Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-24
DOWN To WORK
THE WATCHWORD
San Francisco People Will Lose
No Time.
IN REBUILDING THE CITY
Downpour of Rain Quenched All
Flames.
MANY BUSY CLEARING UP
Street Car Service to Resume Short
ly-Exact Number Of Dead Like
ly Never to Be Known.
IANY BUSY CLEARING UP

NGNCA " DC AnoWh.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 24-Foi-
lowing the rain which fell Sunday night
and yesterday morning, which greatly in
tensfied the misery and suffering OF the
homeless people of this stricken city. last
night was one of comparative comfort and
of greatly improved conditions. The night
was clear. warm and balmy, and there was
less suffering among the thousands of refu-
gees camping under the blue canopy than
at any time since the day of the terrible
disaster. The condition of the people Is
constantly growing better. The relief work
is being organized every day. and the
distribution of provisions and the provid-
ing of shelter are becoming more systematic
and methodical
Yesterday afternoon wagon loads of
quilts and blankets We're distributed among
those who have suffered intensely from tho
cold and exposure while sleeping in the
open. other wagons loaded with tents
wended their way through the crowded
parks and replaced many improvised shell
tiers which had afforded little or no protec-
ton against the rain and chill winds. AS a
result there were but few complaints OF
suffering today
While the heavy rain for the time being
added much to the misery of the homeless.
it did much to ard improving sanitary con-
ditions throughout the city.
At 10: 40 O'Clock last night an earthquake
shock was felt throughout the city and
momeutariIy created some alarm among
the people, still unnerved and overwrought
from their recent experience. No damage
was caused. but in some few instances per
sons living in houses out badly fright
ened and called upon the sentries and
guards to help carry out clothing and other
effects.
The soldiers assured them that there was
no danger. Shortly after the disturbance
an unconscious man was found on the side
walk in front of house at Golden Gate
avenue and Buchanan street lie had evil
IDENTIFY fallen or jumped from window in
his efforts to get out OF the house when 1t
was shaken. He was taken to st. Pauls
Emergency Hospital, in the Lutheran
Church at Cough and Eddy streets. where,
1t is said, his injuries are not serious.
At O'Farrell and Leavenworth streets an
unknown man, apparently demented, was
found in the street in a dying condition by
the police. He died before he could be re-
moved to hospital.
Sequel to Tilden's Death.
Following the unfortunate killing of Maj.
H. c. Tilden of the general relief COMMITTEES
on Sunday night by some self-constituted
vigilantes. 1t is said the city patrols and all
guards will be disarmed. and the troops,
both regular and militia, will be instructed
not to shoot. except in cases of extreme ne
cessity. If the reckless action of some of the
guards in the triple system of policing the
city by three separate organizations, under
important commanders, which has caused
conflict of authority and much confusion,
has given rise to much complaint, the reg
ulars, soldiers and marines, have earned Tor
themselves high commendatlon lor their ef-
ficient work and the exercise of good judg-
ment and discretion in dealing with the
people under the present trying circum-
stances.
The general conditions in the city are i'm
proving rapidly. The weather today was
never better and the indications for It's con-
tinyation are good. Hundreds OF men have
been placed at work clearing the streets,
and the dynamiting of the tottering walls
which were left standing by the hre ana
endanger life will be continued today. The
Spring Valley Water Company has about
900 men at work repairing and replacing
broken water mains, and many portions or
the residence section are now abundanty
supplied with water.
No trace of Count de la Rocca, the
French consul in this city, has yet been
found. 1t is feared that he has lost his HE
in the fire.
Several car lines are ready for operation
as soon as it is deemed safe to turn on the
power.
Merchants Clearing UP Ruins.
Many merchants are making arrange
ments for clearing the ruins OF their build
ings as rapidly men can be secured, pre-
paratory to commencing building opera
tions The situation is constantly growing
more cheerful.
Eighty men of the Benicia Signal Corps
have arrived and are at work restoring the
government telephone and telegraph COM
munications. The Home Telephone COM
pany which has been given franchise,
will soon begin work on it's telephone
system. The company VIII spend about
four million dollars here in the next three
years.
Gen Funston. Gen. Greely. Mayor
Schmitz and the finance committee of the
general relief committee will hold an I'M
portant conference at Fort Mason TINS
morning Among the matters that VIII be
considered Is the proper distribution ana
handling of the relief funds. possibly also
the recall Of the state militia
SAN FRANCISCO. April 24.-The con-
demned ferry building will be removed ana
rebuilt Immediately. The tower is princi.
pally damaged by the earthquake In three
lower stories, and 1t will have to be
strengthened by rods and tlmbers before
done. The new tower will be of reinforced
concrete.
Street Car System to Resume.
within twenty-four hours probably four
street car lines will be in operation In the
city and the streets of two extensive dts
tricts Will be lighted by electricity The
United Railroads declare that lines are safe
for operation and the cars will be run per-
haps today. The lights viii be turned on
as soon as the wires leading into the houses.
which might prove a source of danger. have
been cut. This work Is progressing rapidly.
The United Railroads has rendered the
use of its entire system to Mayor Schmftx
for the benefit Of the people during the
present crisis. Free transportation will be
Furnished the people over the lines of the
compeny for themselves and their baggage
The stock and exchange board, which was
burned out and waiting for the first move
to be made by the banks, has opened tenn
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