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WATER REGISTER RESIGNS. to Enter ‘Water I er Nelson H. Henry re- signed yesterday. According to Edward W. Buckley, Secretary of the Depart- ment of Water Supply, Gas and Elec- The nerves of the body are not unlike the telegraph system | The at the Front. millions of nerve filaments like a net work of wires that keep all the trenches in close sympathy and communion. Food supplies and reinforcements are dispatched here and there and so the nerves gend increased blood and nour- ishment where it is most re- quired. The nerve cells guide the heart and stomach. By this Means the stream of blood la den with nourishment is sent to gvery part of the bods * So it is that the blood feeds the nerves. If blood is impoy erished, we feel nervous less—"‘fidgety.”’ to be built up. about fifty gre body, or as much in an ordinary railroad spike. sleep The blood needs There should be ins of iron in the 1s is contained | If ye lack iron in our blood, we a pale, anemic, with nd vim. W are nervous or tired. The thing} to. do is to obtain from your PLATS & APARTMENTS TO LéT, Unfurnished. Find “St.}4ist St., 10th Ave. 500-512 W. t 505-15 W. § 567 42d St. wpe yremixes — pee Ue WANTED—MALE, WE? AVERS W PLUSH AND SILK W AH ERS; GOOD WAG ; STE ADY WORK. WRITE OR APPLY IN PERSON AT THE] "ASTORIA SILK WORKS, 727 STEINWAY AV,, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. ¥. DIAMONDS WATCHES 1 522 $1 Weekly{Oren vary a Tite 6AM. Hits ‘ Wahid ier TAY be A RAN CAREHE ERE | ‘SooRs ABOYE 370 SB. Diamonds, Watches on Credit | BEST VALI bs Garanien! MONT 85 aint! DIAMONDS ON Y CREDIT i 6 AMEKICAN 1a DIAMOND SATIN Se Tata A LOTHE women. $1. weekly na iments Dresses HAMILTON MERTIN fisiite Wi AN, err MAMONDS | wow Lice. SOLD tor saa 270 Lyoadway, THE EVENING WORLD, Bibi i iidy MAY 30, tricity, Mr, Henry, intends to go into Private business. After gending in his resignation, lenry left his office for the holiday. Mrs, Henry said last night that her husband had simply given up his pu business. = ie position to go into private He was formerly Adjutant General | and Iater Surveyor of the Port. He was lappointed Water qentater Feo. 1915, at a salary of $5, |nearest drug store a new iron tonic, called ‘‘Trontic This is | the discovery of Dr. Pierce, of | the Invalids’ Hotel and Surg | Institute in Buffalo, N. Y. it now! Don’t wait! the day to begin. ry To-day is Put yourself in normal physical conditiqn. The prime necessity of life is | he alth, With this, nothing |appears for lack of iron. Put iron in your blood and you will gain in spirit, vitality, energy, | the power to force yourself into action—you gain the courage to | do and dare. This “Irontic” is a |soluble form of iron combined} with valuable herbal extracts rolled into a tablet that will give you “pep.” You will feel full of vim, vigor and vitality instead of that tired, weak feel ing. Most druggists keep “Iron- | tic,” but if you like you can send 10¢ to the Surgical Institute in Buffalo and get a trial package. | Advt. enawered below are nptoms or the answers similar na riven apply tn any ose wishing ¢ e-Klwoont atreets, Dayton, addressed stamped ply, Full names and given, but only ini- us names will be The preacriptio: any weil-atocked druggist sta in ecaled tubes lirectiona SPERBER Welser st Va~~Aadve, : | — 15M Str, “Grand Re ublic’ \ MUSIC. DANCING, “REE | FARE { Adulte, sc DATLY SERVIC Bear Mountain MEN CING Tel. Bron The Dayngne trip te BOSTON $4.00 METROPOLITAN'L LINE of Murrey dare tociuded) at Me Meilm=The Beet NE BAROLAY 60W, | |HUDSON F RIVER DAY LINE, one: Houta formation Telephone Canalo ror" “SUNDAY WORLD WANTS WORK MONDAY WONDERS is, limpossible, but health often dis-| GALLS ON TENANTS | TO REBEL AGAINST RENT BOOSTERS \Conmetting i Bering World} Campaign, “M. B. V." De- mands United Action. oh errr sn ere ENANTS writing to The Evening World on rental increases are requested to give the street and number of the apartment houses and atso number of families in each 80 The Evening World will be en- abled to show the exact amount of tax increase and show ap- proximately the rental increase. + nnn \¢ Rattor of The Evening World Your editoriais on the unjust raises in rents in apartments have been splendid. We who live here know conditions—increase in tax cost, materials, &c.—but we also know that the landlord is taking advantage at this moment, not only in raising rent to the extent of covering many times his increases, but is giving his tenants inferior service. The poopie alone are to blame, A speculative landlord, as you well term them (it's their business), shoot story apartment up a twelve- house on a plot | where formerly two modest houses stood, and for each floor they get more rental for one apartment thar both houses formerly paid no other city where people pay such exorbitant rentals and live as poorly as in our New York: There is a limit to what a landlord should make on jhis investment. There should be a Standard in this business as in all others, and it's up to the people to rebel M. B. V, Repairs ¢ adlord 26 Cents in teen Months, Weeld I be permitted to show how Unreasonable some landlords are re- garding raises in rent of tenants of long standing in th Why does not an owner of an apart- ment house take into consideration the amount it costs him to refurnish vacant apartments, also take into consideration the amount paid for re- pairs, &o.? My apartment has cost the owner In the past fifteen months 25 cents for three new stoppers on the Washtub and bathtub. It was a new apartment when we moved in, and being only two tn the family no re- pairs were asked for, as we took good care of our apartment, doing painting of the woodwork ourselves, apartment aur floor there was an apartment he had to refurnish, and one apartment on the lower floor where he lost a month's rent (in this he bad a lease; although it did him no good, the peo- ple just moved) iy that we get no consideration for paying our rent promptly, have been no expense to the for repair would not have been welcomed). We are raised the same amount as the newer tenants, and no consideration given us for not being an expense to the owner. I ask you if this is fair? Why do not owners look at it in a fair and 1am a property owne to give you a little inte mation abou jtenants, Years ago tenants lived ne housg for twenty years or mo. and got nt ing of rooms every year, as they demand now, and yer they kick you raise the rent $1| per month. PROPERTY OWNER May 27, 1918 Defends Rent Advance to Meet tne uation. t mur editorial on “Rents in New York” yesterday You evidently only have in mind Manhattan Borough (where the valu- ations 1 $6,000,000 thin year ast), especially as you ax rate which was ap- borough [ins Manhattan Borough how about the $12,000,000 4 |the Bronx, the | Brooklyn, the Queens, and amond” over uctions tS ter of fact the land! Morougn pay the reductions in v 1 offset the incre pets i oaaagl ! PHONE PIONEER Main 6900 RUGS, CARPETS, DRAPERIES CLEANED, WASHED, RE- PAIRED, AND _IN- DD ASONABLE IRE, MOTH OWNERS Jost modern, sanitary plant in ter New xperta in ze of all work, Febich is etrletiy Firepreol Storage Warehouses, 41 Flatbush Ave., Broeklyn, N. Y, OUR 30TH YEAR labor | There is the that being all that was needed, On | (except me has not had any and being only two tn the apar we should receive some. e¢ ration (not that more reasonable light? A READER, Did Not Dem Nedecorating twenty Years Ago. | To the Falter of The Evening World and T want | Granting | i [der (he rate a year true few instances, it 1s are om : |nov the general rule, aod it you tak ‘ J RO Ae eee nha the trouble to figure it out you 4 May 2 ic ity find that in order that the tax p D YOUR ments for 1918 shall be ta AHEARN’S DAY IS SUNDAY. HOW TO RI | |yary for a reduction in value of Jon each $20,000 val | 1918. | the tax rate. This is not the case, and | tho « f the Wee |T do not low you figure it all xempting the Furthermore, you say the Wendel from the pa have been “radiiced to auch nn ext heritance tax on notwith: tax fener tax 1 xes under thi ‘aKo.” While this a as you claim, it wou! eltte OK. of ¢ The annual p k Games Will and. and festival of ra] | Proceeds that assessment less than figures ou! should av Go to any first neater County FACE OF WRINKLES class departinent the assessment } How many | tie Jamoa F. Ahearn Association will Lc warehae a her pleces of property can you point OUL ne held at Celtic Park, Le 1, Sunday, [Store oF druggist, purchase a bottle the reduction in value has heen Jit of Usit and rub a little into the skin § aesured and A large attendance 917? the proceeds from the sale $20,000 valuation in attan plece of property | for a few moments © ’ hy night before tickets] retiring, and the results will be ap- FRIDAY, AS USUA ot Fifth Avenue Went L, BARGAIN DAG, TOMORROW’S OPPORTUNITIES. TELL AN INTERESTING STORY OF ‘= Seasonable phen tth LL seamed at $100,000 In 1917 paid $2,020 in to the Knights Of! parent almost at once. The skin | No Ma ‘Telephone © vases) and the Satan s si have gage quickly absorbs the pure nut oils of | ced to $865,000 in 1918 in ordor | A feature of the day's sport willl which Usit is compounded, and they i i ‘ taxes should be lene, and be a football game between teams slic ot bhai plampness and | Friday Specials in they would amount to enting the Counties of Louth : a away’ the as. Ny Valuations HAYS 20t | Sr Tngtord. A hurling a{patural color, and drive away the Millinery and Blouses 5 per cont. on the | roothall contest and @ rel co are A . J average, y would have to be it | Cootball contest and t relay cess ar it is a liquid, clean and daintily Women’s Trimmed Hate — Black. | your statemonta were true, and tho Committee (a compored of perfumed. Get a bottle to-day and| white and colore--for dress or tailored Statement made by a Tax Depart. J. Daly, M.J./see how quickly it improves the ap-| wear rgette, straw and ment omiclal ha ee a eal ot lie James Fox: | nearance of your ekin., It is also a| combinations—reg. $4.94 3.77] Reutralize the effect of a higher splendid treatment for freckles, y ad tie—t ‘el * not bo ¢ py the actual i intrimm: jate Dress models Pane ae | WeRDeE ESTATE ‘MUST PAY. [black-eads, sunburn and many forms | Hlack, white and colors Milan lise, | , of eczema Milan hemp and leghorns | eee ee CAaDeIEHING “SEInNE | sigh Court Uphoide $40,000 Inbert-| Hheauty Specialists everywhere are reg. 82.87 1.93 farses en rents, but got down to| tance Tax on Testator’a Realty, | giving treatments with Usit, rece Free isimming sctvice real hard facts and advocate a policy| The Court of Appeals In Albany yes-! ing its wonderful benefits to the com of fairness, taking into consideration terday handed down a deciston revers- plexion.— Advt BROOKLY OPPENHEIM, CLLINS & C Fulton Street, Brook! Announce Extraordinary Values in Low Heel Oxfords Individualized walking ox- fords brown calfskin; straight, perforated tips; welt soles and military heels. Very Specially Priced of BROOKLYN ~ OPPENHEIM. CLLINS & Cc Fulton Street, Brooklyn ANNOUNCE FOR FRIDAY An Exceptional Offering ABOUT New Silk Afternoon Dresses Three Models Illustrated An extensive assortment of Afternoon Dresses in a variety of smart models developed in Crepe de Chine, Silk Gingham and Com- binations of Georgette and Taffeta or Foulard. 13.75 All Sales Must Be Final 500 WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ Regular Values to 29.75 Positively None pane C0; D. |Wings and Fancy Feathers | our reg. $1.17 and $1.97 95 Crepe de Chine and Striped Tub Silk Blouses White and flesh tailored models—reg. $2.04 2.40 Voile Blou White — einbroidered | and trimmed with lace and Val. edging—reg. 82.45 2.34) Coutil Corseta—— Medium high bust embroidery trimmed top —— spoon | steel front—sizes } 25 to 30— our reg. 41.50 1.14 aterial 34 Bust Supporter pink and white | sizes 40 to 46 hook our reg ' | Friday Specials in \ Apparel | | for Women and Misses A Red Ticket Sale of Suits All the best suits in this department hearing « red ticket have been greatly | reduced. Many of these ure copies of imported models, They are made of men's wear serge. Poiret twill, tricotine, wool velour and wool jersey The colors include tan, black, clay, copen an navy blue. The prices are as follows Our reg. $49.50 and $54.50... 36.85) Our reg. 844.75 and 047.50.,..32.85 |Our reg. $30.75 and 842.75....27.85 Tub Dr Fine assortments—plaid nd Roman. stripes—shawl jel; nlso dainty light shades included in this group ...9.75 New Taffe bing Crepe de Chine | | Dresi Is in new, at- lc blue, aray, | 22.50 No Charge for Alterations well Lu pride] mulberry, navy black green, and | }e foulard ‘ound Women's Voile Dresses Dat | terns--dark or ligh orgaugly or net collary—surplice effects | pleated tunics or tucked | skirty-our reg. 89.50 6.75 | Women’s Mohair Skirts—navy. | and black — panel fronts — gathered | backs button trimming with or | without pockets—sizes, medium | and extra—our reg. $6.26 3.25 pereale and chambray | 'y | House Dresses | plain colors and neat stripes belted models——self or contrast | trimeming--spectal 1.50 |House and Porch Dre . | perea gingham and chambray | one piece and t mod plain colors and two and three tone stripes round or square collars of white or plain chambray . Special 2.74] pique sizes 36 to 46 Friday Specials in | Girls’ Togs Girle’ Summer Dresses — striped | pet ya loc ee 1.00 Girls’. Serge Skirts — navy blue aN ier 1.67 \ Friday Specials in |Underwear, Sweaters Envelope Chemises Nainsook, bem stitched and em red also pointed lace and inserting Night Dresses Nainsook or muslin round neck embroidery and fancy lace—aspecial 94) Petticoats Rulfle of white embrotd | ery and lace inserting and edge | our reg. 81.28 94 Pet te — trimmed with lace. and embroidery spec ial 1.94 Bloomers Figured Crepe and{batiste shirring, hemstitching of em mbination lop—special .78 Combinations — Nainsook luce nad embroidery or edge Step-ins Nai k trimming of lace rting and edge-—ribbon run clastic at knee 1.48 Slipover Sweaters Sleeveless middy model — laced fr rose, Copen, alimon, turquoise and khaki 2.24 Slipover Sweaters With sleeves, asilor mbination of colors at ffs, waist and collar 4.94 Children’s Cnre-Piece Pajamas ip fitted styles—-stripes es $ to 18 years reg. 68 and .78 45 Children’s Bloomers Wink or whi +78 white | |Heavy Weave Merchandi ise at Friday Prices: jers for the following Friday Specials in . Dress Silks t |32-in. Wash Silke fancy colored stripes for shirti on Wining eis 97 40-11. Crepe de Chines fu crepe | finish light, der d edi eslere—dlud 9148.00.17 #-in. Crepe Georgette —sireet, evening and fancy colors 1.28 Yard Wide Poplin—-silk mixed, salt and lustrous, fashionable colors . Shantung—all silk, natur <emi-amooth weave excellent qu val, $1.50 ors, 1.25 t A Miscellaneous Group of‘ Friday Specials S4-in. Black Surf Cloth Our reg. 81.27 Boudoir Cape Crepe de Chine and n—lace se and frilled. trimming of ribbon and hand made flowers—pink and blue our reg. OF vet Wide Ribbons—Satins and moires in millinery and sash widths best colors Special .28 Special .25 Silver Plated Teaspoons—Rogers W. R. grade—bright and gray fintsh—our reg. .68—half dos... «Oa Table Knives and Forks—Fine Amer- ican steel handles our reg. $1.78--(set of 6) 1.34 Hand B. Silk and Ltimtt new styles, including envelope- Ot He MBs ccc sss cdsansai 74 Cowhide Travel Bags — conveni size — reinforced corners: inside pockets—our reg. 89.45. . 6, Gold Filled Jewelry—brooches, bar pins, cuff links, sports pins, ete —our reg. 27 16 Men's Hdkfs.—Plain or woven bor. der-—small or large initial, white # colored—reg. price .84 half doz.—- Ie each 3 half doz, Women’s Handkerchiefs and emerald lawn, machi: - linen nd hand broidered initial, broken assortment reg. price .84 half doz +63 half do: 12 each Men's Khaki Handkerchiefs... 1245 < i fe Friday Clearings in Curtains & Draperies. Voile and Marguisette Curtaina--. attractive lace insertions—edging to match in “re-lace” coma — value $2.50 -pair 1.97, 600 Pair Scrim Curtains—with Duteh valance; deep hem or lace edge insertions Special, pair 1, ye 400 Pair Cream Madras CurtaineS+ plain or with valance; very neat ie ‘Special 1.67, Summer Portieres— madras designs— multi-ctones or solid colors—rose, old blue, wood brown wnd sreens— , 3.77 Special, 1 “Sunfast"’ Poplin Fer — pastel rose and light green, ight especially desirable~ mevowed gold Pair, 6.44 signs; slight mill imperfections (not able only to an expert) perfect value #2.65 satin damask border: value 69.00 Summe Weight Damask—for d | eres and coverings—50 inches wide wood brown an Nile crimson green, blue, value $1.75 4,000 Yards of Superior Grade Cre+ tonnes—a clearance of “odd” styles choice of about forty designs thet have regularly sold at 38¢. eect a sae aee tonnes—“high art. ffects that have elicited sdmiretion of the rich ensemble; m cannot be duplicated elsewhere even at .07 Special, a yard 48 [Imported Madras Curtaining floral designs in effective colorings very fection.» Yerd (48) High Grade Scrime le border er novelty effects A yard 38 values 6 -Yd because dainty «¢ strips 4 to Friday Specials in Flannels, Blankets Slightly § and iled Blankets from counte®t Wool, wool nap, eiderdown finish: or single, 4 and full rib blankets at greatly Cotton Fle 10x40, pink oF our reg. $1.47 Crib Blankets blue bore Special rs Lin Cotton Fleece, ciderdown finish, woot! | white, gray, tan, plaids included n lot and full size our reg. 65.45 Special 4,54 Bleached Domet fw lored and plain silk embs novelty shirtingsw , wool eiderdowm't AT SPECIAL PRICES. 1 Domet, bleached ached, at Friday prices. and Buy Thrift mre and W ar Savings Stamps STORE CLOSED | ALL DAY ODAY }