Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-30

response 10 the appeal from the
International association commit
tee. a fund of $2O.15 was raised as
start for the association fund
toward the assistance of the San
Francisco sufferers. Henry y.
Hansn, f. B. McKown, and II. b.
Hayden spoke on the San Fran
cisco disaster and the need of
prompt assistance by the assOcia-
tion.
Relief for California Royal NeiEhbOr-.
Through a properly designated
committee the society of Royal
Neighbors, auxiliary To the Modern
Woodmen of America. has deter
mined to contribute to the relief of
the society's sufferers in San Fran
cisco and elsewhere in California.
the following having been submit
ted TO The Argus today for publ
cation:
Rock Island. April 30.-TO the
Public: AS there are many Royal
NeighbOrs in San Francisco and
effects of the recent earthquake.
all Royal Neighbors or others SO
disposed in Rock Island desiring
TO make contributions for their re-
lief. may send their Offering to the
NJ. w. of A. head office building.
A large receptacle for such cOntri-
buttons will be found just inside the
a1I
will be properly cared for. War
ing apparel of all kinds are par
ticularly desired for men. women,
and children. cooking utensils and
unbreakable cups will also be ac-
cepted Anyone who cannot deliv-
or what they wish TO contribute
notify the chairman of the COM
mittee by card or telephone. and
it will be sent for. If you wish TO
contribute money. no matter in
what amount. il will also be ac-
ceptable and will be used To the
best possible advantage in pur-
chasing more clothing. Send
money direct TO the chairman or
any member of the committee.
Money there will not bring the im-
mediate relief or as much of il as
it will properly expended here and
sent direct TO them. The box or
boxes will be labeled Relief for
California Royal Neighbors.' and
addressed to the chairman of
committee of FIVE in those places
where the help is needed. These
committees are TO be picked from
Royal Neighbor camp officers as
nearly as possible for distribution
among those who are in need.
Road Makes OTer.
The Rock Island road has kindly
offered to take relief free of charge
and if the Rock Island Royal
Neighbors will do the handsome
thing the California Neighbors will
have reason TO believe that their
Rock Island Neighbors are not
only Royal and loyal. but ready to
aid when the cry for help comes.
Will your name be on the roll of
honor that will go with the con-
tributions? This call should have
been made sooner. but if you will
send your contributions immedi-
ately. it will be in time 10 do
great deal of good. We desire 10
send them away at the earliest
possible moment.
1t will not be necessary for them
to stand in line with thousands and
await their turn or TO have tick
ct to present to the relief commit
tee. Your contribution Will go di-
rect and reach them without wait
ing their turn among thousands
destitute and homeless.
Send your name plainly written
with the contribution. as we de-
sire to know the names of all
Neighbors who will send this inn
mediate relief
r. |. also stands for Relief Imme-
diately. and r. y. A. stands for
Relief Now and Always. What
will you stand for? Let us hear
from you.