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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
LITTLE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

The new what-d 'ye-call-lt at the Gar
len Theatre. Little Christopher Column
bus" will, OF course. suffer from the
success OF 1892" This overwhelming
and complicated success will be hurled
at 1t frantcally; 1t will be tainted,
abused and made miserable by it-for a
time. at any rate. Little did Messrs.
George r. Sims. Cecil Raleigh and Ivan
Caryll, the authors and composers of the
new at-d'ye-call-it. wot of this con-
dition OF things.
The fact that Little Christopher Co
INDUS" Is at present tame and dull
1t Is unauestionably both-need not be
unduly emphasized. 'l492" was not
built In a day. 1t was an evolution.
and at It's first performance was almost
as crude as the new affair. Clever
people, specialties and q constant eye
for up-to-dateness established "l492' as
success. Why should not a similar
fate overtake Little Christopher"
Work has already been begun upon 1t.
understand, and heavy clod of dull
ness-welghing forty-five minutes-was
removed from 1t last night. Just now its
weak points are not only Its humor-
which is of the uncooked-muttir, order
but also Its music, which. with one or
two exceptions, Is ineffably trashy.
These exceptions are the two songs,
"Lazily, Drowsily' and "Oh, Honey:
My Honey" which were sung by May
Yohe in London. and are charmingly in
terpreted here by Miss Helen Bertram.
Apart from these prettily primitive
songs, there is chaotic Jingle and melo-
dies worthy Orwell. say, Rudolph Aron-
son.
Little Christopher Columbus" will
probably be used as peg for specialties.
A few are introduced in the second and
third acts, but they are not very felici-
tous. The best of them are the marion
cite dance in the second act, and the
dancing speciality of John w. Wilson
and Bertha Warning in the third act,
which was so turiously applauded that
the artists had to come forward four or
five times There are possibilities of
anything and everything In the new
what -d'ye-call It. Even living pictures
would not be out of place, and min
strel act would not be irrelevant. The
third act Is placed on the Midway Plai-
sance, so there Is an excuse for special
ties Of all kinds.
Mr.. Rice has poured out his money
lavIshly on costumes and scenery. The
dresses are extremely handsome. although
a trife gaudy. and some of the groupings
are very fascinating. 1t seems odd that
there should be so little ginger" where
there has been such prodigality OF pic
turesque accessories. but the pudding
having been made, the seasoning will
undoubtedly follow in good time.
Mr.. Rice has poured out his good money
cast, but they are swamped. Miss Helen
Bertram sings very WELL although she
risks little too much with her high
notes; Harry Macdonough tries hard to
be funny. and George Walton must sim
ply be described as a tragi-comedian.
lie is from the principal theatres OF
| London and Australia" but that gives
one rather feeble opinion of those
transmarlne lighthouses. week from
now "Little Christopher Columbus" will
be another story altogether. Rome
wasn't built in a day. ALAN DALE.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
SquintinU.

As a rule. amateur eye doctoring ia
too dangerous to be encouraged. The
following, however. may be suggestive:
Strabismus, commonly called squint-
ing, when not the result of organic de-
rangement, is frequently acquired in
childhood by neglected boys and girls,
who, IN their foolish efforts to look
singular. show off or mimic startling
cases When one eye only is affected, Il
may be cured by blindfolding the other
eye several hours daily until the habit
has been broken. Bad cases of sauint-
Ing inward-caused by n division Of the
inner muscles Of the eyeball-require an
operation, which must DO performed by
skilful surgeon" There are SO many
splendid infirmaries in America, where
free treatment is given by renowned
specialists. that 1t is criminal for .
parent to neglect his own or his fam
ily's eyes,
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n embarrass the Senatorial Committees

or embarrass the Senatorial Committees
work.
Surely there can be no embarrassment
OF the Committee In driving an unfaith-
full officer out OF the force. Would II be
just to the citizens and just to the cause
OF reform to allow Capt. Schmittberger
to continue TO prey upon the people?
Knowing the positive proof against him
would he not be likely to make hay
while the sun Shines" and do as much
crooked work as possible during the re-
spite allotted to hlm7 II he extorted
other fve hundred dollar gifts he could
not be any worse off than he Is" now.
II burglar should be practically
proved guilty OF breaking into and rob-
bling a house. and told by the authorities
he might 60 free for two or three months,
to be tried and sent to jail at the end OF
that time would housekeepers be safe
during the interim?
Is 1t likely that the Lexow Committee
will extend protection over schmitt-
berger?
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Do Women Reasonf


To the Editor:
The nationality OF woman is a subject deserv-
ing OF the deepest consideration Advanced think
ers who maintain, their gravity and thereby
avoid losing sight of the importance OF their
object. should take the matter In hand at once.
My observations. carried on In various humble
but respectable neighborhoods in the city OF New
York have furnished me abundant evidence of
the mental unsoundness OF woman. As for in
stance; When a man has a matter OF great
weight to impart to his wife she Immediately
rushss into the kitchen. turns the water In
the sink, sticks her head out OF the window and
then upbraids him for not speaking plainly. On
one occasion l was, attracted by the peculiarly
idiotic behavior OF a female carrying a pail of
coal upstairs, She was red In the face from
her exertions and gasping, and yet no thought
OF the reasonableness OF letting up singing until
she was rid OF her load ever struck her. Her
efforts to bring out staye OF the song with
each gasp were distressing But l must stop
here, though / have not by any means exhausted
my material. CYNIC OF NINETEEN.
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Spoons! Spoons, spoonsi

To the Editor:
In reply to the letter paid for his board In
spoons" should like you to publish the fol-
lowing: The miner has spoons weighing l. 2,
4, s and Is ounces respectively. The nrst day
he gives the innkeeper the l-ounce spoon; the
second day the 2-ounce, and takes the l-ounce
back; the third day he gives him the ounce
again; the fourth day he gives the t-ounce spoon
and takes back the and ounce spoons: the
nth day the innkeeper again gets the l-ounce
spoon; the sixth day the miner gives him the
2-ounce spoon and takes the 1-ounce back; the
seventh day he gives the 1-ounce spoon to the
innkeeper again; the eighth day he gives the
innkeeper the s-ounce spoon and takes back the
l, Q and ounce spoons the ninth day he gives
the innkeeper the l-ounce spoon again, the tenth
day the 2-ounce and takes back the 1-ounce; the
eleventh day he gives the innkeeper the l-ounce
spoon again; the twelfth day he gives the 4-ounce
spoon and takes back the 1 and ounce. The
innkeeper now has the and 4 ounce spoons for
the twelve days. The thirteenth day he 1.-THE
miner) gives the 1-ounce: the fourteenth day the
2-ounce, and takes back the l-ounce spoon; the
fifteenth day he gives the 1-ounce to the inn
keeper again; the sixteenth day the l6-ounce
spoon and takes back the 1. 2. 4 and ounce
spoons The innkeeper has now been paid for the
| nrst sixteen days at l-ounce q day. with the
| l. O. 4 and 8 ounce spoons, the miner then goes
over tho same as In the beginning until the
| thirty -one days are paid, the innkeper neither
| accepting in advance nor giving credit to the
miner Am rghtl DICK DE BAYLLGETHY.
60 Fifth street, L. l, City.
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CAMPAIGN SONG IN THE NINTH.
Tim nm, the D'yes an the Daby.

Tim an the yes m the bhps'
(Air. "Mollie and and the Baby
We've a ane east side district. and in 1t does
dwell
Tim an the 6yes an the baby
Sure. no dude nominations can ever excel
Tim an the b'yes an the baby.
For Congressman Tim is beauty TO see.
The bAby's turned one, and between you and me
Wen elect all to Congress- sure as can be-
Tim an the b'yes an the baby
CHORUS.
Golyi soliy, chicken tamAlei
All OF the district Is chock full of ges.
whooplnS as happy as happy can be
For Tim an the b'yes an the baby.
Now We care not for Simpson nor Miner 30
Tim an the b'yes an the baby;
For our old orientars the best in the land,
Tim an the byes an the baby.
When Tim comes from Congress the baby and he
VIII be welcomed by us in grand jubilee,
And wO'li have a clam ehoVdsr at which you
will see
Tim an the b'yss an the baby,
Cho.--Golly' Eollyi chicken tamAlei &C.
on the morn Of election to tn polls We will go,
Tim an the byes an the baby;
As We march down Grand street all the people
will know
Tim an the t'yeI an the baby
Now Tim is man that you'd all like to meet
His ways are so charming, his brogue is SO sweet:
II you chance in our district, Just drop In and
greet
Tim an the bysS an the baby
chO.-dOiiy! gOllyI chicken tAnAlst &c.
Ns n. d
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| HOUSE! |EHoME |

and Home" THE japanese housewife
looks well after the health OF her fam
lily. A remedy she Is never without in
pepsin. 1t may not cure deep-sea ted
dyspepsia, but II will prevent the dis
ease from consuming the digestive or
gans. We save the gizzards or our
poultry, always. The lining is peeled
out cleaned. dried. pounded in a NOR
tar and the powder bottled. When a
child is Ill, cross or peevish and thu
symptoms Of Indigestion are apparent.
we give 1t half teaspoonful half an
hour before meals. This is the best OF
medicines for weak or abused diges-
ton
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staten Island Has EN-, Too.

To the Editor:
II some OF those ''yaps' who proclaim that
the prettiest women are to be found In Brooklyn
and Boston. would only invest a dime and come
to Staten Island. their eyes would be confronted
with beauty. such neither the City Of Churches
nor that Quaker Town boast OF. Staten
Island does not only boast Of It's feminine beauty
alone. but OF our girls who are up to date. "
Where are the girls who can compete with their
sex from tho Isle by the Sea" in tossing ten
mis- ball or handle the helm OF yacht. pull an
oar to victory. roll a ball for strike" in
bowling. and last, but not least. capture the
hearts of the most reluctant wooer in a manner
that takes our breath.
The Staten Island girl is always known by the
manner Of her Dress which is always with taste
and simplicity. with cheeks that are rosy and
teeth that are pearls C. e. H..
stapleton. S. l.. Oct II
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MIR. CLEVELAND WILL WRITE LETTER.

John Boyd Thatcher undoubtedly spoke
by the book in announcing that Presi-
dent Cleveland would write a letter in
dorslng Hill. Even II Mr.. Thatcher had
not received any direct lntimation that
such a letter would be forthcoming, he
would be perfectly justified in making
the prediction, merely upon the strength
of precedent.
No one who has read Mr.. Cleveland's
public letters can fail to recognize his
entire conservation of himself to the
public service. His personal comfort,
his direct political interests. even his
political friends. have ever been sac
rlnced without hesitation to his con
ception OF the public good.
This entire devotion, this thorough alb
negation of Ideals, friends and sup
porters was beautifully illustrated In
the famous campaign in which Col.
Fellows and De Lancey Nicoll were
rival candidates for District
Nothing less than the most profound
consciousness OF the necessity OF sacri-
ficing the principles he had always up
held. and the people who had aided him
to uphold them could have induced the
PRESIDENT OF tne ohiteu o'h'e' " VIZ
the letter he did in favor of Col. Eel
lows.
with that incident in view. 1t Is
foolish to suppose that Mr.. Cleveland
will fail to write a letter condemning
the course of some OF his friends and
supporters in opposing Mr.. Hill.
1t IL not conceivable that the man
who could lick his chops over so rank
mess OF reed-brd as Fellows will
turn up his nose at such n nice, we'll
seasoned dish OF crow as Hill.
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One of the Others.

To the Editor:
dream as | sit in my easy chair.
or one with a face and a form most fair,
And memory brings to me, fresh and clear.
The old trysting- place that my heart held dear
Now, flowers will fade at the winds chill breath
And 80 ardent Love day met his death.
The cause1 Let me Twas 80 long ago,
That, try how l will, l really don't know.
I dream, as I sit by the CRATES warm glow,
OF many theme In LIES ebb and flow.
No one is with me in my easy chair.
No one did | say? Ah my dog is there.
EDWIN ADELBERT.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

The Hapid Transit Commission has de-
cided wisely and In time to issue that
much needed statement OF It's plans.
upon which the people are to pass at
the coming election. The Manhattan
I" l." road and Its combine" OF foes to
real rapid transit have been studiously
engaged. day after day, in spreading
Misrepresentation OF the project
through such newspaper columns as
could be procured for the purpose. Ev-
erythins possible has been done TO OBJ
scure the issue and bewilder the voters.
A plain statement from the Commission
will undo whatever mischief has been
done. and prevent the doing of more.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

Here is a portrait OF Rev. Father syl-
vester Malone. the popular Catholic
priest who is praised by men of all
creeds, and loved by everybody in
Brooklyn, which Is proud of his citizen
ship. He is celebrating the fftieth an
niversary Of his ordination as a priest,
and at public reception last night
Mayor Scheren presided, and Key. DR..
Lyman Abbott made the principal ad-
dress compllmenting the favorite priest
highly. Nearly all religions were rep
resented.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
PUT scHM1rrBRRaER THROUGH,

Capt. Schmittberger has been caught.
as the saying is among the police, dead
TO rights" There Is no more doubt about
his having received. and indeed de-
manded, a gift or bride OF Ave hundred
dollars than there is that Mr.. Con is
counsel of the Lexow Committee.
The Police Commissioners have adon,ed
resolution instructing the superin-
tendent and Mr. Wellman to prepare
charges against the Captain. But on
motion OF Commissioner Murray, the
counsel was requested first to confer
with Senator Lexow. and ascertain
whether the trial would interfere with
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
A BIRTHDAY CONCENTRATION.

The New York " Evening World" celebrated
on Wednesday Its seventh birthday. 1t was able
to point with reasonable pride To a ssries of re-
mArkAbls achievements In the line Of charity.
justice and other public service. Working for
and with the people, II has accomplished more
for the public SocA"than almost any ether sis.!o
influence in that city. The Saturday half-hoiiday.
the evening free lsetureA the sick baby and
Christmas tree funds only the most conspic-
uous OF iA deeds II has SlSAyS some good work
under way.-McKeesPort pal News
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A Soulful Man. Idea OF Soul.

To the Editor;
Quite controversy you've been having with
citizens about the human soul-and Its question
able immortality. ALLOW me a few words on the
subject. The soul Is that invisible power that
allows Us to SEQ when our eyes are shut. Poets
artists. musicians, when inspired. have their
souls 30 gloriously animated that their work
sssms accomplished as II they had some pattern
before their eyes, The soul In man must be dir
ferent from that in animals or In the other two
Kingdoms, and this leads me to say that the real
soul 10 that which makes US think, invent. create
and have a liking for the nne arts. No genius
without . soul In the man. and oversouI las
Emerson coined ~ siysS actual birth to genius
which gift TO man ia not earthly, but ethereal.
When an artist creates a painting ere he sets to
work his soul sees the picture floating before him.
the sane with Inventors and other creative msa-
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
SOME GIRLS AND OTHERS.
Poetry and Prose from and About
Them which Have Come TO
"The Evening World"
To the Editor!

To the Editor;
II Mr. straus would be more charitable TO his
women clerks in Mays. who are compelled to
work for t2,5o to - week. and expected to
live and dress we'll on that: sales must average
R5 a day cash. or the girl discharged: she Ia
charged for mistakes and brsakage, customers
are favored. clerks must suffer: money for
overtime or supper during holidays; II sick the
day before or after a holiday she is nned two
days pay. Is that charityI He is not At to be
Mayor, He has done no charity. He derived
large pronts from his so-oslled charity.
NJ. j.. who works In Macy'A
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Those Queer Piano Teachers.

To the Editor;
would like to know why all these lady plano
teachers dress so comicalH They always look
like a dressed-up doll can always pick them
out In a crowd as they remind me of Aunt
opheliA In Uncle Toms Cabin" believe they
always like TO look young. EDWARD.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
COMING EVENTS.

First annual ball Of the Ambulance Drivers
Association OF tho City Of New York, this even
lag at Central Opera House.
Lotos clubs exhibition OF palntnEa BGs Fifth
A'enue. tomorrow, from TO 1880 p. NJ
Dement, entertainment Sunday evening, In the
Peoples Theatre. for the striking eloAkmAksrs.
Harry Miner has given the use Of hls theatre
ter the purpose
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Currted Oysfers

Take pint Of oysters. have a white
sauce made Of an ounce of butter, half
an ounce of flour to each half-pint of
water, and a spoonful Of cream. Then
flavor to lasts with curry. salt and pep
per. When smooth and boiling, add the
oysters, letting them get thoroughly
heated through without boiling. Serve
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whose memory It IL deemed well to per-
petuate through the medium OF stone
shafts. II may be said that the tall
city buildings Of to-day constitute no
mean nor unbecoming monuments In
themselves to the genius and progress
and prosperity OF a generation that lives.
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starch Is n white Monster.

The Greeks as nation abhorred starch.
They do to-day; so do the French and
the Delsarte folks. One of the latter
writes: There is not one single solitary
instance In which starch improves
wearing-apparel for man, woman or
child. Starch is a hideous fiend, clothed
In white, to imperil the health and
torture the sensibilities of highly
evolved human beings. Where are the
scales big enough to weigh the pain.
the grief, the soul-corroding, grace
destroying effects of these thingsT
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Quinine Tonic for Madge.
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
Dear Madge. you have my sympathy. To one
pint OF bay add thirty grains OF quinine.
Shake well before using. Apply once a day. and
rub in well. have been using It for six or
seven months and my hair is coming in nicely,
and not falling out near as much as 1t did before
using J. j. w. Jersey City. N. J.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

Mr.. Goff wasted time yesterday in
fooling with Watchman Patrick Nc
Laughlin's grudge against his cousin,
big Policeman John ID. Mclaughlin. Go
Higher Up at once, Mr.. Con. The peo-
pie are impatient and the quarrels OF
cousins are not what they are interested
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
WHO GOT TIT

Who got III
The wardmsn caught It,
Did he not7
The roundsman and the sergeant
And the Captain got some argent.
but there was an awful lot!
Coolies coolies were allotted
Coolies. coolies. oodles-but who got III
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

Yale's football ultimatum to Princeton
presents conditions which the Tiger
team cannot accept without much sacri-
foe OF feelings and convenience. 1t
gives the collegians at New Haven the
appearance. at least. of not caring TO
meet the New Jersey athletes. Are
You really afraid. Capt. Hinkey2
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

Attorney-General Hancock's opinion
that the paster cannot be used on the
Constitutional amendment ballots will
be received with regret, not alone in
the circles Of organized labor.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
New Couture,

One way Of doing UP the back hair
when hat or bonnet is worn IL in the
princess coil. located near the nape of
the neck. 1t seems to be the style to
curl the front hair comb It back and
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

Assemblyman Philip wissig insulted
every woman an New York State in a
speech ON woman suffrage at Albany
two pears ago. The same Wissig, now
an ex-Assemhlyman. dares to appear as
"a candidate for reelection to the Legls-
iature this year. This shows the way in
which the too great patience OF an easy
going community Is sometimes abused.
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LETTERS.

t7his column 70 open TO everybody ,oho has q
complaint to MAKE grievance to ventiat.. inorma-
ton to 0iVe subject Of genera! interest to discuss
or a public serpic< TO acknowledge. and toho can
put he idea ,ats kH than 100 uorda Long letters
cInno. be printed
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

A man who declares under oath that
he does not know what perjury Is can
not be a particularly desirable man to
hold a keepership at jefferson Market
or at any other city prison. Keeper
Michael Leach overindulged in the bless
ings OF ignorance before the Lexow
Committee yesterday.
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Don't Praise EN- Too Much.

To the Editor
read the letters In d" The Evening World
regularly, and am very glad to learn the
Brooklyn girls receive much credit for their
good looks, as am brooklyn girl myself. but
still. II we keep on being praised we will get
conceited and will not notice our " aud scquRin-
tanceA" EMMA
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The True Americanism.

We are weary OF this clatter about ereeds and
nGtionAlities in American life; but the way to
peace, harmony and homoEenelty Is to stand fast
by Americansm, which proscrbeS no faith and
aims at the unincAton OF all types into one
great nationality Rochester Post Express
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The Idea!I


To the Edltor'
am a domestic doing general Homework In
the one family for four Year,, and doing plain
cooking. pies &C. lady visitor says why don Z
I make ice-ereAm1 Kindly inform me II this is
expected, a. | am no cook, only a housemaId
YoutA VERY MUCH OFFENDED
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Those Homeiy White Plains Boysi

To the Editor!
What presumption the White Plains boys have
why girls. there is not a loyable boy among
them all. 20 don't be foolish and go up there
The girls from Portchester have been there. and
will never go there any
ONE OF THE GIRLS
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
BnItimore'a Compen.ntion,

Everything has Its compensStlonS baltimore
lost the Temple cup It is true. but nrst-class
diamond terrapins will cost only ISS a dozen this
Winter. What is the mere dieting triumph o,
baseball series to the long protrAeted gories OF
the teTrapin season!-KAnsAs City Star.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

Major Mckinley has made a grave mis-
take. 1t is not on the stepping stones OF
dead issues that men rise to higher
things.