New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Archdeacon Nelson EFpects Money
To BE Raised.

The arrival OF DR.. Albert f. Joscelync. Bishop
Coadjutor Of Jamaica. ia this city week ago. has
awakened fresh interest in tho stirring appeal Of
Archbishop Mutual Of jamaica. Supported by
Bishop Potter. Bishop Greer. Bishop Satterlee the
Rev. Dr.. Huntington and the Rev. Dr. Grosvenor
bishop Joscelyne Is seeking aid in work of re-
building churches at KINGSTON destroyed by earth
quake and fire.
Appeals have been sent out by Archdeacou Nelson
70 all the clergy having charge OF churches and
chapeIs in the Diocese Of New York and also the
Diocese OF Washington In a recent statement sem
ny Archbishop NUttall, OF Jamaica 10 the clergy
men Of New York, he said that when the city or
Kingston destroyed 10y earthquake and fire he
was in marvellous manner delivered out OF the
midst OF the overthrow. together with many thou
sands Of people. including those Of his own family
who in danger As som as he cscapsd .ato
open ground his irst duty was to sCe to the safety
% others he said
IN this work of aiding the distressed ard dcstt-
tute he Ind been made chairman OF the relief com
nittee, There are multitudes Of widows ana
phar. Ia ne provided for and people out OF work
TO be maintained until work becomes available in
the rebuilding of the city and resumption OF bus
ness. Men az all classes. races and natiOnalities
are suffering and working together.
There has hcen some lo"tinE OF unprotected
property, as is usual at such times. The g-Hd,
mass or the population Is behaving perfectly we'll
There has not been single outrage reported. The
relief committee consists Of lsymen OF All classes
and minister's Of on denominations. and they are
quietly and steadily. aud with ntUe waste as
possible, graphing with all matters o. immediate
necessity
The Archbishop spoke Of the destroyed churches
The SORROWS of many. the result q their per
sonal misfortuacs. sadly increased by the fact
that church buildings. In which they ave Jointly
and separated. the deepest Interest. destroyed
says the Archbishop. end there are no places In
which they meet safely for common worship
except few school chapes.
Fifty buildings belonging 10 the church of Eng
land in the whole earthquake area were damased
or destroyed Among those that We're DESTROYED
We're the parish churches Ct st. Georges and ST
MichaeIS, the DeaCOneSS'S HOmc. the Theological
college and thV bishops lodge. The cost of those
destroyed or damaged VIII not he less than $50 co.
me congregations have no means for re-erectfuss
these buildings. and additional cause Of dis
tress ~ that In Kingston for long time TO cOm-,
many members of the church will have no Incomes
out o. which to contribute for supporting their
ministers This applies 10 the congregations Of
All denominations. The estimated losses of other
churches and denominations are: Presbyteria~
S.otNO; Baptist. S2G00 Methodist $lG0G00; Moravian
S!H.0; Co2grt SationGl $1,000 and christian Churcb
SlaIle The jewish synagogue. which a hne
modern building, was completely shattered
ne clergy or New York are taking great interest
~ NhlS movement" said ATchdeaCOn Nielsen yester-
Gay ana il Is only a question Of time when tn
necessary funds will he raised
me money needed Is said to be about se50OOO