The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-06
SUPPLIES ARRIVING.
Neighboring Towns Send Provisions
TO Jacksonville by Rail aud Boat.
HUNGER is SATISFIED.
A COmmiSSary Was Established Early
Yesterday and Homeless Fed.
RELIEF FUND is GROWING HOURLY.
Every Mail Brings Offers of Assistance.
Five e lads of Tents Received.
Id.
MANLti ~ Is HIS SYMPATHY
Assures the Poop, Z y O.. National
Government Wn Ia
Aid Possible HSqs
RELIEF FUND is GROWING HOURLY.
Every Mail Brings Offers of Assistance.
rive 6 lads of Tents Received.
M'KINLEi,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 5-The hunger
OF fhe homeless people was satisfied to.
uay upon the arrival of the trains ana
boats bringing provisions from neghborlng
towns. Early this morning commissary
was established in the center of the city
and the sufferers were fed during the day.
The relief fund is hourly growing ana
every mail brings offers of assistance
Today an order was promulgated under
martial law, requiring all merchants. whose
stores were spared, to open their doors
end TO sell to all who asked The streets
We're crowded all day and many stores
VIII remain open all night 1t is csti.
i1ated that 5000 persons have left the city,
ana every outgoing train Is crowded with
refugees. FIVE carloads Of tents were re.
celved today. the property of the state,
that are to be used by the homeless TEN.
p"arily. Another shipment of tents Is
expected from the government to arrive
tomorrow.
The Times Union and Citizen estimates
the total property loss at Sl1 100000 These
hSures are based upon a statement fur.
nished by volunteer committee of citl-
zcns.
Rumors of loss OF life continue 10 be
heard. The river was closely watched all
report OF loss of life at the Market street
wharf. Numerous advertisements appear
IN the local papers asking for aid in search.
ihg iof persons VINO are missing As many
p4{e lett the city for refuge 1t Is impos-
slplc 10 ascertain how many. IL any. were
1851 IN tue Market street pier tragedy
committee OF Atlantians arrived today
to deliver $1,000 worth of provisions ana
promised another ear during the week
Atlanta . also furnished by express 1900
Martial law is being rlgidly enforced
anu The town is quiet tonight. although
much anxiety Is felt on account of the
obtain food by force.
Expressions OF sympgthy and tenders OF
assistance TO those rendered destitute by
the cOntiagratiQn continue 10 pour In. The
following telegram was received IN COY.
ernor Jennings from President Mckinley:
"El Paso, Texas, May 81 have tusL
learned OF the calamltous fire that swept
over the city Of Jacksonville, and hasten
to express the deepest sympathy with cur
countlymen. feel for those who have
suffered The government will do all it
can In the work of relief.
(Signed William Mckinley
following reply;
ITO Ills Excellcncv, William Mckinley.
Texas.
Tallahassee, ria. Nav >. We apprcci-
ate your sympathy for the suffering Of our
people, caused by the Jacksonville conila-
for the aid of the Government. so cartons.
Iy rendered. Estimated over 1o'onG arc
homeless and thai loss win reach sIh'
0OO.OOO. No lives lost so far MS known
Sufficient funds for present needs nav,
been placed al the disposal of tbc ranef
association. Perfect order prevails De,.
to extend the gratitude of the people az
Florida TO YOU
lSlgnedD wv. $. Jennings. Governor"
Wlliian p. Clyde a Co telegraphed theIr
sympathy and their confidence In Jackson
VILE To recover
John L. Howard Superintendent Clyde
Line, Jacksonville. Fla.
New York, May 4.--Our heartfelt sympa.