The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-06
TN THOUSAND ARE FED
PROVISIONS SENT BY BOAT AND
RAIL TO JACKSONVILLE
SUFFERERS
RELIEF FUNDS ARE GROWING
MARTIAL LAW is RIGIDLY EN-
FORCED AND TROUBLE HAS
BEEN AVOIDED
PROPERTY LOSS $11,ooo.ooo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May s. - The
hunger of 10000 homeless people was sat
lsfied today upon the arrival of I'll f
trains and boats bringing provisions from
neigbboring towns. Early this morning
comnissary was established in the CEN
ter Of the city and thousands were fed
during the day. The relief fund is grow
ing hourly and every mail brings offers
of assistance.
Today an order was promulgated I'M
der martial law requiring all merchants
whose stores were spared by the con-
flagration to open their doors and sell to
all who asked.
The streets have been crowded all day
with shoppers who lost all in the fire,
and many stores will remain open all
night. It is estimated that 1900 persons
have left the city, and every outgoing
train is crowded with refugees. Five
carloads Of tents were received today,
the property of the state, which are to
be used by the homeless temporarily.
Another shipment of tents is expected
from the government to arrive tomor-
row.
PROPERTY LOSS $11,OOO,OC0
Tomorrow morning the Times Uzion
and Citizen will estimate the total prop
erty loss at $11000,000.
These figures are based upon an item
lied statement furnished by volunteer
committee or citizens.
Rumors Of loss Of life are on every
hand tonight, and the river has been
closely watched today. Many persons
have confirmed the report Of loss of life
at the Market street wharf Numerous
advertisements appeared in the local pa
pers asking for aid in searching for per-
sons who are missing AS many have
left the city for the gulf 1t is impossible
to ascertain who have been lost in the
tee Of Atlantans arrived today to de-
liver $4,000 worth Of provisions, promis-
ing another car during tho week. At
lanta also furnished by express 900 feet
of hose.
Martial law is being rigidly enforced
and, the town is quiet tonight, although
much anxiety prevails because Of the
threats said to have been made by the
negroes that they would obtain provis-
ions by force at their first opportunity.
AS the Atlanta delegation left the
city tonight, Joiner, of that city's
fire department, on behalf of Atlanta,
gave 500 for relief of members of the
Jacksonville department who suffered
from the fire.
Many other contributions were receiv-
ed by tonight's mail. Mr.. FIagler, who
his donation by another 5000 should it
be needed.
APPEAL TO MASONS.
Grand Master James Campbell of the
Masons' grand lodge Of Florida tonight
issued the following appeal to the Ma
sonic fraternity of the United States:
There is hardly an inhabitant of the
city of Jacksonville, Fla, who has not
lost his home, business or employment
and in many cases all three, by the
practical destruction Of our city by fire
on May 3. The portion destroyed COM
prises 140 squares in the heart of the
business ana most populous portion OF
the city, covering an area of about two
miles long and three-Quarters Of a mile
wide
twenty-five thousand of our citizens
are homeless Among the victims are
those who would under other circurn-
stances be the first to contribute TO the
work of relief Of the distressed. Be-
ing unable to help ourselves, we issue
this appeal for assistance to the Ma
scnic fraternity of the United States
"All contributions should be addressed
to w. P. Webster, grand secretary, Jack
scnville, Fla"
The majority of the property owners
who suffered losses have announced their
intention of rebuilding as soon as posi-
BILE.
The city Is rapidly recovering from
the shock and excitement following the
fire, and work actually begins tomor-
row on several sites in the fire demons
Path.