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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
The Soldiers Problem.

To the Editor:
In sending you solution to the problem FOR
sodlers'' In soms haste naid the army while
marching would stretch over $500 feet, and with
tho space between the regiments, 200 feet. cover
400 feet, and that when It came. or vas COM
Ing. to 4 halt. would stretch over 1900 feet.
with 100 feet between the regiments. making 1t
cover In this case 1900 feet ! was In error.
The regiments while marching would stretch
over 4,425 feet with 200 feet between them. or
In all +.e25 feet. and when coming to a stop they
would stretch over LAB feet. with 100 feet be-
tween thom. OF In all / 675 feo,. The difference
between A62S feet and i.b1S feet or 1850 feet.
divided by s52 the number Of feet the army
marches In one minute, gives ll7-l7s. which
Is the number Of minutes between the two orders.
THOMAS FARRELL, Newark N l.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Fruit Suuce,

Mash a quart of ripe fruit, beat al
aft cupful of sugar over 1t and set
away; If the fruit Is very sweet les!
sugar will be required. About ten min
utes before the sauce is needed set a
over the fire and stir constantly; wbeJ
heated nearly to boiling turn II abou1
the base of the pudding. which has
been placed in deep platter. II tb1
pudding boiler has tube In the com
tire, as II usually has. there is. Of
course, hole In the centre OF the pudI
ding, and this may be filled with th1
fruit sauce. which Is, by-the-bye. I'd
attractive In appearance as It 10 do
licious in taste.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Three Brothers at Market.

TO the EDITOR:
Three brothsrs A. p and c, went to . market
Each wantod to buy horss When they arrived
thsy found that there was emily one horse left for
sale and when they were Informed of the price
OF 1t they saw that none Of them had money
enough to buy the horse. Each knew how much
money the others had. So said to b: Lend
me ons-hslf OF your money and. together with
mine. can lust pay fer that horse" But g
said mo" and. turning to C. continued: Lend
me ons-third Of your money and, together with
mine, I can Just pay for the horse" But C said:
mo. I would like TO bgy that horse myself"
And then made this proposition to A: LEND me-
one-tourth OF your money aad, together with
mins can Just pay for the horse" Now. how
much Gid that hor-e cost ard how much money
did each one Of the brothers hIve1
FRED GOLDsTEIN. 20 Lewis street CITY
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Calls Single Tax q Fake.


TO the FdIttr;
Your columns are now oren to single tax dis
cussions l suppose We will ret regular doses
~ obsurdity from those cranks. Look st the
nonsense In a recent letter. Hc talks about
our system o. taxation forcing people to live In
tenenentS and robbins babies OF their blrthrlght.
What has taxation got to do with such th!nga'
Are not people free to live where they choose
TO- and docs not every baby born Inherit all
tho privileges OF our Constitution. and whore
Is the liberty. freedom and equity OF citizenship
equal to that tnIoyed by the citizens OF this
country The Evening World 10 certainly
not afraid to pub.h tho truth. but II there IL
any truth In this single tax fake. how Is It
eivil'4alion did not adopt II centuries ago.
sCRPTIC
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Looking Pretty at Meultimes.

1t Is not true that beauty una
dorned Is most adorned" Venuses are
as rare as white blackbirds. Only a
being ot extraordinary beauty should 60
to breakfast in crimplng pins and disha-
billie. A sloven at table can play havoc
with a husbands temper and capsize the
best plans laid for the day. Either make
pretty toilet or have your coffee In
your room. the French say. Wash and
dress up for dinner; wash and dress up
the children. Put something on or dc
something to the table to make It differ
ent from a boardlng-house table. and
tho worst clown Of a man and the worst
cub Of boy will be shamed into toilet
for dinner.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Tho "Dreaa Album FAD.

The dress albums which are quits
fad jusO now among girls can hardl
fail to have a permanent interest I'd
their owners and their descendants WI
will enjoy looking over the coilectis
Of scraps of mammals or grandma
gowns In her girlhood. The album
simply a scrapbook upon whose paSd
are pasted bits OF each new gown. Undd
the sample is pasted the date OF III
purchase, upon what occasion II wd
first worn, and any other details thu
may be OF interest. II Its owner hay
artistic ability a sketch Of the fnishe
gown may be added. and the inclusiy
price Is not without Its usefulness.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Drooislyn Bessie's Kisses.


To the Editors
II "Chancsy' will give his cir! any OF the fol-
lowing answers to what u kissf' think
some will be satisfactory 70 her: First, . kris is
an inslpid and tsstelsss niorssl which becomes
more delicious and delsctabls In proportion as
II 10 favored with love Second, . report al head
quarters Third. . kiss IL Ike the sweetest frui,
Of q tree; the onsnsr piucked The more abundant
Il crows Fourth. . kiss is what the old man
buys and the young man stssia The only de-
lights OF the gods thai morIis are permitted 70
enjoy. BE6SlH OF Brooklyn
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Waking Babies.

A well-kept baby will walk when he
gets ready. He doesn't need any les
sons. Let him alone. See that his falls
are broken and his hurts kissed better.
but don't teach him to be q tramp. Urg-
Ing u child to stand alone Is an ex-
cellent way to cripple him for life.
When the young birds wings are strong
he knows 1t and flies Off. AS soon as
the baby's legs are strong enough to
support him he, too, will stand up and
walk Off. Give him chance.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Coffee and CofTee-Pots.

Much of the coffee bought in corner
grocery shops isn't any good. Ground
coffee begins to lose It's flavor as II
leaves the mill. Old coffee has no flavor.
1t will make brown drink: 30 will
ground rusks and cooper chips. The
best coffee will be bad II It has to SO
through a dirty pot. The absurdity OF
putting an egg In the coffee to clear IL
is still prevalent
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
To Improve Potatoes.

Potatoes may be soaked In cold wat]
for twelve or more hours before bein
cooked and will be improved rather tina
injured. but If they stand in little moi
ture even for ten minutes after they al
cooked, they are spoiled. The potato
composed largely of starch. The u1
cooked starch does not unite with mol
ture like q sponge. A good potato vi
be light and mealy as soon az II IL bake
or boiled, pul II the cooking be contiI
ued II will become dark, heavy ~
strong favored.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Au AKnOstic's View.


TO The Editor:
AEnost!cs, according 10 IT, D. c." are Ike
men bora blind. They cannot believe because
they are deficient in a certain o. uncertain, power
Of insight. But he that bsl!svs.h not shall be
damned" Now, It would be Ubiquitous to Brock
way a blind man because he could not see the
pole star. and It strikes most thinking people as
horribly unjust 10 condemn . very considerable
number OF intellectually blind people to ever
lasting torment because Of = deficiency for which
they are not accountable. Belief 10 not soiun'
t.ry. Two and tive are ave. cannot be-
lieys IL FOUR.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
The Magic square Once More.

70 the Editor:
otter the following rules BY which magic
squares can be made as fast ss the ngures can
be written, and Infinitely greater than the one
given by Marcos Lazarus: Begin in middle space
OF the top row. write the figures In right diagonal
rows, when the top Of the square Is reached
continue at bottom OF next right hand column
When the right side Of the square is reached con-
tinus at left end Of above. When spaces al
ready occupied are encountered continue in space
lust beneath the las, hsurs written. When the
upper right hand corner Is reached continue In
the space beneath.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
SNURS AND sNo3s.

Brother-in-Lsw Jenli!ns's denial of the
story that the Treasury officials
"snubbed" Mr.. Croker by refusing per
mission for him to leave the Majestic
at Quarantine last Wednesday and come
up TO the city in a sort of private palace
car style is made IN very diplomatic
language.
1T IL not true" says the Health
Officer. that l received any telegram
from any Treasury Official on the sub.
ject."
Tut. doctor. there ARE mary ways o.
conveying an Official snub other than
by q telegram. Was It, however.
"saub" at all? What claim had MI
Croker 10 be allowed TO leave the vessel
st Quarantine, anyway? lie ls CON
stantly pleading that he Is only d pri-
vate citizen, and as such ought to be
let alone. What reason, mon. was there
why he should be taken on the Incoming
steamer ahead OF all other passengers
with flourish of trumpets as II he
were high Official or some distin-
Eulshed visiting tignitary?
r. now. MIR. Croker had been cRllea
back by Il subpoena ISSUED ~ tn
LeXOw Committee; or II he had returned
ioI the ayowed purpose Of satisfying the
natural curiosity OF the people Of New
York 10y telling them how he got IT,,
then. Indeed, tine Treasury officials
might have extended to him the pri,i-
iege OF u special l~ndlHs. But az he was
only coming home TO look Ia a. Tam
many Hall and then 70 down to Shccps-
head Bay TO the races. there Vas no
reason why he should have been per
m!tted 10 leave the steamer at Quaran-
tine. There was no "sEutb,ry" IN re.
fuslng such request. although there
may have been Il good deal Of "snoL-
berry In making IL.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
CInret Gun.

One quart bottle OF claret, one botti
of soda water, one lemon cut very this
four tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar
quarter OF a teaspoonful of CRATE
nutmeg, one liquor glass OF brandy. on
wineglassful OF sherry wine. Half d
hour before II Is to be used. put In
large piece of Ice. so that II may Cd
perfectly cold. A handful of ripe bea
ries will add to the bouquet. Use
bouquet OF English mint to cork n
pitcher
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
| NeU9E!BPg |||HoohliiiE

by sewing over and over in their centrs
letting the ends stick up. Crowd thesd
punches together rather closely and
when you get 1t done you will have !
very pretty mat. You can make MANI
charming designs, using different coil
ors. or IL the colors are put on all to]
sether. Just as It happens, 1t will still
be very pretty.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
The Ladies' Sch DOL on Parade.

IN the Editor:
The "Fresheuer' which you publish in The
Evcn.ug wcrld' OF June 30 by Mr.. Careless orig
inally appeared among tile queries In the
famous "Lsdys and Gentleman's Diary for 1901
published In London By the Company OF STATEN
ers. I, was proposed by the Rev. Thomas p.
Kirsman. rector Of Croft, Lancashire. It was
In these words:
VI ouery.--rl,,e.n young ladies in = school
walk out three abreast fer seven days in success
sion. It is required to arrange them daily 90
that no two snail walk tw,cs abreast
1t was answered in the mex, tons hundred and
forty eighth annual number. 1881 (which now
lies before mel by the proposer. Mr.. X. as fol-
lows: Dsnoting tho ladies by al. a.. as b-i.
be-, b-3, c-l. CO Co. dl, d. d-5. c-1. s-2. e-S
the following arrangement will be found to an
sver the question:
F1ra. tsy-s-l. az. as, b-i. b-2 BIS. e-i. e-S
c-s d.. d.. d-3, Ell, e., e-s.
Second dsy-a-1. b-1. CT. as, b.. e-a. as. d.
s-s. b-3, d-l e-2. CO. d.. e-i.
Third day--a-i. d.. eli, as. d-e, e-2, as. b-s
ca. do. b-l. CO. 60. b.. CT.
Fourth day-s-l. b.. de-. a., b-s. DIS, as. c-l
ell. b-l. c-s, e., d-i. &C. 60.
Fifth dsy--a-i c.. e-2. az, c-s. s-3, a.. b-l.
Id, c-l. be, d. e-l b.. d-s.
Sixth day-s-I, b-3. e-3. az, b-i, ell. As. o-s,
d.. b.. CO. d-i. s-., e-l do.
Seventh dsy--a-i. CO. do, a.. ell. d.. as.
b-2. e. ca. b-3. ell d-7, b-l. ca.
This 10 the symmetrical and only possible so'u-
item All othero differ from this only In disturb
ing the alphabetical order. or that Of tho three
sub-,ndices in certain triples OF the arst column.
or both these together.
Hoping have not imposed too much on your pa
thence, Mr. Editor. l ronain. respectfully yours,
W. H. BETS, Now Haven. Conn.
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Hard Tim es.

To the Editor;
There's = song which rsAs: Hard times come
again no more
But this tailsey Is evident to-day.
When the unemployed . chance At issse TO
earn their bread impiors.
And those who WORK perhaps may get no pay
Nov. We nnd sood people In the thorny path OF
uts,
And silently they suffer In their pain;
And many mouths empty In 4 land with
plenty rife
The hard times are surely here again.
ALICE NJ, Bergen Point, N. J.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

To the Eator:
In answer TO the young ladisa who wanted TO
know why the opposite sex prs'e, the say and
dash!ng girls 10 the prlm onss We herewith will
try aud elliShtsn them. First. q fellow while
ne Ia young naturally wants to enjoy himself,
consequently he prefers girls with the same In
elinatons to the stay-at-homs SirlA In fact,
tie the nature OF the bsats as tho expression
soeZ We certainly don't care for balls. &c. IA
tho girls do because they Invariably make us
90 down into our pockets. but when . fellow is
acquainted here and there he has got to take In
ths rscko,s A. they come. That's while We are
young. when We Grow a little older and think
Of marriage wen take more kindly to the modest
and sedsts ma!dsns for that 10 the kind We really
prefer and Ike best. TON and DICK.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
why Clothes Fade.

colored clothing fades because II Is p
into hot water. Even the brown hosiel
will keep the bright russell tint
washed in cold water. Nothing ell
Is good for Isle thread, silk or silk ar
thread underwear. Printed lawns, 90
tons and linen are In danger the mi
ment hot water touches them. Wool|en
on the other hand, should never
put In cold water. Only white Hooc
should be boiled. -..,..--.-- -
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
THE RIKERs ISLAND NUIsANcEs.

There is an evident dIsinclinsuon on
the part OF the city authorities TO sur
render the convenience OF dumping the
contents CT the city scows ct Riker's
Island. however unbearable the nuisance
may be.
Despite the strong protest OF the eiti-
zens and in tho face OF the report OF
Sanitary Superintendent Roberts that
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

II 'Sew York win not become til. scene
pf riote like those IN Chicago. But 4 IL
now and viii be right through the No
vember elections the ,eat OF an orderly,
though intense revolt against the cor
'Gpt local G!otators. The city has been
1ossed too much. 1t has now turned on
the bosses.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
DrR ped skirts.

II We are to wear draped skirts. the
pointed apron drapery, reaching to
the edge OF the dress In the immediate
front. and drawn thence In upward direc-
ton to the hips, terminating there, the
back OF the skirt being moderately full,
Is as pretty q style as any and also be-
coming to most figures.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Against Pantatacrncy.

To the Editor
am an .dmirsr Of '-rhs Evening World" in
its crusade against straight tieksu'' and their
consequent psstataeraey. WHISTLER Republican or
Democratic. l am . nrm believer Ia the Jus
tice. equity and entire rrartiosblliy OF the
single tax idea. and. a. such. I sish TO thank
you tor tho valuable service you have done
the eauss IN turning over column of your pa
per to Its e!9cusson. THE PATRON SAINT"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
ILe WiIOW'a Can.

A widows cap Is SO distinctly becom,
Ing that 1t seems strange more widows
do not wear 1t. Not the jelly bag shape
patronized by our English feminine
cousins, but the three-cornered bit OF
snowy net, bordered by a ruche OF crepe
lisse. This softens and refines any face
which II ID set above.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
4 Legal Solution.

To the Editor:
In reply to the problem entitled THE Condi-
toned Estate" published IN last Saturday.
Evening World" would beg to stats that each
one should receive ons-third Of the estate.
amounting to e.is7, My reason for SO stating 10
that as neither OF the conditions existed At the
time OF the mans death the agreement 10 void.
and therefore the estate must be divided accord
ing to the Law Of the stats. which gives the
widow ons-th!rd and the balance to the ehildron
in squai portions A. Il. MARSH.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

forces now In revolt. The least that
can be done now 10 to bring the pend
ing measure IN Congress into rs pre-
sentabe a shape as may be. promptly.
and make It into n law without waste
of time
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Wn lists.

Very pretty silk waists are made viii
blouse fronts and trimmed with diagona
rows OF wide white guipure inserting
The belt OF such waist is OF ribbon Of
OF narrowly folded silk. and the colisI
Is OF Insertion and silk turned down, or
II stock be preferred, Is made of tn
silk laid plain or in plaits
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Tho Kiss Again.


To the Editor:
"chuncy." Of Bayonns n. J.. 4. ehump.
Why doesn't he satisfy the young lady'a curl
osity by giving her a few kiasss the next time
he ssss her. In shape q tiss 10 siliptieai {.
lip t!ckls)i that TO- II you happen to have a
mustGrhs 4 kiss Is also like . sermon: Il re.
quires two heads and an application. II you
don't know how 10 give them you can end out
by calling on SISTER " u. g. l.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
D GOLDsTEIN, 20 Lewis street, city.
Plugging the Hole in the Shin.

TO wv EulTVE'
hole WAS stove In q ship, which after the
rough edges ware cut eway. was nine inches long
BY sixteen inehes wide The ship carpenter had
board one foot square which he CT, into two
pieces, which Glled the hole How dld ho cut
the wood! REUBEN s. LIND
SSs East Fourth street city
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
England Freer than America.

To the Editor;
Smoky Hollow" wants to know what English
men know about tree country. Well. English
men consider that they live In the freest country
In the world and they are not alone In this opin-
on. Max O'Eell tho Frenehmsn, who was not
particularly friendly towards England. az some Of
his writings show. has over and over again as
serted that England wRu freer country than
America. Within the past week Mr.. Cot and the
Rev. Or. Macarthur have made practically the
same remark Queen Victoria har nothing what
sver to do With making laws for the English pco-
pie. She has less power than the President. and
roigns. but does not ru,s. Tho idos that Repub
lic must necessarily he freer than even q limited
monarchy is shown to be false In the Of
France. Whero are forced to serve In the
army whether they want to not, while In Eng
land service is purely voluntary And the iess we
hear In New York OF that parrot-cry Of freedom
white We are under the rule Of King Croker and
the Tsmmany regime the better.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
Pressed Chicken Loaf.

Boil the chicken tender; pick the msd
from the bones. and chop. not too hnI
season with salt and pepper; add "
broth In which I, was boiled and pred
into a mould. When cold cut In Slioe|
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

Perhaps Martin and Shcehan expect 10
be us careful l.. their deliberations as
they are deliberate IN their prepara-
lions, in the matter OF their police In
auiry
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

Clean the fish; fill with stufflng made
Of one cup Of bread or cracker crumbs,
one-half q teaspoonful of salt, one-quar-
ter teaspoonful Of pepper. two or three
drops of onion extract, one tablespoon
full Of chopped parsley, and three table
spoonfuls of melted butter. If moist
stuffing Is desired. add one egg, beaten
well. When ready to bake, grease the
pan with salt pork or dripping, and put
salt pork under the fish. DO not put
water in the pan, but haste often with
melted butter or dripping. Bake ten
minutes to every pound and serve.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
The Odor from Riker's Island.

20 the Editor:
would llLe 10 call your attention 10 . dan
ger ~ TsEldsntH Of the rwenty-third Ward In
deriving a beautiful smell from the garbage
dumping at RiSsrs ISlard. A petition 10 stop
thia was cent 10 Mayor Gilroy. but no steps
have been taken = yet This small 10 IN
bearAble and Sickness 10 caused thereby.
J. L., reIidenI Of Twsnty.third Ward.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

~ seems 10 me that in this hour OF
danger and public distress discussion
may We'll give way TO active EFFORT on
the part ~ ali IN authority to restore
obedience TO law and to protect life and
properly" Tnut IL the way the Presi-
lent uI the United states sounds the
Iryuotc Ills words are addressed to one
Altgc!d. They are 10 be needed by all
me Altgoiis and all the Wnites and all
the stones
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

II IL not pleasant duty 10 be pub
ilh;ng maps OF the seat OF wa-." out
he map OF the disturbed territory In
Chicago. first published yesterday In
he 6 o'clock edition OF "The Evening
World" was a valuable aid 10 an in
lelilgenI understanding OF the actual
.ttLiution
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

The gods OF the Scotch breeEes held
heir breath with amaze as Vigilant
vent by. That's how the trim Ameri-
ran sailer lost her FIRST race abroad.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

London papers. commenting on the
ptrtke situation in the United States.
Give evidence OF a touching inability 10
comprehend the real state of affairs.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

with q real rapid-transit system. ATT
shor!gcd by the peoples votes and built
5nder the peoples direction. there Will
some accommodations for the people
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

Among the painful revelations of the
week is the discovery that Hi rs not
n Democrat"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07
what Ca. Bo Done with $500,

o the EaItor;
have $500 Ia cash. ! want 70 invest II satisfy
| suppose there are many besides myself who
have this amount Of cash handy waiting fer In
ysstmsnt. Nov. who Will tell what I can DO
with my ssool Il there sny business can put
u intof What esld ohers the best Inducements
10 man With Just SEQ saved up and no mors2
0HeRALEY JoNH.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

Cows. Altgeld, Waite ana Stone have
aiken It upon themselves TO argue tne
sid question OF state rights with the
Federal authorities. L. Is a question
that does not weigh In the present
emergency. The Governors viii find
p'cuty Of occupation in projecting the
s!Ghts of citizens in their own States.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-07

tern on hand. Instead Of fancy braid
lace insertion might be used on the
waist. "A soft collar Of gathered silk to
match the girdle would be better than
the stiff neck band