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these supplies to afford more than emer-
gency relief.
The War department officials estimate
that the losses sustained by the government
by the earthquake and fire will amount
to SS,70O,OOO.
Thursday n Holiday.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, April Ex-Governor
Pardee has issued the following proclama-
ton:
Whereas, A disastrous earthquake has
this day visited a large portion or the state
OF California resulting - appalling loss OF
life, in great hrs loss and disturbing the
whereas, the city of San Francisco in
particular has not only suffered great loss
in addition mas been devastated by a ter
rible conhagration by which double calam-
lily the whole state Is inJuriousIy affected
now,
Therefore, in order that the citizens of
the state may set aside their ordinary daily
concerns to address themselves 20 the cat
astrophe which has befallen them in order
that they may render aid to those In dis
tress, that quiet may be restored, contl-
dence regained and financial panic averted
l., George c. Pardee, governor of the state
of California, by virtue OF the authority
vested In me by the legislature and laws
Of the state do hereby appoint, designate
and proclaim Thursday the 18th day Of
''' - ''''' GEORGE C. PARDEE
Los Angeles Sends Food.
Los ANGELES. Cal. April ls-Contribu-
lions to the relief fund have passed the
10000 mark. In response to Governor
Pardees urgent appeal for food for the
furnishing in San Francisco a train of sew
enteen cars was sent north at p. m. laden
with provisions, mostly cooked. The county
Of Los Angeles has donated $4,000. II. f.
Huntington and II. G. Otis head the list
with 10000 each, and among the contribu-
tors are Battling Nelson and Manager
Nolan, 1900,
A boatload of provisions will also go north
tonight by vessel from San Pedro The
Seventh regiment went to the station early
this evening, prepared for the journey.
Folk oners Assistance.
ST, LOUIS, April Ex-Governor Joseph
W. Folk last night sent the following tele-
gram to Governo- Pardee Of California:
Missouri sympathizes with California It's
to the sufferers that It may be in It's power
TO give.
In connection with his message Governor
Folk dictated the following statement:
What seems to De the greatest calamity
OF modern history has befallen our sister
slow In giving aid TO the sufferers.
As soon as / return 70 Jefferson City ]
sAlaAA ISSUE an oAlclhl pTocldlldllOn ASKING
help for the unfortunate victims of this
appalling catastrophe
I recommend that the Merchants ex-
change OF 81. Louis. the Commercial as
ISOLATION OF Kansas City, aud all similar
organizations OF the state, proceed at once
TO appoint committees 10 raise funds and
TO take such other steps as may be neces-
sary 20 relieve the deplorable conditions.
LabOrers Oner Assistance.
NEW YORK. April ls.-The New York
Building Trades union voted last night to
send an army Of its unemployed members
10 San Francisco TO aid In the work OF
clearing the city and to help In It's re-
building
CHICAGO, April ls-At the weekly meet
ing OF the executive board Of the Chicago
Federation Of Labor resolutions of symps-
thy were adopted for the trade unionists
OF San Francisco and steps Will be taken
20 render them financial assistance al once.
The executive committee OF the Chicago
Nesuvius Relief association met yesterday
ana decided TO change The name 70 the