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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Where to Obtain Food.

Galveston. Texas. September 14.-AIl
persons requiring food will apply to the
following persons for same:
First Ward-Mr. Doyle Tenth street.
between Market and Postofhce streets,
Second Ward-Charles Wallis, No. 142h
Postoffice street.
Third Werd-Jake Davis, Twenty-tirst
and Mechanic streets.
Fourth Ward-A. C. Torbert, Young
Mems Christian Association building.
Fifth Ward-Mart Royston, Youns
Mems Christian Association building.
Sixth Ward-'George Stencil, Thirty
fourth and Winnie streets.
Seventh Ward-Forster Rose Thirty
fourth and MI.
Eighth Ward-Edmund Bourke anu
sealy Hutchings, Gartenverein BOWLING
alley, avenues N and NJ.
Ninth Ward--C. n. Uusley Tremon,
street, between avenues n and M.
Tenth Ward-W. r. Coakley, No. 2O1s
20. -O4'
Eleventh Ward-John aoggan. ST.
Mary's university.
Twelfth Ward-E. ]. Berry, Thirteenth
and II.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Relief COMMITTEES.

Galveston Texas, September 1i-Eacn
chairman of the relief committee has been
instructed to hereafter have hot coffee for
all men working in their respective wards
and to furthermore issue cards to the men
on which their family will draw supplies.
Each chairman was instructed to rsue
orders for shoes ON the retail shoe stores
for shoes for all people living in each
ward. The cost OF shoes has been placed
at: Under 10 years 80 cents. to 10 years
70 cents, ladies' $3.50, mems S175. No one
able to buy shoes viii be given any
Chairman Rose registered hard kick
about the chief OF police ordering the
screwmen cut of his ward Tuesday.
Arrangements were made to supply
whisky to those engaged in burying the
dead.
All chairmen were notified to send TO
Twentieth aud strand and get dislnfeet.
ants.
Taken in all the relief committee has
done excellent work. Every chairman re,
ported systematized work and many OF tho
streets have been opened.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Work of Physicians.

Galveston. Texas. September 14.-Foi.
lowing Is the organization of the physi-
clans who are caring for the sick In va
rious parts OF the city:
For the First Wardr-Dr. Fontaine
chairman; office. 2125 Market street, as
sisted by Drs. Bush and Rauh.
Second Ward-Dr Tucker. 2111 Mar
ket street. assisted by Drs. ,Paost and
Nave.
Third Ward-Dr, Breath, 1925 Market
street. assisted by Drs. Wassam and Bar
dinger.
Fourth Ward-Dr. Holley, 2125 Market
street. assisted by DR.. C. C. Jones.
Fifth Ward-Dr Sampson, Levy build
Ing, assisted by DR.. Merce5 Jr.
Sixth Ward-Dr Sykes, Gill G. League
building, assisted by Or. Downs.
Seventh Ward--Dr Barrett, over
Schotts, assisted by Drs. Cox and Nor
ris and j. II. wilkins.
Eighth Ward-Dr. Bush, over Schott
assisted by Dr.. Deylin and DR.. Loui,
Wilkins.
Ninth Ward--Dr. Ralston, Market, be.
tween Twenty first and Twenty second
assisted by DR.. Cannon, DR.. Dickson
and DR.. Ducie
Tenth Ward-Dr. Moore. Levy build
ing assisted by Dr.. Dillinger and Dr.
Lehman.
Eleventh Ward-Dr. Lee. Market. be.
tween Twentyhrst and Twenty-second
assisted by DR.. Kennedy and DR.. Leonard
Twelfth Wnrd-Dr. Chase,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
THE DAMAGE TO THE SHIPPING
LIST OF THE STEAMERS WHICH
DHIErED BEFORE THE GALE.
of Wnter-Many Small Boats
Were Complete Wrecks.

Galveston, Texas, September 1.-THE
wharf company losses viii reach mil
lion dollars. Every building and every
wharf has been almost demolished and to
rebuild them will require q large sum.
This can hardly be done in time to handle
the cotton crop Of 10000, which will have
to be handled by barges from Houston,
down the bayou, to be loaded upon the
steamers which may come this way.
The Direct Navigation company losses
will reach 100000 This loss consists OF
the steam tug Louise, which was wrecked
south of Reddish bar. The dredge is sunk
and it is believed 1t will not be possible Co
raise her. Eleven barges are missing, and
1t Is believed they will all be lost. OF
the barges saved there are the c. w. Beln,
the Alice. Van Vleok. Read. c. c. Gibbs
aud the Dick The Gibbs and the Dick
are at Clinton. Several men were lost
those not heretofore reoorted being joan
Anderson and Swede known as "Whisk-
ers."
There has been mention made Of yes
sells which were wrecked, but heretofore
NO names OF these have been ascertained
They have been located as follows:
The British steamship Kendall Castle I,
I at Texas City in three feet of water she
was here for a cargo.
The British steamship Taunton is in the
Trinity river bay, east OF Cedar bayou, in
four feet OF water
The British steamship Hik. ious ia or
the Pelican fats.
! The Denpdict is azhora IN tba fat. 50
the north side Of the channel in the har.
Dor.
The Mallory steamship Alamo and the
British steamship Red Cross are stern t
stern ashore OFF the Twenty seventh
street wharf. The Red Cross arifted IL
the storm and scraped the Mallory boa
and laid hard and fast.
| The Cumberland. a packet OF the Gal.
weston and Corpus Christ! line, was al
Twenty second street wharf. wbsre SD,
disappeared to no one knows. but il Is ne
lieved she sunk at the wharf and Is nov
in the channel.
fhe quarantine barge Razottp. white,
DR.. Blunt the State health officer. VI
chased some time ago, is complete W eti
in the north bay, just across from Centel
street wharf,
| The Comstock the gova.1melt d-cdgC
is ashore on Pelican Spit.
4 The Roma, a boat of the Rel Cross Ne
( drifted in the high wind and Went tarcugl
the railroad bridges. She - ashore be.
tween two OF the bridges
| In addition to tho above steamers Their,
are any number OF small craft wrecked
/ A large number of these are thrown up or
the wharyes, and many OF them have beer
sunk at the wharf The fish feet came
/ in all safe
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
CLEANING UP.
The Real Work Has Commenced in
the Matter of Debris.

the Matter of Debris.
Galveston, Texas, September 14.-Hoh
Joe Lee jameson. State revenue agent
has entered in the work here. He has
been commissioned as a special officer and
is working crowd of men, in which there
are 300 laborers, in the East End. He is
doing excellent service in clearing the de-
brls and in disposng of the bodies which
are found, by cremation.
The work of clearing the debris began
more in earnest today than heretofore
The peple have Just begun to recover from
the dazed effect which was caused nv the
great calamity and they are settling down
to business. Debris is being burned all
over the city, and in many instances when
1t Is moved bodies are found. The estl
mates placed on the death list have been
mere guess work Every day there arc
new names thought Of and there are in
stances where whole families have been
wiped out of existence and their names
have not yet appeared IN the death roll
OF any newspaper. Try as they Will, the
newspapers can not get this list complete,
There are many here who do not know
who their next door neighbors we're, and
these neighbors have disappeared. AnC
again, there are instances where the whole
block has been swept away and there is nj
one left to tell the tale OF the trials OF
that eventful day. Thus 1t is that the
register Of the dead Is hard to complete.
A train of seven cars. each containing
consignment of tents from the quarter
masters department. arrived today The
tents will be pitched at once.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
NEUROLOGICAL.

PRESTAGE.-Whe Texas, stptsnk
1o.-Died, near Wheelock, on the ia lasi,j
MIR. Prestage. aged IS years. He was a a'
veteran of the Mexican war.
DAVIS.-Mariin, Texas, September u
Charles T. Davis. Esq, whose sickness w "
reported in The Post last week, dea :, ',
father,g (Rev. J. j. Davls) residence. ls.'
Lott Sunday Mr.. Davis was admrRee
the bar in this county about Two yeaS "
and was a young lawyer oil gieaI pv. W.
His death has cast gloom over 'as sa'-'
community, 5000 !, i,
pAvIs,ELott. Texas. September Pm Y,
Charles I. Davis, reported q few oa,s y
as beng very i'll, died Sunday mprnl ,s.. . I,
O'Clock, and will be buried iod'y a' MUSES.
Prairie.
CARR.-Mount Pleasant Texas, s ,,. y.
S.-birs. C. c. Carr, wife OF Preslasss W y.
( OF the First National bank o. tlh "! ~
daughter Of Hon W. P. Mclean x ~ u,
Worth, died here today at noon psa ..l III III
shortly after an operation perlV''A'.
morning. .,,,,
| s1ILLWELL.- Rosebud, Texas, sep.sI. \,
lS.-Mrs. Ida Stillwoll died at ner av-s n.
miles east. last night oil eonsung s.,i,.sl /
ceased leaves husband, trans S' ssd II
prominent farmer aud stocknan' s-- X
FiELDs.-Richmond. Texas, ssp'e e. rsv &
Mrs. A. e. Fields, aged 70, mother 9 NJ. !, q
Clerk NJ. D. Fields died this evening I s.Js
o'clock. She had bsen Ill for ssss X. Mi VII
but after the storm of last ns sl,a IA eslss
to get worse. Interment at hcnln0's
terry tomorrow morning. -. rs,.,r.
DoRRoH. Cold springs, Isx a.. w &
her ll.-Dr. John W. Dorroh 'iea rsS
the home OF his daughter, Mrs. = m m Drl
iuson at 1880 o'clock last eYeulns. ~ Al u
roh was highly respected i a. isnIIy vi
a physician. He had US ia STATE
MELToN, --Appleby, Texas ssp.sn IA 81
Mr.. n c. Melton, eyed "a yea'ss, Il Nj
and respected citizen Of his plass' Name S isa]
TENDER II Of black jaundice a. p'
miles north OF here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
supple. at Galveston.

Galveston, Texas. September l4.-Thero
Is plenty to eat for those who are willing
to work, but nothing for idlers and sight
seers. Clothing and bedding are arriving
ana will be distributed soon, All men
working will be supplied with shoes. All
women and children and badly wounded
men should see Chairman Henderson al
the fremont hotel and get transportation
TO Houston; after reaching Houston they
will be sent to other parts OF the State OF
provided fer at Houston. order is crystal
izing and everything is working smoothly
under the supervision of Mayor Jones and
General tscurry and his aides.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Church LOSSES.

Galveston, Texas. September 14.-Bishsp
~ A. Gallagher of the Catholic diocese
states that not member OF the clergy Or
enc of the Sisters in the city OF Calves.
ton were lost. The only losses of Sisters
were the ten at the orphanage down the
Island which has heretofore been reported
IN The Post, He states further that ali
ehurcn buildings are wrecked. except the
cathedral.
rev c. NJ. Beckwith. rector OF Trinity
ehurch' was out Of the city at the time
Oh the storm. He returned yesterday
morning to hnd Trinity church in ruins,
win no hope OF ever repairing 1t. rhs
.eetory was safe and had been occupied
by homeless people.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Accidentally Shot.

Galveston. Texas, September 14.--Fred
Williams, young man belonging to COM
pAny A. First Texas regiment the Hous-
ten Light Guards, was accidentally shot
through the hand this afternoon on the
wharf pistol dropped from the pocket
OF one OF MS comrades and was discharged,
the ball passing through the left hand az
williams. II was purely accidental. His
wound was dressed and he was taken 10
Houston this afternoon The Injury is
not serious one. w. W. Thomas ac-
companied him.
Private VIII swope OF the Houston Light
Guards went to Houston this afternoon to
correct the reprt that he had been killed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
hYMENEAL.

SHERRILL-REEDER.- Denton, Texas Sep
tembtr Swans r. Sheriff., prominent
farmer of this county. and Miss Katrina Nj.
Reeder of Florence. Ala, were married at
Sheriff., yesterday by Rev. l.. p. Smith
E-coWAN.--Denton, Texas. septem-
her S.-orville Moore a son of Rev. j. j.
Moore. prominent Cumberland Presbyterian
minister and Miss Jennie Cowan, both OF
bewlsyilie, this county, were married this
week, Rev. Moore officiating.
GAfklsoN.MAYo.-Victoria Texas, Sep
temoer l0-Cards are out announcing the
approaching marriage OF Miss Florence Mayo
TO Nj. Linn B. Garrison of this city at the
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situntion nt Nelnsco.

Austin. Texas. September H.-Mr. Lewis
Bryan OF the citizens committee of Velascc
visited the governor today In behalf OF MS
part OF the State. He says 1000 people In
his locality are without homes and shelter
and everything is gone. Nothing laid up fol
fall and winter ana farmers are in deplor'
able condition, without farm implements a
donation OF shingles came in yesterday anc
was thankfully received. The people cal
get building material out OF the drift which
has washed in Donations of shingles vii
be appreciated. He reported from the Co
lumbia precinct that 26OO people were homo
less.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
RAILROAD RATES ADVANCED.
All Shipments Being Diverted to New
Orleans the CnuHe.

Fort Worth, Texas. September 14.-rhe
flood situation at Galveston has greatly af-
fected the matter of freight traffic on tho
railroads. II was learned at the general
office of the Rock Island today that the
transportation of wheat is practically at a
standstil as the shipments of cotton are
ton applies to all roads. The diversion OF
so much export business to New Orleans
has led to an advance in rates Of about 10
cents on the hundred pounds on cotton or
about 80 cents bale. The result is a
seAous one for buyers who expected to
ship on the former rate Many buyers have
ceased making purchases.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
At the galveston postofncc,

Galveston, Texas, September iG--Post-
master Griffin Is one OF the thousands OF
eoetiess men who are busy as bees
Strengthening ont the runs. The Federal
building Was damaged hut slightig. so
there is no trouble inside with the mails.
There Is no mall delivery and no regular
collection Of mall from boxes. Tbs pub c
Is asked 10 send mill 10 the Office and TO
call from tho carrier windows as or sun
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
rh. santa re,s Rapid Work.

Galveston, Texas. September 14.-Coio-
mel l.. ]. Polk has force OF men at work
on the tracks OF the Gulf. Colorado anc
Santa Fe railway on both sides Of the bay
He expects to BIO able to have tracks nm
ishcd SO trains can be run both ways from
the middle by Saturday. 1t may take
longer When he was told by The Posi-
correspondent OF the proposition OF Gen
eral Superintendent Leroy Trice that al
roads combine and build temporary
bridge and later combine on a permanent
one, he said that 1t meets with his ap-
prevail IN every way.
Colonel Polk has announced that the
santa Fe road will give $4,000 for the relici
of the sufferers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Appeal from waller.

Waller. Texas, September IA mass meet
ing was called here today by citizens of this
place at IL a. NJ. to take steps in providing
for tie homeless and those in destitute cir
cumstances. A relief committee was ap
pointed with full authority to receive all con
tributlons OF funds and provisions and dis
tribute the same. The committee inmedi'
ntely wired Governor Sayers the following:
"Citizens meeting was held and appointed
,committee TO receive and distribute pro
visions and funds. Distress is great ant
mmedlat. relief is needed, Storm rendered
many homeless. destroying all crops and kill
ing live Stock
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
shot a riena.

Galveston. Texas. September IA noy
aheus Is years old found a negro footing
body in ths west end yesterday morn
Ing, He shot at the heni with "a
ealiher pistol and stunned him. The ne
gr> in turn struck the boy over the head
TIE boy shot again and fioored the blacE
man. After getting the negro down H.
boy mauled his head anu soon had him,
unconscious. Getting a rope ne bounS
him and With assistance brought him I'd
town.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
To Examine Medical COLLEGE.

Galveston. Texas. September 1.-THE
boat this afternoon brought Colonel W. L.
frataer' president OF the University o,
ieNas' and Colonel Breckenridge OF San
Anlonto' Beauregard Bryan OF Brenham
aad Tom II. Henderson of Cameron. re-
gents OF the State university. They cana
examine into the condition OF the
puilaines OF the medical department of tSe
INSTITUTION located here. TO ascertain II il
Mas IN NJ condition to open the school oe.
'Ooer !, when the regular term begins.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
prair,e view College Damages.

Prairie View. Texas, September 4.-Presi-
dent L. l.. Foster and Prof. Giesecke came
down on the early morning train from Col
lege and made a survey of condition Of the
buildings unrooied by the storm. After max
ing arrangem ants for repairing all damages
they returned to College Station.
some apprz hension is felt here for the
safety 81 Miss Adde Douglass of San An
gelo. If she is In Houston she should re-
port at once to the school at Prairie View.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Ayo,un,eer Trained Nurse.

Galveston, Texas, September 4.-Mfss
NJ. Elizabeth Simmons of Dallas, trained
nurse, arrived today bringing letters of
recommendation signed by prominent cit
liens OF Dallas, who stated that she mad
volunteered her, help In this emergency.
She was assigned to duty and will remain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15

a systematic burning OF the wrecked
buildings commenced The work will start
In the Fact End. It is the intention OF
the authorities to burn all buildings which
are so badly demolished that they do not
appesr 10 be in condition to be rebuilt. II
NAV be that several OF these selected
may be in good condition, but 1t II found
necessary to do this.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
.ssssssessesssssesssssssesess

day The postoffioe Will. OF course, be
open all day.
Mr.. Griffin says that he is sending mail
out with every relief boat with an agent
in charge, who VIII also accompany IN
coming mail across the bay.
No paper mail will be sent out for a
while.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15

cleaning up. He has large gangs at work
cleaning up debris. There is no question
about the magnificent work being done
under his supervision. The town is under
martial law aud he is using all available
men for the work he is engaged in. Vol
untecrs are, however, plentiful and so far
impressment has not been necessary. God
reisns and Galveston will live!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Aliutant Generars Instructions.

Galveston. Texas. September 1.-THE
following communications show the
events leading up to the turning over Of
the city to Adjutant General Seurry
Galveston. Texas. September 10. 1900
BY the authority invested in me- as
chairman OF the city Of Galveston, /, j.
II. Hawley, do hereby commission l.. K.
ID. Fayling as commander in chief of the
military forces and special deputies Of
police, with the rank of major, and only
subject 10 the orders of the undersigned,
the mayor and the chief OF police.
]. IL, Hawley.
Chairman Committee Public Saftey.
Major Faying is hereby authorized to
feausition any property that ne may re-
quire for use of his force, and his re-
cept Will be honored by the city OF Gal
weston. and any such property paid for
by the city.
Approved, by order OF the mayor.
Ed Ketchum. Chief of Police.
To the Adiutant General of Texas, Gal
weston Texas.
City Of Galveston, Texas, September ~.
ls0O-Dear Sir: Having been on active
service, without sleep or food since last
Saturday night. Sth instant, beg to DO
relieved OF my present command and
commission from tho city authorities, a.
major OF city volunteers. until can
rest get medical attendance and become
NJ for some duty in the work of relief.
After twenty-four hours rest, l beg eay q
to tender my services in any capacity
whatever. to do any kind of duty that
may he of use. / am. sir, respectfully,
l.. II. ID, Faylins,
Major OF City Forces.
Your services have been most worthy, 7
9heerfully relieve you from duty.
Thos, Scurry. Adiutant Genanal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Cotton Pickcrs Wanted.

Austin Texas September lS.-Mayor Ma
son of GAINESVILLE Texas, wired the governor
that 500 cotton p.ckers from Galveston could
BIO used in Red River country at once.
Waxahachie Texas. September ia COM
munication has been sent from here to Hous-
ton to get thousand cotton pickers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-15
Mrs. e. BeadIe snfe.

Eagle Lake September H.-Mrs. L. e,
Beadle, who was supposed by her husband and
friends, to have been in the storm at CAL
weston, wishes to inform her husband (who
Is now In Galveston hunting herr that her
self aud children are here and will await
his coming Misconceptions kept her from
reaching Galveston in time to be in the
storm.