Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-16
rs NEED.E D
FOR DESTITUTE BELCIANs
Minister at Washington Telephone.
That Secondhand Articles Are
Acceptable.
COMMITTEE MEETS TOD
Funds and Provisions Already Com
ing In. and Relief Ship, Under yir
ginia Flag. VIII Soon Sail From
Hampton Roads.

The campaign In Virginia for the re
lief of the stricken and starving Bel
CLANS Will begin to-day Ut noon, whci|
Colonel III. VI. Boykin, appointed by
S %fNs,ti stuart as chairman OF tho!
virginia comm lssioh, will NICE, and
confer with the ten district chairmcid
:n a parlor OF the jefferson Hotel
Plai5 Viii be made to raise at least
100000 In money food supplies and
clothing. so that Nirginia's bounty mag
ne transported In Virginia bottom
flying Virginia flag 1t will be al
tempted to raise that amount Within
tho next few weeks, as the need OF thel
belgian people is immediate and press
ms. Frederick r.. Noting. Belgian
consul here. said last night that he had
collected al45 through In aud out-of
town contributions. which he would
turn over to Colonel Boykin. and said
further. that he would confer daily and
cooperate with Colonel Roykin as ,c
plans for the general relief OF the PEG !
pie whom he represents.
CLOTHINGfOF AIL
KINDS ACCEPTABLE
Sir. Noitlng said that he had talked
with the Belgian minister in Washing !
ton over the long distance telephone.
and that the minister had said that
second hand clothing would be very
acceptable. as clothing Is as much need ]
cd az money and provisions.
Sentiment In favor of,thc relief work.
has become state wide, and Colonel
Boylsin is sincerely hopeful. he says.
that the aid from Virginia will assume
large and material FORM Offers oil
help have como from people in private
life. corporations. business houses and
civic and charitable organizations oil
all kinds. All the railways in the
State have offered to transport sup
plies free OF charge, and they will be
gathered together In a huge OUTLAY
at the point Of departure. IT is planned
to gather everything together at the
same time and at one place. 30 that
there may be no confusion or loss.
The Belgium Badge DAY will be held
on November %. permission for the
uae OF the streets having been given
oy Mayor Ainsiie. 1t is expected that
large sum OF money will be con-
tributed through this means. Contri-
buttons in this city have already
amounted to approximately $4,000, and
Colonel Boyh!n Is in receipt OF let
tcrs from many parts of tho State, ask
ing for Instructions as to the ship
ments OF donations and the character
OF gifts desired.
ROANOKE COMMITTEE
ACTS PROMPTLY
That Roanoke intends to contribute
largely to the State relief is shown In
the following letter. received yester-
committee was organized under the
direction OF Colonel w. s. Battle, ono
OF Governor Stuart's appointccs The
letter follows:
Roanoke, Va. Nov. II. 1914
Governor IT, G.. Stuart. Richmond. Va:
The Roanoke local for Belgian
relief work was organized TODAY un-
der direction Of Colonel w S. Battle,
under your call. with w. IT. Lewis
chairman. and Mrs. N D. Mahcr. vice
chairman. II is at your disposal and
ready to cooperate in any plan your
State commission may adopt.
Roanoke already has supplied, under
Red Cross auspices. "a large quantity
OF food and clothing. besides 500
packages TO the Christmas ship. and
wo have collected considerable sum
of cash and more supplies and cloth
ing, and are making good Roadway
with permanent relief fund. guaran-
tccing q regular monthly contribution
for the Bclgians for six months. or
SO long as needed.
tSigncd) w. RI. LEWIS.
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