The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-21
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REDCROSSDRIVE
AT THIS POINT
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
MEN GET TO WORK ON THE IN
TENSiVE CAMPAIGN IN PENSA-
COLA TODAY.

Fired with enthusiasm by the in
spring addresses of eloquent speak
ers one hundred and twenty men
start this morning on the intensive
Red Cross drive. Impressed with the
Importance Of the work. they are de-
termined that the subscriptions shall
greatly exceed Pensacolas quota in
the campaign
The preliminary rally, held at the
San Carlos last night. was probably
, the most enthusiastic meeting of the
kind ever held here.
DR.. Kennedy said that il the stay
at-homes could only visualize the
great work done by the Red Cross,
there would be no need for a solicit
ing campaign, as many times the
needed amount would be voluntarily
subscribed He said that he had two
opportunities to observe the work of
the Red Cross, surgeon with the
fighting forces and, later, as a patient
and he knows from his personal eX-
perience the great work which the
Red Cross is doing for humanity. DR..
Kennedy said there is no doubt as TO
the result of the Red Cross campaign.
Pensacola has responded nobly and
literally TO every patriotic appeal and
is certain TO do so now. At the con-
clusion of his remarks he recited ''Ze
no Hour" which was received with
prolonged applause.
T. Chairman w X. Hyer paid DIR. Ken
nedy splendid tribute during which
he said. DIR. Kennedy has been OF
invaiuable assistance to the committee
and has proved our greatest inspira-
tion in the work.
Lee Mcdonald appealed to the
workers to devote their best energies
to the campaign and in emphasizing
the scope of Red Cross work he re-
cited a number of pathetic incidents
connected with the assistance given
the families of fighting men by the
civilian relief committee.
William Fisher said that the time
has come for the American people TO
separate their minds from material
things. and prove conclusively that
this nation is more than a dollar
seeking machine. This, he said. is best
demonstrated by the work OF the Red
Cross and by the liberal support |
which the American public gave that |
work.
The war will continue until it is |
fairly, fully and houorabiy won, said |
Rev. L w. Chalker. He referred to the |
Red Cross flag as the symbol of hu-
manity and Christianity and said that /
flag cannot live. He urged every true
American to give to the utmost of his
ability to continue what he considers
the greatest. highest and noblest
work undertaken by the human race.
Before the meeting. Capt. John A.
Merritt received voluntary dollar con-
tributions in the booth erected in the
lobby of the hotel and realized about
$50 In less than five minutes.
Capt. Kennedy auctioned box Of
cigars for the benefit OF the Rel
Cross fund. Hunter Brown being the
successful bidder at $40
On behalf OF the Flying Squadron,
T. Simpson Reese announced a mum
Der of voluntary subscriptions which
were received yesterday and give the
an auspicious start. Among
hem were Pensacola Shipbuilding
Co. $1,000, subscribed by Mr.. Keller
through Mr.. Reese: Jesse r. McLane,
500, subscribed through Mr.. e. r.
Banking. Savings &f Trust
To-, $500. subscribed through Mr.. j. ID. ,
= Newton.
The San Carlos hotel has entered
he drive 100 per cent strong, each of
he 125 employees having donated one ,
lays pay In addition, Mr.. Hervey ,
las erected a Red Cross booth in the
obby and electric star. bearing the !
led Cross emblem is prominently dis (
,layed. .
The campaign, which starts active q
Y this morning, will be conducted r
long systematic lines. Solicitation by Z
he workers Will be limited to the q
ames assigned to them by the COM 9
1ittee and there will be no over lap
ing in the canvass Treasurer J. s.
.eonard will be at campaign head
uarters. in Marston e. DUMAS, each
ay from IL to 2 p. m, to receive rel !,
orts from the team captains and
-orkers and Chairman Hyer win be
I headquarters all day TO assign ad- :
itional names and give detailed in, !"
,rmation regarding the drive.
INETY-ONE BODIES
TAKEN FROM THE RIVER