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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
MRS. GRANNIss's FIND.

A fine healthy specimen of the genus
homo must be the old chap who permit
ted Mrs Il. b. Grannis to lead MIN into
n polling place yesterday to he regis
tered. He hadn't voted in ten years,
he said. but was going to do so this
time lust to oblige Mrs. Grannis."
OF course, it's not any one citizen
BUSINESS what kind Of citizen any other
citizen Is, but the community has al
ways concerned itself about the mental
condition of It's members.
The citizen. young or old. who
votes simply ITO oblige Mrs Grannis,
and isn't thinking and acting for him
self in these times. ought to shake
hands with those ed-white-and-blue
monkeys that the street fakirs keeT
climbing up and down n string all day
and call him fellow-man and brother.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
At the Height of Her Charms.

In reality. at thirty-fve a woman IL
still pausing at the height of her per-
sonal charm. She gained the height
perhaps seven or eight years before,
but II she has been careful of herself,
has had small experience of sorrow and
pain and apprehension, has not had too
hard work for mind or body, has had
but little illness, has kept her temper
and spared herself worry. she has not
fairly begun the descent; or, II she has,
then there is n slightly pathetic charm
about her, as about the golden tarpish
of "A rose that drops its first petal. but
Is still the rose.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
Foolish. Foolish Men.

To the Editor;
The men Of Now York City. on the average.
are fools / will tell you very briefly why I
think as | do While have been In this city I
have watched With disgust the actions u the
men who travel up and down town every day In
tho - aud surface cars. Every time a young
lady happens to step into an overcrowdsd car
one OF those foolish men who will be to arise
and oner her his seat, witch, by a ritht-mndsd
girl, will he refused When man hes complet-
ed his days work he is naturauy iItisued, and
needs rest. lie Is very fc'iiSh IL yield his ssS.
/. any one. one would be led T. Imagine thSt
New York girls ere something sacred and worthy
u an tnotmous amount Of respect
col. C. T. FITZNooDLE
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
Birds on the Face of the Moon.

To the Editor:
Last night (oct. o. about o'clock. while view
Ing the moon through a telescope. noticed small
dark objects dart apparently across the face Of
the moon at intervals OF a few seconds. After
assuring myself that It was not Imagination nor
an insect upon the object glass. the telescope
was again trained upon the moon. and when care
fully adjusted could clearly make out the forms
OF birds OF different species distinctly silhouetted
across the face OF the moon. The fitting Of one
kind OF bird seemed very much like that OF .
robin. while the movements OF others were stead
Ter. like that OF water fowl, and in one general
direction. from north to SOUTH This would indi'
cate that they were migratory birds on their way
south for the Winter. As the telescope was
trained at an angle OF 45 degrees. and the birds
were out o. range Of q smaller glass, with range
OF I'VE miles 1t is apparent that they were ny.
ing at a great height. perhaps miles VIII some
naturalist kindly explain or comment
J. W. RoURK.
10 Prospect street. Jersey City. N. J.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
.no,,.r Unfortunate Husband.

To the Editor:
Having read "widoWer's' letter can sym
rothiye with him. as l also have vile VINO
seems TO delight in humiliating and punishlhs
nc an every occasion. six years ago married
ms wife she is taller, stouter and mn'h
stranger than l. and can handle me as easy as
al,e can d child, Therefore, simply have to obe'
h,r She has u very violent temper wiach l'd
mot know until enc sunday morning, shortly alter
We were married, when We had quarrel over
very trinng matter. At that time ! 'ia'meu
that was the head Ct the house and was going
a. -s.t the pants. This was a grand occasion
for a diuplay OF temper She vas furious, End
Rra.pins me gave me q sound spanking, rhsn
sAs said tina, hsnesforth shs would show me who
Wa The hsaa Of the house and also the kind Of
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
The widower In His Wrapper.
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
II Is rather surprising that man as meek rs
the 'widower" evidently is, should be courageous
enough to proclaim to the public that ne mas
allowed his wife to whip him whenever shs
pleased, and he is not man enough to defend MN.
self. And to put on wrapper! II he had stayed
home altogether and made his wife support him
honors would have been about even He ce7'
,,In,v has lived up to his marriage vows. "tr
1--we honor and obey" especially the latte'
what good news his letter must have been TO the
Equal Rights women' Courage, ladies' cour'
age, You will yet he "boss" some day.
4 BACHEL0R
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| HOUSE a4 \ ||E;H()MfE |

Majesty's presence more than twice.
The Queen has as much love for old
clothes as any one in Petticoat lane,
but her Court is always dressed right up
to the mines. A maid OF honor has no
board bills to pay or servants to tip,
and apparel Is 50 per cent. cheaper In
London than New York. but even under
those happy conditions and with the
perquisites from trade and the favors
from royalty she doesn't have enough
money ct the end of the year to buy
gum.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Our Congregational "Hoid-Ups."

To the Editor!
see by the dispatches that some ''profssson-
als' have held up a train near the National capt.
tai and got away with $3.50. 00o after soaring the
engineer and passengers by revolver and dyna-
mite thunder. II seems none OF the passengers
or tralnmen was sufficiently equipped to compel
a restoration OF the balance OF power Immediately
after the first shock OF surprise. The country
wonders how. within a toot OF the Capitol such
audscious work can come on with success. Your
humble servant Is less sstonished when he be.
holds the spectacle going on, not within a toot.
hut right inside the National Capitol Of the peo-
pies representatives, masked In the visor OF 10y
ATTY. free trade. equality" special privileges
for none" &C.. holding up train OF prosperity
and lootlng the country's pockets OF billioas Of
dollars since the war in the name OF protection
TO infant industries." | think 1t about time
TO ouell the Industry Of that infant In Its masked
and unmasked conspirators, and lock them up for
attempts to hold UP prosperity's train. Yours
for equal liberty and no legal privileges
LlBERTAs
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

has performed an exemplary act OF jus
tice through its prompt proceedings in
this matter. And 1t has done more. II has
placed the stamp OF reliable. non
partisan and dislnterested organiza ton
upon the findings OF police persecution
and perjury brought out in the pending
investigation of matters municipal 1t
has driven another long and strong nail
into the coffin OF corrupt bosssm In
New York
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

helping Senator Hill in his hard fight for
tine Governorship, and whether. II he
does write, he will put It off until the let
ter In valueless
There are many things people are won
dering about just now.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
Clear the Fire Escapes.

To the Editor:
There was a FIRE Saturday night at First ave.
nue. and one Hundred and Fourteenth street anu
poor little child was burned to DEATH all oecau'e
the people did not have their hre-escapes ',e".
:. ,rsre no; some rule that win make them keep
han rlsnr II the Fire Commissioners would look
,o ,I, houses s5I and $50 East One Hundred ana
,our,eenth stree, ana eciG to 2:'7 First avenue,
they would do US great favor they shoE''
mako the landlord see TIM, the hre-escapes are
kept clear. =
l,g East one Hundred and Fourteenth street
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
TOnd I'm the Hole.

One pound round steak cut into dice,
one pint milk, one cupful hcut, one egg,
salt and pepper; beat the egg very light
add milk to 1t. and then half Tea
spoonful salt; pour upon the flour, grad
ually beating very light and smooth
butter two-quart dish and put in The
meat: season well and polr over rhs
batter; bake ono hour In 81 rnodera ie
even: serve hot This dish can b.
made with mutton or lamb IN the place
of steak
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
Poor Maids Of Honor.

Maids of honor in attendance on Her
Majesty get 1900 year. They have lit
tie or nothing to do besides making
themselves agreeable. but the pinching
and struggling to dress UP to the posi-
ton is said by modistes who know what
they are talking about to be very hard
work. 1t Is an unwritten law that the
same toilet shall not appear in Her
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Mr.. COTS hesitancy about going
Higher Up has already led the sceptics
TO talking OF a deal" Friends OF the
counsellor and his cause take no stock
In this talk-as yet Nevertheless. the
delay Ia getting dangerous. 1t Is time
to get off the ground floor. Mr.. Con.
Take the elevator.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
prune Pudding.

Stew one cup OF prunes until very soft.
stone and mash Add them to two cups
OF cake crumbs, and when well. mixed
stir In a cup of cream whipped to a stiff.
dry froth, and eweetened with one-half
OF a cup of powdered sugar. Stand in
cold place for at least an hour and serve
with whipped cram sweetened and fla
vored |. necessary.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
LETTERS.

tThfs column &c open 10 everybody ,oho has a
complaint 10 MAKE grievance to pentildts intorma.
aon to give, a mtject Of general inferred to discuss
ora public serrtos to acknowledge, and soho con
put he ida mo iem than 100 ,oords Long letters
canRot be printed
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
Rice MumnA.

Mix one cupful of cold boiled rice
with a PINT of sifted flour. two tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder, one table
spoonful of sugar. ta'f a teaspocnful
Of salt. one egg and half pint Of milk.
Bake in greased muffln.rings.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

That allowance of $1,000 n year for prl-
vate Office rent. out of the city treasury,
is a handsome addition to the rcfereeships
and other perquisites of the Recorder
ship, as now held,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

The man who indorses the present
Recorder for reelection. practically In
dorses Paddy Diver as Police Justice.
And even Tammany Hall has been driv-
en-, for Appearances sake. to turn Div
YER down.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
Hired Audiences.

From Hnper's Bazar)
Hlcks-Isn't there some mistake here.
Scrub?
Scribb-flow?'
Hicks-Somebo dy's sent me free pass
20 go ana see your play.
Scribn-That' all right. What's wrong
about 1t?
Hicks-G understood people were paid
for going.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
He Must He Great.

From Harpers Bazar.)
Il think my boy is going to be a sec
ond Sherlock Holmes" said Wilkins.
He has the keenest detective scent of
the day"
How does he show it?"
He can detect the humor of circus
clowns jokes"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Brown two onions in one ounce OF but
ter, stir In tablespoon of flour, brown
this also, thin down with three pints
OF soup stock, boil up and season with
pepper and salt. Toast six pieces OF
bread, one for each plate, pour on the
soup and serve
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

The Hebrew ShelterIng ard Guardian
Society has Investigated the case OF
Mira Urchittel. II hnds that her story
Of persecution. revealed before the
I.exow Committee. IL true. and that
the woman Is . ft custodian OF her own
ehildren. The little op.s will De returned.
ahsr-<ore. % their nrother. The Society
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
QueneIIes.

Chop one-half pound of veal; add to
one pound Of melted and strained suet.
parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, three eggs,
grated nutmeg. -four to shape into
cakes. Cook in boiling broth.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Tammany was forced to indorse the
rapid transit plans In Its platform. 1t
cannot be depended upon to support them
at the polls. 1t has been an ally OF the
al" road combine which opposes the
Fifteen -minutes-to- Harlem" idea. The
vote Of every honest and thinking citizen
IL needed to save the cause from be-
travail on election day.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
Bigger Than ,hc BOARD Bins.

tfo,r, Eyrper's Ba7Pr)
"r.ta'i see gS,. sunday. iacte.."
~. I wen. lcwl - pllawny's. Had
a lIaEr r, - t,ms."' =
"Humpni magrihreHtT Well. here's
no ACCOUNTING Ter tastes, Di'awly's too
slow fer mr-nyv,r SAYS aSwurd
THAT just IT, r8lked .tCagnI
'n al ton about t." h0nrs 1urSs r.
very srryah., r.,p.r, hos" r3IlawhY -
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
The Baby Always boss.

(FrOm Harper's Bazar.)
ut must he strange for the Spaniards
to. feel that they are ruled. over by a
mere infant"
"Why?"
Its so uncommon"
"Humpn!o It's T.ia.ln you never had an
| infant It's the most natural thing in
the world for baby to boss things"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Gov. Flower tells how the States mate
rial expenses have been reduced under his
administration. but says nothing Of what
the retention OF Brnckway has cost to the
Mates reputation.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Mayor Gilroy left the city last night
to chase Senator Hill about the State
on political business. When politics gets
out OF the City Hall the Mayor will per-
| haps stay in more regularly.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

(From Htrp,rs Ya1s-)
WIFE ha,E from me country, Daw-
s"n?"
"Ves--I.st gNt back
"b.dn'( she stag longer trnn usual
Yes. Cuuldn't aftoru to i%9ve, there
w-rn - 'ranN SerN ants - Up She mad
to stay until half OF them had gone"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

A committee has gone off on a long
haunt to learn how other cities dispose or
their garbage. They could have learned
that at home. There Is only one way to
dispose of garbage properly-burn 1t.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
. Genius.

From Harpers Bazar)
MY wife Is a wonderful woman" said
farley. Give her time and shoe-but-
ton. and, by .Joye. she'll make a bon
net out Of IL,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

The north eide lady who captured a burglar
yesterday. pounded him up Few ana led him 10
patrol-bo1 should 10 cut to-fnorreN ana register
with . Arm hAnd.-chieago NsNI
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

), The new Bloomingdale Is a big place
and a beauty. We need large asylums
now. Sweet Marie" and those things
are on the increase.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Police Justice Diver Is man IN
dorsed by the city's Recorder. why not
bring him before you to tell his straight
forward little story. Mr. Con?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Ytie footbaIlists might be content with
the gskin and not try to play the whole
hog
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Dinner for Structural Beauty

Vegetable soup. OLIVES. egg plant, rioe
sun flowers, spinach, dandelion salad.
corn bread, banana custard, hygienic
cake, grape Juice or tea with lemon
Juice.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

You have heard of this man. He
caused q panic on Staten Island by pur-
chasing a ferry franchise. which led
Staten Islanders to believe that they
would soon have to walk or swim
home. His name Is Howard Carroll. He
used to be a reporter on a New York
paper. but married rich mans
daughter, and-there you are.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

II IL true. as Tom Reed says. that
fhe country has done with Mckinley
tsm. But II doesn't necessarily follow
that we are ready for Reedism.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Did you read what happened to the
man who refused to take a hint to give
present to the police captain In his
precinct?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

For variety Of detail. the successive
Robinson confessions OF the Montgom-
Hry Gibbs murder surpass all current
qualifications.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

More indictments for Illegal registra-
zion. And there must be more to follow
ns long as there are offenders left I'M
Indicted
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Who would imagine that 80 sinless a
thi 80 a soda water had been pantataed?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Procrastination Is becoming the thief
of the Lexow Committees time. Higher
Up, Mr.. Con: Higher Up.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
WITH THE LAUGH-MAK ERs
4 Frequent Outing.

FTOH fflTper BakhT.1
my husband and l lever have a dis
cuss!on before the children. II see a
quarrel coming on we always send them
out"
II thought I had seen them in the
street very often"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
The BiddIeby Family In New York.

(From Harpers Bazar)
Mr.. Biddleby-What's that Gurus
buildin' over thar to the left mister?
The Policeman-Thot's Castle Garden.
Mrs. Biddleby-An hir you the gar
lener?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Vote the union ticket complete on
local candidates. Tammany must be
beaten now.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Kaiser Wilhelm likes the yodling OF
Hlee clubs. He should try to live out a
week In Brooklyn.
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An EstnhIished Reputation.

The san has an established reputation ior hc,nr
about rae BE- ani 90 al "Uuns The r.. no.
newspaper In America -Clnriunfu Times star
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Mr.. Cleveland passed a quiet day yes
terday He was especially quiet on
the subject OF the campaign in New
Work
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

.l.U f.at >3iun.
....a.r,r.u. n, i.''ls' IoI vas d.
~ lrG % ~.rurrir'., u ,uu hea;
.!yt?
Jacobs c. Schtumburg) hear you
area S und | drinks YOU vas talking 10
NauISrlt
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Lynch law brought on It's own wors
coEseouences In Ohio yester1ay.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Mr.. Con- must go Higher Up 10 fnd
The parties from whom the pantatas
took their hire down.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

No vote for Tammany candidate
can be a vote for a Better New York.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
Young Men, Take Notice.

Fifty thousand per annum Is the mar
riage dover of the young women Of the
Vanderbilt families. ,,. -.n
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Election Lay. the Horse Show and
christmas, all are coming.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

The good work of registration was
well kept up yesterday. Let all the
stragglers come 10 the frnnt Oct. 26.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Mr.. Fairchiid sadly reflects that Mr..
Coudert has gone over to Hill and far
away.
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To wcnr with n Jacket.

Girls who wear cloth suits are cooler
than they look. In the ladies' fur
nishing goods departments there are
hundreds. by actual count, of chemisette
models. designed in batiste, bombazine,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

;: And stin there is no glowing word
from Gray Gables.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Tim Campbelrs b'yes are making the
campaign in the Oriental hotter than
that of the Orient.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

II Tammany isn't beaten now. 1t will
be UNNECESSARILY strengthened for the
future.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Only 1900. 900 gallons Of Kentucky whis-
key will be put on the market next year.
Remember this and avoid the rush.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Tammany Is not a blind tiger. 1t sees
whats coming
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
There We're Others as Had.

Prom the Detroit Free Fressl
Jack--That cigar you gave me was the
worst ever tackled.
TOm--ThatE because you never tackled
any Of your own.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Women nre growing lukewarm IN
politics already. but they are going In
for golf enthusiastically.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Dinna ye hear the slogan Hin says
not.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18
As OTHER EDITORS SAY.
lie Carries Railway Passes.

The shreNd statesman carries his railway paS,e,
not necessarily for publication buJ merely as
evidence Of good thing Washington Post
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

lawn and nainsook, to wear with tailor
made dresses. The cut shows the sham.
but the model Is cool. and that is the
object desired. Prices range from %
cents to So, according to the material
and style selected
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

The Bostoninns have decided to open
their season at the Broadway Theatre
next month In new comic opera called
prince Ananias," music by Victor Her
bert, libretto by Francis Nelson. I'm
Mexico" c. r. Darcy and Oscar Well 8
opera. will not be produced until later.
The authors OF Prince Ananias" have
another opera called La Vivandiere, -
that was originally intended for Lillian
Russell They are going to submit IL
to Sir Augustus Harris in London.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

one of the London critics. speaking
OF "A Trip to Chinatown" remarks
with infinite pathos that Mr.. Hoyt
leaves OFF before he begins. Decidedly,
the humor of the two countries can
Col. Homer u, Sprague Is to give a
course OF six lectures on Shakespeare,
under the auspices of the American
Society for the Extension OF University
Teaching, in the Church OF the RI o ma
ton Parish House, quincy street,
I.Rrooklyn. The first lecture, entitled
| "Shakcspearc's Cradle and School
Satchel," will be delivered Saturday.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-18

Edward IL. Rice, In IL burst of gener
osity. prints the names of all the super
enrolled in the production of Little
Christopher Columbus" at the Garden
Some of the chorus damsels rejoice II
deliciously far-fetched titles. A few o
ningO, Nina Ainscoe, Estelle Botsford
Genevieve Hill, Ena WEIGH, Neena ID,
Rue, Elena Martinez and Lulu Far
rance. II was charming courtesy oil
Mr.. Rice's part to print all the prett!
names.