New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-09
except Tampa and Jacksonville because tho conn,'
tons necessary for tho spread of the fever arc ABSENT
PRACTICAL SYMPATHY EXHIBITED.

PRACTICAL SYMPATHY EXHIBITED.
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ALREADY CoLLEoIhD
AND MANY NEW CHANNELS OPENED.
Parlor No. cit at tho Grand Central Hotel was
filed again yesterday afternoon BY the Florida ous''
ness men, who had met to complete their organization
for tho relief OF the yellow fever sufferers at JaconV'ns
After tho meeting had been called to order ny MAJOR
]. H. sDurkee, the chairman, 1t was voted tha' 'h0
general committee, because Of tho great Importance
and large amount of It's work. should consist OF twenty
five instead of ton, voted on Froay. MAJOR
Durkee was selected as chairman OF the committee'
and ho announced the following other members
d. G. Amber Jacob Burkheim. Tifair Stockton W. NJ
Bostwick. NJ. C. Rice. J. D. Bucky r. wdret John A.
Mcdonald, Walter G. Coleman. Gustav Muller. f." W.
Ebbitts f. w. Seymour. w. J. Herkisheimer J. M
Bennett G. E. Smith. t. T. Clark. j. D. Hashager' M N
Moran L. s. Dumont, I. g. Eyer, Henry Mallory IL L.
Walker. c. Britt
A resolution was adopted declaring:
II is the duty Of this committee to keep thoroughly
Informed as to condition Of affairs OF JACKSON
Vile during the prevalence there Of yellow fcvor as an
Epidemic the wants and necesstes OF no'
people, and to endeavor to relieve and amelorate inc
same by becoming medium through which the 'arRe-
hearted generosity OF the citizens OF NewYo ana vicinity
may find safe and sure expression by arordne certain
and speedy OF forwarding physicians nuf'os sup
niles and money tho stricken people at Jacksonville
The committee will act under advice and informa-
tion daily and hourly received from the parent asso-
clatlon In Jacksonville The organization VIII bs
knowa as an Auxiliary Rcief Committee. The Com
mItee on Resolutions presented the following. which
wero unanimously adopted.
Resolved Flrst-That ths spontaneous and outspokcn
sympathy and manifestations Of substantial love on the
part Of the people the city Of NewYork entitle them
to our gratitude second-That mankind has been en-
nobcd by the spirit Of those communities who have
opened their arms and offered their homes to us as
places Of refuge Third-To the press Of this city In
particular we and heartily tender hearty thanks
Fourth-That the highest type Of manhood has boon
illustrated by the noble and women at home who
have brayely stood by their posts during this trying
ordeal
letter was read from william p Clyde Co.,
No 35 Broadway, offering to transport free py the
Clyde Line Florida, physicians nurses and supplies
Of all kinds 1t stated that Robert q. lngersoll
had slgnidcd his willingness to deliver lecture and
give the proceeds TO the sufferers. Several nurses
their services but 1t understood that
mono would be accepted except those who had had
experience and who had had the yolow fever The
meeting then adjourned to meet At the Same place 10
morrow at D. m. Tho General Committee then
met and made arrangements for putting Itself in
immediate communication with Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Relief Association. organized on
Friday at the London Toilet Bazaar, Broadway and
Scventeenth-st met yesterday and determined to hold
a mass meeting on Thursday. Miss Rose Elizabeth
Cleveland expected 10 be present and 1t is thought
that she will speak. committee was appointed 10
select other speakers and several prominent men Will
be invited meeting will be held at the Bazar
Tuesday at p. NJ. to perfect arrangements.
Concerning tho extent Of the fever in Florida,
j. NJ Taylor, of Jacksonville, said yesterday:
The State with the exception Of our city, is IS
healthy rs New.York. But Jacksonville is mighty sore
spot The poor people who haven't the fever are almost
as bad OF as those who have IT, Every particle OF in
dustry in the city is stopped, and the wOrkngmen are
shut up there with more to do than the sparrows
People who live by their daily work viii sarye II they
DO not receive help. will be least 10000 people
who cannot get out Of city, and 1t is these people whom
organizing to help.
j. f. jackson, Florida salesman, said yesterday that
in an hour and thrcequarers he raised $3.50 for the
sufferers and that not single man he asked refused 10
give.
c. s. Palmer wholesale commission merchant In
fruits and produce, No. 1853 Reade ST., starts me sue-
scrptlon FOR the Florida sufferers through The Inouno'
with a check for S25. He says
Inasmuch Tho Tribune has been foremost in lsnd-
ing valuable aid many charitable institutions. am
ed therefore, suggest that relief fund be started to
solicit aid help friends in that scourge stricken
city jacksonville In fact in any other part OF the
State where aid may be needed The Tribune's influence
being fsrreachng confident that many Of its readers
will be willing contributors this noble charity. learn
that there Is already scarcity OF provisions and food ana
will be glad forward any goods that may be sent t
my care and possible without any expense to the re-
cpen Staple groceries provisions or vegetables not
Immediately perishabe such potatoes, onions cabbage
etc. will undoubtedly very acceptable and which many
of our friends the interior may be glad to contribute
Teft Weller & Co. have contributed $500 for the
sufferers at acksonvile This is ono of the best evil
denccs of the deep sympathy this firm has for the
sufferers Of that city.
Mayor Hewitt received the following subscriptions
up to noon yesterday In aid OF the evcrstrcken people
of Jacksonville and forwarded draft for the total
amount SI7O0,50, to Acting Mayor James NJ