The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19

IF the sum of $4,000 is raised in Rich
nlond for the Y. NJ. G. a. in fifteen days
we have been informed by Mr.. Ward that
ii will surpass tho efforts made In any
ether of the cities in the world where
similar campaigns have been carried on
in the interest OF the association"
This statement was made by MIR. y. d.
Stills. chairman of the young business
mems committee at tho daily gathering
yesterday at headquarters, when Mr.. Silis
presided. One exception WAS taken to
the statement. Mr.. l.. G. Coulter, ASSOC
citation State secretary. veteran cam
paigner, who has been doing some effec-
tive work in'ehe present campaign, arose
and said: ..''Yot made one mistake, ME-.
Chairman, you should have said when
and not If the 100000 is raised There
is going to be no doubt about this cam
paign."
Both statements were loudly opplauded
by the young men, who were out in force,
and many of them felt as If this fact
alone was enough to reward them for the
strenuous efforts that they are putting
forth in their big fight in behalf of the
people OF Richmond, as we'll as for the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Effort of Committee.
The members of this committee were
feeling so good after this announcement
and after the fine total of over $4,000
had been reported. that they decided to
roll up a grand total OF $4,000 for their
committee when they meet to-day at
1880 o'clock. This figure would make an
excellent showing for the week end
meaning q daily average of $1,000. 1t
would mean breaking records for any
young mems committee, and the Rich
mond boys are going to do it, if possible.
80, -,,l,, G 10 ,oI.a
Ffha SIS. 900.
Rey. DR.. John Moncure. city mission
my of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
was q visitor at the luncheon held yes
terday He pronounced the blessing and
thoroughly enjoyed tho experience Of
Joining the young men in their daily rally.
There was more individual speaking yes
tnrday. some of the workers wanting in
formation, and Others desiring to give
some One Of the most beneficial tea-
lures OF tho midday gathering is the on
portunity for an interchange Of views and
experience, every man receiving useful
pointers therefrom. Mr., G. W. Bahlke,
one OF the chairman, who has been chris
Atensd Poet Bahlke" Gid not have any
rhymes yesterday, but reported ono Of
sthe largest totals, enabling this team to
Jump from ninth 10 fourth place. The
largest amount reported by any commit
tees OF the Young Business Mems Com
'nittee was ss26, collected by tho lieuten-
ants of Captain S. p Wiley. The com
inittee, as whole, is keeping close to
the baltimore record of the similar COM
mittee, and this may be. surpassed.
TO give a practical Illustration of the
usefulness of the NJ. c. A. Mr.. l.. G.
4 Coulter asked the men who were living
spr had lived IN boarding houses In tie
scity, because they are or had been away
from home, to hold up their hands. The
result was TO show that about one-half
\ OF those present We're away from home
The point was made that there are
thousands OF young men IN the CITY
away from home influences, and wher
they first arrive hero there Is no pnc,
( for them 10 go unless 10 the Y. NJ, c. A..
nntil their moral character was thor.
oughly ascertained,
Letter Received.
The following letter, received by Mr.
i o. a. Hawkins. president of the Rich
nnsnd association. from Mr.. Frank w