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STATEN ISLAND LECTURES TO CLOSE SOON Next Month Will Last of the Series. Sptrmt the EVENING NEWS. Tottenville, March 2R. With the lectures week the season of 1912-13 will enter upon ils last month. A much varied programme has been arranged for the week.

At pubfle school No. 6, Rossville avenue, Rossville, Monday Peter W. Dvke in a will have for his subject "Music in the and Instrumental." The same night. at the Great Kills Moravian Church. Hillside avenue, Great Kills, John G.

Welsh, who is giving a course on the various governmental departments will tell of "The Department of Agriculture." "Nature Walks in Our City Parks" Is the subject of the lecture to be given at public school No. 13, Pennsylvania avenue, Rosobank, Tuesday night. The other two talks to be given that flight' will deal with two distant parts of (lie world. At No. 13, Steuben street, Concord, Frederick S.

Phillips, will lecture on "Peru the Ijaud of the Inca," and at No. 18, Broadway, West New Brighton, Edward B. Nathaniels will tell of "Ceylon; ihe Garden of the World. Benjamin C. Gruenberg, will lecture on "Heredity!" at public school No.

30, Fisk avenue, West New Brighton, Thursday night. The subjeer and lecturer for No. 3, School street, Kay, that night has not been announced. At the Curtis high school. St.

Mark's place and Hamilton avenue, New Brighton. Friday night, Mina i). Kulin, Will have for her topic, "Kngland: The Minstrels and Gleeman; Magic Plays" "Life in Armenia," is the subject of Frederick D. Oref.lie's lecture to be given at public school No. 1, Academy place, Tottenville, that night.

Thomas It. Bridges will talk on "The Pliillippine Islands," at No. 14, Broad and Brook streets, Stapleton, on the same night. "A World's Hace for a Continent," will he the theme of Edward Hagaman Hall's address at No. 20, lleberton avenue.

Port Richmond while at No. 2K, Richmond Turnpike, Llnoleumville, I. Roger Mount will speak no "A Trip to the Pacific Northwest." LOCAL BOARD TO MEET NIGHTS AT BOROUGH HALL Iptclal to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenville, March a petition of Aldermen Cole, Fink and O'Rourke to Borough President Cromwell, the meetings of the local borough board will be held hereafter "ftti-fHW'o'elock at night instead of 10:30 o'clock in the morning. At the meeting of the board in borough hall, St.

George, on Tuesday the matter was adjusted. As the borough president had already sent the usual legal notices to the City Record for hearings on new petitions for April 8 at 10:30 o'clock In the morning, it was impossible to arrange nn evening meeting until later, under the law, and it. is understood that the first evening meeting will called for April 22 at 7:30 o'clock. ROSSVILLE HOTEL ENTERED BY THIEF YESTERDAY Special to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenville, March Staudt, proprietor of a road house In Shore road, Rossvllle, reported to the police yesterday that some one broke Into the bar-room of his place the night before and stole a quantity of whiskey and tobacco.

The thief entered the place by a rear window, which is believed was left unlocked, nothing else was disturbed in the place. The police made au investigation. but fonmt no trace of the one that entered the place. It is believed that some of the hangers on at the hotel know something about the theft. Thought.

Such aro the habitual thoughts, anch alio will be the character of thy mind, for the aoul la dying by the Aurellus. QUIT CALOMEL! Are Turning From This Dangerous Drug. A Baft Vegetable Substitute Is Oil to Tablets for the Liver. Dr. F.

M. Edwards, a prominent physician of Ohio, bas discovered a new laxative sod liver toner in combination of vegetable materials, mixed -with olive oil, which is in effect almoat exactly like the old and untrustworthy calomel, except that there are none of the bad after effects of calomel. Dr. Edwards has long been at foe of calomel, though he reeognized its value along with its dangers. IIis distrust of the uncertain drug eventually started Mm years ago towards experiments with the view of discovering a subatltFte.

he is today in possession of the long sought-for combination, which is in the shape of a little sugar coated, olive oil colored tablet. The results of 1" years' experience Snd practice are embodied in these hiarvelous little tablets. They are called Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets. They oil the bowels, and their effect on the liver has been the means of relief to many of Dr.

Edwards' regular patients as well as to thousands of others who Lave suffered and afraid of calomel. are gsutle in eiI action, yet always effective. They bring about that exuberance of spirit, that natural buoyancy '--hich nhouln be enjoyed by everyone, by touing up the liver snd clearing the system of harmful 10c and per box. The Olive Tablet Companv, Columbus, O. MEMORIES OF FAMOUS POET Rev.

Arthur Brooks nt K. of P. Hall Monday. Special to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenville, March Arthur T.

Brooks, of the First Baptist church, Tarrytown, will render the "Songs of Longfellow," In Knights of Pythias hall, Tottenville, Monday night, under the auspices of United Council No. 17, Junior Order United American Mechanics of Tottenville. An elaborate program has been arranged for the lecture-recital that will be given by the pastor of the Tarrytown church. Rev. Mr.

Brooks Rev. Artliur T. Brooks. who Is a former resident of Tottenville, hns deep bHrltone voice and Is an excellent singer. At a meeting of the council last night In Mechanic hall final arrangements were made for the recital.

Reports of the advance sale of tickets at this time, has far exceeded expectation's and a big crowd will do doubt turn out to hear the lecture and songs of the poet. Anyone who has not secured tickets can do so at the hall or from any members of the council. The following Is the program of the songs: Part I. Kxcelslor Music by Lindsay The Village Blacksmith Weiss The Sea Hath Its l'earls BiiBch The Slave's Dream Weiss Goodnight Nevln Part II. The Pay Is Done.

by Balfe The Rainy Day Dempster The Bridge Death of Minnehaha Converse Resignation Could The Arrow and the Song Miss Ida Ryder, of Totteuvilie, will be the accompanist. PLEASANT PLAINS Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morrison have returned to the Bronx after a visit here. MIkb Irene Romer is home from a visit in Brooklyn.

James O'Neill, of Rossville, has recovered from an attack of the grip. Joseph Nicliolaou is home from a visit in Brooklyn. Mrs. Elizabeth Hnller has returned to Montclair after a visit in Richmond Valley. Percival Marshall was in Totteuville yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Keegan have gone home to Manhattan after a visit here. Mrs. C.

Cone, of Prince Bay Little Farms, has returned from a visit in Brooklyn. Miss Jennie Merkler, of Huguenot, will shortly leave for a trip west. Mr. and Mrs. George Breldenbach, of Annadale, will move to Washington avenue, Annadale.

April 1. Molly Stark Council, Daughters of America, at its meeting Wednesday night talked over plans for a bazar shortly. John A. Cruikshank lectured on "Camping Out" at public school No. 3 last night.

It was illustrated by stereopticon views. The lecture in St. Mark's church yesterday afternoon was postponed because Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton Munice was ill and could not be present. It will probably be held next Thursday.

The ladies' night of the Amlcltla Association last night in Amicltla hall was attended by many members, their wives and lady friends. Dancing was enjoyed and refreshments wore served. Batter Sllanca Than Empty Words. Let thy apeech be better thaa silence. or be Sealed proposals will be received by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Metuchen, Middlesex County.

New Jersey, at 8 o'clock ji. on Monday, the Seventh day of April, Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen, at the Borough Hall in said Borough, for bids for laying 10,000 leet more or less of concrete or bluestone flag sidewalks in accordance with the specifications set forth in an Ordinance of the Borough of Metuchen commonly known as the "Omnibus Sidewalk Ordinance," passed August 5, 1912. Details concerning the location where said sidewalks will be laid and the number of feet and other matters of interest to bidders may be obtained from Howard C. Wilson, Borough Clerk, or Charles B. Carman, Engineer.

The Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and each bid shall be accompanied with a certified check for $250 without any conditional endorsement payable to the order of tlio Borough of Metuchen. HOWARD S. WILSON, Borough Clerk. Dated March 18, 1918. 16316-3 21-12t F.

FEED. PETERSON fiUcoecaor to IIMaau A NttnM Street Qradlnc, or Flu Walka. Outtara, Etc. Ttl 1028 TMtcBTtUc, 3f. Fartb DOUBLE TRACK ISSTARTED Betwnn Huguanot and Annadali on Rapid.

Special to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenville, March Staten Island Rapid Transit railroad has commenced the work of grading for the double track from Huguenot to Annadale, on the Amboy division. A gang of men, with a work train started work at those two places on Tuesday of this week. The work will be rushed as rapidly as possible. It is understood that the other single track from Prince Bay to Pleasant Plains will be changed to a double track within a short time.

When this is completed the entire Amboy division will be double tracked. President Daniel Williard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, on a recent visit to Staten Island, gave the instructions for thiB work. The 'Hall Automatic Signal System, that is In use in other parts of the island will also be extended over the now double track. Work on the abolishing of Crookes crossing at Great Kills, on the Amboy division has also been started, while at the Amboy avenue crossing Huguenot the preliminary work is being completed. HEAVY RAIN CAUSES FLOOD AT THE VALLEY Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Tottenville, March the floods are raging in the west with i its terrible loss of life and property, residents of Richmond Valley, in the I vicinity of the railroad station at that place, were yesterday afternoon given a taste of a miniature flood following the heavy downpour of rain. The mill creek that extends in from the Staten Island sound was overflowed and the meadows were! nearly all under water. The yard of Patrolman August Clarius, near station, was flooded, as was the property next to his at the turn in Amboy road. The meadows back of Butler property were all The water came down in torrents i from the hills back of the station and it looked for a time as if some aeri-! ous damage would result from the water that was going down like a mill race. All over the island comes the report that many washouts in the streets occurred from the heavy.

downpour of rain. In Tottenville! and vicinity there were many places whore the water did damage and; trees blown down. Star Kuchre Club. Special to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenville.

March mem-j bers of the Star Kuchre club were entertained at the home of Mrs. IT. Beauvais, 152 Main street, Tottenville, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Edward Berlett and Mrs.

Edward Balliet were awarded the prizes. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Berlett, of Barnard avenue. School Club Fleets.

Special tu the EVKNIKCi NEW8. Tottenville, March the annual election of officers of the Pleasant Plains Progressive School Club Tuesday night at the school ill that place, the following were chosen for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. D. C. Dorchester; first vice president, Mrs.

George Van Allen; second vice president, Mrs. M. F. Selby; secretary, Miss Mary Beyer, and treasurer, Miss Marie Early. LMamma says -C0NTAI nsnoopiates Its safe for Children FOLEY'S HONEY For Coughs and Colds For Sale by All Druggists.

CAPTAIN JAMES LA FORGE IS LAID TO REST TODAY Bpeiia 1 to BVEftlXO XEWg. Tottenville. March friends and relatives, Including a number of politicians, were at the funeral of Captain James LaForge, of 6199 Amboy avenue, PleaBant Plains, that was held from his late residence yesterday afternoon. Rev. D.

C. Dorchester, pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church, officiated at the service of the church. Prelate Charles Watson, of Richmond No. 80, Knights of Pythias, of Tottenville, conducted the service of the lodge at the house.

Many beautiful floral tributes were received. Some of the prominent Iioliticlans representing the three leading parties on the Island at the funeral were Coroner William H. Jackson, Alderman Charles P. Cole, i Superintendent of Highways Horace E. Buel, William Wirt Mills, Albert H.

McGeehan and many others. egations from Richmond Lodge, K. of and Amicitia Association were present. The interment took place in Bethel cemetery this morning. TOTlENVILLh Mrs.

J. P. Bedell and Mrs. Dnicilla Booth returned yesterday from Thomasville, where they attended the wedding of the forme's son, Dr. E.

W. Bedell, on Monday. William McAndrews and two daughters, Gladys and Margaret are home again after a visit in Hawley, Pa. Melvln, Hazel and Anna Telle Moore, will leave Monday morning for Upland, California, to take up their residence with their brother Claude Moore. They will be at the home of their grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Moore, 191 Butler avenue, Sunday afternoon and evening and will be pleased to have friends call. Miss Bernlce Boyd, celebrated the tenth anniversary of her birthday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Henry Monmouth yesterday.

Miss Julia Woods, of Brehaut avenue is confined to her home with a felon on her hand. Mrs. Warford of Rochester Is the guest of friends here. Mrs. Emma Boyd of Manhattan visited here yesterday.

Rudolph Hoehn, of Amboy avenue, is confined to his home with a sore throat. The royal arch degree was conferred on two new members by Staten Island Chapter No. 196 Royal Arch Masons last night, in Masonic temple, with High Priest William T. Smith, presiding. "Strange Sights in Ceylon" will be the subject of the lecture in public school No.

1, tonight by Dr. Rosalie Slaughler. An important meeting of Richmond Lodge No. 80 Knights of Pythias will be held tonight. All members are urged to be present.

A monthly meeting of the hoard of governors of the Aquehonga A. C. was held at the club house last night. Welcome Council D. of A.

meets tonight. Read the Classified Ada on 8. Greenspan Bros. Cor. Smith and Elm Streets Telephone 224 A Mighty Slaughter of Prices in Groceries Ilarry here for the Sensational Bargains in the bent groceries.

Such an opportunity seldom comes the saving people who geek bargains. We have made ample preparations to satisfy our host and ever-increas ing list of patrons. When you buy from the Gre nspan Grocery your enjoyment of the day is greatly en, hanced. ou are sure that everything is of Prime Quality, Fresh and Pure from first hand3. We do no hesitate to state this sale is the culmination of our best efforts and the most wonderful list of Food Bargains we have offered in many months.

Bale begins MONDAY NIGHT. FlOUr Gold Medal, 245 lb bag 75C Potatoes23c Sugar 5c Butter Fancy Creamery, lb Tomatoes 3 cans for Square brand 3 cans for 25 Cream Pet or gold 3 cans for 25 Cocoa Runkel's Lownev's or Baker's, can Corn 3 cans for 18 25 String Beans OE 3 cans for fcw Succotash 3 cans tor 25 Catsup 1Q Blue label 15 Large bottle Jam Curtis Bros, pure jam, jar Toilet Paper OC 7 Rolls for L. Karo 3 cans for 25 Campbell's OC Soups £3 3 cans for Campbell's Baked Beans 3 cans for 25 SHREDDED 1 1 WHEAT Pkg. Salmon 11 Tall cans, can Mustard Sardines 3 cans for Salt Pork 1C Nice and lean, lb lw Soaps Oli Octogon Fels xt i i. i 10 Naphtha 6cakes Evap.

Apples Per pkg. Prunes 3 lbs for Coffee 20 Stamps Free with 1 lb. Java Coffee 25 30 Old Dutch Cleanser, 3 cans for Eggs Fresh Western eggs, per doz. Macaroni QT or Spaghetti 3 pkgs for Rice 4 lbs for BAKING POWDEE Purity brand; 120 stamps free with a large tn; per can BEST TEA 100 stamps free with 1 lb. of Tea; all flavors; lb FANCY TEA 70 stamps free with 1 lb.

tea; any flavor; lb 60 Borak's Meat and Fish Market THE LEADING BUTCHERS 269 Price, however, is not the only inducement which makes Borak's Meat Specials there Special Spring Sale In Prime is great underlying feeling of reliability which goes with all goods from this satisfying assnrD rk ance that meats you bny even at a great saving will be trustworthy and exactly as represented. Genuine merit Meat at Lowest Prices On Kecord we feel sure that better values are not obtain able. Sale Today and Saturday. Extra Special Pork Roll Just as good as you pay elsewhere 22c 0 121 Pork to Roast All Meat 14 Fresh Shoulder Fresh Hams I A Bostoi Style All weighti Forcquarter Ul of Limb u2 Pot Roast 1 11 Tcnder lba 11 4 lbs ftf Coried Spirt Ribs Pork Sausage mads at our own plaoo In link or Puro Pork, spetial (or today and tomorrow Leaf 1 Ql Lard 5 25c SPECIALS 2 lb Reef Liver 25c 2 lb Chopped Beef 25c 3 lb Pickled Pigs feet 25c 8 lb Corned Pigs feet 25c Milk fed county vealF also all kinds of Jersey cured smoked hams for the following week. Porterhouse or Sirloia Steak or Roast Special A Fresh KiHed Chickens I Uj We nho have a full line of Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Chickens and all kinds of Provisions at very low market Broilers, Squabs and All Kinds of Livers..