Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-13
CATHOLIC AID.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. l2.-The Catholic relief

association for vict inns of yellow fever in New
Orleans, the St. Vincent De Paul association
of New Orleans, having notified the ecclesiastl-
Cal authorities that it finds itself unable to
meet the increased demand upon its usual work
OF charity, in consequence of the great destitu
ton resulting from the prevailing epidemic, ut
the suggestion of the Very Reverend q. A.
Rauxel. vicar general of the arch diocese of
New Orleans, Catholic relief association has
been formed, whose province it will be to aid
in collecting funds for the support and care OF
the large number of helpless widows and or
phans, irrespective of creed or color, whom
this dreadful scourge must necessarily
beoueath to an already impoverished
community and over-crowded asylums. This
association therefore earnestly appeals to the
most reverend archblshops. to the right rever-
end bishop and clergy, to all Catholic organ
izations. to all individual Catholics and char
itaby disposed persons, to aid in the good
work of relief, that the association may be able
to timely succor the many helpless and suffer
ing in midst now on the approach of win
ter All contributions will be most thankfully
and publicly acknowledged. and the same
should be addressed to the Very Rev. G. A.
Rouxell, priest and vicar general of the diocese
of New Orleans, or to either of the following
gentlemen of the executive committee Thomas
Layton, James G. carleton, E. Connery, ST.,
j. b. Latth, John T. Moore, ST., John T. Glib
bons.
DIR. G. L. Hanson, aged 30, who died to-day,
was formerly surgeon in the United States
army. He comp aimed of feeling i'll Sunday
morning, but having eighty cases of fever un-
der treatment as ii volunteer physician in the
Y NJ. C. A.. he remained nn duty till P. NJ,
thereby greatly lessening his chances of re-
cOvery.
REQUIEM MASS.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l2.-Requiem was
celebrated at ST. Dominica church yesterday
| for priests who have fallen victims to yellow
| fever. The church was crowded.
ST. LOUIS,
ST. LOUIS, Sept. l2.-Quite heavy frost oc-
temperature is now favorable for a still heavier
Cared here and in this vicinity last night, and
| one Tonight Whatever approximations may
| have prevailed anywhere as TO yellow fever
being or coming here may now be removed
with absolute safety, for the recent change in
the weather has rendered it utterly impossible
for that disease to exist i'll the city. The health
commissioner has recommended to the board O.
health that quarantine regulations b.
modified to allow all river boats ant
passengers. whether by river or rail. who ar
not sick to come directly to the city, withou
detention at quarantine for disinfectants an,
fumigation. The buard will no doubt accep
the Recommendation at its next meeting.
!, New YORK, Sept. l2.-Mr. F. r. Davis. pres
dent Of the First National bank, Memphis,
: here, and greatly facilitates the forwarding q
money and supplies for yellow fever sufferer
in that city and neighboring country.
Bad Bank Failure.
KNOXVILLE. Sept. 12.-P. Staub, propriett
of the Knoxville opera house and a large re-
estate owner. made an assignment this ever
ing. In consequence the knux5i!le bank
closed. The banks liabilities are 81, 90
d available assets $500.