The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-02
President Wilson
Has Contributed!
It's YOUR Turn Now!

The President did his "bit" while
collection was being taken up last
evening at Keith's Theatcr for the aid OF
families OF national guardsmen In the
District.
Many hate said they desired to con-
tribute, but did not know where to
send contributions.
That reason for holding back has been
eliminated: A central committee which
will represent several hundred orsani-
cations has been organized. On the exc
cutive committee Of this body are bust
ness men, t0incd social service workers,
and representative Of the guards
mems wives, In, the person Of Mrs. VIII
liam +. Harvey.
John Doiph, at the Munscy building,
Is receiving the funds from all the or,
CARNATIONS affiliated with the central
body.
contributions. and these will be acknowl-
edged promptly and turned oyer to Mr.:
Dolph to be disbursed by the central
committee.
Now Is the Time.
Now Is the time to contribute-and to
contribute quickly II your contribution
IS DC most eHcCtlVe.
1t took time to get some sort Of work.
Ing arrangement among scores OF or
ganiza tons that desired to help. These
hnI to he brought together and some
plSn of operation had to be agreed
| upon.
This organization was accomplished
| in record time. Tho Rotary Club started
business by contributing $1,000.
! Very little more has been contributed.
| Then Mrs. Archibald Hopkins got to-
gether women's orFanizations. ana they
| offered their services to tho central
body. Other trade bodies. and dozens or
citizens associations. clubs. associa-
lions, and individuals have Joined the
Now what Is needed. most is cash.
This cash Is needed to make II certain
| that the war can 60 ahead along really
| helpful lines. Much already il being
done. but without the assurance OF funds y,
| OF assistance the volunteer workers
must be In the dark as to what actually
can be accomplished.
There Is no evidence yet that there is
as vet any dire need among families Of
guardsmen, but there is every evidence
that the longer the boys stay away the
greater will be the necessity OF heipina
here and there members OF some FAM.
lies whose main supports are on the
border. to guar dthe interests OF this
country. =
The work Of the centrai community It
anxious to help SO that the greatest
amount Of good can be accomplished.
| System Is Better.
Those who know about relief wori
know that such a system Is better, II
the long run, than having money siver
here and there. by this and that or
ganization. with perhaps some OF tn
1 al
know that money spent In organism!
smoothly. efficiently. and effectively. !
money we'll spent. SO they will con
tribute. :,
rectly to John Dolph. chairman OF tn
central committee. or they may contrib
, ute through The Times. The none
! contributed to The Times will be &C
knowiedged and turned over at once TO
Already 1t is evident how q great cen
trail association may be more efficien
in rendering aid to guardsmen's familie
than a great many small organization
"S some families lies need only assistance 1
getting employment for those left o
home. The great central associatio
E touches the business life OF the city 2
! every point. and business men alread
have offered to give available position
z for suitable applicants recommended
the central association.
9 Physicians Needed.
Some families will need medical ser,
= ice. The central body hopes to set
q list Of physicians who will serve. FRI
r OF charge. the families Of the guard
s men while the men are serving the
= country.
, Some families need clothing. IT
e Needle Work Guild is cooperating Wi
n the central body. and is equipped to
n this special work.
O Some families need help and advi
y about readjusting their mode of liviI
to conform to lesser incomes. Train,
workers will be supplied by the ce
trail body to take care of just SUI
"a cases.
10 In short. the central association,
fore 1t gets through, will be able
m meet any need. to give every form
Il aid and help, to meet every emer
4 ency, II, and this Is the big If
IF YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AN
CONTRIBUTE QUICKLY.
D. President Wilson has contribute
,e will you?