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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
His Eczema Come
and BOilS Cured
Eczema Began When Three
Weeks Old. Arms, Shoulders
and Breast Solid Scab. Boils
Broke Out During Tcething.
Used Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment, and He Was the Picture
of Health.

my ssp wss about three weeks old when /
noticed @ breaking out On his checks. from which
watery substance oczed. y short time after.
bis arms. shoulders and breast broke out also.
and In a few days became solid scab. be-
came alarmed, and called our family physician.
who at once pronounced the disease eczema The
three months. By the end of that tiyne he
seemed better. I became discouraged.
dropped the doctors treatment. and commenced
the Of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and In
4 few days noticed a marked change. The erup-
ton his checks almost healed and his
shoulders. and breast were decidedly bet
Ter. When be was about seven months old all
trace of the eczema gone.
During his teething period bis head and face
were broken out in boils which l cured with
Cuttcura Soap and Ointment. Surely be must
,eething and from the time j dropped the doc
tors treatment. used the Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment, nothing else. and when two
years old be the picture OF health. His
complexion WAS soft and beautiful. and his
head q mass Of silky curls. I bad been afraid
that he would be we'll and ! feel that
owe great deal TO the Cuticura Remedies. u
fSigped) Mrs Mary W. Haosey. 22i 4. Jackson
tt. Colorado Springs Colo. sept. a. 1910.
The Cuticurs Remedies AFFORD the speediss'
and most economical treatment for skin troubles
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, sole props., lbs
Columbus Ave. Boston, Mass.
DMailed free. samples Of Cuticufa Soap and
Ointment. with S2-page book on skin treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
ESTATE LEFT IN TRUST.
After Five Years Property of Edwin
E. Howell Will Be Divided.

An estate valued at more than 100000
is disposed of by the will of Edwin h.
Howell. dated March 81. 1911. and filed
today for probate. Mr.. Howell died last
Sunday, leaving two children. Ralph w.
Howell and Annie f.. Howell. The prop
erty consists almost entirely of real es-
tate.
For n term Of five years the will pro-
vides the entire estate shall he held by
Frederick 4. Lucas, Ralph w. Howell
and Edward p. Schwartz. in trust to pay
to the children from the income a sum
sufficient for their maintenance and edu-
cation. The balance of the income is to
be added To the estate and invested. At
the expiration of the trust the children
are to divide equally the entire estate.
The right to occupy for life his farm
in Georgia is given to two brothers OF
the deceased. The trustees are also
named as executors.
Attorneys Darr, Peyser e. Curtin repre-
sent the trustees under the will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
LECTURES ON THE WEST,
illustrated Address Delivered bv
Adam Dixon Warner.

From New York. through the great
cities of the west. the mountains and
gorges. the Grand canyon and the Yose-
mite to Los Angeles. San Francisco, Port
land. Tacoma, Seattle and Alaska, then
back to the Yellowstone Park, was the
route gone over in an interesting Illus
trated travelOgue presented at the New
Willard last evening by Adam Dixon
Warner OF Los Angeles. Mr.. Warner was
introduced by Representative Sulzer
Views wonderful and beautiful were m
Guided I'm the films exhibited and from
time to time the still life was varied
with motion pictures equally interesting.
The travelogue was See America First -
as Mr.. Warner explains ii to the thou.
sands who annually seek diversion, re-
creation and new fields in foreign coun-
tries. 1t was listened to with close in
terest and frequently the audience tes-
tilted its approval of picture Or Q sentl-
ment with cordial applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
URGE ASYLUM FOR DRINKS.
Northeast Suburban Citizens Asso.
citation Wants One in District.

Resolutions urging the immediate es-
Establishment of an asylum for the treat
ment Of inebriates and victims of mar
cotics were unanimously adopted at the
April meeting of the Northeast Suburban
Citizens Association last night. Copies
OF the resolutions will be forwarded to
the District Commissioners.
The association decided to urge upon
the Commissioners the following improve
ments during the ensuing year: Improve
ment of 18th street northeast from Bla-
densbJrg road to Franklin street: the
grading and macadamizing of Douglas
street northeast from Queen Chapel road
to 22d street; the erection of bridge
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
tracks at 18th and Vista streets. and the
purchase of plot of ground at Queen
Chapel road and 10th street for school
purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Give Amateur Wrestling Bout.

An amateur wrestling bout Of ten
minutes was the feature Of an entertain
ment given last night at Odd Fellows
Hall for the benefit OF the Sons of iona
dab. The wrcstlers were w. B. Mosey
and r. Conley. ]. virnstein acted as
referee. Others numbers on the programs
were selections by the Metropolitan Quar-
tet composed Of 8. Skinner, r. Boswell,
G.. Sandefson. and e. Patterson: dancing
songs by Miss Gertrude Skinner, tenor
solos by Wilson Oliver, and sharpshoot-
ing by Sergt. Buell. and his company.
The committee having the affair in
charge was composed of Charles Nc
Gowan. chairman; J. ]. Coffey, Charles
r. Browne and James virnstein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE
AND THE COUNTY
AeropIane Flight in Prospect
for Montgomery County Fair.
Recent Deaths.
Special Correepondence-of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. April p, 1911.
An aeroplane flight will probably be
feature OF the Rockville fair this
summer. The National Aviation Com
pany of Washington has communicated
with the fair managers. suggesting the
innovation. and while the proposition
has not been formally acted upon, 1t is
believed that arrangements will be en-
tered into with the Washington COM
pany for a flight or two during the
fair. 1t is believed the opportunity to
see an airship in action will prove a
big attraction.
Miss Mabel r. Parker daughter of
MI. Charles H. Parker of Lay Hill, this
county, and Mr.. Thomas Edwad O'Don-
nell of Washington were married at
Forest Glen yesterday afternoon by
Rev. Charles o. Rosensteel, pastor of
ST. Johns Catholic Church. the cere-
mony taking place at the parsonage.
Recent Deaths.
Word has been received here Of the
death few days ago, at Gillian,
Ark. of Frederick A. Thompson, a ma :
tive of Gaithersburg district, this
county. He had been in poor health
several years. Surviving him are his
wife, who Is daughter of Mrs. Martha
A. Hall of Rockville. three sons and a
Sheriff Horton G. Thompson of this
county.
The funeral of Miss Mary E. Phoebus,
aged sixty years, who died Tuesday at
bus, in Gaithersburg. took place yes
terday afternoon from Epworth Meth
odist Church, Gaithersbure the pastor,
Rev. ]. !. Winger, officiating. Burial
burg. Miss Phoebus' death was due to
an affection Of the heart. She is sur
vived by several brothers.
Civil Suit on Trial.
The case Of Samuel P. Angle of Hagers-
town against Matthias 7. Moler, also OF
Hagerstown, which was removed from
Washington county at the instance Of
the defendant, is in progress before a
jury in the circuit court here. 1t is an
action to recover $4,000 claimed to be
due as balance for the construction
Of hotel building at Hagerstown. The
trial began Tuesday and will probably
continue throughout the week. Attor
neys Keedy Of Hagerstown and Robert
b. Peter of Rockville represent Moler
and Talbot & Prettyman OF Rockville
and Mr.. Waggaman of Hagerstown ap-
pear for Angle.
The work of piking the road from Rock
Vile to Norbeck, a distance of four and
a half miles, will, it is said, be started
within the next few days. Preliminary
to the actual work Of construction the
machinery has arrived, a quarry has been
opened on the Maddox farm. adjoining
Rockville, and other preparations made.
The work will be done under the super
vision of NJ. Donaldson knight, road SUI
perintendent for the county, and will, it
is said, be completed before fall.
\ license to marry was issued by the
clerk of the circuit court here yesterday
afternoon to Miss Edith WadswOrth
Moran Of Manassas, Va. and Mr.. John
Robert Bailey Davis of Bristow, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
DISCUSSING WAGE SCALE.
Southern Railway Machinists in Con-
ference With Company Officials,

delegation representing the machin-
lists of the Southern railway, consisting
Of S. S. Smith. F. A. Francisco, c. I'll.
klueppelberg. j. j.: Haynes, J. B. Dono-
van, w. H. Jenkins and ]. p. Hamlin. are
in conference here with officials of that
road over the annual wage scale between
the railway and the members of the In
lernational Association Of Machinists en-
ployed on that system.
A preliminary conference was held to-
day with the advisory council of the In
ternationaI Association of Machinists fol-
lowing which the delegation began what
may be a two-day conference with officers
of the Southern railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
SMALL FIRES.
Sheds Destroyed Early This Morning.
Blaze in Tailor Shop.

$50 damage early this morning in sheds
in the rear of 1229. 1881, 1893. 123j and
1881 I'D street northwest. The fire started
in shed in the rear OF 1910, occupied by
Charles Leary. The flames had gained
considerable headway when an alarm
was sounded from box 3l5. The fire de-
partment soon had several streams of
water trained on the fire and in a short
time the blaze was extin guished.
Gasoline exploded yesterday afternoon
i'm the tailor shop of Harry Cohen, ~
East Capitol street, and caused about
500 damage. The fire department went
to the scene in response to an alarm from
box 513.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were
issued today:
To John NJ. Henderson. for one two
story frame dwelling at 3S15 Ingomar
street northwest; architect, George p.
Hales: builder, Joseph H. F. Mills; esti-
mated cost, $4,000.
To S. l. Phillips. for one one-story brick
store at :S:io1 Georgia avenue northwest;
architect, j. E. Howser: builder, II. Shat
fert; estimated cost, $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
POLLY'S GERMAN DANCE.
Quaint Costumes to Go With Next
Sundays Supplement

Pollys German dance in next Sun
days supplement of The Sunday Star will
please everybody, regardless of nation
atty. Each country has its own charm
Of melody and motion. and Polly's quaint
costumes for next Sunday will prove that
few nations excel in picturesqueness the
dresses worn by, the maids Of Germany.
either for home wear or holiday occasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Travellers to Entertain.

Flagg Council, No. 256. United Com
mercial Travellers. has arranged to enter
tain members of the order from Ken
lucky, Virginia, Maryland and the Dis
trict Of Columbia with a minstrel show.
banquet and dance at Pythian Temple to-
morrow evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Prisoners Aid Re- Elects Officers.

The Prisoners Aid Society reelected its
former officers for the ensuing year at the
annual meeting at the home of Bishop
Harding last night. The officers are
President, Rt. Rev Alfred Harding. D. D.
vice president. Rev. r. r. Williams; chap
lain. Rev. w. J. D. Thomas; physician.
Ida j. Heiberger, NJ. D.; secretary. Miss
Rachel G. Levy: treasurer. Mrs. Mary f.
Case, and agent. c. A. Massie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Choice Coffee, roasted daily on the prem
iSeS, 20c lib: Teas. 4oc, Soc, toe and &c
H.; Full Cream Cheese. lie h.: Mild Fla
vor Hams, 16c h.: Choice Mild-cured
Corned Shoulders. 1O1ac H.: Tender Beef
steak. he h.; Lamb Chops. J2lac H.:
Roast Lamb, 1Oc Id. Get our circular OF
bargain prices for Saturday. Monday
and Tuesday. Excelsior Market Company,
eth st. and Fla. ave. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Ten Years for Fo0tpads.

Chief Justice Clabaugh in Criminal
Court No. 2 today imposed a sentence
of ten years in the penitentiary on Ben
jamin Howard and Samuel Williams, both
colored. The hen were charged with
holding up an old man and robbing
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE
TRIALS OF ]. B. MILLER
Government Wants That of
Secreting or Destroying Books
to Go With EmbezzIement.

United States Attorney Wilson. in fur
therance of his intention to again try
]. Barton Miller, former secretary-treas-
urer Of the First Cooperative Building
Association Of Georgetown, before the
summer recess, today filed In Criminal
Court No. / a motion to consolidate the
Indictment charging Miller with secret
ing or destroying the books of the asso-
citation, with a retrial on the two counts
of the embeZzlement indictment of which
Miller was found guilty last spring.
At the former trial the only charge
pressed was that Of embezzlement, which
resulted in an acquittal on all but two
counts out of a total of thirty-four al
legged Interpretations Of the company s
funds. On appeal by Miller the District
Court Of Appeals granted a new trial on
these two counts. The charge of Sc
creting or destroying the books of the
association has never been submitted to
jury.
Evidence interviewer, It Is Said.
In the motion filed today United States
Attorney Wilson and Assistant United
States Attorney Proctor declare the two
charges should be tried together because
the evidence is SO interviewer that testi-
mony to be offered in support Of each
indictment is competent, material and
relevant In support Of the other.
Proof tending to show the destruction
of the books. the government claims,
will tend to prove the defendants con-
sciousness of guilt in the embezzlement
allegation.
Attorneys Henry f. Davis and John E.
Laskey, for Miller, have accepted service
Of the motion and the. matter will be
heard next Monday before Justice Wright.
The court will also be asked to appoint
May ~ as the date for beginning the new
trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
To Address Brightwood Citizens.

Representative Charles c. Bowman Of
Pennsylvania and b. III. Warner have
been invited to address the members OF
the Brightwood Citizens Association this
evening. The meeting will be held at
the Brightwood Hotel at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
G. & q. Ry. Change Of Schedule.

Sunday, April 23, the 200 and $50 pm.
departures will be discontinued and fast
train substituted to leave Washington
pm, with standard coaches, dining car
and Pullman seepers, for Cincinnati.
Louisville, ST. Louis and Chicago. Ticket
Offices, 1889 + st. and 513 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Corn Flakes. &c: Saxon Wheat and piece
of china. lac; Eag.e Milk, 13c: Challenge.
PC: Peerless. &c and SC; $3.50 and $3.50
case; Sunset, 3a.c and 7lsc, 81. % and S.
~-e; Butter &c: 20-oz. can Gold Sea-
Baking Powder. 10c; Royal Red Toma-
toes. IN $1.65 case: Sugar Corn, Iisc. M.10
case: Negina Peaches. lie; Pineapple,
&c; PounN Cake. Ice; Grape Juice, l9c. j.
T. l.. Py.As' stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Not DR.. William A. Gray.

The New York police last night gave
the information that the man who drop
ped dead in New York city yesterday
morning was Martin Higgins. and not Dr.
William 4. Gray, the missing druggist,
as was first thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

a large and attractive auction sale of
household furniture, "Bradbury'' upright
piano, brass beds, hotel crockery, etc. !;
also autos. carriages, wagons, ETC., II
noon.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Euchre Largely Attended.

More than $50 players were present at
euchre given by Carroll Institute Eau
chre Club at Carroll Institute Hall last
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.


National-Helen Ware in Tho Won1-
an" SID pm.
Belasco-The French Opera Company in
repertoire, $40 pm.
Columbia-The Columbia Players in
Sweet Kitty Bellairs." S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, S:10 pm &C.
New Academy-"East Lynne" S:15 pm.
Gayety-Rose Sydell and her London
Bellies, S:15 pm.
New Lyceum-"Passing Parade" SD
pm.
Casino-VaudevilIe and moving pictures
12:45 to $50 and Gas to IL pm.
Coemos-VaudevilIe and moving pic
lures. l pm. to IL pm.
ajestic-O'Connor-Rowe Stock Com
pany In Master and Man. S:1o pm.
Arcade-Dancing and roller skating
virginia-Moving pictures and illustrat-
cd songs.
New Howard-Whitney Musical Comedy
Company in George Washington B.,
pm.
Owing Numerous Requests, Fail Of Tro!
at Virginia. 9th, +, @, today. Sat, SUNDAY
Special Sale.
Choice Electric or Gas Drop Lights, Art
Glass Shades included.
Sic 18th. c. A. Muddiman q Co., 12O4 u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Our Figures Will Prove to You
that we can save you money on millwork
and lumber. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 9TH NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

II you arc thinking Of trip West this sum-
mer, during the lowest railroad rates and would
like to travel with delightful party for thirty
three days in Specially Chartered Pullmans
having no change OF cars the entire trip and
stopping ut the principal points of interest for
Sightseeing. such rs st. Paul and Minneapolis
In the Canadian Rockies Vancouver. Victoria.
Seattle Portland. San Francisco. Los Angeles
Salt Lake City. Yellowstone Park. Colorado
Springs, Denver and Chicago: having every de-
tail carefully arranged and under the personal
management Of responsible gentleman the
cost being less than IL you went alone. then
write for particulars Of Rochester's House Party
Tour Of the West. Address T.. r. Rochester,
sos 18th Ut. NV, Washington, D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Repair Your Old SEWING Machlne.
Our speciality is to make ii do q while
longer. Davis Agency. 913 9th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Dobyns', 18th and Columbia Road.
Those in the vicinity of 18th and CO.
lumbia road having no telephone may
leave Star WANT Ads at Dobyns' Phar,
macy. 18th street and Columbia road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Rheumatism, Skin Disease, Goitre,
Dropsy asthma. are durable. Relief or
cure assured. DIR. Nicholson 1905 II Ut.
NV. Hours, 1912 3-s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Owing Numerous Requests, Fall Of Troy
at Virginia, 9th, F, G, today, Sat-, Sunday.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

xI.20 TO BaIf1mOre and Return,
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsyl-
vania railroad. Tickets good to return I'M
til Sunday night. All regular trains ex-
cept the Congressional Limited. "-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
CITY ITEMS.

Hair Mattresses Remade. &l.J0.
A. Carter 112J both st. NV. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Drop postal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

FL SenO, CIvar Havana, Long Filler,
10c Cigar, special Friday and Saturday
only. &c straight, $50 for - box. Smoke
Shop, COG 18th St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Dining In Always q Pl

when a bottle of Arnolds OgdensburH
Ale tanks the plate. Satisfying, full fla
vored. mellow. Helps digestion. Grocers
or phone West a. Arlington Bottling Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Cleanliness in Bottling Makes Hen
richs Beers especially desirab BILE home bev-
erages. Drawn direct from aging watts
through Theoretically sealed pipes-then
pasteuriZed. doz. Maerzen or Senate
$1.75; doz. Lager $3.50: bot. rebate. Soc
Phone w. 1900 for HECRICH'S BEER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Owing Numerous Requests, Fall Of Troy
at Virginia, 9th, f, G, today, Sat, Sunday.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

90 Per Cent
Of buyers and renters apply to Stone &
Fairfax, 1912 New York ave.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Owing Numerous Requests, Fall Of Troy
at Virginia, 9th. f, g. today, Sat, Sunday.
,-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Evidence interviewer, It Is Said.

Owing Numerous Requests, Fall Of Troy
at Virginia, 9th, F, G, today, Sat, Sunday.
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Have Your Sewing Machine Repaired
now in time to do the summer sewing.
We will thoroughly overhaul IL and put II
i'm first-class condition for 81. Oppen-
leimer's, 514 9th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Concert at Potomac Drive.

Saturday. April DO, at ) PM, by
the United States Marine Band,
William H. Santelmann, leader
March, "Stanch and True" Teike
Overture, "Rienzi'' Wagner
Polonaise ct Polonaise, from Bal
Costume" ..... Rubinstein
Grand fantasia, Samson and Deli
lah'. ...................Sa Saint SaenS
Waltz, 'Espana" .Waldteufel
Two movements from Scenes Pit
toresque, (a) Angelus tb) Fete
Boheme. ...............M assenet
1.-The Blessing of the Daggers,''
from 1.-THE Huguenots" .Meyerbeer
March, Under Freedoms Flag
Nowowieski
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Eight Hundred Dollars Needed.

1t is estimated that $500 will be needed
to run the laboratory until the time when
1t is hoped the federal government will
have a n-thousand-doll appropria-
ton to take it over as public health in
stitution. 1t was announced that contribu-
lions will be received by Miss Reba Hurn
at the laboratory or by any members of
the committee.
Those present at the meeting were ]. I.
Peyser. George O'Donnell, Mr.. and Mrs
w T. Carpenter. Miss Stanton. Mrs. Hob
bin. Miss Gertrude Lancaster, Charles
Buettner. H. w. Davis. E. w. Oyster. W.
jerks. w. A. Wheeler. Miss Hurn. j. II.
Thompson. W. H. Tufts. Henry Irion, DR.
Berexesky. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Van
Auken, DR.. Schroeder, DIR. G. Lloyd Ma
gruder Mrs. Julius 1. Peyser, Miss Lydia
Beirklin. Miss Brown. Miss Johnson, F.
l.. Fishback, Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Gall, f. F.. Cav
erly, ]. Castle Ridgway, w. H. Clafiin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Roach. Mr.. and
Mrs. p. y. Walsh, DR.. Harry kaufman
and Mrs. Wilkes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Owing Numerous Requests, Fall of Troy
at Virginia. 9Th, f, G. today, Sat, Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
FUNDS WILL Be SOUGHT
TO KEEP Up THE WORK
Campaign Started in Behalf
of Maintaining the Straus
Milk Laboratory.

In order to keep open the Nathan Strauss
laboratory. the principal object of which
is to provide pasteurized milk at cost or
less to the poor Of the city. campaign
for raising funds was started last night
in the Chamber of Commerce rooms In
less funds are raised in the present cam
paign. 1t is stated that the laboratory will
have to close temporarily at least Mon
day evening. April "a. To prevent the
laboratory from being closed, representa-
tees of civic organizations, physicians,
scientists and others pledged their sup
port at the meeting last night.
Because Of the extremely short time
given to raise the funds before the plants
present funds expire, it was almost unani-
mously decided that a great efforst should
be made to collect small sums in every
direction. Government departments,
Sunday schools, business men, clerks and
the population of the shopping district
will be appealed to at once, beginning to-
day. Miss Stanton was made chairman
of committee of women who will ask
the clergymen of the city to interest their
Sunday school pupils. Julius !. Peyser.
chairman, was put at the head Of a COM
mittee to canvass government clerks, and
a house-to-house campaign will be con-
Quoted in the center of the city.