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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
ASKS FUNDS TOAD
ITALIAN CHILDREN
American Committee Wag|ng
War on Blindness Among
Little Ones.

It took the greatest courage for Italy
to break the triple alliance with her In
famous and far stronger partners. Ger
| many and Austria. on top of her and
between her and the allies. And the
cost to her for doing SO has been more
terrible than the world realized.
When Italy declared neutrality she re-
leased the 800. 900 fresh French troops
| on her border. who won the battle of the
Marine.
Today Italy Is almost PROSTATE. but
struggling bravely to get on her feet
again. Her Ira. worth 20 cents before
the war. Is now worth less than s, ana
she has lost fourffths of all she had.
Many of Italy's soldiers were blinded
IN the war Civilians included, Italy has
1000 blind, as against about 1900 in
New York state, The situation Of the
blind there Ia similar to that OF our
state blind when Miss Winlfred Holt Of
New York undertook an international
work for these most cruelty afflicted
people But Italy's poverty sorely ag-
gravates the case Of her blind many OF
even found the daughter of a high
Italian official blind ana in such an In
stitution. Most Of the blindness in Italy,
as 1t was In Now York before the Com
rnittee for the Prevention of Blindness.
that grew out Of Miss Hollis work, be-
came active. was caused by the neglect
Of the eyes of newborn babes The
work for their relief Is being started in
Italy now. But the peculiarly tragic
side of blindness IS that OF those old
enough to realize fully their Affections,
who have 80 long sat idle and hopeless
In their perpetual darkRess. Miss Hoi,
is struggling heroically No give comfort
nd amusement to the minority of those
too far gone to help themselves. and to
enable the majority to do useful work to
themselves.
longer be a charge on the community.
The Italian committee is desperately
in need of immediate funds for this pur-
pose and Miss Winifred Holt (who is
now working in Rome and has had no
vacation from her war work. begs that
funds be sent to Samuel Fuller. treas
Irer. American Committee for Helping
the Italian Blind. Ill East seth street,
New York city.
The need is desperate and INN diate
Unless help Is received promptly this
vital work in Italy may have to be
abandoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
d. c. AUGMENTATION
THEME FOR FLAG DAY
Justice siddeas VIII Speak 1T
Central High Monday
Night.

Justice Frederick l.. siddens Of the
District Supreme Court will speak on
1.-THE Need Of AmeFdeanisatien Work In
the District" at Flag day celebration
Of the Americaniaation School In the au-
diterium Of Central High School, Monday
night at Sis o'clock. In connection with
the celebration the Washington College
Of Music will give musical for the
benefit Of the Americanization work of
the District public schools
The public has been Invited to attend
the celebration. There will be no tick
cts sold, but a collection will be taken.
The fund raised In this way will be used
under the direction Of school authoritles
to continue the Americanization classes
during the summer months The heed
Of continuing these classes, 1t was point
ed out today by Miss Maude Alton, prin-
aipal Of the Amereanisation School, is
most apparent MANY foreignera.'' she
said. 'are seeking naturalization. The
courts cannot grant citizenship unless
the applicant can read and write Eng
lish and understands the government In
ntitutions. There should be teachers AL
ways ready to give detailed Information
These classes should never be closed"
The appropriation made by Congress
Miss Alton stated, Is not sufficient to
keep the classes open the entire year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
ADVERTISEMENT

To get strong and to keep well is
to help Nature rebuild and repair |
the wear and tear upon body cells. |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
"JIMMY" THIEF GETS
GEMS IN APARTMENT
Blanche Armstrong Reports Theft.
Other Minor Robberies
Reported.

A report made to the police by
Blanche Armstrong. apartment A. 251s
18th street. said the elusive Jimmy
thief yesterday visited her apartment
during her absence and stole several ar
ticles Of jewelry. valued at SIS.
Mrs George S. COLLISION. 1852 Kilbourne
place. yesterday afternoon discovered q
man In her home. He said he was there
to read the gas meter. He did not read
premises.
Theft Of a. blue dress. valued at $50,
was reported by Mrs. H. D. Moye, 1920
18th street. The garment was stolen
May 20.
Loss Of a Belgian hare neckpiece and
muff was reported by Alice 6. Walsh,
1712 Kilbourne place.
A bicycle belonging to Edwin Ste
phens. 1888 9th street. was stolen from
In front OF Homeopathetio Hospital last
night.
Several articles Of jewelry. valued at
S195, have disappeared from the resi-
Gence of Mrs. j. D. Thompson, 3eee IN
soniaI street. since Sunday last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
CASUALTY HOSPITAL FUND
GETS $4,000 OF $4,000
Campaign Conducted to Prevent
Closing Institution-Will Be
Self-Sustaining.

Casualty Hospital campaigners have
a goal in the drive for funds to pre-
vent the institution from closing it's
doors and to place it on a self-sus-
tanning basis. before July l. according
to an ANNOUNCEMENT made after a
Hotel last night.
M. A. Leese of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association announced
that the organization had Endorsed the
efforts to obtain funds for Casualty
Hospital.
Mrs Henry Flather is the second
person to match c. A. Shows con-
tribution of $1,000. given upon condi-
ton that nine others would donate a
like amount. She made the donation
yesterday to DR.. l. H. Taylor.
The dance at the Raleigh Hotel to-
night at $3.50 o'clock is expected to
be on of the gala affairs of the cam
paign. Commander c. E. Parsons, U.
s. n. Is chairman Of the floor com
mittee. assisted by DR.. Robert L. Ell
Ter. H. E. Bradburn. DR.. w. p. Reeves,
DR.. D. w. Prentiss. Guy Yost. DR..
Herbert Poole and DR.. J. A. Stouten-
burgh.
More than 200 orphans were guests
of residents Of the northwest district
yesterday at the benefit card party
and motion picture show held at the
knickerbocker Theater. Seven hun
dred dollars was realized and every
card table was occupied. many being
turned away. Mrs. Jesse L. Webb,
chairman, and Mrs. Frank Oden-
heimer, vice chairman. with a com
mittee were in charge of arrange
ments. large attendance at the
Dixie Theater benefit last night aided
the fund considerably, it was stated,
the receipts from pm. to IL pm
being turned over to Mrs H. P. Car
son and Miss Lorraine Leese of DR..
William P. Reeves team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
Dixie Carminatiye

1t is harmless and it often does all
that is necessary for these simple condi-
tions. Worth trying. I assure you, or |
would not recommend it to you. for I be-
lieye that dose or two of this simple
compound will save you many and MANY
dollar. and without pain and expense If
with these simple troubles. For sale by
J. S. Tyree & Co, 18th and H SITS. NE.
Washington, D. c., and their South
American agencies, and at all of the
Peoples Drug Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

Various civic associations realize this. :
she said. land are doing valuable Amer
icanization work by cooperating with
the public schools. The D. A R. Chap
ter and state organization have aided
during the past year. and are planning
to pledge more financial aid during the
coming year, The Century Club, the
Jewish Welfare League, the District
Chapter of the Red Cross have all con-
tfibHted to the support OF the classes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

To have a pair of boots made now In
Germany costs about 500 to 100 marks:
In prewar times the price for q pair
of good boots was IL to Is marks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

A small piece of land in the business
section of Biddeford was sold recently
for s727.37 a front foot or a little
more than 3i2 a square foot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
WHAT'S THE TROUBLE?

Il don't know. l must have eaten
something that has given me a kind of
pain in my stomach like cramps, dizzi-
ness. running off of the bowels, kind of
a headache, bad taste in my mouth /
must be bilious, l guess. l want some
thing to relieve me as quick as possible"
Now these are questions a druggist has
put to him every day over the counter
They are, as the customer states, painful
and annoying. They are, of course, sum-
mer disturbances that are so common
during the warm weather, and are, as a
rule, due to inflammation of the lower
bowels Dysentery). They may be simple
or they may be serious if simple simple
remedy for them at first; if serious,
good doctor by. all means. 1t is hard
now for druggist to offer anything to
customer to relieve them, for restricting
regulations has cut out everything simple
and inexpensive. At these trying times
and these trying conditions we have
found it very serviceable to recommend
a small bottle of
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22

ter-length sleeves having a narrow
band Of embroidery at the bottom
and, lest we overlook the original
management OF the bodice at the
front, embroidery emphasizes 1t and
calls attention to the narrow collar.
Four small, silk-covered balls fall
from the ends Of the unnecessary bat
pretty pretense in collars.
In the taffeta froek the tunic be-
comes an apron drapery at the
front and back, edged with a flounce
Of the silk that joins the draperies
and widens the hips at the same time.
This flounce has three narrow cord
ings along Its edge and is set on to
the drapery with a cord, insuring 1t
considerable flare. This frock has an
underbodice cut with short kimono
sleeves and these kves are corded
near the edge Ben the cords mar
row tabs made q fofds Of tafera
rcarry a narrow rbbon run through
them as finish. The round neck is
finished In similar fashion. Sleeves
as short as these are infrequent In
American frocks. but there is plenty
OF authority for them In French i'm.
portatiOns.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22
lDD1} EVENING
kk9EA!RY TALL
~ @ ndD Gahon
I1-N Bonner cas- ;,.5.-
MR.. AND MRS. OSTRICH

YES" sail Mr.. Ostrich ~- 60 ,.t.,
to have two toes ami snrin,,,. ,..'.,. ~
meath to make it easy ia ,,..r. ,n,
strong nails besides '''''
W. can De Wild and o,o-, g ,,..
want 10 De and We can cans. ,r,,,,1a
though We aren't angry oft., r.a ~
the time. OF cour,. II de,o,'a. ,,.,'.t
il is that mYl.. -. U, ''''
angry We may get over it,"
III alt depends on Thar" solid NJ.
Ostrich.
We can run fastar ,bo, H.,
when We get started" s"tn &C. ''D - -
trirh, "und We boIs orr -
when We run.
The old ann ON, e..
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22

church. the fees 10 the sexton. the
awning at the church door, the music,
the expenses Of the reception. furnish
Ing motors for the bride and her at
PENDANTS. If the bride is an orphan
with no close relatives and is married
under The chaperOnage OF n married
friend. she assumes these expenses
herself. The bride decides up1n the
gowning Of her attendants. her maid
or matron Of honor, maids and flower
girl deferring absolutely to her in this
matter. On the day before the we'd
ding the bride entertains her attend
ants at luncheon and presents each
with a souvenir. She selects he- at-
PENDANTS from among her own and
the groom's relatives, including In the
cortege close friends as well.
A rev days before the wedding the
bridal procession Is rehearsed, with
every member of the bridal party
present and with the music to be
played at the wedding On the day OF
Inc wedding motors are sent for the
maids and the maid of honor, who as
semble at the home of the bride where
they receive their bouquets. At the
ceremony the maids are to stand IN
tne positions decided upon and leave
'he church in pairs or each with an
usher. The maid of honor Will hold
'ne brides bouquet or prayer book'
winch the bride hands TO her at the
proper time, returning them at the ehu
OF the rite of plighting troths. AT
'he end Of the ceremony the maid OF
nohor may throw back the face VEIL
Il one is worn by the bride and see
tnat the train falls gracefully. when
'ne bridesmaids leave the church
y"oh IN company with an usher lheil
me maid of honor is escorted by the
oes' man. But if the maids go out
TWO by two, the attendant OF honor
precedes them alone. In tins case
the best man goes out by the veStrY
uoor and goes from there to the place
0t The reception. The motor when
brought him and the groom 10 'He
church takes the bride and groom
away from it.
A good many duties fall TO the lot
OF the best man. who is chosen by the
sroom, who also selects the usherS'
these usually include several rela-
tiVes or friends of the bride. Just De-
t t the wedding the groom gives a
farewell bachelor dinner to MS pes,
man and ushers and presents e"Cn
WIN souvenir. usually scarf pm OF
o ot bit of jewelry. He also may III. ln
'uuct his best man to see 'ii"' "
oravats he may choose for the us .na,,
and best man are delivered at ther
houses the dav before the wedding
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22
The Etiquette Of Weddings

.NF ALL things that must be ac-
" complished according to set Gus
toms Il wedding requires the closest
following of accepted rules. In order
that the celebration OF the ceremony
and all the Incidental events may
move smoothly and successfully, mi
mute attention must be given to all the
details of preparation for the occasion.
from the assembling OF the wedding
party b the departure of the bridal
pair on their honeymoon. Leaving
out the matter of the trousseau-which
Is separate alfair-there are many
other things that must be considered
and adjusted.
To begin at the beginning-ehere
are the invitations. At least three
weeks and even a month before the
day OF the ceremony, these are to be
sent out to lists of names which in
clude those furnished by the groom
whose mother or sister assists in max
ing up his list. The brides parents
furnish the invitations and announce
ments and the latter are TO be mailed
Immediately after the wedding 70
friends who have not been invited IN
attend the ceremony. No near rela-
tive or close friends are to be over
looked. even though they live too far
away to come conveniently. The we'd
ding Invitations and announcements
are to be engraved on heavy white
paper, in script or shaded Roman
letters, and cards to the recention
and "at home" cards enclosed If tho
wedding is to take place our of town
train cards are also necessary and If
In large city cards for admission N
the church may he required.
AT home" cards are enclosed with
announcements. If a limited numnor
OF people are to be asked to tho 20
ception, the card TO the recenrior win
be left ON of invitations to others
Inc invitations are enclosed in +u.o
envelopes, the inner one bearing .bo
name of the recipient vithout on.
address and without first names av
cept when they are NECESSARY -
distinguish between members of ,ho
same family. The outer envelona cor
r1es the name and home address of tho
recipient and the names of the straa.
ana state are spelled out. Invitations
are issued in the name of the hr;do,9
parents, If only one of them is lit.
in the name of that one or if th"
bride Is an orphan. in the name 90 :
senior relative. A widow u,itho,.
near relative to announce her 49,
rage issues joint anpounconao,l.
with the groom. Upon recejnt % :
wedding invitation and card 70 -,
reception, an Acknowledgement W
made Immediately, written in Eos IS
style. ~ iorlnal
BESIDES furnishing the invito+,o
inc parents of the bride assnma 'o -,
other expenses--the decoration Of a.. al
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22

TINE two very attractive afternoon
J. frOckS which present rival claims
10 admiration in the picture above.
employ the two most favored silk fab
RIGS, geOrgette and taffeta, and each
makes the most of this advantageous
start. In spite of the disparity In
these materials the two frocks have
several features In common; both are
made with q tunic, both achieve the
widened hip lines which fashion en-
courageS, and both show the bodice
extended over the waistline al the
front, forming a straight-line, girdle-
less effect. These are all important
stylea features, and each Of these
frocks is distinctive enough to answer
for somewhat more formal dress than
the average afternoon frock Is equal
to.
Taking note of the small items that
go to make up the success of the
georgette frock, It appears that the
straight underskirt has no hem, but is
finished with picot edge. Its tunic
is long and full, draped and shortened
at the sides and embellished with
handsome embroidery in silk ar the
front and back. There are three-quar.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22

takes six weeks for the eggs to hatch
quite q good length of time, but just
about right. l wouldn't have ii any
other way"
AT first" said Mr.. Ostrich. the little
ones are delicate and afraid; they are
apt 10 have queer swollen places on
their heads and neckS and feet, but
after a few days they take after their
good parents and are active and ready
for their days ahead.
I'VE will fight anyone who comes
near TO hunt the little ones. No mat
ter who il might be. We would fight to
defend our young.
You, Mrs. Ostrich, are a good color
for the daytime and that is always
YOUR time for being about, as you are
/ so like the color of the sand with
YOUR gray clothes that you can't be
seen as we'll as | can.
AS I'm black l can't be seen so
we'll at night. We both wear feathers
and plumrS which protect us when We
wish TO he protected.
81 will hurry the young away when
danger is near and you often will face
the enemy and will fall down as
though there were no life in YOU"
"All the desert antelopes do this
TOO" said Mrs Ostrich.
and" she added "if the little ones
are brought to bay they will also fall
and fool the enemy.
"Ah. what roar you can give OF
alarm and what shrill cry l can
give!"
.Rut let rs not talk of the days OF
DANGER" said Mr.. Ostrich, for here
in the ZOO we are so safe, SO very
very safe.
I'VE have wonderful eyesisht, as l
think 7 have said before in the course
If nv various Conversations but II Is
nice 7 think. to mention ones Sood
Joints so folks will be sure not 70 for
oct that one has good points.
1--WE hear pretty we'll but not so well
10 we see. We don't possess very
kaen sense of smell, hut we can smell
Good and we can tell our own children
IN This way, 50 that is all we need
the sense of smell for.
"Tbot's ALL" said Mrs. oStFich.
",rbev say our brains are very small.
Flush. hush" said Mr. o>trlch'
..you mustn't say that. That ism
GOOD noint. Still I'm not ashamed OF
;, 7 know they are, and | don't mind
prt still we might he even more stu
MD than we are-oh, yes, much more
"yye like grass and lettuce ana oar
Low and cabbage. And you are huch
mara ant TO get cross and angry thah
am. you're rather cross Fellow.
t,t T like Won" said Mrs. Ostrich. Il
IKE YOU and you're good. Loyal maze,
"Eut I do hope no one believes any
marc that silly old tale that Wheh III
t l hide my head in the sind.
- low down. but ! don't bury m!
tad in the sand. That was a story
" no started that had no truth
- II Well, let's take a nap now
we've talked enough
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22
COUGHING, WEAK And
RUNDOWN AFTER FLU
Regained flesh and strength quickly
and tells how.

II nearly died from flu last October
and 1t left me with a terrible cough. The
doctor gave me one bottle of medicine
after another, but II did me no good
Went TO Charlotte. y. c.. and took treat
ment Of a specialist without any perma-
nent benefit
Il saw Milks Emulsion advertised and
started using It. 1t helped me right
from the start. had no appetite and my
stomach was in bad shape. But u bottles
have Strengthened me out entirely. I eat
anything without distress, my cough is
gone, and l have gained back my strength
and hesh."-Emma Withers, Box so, Bel
mont, n. c.
Don't trffe with a weak rundown con-
diton. 1t leaves you open to serious dis
eases. Get your strength back. Milks
Emulsion costs nothing to try.
Miks Emulsion is a pleasant, nutritive
food and a corrective medicine. It re-
stores healthy, natural bowel action, do
ing away with all need Of pills and phys
les. II promotes appetite and quickly
puts the digestive organs IN shape to as
simulate food. AS a builder Of flesh and
strength Milks Emulsion is strongly rec
commended to those whom sickness has
weakened. and is a powerful aid in re-
sisting and repairing the effects OF vast
ing diseases. Chronic stomach trouble
and constipation are promptly relieved
usually in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion made.
and so palatable that It is eaten with a
spoon like ice cream.
No matter how severe your ease, you
are urged to try Milks Emulsion under
this guarantee-Take six bottles home
with you. use IT according to directions
and If not satisfied with the results your
money will be promptly refunded. Price
Coo and s1.2o per bottle. The Milks Enul-
sion Co. Terre Haute, Ind. Sold by drug
gists eYerywhere.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22
ACUTE INDIGESTION
SOON RELIEVED
Arkansas Lady Says She Was In
a Serious Condition, But
Promptly Recovered After
Taking Thedferd's
ck-Orauuht.

Peach Orchard, Ark.-Mrs. Eta
Cox, Of this place, says: "Some time
ago had spell of acute indigestion
and was in a bad fix. I knew 1 must
have laxative, and tried Black
Draught. 1t relieved me. and I soor
was all right.
Il can't say enough for Thedford's
Black-Draught, and the great good
it did for me.
at is fine for stomach and liver
trouble, and keep it for this. A few
doses soon make me feel as good as
new. 1 am glad to tell others the
good it did"
Acute indigestion is a serious matter
and needs prompt treatment or dan
gerOuS results may ensue. A physi-
clans help may be needed, but a
good dose of ThedfOrd'S Black-Draught
win be of benefit by relieving the
system from the undigested food
which is the cause of the trouble.
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, not disagreeable to take
and acts in a prompt and natural way
So many thousands of persons have
been benefited by the use of Thed
fords Biack-Draught, you should have
no hesitancy in trying this valu-
able. old well-eStablished remedy, for
most liver and stomach disorders.
Sold by all reliable druggists.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-05-22

gether until the mixture becomes thick
and light.
Date Custard Pie.-Add one and one.
half cupfuls of dates which have been
washed in hot water. stoned and press
ed through coarse sieve to a custar]
pie filling and bake with one crust
This makes n large pie.
Date Whip-COok one cupful OF
chopped stoned dates In boiling wa.
ter until smooth; press through a
sieve. Beat the whites of three eggs
until stiff; add one-third of cupful
of sugar, one-half teaspoonful of salt
and tablespoonful of lemon Juice
Fold in the date pulp. pile lightly In
buttered baking dish and bake in q
slow oven 80 minutes Serve with a
cuStard or with whipped cream.
Date and Apple Pie.-Line a pie
plate with rich pastry and fill with a
mixture of chopped dates and apples
sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar
cover with a crust and bake in a mod.
crate oven an hour. Serve hot or cold
with whipped cream.
Date Sandwich.-This is especially
good for the children's lunch. Spread
huttered bread with layer Of cottage
cheese. which has been moistened
with cream; over this layer of
chopped dates. Cover with a slice OF
buttered bread.
Jewel 5iscuit-Make a good rich
biscuit dough. Roll out rather thin
and cut with a small biscuit cutter
Dot with bits of butter and lay a tea
spoonful of chopped dates on each and
lap over as one would Parkerhouse
rolls. Bake in a quick oven.
Add chopped dates with nuts TO a
boiled frosting for cake filing. Add
a tablespoonful of cream to the frost.
ing used between the layers as that
should be softer.