Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1923, Page 13

| NURSE, €2, PRAISES | SISTERS OF TODAY Modern Methods Incalcu- lably Better, Says Woman. Fund for D. C. Work Sought. The methods employed today by the nstructive visiting nurse would have saved many an arm or leg from being amputated a half century ago, in the opinion of Mrs. Delia B. Steuart of 1226 12th street northwest, who sought out the nurses’ society for aid when taken ill a few days ago. Mrs. Steuart was a civil war nurse, and volunteered her services, caring for the sick and wounded from 1861 un- til she was mustered out of the Army wervice in 1868. She was stationed at Camp Hamilton, Fort Monroe, as sistant nurse to Surgeon Cooper, was in charge. The favorite dressing used in those days for the we she told the visiting nurse, w a salt steeped in whisky for -four hours. When Gen. Lee endered Mrs. Bteuart was at Camp Grant, Rich- mond, and has in her possession now ® horseshoe from the foot of Lee's horse, which was given her by his orderly. Mrs. Steuart's husband was officer in the 1 and had charge of Jeff Davis when he was arrested. I for Six Yeaurs Mrs. Steuart has not left her room for the past six years. Now and then an instructive visitin drops in for a visit, and Mrs. Steuart is alwayvs eager to learn how the nurse cares for | her patients. She is now eighty-two| receives a small pension | from the government. It is the privilege o to minister to the wants of every Al colors, races and creeds call on her for help, and now the nurse calls on those who suffer no ills for help, too. The following are suggestions for as- sistance: ¥ to a sick patlent, S0 membership in the Instructive S Nurses' Assoclation for one year, $1: for a daily visit to a sick person for one week, $5.80; for the delivery care of & mother and new baby, $6.50; for nursing care for a mother and new baby for ten days, $11.50; for a daily visit for a month, for a daily visit for one year, $292; for the salary of a memorial or an industrial nurse for a vear, $1,400, and for the endowment of a nurse in Pperpetuity, $35.000. Visits are made daily, many to homes where not even 80 cents can_ be paid to the nu . The sick need help, and the v cannot give it unless it in turn receives assistance. Checks and cash should be sent to Joshua Fva treasurer, room 220 8tar building. who OLDEST COLORED officers were re-elected, excepting that George Walton was chosen geore- tary, and John H. Paynter, who some months ago resigned as historian, was prevailed upon to again accept that office. The officers are: President, John C. Atkinson, vice presidents. Samuel Watson, 'Edward W. Turner, Judge Robert H. Terrell, George W. Stewart and George W. son; fimancl retary, Willlam John I. Jackson; Davis; steward, chaplain, _John Taylor: Walter = Young. Willlam Charles E. Robinson and Capt. West A. Hamilton form the board of directors. Daniel Murray, for many Vears as assistant librarian, Library of Con- gress, now retired, read a paper on the early days of slavery, the growth of the abolition sentiment and of the act of Congress of April 18, 1862, treed all slaves in the District umbia. Remarks in eulogy of the late recording secretary, James W. Muse, who had served the asso- clation in that capacity since its or- ganization in 1912, were made by President Atkinson,” President Emer- itus Eugene Brooks and Mr. Turner. Satisfactory progress was reported by the committee having charge of the collection of a fund for the pun- chase of a building for a permanent home for the assoclation. RUM FLEET OFF TEXAS. DALLAS, Tex.. April fleet Is operating off the Texas coast according to Charles Becke, local fed- eral prohibition agent. Ships from Mexico ‘and South American and even from Europe, are bringing liquor into the Guif of Mexico, Becke Willlam points, | EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO 1924 CONVENTIONS SOUGHTBY C. OF C. Actual launching of @ movement o bring the 1924 conventions of the repub- lean and democratic parties here is expected to follow the presentation &t the Maryland night celebration of the Chamber of Commerce ht, at the New Willard, of a resolution by Presi- dent Isaac Gans. President Gans sald that he would have the resolution ready tonight, and at the opportune time would present it. The work of getting the convention will fall on the Chamber of Commerce, although it is expected that the other bodies will co-operate in this, as they have done in other movements. There is expected to be & lively fight for the convention city, but it is be- lieved that Washington should be se- lected for the meeting next year. Those interested in the proposal say that at that time the big audiorium will be completed which will be amply able to accommodate the crowds, and {certainly Washington will give an example of its ability to handle the crowds when it passes through Eprine week next month. rhat Washington will be considered among other cities when the demo- cratic national committee meets to select a conventlon city was indicated by Chairman Cordell Hull today. Washington is & fine place for the {convention, he said, and will be given {every consideration when the matter comes up. Nature Elk Grove Butte the price of comple all who sit at your Pure, delicious superior butter for searched. Order a —Distributors - CITIZENS ELECT! The annual banquet and election of the Oldest Inhabitants' Associa- | tion (colored) of the District of Columbia was held last night at its headquarters, the Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A, 12th street | Incumbent ' between S and T streets. “The Golden Spread for The Daily Bread” s Finest The slight difference in cost between r and other butters is te satisfaction among table. and appetizing in its rich creamery taste, Elk Grove is the which you have long carton today. GOLDEN(0 The Spring Exhibition of Karpen Furniture You'll Surely Not Miss This Exhibit Such a remarkable showing of Fine Karpen Suites and Single Pieces, at prices lower than you’d pay for the most ordinary furniture, is indeed an occasion worth visiting. Tllustrated above is a Three-piece Karpen Pil- low Arm Suite, in good-looking tapes- try, with Six-foot Davenport, Chair and Wing Chair, all with reversible cushions and regular Karpen construction. At $265 this suite is priced away out of pro- portion to its real value. This is one of the many fine Karpen suites to be found in this display. - There are dozens of others, and some for a great deal less, too. We'll be delighted to show you. o — Lifetime Furniture Is More Than A Name et S A I e VS R el S T i e ] [ isevent’l Street Mayer @ CO. Between D & E RABBI BEATEN TO DEATH SAN FRANCISCO, April 17~C. B. Hicks, yeoman in the United States Navy, has been charged with murder and placed In the city prison here in ! connection with the death recently of Rabbl Alfred G. Lafee. The rabb! died as a result of & beating he suffered in a hotel room he occupled with & man in a sallor’s unitorm. Hicks was held at Yerba Buena Island until his transfer to the sta authorities could be arranged wi the Navy Department. SUES FOR $5,000. Mys. King Cleims Auto Was Driven Through Her Window. Marie B. King, who conducts lunchroom at 1234 14th street north- we ©. yesterday flied suit in the District Supreme Court to recover $5.000 dom- d personal injury from . e. She told the court Mr. Hale drovs his automobile June 13 last across the sidewalk of 14th street into the glass show window of her place an¢ struck and injured her severely. She is represented by Attorneys Hawken & Havell. IRISH REPUBLICAN LEADER DIES HERE Taurence Ginnell Found Dead in Rooms at La Fayette Hotel. Laurence Ginnell, representative in Ithe United States of the Irish repub- | lican forces, died suddenly in his rooms at the Hotel La Fayette today. Mr. Glnnell was & man past sev-| enty years of age. He was in ap- parent good health early today, and when a hotel attendant called to de- liver a message sald that he would attend to it later. On going back he was found dead. Bofore coming to Washington to testify before the committee of 100 on conditions in Ireland, Mr. Gin- nell, who was & former member of the 'British house of commons, had been imprisoned for fourteen months in Ireland for his stand on the Irish question. After the committee had finished its work he left the United States for South America, where he ropre- GOOD CLOTHES LL WORK FOR YOU N getting that job, or that raise, or that sale, or that girl, have good clothes work- ing for you They make you feel better, look better, give ou confidence You know they’re good if our label is in them HART SCHAFFNER & MARX Raleigh Haberdasher Inc. Thirteen Ten F Street sented the Irish republican cause at Buenos Afres and other Latin Ameri- can citles until the truce bet-veen England and Ireland was signe. He then returned to America, where he has since remained. Representatives from the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic called at the hotel and took charge of the body. Mrs. Ginnell, now in New York city, has been notified. Florence King is a product of wa. farm, who has graduated in law, and {s now & noted and success- ful patent lawyer. But spccializing in atent law {8 not her only work. She s also a successful engineer.