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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
BERKELEY OPENS
WIDE ITS DOORS
SUFFERERS TO HAVE EVERYs
ATTENTION
Students, Cergymen, Business Men,
All Are Doing Their Utmost
to Assist the Homeless
Thousands
Bv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BERKELEY, April 9.-EXtraordinary
relief work for the benefit of the vast
population which was rendered home
less by the San Francisco earthquake is
being accomplished by a local citizens
committee headed by Rev. e. T.. Par
sons, pastor of st. Marks Episcopal
church.
The work of providing meals and
sleeping accommodations for the large
numbers who are pouring into Berkeley
by every train from San Francisco is
being joined by university and towns
people alike.
President Wheeler has thrown open
the grounds OF the university to the
weary refugees from the burning city
across the bay and the churches have
undertaken the task of supplying great
quantities of food
Meals in Large Tent
Meals will be served from a great
tent, which has been erected under the
campus oaks, while sleeping accotnlno-
dations will be provided by strewing
the baseball field with a deep layer of
straw. If the weather proves inclement
the homeless will have the opportunity
of sleeping in Harmon gymnasium.
Tents will also be placed on the campus.
All the parish houses of the Episco-
pal churches of the city have been
given over to the use of the needy, ard
many charitably inclined citizens are
giving their extra home accommoda-
tions to those from across the bay A
special request has been sent to the
women of Berkeley to bake all the
bread they possibly can as there is a
distressing bread famine on the other
side of the bay.
No Bread to Be Had
This is accounted for by the fact
that all the bakeries that have been
left standing are not allowed to. build
fires under their ovens ION account of
the danger of starting other fires
through damaged chimneys.
The Native Sons and Daughters and
Benevolent and Protective Order .4of
I1lks kept open house last night for the
relief of the poor.
Medical attention for a large number
of persons injured in the San Fran
cisco earthquake and subsequent fire
is being provided in Berkeley.
All Hospitals Open
The local hospitals have been thrown
open and the medical men of the uni
versity town are bending every effort
to alleviate the sufferings of the un-
fortunates.
Among those who are believed to be
fatally hurt are William Cunningham,
whose skull was crushed in the COL
lapsing walls of a hotel, and G. w.
Harris, a lumberman, of 99S Howard
street, San Francisco, who was badly
burned about the head.
While every attention is to be given
by the citizens of Berkeley to the home
less San Franciscans, care will be
taken to prevent any laWlessness dur
ing the time that the university grounds
and homes of the college town are
thrown open.
To provide adequate protection all
the student cadets of the University of
California were summoned to report at
the armory tonight and detailed for
guard duty.
A large number of special deputies
have been sworn in by the chief of
police to prevent thieving.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Sunday and the manner in which they
will be distributed. Rev. Il. p. Ryland,
president Of the federation, has issued
personal call for all to be present,
including the members of the fedora
ton council.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Conaty has cam
oeled all engagements and is engaging
In the work of securing funds from
his churches throughout the diocese.
Last evening the bishop had received
no reports as to the damage in the
diocese, but it is known to be con-
siderable.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
REV. A. S. PHELPS IS
NOW IN PORTLAND
AND Is NOT HARMED

Word was received yesterday from
Rev, A. S. Phelps, pastor oe the Cen
trail Baptist church of Los Angeles,
that he left the ill-fated city before the
disaster and is now in Portland Ore,
attending the Baptist conference. His
friends here are much relieved as they
We're apprehensive for his safety
No word has been received at the
Sisters hospital as to the fate Of the
Sisters of Charity in the north, where
they have several Institutions. The
temblor yesterday was felt slightly at
the local hospital but did not alarm
the patients.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
GOVERNMENT ASKED
TO REBUILD ALL
OF ITS BUILDINGS

SACRAMENTO, April 1s-The gov
ernor today received a telegram from
United States Senator Flint asking
what congress could do to help San
Francisco.
The governor made the recommen-
dation that congress be urged to at
once appropriate sufficient money to
restore all federal buildings.
Some had been entirely destroyed and
others badly damaged by the earth
quake.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
CHARGED With Theft

John w. Dix was arrested on sus-
picion last night at Dreamland skating
rink by Officer Roberts. The officer
says that the young man is charged
with stealing roller skates from the
Los Angeles Amusement company,
owners of the skating rink at Twelfth
and, Main streets,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
HARTMAN PLACES
ALL FERRY BOATS AT
COMMAND OF CITY

SAN FRANCISCO, April 19-Presi-
dent Hartman of the Southern Pacific
company has wired the officials here
to place all the companys ferry boats
at the disposition of the San Francisco
municipal authorities to enable them
to send all those desiring to leave out
of the stricken city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
STATE BOARD BANK
COMMISSIONERS TO
LEND ASSISTANCE
By Associated Press.


OAKLAND April 19,-The state
board of bank commissioners has
opened offices in this city and an
nounces that the commission will do all
in its power to aneliorate the stringent
cy caused by the terrible calamity
which has befallen the state, and will
meet with the bankers of the state to
devise ways and means to this end.
Many San Francisco commission
houses and insurance agents are Sc
curing quarters in Oakland for the
transaction OF business.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
ARMY LEADER
GOES NORTH TO
AID SUFFERERS

Adjutant Hughes of the Volunteers
of America will leave this morning
with money and help to aid Col. Dun
can in San ;Francisco.t All of the do
nations which are received at local
meetings will go to aid in the San
Francisco relief work. Adjutant
Hughes will draw on the local volun-
teers for any aid that is needed and
can possibly be given.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
STOCKTON SENDS
BIG STEAMER OF
NEEDED SUPPLIES
Rv Asaociated PRESS.

STOCKTON, Cal. April 19.-The
Stockton chamber of commerce has or
ganized relief expedition and this
evening a big steamer of the California
Navigation and Improvement company,
donated for the occasion, will leave
Stockton for San Francisco laden with
provisions, blankets, clothing and other
supplies
On board will be 100 tons of pota-
toes and other vegetables, in addition
to canned goods, bread and foods
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
GOLDEN GATE PARK
TO BECOME TENT
CITY FOR HOMELESS
BY Associated Press.

by ASSOclaleu freSS.
Mayor Schmitz has addressed an ap-
peal to the people of Oakland asking
for bread and food supplies of all
kinds, tents and bedding.
Golden Gate park will be the place
where the destitute will be taken. care
Of
1--WE want these things" adds the
mayor, ''and we want them immediate
ly."
The three morning newspapers of this
city, the Call, the Chropicle and the
Examiner, will combine on an issue
tomorrow morning from the plant of
the Oakland Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
SANTA ANA TO DO
HER SHARE FOR THE
HOMELESS PEOPLE

SANTA ANA, April 19.--The cham
Der of commerce and Merchants and
Manufacturers association of Santa
Ana have called a mass meeting to
organize for the relief of earthquake
sufferers in California. Santa Ana will
help to the best of her ability.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Besides being a splendid horse show,
that great function deserves the heart
lest patronage for another and nobler
reason. All it's net proceeds go to the
relief OF San Francisco sufferers. Go
and help out.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
OCEAN PARK SENDS FOOD
At Mass Meeting Citizens Decide to
Buy All Available Provisions
for Sufferers
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald.
OCEAN PARK, April ia mass
meeting for the relief of the San Fran
cisco sufferers was held here tonight,
and the citizens decided to put up all
the available food supplies in that vi
cinity and send them north. After the
meeting David Evans of the banL of
Venice and chairman of the committee
of seven in charge purchased the en-
tire stock of the Venice Grocery COM
pany.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
BISHOP C0NATY
TO MAKE APPEAL
TO CATHOLICS

Rt. Rev. Bishop Conaty has post
poned the confirmation service at the
Sacred Heart church which was to have
occurred Sunday morning. He will
preach the sermon at the cathedral of
st. Vibiana, where he will make a
personal appeal for furds for the north
ern sufferers. 1t is expected that he
will administer confirmation at $3.50
o'clock Sunday afternoon at st. Mary's
church, as originally announced.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
HIGHLAND PARK IS
STARTING IN ON A
NEW RELIEF FUND

The Highland Park Presbyterian
church is raising additional funds to
be sent north, already having raised a
good sum at the prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening. The subscriptions are
being turned in at Poor & Wings OF
flee, 5134 Pasadena avenue.
A special meeting of the board of
directors of the Y. M. c. A. will be
held at the noon hour today to ar
range for relief to be sent to the strick-
en- city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
CLARENCE MACKAY
TO GIVE 100000
FOR UNIVERSITY
Rr Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April la.-Clarence NJ.
Mackay, president of the Postal Tel
egraph company, tonight telegrapled
to President Wheeler of the University
of California at Berkeley saying he
will contribute 100000 toward the erec-
ton of new building for the uni
VerSitY.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Santa Rosa, San Jose and Salinas
should not be. overlooked in the dis
tribution of food, shelter and clothing,
If these cities are found to be in dis
tress. Their needs may be proportion
ately great
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
MAYOR SCHMITZ
ASKS FOR TENTS
AND SUPPLIES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.-The
following appeal for aid has been sent
out by Mayor Schmitz to Governor
Pardee and shows the destitution of the
people and the dire need of food and
shelter:
"Send all supplies and tents posi-
BILE to Golden Gate park. Have bak-
cries in small towns bake all the bread
they can. We want bedding, food and
tents"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

The appropriation of s1,OOOOOO by con-
gress in aid of the San Francisco suf-
ferers was an act of prompt and help
ful generosity that is appreciated by
all California. Los Angeles is just as
grateful as is San Francisco for these
noble deeds in behalf of the stricken
metropolis.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
MILLIONS GIVEN
FOR RELIEF OF
THE SUFFERERS
NATION RESPONDS TO CALL AT ONCE
Corporations, Millionaires. Weekly Wage Farmers
and Even the School Children Unite in Lend
ING Helping Hand in CALIFORNIA;
Hour of Direst Need

ready to eat. Donations of food and
money are pouring into the headquar-
ters of the relief committee and the
committee at this writing, o'clock p.
m., is sanguine of securing 100000 in
cash in Stockton.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

People who are inclined to be timid
because one part of California has been
shaken by an earthquake should re-
member that this is the longest state
in the United States. and one end
might be wiped off the map without
the other feeling jar.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

John D. Rockefeller gives 100000 to
suffering San Francisco. That's the
sort of money that is not tainted, and
it will go long way toward making
friends for the Standard Oil king.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
MINISTERS TO MEET
SATURDAY TO PLAN
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

The ministers of Los Angeles will
meet Saturday afternoon at 8 O'clock
at the Y M. c. A., when every minis
ter is expected to be in attendance.
Plans will be made for the collections
to be taken up at all the churches
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

No matter how much money other
Los Angeles million in money and pro-
visions should get there first. The peo-
pie Of San Francisco are our brethren.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Every report from the stricken cities
brings fresh stories of horror The
magnitude of the calamity which has
overtaken Central California is beyond
conception, and it grows every hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

1t is source of great satisfaction
to fnd that the buildings of the Uni
versity of California at Berkeley are
intact. There is still much to be
thankful for.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Seventeen carloads of provisions were
shipped north last night. 1t was q
great offering, but how far will it go
toward feeding 100000 homeless people? =?
Keep the good work going in that d.
VDrtfop
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
ENTOMBEO ALIVE
FOR FIVE HOURS
SOLE SURVIVOR TELLS OF
AWFUL ORDEAL
One Man Only Escapes from Hotel at
Santa Rosa-More Than raf
the Entire Population
Perishes

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, April &c. A. Duffey
of Owensboro, Ky, who has been in
Santa Rosa since last October, was the
only one out of several score to escape
from the floor in which he was quar-
tered i'll the st. Rose hotel OF Santa
Rosa.
Flees on Motor Cycle
He came to Oakland on his motor
cycle after he was released and tells
thrilling story of his rescue and the
condition of affairs in general at
Santa Rosa.
he rushed toward the stairway but the
building was swaying and shaking so
that he could make no headway and
turned back.
Dresser Saves Him
He threw himself in front of the
dresser in his room, trusting to that
object to protect him from the falling
timbers.
This move saved his life.
The dresser held up the beams which
tumbled over him, and these in turn
protected him somewhat from the fall
ing mass of debris.
II was imprisoned five hours" said
Mr.. Duffey," before finally being res
cued.
Imprisoned Five Hours
"Three times 1 tried to call and the
rescuers heard me but could not locate
my position from the sound of my
voice, and / could hear them going
away after getting close to me.
FINALLY got hold Of a lath from the
ruins around me, poked it through a
hole left by the falling Of steam pipe
and waving 1t and yelling at the same
time finally managed to show the peo-
pie where 1 was.
Three Hundred Perish
"There were about 300 people killed
i'm the destruction of the three hotels
and not less than 500 in the whole
town.
1.-THE whole business section of the
place collapsed at once and was lev
eled to the ground almost inside OF
five minutes. Then the fire started
and burned Fourth street from one end
to the other starting at each end and
meeting in the middle, thus sweeping
over the ruins and burning the i'm
prisoned people.
Frantic Appeal for Help
"I saw two arms protruding from
one part OF the debris and waving
frantically. There was so much noise
however, that the screams could not
be heard. Just then, as 1 looked, the
flames swept over them and cruelty
finished the work begun by the earth
quake. The sight sickened me and
turned away"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
QUARTERMASTER
FORWARDS $500
TENTS TO COAST

BY Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 10
Pursuant to the order issued this
morning by Secretary Taft, the quar-
termaster department in this city to-
day shipped to San Francisco $500
tents, all that were available in the
depot
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Resuming the subject interrupted by
the earthquake, give Los Angeles an
owl car service and take this great
city entirely out of the village class.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
ROCKEFELLER GIVES
100000 FOR RELIEF
OF STRICKEN CITY

NEW YORK, April 19.--John d.
Rockefeller today authorized his agents
in san Francisco to expend 100000 for
the relief of the homeless and destitute
of that city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
WELLS-FARGO OFFER
TO FORWARD GOODS
FREE TO THE COAST
Nv Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April 19.-Wells, Fargo
& Co. announce that they will transport
supplies for the sufferers at San Fran
cisco free of charge which are adj
dressed to any San Francisco relief
committee or any public officer who
may have charge of the distribution
Of it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
PORTLAND RAISES
TOTAL OF 100000
FOR SAN FRANCISCO
By Associated Press.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 19.-In ad-
dition to the Telegrams fund of $15,-
900 raised yesterday morning, Portland
business men up to 2 o'clock this af-
ternoon had contributed $4,000, making
total of 100000 all told for the re-
lief of the San Francisco earthquake
sufferers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Calm is the supreme quality de-
manded Of Los Angeles right now
Even charity would be useless were
panic to ensue. Keep a cool head and
an open pocketbook.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

The damage by earthquake was only
a fraction compared to that caused by
fire. The lurid flame is still the greatest
terror known to man.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Yes, we had our temblors, thank
you; so did every other city in the
United States that had an instrument
to record them. Don't worry!"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
SEATTLE RAISES
$4,000 FOR THE
STRICKEN PEOPLE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Wash, April 19.-Through
the Times and the chamber of COM
merce of this city nearly $4,000 has
been raised at 2:3O o'clock this after
noon for the benefit of the San Fran
cisco sufferers
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

God reigns and has given California
much to be thankful for, under any
and all circumstances. Think that
overi
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Only ghoul would use such an oc-
casion as this to vaunt his own per-
sonality and make capital of others
dire distress.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
BISHOP JOHNSON
ISSUES PASTORAL
TO HIS DIOCESE

Rt. Rev. DR.. Johnson, bishop of Los
Angeles, has issued the following pas
toral to the churches and people of his
diocese. Its recommendation will be
followed by all the Episcopal churches
/ OF Los Angeles and it is believed liber-
al response will be made thereto.
The Letter
Bishops Office, 523 South Olive
street, Los Angeles, Calmly Dear
People: In the presence of such an
event as within the last twenty-four
hours has brought suffering and sorrow
to the hearts and into the homes of
thousands of our brethren and fellow
citizens of this state, am calling you
to prayer for those under affliction''
and to a devout remembrance of those
so suddenly taken out of the activities
of this life. God has in this dispensa-
ton some wise purpose to serve. Let
us humbly, as we kneel in his presence,
ask him to disclose that purpose to
us and by it lead many souls to a
realization of the "shortness and un-
certainty of human life"
This event emphasizes the claims of
brotherhood and l am therefore re-
questing the clergy throughout the
diocese to ask from the members of
their respective parishes and missions
gifts for the sufferers in San Francisco
and adjacent cities. A special collec-
ton will be made on Sunday next in
every church in our communion in
Southern California. And l request
that every person who by baptism has
been made a member of the church of
God should either contribute to this
offering on that occasion or before
Tuesday by remittance through the
mail to the parish treasurer.
The clergy are requested upon the
coming Sunday, after the close of the
sermon and before the Offering is col
lected, to say the Lesser Litany, as
special act of devotion, At the same
time using the prayer for those "un-
der affliction" and the collect in the
visitation office. 80 God whose days
are without end"
The offerings may be sent directly to
Bishop Nichols, diocesan house, 731
California street, San Francisco.
Commenting you to the loving care
of Almighty God.
Sincerely yours,
JOSEPH JOHNSON.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Last nights relief train to San Fran
cisco is only one of many to follow.
Los Angeles never does things by
halves, either in distress or prosperity.
This is the pull together city on all
occasions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
CONGRESS TO GIVE
MILLION DOLLARS TO
COAST SUFFERERS

WASHINGTON, April 19-The pres
ident at 6 O'Clock tonight signed the
joint resolution appropriating $1,0O0,-
900 for the San Francisco sufferers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
Population of Los Angeles 22S,29S

"He gives twice who gives quickly, y
remember -
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Now will the local street car compa-
nies give us owl cars?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Even the Vesuvius suffering dwarfs
into pettiness beside the awful misery
here at home.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

OF course we had few little shocks
here; we do, every little while. But
why be excited over them?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Now is the time when true charity
indeed is 1.-The greatest thing in the
world"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

Only one thing can be done now for
stricken San Francisco-Give!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
Observation-Disclosures
MILLION
BY LEGISLATURE

) Hon. Geo. g. Pardee, Oakland, Cal.
Chamber of Commerce Citizens
} Relief committee in session re-
spectfuIIy but urgently suggest to
you the prOpriety of calling ini-
mediately an extraordinary Ses-
sion of the Legislature with n view
of apprOpriatinG a million dollars
, or more for relief of earthquake
sufferers.
OWEN McALEER, Mayor.
, CITIZENS' RELIEF COMMITTEE.
!. BY r. q. story, Chairman.
Frank Wiggjns, Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
Prof. surIe kIlIad
BY Associated Press.

DE ASEUUId teU 7 TI6E5s'.
discoVerer OF radium, was run over and
killed by wagon on the Place Dau-
phine today.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-09-21
RETURNED CERTIFIED CHECK.
To Contractor r-Rumor That Proposed
Woman's Building is not to be
Built This Year.

The proposed new Woman's
building at the college is in state
of inocuous desuetude. if not total
collapse. Wherein the secretary of
state and the building committee
differed on the subject of how the
appropriation could be expended
was recently related in the TIMES.
A recent opinion by the attorney
general coincided with the view of
the secretary of state. 1t was to
the effect that the whole OF the
$4,000 appropriation could not be
used for the Woman's building.
AS stated by President Weather.
ford, only about $50, 900 Of the sum
can be used for that purpose and
the balance must be used for drill
shed. To the $4,000, the sum of
$40. 700 from the regular college
funds was set aside for the use of
the building com mittee, making
500, 900 in all. AS planned how
ever, the building was to cost about
500, 900, and while it is not cer-
tainly known. it is believed that
the committee has abandoned the
plan of building with the present
appropriation, as the certified check
put up by Mr.. Shook, who secured
the contract, was sent for yester
dav by the architect, for the pur-
pose of returning it to Mr.. Shook.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1906-09-21
Good and Extra Good Boys
School Suits at Nolan's.
House to House Canvass.

Representatives of the Pacific States
Telephone aud Telegraph Company
have started house to house canvass
among the farmers of this county. offer
in an extremely low rental for instru-
ments to be used in connection with the
central offices of the Company through
ou' the county.
For $.0ST cents month the subscrib-
er is given free switching with all other
subscribers connecting with his central
exchange. Under this rate it would ap-
pear that no rural resident need be with
out a telephone and its attendant ad-
vantages especially as every assurance is
given of prompt and ef6cientservice.~
Mr.. 6. B. Hubbard is in charge of the
canvass in this county and he states that
he may be seen at the central Office of
the Company in Albany, or will visit
anv community or organization of farm
ers interested in telephone matters.