The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-30

molished and in others necessitating that they be practically rebuilt. 1t ts the residence portion, with homes own ed in many eases by people of small means, which Is completely ruined. These people have lost every thing, many not having saved even a change of clothing. Over one hundred and fifty residences were destroyed. being half of the residences in this town or two thousand people. The citizens of Albertville and of the county who were not in the path of the tornado, as well as others. have helped and helped nobly. The neighboring towns. Gadsden. Attalla, Guntersviile ana otn- CTS have sent in several thousand dollars in money and supplies, and these are still coming in, an addition al car load of supplies having arrived today donated by Gadsden citizens. As these Same places have cent in yes terday and today hundreds of laborers and workmen. volunteers. who are helping to clear the wreckage and bring order out of chaos. A large num- Der of ladies have arrived and are en- gagged in sewing. making much need ed apparel for the destitute and a number will arrive tomorrow from Gadsden for same purpose, yet with all this active aid and beautiful practical sympathy the task is too great and ShC ucShAtut1Oh bOV PTCoolHk TUT atuCi- ioration by the limited territory which has done so much. It Is a con dition so serious and a cause so wor- thy 1t should appeal to the generous hearts of the entire citizenship of the State.
 T am sure is every one could see the destruction here, ruined homes. bruised and crippled people and even little children with torn hands and bruised faces applying to the Relief Committee for food. the contributions would soon be ample to allay the suf- ferings In so far as money can. To those who have lost their loved ones there can be no human compensation.
 ''The Seventh District Agricultural School is now big hospital with some twenty-five or thirty people more or less severely injured A number in addition to this have been removed to their homes These must all have prompt help and attention Permit me to suggest that you, as Governor, call on all the people of the State. by pro clamation or otherwise, to raise con- tributions for the stricken communi- ties. I know that this is the only way to meet the deplorable conditions at Albertville. and without such aid much suffering will como.
 Tn the track of this storm Tn the county and outside of Albertville. thcro are many casualties, some deaths, some severe injuries and much destruction of property. Probably in the county outside of Albertville fifty or seventy five houses have been demolished, e number of people killed and injured. I think prompt action and an appeal to the people of the State will pyove a great blessing to the good people who have sa sorely suffered by this terrific storm.
 The Relief Committee Is composed of the following gentlemen: Rev. J. H. Stodghill. Chairman, Hogan Jackson. Treasurer, J. B. Hobdy. Secretary. Rev. D. L. Hooper, T. B. McNaron, W. w. Curry, J. E. Brown, A. c. Walker ana E. o McCord This Committee. you will note. is composed of both the pas- tors of the First Baptist and First Methodist church at this point, by the Presidents of both of the banks of AL bertville. by the President of the Sew enth District Agricultural School. the Mayor of the town and a number of the leading business and professional men of the place. All contributions should be sent to Hogan Jackson. the Treasurer. but may be sent to any member of the Committee.
 T trust you will do what you can Co make conditions here known and feel certain that a generous response in a substantial way will be the re- suit.
 ~fsespeetfully submitted, 4
 R. A. Mitchell,
 Colonel Governors Stan"