Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-22
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN NOTES.

A statement issued today by Eliot
Wadsworth. acting chairman Of the
the solicitation of funds by "unrecog-
mixed individuals"
Numerous endless chain letters"
said Mr.. Wadsworth, have been
brought to the attention of the Red
Cross. many OF them for causes worthy
in themselves, but conducted by unrec-
ognized individuals. Nothing of this
sort has ever been authorized by the
Red Cross and this is to inform you
that all such methods of raising money
are without the countenance Of coun-
sci Of the national headquarters"
to the Red Cross campaigners. Vir-
ginia has taken first place in the south
ern group. with Richmond. the capital
of the SOUTH" leading all southern
cities.
Two other southern cities have fol-
lowed close on the heels of Richmond
and have landed on the honor roll with
their goals already exceeded The
Plains Va. originally apportioned
$1,000. voluntarily increased its allot-
From Stamford. Conn, came the
word that employees of many stores had
agreed to give q weeks wage to the
Red Cross fund.
Red Cross officials warned against
campaign. Much preliminary work be-
fore the campaign opened resulted
during the first three days in q flow
OF pledges which may not continue, it
was said.
Tho critical period Of the campaign
mas arrived" said Henry P. Dawson.
head Of the Red Cross war council
We must not let up now. Rather we
should oversubscribe the amount. Nei-
ther the Red Cross nor the American
Pa in 10 Pav-fb
More than thirty-five cities already
ha"e exceeded their apportionment for
the entire campaign. A large major
ity OF the leading cities. however, still
have more than half Of their allotments
to gather.
The Bank Of Cuba of New York has
subscribed $1,000, a sum equal to 1
per cent Of its capital stock.
The state of Delaware has doubled
Its apportionment. Originally allotted
$3.50 900. the state has now set $500. 900
as Its goal At dinner in Whining
ton 100000 was pledged by prominent
citizens.
The Crosby Company of Buffalo
y ~ r. has declared a ! per cent Red
Of the stockholders have already
agreed to turn over their dividend
checks to the Red Cross fund. and II
is thought the remainder of stock
holders will do likewise. The amount
of the dividend plus the subscriptions
of the officers of the company will
amount to probably $4,000.
8. c. Kelley, treasurer of the Stanton
Screw Company of New York, states
that the company has declared l per
cent Red Cross dividend amounting to
$4,000.
The campaign committee in Orange
n. J., where a large clock dial had
been set up to mark the campaigns
progress. wired headquarters: 1--WE
have busted the clock What shall we
do about it," When the national man
ayers learned Orange had raised
1871 900 they wired this reply: Get
a cuckoo clock. Orange has a right
to crow"
Honolulu sent word that $1,000 had
been collected there.
Katherine Stinson, the aviator. who
has planned trip over eastern cities
to drop bombs containing appeals fol-
contributions. started from Buffalo this
morning and will reach Washington
tomorrow afternoon. She probably Will
go by way Of Rochester, Albany, New
York and Philadelphia. On her arrival
here she will be greeted by Secretary
McAdoo for the Red Cross. and later