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The evening world., 1894-06-30

In providing dainties for sick people
1t should be remembered that sweet
things are seldom as tempting to the
sick as they can be II the person
were In health. Tart sweets, such az
crabapp!e jelly or currant jelly. are
generally acceptable. but strawberry
preserves or jelly will sicken. They be-
long to the cloying sweets. As a gem
eral thing salty things taste best to the
convalescent; weak bouillon, rather
salt, or bit Of nice sweet ham, with
some butter toast tasting Of the salty
butter; a soft-boiled egg we'll sailed, .
slice OF nice bacon with dry toast
all these will be eaten by sick per-
son who would not want to touch them
II we'll. One prime requisite In catering
to sick people is to be neat about IL
and serve things daintily.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Takes De Lusey Seriously.

To the Editor:
Leicester De Lusey'' says that 'the house.
keeping men have succeeded In establishing the
hes; Arguments so far and asks US to take
his case for example" What do the readers
OF The Evening WORLD think Of q man with a
beautiful young wife and three children who al.
lows that wife to work in a dye factory from 6
o'clock A. NJ. TO $50 o'clock r. NJ. while he
stays at home and keeps houser He Is a nne
specimen. Indeed. He Is not ashamed to WISH
clothes In the backyard or feed the four
months baby from nursebottle. Oh. no! not he
We wonder II he 10 ashamed to be found around
tbs corner In the saloon where doubt the
most OF his time Is SPENT spending with the
boys the biggest part OF that SIS which his wife
earns In the factory. De Lusey. We don't want
to emulate your ideas a. to = husbands duty.
Take our advice. go to the dye factory. Jump
into the vat and give your beautiful young wife
chance to marry q man. pIs0uSTED.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Making Eyelashes.

1t was the Partisan women who were
accredited two or three years ago with
the Objectionable practice of injecting
perfume under the skin. by which the
very blood became aromatic, and now to
them Is ascribed another process. less
Objectionable. perhaps. but still very
Questionable. 1t Is method by which
false eyelashes may be made. A fine
needle. threaded with dark hair. Is
drawn through the skin OF the eyelid.
forming long loops, and after the oper-
alton II over-which Ii said to be pain
less-there remains beautiful fringe to
veil the wearer's eyes.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

tories OF people who were their slaves, and
even at the tomb OF Napoleon I. one may wit.
ness modern example OF this. On the wall.
surrounding the saroophssus q mosaic represents
the laurel wreaths Of victory, and cntwined In
thcso arc the names OF some Of the finest battle,
fought by the great General. Marengo. Austsr-
iitz. &C., but Waterloo. the finest battle he ever
fought Is not mentioned there; It was q detea,
for him.
Now. Nicko differs from other sceptics land
prominent ones, tool, for even Ingersoli believes
that Moses existed. for he lectures on the mis-.
takes Of that great man: but then. you know.
Nickio 10 even more conservative and brilliant
and must be personally acquainted with the great
ts~ Stver before he will acknowledge his Identity.
Perhaps they will meet some day but fear not.
Probably Nickis thinks I'm . myth
nAyIn I.yNDsAv
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Fly Poison.

An effective fy POISON. which has the
merit of being poisonous only to flies, ID
made of the yolk Of an egg beaten up
with a tablespoonful each of ground
black pepper and molasses. 1t should
be poured in shallow plates and set
about. This Is simple process to catch
the few files that slip into a house be-
fore the screens are put up, for most
housekeepers wait until warned by the
buzzing insects of their arrival to put
in these safeguards.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

singIe-Taxers Use This Column.

To the Editor:
The letter upon the tenement house question
goes TO the very roo. Of that evil Human beings
have to live so crowded together because OF our
unjust tax laws. 1.-THE Evening World" is doing
noble work In trying to relieve the suffering OF
the babies, but why not 80 further and help to
wipe out the unjust system Of taxation. that robs
these babies OF their birthright! II You do not
see your way clear as yet TO advocate single tax.
will you not at loast give the singlc-taxers a
column In your paper every day. BY giving this
large body OF esrnes, men and women a fair
show you would show that The Evening World
was not sfraid. as some New York papers are. to
have the truth printed c. =. COOPER.
Il Clifton nlnca RrnnklYn N Y
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Science and the bible.

To the Editor:
When David Lindaay writes against those who
differ from him In belief he IL actuated by the
name Christian. but not chr,t-iike. spirit which
induced his ancestors to establish the lnquisltion
and all those pleasant old methods for savtnf
souls He has not found out yet that II 10 not
ignorance. but science. that 10 At the bottom Of
ali this scep,icism which Is to-day playing havoc
with all crssds Science never accepts anything
unproven. Where faith commences science
ends" says Prof. Haekel. In his non mir eculous
History OF Creation" BY the way. that would
be an excellent book for him to read. It would
certainly not injurs his good doing. and am
sure would help his bad feeling.
JOUN MARSHALL.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Duchesse Potatoes.

To two cups Of mashed potatoes add
one teaspoonful Of butter melted. beat
until light and smooth; then add six
tablespoonfuls Of cream and the yollss
Of two eggs beaten light. When well
mixed and seasoned with salt and pep
per add carefully the whites Of the
eggs, beaten to q stiff. dry froth: NIL q
creased. hot gem pan two-thirds full OF
this mixture. brush over the top with
milk Of the beaten yolk Of an egg and
brown in quick oven; serve at once.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Central Parks Annoying Police.
TO the Editor:

There ought to be q halt called upon the po-
lice force who do duty In Central Park Such
espionage and belittlins spying as they practise
upon the visitors Is outrageous. Many a reader
Of this Communication will corroborate the expe-
risnce here related OF q gentleman walking In the
Park being eyed and commented upon and even
followed by an oricer. with such remarks as:
isn't It a bute'' How pretty and good
shape" audibiy made love to walk In the Park
evenings but am much embarrassed by my ex-
perience. We often read OF arrests made OF gem
tlemen on foolish charges and the angry dis
mssal Of the wronged prisoners by the Justices.
These osicsrs have really nothing to do but draw
salaries and divert the attention OF the nurse
girls from their caro- OF the children. Such body
OF men are not deserving OF much respect. and
should be called down.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
All I'll. H." Gould Remember.

Not long before the lamented death
Of Helen Hunt Jackson she was asked
to write in friends commonplace book
a verse from any IF her poems. After
a prolonged silence, sitting with pen In,
hand, she Transcribed the following:
The birds must know. They wisely sing i
Who sing as they. "A
The common air has generous wings; Y
Songs make their way.
"Of all the poems" II. H. remarked,
" that have written-and they are very
many-thal is the only rhyme that can
In the least remember"
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Paid Plenty for His Bike"

To the Editor:
I Joined = bicycle and supply company In July.
1897. to get q bicycle on instruments The COM
pany promised that each member would get a
bicycle In . few month. paid 81 Initiation
fee and 81 per month for twcnty-three months
when I withdrew. fearing I would never get any
returns, aud placed my case In a lawyers hands
After ten months he succeeded In getting me
bicycle which WAS listed a, $50. and for which
had paid In 3N so you rec tontine doesn'
always bring the bis results 1t promiseA
+. c. nALL, Member 1855,
The evening world., 1894-06-30
A Chance for some Girls.
To the Editor

There is chance for quite q number Of young
ladies who hold positions as boekkeepsrs and
sslesladies that are no. compelled to work. who IL
they would come to Florida and marry some Of
the bachelors here, would do far better than they
are at present doing There young men here
in need OF little capital who have plenty OF
land to start them in the pineapple business.
which would make them Independent In 4 few
years And the vacancies left by the well-to-do
young ladies' could be Allied by poorer and needler
onea T. II. p. Niece. Fla
The evening world., 1894-06-30
JOHN M'NALLY.
50 West Forty-sighth street. City.
A Problem for Soldiers.
To the Editor

10 the Eoitort
Five regiments Of sixty lines each are march
ing along road Each resIment 10 50 feet apart
and each line Is feet apart Order to halt being
given at the head Of the column. each regiment
halts rs feet apart and each line : feet apart
Order then being given to march. each regiment
marches when the preceding Is 10 feet distant,
and each line marches when the line preceding
10 10 feet istant. Reckoning the speed Of the
regiment at four miles per hour It 10 required
wha, length Of time slapses between the orders
to halt and march. a. given at the head Of the
column, 20 that hte last line OF the last regiment
i. McucKoo.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

A. last the Tariff bill II out of the
Ssnats Committee Of the Whole. II now
comes before the upper chamber in regu-
lar form. II doesn't seem a. II any Sem
ator out ~ committee could add pronta-
by to the long series Of remarks made
- sommittee II the bin can be passed
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Popular Out In Ohio.
tn thu Edit

To the Editor:
have taken The Evening World" ever since
1t came into being. and It has ever been q well
cone visitant to my study. II 10 really hrst
class In all Its departments, and your problem
column adds greatly to its usefulness In any
family. I am . superannuatsd minister Of the
Gospel. over three score and ten" yet am sx-
tremely fond Of higher mathematics. and Of
course get no little amusement 10 solving your
exampleA ". NJ. FERGUSON, Plymouth, o.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
For Embryo Merchants.

To the Editor:
su.ness man with . certain sum Of money
In his possession sets out to purchase goods At
ten stores. and dlsposes Of his cash a. follows
First store IL Of total sum and an additional
IS cents; second. Ia OF remainder and 80 cents
third, ILLS OF remainder and cent; fourth, l-5
OF remainder and n.D; NTH. - Of remainder
and cents: sixth. Is Of remainder and II
cents: seventh. SIS Of remainder and u cents
eighth. Ia Of remainder and - cents; ninth, 81
Of remainder and IS cents tenth. IS Of 70.
maindsr and Is cents: after which he return,
home with 40 cents change Required. the amour,
In his possession at nrst'
JOHN MEALLY,
The evening world., 1894-06-30
softcning the Skin.

II the skin be coarse looking and you
desire to improve the texture battle It.
before coming to bed in very hot water
and good toilet soap and rub thoroughly
with a coarse. Turkish towel. Wrinkles
are less apparent under n kind Of
varnish containing thirty-six grams Of
turpentine and three drains Of alco-
hol, allowed to dry on the face. For
pimples on the face use this receipt:
Thirty grains of bicarbonate of soda,
one dram of glycerine and one ounce Of
spermaceti ointment. Rub on the face;
let II remain for quarter OF an hour
and wipe off all but a slight film with
soft cloth.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

A friend Of lfr. Plat Is authority for
he statement that Mr.. Fassett IL again
q Gubernatorial asplrant. II the young
sfItcsman from Elmira Is once more put
~ the running It 10 likely that Goats
ont win be conspicuous plank In his
pintform.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Suggested by Frances Sorrow.

To the Editor:
We weep for thee. France. In this thy time
or grief and sorrow. yea, Of grief sublime.
Fen In the hour Of honor fairly won.
In time OF peace. thy noble foremost son
Is stricken down by the asssssin's hand,
A blow that shocks thy great and glorious land.
Death, where Is thy stingi Where thy victory,
gravel
When villains SHAY the noble. good and brave.
Justice, tear the bandase from thine eyes,
See for moment where the nation cries
For vengeance on crime rampant broken laws,
And Wipe away at once from earth the cause.
X. s. X. Brooklyn.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Introduce Them to Each Other.

To the Editor:
am sixteen years old. and am acquainted with
q young man OF seventeen. He frequently calls
on me. We talk an hour two. sometimes sit
ting on the stoop or In the paror He is gentle
manly makes a nice appearance and is highly
respectable. Papa says II he secs me In his
company at any time he will insult him and me
also. His idea for not having me with him we
don't know. as he has not met him What am
I to dot RESPECT.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

ShouId Hnve Beon Marked 400.
To the Editor:
The clerk marked the article 800 and then ave
. discount Of 20 Der cent, thereby making the
net amount received $50. But a. this entaiisd
loss Of 20 per cent Of ths price. or ga.
the cost must have been sIsa. Add Is pr cent.
Of answer for desired profit and W have $40.
This 10 the amount the clerk should have r.
ceived. A. II would Be only % per cent Of the
marked price. the clerk should have marked the
goods 1t $500. THE WARD NAN.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Tho Conditioned Estate.
To the Editor

To the Editor:
man at his marriage agreed that II At his
death no should leave only . daughter. his wife
should have three-fourths OF his estate: and " he
should leave only son. she should have one
fourth. He left 4 son and daughter. What frac-
ticnAl part Of the estate should each receive and
how much was each ones portion II the estate
was worth So,bI? II. A. MAYNARD
South Butler N
The evening world., 1894-06-30

To make Florida water take two drains
each Of oils Of lavender. bergamot and
lemon. one dram each Of tumeric and
oil Of neroli. thirty drops Of oil Of palm
and ten drops Of oil Of rose; mix these
ingredients we'll with two pints Of de-
odorized alcohol. It will be ready for
use in two or three days after mixing.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Find the Triangle.
To the EditoIi

To the Editor;
Find q right-ansle triangle OF which all the
sides are Commensurate Expressed In rational
Numbered the perpendicular to exceed the base
by less than per cent. W. D.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
A Peculiar Example.

To the Editor:
Write down the number II In six other different
ways. only using the same symbol once
FREDERICK ASCHER, Il Park Row.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Egg Chocolate.

waite as in making chocolate; beat the
yolk Of an esq to q foam, turn It into
tho chocolate cup and slowly pour the
chocolate over II, stirring constantly.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Flowers in Finrer-Boxp..

A very pleasing table decoration that
- easily carried out throughout the
summer months is the addition Of flow
ers 10 the fingerbowls. Use double bowls.
one large enough to hold the other, and
I'LL the space between the two with very
smaii blossoms. TIE effect OF dipping the
fingers into fower-encircled water is de.
cidedly unique and agreeable.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Cutting Down the Box
To the Editor:

10 the Editor:
The box will hold. II II 10 one Inch high,
90 by 90 cubic inches or $500 cubic inches. II
one bushel contains also cubic inches, then the
height OF the box to eontsin 100 bushels must be
found by the proportion: 5000 Is to 1 a. u.s. 900
10 to answer: $500 10 to a. 2l6 oo0 10 to
50 1918. The box must therefore be plsned
down 5-ls Of an inch. THOMAS FARRELL
Newark NJ T.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Parkhursts Are Multiplying.

To the Editor;
Rev. DR.. Parkhurst will soon have to Identify
himself as the only original" lie has an imi-
tator In Boston. another In Jersey City. and they
are springing up all over tho country. The more
the merrler for honest men and tho kadder for
rogueL ---.--....- PEEkABoo.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

"A straight" local ticket can be afforded
lily on the rapid transit Issue.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

now that the United States Senate has
sat down heavily on reciprocity as ap-
piled TO other nations. how would It do
for the honorable body to encourage
some degree Of reciprocity between itself
and this nationf
The evening world., 1894-06-30
French Laws Concerning Babies.

It is not generally known that In
France It is forbidden under severe PEN
alties for any one to give infants under
one year any form of solid food unless
such be ordered by written prescrip-
ton signed by n legally qualified medi-
cal man. Nurses are also forbidden to
use In the rearing of infants conhded to
their care at any tine or under any
pretext whatever any nursing bottle
provided with o rubber tube. -.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

Carnot's funeral tomorrow 10 to be
demonstration against Anarchy. His
cath should bring the beginning Of the
nd OF Anarchy
The evening world., 1894-06-30

Up to the latest report President Debs
id not ordered tie-up Of the solar
vstem- Until further notice the spheres
i'll continue to revolve as usual.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

MT. Crokers confidence was not
bused.. Tho Lexow Committee will
rect him with Q recess.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

wuvenile patriots who cannot wait for
1as calendar. are already celebrating
"a glorious Fourth. The hospital lists.
nokever. are not expected to exhibit an
sbpormal growth before Wednesday
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Fruits.

Fruit cools the blood. cleans the teeth
and aids the digestion. Those who can't
eat 1t miss the benefits Of perhaps the
most medicinal food on natures bill Of
fare. Unripe fruit Is sickening because
he pulp, instead Of being soft and con-
tanning syrup and wine. Is tough and
filled with acid; the gastric system can
not dissolve the one or absorb the other,
the organs become irritated. infamma-
ton sets in and the result is distress.
disease and often death. Spoiled fruit
is simply SO much decay and the very
thought Of consuming It makes one
shudder. II unripe and decaying fruit
must be eaten, by all means cook It, SO
as to soften the pulp and kill the worm.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

Justice Diver must possess his soul
n patience till September.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Light Gloves.

The fancy for light gloves continus.
Pearl gray undressed kid gloves, urbt,v
stitched with black and fastened by for,
buttons, are worn at afternoon recsn-
lions. day weddings, for calling and a.
the theatre. White gloves are prefer-.S
Tor evening wear. Yet many find the.s
light colors unbecoming, as they m.r.
the hands look larger, and thew u.. "a
stead tan or gray suede gloves both for
all colors. VI
The evening world., 1894-06-30

June sends in her 49, to-day. But
hall come again. some other year.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

No straight ticket. With good New
'orkers divided the better New York will
49,
The evening world., 1894-06-30

Juiy win bring some Of the most
'essinu demands of the year for the
rvices Of The Evening Worlds" free
'ctors among the tenement house ba-
es. Had you thought Of this?
The evening world., 1894-06-30
The Future of Woman's Dress.

To the Editor.
l see that many ladies now rde bicycles, and
It would be Just as proper and as graceful for
them to ride a horse the same As men do II
,hsy were properly dressed fer It. lady In
Boston one OF the 400 OF that city Of culture
and beans. q lie, horse every morning the
same as her husband. strsddle fashion. and he
says II is the proper way for her to ride. The
lady claims that she can sit better and nrmer in
the saddle. and manage her horse with more
ease ard comfort and It stands to sense that
she young lady could swim much better
in her brothers bathlns suit, II It would At her
than In that old reEulstion womans bathing
suit. l believe the time is fast approaching
when woman will discard the pe,ticost, the out
side garment will be one round piece. but the
inner ones will be divided. l think ladies could
walk better, &c; W, and in with more
ease and ride bicycle and horse with more COM
fort and safety know many would change
their dress now only they are afraid people
would talk much about Il.
JOHN HENRY.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

Mr.. Con- will not meet Mr.. Croker with
question a. to where he got II. But
,srs are others.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

II New York really In . long lane. Of
dSn there be . turning right hersf
The evening world., 1894-06-30

Gov. Flower will have q respite until
'ept. 10 from the daily Lexow Commit
ee reminders OF q misplaced veto.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

Perhaps II Attorney-deneral Olney
cceeds in making the railway strikers
spect the mail trains he will acquire
ore confidence In the ability OF the
v 70 reach the great Trusts.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

In September tha Lsxow Committee
III illustrate the difference between
ut and remainder.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

/. Central Park should not become . pop
liar resort for suicides.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

y appeared from yesterdays testimony
tore the Lexow Committee that even
run . push-cart requires a pull In
ew York.
The evening world., 1894-06-30

When Convict Jesse Reynolds called
E bread At Elmira Reformatory his
'epsr gave him . blow. And Brockway
4 reigna-
The evening world., 1894-06-30
Lace Yoke and stripes.

An exceedingly effective style 10 the
lace applique put on Summer waists.
Piece lace, in small design. Of cream
tint, works UP we'll and will wear like
The evening world., 1894-06-30

Brockway does not reform by the pad
70 alone. He has a handy fist and q
navy foot for the emergencies OF his pro-
,ssion.
The evening world., 1894-06-30
1 ~ lt 0..1E!

lemon and tongs or a spoon in II.
Ice jar. There are little 2S-cent sni,,t
lamps with indescructible wicks in ths
market, and there should be one An
every dining-room between meal,
where iced tea or black coffee could n.
made In minute. Where tbere 4.
undrinkable water the family need.
protection from the saloon and SODA.
fountain Keepers. Tea-things. kent
supplied, and within reach of eyeryhodv
are conducive to coolness
The evening world., 1894-06-30
BRAIN FREsMEKERs.

r7A<s cctsmss n ru ~,aih~e'sed Srsossaa ON
he sepxir IND net ensctse I'D reresA ~ ssasans
fdcukses and do not reqSre sahorole aioerais sois
non SsR b printed Or sps docs ~ ssessd1
al0eorue agns - A W. b tS,pssssAs y ~
s~ssosys N ~aieh lAes evs ssed M nons Of W
M IN p~sons sepds,o oorres soAstsoss ~ h
printed Address aysnaer b i" Pfoneas Esos4ao
World, p. o. boz 4. ~. Nev Yort oas"l
The evening world., 1894-06-30
An Instructive Parallel.

To the Editor!
II 10 . melancholy fact. only too common
that many men are born into the world WIN
out the use OF one or more OF their senses, aud
that consequently the knowledge or cosnitions
in tn. ACQUISITION Of viii the absent sense
4, 4 necessary medium they can never attain.
Such knowledge IL beyond the reach OF their
faculties The notions OF such things are to
them utterly iaconceivabie. Here is an instruc-
tive parallel. lie II observed that the only
reason why men are agpostios 10 because They
cannot conceive or know the power which lies
behind phenomena Prof Huxley will tell Us
with lachrymose air that such things are beyond
the reach Of his poor faculties" and Mr.
Spencer will tell us that our conceptions OF
such things are 'of the ilesitmats order and 10
no way histinguishabls from pure actions
Take, for instance. the case OF man born
blind The relation Of the asnostic MIND TO inc
truth Of Christianity 10 precisely the relation OF
. man born blind to the light OF day. as far a.
knowledge or conception goes. The idea OF light
10 wholly beyond his POWERS OF conception. as
Prof Huxley would put II, 10 entirely out OF the
reach Of his faculties without the senoe OF sight
his mind IL no more capable OF coneeiving an
adequate idea or indeed. any Idea at all OF light
or i.s nature than the ssnos,ic says he 10 con-
ceiving an adequate idea Of the absolute or the
infinite uncaused or Of Mr.. spencer's unknowab'e
The faculty by which he might form the conception
the sense OF Sights absent, Just As the faculty
OF conceiving the INFINITE Is wanting to the
ssnostic. Sight for the blind man transcends
all experience. r. ID. o.