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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Curried Lobster.

Pick out the meat of two red lob
sters from the shells into a shallow
saucepan, in the bottom Of which has
been placed thin slice of ham. Win
a little cayenne pepper and a teaspoon.
full of salt Mix up half cupful oil
white soup and half cupful OF cream
and pour over the meat. Put 1t on the
fire and let 1t simmer for about an
hour, add dessertspoonful of curry
and another of flour rubbed smooth IN
a little of the liquor taken out OF tins
pot; In three minutes the curry will 10
ready to dish. Some add dash OF
lemon to this curry, and the cream can
be dispensed with II necessary. Put .
rim of well-boiled rice round the dish.
or serve the rice separately.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
A SURRENDER AND A VICTORY.

A Tariff bin has been passed. " In not
a. real. Tariff Reform bin. though 1t viii
do away with some Of the conspicuous
evils of Mckinlcyism. n n not tho bin
called for by the Democratic National
platform Of 1892. n ls not tho bill which
the people expected whom they cast
their votes on the strength OF the prom
iSes contained IN that platform. Eut at
least. n long and trying period OF sua-
pensc has been ended. aud an unnatural
cause of business depression has been
removed. n may he confidently eX-
pectcd that an immediate revival of the
country's commercial aDi industrial In
terests will follow.
The f1nal passing OF the bill was both
n surrender and n victory. The House
OF Representatives rccedcd from posi-
ton In which II had the support of the
people and the Administration. II
yielded to n force which was distinctly
arraycd against popular interests and
Democratic principles. But, in yield
ing, the House undoubtedly spoiled a
conspiracy existing in tho Senate.
through Vaccinations of the Trusts. to
prevent any tariff legislation whatever
II was calculated that the bill had
been made so Objectionable that the
House would not accept II. Then all the
Senate had to do was to remain obdu-
rate In conference until all attempts at
legislation should be abandoned, and
McKlnlcyism be left still triumphant.
This pretty scheme has been thwarted,
and in that fact and with what bene-
fits the new measure will undoubtedly
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
A Chic sum mer Dress.

Gathered bodlces are decidedly the
fashion for the Summer season and fof
all thin textiles, and also for light Sum-
mer silks. Lace. tulle, crepon, organdy.
net, silk, muslin and all the light, pretty
wash fabrics are made up in some q
the various designs that have f't
waists, shirred. plated or laid in s
plice folds from shoulder to belt: La
insertion is lavishly used upon the
waists. put on in rounding yoke &c =
for youthful figures. and in straig',r
perpendicular lines for figures less sled
der The back forms are not separat
by a seam up the middle. but show !.
seamless outside over a glove-fitting II
ing In the old-fashioned way. This Y
ing on dressy toilets is cut down In { Il
neck either round, square or V-shaiat
and there is no lining in the volumino 4
pulled sleeves, except, perhaps, a bit g
n can.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
BONDED WHISKEY TAKEN OUT
First Eject of Tariff LeEisIation
In Cincinnati.
(By Associated Press.)

CINCINNATI, Aug. 1.-THE decisive
action OF Congress on the tariff started
active operations in taking whiskey out
Of bond here last night. The receipts in
this city average $1,000 per day at the
internal revenue office, and yesterday
exceeded $4,000. In Covington. KY, the
increase was very large At Owensboro,
KY, last night 5000 barrels were ordered
regauged Immediately to take advan-
new Tariff bill takes effect.
Two dozen extra gaugers have been
engaged to regauge bonded whskey in
this district. To-day the revenue re-
ceipts are expected to be very large
from bonded whskey everywhere.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14

Cheap kid gloves are seldom any good.
Kid is as staple as wool; cheap wool,
as every judge knows, is never all
wool, and seldom of good dye, and the
same is true of kid gloves. Only de.
Elective skins are put in the common
stock; IL they chance to be perfect
the dye is not fast. In Paris, the great
glove market of the world, a fine
article cannot be bought at retail under
81, that Is for the two or three button
length; the same glove In America sells
at $50. There are serviceable goods
for much less money, but they are not
made of fine kid-prevaricators to the
contrary notwithstanding. The cheap
est glove in New York now is the 80
cent or Scent goat, mousquetaire.
known as the shopping glove. 1t is not
kid. however, begging the saleswoman's
pardon.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
THE POLICE MACHINE.

Nothing more remarkable or interest
Ing has followed the hunting down Of
police corruption In New York City than
the revelation OF how thoroughly the
force is permeated with the principles
OF bussism and boss machination. No
political leader OF a district is better
provided with "heelers'' and watchers
than is the police pantata with per
sonal representatives. collectors" or
whatever they may be called publicly
or privately. The system of agencies
and sub-agencies Is seemingly perfect.
The police machine is constructed to
work without the slipping OF cog. al
long as II In LETT TO the undisturbed
care of the original machinists.
A premonitory shaking up has been
administered to the system OF wheels
within wheels by the Lexow Committee
and Its counsel But the machine is
not broken yet, the blows have not yet
fallen where they will do the most good.
When that Committee resumes It's ses-
sion II will md from the record OF events
Transporting during Its recess that the
belts and cogs are still in place. and
that any shadow OF turning from the
earnestness and strength which marked
the earlier proceedings will be quickly
followed by resumption at the works.
fun or partial, as the encouragement
may be greater or less.
The blows struck this Fall must be
such as to bring anal results. They
must go straight and deep. The machin,
must be not only shaken, but disrupted
And with It's failing apart will com,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
BANKER COMMITS SUICIDE
He and His Son Were Liable to
Criminal Prosecution.
(By Associated Press. J

Ell RENO,'I. T.. Aug. III. NJ Bea-
com, President of the Farmers and Me-
chanics' Bank of Watonga, on Saturday
night committed suicide by shooting
His son. C. w. Beacon. Is missing, and
II is said has fed the country. Six weeks
ago the bank was organized by father
and son, soon after which the former
left the son in charge and went home to
Smith Centre, Kan, where he held re-
sponsible position
Rumors OF insolvency reached the
father and he went to Watunga. After
weeks endeavor to fix matters up,
and when he had learned both he and
his son were criminally liable, the father
shot himself. dying at midnight Young
Beacon recently invested $4,000 In Blair
County scrip, and being unable to dis
pose of 1t. the bank was placed in an
embarrassing position.
A large amount of the banks drafts
are said to have been protested in var
ious parts of the country. The suicide
was clerk of Smith County. Kan, for
six years and postmaster for four years
under Harrison.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Economical Mayonnai.e sauce.

Mix in a two-quart bowl one even
teaspoon ground mustard. one OF salt.
and one and a half of vinegar; beat in
the yolk Of an egg. then add very gradu-
ally half a pint pure olive oil Tor melted
butter), beating briskly all the time. The
mixture will become q very thick bat
ter. Flavor with lemon Juice. Closely
covered, 1t will keep for weeks in cold
place. II is worth while having a may
onnaise on hand for the late breakfast
or unexpected Homecoming OF the men
of the house. a teaspoonful with broiled
ham. bacon. fsh or cold meat Is rarely
out OF place.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
JOHNNY M'KEvER AGAIN.
The Little Artist's Big Entertain
ment at City Island.

Little Johnny McKever. the famous
eight-year-old violinlst and catching
comedian. has always been a stanch
friend of The Evening World" Sick
Babies Fund. He began fve years ago.
when he was smaller than his beloved
violin and his tongue refused to talk
plain" to do his level best for the poor
little babies of Poverty alley. and each
summer since. then he has given at
The Summer OF 1894 will be no excep-
ton. This time he has worked Host
Van Iiehn. of the Bayshore Hotel
CITY Island, into an enthusiastic Interest
in this best of all the Summer charities,
and Wednesday evening the little shaver
will lead splendid entertainment in the
ballroom of the hotel. the proceeds TO
80 10 the Sick Babies Fund.
Johnny's good friend, MIR. Bryson. Of
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Table Talk.

"Chatted food is half digested." Surly
diners make dyspeptics. The individual
who goes to table with bad news. or who
introduces horrible. disgusting or un
be led out of the house and denied ad.
mission until he repents. Women who
talk about disease, death. domestics and
their slum work are most numerous In
the list of offenders against taste
Simple. wholesome, nicely served food
eaten slowly. in the round of merry
talk, is the sort Of food that is readily
assimilated and that nourishes the body
and brain.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14

that the income tax is here to stay. II
represents the principle that tax
alton should be adjusted In proportion TO
the ability TO pay. and In this respect
II differs essentially from the taxing
of food or any of tho neccssarlos Of
life. A short experience OF Its results
will put an end to all talk against ".
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
ALL WERE STARVING.
Braunstein's Children Sent 10 an
Orphan Asylum


Police Justice Steers In the Lee Ave
nue Police Court, Williamsburg, this
morning committed Davis Braunstein's
ave children 10 the Hebrew Orphan
Asylum. Their names are Samuel, nine;
Dora, ten, Ada, seven: Annie, seven,
and Rosie. four years. For the last six
months they have lived in miserable
quarters with their father at % John
sou avenue.
Braunstein, who is a wood-carver, los,
his position few months ago. About
the same time Mrs; BraunsteIn became
III and few weeks ago she was re,
moved 10 St. GATHERINGS Hospital,
where she Is at present, dying from con.
sumption.
Braunstein on Saturday took the la 81
piece of furniture he possessed TO tn.
pa wnshop. All day Sunday and unit
noon yesterday Braunstcin and his chill
dren had nothing TO eat. They wer,
actually In a starving condition wher
Braunstein went to the. Stage str, e
sutton and told his story.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Cuntnrd Erlfter.

A custard frittcr Is a very delicate
variety. Measure out cupful of milk,
add u to half a cupful of flour, pouring
the milk over II very gradually to make
a smooth batter. Then add we'll
beaten egg, and cook the batter in n
double boiler for twenty minutes. At
the end of this time add two yolks of
eggs, a pinch of salt and a tablespoon
full OF sugar. Let the mixture boil up
over the stove for a minute or two
longer, beating It carefully to thor
oughly mix It, Pour II into a long,
creased pan of proper size, and spread 1t
to the depth Of one inch. Let 1t become
thoroughly chilled. 1t Is just as well to
stand over night. The next day cut IL
In long pieces, about two inches by
three; dip 1t I'm beaten egg, then in fine
bread crumbs, handling It very gently.
as II IL soft. Fry II in hot fat until It is
golden brown, and serve at once.
These are delicious fritters when ma
vored with n very little bitter almonds
or some grated orange peel. They may
be made into an excellent. savory fritz
ter by emitting the sugar and adding a
tablespoonful Of Parmesan cheese and a
pinch of cayenne pepper. Serve with a
little grated Parmesan cheese.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Tho Maid Of Seventeen.

To the Editor:
Oh maid OF seventeen. fair as . Summer
dresm.N,
with your eiriish ways and merry smile 10
bright.
There's nsuSht that can compare with your
youthful grace ~ rare.
Or your bilthe and merry heart 50 gay and
light.
oh, maid OF seventeen II certainly would seem
That one would ne'er sing aught but good about
you.
And though you're rather slow" and a tribe
green" you know.
What would this old world ever do without
you?
oh, maid OF seventeen. though through unkind
eyes you're seen,
BY one who thinks he knows you to the letter,
His Ignorance pray pity. he thinks he's very
witty,
But perhaps some future day he may learn
better. TWICE SEVENTEEN.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
ST. John ard Lasarus.

To the Editor:
In answer to the writer who signs himself
Truth" would say his letter shows that he
is little acquainted with the subject he talks Of
Over against his modern Biblical research" con-
eerlns the Gospel Of st. John. let tho testimony OF
the late M. Ernest Renan, OF the Institute
France. be hurled. This scholar tells US In his
Life Of Jesus" The common tradition seems
to me to be sufficiently Justified upon this point "
And this common tradition 10 that this Cos
pei was written by St John. II Truth had
spent a little more time In reading the works
Of the ancient fathers he would have learned
long since that st. John wrote the last OF the
Gospel at the request OF the clergy and people
OF Lesser Asia to prove the divinity OF Jesus
Christ, which Cerlnthus and other heretics be-
gan then to deny. As to Lazarus, there Is moth
ing In the Gospel OF St. John to show that he
was . 'despicable character" On the contrary.
We nnd in the twelfth chapter that Lazarus
was one Of them that sat at the table with him -
A. for his allowing his benefactor. Christ to
die on the cross without much a. going near
him." this 10 pure speculation Of Truth" with
out . word to support IL Would It not be bet
ter to leave all these points to the scholarly re-
searches OF religious teachersf To the Catholic
| ciergyf o. h. U.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
The Cigarette Is Loaded.

To the Editor
For the beuea. of tina, cigarette nsnd who
signs himself ~. Q. A." permit mo to say,
as a tobacco man OF twsnty-eiEht years. ex.
perisncs diving in the interior of the Island Of
Cuba for nineteen), that there 10 more nicotine
In the common paper cigarette to the square
inch than In ten cigars Turkish cigarettes con-
tain the least. But I have found BY diligent
study that the danger OF the cigarette 10 only
saualied By trying 10 cross Broadway at about
, or 4 o'clock. FELIPE ALVAREZ.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Here's a Biblical Bcttor.

To the Editor:
from erroneous standpoint. says: II do
no, wish for any after life"
Now. after life depends on resurrection
Il. Cor XIV. ESQ; John v. 1879, and not on
natural Immortality ON the contrary. the
dogma OF eternal torment depends not on resur.
rection. but on, natural Immortality.
II God made mankind immortal he lacked wis
dom. but it is nowhere stated In the Bible that
he made such a mistake.
| will give $50 to anybody who will find a
passage in the Bible that says man has an I'm
mortal soul. S. o. BLUNDES,
es, H1ncock street. Brookiyn n v
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Lizzie Gcmmers Fair.

Through a typographical error, Lizzie Gemmel
Of l75 West Ninety. street. Was credited
in these columns last Friday with raising only
81 for tho Sick Babies Fund, The amount real
lied and received at this once $40 with
Miss L1fIe, AZ whose home tho fair was held
were associated Annie and Katie EEsers. Of l7S
West Ninety Cnveuth street, and Bella Scoval. OF
100 West Ninety seventh street.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Nick odemus to n. Balsam.

To the Editor:
Nick odemus will not adopt the suggestion OF
B. Balsam and say he thinks or me sup
poses" that matter and energy have always
existed. More than / say the same thing. and
II We be dogmsticai without giving reasons. we
only followed a much venersted eIempar-ths
writer OF Genesis
d. Balsam charges with saying In sub
stance: ~ am the dictator, and who dares ia
dispute me?' This is not the substance OF any
thing I wrote. He misrepresents me by writ
ing: He goes on to say that the world was
made" &C.. and with great ingenuity tells me
! afterwards dare to say It was not created
Now, did not say the world was made. -
My words were: This il the creation dhe &C.
tion Of energy on maAter) by which all planets ant
stars have been evolved from other forms Of
moving matter
He Gays: II should learn that every man hai
| = right to his own opinion" This is precisely
| what I and all other secularists advocate. Yot
see. Balsam. I will not say: ut is my belief
opinion, idea or anything OF that sort, but ex.
actiy what have already said" And to ali
reasonable people. who are not certain about the
matter. I think this dictum will appear more
rational than that Of Genesis
You caa hold what Views you plesss on IN,
| subject, hut you cannot convert my certain
knowledge into = mere opinion.
NICK oDEMUs.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14

4 while the Dvicted Tenants bill 10 be-
fore me House OF Lords their lordships
might get some valuable pointers
against. the bill from Sir George Pull
man, who IN Americas greatest living
expert on tire question OF evictlons.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Feel Amply Repaid.

TO th0 EdItor.
The inclosed 80 II the proceeds OF . two days
fair held by four tired. but happy little girls at
Gil East Eishty-tourth street. for the benent OF
the Sick Babies FUND. and represents about two
weeks Of hard work In preparation for the event,
and feel that they are amply repaid In the reali-
zation that they have assisted in noble charity.
Lulu Cicsler, Alvina Kieferdorf,
Annie leydenreich, Hermine Hahn.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Ice-Cream Cake.

Make good sponge cake. bake half an
inch thick in jelly-pans, and let them
get perfectly cold; take pint thickes'
sweet cream. beat until 1t looks like Ice
cream, make very sweet. and flavor win
vanilla; blanch and chop a pound OF
almonds. stir into cream. and put very
thick between each layer. This Is the
queen o. all cakes,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Who Can Help Her,

To the Editor:
have read with Interest the many letters 10
The Evening World and thought would ask the
advice OF the many readers OF your valuable
paper. l am a young lady and have graduated In
stenography and typewritlng from a wsli-known
business college, and for several months have
been trying to get = position, out have failed.
Every place 70 To they want an experienced
typewriter. I am sick and disEusted and have
given up ali heps Of ever getting q position.
DISCOURAGED.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14

Al . o'clock yesterday afternoon Phil
adeiphia was plunged into an Egyptian
darkness. which lasted half an hour. 1t
was the darkest, day ever, known in
Philadelphia, and II Is something more
than a coincidence that the darkness
came on while the House at Wash
ington was engaged in making It's sur
render to the Senate.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14

Mount Vernon. has written song cx-
pressiy for the occasion, and Johnny
Will sing IT, II In entitled TO Help the
Starving Totp;' and Johnny Gays u
ought 10 fetch n lot of the needfui from
the pockets OF the hearers.
A score Of professional people will help
the youngsters IN n splendid programme
aud M there viii he no cNpcnsc the re-
suit ought to he good for the Fund
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Hnsty Dainty Lunch.
Hot Tea
Fresh Rolls Sweet Butter.
Tomato omelet
Watermelon.
Chicken Pudding.

Prepare the chicken as for chicken
pie. Make a pint of nice batter as
for mullins. but without sweetenlng; lay
half of the chicken In a well-buttered
baking dish, pour on a cup Of batter,
then a layer of chicken, and then the
remainder of the batter. and bake.
Make gravy Of some of the water in
which the chicken was boiled. slicins
into 1t Q hard boiled egg.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Hard Work and Good Results.

TO the Editor:
Inolosed you will nnd the sum OF - the pro-
cescs Of our fair which was held at Aegis Hall,
1915 Dekab avenue. brooklyn. on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. Aug. 8 and .. for the benent
OF the Sick Babies Fund.
We have worked very hard to make our fair 4
success. and hope the Enclosed amount will prove
comfort and assistance to some poor little
babies. Wishing you success, remain, most
sincerely,
william Pritchitt, Lille Wilson,
Charles Wilson, Ada Bedell,
NJ Monahan, X. Monahan.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Dead Helps the Dying.

To the Editor:
inciosed please hnd IS. the proceeds OF an
entertainment given by tho children Of e5 Ans
terdam avenue, also 80 cents given from q dead
baby's saving bank. We hope It will do the
babies good. We also hope the children on our
block, which are many, will follow our example
and do something for the dear babies
Mamie Arendt. Jenny Taylor,
Ade'ne James, Alden Molloy,
Fannie james, Edward Hawkins
Nora Greslin, George Arendt.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Canned Corn seap.

Cook one pint of sliced potatoes until
soft. ana rub them through q coiander'
Stew one pint OF canned green corn "a
milk, rub through a colander ana miA
with the potato, then add boiling MIX
to make the required consistency. season
with salt and white pepper and serve
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
New French cotiIion Figures.

In Paris lately they have had some
quite beguilIng new figures in the
cotillon. A butterfly chase, for instance.
In which the lady hutters a paper
butterfly, and her wouid-be partner
catches It in his net. Is very lively
figure for dancers and on-lookers.
Pierrot frills and Pierrot laces cause a
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Suicide OF n jealous Girl.


CRAWFoRpSVlLLE, Ind, Aug N-M,s oriy
RSridSn. a well.known belle OF waynetown. was
found dead last night in her room. She had
swallowed = wineglassful OF carbolir acid and
died horrible death she was In high spirits
until last evening when shs learned that her in
tended husband, Ora Pitctett. had taken another
Eirl TO an entertainment on hearing this news
she ned crying to her room and was seen no
more alive
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Wrong street, Correct Amount.

Last Tuesday morning Sis vas received from
George Mai'ard. Arthur MILAN. Julius Lyons,
Matt Block, Joe L. ons W, Ganschegg Mathilde
GsnsebsrE and Minus Kuhn TIE money Was
the proceeds o. fair hsld at rs East One Hun.
bred and Ninth street not At Us East Oae Iiun-
dred and seventh street. as stated.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14

Levi p. Morton Is coming home from
Switzerland. He viii view the political
Aips IN New York State before deciding
whethsr to, attempt a climb to the Gov
erucrship.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Arvernc's Big Lat.
To the Editor;

Enclosed please and check FOR Si575o being
onc-quartr o. IA. pr9eseds Of = fa,r held last
THURSDAY at IN. krvorns Hotel fer tho hcnent u,
Various charities Very truly yonrs
Mrs. r. = LutWiE. Mrs. Albert ADAMS,
Mrs J. Wefthsm. Committee
ATNernc by-tka.Sea
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-14
Frir tu n vacant Flat.

To the Editor;
Minnie Fro-nch. EDNA Frceieh. Maria WI
hanson and iiclsn Ens,i held fair Tot the b"nent
Of the SICK Babies Fund and rucceeicd In
r-sIi,InE $40 tn. fair took piscs Aug. In =
vacant dat. 6S East Ninet, third street Tho four
lIls rirls In charge worked very fathtullr to
MAKE II succru. i.