Evening star., 1898-08-27

John joy Edison. chairman of the finance
committee, for any amount that is neces-
sary.
Commissioner Ross received call this
morning from Representative Stark of Ne
braska and was given some valuable IN
formation concerning the care OF the DIS
trict soldiers Mr. Stark is New Eng
lander by birth and rearing and knows a
great deal about seacoast life. On several
occasions he has visited Montauk and mas
knowledge of all the surrounding country.
Mr. Stark knows also just what is needed
for the proper treatment of sailors or SOL
diers returning from tropical climate. He
declares that unless the men have plenty
Of fresh milk, fresh vegetables and Ice
they will certainly suffer most evil results.
IL is absolutely necessary that they should
have diet as above outlined.
Mr. Stark suggested as place to pur-
chase these supplies Mystic Conn. small
town directly across the sound from Mon
tauk and much more easily reached by wa
ter than New York by rail or water. 1t
also suggested that steamer, the
Summer Girl. might be secured at Mystic
for the transportation of the supplies. The
District boys will get proper nourishment
from this point much quicker than from
New York
While Mr. Stark was talking with Com
missioner Ross, Major Bel. one Of the COM
mittee leaving tonight, came in and was
made acquainted with the facts as related.
IL is believed that the information given
by Mr.. Stark will be of value to the COM
mittee in its work. Mr.. Stark offered his
services to the committee and to the citi-
zens association, stating that they could
command him at any time.
Mr.. John p. Church of the weather bu-
reau, who has son in Company G. called
upon MIR. Ross and volunteered to help care
for the District troops in any manner that
might he suggested.
M. Ross received today a check for $40
from Mr.. Marion Duckett, a member of the
District bar, who is at present soIoUrufng
at Colonial Beach.
Volunteers Offer Services.
Not the least gratifying feature of the
Immediate relief movement Is the willing
ness shown by so many persons to assist
Major Neumeyer in the actual work at
Montauk Point. Among these volunteers
were Mr. H. Brewer. jr.. and Mr.. c. S.
Pearce, deputy sergeant-at-arms of the
House of Representatives, VINO offered to
place themselves at Major Neumeyer's or
ders to DO anything required of them.
Some Responses.
Ihe movement to help our sufferers in
blue brought an immediate response from
citizens in the way of money and commen-
dation.
Shortly after The Star had gone to prass
yesterday, Mr.. J. T. Petty, auditor of the
District OF Columbia, telephoned his appre-
cation of the efforts to aid the District
troops upon their arrival at Montauk and
commenting the thoughtfulness and gem
efosity of The Stars timely movement.
and contributed $40 with the wish to give
more if needed
Some OF the letters received today were
as follows:
Editor of The Evening Star: Believing
tat the reception you propose for our Dis
trIct troops at Montauk Point is eminently
proper l inclose herewith my mite TO help
swell the fund you propose for that pur-
pose. NOBLE D. IARNER,
Learning from The Stars evening issue
Of the waits of our District soldier boys on
their arrival d Montauk Point and of the
steps you have Immediately taken to re-
heve their necessities on the spot, beg to
permit M TO contribute my mite to that
purpose and put my name on your fist for
si". mere ihc!osed. CHR. XANDER.
Thanking The Star for the enterprise in
assisting our boys, / inclose 81, all / can
afford have son in the District Volun-
teers. He was sick the last l heard from
HIM i know he will need attention on
landirg l hope every mother and father
viii assist you, If ever so little. Wishing
you every success and a speedy return of
our sons A MOTHER"
The Posts Generosity
Evening Star Newspaper Company:
The terrible state Of affairs existing
among the District volunteers at Montauk.
pictured in the Post this morning. de-
nands the immediate and energetic atten
ton Of our people.
The Post wishes to assist The Star In its
movement so opportunely inaugurated. and
to this end we beg 10 hand YOU herewith
our check for 800, to be applied in Sc
curing proper food and competent medical
attendance for the District heroes
JOHN F. WILKINS.
Timely and Practical.
Editor of Evening Star:
Thousands of people in the District of
Columbia are cheering The Star today for
It's timely and practical action in ARRANGING
for immediate relief to our sick and suffer
ing soldiers upon their arrival at Montauk.
Allow me, as one of this deeply interested
and profoundly grateful host, to say. out
OF an oyeThoWing heart, God bless The Star
and crown with success its noble efforts TO
save the lives and minister to the comfort
OF our feyerstricken heroesi No worthfer
mission ever claimed support of tongue pen
o. purse and Its projectors merit the praise
ana commendation an appreciative COM
munlty Is bestowing without stint of meas
ure-
Editor Star:
III my financial ability was commensurate
with my heartful appreciation of the noble
work you have so opportunely inaugurated
and so literally endowed for the ameIiora-
ton of the pitiable condition of the District
troops, Immediately upon their arrival at
Montauk Point, the small amount of 81
which L inciose would be multiplied many
times over As it is. 1 pray God to bless
you and all who join you in extending aid
10 the boys when and where most needed
MRS. H. A McPIkE.
Expressions of Approval.
The movement inaugurated by The Even
ing Star has met with universal approba-
ton and from one end Of Washington to
the other expressions Of approval are
heard, many of them accompanied by sub
stahtial evidences of the sentiment
Mr. Lewis j. Davis, president of Lewis
Johnson & Co.'S bank: "Al1 1 can say Is
that the emergency is so great that it
should be met at once To use quota
tlon aprepos 10 the case, He gives twice
who gives quickly" "
F. L. Manning. druggist, 133 Stb street
southeast: 7 can't express enough com
f2endation Of the plan TO afford the Dis
tFict ooys immediate Teiief on their return
nom Cuba am sure every citizen in the
D.striSt " trIniy approves It,"
MI Louis d. Wine: THE movement to
give Immediate relief to our poor hovs re-
thrhinS from Cuba cannot be too fiptIv
praised l cannot understand WHY IN this
pIehteous country of ours. with unIfmitei
resources and means at our disposal This
cCndltlOn of affairs should exist for one
moment The fact that our citizens O.