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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

A table cover for mans room may
be made Of square Of yellow canton
flannel, lined with pale yellow silk of a
light quality, and edged with small yell
low tassels Over this square haste the
ribbons which come around cigars, first
carefully pressing out all the creases
where they have been tied. Put them on
in an irregular design. but to entirely
cover the surface. with the selvages
touching. Work all the edges with yell
low embroidery silk in featherstitch.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Whiting ssifk Gamer .Souee.

Two Writings. pepper and salt. cap,r
s'"ee Cleahse. scrape and dry
TWO winnings. and score them on
po'h SIDES. one fourth inch deep
win sharp Knife season with pepper
ana SAT- lay In creased baking dish
ana pour over them one-fourth Mint
stock; put them in the oven and bake
gently till done. about one-fourth hour
Make little melted butter. stir into n
the liquor for the fish. and add two
tablespoonfuls of capers. Pour over the
fish and servc.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
B.,rare Of Black and Wnsss.

This will be black and white sea-
son." they say in the millinery (nbps
and crygoods stores. Don't believe 1t.
Those previous birds OF fashion who
have more money than taste ana who
dote on bringing out novelties are pranc-
ing along Broadway with their magpis
combination In their dresses and hands
and on their feet and heads. They are
far-seeing' assertive. conspicuous and
vulgar, and they are short-lived. About
thanksgiving Day there will be nothing
left OF the black and white rage but
bills Let the woman Of .one-drsss,al.
iowanes beware OF black and white.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
BRIT" and pug" Are Popular Dogs.

To Inc EHItOf:
/ know Of two dogs. Brit" and Pug" They
reside In adjoining houses, aud ! know Of no
one that would wish them AWAY; they are 50
good and so kind that ~ they were lost there
would be many feel sad until they returned.
And II either Of them was to leave this world
they would be worthy Of the same remarks
that Lord Byron had placed on a tombstone
over his dog. closing with
ITO mark friends remains those stones arise.
l never knew but one and here he lies
X.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
HOUSE ANo HOME

is made with a cardboard centre. Tn.
lining may be the same silk or plain.
'hteriined with cotton batting. sweet
scented and feather stitched on inside
edge. The corners fold over. handker-
chief fashion, and are fastened with
sllken cords. There are inside strap,.
shk-covered and fastened at intervals to
cardboard centres. to hold each colored
skein in place and prevent them from
getting tangled when not in use.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

exi erimen, thus suggested would, II
conscientiously undertaken. be watched
With interest By the rest OF the world
IL successful. It might be extended so
..s to take In prohibition Maine, where
liauor-dealers, legal and Otherwise. are
I'll crted as floutishing at the ratio Of
one TO every 200 Inhabitants.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Fair at julia ier!chs's.

10 Inc lhItO!:
We here srui YOU sli, and we hope It will
help the sick babies. We mad n fair. 1t
held at III. residence OF Miss Julia Slcrichs.
IA East the Hundred AMI Fourth street.
Julia Sierichs, Louisa Dauh.
Martha Roster, HOrtcuse Whyman,
Ethel Rrntuu
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
A BeWmttInl Firs Screes.

A novel and beautiful fire screen Is
of brass set with big Jewels of white
and amber glass. With this is hood
which corresponds. When the fire is
lighted an outfit of this sort with a
white mantel becomes thing of ornate
and constantly varying beauty.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Female smoking and billiard Jacket,
can be purchased at fancy dry-goods
houses. These are chiefly silk and lace
with very open sleeves. The billiard
Jackets are called the Elena" Jackets.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

pretty toys wherever were allowed Hoping
this small amount will do the pOr little
babies some soOd
Julia Jo.ephscn. twelve.
Marion Joscphson, three,
Johanna Zol. twelve
SoJ East Eighty second street.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
LETTERS

tThts column Is Jcr the oensrt or srer yood1
uho hos complaint TO make, a 1,terdnes 10
rntiidte, Information TO pire, a question TO
ask Or a ruoiie serr.se 70 acsAo,c'ed. .. ava
,oho can lu, ne tdea mo ,ess tAaa NJ w.! Is
Long letters inno, b priniedI
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Stetced Reefs,

Parboil. pare and cut the sbeets In
slices. then put into u saucepan with
half the quantity OF small onions par
boiled, tiny shred OF red pepper pod.
two or three slices OF okra. a shred of
basil and parsley. ditto Of celery. salt to
taste. a lump of sugar and a piece of
butter. Cook in rich cream or white
stock, and just before serving stir In a
teaspoonful of lemon juice. This is a
delicious way of cooking beets.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Fall boots are in town. They come
from London. They are made on the
Piccadilly last, with deep vamps. low
heels. and toes as sharp as the point OF
Il bayonet. They cost IS a pair. and
they are as ugly as the boots of Boston.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Harlem Ch,ldren's Fair.

To Tue TIIII TOT.
Enclosed please end s.. so. the proceeds OF a
fair held In IA West one Hundred and Thirty.
third street Hoping 1t will do some good We
remain
llnnIn Gnmore, Filth Whitcsde,
Minnie KlininIann, Neal Pope,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Fair in an Area.
To the Editor

To Inc EHltor:
Inclosed please find our mite, N.lo, the re-
ceipts OF little fair held In our area, AZ East
Seventy ninth street. We hope II will aid you
In your noble work. ! am nine years old and
friend Of the poor. Cnrinne Jungers,
Lulu Kluyer.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Massachusetts IL TO try with her long
Term eonvicts a system OF parole on
good behavior similar TO that abused ut
Elmira. There may be good results I'M
der a proper application OF the system.
conducive both to good order in the
prison and TO reformation OF the con-
victs. Bat II Is trusted that the BAY
State Will not go further and adopt the
Elmira paddle as n reformatory means.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
An October Wedding Break ca,,

Oysters on half shell
Chicken pate (cold) Sauce Tartars
Olives
Salad Of sweetbreads
Lobster Bordeiaise Rolls
Celery
Ices Confectionery
Sailed almonds.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
For Some Poor Baby.

To The Editor:
Please give these . cents to some poor sick
baby which | saved up instead OF buying sour
candy.
Nathan Splitter. six years and seven months old,
lT2l Lexington avenue.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Not Over Seven Yet.
To the Editor

We are two little school boys, seven years
old, and We saved up n few pennies for the
sick babies. Hurrah for "rhe Evening World"
II. Wcathersbee,
g. Smaller.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
sII,O36 IS The sum.
The Sick Babies Funds Summer
Campaign Nearly Over.
But Many Free Doctors Are Still
In The Field.
Late Contributions Received from
Many Sources.

An letter. ~optn'ninG money for tho
sick Bnbi~s' Fmnd should bc addressed
10 "Cashicr Of WORLD, P"litzer Build.
Ing, New York Chy.'
Donation. OF clothing, &C.. should be
sent 10 Mrs. Roberts, i32 West Thirf;-
fOurta street.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

A woman spoke earnestly at the
Worlds Fair Parliament OF Religions
yesterday on the subject OF reforming
Chicago The Wind city may gather
great encouragement from the fact tina
the speaker did not consider the
case hopeless one. She suggested
the establishment OF Mahomeian mis-
sions In the city as means OF spread
~ the practise OF total abstinence. The
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

supt. Andrews says: "The condi.
lions necessary for keeping the streets
of the city clean have never existed. :"
observant people had guessed as much.
But wasn't the Superintendent appointed
70 bring these conditions about?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
One Hundred and Twenty-third
Street Girls.


Enclosed please ind check FOR SIS 20. which
nr- the proceeds oil n fair held at 4O2 East One
Hundred and Twenty third street last week
Please add same TO yonr fund foe the sick hu-
bi"s and obige yours truly.
Helen Haas, Flora MetZger,
Flora kUs-uthnl, ElTrnc" Steiner,
hs;i" Nc,;uy"rn. Irene l;os.nthnl,
All OF one lIunurcd and Twenty. third street
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Cronin Jury BrIpery CASE.

CHICAGO, Sept, lG,-At the rcqucst OF
states Attorney Kern. the case against
i. W, Smith, charged with the attempted
bribery % Cronin Jurors At the begin.
ming OF the famous murder trial has
been u lain out'rcd ON tn record smith
was arrested yesterday afternoon.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Fair in Eishty.fourth st-sst.

To Inc FVIIUF.
Four little children Of EIghty-fourth street
inclose $3.42 for the Sick Babies Fund. This
amount Is the result OF fair held by Alma
Rorchardt. aged i've; Hugo Bprchardt, eight
Michael DOricy, twelve; Alfred liurchardl,
eleven, at biv Fast Eighty.fourth street
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
No Column bian Day This Year.

tn Tho EITiOr:
VIII you kindly inform me through your letter
column in '"rhe Evening World II there viii
lie Il legal holiday in 'he month OF October?
refer to Columbian Day.
CONSTANT READER, Flushing T.. l.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
A Street Fair.
To the Editor

TO Tht F'IITnf.
Enclosed find 81 fo- the Sick Babies Fund,
which Is the result OF n little fair held In front
OF $40 East Eighty -fOuTtL street hy
Bclla Mulyty. Minnie Maui.
Arthur Mammry, Frank Mulyey
Joe Cruley,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

The reopening OF suspended business
establishments is going on with crafty
Ing rapidity. II would go on even more
rapidly IL the Senate would close its
debate and pass the Repeal bill.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Three Boys Send 81. 90.
To the Editor:


Inciosed you will find $3.50 for the benefit
Of the sick babies. collected by Harry and
Thomas Patterson OF $40 East Eighty third
street, and Mortimer Bach. OF 322 Fast Eighty
third street. Wishing YOU success In your noble
work, we remain The Above Subscribers.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Willie's Candy Money.
To the Elitor:

am little boy ten years old. I stoned
huying candy for n week aud saved my PENNIES
Tor tn" sick babies. Little Willie Miliigan.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Yes, $4,000 Worth.
To the Editor:

TO the Editor:
Would you kindly inform me. to decide a bet,
In THE Evening World" at your earliest con-
venience. did James J. Corbett. after he fought
John L. sullivan, buy any property at Asbury
Park. WILLIAM YORK.
Drooklyn n Y.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Four Little G.rle.

To Ihc Editor;
Inclpsed please IND tI.i2 for the sick In.
h.s, the proceeds ~ . fair held 10y four little
lirlS ut -" East Nin"iy-thirl street Hoping
that this win help some pvJr sick baby, We
Martha Huber.
Elsie Eiiers.
MAY Rrnithwaite,
Ethel Braithwaite.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Yes. Unless the Courts Have De.
| privsd You OF the Right.

To The Editor:
My wife died two months ago. have little
hoy, one year old, at my mo,her-n laws housc.
! have not seen him in two months, as she
treated me very mcanly. Have not the right
to take my child 10 my home? FATHER.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

The firm of Erockway & Co.. paddlcrs
and iawbreakers, is not dissolved by the
retirement of the senior member. Bust
ness VIII be carried on as usual, as soon
as the establishment is whitcwa shed.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Ncsc VstliN0s.

The newest yelling has a large open
meth. the corners Of which are fastened
by double solid dots In square shape.
They are edged with Valenciennes about
half an inch wide, and come in all COL
orS.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Take the Elevator and See the
Editor.

To the Editor:
am nineteen years old. A great many Of
my friends tell mo / would make u good re-
porter They tell me l am "Nelly Bly,"
would you please advise me AZ to what steps
to take, as | am very anxious to follow my
vocation kATHRYNE
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
They Had a Stand.
IT, the Fhlio'

IN TW' FWIINF,
Inr'ps'd yoa will ind 81. CT for the dear little
s!eE babies, We will do better neat year where
will he permitted to keep Il, rs We had this
year 10 ~ aud Keep our little stand with
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Fair on a Sidewalk.
To Tho Editor:

tn Tho Fdlf0T;
Irclo-cd YOU will fnd ~ cents for tho Sick Ba.
hITs' Fund frum tw" litti" girls and hoy.
We held a fair on the sidewalk ut 1854 First
avenue. We are
Philippine Heiscr.
Mani. Hciser.
Herman Newark.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Four six-Ysar- Olds.

To the Editor:
Please accept the SUN Of st,2b, collected by
the following four iittls workers aged siI years.
for the Sick Dahics' Fund
Atuplta Freedman, Mary Bascinna,
Tessl0 Sheridan, Amelia A. wlnkeimann
.15 First aVcuue.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Entertainment on Second Avenue.


Incloscd hnd SIS. the proceeds OF an enter
talnmcnt given at $50 Second avenue.
Annie Morrison. thirteen,
Katie Selglcr, twelve.
T. Newmark, eight
u. Ncwmark. seven.
n. Richardson, eleven,
y. Richardson nine.
Maggi. Muliane, ten,
Nellie Murphy, eleven.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Your Friends Can Best Inform You

10 inc ElHOf.
Jew, and desire to he informed by your worthy
paper of a good Hebrew club in this city l
find 1t very hard to get acquainted with the
cuss Of people that 1 have been brought up
with. +. s. A.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Let Us not be too hard on Portugal for
quarantining against MS. Perhaps they
have just heard that there was cholera
In the lower bay last year. and are
Quarantining against that.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Fair Given by Four Little Girls.

lnclosed find 55 cents. the proceeds Of q
fair held by four little girls on First avenue.
between Elghty.seveDth and Eighty eighth
streets. We are yours truly,
Henrietta Strauss, Mand Elsey.
Ida Harris Emma kohrlng.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Out OF Their Reach.

tFrom Jud-aD
Gliley-Howwahs, feIlaws!
F, Cooling and Cholly--What is It. old
maA? .ssr.
Giliey-rve just discovered that the
deah pwipee II q gwandfAthaws
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Leadvn. Mining Strike se,,l.a

LEADNILLE, COT. Sept. l6.--N confer
erce between the mine-owners and
miners here has resulted in a settlement
satisfactory TO both sides. and the LOO
miners Will return TO work at once,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Little Helpers.
To the Editor

10 the EuIIIT!
Please find incloscd 81 IL, the proceeds Of a
fair held by three little helpers.
Katie Wade,
Loretta sullivan.
Stella Fohin,
IN Second avenue.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
seal.r, Irrivo at yio,ori,

VICTORIA, b. c., Sept. 1.-THE seal
Ing schooners City of San Diego and
Nascotte arrived here from Copper ISL
and last evening. The San Diego brings
LILO sealskins and the Mascotte LIZA
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
sure Cure for Obesifv.

II you want to get thin and stay thin
drink like dog, cat like Il cat. cbev
ike COW. sleep like weasel and
work like a horse.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Philadelphia Is almost wide-awake
over the reported shortage OF $isi.0oo In
god at her Government mint.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Tho Giants are lettering in the West
II is up to-day and down tomorrow.
Fortunately, the season Is nearly over.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Brazil is becoming still more Of a
country divided against itself. VIII n
fall back into Imperialism be the out
come OF the division?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Davenportism Is doomed. Republican
hiibusters in Congress have delayed. but
cannot prevent. the wlping ont OF the
system.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

TIE darkness which developed The city
this forenoon was enough to remind one
OF the Senate chamber In Washington
during debate on the silver question.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Tableaux.
To the Editor:

| Accept this small amount OF $3.50 for the
Sick Babies Fund from tableauI arranged by
Aunt May, Irene Leon,
l.Rttie Wolf, Edwin Schwnb,
| Everett Finn. Mortie Finn.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

A Brockway by name OF RIA thbone
may have Just as much weight when II
COM; - taking the testimony OF Ell
mira Rcformatory inmates.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

Tine announcement that the cashier
of the Il form Club is defaultcr Is
not to be taken as an illustration OF
the effect OF evil associations.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
A Collection.


To the Editor:
Inclos"d please IND 81 so for the Sick Rabies
Fund, collected ly
SnSic Rudd, aged eleven
Mamie b'Sllli,an. Rgad nine,
80 EiSi Eish. ! .h-st street
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Entertainment at Erastina.

To the Editor:
Enclosed please And si.sO. the proceeds OF an
entertainment given at Erastlna for the Sick
Babies Fund. Richard Wood,
Clinton Vanname,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

In the race for the Cape May Cup
Britannia left plenty Of searoom for tine
Eavahoe. but no room for doubt as
10 the result.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

To-day 10000 boomers rush into IN.
Cherokee Strip. II might be the open
ing Of an empire within an empire. so
far as numbers 60.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

This ought to be the last Saturda,
before repeal In the Senate.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Brooklyn Girls Work.

To the EditOf:
Incioseh please ind Si7.o7 proceeds OF fair
held at 30 Third avenue Brooklyn, for the benc-
at Of the Sick Babies Fund. This is the re.
suit Of hard work by
lottie Gardner,
Alice WoodcOck,
Nellie Galley.
Martha Chambers.
r. S.-we send best wishes for the success
OF the Fund.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

The train-robbIng industry does no
feel the hard times.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Five Eeld This Fair.

| To the iAlitor'
Enclosed you will ana IS, the proceeds Of =
| fair held in East Eighty first street by
| Jessie Bolin. Klttlc Gulhooley,
| frsnris Flynn, Maurice Murtha.
Peter Rice.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16

brought round the neck and on
the shoulders to below the bust. meeting
a central gathering Of the material 1t
Is heavily plated on the top of the
sleeve, which ends at the elbow.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Collected by Four.


Inclosed please ind ST. the pruceeis OF a col.
lection taken m by four little girls for the
sick Babies Fund
Celia HorwtG, Nellie Horwliy
ANrnla Cahnc. ,onpInl Canine
3Ol East one Hundred and Fifth street
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Collected by Three Girls,

10 lnc Eullof.
| Inclosed please nnd 50. collected by three
little girls, Ada Haynes.
! laura Reynolds,
| Oracle Blown,
208 East Eighty fourth street.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
THE SUBSCRIPTIONS.

rrc,im,.Iy ncknoyI lodged. ............Sil,0 lOT
Fair 30 IhirI avenue. Bro Alyn."... lIo'
Emmic l.. Hall. BnyNill" l.. I...... 3"'
Hattie Aarns and Ihilipln" Abraham 80
Fair. so East Eighty .hfth streot.... l.o-
Fair. 3i2 East Ninety third street. l"
Fair. 1885, First avenue ........,..'. ~
II. n. 80
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
The Latest Tea Go,rns.

This is one OF the latest tea gowns. 1t
Is made OF thin Sossamer wooiicn
material in cream color with yell
low and green striped rihbon'
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Fair in East siIty.sscond street.


lnclosed please and $3.50. being proceeds OF
fair bella AT l65 East Sixty-seoond street
and trust It will bcpcGt some poor sick chill.
drcn.
ANY Sonmcrs, Addle Moses.
MlsuOn SoinmeEs,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
Fair in East One Hundred and Four.
tecnth Street

10 the lilt0r:
incloscj please hnd 50, proceeds Of fair held
in the yard OF III East one Hundred aud -Four
t.cnth street. Hoping this small amount will
help to enlarge Your Sick Rabies Fund, and
hoping We VIII do better next time, we remain,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1893-09-16
The BolerO Jacket,

The Bolero Jacket here shown goes
nicely with dress Of white serge. Il
is made principally Of light blue, with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-07-13
PROPOSE To KEEP 1T SECRET.
County Board Of Review Determines to Keep
the Public in the Dark About Its Work.

The passage of Scripture, 'They love
darkness rather than light. because their
deeds are evil" may not have been spoken
with special regard to the Marion County
Board of Review. for this passage appeared
in the Bible before that a%utocratio body
was ushered into existence by the Indiana
Legislature. Nevertheless the quo
tation is q fitting one 90 describe
the actions of that body. The board
was instituted for the transaction of public
business. and by what right IL refuses TO
permit the public to know what it does is
not known, yet that is the plan they have
adopted In their proceedings this year as
heretofore. A Journal reporter went into
the County commissioners room. where
the sessions of the board are being held.
yesterday afternoon and asked one OF the
transacted by it during that day. Messrs.
Bnckus and Bake replied In one volco
that they had decided not to give anything
to any of the papers this year.
And why mott" asked the reporter, who
was greatly surprised to hear two county
officials aver that they proposed to conduct
the business of the county in star cham Der
sessions. well, we have refused to give
anything to any of the other papers and
we WON'T give 1t to you" said Baker.
THE work of the board is subject to re-
vision and we will not give out what we
are doing"
The board began its session Monday
morning, but until Yesterday mono of the
various corporations which will appear be.
Several of them APPEARED yesterday and
answered the questions put TO them by the
board, which was in session till late in the
afternoon.