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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Elijah Went Up in n balloon.

To the Editor:
-Four claims from Exodus xii, IL, that
belief in witchrraft Is inculcatcd in the Bible. y
The above passage says that "a sorceress shall
not subsist' and merely warns the people
against encouraging the practice OF such indl-
viduals as pretended to be gifted with super
natural powers lie saws that the Bible sup
ports polygany and slavery" The Bible sane
lions neither, but rather seeks to discourage both
te. & Deut. xvii. II. and xxiii I5). and how well
1t has succeeded In doing 20, is too well known
to require comment. lie refers to Numbers kill.
$40. and askcs II he would be doing Gods
will for a husband to stone his wife to death
for believing in Mahomct7 I answer most GER
tainly not. but supposng his wife to believe in
a religion which obliged one to mutilate him
self to serve his God e King xyil. 2S) or to ofer
human sacrifices der. AK, 81, Will -Four deny
that our country would he justified In resortng
to extreme measures? He further claims from
Numbers kill. Ills that the Bible teaches the
right to XIII all boys and married women taken
in battle. but that woman-children'' should be
saved from death to satisfy the lust OF SOL
diers. Tho Bible teaches no such thing. The
Midianites had led the Jews astray. and the
Bible asks that Justice he done Numbers XXI,
-. 1t sanctioned the killing OF those who abetted
the evil NAxi. l6I, but the innocent were to be
saved XXI, IS. $50 and held captive. as was the
custom in those days. His last assertion that
either H. Kings H., II. or John ILL.,. IL, is i'm
possible Ii without foundation. Heaven.
cordng to the Old Testament. signifies the at
In modern times people have assembled
into heaven in balloons, and It is understood
that a somewhat similar contrvance known
to Elijah This being so. probably accounts for
the seeming contradiction. Respectfully.
A. kAPLAN
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Mr.. OTTENDORFER BETTER.
His Doctors Declare Him Entirely
Ont of Danger.

Oswald Ottendorfer. editor OF the
Stnats-Ieitung. and President OF the
GerrLan-American Reform Union. who
had II fainting spell after the political
meeting at Terrace Garden last Wednes-
day night. and has been ailing since was
said this morning to be In a fair way to
recovery.
An Evening World' reporter, who
called at Mr.. Ottendorfers home In the
Valencia apartment house. Lowest Fifty
ninth street. was told that. although the
patient was stlll too i'll to receive callers,
his doctors had declared him to be en-
tirely out of danger
1t Ii believed that Mr.. Ottendorfer is
suffering from erysipelas
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Just ms Good as the Man.


To the Editor:
In answer to Edgar E." his is an odd ques-
ton What Good Are Women Are They Any
Retter than MEN, They are a good deal better
than you men are II, as the woman haters say.
they are not as good why should they he any
better Is It not enough that we women are Just
as good AS the men, viii some OF your readers
kindly tell me what the oman-haters want OF
us' Why not do We do and let each other
alone. A WILDE WOMAN, Brooklyn.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
CompIexion Brightencr.

What a capital beauty book Mr.. James
Corbett could write! "If I get time
and out OF an engagement I will" he
told House and Home. III I were a
woman and wanted to keep in condition
this is what I'd do. Keep my temper
even though had to lick myself to Ii;
make the best OF bad bargains; sleep
nine hours day: take a cold bath, at
least five minutes exercise with light
dumbbells and a cup Of hot milk, water
or tea before breakfast every day in
the year; these stimulate the entire sys
tenn OF respiration, circulation and d.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

for their privileges street-car companies
should be compelled to respect every
right OF the people. One Of these rights,
and most important one, is that to a
seat for every fare.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

gestion. I would manage in some way to
get half an hours exercise in the open
air every day. Woman's life is different
from mans; so is her nature: conse-
quently she needs less and lighter food,
drink and exercise. The best skin-whit-
ener is temperance. The best COM
plexion brightener is good digestion and
good temper"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
French in the Millinery shop.

1t is perfect proper for Paris modistes
to export French with their pattern hats
and bonnets, but 1t Is disgusting to hear
the saleswomen in New York embarrass-
ing would-be customers with "ceriss."
"bluet," "velours ecrase' and other stock
phrases. If merchants only knew It.
hundreds of dollars worth of trade IL
driven away every season by affectation
Of this sort on the part of their clerks.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

To the Editor.

To the Editor
am a car-drlvsr and weigh 26O pounds. and
would like TO know II ANYBODY could tell me how
could reduce my weight. as am almost dead
from standing on my feet all day. | cannot take
much exercise as | so tired after my days
work that ! can hardly stand would also like
to know II wearing canvas belt around the stom-
ach would be OF any use' Also II drinking large
amounts Of tea and water would increase my
weights j. T. II.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
What a Queer Question.

To the Editor:
VIII some reader tell me II It Is the proper
thing for men to wear howers' don't like the
sight OF It. When q fellow coming along
with a silk handkerchief peeping out OF coat
pocket. a red flower on his left side and a white
straw hat a little sideways on his gay head
always feel as II some one ought to put ice on
such an article. What is your opinion OF such
lovers OF nowersI Are they considered to be men
OF education or well-bred' MARY Z.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Household Hints.

Molasses rubbed on grass stains on
white dresses or undergarments will
take out the stains when the clothing is
washed.
Hot milk IL one Of the very best stimu-
lants for a person weak from hunger or
long fasting. II goes right to the spot
quicker than anything else and helps
build up at the same time.
a salt poultice. moistened with vine
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
RA1NHows AND RcuNpRcpINs.

In q ten-mnute paper read yesterday
by one OF the fair theme-unravellers at
the Round Robin OF the Professional
Woman's League. the Leaguers were
told that 1t would be better for their
sex II they dressed a little less con-
spicuously and a little more In accord
ance with good taste than they do now.
The advice is all right. The Leaguers
need It, and 70 d. some other ladies.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
MEG MERRILIES'S MAD RIDE.
She Takes Trip on the Trolley
Lines Lightning Express.

You know what the sensation is when
the toboggan car gets well under way
1t feels funny and seems a bit perious,
especially when you come to the curves
Well Coney Island isn't In 1t with the
trolley lines hereabouts.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Apple Ice.

Take one pound of ripe sweet apples.
Pare, core and slice. Make a syrup Of
one cup of sugar and one-half cup OF
water, and when sufficiently cooked add
the Juice and rind Of one lemon and the
apples. Cover and simmer gently until
the apples are very tender. Do not
STIR as the apples should be kept as
whole as possible. They can be quar-
tered, II desired, rather than sliced.
Remove the apples carefully from the
syrup and put them on the ice. Add
one-half cup of water to the syrup
and freeze as a waterloo. When frozen
stir in the apples as carefully as pos
sible, pack and stand away until ready
to use. Serve as a compete about the
pudding.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Engineers Elect Officers.
ny Associated Press)

BALTIMORE, Sept. s.-The National Associa-
lion Of Stationary Engineers yesterday elected
the following otiycrs: President ". u. Magic
Of New York; Vice Presidents, John W Lane
Of Providence; Charles Osborne NJ Chicago:
Charles u, GRrllrk, of Pennsylvania: Secretary
william u. Crowley, NJ New Jersey, Treasurer
George Flora OF Cincinnatl
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Not Too Much of II.

To the Editor:
want to disagree with "Dorothea" In saying
there is too much literature in the Professional
wuman's League. Perhaps too much for those
who are already possessed OF learning and have
ample time for selt-improvement in reading and
travel. but for my elf and others with a desire
for culture and whose time is occupied day and
evening, It is only taste that creates a craving
for more. EMILY MARTIN.
jamestown n Y
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

A freak Of millinery art Is a blackbird.
with white breast and yellow legs.
These impossible bipeds are set at one
side OF the Autumn bonnets near a bed
OF green leaves. On the hats there is
Usually a rosettte OF bright velvet to dis
tract public attention.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
To Save Niagara.

Would 1t not he feasible to make a treaty stlpu-
lation for the preservation ot Niagara II 50.
neither the state of New York nor the Prov
lnrc Of ontario could give away or sell to any
body the right to ruin the falls. Rochester Post.
EArrnss
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

The destruction OF the Palisades by
dynamite continues. A blast Thursday
shivered or 10000 tons OF rock at
Fort Lee. Is there to be no effort to
save the magnificent scenery OF the
lower Hudson from the CONTRACTOR
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

The apportionment proposition to be
presented to the voters OF New York Is
declaration in favor OF majority rule
as long as the rural districts have a
majority, and against majority rule
whenever the city districts have a ma
jority.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
How Mr. KoIb Thinks II Is.
from the Chicago Rscordl

AfloAu hHu NhiNabo N1fbIusl
The Judge OF Election Din the remote
Alabama districO-No, dunno Jest what
majority we've piled up In this district.
The Citizen-Why not: You've only a
handful of votes to count.
The Judge Of Election-Well. we
haven't henrn from the other counties
what majority 10 needed. have we?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Kindness Ii n Duty.

Agreeableness to those about us is as
important part OF our lifework as any
thing else. And those who neglect to be
agreeable. who wilfully or heedlessly are
harsh. rude or vulgar, accomplish what
they may. have yet fallen far short of
doing even their simple duty.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

The "Please do, Cnauncey." OF the
anti-Plattites is the most pathetic fea-
ture OF the opening State campaign. The
except under pressure" which DIR. De-
pew attaches TO his mo, won't" is the
most significant feature.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Tramps in Tompkins square.

To the EdItori
Would your valuable paper publish th.s. few
lines. and probably they will reach the eyes OF
the park policemen, and benefit mothers and chill.
dren by keeping the ,ramps out Of Tompkins
Square Park that make the benches a lodging
house and dining-room. MOTHER OF FIVE.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Sugar Trust Hand Always In.

The Sugar Trust, not having any United States
Senators to bride at this stage OF the game. Is
keeping its hand In by bribIng customs inspec-
tors,-ChicAgo Mail.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Serving Eish.

Fish is is dainty food. Practice IN
needed in serving it. Lightness of touch
and dexterity of management are neces-
sary to keep the delicate flakes intact.
1t requires some skill to rip the skin and
lay 1t back. and sever the head and
tall with neatncss and despatch. These
three articles must never leave the plat
ter; they belong to the cat. The choice
est morsel Of any white fish is the cheek.
1t is not goodform to cut through q fish.
Begin at the tail and throw aside tho
skin. Begin at the head to serve, cut
ting to the backbone. When the meat
OF that side is helped, turn the fish and
help the other side In the same way,
If there Is roe, part should be served
each person. Boiling is the incest way
to cook and the easiest way to serve
fish. Dress the edge Of the platter with
hard egg, and sliced lemon, tomato and
beets,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Gov. Flower officisted as starter in a
trotting race at Auburn. He Is respect
fully reminded that the Gubernat orial
race this FAN is for runners. and not to
be taken in a trot
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Value Is not received in any instance
where a passenger pays his fare on a
street car and has to hang YEARLY to a
strap to his journeys end.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Kaiser Wilhelm's latest speech gives
evidence that at least one mans esti-
mate OF the value OF my will" and my
way" remains unmodihed.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
How 10 Fan the Norton Flame.

Morton's boom hasn't swept away New York
Republicans like a prairie blaze in pine forest
but II famed with head ~ a barrel It may
yet catch on-Philadelphia Record.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Don't let vote be missing for Greater
New York nor for real rapid transit
Such issues should not be imperlled by
indifference at the polls.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
The Gaiety Girls Hat.

Little girls are either all head or all
hair, and the only way to fit them
properly is to make their hats. Rolls
of braid are imported for this purpose.
This braid Is plain or fancy cloth
weave. Then. too. felts are decapitated
and soft crowns of oxford mixed. golf
tweed. box cloth. flannel or velvet sub
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Friendly Warning

II the Republicans hope TO carry the mex, House
they will DO well to have some OF their leaders
postpone the Presidential canvass until 1896 -
Washington Post.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
C. B. ROUSS GIVES 81, 900.
The millionaire sends His Check
TO Help the Fire Sufferers.

Charles Broadway Rouss, the well
known merchant and millionaire, sent
his check for $1,000 TO Acting Mayor
Mcclellan to-day, to be added to the
fund for sufferers from the forest fires
In the West Other subscriptions re-
ceived were as follows:
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Pure votes for a purer city.

The kaleidoscope shines as a promoter
Of pugilism.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

stituted. Velvet is the least Desirable
however, being too costly and too per-
ishable for children's wear. The cut II
a brown cloth braid, with a crown Of
shepherds plaid, trimmed with quill
and claw and pert bow of brown
watered ribbon. Hats of this sort may
be bought between 81 and 81.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

gar. Is one Of the best things In the
world to relieve pain from the sting of
bee or wasp. A paste of common
earth and water Is good also. ...
To keep your fruit jellies from mould
ing put an even half inch of sugar over
the top after the jelly has cooled and
then cover the glass with thick paper
that has been coated with white OF egg,
A very nice way to use up cold roast
peer and pork or veal. is to soak thin
slices In weak vinegar over night, then
dip In egg and grated bread crumbs and
Try light brown in good sweet lard or
butter for breakfast.
10 wash cut glass and have 1t clear
ana shining you should have a soft brush
and dry 1t lastly, after using a linen
towel. with tissue paper
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

In 1.-The Evening World" Sporting
Extra of yesterday was the first and
exclusive gtory OF Champion Corbett's
latest knoc:sout blow.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

That is the voice OF manhood which
comes out OF the fire-blasted pine dis
tricts Of the great Northwest. saying
I'VE will take care of our own"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Probably almost any dismissed cap
tain could tell an interesting story OF
"The New York Police Department as
I Left It,"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

The death Of T. e. Romans has been announced
on the Stock Exchange MIR. Romans was ad-
mted to membership nthe Stock Exchange
on May s. 1869.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Surface cars in the city are permitted
to be run for the convenience OF the
eity's people. They are run greatly to
the profit o. their managers. In return
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

1t is a serious question with which
dear charmer the Republicans OF the
State could be happiest were the other
half dozen away.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

The great Diver outing occurs on
Monday. When the Diver inning is
10 be mad is a question for Lexow and
Goff to answer.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Brockway and his Board OF Managers
live In a touching and exclusive state
OF mutual confidence.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Salvation was quoted at 30 to / at
Gravesend yesterday. There are too
many tracks where 1t is a much longer
shot
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

More heads are falling in New York
than In Corea.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

The grand total up to date is 81, SOC. Col.
Mcclellan said this morning he would
forward the money TO the proper au
thorities.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

olive the Committee OF Seventy the
moral backing Of a community Of two
millions.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
From BeginninE to End.

Truly" said Witticus. when he saw
oxtail soup and tongue on the free
lunch counter. extremes meet"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Don't be afraid to Join the dlscon-
tented, for the municipal campaign.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Greater speed is obtained on certain
stretches OF road than the highest to-
boggap slide at Coney ever dreamed of
Meg Merrilies has taken the trip and
Will write about II for the Sunday
World" 1t is mad race, with human
life In danger every day.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

Tammany chowders go on as usual
this season. Another year. 1t may be
plain but overwhelming soup for ALL
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
lakes II Question of scapeEo,

What = lot OF scapegoats the New York Police
Commissioners think they need to carry their
oficisi aims into the wilderness OF oblivion
Rochester Democrat
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08

DIR. Depew's might accept" and hi.
might II he does accept are two consid-
crations
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-09-08
Menu.

........................ ...................s.
SUNDAY, SEPT ..
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Cracked Wheat Sugar and Cream
Broiled Steak.
French Fried Potatoes
DINNER.
PURGE Of CLANS.
smothered Chicken with Rice.
Lima Beans Sliced Tomatoes
Egg Salad.
Grape Water Ice.
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Dreamed Sweetbreads
Brown Bread and Butter.
Compete OF Peaches. Hermits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-21
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Ofce OF the License Commissioner. D
City Hall Providence Auu n 1894

ofce OF the License Commissioners,
City Hall, Providence, Aug. II, 1884 (
Applications for license TO sell pure spirituous
intoxicating and malt liquors. have been made by
the Following named persons and firms:
SECOND CLASS.
Hill, Lysander j., 23s Weybosset street
Keenan, Edward, l3l Atwells avenus.
TRANSFERS FIRsr CLASS
kulz, George, ia Dorranee street, to SO and
80 Page street.
TRANSFERS SECOND CLASS
Darcy, Edward H., SO Canal street. to Albert
Blomstrom, same place.
Gorman, John, 609 and Gil Charles street to
Henry Caproni. same place.
Garrick, Isaac N, l2l Wickenden street. TO John
ii. Mcguire, same place.
Hughes a Griffin, 81 and 6s Eddy stceet 10
Michael i. Braney, same place.
hlernan, Brian, 81 Charles street, TO George
La Belle, same place.
McGuirk, Terence, estate % Delaine street to
baruey Gorman, 80 Logan avenue.
Mahoncy, Patrick F., 81 Gladstone avenue, TO
362 North Main street.
Molter, IL. II. & J. " 352 North Main street TO
Henry Bronner, 80 Atwell's avenue.
Powers. David, $50 Eddy street. to BENJAMIN r.
Holt, same place.
Regain, NJ r., % and % wcybosset street, to rs
The Board OF License Commissioners will be in
session in their office, City Hall, FRIDAY
august 81 1894 at 10 O'Clock a. m at which time
ana place all persons so desiring may be heard on
the matter OF granting such applications.
by order OF the Board, THos NIXON,
sugli-lt Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-21
SLICK AND FAST HORSES.

1t is now an assured fact that some OF
the fastest trotters in the country will be
at Narragansett Park during State Fair
week. Although the owners declarations
Will not generally be made before Sept. 3.
some OF the starters have been an
nounced. Among them are Cobwebs and
Mary Best, 4csear-olds, with records of
Z;l2A; Roscoe 2il2k; Tomah, 2:16A /;
Blake, 2;1SA, and Nemoline 2:l5H.
There win be an exhibition at the park
OF string of foals by the speedy local
stallion Kyrat owned by President +. T..
Perkins. Since Fridays record breaking
races at Terre Haute, Kyrat has sprung
nto prominence owing TO the similarity of
her breeding TO that Of Alix and Trevel-
yam. Alix is by Patronage, full brother
to the sire OF Kyrat. Trevelyan's sire is
Young Jim, and that horse sired the dam
OF kyrat. Kyrats early foals are said TO
possess excellent trotting action.
The associate judges to officiate at the
trotting meeting are Hon. Charles Dana
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-21
THE READY KNIFE.


Boston, Aug 2l.-Michaelo and Domin.
leo Santamarie, Italian twin brothers. "A
years old, became involved in quarrel
last night while discussing the merits OF
their respective wives, and Dominica ended
the argument by plunging knife into the
abdomen of his brother. Michaelo is in a
precarious condition.