Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30
RESPONSES MADE
WERE GENEROUS
District Citizens Give Material
Aid to San Francisco.
CASH AND TONS OF SUPPLIES
Estimated That the Total Will Reach
100000.
MANAGERS GREATLY GRkTIFIED
General Relief Committee Holds q
Meeting at the New Willard
This Morning.
CASH AND TONS OF SUPPLIES
Estimated That the Total Will Reach
100000.
MANAGERS GREATLY GRLTIFIED

citizens of the District, through
the general relief committee, for
the earthquake and fire suffer-
ers in California up to noon
today was $s4,4oo. In addition,
twenty-five tons of bedding and
clothing have been sent across the
continent to the destitute by fast
express. Commissioner Macfar-
land announces that he expects the
contribution from Washington to
total 100000 The citizens relief
committee will not be disbanded,
but its humane work carried on in
definitely.
The meeting Of the general citizens re-
lief committee for raising funds for the
California sufferers called to order
about 11:20 o'clock this forenoon by Dis
trict Commissioner II. b. I. MacfarIand in
the red parlors of the New Willard Hotel
The absence of Mr.. John Joy Edison being
noted. Mr.. Macfarland explained that the
overworked chairman of the canvassing
committee was at his office In the Wash
ington Loan and Trust building still en-
gagged in counting and checks that
had been sent In for the relief fund
Mr.. J. Nota McGill. secretary of the
general committee. was handed several en-
velopes containing church collections ana
other contributions TO the general fund.
Magnificent Results
Commissioner MacfarIand said the people
response to the appeal from stricken San
Francisco. This great good work has
shown the heart of Washington and the
public spirit which some people did not
think we had.
The results thus far" continued tho
Commissioner, ARE all that we could ex-
pect The conduct of the house to- house
canvass was magnificent and reflects the
greatest credit upon the community. 1 do
not think a better piece OF work has ever
been done than the accomplishment in
Washington In the past ten days. The
thanks of all our people are due to the
canvassers and to the canvassing commit
tee 1t Is a matter of deep civic pride.
The national capital has done as well as
any other city in the Union, according 10
its means, and am proud to say So
Mr.. Macfarland urged the necessity of
continuing the collection of funds and said
this community should not cease its ef-
forts. He added that he had intimations
are yet to be made.
Additional Subscriptions Expected.
1--WE may expect considerable additional
amounts from various sources including
entertainments. etc." he said II suggest
that we maintain this organization in
definitely and that we continue 10 act as
agents in receiving such subscriptions as
may be made and send them to our treas
urer, Mr.. L. Southard Parker, as fast as
they are received.
Mr. w s. Knox submitted a partial re-
port from his committee on transportation
and supplies. He said seventeen tons of
unsolicited supplies of bedding and clothing
had already been sent to San Francisco.
and that about eight tons more would be
put on the rails by tomorrow morning.
This report was greeted with applause.
''The contributions" said Mr.. Knox, ''em-
brace all manner of supplies, from a single
pocket handkerchief to sealsk.n coat,
which was sent IN this morning"
1t was stated that the committee has
the names of 316 of the contributors of
supplies, but that about an equal number
desired that their names be not mem
toned
The freight or express charges on the
goods sent to San Francisco by this COM
to $4,000 in round numbers This has been
contributed by the Adams and United
States Express companies to our COM
mittee."
missioner Macfarland said the contribu-
tion was a very valuablue one.
Mr.. Springmann Commended.
Mr.. Knox highly CONNIE nded the services
of Mr.. Edwin l.. Springmann, who is IN
charge of the supply depot All work and
services had been performed without any
cost whatever to the general committee.
list of those who had been instrumental
in furthering the work o, the transporta-
tion Of supplies committee was submitted
and filed by Secretary j. Nota McGill. The
general committee gave AR. Knox pernnis-
sion to close the supply depot when he
though 1t advisable, and this may be done
tomorrow, Mr.. Knox said.
Mr.. Parker, the treasurer. reported that
s33 500 had been received by him. and that
Cross Association by direction of the gem
eraI committee. leaving IA balance In his
possession of about S23, ,00).
.'If IT is the wish of the committee that
1 remit 1t promptly" said Mr.. Parker. Il
will do So"
Mr. John II. Magruder called attention to
the Presidents proclamation requesting
that all funds be sent direct to the citizens
relief committee at San francisco.
Commissioner MacfarlaId explained that
all funds sent by the Washington commit
tee go through Red Cross channels direct
to the San Francisco committee, of which
former Mayor Pheland Is chairman.
Mr.. John Joy Edison in describing the
work of canvassing the city said that every
man and woman entered into 1t in the true