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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
Tacky Party and Dance
Are Leading Social Featuaes

TO Miss Colemans cousin. Miss Flor
ence Leiper, of Little Rock, Ark. The
beauty of the club rooms was further
accentuated by the artistic decoration
of ferns and Violets
Potted ferns were grouped through
out the club rooms and violets were
scattered over the refreshment tables
in graceful abandon. A two course
luncheon followed the dance, and punch
was served throughout the evening
Among the visiting girls in attend
ance were: Misses Lena Fletcher,
Kathrine Coles and Olga Wornack.
Mr.. and Mrs J. W. Hodge, of SIG Fed
eral street. Highland PARK, on last Tues
day, the 25th, in enumeration of their
goth marriage anniversary, celebrated
their china wedding, and were the re-
cipients of many beautiful and handsome
presents. Instrumental and vocal music,
together with refreshp.en s were in
dulged in until a late hour.
An informal reception was given last
evening by Miss Kathrine Warren and
Miss J. Mitchell, at 1011 North FL Paso
strict. Piano, violin and vocal solos were
the feature of the evening, the vOcolists
being Miss marguerite Hatten and Miss
Elsie Turner, the violinist. Herbert Her
man; piano accompanist Miss X Warren
The house was decorated with carna-
lions and ferns Games followed the
singing in which the principal feature
was a caricature Sketchng contest, the
cards being previously decorated by r.
Mitchell Refreshments were served and
a general good time enjoyed by all those
present.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Mary
Briesh entertained her friends in the
Pythian hall. Music, singing and other
forms Of amusement made the time pass
pleasantly. A dainty lunch was served
The tables were beautifully decorated
with ferns and carnations. After the
reception the hostess sent the flowers TO
her sick and shut in friends
Those present were Nesdames Maloney.
Horner. O'Meara, Kelly. Fletcher. Pow
ers, Cassidy, Carr. Hempel, Rickstatter.
Stern Cctter. Quesnel. Slater, Switzer,
Truesdale. Cody. Collins. Stiles, Spcer-
man, Winiker; Misses Gallagher, Fin
negan, Olga and Pearl Briesh.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
WEDDINGS. !
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Mrs. Alice Applewhite and T. C. Bond
were married Tuesday evening in the
presence of a few friends at the nome
Of Rev R. T. Hanks on Arizona street,
DR.. Hanks officiating. The newly
welded couple will make their home in
this city, on the Boulevard.
Mrs. C. E. McClintOck announces the
engagement of her daughter, Frances
Marion, to Ernest W. King, of Terre
Haute, Ind. The wedding will take
place on February 26 at Jacksonville
Ill, where the bride has been for some
time visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas
S. Scott
The bride has here many friends.
having spent most of her life in FL
Paso and attended school here. She
is a sister of Mrs. A. J. Fraser of this
city. The groom lived in FL Paso
number of years ago and was con-
nected with the W. T Hixson company
The young couple will make their home
in Terre taute, Ind. where the groom
is engaged in the jewelry business.
J. c.. Luckett will leave Sunday for
Sabinal, Tex. where he Will be married
early next week to Miss Elsie Johnson,
of that place, the ceremony to occur in
the Catholic church there.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
LUNCHEONS.

Mrs. II. E Runkle entertained re-
Gently at a charmingly appointed
luncheon in honor of Miss Iduna
Hughes. The guests who enjoyed this
pleasant affair We're: Misses Ruth
Coleman, Fannie Blakesly, Mary /
Stanton, Myra Prater. Mrs. Elizabeth
Roger.
Miss Elsie Lurkins will entertain
Tuesday with Mexican luncheon, in
honor of Miss Josephine Eddings. who
Is the charming house guest of Miss
Lucille Smith.
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For preventing chapped hands there
is nothing so good as Whites Witch
hazel and Almond Cream. Rub a little
on before starting out into the cold and
you will effectuaIIy prevent their
chapping. We recommend this cream
especially for the school children. Get
a bottle and save your children from
cracked, bleeding hands
Scott White 6 Co.,
Prescription Druggists. Oregon St. Just
Below the POstoffice.
Depot Pharmacy.
San Francisco st.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29

Mrs. Addie Frankel was the hostess
On Wednesday evening at most unique
and enjoyable affair, in the nature Of
tacky party.
Dancing was the feature of, the
evening. the Country club orchestra
furnishing the music. Very handsome
prizes were given to those displaying
the greatest originality in the matter
of costume.
The prize for the young women-a
bar pin of sapphires and pearls, went
TO Miss Della Moye.
The mems prize-a heavy gold pencil
was won by Sidney Mayer.
The refreshments were served in a
very novel fashion. Small baskets con-
tanning luncheon for two were passed
to the guests, who seated themselves
on the floor in regular picnic style for
the repast. Punch was dispensed dur
ing the evening, and was served from
tin cups.
Thursday evening, the social club of
students in Draughon's school gave an
entertainment in honor of their friends,
the program being well arranged and
carried out to the pleasure of those at
tending. The program was
Su1ng music, DN 81 mary ScnOOl
orchestra, composed of Misses Nellie
Ludwig, Kitty Burcken, Mona Wilson,
Winnie Fitzgerald. Nola Young and
Master Elmer Delany.
Address-Charles L. Owens.
,Reading-(The Spirit Of the Rain,
from Love Letters of a Musician). Mrs.
linden.
Bethoven's Moonlight sonata-Miss
Palmateer.
Recitation-'Rustic Logic" Miss Alice
Paschal
Pugilistic contradictory Hester and
Mart Anthony, s. NJ. Thompson referee.
Reading-Miss Ethel Ashford.
Vocal duet-Mrs. J. G.. Kenan and
Miss MI Kenan.
JournaI-R- F. Davis.
Music by string band.
A delightful affair of the week, en-
joyed by the younger social set, was
the dance given Thursday evening at
the Country club by Miss Ruth Cole
man. The affair was complimentary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
Bridge Continues To Help
Entertain the Society Folk

Six tables Of players enjoyed the
fascinating games. Pink prevailed in
the artistic decorations. and was
brought out with a profusion of chrys-
anthemums, the entire effect being
charming and beautiful Following the
games dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Fernando e. searle entertained
Thursday afternoon at a eharmingly in
formal bridge party OF three tables
when only her married friends were in
vited in the guest list.
The event was in honor of Mrs. Fred
erick Symons. of Toronto, Canada. who
is Mrs Searle's guest. Mrs. William
Glasgow was the skilful player who Sc
cured the first prize.
The table from which refreshments
were served was eaintily arranged
with lace doilies, cut glass and silver,
the beautiful wedding presents of Mrs.
Searle. Carnations formed the floral
adornments-
Mrs NJ o. Wright will entertain on
February 5 at a bridge party supple
mented by a shower in honor OF Miss
Laura Townsend. whose marriage to
George Il. LIE Baron occurs in the early
spring.
The Thursday Bridge club will be
entertained next week by Mrs j. Dono-
hue.
The Wednesday Bridge club will be
entertained next week by Mrs. James
l. MARI. Mrs. Ralph Loomis was the
last hostess
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
Visitors To Ell Paso and FL
Pasoans Away Are Numerous

gone to Oklahoma City, for a visit OF
several weeks with their daughter, Mrs
John McCleIland.
Mrs. R. H Carnal, who has been for
several months the guest of her sister,
Mrs. a. H. Butler. left the first of the
week for her home in New Orleans, La
Mrs. J. Donohue had as her guests
last week. MIR. and Mrs. Richard
Hodgins of Topeka, Kan, who were en-
route to california.
Miss jeanette Anderson, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Y. Anderson, is en-
joying a delightful trip abroad, in COM
pany with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Thatcher, Of Denver. They
will take the Mediterranean trip, and
will later tour France in automobiles,
being absent some six months
Mrs N V. Nixon. of Aguascalientes,
Mexico, is in the city on a visit to her
sister. Mrs. J. NJ. Peret5, of 2405 Ala
bama street. for six weeks. Mrs. Perett
has also received q visit from her father,
A. Perett, of Patagonia, A T., who has
been here for the last six months and
has just returned 10 his home.
Mrs c. E. Zahn, of 709 Wheeling ave-
nue., is moving down TO her Nevada
street home today
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
ENDED LIFE BECAUSE NO ONE
WOULD TAKE HIS MONEY
Strange Development In the Mysterious
Suicide of c. c. MaIOney on
Santa Fe Central Train

Santa Fe, y. NJ, Jan. 29.-Further de-
velopments in the mysterious suicide Of
c. Maloney. alias A D. Boiling, which
occurred on a New Mexico Central train,
between Santa Fe and Corona, just after
AIaloney had drawn $4,000 from the Cap
ital City bank. indicate that Maloney
took strychnine because no one would
accept the money He tried to give II TO
the train conductor and when the con-
duct0r refused he asked for knife to
pull the cork out Of a bottle, which,
it was found later, contained the strych-
nine. He tried TO give the wad Of green
backs TO others VINO all refused and he
then took the poison which resulted in
his death. The money is now in a bank
here TO await the decision Of the court
as to its ownership.
Adjufant general r. A. Ford has COM
missioned Capt George E. Wickham,
first lieutenant Paul Scott and second
lieutenant Arthur Wickham, officers to
command the new National Guard COM
pany at Albuquerque TO be known as
Company G of the first regiment of in
fantry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29

gave an interesting talk.
Fhe Letter and Art department of the
Noman's club will meet Wednesday
AFTERNOON in the club rooms. The fol-
lowing program will be given under
the direction of the chairman:
Ideals of Puritan Homes and
Ideals of Modern Homes
--..-...... Mrs ]. z. Townsend
Woman's Suffrage and the Results
Where Gained Miss Myra Winkler
The Daughters of the American Rev
olutlon will give a reception on Feb
[uary 8, from 4 to o'clock in the par
lars OF the Elks' club. The affair
promises to be one of unusual interest
ana VIII be in the hands of the hos
tesses OF the day: Mrs. W. s Triton,
MIS- W. H. Broaddus. Mrs. F. C. Earle,
MIS-. Lucille Wagner Brady, Mrs. Park
truman, Misses Lille and Maize Cole.
The women of the First Church of
Christ Scientists were charmingly en-
tertained by Mrs. Thos. A. ThurstOn at
her home in Highland Park Thursday
afternoon. A delicious salad course
with coffee and chocolate was served,
after which came dainty little individ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29

Mrs. W. H. Bryan entertained Thurs
day afternoon at the second of series
of bridge parties, to be given during
the winter.
A novel and pleasing feature of the
affair was that prize was provided for
each Of the six tables of players A
dainty salad course was served from
the small tables.
Mrs. T. T. White will entertain next
week in honor of her cousin. Mrs. Heber
Page, of Dallas. The day has not yet
been decided upon.
Mrs. William Glasgow entertained
very informally at two tables of bridge
on Monday evening for her guest, Mrs
J. P. Wade, wife of Capt Wade, of
the second cavalry Mrs. Wade is en-
route to join her husband and will sail
early in February for the Philippines.
Mrs. c. n. Sheldon, of Kansas City,
was the guest of honor last evening at
a delightful bridge party(at which Mrs.
James H. Parker was the hostess
American beauty roses placed
throughout the apartments developed
a beautiful color motif, while south
ern smilax entwining NANTES and chan
deliers harmonized effectively with the
brilliant flowers.
Nine tables were placed for the play
ers and following the games a delic-
ious three course menu was served.
Mrs. Morris Parker entertained We'd
nesday evening at the second of
sePies of bridge parties.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
Activity Among the Clubs
Formed Among the Fair Sex

The regular bi-monthly meeting of
the music department of the Woman
club was held Wednesday afternoon at
the residence of the chairman Mrs. w.
R. Brown.
Preceding the program Mrs. Brown
spoke of the coming concert by Ellen
Beach Yaw
A. F. Sivers was the first on the
program Wednesday afternoon and gave
three charming piano numbers: Solfeg-
gletts, Bach Consolation. Arensky, and
Sherzo Cleve. Gounod's opera, Romeo
and Juliette,' was the study of the aft
ernoon and was given under the di
rection of Miss Adelia J. Morgan as
follows:
Paper-French Composers ......
-...... Miss Florence Barnes
Synopsis of the opera Romeo and
Juhette MISS Morgan
Pages Song 800. Miss Amy Schultz
Violin Fantastic $500. II. H. Miller
Ange Adorable ..-.-C Capt. Van Surdam
20 Sight Divine" Observation-Disclosures.
Mrs. Parvin White. Mr.. Miller.
Levetoi Solen -.-..- Capt. Van Surdam
(a)-Nuptial music.
(b)-Prelude Miss Ethel WalZ
ValSe Arietta $500. Mrs ]. J. Kaster
Following the program Mrs. Sievers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29

Mrs John s. Aldehoss, of Dallas, will
soon arrive TO VISIT Mrs. w. H. Aus
tin. Mrs. Aldehoss has visited in FL
Paso a number of times, and has here
many friends.
Mrs A. Z. Matchette arrived Thurs
day morning from Kansas City to visit
her son and daughterinlaw, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. P. Matchette.
Judge Peyton J. Edwards Leaves this
evening for a weeks trip to st. Louis.
Mrs. McCleIland and little daughter,
of ST. Louis, have returned to FL Paso
TO reside permanently. They have been
the guests Of Mrs. Tod Moore
S. c. Edwards, who has been visit.
ing his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l. Ed
wards, Of North FL Paso street, has re-
turned to his home in California.
Mrs. S. R Sims has as her guests
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs W. c. Gray,
Of Americas, Ga. They viii spend sew
eral weeks here.
Judge and Mrs A. B. Fall will re-
turn TO the city Friday from q few
days stay at their ranch al Three Riv-
ers, n. NJ
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paxton have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
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ual heart-shaped cakes and fruit nee
tar Mrs ThurstOn was assisted in en-
tertaining her guests by Mrs. Harry
Charles Brown and Mrs. George Aitken.
Those present were Mrs. Bessie n.
Nuckolls. Mrs. Jessie Walker, Mrs. Dins-
more, Mrs. Robertson. Mrs J. c. Wall
work, Mrs Brown, Mrs. Estes Miss
Rosa We'll, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Aiken.
Mrs. L. d. Hicks, Mrs. Gordan, Mrs
Phelan. Mrs. Isleman, Mrs. Lucy Z. JOr-
dan and Mrs Hall.
The Woman'S club directors will hold
a meeting next Tuesday morning al 10
o'clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
CHIHUAHUA MAKES
BIG IMPROVEMENTS
Contract Let for Garbage
CrematOry, Sewers and
Paving.

Chihuahua, Mex, Jan. 29-This city
is letting a contract to Cha. Bancaria de
Fomento Bienos Races. S. A, of
Mexico City. to build a garbage Gre
matory here and TO extend the city's
outfall sewer $50 meters
The same contracting company is
now putting in p kilOmeters of new
sewers and "A kilOmeters of water
mains in this city and has the contract
to put down 10000 square meters of
asphalt pavement on some of the prin-
cipal streets
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
MANY NEW FAMILIES
LOCATE IN ROSWELL.
Mail Sack MysteriOusly Disappears and
POstOffice Inspectors Are Now
Investigating.

Roswell n. NJ. jan 29.-According
to superintendent NBrashear families
Roswell. during the past six months
and placed their children in the public
schools of Roswell
Some time during the fore part Of
last December a mail pouch diSap-
peared on the run between Roswell
and Clovis. Its loss is said to have
been discovered several weeks later
and inspectors Smith and Dolan, of
Denver are here trying TO get some
clue to the mystery
Rev H Van Valkenburgh, pastor
Of the First Methodist Episcopal
church. of Roswell, is holding a series
of evangelistic services, assisted by
chorus choir.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
The Question Of Moods

(By Mabel s. Dyer.)
Why should your sadness
Mar anOther's gIadness?
Life is so brief.
Rather should yO ur eIadness
DispeI anOfher's sadness;
Then Life would be complete.
MOODS.
(By Archibald CrOmbie)
Varied the moods ar of the mighty sea
And of that ancien wayfarer, the wind,
Yet few compared with that infinity
OF mOOds-the hu man mind!
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
COR. MESAAYE. AND BOULEVARD

1.-The Right Use of Influence" at IL
a. N.
christianity as Related to Money"
7:45 p. m.
RecessionaL" anthem. II a. m.
Solo, Mr. Mckenzie. II a. m.
Holy Art Thou" (the Largo), 7:45
p. m.
You are cordially invited. Strangers
made to feel at home. Help us TO make
last Sunday in January the best.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29

ADS BE PrzoNE.
Call Bell 115. Auto I115s ted what
you wish to by. sell or rent and The
Herald WI 90 the rest.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29

Let us show you how TO dress your
hair in the latest style Elite parlors.
over Calisher's.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29

delightful affair of the week, en-
joyed by the younger social set, was
the dance given Thursday evening at
the Country club by Miss Ruth Cole
man. The affair was complimentary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-29

Judge Peyton J. Edwards Leaves thi
evening for weeks trip to st. Louis
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-18
BOYS AOOPINE
PARENTS THOUGHT
POOR, CROESUSES
Continued from First page,

orphanage, but John r. Hardin, as
counsel for Mrs. Murray, secured leave
to open that decree, which was based
Oh the assumption that Mrs. Murray
and her husband die not have sufficient
means to support the child properly.
They are running a sort of a home
for children in the East Warrington
place house, and it was the opinion OF
the court that they had more than
they could do now to maintain il with
out little Kenneth Cor DAVID being
added to it.
Former Judge Alfred F.. Skinner APP
peared for the Murrays at today's pro-
ceedings.
Mr.. Murray testified as to the sources
of his ncome, which appeared to be
most generous.
He is a lecturer and writer, and
when specifically asked his business
said modestly;
II am a preacher of spiritual healing,
and psycho-therapy, and have been for
the last fourteen years"
He added hat he was also a physi-
clan along these lines and had written
several books besides magazine articles
on theological subjects.
Have you practised in the last six
or seven years elsewhere than in New
York city? asked Mr.. Skinner.
yes, sir, several times-in Brooklyn,
Elnira. Buffalo an Port Washington.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-18
WOMAN HELD FOR TRIAL
AS RESULT OF QUARREL

AS the result of a cutting ARRAY last
night Mrs. Florence Jordan, a negress,
of So Summit place, vas held in $1,000
pail for the grand jury on the COM
plant of Mrs. Mary Williams, another
negress, of q Arlington street, in the
First Precinct Police Court today. The
Williams m was held in 800 as a
material witness.
Mrs. Williams stated to the court
that they had been quarreling when
she received a deep cut over the eye,
which required eight stitches. She was
attended at the City Hospital.
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salary as it's president. When travel
ing he earned his expenses, he said,
largely from money received from
transient patients.
It was learned that MI. Murray also
had a system of absent treatment"
which, he testified, Melted him $50 a
month per patient. His personal ac-
count in a Buffalo bank, where he de-
posted, he admitted, was $500.
When Mrs. Murray was called she
swore thai one source of her income
was from patients treated along the
lines of the Psycho-Therapy Society.
and she explained that treatment took
place not only at their homes. but in
her office in the Metropolitan building
in New York. No figures were OK
tracted from her. but two books OF
deposit, one on the Colonial Bank, New
York, and the other on the Essex
County Trust Company, East Orange,
and a large bundle of her checks. were
identified by her and added TO the
evidence.
Asked whether she had published any
books or pamphlets in the last few
years, Mrs. Murray replied in the
affirmative, explaining hat she did so
at her expense. She received two or
three checks. totaling $4,000. from the
book she published, she said, to cover
loss OF time devoted to it. This, she
explained, came from people interested
In her work under an arrangement
made with them.
Can you give US an idea of what
YOU income has been during the last
two or three years?" finally asked
Mr.. Skinner.
-Four thousand, L can swear to
that was the answer.
In what space of timer" it was
asked.
Twelve months in 1909 and 1910"
Mrs. Murray then told of the i'm
provements that had been made TO her
house in East Orange, saying that they
| cost $500.
On the cross-oxamiratiol she adj
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-18

Long Island, as I remember the places
now
'was admission charged to your lee
tures?"
Eyes, sir; so much for each student
taking a course"
Three-Years' Lectures Net $1,000.
Mr.. Murray then added that he re-
ceived 5000 for twelve lectures, and
| hat during the last three years he
made something like" $1,000 from 'ec-
lures, and that the money was re-
| ceived by his wife in checks from him.
Asked as to his receipts from
patients. Mr.. Murray said that he had
crude memoranda and, producing
| them. pointed that the total re-
ceipts from that source in 1909 was
S6,041. and this year, including Sep
TENDER, S4,54S.
What do you know of the Church
! of the Healing Christ, in New York"
Mr.. Skinner asked.
4 am it's pastor" replied Mr.. Mur
ray.
do you receive any salary"
Il do NOT. Ny services are given
without any angeme OF pay.
Have you received any money
toward the maintenance of h a home
by contribution or otherwise?"
mo, sir
What has been your total income
| from all sources. such as lectures, ETC.
during the past two years."
During the past two years." was che
| answer, lit was $500 each year" :
He admitted that his income was
variable, and added that anothe
source was from family Investment
Former Judge Thomas l.. Raymond
cross-examined for the orphanage.
In the course of h c-ross-examina-
ton Mr.. Murray testified h a he was
among those that founded the Society
Of Divine Metaphysics, which was af-
terward merged into the Church of the
Healing Christ. but never received q
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-18
STRIKE STILL
CONTINUES In NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-The strike of
the taxicab drivers still continues and
the police have their hands full check
ing minor disorders. Women and chill
dren are being employed to ride in the
taxicabs that are being taken out by
strike breaking chauffeurs. according to
Charles w. Forster, of the Teamsters
Union, and he said today hat the
police should put a stop TO it.
I'VE can restrain our own men from
doing any violence" said Forster, but
we cannot promise to keep the strike
s~ympathizers in order. The company
has found thai passengers will not ride
in cabs tina carry policemen and they
are employing this new and dangerous
method
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-18
TRAINED NURSERY MAIDS
ESSENTIAL, SAYS SPEAKER,

Trained nursery maids to care for
children and intended as helpers, and
not as nurses for illness. are an adjunct
of the work OF the Babies Hospital, OF
this city. the aims methods OF
which we're outlined by Miss Clara Z.
Watkins, the superintendent. at a
conference OF friendly visitors held yes
terday in the Free Public Library.
From the dispensary Miss Watkins
said that more than 600 babies had
been fed on scientifically treated milk,
and the mortality. usually % per cent.
had been reduced 2a per cent. No
special charge. Miss Watkins said. is
made for treatment at the Babies Hos
pital, but parents are asked I pay
whatever they can afford, but more
than two-thirds Of the babies are
treated free.
No children over 9 years of age arc
taken in, as 1t is desired to keep the
institution really a hospital for babies.
and there are accommodations for thir-
ty cribs. There are clinics for the
poor, and in every case the mother Ia
instructed in the care of her child.