The age-herald., 1901-05-06
Every Mail is Bringing AsSis- taRce to Stricken City STORES ARE ORDERED OPENED All Outgoing Trains Are Crowd-
 ed With Refugees JOSS NOW ESTIMATED ST, 1000, 900 President Mckinley Sends Message of Sympathy and Says Government
 Will Do Everything Fossil
 bIe to Bring Relief.
JOSS NOW ESTIMATED ST, 900, ,0OO

Jacksonville. Fla, May 5.-The hunger of 10000 homeless people was satisfied to- day upon the arrival of relief trains and boats bringing provisions from neighbor- ing towns. Early this morning com missary was established in the center of the city and thousands were fed during the day.
 The relief fund Is hourly growing and every mail brings offers of assistance To- day an order was promulgated under martial law, requiring all merchants. whose stores were spared by the confiag- ration 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 car loads of tents were received today. the property of the stats which are to be used by the homeless temporarily. Another shipment of tents Is expected to arrive tomorrow, being the tender of the government.
 Loss Is s11 100000.
 5.rfi~ Tfpas- Union and Citizen estimates the total property loss at s1i.oooooo.
 These figures are based upon an itemized statement furnished by volunteer com mittee of citizens.
 Rumore of loss of life continue to be heard The river was closely watched all today Many persons have confirmed the report of loss of life at the Market appear in the local papers asking for aid in searching for persons who are missing. As many have left the city for refuge, it is impossible to ascertain how many, if any, were lost in the Market street pier tragedy.
 committee of Atlantians arrived to- cay to deliver 5000 of provisions and promising another car during >the week. Atlanta also furnished by express one thousand feet of hose.
 Martial law is being rigidiy enforced and the town is quiet tonight. although much anxiety prevails because of the threats said to have been made by ne- eroes that they would obtain provisions at the first opportunity. In the eastern portion of the city the debris Is still burn ing, but no further outbreak of the flames Is anticipated
 President Tenders Sympathy.
 Expressions of sympathy and tenders of assistance to those rendered destitute by the confagration continue to pour in. The following telegram was received by Governor Jennings from President Me- liiniey;
 ''El Paso, May 5. gro the Governor of Florida, Tallahassee: s'I have just learned of the calamtous fire that has swept over the city of Jack sonville and hasten to express the deep est sympathy which in common with our rountrymen. 1 feel for those who have suffered. The government will do all 1t ran for the work of reliet.
 fsisneD WILLIAM MKINLEY." TO this Governor Jennings wired the fol- lowing reply:
 Tallahassee, Fla. May g. gro His Excellency. William Mckinley, President of the United States. Ei Paso, Texas:
 we appreciate your sympathy for the suffering of our people caused by the Jacksonville con1agrati ton. which Is ap- pailing. and thank you for the aid of ths government so generously rendered It i. estimated that over 10000 are home less and that the losses win reach si5- ooo.ooo. No lives lost so far as known, sufficient funds have been placed at the disposal of the Relief Association to pro- vide for immediate necessities. Perfect order prevails. beg to extend the grat- stude of the people of Florida to you.
 (sixnedD w. s. JENNINGS.
 ...& "Governor.'
 Clyde Company Wires.
 william P. Clyde 6 Go. teiegraphed their sympathy and their confidence la uacksonviIle to John L. Howard. gen. erai agent of the Clyde Line for Florida The telegram is as follows:
 New York, May 5.--John l.. Howard. superintendent of Clyde Line. Jackson tille. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out bp the good people of Jacksonville at the lppanfng calamity they have met with. Ind while 1t seems almost overwhelming. Te are sure that Jacksonville citizens who have always heretofore manfully net and together overcome other even lpparently insurmountable conditions