Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-02

conc ann Droved themselves true friends
to rs moor blacks this morn'in, sure"
The gratitude of the poor old woman
who informed the reporter that she
had lost nearly every thing she
was repeated IN hundred IN
stances by negroes who eXchanged Wor9
or two with the reporter as they passed
out Of the market on its eastern eXtFeml-
ty. Messrs. Fried X Hicks, who supplied
the coffee. told the reporter yesterday al
ternoOn that they boiled
50 GALLONS OF COFFEE,
and had none to throw away after the
last Of the crowd had been fed.
Between four and i've barrels
of soda biscuits were eaten with the
coffee. and IN addition there was carried
of as rations for the day l,2QO pounds OF
meat. nearly 100 leaves OF bread, par
rels each Of rice and grits, and cabDages,
turnips and other vegetables OF similar
varieties almost without limit. FOur
men were kept constantly busy
waiting on the thrOng and tending
10 their wants. Provisions by the wagon
load continued arriving almost lnces-
sanity. even after the crowd had dispersed,
and the scene was unique IN a me
time. The extra provisions thus received
were sent to the committee, ana IL Is
thought that there is nearly enough on
hand 10 supply the thTong again to-day,
which will be done in a similar way at
the same place. between the same hours.
The committee have use for all the
supplies which may be forwarded and re-
quest that all who feel disposed TO con-
tribute Will send their donations 10 the
market as early this morning as possible.
THE CITIZENS MEETING.
AtlI o'clock the Exchange Long Room
was filled with citizens in response TO the
proclamation Of the Mayor in yesterdays
MORNING NEWS. Gen. 4. L. Lawton
called the meeting to order, and Mayor
Lester was made Chairman. The Mayor
stated the object for which II had been
called. expressing the condition and
needs Of the sufferers and their require
ments for speedy relief. In abiding to
the fact Of the abuse of public charities in
many instances, the absolute wants OF
the people at the present time should re-
ceiye generous relief. The Mayor then
read the following telegram.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Oct. 81.
Hon. Z. Z. Lester. Mayor Savannah:
The officer in charge Of the barracks l. or
dered by telegram TO allow the unOccupled
portions OF the barracks to be used for the
shelter of the destitute persons designated by
YOU. ROBERT I. LINCOLN,
Secretary Of War.
General Lawton addressed the meeting.
in the relief Of the suffering people. He
had come actuated BY that impulse, and
he was ready TO do his part. The nrst
step was the appointment Of committee
who should have charge of and distribute
what funds were raised so that they might
reach those most in need. He urged the
appointment of this committee, and sug-
gested the Savannah Benevolent AssOcla-
ton as the proper body TO assume the re-
a
fund, and see that the needy and deserY-
ing were cared for. and their Immediate
necessities relieved.
Mr.. F. NJ. Hull stated that he had been
in conference with the Board of Directors
of the association, and that in view OF
certain charges made against the assocl-
alton several years ago the Directors did
not care. as a body, to assume the man.
agement and control of the funds. He
moved that a committee of citizens be ap-
pointed. that subscription lists be pre-
pared, and that those who desired to and
in the cause should come forward and
subscribe.
General LawtOn offered a substitute to
Mr.. Hull's motion, that when the funds
were raised the association be requested
to assume the control and disposal of
them.
Mr.. George {. Freeman, President of
the Benevolent Association, said he a.
not prepared 10 speak for the association,
whether that body would accept such a
responsibility, but he would say, however,
that the association would head any list
with a handsome sum, and aid the poor
people materially.
Hon. P. W. Meldrim inquired how long
it would take the Board of Directors
of the Association to meet and ascertain
whether the responsibility would be ac-
cepted or not.
Mr. Freeman said personally that he
would decline the trust. but that at an in
formal meeting Of the Directors of the As
sOciatiOn held yesterday morning nothing
was done. The association was ready,
however. to aid with money, influence
and help.
Alderman Hanley. OF the temporary
Committee of the Council, stated what
had been done in relieving the immediate
necessities Of the sufferers.
Other prominent citizens took part in
the discussion, advocating various meas
ures.
Capt. John NJ. Guerard moved as an
amendment that a committee Of twenty
five be appointed to collect and distribute
funds. Other amendments offered were
withdrawn, and the Mayor appointed the
following committee:
F. VI. Hull. J. NJ. Guerard, NJ. J. Solo
mons, r. B. Reppard, Robert Falligant,
William Hunter, George c. Freeman. An
drew Hanley, d. X. Thomas, David Wells,
Herman Myers. John Flannery, L. j.
Kennedy, L. W. Meldrim. Joseph ROSen-
helm, D. G. Purse, Alfred Haywood, Rev.
II. J. McNally. Rev. J. o. Branch, Rev. j.
+. L. Holmes. William Duncan, J. b.
Read ;. Guckenheimer, John F. Whea-
ton and :. b. Palmer. The committee or
ganized by the election of Capt; +. NJ.
Hull. President; Alexis McNulty, Secre-
tary, and y. r. Thomas, Treasurer.
MEETING OF THE RELIEF COMMITTEE.
The committee met at the Long Room of
the Exchange at I O'Clock to organize the
various subcommittee. Mr.. Hull, the
Chairman. made the following appoint
ments:
COMMITTEE on LODGING.
Alfred Haywood, f. J. Kennedy and
Joseph ROsenheim, and they were re-
quested to proceed at once to the United
States Barracks and make such arrange
ments as possible to provide shelter for all
who needed it.
COMMITTEE on SUBSISTENCE.
Andrew Hanley, David Wells, D. r.
Thomas. VI. J. Solomon, Herman Myers,
JnO. F. Wheaton. :. Guckenheimer, ;. B.
Palmer, Rev. H. J. McNally. These
gentlemen will be at the Market basement
from $50 to II O'Clock this morning and
will furnish a hot breakfast and meals for
the balance of the day.
COMMITTEE ON VISITATION AND REGIS
TRATION.
George c. Freeman. p. W. Meldrim,
Rev. H. J. McNally, Rev. J. o. Branch,
Rev. J. f. L. Holmes.
COMMITTEE on FINANCE.
William Hunter, John NJ. Guerard,
Robert Falligant, ID. G.. Purse, Dr. Will
liam Duncan, John f. Wheaton, ;. B.
Palmer. This committee is requested to
meet at the office of Mr.. John VI. Guerard
at 10 O'Clock this morning, as will be seen
bv a notice elsewhere.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. : Guckenheimer:
Pes0Tred. That each committee appoint a
Chairman, who shall be authorized to make
purchases and give sight drafts for same on
mat AM money collected shall be turned
over to the Treasurer.
THE FORD DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION.
The following letter was handed to the
action as the committee saw fit to take
on il. as it had been received too late for
action by the citizens meeting:
FORD DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION
SAVANNAH. GA, Nov. l. 1883.
Hou 2. Z. Lester. Mayor city Of .SaUdnnGh-
DEAR SIR-The Ford Dramatic Association.
realizing the importance Of prompt action
being taken to render relief to their fellow
citizens. who are sufferers by the terrible con-
Migration that occurred in our beloved city
Yesterday, beg leave to herewith respectfully
fender their services to give an entertain
Tosnf for the benefit Of the sufferers during
some evening Of next week. under the super