The Washington herald., 1913-03-28


depot, at I'LL F Street Northwest, which
was established yesterday. will be open
today from S o'clock this morning until
1os0 o'clock tonight. when all goods re-
ceiyed during that period will be placed
aboard the American Red Cross special
train, which will leave Union Station at
II 20 tonight and go direct TO Dayton.
Ohio.
The consignment from Washington VIII
be received and distributed by the agents
of the Red Cross 1t is stated that the
length Of the train will be measured by
the extent of the offerings OF Wash
ingtonians for the allevlation Of the
needs OF the sufferers.
This relief depot was established at
the suggestion of Miss Mabel Board
man, director OF the American Red Cross
Society, and is conducted under the d.
rection Of Charles ]. Columbus, secre-
tary Of the Retail Merchants Assocla-
ton. The Board OF Trade. Chamber of
Commerce, and Retail Merchants AS
ISOLATION members are cooperating in
the work, as well as the citizens of
Washington generally.
The immediate need is blankets. com
forts, clothing for men, women and
children of all description, and non
perishable foodstufrs Of a substantial
character. and Washingtonians disposed
to contribute to the cause in this man
ner are urged to act at once.
should Label Packages.
Wholesale and retail grocerymen are
requested to m Ike their contributions as
early as possible today at the merchants
depot, where the goods will be classi-
fed and labeled. and sent direct 10 the
special train. A receiving clerk and
corps OF expert packers from $. kann
& Sons Co. worked at the depot yester-
day afternoon, and this force will be
augmented this morning and throughout
the day. Secretary Columbus stated last
night that he has n force ready at
hand TO meet any exigency that the busi-
ness at the depot might bring forth.
Numbers of willing. workers have offer
ed their services.
John L. Newbold. president and gen.
eral manager of the Merchants Trans
| fer and Storage Company. sent word to
Secretary Columbus last night that his
| company will give free drayage to all
| those without carriage facilities who de-
| sire TO help fill the special train.
Those contributing goods to the mer-
chants depot for the Red Cross relief
work are requested to indicate on the
packages. boxes. or barrels. the nature
and quantity Of the contents. and the
names of contributors. II will save time.
| also, both here and at the point of dis
! tribution. II cognizanCe is taken of the
above. Shoes should be tied by the
| straps to avoid mismating.
The cases being made up at the depot
| are classified and labeled. A big red
cross is a distinguishing feature of each
| case
| Two representatives Of the America n
Red Cross Society will accompany the
| special train to its destination and su-
| perntend the dispersal OF the cases nj
the most needed points. Arrangements
have beens made with the railway COM
panies to rush this relief train with all
| possible speed to Dayton. Ohio. The
train will leave Washington promptly al
ll:eo o'clock Contributions to be sent on
this train must reach the merchants
| depot not later than 1870 O'Clock tonight
| and to avoid the possibility of confusion
prompt action Is asked OF all prospective
| contributors of goods.
Depot to BE Kept Open.
Secretary William ]. Eynon. of tht
Board Of Trade. yesterday mailed a card
| to the entire membership OF the Board
| asking that contributions of goods bt
| sent at once to the merchants depot. a
similar communication was yesterday ad
| dressed to the members of the Retail
Merchants Association. and it is ex
pected that like action will be taker
by the Chamber of Commerce. Secretary
Thomas Grant last night mailed a notice
of a MONDAY meeting of the Chamber
D. ]. Callahan stated last night that tbs
meeting would be a short one.
While the merchants depot will be con
| tinued in operation as long as there /:
| need for it, Secretary Columbus, OF tht
| Merchants Association, is anxious thai
| those desiring to contribute should act
| immediately-today- that the supple:
may go forward tonight on the American
Red Cross special train.
Some of the Contributions.
The following contributions to the 1ooc
and fire sufferers were left at the mer
chants relief depot yesterday:
E. II. Droop president Board Of Trad
IL pairs shoes, / coat and vest, pair,
trousers. ! girls coat. skirts. l suit.
pair rubber boots, s shirt waists, under
wear.
Miss Marie Clayton-Underwear. skirts
leaps. &c.
Z. II. Snyder & Co. suits and eS
ira trousers. l coat and vest. coats
IL odd vests.
NJ. Ray Shafer-2o pairs white blankets
Saks & Co.-Roll of carpet.
Mrs. Helen Nelson DOGGY. Of the Sun
shine Society-Bundle of clothing.
DR.. Metzerott+ shirts. dresses,
lcaps, / lady's suit 1 sweater, pair
shoes, shawls. l coat, l pair pants.
Mrs. W. Larkin and Mrs S. l.. White
Bundles of clothing.
Mr.. n. T. Morgan-2 suits OF clothes
II suit of underwear, ties, towels, ant
hats.
NJ. Dantes, of the King Of PythlaI
Church-Box Of clothing
T. d. Jewell-One suit of underwear,
hat, coats, vests. / waist, pair o
pants.
Mr.. Henry Latterman-Four hats.
Mr.. E. E. Sellers-Three sheets, s col
lars, suits underwear. 1 pair shoes.
dress, 4 belts.
H. H. Cassidy-Four blankets.
I. W. Sabell-One suit.
Henry schick-Entire oYft for gentle
man.
Mrs. ]. ]. stephens-Bundls Of clothing