Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-06-08
AID FOR JOHNSTOWN.
Rock Islands Efforts for the Afflict
ed People.
The Meeting Yesterday Afternoon
Tie Canvassing COmmittee-..The
III ccess Thus Far

A large number of representative citi-
Zens responded to the call for a meeting
at the Harper house at $50 Yesterday
afternoon to consider means and methods
of sc curing funds in aid of the stricken
people of the Johnstown deluge. The
meeting organized with the selection of
CAPT. T. j. Robinson as chairman and
Walter johnson secretary. Capt. Robin
son then read the following
PROCLAMATION
from Governor Fifer on the subject:
STATE OF ILLINOIS. EXECUTIVE OF
FICE SPRINGFIELD, June 3, 1854
populous valley of an industrial portion
of the state of Pennsylvania has been
swept by a devastating food. and we now
know something of the extent of the ter
rible loss of life, and the great destruc>
ton of property occasioned thereby.
Thousands have suddenly met death, and
many more are homeless and penniless.
1t is time for quick, active charity, and
l cal upon the people of this state to
| contribute of their abundance. money,
food and clothing for the relief of those
who are suffering untold sorrow and
| misery. l urge the local authorities in
all our cities and towns to at once hold
public meetings, and that opportunities
be given our people to show in practi
cal manner their sympathy for those who
are suffering so greatly and who are ap
pealing to us for immediate assistance.
Where contributions are not made di-
rect to the proper relief committee in
Pennsylvania, then suggest that such
contributions be sent to Joseph w.
Vance, adjutsnt general, Springfield. Ill. ),
who will, in behalf of the donors, prompt
ly forward the same to the authorized
relief committee in Pennsylvania.
Signed, JOSEPH W. FIFER,
Governor.
By the governor:
i. N. PEARSON. Secretary of State.
The captain alluded to the situation at
Johnstown as one that appeals to the
sympsthies of all mankind, and it emf
nentl7 becomes us, as a christian COM
munity, to as rapidly as possible help
those who through an unparalleled calam-
ity in this country are unable to help
thems elves.
Elk, Alderman Gustav Stengel said that
Messrs. A. H. Lift, VIM. Dresser and
himself had been designated a committee
of the Rock Island Liquor Dealers Pro-
tectiye association, to present in behalf
of that organization
A DONATION OF 800
to the cause, and that amount headed the
first subscription paper prepared by the
meeting.
Rev. G. W. Cue favored the prepare
ton of subscription papers and a copy
left at each of the four banks, at the
newspaper offices and other convenient
places. and that soliciting committee be
appointed at once.
DIR. w. A. Paul suggested thorough
canvass of the town in order that all
might have an opportunity to contribute,
as the poorest people in the city would
doubtless deem it privilege to donate
their mites, all of which would be very
welcome toward making out good sum.
Maj H. c. Connolly endorsed what had
been said, and favored invitations to all
societies to present their subscriptions to
the common fund, and also request to
the ministers of our churches to take up
collections for the cause at their services
on Sunday.
A resolution was adopted providing for
| the receipt of subscriptions at the First,
Rock Island and Peoples National and
Mitchell & Lynde's banks; inviting So
cietIes to make contributions to the Rock
Island fund and the clergy to take up
collections.
DR.. W. A. Paul was elected treasurer,
and The president. secretary and treas
urer constituted an executive committee,
with authority to make all needful ar
rangenents and remit money as fast as
may be.
MAJ Connolly offered molten
which was adopted, that can
wasting committee be appointed con-
sisting of three in each ward to begin
work at once and turn all funds received
into the hands of Treasurer Paul or de>
post sums at any of the banks of the
city. The meeting then designated the
following
WARD COMMUTERS:
NJ
Warnock.
Second ward-Dr Paul. R Bennett, q
G Connolly.
Third ward-C W Negus. T s Silvis,
A Burial.
Fourth ward-C L Walker, Rev r F
Sweet, E w Hurst.
Fifth Ward-Frank Nader, Ed Murrin,
B F Knox.
Sixth ward-Mayor VIM McConochie,
John Reimers, Fl Wilson.
Seventh ward-William Atkinson, c
w Foss, F. M Sinnett.
The following resolution was adopted
J and the meeting adjourned:
ResolDed, That the Rev. G.. W. Cue is
appoin ted chairman of committee to
invite donations of blankets, bedding,
clothing and other useful articles to be
left at the Citizens association rooms,
and that he ask the ladies to cooperate
by calling meeting.
THE SUBSCRIPTIONS.
This morning the various ward com.
mittees commenced their canvas and all
are Meeting with gratifying success. In
the business part of the city alone Rev.
R. F. Sweet and G. L. Walker, of the