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Vfcjg-'- THE WASHINGTON TIMES. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 6.' 1918. m POLICE HAVE COMPLETED ROOMING HOUSE CENSUS the.housea as soo nai the returns ate tabulated by th-i police. . William If. lialdwln. chairman of the District Council of Defense, an nounced that their organlxatlon is about to take over t'jo House and Apartment Information Bureau estab lishment by the Brokers' Association at the request of the council last November, at 1401 Jfctv Tork avenue. "Anyone who has .a house or apart ment not listed elsewhere can 'now send It to the Room Registration Of fice. 1321 New York avenue," said Mr. Baldwin today. TO AVOID PHONE STRIKE. BOSTON, March fc The United States War Department has Intervened tq avoid (he threaened strlkqa of New England telephone girls, outside of Rot ton, by appointing Henry B. Sndfcott, executive chairman of the MaSMcha aetta public safety committee, as agent or mediator between the girls and the NewKngland Telephone and Telegraph Company. SOCIETYTOREVEL j They're All Ready for the Camouflage Ball Tonight AT The census of unoccupied houses undertaken by the police of Washing ton through the co-operation of Major r.ullman. superintendent fo police, was completed today. The District Goun cll of Defense ,3 now ready to list NEW WILLARD CAMOUFLAGE BALL Costume of the wildest hues and most fantastic designs will mlnrle with gorgeous evening" sowns and staid dress suits In a little Alsatian stieel at the "Willard tonight. The Alsatian vlllare Is completed In the large ballroom of the hotel, the s'leet lamps along both sides .of the camouflage street are glowing, the plrturesque cottages and shops are ready to be occupied by scores of revelers, and the carnival scene in the smaller ballroom is soon to be transformed into a glowing riot of color, costume, and cabaret. neserved for President. - The center box In the west side of the room, the molt pretentious!) camouflaged, Is reserved for the residential party. AU the other boxe. now transformed into shop windows, verandas and bay windows, are to be occupied by Capital society leaders. Several extra boe have been erected to accommodate the un precedented demand. Members of the Camouflage com pan of American University Camp, whose artistry has transplanted the Alsatian village to the Willard ball room, will be there In full regalia with the most camouflaged costumes Imaginable. Camouflage, of course, will reign supreme, but there will be much else of interest for those who attend. Sup per, soft drinks, pretty waitresses, ex citing surprises, high class cabaret, fortune telling by none other than Mrs. James Ham Lewis, lightning cartoonery, ballet Russe-Ing, and lots besides. The supper will be served In the dining rooms on the first floor. Soft dr.nks will be served in the smaller ballroom. The larger ballroom will be devoted to the ball itself, and to tome of the sL-inta the camouflcurs are to pull. The small anteroom will be given over to naval camouflcurs. who will do something along. the line of mllitarv i:dison"s Invisible ship that is guaranteed to startle. RED ClsrORGANiZES SChUOL SANITARY UNITS nans are today under way for the organization in the high schools of PRIVATE RAMDEAC PRIVATE KASTEN" PRIVATE TEPPER. PRIVATE CHRISTIANSON. PRIVATE MEYER. These men, all members of Company B, Fortieth Engineers ; smocks, whilo their hats are patterned after painters' pallets, with a (Camouflage), are wearing long smocks, daubed over with the bright- ' hunch of brushes sticking through the hole, est blues, reds, sreens and yellows Their Ieggins match the the District a sanitary corps to act as an auxiliary to the fted Cross. Boys in the schools who are over the age of sixteen and who meet the physical requirements are eligible for enlistment. The boys will be trained in first aid and other branches of Ited Cross work under the leadership of company officers to be chosen by themselves, and will be Instructed by medical officers appointed by the Po tomac division of the national organi zation. The plans now call for a company of twenty-five in each of the high schools. A uniform will be provided for those qualifying A competitive meet for all companies will be held In the summer. The ited Cross, In announcing the new move, stated that such companies have been doing valu able work In France almost since the beginning of the war. The Greatest Health Footwear Of the Age r. Janon's Special Hygienic Shoes Every man who has foot troubles should wear the famous Dr. Janon's HY GIENIC SHOES Footwear that follows the lines of the foot and fits the feet as nature intended. - Dr. Janon's Hygienic Shoes cure and prevent fallen arches. Make weak ankles strong. Strengthen the ligaments and muscles of the foot. They cure and prevent Flat Foot. They take the place of mechanical or artificial supports, such as plates or steel shanks. They are made of the highest rrsde of leather, which will give lasting service. Our Orthopedic Specialist will give your feet scientific ex amination free. Fashionable Gridiron Shoes For Men The man who wants something high grade and smart look ing as well as serviceable in footwear vl" appreciate Grid iron Shoes. STRASBURGER'S FAMILY SHOE STORE SHOES AND HOSIERY Jos. Strasburger Co. 310-312 Seventh St. N. W. SEEK WOMAN AFTER Hi OFFICER OEAO IN HOTEL BALTIMORE. Md, March 8. roller today are. seeking the woman who disappeared from the Hotel Condon here shortly before the discovery of the dead body of Capt A. H. Innei. of Camp Meade. The officer and woman had been registered at the hotel aa man and wife, the police allege, giving- the name of Hamilton. The captain' body was discovered last night. In the rooms were numer. oui -ottles of liquor. The belief Is that heart failure caused the man's death. The woman lift the hotel about two hour before the body wai found. No clue to her Identity or whereabouts, has been gained. ADVERTISEMENT The Easiest Way To End Dandruff There Is one sure war that never fails to remove dandruff completely and that is to dissolve It. This de stroys It entirely. To do this. Just get about tour ounces of plain, ordi nary liquid arvon; apply It at night when retiring; use enough 1,0 moisten the scalp and rub It In gently with the Anger tjpr. liy morning, most If not all. of your dandruff will be cone, and three or four more applications will com pletely dlsaclve' and entirely destroy every single sign and trace to it, no matter how much dandruff you may nave. I You will find. too. that ail Itching and digging i( the scalp will atop instantly, and your hair will be I flurfy. lustrous, glassy, silky and sort, and look and fee a hundred ! times better. I You can get liquid arvon at nv I drug stcre. It Is Inexpensive, and four ounces Is all you will need. This simple remedy has never been known m rail. ly .BMP VKSSJtSEmmKtmL !laFk--iarBJu9ftBflaXjH A (.'.UIOLTLEfR. AM. RIGGED IT. This sketch Iy Kerr Kliy. one of the members of Company B. Fortieth Engineers, is one of th- features of the. Camouflage ball pro gram. Mr. Kby, a'mcchaniciil draftsmana from New York, whose hobhy is oartooiiinp. facet lonsl depicts a ramoufleiir with his com plete outfit of "articles uf war." ' ' ". ASK THAT WOMEN Pj pi onl trn-niy b- iSf-urtJ nt lis. bill?. Toth will Special Reductions ON FURS; fiforri'llf. For Fur Srarf. i. The rerv latest and smallest fur .if. fashion. $32.50 to $42.00 Regular $85.01) Value For This Week , ..,- Only. ' Beautiful Moleskin Coatees, $35.50 to $172.50 FIIKK 9TOIIARE If repair orders are placed wlih u now. m V t 'A Warn Hrmortrllng. llcpnlrlnjr. Storing. WM.ROSENDORF,1213GSt. (Opposite Dulln Martin'. I Concerning Checking Accounts This company cominues its custom of many years to credit interest at two per .j. cent per annum on calendar monthly bal-. ances of all inactive or savings accounts of $5 "and upwards. Active check accounts draw interest on balances of SI 00 or more. There will be no service charge on such accounts. Certificates are issued in sums of SI(-) or over bearing interest at 3 per annum from day of deposit. We invite you to consult us about our complete banking service. The Washington Loan and Trust Cc Ninth and F Streets G and 17th Streets JOHN B. LARN1ZR. President Resources 0er Sll.ooo.ooo GIVEN Li BE PART IN WAR WORK Tliat di" rlniinatinn acaln-' m plovlng women in ar Indus! ries !:--made the Xmeru.-in woman appear a slacker in this nnr before the rest of the world Is iliarK'-'l by Hie League of American lVnwoinen. The league met at Hi-.'! II stre t north west last nlKlit to adopt a resolution designed to redrem American Wvmn from this tinfnir Impression. The Impression prevailing In V.n ropean countries, the Ieapue l. -elares, if that "Aineric:in uomen aw not doing their full share to cany on the war." The League terms these teporls "humiliatinir." mid the Council ..r National Defense that women be Riven a larRcr .!inro In every branrh of war iniliifiry. Tin- icFolu'.i.in adopted reads in pait: "That women lie s;icn a wider op portunity of participation in the Kreat battle for humanity, that th-v be Riven more of the work In war production, and a wider opportune v in the administrative a.falrs of tlon at war." na- NEW GERMAN LOAN SOON. AM'Ti:i5lM. Mai- li 0 Tin- f. 1 tli iTeiinan wa- lin, to be lsued Mar. i ". nB , I'cilin I'l'-p.-tt' h. v ill v si. i.f T, pr cen; tf tificat ai 1 TWENTY YEARS IS A LONG TIME- let IhnlS the I.enKth of the Guarantee That CoTers All Dental Work uf Dr. Wyeth and Staff of Expert, Careful, Skilled Dentists l,sni -e m po..ble. does If Yet that'- exact U what I i... i or m work Is made to last. Should a n (first itrv, lop witliin that time come to me and I will iii-mii i. without AharBe or refund you the moif oiiki).iII paid AlV-work palnleis. Dentistry That Lasts l?tr XX ST " i:. i Mlnrii, tint will ndd to the . onifort of our pa iKr!- li i.r.,v i.l.d. t'leanlines.s Is one of our mam miii mi. (.nt ui.- i:crv instrument must be tlioi oii(,hl I. i H, y. l before usintC. Tr-itm. of 1'iiTinent to Suit. Knmlnatlon Free. V liSjBBBBBBBBBBa sUcr Jr v 'JimBBBBBBbP My Perfect Suction Teeth Will Xot slip or llrop $5.00 niber Seta of Tertb, SS.00 up. Filing, 50c to $1 up. In gold, silver, amalgam or porcelain Gold Crowns and Bridge Work, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00. Open Every Evening Until 8 o'CIock and on Sun days, 10 A. M. to 4 P. M. Lady and Maids in At tendance. All Work Fully Guaranteed for 20 Years. 427-29 7th St. N. W. Dr0 Wyeth, Opposite Laniburgh & Bro. and over Grand Union Tea Co. ' Largest .uid Most Thoroughly Equipped Parlors in Washington. Phone Main 9133. pilililiUlHIIHJP s NOTF To avoid even the slightest inconvenience, patrons are requested to note HIS 1 i"- inat sieepins accommodations will be provided for out-of-town guests on the night of Wednesday, March 6th; and that dining room service begins with break' fast on Thursday, March 1th, 1918. The Southern Hotel r " BALTIMORE'S NSW. MODERN, FIREPROOF HOTEL! " Will Be Formally Opened Tonight, Wednesday, March 6th, 1918 The SOUTHERN HOTEL in Baltimore is now a fact; and with the dawn of tomorrow it will have become a recognized fixed part of the city's growth. In commending The SOUTHERN HOTEL to the public we know that nothing has been spared that would add to the comfort and convenience of patrons."- In beauty and restfulness of appointment in completeness of equipment in comprehensiveness of service in cuisine in unique features of entertainment for social enjoyment and contentment, The SOUTHERN HOTEL will occupy a com manding position in Baltimore AND WE SINCERELY ASK YOUR PATRONAGE. S BE SURE TO HEAR THE Schuster Family IN THE . Grill Room during dinner and after theatre hours We have planned to make the Southern ''Grill Room" a very popular place to eat; and, contrary to the utfual idea, it will be a dining place for the ladies as well as men. Tlic beauty of appointment the restful ntrmnny of color the quickness of service the dlfferntness of food--the novelty of con stantly changing Musical Teaturrs will all blend to make the atmosphere In the Southern "OriH" a wholly pleaainjr one. Service in the Grill Room will be prac tically continuous from Mid-day to Midnight with Extra Service during the Luncheon Dinner and After-Theatre hours. Each day will bring a change in menu, with each change offering new and appetizing dishes. The Inaugural mualrnl feature In the Sranater Family, familiarly known throucbuut tbr country as the "artUtlc muslrnl nrllsts;" and If Ita popularity elimbtrc la takrn n n criterion, this family of entertainer nlli prore a atrona; attraction In Baltimore The Schusters hrinc with them a number of novelties entirely new to Baltimore, and seem assured of an enthusiastic reception. Thry mil entrrtnln In the (.rill floom earn day dorlnur the dinner and after-theatre fconrs. Unique Service Features at The Southern Hotel There will be Jjt one Southern Service It will be unique and distinctive; not overdone, but done well md co::rte.iui! Southern Service wl.i be "Convenient" Service not price-Inspired, but a fixed part of this Hotel.. Southern nates. 32.00 per day and up, Ineludlnr bath. Kvery Bedroom rccnrdless of price has a private bath. The mornlnir newspaper will jtreet each pue&t each moraine In the guest's room. Kvery detail throughout this Hotel h-s been planned to give. assured "Comfort and Rest" to our patrons. 7 Convenient, attractive sample rsosss. rheerfully Tranced for traTelera requlrlat such a sen Ice. 8 t onnlent private rooms for mretlnaa of Hoards of Directors, Cxrcutltr Committee, etc.. rheerfully provided without eharse or obligation. Have Your Mail. Sent Here. The Southern Hotel Make Reservations In Advance m F. AY Hcrirman. Managing Director I'oimcily Jlanas' r Mote: St. li. r. ! Light and German Sts. n - ft. Kohlcr, crn-er wlti". ..s!. Manas?. I....U St.".c Ij-.r. Imllmillllllliil'JillJillllllliiMa i