Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 306, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 December 1913 — Governor Ralston Still Has $60,000 Contributed During Flood. [ARTICLE]

Governor Ralston Still Has $60,000 Contributed During Flood.

Governor Ralston stilt has a trust fund of $60,000, which, was contributed from all parts of the state and nation to aid the flood sufferers last spring. All the needs of the time were relieved by a committee appointed by the governor and after all bills had been paid there was still $60,000 on hand. This shows how splendid is the charity of the American people when real need occurs. The governor is uncertain what to do with the money. Many suggestions are being made to him but so far none have solved the question. The RSepubldcan believes the money should be placed in banks where it will draw interest and be held for use in cases of future need, lit is not uncommon for floods to do great havoc in the Ohio river valleys and plagues occur When least expected. The ready money at the disposal of the governor would be a great blessing. But It should draw interest and banks where it is deposited should not .be allowed to use it unless they pay for the privilege. .