The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-09-12
CASH Contributions.

Mai. J. G.. Graham and Mr.. A. B.
Havens collected Sl35 on Shawnee street in
a very short time Yesterday afternoon, and
DR.. Medley and Geo. A. Eddy, taking a
portion of Delaware and Cherokee streets
collected $3.50. Several other members Of
the subscription committee, were out but
the rrsult of their efforts have not yet been
reported. Ii is probable that nearly 81 900
was contributed in cash yesterday
1t is understood that collections will be
taken up in the different churches to-day
for the benefit OF the sufferers.
VARIOUS NOTES.
The real active, earnest work of solicit
ing subscriptions will be begun tomorrow,
and it is certainly to be expected that
everyone will give TO the very best of his
ability. No matter how small the amount
you give, il is acceptable, and it should be
remembered that every little helps. The
entire city is TO lie canvassed thoroughly,
and If some member of the relief commit
tee doesn't happen to call upon you don't
stand back on that account but step up and
make your contribution. Leavenworth
must not hold back, but must step to the
music As cheerfully as she did in 1871,
when she contributed something over
$4,000 to the relief of Chicago. This
is the time which appeals to every one,
and it is but eminently proper that Kansas
should be foremost in the good work. The
people of the South are as dear to US as the
people of the East, and this is the proper
time to show how we feel toward them.
The plan of placing boxes in various
parts Of the city for the purpose of receiy-
ing nickel contributions has been extern
sively adopted throughout the country,
and if tried here might be the means Of
capturing many astray nickel which ether
wise might not be got.
The officers and soldiers at Fort Leaven-
worth have responded nobly to the call for
relief, and have sent quite considerable
sum to the South. The boys in blue are al
ways ready TO respond to a CRY for help.
The Odd Fellows, Masons, Jewish Socie-
ties and other organizations of this city
have been very Liberal, and have sent sew
eral hundred dollars South.
THE BOYS TO THE FRONT.
A number of the young men of this city
held meeting last night and made ar
engagements for a party TO be given next
Friday evening at Odd Fellows' Hall, the
receipts to be donated to the sufferers by
the yellow fever in the South. Mr.. Ed.
Thomas was elected President of the meet
ing, Will Hewitt, Secretary, and Wm.
Green, Treasurer. The following commit
tees were appointed: Committee of ar
rangements-Ed. Mallory, chairman; F.
I. Lynch, V. Stillings, Frank Phelps, Ed.
Carney, VIM. Phillips, Harry Taylor and
]. l.. Todd. Committee on supper-Thos.
Borland, Chairman; J. C, Stone, Jr. H.
Irwin, Samuel Wheat, J. Kreybill and VIM.
Taylor.
The efforts of the boys to aid in the good
work will be appreciated, and it is to be
hoped that all receiving invitations will
buy tickets, even if they do not attend.
ORGAN CONCERT.
The public will please accept our thanks
for their patronage at the concert Thurs-
day evening. Special thanks Is due to
Mesrs. Carson and Pipee for their efficient
aid, and tc MearA j. W. Cfapcer, J. W.