New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-17
AID FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES
AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS FOR WORTHY


The good work OF the NewYork Soldiers ana
Sailors Families Protective Association has a.
ready relieved from dire distress 2i5 families Of
men who have gone 10 the front and business men
are beginning realize the immense usefulness or
the association. While the managers are naturally
much pleased that their efforts are heartily COM
mended IN business circles. they would be much
more pleased II al well-o-do would help 10
Al the Golfers Of the association Conscious that
every one. rich or poor. will devote some amount
10 The cause. formal appeal has been Issued for
funds. Remttances should be made TO Thomas L.
James treasurer Lincoln National Bank No. -
East Forty-second-st
The following is the appeal. Endorsed. n will be
seen. by prominent citizens who have promised
The association their active support
New-Yolk June II. 1896
To the Patriotic Citizens OF New-York:
our citizen soldiers and sailors have responded 10
the counirys call 70 duty; many have eft help.
the Nation is nobly moved in behalf OF the men at
the 'front.' while few citizens think OF those al nome
Those who have Commanded men in the field
Know now the situation al home affects the soldier
whether want and distress or plenty and comfort
surround ms loved ones. on his lonely outpost al
on on the Ty rnr fh IN the Gs' before the the
cnarge' when looking death In the face, Il is the
or OF nGs @ 3se h Ue. aa r
Jared for. he with light heart performs his duty
heavy heart and broken spirit he stil bravely tries
Some Of Us. for many reasons eanno, respond
70 our country s call but we can all help TO make
those VINO are supporting the honor OF the Nag
doubly effective. We cheer the soldiers heart
not SO much 10y Injuries IN the fed by assuring
him that those dependent upon him AT home
properly cared for by his fellow-citizens a pub
Tic trust committed TO them by their country. In
50 FAR as his absence the front diminshes his
olrortunty properly 10 maintain his family. We
would assure him that his manly action mas touched
a chord Of warm sympathy In the hearts OF his
neehno's who seek the privilege OF sharing his
duty II not his perils
There is less need for provision for the soldier ia
The field than for the family at home as the Gov
eminent takes good Of the Army and Navy.
while many patriotic citizens and organizations
are already suppiementing such care with generous
provision
Some Of the money which patriotic citizens de-
sire 10 contribute can be applied most advan tage
ousy to providing for the wives and children. moth-
ers and sisters OF the men al the front This Is
charity, but work OF patriotic duty. IN which all
citizens are urged 10 Join.
This work be done most effectively by
efforts OF all engaged In #. To this end the
citation asks the cooperation OF ali individuals
and associations throughout the city OF New-YoTk
undertaking such WORK
Reliable means have been adopted for investigat-
ing and extending aid. Among the cases already
acted on are many where distress and actual suf-
feT.ng We're shown 10 exist. These cases Will 10;
family and wound the soldier IN heart and spirit
The officers and committees OF this association
donate their services the only expenses being those
necessary for administration. aud an money con-
trihufed viii be- judiciousy and econ0nica .y dig.
rbu' ed. each case being carefully and confidential
ly with due de- cacy. investigated IN advance
Tli- appeal Is supported by all The names fol-