Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-12
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1hOTMOH COHfTtbuttOHS 10 tHc ChlcdQO Fund.
SALT LAKE, UTAH, Oct. l0.-Nothing is talked
of but the Chicago fire. 81. Johns Lodge of
Perfection and other Masonic orders are taking
up subscriptions for the sufferers. There will be
general meetingo OF Masons to- morrow evening,
and all will give to the utmost of their means.
An entertainment is to be given at the theater
at the request OF Brigham Young for the relief
fund. The money will be telegraphed as fast as
collected The mayor of the city has issued a
proclamation, by request of the city council
calling upon all classes to assemble to- morrow
at p. m, in the Old Tabernacle, for such meas
ures as may be deemed feasible for the relief of
the afflicted citizens of Chicago.
6l0.oOo Raised by the Saints To-day.
SALT LAKE, Oct. 1.-THE meeting to-day at
the Tabernacle, to aid the sufferers by the Chi
cago fire, was presided over by Mayor Wells,
Brigham Young sitting beside him. About
so eco were subscribed at once. Brigham Young
gave 81 600; Mayor Wells, 81 600; in behalf OF
the city, 81 ,5i0 for himself, $500; Buel & Bate
man, 5000; Bishop John ShOup, $500; L.. S.
Delegate Hooper, $500; Vim. j. Jenning, $500:
Fitch < Mann, $500; Hemstead III. kirkpatrick,
$3.50; Brigham Young, Jr., 80, and others SlOO
and under. A committee was appointed to col
lect money and goods. Tom Fitch made a
speech, urging immediate aid and earnest work
Tor further aid. Grace Greenwood, Mrs. Lip
pincot, who arrived last night, was also present
and made most eloquent and telling speech
Tears ran DOWN her cheeks as she depicted the
affiction of the great city of Chicago and on
their behalf appealed for help. Salt Lake NAV
be counted on for SO, 900. The skating rink
and Charles A. Gould, the champion skater
benefit OF the Chicago sufferers.
English Sympathy for the Chicago
Sufferers.
LONDON, Oct. I2.-The fee ing of sympathy
for the sufferers by the Chicago fire is deep and
wide spread and active. Measures for relief
are being taken on all sides. The Lord Mayor
of London, supported by the leading houses of
the city, has issued an appeal for subscriptions
10 be forwarded to designated agents. The meet
ing called by Mr.. Schenck at the Lanpham
hotel to-day, will be largely attended. 1t is
probable that the Common Council of the city
OF London will vote large sum- A meeting
was held at Birmingham last night and COM
mittees appointed to collect funds in aid of the
sufferers. The meeting was presided over by
the Mayor, and in addition to action taken for
the future, was very successful in immediate
results. Six firms of the city gave f1C0 each
on the spot The amount collected will be sent
be used Immediately. Hon. George Dixon.
Member of Parliament for Birmingham, has
been jealous in pushing forward the relief
movement. The most heartfelt sympathy for
the victims of the calamity is everywhere ex-
pressed, and the amount of money contributed
for their relief in Great Britain will be large
"The Whole World Kin,
bankers Of this city have opened a subscription
for the relief of the sufferers by the Chicago fire
Relief from Frankfort.
FRANKFORT, Oct. 12.-As soon as the news of
the terrible fire at Chicago reached here An
extra edition of the German-A merican Ecoro-
mis- was issued, giving such details as were
known, and calling for prompt action in behalf
of the sufferers. Pursuant to this call a meet
ing was held, at which the leading banking
houses were represented, and a relief COMMITTEES
organized for the collection and disposition of
funds. Frankfort will send a liberal contribu-
ton.
ChicagO's Appeal.
CHICAGO, Oct. y, IL a. m.-There was no re-
newal of the fires last night, and nothing oc-
CURED to disturb the city. Gen. Sheridan has
complete control, and confidence is fully re-
stored. The relief committee is now fully or
gained. At a meeting of the various commit
tees from other cities last evening" the following
appeal to the commercial men and capitalists OF
me United States was adopted" After care
fui survey OF the unparalleled calamity with
EVIDENCES before us of the overwhelming losses,
individual suffering and pressing necessities we
pray our fellow-citizens, especially those having
business relations with Chicago, whose enter
prise and energy have conferred honor on the
american people, TO sustain their business In
this hour of trial. Their calamity is great Ex-
tend TO them generous liberality by Compromises
and extensions, and the largest possible advances
OF money, so that business and property can
and may be restored the desolated districts re-
built, and its greatness re-established."
Chicago Papers Resumed.
CHICAGO, Oct. 12.-The Republican this morn
ing issued a half sheet and the Tribune an entire
sheet, filed with advertisements and announce
ments OF merchants change of localities.