The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-04-27

ed will never In all human probability
be known. for many bodies were en-
tircly destroyed. Mechanics pavilion
was used for n time rs a morgue and
MS a refuge for the injured. After 200
dead had been taken there and several
hundred injured the fire reached the
building 40 attempt was made TO re-
move the bodies, all attention being
paid to the injured. The result was
ihat not less than 200 bodies. few Of
which had been identified, were ere
mated The most reliable estimate is
that 1000 persons perlshed.
Thirty-slX babies were born In the
Preside grounds yesterday. They and
their mothers are being cared for by
the Red Cross society. but many Of
them will inevitably perish.
Despite terrific handlcaps the situa-
tion is being kept under admirable con-
troll General Funston is In supreme
command. but be is IN almost hourly
consultation with Governor POrdee,
Mayor Schmltz and General Manager
+. +. Calvin Of the Southern Pacific.
Soldiers are everywhere, and few per-
sons are allowed to pass their lines.
Looters are being shot down without
mercy.
Death by a rifle bullet without even
the formality Of a drumhead court
martial IS the fate that martial law IS
now melting ont 10 San FranclscO's
malefactors
Unfortunately the belief Is growing
that there have been many shOotlngs
that have not been so well justified.
Various reports Of the summary exc
cution Of men caught in the act Of loot
ing are afoat One man shot was a
foreigner who was ordered by a sol
dior TO cut down some trees. Under
standing English imperfectly, the man
started to walk away. He was shot
through the body without further par
ley and, though not killed outright IS
dangerously wounded.
The entire western addition Of the
city lying west Of Van Ness avenue,
which had escaped the sweep Of flame.
is absolutely safe.
a trip through the burned districts
revealed a scene Of unspeakable desc
lation From many points on Market
street as far as the eye could reach In
any direction there was nothing but
skeleton walls and smoldering ruins
1t should be borne IN mind that San
Francisco was not destroyed by the
earthquake. While old buildings in
that part of the city. which stood on
made" ground east of Montgomery
street and some of that district lying
south of Market street, 1t is true, suf-
fered from the shock, II was fire that
wrought the great devastation and
wiped ont the entire business section
and probably half of the residence sec
ton Of the city. The great modern
steel structures were practically unln-
jurcd by the earthquake, except FOR
cracked walls and displaced plaster.
Chief d. J. Sullivan Of San Francis
co.'s fire department died yesterday
from the effects Of injuries received
on the morning Of the earthquake.
Chief Sullivan and his wife were sleep
ing In the frehouse adjoining the Cali
forna hotel on Bush street The earth
quake shook down the chimney Of the
hotel and sent il crashing through the
frehouse. Chief Sullivan and his wife
were carried with the debris two
stories 10 the ground floor, where they
were extrlcated after great difficulty
sullivan had a fractured skull four
broken ribs and other Injuries.
Eddie Graney. the well known sport
ing referee, was with Chief Sullivan
from the time the wounded man was !
removed from the hrchouse until Mr. |
Sulllyan's death. Mr. Graney stated |
that Chief Sullivan never knew there |
was a fire. After recovering conscious
ness the chief took great interest IN |
the affairs Of the city, being always |
apprehenslye that fire would break |
out. lie knew from the FIRST that he
was dying from his injuries.
Mrs. Sullivan, who suffered serious |
injuries and was reported dead. has
progressed satisfactorily and il is be
lieved that she will recover.
The Pacific Mall steamer China, with |
a large quantity Of foodstuhs, has ar
rived from the orient, and the supplies
will be distributed here The shipping
of san Francisco IS at a standstill. and |
such will be the state Of affairs while |
the city Is IN the least endangered. |
The United States cruisers Chicago and |
Marblehead are stationed of Meiggs
wharf and prevent every vessel, wheth-
er foreign or native, from leaving the
port
Street cars were running on Fillmore
street and appeared TO have plenty Of
power. The service was free 10 all ex-
cept boys.
Dr. Charles +. Taggert Of Los An
celes. who had charge Of a corps Of
nurses mt the Hearst relief hospital,
was instantly killed. An automatic
revolver dropped out Of his pocket. II
was discharged and the bullet passed
through his heart Dr. Taggert was
one Of Calfornla's prominent physl-
clans.
Mayor Schmitz has wired the Wash
ington war department as follows:
Report OF conflict between General
Funston and myself Is absolutely with
out foundation We are not only with
out difference. but are cooperating In
the utmost friendship and harmony.
General Funston's excellent work. his
good judgment and his zeal in our
cause. by day and by night are appre-
clated by the people Of San Francisco
in this hour Of great distress. The ar
my and nation are to be congratulated
on the possession Of such officers as
General Funston"
On the steps OF ST. Mary's cathedral
and on the upheaved pavement Of
Golden Gate avenue, overlooking the
blackened waste that commenced Just
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