Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
Y. ". c. A. CAMPAIGN GOES ON
Work of Soliciting Will Be Continued
During April,
sEvENTY-sEvEN THOUSAND IN SIGHT
Total Figures such as TO Encourage
Women Directing the Campaign
to Continue in the Good
Work.

At rousing meeting of the members OF
the Young Woman's Christian association
last evening Il was decided to extend the
building fund campaign to May J. by which
time II Is fully expected the objective sum
OF S125OO0 will have been raised. The ses-
sion was a red letter one in the history Of
the organization.
At the business headquarters in the
Board Of Trade building the books were
closed for the night at 1890 o'clock. with
a grand total Of t78, SIS IS on the books. but
with additional subscriptions received dur
ing the last few hours to make the sum
of $1,000 in sight So much encouragement
was offered the women during the after
noon and evening that they decided 10 eX-
tend the time to the end of the month. 1t
is understood that many who have not
already subscribed held out to see just
what tho women could do In the stated
time. Some large offers are expected dur
ing this week.
Teams Raise Handsome sum.
The tabulated statement of the team work
shows a total Of $23. 6OS.07 when the books
were closed, but with additional subscrip-
tions in sight to make the team total over
$25000. In consideration of the fact that
the ten teams started out to raise 5000
each their accomplishments were beyond
the expectations of the most sanguine.
At both the association rooms and the
building fund headquarters last evening
enthusiasm was rife. At the rally held in
the Paxton block Mrs. w. p Hartford was
in the chair. After some discussion 1t was
decided to abandon the teams, but to con-
tinue the work as individuals. Mrs. Har-
ford made a short address and spoke of
the great work accomplished and of the
bright outlook for the Omaha association.
When it was announced that the present
membership was 1887 only three short of
the 1000 mark, the membership was raised
to 2.O15 in few minutes by the use Of the
telephone.
Enthusiasm is General.
Mrs. Byers expressed the hope the mem
bership would reach 5000 in 1907 ]. p.
Bailey, state secretary of the Young Mems
Christian association, spoke from personal
experience of the work being accomplished
by the young women through their asso-
citation. Several Omaha ministers spoke
of the work and offered encouragement.
Some of the team captains were called on
for remarks. Captain Mary Larson, the
peanut captain of industry, said she would
sell goobers next Saturday on the public
thOroughtares a week IIoHl next St'uiudE
Miss Edith Baker will have charge of the
base ball game on Papa Bill Rourkes lot.
All tickets sold by the young women will
go to the building fund, while half Of the
gate receipts will GO to the same cause.
Miss Mary Dunn, natiena, secretary OF
the association, made short and stirring
talk which aroused much enthusiasm. At
least dozen others spoke, and all to-
gether the young women were well enthused
and encouraged.
subscriptions During the Day.
During the day the Omaha fire depart
ment sent a contribution of S45. p. L. Her
gave $500. Western Union employees sent
$S5 as a collective subscription in addi-
ton 10 what individuals already gave to the