Evening journal., 1901-05-06
Total Property Loss Is ES-
timated at $lI,OOO,OOO
FIFTEEN OR TWENTY ARE DEAD
But The Exact Number Of Lives Lost
Will Not be Known for Several
DAYS

Jacksonville, Fla. May 6.--The hun
ger Of 10000 homeless people was satis-
fed yesterday upon the arrival OF re-
lief trains and boats bringing pro-
Visions from neighbcring towns. Early
tablished 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.
Yesterday an order was promulgated
under martial law requiring all mer-
chants whose stores were spared by the
connagration 10 open their doors and
sell to all who asked. The streets were
crowded all day with shoppers who lost
all in the fire and many stores remain
ed open all night.
1t is estimated that 5000 persons
have left the city, and every outgoing
train is crowded with refugees.
Five carloads OF tents were received
yesterday, 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 today.
The total property loss Is estimated
at sl1 100000 These figures are based
upon an itemlzed statement furnished
by volunteer committee Of citizens.
Rumors of loss Of life are on every
hand. Many persons have confirmed
the report Of loss OF life at the Market
street wharf, where a number Of per-
sons were compelled 10 jump over
board Numerous advertisements ap-
peared in the local papers asking for
aid IN searching for persons who are
missing. As many have left the city
for the gulf II is impossible to ascer-
tain who have been lost In the Market
street pier tragedy. Several days must
elapse before the full death list can be
made out, but according to present re-
ports it will reach Is OF 20.
A committee of Atlantians was here
yesterday to deliver $1,000 worth of
provisions. promising another carload
during the week Atlanta also fur
nished by express 1000 feet OF hose
Martial law is being strictly enforced,
and the town is quiet, although much
anxiety prevails because of the threats
said to have been made by the negroes
that they would obtain provisions by
force at their first opportunity.
In the eastern part of the city the
debris is still burning, but no further
outbreak of the flames is anticipated
The Georgia Southern and Florida
railroad is deadheading all freight over
its line intended for the fire sufferers,
and the agent at Jacksonville has been
authorized to give free transportation
to all needy people who want to leave
the city.
AS the Atlanta delegation left tho
city last night Chief Joyner, of that
city's fire department, on behalf Of At
lanta, gave 500 to the relief of the
members Of the Jacksonville depart
ment who suffered from the fire. Many
other contributions were received by
last nights mail. Mr.. Flagler, who
gave $1,000 Saturday, offers to dupli-
cate his donation by another $1,000
should it be needed.
II This morning the citizens committee
met to further organize the relief work.
LIVERY NOllibn VI AAt NlAJ Will lt Nloll-
7 ed and food and provisions offered
wherever there is suffering. At a
T meeting of the relief committee yester-
day a resolution was adopted offering
work to every unemployed person in
the city, to be paid at the rate Of 81
per day and rations. The men will be
put to work clearing away the debris
in the ruined district. It is believed
, this plan will prove a happy solution
Of the race situation, and will prevent
5 any anticipated trouble.
d The majority Of the property own
r ers who suffered losses have announced
their intention Of rebuilding as soon
as the debris can be removed.
The city is rapidly recovering from
g the shock and the excitement follow
4 Ing the fire, and work actually began
0 today on several sites in the fire de-
mons path.