The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-27
A FORMAL APPEAL FOR
 ASSISTANCE IS MADE
One Hundred and Fifty Families
 Are Homeless.
Nearly Two Hundred and rwenty-ave Residences and Fifteen Busi- ness Houses Were TotaIly Destroyea--Much Heroic
 Work Being Done.
BY c. s. PARTRIDGE.

BK o. s. PARTRIDGE.
 Gsdsden, April 2s.-(Special.) )-Three more victims of the cyclone in Albert vile died today. making the total num- Der destroyed twelve. with 200 in- jured.
 The property loss was calculated of- on the scene yesterday to be s25,oo0 and the relief committee authorized agents of the press to make a formal application on the part of the commit tee. for assistance from the other cities and communities Of the State. The people of the town are in the mean time striving heroically to help them selves and with the prevalence of mar tiai law. which becomes effective to- day, the work of rebuilding the town and distributing material comforts to the destitute, some of whom have even no clothing, will be done with system.
 Mrs. J. c. Coleman, aged more than 70 years. child of w. E. Bobo, and Emrflet Russell, a lad, are those who have died since Saturday night. B. A. T. Hunter is perhaps the most serI- ously injured and tonight his condition is so precartous that 1t is feared he will die before morning. Professor Dannelly. son of Rev. J M Dannelly has been brought to Gadsden and plac- ed in a hospital. The surgeons in charge of the case operated upon him this afternoon. He has a chance of re- covery. but there seers very little hope. His father Is with him.
 An Appeal for Aid.
 From Albertviile tonight, Prof. J. B. A committee, authorized the publication of a. formal appeal for assistance. and made q stRteiasnt of the damage done. For food and shelter and clothing. the people have not yet suffered, but they will suffer Professor Hobdy said, un- less assistance comes at once.
 In order that reports of losses and the subsequent necessity of obtaining contributions might not be exaggerated, the ruined district One hundred and fifty families are homeless. Certainly one hundred and fifty. perhaps 225 res- idences and fifteen business houses were totally destroyed. Thirty-nve storehouses were unroofed and other wise damaged.
 A valuation of the property destroyed was conservatively made at $25,000, and it's heaviness bears down all the more because of the fact that 75 per cent of 1t is borne by the persons who are now absolutely destitute of proper ty or even food and clothing, and must, until they can recover some what of their strength, be dependent for their existence upon the charity of more fortunate neIghbors and the generous people of Alabama. Prop ositions for the housing of the home less are being made with effectiveness. Those whose residences were not de- stroyed, have given shelter to others, and for those who cannot be accom- modated by their neighbors. store houses and various sheds are utilized. A number of persons have gone to the homes of kinsmen and friends in the country For the hospital. better ar- arrangements have been mado.
 Physicians and Nurses.
 Physicians of Albertville and other places who volunteered their services, have gotten matters into system of and they and the women who arc nursing the wounded ,are accomplish ing a great deal. The officers of the District Agricultural College, which is being used as a hospital. have done all possible to assist the physicians
 Another advancement made was in thA establishment of a large kitchen. which will help greatly in the work of relief Though there has been no disorders in the town and no footing. the declaration of martial law for the present government of Albertville, was regarded as a necessary step to make sure that absolute control could be maintained. It is especially Of import ance that there shall be no drones to hinder the workers, who are already working with patience and faithfulness and to secure the absence of those who will not work. the soldiers will be directed to pay the closest attention. 1t is not anticipate dthat any of the citizens of the place will neglect their duty. but 1t was feared that indo- lent intrduers might make trouble and ltscord by their idle example as well as commence a series of depredations upon property
 The companies of Albertville and Gadsden will be the troops employed as long as martial law Is maintained. The companies have been in the town since the first of the storm and will probably be the only ones stationed there The people of Albertville work ed all of today to clear the town as quickly as possible of debris and re- fuses, They will commence again to- morrow with renewed vigor When the horrors of the situation are considered their pluck and spirit are admirable. And if is believed that the progress Ir the work of cleaning up will give constant growth of spirit. Help in fhe way of actual physical labor has coyhA from other places and a notable work of charity that Is being done in Gsdsden comes from 100 laborers who go there tomorrow morning to do- nate a days labor. This Is but one of the many things done by sympa- thizing neighbors.
 Raising Funds.
 Tn the churches of aGdsden collect lane of money were made today ana sroIttaas lors anpoited to solicit more. Tbn Raraca Sunday School Class aione expects to raise about Si OoO.. and other societies will assist
 R,t as Professor Hobdy said tonlgn'' much assistance is needed. The neish. bors who are helping AloertVllie
 getting their plans systematlzed 100 Somnaittees have been appointed to SUI SSryise the work of relief. done with