The Chat from Brooklyn, New York • 1

Don't' Be With waiting for someone to past and Mi ad 2Slli fart Wlm Every Saturday morning a copy of this edition reaches avery house In Bushwlck, Ocean Hill. Ridg-fKOoH. cBvergreen, Gitndale, Middle Villas. Wyrkoff Heights, Germanla Heights, 8t James Park and Mono-" polltan. It can be depended upon to contain the newt of thla entire section.

Iff ee something they SnrirlPfl wnt in your window. jjgilJUCU BRING them to your ADVERTISE IT IN THE "CHAT" L. XVIV. No. 24 Entered a second-class matter June 14, 'at the post-office at Brooklyn.

N. under.the Act ot March 3, 1879. BROOKLYN, N. Y. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1918 TWO CENTS.

SPEED UP IN REGISTERING ALIENS AT POLICE STATIONS NEWS OF THE (NEW AT eATTefTfflAN'S SPRING FASHIONS. The colors of spring are beginning to ho whispered abroad wherever the makers 28TH WARD TAXPAYERS TO HOLD ADVERSARY BEEIBG BOR. PRESIDENT RIEGELMANN WILL DISCUSS PROBLEMS AFFECTING SEWERS N. H. LEVI CCCIIiCS MAYOR IN BROADVYAYJBOARD REPORT TAKES UP ELEVATED AND SUBWAY IMPROVEMENT AND, OTHER CIVIC MATTERS SEWER LEVY FIGHTERS TO TKGEVERHEAB INTERESTING SESSION PROMISED FOR REVIEW OF CLASSON AVENUE MATTER GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, FEB.

14TH jtlncoln, the Man of the People. the Norn-mother saw the whirl" jwlnd hour, i toning- and darkening as It hurried j'jon, j. bent the strenuous heavens and came idown i (make a man to meet the mortul need. 1 took tho tried clay of the common i road i warm yet with tho genial hoat of earth, Jihed through it all a strain of prophecy mixed a laughter with tho serious rii stuff. Ivvaa a stuff to wear for centuries.

Iman that matched the mountains, and compelled i so stars to look our way and honor us. i 1 color of the ground was In him, the is red earth: i PRAISE ALDERMAN HAUBERT FOR REMOVAL OF STREET POLE. Through the activity of Alderman Charles H. Haubort an unsightly telegraph pole was removed during the psut week from in front of 059 Knickerbocker avenue, the property of Nicholas Bltt sins. The latter, together with the occupants of the house and their neighbors, had made a formal request to Alderman Hauhert.

With characteristic promptness he apprised the New York Telephone Company of the complaint and within a very short period workmen were on the scene. Through the columns of Chst the tenants and neighbors who joined in the movement to hare the pole removed wish to express their appreciation to Alderman Hauhert for the capable manner In which he accompllRhcd the relief they sought. Mayor Hylan to Preside at Estimate Committee 'Meeting Thompson and DuCret for Taxpayers An extremely Interesting proceeding Is anticipated at the hearing set for Thursday evening, February 14, at the Girls' High School in relation to the proposed assessment, for the Classou. avenue system of relief sewers. A precedent is es tablished by the Board of Estimate in granting the hearing.

Mayor Hylan, as chairman of the Committee on Assessments of the board, will preside. Sitting with him will he Comptroller Craig, Borpugh Rlegelmann, Connolly, Mruckner and Van Name. That confusion may be avoided. Borough President Rlegelmann requested during the pant week that all questions relating to the assessment be submitted in writing during a period of ten days, ending with the date of the hearing, in order that complete and exact answers can be made by the members of tho committee. Henator George F.

Thompson, of Legis lative Investigation fame, with Sheldon Du Crct. as attorneys for the Associated Civic Associations, will represent the taxpayers at the hearing. Speakers will include John D. Roscnhrock, president of the Taxpayers' Protective Association of Brooklyn, originators of the agitation against the proposed assessment; Alderman John Wirt.li, who Is credited with having discovered the Injustice of the proposed levy; Dr. Evans, of the Eat Brooklyn Taxpayers' Association, and Elliott Esterbrook, president of the Ful ton Street Board of Trade, for mnny years a stanch supporter of the fight against the assessment becoming a local one.

Mr- Rosenhrock ninkes a personal request through Chst to the property owners in the affected sione to turn out In u.im in nrrinr in ImnrejtR th(4 n't forms the founda tion of the protest. Clergyman are also requested to call at- tentlnn to the hearing to their congregations at. the. Sunday morning and evening services. Mr.

ttosennrocK negs uiai tne former advise that as many as possible I. Slides have been prepared by William C. Ormond, president of the Bosrd of Assessors, to give detailed Information on a large screen to he placed on the stage of the high school auditorium. Borough President Rlegnlmann Is of the opinion that only part of the facts about the assessment have reached the taxpayers, despite all that hs been said, and It was through his activity that the READY FOR RETURN SHOW FOR 76 AND 77 DISTRICTS COMPLETE FINE PROGRAM FOR BENEFIT OF DRAFTED AND ENLISTED MEN AT SCHWABEN HALL, FEB. 15TH Combined Organizations Anticipate, Record Crowd Letters of Appreciation From the Boys Everything Is In readiness for the return vaudeville entertainment at Schwab-en Hall, Knickerbocker and Myrtle ave nues.

Friday evening, February 1j. for the benefit of the persons who were lin Hlh School Auditorium. December 7.1 1017 i5 ion .11 hohllnr- HrketM of those dates will be admitted without ura charge. A limit ed number of tickets will be on sale at the Twenty-eighth Ward Republican Club. 637 Knickerbocker avenue, for those persons who care to witness tie second performance.

Doors opened at 7.15. performance at o'clock. Dancing after the performance. Murray Rooder. chairman of the enter tabling talent, which will give a perfoim- anee eqiinl to anv seen in this section.

ni The proceeds of this entertainment will be added to the fund for furnishing comforts to the drafted and enlisted men of the Seventy-sixth and pp.rt of the Seventy-seventh Exemption Districts. Letters of thanks and appreciation continue to pour in from the boys in the camps and on th ships, who were the recipients of the first good cheer packages from the combined organizations. To continue to give those boys who arc suffering for our protection, added month ly comforts It Is the duty of all persons In this section to help make the sccoiirt performance a big financial success. Have You Seen This Hound? Mr. H.

Headland, who lives at 46 Bay 20th street, has lost his' Russian wolf- animal. He Is of the opinion the dog slipped his collar and lost himself in Fist bush, where he waa probably picked up by soiuo person who would no doubt return him to the owner. If he only knew where the owner could be located. The hound Is nil white with light tan ears and a light tan spot on one side. Communicate with Mr.

Headland at his home on Bay 20th street, or at A. I. Xamm Ren, where Mr. Headland is employed as advertising manager. BOARD OF PRESIDENTS AND OFFICERS PLAN RECEPTION.

I Arrangements are nearfng completion for the rlfth annual reception of the Board of Presidents and officers of the Bencvo lent Societies of Kings and Queens Conn, I I I 1 i The work of registering alien Germans and Austrlans in the various predicts through which "Chat" circulates has been speeded up during the closing days of tho week. In the Hamburg -avenue, Ralph, Gates, Atlantic, Classon, Grand and other precincts the squp.d of ofllcors were kept constantly busy finger-printing and recording those who camo arid registration cards were given out. During the early part of the week the work was slow, but when the accounts In the newspa pers emphasized that those who failed to register would be severely dealt with there was a markod Increace In the number of applicants. The figures and estimates of enemy residents in the various precincts havo been supplied by the Government authorities. FAVOR THE WIDENIN8 OF THE OLD STONY ROAD BILL HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN THE ASSEMBLY FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT IS IN CHARGE OF O'HARE It Would Make a Direct Route Between the Ridgewood and Cypress Hills Sections There Is no doubt that the bill of As semblyman O'Hare, of the Ridgewood section, for the widening of Kills Path (Old Stony Road) to seventy-five feet from Myrtle avenue to Jamaica venue, will become a law.

Many attempts have been made. They' have always proven a failure. This time, it is hoped, the-hill will' be passed as the improvement is needed. Many years ago. when Franklin Vail was the president of the Evergreen Board of Trade, the members of that body saw the need of the widening.

They realised It was a direct artery between Ridgewood and Cypress Hills. They felt if the road could be improved It would serve as a highway for a trolley line. This would eliminate the round-about travel necessary to get to Cypress Hills. or vice versa The proposition wss agitated with as much force as possible. It was tsken up with the then Assemblyman.

A bill wss introduced, but it went into committee and la still there. Almost at the same time the members r. 01 which George U. Forbell was president, were tninKing along tne same lines as the members of the Evergreen Board. When they heard what tlm Evergreen Board was after they immediately offered their co-operation.

Since then the Cypress Hills Board of Trade has been after Improvement of this road, which comes out alongside the Cypress Hills Cemetery, 'on Jamaica ava nue. They are ready to do their share to have the bill go through. It 4he bUl passes and the road is widened, it Is likely a trolley lm will through. The line will go from the section to the Old Mill. It would be well supported by thoso who have been anxious for such a line.

Once It is In operation there I little doubt It could be extended from Ridgewood to Fifty-ninth street, Manhattan, by. way of the Queens boro Bridge. CHILD BADLY BURNED WHEN CANDLE IGNITES HER DRESS. Little Hilda Petersen, of Marlon Street, Has Narrow Escape at Home During Absence of Her Mother. Eight-year-old Hilda Peterson, of 279 Marlon street, was today reported recovering from the severe burns she received when her dress became Ignited from a lighted candle in her home last Wednesday evening.

Because of the absence of gas, which became frozen dur- vu.u LBuetuu) hi house have been vising candles to II lumlnate their rooms. One of these cajii-dles was In the bedroom when little Hilda entered shortly after her mother had gone on sn errand to neighboring store. In brushing past the candle her slcevs caught fire. The girl ran screaming Into th hallway. Neighbors rushed to her aid.

tiul before the burning clothing was extinguished one tf the former was burned about the hands. Hilda suffered hums of the arm, side and back-'' After treatment by a surgeon from the Bushwlck Hospital she was left st home at the request of her' mother. DR. WILSON SUCCESSFULLY OPERATED ON IN MANHATTAN, Former Congressman Dr. Frank Wilson Is reported on the road to recovery, following an operation for a serious ailment recently at the Post-Graduate Hospital 1n Manhattan.

He was attended by Dr. J. Bentley Squire, a specialist In surgicsl operations. Dr. Wilson, whose home and office Ik at Bushwlck avenue end Welrfieid street, is widely known throughout the uptown sec.

tlon, He la head of the medical staff of the Bushwlck Hospital. When In the House Representatives he was the "physician of the house" and the first member to organist a medical department In that body. MOVE TO CONVERT ELEVATED STRUCTURE INTO PLAY CENTER i Cistern District Civic Workers Actively Interested In Plan to Utilise Lower Portion of Broadway A plan to convert that pevfa of the Broadway elevated line, extending evening session wss granted In or-ier- tha.tihnl.nd,;' would greatly appreciate any a large number pt tl -nAy belinfoi-mation of.th.3 whereabouts of the tang and odor of the primal things rectitude and patience of the rocks; 0 gladness of the wind that shakes tho corn: is courage of the bird that dares th1 sea: justice of the rain that loves all I leaves: fie pity of the snow that hides all scars; jie loving kindnnsd of the wayside well; tolerance and equity of light Mat gives as freely to the shrinking I weed to the great oak flaring to tho -wind the grave low hill as to tne Mat- terhorn 1 hat ehoulders out the sky. And so hp came. (irom prairie cabin up to the Capitol, i Pub fair ideal led our chleltaln on.

5 torevermore he burned to do his deed, i'lth the tine stroke and gesture of a 'i I king. i te hullt the rail-pile as he built the 1 I State, louring his splendid strength through every blow, J'he conscience of him testing every stroke, 'o make his deed tho measure of a man. '-a came the Captain with the mighty heart: And when the step of earthquake shook the house, Wrenching the rafters from their ancient hold. held the ridgepole up, nnd spiked again Ijfhe rafters of the home. He held his i place iifeld the long purpose like a growing it tree Hold on through" blame and faltered not ij st praise.

And when he fell In whirlwind, he went i down, UVs when a kingly cedar green with i houghs i os down with a great shout upon the Mils, lAnd leaves a lonesome place against the it sky. Edwin Markham. An Army Cooking. Class. The happiness of the men in the camps depends in no small measure on the way in which their food is prepared aind wired.

In order to make the life of 1 the enlisted man happy and to get the must lit- relish anL nutriment frorav hla food, a class has been started In the i Htishwink Evening Trade School for men. Many of these will be i rsMed upon to servo in the camp kitchen, and they will learn in this elans how to serve their company and their country in the best possible way. A typical army menu is prepared and the men do the work In the class. The actual' conditions and problems of the camp are reproduced as far as possible In tho classroom. Cereals, vegetables, meats, soups and desserts will be handled and cooked and the men do the cooking.

The principles of the mess cooking and of camp sanitation are emphasised. As a result of this work it Is that some men will receive a diploma in camp cooking that will secure for them positions of Importance and value In the economic life of the army. The principal of the school, Mr. Charles Howe, Is deeply interested in this class and has reason to feel that his school is surely doing Its bit to serve the nation at thla important crisis. VOLUNTEER FIREMEN TO GIVE ANNUAL MASQUE BALL The Volunteer Fire Department of Rox-hury L.

will give its seventh annual masque and civic hall Saturday evening, February at schwaben Hall, Kncker Iwkor and Myrtle avenues. From the present outlook it will be one of the largest and most successful tho organization has yet attempted. Among the features will be the distribution of $30 In gold among thoee appearing In the beat character costumes. There will be souvenirs for tho ladles. Special atten tlon will be devoted to the decoration of the hall.

Invitations feave been extended to Borough President Rlegelmann, Fire Com. mlssioncr Drennan, Senator Robert It. 'Lawson and Bevcral others politically The committee l.i charge an ticipate a record-breaking attendance. Troop No. 33.

Take Notice. Members of Troop Mo. 33, Boy Scouts of America, are planning for a hike February II, Lincoln's Birthday, to Alley Pond. All Scouts belonging to the troop are urged to come. Meet at 7:30 a.

In front a tbaa iburch a we leave at I a. m. Mothers' CluB of P. 93. The regular monthly meeting of the Mothers" Kindergarten Club ol P.

S. No. fi will be held Thursday, February 14, at o'clock sharp in the kindergarten rooms. As this meeting falls on St. Valentine's Day, a special committee has arranged to give the others a good old-fashioned St.

Valentine's party. OWEN SHERIDAN Ct-UB BOYS' ENJOY INITIAL SMOKER 6THER IMPORTANT MATTERS Active Program Outlined In Connection With Celebration of Twenty-Third Anniversary Paul Franke, secretary of the Twenty-i eifimli Ward Taxpayers' I'roteciive association, has sent Out the following announcement of the next meeting and anniversary cerlbration: "()iir twenty-third anniversary will be celebrated on Wednesday evening, February IS, at 8.15 p. in Zenker's Hall. 472 Hamburg avenue (ladles' entrance on Jefferson avenue). Ladies as usual are specially invited.

At our Inst meeting some forty ladies were present, nnd we desire a still larger attendance. "Owing to the need of adequate sewers for our ward, our organisation sprang existence on reoruary i i. What was known at that time the flooded district. Since then, owing largely to the efforts of our associntlon. additional sewers have been obtained.

1th the great increase in population, however, mid asphalt pavement having replaced cobble-stones, the need of additional 'sewer relief is as great as ever. From the verv commencement of our existence Im-c have taken this matter up with every Public Works Commissioner of the old Citv of Brooklyn end every Borough rrestaent since coiisomobiiuu. "On January 1 of this year the newly elected Borough President, Edward A Rlegelmann. took office and we lmme dlatelv got in touch with him in regard to this sewer question. He Is very anxious to ascertain the best way to help us solve the problem and give us the very tst necessary relief He will be Present at this meeting, and the veiy fcest way to show that the people of our section are Interested In this matter is for them to circulate the notice of the meeting No section In Greater New York up to the Inresent time hss received aKoitlon.

suffered morn and complnm-n to suffered morn and compl, un appf.lllng atate Wf We ext-nd a cordial to all th neighboring ctvic organizatt i. their and members to be present and help. "Pome urgent matters will be discussed In which at this time we are all vitally interested, relative to our health and the need of securing additional revenue whereby the constant increase In our taxes not only can be eliminated but decreased. "We are anxious to increase our membership and secure a more active In terest on the part pf every member of our SWEATERS FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS ARE GOING RAPIDLY Mrs. Hamier Thanks Those Who Hsvs Olvan Movement Support A Num ber Still on Sale.

Mrs. Edward K. Hsrmer. chairman of the Bushwlck Division of the Brooklyn Comforts Committee, desires to express her appreciation to the many who pur chased sweaters and had them sent to their relatives and friends who enlisted or were drafted In the National Army. Recently the number that were sent reached the 100 mark, many of which are now on their way tq the boys with the American Expeditionary Force in France.

There are still a number of mote sweaters on hand and those who 'desire to purchase same need only pay $2, the cost of the swatar only. Tne article sent free of charge to any branch In the Army and Navy. Call sny CONGREGATION AHAVAS CHESEO DEDICATES ITS SERVICE FLAG Rabbi David Tannenbsum. Army Chap lain. Among the Twenty-five Honored Prominent Speakers Prvsent.

The synagogue of Congregation Ahavas as chaplain in the army, the first or. thodox rabbi In Brooklyn iO serve the colors. Among the speakers were: Prof. I. Hourlwitz, of Columbia University Sen tor Charles L.

Lock wood; Rev. Dr. Ralsen. L. Wiener, H.

J. Nurlck and the Rev. Dr. Tannenbaum. The entire program was exceptionally interesting.

Musical numbers by talented members of the congregation added to the success of the entertainment. "Big 6" Machinists Dance. The filfth snnual ball of the Machinists Branch of Typographical Union No. was held Wednesday -night at Trornmer'a. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the organisation and a donation wilt be made to "the hospital fund, Among those present were: Leon Rntuia.

nresUlant of TvtirwrtiTiblrfil TTnlAn No Charles Marquardt. vice-president; j0hn S. O'Connell, secretary; Martin T. i it u.n h. El4tVmMI.A I tf.t.t tv, fc.

ford Metal Company; George Loop, of the Mergenthaler Linotype Company W-'John. Frank Pollard, James tjai mm man Van Horn. Albert Winkler. H. W.

Co.xchs. Rnren YT.nl. .1 Jom' "uis ueisert, wimur 8. Bcudder The music was furnished by Lauer-man's Ornheatra, while the well -known band of "Big played several selections during intermissions. The service flag of the Machinist Branch of Big six has 230 stars for the regular members and severrty-flve stars for apprentice members, while the International Union baa 1,8000 stars tn its dig, out of which number seventy-five men -have been killed in action.

of fashion gather to diacuss their fas- cinatlng occupation. And from these secret conferences word has come that taupe is to be the prevailing and accepted color of the There is good and sulticlent cause for this when you consider the fact that dark blue and black dyes the favorites other years are no more totio trusted lor faithful and devoted service. There la a wonderful diversity in the tones and shades of taupe. That woril suggests a wide latitude of colors softened to their lowest power of gray. There la a tanpo that crudes a lavender aura' and leaves nothing but a lavondar feeling in Its wake.

Just following comes a taupa that could have had nothing but brown for Its ancestors and another that ae-knowlndges no origin but red; Still they all all taupes all habily cov ercd with gray and all silently sending forth their elusive charm of subdued color. In gowns suits hats and blouses we are displaying a wide range of taupes from which yoy may choose the one that iar monizes with your complexion and hair. TIIIJ JfKW VEILS This Is to be a season of veils for Paris has given her approval to them. Longr, flowing veils, little tight nose veils, circular veils, that fall In harem fashion over one's eyes and graceful veils to drape over large hats. These arc the veils that will be worn.

And they are fashioned of every conceivable color and In every conceivable design. Delicate silk mesh veils are exceedingly popular with 1m Belle Parlslenne. These are usually embroidered with a silk scroll design or with tiny dots of chenille. The most fashionable veils are closely covered with embroidery. Bince veils are In vogue It was quite to be expected that the now spring1 hatai should be adapted for veil wearing.

There are little turbans without projecting trimming for the circular veils which are thrown completely over the hat. And for; comfortable adjustment of face veils there are close turbans with brims just slightly iajv All these at RSMARKAELE OFFERINGS. FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF THE WONDERFUL FEBRUARY f', ECONOMY 'SALES At Price A Rosenbaum.s Broadway and Ralph Avenue. The second week of the February" Economy Sale will find the P. R.

Store splendidly ready with trmy remarkable ecomony specials In every one of their sixty big departments; tlie items will be on sale Saturday, Tuesday and every day next week as long rm quantities last, so try and shop as early as you can and get your share of the wonde-ful February Economy Sale specials. Thoj-r. ii torv also -announce extraordinary sale' of the well-known "Kayser" brand union suits for wonien. which is of special interest to the economical shopper. i The sale of notions, as very special Items at very little the Important feature 1s the sale el Clark's O.

N. T. Cotton for Saturday and Tuesday only. OVAL CONVEX FORTRAIT FTtETf AT TH13 P. A R.

STORK Beautiful Hxl4-inch oval convex poi trait, reproduced from a good -pliolo-graph FREE. When the amount of your purchases total IK, the P. sV R. Store will copy and enlarge any photograph, one head only, to a beautiful oval Convex portrait free of charge; the Only requ'rement is that you have it framed in tl.o picture department at moderate cost, from $1.50 upwards, including frame, glass and fittings complete. For full particulars, apply to the Pictnie Framing Department, second Adv.

THE GOSSIP. Ths Berlin's Magnet Sale Tuesday, Feb ruary 12. There have been many special sales of merchandise In Brooklyn's history, but we doubt If any haa offered greater on- portunltles for money-saving as the Housewares and Olsssware Sale now beginning its second week at The Berlin Department Btore, Broadway, Willoughliv avenue and Suydam. street. The firt week was remarkable tn the rush of buv-era who evidently fully realised that whrn The Berlin make sn announcement of underselling It could be tsken for grant ed that there would be no disappointment.

Many of the most tempting bargains nf the Dret week of the sale can still be It Is natural, of course, that some clas.s of goods are practically sold out and cars. not be replaced. There Is, however, Immense assortment still to choose Irom St prices that are sstonlshlngly low in comparison to the usual cost of eq; quality articles. Everythhig for the kittu en is here In abundance and now is time to buy. A gam.

The Berlin' regularly reeurr'-r Magnet Rale is here to furnish even body opportunity to onrehase the fcc-fc eleas of goods throughout the store at a wonderful saving. There Is the b1 gest bargain event of tho month ami will tie held on 'Tuesday, February (Lmootn's Birthday Remember this still Clearance Bale time and the marked, down are numerous and splendidly assorted. The Men's Trousers Bale la still cnine merrily along Store open Tuesdsy, February 12. (Lin coln's Birthday). The Berlin gives double 8.

sV II. Grn Trading Stamps Saturday. Tuesdsy ami Thursday until noon and single siamr- thereafter. These stamps are exclmrji able at the premium parlor on the third floor of The Berlin, or at any premium parlor In the city. Toe Berlin carrits May Manton patterns.

Adr, Hurt In Car By Pall. Mrs. Christina TIaseL i) year eld. -f 13S liarion street, Is recovering from th Injuries aha sustained when thrown the floor of a Eeid avenue car 'ie t. about to leave at Fulton r.

In Tuesday. She sustained an r.hu's.on rf the left leg and hip, but refu. medk .1 aid. PAT 119 KORET FOR "CHAT" T9 I Iff wis Biut show his btod with ytvr is lt tit it net pay gnttl til Itst Ittsrisy ii ths mtrttlt. URGES JAMAICA BAY PROJECT Confident New Administration Will Hasten Work Renews Attack on Broadway Ash Dump Nathaniel H.

Levi, president of the Broadway Board of Trade, submitting his report to the members of the organization at a meeting held Friday evening, February 1, at Hart's Hall, Gates Ave. and Broadway, recommends several transportation in elevated and subway transportation. He refers optimistically to the Jamaica Bay Improvement, urges against a repetition of the coal shortage and also takes a fling at the unsightly fence and ash dump on Broadway, between Myrtle avenite and Dltmars street. Mr. Levi adds that In the election of Mayor Hylan and Borough Presldont Rlegelmann the Eastern District will, now get its long sought for representation.

The report follows: To' tho Officers and Members of the Broadway Board of Trade: Gentlemen I have no doubt that 1 am echoing the sentiments of our members when I commend His Honor, Mayor Hylan, for his criticism of the Broadway elevated, and the Broadway Board of Trade will, I am sure, support with all the power at tls command the Mayor's demand for a speedy Improvement in the. service of the Broadway elevated which at this time is very unsatisfactory. It seems to be a very poor policy on the part of the B. R. T.

not to make every effort to have both elevated and surface car service as adequate as it la possible to make it, for satisfactory service means more passengers and incidentally more Inhabitants for Brooklyn. In this connection I bring to your attention the fact that we have again taken up with the PuUlc Service Commission the disgraceful and dangerous congestion which takes place daily during the rush hours at the Canal steret station, when the passengers change from the new union Square aubway to the Broadway or STyrtle avenue elevated. CANAL STREET STATION A MENACE TO LIFE AND LIMB In response to our latest letter, the Public Service Commission, through Its secretary, James B. Walker, wrote to your president in part as follows: Replying to your letter of January 17, relative to conditions at the Broadway station on tho Canal street subway line. It has been, decided' to make certain structural changes which will includo the building of two additional exit stairways.

To further relieve congestion, a new plan of operation wet put In effect yesterday which seems to be working well. Undsr tbjs plan, trains operating through the Centre street loop subway and over the Wllliamsburgh Bridge, will start through Chambers street with heavy loads, making no stops at Canal street station. Instead the locsf trains operating over the -same route, are now starlet) from the Canal street station so that the transfer passengers who formerly crowded this station and many of wlicm found it impossible to board the heavily loaded trains coming from Chambers street, now find empty trains ready for them to board. Incidentally, I may say that the trains starting at Canal are composed of Ave of the new steel cars I which are larger than the old wooden cars so that the train capacity is materially increased. The reconstruction promised at this station has been delayed by bad weather and on other ac counts, but it is now, expected that the work will be completed in about six weeks and possibly earlier, should weath er conditions Improve.

(Signed) JAS. B. WALKER-, Sec I repeat what I tried to impress most forcibly upon the mind of the Public Service Commission when I made the plea on behalf of our Board for relief from the disgraceful and dangerous con geatlon at the Canal street station during rush hours, that if something was not speedily done to relieve the conditions at this peint, we would some day read of the most dreadful and harrowing loss of life and limb ever taken place In the subways since their Inception, the blame for which in this event would apparently rest upon the shoulders of the Public Service Commission. In passing, I might add that the plan to nave an empty train at Canal street ctatlon is a very good one, providing enough of them, are sent In to give the passengers a reason' able degree of comfort. Let It be un dei-stooi, however, thst this la not where the trouble is; It is the utter lack of stairways and exists for the tre mendous crowds that transfer at Canal street station during rush hours, that constantly menaces the life and limb of almost every woman 'who Is compelled to transfer at this point during the evening rush hours.

The Improvements we demand, gentlemen of the Board, cannot be made any too soon. NAMES OF STATIONS TO BE PAINTED ON THE COLUMNS IN CENTRE STREET SUBWAT We have also taken up a second time with the Commission, the question of painting the narnes of the stations on the pillars of the Delancey-Centre street subway, In the same manner as the columns In the Interborough subway designate the stations, which is a great convenience to the passengers. The Public Sen-ice Commission an January t. lll, replied to your president, in part as follows: The matter, however, has been taken up with the contractor and It haa been arranged that he will go ahead at once with th painting of the name of the station on the columna In front of such stations. (Signed) JAS.

B. WALKER, Sec. We furthermore communicated with the Public Service Commission recently relative to the poor lighting on the Broad way elevated railroad, after they enter the subway. The Commission, through Its secretary, replied in a most courteous manner, stating that it has been referred to their electrical engineer for his at tention, thanking us for calling the mat ter te the attention of the Commission, DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OP OUR BOARD RFCEITE APPOINTMENTS I tlp' evening, February 17, atjeveniifK at M. Harmer's home, 1468 sentBttves or all the ienevolent organi- sections.

The success of previous social affairs Is an Indication that the coming event will provide sn evening of enjoyment for many of the folks In the aforementioned sections. No Date far Belsler Trial. present to hear the problem from the city's standpoint and that, of the taxpayers thoroughly analysed. The Borough Presldenfstated that he will not bo a party to levying any assessment which can be shown Illegal or placing an unjust burden on the property which Is not benefited. However, should the coining hesrlng de velop that the policy of the Jlitcliel ad ministration in relation to the assessment is correct and should stund it Is known the matter will be Immediately taken Into court.

In fact, the civic workers! Interested in the tight are actually for such action, financially and otherwise. HENRY WELSH ASSOCIATION POSTPONES DATE OF BALL. Owln- to the edict Issued bv the Fed- Hfinrv VOIth AHrtftHutlon wiihth wan nri-l vertlsed to be held on Monday. ebniary 11 1Q1S. Trornmer'a Tlnll.

ha been postponed. will he held at a later date, of which full publicity will be given. The association's headiiusrtcrs are at ISO Hull street To Open Official Headquarters of Woman's Suffrage Party The Woman's Suffrage Party of the I9IU Assembly District, wishes to announce to all men and women interested In Suffrage that they will open their first official headquarters at 272 Evergreen avenue near DeKalb. on Thursday evening, February 14, at p. m.

Invitations have been extended to the honorable Mayor Hylan. Misr Mary Garrett Hay, Miss Mary Buxton also to the Assemblyman and Alderman of the district. Miss Kdith Wnllbridge will be the speaker. All are welcome. Barber Shop Damaged.

Fire starting from an unknown csnse damaged the barber shop of Charles Mat-to. at 138! Bushw'ck avenue. Inst Tuesday evening. The loss was slight. 28TH WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB.

Jacob A. Livingston to Address Women February 14 on "Duties st Election." There's no one more qualified than Election Commissioner Jacob A. Llvlnr- ston to explstn the duties the women will have to perform at the All the women of the locality are cordially Invited to-'be present on Thursday evening, February 14. at the clubroom of the Twenty-eighth Ward Republican i r-'b. C37 Knickerbocker avenue, anl nate nas oeen set yet tor tne tnaijchesed.

742 Jefferson avenue, was the of Patrolman George Beisier of the Clss-l of patriotic ceremony on Sunday, son avenue station. He wss Indicted with iFemWy S. when the dedication of a Detective P. McDonald for tho mur-1 iarx.lcfl flf contalnihg twenty-five stars der of John Rubino. of 354 Metropolitan look pl(tw one of the atsrs was placed avenue On Friday night of last week.

a on wnit. honor of Dr. Jury after del berating nine and a half TtnnmiMvm, the rtbbl, who volunteered il. V. navemeyer street 10 me giroaaway hours brought In a verdict of acquittal for McDonald.

The latter, against whom the stronger evidence was presented, was tried before Supreme Court Justice Faw-cett. The shooting of Ruhinn took plnce on the night of October 18th. OLYNNE AND WARD'S NEW ALHAMBRA OPENS TONIGHT. The Alhambra Is the Theatre of Quality Prestige end Satisfaction. A memorable event takes plRce in Ridgewood this evening, when Glynn and Ward's beautiful new Alhambra Theater, located at Halsey street and Knlck-r'wker avenue, will open.

The Alhambra Theater is one of the largest, the most modern and th. handsomest theater in the country. It embodies throughout the very highest type of construction. The Interior decorations are a revela tion In dignity of colors and combine restfulness and magnificence In an Recti which la wonderfully harmonious. There is not a single obstruction in the building, affording a' clear vision from seat.

The theater has a seating I Each chair is cushioned and as com-1 1 A The enHr. bnlldlrr. la aharliiiMv nrAAf ani-i mur. ftritymi irfM hfcvjB hsiH i i mi-UI imra iru A. 1.

Sanson 1 and gift night. An added feature every win k. mniui with a nrt nt tin tk. (,... Performances will be from 1 p.

m. to 5. SO at the matinees and from (.30 to 11 p. na. In the evening.

On Saturday, Sun- day, and holidays the performance will be continuous from 1 to 11 p. m. The ten-piece symphony orrheatra. un- der the Hadershlp of Mr. Ben Nelson, will render high-class musical programs at all performances.

Bmoking will be permitted in loges and boxes, which are reserved and can be purchased in advance. The Alhambra is a theater fnr the whole family. Popular prices will p're-vaU. and why tlit. should ally themselves! t.

It V.m.KI,... The meellii of the el" on Thursdav attrssni nr tn-iirv i. nil lntfrntt Vw. 1 ll liauai. Vll lUJjau ui inn nj'-ilw uill-1 Into a recreation center Is gaining ground according to rumor.

The statement has been made that civic workers In the Et era uistrin are seriously consiuermg urg- i i I. thla ha talrnn Th. iniii. v. Louis Albrec.ht read the new onv'shd Weissmann.

the architects, under diatlnii rrTtihTR TliJa'i! was a report that tne B. R. T.v intends eu-Jin-ision Alhambra Linotype Company, and Kmory be printed and forwarded to each member: built. The policy the Alhambra wllpC. Piatt, editor of the Typesetting Ma iw.

jrmmai chine Engineers' Journal. to tear down the structure. lt Tu, a The Public Improvement Committee re-jfeature photoplays on Monday, Tuesday. Iported having received a letter from Bor-1 Wednesday. Friday.

Saturday and Day Nursery. ftuJtn Edward Riegelmsnn. Mrs. John president or the i a a 1 On Thursday night of last week. 136 dates avenue was the scene of an unusually successful smoker, held under the auspices of the Owen Sheridan Social Club.

This club, a new one in the Bush-wlck section. Is composed of many of prominent socially in the Ridge-Wood part of Brooklyn, so there was a large attendance at this, Its first smoker. To the committee In charge of the program offered Is due much credit, the Instrumental and vocal numbers bringing forth much applause. Good social har-rnoey prevailed during- the entire, evening, the club supplying smokes In plenty and quality. Refreshments were served later In the evening, to which the members and their gueata did full Justice.

George Eckhardt la the president of this organization, and he is assisted by Thomas T. Ahearn, vice-president. Owen fj. Bheridan, treasurer; 3. A.

Kartell, secretary, and P. Brett, i 0, th. Board of Education, had Aai ih. miii nr iuniM round tha Bushwlck rm School athletic field snow and Ice to the Supervisor of Janitors for immediate attention. Letters pertaining to the placing of Are alarm wires underground in Brooklyn were read.

The latter showed Pre Com missloner Drennan Is active In this mat ter. He Is preparing request to ths I. 1 1 i Friend-m-Need Nursery, desires to pub- llcly thank the following named donors for their contributions to the expenses of this admirable Institution: DAILY BREAD. Coupon, January 2ft Mrs. V.

9.. January 20 "In Hi Name." Mrs. M. Jsnusrjr28 H. W.

January SI. Mr. February I .20 Total I .0 Any who desire te assist this worthy reuse can forward donations to Mrs 1 Badid lt I Ddrtind Board of Estimate for funds to modern Ir.e the system in Brooklyn and ths Bronx. The elubroomi will closed every Monday evening to save light and fuel. Clarenra Rohinsnprasided and William Hne.h rawwtad LTi.

Creveimx. st tu Arlington sve- stam been honored in having two of its tn th. omr9 6t tht it en ruga four) JVltfllStT.