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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-03
Alarm and Smoke, But Just a Run For Fire Boys

This morning at 9:30, a fire alarm and clouds of smoke sent the Juneau Fire Department hurrying to South Franklin Street and an alarm box at the Juneau Lumber Mills.
 The alarm was false and the clouds of smoke were rolling up from the mills trash burner
 Result: another false alarm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-03

Empire c-assifieos pzg
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-03
FOUR COME IN
 ON ESTEBETH

The motorship Estebeth came in yesterday with four passengers aboard, loaded up again and left this afternoon for Hoonah, Tenakee and Angoon on a special trip.
 The inbound passengers were From KimShan Cove William Garn; from Chichagof-Ira Lind eev and Malcolm McCallum; and from Angoon-J. Zapata.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-03
All Returns Now h From First
 Division Vote
Dim ond P oils Twice as Many Votes as Both Op-
 ponents Combined

With the al4raI of results from Yakutat over the weekend on the Alaska. all election returns for the First Division, including the ab- sentees' votes, are now in and make no change in the ultimate result, although the Republicans carried the Yakutat precinct where 37 votes
The Washington times., 1938-09-23
Miss BOQrdn1Qn
Tea Hostess

Miss Mabel Boardman, ma
tional secretary of the Amerl-
can Red Cross, was hostess yes
terday to more than $50 Wash
ington women prominent in
club work at a tea held in the
District of Columbia Chapter
House, 1880 E st. N. W.
The women will conduct Red
Cross booths in banks, depart
ment stores and hotels through
out the two-week period Of the
annual Red Cross roll call start
ing October 3.
Guests were entertained by a
marionnette show in charge Of
Mrs. Thomas Knowles and Mrs.
Andrew Cruss, and by skit pre-
sented by John Hoar, Paul B.
Walter, Betty Leaf and Harrison
1ibbey and directed by Mrs.
Frederick Warren. The skit out
lined the activities Of the Red
Cross throughout the world.
MISS BOARDMAN SPEAKS
Miss Boardman, who returned.
early yesterday from her sum-
mer home at Murray Bay, spoke
briefly. She said, "The Red
Cross does not meddle in poll
tics but works under an interna-
tional treaty signed by go ma
tions Of the world for care and
relief of men, women and chill
The Washington times., 1938-09-23
Suing Session
Is Planned

Zeta Chapter of Theta Alpha
Chi Sorority will join with Al
pha Chapter of Beta Beta Gam
ma fraternity in the first
Swing session" Of the fall,
tomorrow night from 10 to l
o'clock at the Lee House, Fiji
teenth and L SITS. N. w.
This is the second annual
joint dance of the group. Miss
Jane Wadell is president of the
sorority, and Richard Grant is
president of the fraternity.
District Of Columbia Chapter,
American War Mothers, are
holding a card party this after.
noon at the national headqIar-
ters, 1897 New Hampshire Ave.
N. W. Mrs. Camilla CARL is
chairman, assisted by Mrs. John
A. Eckert, president: Mrs. Ros-
coe L. Oatley, Mrs. Emma K.
Pairo and Mrs. Laura BehrenS.
The Kenilworth Ladies Guild
will meet at the home Of Mrs.
Joseph Brashears, 1905 Kenil-
worth Ave. N. E., next Wednes-
day noon. Members will leave
by bus from the residence at
l D. m. for a tour Of Cedar
Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1938-09-23

dren during a war and other dis
aSters."
Receiving with the national
secretary were Mrs. Ernest j..
Swift and Mrs. r. c. Mackay,
vice chairman of the booths
committee.
Mrs. w. S. Spencer, chairman
Of the canteen corps, assisted
the members of the corps to
serve at the tea table.
AMONG GUESTS
Among those present were
Mrs. Walter Reed. Mrs. Edwin
Goring Bliss, Mrs. Phillip
Young, Mrs. Howard Krimbill,
Mrs. Homer Wick, Mrs. Befke-
ley Simmons, Mrs. Howard San
ger, Mrs. Heve Reynolds, Mrs.
Edgar Morris, Mrs. Albert N.
BaggS and Mrs. William H.
Simpson.
Miss Boardman will attend
the all-day sessions today of
the American Red Cross central
committee meeting here to dis
cuSs relief for the stricken New
England States. All disaster re-
lief workers were placed yeSter-
day on 24-hour call.
The Washington times., 1938-09-23
AmOnQ Those Present.

MRS BETTY DOVE, historian
1V1 OF Gamma Sigma Chapter,
Phi Sigma Gamma born in
Columbus, Ohio cam e to
Washington five years ago.
graduate of Central High School
In 1894. secretary at the Fed
eral Housing Administration.
models for department stores
and for WOmen'S Page of local
newspapers keeping trim and
neat Is one OF her ObseSSiOnS.
never knows when she will get
call 20 model and wants to be
ready dresses mostly in tai
lOred frOckS prefers daring
evening clothes. is tail and
slim with flashing brown eyes
and dark brown hair chief
sports are swimming and tennis
was swimming leader during
high school days. has Travelled
throughout the United States,
Canada and Mexico. is fond
Of reading, particularly fiction
leans more toward organ
music rather than orchestral
.. main ambition is to excel in
modelling is also a member Of
the District Of Columbia Young
Democratic Club.
The Washington times., 1938-09-23

Columbia.
There are approximately 80
members in the group, which was
organized three years ago with
Mrs. Raleigh Gilchrist as its first
president. Miss Nancy Finch
served last year as president.
RED LETTER YEAR
Miss Sheldon hopes for "red
letter" year for the memberships
participation in a broader pro
gram of social and philanthroplc
activity. She will preside over
the first board meeting since her
election before the group ad-
iourned for the summer, some
time next week at which time
the first gathering OF the cur
rent club year will be planned
This will be in the form OF a
"desert" meeting early in Oc-
tober. IT, ...oo
other officers are the vice
president, Mrs. Katherine CHS
well. graduate of the William
and Mary College; recording
secretary, Miss Myra Hall, grad
uate of the University OF Colo
rado: corresponding secretary
Mrs. Margaret Boaz, Of George
Washington University; treas.
urer,, Miss Edith Brechblll, OF
fbe university of Maryland.
In order to belong to the local
Mortar Board Alumnae, a mem
ber must be a graduate OF a
college where there are Mortar
Boards on the campus. MISS
Sheldon was graduated from the
University of Nebraska.
SCHOLARSHIP NEEDED
Eligibility to campus Mortar
Board chapters are open only 10
women who have scholarship
standard, and who are inter
ested in the activities OF the
campus. ...
The washington Association
has been responsible Tor tne
establishment of Mortar Board
chapters for undergraduates at
the University of Maryland IN
1886, and one at George Wash
tngton University last spring.
The work that Miss Sheldon
hopes to continue includes the
Christmas parties given 1or
orphan children and the col
lection of scrap books, maga'
zines and other children's pub
lications for Children's Hos
pital. The group has also par
ticipated in preparing Braille
books for the blind.
Miss Sheldon's other local al"
filiations in which she Is par
ticularly active include the
Zonta Club, of which she Is a
director; the District of Column
bia Home Economics Associa-
ton, the Home Economics
Women in Business and the
Nebraska Alumnae Association.
The Washington times., 1938-09-23
TODAY'S CLUB
CALENDAR

Columbia Chapter, Women
of the MOOse-Meeting, 8
p. M, Moose Hall, 1414 l st.
". w.
District of Col u m b a
Branch, National League Of
American Pen WOmen-Meet-
ing of officers and standing
committee chairmen, 8 p. M,
studio rooms, Grafton Hotel.
District of Columbia Chap
ter, American War Mothers
Card party, 2 p. m, national
h eadquarters, 1927 New
Hampshire Ave. N. w.; meet
ing, 8 p. m, Raleigh Hotel.
National Review No. 1,
WOman's Benefit Association
Meeting, 1880 p. M, 900 F
st. N. w.
Delta Circle of st. Stephen
and the Incarnation EpiScO-
pal Church-PresentatiOn of
"The Drunkard," S:15 p. M.
parish house, Sixteenth and
Newton StS. N. w.
Y. w. C. A.-JOint dance
with the Y. M. C. A., 8 p. M.
Barker Hall.
Sunshine and Community
SOciety-Meeting Of officers
and committee chairmen,
1880 a. m, at the Volunteers
of Americas Girls Club and
HOspice, 1928 Sixteenth st.
N. w.
Kappa Delta SOrOrity-Tea
in honor of Miss Helen Claire,
4 p. M, Sorority House, 1855
X st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1938-09-23
WOmen's Club Activities:
Women's Club Activities:
Mortar Boarders
Plan Banner Year
Ruth Sheldon to Preside Over First
Board Meeting Next Week
Bv MARY PADGETT

Another of the organization presidents busy planning the
seasons work for their groups Miss Ruth Sheldon home
service director of the Washington Gas Company who heads
The Washington times., 1938-09-23
Helen Claire
Sorority Guest

Miss Helen Claire, leading
lady Of Kiss the Boys Good
bye" current play at the Ma
tional Theater, will be guest of
honor at a tea today to be given
by Kappa Delta Sc""rity at its
Sorority House, 1755 K st. N. w.
Miss Claire is 4 Kappa Delta
from Randolph-Macon Wom-
ems College at Lynchburg, Va.
Heading the receiving line
will be Miss Betty Griswold,
president of George Washington
University chapter; Miss Jane
Kephart. president Of the chap
ter at the University of Mary.
land, and Miss Ruth McRae,
president of the Washington
Alumnae Association.
Mrs. Samuel Miller, chairman,
Of the Child Care and Training
Committee Of Columbia Chapter,
Women Of the Moose, will re-
sumo the weekly story hour at
the Children's Emergency Home
of the Central Union Mission,
tomorrow afternoon.
Under sponsorship of the
same committee, a study class
on child care and training will
he conducted next Wednesday
night at 8 O'Clock in Moose Hall.
Mrs. L. s. Whitehouse will read
the topic for discussion: Good
Habits and How they are
Formed"
The Valley settler., 1938-04-08

ChEl1 DELL FUOI4 UILG LEAVE
TAKING UNTIL FOURTEENTH
Going to Washington; Zoos Not
Expect Ever To Return Ioro
Announcement by Stewart Campbell
that he would not leave Palmer now
until April 14th came as an anti
climax as he had previously advised
residents of the Valley that he
would loovo yesterday.
The past. weekend and the first of
this week were q series Of good-byes
as Campbell visited every farm in
the Valley to say farewell and saw
nearly every farmer. but on Wednos-
day he found that 1T would be impos-
s1ble for him to get away until the
Following Wook-en J
The Admin tratiVe OFFICE Of the
A.R.R.C. hos been compiling info1nao-
tion, wifi Oh Campbell Will use in his
report to Washington, whore he plans
to go hrnodiately.
He states that his plans for return
ing to Palmer are quito indofini tie
and 1T is doubtful if he Will return
as 1T Looks at the present time. lie
says, II have been associated with !
the Project for 50 long that I very T
much regret leaving. I have made
good friends and I hate leaving then.
/ believe Who1e-he artedly that the
prospects for the ultimate success
of the Prof Get are excellent. Ger ]
tainly there are Q lot OF obstacles 4
to be overcome but good percentage {
OF the farmers now here Will succeed. "
x y :; = x x
CREAMERY HAS NEW HANGER
The A.R.R.C. office announces that :
effective yesterday, april 7, Joseph .
Loyer Will be in charge Of the Cream :
cry, succeeding Nr. &C. Deal. Mr. |
Loyer has been temp orarily onpl oyed
in tho hatchery but Will now handle t
the egg and butter distri butt on. ?
The Valley settler., 1938-04-08

C0hLlISS LOIlGTS 10 DC NOIlluGUGQ
The Uni ted States Comm s s. oner.
Walter IIuntely, makes the official
announcement that the Primary
Elo ctions for the Palmer Recording
District Will be held in Palmer
on Tuesday, April &c, from 500
a. N. to 1900 Pm. This includes
the Palmer voting pre- cinct and the
hatanuska voting pre- cinct bounded
on tho West by the Seward Meridian,
on the South BY the Knik River and
on the North by the Talkee tna Range
At that time nominate ons will be
made for:
n delegate to Congress
A treasurer for the Territory
OF Alaska
One Terri tortal Senator
Four members Of the House OF
Ropres entatives Of the
Territory of Alaska, and
Two road conrni ST oners for
Road District rs
Both the Demo cratic Club and the
Republican Club OF Palmer are urg-
ing those eligible to vote to do 50
x x : x x * x
VkShNoJA Has ASSUMED gUTIES
The new salesman for the Cooperatin
Asscci alton, Lawrence Vasanoia, is
going ahead wi tn plans to reorganiz
the DISTRIBUTE ion system of the
various depar tments-- ere a1nery,
produce, and moat, parti cularly--
SO as to assure customers of the
best quality produce and the best
service possible.
Last week he made trip to Anchor
age explaining the new set-up and
the determination Of the Coop to
please its Gus TONER'S. Orders were
obtained from three new Gust omers.
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Tt pays to Advertise in the
Evening star., 1938-09-30
MARRIAGE LICENSE
APPLICATIONS

Ellsworth Thomas 26. 1920 G. st. ne.
Sc. the Rev c. W. Nelson. '''
Herman De Jalma Vaughan. 26. $50 North
IRVING St. Arlington; Va. and Sara E.
chate. tRs Rsy Wasboeton N0sls G. RowS
Pa. and Evelyn c. Campbell, 1s. SO
Hmer. J. Dunmore q. 1921 c st. Sc, and
Audrey Ailstock: Is; 143s c st. Sc. the
Rev. Louis G. Troch
John I. WASHINGTON 80, and Idella Keaton.
SO. both Of 1907 Columbia st. NV; the
ebsr,.. Rfy; celviR H,a; p D5Son * soo, ara 5,
and Rosemary A. Vandenbure. 2s. 2O01
Robert r. Russell 26. lilo ist st. NV
NV: the Rev. william B. Davis.
George 7: Auth. 10. Suitland. Md, and
June W. Andre. 1s. Temple Hills, Md;
1eals shs eev g. conn + p g. satsEs sIsi 18th St NV
and Elizabeth Van Brake 81 3141
windsor p Booth, IS. 1882 Connecticut
ave. NV. and Harriet E. Evans. %.
- Seward Square Sc: the Rev. Lever
Ralph 2; Ola jackson; q; M slSs andd nd St; nv,
warren e ne Ellis Mss and IN Mar Margaret H. Ball,
ri, bo tn Of 2a33 Carlton ave ne; the
Rev. F. A. Parsons.
Cecil E. Schaeffer. "A, 1908 st. NV.
and Mildred L. Bordeaux, 25. Admission,
-,Aaila7:; Aia; the Rev. Eev j. C. 6. Ban;,ns Bal ua .n.
ave: NV; the Rev. Frederick Brown
Evening star., 1938-09-30
BOARD REJECTS
ROW HOUSE BAN
Amendment to Put Quick
4 Death to Issue Turned
Down in Arlington.

An amendment to the zoning ordi-
nance Of Arlington County, Va, de-
signed to prohibit the construction of
row houses was disapproved by the
County Board at its meeting yester-
day in the courthouse.
The proposed amendment was
drafted by Board Member F. Freeland
Chew and would have incorporated
language expressly forbidding the con-
struction of row residences in Arling-
ton County. Mr.. Chew said the
amendment. If adopted, would put
quick death to the row-house issue"
by settling once and for all the pos
Nbility Of future row house develop
ments
However, the board denied five 'ap-
plications for row house zones. Seven
requests originally were presented but
two were withdrawn during the meet
ing.
Yesterdays denial by the board Of
row house applications conformed
with the recommendation OF the Board
Of zoning Appeals and the opinions
OF organized civic groups which re-
Gently nave gone on record opposing
such developments in the county.
;. The county now operates under an
ordinance defining row houses and
districts. A proposed amendment,
sponsored by a special committee,
which would limit row-type homes to
three-unit structures will be acted on
by the board at its October IA meeting.
Mr.. Chew's resolution was seconded
by Mrs. Elizabeth Magruder, chair
man Of the board. The other three
members. however, voted against the
amendment
It was learned Immediately after
the meeting that at least one board
member who had opposed Mr.. Chews
resolution suggested that 1t again be
brought up at next Tuesdays meeting.
It was indicated Mr.. Chew's amend
ment might be approved for legal ad-
vertisement, so that it may be consid-
cred at public hearing.
Evening star., 1938-09-30
BIRTHS REPORTED

walter and Mary Farrell boy.
Wilbur and Azalee Condit. boy.
John and Beverly Martin. girl.
Francis and Louise Patton. girl.
Charles and Barbara .Fosle. girl.
Nick and Grace Stivaletti boy.
Paul and Georgia Ball, bov.
Trancs MlnsTs sns and EfsV Msl7 fsan ksF7 Boy Soy
James and Ethel Cole; boy:
Archie and sallie Wyatt boy.
Para and Louise Colevas. boy.
LLOYD and Anna Beasley, bov,
Gerald and Priscilla O'Neil. girl
Clarence and Eutha Richardson. girl.
Maurice and Mary Gillflllan, girl.
chsrfes se and .csni Marjori. fqeRs MaeRett s boy
Samuel and Edna REYNOLDS. boy.
Lowell and Lucia Chawner. girl
James and Helen Anderson girl
Theodore and Lucille Reopen. girl.
Kyle and Hannah sloper- girl.
Ronald and Marsaret Macdonnell, boy.
Kenneth and Ann Riley. boy.
Mfm Tranf and and Ja MarY Da t1SHlssS ss boS boy.
James and Doris Russell boy.
Theodore and Louise Arends. boy.
Harry and elizabeth Saunders. bov.
as1I. Harry and Nancy Meadsr. r., boy:
BENJAMIN and Tillie Brown girl
Howard and Margaret Shearer. girl.
James and Marearet Harold. sr:. Girl.
Motaee M.tSar and I'd Hazel Ia,,,l Smith. , girl;
Toussant and Emma Mayes. boy.
Frank and Della Laney.. girl.
Leo and EsSie Brown. girl.
Henry and Rubie scott. girl. "
0eorse nd Ida Guy. girl.
Evening star., 1938-09-30
DEATHS REPORTED

Frank McClelland SO. 1913 Harvard
st. NV
Mary stockett, 7s. National Lutheran
Eliis W cadv. II, 215o PENNSYLVANIA
ave. NV.
George C. Keller. r. 541G sth st. NV.
Margaret D. Bailey. 70 Q22 F St sw
John r Riley. 70. Walter Reed Hospital
Hattie l.. Hickerson. 6s, National Lutheran
Home.
George Edelin,. 40, Providence Hospital.
Infant Walter Bean. Children's Hospital
Infant James A. Walton. Childrens Hos
william Plummer. SO. GARFIELD Hospital
Mary A. Hawkins. so, Gallinger Hospital.
Fannie Norris: 81 d41S Montello ave: n:e.
Annie Moreland. 40, 1872 r st. ne
Eddie Bell. 46. Gallinser Hospital
Sson reedmen. Hasp,ta Roep,ta
Mary Morris. 23. Freedmen's Hospital.
:nt lanes LINES Lindssya aath 11o = 4th St. Sc
Evening star., 1938-09-30
TWO ROOMERS ROBBED
One of Women Loses $4OO in Gems
and $28 in Cash.

and $28 in Cash.
Mrs. Ada Hoffman, a roomer at
1915 Seventh street NV, told police
that some one entered her room yes
terday afternoon and stole her pocket
book containing jewelry valued at
more than s400 and s2S. in cash.
Among the items listed as stolen
were a diamond ring worth 5000 and
q platinum ring set with diamonds
valued at like amount. Another
resident Of the house, Mrs. Bertha
Foley. reported that her pocketbook
containing So in cash was also stolen
presumably by the same thief.
Evening star., 1938-01-12
POLICE TRIAL UNIT
RECOMMENDS FINES
Poquette Faces Assessment of
500 on Charge of In.
toxication.

Policeman Ralph J. Poquette,
eleventh precinct veteran. is back on
the job today. after a Trial Board
hearing yesterday at which it was
recommended that he be fined 500
on a charge of being intoxicated
Christmas morning.
Officer Poquette, on scout car duty
early on December 25, was arrested
in the station house by Lieut.. w.
J. Cunningham, who said he stag
gered" and used big words he could
not pronounce coherently."
The defendant admitted drinking
three glasses of eggnog before going
to work at midnight, and while he
didn't recall the big" words, thought
the lieutenant meant recourse"
After Lieut.. Cunningham had per-
formed the necessary function Of
searching me, I said to him, You
will. of course. allow me recourse to
defend myself" the witness ex-
planned. He added also that he had
jocularly used Spanish dialect
learned while with the marines a
dozen years ago In talking to his
superior.
The board, composed of Inspector
w. G. Stott and Capts. Joseph Nor
gan and Lloyd e. Kelly. also recon-
mended fine of 5000 for Police
man Walter M. Dunawin, attached to
Police Court, who pleaded guilty to
second -offense intoxication.
The penalties are subject to ap-
proval by the Commissioners,
Evening star., 1938-01-12
PRECEDENT GONE,
IS H0LT'S VIEW
Senate Refuses to Reject
Man He Opposed for
Appointment.
By the Associated Press, ,

b the Associated Press.
Senator Holt, Democrat, Of West
Virginia. a frequent administration
critic, said today the Senate destroyed
4 long-standins precedent in con-
firming nomination to which he
objected.
Senator Holt had raised the objec-
ton Of personal obnoxiousness" to
President Roosevelt's nomination Of
F. Roy Yoke to be internal revenue
collector for West Virginia.
In the past, such an objection to
an appointment affecting only one
State usually has brought Senate re-
lection. Yesterday, however, admin
istration supporters lined up behind
Mr.. Yoke, and he was confirmed, 46
to Is.
Senator Holt declared Mr.. Yoke
once said the Senator's father should
be stood up against white wall and
shot until his blood stains the wall"
Mr.. Yoke's dislike of his family,
the Senator asserted. grew out OF his
fathers conscientious objection" to
American participation in the World
War.
Senator Nicely, Democrat, Of West
Virginia urged that the nomination
be confirmed. He said Mr.. Yoke, who
has been serving under a recess ap-
pointment, was well qualified for the
position.
Any statements Mr.. Yoke may have
made regarding Senator Hollis father,
Senator Nicely said. grew out Of the
"hysteria" Of wartime.
Evening star., 1938-01-12
One of Earliest Employees
Of Engraving Bureau, SO, Dies
Mrs. Mary E. Edn,0nston
Had Worked for u. S.
Since 1862.

Hands, which for So years had pre-
pared paper destined to represent bill
lions In paper currency, were stilled
Monday, when Mrs. Mary Esther Ed
monston, 80, died at her home, l745
Columbia road NV.
A great-grandmothe and a resi-
dent Of Washington for IS years, Mrs
Edmonston was one OF the first en-
ployes Of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing. She was employed in the
wetting division, which prepares pa
per for presses that supply the Ma
ton with bills OF great and small de-
nomination.
A native of Baltimore, Mrs. Edmon-
ston obtained q Job in the Treasury
Department in 1862. When the Bu-
reau of Engraving and Printing was
organized shortly afterward, she was
transferred there. She was retired in
1922.
Her husband, William Edmonston,
died so years ago, leaving her with
two children, Frank M. Edmonston and
Mrs. Alyce E. Cotton, who survive.
Her granddaughter, Mrs. Hazel c.
Wray, said today that during her stay
with the Treasury President Lincoln
often strolled across the street and
shocks hands Of a morning with the
ladies of the Treasury"
Mrs. Edmonston was one of the old.
est living members of Hamline M. E..
Church.
Evening star., 1938-01-12
SOCIETY REFLECTS
MRS. H. F. STONE
Instructive Visiting Nurse
Group Directors Keep
All Present Officers.

Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone, wife of
the Supreme Court justice. was unani-
mously reelected president of the
Instructive Visiting Nurse Society
at meeting of the board of directors
yesterday at the society's headquarters
in the Albee Building.
Also unanimously elected were all
other officers, the entire slate having
been nominated by Mrs. Cresson New
bold. The others included Mrs. Emory
Scott Land. Richard Wilmer and Mrs
Keith Merrill. first, second and third
vice presidents, respectively; Joshua
Evans. jr., treasurer; John L. Proctor,
assistant treasurer. and Miss Elsa
M. Peterson, secretary.
The resignation of Miss Elizabeth
Bryan, who is leaving here to live in
Hartford. Conn, was accepted with
expressions Of regret.
New Board Members.
Mrs. Stone. who presided at the
meeting, welcomed two new board
members who were elected at the De-
SSihbci lllColulk, MIS-. IlOInaS faTTan.
wife Of the Surgeon General of the
United States Public Health Service,
and Mrs. James Lawrence Houghteling.
Committee reports were made by
Mrs. Newbold, Mr.. Evans and Mrs.
Charles B. Crawford The report of
the work was given by the executive
director, Miss Gertrude H. Bowling,
showing the organization had given
care during December to 4.756 patients,
to whom some type of nursing service
was rendered in the l5.415 visits made
by the field nursing staff. This was
an increase of So patients and 1856
visits over December, 1896. In spite
Of Al days overtime, the staff was
unable to give care to 122 patients.
Gross figures for 1887 showed q, Sol
patients under care, to whom 1892
visits were made. OF the visits, l2O, 1858
were to patients who paid nothing and
4,446 to patients who paid only 3 per
cent Of the cost.
MIR. Wilmer, representing the board
OF directors, and Miss Bowling, the