The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-14

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said in an appeal to the people
present:
"The war which has devastated
Belgium has brought untold wealth to
farmers of Kansas. I appeal to the
farmers to give one bushel of wheat
for every two hundred they raised
and one bushel of corn for every two
hundred raised by them. 1t has been
requested that the different county
clerks act as receiving agents for the
grain.' -i'
Relief Work in Wichita.
Henry Allen, prominent in the news
paper circles Of the state told of the
relief work being carried on in Wich-
tia. 1.-The work was begun there be-
fore any movement for a state organ
nation was started" said Mr.. Allen.
"The mayor of Ashland. near Wich-
ita. received subscriptions equivalent to
a car Of wheat-thirty thousand loaves
Of bread-in three hours. Several clubs
in Wichita have arranged to give
charity balls. I know of at least
twenty-five women in Wichita who
have decided not to buy Christmas
presents and will send the money to the
relief Of the Belgians.
IT also have a list of a hundred peo-
pie who will adopt Belgian children.
That Kansas millers will work heart
ily in cooperation with the movement
was the sentiment expressed in . speech
NV A. Fassler. TT is estimated that
the millers Of Kansas City will con-
tribute 1000 barrels OF flour and the
millers Of Topeka 1000 barrels" said
Mr.. Fassler. The milIers Will grind
an wheat free of charge and see to 1t
that it reaches Europe" George H.
Hunter said the wellington millers
would each give 800 sacks.
A short talk in favor Of the organized
movement throughout the state was
made by Frank p. MacLennan. pub
Usher Of The State Journal.
Following Mr.. Mac Lennan's talk,
william Allen White OF EmpOria sug-
gested the county organization on the
same basis as the Y. M. C. A. member
ship campaigns are carried on 1t was
Mr.. Whites plan to appoint two teams
In each county who were to report to
the state headquarters at regular in
tervals.
Many Speakers.
The speakers included the follow
ing: w. J: Tod. Maple Hill; G. M.
betha; DIR. A. T.. Metcaf, Colony;
prof. H. p. Cady. Lawrence: J. B. Case,
Abilene; c. A. Stannard, Emporia;
Charles Davidson. Wichita: w. A.
tia; Father ]. A Murphy. Charles F.
Scott. lola: Judge Frank Doster, To-
peka; Governor George II. Hodges,
Very Rev. Patrick McInerney, Dean
j. r. dc b. fAayes LII. ana MIS-. r. r..
Estey, Scott Hokins. Frank p. Mac
Lehman, Harold T. Chase, ArInfn Fass-
and w. r. Stubs.
Subscriptions Made.
= A few minutes before the general
meeting adjourned several subscriptions
to the relief funds were made. Fol-
lowing are the names of those who are
the first to subscribe under the state
Organizations:
F..B. Bradley. SIS: Henry Allen, 800:
William Allen White. 500; w. J. Tod.
two beefs valued at $50 each: c. A.
Stannard. SIS: J. B. Case. $50; w. r..
Stubbs, 100 bushels OF wheat; William
Docking 500. -
A meeting Of the publicity commit
tee was held at the National hotel early
this morning. The members: Henry
Allen. Wichita Beacon: c. NJ. Hargef.
Abilene Reflector: Georges Mignolet,
Belgian consul, Kansas City, Mo-;
Charles r. Scott. lola Register; William
Allen White, Empof1a Gazette; Harold
I. Chase, editor OF the Topeka Daily
Capital; Frank p MacLennan, editor
Ct The Topeka State Journal; Charles
Dillon, managing editor OF the Capper
farm papers, and the Very Rev. Patrick
4cInerney, rector Of Assumption
parish.
Many Were There.
Among those who were present at
the meeting Friday night were: George
II. Hunter of Wellington, WI Tod of
Maple Hill. Scott Hopkins. David Stew
art. J. d. Weaver, Kilmaurs King, Miss
Kate King. Tom King. Harold Chase.
HQv. }. r. Deb. Kaye. George Misnoief.