The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-07-10
TO FUMIGATE BOOKS
ORANGE SCHOOL BOARD
CONSIDERS MATTER.
Disease Germs Lurking in the Much
Handled Volumes viii Be Driven
Out of Existence.

soiied public school books in Orange will
probably be fumigated this summer TO
kill any germs which may lurk In them ana
prevent the spread of disease among the
school children next fall.
Dr. G. Herbert Richards, president OF
the Orange Board of Education. brought
the matter mp last night at meeting
of that body when he pointed out the
need of such action. He said the books,
passing from hand 10 hand. rs they do. be-
come disease carriers, he feared, ana it
would not do any hurt to give the books
an anti-germ bath. The Board or Health
he said would loan the necessary appara-
tus 10 do the work
The matter was referred 10 a commit
Tee to think 1t over. 1t will probably be
done at small expense
The board again failed to appoint
principal for the Day Street School. Only
eight members attended the meeting, which
Just made quorum. and as the board
Is apparently hopelessy divided on cnolce
no name was brought up for a vote at the t,e
meeting. If the matter Is left over u, III
August there is a possibility that no prln-
cipal will be named then. as several mem
bers have announced that they VIII ne
at summer resorts on that date
Those who attended last nights meet
ing were President Baylis and Commls-
sioners Charles H. Taylor, Grinsted Hage,,
man, femme, Jacob c. Taylor, Becker ana %
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session. Several members of the Common
Council were present, as was Dr; u Her
bert Richards, of the Board or Aealtn.
Miss Maud Sanger. Miss Ethel Rlggs ana
Miss Guy were appointed teachers for the
Oakwood Avenue School. Commissioner
femme was appointed member OF tne
committee on books, stationery and sup
plies. succeeding Mr.. Gardner, who mas
resigned from the board.
Councilman Harry Bergman headed
special committee from the Common Coun-
4il xvho n
be allowed to use the assembly hall or the
new High School for holding meetings
Mr.. Bergman told of the unhealthy con-
ditions that exist near the present Councll
chambers which are located above the
stable of fire headquarters IN Canheid
street. Mention was made that the use
Of the High School for this purpose might
cause considerable harm.
Commissioner Riley turned to Mr. Berry
man and said that the boards only re-
quest OF the Council was that an appro-
priation OF $4,000 or $4,000 be made for
the erection of new ward school, which
he said was badly needed. Mr.. Bergman
replied that the Council had Just ordered
a new fire truck and that was going to
make big drain on the finances OF the
city. Both sides jol1ed back and forth,
and presidenf Bayils appod'eea eao,ta, Mrssrs snd
femme to consult with the special com
mittee from the Council. No power Is
vested in the. committee,
The Council also challenged the board
TO play baseball on July 1S. Secretary
william McCurdy will make arrangements
for the contest
The Rev John Rongetti requested the
board TO give the School of Our Lady Of
Mount Carmel some rooks. The request
was referred to committee The board ap-
propriated 81 900 for the making of altera-
tions In the Day Street School.
The $4,000 insurance on the contents OF
the new High School will be placed with
Edward BirlSholtz. An appropriation of
$50 was also made to clear up the rear
yard of the High School. This includes
the removal of several old apple trees.
Secretary McCurdy was given two days
off to 60 fishing and, If he is successful,
each member of the board may get fish.
Superintendent Riggs presented his
monthly report. in which he said parents
of foreigners were showing great interest
In public school work.