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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-14
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Work Systemntized and Running
Along Smoothly.

Work Systemntized and Running
Along Smoothly.
The general relief committee OF Hous-
ton is now thoroughly systematized. and
everything is working smoothly. Com
petent men are at the head of the various
committees and action is prompt when
applications for relief are received. The
sub committee to attend to the matter of
investigating applications was appointed
yesterday and is comprised of Messrs.
l.. ]. TufHy. chairman: H. W. Cortes ami
Joe Meyer.
1t was decided at the meeting last
night to appoint an auditor TO keep track
of the cash, and Mr.. Pat Eagsn was des-
ignated. He will commence this morn
ing The committee realizes that it has
much work to do. and that it will take
long time to do It,
Judge W.. H. Wilson was appointed to
take charge of transporting people from
Galveston to Texas City last night, and
he will endeavor to establish more sat
isfactory system than now prevails
Mr.. j. W. Fallon has been appointed
by the relief committee and detailed by
the Houston and Texas Central road to
take charge of all freight that arrives
hare for distribution among the storm suf-
ferers.
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HOUSTON SOLDIERS At GALVESTON,
They Are Holding Up Well Under the
Work.

Mr. Charles NJ. Norton member OF the
Houston Light Guard, returned to the
city yesterday afternoon having been re-
lieved OF duty Mr.. Norton stated to q
Post reporter that all members OF tho
Light Guard are In excellent health, not
one OF them being In the hospital, though
they have been doing some hard work,
and the same conditions were true OF the
members Of other Houston companies on
duty at Galveston. He said that the ru-
mors which were ahoat In Houston as to
any soldiers being shot are absolutely
false and without foundation, One OF the
men who was killed for lootiug dead bod
les was said to have come from Houston,
but no others from here have been killed
or even found guilty or suspected OF com
hitting such a crime.
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4 SIGNED STATEMENT
on Monday MT Request of tho Assoc
cintcd Press.

on Monday nj Request of the Assoc
ciatcd Press.
Colonel II, M. Johnston, Editor Post,
Houston. Texas
Chicago, H., September TO- looo.-wouid
regard It as great favor to Associated
Press II you could send us over your own
signature dispatch conveying In general
terms the nature OF the disaster to Hous-
ton and surrounding towns. approximatIng
loss OF life and property, together with any
other suggestions growing out Of the situ-
alton. Charles s. Diehl.
General Manager.
statement of the storm situation. i'd
dressed to Colonel Charles S. Diehi gem
eral manager of the Associated Press, was
received at 10 o'clock tonight from Hous-
ton, Texas
Up TO the present time no full or accu-
rate details Of the destructlveness OF tho
storm OF Saturday have been received
here. owing to the prostration of the
wires, destruction OF every bridge, etc
The damage in Houston from wind and
water was comparatively light One life
Was lost here from falling wires. At bay
side resorts. about twenty Ave miles from
Houston, the houses were mostly blown
away and five or six deaths are known,
while hiteen or twenty people. supposed
TO be drowned. are yet missing.
West and southwest of Houston for ATTY
miles the country has been swept and
losses arc heavy, but few deaths are re-
ported. Big sugar plantations at Sartartla
and Sugarland are greatly injured and
tho mills are in ruins. Cotton has been
widely injured The losses on the
mainland in an area OF more than htty
miles square are considerably over a. mil
lion. with probably score of deaths.
The bridges from the mainland 60 the
is'end are destroyed, and 1t may take a
month to properly repair them. The boats
available are few, SO that unless reliei
party and newspaper men 30 to tho island
this morning or afternoon no one has been
ahle 10 cross since the storm, The Post
correspondent at Galveston made his way
through the storm yesterday and It was
abatlng. He reached Houston last night
From his hurried view of the disaster yes
tcrday Galveston appears to be one greai
| wreck, and conservative estimates OF dead
! from drowning run all the way from 400
| to 1900. Water was ten tect in parts OF
tue anu upuetb Wtie Ndshtu Ntdy
by hundreds Eight large vessels were
wrecked.
The greatest suffering is from tho
wreclling Of the waterworks. party
| with water and provisions in small boats
went from here this morning, hut no word
has been received from them.
| Houston is drending to hear the full de-
tails from Galveston. as the story will bt
one of the sRddest for many years, ever
AT It's best The parties arriving from
! Galveston estimate half the property de-
stroyed This is a brief outline of all we
/ have been able to secure up to this time
after the most strenuous and persistent
4 efforts. The need OF assistance is urgent
aud contributions sent to Governor Sayeri
at Austin will be properly and promptly
applied II. M. Johnston,
Editor Houston Post.
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Complaints of Extortion

There has been some complaint of the
hackmen of this city charging from 81
TO 81 for carrying passengers from eight
to twelve blocks in The city This is
contrary to the city ordinance, and
should be stopped. For of all the times
and occasions this Is one of them when
no overcharges of any kind should be
Permitted TO visitors and refugees
There is also great complaint made by
refugees and passengers coming from
Galveston and going there about the ex-
tortionate rates charged by small vessels
and others who are not recognized ~
regular carriers between Galveston and
Texas City and other points on the bay,
number of people have been charged
S. and $40 for this trip. This should be
stopped at once. A regular legitimate,
reasonable rate should be established by
the Galveston relief committee and should
be adhered to, and If reasonable rates
can not be maintained then it would DO
we'll for the Galvestonians to put In n
free ferry to meet the present emergency.
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STORM NOTES.

Mrs. Mary Jordan and son. OTTO of Gal
weston are safe
Lieutenant II. X. Ferguson LETT TO-DAY with
three cars OF rations and tent supplies ana
dlsinfectants, from san Antonio
Information is wanted by u. r. Rierson
who is now at the Hutrhins House OF Mrs:
i. r. Thompson and Edith Thompson 2lll
avenue a.
j. II. Hill, general D1anagsr OF the calves
ton. Houston and Henderson, states that a
train 10 Texas City Will lea7e the Congreas
street depot this morning at O'CLOCK ana
another az / $50 this afternoon.
Any information leading TO the where
abouts OF Mamie Mellen, aged II years
either in Galveston OF New Orleans con-
vent will be thankfully received by H. y
Griffin 2222 Rurnels street. Houston (Ne"
orleans papers please copy.)
Mr. lamp Shaw returned from Galveston
yesterday, where he has been inquirng aboul
his relatives. Mr.. shaw brought with mn
little John Spann, his cousin, who is the only
survivor OF the family
Mr. Charles Norton. bookkeeper for LemE
brewery. who went to Galveston with ms
Light Guard. returned yesterday. He sale
to Post representative that he wished u
emphsticaly state that all rumors IN regard
to any Of tho Light Guards being killed ar'
false.
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KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.
They start n Relief Movement with
other Fratcrnat Organizations

1t so happened that the local lodge OF
knights and Ladies' OF Honor was on the
eve Of being suspended by the grand body
for payment of assessments Just be-
fore the storm.
Grand Secretary DR.. J. Burgheim, know
ing this, wired the grand body at Indian.
apolis 10 hold up the suspension, which
they agree to do for one week, during
which time Dr.. Burgheim will make good
the deaulting lodges assessment and
place them IN good stapdins.
Mr.. NJ. y. Grant has gone down 10 Gal
weston for the X. and l., OF H., aud re-.
ports six members dead and others in
dire distress. He has opened up relief
headquarters in conjunction with the
Woodmen.
The X. and L. of H. have issued the
following appeal to subordinate lodges:
To all subordinate lodges in Texas, Greet
ing:
While members Of our order have been
as liberal in their contributions as any
other class OF citizens TO the relief of suf-
ferers on the Texas coast, we are int
peratively called upon to do still more.
Not less than 200 OF our members will be
unable to meet their assessments 70,
several months to come. 1t would be
criminal Ill ua 10 permit those good people
to lose their protection for their remaining
loved ones. having LIST everything. there
fore call on all subordinate lodges
! In Texas to contribute ANA send to Grand
Secretary Burgheim, Houston, Texas,
j without delay. such sums as they may
feel able, for the purpose of relieving
present distress and keeping the sufferers
in good standing until they become able
to protect themselves. Our fraternal re-
lations demand this much. The occasion
demands unusual promptness and LIBERAL
ity. II your funds are low raise them by
contribution. The honor of every member
is involved. That honor must not be tar
nished j, X. Palmer,
Grand Protector.
Attest; j. Burgheim,
Grand Secretary.
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members of the order In the city who will
be able to ccommodRte one or more
members OF the Galveston tribes who ara
arriving on every train are requested TO
telephone the chairman OF the commit
tee telephone No LIS. Citizens phone.
stating how many they can entertain ana
whether women ~ men,
The Red Men nave sent out the fol
lowing circular:
To Tribes and Councils Improved Order
of Red Men OF Texas,
In behalf OF the storm stricken sur
ferers. along the coast OF Texas, which
occurred on the Sth and 9th suns OF this
moon. and which is the most appalling
calamity that has ever befallen our reser-
walton, we appeal to every tribe and
council In the reservation of Texas to
contribute OF their wsmpum freely. Call
special meetings OF your tribe, and act
at once.
Send all contributions to f. Il. Adams,
great keeper of wampum, Houston,
Texas, chairman special relief committee.
Praternally,
8. II Howard Great Sachem
J. D. slawson. Great Chief of Records.
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North AND EAST RESPONDING.
cnoolies Are Being Rushed to Galveston Nv
the TrainIOad.
..,va Of These Supplies Will Relieve Situation ver,
MateriaIly-Qute Large Amount of Clothing
Is Included in the Shipments.

r.rss. September 13,---Judging
..,.sraphic messages reaching the
..,or from the North and East to-
~. y. .uoplies are fastening to Galveston
~ ,,o,nload. He received informa-
Z 4. ,rom a number of sections of the
IN and East informing him that a
q, cars OF supplies had been
$3.50 and they are expected at Hous-
q, later than Sunday. The arrival
IN these supplies will relieve the sit
'.,,,, Al Galveston very materially. as
Z. goyernor is informed that quite a
.,,opnt OF clothing is included In
the list
r.a.v in conversation with an Asso-
LA Press correspondent, Governor
,,s.rs said: THE city authorities at
s.,.,.,on are in full control and every
.s,rt is being made to find and bury
Il, assd to remove the debris and to
,n,,tv the city Contributions of the
~, liberal character are rapidly reach
~ NO and shall see that the money
Y. rssa 10 the very best advantage for
X, su,ferers and that there shall be no
.,.,s- NOR peculation Of the magnificent
,antributions coming from the free hands
and generous hearts of sympath etic
rsone. In behalf of the people of Texas
! desire to express my acknowledgment
"a me people of the United States for the
rs.dy unsolicited and generous response
NAV have made In coming TO the aid of
arr afflicted people. The number OF
baths the amount OF restitution and the
lass Of property is far greater than had
Men anticipated. The secretary Of tho
navy has placed the revenue cutter CAL
ypston at nv disposal and have in turn
placed /, at the disposal of the mayor of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-14
May Helm Iaentineat,on.

The relief party from Houston which
arrived at Virginia Point Monday night
buried sixty-five bodies by moonlight On
the body of one man was found a plain
band ring. engraved upon the inside Of
which were the letters X. B., Az, 35-St.
He appeared to be about 50 years old,
five feet nine inches IN height, $50 pounds
in weight, with black hair.
On another man was found letter ad
dressed to Peter Lynch 2211 Forty third
street, from Mamie Mack, whose address
in the letter was given as 37S Dom r
street, Brooklyn, n. Y. This body APP
peared to be that Of a 'longshoreman.
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Hampstead, Texas, September 13-Miss
Mary Pointer arrived home from Calves
ton today, after passing through the hor-
rors Of the storm. The meeting of par
ents and relatives was a most affectionata
one.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mazur received certain
intelligence this morning that their daugh-
ter Mrs. Jennie Blum, was among the lost.
She was living with her husbands par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Blum, out near the
beach. She was rescued and carried to
d place OF safety, but on finding that the
Blums were stel In their home. returned
to them. saying that her duty was by their
side. and the house was shortly after
wards washed away and all the inmates
drowned.
Mr.. NJ S. Robinson received letter
from the Ferguson Walker Dry Goods
company OF st. Louis, Mo, placing them
selves AZ his service for any assistance
necessary for sufferers.
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TO the EdItDr or Tho FObt.
Waller. Texas, Stptemher lin yester-
days Post YOU state that Mrs. Prether was
killed in wreck OF santa Flo railroad near
Alvin Saturday evening II was Mrs. Mary
proctor OF Rosenberg, Fort Bend county.
who had attended tho funeral OF her brother,
L. r. Castles near this place. and Was Oh
her return home. attended by her daughter,
Alma. Her remains were shipped to Bur
net yesterday. where they VIII he Inferred
Mrs. proctor was widow and leaves four
sons and one daughter TO mourn her loss.
For the information OF her many friends and
relatives who live In several portions OF the
j. n. Sanders.
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Lemp Brewery Donation.

The following telegram received yes
terday explains Itself and is very lib-
eral donation:
w. j. Lemp Brewing Company. Branch
Office. Houston.
ST. Louis. Mo, september Is Have
wired Governor Sayers as follows; Have
wired our Galveston agent, w. G.. H..
Jansen, to pay and II necessary draw
upon us for benefit OF Galveston and
Texas sufferers. S2500
william j. Lemp Brewing Co.
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The retail clerks OF Houston have ap-
pointed the following relief committee
J. C. Goldstein. r, e. Patterson, NJ b.
Leach, Ike Braun g, Thomas Scoggins Miss
Strickling. Miss Role, Miss Fleming, Mts
Pendarvis, Miss Oberie,
The Houston clerks invited all the retail
clerks of Galveston to come to Houston as
their guests and rest up after the fearful
ordeal through which they have passed.
A Cal will be issued today to all retail
clerks organizations in the State.
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CoLoRED RELIEF.
women's Committee Appeals for Aid
for Their People.

The colored women Of Houston have
taken up the relief in earnest. The mem
'hers Of the committee stand at the head
Of their race In all things. They are III
every way trustworthy and have the con-
ddence of the community. There is great
distress among the colored people in Gal
weston, which must be relieved at once.
There Is also distress In other storm
swept sections. The committee viii as
sumo charge of the relief work and dona-
lions from whites as well as blacke
viii be acceptable.
The following was handed to The Pos
yesterday by the secretary
A meeting OF the colored women's re-
i,ef committee WAS held at Antioch
church yesterday morning 1t was quite
suecessful meeting
Committees OF various kinds were APP
pointed In the effort TO relieve the
needy. The following wss issued
We the committee appeal to the col
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Miss Mary Prutsman, Galveston.
lnez Prutsman, Galveston
Jesse NJ. Prutsman, Galveston
Frank Thompson, Galveston.
Jack Pines, Paris
AT CAMP BUILDING.
Mrs. William c. Hawking.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Jones, Covington
La.
AT BRYAN HALL.
Mr. and Mrs, G. H. Allen and -four
children.
Mrs. Paul Blerklns.
Mrs. H. X. Conner and two children.
Mrs. Mary Candra
Mrs. earle Mallie.
Miss C, A. Sabot.
William Nown and wife.
Mrs. j. W Hartley and four children
Mrs. H. A. Jennings
Miss Ida Jennings
Mrs. Mary Gheselle and baby.
Mr.. C. H. Allen, wife and child.
Andrew Marlinson.
Mrs. H. Gloede and six children.
Lowe p. Low and wife.
W. w, Tinney, wife and child
Mrs. Eva Jones and child.
Mrs. Olive Vaughn and child.
Albert Hansinger
Albert Streda, wife and child.
John McVay and three children.
Mr.. Starfacker.
Mr.. Malley.
AT TURNER HALL
James Riley and family
E. l.. Gordon.
Albert Streda, wife and child
Wyle Watson.
Omar Watson
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown and child.
Mrs. Anna Campbell
Louise Clayton.
Mrs. Owens and child
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunts and child.
Toe Sample.
Mr.. P. Watkins. wife and child.
Miss Lizzie Watkins.
AT MoNTEFIORE HALL.
W, j. Franklin.
N, Nulatt
r. Diaz
C. A. Rutsam
J. B. Cornett.
Robert St, Clair,
George Johnson
z. S. Gordon.
John Iindgrem.
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A KnIsht tPythias Relieved.

The relief committee of the knights OF
Pythas received a communication yester-
day from Louis Dahme OF Hitchcock, a
member OF Humboldt lodge of that order
in the Island City, stating that he was
in need Of assistance for himself and fam
lily. Mr.. Dahme and family were lInmedi-
ately sent for and brought to this city.
where they viii have the proper attention.
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MASONIC RELIEF WORK.
Grand Master II. VI. LuslS Is in Gal
yeston-Rcpuirs to Temple.

Grand Master II. NJ. LuslS Is in Gal
veston-Rcpairs to Temple.
Grand Secretary Watson of the Grand
Lodge of Masons has received over $50
TO be devoted to relief OF Masons who have
suffered through the storm. Following are
some of the subscriptions: Dallas $3.50;
Grand Lodge of Texas, $500; San Antonio,
$500: Corsicana, $3.50; Bartlett, s125; Eagle
Lake, 500; Bonham. 500.
Communication has been established
with the Masonic Relief association at
Galveston and have forwarded si25 worth
of groceries.
Grand Master r. NJ Lusk was here
yesterday and proceeded 20 Galveston.
Rel eff VIII be furnished Alvin also.
Repairs on the temple are progressing.
Brick were secured at Elgin and the work
will be pushed TO an early completion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-14

Austin. Texas, September 13.-The follow
Ing county tax rolls came In this morning;
Llano county: Total valuation. 81. 92G, sos
increase sS4. $50
Horizon county: Total valuation, S. 272-
CID, increase. SBi. 500
Victoria county: Total valuation. s2,S64-
$3.50; Increase SOS, 100
Milan county: Total valuation $s,ll5,s4s.
Increase, S448O 30
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George d, Wilson went down TO CAL
weston yesterday in behalf OF the coll
ored peoples relief committee. Colored
formation OF friends or relatives. writing
to him, enclosing stamp, at 11.2h Pres
.On ayonur. Houston Texas, Will receive
airy information when possible TO give.
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Grnvcsend ResuItr.

New York. September i9.-Hurdle handicap.
mile and half-Nuto. Mazo. Klondike. Time
2;47 lib.
six turlongs-The Pride, Ralston, Kitchener.
Time lis.
stakes-Janice. MONDAY, Trigger. Time
1908 4-5.
Mile and sixteenth Speculation stakes
Potente. Kinnikinnic. Peaceful. Time
1:47 80.
Five furlongs-Glade Run. Isis. Rappaneek-
err. Time 1902 3-5.
Mile and seventy yards-King Bramble
won, sadduccee. Time 146 3-5.
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ncnth ON Hero.

The many friends OF A. Mutt, who
formerly lived here. are regretting the
loss of his life in the great storm. II is
said he had saved the lives OF great
many. and when he lost his life was on his
Hsv to asslst another unfortunate. when
ne was struck by scantling and killed.
He was a member OF the Knights OF
Pythias lodge of this city.
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ABOUT THE STEAMER LAWRENCE
Mr.. j. II. Kirby. the Owner. Has
Something to Say.


Something to Say.
Mr.. John H. Kirby left the city last
night for the East but before going he
said to The Post that he had been an
moved to hear that criticisms were aiioa.
as to the manner in which his steamer,
the Lawrence. was being used between
Galveston and Texas City.
1t has been charged that the poor were
being stood aside when they wanted to
leave Galveston and only those with
tickets through to Houston were being
carried across the bay. the tickets cost
ing So It seems that passes have been
given to the Door. but It Is said these had
10 wait until those with tickets were car
ried. the result being that the poor could
not secure room on the steamer
Mr.. Kirby said the boat was put in
the service without any reference TO
revenue from It. 1t was his idea and pur-
pose to have the poor brought out free
Of charge and he was not party to
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ne Young Muraer cn.e nIrml.sea

IIsarnc. Texas, September IS-The pre-
llmnary trial of George Do Young for muir
der was set for yesterday. but the case was
dismissed. De Young was engineer on No.
los il, the wreck here OF the I'D OF last
month. when Everitt Wages was killed. De
Young was arrested for murder. but his
case vas dismissed yesterday.
People flock to the train when The Post
comes in to get the latest news from the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-14
Relief work of Rea mer.

The Improved Order OF Red Men have
opened up headquarters at their hall.
3O5;s Main street.
Last night the Red Men OF the city
met and appointed the necessary commit
tees. who will assist in relieving the
wants OF the afflicted OF the different
tribes who have been left homeless. All
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-14

Mr. NJ. e. Teetshorn, manager OF the
American Express company at Houston
received telegram from Mr.. Nat A.
Wetzel, a prominent man OF ST. Louis
and well known throughout Texas. stat
ing that the produce and commission meu
OF st. Louis had forwarded to his order
car of produce and fruits via the Ameri-
can express. The shipment left Wednes
day evening and will arrive here tomor-
raw
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ST. Louis Races.

ST Louis. September l3.--seysn- sishths of
mile. selling-Elght Bells. Miss Lynah
Hungarian. Time i:2s@,
Five ana a half furlongs-Marey, Bonitary.
Monos. Time i:09h.
SIX furlongs, selling-Small Jack, Queen
Annie Kate Freeman. Tinia llB.
Seven and a half furlongs-Glen Lake, III
Caney. Peter Duryea, Time 1867
Mile and seventy yards, selling-Early
Bird. Joe Doughty. Laureate. Time 1:i6A
Six furlongs--Terralene. Old Fox. Monad.
Time 1:55A.