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STATEN ISLAND HEALTH OFFICES IRE DENOUNCED Alderman Cole Calls Health Department Head Irresponsible at Public Hearing at George Tuesday Night. Special to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenville, Jan. Charles P. Cole, of Prince Bay, the representative of the fifth ward and part of the fourth ward of the borough of Richmond in the Board of Aldermen, spoke plainly at the of the Local Hoard of Public Improvement at St.

George Tuesday night before more than 300 men and women, property owners that gathered for the hearing on the Insanitary condition of South and Midland beaches that is said to exist by the commissioner of the department of health. Dr. Haven Everson, the commissioner, was referred to as "the irresponsible head of the department of health" by Alderman Cole, who also said that it.is time Mayor Mitchel was requested to remove him. Alderman Cole's remarks were a part of the personal protest of property owners at the beach resorts against a statement attributed to Dr. Emerson that unless the sewerage system is perfected he would close the beaches.

The hearing was held by Borough President Van Name under a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Health Department on December 12 declaring the conditions at Midland and South beaches to be Insanitary, offensive and a public nuisance and calling upon the borough president to abate the nuisance by the construction of a proper sewage system and treatment plants. The borough engineer's estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement Is $147,300 and the value of the property in the area to be assessed is $2,500.000. The speakers were inclined to favor the project but objected that the proposed plans were not adequate. Alderman O'Rourke caused a laugh he said, "When the health officials have no work for inspectors in the other boroughs, and don't want to lay them off, they send them down to Richmond to look for leaks." James Hincllffe, of Midland Beach, favored a sewer system but deprecated the attitude of health officials in having adverse and detrimental reports about the beaches being closed published in the papers. Herman Braseh, of Midland Beach, said unless the adverse advertising of the beaches by the health officials stopped small owners would be ruined.

Others who spoke included William Seaman, president, and Edward W. Skinner, superintendent of the South Beach Land Improvement Company: Charles Le Prele, C. J. Chambers; James Graham, owner of Graham's beach: Cornelius G. Kolff, W.

H. Strong, Walter L. Scott, J. A. Jefferies, W.

A. Johnston, W. A. Koch, Edward Walker, A. Lincoln Eglinton, A.

B. Wlddeeombe, and E. C. Delavan. After the discussion the matter finally laid over for two weeks.

PUBLIC HEARING TOMORROW ON DOUBLE TRACKING CASE Special to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenvllle, Jan. public hearing on the application of the Staten Island Railway Company for the privilege of abandoning the double tracking of its road between Prince Bay and Pleasant Plains, is scheduled to be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock in room 16 in the city hall, Manhattan, before the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of the city of New York. It is expected that many taxpayers interested will attend the hearing, besides the representatives of the railroad company. The railroad was given three years in which to lay the double track, dating from 1912.

When the time limit expired an extension of another year was given, that brought it up to December 26, 1916. An application was then made to the Board of Estimate to have the project abandoned. DR. "BEFORE D. A.

R. CHAPTER MEETING Special to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenvllle, Jan. Abraham Cole Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met at the homo of Mrs. Frank Hadkins, of Elliott avenue, Tuesday afternoon for its monthly session.

Dr. Edwin Deems, chaplain of Sailors Snug Harbor, addressed tho chapter and friends on "The True Patriot." Dr. Deems outlined the essential qualities for true patriotism as follows: The true patriot loves his own country more than any other, gives earnest thought to national interests. Is self-sacriflcing, Is an upholder of law and order and spiritual things. His address aroused the feelings of personal responsibility the Americanizing of the strangers coming to our shores.

Mrs. Chapman, regent of Staten Island Chapter, was present and ably resented the work of her chapter, Seymour Williams sang in two parts, (a) "Scotch Song" and (b) "Dorothea." Mrs. Henry G. Stiles and Mrs. M.

C. Quimby assisted the hostess. FIVE CUNTS DON'T Miss THIS Cut out this slip, enclo flv- tents to Foley 2835 Sheffield Chicago. 111., writing your name und address clearly. You will recelvo In return a trial paeknge containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for bronchial coughs, colds end croup' Foley Kidney Pills.

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This board is to be appointed by the governor and is to consist of five practicing journalists. Any one seeking a position in the Journalistic profession must pass an examination by this board and pay a fee of $10. It requires that they may be citizens of the United States, but it exempts from the provisions of this act any person who is now in the newspaper business, except that those engaged in it must pay a fee of $1. 6- ARRANGE DECEPTION FOR TRE TROOPERS Troop Richmond's Military Organization, to be Given Rousing Welcome on Return from Mexican Border. Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Tottenville, Jan. no definite date has yet been fixed for the return from the Mexican border of the First Now fork Cavalry it is expected that President Wilson will order the command home during February. This' will leave only four weeks to complete the arrangements for the reception to be tendered by the people of Staten Island to the members of Troop Klehmond's only militia organization, who have been In Texas for more than six months. The committee of citizens having in charge the arrangements for the welcome has practically completed the general plan, the llltg to be presented to the troop has been received and is on exhibition at the office of Treasurer Spratt, at the Corn Exchange Bank, St. George, but there Is still much to be done and there is especial need of funds to carry out the programme decided upon.

To meet this need Colonel E. Hardin, the chairman of the citizens committee, has issued an appeal to the members of the committees for contributions. Any citizen of Staten Island may contribute toward this fund, any amount they may desire, great or small and all remittances may be sent to T. H. Spratt, treasurer, Corn Exchange Bank Building, New Brighton.

WILLIAM HUNTER BITTEN IN LEG BY NEIGHBOR'S DOG Special to the EVENING NEWS. Tottenville, Jan. Hun-1 ter, eighteen years old, of 575 Bloom-I ingdale road, I'leasant Plains, was bit- ten on the left leg by a dog awned by Victor Scorpi, of 670 dale road, while he was passing in front of the home of the latter about 5:4 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. At' first Hunter refused medical aid, but later he went to the office of Dr. Walker Washington, where the wound was dressed.

The police have notified the department of health and the owner was ordered to chain up the dog. SAILOR UNABLE TO TAKE OARE OF HIMSELF, LOCKED UP Tottenville, Jan. Ball, forty-nine years old, a sailor giving his address at 60 South Second street, Philadelphia, was arrested by Patrolman Clarius at 1:26 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Amboy road and McGuire avenue, Prince Bay, charged with intoxication and unable to take care of himself. He was locked up In the 80th precinct station, Stapleton, and will be arraigned in the first district court this njornlng. pleasantMns Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Armstrong, of Jersey City, visited in Prince Bay this week. Miss Marjorle Forester visited in Tottenville yesterday. Mrs. Winfleld Wark is home from a visit in Erie, Pa.

Miss Etta LaForge was a visitor In Perth Amboy yesterday. H. C. Barry has recovered from recent illness. Mrs.

Amy Chapin is home from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Fred Depuy, of Granitevllle. Mrs. Conrad Kind, of Annadalc, has been visiting in Manhattan. Miss Grace Romer is able to be about after an attack of the grip.

Albert Rogel has returned to Manhattan after a visit with Pearsall Houseman. Mr. and Mrs. George Noller were home from New Brunswick Sunday for a visit in Eltingville. The lecture by Dr.

T. Alexander Cairns at St. Mark's church, Tuesday night, was heard by a large audience. Dr. Cairns, who is known as the celebrated Irish orator, spoke on "Uncle Sam on the Water Wagon." I A silver collection was taken.

A meeting of Molly Stark Council, Daughters of America, was held last night. TOTTENVILLE Walter A. Wood leaves today for Georgetown, where he will join his wife, who has been the guest of his sister for the past two weeks. Mrs. Abram M.

Sprague and Miss Harriet Pateman visited friends in Newark yesterday. Past Master Walter Sipple, of Mileses, Sullivan county, Masons, visited his aunt and uncle, Captain and Mrs. Oliver Weir, last week. W. LeGrand Hamilton has returned home after the past two -weeks at Lakewood for his health.

Misses Nellie and Ann Dunigan visited in Manhattan on Sunday. 1 Madame Abbie Totten at- tended the second of a series of joint I recitals given by the three distin- I guished soloists, Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky, violinist, pianist and cellist at Carnegie hall yesterday afternoon. Miss Dora Stevens, of Annadale, I was the guest of Miss Evelyn S. Hoehn last night. A delightful afternoon tea was held yesterday at the home of Mrs.

Ernest L. Van Wagner of Fisher avenue. The affair was given for the benefit of the banquet hall committee of Huguenot Chapter, No. 88, Order Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Van Wagner is tho matron.

George Van Pelt, eighty-four years old, an old resident of Pleasant Plains, I who died in Brooklyn, was buried in Bethel cemetery here yesterday after- noon. United Council, Jr. O. U. A.

met last night in K. of P. hall. STOP CATARRH! OPEN NOSTRILS AND HEAD Says Cream Applied In Relieves Head-Colds at Once. If your nostrils are clogged and your head is stuffed and you can't breathe freely because of a cold or catarrh, just get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store.

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Special to the EVENING NEWS. South Amboy, Jan. were present at the regular meeting of the Board of Education last night Mrs. Grace, Fulton and Mason, also Superintendent Barr and Secretary Coogan. A communication was read from Noble Noble in regard to purchasing old text books that it was desired to dispose of.

The matter was referred to the superintendent. The clerk read copy of minutes of meeting of State Federation of District Boards of Education of New Jersey, held at Trenton on November 25, 1916, after which it was ordered filed. The report of the finance committee fihowed a balance of $1,855.06. The report of the city superintendent showed total pupils enrolled 761; average dally attendance, 656; percentage attendance, 85.5; days present. days absent, times tardy, 92.

The report was not as favorable as previous report owing to the bad weather conditions. The superintendent reported very few pupils having left school this year to go to work, so far there boing but a total of seventeen who had left from the sixth grade up. He reported the county and state spelling contest to be held in May and August and that a local spelling contest was being arranged to stimulate enthusiasm. He suggested that the board arrange for prizes of $5 or $10 for the local contest. The Department of Superintendents will, hold the annual meeting the week beginning February 26 at Kan sos City.

The superintendent requested permission to represent the city at the meeting. The New Jersey school superintendents will go via special train. The report of the superintendent was ordered received and tiled. The following resolution was adopted: "South Amboy, N. Jan.

24, 1917. "Whereas, The Board of Education of the city of South Amboy, N. did on Nov. 24, 1916, adopt a resolution calling for the sum of $85,000 for the; erection and furnishing of a school house and "Whereas, the Board of School Estimate on Dec. 1, 1916, did adopt a' resolution fixing the sum of $85,000 as necessary for the erection and furnishing of a new school building, and Whereas, a certificate setting forth the action taken by the Board of Estimate in a matter of a new school building was transmitted to the common council of the City of South Amboy under date Dec.

1, 1916, and "Whereas, the Board of Education under date of Jan. 5, 1917, did communicate with the common council of the city of South Amboy urging prompt action in the matter of a bond issue for the erection and furnishing of a new school building, and "Whereas, the Board of Education has no advice nor knowledge of any action having been taken by the common council in the matter of said bond issue, be it "Resolved, that the Board of Education again urge prompt action in this matter on the part of the common council; and that the Board of Education call the attention of the common council to Section 83 (76) of the School Laws of 1914 which makes it mandatory upon the body having the power to make appropriations of money raised by tax, to cause the amount to be raised by tax or to borrow the same and secure its payment by the issue of bonds, when the Board of School Estimate has fixed and determined the amount necessary for the erection of a school house. T. MASON." Motion was passed that the Board of Education offer as an award of merit two medals for the competition in spelling, one to be of gold and one of silver, the expense for the two not to exceed ten dollars. Motion was also passed authorizing the superintendent to attend the meeting in Kansas City and ordering that his expenses to the extent of $90 be DAVID W.

TAYLOR. U. 8. Naval Constructor Promoted Rear Admiral. Photo by Aunriiiun Association.

borne by the board. Superintendent Barr has prepare! for the inspection of the board a display of the reed and raffia work done by the class of backward pupils. The exhibits were really remarkable considering the time the class has been organized. the Department For? "Wife, what'j all this about? Here's a letter on fertilizers, stating that your farm needs so many tons to the acre." "It's all right, liubhy. I sent sample of soil to the agricultural department.

Sly geranium hasu't been doing very INDUSTRIAL EVENT AT ROOSEVELT Y. M. C. A. Industrial Secretaries, Plant Superintendents and Others Enjoy Luncheon; Hear Addresses.

Special to the EVENING NEWS. Roosevelt, Jan. M. C. A.

industrial secretaries from many of the associations in this section of the state together with the superintendents and other officials of the local industries met at a luncheon held in the Y. M. C. A. at noon yesterday to discuss the labor situation and means of protecting employes.

The luncheon was prepared by the able hands of the members of the Roosevelt Y. M. C. A. La.dies' Auxiliary.

All those present were high in their praise of the meal which was served them. Those present were fortunate In hearing John Roach, of the State Department of Labor, give an interested and most valuable talk on modern factory methods. He spoke in detail of the methods used and why they should be used to eliminate the numerous fumes, many of which are destructive to both life and property. He told of the different devices used throughout the country in safeguard- ing the men working in the shops and dwelt on the now popular "safety first" methods in use in many factories. Much was added to his talk by means of a stereopticon, slides being projected which showed the numerous methods used in foreign countries to prevent accidents in factories.

He projected pictures taken in Germany, France, Austria-Hungary and in this country. He also laid special emphasis on the fact that i every factory should have a well I drilled fire brigade which in case of necessity could act before the city or I town fire company arrives, or which could in itself take care of a large blaze. Mr. Roach suggested numerous fire drills to keep the men In condition. State Y.

C. A. Industrial Secretary J. W. Miller was present at the and emphasized the value to be obtained by foreigners if they ittend night school such as the local V.

M. C. A. is conducting. Mr.

Miller told how the foreigners would have a better chance to secure better positions if they had a better knowledge of ihe English language. He asked cooperation of the plant superintendents with the Y. M. C. A.

in making efforts to have foreigners take advantage of this means of rising in life. Ho tha' all the superintendents and factory officials present would see that their foremen spoke to the foreigners in their employ and tell them of the advantages of a school education which may be secured by attending night school. JOINS FLYING SQUAD Pensacola. Jan. a precedent by being the first aviator and owner of an aeroplane to enlist as a private in his country's military service, Charles E.

Hays, cartoonist, reporter and birdman, today joined the flying squad of the United States Marines at the Aeronautic Station here. The youthful aviator, who rejected the temptation to go abroad in belief that his country lias the first demand for his is eager to demonstrate his skill as a flyer, and expects to win rapid promotion in the "soldiers of the sea." Young Hays says tnat he hopes to achieve success through merit alone, and ignores the inference that by owning and operating an aeroplane he is bound to rise in the world. Optimibiic Thought. Chferfulaess is an excellent quality. TF.A«« OLD Backarhe, sore muscles, stiff joints, dark nuffs under eyes and bladder are symptoms of diseased kidneys.

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It will repay you a hundredfold. Special Easy Terms of Credit Make it Easy for You to Share in the Bargains The Great FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY "Poor Butterfly" Sung by Edna Brown Victor Record, No. 18211 75c Poor Butterfly Medley Fox Trot Victor Record, No. 35605 $1.25 The Newest and Most Popular Victor Records on Sale Here Today fcv Complete Steel Massive Brass Bed Outfit Hippodrome $32.75 Bed Outfit, $13.75 Success on Consisting of Colonial style brass bed, double weave steel spring and mattress. Consisting of heavy white steel bed, non-sag steel spring combination mattress.

The bed outfit we are offering for Friday and Saturday is an exceptional value. The Bed is a genuine Simmons steel constructed bed with 2 in. continuous posts, Ave 1 in. filling rods. The Spring is of the indestructable non-sag type and the Mattress tilled with pure African fibre with heavy layer of felt on top, bottom and stdes.

Can be had in all sizes. Regular price $20.00. Special for Friday and Saturday only $13.75 The Bed in this outfit is exactly like Illustration and can be had in either bright or satin flrilsh. It is a true reproduction of the genuine colonial. The spring is absolutely guaranteed against sagging.

The contains 45 pounds of pure white cotton covered with heaviest quality satin ticking. Actual value $45.00. Friday and Saturday $32.75 I hejaruary Clearance Sale OfJcrsSome ick Pimm; Room Sut This offer embraces a wonderful assortment of period style complete suites finished in golden oak, fumed oak, Jacobean oak and mahogany. The reductions average fully one-third. Easy terms of payment.

Odd Pieces of Dining Room Furniture This is only one of the many beautiful styles we are showing in our dining room department. It is constructed entirely of quartered oak handsomely finished in a rich brown Jacobean color. It conslNts of one massive Buffet, one square end China Closet to match, one large, round. Extension Table, one Serving Table, five genuine leather Chairs and one genuine leather Arm Chair to match. This suite has never been sold for less than $135.

Very special for Friday and Saturday only On easy weekly or monthly payments. This 10-Piece Jacobean Dining Room Suite; Very Special $9275 ODD DRESSERS $45.00 Dresser. $30.00 $35.00 $30.00 $24.00 $18.00 ODD CHIFFONIERS Repnlar $32.00 Chiffonier. Special. $22.50 $27.00 $22.00 $15.00 One-Third Off We want to make a quick clearance of every odd Dresser, Chiffonier and Toilet Table.

Hence, we have chopped off fully one-third from regular markings. The offer includes a number of these pieces in bird eye maple, walnut, mahograny. oak and ivory. They are able in every way as to construction and finish..