The Portland daily press., 1900-09-26

4 Galveston, Tex, September a5.-The
following signed appeal was Issued TO-
night:
ITO the American people:
Seventeen days after the storm at
Galveston, 1t is still impossible to accu-
rately estimate the loss Of life and proper
ty. 1t Bis known that the dead in the
city VIII number at least 6000 or approx
mately one-sixth OF the census popuIa-
tIon. The island and adjacent mainland
will add perhaps 2COO ITO this mum ber.
The actual property damage VIII easily
amount to $50, 900, OO0. Along the beach
front upwards of $500 houses by actual
map count, were totally destroyed, and
the wreckage constitutes the embank-
ment OF debris extending along the entire
beach for about three miles. the removal
of which will cost from $500, 900 to 81.
O00,OO In this debris there are still
daily uncovered by the workmen, now
Systematically employed from 80 to so
bodies We estimate that 81 1-2 per cent
OF the remaining houses were damaged.
In the general work OF restoration our
entire citizenship are engaged. Business
men and firms have been giving their
time free of cost, and one association has,
besides, contributed from its charity
funds S1OO in cash to the general relief,
while all other organizations are caring
for their own to the utmost of their re-
sources.
1.-The burdens Of our committees have
been lightened in a great degree by Gov
ernor Joseph b. Sayers and by the splen-
did success of Adjutant General Scurry
and staff in maintaining discipline and
directing labor. We cannot command
the language to express our gratitude for
the generous supplies OF food. clothing,
dislnfectants, etc from all quarters and
agencies, nor can we over-rate the service
performed by the American Press and the
Red Cross Society, that have raised funds
and sent relief trains and cargoes. by
the worlds generosity there has been no
hunger, and now no nakedness in Gal
weston. And especially do we return
grateful thanks for the surprising and
unlimited generosity OF the railroads. ex-
press, telegraph and telephone companies.
1.-The munificent contributions sent to
the governor and directly to the relief
committee are perhaps sufficient to meet
the mos. argent sanitary requirements.
But when this is done the special work
or restoration viii have begun. But a
greater and a graver work confronts us
Some kind OF homes must be provided
for the 10000 people TO the end that they
may not become paupers. We believe
/ that the Well-to-do and the charitable
1 nF Will In Ia.
measure, and with more far-reaching
effect, contribute to the restoration of this
people TO a plane Of self support and sslf
respect 1t Is for this purpose that we
make this further appeal.
SIN the midst OF sorrow such as no
other American community ever suffered
we are consoled by the gracious syupa
| thy and prompt relief rendered by our
| countrymen and other nations. With
our last breath wewill bless the donors of
these funds, and our every effort viii be
devoted TO proving our people and our
city worthy of their assistance.
(Signed)
Walter q. Jones, Mayor.
M. Lasker,
Clarence Ousley,
For the Committee.
approve the foregoing.
(Signed),
Joseph ID. Sayers, Governor.
Miss Clara Barton, Of the Red Cross
Society, also endorses the appeal
TEXAS FLOOD QUIETS DOWN.
Houston, Texas, September s5.-The
flood tonight presents no alarming fea-
ture. The rise in the Colorado has
done no great damage save to crops and
bridges. There are no reports of further
rise coming down. The bulk OF the water
has passed Austin and the worst has
passed Bastrop.
The reports sent out from Austin of
the washing away of the towns of Marble
Falls and San Saba prove to be without
foundation.