The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-12
THE COUNTRY SYMPATHEZES.
TeIegrams of Coincidence and Tenders OF
Relief Still Pouring In.

patty and tenders OF assistance and relief
for victims Of the storm-swcit district OF
texas continue to pour in on the genera
reljol committee OF Houston. The CRATE
lnuss OF tfEse worthy but dazed anu
dUmorallzed ,kctirns Of the devastated ter
li.1ry can nat be measured In WORDS. |
When however they recover somewhat
from the effects OF the Incompatible d .
Aster chat has befaIlen them, they VIII
raise their voices In expressions oil graz
tIde and appreciation In q manner ina
Will make glad the hearts OF all those VINO
have contributed to the relief OF their mis-
cry. and made it possible for them 10 i've
Below appears kilograms and communi-
cations received since a. NJ. tuesday,
Gose prior to that hour having already
been published in The Post.
THE GOVERNMENT SUPPLIES.
S. H. Brashear, Houston.
Austin, Texas, September Ii, $40 p. m
Fifty thousand rations and S55 tents lett
San Antonio this morning for Galveston.
Please see that they go forward as rapidly
as possible to Galveston.
Joseph D. Sayers, Governor.
In addition TO the above, Lieutenant Fer
Euson received q telegram announcing
that the number Of rations stated above
had been increased by 10000
BALTIMORE WILL ACT THURSDAY.
s. H Brashear, Mayor, Houston.
Baltimore. Md, September II, 1887 p. m.
Telegram received. viii call conference
OF representative citizens Thursday TO
consider your suggestion.
Thomas G. Hayes, Mayer.
s. n. Brashear. Mayor, Houston
Austin, Texas. September 1.-THE
wogids nrst relief train will leave New
York tomorrow. Please be prepared TO
Aa.t h.. a3arhk rdE or
Galveston Important.
Joseph D. Sayers, Governor.
IN replying to the above Mayor Brashear
formulated and wired the following sum-
mary OF tho situation as IL now appears:
Governor SRyers, Austin, Texas
houston, Texas. September 11.-reio-
gram received VIM take care of World
train on arrival. Every report shows
situation worse than previous one; death
list increasing; greatest trouble is n fur
nishing bur3als. Latest news shows plenty
of drinking water at Galveston. Have
sent three companies Houston military
there for police duty and to work sys-
tematioally, effecting interments and dis
tributing supplies. Many acts Of vandal-
ism reported. Dtsinfectants badly needed
Have asked Mayor Jones TO send as many
people as possible here to be cared for
regardless Of whether destitute or not
OIEhDldHtl0u uoEH WOIhluk WblA UuueT CIT
cumstances. Have effected communication
with Galveston and are runuing supple,
forward Rs fast as possible.
8, H. Brashear Mayor.
SUBSCRIPTION IN NEW JERSEY.
Hon S. H Brashear Mayor, Houston.
Newark N. j., September IL, 1853 a. N
Wired governor that the Evening New
had started subscription; $500 received an
more pouring IN. Is money or supple
needed most? Walter Hoff sepey,
Managing Editor.
Reply:
Walter Hotf Sepey, Newark, N. J.
Houston, Texas, September 11.--Mone
can be used to best advantage
S. II. Brashear. Mayor.
NEW ORLEANS INCREASES DoNATIo
Mayor. Galveston, Texas. Care C. Y
Vaughan, Houston.
New Orleans, September II, &:21 D. M.
Subscriptions for Galveston relief fund
cotton exchange have reached so far $500
which Is subject to your call, or shall v
remit? A. Brittin.
Chairman Committee.
FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS OF Hal
Herman T. Keller. Houston.
Kansas City, NO., September ia
range to ship mayor, Galveston, relief ioi
sufferers, 5000 pounds hams and sausaj
out of car No. 2o15 shipped you septeu
ber 8. Swift g. co.
GOVERNMENT RATToNs AND TENT
San Antonio, Texas. September 1o.--A
eossdng with staff rations and tenta
DOR rsaef of Galveston. Governor wir
you win arrange TO forward rations; O
zfye morning. Chambers Mcl<ibbn,
PRvISaoNS FROM NEW ORLEANS,
n. W. Garrow. President Cotton Il
change. houston.
New Orleans, Sept 1.-Two ha
collected $4,000. Wire quick and su
what disposition you wish to make of Il
amount. John NJ Parker,
President New Orleans Cotton Exchan,
After comforting with che relief col
zfStee Mr.. Gavow instructed the NJ
Orleans exchange 30 Invest tho sum C,
looted al advised above In provisions a
supplies and forward game by steamer
rect to Galveston.
DONATION FROM WACO.
Kon. 8. II. Brashear. Mayor. Houston.
Waco, Texas. September 10, lO.4g
m.--Have Instructed governor to draw
me for $500 raised by our people d
morning. VIII do more Sc needed. W
anything special. ]. w. Higgins
MBSSAGB FROM MAYOR VAN Wye
Hon. s. H. Brashear. Mayor. Houston.
New York September IL, ! D. M
response to your Telegram, have issu
oall to the people OF the city OF n
York to contribute to the disaster at C
weston. Please express to the mayor
Galveston the profound sympathy OF
people or New York for the people
Galveston in this hour OF their distress
Robert A. Van Wyck, Mayor
SYMPATHY FROM oINcINNATV.
Hon. s. III. BI'ashear. Houston.
Cincinnati. Ohio, September 10, 10
D. m.--1rhe Cincinnati chamber of co
meroe today adopted resolutions of sy
pathy with storm sufferers. and comm
tee appointed to act for their relief. 4
text wired 10 Governor Haysrs.
j. p. Allen, President
COUNCIL MEETING AT IoUISyILL
Hon. s. II. Brashear. Mayor Houston.
Louisville, KY. September 10. 1922
m,--Extn session OF the general eoul
called to vote relief.
Charles p. Weaver, Mayo
MASS MEETING AT KANSAS CITY
Hon. 5. H. Brashear. Mayor, Houston.
Kansas City, Mo-, September II. 1
m.--Preyious TO receipt OF your telegl
/ bad issued proclamation for mass NJ,