The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-17
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chaos reigned. that Galveston and the
noble assistance have good reason to be
satisfied with what has been accomplish
ed in the face of such fearful odds. Ac-
cording to statements made by General
Scurry Mayor Jones, Alderman Perry
and others, there is equally good reason
to believe that the progress of the work
during the next week or SO will be even
more satisfactory. This morning the
board of health began a systematic
effort to obtain the names Of the dead
so that the information can be used for
legal purposes and for life insurance set
Elements. Charles E Doherty is station
ed at the headquarters of the central re-
lief committee to receive and file sworn
statements in lieu of coroner's certifi
Gates. Persons who have left the city
but are in possession of information con-
corning the dead are reQ9ested to send
sworn statements to Mr.. Doherty.
General Manager Polk of the Santa F'e
stated today that the bridge across the
bay would be repaired sufficiently to
permit of the passage of trains by We'd
nesday or Thursday at the very latest.
RUSHING THE BRIDGE.
Dallas, Tex, Sept. 17.-More troops
were called for today to relieve the
wornout guards at Galveston part
of the Trezevant Rifles have gone from
here.
The relief trains with supplies are be-
ing forwarded from here. The local re-
lief committees are providing means for
taxing care OF the refugees lLaL dTG
pouring into Dallas.
Direct wire connection with Calves
ton was partially established this morn
ing and it is probable the work will
have been so far completed by night
that uninterrupted communication can
be held with the stricken city.
Reports indicate no material change
in the situation there. The railroads are
exerting every effort to get a temporary
bridge across the bay from near vir-
ginia Point. The more optimistic assert
that trains will be crossing by Thurs
day of this week, but it is hardly pro-
bable that trains carrying anything
more than construction material will
venture across earlier than next week.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS APPEAL.
GAINESVILLE. Wis, Sept. 17.-An appeal
to all knights of Pythias for money
contributions to relieve the Texas suf-
ferers was sent out from the office of
the supreme chancellor here today. 1t
is urged that money be raised by sub
scription Immediately and sent to Geo.
B. Griggs, chairman of the K of p
committee at Houston.
DALLAS CHURCHES RAISE $1,000
Dallas, Tex, Sept. 1.-THE churches
of Dallas yesterday took up cash col
1ections for storm sufferers. More than
81, 900 was raised. The money was tele-
graphed to Galveston today.
J. F. Peake of Dallas lost three sisters,
a nephew and a niece so far as learned
in the Galveston storm. He had other
relatives there whom he has not heard
from, who are believed to have persisted
A pelican driven to the interior by
the gulf storm was killed six miles from
Dallas yesterday, more than 300 miles
from Galveston.
4,O7s DEAD COUNTED.
Houston Tex, Sept. 1.-THE latest
printed list of the dead in the disaster,
revised to date, accounts for 4,07S per-
sons.
The number of people who have left
Galveston, it is now stated at RELIEF
headquarters. is over 5000, of these about
5000 are now in Houston being cared for.
Others have gone on into the interior
of the state or to other states. Refugees
are constantly arriving here with each
train. Governor Sayers has now taken
charge of the relief work here as well as
at other points and money is being given
out where needed, more than provisions
and clothing.
Chicago, Sept. T7.-Contributions for
the Texas sufferers received by the relief
committee today swell the total amount
so far raised to $97, 900.
KAISER'S MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY
washington. Sept. 17-President Nc
Kinley has received the following mes
sage of sympathy on the Galveston dis
aster from Emperor William of Ger
many:
ssStettin. Sept. 13.-President of the
United States of America, Washington:
1 wish to convey to your excellency the
expression of my deep felt sympathy
with the misfortune that has befallen
the town and harbor of Galveston and
many other ports of the coast and L
mourn with you and the people of the
United States over the terrible loss OF
life and property caused by the hurri-
cane but the magnitude of the disaster
is equalled by the indomitable spirit OF
the citizens of the New World who, in
their long and continued struggle with
the adverse forces of nature have proved
themselves to be victorious.
IT sincerely hope Galveston will rise
again to new prosperity.
civilian H.
The presidents reply is as follows:
His Imperial and Royal Majesty, Will
helm II, Stettin, Germany. Your majes
tvs message of coincidence and sympa-
thy is very grateful to the American
government and people and in their
name as well as on behalf of the many
ment and irrepara BILE loss in the Gal
weston disaster, I thank you most earn
estly. WILLIAM NJ KINLEY.
ST. JOE'S CONTRIBUTION.
ST. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 1.-THE citizens
committee and newspapers have raised
nearly $4,000 and forwarded to Calves |
ton.
GEN. M'KIBBEN LEAVES.
Washington, Sept 1.-THE war de- |
partment today receiveda dispatch from |
Gen. McKibben at Galveston stating |
that he had returned to San Antonio. |
He reported everything as progressing |
favorably at Galveston.
Mayor Drew Commended
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, |
adopted the following resolution Sun |
day: Whereas, During our vacation, the |
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