The Chicago Wirthsverein (Saloonkeepers' Association) sent postal cards to its members calling them to a special session yesterday at Quincy Number Nine. The purpose of the meeting was to elect delegates to the district convention to be held at noon today in the North Side Turner Hall, and the purpose of that convention is to select [the district's] representatives in the state organization. The following members were elected delegates: P. Mueller....[thirteen names all together].

The Association also decided to send $150 to the starving people in New Ulm, and the treasurer acted immediately; he sent the money by express to Mr. Pfaender in New Ulm. [Translator's note: This German town in Minnesota was destroyed by a cyclone.]