Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-19
Secretary Weller's Report.

Secretary Weller's report was illustrated
with stereopticon views. OF course he con-
fined himself strictly to the conditions in
Washington, and the District of Columbia,
showing how much work has been done
by the organization, and how much work
there is to be done
During the twelve months ended July /,
1901, the Associated Charities received 1867
applcat ions for service to needy families.
A third of these, 800 came from bust
ness firms, private individuals, schools,
churches and charitable agencies. Two
thirds Were made by the needy them
selves In investigating these applications
the Associated Charities aided 3,S9S fami-
lies, including 1,4oo individuals About
two-fifths of those treated applied last year
for the first time. The white families
amounted 10 about Il per cent, and the col
oTed to 90 per cent Last year 2oS organiza-
lions co-operated with the Associated Chart
ties, including churches, missions, societies,
schools, public departments and charitable
institutions.
During the six years past the stamp saw
ing system has increased from $510.2, col
lected from 33S persons in 1885, to $5.415.72,
collected from 1856 persons during the last
twelve months. The cooperation of the
schools. the 39,019 visits made by agents
and volunteers last year, and the campaign
against consumption were given much at
tention in the report.
Mr.. Weller made an appeal for more pub
lie play grounds. The total expenditures
besides $3.50 received in material. 1t was
urged that model park and playground.
with a public bath house, should be built
at North Capitol and l. streets, to be known
as Mckinley Park or the James Mcmillan
playground.
Forty-four meetings, reaching $4,000
people, were held last year in the fight
against consumption. Four tents for con-
sumptives were secured from the Washing
ton Asylum Hospital and free dispensary
for consumption was opened at COS Az
street southwest
Want Hospital Tent.
A plea was made for hospital tent camp
on high ground near Washington. 1t was
shown that the general death rate of Wash
ington was the largest of the forty largest
cities of the United States, as shown by
the bureau of labor report of 1902, and in
deaths from consumption it ranked third,
being exceeded only by Los Angeles and
Denver, where dying consumptives resort
from all parts of America. In deaths from
typhoid Washington also ranked third. 1t
was stated that more than 20 per cent OF
Washington's deaths are due to prevent
able disease
The committee on nominations. consisting
of Cuno H. Rudolph, Rev. Merrill E. Gates
and NJ W. Baldwin reported the following
list of officers. who were unanimously
elected: President, David j. Brewer; vice
presidents Rev W. E. Parson, DID,; Rev.
]. H. Bradford. /. i. Blout. Rev. S. NJ.
Newman, DID,; Rev. John Van Schaick, jr..
Rev. D. ]. Stafford; honorary secretary,
Prof. Charles p. Neill Phi treasurer.
John Joy Edison; members of the board of
managers, to serve three years, Prof. B. t.
Janey, Miss Lucy NJ Solger. George S. Will
son, s. W. Woodward and Miss Helen G.
Woodward. Miss Woodward was chosen to
succeed Mr.. William j. Boardman, resign
ed, while the remainder were reelected.
Mr.. ]. B. T. Topper whose term expires in
November. 1906, has also resigned, and Will
liam H. Baldwin was elected as his sue
ceSSor.