Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
STORMS SUFFERERS.
Secretary Root Appeals to Governors
to Aid Porto Ricans.
All Relief Supplies Sent to Porto Rico to
he Admitted Free-The Clothing De-
sired for Women--The McPher-
son Starts With supplies.


Washington, Aug. 15.-The secretary
ofw yesterday afternoon issued the
following appeal to the governors of
states for aid for the storm sufferers in
Porto Rico:
Sir: | inclose herewith copies Of two tele-
graphic dispatches received last evening from
the governor general Of Porto Rico. By which
1t appears that the devastation wrought BIZ the
recent hurricane in that island is even greater
than was at first supposed. 1t is evident that
a great multitude Of people, rendered desti-
tute by this awful calamity, must be fed and
cared for during considerable period, until
they can have the opportunity to pro-
duce food for themselves Enormous guam
titles of supplies Of the kind Indicated by the
governor general must be procured. The mag
nitude Of the work to be accomplished leads
this department to supplement the appeal al
ready made to the mayors Of the principal cities
OF the country by more general appeal, and
beg you to ask the people Of your state to con-
tribute generously to the relief OF the people Of
Porto Rico. Swl.s steamers have been pro-
vided TO leave the port OF New York to carry
the supplies directly to Porto Rico as rapidly
as they can be collected.
Contributions should be either in supplies of
the character indicated or in money, in order
that the supplies can be purchased. The sup
plies should be sent to Col. f. B, Jones' army
building, foot Of White Hall street, New York
city, in packages plainly marked Porto Rican
Relief" and he should be consulted as to the
time Of shipment Money should be sent to the
National Bank of North America, New York
city, which has been designed as depository
for the relief fund. Very respectfully,
ELIHU Roof, Secretary Of War.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Allen
yesterday wrote Secretary Root that
the navy desired to cooperate in every
way it could in rendering assistance to
the storm stricken people of Porto
Rico and rendering warship to be
placed at the disposal of the war de-
partment, if it was desired to convey
supplies to the island. The offer doubt
less will be accepted, as every available
means is being adopted to hurry along
the great stock of supplies which is i'm
peratively needed. Mr.. Allen is in
Geographic communication with sew
eral naval stations with view to hav-
ing ship ready as soon as the war de-
partment wants IL,
The committee organized in Wash
ington to secure and forward relief to
the people Of Texas have decided to
give way entirely to the Porto Ricans
and will solicit no more aid for Texas
By direction Of the president all relief
supplies sent to Porto Rico will be ad-
mitted to all ports of that island free
OF duty.
THE CLOTHING DESIRED FOR WOMEN.
Plattsburg, N. Y, Aug. 15.-Mrs
Guy v. Henry, wife Of the former gov
ernor general Of Porto Rico, has been
deluged with kilograms from promi-
nent women, women's aid societies.
etc., in all parts of the United States
asking her just what articles of wear
ing apparel are most needed by the
women OF Porto Rico. Mrs. Henry
asks the Associated press to say to
these inquirers:
The garments needed by the women and chill
dren Of Porto Rico are straight sack and pet
ticoat and one under garment. The same pat
tern for both women and children, except for
children under eight YEATS; for them a yoke and
straight skirt. Use your own judgment as to
difference In size. Calicoes, glnghams, percales
and white cotton muslin are suitable for the
sack chemise. The garments are simple and Of
such moderate priced material that all loyal
women can respond. Address all packages to
Col Jones, depot quartermaster, New York
city, marked from Colonial Aid society to relief
committee, San Juan. Porto Rico
SUPPLIES FOR PORTO RICO SUFFERERS.
New York, Aug. 15.-The transport
Mcpherson, with cargo OF supplies
for the storm sufferers of Porto Rico,
left her pier in Brooklyn yesterday
afternoon. About two-thirds of the
original cargo Of army supplies were
left behind to make room for the guam
titles Of rice, beans. grain, clothing,
lumber, ETC., required for the immedi-
ate necessity Of the sufferers. Up to
within quarter Of an hour Of sailing
voluntary donations kept piling in. 1t
is expected that San Juan will be
raaohad MT 1ntar than Eridau pirht