Oxford eagle., 1918-06-06
R. {. BENNINGTON
THANKS THE PEOPLE

Jackson, Miss. June 6.-Hon. r. Z
Remington before leaving the city
after the close Of the Red Cross cam
paign in which the largest sum ever
given by Mississippi at one time To-
the relief Of human suffering" was
reached, issued statement to the peo-
pie Of Mississippi, thanking each and
everyone for their assistance in put
ting Mississippi in the million dollar
class.
The following is the statement iszu-
ed by Mr.. kenninetoni
"You have eoatributSd te the Second
Red Cross War Fund one million dol
lars. tThe exact amount contributed
by each county. and the exact total
for the entire state viii be published
as 5000 as all returns are in-) This Is
the largest sum Of money you have ev-
er given at one time for the relief Of
human suffering. and is nearly three
times the amount Originally asked for.
You have made wonderful respon-
Sc to the Presidents call. one that will
make il clear TO all the world that Mis-
sissippians are ready and willing to
make it possible for the greatest Moth
er an the world 70 care for our sick
and wounded sailors and soldiers and
TO relieve the suffering and privstioo
in Belgium. Frame and Italy.
As Chairman " the Second Red
Cross War Fund for Missi.sippi,
want to publicly thank the Executive
COMMITTEES. the District Chairmen, the
Chapter War Fund Chairmen and each
and every member Of every committee
throughout Mississippi for their unset
fish cooperation and service. These
men and women have not only given
generously Of tAeir money. bu, freely
of their time and ability. The news
papers of Miss eIsippi and of New Or
leans and Asm his presented the eau
Sc so clearly and SO literally that your
response was prompt and generous.
Many men, prominent in public and
private life in Mississippi and Louis
lana have given freely Of their time
and ability. speaking TO thousands Of
our people. and ably presenting the
great cause.
The women Of Mississippi have rem
dered notable service in this campaign
and have been a most important factor
IN its success.
The pastors from their pulpits have
told Of the great work Of the Amer
lean Red Cross
ITO each and everyone Of these work
ers We acknowledge our grateful sppr-
eciation.
Reports from oil sections of the
State Indicate that the negroes have
contributed liberally and public recog-
milton is hereby made Of their geaeTos-
ity and interest.
1T Is with deep sense of gratitude
that bring TO your attention the ser
vice rendered by our Campaign Di-
rector, that plain citizen Of America.
II. u. X. Smith. an indefatigsble work
er from New York. For sax months he
has labored day and night, and to him
more than any other one man is due
the success Of our campaign. His won
derful energy. enthusiasm. ability and
deep sense VI obligation to his fellow
man. has been an inapiration to ali
who came in contact with him To
those wounded heroes Of the : British
and Canadian armies. isats.. Mason
and Psrks and Private Evans. whose
very presence in our midst gave to Us
ciearier visioa Of the obligation rest
ing upon Us. We express our great app
recitation for ths service rendered our
campaign
Il count ii = privilege and an honor
70 have been associated with the men
and women who have rendered so valu-
able service to the greatest agency
for the relief Of human suffering the
the world has over known"