The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-03-27
Red Cross and Banks Receiy-
ing Flood Subscriptions.
Relief Be Rushed to Ohio
Flood Sufferers.

Topekans are coming generously to
the aid of the submerged and devas-
tated districts in Ohio and Indiana.
Conflicting relief organizations were
instfgated this morning, but were
consolidated before noon. Free press,
telegraph and express service has been
guaranteed. The Topeka chapter of
the Red Cross is receiving contribu-
tons. c. d. Skinner of the Mer-
chants Transfer company will collect
volunteer clothing and non-perisha-
bic food from any part of town. Head
quarters for donations and supplies
have been established in the Pruden-
tial bank building.
The Topeka chapter of the Red
Cross is under the direction OF P. H.
Coney. president, and Mrs. B. B.
Smythe, secretary. Persons unable to
carry their donations to headquarters
should notify Mr.. Skinner at once. All
kind of clothing is desired-particu-
larly flannels. warm wraps and shoes.
Only non-perishable food, such as
flour. canned goods and smoked meats
viii be accepted. shipment of sup
plies will be sent free of charge by
the Red Cross society tomorrow after
noon.
All money delivered by 4 o'clock at
the Central National bank will be for
warded by wire through the courtesy
of the Western Union Before 10
o'clock this morning $500 in volunteer
Idu D0en received. Inc
Bank of Topeka is also taking indi-
vidual subscriptions. and the Y. NJ,
the Y. w. and the R. r. Y. M. C. A.
buildings.
By tomorrow the work of receiving,
collecting and forwarding supplies is
expected to be well under way. Ex-
press boxes will be furnished and a
shipment made as soon as a sufficient
quantity of contributions is received.
Every citizen of the country feels
personal interest in this national dis
aster, disaster whose tragedy is too
stupendous to be understood But
seldom has there been so bad a calam-
ity in the United States. Everyone
can alleviate the sufferings of the
stricken state in some small degree. A
torn blanket sent from Topeka may
save the life of a kiddie in Dayton.
The board of directors of the Com
mercia1 club decided today to take no
action relative to assisting in the relief
of the unfortunates of the flood at
Dayton until after they hear from the
secretary of the c lber of Commerce
of that city in reply to telegram sent
by J. Will Kelley, secretary of the club
The telegram reads:
Fred w. Fansher, secretary Cham
Der of Commerce. Dayton, O.: Accent
deep sympathy of citizens of city of
Topeka in the terrible misfortune that
has befallen your beautiful city. What
can We do to help? If outside assist
ance is acceptable we will be glad to
contribute our part to relieve the ter
rible suffering that prevails in your
city. Please answer at once"
A proclamation issued by Governor
Cox, of Ohio, today says money by tele-
graph is urgently needed.
The following cash subscriptions
amounting to s64S were reported this
afternoon as received at the Central
National bank, the Bank IF Topeka and
Capitol office. The largest total came
to the Central National bank, the presi-
dent of which J. r. Burrow will act as
treasurer of the fund:
Merriam Mortgage Co. $4,000