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The evening world., 1889-06-25
MAIL SENT BY ELECTRICITY.
Can They he Carried from Here to BOSTON
In sixty MinutesS
WALT McDoUaALL.

Can They he Carried from Here to Boston
in sixty MinntesH
Within n twelvemonth from the present
carried from Boston 80 New York city in
sixty minutes. So say the capitalists who are
making arrangements for the establishment
of II transport line on the so-called port
electric system for the convenience of let
terS and packages between the metropolis
and the modern Athens. Even the least san-
guine hackers of the enterprise are confident
that if the expected public support is given
20 the scheme not more than two years will
be required ht most for the establishment of
the necessary plant i'll running order to bring
the two centres of population within an
hours distance by post.
The said plant will resemble, as 20 its most
essential part. little elevated railway sup
ported on single line of tall iron uprigbts,
aud stretched from the post.otfice here to
that on the Island of Manhattan. Along the
track on top runs q small car laden with
mail freight, which mt certain intervals dur
ing its transit is seen to go under Queer-look-
ing boX-shaped arches. These box-lIke ar
rangements contain each one n coil of wire,
passing beneath the rni, below aud around
over the arch, 50 tnat the moving mnl car.
rage runs, ns 1t were. through succession
of coiled wire hoops. And these latter com
muncate the motive power to the vehicle.
The speed to be attained by the car in this
manner is lnChlculnDle. AS is recognized III
mechanics, u constant repelling force is pro-
dnctive of nearly infinite velocity, obstructed
only by the resistance of friction. In this
system the only friction comes from the air
and the slight contact of the car with the
rails. Two hundred and fifty miles an hour
il not thought to be nn oyer-estlmnte of the
speed easily TO he compassed by the port
electric despatch. At the starting point the
wire coils will have to be close together and
on up-arades, but elsewhere, and especia ly
on down-gradcs, they may be few aud far be-
tween, the motive power needed being
slight. six stations, placed Nt intervals he
tween here and New York, will supply the
requ site currents from dynamos.
Many experts think that the system IS des-
tined to revolutioniZe the postal service in
this country. For instance, 1t is expected
thnt instead Of mail hours apart between BoS-
ton aud New York carriages will be sent over
the tracks from either end If the line Mt five
minute intervals, thus rendering unne cessary
the waiting for mails 10 close aud giving peo-
pie in Que city an opportunity 20 read their
letters two hours after they are written i'll the
other.
Once prove the notion n success here and it
will Ire quickly adopted everywhere. BY np-
plying it on larger scale. too who knows
that 1t may not serve tor the transportation
of passengers some day. At the rate of $50
miles an hour one could put girdle around
the earth IN four days. Truly, it is u wonder
full century We live III.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
WHO ARE TIE GUILTY PARTIES 7

Mayor CHAPLIN, of Brooklyn, has issued a
manifesto reciting that certain officials,
clothed with authority to perform the mar
riage ceremony, have committed serious
irregularities in connection herewith. He
warns them against q continuance Of the ille-
gal practices.
1t is a singular fact that the Mayor refuses
TO disclose the names Of the guilty parties.
Is this not queer conduct for an official? II
any Of the magistrates in Brooklyn have vio-
lated the law by not making the statutory
inquiries of those desiring to he married they
should be held responsible for their miscon.
duct.
Mayor CHAPLIN is setting bad example. In
shielding the guilty magistrates is he not Ns
culpable as they2
The evening world., 1889-06-25
SCIENTIFIC ROBBERY.

The monopolistic spirit is running mad at
he present time. New schemes for plunder-
mg the people are developed daily.
Monop oily and speculation are in league.
The worst element of Wall street is rampant
again. The greed of these financial cormo-
rants is Unsuitable.
The very acme of scientific robbery is
attained when, after the formation of an
iniquitous, unscrupulous Trust, the value of
the stock is inflated beyond all semblance
Of its intrinsic worth, and 1t is then placed
upon the market as the football of stock
gamblers. Not satisfied with forcing up
the price of the necessares of life,
ana thereby exacting tribute from
the helpless people, the stock is thrown out
Rs q decoy to catch the eye of the unwary
and invite investment at fancy prices.
And when the bubble bursts, as burst ii
must, the monopolistic gamblers fatten their
purses upon the dire distress of the weak.
How long must this brazen system of
scientific modern robbery endure?
The evening world., 1889-06-25
A Tale From the Southern Seas.

10 The Editor Of The Esentn0 World:
don't know much about fishing in these
waters, but have seen some curious sights
in the Southern Seas. The most interesting
was fight between swordfish and q shark.
We were ON board brig and saw 1t all. The
shark had been swimming around the vessel
for long time, and seemed to be hungry.
Well, the swordfish came along and tried to
stab the shark, which lodged. Then there
was was such Topping and furry that we
couldn't see much. After that they rested
awhile.
The shark then dived down, and the next
minute had bitten the swordfsh in half and
disappeared. The following day the captain
baited hook with q piece OF salt pork and
threw 1t overheard. Two hours later a shark
was landed on deck. When we opened it we
found inside the two halves of the swordfsli,
showing that it was the same shark. and had
fol owed the vessel more than hundred
miles after killing its enemy. SINBAD.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
NO SAFETY ANYWHERE.

The dangers that beset the pathway of the
pedestrian in this city are innumeraGle. If
their lives are not menaced in one way they
are in another. A newly discovered method
Of torture made its appearance yesterday. 1t
was the gasoline lamp of a workman in a sub
way trench.
While standing on Broadway near Nine
teenth street, engaged in conversation with
n friend, all unconscious of impending dan
der, Mrs. TooKER's dress was discovered to
he on FIRE, and she narrowly escaped fright
Iul injuries. Her skirts had ignited from the
fame Of lamp carelessly held by man
working in the trench at the edge of the
walk.
The dangers OF the wilderness rale into
iSsignihcance compared 10 the besettug
perilS to life and limb in this complicated but
easy.going metropolis.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
They Knew How TO Fight.

Gen. Gordon, now Governor of Georgia,
whose solderly appearance and suburb horse
manship were so universally admired during
the great ceutenniul parade, was the recipient
of much hospitality from the New YORK peo-
pie during his stay in the city. At a dinner
TO which he was invited, II young English
man, n lieutenant i'll the guards" possessed
with the idea that there was nothing very
good or great out of England, informed him
that he did not think the soldiers in the
parade presented u military appearance.
Perhaps not, courteously replied Gov.
Gordon, "but when it comes to lighting
there was more desperate fighting and there
we're more men killed and wounded during
our last war than there have been in all tho
wars OF England from the time of William
the Conqueror." Tho EnGli'hman did not
gain much by presuming uuon the want of
love OF Gov. Gordon for the soldiers of the
North,
The evening world., 1889-06-25
THE JUDGES COMMENTS.

In awarding the prize to the above illustrated
joke as the best one produced by tho contest,
wish to express some surprise that none OF the
professional "comic artists" have contributed
to my misery as Judge. The Joke selected for the
prize bears more indications Of real humor,
open and unconceAled, than any of the large
number submitted for my perusal and which
have enriched our pages from time to time
without regard to expense. In our journey
through life we are cautioned TO smile by the
way as frequently as possible, and Mr.. Gurney
is to be congratulated upon the possession of
the pure brand Of American humor, which
arouses dormant and torpid smiles and lightens
the burden of existence, as well as snatches the
twenty-dollar gold pieces.
WALT MCDouaAII,
The evening world., 1889-06-25
New to the business.

IF1oNl hs NT1oId VINd) RernId.
A newly elected justice of the peace not
thousand miles from Milford delivered the
following charge to the jury the other day {.
" Gentlemen Of the Jury: Charging jury
is new business to me, as this is my first
case. You have heard ali the evidence in
the case as well as myself; YOU have also
heard what he learned counsel have said. Ii
YOU believe what the learned counsel for the
plaintiff has told you your verdict will lie
ior the plaintiff; but II, on the other band,
You believe what the defendants counsel hns
told you, then you will give verdict for the
defendant. But 4 you are like me. and don I
believe what either OF them said then I'll be
- II l know what you will do. Constable,
take charge Of the Jury"
The evening world., 1889-06-25
BEACONsFIELD AND THE PRIMROSE.
They Were Not His Favorite Flowers Al.
though 40 supposed.

They Were Not His FRvorite Flowers Al.
though 40 supposed.
1t is n popular idea that the late Lord Bea-
consheld was particularly devoted to prim-
roses, and Oh the 18th OF April many English
men still wear the bright little yellow first
ling of Spring in memory of the famous
statesman. The fuct is. however, that he
cared no more for primroses than for dande-
lions, the gRrdenia, if anything, beng his ra
vorite flower; and II Mr. Escott tells us that
one day. rs he wns strollrng with Lord Bea
consfeld through the lovely grounds of
Hughenden. he happened TO remark that the
pcacoGks had pecked away the roots
Of the prlmroses, at which my Lord
said. " Yes. It is sad but to tell the truth,
prefer peacocks to primroses."
How, then. asks the american AgricuUuriSi
did the blossom come TO be associated with
his nnmeY It is said to nave occurred in tho
following manner:
On the dAv of Lord BeNconRfelds funeral
the Queen sent an immense wreath OF prim-
roses to be placed upon his coffin; and on a
card attached she wrote, His favorlte
fower!" This tribute of royalty with the
accompanying inscription naturally attracted
much attention and was the beginning of the
primrose craze. But the truth was, Her Ma
jesty was not thinking about Lord Beacons-
field ut all when she wrote the words, but
had the Prince COnsort in her mind, as lie
was really extremely fond of pTimroses, and il
was his prediction She was remembering
rather than that Of her distinguished subject
The evening world., 1889-06-25
HUMAN NATUR'.

by 1.-THE EVENING WORLD" POET.
When things with fuller is boomin',
And he carries a stiff upper lip:
When he's healthy nd wealthy and 40 forth,
And often remarks, " Let her rip.
He ain in no siterwaton
Tu size up the crowd he Is in
Nd kinder pick out tho wheat from the chat,
The gold from the brass nd the tin.
With the blazih' sun OF prosperity
A shinin' right squar' in yer eyes,
or course You can't be expected to see
A little black cloud in the skies,
II amt in the natur' of human
That feler who's had good dinner
Can enter intu the feeln's OF some
Poor, half-starvcd, penniless sinner.
It's pufictly natteral, also,
Fer fellers who amt seasick,
TIL laugh at the woes and sorrows Of those
Whose stomachs arc raisu' Old Nick.
It's easy tn tell poor critter
Tu brace up, especially when
1t don't cost cent tn show yer intent,
Tu sorter encourage poor men.
Bnt let Dame Fortune once hit ye
A swat longside of yer head.
And thon proceed tn stomp on ye
Till y wish to the Lord y was dead,
The evening world., 1889-06-25
THOSE FISH YARNS.
The PiSCatOrlal Imagination Begins
Work Promptly.
A Few Extraordinary Experiences for
the First Days Instalment.
Anaulas Himself May Be Able TO Get
Pointers in This Column.


heTG'e u eOou bNhEtOEs
To he Editor If he EUening World:
anu not imaginative, aud I trust that foi
the sake Of fairness the contestants in the
Fish Story Prize Race will be held down to
truthful statements of fishing experience.
Last Summer while was taking my best girl
for q ride on one of the iron steamboats, 10
Long Branch, discovered that my fine
hunting. case, Raymond-movement, gold
watch was gono from my fob. OF course my
first thought was of pickpockets, but there
was big crowd of passengers, and IL would
be idlo 10 search them all, and SO stood the
loss.
Well last week went down on the banks
for a days fishing. About the first thing
that happened TO me I pulled up handsome
big sea bass. noticed that he was awfully
fat and hard. but when the cook opened him
at home, what do you think she found in that
fshp
No, you needn't ring the bell. It's no
chestnut. It wasn't the watch at all, but
pawn ticket No. 9,99e, and when presented
II to the pawnbroker I got back my property
by paying him the sum loaned on my watch.
MODEST FISHERMAN.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
IN TOPICAL SONG.
"The Evening World " Free Doctors Fun,
Advocated at tho Casino.

"The Evening Wsrld " Free Doctors Fund
Advocated ut tho Casino.
The following stanza has been introduced
into Solomon's topical song, rendered
nightly to large audiences. in the third act of
" The Brigands," at the Casino. The senti-
men's o. X. except that we've no doubt
Mr.. Gould would be glad TO contribute to
the fund if it was brought to his attention:
The EVENING WORLDS call, we should all try to
meet,
IF we've got it,
And subscribe to give poor, sickly babies a
treat,
II we've got il.
Each sum they receive will the funds help to
swell.
Now matter how small, every nickel will toll;
J-y Cd thought he'd send them one hun
drCd ns WELL
but he forgot it,
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Thi. Is Genuine.

To ne Editor Of The Erentn0 World:
This story is true and can be verified in
New Rochelle. Two gentlemen were fishing
for blackfish. and $40 was wagered on the
biggest fish caught. Each fisherman got .
bite at the same moment and pulled up fishes
that looked like twins. :" How will we know
mine from yours?" asked one. "Cut off q
bit of his tall" said the other. 1t was done.
When they came to weigh the fish the gentle
man who had advised the tail-cutting won,
his fish beating the other Just by the weight
of the amputated scrap of tail. j. NJ.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

To the Editor Of TIE Euenfn0 World:
Two hundred words are hardly enough to
tell good fish story. 80 here is little ono
which hope will take the prize. 1 was fish
ing in Long Island Sound for striped bass
and suddenly got q very strong pull. 1
hauled in big lobster. which had one claw
clutching the bait and held with his other
claw smaller lobster. 1t reminded me for
all the world of nurse taking a child out for
a walk. WALTER SANDS.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Let Everybody Help On tho Good Cause
by Their Contributions.
The SteekIer Brothers Send in Substantial
Sympathy This Morning.
THE SUBSCRIPTIONS.


WtHUTOUH NItcHIer UFOIhtF9.
TO ne Editor OF Tns EueH,Hg World;
Please accept the incloRed S25, our con.
tribution towards The EVENING WORLDS Sick
Children's Fund. II Is n most worthy aud
commendable undertaking, and deserves the
full support Of q charitable public.
ALFRED AND CHARLES STEcKLER,
Attorneys and Counsellors-at- Law.
Al Centre street, June 25.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
GOING 10 MEET HER BusBAND

Mrs WHITELING, who to-day expiates ON
the ScanOld in Philadelphia the crime of
killing her husband and several children by
poison, is reported to be looking forward to
joyful reunion with her husband. Just
where she expects TO fud him is not stated
Tut as all murderers announcs their intention
OF going direct TO heaven, it is probable that
It is her expectation that she will meet him
Where.
jast why, if Mr.. WHITELING was good
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Two Little GIrI., CollcctIonn.

TWO LIttIe UIrIN' VOIIcctIOn8.
To he Editor u Tie EreHin0 World
We are two little girls, md, knowing every
little helps. we have collec ed So among our
few friends for the Sick Babies Fund
LILLE Conn. 47O Avenue B.
ISABELLA McGovERN,
203 West Sixty-first street,
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Labor Saving Proposition.

"Well, JOHNNY, / shall forgive YOU this
time, and it's very pretty of you TO write
letter to say you're sorry"
Yes, ma; don't tear ii up please"
"Mhy. Johnnv?"
Because il will do for the next time"
The evening world., 1889-06-25
An EMectuaI Disguise.

TFTOn me CTonN Shif RetItW.
Miss Blondine," said Mr.. Baxter to his
typewriter, my wife is coming down to the
Office tomorrow. Would it-er-be asking
too much of YOU to-er-appear as awkward
as possible ?"
" Certainly not" replied Miss Blondine,
- and, =" she added thoughtfully." in order to
have no doubt about the matter, will wear
dress that buttons up the back"
The evening world., 1889-06-25

To he Editor Of TIE Erenina World.
On the register Of the Lewey Lake House,
in the Adirondack Mountains, is this entry:
walter Harris, June 8, 1888, caught Ave lake
trout, average weight nine pounds. N. B.
In one of them was jack-knife that the fish
had evidently picked up from the bottom Of
the lake." L. s. r.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Keeping Up Appearances.

From Me Cloak and Suit Reptetc.
MY dear" said Mrs. Dennis, ~ want to
get yachting suit"
"Heavens" said Mr.. Dennis. whats
that forp Why. haven't got yacht"
II know it," replied his wife. but Mrs.
Slasher has q suit. and it will never do to let
her get ahead of me-.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

IRON NE D''To0 Ffss pyss'
" Have you any particular obiegt in loNling
around here" asked the contractor OF IA new
building Of IN idler who was in the way.
Yes, sir. was tue prompt reply.
"Well. what is NJ"
- l want TO dodge my creditors ana they
will never think Of looking Tor me where
there Is any work going on."
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Why lie Mna I.lnh.

Ifo" me Epoch
Merritt Your father said he was glad you
stuffed that toothpick in the stem of his
pipe.
Little Johnnie Was 1t because 1t kept him
from smoking all night
Merrit-NO. lie said it was because he
had been waiting for some eTcuse to give you
q leathering.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

rom th. Rnrlinuion Ere, Pcs,,.l l

GFrom the Burlington Free PreN.l
First Trnmp-Well, you are putty we'll
nsed up! When they got after you, why
didn't you take to your heels2
Second Tramp-I couldn't pard. You see,
The dog took to 'em.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

lF,om n. Nee Fork W,skivI
Confectionery and Ice Cream Man-We'H
lose ten Of our best customers next week.
hssistant--We will Are they going to
OklahomAg
"No; they're going to get married"
The evening world., 1889-06-25

Spring, and ~ he does not wish be had brought
a boat along he will be different from the rest
of ue.
Hoping that you will give this matter the
everything you undertake, remain las yeti.
ANOTHER SUFFERER.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

Milow Mead Visiting New York for the first
timc).lm pretty certain he said he W, = on The
slNth floor, and Id like ter see m mighty bad;
but III be dNrned IL hell kctch me breaking
elevator concerns I never sec m. GURNEY.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

lFF"m NE fp'eh,l
Mrs. Brown-How did you come 10 give
your sister the big apple and keep the little
one for yourself
Little Johnnie-'Cause there was a worm
III it.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

Their Money for the Fourth.
To ne Editor of TIE EVsHiHo World.
Please accept our mite for the sick babies.
This is our money for the Fourth of July.
We send 1t to the sick babies instead.
LAURIE. CANINE, RoBB1E.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Only Ono Way.

lFrOm the NsO FORK Wssklvl
Westerner--Yes, sir, believe it is Abso-
lutely impossible to reform horse thief.
EaSterner-Nothing easier. Make a sailor
of him.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Canse and EHect,

tFrom The NsU Fork WeekIyl
Enamored Youth-Your father seems WoF.
ried about something tonight.
Sweet Girl-Yes, poor pa has so many
business cores.
Little Brother That mint it. He's mad BE-
cause the big dog he bought didn't come.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
The Least Of Two Evils

from Bmfh, GTay G Co WeeE7yI
IF you are so warm, dear" said lady to
her husband. why don't you go down
cellar? It's dry and cool there"
What! and nave 'hs! blamed gaS meter
the heatln
The evening world., 1889-06-25
In Memory Of n Babe In Heaven.

In Memory Of n Babe In Heaven.
TO me Editor Of ne EVenin0 World;
In memoriam of my baby in heaven send
the inclosed dollar, hoping it may save some
little baby to it's loving mather.
New York. June 20. W.A.B.G.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
Met but 10 Part Forever.


He went right by without noticing us. 1
thought you knew him. Haven't you ever
met p
oh yes the last time he borrowed $40 of
me and we haven't really met since"
The evening world., 1889-06-25

enough to be an angel. his wife did not enjoy
his society here is perpleIing conundrum.
1t belongs in the elongated list of those
things that nobody knows.
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sc with Good Wi.hcs.

Sc with Good Wishes.
Hhs Editor Or The Ersnina Wordi
Inclosed you will find o. for the Babies
Fund. Hoping you will succeed, remain,
yours, KATE A. RUEHL.
The evening world., 1889-06-25
A Treasure.

ltTom HarpeT's BasGr.I
The most expensive autograph / have, "
said the collector. lis this. IL is the sigma
ture of Bob Boniface, who keeps a hotel at
Saratoga. II cost me 9lOO u week for three
weeks. The unfortunate part OF il Ii that |
couldn't sell the receipt to-day for more than
two cents pound"
The evening world., 1889-06-25
A HopeIeaa Tnsk,

IFrom hs CioIk md Suit Rcpi,r
Husband 600 years hence, when women
rule My dear. expect TO go 10 town to-
day, II you could spare me little cash
Wife from ked)-Certainly, darling You
will find some loose change in my pocket.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

Now Let Us Hear from &C."
To1s Editor Of ne Epenin0 World,
Please find inclosed 81 for Sick Babies
Fund. A.B.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

UICk'H ".
To he Editor Of The Evening World;
send $2 to the Sick Babies Fund"
DICK.
The evening world., 1889-06-25

MOTHERS say they would not be without MONELL'S
TEErHIEo CORDIAL. Price 70 cents. e
The evening world., 1889-06-25

First Citizen Soldier (after an anniversary
celebration) --Hullo!
Second Citizen n-Soldier-Hullo!
First Citizen so ldier--Ole Guard. NJ York
Second Citizen Soldier-Yep. Ansh'n N
Hon rable. Boston?
First zen-Soldier-Yep.
Rofh-Shake