Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-15
Michigan Forest Fires.

DETROIT, Sept. 14.-The following appeal
committee of Detroit:
To the people of the Uuited States: The
counties of Huron and Sanilac. and parts Of
the counties of Tuscola and Lapeer in Michi-
gan have been visited by dreadful calamities.
Forrest fires driven by high winds have swept
over more than 1900 square miles. In a
portion of it the destruction
is only partial, but in the
great part of it the ruin is complete. More
than 200 people were burned to death in the
flames, or suffOcated IN the smoke. Many
others who escaped were severely burned and
yet survive in great suffering. More than
1,500 people were made shelterless. The
greater part of these lost all they had, their
ments, furniture, clothing, etc., being en-
tirely consumed and they are absolutely desti-
tute and depending upon the generosity of
the humane for the necessaries Of life.
Immediately as the magnitude of the disas-
ters was known, the mayor of De-
troit, by PROCLAMATION =, called a.sa. a
At this meeting all the commercial, manufac-
turing and banking housssof the city were
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mittee consisting of Hon. W. g. Thompson,
mayor of the city; James Mcmillan, presi-
dent of the Michigan Central railroad COM
pany; Edward Morton, president of the De-
troit board of trade; Martin Butzell, of the
firm of Heineman, Bntzell & Co.; and Geo.
Mcmillan and R. W. King, of R. w. King &
Co. II is needless to say that these gentlemen
are most honorable citizens of Detroit.
This committee Immediately or
op1 I'd Lpa
men of the burned district as
agents for the distribution of relief. The
citizens of Detroit Immediately contributed to
this committee large sum of money, and the
work of raising contributions goes steadily
on. Detroit and Michigan will give literally,
but the wants of the sufferers are beyond their
capacity to relieve. We, therefore, appeal to
the generous throughout the United States to
assist us in discharging this duty of humanity
clothing, bedding and furniture.
Cattle, seed for crops, agricultural imple-
ments, table ware, kitchen utensils, medicines
and multitude of other necessities are need
ed. All individual societies, corporations and
organizations are earnestly invited to send
their contributions, whether money or sup
plies, directed to Hon. W. G.. Thompson,
chairman relief committee, Detroit, Michi-
gan
the Detroit daily papers.
[Signed] c. II. BAIL,
Vice President Second National bank.
NEW YORK, Sept. l4.-The Michigan fire
fund now amounts to s22,10o. The board of
trade took measures to secure contributions
from members. The Lumbermen's associa-
tion sent 1856 direct to the mayor of Port
Huron.
GOODRICH, VT, Sept. 14.-At the call of
the mayor the citizens appointed q committee
to canvass for contributions for relief of the
Michigan sufferers The Grand Trunk will
carry free all clothing, bedding, etc.
THE MALLEY MURDER.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. Sept. 14.-In the NAL
ley trial, Miss Bertha Williamson, chamber
maid at the Foote house, owned by Edward
Malley, and occupied by Redcliff, testified that
the house was used for lodgings. She worked
for Redcliff and for Randolph, the new man
who is employed by Edward Malley. She did
not know Jennie Cramer. Heard of her death
Saturday noon, August 6. Knew Walter
Malley and James by sight. They occupied
two rooms in the building. Walter had key
to No. 26 Saw him and James come out ol
that room Friday morning between 8 and
o'clock Walter came to see me the Thurs
day morning before, and told me to fix up
room %, and put in towels and water.
He took the key. l put water and
towels in 26 also. / tried the door
of 20 Friday morning about 8 a. m, and
couldn't get in. Looked through the key
hole, and am almost positive it was James
Malley I saw in bed. There was another
party in bed with him. / did not see the
other party, but saw form under the bed
clothes. Can't tell whether it was q male or
female. It was about a half an hour later /
saw James and Walter leave 26. Witness was
asked If she saw the person whose form she
saw in the bed leave the building, and said she
didn't want to answer the question. Finally
she answered in the negative. Said she did
not see any other party come out of 26 or 90
that day except James and Walter. Immedi-
ately after the Malleys left the witness tried