transferring property to lia w | NEW | PIANOS she had really been | 6 sake of her name and family » only her husband ner to get the decree for suggestions for les. “According to statistios, the rate is highest among stage people and en; thet is, among travelling sal who are living unnatural to And @ normal home life practi- ‘The same thing is true of » certain set in society, where divorce is as common as cally imposst! |. We must try a saner standard only thing necessary should be that| of living ything the innocent produce proof ef)tn our power to secure a national di- the other's gull re a civil oMcer,| vorce law, that shail be the same for umably a Judge. ‘Then, without t Is my hope that expenditure of a cent, the divo' , at least, will would be declared.” unttedly accept and support it." Wouldn't Increase Divorces. ae a “But wouldn't the number of divorces be greatly increas@, and would you as j@ minister welcome such a result?” “No, indeed,” he answered warmly. “T do not believe that the automatic arrangement would increase the di- Vorces if it were properly regulated. It jwould only offer equal and impartial wellef to both rich and poor, | “As things now are, it Is entirely po: | sible for a person with a sufficiency of money to get a divorce {n any Fituatton conditions tor than they are in England: it nevertielers remains much more difficult for the poor man or wom- jan to obtain legal reuef for his or her marital troubles. | “Now I think the divorce laws should be made much stric'or than they are at [presemt in many States. But I do think, as @ skinple matter of human justice, that they should treat every man alike. Three Causes for Divorce. “Personally, 1 would recognize three | reasons for absolute di ( said Dr. Alien, term covers a multitude of excuses, In ‘Hthe case of proved physical cruelty might be a legal separation. But owadays there are so many sophistical Nees about the word being more brutat! the blow, and that idiotic thing ‘Pimentel cruelty’ is dinned in our ears i} tinvally.”* "But is it idotic?’ I was guilty of ting. “Personally, if I had a usband, I should feel that he couldn't lo anything much worse than deliver- tely say what he knew would hurt etd \[ Dr. Allen shook his head gravely, “That's ali wrong,” he responded, “You voice the mistaken idea of your age—that it is the individual who is first to be considered. The * individual ts not the unit of tie State; it is the howe. ever to be dissolved. Purely « Civil Ceremony. “E think it is plainly and purely a and that, since the law | isters of the gospel to] we should act in| he name of the law and not on our ersonal prejudices, “But the law 1s the protection of so- | ety and, though we ought to consider it, We must sometimes get back of society iteelf t now it Ist own riflved to the you it” I asked. et would al! remarry divorced per- depend on ciroum- eGeneraity speaking, {t reems to Me that no minister should hosi- tate to remarry the tnnocent party, while tho ou should be ac- after »! LEAVES BANJO, WIFE AND $25 IN FLEEING FLAMES. ward Lafayette Washington Johnson in a Hurry When Tenement Burns. While Faward his mattress Mr the rear fire escapes, Moody of Fire P: ‘had been overcome by amoke. {king was gutted, Daniel ‘The entire when the flam LW. ours Lafayette ton Johnson was tuning bis fat on the ground story lenement n {frat street. ¢ | nine gudden ly |Med in such haste wife, a t » and $25, Johnson ately, though, but by md her husband floor of the structure ‘Twenty negro families on the upper floors were forced to week safety on the fire-encape or get out on the roof and flee to adjoining roofs, ®|men arived the fire was so hot and | such a jam ont w vshing= his banjo 4 that he forgot his hidden under got the time she out were out the frst w reacued by | rol as ablaze. When the fire | ft those lower down alied upon to jump. Five, two ani three women, Jumped into the If taken down on extension lad da Downes, a twelve-year-old girl, | wio had carries some — neighbor's “yecause the | baby out to. the tatrdestory landing ot | 5th Ave. ‘ No. had been drenched E the skeleton of his banjo. ——————— Johnson recovered his $2 and BABY FATALLY BURNED. Set Dress Afire With Coals From Kitchen Rang Mra, Joseyhine V. old girl Rose was mortally burned 10 day inh mue, Westoheste: The mother left the c Kitehen while she was m upstairs, oti 1 coats out Kitehen rar of them ret fire her mother got to her fr Hd ‘s four-year: home at No, 162 Leland ave- DOCTOR PRAISES D. D. D. Although an M my patients and edy, D, D. | ilogeman Co. and Riker's Drug stores, and permanently ¢ SPOw Ko or she shouls dead. j Minister Should Investigate, “Only, of course, under exivting con- @ minister should make @ very also be woctally | uth 48 KE. 14th ot. 1 acknowledge roms that your r enaea of Eozema them—Dr, lra 'T the frat appl PARLOR SCrrES SLAP COVERS ‘ST. UPHOLSTERING CO. Phese 2006 Stuyvesant, to | but A limited number secured especially for our Wed- and any time up to two years from date of purchase we will allow you $190 KNABE or any other high-grade make we represent. | 1 nesday sales and which we fully guarantee. better piano than can be cae elsewhere for $190, $5 Down, NEW 88-Note | a THE EVENING WORLD, | whieh $5 Monthly PLAYER- PIANOS This is not a $390 Player-Piano, but one made to sell for a much greater amount. orders we place annually, we are enabled to offer these strictly high-gr ade Player-Pianos at this price. “Their mechanism is of the most modern im- proved type, playing 88-note music and embodying the newest devices for control of time and expression. 12 Music Rolls free with a special library privilege, All are fully guaranteed. TERMS TO SUIT YOUR CONVENIENCE. Liberal Allowances on Pianos Taken in Exchange Wm. KNABE & Co. and Established 1887, June 10 last, she said, he agreed to pay her 40 a month for her support, but did not keep his promise. Juatics Gerkrd took Mra. Van Dyck's application under advisement. —_[——— This Prescription Knocks Rheumatism logloal treatment for rheuma A prescription wonderful ‘The ony tim fa through the tout, recently proved 1 work Is haw tn hot Our Hith Weekly Sale *190 A far in exchange for a new ‘390 Due to the large ~ 39th St. Window- phanic, variety ¢ patterns gy Bestine, a 3c Pots, gray elled, 8 qt acan Pisa Clothes Bas- kets, family size 39e Dutch Cleanser, acan.. hs Gold, Babbitt’sand aS Satin Gloss Soap, 7 cakes 25c 19¢ eray Brooms, No.7, 4 stitched seams Universa! Food Chopper Teaand Coffee Pots, yray enam elled; 4 qt Tea Kettles, gray enamelled; 4 qt hardwood I5c Lig wid bric, deep hemstitched ruffle, sizes 23 to 29; reg. 19¢ Apron Ginghams, one of the» # Standard sheeting, seamed centres; special from the roll any desired length; special, a square yard “Always Better Values at Lower Pric Annual Mid-Winter Coler—tee ot Wednesday's Savings Rren? auce Pans and Dish Pans, , gray enamelled, 8 qt btp Sauce Pans, ing Powder, aues Pans and ing Powder, cnamelled, 4 qt eae Chairs, Furniture 25¢ Polish; reg. 25¢ 17c Nemo Corsets, \atest 1911 modcis,| Women’s Petticoats, ore best quality white coutil; double garters, Women’s Drawers, white cam- 14c makes; all sixes in blus fa, Dy of ak sae; cee, atlecee yd. : oO KC py Mt + special 15% Bleached Sheets, size 7290 in.,| Turki: ae 2) x 38 in., he val 35c\23" white; regular 1! Floor Oil Cloth, 2 yerde wide, cut Hydrogen Peroxide, regu- 2c\|' 121st Street Roxes, Clothes BOMBS 8 eaquare wood ‘bot tom, 89 \ ’ 29c Galvanizea 15c Pails, eight quart, 10c € Star Naptha Wash- large package. ... 17 © Grandma’s Wash- large package I1c Wash Boilers, heavy 69c 89 Wash Boilers, No. 7, copperized eieepeart 25c Vv bottom eneer Garbage Cans, galvanized, with : 25¢ cover eiam- enam- 196 ws. We ity white cambric; deep flounce of em. broidery, pin tucks and dust fullle; val. 496... .cceseeeees Ic silkoline cov- Fancy Cushion. ering, pretty ruffle; regul: aan mais: 10¢ Fleisher’s Eiderdown Wool, sh Towels, hemmed ‘12%e jar ounce bottle at. No C.O. D. or ‘Mail Ord TUESDAY, her that his income was $95,000 a year. | JANUARY 381, SIXTHI AVE. 19270 207 STREET. F Our Greatest February Fur February Furniture Offerings and Low Prices Drawing Great Crowds Daily HE Simpson Crawford organization has be ustomed to tremendous responses to special sales and annual ¢ 1911, att our popular Restaurant and enjoy one of the daily menus provided by our able chef. Prices are most moderate and sere vice unexcelled in this cit; CP Express Elevator Direct to ne AC but the enthusiasm over this great February event is unprecedented n only sige Ea re ot \oernereo 6 ane aor eran because of space limitations. £16.00 Brass Beds, . 912.50 (816.75 Gold. Oak Dining Tables, $19.50 ($3 £48.01 $39.75 20.00 Brass Beds +. 14.80] 19.75 Gold. Oak Dining Ta 7 60,00 5 1 49.75 24.00 Bross Beds » 16.50] ¥5.00 Gold, Oak Dining 1 87.5051 57.50 Brass Beds 00 Vrass Beds 35.00 Brass Beds +. 20.00 » 22.50 27.50 £8.00 Gold. Oak Di 00 € 95.00 3 Picce Parlor Suit 40.00 8 Picee Parlor Suit 45.00 8 Piece Parlor Suit Sale of Women’s Smartly Tailored --. Suits of Style and Distinction Formerly *29.75; Special ‘for To- Morrow’ S occasion, NE of the genuinely stirring events of the season, and one which is sure to mect with the hearty approbation of many observing women. ‘There are odd garments from our regular stock, one or two of a kind, and each displays the nee of style, fabric and workmanship, which is characteristic of Simpson Craw- garments, Many will buy these suits for wear next season (as the styles are such as will be correct in the spring) and realize handsome savings. — 6% Tnira Poor. _ Included are plain and trimmed models of broadcloth, cheviot, serge and clever ) mixtures, Guaranteed satin is employed for the lining of these handsome suits. As there will undoubtedly be a great demand for these suits and as the supply is lim- ited, may we suggest early shopping? Women’s Stylish Long Coats in a Clearance Sale of Vast Extent Coats formerly priced 9. 75 Coats formerly priced 19 75 up to $25.00 at.. up to $37.50 at nishing v tone idea in mind, the i iate and abso- lute clearance of ever. One of the pleasing features of our Coat Department which our customers quickly discover is the splendid variety of correct models from which t ay choose. Many are plain, others are trimmed with ve notch shawl, storm, auto or sailor collars, ‘T ones as excellent broadcloth, wide for oS and have h durable 7% atin, braids, ete.. nelude nd wate and storms lines, caracul cloth and sturdy Seotch tweeds, + and mixtures half or throughout, with guaranteed satin and elegantly tailored. It will garments Attention Is invited to the New Arrivals in Imported and Domestic Lin- gerie Frocks and Gowns; alo new Spring suits for aia They are fas 310 in their fresh "$3 dainty beauty, Ee ee haere te) LO NUE'S FINEST STORE. 95 $28 AustrianChina $ eo 100 pe. Dinner Sets, 4,4 ,~.. OPEN STOCK PATTERNS NCLU DED in this lot is represen: makes from England, Austria, patt at the liveliest Din’ sale for Prices range from? SIMPSON CRAWFORD CO., SIXTH A’ Remnants, Sample Strips and Odd Pieces of Laces At Radically Low Clearance Prices THe newest styles of fine Embroideries for children’s and babies’ Dresses, Skirtings, Bandings, Edgings, Insertions. All marked at prices that indicate a desire to effect an imme- That's the rea 8-Inch FootedBeautifullyCut Hand- @ selling we med diate cleanaway. cra Clearing All ! Embroideries a = the Remnants All Purposes Fern Dishes some Odd lots, the sample strips and to Te broken assortments of this season's Most Fashionable Laces ome priced from 19 yard, now at *20 With Silver Piated Lining and Full S 66 Pes, of Handicne Wide Lice Bands 10c, 15c, 25e, 39C | | come design; jus 100 to sell at this price. Rich Demi-Width Lace Flouncings, | Big Lot of Embroidered Allovers ' We find 86.50 is Room MA Rich Gold, Silver and Steel Em-| and Waistings, remnants and odd thes pr bees 00! Glass in : i at prices to clear many stor lo Shadow Laces'and’ Bande, use| them quickly an outit ot Dome, [] Amber trous Silk Embroidered’ Lace| Handsome large eyelet and French equally as good; Bands, etc. Were priced up to 83, designs, were priced’ at Ne, to at or Nile $2.00; now at 25¢, 39c, 69c 98c a yard at 10c, 25¢, 48c, 68¢e, 98e a yard for Gas These Splendid Domes have + of the Remnants ‘and Odd Picces frame, measuring 18 inches. ‘The illustration f rted Lace Allovers and Chiffons shows the pretty cathedral desien, d-ineh Gold and Silver Embroidered Novelty Chiffons and Chiffon beaded fringe to mateh, complete for gus, with Allovers. Cloths. high candle power inverted light, ste: Rich Novelty Lace Waistings. | Baby Irish and Venise Lace All- . re ateniy is 8 Si oi Lace overs. OP. < ead jade to any Lustrous Silk Embroidered canopy and all ready for use, Made to fit any height ceiling. If for electricity, $2.00 extra. } Many other popular priced Domes displayed on our Fifth Floor. Allovers. Former prices up to $3.00 yard, 48c, 69c, 98c, $1.48 a yard Si! Fe IMPSON CRAWFORD CO. Irish Point Curtains Less Than Wholesale Prices HE importance of this purchase and sale can only be paralleled by the extreme lowness of the prices. that excited at once the economical tendencies of the thrilty women who attended this sale Mond: very considerable, and we are confident that to-morrow’s attendance will equal the preceding ones. $135 buys 295/81 95 buys! #400) | ob J 65 buys RY 95 bu hie 85 "3 s 88.00 (eat a Curtains Curtains Curtains 1,890 Pairs Novelty Sill Curtains dof suich a price being quoted on ruffled Curtain Several hundred styles of all kinds of pretty novelty Curta Ww in is Gt inches wide, chotce of braid, gelloon, io re width, and are 14 and 2 and 244 yards lo up of lace 5 insertions and motif i p insertion trimming, and has di i rufiles, Not Ve wil dudirons@ ves pelreat s worth less than 1c, while of itis a yard Bic quality pla style in white or an coler All fresh, new goods, y. The savings are [> Fourth Floor, *7.65 titan” NEST STORE, Groceries(" 8 $30 and $35 Seamless 9x12 Royal Axminsters or not properly matched. Usual "$14.85 $24.70 424.75 All Oriental designs with medallion effects; rich colors. REMEMBER, there are only 117 rugs. Regularly retailed at $10.00 and $18.00. Every one in the lot, while they 310. 00 last, NONE TO DEALERS, Small Size Axminster Rugs— Size 27x60; almost coehall inch thick; won- derfully durable. Looks like an Oriental rug, €2.50 to 82.75 regular retail; sale price... ....e0s0e0s 31.69 . 92,98 9x12 Rugs Size 8.3x10.6 Rugs These are slightly imperfect Royal cured, 2he Stuart well 2le ear Kod; Fegularly peclal, “1b Brand; Vanilla Batract—-Cameron Brand oz. bottle b Tapestry Brussels Rugs- Oranges Itoyal Dinner Blew Cotee Sirah 3 roasted dai #1405 ib. Size two yards by one yard, Same quality as above. One Carload of Linoleum— Four yards wide. The very heaviest grade of the two and four yard wide, Pure cork and linseed oil, In addition we have a num- her plain browns for offices, public institutions, ete., at the least le price consistent with quality; in addition to having the um laid in the best and most si tar Cognac Wines a hin itary manner, Dotlad an Brinon ential atti ate —$$$—$—— — Thulee quails Ror 75 Pieces Linoleum—Two yards wi We have never before been ftom” naltimiare 7c | fen able to sell’ these grades of linoleum at these prices; sq. yd 38c vin 175 Celebrated Crex Rugs ‘Two yards by one yard.. 150 Crex R at Heo $3 45 98 HEAR FRANKO AND ORCHESTRA, RESTAURANT, DAILY »>—<@—<@-<><>—<o> J ' | aa = |