The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-27

to visit every one who would or could
give, and those who have not signed
pledge cards are urged to telephone to
headquarters, 1000 East Main Street,
No. $500, or to call napersors.''
MI. Ward has conducted campaigns in
every part of the country. and has never
yet failed to get the amount originally.
asked. He does not believe that he going
TO fail In Richmond. He says:
j think that we are at a crisis in the
campaign just now. ] would have been
greatly disappointed II we had not
reached the $4,000 mark. and l believe
now, that with united effort-and ! cam
not too strongly emphasize the united
effort part OF two will succeed. There
is necessity for a number of large
subscriptions, and hope that these will
be Forthcoming early in the week"
OF the $1,000 received yesterday, there
was only one contribution as large az
$1,000. that amount being received through
Mr.. Joseph Bryan from Mr.. Gustavus
AIillhiser. president of the Richmond Ce-
dar Works. Mr.. AIillhisers letter, eX-
pressing his interest in the work of the
Y. NJ. C. A. and his willingness to pay the
full amount-$l09--whene called upon,
was read to the committee yesterday, and
Was received with great enthusiasm.
Tile young business mems committee
again broke all records In their efforts
to roll up big total for the building
fund, and reported total yesterday for
that committee of nearly 5000. This
is the largest amount ever secured by 4
similar committee in eleven days, accord
ing to Mr.. Ward, who is directing tho
campaign. and the citizens OF Richmond
may well be proud of the record.
At the daily gathering Friday the de-
sire was expressed that the young men
obtain $500 in single day, and report
the whole amount--S5O, 0o0-for which they
were asked during the cntiro campaign.
The result Of their splendid efforts was
seen yesterday, when within few dollars
Of the required sum was announced.
Several OF the workers were ready to
subscribe the difference on the spot. many
of them having already contributed two
and three times; but Mr. Ward. Mr..
Joseph Bryan and Secretary Mckee
pointed out that 1t was q mistake TO al
low the zeal of tho young men toTcarry
them away and permit them to subscribe
beyond their means. THEY have given
Of both time. money and energy,
and 1t is expected that they will be Well |
supported in their efforts
Mr.. Ward paid them high compliment
when they We're assembled yesterday, say
ing that their work was unsurpassed in
any city Tho famous Baltimore record
has again been passed and, as was sug-
gested yesterday. the young men want
to roll up n total that will prevent its
being passed by any other committee,
Activity around Headquarters yesterday !
was more pronounced than on any other
day since the campaign started. The
captains were eager to report the largest
amount possible: to make It red-letter
day, and gathered early to meet their
lieutenants before the luncheon. Subscrip-
tons We're arriving every minute by mes
senger and over the telephone, creating
an atmosphere OF general expectancy. Tho
with the greatest interest by the largest
ever seen at headquarters.
The teams announcing over $1,000 receiv-
ed prolonged applause, especially when 1t
was stated that the totals We're made up
OF comparatively small amounts. There
We're some surprises for several of the
but in spite OF the strenuous
the list, Captain Bilups and his CO.
workers still hold the first position. Cap
tain Wiley and Captain Midyette are at
second and third places, but Captains
Meek and Tuck exchanged positions to
the advantage Of the former who now
has fourth place. Captain Bilnps pass
ed the $1,000 mark yesterday; Captain
Wiley is nearing that mark and the next
three teams have passed tho 5000 mark,
tho average total asked from each team.
+. Some Notable Contributions.
The details regarding the subscription
obtained by Mr.. y. W. Sims, of Captain
Wiley's team, as told by Mr. Sims at the
yesterlly, We're enough to Put
to shame any nlrn Who IL able 70 give to
the building fund ana has not given. The |
story OF the contribution Is best to.d in
the words of Mr.. Sims himself.
There is an old man in this city," said