Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-21

AeSSSA NAtJ 4CVCly lAAdDlCCAL fOl CllC houses that were left standing groped about their homes in dark ness early in the evening, the sur vivors of the terrible calamity cook ing their suppers on fires built in front of their houses. The wind famed many of the fires into nasty blazes and for time 1t looked as if many new fires would be started. But police orders were issued that all fires must be put out and with a score of assistants and soldiers the building of fires in front of houses was summarily suppressed. In all of the homes left standing no lights were allowed. In places where the orders of the police and the militia were disobeyed the occupants were compelled to eXtinguish them The only exception was in the case of hospitals. Soldiers patrolled the streets and no citizen was allowed to pass from one block to the other ex- cept byS written permission of the chief of police.
 Mayor Schmitz has issued the fol- lowing proclamation which citizens are instructed to observe:
 Do not be afraid of famine. There will be abundance of food sup piled. Do not use any water except for drinking and cooking purposes. Do not light any fires in houses, stoves or fire places. Do not use any house closets under any circum- stances, but dig earth closets in yards or vacant lots, using if possible chloride of lime or some other dis infectant. This is of the greatest importance, as the water supply Is only sufficient for drinking and cook ing. Do not allow any garbage to remain on the premises, bury 1t and cover immediately. Pestilence can only be avoided by complying with these regulations.
 You are particularly requested not to enter any business house or dwelling except your own, as you may be mistaken for one of the loot CTS and shot on sight, as the orders are not to arrest but shoot down any one caught stealing"
 Fl. 10. Breeden, manager of the Standard oil company, says that the city of Richmond could take care of 800 and that he would transport them to-day at 10 and 12 o'clock, leaving from the Fulton Iron Works.
 It was announced last night that the Merchants exchange, Fairmount hotel and Monadnock building would be open for public offices on Monday morning. All these buildings have been examined by expert architects, who have pronounced their framework and foundations to be absolutely safe. All three buildings have been burned to certain extent but the fire in no way caused them to be a menace to life and safety.
 A doctor notified the chief of police last night that man had been shot at Lombard street wharf. He was conveyed to the hospital. His iden- tity is not yet known nor the extent of his injuries.
 Mayor Schmitz has sent letter to the mayors of Los Angeles, Stockton. Sacramento, Portland, Seattle and Salt Lake. asking that blankets, cots and bedding, the need of which is imperative, be shipped immediately.
 Dr Vorsanger. chairman of the com mittee to feed the hungry. reported that everything possible was done to provide food for the populace and that not a hungry soul existed in San Francisco last night. There was no trouble in the distribution of the food nor in procuring 1t and in quantity and quality it was satisfactory.
 At the Y. M. c. A. building on Page street near Stanyan and at the Park lodge. thousands and thousands were fed from morning till night. All kinds of provisions and clothing. meat. veg etables. bread. canned goods, ten and coffee and the like were handed out in abundance, not a soul was turned away empty handed Dr Vorsangcr appeals to all citizens who own teams of horses to come to the front with them at once as the committee has experienced much difficulty in moving the supplies. This morning 15O Stan ford students will traverse the vari- ous districts of the city and hand out supplies from door to door and at the same time additional stations will le established. Twenty carloads of food of various kinds will be here this morning.
 James n. Phelan. chairman of the finance committee. reported that yes terday's local subscriptions had reach ei a total of s2s2J0 The following additional donations were announcci: The Union Trust company Of Oak land. S50OOO: the United Railroads. s75O00: Commercial Men of Cleve- land. s1OO.OOO: William Waldorf As- tor. s100opo; supplies from Cornwall. .eI4Oo0.
 Marcel Cerf. chairman of the com mIftee of refuge for homeless. says that temporary structures will he erected in Golden Gate park for the protecfion of the homeless at once. Major McIvor of the United States army is now laying out a sanitary camp at this point. work on which will be rushed as rapidly as lumber can be secured. The camp will be un- der the supervision Of an officer of the engineer corps of the United States army and the chief of the army medical staf will be in charge os 1t ss sanitary ofHcer. The conditions among the homeie~s In the park. it was reported by Chsirman Cerf. to he exceIlent. but It was feareI there would te considerable suffering In the Mission district where the commit fre has not been able fo reach all the people. A subcommittee has been appointed to impress el1 vacant buiIi- fnrs and aII deserted houses that sf- tzr exsnfnstton sbouh prove to be safe
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