The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-06
SITUATION IN JACKSONY WILLIE
HUNGER or 10000 HOMELESS
 PEOPLE SATISFIED.
lnissary Established in the Center of the Ciky-Relief Fund Growing Every Mail Brings Offers of Assistance Five Carloads of Tents Arrive.
Five Carloads ofTents Arrive.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 1.-The hun ger of 10000 homeless people was satis- fled to-day upon the arrival of relief trains and boats bringing provisions from neighboring towns. Early this morning a conmissary was established in the center of the city and thousands were fed during the day. The relief fund is growing hourly and every mail brings offers of assistance.
 To, day an order was promulgated un- der marial 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 5000 persons have left the city and every outgoing train is crowded with refugees. Five carloads of tents were received to-day the prop erty of the state, which are to be used by the homeless temporarily Another shipment of tents is expected from the government to arrive tomorrow.
 Tomorrow morning the Times Union and Citizen will estimate the total prop erty loss, at $11, 100000 These figures are based upon an itemized statement furnished by a volunteer committee of citizens.
 Rumors Of loss of life are on every hand tonight and the river has been closely watched to-day. Many persons have confirmed the report of loss of life at the Market street wharf. Numerous advertisements appeared in the local papers asking for aid in searching for persons who are missing. As many have left for the gulf it is impossible to ascertain who have been lost in the Market street pier tragedy.
 A committee of Atlantians was here to-day to deliver $1,000 worth of pro- visions, promising another car during the week. Atlanta also furnished by express one thousand 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 provi- sions by force at their first opportunity In thep eastern portion of the city the debris is still burning, but no further outbreak of the flames is anticipated.
 As the Atlanta delegation left the city tonight Chief Joiner of that city's fire department, on behalf of Atlanta gave slO0 for the relief of the members of the Jacksonville department who suffered from the fire Many other contrlbu- tions were received by to-nights mail. MT. Flagler, who gave s5,00o Saturday offers to duplicate his donation by another s5 900 should it be needed.
 Tomorrow morning the citizens committee will meet to further organize the relief work. Every portion of the oity will be visited and food and provi- sions offered wherever there Is suffer- ing. At a meeting of the relief com- mittee to-day a resolution was adopted offering work to every unemployed per son in the city to be paid for at the rate of s1 per day and rations. The men will be put to work clearing away the de- bris in the ruined district. It Is believ- ed this plan will prove happy solution of the race situation and will prevent any anticipated trouble.
 Grand Master James Campbell of the Masonic lodge of Florida tonight is- sued the dOll0WlHS appear ,o tic ho sons 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 B. The portion destroyed com prises one hundred and forty squares in the heart of the business and most populous section of the city, covering an area about two miles long and three quarters of mile wide.
 "Twenty thousand of our citizens are homeless. Among the victims are those who would under other circumstances the first to contribute to relief of the distressed. Being unable to help our selves, we issue this appeal for assist ance to the Masonic fraternity Of the United States. All contributions should be address to W. P. Webster, grand sec retary. Jacksonville. Fla"
 The majority of the property owners who suffered losses have announced their intention of rebuilding as soon as the debris can be removed.