East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-05-02

land Cal, and covers many details of
the situation there not mentioned by
the regular press dispatches:
Peace on earth, good will toward
men," This is the beautiful senti-
ment that seems to pervade the whole
atmosphere here, where 10000 of
san Francisco's homeless are being
cared for. The greatness of mankind
was never impressed upon me before
as it has been today. The people OF
the city are not merely extending
comfort, encouragement and means of
support TO the multitude of earth
quake victims, but they are actually
compelling these unfortunates to ac-
cept their hospitalities.
During the terrible first hours fol-
lowing the shaking of the earth l saw
bread sold for 81 loaf. But it has
always been 5 cents loaf in Oak
land, just across the bay from San
Francisco. And woe unto the man
that attempts TO exact more.
The city of Oakland is overflowing
with kindness. To be charitable,
self-sacrificing and to be able to speak
kindly instead OF gruffly. seems to lie
every ones ambition. The people who
give feel better for doing it, and those
who receive feel their hearts swell
with appreciation. The sun shines
beautifully here and through the
length of every day. The elements and
human nature seem akin. Everybody
feels better for living.
Il have been made a better man by
the kindness of spirit of every one"
said one earthquake suffeTe- to me
today, as his eyes filled with tears.
Il had come to the conclusion that
all men were greedy, selfish things.
But l have seen business men that
were formerly arch enemies, work
shoulder to shoulder to do favors for
the unfortunate. Some great influence
seemed to have taken hold Of them.
Their whole characters had changed
They have become better men,"
One cannot walk a block in Oak
land without seeing signs of the great
Cody wave of human kindness that
seems to have affected all.
In front of every available hall are
signs signifying that inside is relief
for any sufferer. At one place l saw
a sign which read: Bread is five
cents loaf Please inform US of any
attempt to charge more. Heavy pen
alties will follow violations.
In a local paper l read the follow
ing which was signed by the repre-
sentative produce merchants of the
city: Eggs are 20 cents a dozen;
butter is 80 cents a pound. Report
any attempt at overcharge."
In many restaurants, groceries,
signs stating that everything in this
store will remain at old prices. Per-
sons showing they have been made
homeless in the earthquake and fire,
will be given a one-half discount" In
front of the local theater l read these
signs. Plenty of assistance and
transportation for all theatrical peo-
pie inside"
There are hundreds of places where
food is given away. No one is suf-
fering now. The Santa Fe railway
company is doing everything possible
ate dinner on one of the lines ferry
boats plying between Point Richmond
and San Francisco. After serving ar
unusually large order and an extra
cup Of coffee the waiter presented a
CneCk IOr 20 Genus. maven NbI
made a mistake?" l asked. "Nc,
was the reply; everything is one-halt
the former price, sir"
Thousands Of men walked III
streets wearing ribbons prociaimini
them members of some relief organi
baton. Some OF the badges read X
Of p. Relief" "Mason's Relief,
"woodmen's Relief" "Elks' Relief,
and Union Mems Relief" Beside
the general relief stations there az
special relief headquarters for mem
bers of all societies and lodges, trade
unions and headquarters for resi-
dents and natives Of every state G
the union. Every large newspaper /
the country has established branch OF
fices in Oakland, and make part r
its work hunting up relatives Of earth
quake victims.
Along the streets are tubs contain
ing water for drinking purposes. B'
fore the relief committee placed III
water at the disposal Of the refugee
two young men attempted to sell Wa
ter charging five cents a glass.
Finally two soldiers discovere
their attempt at profit at the expeni
OF tne homeless. lney charged II
water statesmen with their bayonet
The crowd took up the chase al
caught them. They were draggt
back 10 the corner at which they III
been selling water. Both tubs we
emptied Of their contents on the w
ter statesmen who were afterwar
further punished by being rolled
the dust.
Money and supplies are coming
from all parts Of the United state
To the casual observer It would see
that much Of the foodstuff will ul
mately go to waste II the ever increa
ing trainloads continue much long'
But the authorities do not share II
belief They take the position tn
there are 100000 people to feed, al
II is better TO have too much to fe
them with than too little.
All California cities are prepari
for as many refugees as possible
private homes. Railroad compan
are carrying San Francisco people
any city in the state free. Hundre
are taking advantage Of this genero
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Maxim Gorky, the Russian auth
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