The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-02
THE AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION.

THE AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION.
The executive committee of the Auxiliary
Association held their regular meeting at
10 o'clock this morning, P. McQuaid, vice
president, presiding.
j. ID. Schumacher, on behalf of the
finance committee, reported the following
contributions: F. B. Papy, $25; George A.
DeCottes, 500; Marten Barley, IS; Robert
3. Walsey Of Daytona, Fla, 80; j. D.
Witchen, $50; III. c. Rice, $25; Wilson 81
Hunting, $780,; Rev. James Cadwalder, $40;
Judge James NJ. Baker, 500; Lee Roy Myers
of Savannah, $50; L. Stein, $40; E. NJ
Randall, S25; William James, IS; j. w.
Dorr, $25. Mr.. Schumacher said that a
notice had been inserted in the papers ask
ing citizens to enroll their names in the
membership list, and urged the committee
to express their desire for large men,
bership, especially in view of the fact
that this is a permanent organization.
Mr.. Schumacher and the secretary read
several letters of sympathy and offers of
assistance.
ATLANTAs OPEN DOORS.
Inquiry was made as to what the surgeon
general meant by his dispatch, promising a
special train TO Murphy, N. c.. and dis
cussion ensued as to the lest way of obtain
ing more information with a view of other
places Offering refuge. After the matter
had been referred to the executive commit
tee, with power to act, Acting Mayor
Archibald received telegram from the
mayor of Atlanta Offering that place as
refuge, and the previous action was recon-
sidered, and the executive committee was
directed to wire Surgeon General Hamilton
of this fact, and request that special train
be Immediately ordered to give transporta-
tion to people desiring to go to Atlanta.
Chairman Lotion III. Jones stated the
position of bis relief committee in regard to
the yellow flags, but as the entire matter
had been referred to the board of health
heretofore no action was takon.
THE COUNTY PRISONERS.
Judge Jones on behalf of the board of
health, stated that it was expedient to re-
lieve the county Jail of as many prisoners
as possible and he had sentenced some
thirty-tive or forty prisoners to hard
labor but that the sheriff had stated that
DR.. Henry Robinson, chairman of the board
of county commissioners, had refused to
allow them to be worked on the boat
recently fitted up for the chain-gang. Upon
motion, Judge Jones was requested TO inter
view DR.. Robinson and ascertain if an ar
rangement could not be made to work these
men in some way.
COOPERATION OF THE NEGROES
D. w. Only on behalf of the colored aux
iliary board, recently organized, stated the
object of the bureau TO be TO assist this Or
gauization in their work OF relief, and the
employment of laborers. After few words
Of appreciation by the vice president, j. M.
Schumacher moved that this executive
committee accept the aid rendered by the
colored auxiliary bureau with their thanks,
and that this committee will consider the
practical mode of cooperation, which mo-
ton was adopted. The following telegram
from Gov. Perry was read;
TALLAHASSEE, Aug. 81, 1885,
Col j. j. Daniel. Jacksonville, Fd.:
Surgeon General Hamilton wires me general
regulations No quarantine restrictions would
spread the yellow fever everywhere. he as
sures me that excursion trains will be provided
for persons giving parole going 10 definite
points In the mountains. VIII cooperate In estab-
fishing a new camp near Jacksonville for the
poor classes ordered for them by the local au-
thoritios Avail yourselves with state aid and
United States aid to relieve the city OF its sus-
ceptible population.
RESUMPTION OF TRAFFIC.
A dispatch was also read from ID. u. Max
well, general superintendent OF the Florida
Railway ard Navigation Company, to the
effect that the bridge over Trout creek near
this city, was out of repair, tut that he
would assist in establishing camp on the
Western division Of his road, six miles from
Jacksonville He also asked that the mill
mon be solicited 10 donate lumber, and the
road will transport it free Of charge Col
maxwell says he VIII DO all ne can lor tue
relief Of the afflicted.
Over $50 names have been filed with
Secretary Fairlie, so the prospect is good
Tor full train out tomorrow. ms
whole matter has kept the people IN panic
for the last week and is to blame for the
panicky feeling that prevails. Many will
go tomorrow who at first intended to re-
main and stick it out, but all tins stir, fuss
and worrying has completely changed their
minds.
AMONG THE PATIENTS.
Mrs F. L. Hopkins is quite i'll to-day.
Chief Jones reports ali the freinen doing
well
Mrs LEngle and Mrs. l.. L. Fleming
are c0nvalesceut.
Several bonfires blazed last night In 14e
Inorthwestern portion OF the city, the fnst
Tor week.