The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-18
That Number Necessary to Ex-
press the Total
OF the Relief Fund Which Has
Gone to Galveston.
DEAD COUNTED, 4,437.
Estimates Are Still Running as
High as 1000.
Property Loss Can Hardly Be
Less Than $22,5OO,OOO.

Galveston. 1oXaS., sept. % ne Sll-
uation continues to improve is what
one is told now when one applies at any
of the various headquarters for infor-
nation. In fact this statement is being
made with gratifying monotony all over
the city. The work has been brought
down to a business basis, as far as pos
sible and the amount of system and or
der displayed in the various depart
ments would furnish cause for consider
able surprise to any one who might re-
turn to Galveston after an absence Of
three or four days.
One feature that has caused a better
feeling and a more pronounced willing
ness to work is afforded by the fact that
the time 'of all of the laborers
is being kept at headquarters. The men
have been assured of compensation for
their labor and quite naturally, they now
go about their unpleasant tasks with
much better grace than heretofore.
Then, too, there are not so many 1r-
ritating little conflicts of authority as
there have been in the past, when the
progress of the work was in some cases
materially hindered by petty demon
strations of personal feeling A thorough
investigation reveals the fact that ev-
cry department is as well organized as
is possible under the circumstances and
that every one is harmonious.
Supplies and money are now pouring
in from all over the country 1t is sta
ed to express the amount of cash SO far
received This is being used judicfously
and the good effects of the presence of
such relief fund in the city are al
ready becoming apparent.
The state militia companies which
have been stationed here have been do
ing splendid work, and many of the men
are now of the belief that they should be
allowed to return to their homes and
troops sent from other parts of the state
TO fill their places They have seen hard
and almost continuous duty.
Reluctantly one is forced to the opin-
Ion that the number of dead which has
been placed at 5000 is too low and that
the number viii go as high as 5000 and
perhaps even above that number The
conclusion has not been reached without
considerable thought and careful inves-
tigation- The death list will reach the
total Of 4, 437 with the additions sent out
today In addition to all this, it must
be remembered that only a compara-
lively small number of the negroes who
perished in the storm have been report
ed After considering all these facts
one can hardly do anything else but
conclude that the total to be finally
reached will be above 6,0OO Every one
has tried to be as conservative as posi-
Die IN making estimates, both as to the
losses OF life and property, but in view
OF all the features of this part of the
situation. to be seen now, it is not pos
s1ble to reiterate the former estimate of
5,00O- Judge Morgan Mann stated today
that in his opinion the list would go as
high as 1000. The exact number of
course, viii never be definitely known.
There are no developments which
would lead to the belief that the esti-
mate of property loss of S22, SOC. 600 is
too nigh While one occasionally finds
business man whose property has not
suffered greatly, it must be stated that
the class is hopelessly in the minority.
and that large losses are the rule
Inc people are becoming more cheer
fui every day and it is more than re-
markable to observe the conposure ax-
nloited by some of them under the ter
rlble circumstances The individuals
woe mas been lost in the communityss
grief and on every hand NAV he sean
cases OF people who have lost their an
doing everything in their power TO COM
tort nelghoor, who perhaps has not
Deen so unfortunate. Every body seems to
be doing all there is to do toward 1,lti
mate rehabilitation and the determine
tlon TO build a city which win be bigger
and broader in every way than the ona
which has been DESTROYED annaars 70
be general.
The people are still leaving the CITY in
considerable numbers but the relief
work locally has now gotten down 70
such fine point that it is likely that
there viii be a marked diminution in
the exodus during the next two or three
Gays. The fears of an epidemic have
been allayed by the presence and fbe
distribution of medicines and disinfect
ants and therefore a feature which
Woulo undoubtedly have had the effect
many ~ seek SQCcOT else
uation. 'AA Inc sil-
PROVISIONS ENOUGH.
st Louis, Sept 1S.-AImost $40. 900 has
psen raised IN St Louis by the Mer-
chants Exchange. the state Ner-
chants association and other siTi1ar
bodies for the relief of Galveston surfer
ers, and the work continues unabated
A great quantity of supplies have heen
sent TO Galveston, but this has been dis
continued, on receipt of the following
telegram by Secretary Morgan of the
Merchants Exchange::
ours advising generous donations of
food stuffs received. for which heartfelt
thanks are rendered. Future contribIl-
tons should be in money.
w. A M'VITTIE
Chairman Relief Committee
AID FROM MEXICO.
Mexico City, Sept. 1S.-A bill has been
introduced in the Mexican congress pro-
viding for an appropriation of $4,000
for the Galveston sufferers
$4,000 FROM ST. PAUL
St Paul, Mimi, Sept 1S-The relief
fund for Galveston sufferers is climbing
and will reach $4,000 The St Paul To-
cal pain in fund is already over 81, ,OOO A
check for 5000 was forwarded last
night to Galveston.
5000 FROM OSKALOOSA, IOWA
OskalOoSa, Iowa, Sept. 1&-The citizens
of OskaloOSa win send $500 cash TO the
Galveston sufferers The amount was
raised in a few hours after mass meet
ing.
Weather Indications.
Chicago. Sept. 1S.-Forecast for kan