Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-05-28

Jefferson county responded to the cry of the wounded soldiers by over- subscribing it's quota of $35,000 of the second Red Crcss war fund by approximately S15,0O0. Contributions totalled last night amounted to $46,- 386, with several country districts yet to report.
 "We confidently expect that Jef- ferson's contributions will aggregat $50.000," said Frank B. Tomlinson. publicity manager. Reports reach ing us indicate that the districts yet to report will put the total to that figure. On behalf of Mr. Collier, the county manager, and the organization, want to thank all those workers who gave their time and ability to this service. MT. Collier nearly broke down under the strain-he has had the whole burden on him-and was induc ed to go to Memphis for few days rest Since his departure. Dr. Norris has directed the work. That means that it was we'll done. We feel very grateful to all who helped to render this service to "our boys, thru the Red Cross."
 Reserve Forces Active Thrucut yesterday flying units under the direction of Dr. J. l. Norris and Dr. F. P. Lytes visited establish ments in the city, seeking those who had net subscribed. Young ladies were stationed at banks and business establishments, and they greeted all with the query: "Have you subscribed to the Red Cross fund.-" Very few did not receive invitation tc help. Knights Templar Give $1OO
 Damascus commandery, Knights Templar, whose members have beer very active in the Red Cross cam paign and in other patriotic and hu- mane work, last night voted to appro' priate S1OO of the funds as gift to the Red Cross war fund.
 Present Service Flag
 The Noble Lake church for coloreo people, which has eleven members o1 its congregation with the colcrs, was presented with a service flag Sunda! by Sol Klarberg. The material was furnished by MT. Klarberg, and the l flag fashioned by members of the col, ored women's auxiliary of the Rec Cross here. After talks by MT. klar' berg and, Dave Veil, the colored peo' nle contributed $1OO to the Red Cross At a meeting at Gethsemane Sunday afternoon, addressed by MT. klarbere and Capt. H. E. Bluthenthal, $1O2 was raised for the Red Cross..
 1 Wabbaseka Negroes Give $3OO Three hundred dollars was raised al a big meeting of negroes at Waooa seka last night, after addresses, bA Attorneys Frank M. Bridges and H Kemp Toney, and Fred Havis. Two other meetings had been held there contributions being made at eacn the meeting last night was to reacf these who had not subscribed. Every one in the audience agve something.
 The Red Cross Organization
 County Manager T. J. Golfers or panization was composed of T. Hay nes Gregory, in charge of the district outside Pine Bluff; Mrs. A. W Troupe, manager of teh work among wcmen's organization; J. l. Norrs manager for cty; D. Stanley Drey fus. commander flyng squadron; E A. Howell, cashier; Jo Nichol, treas urer. Other assignments were:. v,
 Executive Committee-Rev. A: H Stowell, Leo. M. Andrews, N. J. Can't IT,, E. B. Bloom, J. H. Mann, Mrs. W D.. Jones, M. w. Myers.
 Publicity Committee-Frank Tom linson, manager, H. H. Haizlip, chle' of staff.
 Women's Division of Publicity Mrs. Jack Bernhardt, manager.
 Speakers Ccmmittee-Daniel Fay flor, manager.