The Washington herald., 1909-06-21

Everybody, from, the President Of the
United States down 10 the humblest cit
izen. will wear a button OF some hue TO-
day. and there is every indication that
the residents OF Washington viii gener-
ously respond TO the patriotic cali Of
Fairgrounds for the children OF the Ma
tional Capital.
Not only VIII President Taft wear a
gold button to-day. but Vice President
Sherman and every member of the Cab
met and Congress will wear the little
emblem that viii make to-day a festive
occasion for the people OF Washington.
It is conservatively estimated by Otto
Luebkert, treasurer Of the campaign.
that the returns from Button Day will
FAR exceed those OF Tag Day Of last year
Al arrangements have been completed
by the committee IN charge and 10000
buttons have been distributed in all sec
tons OF the city Il has been arranged
that those who have buttons FOR sale
al the stations IN the city can have the
supply replenished by relay Of automo-
biles az headquarters. al the Metropolis
tan Bank Building. IN Fifteenth street
Fifteen OF these automobiles have been
loaned BY interested citizens. and more
can be used 10 advantage by the COM
mittee
Everybody Works.
This method OF detailing a squad 70 go
on the street in answer 10 telephone calls
from various sections Of the city has
never been used by Washington police.
and is regarded as conclusive proof that
the police expect Leon 10 make a bold
attempt to escape from his hiding place
IN Washington.
The committee particularly desires that
more women report 20 the call OF But
ton Day. and offer their services at head
quarters. Hundreds of boys, many young
women. and representatives OF all the
business enterprises Of the city. are to-
day engaged IN the great sale OF buttons.
All day yesterday there was a constant
day engaged IN the great sale ofu buttons.
call FOR buttons. and the demand has
beer satisfied. and all are awaiting the
rou rs with expectancy.
From six 70 ten buttons each were sent
out yesterday 10 more than 500 residents
of the city. and by a special effort. they
viii be delivered in the first morning
mail
Reproductions OF the Taft button on
differelt coi0red cardbOards. correspond
ing with the value OF the buttons, have
been made for carriages. delivery wagons.
automobiles, and private residences. The
committee desires persons TO call at head
quarters, Il possible. for these buttons. es-
pecially for automobiles and other
vehicles Numerous places "a the city,
including drug stores IN all sections. viii
have buttons for sale. In addition spe-
cial arrangements have been made IN the
following places: William Hahn & Co.
Lansburgh & Bro. : Kann. Sons x Co,
Woodward & Lothrop. Falais Royal. W.
B. Moses & Sons. N. Phnipsborn, Barber
& Ross, and Julius Garfnkle.
NeiEhbOrhOOd Houses Help.
The letter was mailed the morning Of
June II and received at the National Hotel
that night. No one called for the letter.
and II was accidentally discovered by
clerk who Immediately notified Inspector
Robert OBardman. who is directing the
investigation IN this city.
The sale OF buttons in the southwest
and northeast sections OF the city viii
be undertaken by the neighborhood houses
OF these sections. and a luncheon viii be
served at these places for the workers
al noon.
In addition 20 the tagging OF autouo-
biles and vehicles. It IS the intention OF
Secretary West 70 tag al the street cars
Of the city.
Mr.. Albert Rogers. secretary OF the 1915
committee OF Boston. who IS cOntem-
plating a button campaign next fall IN
Boston. is in the city to-day for the pur-
pose OF seeing how II Is done.
The committee desires 70 emphasize the
following precautions:
"All persons authorized TO sell buttons
on the street will be furnished with
badges by the committee.
The prices OF the buttons are clearly
Indicated by colors. as follows: Black
button. 10 cents; green. . cents; blue.
% cents: red, 81; silver, $; gold. SO. No
one should pay more than the value OF
the button as indicated by the color.
Buttons viii be on sale IN all drug
stores and practically all OF the large
downtown stores, as well as by special
Persons desiring further information.
or an additional supply of buttons, should
telephone Main 6616.
"Wanted-200 more boys 10 volunteer
services at the headquarters at o'clock
tomorrow for two hours work
Every one is requested 20 make COM
plete returns OF sales before 8 p m. Mon
day"