Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-27
Secure Shelter for Fris.
co Women and Chill
dren From Rain.
SUPPLIES RUSHED IN
Mayor Schmitz and Governor
Pardee Clash Over With
draWaI of Guard.

Los Angeles, CAL, April 27.-A tele-
phone message from the correspondent
of the Associated Press at Salinas
states three very heavy earthquake
shocks were felt there last night. The
shocks lasted about four seconds each,
but as far as is known no damage was
done.
Rain Drives People In.
San Francisco. April PA heavy
downpour of rain prevailed for several
hours early today. and many people
were driven into houses for shelter,
the tents proving poor protection. A
cold wind blowing this morning added
TO the distress of the homeless. In
several instances people in houses re-
fused to admit women and children in
distress and the militia broke open
doors with the butts of their rifles.
Cars will start today on several streets.
Charge Big Prices.
There are many complaints that
stOrekeepers are charging the home
less prohibitive prices for necessities.
Police have been called upon by the
military authorities TO investigate the
matter
Arthur Jones, a teamster. was ar
rested, and is said 10 have confessed to
stealing several tons of Red Cross sup
plies.
Heavy Receipts of Supplies.
Oakland. Cal. April 27.-Sixty car
loads of provisions from various por-
tions of the country arrived over the
Southern Pacific early today So great
is the quantity of supplies arriving that
notice has been sent TO interior cities
and towns of the state to hold con-
signments until the trainloads on the
way here have been used.
Refugees Miserable.
4 heavy rain set in at midnight and
continued throughout the morning,
making things miserable for the unfor-
tunate refugees from San Francisco
now living in this city. A strong wind
is also blowing and the weather is eX-l
tremely cold.
Arrests Milifiamen.
San Francisco, April 21-The first ar
rest for alleged discriminate reckless
shooting by members of the state mill |
:ia which. il is asserted has made the |
streets in certain sections of the city |
unsafe after the earthquake. was made |
today when Ernest Wilder. a private |
in the national guards, was taken into |
custody, disarmed by Captain Ritten- |
house of the United States marine |
corps and turned over TO the police.
Secretary MetcaIf Heard From.
Washington, April 27.-Secretary |
MetcaIf who went to San Francisco as |
representative of the national admins
tration with Instructions from the pres
ident TO report to him regarding condi- |
lions in the stricken city as he should |
find them. has wired the president |
complete summary of the situation. He |
thinks the loss of life will not exceed |
900. the injured being about thous-
and
Building LOSS Not So Great.
The loss TO the government buildings
is not so heavy as early reports indi-
Gated. The secretary says. however,
the industrial and commercial losses
are appalling. There is no suffering
from lack of provisions or water. Ev-
evrything considered. the health of the
people is excellent The people are 4
confident and hopeful. The secretary 4
recommended COUSEeSS llidhe all dD-
preparation at once for the repair and
reconstruction of government build
ings.
Wants Formal Demand.
Washington, April 27.- Secretary
Taft has telegraphed Governor Pardee
of California a suggestion from the
president. that. in order to avoid any
possible legal complications, the gov
ernor should call upon the president
formally sor the use of United States
troops in San Francisco.
Governor mt Conference.
San Francisco. April Ex-Governor
Pardee visited San Francisco yester-
day when he attended a conference be-
tween General Greeley. Mayor Schmitz,
and DIR. Devine of the Red Cross. and
members of the citizens committed.
Pardee brought up the question with
the mayor and committee of the with
drawal of the national guard. The gov
ernor spoke highly of the national
guard and referred to the splendid
service its members had done in the
war with Spain. He stated that he
considered the request as a reflection
upon well organized and highly eff
cient body of men. The governor was