The Washington herald., 1913-03-29
TRADE BODY GIVES.
$I0O SUFFERERS
Chamber Of Conneres Il Alsxaldsia
and Other' ce.tibuts to
Flood Fund.
OTHER NEWS NOTES OF TOWN

mood sufferers In Ohio and Indiana. The
board Of directors Of the Chamber of
Commerce. at meeting held this morn
ing. appropriated 500. This money. to-
gether with contributions received
through the four banks of the city.
was taken to Washington by J. T.
Preston. secretary Of the Chamber of
Commerce, and turned over to the Red
Cross officials. The free-will offering
at the organ recital tonight at the
Second Presbyterian Church will be
sent to the Hood sufferers at once.
All the banks in the city are accept
ing money from citizens. to- be turned
into the Red Cross fund. In addition
to this. a number OF fraternal organi.
cations also are preparing to make
donations.
Mayor Thomas A. Fisher stated to-
day that he hoped the citizens desir.
ing to contribute to the flood victims
would do so through the banks or
responsible persons. who will forward
the money. He did not think It neces-
sary to take any action at this time.
in view Of the fact that contributions
are being forwarded to the Red Cross
Society through the banks and others
As soon as received.
Council Of Women Convention.
Plans for the entertainment Of the
delegates who will attend the National
Council Of Women Of the United States.
to be held in this city April 17-lS next
were formulated this morning at q meet
ing by a committee Of arrangements At
the residence Of Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett.
A dinner will be rendered the dele
gates the evening Of April II at s o'clock
at Lee Camp hall. At night there will
be a public meeting In the auditorium
Of the Elk's Home. at which time there
will be an address delivered by Miss
Sadie American, executive secretary of
the National Council Of Jewish Women.
She is one Of the most noted speakers
In the country.
The local council Of Jewish Women
will be asked to take charge OF the
decorations and arrangements for this
meeting at which Miss American will
speak.
A drive to the Episcopal Theological
Seminary for the purpose Of inspecting
the grounds and buildings will take place
at o'clock the afternoon Of April Is.
and from until o'clock that evening
the delegates will be rendered q recep-
ton at the home of Mrs. Barrett. At
night there will be a meeting IN some
church in the city yet to be designated.
The organ recital at the Second Pres
byterian Church tonight by Harry Pet
tcrson Hopkins. OF Baltimore. assisted by
the choir Of the Franklin Street Presby-
terrain Church OF the Monumental City,
was largely attended. As stated in an
for the benefit of the flood sufferers.
There was n liberal response on the part
OF those attending
Other News Notes.
Matilda Cooper. one of the best-known
colored women in the city. and one OF tho
most noted cooks IN Alexandra. was
taken Ill In the city market today and
died while Seing conveyed to her home.
$40 Queen Street. in a hack. She had
been a sufferer from heart trouble. and
had reached an advanced age
DR.. James J. Garvey deputy health Of
ficer. will go to Bluemont Loudoun
County, Va, tomorrow for the purpose
of inspecting a pair of horses for the Co.
lumbia Engine Company. One OF the en-
gine horses was recently shot after de-
veloping lockjsu. and the remaining
horse will be sold and a pair OF horses
purchased.
In the Corporation Court today in the
case of Charles Lyman and others
against the International Building and
Loan Association, of Washington. D. C,
decree was entered confirming the
report OF Howard W. Smith. bonded
commissioner of sale. and ordering re-
lease of bond.
The funeral of Miss Atha Franklin, a
former resident of this city. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs c. D. Franklin, who died
in Washington at noon yesterday. will
take place tomorrow afternoon and the
body will be brought here for burial.
The Alexandria German Club tonight
gave its Easter dance. the final of the
season. at the auditorium of the Elks'
home. 1t was attended by large gather
ing, among those attending being a num-
Der of guests from out Of the city.
"Criminology" was the subject of an
address of Police Justice Cation tonight
before the members of Lone Star Camp.
No. ]. American Indian Guards, at its
hall, liz North Fairfax Street.