The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-24

San Francisco. April z4.--rbere was
another period of CONSERVATION last
night when the city trembIed from an
other esrthqunke shock.
The disturbance occuf'ed at 1870
o'clock md lasted about three seconds,
the movement being from east 20
west.
So sharp was the quake that 81
was felt distinctly throughout the city
and In the open spaces where the suf-
ferers nre encamped.
Excitement subsidized soon after the
vibration ceased and when it was MADE
known that IL had caused no damage.
The preliminary steps toward the
rebuilding OF more beautiful san
Francisco have already been taken.
After Ave days OF confusion and al
most superhuman effort on the part
of citizens of Californa's metropolis
10 the great task OF sheltering' feed
ing and otherwise caring Tor the hVihe-
less thousands, complete order mas pesn
established and attention turned 10 the
future
RAzING DANGEROUS WALLS.
Through the great business quarter
where the devastation by the nre was was
were razed buildings that had not been
disintegrated by fire were inspected
with n view OF re-occupancy anu
ground was cleared for the imnedlate
construction of buildings In which 70
resume business at the earliest possible
time. -
assurances of insurance companies,
the measures taken by the hnanclal
institutions, the prompt ana reassur-
ing words that have reached the busi-
ness men OF san Francisco from East
ern financial centres-all these things
have dispeltsd the feeling OF uncer-
tainty.
The generally encouraging situation
temporarily suffered setback early
yesterday because OF chilling rain
night and during the forenooB on
tho thousands projected only by can
vas coverings and even less imper-
caused considerable suffering for the
time being, conditions were ameliorat-
cd by the prompt action OF every relief
committee, as well as by voluntary
acts OF householders
SYSTEMATIC EEEDING.
Homeless persons were fed today In
q systematic manner. on the water
front. where the boat loads OF provi-
procession OF carts and drays carrying
food 10 scores OF sub-stations estab-
lished throughout the city and parks.
At these stations food and drink,
comprising bread. prepared meats and
canned goods. milk and limited
amount OF hot coffee, and even fruit.
About 1900 tons OF provisions are
moved daily from the water front.
Large supplies OF blankets. tenting
and other material TO provide coverings
for those who have been scantily sup
piled are reaching tho supply stations
rapidly. Barracks have been complet-
ed at several points and I'm these many
people have found comfort and shell
ter against the inclemencies OF the
weather.
CONGESTION RELIEVED.
The situation in the congested camps.
such as Golden Gate park and the
various public squares throughout tho
city, has been considerably relieved by
the departure OF mcnv people ESr na-rts
on the other side of the bay. while
the number OF people leaving the 90
is nothing like the vast crowds that
packed the ferry building during the
first two days following the earth
quake, the number was sufficiently
large TO satisfy the relief committed
that its task will become less difficult,
from day 10 day.
Gen. Greedy has established head
quarters at Fort Mason just east OF
the Preside reservation, on San Fran
cisco bay.
RELIEF PLANS PERFECTED.
Washington. April 2l.-working in con.
Junction with the governmental agencies
the Red Cross is rapidly perfecting plans