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Evening journal., 1912-10-04
HARRINGTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
HARRINGTON. Del. Oct 4-Mr.
and Mrs Garrett Harrington and
daughter Virginia attended the funer-
al of Mrs. darrington's sister near
Greenwood on Monday
r. d. Short was with friends in
Pennington on sunday.
Miss Lillian w. Sapp and Miss
Helena Marie Newman left Harring-
ton OH Tuesday for Beechwood, Pa.
where she will enter school.
Misses Katherine and Laura Bile
Kennerly were with friends in Cam
den recently
Miss Bessie Culver spent last SAT-
urday with Miss Lillian Cain.
Master Lea Wix is spending two
weeks with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Belts OF Frederick
Mss Pearl Cahall is sick.
Miss Emma Dill of Whytelsburg Is
spending the week as the guest OF her
sister, Mrs Jacob r. Wooten--Miss
Emma Smith spent Saturday as tho
guest of Miss Helen Wyatt-Mr- and
Mrs. Jacob T. Wroten and daughter
Ada and sister Miss Emma Dill, of
Whytelsburg. spent last Tuesday af-
ternoon in Dover as the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Romulus Hopkins.
Gordon Smith, of Hollandsville
spent Wednesday with town friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Curtis aud
sons of Harrington spent last Sunday
with his brother, Louis Curtis and
family.
Miss Mary Norris. OF Wilmington,
Is spending some time with her cou-
sin, Miss Caroline Lane.
Miss Hazel e. Griffith entertained
Miss Grace Gordon and Miss LILLIAN
Cain at her home last Sunday.
Charles Wingate and friends, OF
Wilmington, were the guest of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry VIM
gate last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Pauline Franklin, Pearl Ca
hall, Louise Adams and Catherine
Adams were the guests OF Miss Ca
thell Ward.
Mrs. William Cahall attended the
w. C. r. u. annual convention held
! In Smyrna on last Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday. Her daughteri Miss
Pearl Cahall, also attended the con-
vention on Friday, and was In The
gold medal contest held in the even-
ing.
William Sharp was in Dover on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Florence Worker, who has
been very i'll with tonsiIitis is much
improved.
Miss Caroline Lane and Miss Mary
Morris OF Wilmington spent Wednes-
day as the guest of friends near NIL
ford
MIS-. Alfred Raughley and daughtei
Helen were In Wilmington Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Short auC
Idaughte Lena and Julia, of Ches
void, spent two days with Mr.. ant
Mrs. George. They made the trip II
their automobile.
Misses Glenda and Christie Parril
we're with Pennington friends on Fri
day
Evening journal., 1912-10-04
RICHARDSON PARK
CHURCH In RALLY

Richardson Park NJ. E. Church has
arranged very interesting program
for its Rally Day services on Sun
day
In the morning at $50 o'clock a
love feast will be conducted BY the
pastor. the Rev. B. s. Latshaw. At
1045 O'Clock the Rev. e. c. Wright,
pastor Of Mt Lebanon Church. will
conduct services. In the afternoon at
. o'clock Sunday school will be held
with a special program for the chill
dren
In the evening the Rev. L. B. Jor-
dan. OF this city, will conduct a spe-
cial meeting for the young people of
the church and at 7.45 o'clock the
Rev Charles f. Hendricks, of Phila-
delphia, win conduct evening SER
vices
Mrs. Highheld, Of Harrison Street
NJ. Il. Church, will sing and special
music VIII be given by the Richard
son Park Quartet and the church
choir
Evening journal., 1912-10-04
MASONS OF
STATE INSTALL
THEN ADJOURN

The newly elected officers of the
Grand Lodge Of Masons Of Delaware,
A. f. ard A. NJ. were installed yester-
day afternoon, following Grand Mas
ter Walls appointment Of additional
officers. The officers appointed were:
Julian Adair. grand senior deacon:
Joseph Fl. Curlett. grand junior deac-
on; Robert A. Justice, grand senior
steward; George l.. Brooks, grand
junior steward Charles II. lie Fevre,
grand marshal; Thomas Holt. grand.
sword bearer; William FAIRIES, grand
chaplain; Harry Galbraith, grand
tyler Board Of Managers OF the Ma
sonic Home of Delaware. Paul
Lukens, chairman. David G. Rose.
Newark, vice-chairman; Harry j.
Guthrie, Wilmington, secretary; Will
liam e. Valiant, Laurel treasurer;
George B. Hynson, Milford; Enoch
Moore and Frank b. Massey, VIII
mington.
After the work of the Grand Lodge
was completed the new board met and
perfected organization.
The next annual communication OF
the Grand Lodge will be held in the
Masonic Temple in October of next
year.
Among the visitors here yesterday
were the following:
Wallace s. Moyle, Grand Senior
Warden of the Grand Lodge of Con-
necticut, and president Of the board
OF directors of the Masonic Home Of
Connecticut.
The Rev. William MItcham, Grand
Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of New
Jersey.
Evening journal., 1912-10-04
HE WORKS AT
AGE OF so YEARS
Amos E. PierSOn, EIktOnian,
Seldom Misses Day as
Carpenter

ELKTON, Md. Oct. Amos =.
Pierson celebrated his eightieth BIRTH
day one day last week Mr. Pierson
is carpenter and seldom misses a
days work
Layton Boulden, son of George W.
ouiden. is taking business course
Beacom's College, Wilmington.
Hough of Baltimore was in Elkton
Tuesday-Mrs Charles M. Boulder
entertaining Mrs. j. n. Boswell of
.adelphia--Mrs Allan c. Jaquette
with relatives in Wilmington-Dr
oln Henry lamar entertained Or. J.
,ing Mears. OF Philadelphia, on
Nednesday-Mi Harriet v. Walm-
sley. Ella Lewis, Jean McElmoyle,
Roberta Lull, Gertrude A. Smith and
Mrs Charles B. Finley, Jr., we're en-
tertained by Mrs. Emil Roy james, of
Aberdeen at lunch in honor of Miss
Edith Scott, of Elkton-Mrs. John II.
Ferrell has been entertaining Mrs NJ.
r Massey, of Philadelphia--Ed Edward
Taylor is suffering with appendicitis
at his home on West High street
Mrs. John Wallace Scott gave Miss
Edith Scott a kitchen shower on
Tuesday afternoon--Mrs. B. W Payne
of Fair Hill Is entertaining Mrs.
George Whiteley OF PHILADELPHIA
Miss Lizzie Wells and her sister, Miss
Gracia Wells. entertained the mis-
sionary society OF the NJ. 70. Church
on Friday evening-Miss Eva Dean
Of the Johns Hopkins Hospital has
been spending a few days IN Elkton--
Forty friends Of Miss Crystal l.
Moore. were Hospitality entertained by
her on Saturday evening, IL being the
anniversary of her birth--Miss Clara
Tompkins entertained Miss Edith
Barber, OF Philadelphia on Saturday
and Sunday-M.ss Anna Denny cele-
brated her eighteenth birthday on
Friday evening-The Rev Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel M. Perry of Elkton have
closed their home for a time, while
they visit their daughter, Mrs. j. u.
Dameral of Brooklyn, N. W. c..
Crothers, of Colora has entered Johns
Hopkins University-Mr ]. Wesley
AcAllister who has been i'll Is con-
valescing-Mrs. Samuel NJ. Johnson
of Leslie, and Mrs. Mary l.. Mitchell
have returned from Atlantic City
Rufus K. Bouland Of Wilmington has
been entertaining his sister. Miss Jes-
sic Bouland-Dr. and Mrs. John S.
Green have issued cards to the we'd
ding Of their daughter. Edith r.
Green. to Norman e. Fryer Of Colora
Miss Sadie Latam OF Chesapeake
City and Frank Sherman Of Baltimore
were married on Wednesday by the
Rev. J. Afford. They will live in Bal
iim0re-Willlam ID. Bretton has been
appointed treasurer of the Wilson
campaign fund-William B. Davis OF
Cecilton is in Union Hospital. Mrs.
Davis and their two daughters visited
him on Saturday-William Dean OF
Bethel spent Sunday IN Elkton-Misf
G ace Strickland has been the guest
OF the Misses Stephenson at Port Dc
tsit-AIisses Helen Campbell OF
lcfry Hill. Sarah e. Porter of st
ghael's. Md, Clarey Corey OF New
: ~. n. j., have entered the Union
spitai Training School for Nurses
Mfs. Martha Taylor of Philadelphia
eurned to her home, after the
.s mer spent at one Of the Randalia
K knges-Mrs. James Watson OF
thel. enter aimed Mfs.. r. NJ. Barr
Of neai Elkton on Friday.
Evening journal., 1912-10-04

Women's fine two-clasp Kid
Gloves, in all the new fall E0a
shades; value Csc, at ...V OC
Women's 16-button length real
Kid Gloves. in white only; allover
$500 a pair; special Ct 90
at ......-........... W hu0V
Extra heavy Cotton Blankets,
full ia size in white and grey:
real value $3.50 spe- CT m
cial at ...,............W hHVV
Children's extra fine heavy
bleached Ribbed Unde wear, the
best In. the market; special ac-
cording to size from 12-c up
Mems extra heavy fieece-iined
Underwear, shirts and drawers,
nicely finished; the SOC 90n
value at .......-........-.V ~ ~
Evening journal., 1912-10-04

UR SATURDAY SPECIAL
Women's extra heavy pure white I
heeced Ribbed Underwear, Dc
the 35c quality at ......... W
Boys extra heavy fleece-lined !
Unde wear, shirts and drawers;
sizes "a to "a; special DE-
at ....-............. q w
Misses heavy ribbed fieece-lined
Underwear, in white, sizes 10 L,
IA. and 16; special De-
at ....--..-...---... & W
Women's and Misses Aviation
' Caps. made of very fine eiderdown
wool; plain and combination
colors; value 75c, DE-
al .s.--....s.s. ..-.ea ~ ~
Evening journal., 1912-10-04

of the Darlington High School until
the principal, Professor A II. Gal
breath, RECEIVERS
Samuel Ellis, colored, who was con-
ivcted last week of stealing corn, has
been sentenced to one year in the
penitntiary.
While a Wild West show was exhib-
iting In Chestertown a section of the
benches fell and several hundred per-
sons were thrown. to the ground, sew
eral being painfully injurd.
Evening journal., 1912-10-04
HEBREW FESTIVAL CLOSES

The conclusion Of Succoth, the Jew
Ish harvest festival, which began on
Thursday OF last week. was observ-
cd with attractive services at local
synagogues and in the flower and
foliage garlanded Succoh. OF booths
yesterday mornin and afternoon
Orthodox congregations also held
services today.
After the conclusion OF the festi-
val the fruits and flowers with which
the Succoh are ad orned will be sent
TO charitable institutions.
Evening journal., 1912-10-04
CHANGERS WOULD
PROTECT HOME FRUIT

Centre Grange, p. of H., No. II,
last evening adopted resolutions pro-
testing against allowing fruit grown
by nurseries 10 enter into competi-
tion with the small grower at the
next State Fair. The resolution also
refers to what the Changers say is a
lack of proper knowledge by the
judges At the session four new
members were received and visitors
were present from Concord, Pa,
Grange
Evening journal., 1912-10-04
Mr.. WOOLSTON LECTURES.

The Rev. c. II. Woolston, d. d., Of
Philadelphia, gave his entertaining
lecture, MY Ship and Her Wonder
ful Sails" in Wesley Church last
night. DR.. Woolston is a fine enter
tainer and captivates his audience
nverYKhere he goes.
Evening journal., 1912-10-04
GIYFN LINEN SHOWER.

Miss Marion M. Sharpe gave a
linen shower last night at her home,
pos Adams street, in honor OF Miss
Nay Wilson, whose marriage TO VIII
liam Perry will take place soon.
Evening journal., 1912-10-04

Advancement has been made pos
sible for many by calling upon the
Want Ads.-Adv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
ASPHYXIATED DOMESTIC
LEFT MORE THAN $4,000.

Miss Jennie F. Carroll, the seam
stress, who lost her life in East Or
ange yesterday. because of a leaking
gas stove, at 344 Park avenue. left
about $4,000 in different banks in New
York and this section, and the police
found $3.50 in her room today. So far
as the police have been able to learn
she left no relatives.
Mrs. Collins. of 261 South Eighth
street. this city. called at police head
quarters last night with an undertaken
and claimed the body. but Chief O'Neill
was not prepared to state what dispo-
sition would be made until he had
made a further search for relatives,
and also Strengthened out her effects.
1t was claimed Mrs. Collins was a dis
tinct cousin. The body is in Kunz's
morgue. Orange.
Chief O'Neill learned last night that
Miss K. E. Conway, of 40 West Forty
sixth street, New York, a taken the
dead oma from a Catholic institu-
ton, where she had gone when her
mother died. when Is years old, and
later she went to work as a seam
stress. She attended the Dominican
Church, in Newark, and had beer "a
resident of East Orange but two days.
Arrangements were made today to give
her a Catholic burial by Chief O'Neill.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
MAST SNAPS;
YACHTSMAN
NEAR DEATH
Held Prisoner Under Debris Of
Swiftly Moving Ice
Craft.

RED BANK, Jan. PA thrill not
down on the program, and n that
barely escaped having a fatal ending.
| caused wild excitement here for a few
moments yesterday afternoon, when
Daniel Assay, one of the Oldest and
most skilful ice yachtsman on the
river, was caught by a falling mast
on his ice yacht Gull, and was borne
along helpless for yards with his neck
in momentary danger of being snapped
out of place.
Mr.. Assay was just about to start in
a ten-mile race and had brought his
yacht around in the wind to afford
a local photographer a chance for a
picture. One of the me of the
yacht went eight feet into the air as
he made the turn. and then, while it
was still in this position, one of the
stays supporting the mast suddenly
snapped.
Broken in three places by the change
in the strain the mast fell, carrying
the sail. Mr.. Assay was pinned be-
Meath IT. His neck was caught be-
tween the mast and the edge Of the
cockpit. After he had been released
Mr.. Assay WAS unable to move for some
minutes. Though badly bruised he
suffered no serious injuries.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
ARRESTS IN
STABB|NG AFFRAY
Victim in Orange Hospital Still
Refuses to Give Name
of Assailant.

Although he was informed by physi-
FANS in st. Mary's Hospital, Orange,
where he is being cared for, thai his
injuries may result in his dealt, Frank
j Winckler, a saloon-keeper, of Mas
sau and Scotland streets, Orange, who
has a serious stab wound, refuses to
give the police any information as to
how he received the injuries. Five ar
rests followed the mysterious incident.
The men arrested, Charles Blasshauser,
of Nassau street; James Brennan, of
Church street; Thomas Brennan, of
Christopher street, and Robert Leva
and Fred Maggie, of Valley street, all
declared they were not responsible for
the stabbing, but each was fined by
Acting Judge Abbott.
The prisoners were charge with dis
orderly conduct and all but Blass-
hauer raid fines of IS each. Blasshauer
was fined $40. The arrests followed a
report that the five men had been In a
fight, in which Winckler had been i'm
plic' teG, following c ball at Helms
Hall, Mitchell street, West Orange. All
deny having used a knife.
The saloon keeper walked to the hos
pital and told the Sisters of ST. Joseph,
who are in charge, that he had sus-
tanned the wound by accident. It was
found that he carried a stab wound IN
the stt4iach.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
WITNESSES AT TEA=ROOM
BLAZE QUIZZED BY POLICE.

Developments of a sensational char
acter are likely to develop in connec
ton with the alleged firing If the
Hopper Kettle" at South Orange ave.
nue. N Scotland road, South Orange,
last Friday night. Marshal Thomas f.
Mcguire, of South Orange, is carrying
on a rigid investigation in belief that
the fire was the work of an incendiary.
In order to obtain information in
connection with the mystery the police
head today held a conference with Miss
Helen Elliott, one of the associates
of Mrs. Lou Evelyn Thomson, the pro-
prietress of the tea-room. Miss Elliott
was locked in her apartment 1t 81
South Orange aVenu South Orange,
when the fire was discovered in the
Hopper Kettle" Mrs. Manvil1e. sis
ter of Mrs. Thomson, was also inter-
viewed, as were Edgar Nj. Taylor,
owner of the burned building, and John
Boyle, a chauffeur, of Meeker street,
who was one Of those early on the
scene of the fire.
Marshal Mcguire said hat he ex-
pected to interview Mrs. Tronson at
her home today. He was informed, so
he said, by Mrs. Manville, that the
proprietress of the tea-room had i'm
proved sufficiently from her hystericcl
condition to be interviewed. Mrs.
Tronso remains under the care of a
nurse.
The debris of the burned building is
today being screened in hope of recov-
ering several hundred dollars worth OF
jewelry said to be missing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
HARRISON WOMAN DIES
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS.

A few hours after she nae been
stricken Mrs. Roseanna Breslin, a we'll
known resident of Harrison, died last
night at her home, pa Manor avenue,
that town. The deceased, a resident
of the town for nearly a half-century,
was about as usual yesterday. Early
in the afternoon she complained of
feeling i'll and took to her bed. A
physician was called, but his efforts
were unavailing and the aged woman
passed away last night. Complication
of diseases is given as the cause of
death.
The funeral will take place Friday
morning, when a solemn high mass of
requiem will be offered in the Church
of the Holy Cross, Harrison, at 8
o'cls A1. MerrSsrS of. the Rosary So
Elety and League of the Sacred Heart
of the church, with which societies
the deceased was affiliated, will attend,
and interment will be in the Cemetery
Of the Holy Sepulchre.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
IRVINGTON-HILTON.

AT the request Of Councilman Charles
Hartkopf.. chairman of the committee on
public buildings and permits, Gilbert G.
algoy, architect, Is preparing plans for the
proposed improvements and alterations on
the Town Hall. The greater part of the
ground floor was recently vacated by the
lire department. which has gone into its
new quarters In Washington avenue.
The Irvington Board of Health will meet
tomorrow night in Town Hall.
The Jolly Time Bowling Club will roll a
number OF friendly games tonight on
Pape's bowling alleys, al Springfield ave-
nue..
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Callan. of South
visit to friends in Newburg, N. Y.
Edward NJ. Baldwin, of 1851 Springfield
avenue, has returned from an automobile
trip to Philadelphia.
Samuel Stewart. of IS Forty-frst street.
has been entertaining guests from Tren,
ton.
Milton Behlback, a former resident of
lrvington, who moved to Newark a year
aSo, has again taken up his residence in
the town.
E., C. Voors, proprietor of the Red Mill
Inn, of 1874 Springfield avenue, has recov-
cred from a severe attack of the grip.
Albert H.. Rademacher, of 421 Union ave
nue., has returned from a short stay in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Frederick Hausmann and Ernest Haus-
Manu., of Boyden avenue. Hilton. are
home from a stay in Gillette. Morris
Assessment Commissioner and Mrs.
George w. Hayward entertained a number
of guests at a social at their home, III
Oak avenue. last night.
The Board of Assessors will meet to-
night in the office of James H.. Mortland.
the secretary. in Town Hall.
Irvington Council No. 1867. Jr. O. L. A.
NJ, will hold an important meeting tonight
in it's lodge-rooms in Masonic Hall.
~ -.t
nue., I%rvington, this morning in his busl-
ness wagon, Noel A. Briden. of Academy
street, Hilton. was thrown from the wagon
when the horse fell on the slippery thor
o~ughfare.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
DOCTOR BURNED AT FIRE
WHICH DESTROYS BARN

DR.. C. A. Gilbert, of 1853 Franklin
street, Bloomfield, is suffering from
burns received last night at a fire
which consumed a barn in the rear of
his home. His condition is not consid-
cred serious. An automobile valued at
$4,000 was destroyed in the blaze. The
physician entered the barn carrying a
lighted kerosene lamp in his hand. He
stumbled and the burning oil set fire to
his clothes as we'll as the. hay in the
barn.
Neighbors heard cries for help as he
ran from the barn. They were able to
beat out the flames on his clothing, but
he fire in the barn had gained too much
Roadway and when the firemen arrived
they directed their efforts toward con-
filming the flames to the barn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
Youngster Playing Hide-and-
Seek Made Sure ut" Would
Not Find Him.

Nestled in a corner of a large bread
box. 6~-year-old Raymond Kev1tt, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kevitt, of q
Baldwin street, Bloomfield, slept sound
ly for several hours last night while
all Bloom. searched every nook and
corner for him. 1t was feared he had
met death in the Morris canal. 1t was
only by the merest chance that he was
finally found.
After school yesterday the youngster
left his home and proceeded to pass
away a few hours with his playmates.
The children romped around until
darkness set in. Just one last game
of h~ide-and-seek was proposed by Ray
mond. His playmates were agreeable
and the game was on. When it was
oyer Raymond was among the miss
ing. His little friends searched for him
and, not finding him, decided he had
gone home.
Meantime Mr.. and Mrs. Kevitt were
worried because of his non-appearance.
Supper had long been ready, but no
Raymond showed up. Thoroughly
frightened they began a search. Kind
neighbors assisted. Lanterns were pro-
cured and every cellar In the neigh
borhood was searched, without result.
The canal was visited as a last resort,
but ven there ne trace could be found.
Tired and weary the searchers kept to
their task.
August Helmke, who conducts a groc-
cry at Broad and Baldwin streets, was
those to hear of the missing
lad. He could not leave his store. how
ever. to aid in the search. Just before
time he went to a bread-box
in front of the store and there he
found the missing lad sleeping sound
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
PROMINENT
MASON DIES
IN ORANGE
r. M. Taggart, Retired Cotton
Manufacturer, Was Lover
of Speedy Horses.

Robert Morrow Taggart, a retired
cotton manufacturer, and one of the
most prominent men of Orange, dice
his morning at the home of his
brother-in-law, Thomas Bailey, at II
Arlington avenue, after an illness Of
only a few days.
Mr.. Taggart, who inherited the vast
estate of the late James Taggart, the
millionaire cotton manufacturer, was
born in Paterson in 1S47, and lived
there and in Poughkeepsie, N. y, the
greater part of his life. He remove
to Orange three years ago and resided
there until his death, living at the home
of Thomas Bailey, his Drotner-in-law.
Mr.. Taggart was married in 1865 to
Jennie Bailey, the daughter of the
Paterson millionaire of that name, and
it is said that the couple received
81, 900, 900 from each parent rs a we'd
ding gift. Being at all times a lover
of horses he always kept a large
stable, his particular fad being to buy
valuable racing stock and kept them
for his own use. 1t is said that al
though his list of animals included
Lady Wilkes Gladys and other
noted racers he never allowed any Of
his animals to race, Another pecu-
liarity was his decided antipathy to
the use of the whip.
Besides being prominent in business
circles. Mr.. Taggart took a brilliant
part in social and lodge life. being
connected with several local organiza-
tons. He was u thirty-third degree
Mason and occupied a high office in
the Order of American Mechanics.
While in Poughkeepsie, y. Y, he Joined
the volunteer firemen and was listed
on the exempt list until the day of his
death.
Funeral services will be held at his
late residence tomorrow night at 8
O'Clock. Rev. Robert Il. Farrier, of
the Passaic Baptist Church, officiating.
Interment of the remains will take
place in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery, in
Paterson, where the family plot is To-
Gated.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-24
CALLS VACCINATION FAD;
APPROPRIATION IS LOST

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-The aldermen
took up nearly two hours of their time
today discussing vaccination. The
finance committee recommended that
$40, 900 In special revenue bonds be is
sued to pay for the employment Of
special medical officers to visit the pub
lie schools and tenement houses and
vaccinate children. Alderman Bowling,
the Tammany leader, objected to city
doctors invading the homes of the poor
and scratching arms of the children in
tenements," and, anyway, he added, he
thought vaccination was a fad"