The Mena star., 1899-08-17
STORMS SUFFERERS.
Secretary Root Appeals to Governors
 to Aid Porto Ricans.
HURRICANES DEVASTATION GREAT.
All Relief Supplies Sent to Porto Rico to Be Admitted Free-rhe Clothing De- sired for Women. The McPher-
 son starts With Supplies.


 Washington, Aug 15. The secretary of war yesterday afternoon issued the following appeal to the governors of states for aid for the storm sufferers in Porto Rico:
 Sir incose herewith copies of two tele- graphic dispatches received last evening from the governor general of Porto Rico, by which t appears that the devastation wrought by the recent hurricane in that island k even greater than was at first supposed 10 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 pr0- duce food for themselves Enormous quan- 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. Swift steamers have been pro- yided to leave the port of New York to carry the supplies directly to Porto Rico 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 supp plies should be sent to Col. r. B. Jones. army building, foot of White Hall street. New York city, in packages plainly marked Porto Riean 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.
 ELrHu RooT, 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 a 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 im- pcratively needed. Mr. Allen is in telegraphic communication with sew eral naval stations with view to hav- ing ship ready as soon us the war de- partment wants it.
 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.
 
 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 telegrams 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 chil- dren of Porto Rico are straight sack and pet ticoat and one under garment. The same pat tern for both women and children. ex :ept for children under eight years for them yoke and straight skirt. Use your own judgment as 10 difference in size. Calicoes, ginghams, percaicS and white cotton muslin are suitable for the sack chemise The garments are simple and of such moderate priced materal 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 quan- titles of rice, beans grain, clothing, lumber, etc., required for the immedi- ate necessity of the sufferers. Up to within a quarter of an hour of sailing voluntary donations kept piling in. Ii is expected that San Juan will be reached not later than Friday night.