Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-13

mate from the Post spoudent just |
back from Galveston, places the num- |
Der Of dead At 5000.
Military in Control
Galveston Sept, Ig.-Btg forces Of
able-bod.ed men are at work clearing
the streets of debris. The city Was
parolled last night by regular soldiers
and citizen soldiery. No one is allowed
On the streets without pass, Several
negroes were shot for not haluug
when ordered ami it is reported three
citizen soldiers were shot by negroes.
The steamer Lawrence arrived yester-
day from Houston with water and pro-
visions, with committee Of a hundred
citizens aboard, among them being doe
tors and cooks Many dead bodies are
dec0mposed 50 badly that it is impos-
sible to send them 10 sea for burial
The water has receded so far, however.
that it is possible to dig trenches and
the bodies are being buried where
found. The debris covering the bod
les is being burned where it can be
done safely. Work on the waterworks
is being rushed and it is hoped to be
able to turn supply on in Il few
hours The relief committee met yes
tcrday. The city needs feed for horses
and is also badly in need of dislnfec-
tants. A barge load of lime at this
time would be a blessing Brazoria
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tect the city,
Order Out Of Chaos,
Galveston. Sept 12,-Some order is
being brought out of chaos, and some
thing like a systematic attempt is
being made to clear the debris and re-
move the dead. ldlers are being
pressed into service at the point of the
bayonet and made to work, the mill
tary Gordon being drawn tighter and
tighter about the place. Supplies are
coming in from Houston, and the first
line Of communication with the outside
world was opened yesterday via Texas
City. A large force is working on the
railroads and in n few days the people
OF Galveston believe the situation will
be greatly improved,
Plea for Aid.
Houston, Tex, Sept 12.-The Post
correspondent is instructed to forward
the following address to the people of
the United States: Galveston, Sept
l1th.-lt is my opinion, based on per-
sonal information, that 5000 people
lost their lives here approximately
one-third Of the residence portion of
the city is swept away, There are sew
eral thousand people who are home
less and destitute, Arrangements are
now being made to have the women
and children sent to Houston and
other places, but means of transporta-
ton are limited, Thousands are still
to be cared for here. We appeal to
you for immediate aid (Sgned)
Walter Jones, mayor Of Galveston.
Government Takes Hold.
Washington, Sept 12--Acting Sec
rotary Meikeliohn has authorized the
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Austin. Tex. Sept 12.-The official
reports from Galveston to Gov Sayres
yesterday were that 400 bodies had
been identified, 200 more are in an i'm
provised morgue awaiting Identified
ton. and many more are thought to
have drifted out to sea, their identity
not to be known for weeks. A teIe-
gram from AdJutant General Scurry.
who was At Galveston. to the governor
is as follows: q have Just returned
from Texas CITY with several Galveston
parties who assure me that conditions
there beggar description The accounts
arc NOT exaggerated One thousand
lost is TOO conservative While por
tion az the provisions has been de-
strovad nv water there is sufficient ON
hand to relieve immediate necessities
The citizens seem IN have the situation
we'll in hand United States troops ana