The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-06-06
SAN FRANCISCO NEEDS
HELP UNTIL JUNE |
Resumption of Work and Opening
of Banks Reduces Bread Line"
100000 ARE BEING FED DAILY
+, n. Hartman Says the Earth
quake and Fire Stricken City is
Slowly But Determinedly Getting
Down to Business.

San FranciSco.-With the increasing
severity of the regulations surrounding
the "bread line" General Greedy has
hopes of Soon eliminating from the re-
lief lists a large percentage Of the peo-
pie now receiving free food. Already
there is a big decrease in the daily out
put, and the officials expect that by
June 1 their labors in this direction
will be practically ended. 1t is antici-
pated that when the savings banks are
opened for payment to small depositors
there will be a further lessening of
those now forced to ask for susten-
ance.
The total of goods received by rail-
road to May l amounts to 200 car
loads. Estimates indicate that there
are 10000 persons in Oakland depend
ent upon relief supplies. The general
food supply is limited, but under strict
supervision it will meet immediate de-
mandS.
Raphael WE'LL cabled the following
message to Lazard Freres & Co., his
house in Paris:
Government Washington refuses
foreign contributions. Distress very
great. Can you start subscriptions to
relief committee here direct? Would
be most welcome"
This reply "a r%eceiveS.:
American Chamber of Commerce in
Paris has opened subscription mount
ing so far to 10000 flames ($24,00O), of
which $4,000 francs S15,OOUj, already
forwarded by mail to Mayor Schmitz.'
Mayor Schmitz read the following
telegram, dated Toronto, md signed by
the Daily Star, at a meeting OF the
Construction Committee:
"The Canadian Parliament voted
5000 900 for the relief of San Francisco,
which was declined by President Roose-
Welt. 1t is still awaiting acceptance.
Will you take it if offered direct!
Please rush answer
James D. Phelan, Chairman of the
Finance Committee, was asked to an
swer the message in the affirmative.
Mr.. Phelan announced that the outside
subscriptions make a grand total OF
$4,000, 1872, not including 100000 held
by the Chamber of Commerce or New
York City, awaiting the plan for the
rehabilitation of San Francisco. There
is now at Mr.. Phelan's command IN
the Mint 81, 246 ,491.
Governor Pardee was questioned by
the Construction Committee as to his
intention concerning the continuance of
legal holidays. The banks of the In
terror were fearful that a sudden cessa-
ton of his holiday proclamation might
cause a panic. The Governor an
nounced that he would give q five days
notice before the close of the holiday
period.
Since the saloons have been closed
here drinking places have been estab-
iished Just across the county line IN
San Mateo. and the saloons of Oakland
have recently been allowed to resume
business. The result has been that
thousands of idle men are visiting the
resorts and returning here much the
worse for liquor. Chief of Police Oman
issued an order that all persons COM
ing from outside points under the in
fluence of drink be turned back; and
detailed fifty men to enforce his ruling.
The prospects are good for the ship
ment to the East this season of fully
1000 cars of green fruit, valued from
$40, OOO, 900 to S12, 900, 900. The cherry
crop is splendid and shipments are now
going forward rapidly. The peach.
pear and apple crops promise large
yields. particularly apples and pears.
Grapes give promise of a big yield.