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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Laughter has been deined to such degree that
It wouldn't be bit surprising II the next genera
tons were born laughing instead OF crying, as has
been mans custom since he nrst entered this
world-Boston Herald.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
Cure for a Sty.

The small infiamed tumor or boii,
called sty, which sometimes forms at
the edge Of the eyelid. though incon-
venient and painful. is not dangerous.
A bread poultice, to which little olive
oil has been added. promotes suppura-
ton and helps 1t TO run its course.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
A Chinese Challenge.

To the Editor
have not noticed a single letter In your paper
UNFOLDING the beauty Of the Chinese girls No one
can Imagine the brilliSRcy OF their eyes and their
magnificent complexion. Not many Americans
have ever seen Chinese grl. II they had they
would rot waste their time writing about the
beauty Of New York. Brooklyn. Chicago. Hobo
ken aud Boston slrla. WING TsISG.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

as much cannot be said for the refuse
which the Depart nent is supposed TO
dispose Of. A good deal OF that has been
washed back and more Of 1t hasn't gone
out. The city is wonderfully patient
over this evil.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

The charming women who have Joined
the ranks of the Tiger-hunters should
not feel hurt or put out II they learn
that the unwashed are referring to them
not as Ants. but "Aunties." Such
things are to be expected In political
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Mr.. Goff discovered yesterday tina,
policemen play policy right along. He
has been demonstrating for some time
that many wearers OF the municipal blue
take more desperate chances than those
Of the gig"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Tammany's slate for Congressional
was printed In yesterdays
" Evening World" A comparison or
that slate with the choice" OF the
Conventions last night
shows how easy 1t is to make a
" choice to order.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

1t Is explained that Police Justice
Grady's disappearance was due to the
fact that he had gone to Albany on Sc
cret political business. New York city
pays Mr. Grady 5000 year with the
understanding that he Is to devote him
self to public business.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
LETTERS

t7hs column u open to everybody pho has .
complaint TO MAKE. grievance to venldte iajorma-
ton to 0ire subject Of genera! tntrea 10 d.scIss
or q public seruSoe to acknowledge, and who can
put TIE idea MO less than 100 ,eords Long lsters
cuanot be printed ]
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
Pity for the Observation-Disclosures.

To the Editor:
am a young woman eighteen years old and
my hair is falling oJt very much. had 1t
cut twelve months ago, and friends are advising
me to have II cut again. WIN some kind reader
have pity on me and tell me what to doH
MADGE
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

DR.. Parkhurst claims to know OF a
clerk in criminal court who paid so a
month TO a relative OF the Judge as the
price for his position. Let us all know
about II. Doctor. That win be a part
OF the process OF going Higher Up.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
A Christian Who Favors Theatres
GRACE X

To the Editor:
am glad that people are considering Mr.. Peter
Rudolph Plckeis query, lis 1t wrong to attend
a theatre7" Why not give us a glimpse OF Mr.,
Pckellr Since he has twice created such a stir. It
Is certainly time that people consider the ques-
ton. I am a Christian. but I am not opposed to
theatres. GEORGE w WATERS.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Now that Tammany has Endorsed the
municipal construction plan for rapid
transit. what Is to become OF Mr.. Peter
b. sweeny's lately published columns OF
matter denunciatory of the project?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Why, In the name OF all our precious hopes OF
a great Philadelphia, should not this hsrbor soon
he made the greatest commercial port OF the
western world7-Philadelphia Record.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
Hnrvard's Fair Promise.

Harvard promises some great achievements in
the educational line this year. Notwithstanding
the fact that the football season is In Its very
infancy, the Harvard team has developed one
broken leg.-washington Post.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Immortality of the soul can bring forth out OF
the Scripture to prove their doctrine is found
In Genesis Ill.,. L. And the serpent said unto
the woman ye shall not surely die" so you see
that the doctrine Of the Immortality OF the soul
10 . DEVIL doctrine
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
EDITORIAL SIDELIGHTs.
The shrewd Mr.. Plat

Mr.. Plat refused to Identify himself with
either city faction In reorganiling the Republican
party, and now he controls both. There was no
need to teach tn. old cat new trickA-AlbAny
Past
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Whether Justice Diver stays in or
out Of the Second District leadership Ii
a matter which doesn't affect his avail
ability as a Lexow witness.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

The Columbian half-dollars are to go
into ordinary circulation. They will be
souvenirs of their own failure to become
souvenirs.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

The good gale OF reform will accom-
plish an excellent piece OF work in
blowing down the "Walled-ofr Flats"
OF Morton street.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
Giant. would Win by Acciama,iou

There ought to be a blank somewhere on that
blanket-sheet New York ballot for vote the
baseball penrant. The electors are to vote on
nearly everything else Cincinnati Times-stAr
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Thomas Bracket Reed confines his
presidential hopes. for the time being
to a diet OF silence and seclusion. Some
other gentlemen are overlooking theirs
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

To the Editor:
Let THE Evening World" give US glimpse OF
Mr., Peter Il. Pickeil by q picture in THE Even
ing world's' living picture column.
GRACE x.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

To the Editor:
Knowing that your paper will known IA al
ways willing to help and assist the needy and d.
serving, l wish to call your attention in regard
to the hard worked and poorly paid postal clerks
In this large city. Their prospects are at present
very gloomy. the bill to increase their will
earned salaries having failed to pass the last
session OF Congress. Some OF the clerks have
families to support their meagre salaries Al
no increase has been made In four years, and To
still dishearten them, they prevented from
taking part In the examinations which were
formerly held when vacancy occurred and
thereby getting an increase. What mean BY n
vacancy IL should a clerk resign or be dis
charged receiving salary OF 500 or $500 or 5000
or $1,000 per annum. a clerk would be ap-
pointed on salary Of $780, The balance would
then be contested for. and the clerks receiving
the highest percentage would get an increase Of
800. Many vacancies have taken place but the
customary examinations not held. Mr.. Dayton
having stopped It for some reason Is this not
doing the clerks a great injustice7 The balance
OF salaries are lying unused at the Post ONCE.
Why cannot these examinations 10 on again and
give US chance. instead OF constantly showing us
back' To secure this boon for the clerks would
add another 1894 block to your monument Of
| seven years standing.
CLERK AND CONSTANT READER OF YOUR
INTERESTING PAPER
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Let us see. Mr.. Con-, II some OF the
Police Commissioners will profit by the
example Of policemen who told the
truth.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

George Gould owes nothing to the tax
collector--in Lakewood.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Monsieurs Corbett and Fitzsimmons
have met within four walls-and the
walls yet stand!
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
The New Fur wraps,

This may or may not be cold Winter.
but the fur wraps provided for 1t have
not stopped to consider the question
of possible mildness. The atmosphere
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
Is This Mr.. pickellH

To the Editor:
I send you picture of Mr.. Peter Rudolph
Pickeli. II you will give 1t to your many readers
who seem to be anxious to know who he 10. Many
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Vote for-your city. your State and
your conscience.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

1t was q bad day for Capt. schmitt-
berger when NJ. Forget recovered his
memory.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Tonight the city convention OF the
q. o. P. Then We shall see how things
strike T. c. p.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Tammany Leader Purroy Is perhaps
on the way to find out where Croker
got II.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

VIII a Coroner's jury md that the
hand OF God" caused the Monroe street
disaster?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

The doctors of the Gar still fail to
r'get together"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Though the street-cIeaplng Depart
meni Is all At sea on the garbage matter.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Competition In ferry service may be-
come a blessing to the Staten Islanders.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
You Are Not.


To the Edittr;
My wife left me about six wears and have
never heard from her since. Am !, after
her long absence, divorced from her Kindly
answer this through the columns OF your pre-
rious paper. and obIlge
A MISERABLE NAN.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Gov. Hill opens his campaign with the
81 am q Democrat" key.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Is II true that New York has building
inspectors who do not inspect.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Won't you go Higher Up pretty soon.
Mr.. Goff?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Are DIR. Depew and the Bowery to
be drifted hopelessly apartf
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

It IL undoubtedly woman's right 4
use her influence against wrong.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

II don't want people to think that I'm
trying to be funny on the subject of
DEATH" said Charles II. Hoyt yester-
day. such an idea was very far from
my intentions. ! admit that the funeral
out rather conspicuously, but my inten-
ton was to show up the fraud and
hypocrisy that surround mourning cere-
monies. l don't want to be irreverent,
and i hope I'm not"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

BY the bye, Comstock's Minstrels have
begun rehearsals of burlesque OF "A
Milk White Flag" The parody Is to be
called "A Coal Black Flag" and will
probably be put on week from next
Monday.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Well, the first news OF London's re-
ception Of "A Trip to Chinatown" has
arrived The piece Is said to be written
''in a vein OF enthusiastically American
humor. in which preposterous fuss and
racket, song and dance are of more con-
plot" The "Trip to Chinatown in
London refers to "China Ball. at
Covent Garden. which Is heard OF, but
not seen. The songs and dances are
praised, but the intervals between them
are said to be too long.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12
A Home Missionary Suggestion.


To the Editor:
Why don't you use some OF the power OF yout
valuable paper for tho benent OF the poor COUNTRY
and pine peoplef You are fighting for the rixhta
OF the city folks. but you don't seem to care for
the rights and wrongs of the poor country ana
pine people We are a set OF good, honest.
honorable people. We have plenty OF common
sense. But we haven't enough learning. and the
government is to be blamed for It. What In thu
use OF wasting money for missionaries to send
them to foreign countries among a happy set of
wild peoplef Why not spend that amount in our
own country. among sensible people, for good
schools and well educated teachers. And the
government should compel the parents to send
their children to school. instead of sending them
TO cranberry boys, to earn their own clothing
Let some II your sensible readers decide what
should be done for the benefit OF the poor country
and pine people to educate their children. Helm
US. dear editor. and millions Of poor innocent
children now will thank you. In time to coma
A VICTIM FROM SOrTUApD ~
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

c. L.. BrOoklyn.-Please send name and al
dress TO Letter Editor. " Evening world.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Lillian Russell sails for this country
n week from tomorrow, with her com
pany, and her costumes and her scenery,
and her comic opera. c. j. Abud Will
accompany her to stage - The queen
of Brilliants" at Abbey's Theatre.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Mrs. Matilda Alice Victoria Courtenay
q Bal who had begun a suit against
her for s.. 900 for breach OF contract; She
will appear at that concert hall Mon
day night. Mrs. Matilda Alice Victoria
Courtenay has a budget of bright,
breezy songs, fresh from London. Mrs.
Matilda Alice Victoria Courtenay is bet
ter known to vaudeville lovers as Marie
Lloyd.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

A funny little incident was noticed at
this entertainment. 1.-THE Evening
World" has already related the pathetic
affair that led to the strained relations
between De Wolf Hopper and Richard
Mansfield. Just as Hopper came on the
stage to sing his Birdie song yester-
day Mansfield got up and left his box,
declining to gaze upon the elongated
comedian. or course, II was very sad,
but 1t didn't seem to affect Hopper much.
He was funnier than everyone of the
hits OF the afternoon.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

The real facts in connection with the
new "Gaiety Girl company that is to
be organized in London for this country
are as follows: The company now at
Days Theatre will tour through the
States until March. when 1t will be for
warded to Australia. The new organize
ton will open in America in Philadel
phia in April, and in May will begin an
engagement at Days Theatre and run
through the entire Summer. Besides
presenting "a Gaiety Girl" the new or
ganization will also be seen in In
Town." a skit that was very successful
In London last year.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

The Anonymous Club revel that took
place yesterday at the Casino was a
very interesting AFFAIR. The house was
decorated with palms.
De Wolf Hopper, Sig. Taglianpietra,
Mile. FougerP. Miss Madeline Shirley,
Miss Madge Ellis, Della Fox. Paul Ar
thur. jefferson De Angels and others.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-12

Sudermann's "Heimath" was present.
ed at the Irving Place Theatre last
night, with Fri. Freisinger as Magda.
This actress is an extremely handsome
woman, and will be an acquisition OF
Conrieds forces. At the other German
theatre, the Germania, Adolf Philips
latest effort, THE New York Weaver
and His Family" was seen for the first
time This is another comedy dealing
with German American life on the east
side The audience appeared to be en-
tertained, although "The New York
Weaver" will scarcely be as popular as
THE Corner Grocery OF Avenue A."
The ANONYMOUS Club revel that took
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-04

the law r, Qulrirg bsnts to keep a reserve
on account a depusIls 10 The s or .ttry
Of the treasury IN hi. discretion use any
surp us r Svsnue oil the Uni I'D States, In
the redemption aud retirement of United
States legal tender notes, but such re-
CemplionS shall mt, in the aggregate
exceed an amount equal 10 70 per cent OF
the additional circulation taken out by
national and state banks under the
system herein proposed. 11-.Cir-
ul ting notes issued by bank
ing corp )rauon duly organic
Lhder the laws OF any state
hich tran Sacts no other than banking
business shall be exempt from taxation,
wuen iU Is shown that such bank has had
at no time outstanding notes of IS per
Can't. in excess of It's paid up capital, and
that its stockholders are indtvtdua' ly re-
sponSibe for The redemption of its
tent "'" of tb "S shares s"0 of iuI stock OK
12-rhe secre airy OF the treasury may
permit state Ubn,s To use in the prepare
ton Of Their notes the distinctive paper
used in printing United States securities:
bit no ate bank shall print or engraVG
It's notes In SINH itude OF United States
notes or certificates or national bank notes
My OPT ION is that the laws now In forcs
Will yield an ample revenue for the fiscal
year 1896 as all their provisions will then
be operative and the prospective improve
menG IN the BUSINESS of the country,
As the plan suggested proposes 10 exempt
the COVE rnment Of the United States from,
all reliability for the redemption of Ma
tional bank notes and place the sole re-
spOnSib lily upon the banks themselves, a.
guarantee fund of not less than 30 per
cent. uoon the Oulstan ing circulation Is
REGARDED a. very proper and necessary
fea lIre of the system.
The Secretary then discusses ia detail
hnH nu fol lid
follows:
In order to provide wider field for the
active circulation Of silver coins and GER
tifcates which now constitute about one
fifth OF the entire volume Of our currency
and to protect the treasury as far as posi-
bic against the accumulation OF certi-
ficates return in payment Of customs and
other duties the government 1T is pro-
posed that no national bank note of less
denomination than ten dollars shall be is
sued. The bank notes under deuOmin8-
tinn now outstanding amount to $63, =
OOD,OOO and there are also in circul ptiOn
S6f,4 1881 in the old United States,
legal tender notes in denOmi-
nations less than ten dollars $50, l93,-
65S.
Every prudent bank, II left free to con-
duct its own deposit and discount bust
ness in the manner in the most advanta-
geOuS to its own interest and the interests
of its depOSitOrs, will keep on hand a rea-
sOnable reserve to meet not ouly all the
ordinary dem ndS upon ii, but to provide
for such emergencies as are liable to oc-
cur in the community where it is lOcatnd;
hut 1t ought not to be prohibited by law
from using such reserve for the only pur-
pose it was d. signed to accomplish.
The subject of revenue eform and de-
fence of the tariff policy of the govern
ment az set forth by President Cleveland
occupy the closing paragraphs of the re-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-04
The Sap's Excursion.

The San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Is
doing a tremendous excursion business
today. Two special trains arrived here
this afternoon from HallettSvi lie, YOa
kun aud intermediate points, bringing
over 2,C20 people to the Alamo City.
These trains were so heavily loaded that
the sale of tickets to this city had to be
stopped, and baggage cars sent down the
road to bring up the people.
Besides these trains the Sap carried
about $50 people out of San Antonio
to Waco this morning to the Cotton Pal
ace and for the grand b II that takes
place there tonight. Two special t2ains
were made up at Yoakum, and | i all
about :, $50 people were carried to Waco
over this road today. Many society
people of this city are among the eXcur-
sionists.o
The demand for coaches was so great tina t
the Sap was required to rent a mum.
Der from the Southern Pacific, and nearly
fifty passenger coaches are running on the
road today, every coach packed to the
roof.
These excursions were gotten up bv Mr..
j. B. Buchanan. This is considered the
best excursion business ever done by any
road in Texas on single day and is a
credit to the popular management of the
| Sap.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-04
"ALA BAMA."
Two Hlstrionic Debutantes-A For
tune observation-disclosures Down
ing Coming
ing Coming.

Mr.. Clement Bainbridge's Alabama
company last night presented Augustus
Thomas delightful southern drama
at the Grand opera house TO good
audience. drawn thither TO hear and see
this popular play in spite OF the inclement
weather. They were not disappointed.
The drama is one which appeals to all
hearts in such pleasing way, that the
thrilling romance and tender love tale
running through the lines is presented al
most in reality to the senses. With
a good company the play will never be-
come unpopular and last nights cast may
be said TO come up to this standard. al
though two Of the principals had dropped
from the company and substitutes had
been put on at but one days notice.
Mr.. Chas. Garfield, the heavy man, was
sHmed by Mr.. Paul Thomas, the versatile
treasurer of the cOmpany's business staff,
who made his first appearance on the
dramatic stage last night. He was very
clever.
Mr.. Frank Galloway, the youthful ac-
tor who had the part Of Lathrop Page,
became too i'll to longer continue
with the company and was released
Sunday. He Is now on his way to Toledo,
Ohio. where, on account of his reaching
his 2lst year, Dec. 9 he becomes possessed
of an inheritance Of $lI OC0 from his faith
er's estate,
Chas. Moore, an amateur parlOr actor,
from Boston. also made his first profess
siOnal appearance last night in Mr. Gal
lOw8y'S late role and acquitted himself
very creditably, having good stage APP
pParanCe and enunciatiOn
The remainder Of the cast well suS-
tanned their assignments and responded
In satisfactory manner TO the demands
OF the author.
The play will be repeated tonight.
Robert Downing, the eminent claSSica
actor. will appear in San Antonio Monday
aud Tuesday, December 10 and II, for
three performances, presenting "Garrick'
and the "GladiatOr,' and a third bill not
yet selected. His talented wife, Miss Eu
genia Blair, is his leading lady, as Of old
and is as usual, receiving great common
dalton for her work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-04
WEST END ECHOES.

General Russ is still absent in the west
looking after his various enterprises.
Mr.. B. C. Reilly, who has not felt quite
well of late, has got back his old healthy
laugh again.
The sail boats on yesterday made faster
time than ever on the West End lake.
MIR. O'Ncil. the contractor, has moved
into West End from near Ruiz street.
Rev. Mr.. Neal, who has sent in and
had his resignation accepted, preached
his farewell sermon to his congregation
Sunday night. His flock will all wish him a
broader and better field for his energy
and capabilities.
The City ofSan Antonio has erected q
small building in The rear Of the schoo
house. the use Of which is kindly allowed
the city by the West End Town company
Mr.. Jesse Yantis has begun building q
new residence on the site where his for,
mer one burned down.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-04
To the Public in General.

We wish to notify you that we
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proved and unimproved city prop
erty, farms and ranches and have
some rare bargains on our books.
Call and see us as we are certain
we can satisfy you both as to To-
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