Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-05


or clothing. So far none had suffered
from the latter cause. He thought that
1t would be proper and right
to take the funds already
subscribed, amounting to Sl,1OO,
and deposit them In bank subject to
the check of the Mayor OF Charleston. II
in day or two more funds were needed
the committee could gs to work and raise
them. In accordance with Alderman
Golfers suggestion the money was ord
! cred TO be placed in bank, and telegram
was sent acting Mayor Huger that the
funds awaited his disposition. The com-
mittee willremain intact TO go to work If
additional funds are needed.
$1,000 FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-The following has
been sent to A. w. Taft, PRECEDENT OF the
Cotton Exchange at Charleston, by the
Chairman of the New York Cotton Ex-
change: "Draw on us for $5,0Oo FOR the
| relief Of the sufferers. We will Send you
more as fast as subscribed. DR.. Sim
monds, President OF the National Bank,
says his bank will cash your draft"
The committee appointed by the man.
ayers of the New York Cotton Exchange
to solicit subscriptions will receive and
transmit free OF charge any moneys raised
| for the benefit of the Charleston sufferer O..
The amount is about $500.
WESTERN UNIONS OFFER.
The following kilograms have passed
between the acting Mayor of Charleston
and Norvin Green, of the Western Union
Telegraph Company:
To the Mayor of Charleston, S. c.:
Movements are being made by the
Chamber OF Commerce and other organi-
cations to raIse funds for the relief OF the
Charleston sufferers, AND 1 asked the sx-
tent OF the suffering aud what amount
and what forms OF relief are required.
Please advise me. Any messages you
may wish to send on this subject will be
forwarded free.
NoRvIN GREEN, President"
CHARLEsToN, Sept. 8, 1886.
| NOrotn Green, Neao York:
| The damage is very great. All money
contributions will be thankfully received.
WILLIAM E. HUGER, Mayor.
THE PRODUCE ExCHANGE's COMMITTEE.
The Charity Committee of the New
York Produce Exchange met this after
noon, but, as they had received no reply
to their telegram to Charleston, con.
| cluded that they could not take any de-
cided steps, seeing that 1t was reported
that the chief damage was
to the homes OF the rich.
| was expected here Tomorrow, and ascsr-
tain if his people were really In need of
assistance, In which case a subscription
would be at once opened. The following
has been received at the Petroleum Ex-
change FROM the acting Mayor OF Charles
ton: Thankful for any aid in the shape
of money"
BALTrMoRE's AID.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 4,--AnOther meeting
OF prominent citizens was held in the City
Hall at l O'Clock thie morning. Mayor
Hodges presldsd. The resolution OF the
City Council OF Charleston accepting aid
from whatever source for tho distre q sed
people was read, after which resolutions
were adopted forming an aid ASSOCIATION,
composed OF officers OF commsroial and
industrial associations, to collect money
for the object In view. On motion the
reception room of the Mayors Office was
made the meeting place of the several
| com mittees to complete arrangements.
| A. S. Abel & Co. then contributed 81 900,
t. NJ. Lanahan 5000, Joel Gutman & Co.
800, Armstrong, Gator & Co. $3.50, and
Hodges Bros. $500. The meeting adjourn
ed subject to the call of the President.
ATHENS OFFERS AID.
| ATHENS, GA, Sept. 4.-Mayor pro TEN.
Smith to-day telesraphed sympathy to the
| mayor Oh charleston, anu Wlsneu TO know
II he needed assistance, In which case
Athens will respond. About 10 O'Clock
last night Athens was visited by another
earthquake shock, not as severe as the
one on Tuesday night.
wAsHINGToN's CONTRIB UTIoN.
| WASHINGTON, Sept, 4.-0ne hundred
| and seventy-tive dollars was subscribed
| in the Post Office Department to-day in
less than fifteen minutes for the relief OF
the Charleston sufferers.
JACKSONVILLE CONTRIBUTION.
| JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. 4.-The
| total tonight OF the subscription raised In
| Jacksonville for the Charleston earth
quake sufferers reached $2,400. 1t will
be largely increased.
COLUMBUS APPRoPRIATES $1,000.
COLUMBUS, Ga, Sept. 4,-The Colum-
bus City Council met to-day and appro-
priated 81 900 for the benefit Of the Oh rles.
ton sufferers.