Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-26
Anacostians Report Safety.

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Anacostians Report Safety.
There were number of Anacostia people
who were within the area of the earthquake
shock and within the fire circle in San
Francisco. and for a time their relatives
and friends anxiously awaited word from
them, but messages have come telling OF
their safety Mrs Barnabas Bryan, whose
home is at the head of Morris road in Ana
costa has two sons who were students at
the Leland Stanford University, as Wei
as daughter living in the university town
of Palo Alto. These are Norris Bryan, Is.
BRYAN and Miss Katherine Bryan. A friend,
Miss Gardener, resides with the latter at
Palo Alto.
Mrs. Bryan has received telegram and
letter from another son, Fred Bryan. who IS
at San Antonio Heights, about $50 miles
from San Francisco. informing her of the
safety of all the party, although 1t mas
not been explained in what way he ascer-
tanned this, nor has any word come direct
from the university people.
The two sons had rooms In one of the
university halls, and there is no doubt or
their having escaped without injury, 1t is
thought as intelligence from the university
indicates but few fatalities Norris Bryan
was entered in law course and his brother
in geology and mining Both young men
had arranged to go to Alaska this year, ana
it is believed their plans will yet be carried
out.
Some interest was manifested as to Prof.
Benjamin Foster of Leland Stanford Uni
yerSity, who, with his wife, formerly MISS
Anna Lee of Anacostia, has been residing at
the institution of learning for some time
Prof. Foster is the son of the late Dr. Fos-
ter, who was connected with the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane Their friends
here state they have sent notice of their
safety.
C. B. Heller and Wife Heard From.
Mr.. and Mrs C. B. Heller, formerly of
this city who have resided in San Francisco
for the past year. were heard from today.
They are safe and well.
Anxiety Regarding Friends.
The members of the family of Mr.. H. f.
Ashton, assistant inspector of the govern
ment printing office, residents of San
Francisco He has not heard from any
OF them since the great disaster, although
he has both telegraphed and written to
them.
Mr. r. NJ. Tyssowski, who recently left
here for San Francisco, wired his brother,
Anthony z. Tyssowski, yesterday that he
and his son John are both safe and are now
residing in Berkeley.
Mr. F. P. Burke and Mr.. P. F. Mcmahon
have left for Atlantic City for months
outing.
SItlLC1S VI CI"Oi III al w VI
AT a gathering of the citizens of Petworth,
SS0l New Hampshire avenue, last evening.
for the purpose of raising money for the
San Francisco relief fund, Mr.. Terrell, who
had been appointed subchairman for MAX
ing collections In that district, called the
meeting to order and said 1t was his idea
to have the citizens of Petworth and vi
clnity organize by electing chairman, a
secretary and treasurer for the collection
of funds. Mr.. Oscar Schleichert of the
geological survey was elected chairman,
Mr.. Dwight j. Particle secretary and Mr..
]. B. Robinson treasurer 1t was decided
to enlist the cooperation of the school chill
dren for distributing the envelopes contain
ing the contribution slips. a large NUM-
Der of those present stated that they had
already made contributions through other
sources, but would be glad to give add
tonal contributions for the cause.
Alumnae to Give Euchre Party.
Holy Cross Alumnea will give euchre
at Carroll Hall, street between 9th and
10th streets for the benefit of the San
Francisco sufferers.
BARRIERS Contribution.
Mr.. A. C. Luber proprietor of the New
National Theater barber shop, will give the
entire receipts of the barber shop on Mon
day, April so. 1906. to the San Francisco
relief fund The shop will be open from
I:30 am to pm.
Volunteer Cashiers to Serve.
Mr.. Frank ]. Hiss has donated to the
citizens relief committee. for the benefit
Of the sufferers of the San Francisco catas-
trophe, the entire gross receipts of his cafe,
415 18th street northwest. Friday, April
81 The following gentlemen have volun-
teered to assist Mr.. Hiss and act as cash
iers during the hours assigned to them:
Mr. John Newman, from 6:30 to am; Mr..
" j. Becker, to IL am; Mr.. Il. 3. Coch-
ran, tobacconist, IL to II noon; Mr.. Charles
Wharton, NJ. c., Chicago, H., II to p.
Mr.. T. A. Mckee. manager Hotel Driscoll.
2 to pm; Mr. F. A. Sebring. clerk Police
Court, 3 to 5 pm: Mr.. NJ II. Weber. cor
respondent New York Journal and Ameri-
can, to pm; Mr.. C. F. Jacobson, to
6 pm; Mr. John p. Perry bureau of en-
craving and printing, to pm; Mr.. Il.
X Raymond. insurance, 8 to IL pm; Mr.
o. ]. Ricketts,, insurance. to II pm; Mr.
W. c. Little, resident manager Luna Park,
to II pm; Mr.. George Il. Gill; general
manager of the Ingersoll Amusement Com
pany, to IL pm.
Stationery Scarce in San Francisco.
A message received from friends In San
Francisco by Detective Helan yesterday
gave the recipient Of the message an Idea
of the scarcity of stationery in that city.
The message was written on slip of
paper torn from a note book and folded to
initiate an envelope.
Message From Lieut.. Oyster.
Mr.. George NJ. Oyster has received a
message from his son, Lieut.. Joseph 8.
Oyster, United States army, retired. stating
that the members of his family are safe at
Burlingame, Cal. Lieutenant Oyster lives
in San Francisco and, IL is believed, was in
that city during the disaster last week.
His message to his father was sent by wire
and was fled last Friday, but did not reach
here until yesterday.
Legion Of Loyal Women Gives $50.
At the last regular meeting of the Legion
of Loyal Women. by unanimous vote, an
appropriation of $50 was made to be sent
to the commander of the Department OF
California. Grand Army of the Republic,