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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Ire1ands Civilization.
T. o. wYCKOFF.


To the Editor:
les some OF the pcasantry-some. not all. not a
quarter OF them-go barefooted, but not SO much
from necessity as from choice. When there
Twelve years ago always saw farmers their
families and their hands" with covered feet
'rch'hs there, as here, often ran through n
street or n field barefooted Beggars often mot
aiwayS went barefootod there. They would do
the same here II In Winter the frost would not
freeze their feet and In Summer the ground
"o"id not roast them. Americans, you must know
mat the civilization OF ireland and Scotland is
'he "orid-famed civilization of England. There
lore 10 think that we'll bred Irshmen are not
civilized Is to think that wel-br Englishmen
are not civilized. Trinity College, Dublin II
worid-famed. Irish literature and music are
"orid-tamed, and who can deny that Irish wit Ia
Worid-famed? country may we'll be Judged by
ts literature and music Irish literature and
music are world-famed. American literature and
music when compared with 1t. prove that Ire
land Is far ahead Don't always Judge q country
by It's size; quality Is in a sense greater than
quantity. II all the refinement OF high ciyiliza-
ton canno; be found in Ireland, where can IL be
fonndf The grass Is the greenest thing there
which is because the soil is good like its sons
and daughters. II ireland Is small It is smart:
" II is green. II is great; II not very rich In
purse 1t is rich In brains and beauty and heart
and, above all. In soul. Brains beauty and soul
are the three stars whose light forms true civil
ization, and because these shine bright and high
in the Emerald Isle in that sweet srot must be
found high civilization. Only folly SCOTS at Ire
land Let the scofTer travel thereto and upon hi,
return he will scoH at his own scofnng and es.
claim, ireland forever" l.. b., Anslo-Irish
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
need or EXTRA CARS.
Relays at Cooper Union Would
Do Away with 0vercrowding.
Ills That Third Avenue Line Patrons
Have to Contend With.
Suggestions for Reform Mad. by
"Evcning World" Readers.

Now that the campaign against the
street railroad companies. which are
Systematically overcrowdinR their cars
has been fairly begun. THE Evening
World' liz I'm receipt of letters from the
people daily urging that the warfare
be kept up.
To all such anxious iniurers THE
Evening World" would say that it has
no intention OF abating in the slightest
degree It's efforts to secure to the people
their rights, and to remedy the evil which
has for go long time been one OF the
most crying grievances OF the New York
public
And In order to help along the good
work THE Evening World " would
like to have its readers who are interest
ed in the fight senl in their views and
suggestions concerning the subject or
tell some of their own experiences upon
the crowded cars and the treatment
which they have received.
People who live on the east side OF the
city have a particular grievance against
the Third avenue cable road, which
allows its cars to be overcrowded in
the most shameful manner night and
moda ton to the working people of the
upper part Of the city who have COM
paiRtively n short distance to go to their
employment and must get there early.
The street cars are more convenient
than the Elevated trains for these peo-
pie; in fact. the 81" roads have enough
of their own overcrowding to do in the
uptown districts to do anything to re
n few more cars during the rush hours
thousands OF people who are now sub
tected to the greatest discomfort would
be benefited. In fact the Third avenue
road could run two or three cars where
1t now runs one during the busy time.
ana give decent accommodations to It's
patrons.
A great deal Of the present over
pany would start empty cars from the
vicinity Of Cooper Union during the rush
hours In the evening, from the hours Of
3 to T. or even from 9 to 7. One CORE
spondent calls special attention TO this
point. and adds that those who get on
the upbound cars In that vicinity. or from
above. during the evening rush seldom
get an opportunity to sit during the en-
tire uptown ride but are obliged to stand
In the aisles or between the seats and
hang on the straps or uprghts to pre-
vent themselves from being thrown off
their feet.
These scenes. which occur daily arc
positively disgraceful, and yet, despite
the continual protests of the passengers.
nothing has been done to alleviate their
sufIesngs. by right every passenger
who pays his or her fare on these cars
is entitled to comfortable seat. and
the law should compel the companies
to provide them with such accommoda-
ton.
AS It is the managers of the street
lines do not even make an effort to
relieve the pressure by running addi-
tional cars during the rush hours, but
permit their conductors to herd tho pas
sengers aboard like droves OF cattle.
In fact. they are not treated with half
az much care or consideration as the
animals are by an ordinary freight COM
pany.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
The Value of Etiquette.

Nice manners are invaluable. The
charm Of politeness cannot be over-es-
timated. True etiquette Is Unborn. 1t Is
rarely acquired in mature life. Old men.
and women who try to become gentle
men and ladies have some sad lessons to
learn. Only born gentlemen and born
gentlewomen realize the Importance of
good manners at home. every day and
on all occasions. Boys and girls reared
in a family where company manners
prevail all the time, and where each IL
considerate OF all the others feelings.
and thinks OF his comfort last, will never
outgrow them.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
PARKHURsT AT HIS POST.

DR.. Parkhurst has evidently lost none
OF his reform energy and none OF his
hatred OF Tammany and all belonging to
II by his visit to Europe. He took occa-
sion on his arrival to express his dis
approval of the police trials, which he
says were only held to square" the
Commissioners. and he holds that after
the Lexow Committee reached the point
1t did at would have been only right,
only decent. for the Commissioners to
keep their hands Off"
In brief. Or. Parkhurst thinks the cor
ruptlon In the Department has its foun-
dalton at Headquarters, and he Is I'M
willing to accept any assistance In the
publication OF the force at the hands
OF Commissioners Martin and Sheehan.
whom he holds responsible for all its
faults.
Notwithstanding the Doctors cnthu-
siasm and sincerity, the general belief
VIII be tina. great practical advantage
has been gained In the dismissal OF a
large number OF corrupt and unfaithful
officers and the abolition OF the abused
position of ward man." especially as
these real reforms do not interfere with
DIR. Farkhurst's praiseworthy efforts to
reach other and higher alleged offenders.
Dr. Parkhurst has sound Views on the
subject o. municipal reform. and is quite
right In his prediction that Tammany
can never be routed from the city gov
eminent until political bosses OF all sort
are thrust aside and the honest people
rise up In a body against all political
influences In their home affairs
But when will the millennium arrive?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
DiE-Sounding Free Thought,
To the Editor:

~ INV
'sceptic Brooklyn, N. y" as q free thinker
takes the liberty OF replying to my letter. As to
free thought, there is no such thing In existence
The term Is misnomer. though 1t Ia the harp
OF a thousand strings to the bummers OF mill
osophy and gong men OF science. To such gentry
the high sounding phrase free thought is ire
s'st'hle' though the tyro In psychology knows that
1t is absurd. As the herophant OF scepticism
you should use your inuence to have the word
removed from the scepc vocabulary. The psy-
chologist knows that the intellect or think ma
chine is not free. that 1t is chained to the data
Srcn 1t. that It must necessarily, II It act at
ALL draw conclusions from the data as they are,
or as II believes them to be. 1t may have an In
correct apprehension OF the data. and then It's
conclusions will not accord with the facts: but
they will and must accord with the intelIect's
normal. 1t cannot say that a part is greater than
not free in drawing the conclusion--for It must
say that equals A. II all men are mortal. and
John is man, It must say that John is mortal.
The conclusion here is necessary. not voluntary
The intelects inability to say otherwise Ia pre-.
cisely that which constitutes its value as an
authority in the search after truth. The value
then OF the intellect consists In Its utter lack Of
freedom. II the intellect could at will draw a
false conclusion. is It not evident that It would
lose Its rational nature7 The highest value Of
the intellect is found In Its irredeemabe slavery
to data. Now, thought 10 an act of the intellect
and as the intellect 10 not free its act thought
is not free for the act OF agent that acts from
necessity is not free act. Therefore. thought is
not free and there ~ such thing q frss thought
or free thinker. l. D. G.
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A little meat is plenty for the human
system. The craving for oils and fats
can be readily supplied in the form of
cream, cream GRAVES, milk. butter.
cheese. broths and salad-dressng.
Flesh eating often deposits lime about
the joints, making them stiff and prom
inent. Certain meats that are indigesti-
bic produce sallow complexion, blotch-
es and pimples. They load some figures
with supertiuous flesh, and in others de-
range the nervous system, causing men,
tai irritation. depression and prostra-
ton. There is always, too. the psychic
influence associated with the slaughter
Of animals for civilized, undetermined
mans table. which unquestionably
stunts the sympathetic and moral ma
ture. The very mention Of a pullet'S
execution will make the roast odious.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Food that has little odor itself and
food that absorbs odors readily should
be placed at the bottom of the refriger-
ator. All foods with a strong odor
should be kept on the top shelves. Sour
milk or cream should not be kept in the
refrigerator Salad dressings, tartar
sauce and celery should be covered
closely OF they will flavor everything
that Is shut up with them. Pineapples,
strawberries and raspberries should not
be shut into common ice-chest with
milk or cream. In the refrigerators
whore there Is a circulation OF dry air
butter, milk, cream and other delicate
foods may he kept in the lower part of
the refrigerator and the fruits. vegeta-
bles, &c, with strong fiavors and odors
may be kept on the top shelves. If ar
rarfed in this way there will be little
danger that one kind of food will absorb
the flavor or odor of another.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
PRACTICAL POLICE REFORM.

Supt. Brynes Ia universally recognized
as an authority on police affairs. He
has intelligence and experience united
with a natural adaptability for police
work. and whatever he says on the sub
ject OF police organization Is worthy OF
| consideration.
In his recen. letter addressed to the
| Board, the Superintendent claims that
all the laws are generally well enforced.
except the Excise law. which Is sys-
tematically and constantly violated
One cause is the difficulty the police
find in getting evidence against Its vio-
lators such as will secure conviction, es-
pecially since the action OF the Police
Board In condemnng the visits Of po-
liccmen in citizens dress to saloons. to
obtain proof OF illegal selling. 1t Is
almost impossible for uniformed men TO
obtain entrance where the law In being
violated, and II they succeed they are
met by the police justices with the OBJ
lection that they cannot swear to the
sale Of beer or spirits unless they have
proved 1t by actual taste.
The Excise law. the Superintendent
says, cannot be properly enforced until
other offenses against the statutes.
Mr.. Byrnes insists that no public gam
bling is now going on in the city, and
that the policy shops are all closed or
doing their business so secretly as to
evade detection. He points out the dim
culties OF obtaining evidence against dis
orderly houses sufficient to satisfy the
courts. and holds that TO break up and
close known resorts only scatters the
inmates among observation-disclosures In rep
utable localities, and Is fraught with
danger to the younger and inexperienced
members OF respectable families. The
Superintendent urges the necessity of
some legislation on this important
subject.
As to the discipline OF the force, supt.
Byrnes points out where It has been
impaired by injudlcious action OF the
Board. His recommendations are that
the resolution OF the Board discounte-
nancing the collection OF evidence
against Excise law violators, by unun-
formed police officers be rescinded; That
the Broadway squad be recognized and
restored to Its former Standard that
old and deserving officers be assigned to
easy day duties. instead OF young men
with a pull" that members OF the
force be prohibited from joining political
clubs; that promotions be made on the
ground of merit alone; and that the re-
sponslbllities and work Of the Inspectors
be increased and their offices reorgan-
lied.
No doubt these recommendations. II
alpptaI uynllI ypprlx Inn la,
the force. and 1t Is difficult to understand
how any persons who favor honest re-
form can make objection to them. Ger
talnly they do not interfere with or en-
barrass other reforms OF moral char
acter. and are indeed calculated to make
them easier and more effective.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
DEPEw IN AN EMERGENCY.

Chairman Brookheld, OF the Republi-
can Committee, who has 1t in for his
rival. Boss Plat, announced at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel last night that
Chauncey NJ. Depew, like Barkis Nor
ton. is willing" and stands ready to
accept the nomination for Governor II
his party offers it TO him.
This is partially confirmed by THE
Worlds" regular European correspond
ent, who held Il conversation with Mr.
Depew in London yesterday. MIR. De-
pew repudiated the idea OF being a
candidate, but admitted that he might
accept a nomination under the pres
sure OF an important party emergency"
What that emergency" might be-
Mr.. Depew foreshadOws by expressing
the belief that the success Of the Re.
publican State ticket this Fail can only
be made certain with candidate
acceptable to the masses OF the part"
free from any well-groundel suspicion
OF machine dictation, and OF such Ma.
| tional character and record as would
make him an available candidate for
| the next Presidency"
Who can doubt that Mr.. Depew meets
all these requirements? Who IL more
popular with his party? Who is better
known for his independence OF machine
dictation? And certainly Mr.. Dcpew
has National reputation. II the boss
ship OF Plat and the weakness OF Nor
ton should threaten the success OF the
party. would that be such an "emer-
gency" as Mr.. Depew indicates?
1t does not look like easy sailing in
the coming election for the Republican
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
FOOD FOR BRULE SETTLERS.
Fire Has Destroyed Their Crops
and They Are starving.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Sept. 81.
c. Fitzgerald. OF Brule, sent in an ap-
peal for assistance for the settlers in
that vicinity. He says they are starry
ing as n result OF forest fires, which
have destroyed their crops, and that
night and sleeping in holes in the
ground lest they be surprised and
burned. too. Poor Commissioner Ken
nedy turned the matter over to the
Relief Committee, and provisions were
sent out on the first train.
The town OF Brule is surrounded by
fires. and the plucky homes leaders are
making n fight to save their houses
The Musaer Suntry Lumber Company
II was learned yesterday. is a heavy
loser by fire along Moose River 1t
lost several camps and logging equip
ments. in addition to many thousands
OF dollars worth OF standing pine.
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but what Ia the use OF throwing It away
1t is like scattering pearls In front OF a
Cincinnati packing house.
We thought the members OF the Pro-
fessional Woman's League had 40 much
brains that the gray matter caught in
the curling irons every time they had
to wind up their bangs. This doesn't
look like It, though. or It may be that
the fair themist's brains weren't In
gqood working order when she took her
fountain pen in hand. At any rate, she
should have known that her sex never
thanks anybody for advice about dress.
and never takes any advice on that
splendorincant subject
II IL sweet woman's privilege, In the
Professional League or elsewhere. to
dress as she pIeases-in all the loudest
tone-co.ors Of a band wagon II her fancy
so direch-and she brooks no interfer-
ence in this matter She has another
privilege, too. which IL lnvioate- to turn
M her nose at what every other woman
has on.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
They HnlI for Age.

An ingenious and simple scheme for
raising money was recently tried In a
Southern parish by those who were en-
deavorlng to wipe out small debt upon
their church. Little bags were given out
among the members of the congregation
in question. These people each put
into the bag n penny for every year they
had lived and they were all handed in
together. There was no way of finding
out who owned which number of pen
MES, II there was any desire to be secret
about the matter, and OF course in many
cases there was such wish, so that the
idea worked admirably.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Carving Knives Are Small.

Carving steels are not the formidable
weapons they were decade ago. There
is a feeling in the tender breast of
hospitality that the carving blade
should be small as well as keen. Now
the voluptuaries Of the dining-room
WELD graceful bits of cutlery. in smooth
handles Of pearl. ivory. bone, porcelain,
stag and plated silver as delicately de-
signed as the manicure articles in a
lady's toilet case. In the choice carving
sets that come in satin-lined leather
cases the knife to demolish fat turkey,
a high capon or a juicy little pig is
smaller than the regulation pie-cutter.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
why Make the Dog LOncsOmcf
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
The solivitude OF "Fleas' appears to be en-
tirely for his dog II he values his pet more
than the ncas he ought not to discourage good
healthy. active crop Of them. II his cure
means something to kill them. II means that he
proposes to condemn the dog to life Of joyless
inactivity. with the probability OF getting fat and
lazy. Being a house dog. the creatures only ox-
ercise Is to scratch himself and no more health
mi or delightful occupation be commended
for tho enjoyment OF man or beast. IF f."
ought to read The Dogs and the Fleas. by One
Of the Dogs and study the philosophy OF the
subject. G. S.
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Another View of II.

To the Editor:
The story Of where did Cain get his wife might
be accounted for in this way: Adam told his son
Seth and he told his Enos. and so on till the
story is SO mixed that at this late day sensible
person pretends to make head or tail out OF IT,
one thing is certain. II was tradition from
father to son till We come to Moses. and a sreat
many learned men claim that the books ascrlbed
to Moses were written In the time Of Solomon
one proof is the mention OF the city OF David
winch was not built or named TIL after David b.
came King. X. n.
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The Daughters" of the Bible.

To the Editor:
Some OF your scepticai correspondents display
stupid and dlsgraceful ignorance OF the Bible.
One writer says the Bible does not record that
adam had any daughters" and another writer
more grossly ignorant, II possible) states that
there Is not a woman recorded between Adam
and Abraham" Now the fact IL that down the
whole line. from Adam to Abraham. the Bible
does distinctly state that daughters were born
In every family. with two or three exceptions.
Either these men have never read the Bible they
are attempting TO criticise or else they are will
fully and maliciously stating what they know to
be untrue c. f. c. 7.
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Resurrection.
To the Editor

TO tbs EdItoF'
I would say TO Randolph l. c., give as
s.ysr an alloy of gold. silver and copper and he
will give It back to you In separate Jumps
So Why should It be impossible for the Almighty
who made not only the copper silver and GOLD
but tn. sssayer h! nist, be able to separate mis-
sionary and cannibal and vulture. But no such
occasion arises The Bible does not teach the
rssurrection OF the body. The apostles creed
does teach the resurrsetioG Of the body. but
the apostles creed 10 not the Bible. The Bible
repeatedly speaks Of death a. sleep; but no.
where from oensriA to Revelation Ia slesp. as
here used. spphsd W the body. In John ". u.
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The IL" supcrstition.

70 the Editor.
1t was a glorious August eve
Cola frngcd the skirts OF day
That three fair Gotham girls and
Hogan IN wcrd our way
Across THIRD avenue, with hearts
And spirits light and gay.
We scarce had made a step when 10!
The foremost maiden stopped
Abruptly. looking heavenNsrd.
while from her lips there dropped
A sound the other two, alarmed,
An anxious query popped:
|. startled from my troubled brow
Anxicty's globules mopped.
ducried what the matter was.
But questions were In vain.
Tho others now were looking up.
Unable to explain.
81 up looked but only saw
A passing ~ road train.
II passed. "Who crosses DER street"
Most earnestly, said she.
EnlghtcninR US three
Her two fair friends and me
while overhead a train goes past
VIII disappointed be
In some fond hope-some cherished hope
murmured. Can It be-
CHARLES F. CAMPBELL.
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Rnrc Dinner Tables.

Up In Geld. conventional. gllded New
port the nude In dining tables is being
worshipped. Oak. mahogany and wal
nut are laid bare for lunch and dinner
fsshionables usually breakfast in pri-
vate-and not so much as a centre
scarf Is permitted to hide the beautiful
wood. II the host carves, which he sell
dem does, a small napkin or large
DOYLE goes under the platter, 1t is part
OF the eloquence Of wealth not to mind
the scratches. There are plenty OF ser
wants to erase them. There Is, too. an
other finer points Of view. viz. gentle
people are never rough. and as the
glass, china, plate and cutlery are e.
quisitely finished. there Is no reason
why the polished table should be
marred.