The Great Galveston Disaster: Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of De — John Stuart Mill — John Shaqi
The Great Galveston Disaster: Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of De
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The Relief Committee here announces that the subscriptions in cash are
in excess of $15,000, and that in addition to the provisions which have
been forwarded from here the Federal Government has ordered 50,000
rations, which are now on their way from San Antonio. Lieutenant
Ferguson, of General McKibben’s staff, expects to take two car loads of
food to Galveston to-day. A telegram from New Orleans says that the
exchanges there have raised $6,000 for the sufferers.
Dr. C. P. Wertenbacker, in charge of the Marine Hospital Service in New
Orleans, has arrived here. He has special instructions to look after the
welfare of steamers which may be in distress in Galveston. Dr.
Wertenbacker believes that two camps may have to be established by the
Government, one for those who cannot leave Galveston and one for those
who may come here. The National Government will send the necessary
tents, and the local authorities are providing cots in large numbers.
AN APPEAL TO THE FREE MASONS.
Houston, Tex., Sept. 12.—An appeal has been sent out by the Masonic
Grand Master to the Masonic lodges and members in Texas, urging them to
remit or contribute to the assistance of the destitute.
Grand Commander W. F. Randolph, of North Carolina Knights Templar,
to-day telegraphed the following to subordinate commanders of North
Carolina:
“Our fraters in Texas in dire distress because of recent storm.
Immediate relief imperative. Grand Master appeals for funds. Wire or
send quickly to Henry B. Stoddard, Deputy Grand Master, Galveston, Tex.”
SUBSCRIPTIONS UNDER WAY.
Wilmington, Del., Sept. 12.—H. L. Evans & Co., bankers of Wilmington,
to-day started a fund to help the storm sufferers at Galveston. Bishop
Monaghan, of the Roman Catholic Church, in response to a telegram from
Bishop Gallagher, of Galveston, has also started a relief movement. The
money which was collected by the city during the Porto Rico famine is
still in the possession of Mayor Fahey, and it is likely that it will be
turned over for the relief of the people of Galveston.
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 12.—At a special meeting of the City Council this
afternoon $2500 was appropriated for the Galveston storm sufferers.
Private subscriptions have amounted to more than this amount, and to-day
$4771 was sent to Galveston.
Liverpool, Sept. 12.—At a meeting convened by the Lord Mayor of
Liverpool, England, it was decided to open a relief fund for the
sufferers from the Galveston disaster, and £1500 was immediately
subscribed, exclusive of over £500 raised by the cotton association. The
Chamber of Commerce of Liverpool has passed a resolution expressing deep
sympathy with the people of Galveston.
PROTECTION OF GALVESTON A COSTLY PROBLEM.