Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-02

Quoted institutions of city or county is
the Home for the Poor on Elizabeth
avenue. To care for the homeless and
helpless, aged and decrepit, is a work
of real and worthy charity. The man
agement of the institution is evidently
efficient, kindly and considerable. 1t is
desirable that the new building now
under consideration shall be completed
at as early a date as possible.
Attention is respectfully called to the
fact that in the City Hospital, Jail and
county penitentiary there are several
Italians who are unable to understand
the English language. We believe that
it would be to the interest of the COM
munity if at least one man was en-
ployed in some official capacity in each
institution who understands Italian.
In the City Hospital patients are I'M
| able to explain their ailments, II in
case of Heath their dying statements
cannot be taken, even if needed as inn
portant evidence. In the jail and pen1-
Tertiary, where incoming n outgoing
letters should be read by someone in
authority, they are now at times al
lowed to come and go ~uncensored,
which is a violation of the rules OF
the institution. and may some day
cause serious trouble.
"Therc IL also need OF an italian de-
tectiye bureau, as Newark is so cIose
to New York, and the size of Newark
makes 1t a good hiding place for crimi-
mails and b~lackmailcrs. A small bureau,
properly organized, would not only do
much 10 stamp out the evils which now
exist, but would also prevent, TO a
great extent, the further coming of
this undesirable element, to become "a
part OF our cosmopolitan population.
I'VE nave found that there has been
left in the South Orange avenue asylum
thousands of dollars worth Of various
furniture, bedding, bedsteads and other
material, which could be made use of
by the county. In justice to the tax
PAYERS all tina can be should be uti-
lied or taken care of, and what cannot
be used by the county disposed of to
the best advantage.
1T is evident that further increase in
hospital accommodations will be shortly
needed with the rapid increase in popu-
lation in this community. We recon-
mend the matter receive early consider
alton and due provision be made.
1T has been called to our attention
through the compulsory education de-
partment of the Board of Education and
the clergy that the law regarding sale
OF cigarettes to minors is not being
strictly observed. We recommend that
the attention of all dealers be called to
this law, and that the police AND tru-
ancy officers be directed to give atten-
ton TO it's strict enforcement
Patent Floors Critized.
During our investigation Of the
Hospital for the Insane our attention
was called to the deplorable condition
of the patent floors laid in various
portions of the new buildings. THESE
floors, though only recently accepted
and paid for, are badly cracked, and
matches have been made in a most un'
workmanlike manner. We would re-
spectfully suggest that this matter re
ceive the attention of the next CRANE
jury.
1--WE would suggest that theatre ant
moVing-picture proprietors would posi-
lively prohibit all persons from goini
behind the stage, except employees, an'
would particularly call the attention o
the management of the Columbia The
atre to the above.
1--WE believe that a suitable Law
should be enacted preventing children
under the age of Is years being ad
mitted to any theatre or picture SHOW
unless accompanied by their parents o
guardians,
I'm order to reduce to a minimum
the possible sacrifice of life by fire !
is recommended that the City Hos
pital buildings be equipped with fire
escapes. Fire-escapes to be located OF
the north and south wings of building
facing on Paramount avenues; also OF
south wings of building facing on Cam
den street, and also on the inner build
ing at present used for contagious dis
eases.
lowing to the height and peculia
construction of the Star building o
the overlook Hospital. 1. g recon-
mended that the building be equipped
with horoscopes. az it is our opinion
!, that there is not ample means OF es
cape through the narrow stairways AM
col ridors should a fire occur.
"The jury regrets 10 report II is un
abIc to find evidence sufficient tn soiv'
the skeleton mystery of the south Or
, apEc Avenue Hospital for he Insane
Vet, It liz dificuit to believe none mr.
living who could explain II. The cuI
pabIc carsIcssness In failing 10 keel