The evening world. Newspaper, April 23, 1913, Page 10

2 eg a Ret SRN ae OPEN NATION-WIDE CRUSADE TOCHECK ‘SPREAD OF CANCER Prominent Men and Women Join Organization to Teach People Dangers. DEATH RATE GROWING. Will Follow System Used in Checking Ravages of Tuberculosis, A national organimtion to fight cancer f to be formed immediately as the re mown in soctety are actively interested. Tt to intended to establish an execu- tive office in New York, with a seore- whom attended yesterday's meeting. A report from the committee will be eub- @itted to the Physicians’ Congress at next month, being expected trom that body. PROMINENT MEN AND WOMEN A® ORGANIZERS. Among the physicians at yesterday's De. Henry F. vee By Mens i Eg i ig OPPENHEIM, GLUNS a ath St., New York Opeyer, Mre. Robert G. Mead, Mre B. R. Hewitt, President of the Women’s Municipal League; Mrs. Robert C. Black, Mrs. George C. Clark and Mrs. Vv. Everit Macy, Among those who are actively inter- ented in the proposed organization are ‘ke W. bert W. de Forest and Mrs. F. F. Thompson. Statistics prevented by Mr. Hoffman, statistician of tM Prudential Insurance Company of America, showed that tu- berculosis is decreasing in the United States, while cancer is increasing. More than 200,000 lives have been saved in ten years through the activities of the Tu- berculosis Association. In 1910, a typical year, there were in this country 24,525 deaths of cancer of persons between the ages of forty-five and sixty. In the fame year for persons of similar ages there were but 21,98 deaths of tuberou- fosia, The total number of deaths of cancer yearly in the United States of persons die annually of cancer in New Jersey alone. DEATH RATE FROM CANCER GROWING IN NEW YORK, ‘The death rate in New York City, Mr. Hoffman showed, is rising. For the four years preceding 1882 the cancer death rate per 100,000 of population was &. For the four years preceding 1912 it wae 61. In New Jersey the death rate rose from ‘% per 100,000 for the first four years to 7% for the last four. In Philadelphia the comparison was # to %. The fig- ures for the nation as @ whole show a steady increase in cancer death rate for thirty years, » He said the Amertcan people + | need to be sroused to’ the necessity of prompt action in such cases, ‘The campaign of education by the VITAL ha Mer cleok ae Player-Piano rendition let, ‘The Piano must be of grade material, or the best player , or full justice cannot be done the et Women's and Misses’ Afternoon Street Dresses 180 Women’s and $35.00. Of Canton Silk also a No Alterations Will place on sale about Afternoon Dresses of Char meuge and Crepe de Chine, in all the prevailing colors. These dresses taken from our regular stock and re- duced from $25.00, $30.00 To Close, None C. O. D. No Credits No Alterations and Misses’ 15,00 Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue, 37th and 38th Streets de Chine, Charmeuse, Silk frets, THB EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 38, 10919." magazines, distribution of and seeking of co-operation by women's Clubs: special instruction in nurses’ training schools and lectures before mothers’ clubs and groups and physicians. Carrent Fiction, (From the Cincinoatt Roquirer.) “How to Play Golf,” by Witson, “Lame Ducks I Have Known,” by J. G, Cannon, “How 1 won the Nobel Peace Prize,” by Gen, Huerta. “The Human Oyster,” by T. “Back to the Land,” by James Wilson. “How to Bulld a Cyclone Cellar,” by Golicitor MoCabe. “The Ingratitude of Republics,” by Philander Knox. few organisation wil inctude the pub- Weation of articles in newspapers and Loco TLY MASSAGED ‘ ; ‘ Pate ‘ FACE as ove ¢ ot | ce ee OPPENHEIM. GLUNS aG ‘By Altinen. 0a) _ args 34th St., New York Woodrow Will Close Out Thursday 165 Boys’ Suits have on Special Sate Women’s Mourning Dresses and Tallor- made Suits, at the following | interesting prices: ri Roosevelt. “My Becond Term,” by W. H. Taft. pri he tg Nor Dresses of Black Crepe de Chine” : \y Sronited- mage, ot. . $24.00, 35,00 & 42.00 | FUR STORAGE—Remodelling and.Repsiring. pti wool mixtures, Tallo of Black Serge Franklin Simon & Co, Summer Dresses FOR MISSES AND GIRLS Direct attention to a large number of entirely new and exctu- sive models of Misses’ and ’ Summer Dresses. Graduation end Class Day Gowns, and _ Franklin Simon & Co, Will Hold « Sele Thureday of Girls’ Summer Dresses Girls’ Low Belted gingham: Ms I aber in checks, sripen, ol plain patel or white; ie dresses with separate 6 to 12 years. Girls’ W Washable Dresses Extraordinary Sale Thursday , These are now being offered at skirt models of imported ginghams, fase arn lawn el chombrey or poplin, Witte aad ¢ erettats : 3.75 140 Trimmed Hats Girls’ White Voile I Dresses and ii aseisnens ott of Pricey Fog eatin ribben rosettes. to 18 years. Girts’ Summer Lew, pobied ond tmer tlsove fabrics. tucked 4 @ number hand made. Frade Simon & Co, Will Hold « Sate Thursday ot Misses’ Summer Dresses Misses’ Summer Dresses Special Thursda; ‘ : Tive models of eriped ratte vole, a lak, blu an or ursday 39¢ Women’s Tailored Shirtwaists made to cuffs. 14 to 20 years. Misses’ Linen Coat Uy <a i RR Women’s Ribbed Union Suits pe, Teather belt. 1600 20" vars, wii i sad tas 9.75 Standard well known make unt ; : Misses’ V Washable ® Eponge Dresses suits with hemstitched band top The Corset Department . sianjgmeraad mar taits encore oe mleserta 12.50 tight or umbrella knee. Misses’ French Crepe Voile Dresses se eee. oe, a aa ne tees . violet, leather, black or all white. Teo 20 years. Misses’ Graduation Dresses Two modele—one double flounce skirt, - trimmed with asflowere and ribbons, ai prdieand 18 50) Misses’ Shadow Lace Dres Dresses models of Exclusive fine shadow okirt with two or three flounces, trimmed with, chiffon ailk or velvet girdle a: roses, 14 to 20 years. Will Close Out Thursday 145 Misses’ Silk Dresses Serge and Wool Eponge, Fly 9 Rong 12.50 Heretofore $18.60 to 339.50 No Bxchanges regular waistiine models, of Be caiend Anderson's ginghamsandSum- , to 15 years. Value $0.76 6.95 Girls’ White Voile gy ony etna of tet, ve se a Tol poise, waa FIFTH AVE., 37th and 38th Sts. heat 13. Regularly $6.75. & $7.50 Spectal 4.50 at.» . . $30.00 & 38.00 Tailor-made Suits of Black Silk Pam Fifth Avenue Boys’ Washable Suits Chic tub suits, Russian and sailor blouse models, new and exclusive patterns. Linens, repps, madras and galatea. Sizes 244 to 10 years. Regularly $2.50 & $3.00 1.55 haveeffected unusual reductions | _in the prices of !|Women’s Imported Wraps & Coats made of the rich fabrics now in vogile, in styles appropriate for all occasions. Dancing Frocks. Dresses s, French chambray, cordell OPPENHEIM, GLUNS aG Value $4.75 2.85 $65, $75, $95, $125, $150 to $330: Dress, semi-dress and new walking jC Pie ee Sa styles in tagal, hemp and milan ids. Flower and wing trimmed. Hats taken from our regular stock. Regularly $12.50 to $18.00 5,00 nd embroidered, insertions Venetia 4.95 Women’s 's ‘and Misses’ Blouses are shown: in-new, smart models, ex- | pressing the latest ideas in Blouse fqshions for ' Spring and Summer. The display includes both elaborate and i simple’ styles, appropriate for every . occasion, and represents all of the materials which are to be the vogue, Women’s Ribbed: Underwear * ~ Regular Price 65¢ ; Summer weight union suits of fine ribbed lisle—tight or umbrella knee. Standard quality. Seisyers ews! Pro 9.75 order at reasonable prices. has received and is showing a late ime. A portation of the improved Fasso Corset, cut on'the fashionable lines and modeled in a variety of attractive materials, | These Corsets are mate iri Paris exclu- sively for'B. Altman & Co. BonelessCorsetsof Tricot, alsoimported from Paris, are in stock at prices rang- ing from $6.50 upward. Regularly 75° 55c , Jersey Top Silk Petticoats Women’s silk poy messaline silk petticoats wit! accordion plaited Row a Th colors and black. rimmed Wh, citos _ Requltrty 3395 2,25 tot eaehs value sono 29.50 Furs, Rugs, Draperies and Lace Curtains received for Storage. Fur Storage at a eibetantial caving during the Summer months. : Atta Between 35th and 36th Ste. Te!. 2044 Greeley The Tiaip Fine in Problem Has pining Fp The World completely overshadows all other mediums as a guide to positions. 660,118 Ka res “389,168, More ! Sr Se ee. Newspapers Wh INE moat convineing evidence that World “Hel Adsase fat the best. eip Waniteg” oven DE BETO ot Call 4000 Beckman |