The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-28
Issues Proclamation Re-
questing People Come to
Relief of Destitute
STATE HAS NO FUNDS
FOR SUCH PURPOSE
Red Cross Worker Declares 1t I'M
possible to Picture Suffering in
Stricken Section-Tents and
Other Supplies Needed

Montgomery, March Especial l-Gov-
ernor oNeal today issued q proelama-
ton calling upon the people of Alabama
! to come to the immediate relief Of the
people of Lower Peachtree, in Wilcox
county, who were rendered destitute and
homeless by the terrific cyclone which
swept that town last ,.eek.
The governor declared in his proclama-
ton that the state had no appropriation
for the purpose of relieving the wants of
the storm sufferers, hence it was neces-
sary to appeal to the people to contribute
food, clothing and money.
The issuance of the proclamation fol-
loved conference with Maj. b. ) Chap
man, Medical corps, Alabama atonal
Guard, who had Just returned from
Lower Peachtree. DR.. Chapman has been
assisting the Red Cross Society an1 other
authorities at that place in rendering aid
to the stricken people. Dr.. Chapman de-
clared that 1t was impossible to picture
the suffering which prevailed among the
people, and made an urgent request of the
governor for tents, cots blankets and
other supplies
The following is the governors proela-
nation:
State of Alabama,
Executive Department.
81 have Just received Z. report from
Mai. B. S. Chapman, Medical corps. Ala
bama National Guard, as to conditions
at Lower Peachtree in Wilcox county.
He confirms the report made by the field
agent of the Red Cross that the greatest
destitution prevails and that the wound
ed and sufferers from the G. clone are in
immediate need of relief. Supplies of
shoes, clothing, money and food should
be at once furnished. The state of Ala
bama has no appropriation Tor his pur-
pose. and |, therefore, appeal > the peo-
pie of Alabama to come to the immediate
assistance of those who are in need and
distress by contributions of food, cloth
ing and money The state cc Alabama,
through my orders to the adiutaHt gem
eral, will furnish tents and cots and med
ical attention.
"All contributions can be forwarded to
T. Gibson at Lower Peachtree, or to w.
NJ. McGrath, Red Cross commissioner at
Lower Peachtree. or to the adjutart gem
eral at the capitol
u add hereto telegram Just recelved
from W. NJ McGrath. Red Cross commits
isoner, as follows:
Governor ONeal Montgomery. Ala
1.-The following tentage and equipment
needed at Peachtree: Four hospital tents,
large; 80 wall tents, 10 extra fys two
field ranges and equipage, tableware for
100 people. 300 blankets 100 cots, 100 bed
ticks in addition to rations already or
defed. Will need the following in one
week: One thousand pounds bacon, 2000
pounds white meat, 2000 pounds beans, 200
bushels meal 10 barrels Of nour 1900
pounds Irish potatoes 300 pounds coffee,
50 pounds salt % pounds pepper. VII.
You detail non-commissioned officer to
eachtree. Arrangements will 5e ma ie
here to send both to Montgomery when
supplies are ready for shipment Ship
tertage and equipment at once by rail
to Sunny South. Advise me accordingly
Conditions here are improving
w. NJ. M'GRATH,
Red Cross Commissioner
In testimony whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal
of the state to be affixed at Montgomery.
this the 9th day of March, in the year
of our Lord 1913.
sEAMET O'NEAL. Governor.
BY the Governor: Cyrus r. Brown.
Secretary of State