Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-11
CHARLESTON.
/. ourrr rroHr AND DAY PASSED
WITH NO SHOCKS.
wr corcoran's Donation heknowlsdssa-
suli Distributing Keller 20 '
xeesv-Enough Tents Received 60


pnSltiOn on tne Ps'' " 49, -
return to their houses.
Msvor Cosrtenay has sent tae follow.
inc telegram aokno FledgiDg receipt OF a
contribution
Hon. ~. ". Corcordn. Washington,
ID. c..
Five thousand dollars received. Oaly
N, ,ol,isss sense Of duty and citizenship
could prompt your noble deeds.
CHARLESTON. si,h ore voice, honors
Americas citizen. who ever rises to the
height Of his privilege, and OF whore
bounty it may truly be said, " There IS
no winter in IT,"
W. A. CoURTENAY, Mayor
The rains Of yesterday have just be-
can 10 affect the shattered walls, seye-
raj of which fell to-day. The Relief
Committee are at work distributing
nth provisions and money, aud their
chief concern is TO prevent The falling
~ relief 10 unworthy persons. Two
hundred and ninety tents we're received
TO-DAY from the Governor Of New Jer-
sew They we're accompanied by his
ptiyate secretary and an officer OF the
ousrtermsster's department. One hun
d,ed and sixiy.six tents have also been
shipped from Ohio. Tho committee,
with many thanks 10 the American peo-
nile, authorize the statement that they
have tents enough TO meet all pressing
needs. No shocks have been felt to-
dsy. and the streets are now unusually
lively.
Not much is stirring to-day beyond
The evidence everywhere Of putting
thircs in shape again. The Board oil
Survey is busily at work, and has re-
commended that several buildings be
nulled down. Most Of the massive
front Of the Neios and Courier build
ing and its jcb-ofiice must come down'
hut the building containing the COM
posipg.room and press-room is pro-
nounced absolutely safe. There is lit
de room for doubt that the injury to
Ssbe CITY will exceed the estimate of
Is O0O. 600. as every day develops dam
,rss previously unknown, as in the
8 case Of the Ne,os and Courier building,
Efor example.
The Relief Committee has opened
reeistrs for mechanics desiring en-
y ployment, uhe.e citizens can commu'
ncate with them aud make engage
ments.
As the First Presbyterian church IS
in ruins. and the congregation are IN
able TO rebuild, they appeal to the
members of their denomination else
where for assistance. Rev. W. 1.
Thcnp son, d. D., Is pastor, and will
receive Iemittsnces.
After . o'clock to-day the Relief
Ccmuittee lad issued 2l.OOO rauons.
Canvsssers have been appointed for
each ward to ascertain who are needy
and deliver rations to them, so as to
avoid imposition. The total subscrip-
lions to the relief fund amount to over
$lGl.000.
CARDINAL GIBDONs's CIRCULAR TO
TIE CATHOLIC CLERGY.
BA1TIMoRE, September l0.-The
Charleston renef fund up to tonight
amounts to $4,000, and is still grow
ing. Cardinal Gibbons has issued a
circular letter 10 the clergy OF the
country ordering the taking up OF o
collection in all Catholic churches on
the Goth for the same cause, and the
Sisters Of Mercy in this city have
signifed their willingness to assume
charge Of twenty-five orphans i
necessary.
NEW York; CONTRIBUTIONS.
New YORK, September l0.-Th'
Charleston Relief Committee OF th'
Chamber Of Commerce met to-day. II
was reported by Treasurer Brown thai
I'D 10 the present be hal received $780,
10. out Of which the mayor Of Charles
ton had been paid draft Of s2O, 300
leaving 8 cash balance Of Sl2,6o2
Since Yesterday the Treasurer has re
ceived s7,l22, which included S)Ol
from Jay Could, $1,000 from the BanE
of America, $500 from the Unite.
States National Bank, and $50 from
Robert Lenox Kennedy.
The Police Board has refused to al
low policemen to sell tickets for the
Charleston Relief Fund benefit at Wal
lacks. The commissioners decided
yesr ago to never again allow the patroo
10 sell tickets for any purpose, and vii
not now break the rule.
OVER 1900 FROM PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, September TO-
At meeting Of the Citizens Relic
Committee today the total subscription
Tor the relief Of Charleston was 81
1872 to date, Of which $500 had bee
forwarded. Tue chairman was directe
to authorize Mayor COurtenay to dra'
Oh the treasurer for $4,000.
AID FROM LONDON.
WASHINGTON, September l0.-Th
Lord Mayor Of London, through NH
jster Phelps, recently offered to ops
subscriptions in aid of the Charlesto
sufferers. The offer was communicate
to the Mayer of Charleston and graf
fully accepted by him on behalf OF Il
homeless Of bis city. Minister Pheii
has been instructed by cable to conv'
TO the Lord Mayor the grateful ackno'
Judgments of the President Of the Unit,
States for the generous action oil L
CITY Of London.
AcHARLEsToN REFUGEE : TRoUBi
NEW YORK, September lO.-Charl
Rothstein, Charleston tailor, with
wife and six children, was ruined IN D
siness by the earthquake. lie decid
TO leave there and start in busins
elsewhere. lie was furnished II
transportation for himself and iaml
on the Columbia, Of the CharIes'
Steamship Company, arriving here pr
niless. lie shipped bis household
fects on the steamer, but the shei
levied upon them before they started J,
asuii brOsght by Fannie Memeyer. 1
officers Of the ship refused to allow
property to be taken of the vessel.
arriving Rothste;n attempted 70 "a
bis property, but was prevented oy
esrt.;n. Rothstein went to Judge 4