New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-10
THE SYMPATHY OF THE COUNTRY.
HARD WORK BEING DONE EVERYWHERE IN BEHALF
OF THE SUFFERING CITIES.


OF THE SUFFERING CITIES.
WASHINGTON Sept. 9.-The work of raising
money Tor the South in this city continues among ali the
societies and at the departments and city offices The
total subscription so far is at least $4,000 Remttanoes
are sent on TO the South every day.
MOBILE Sept 9-Ths city still remains free from yell
low fever and the cantget.away" club continuesidO
ing good service for the sufferers in the infected districts
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 9.-The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company and their lines South Of Pttsburg controlled
nv that company will carry free OF charge its lines
snnnlies and other contributions for the relief OF the
yellow fever sufferers when consigned TO the Howard
Association other charitable institutions In the South
LITTLE Rock Ark, Sept 9.-The Towards and other
organizations OF this city have sent 2000 thirty
and one physician to Memphis. In day or two they
will send another physician aud more nurses.
WASHINGTON Sept. 9.-In reply TO a telegram from
tho Postmaster at Chicago nquirng whether post Office
boxes could be used for the deposit Of contributions
for the yellow fever sufferers Acting POstmasterGen-
eral Tyner has to-day teeRaphed follows; There
ia no objection to the deposit Of contributions for
yellow foyer sufferers in such street letter boxes
located I'm places OF extraordinary security The public
should be requested 20 deposit In the day time, before
fhe bour for day collection Contribution boxes I'm post
offices are desirable. II such boxes were put up in all
rho most offices In the United States and tue proceeds
delivered TO the local collecting committees 1t would
meet with approval"
BoRpENTowN, n. j., Sept "a vocal and instru-
mental concert FOR the benefit Of the yellow fever suf
day evening in the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
bnIdng Miss Carrie Hayster, pianist, the COrnet
Rand Smiths orchestra the Gee Club, aud members Of
YSrious church choirs OF this CITY, and Others have
kindly consented to lend their aid.
RALEIGH, N. c., Sept. 9.-The ladies Of the
ten white church congregations here, MethO-
dist Catholic, Presbyterian. Hebrew, Episcopal and
Raptst held the most brilliant festival given in the
state on Friday evening The use OF the Capitol and its
beautiful grounds was given by Governor Vance. There
we're forty-Ono ladies Of the Executive Com;
mtttea OF the Relief Fund Association, and
these were assisted by scores Of beautiful girls.
The rotunda and hallway Of the building were
filled by tables piled high with numerous delicaoies,
while in the square there were also tables. The night
Was bright and mOont and the square was lighted by
chinese lanterns There four bands of music and
eolored gee club. The total receipts were $500. The
ladies had in hand $500 previously collected d
ana have now sent on their check for $1,000.
The Templeton Troupe has given its receipts for one
night 10 the noble charity so far Raleigh has sent over
PapHTIeFIEIp Ill., Sept s.-Governor Cullom has issued
a rooamAtiou urging tue necessity OF f0Fther liberal
oontributons for she suffering Southern cities.
The following subscriptions, in addition to
those above referred TO- have reported by kilograms
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