Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-30

written q letter to HIS uncle, Mr.. Thomas
II. LOCKER OF this city. Ia which he gives .
vivid description OF the situation following
the earthquake. He states that shortly
after the earthquake he hurried to the Office
OF his bank and found the greater part or
the force gathered. and together they
placed all Of the books and valuable papers
In the vault for safety. He says that In
the belief Of those at the bank at the time
It was not believed the building would
burn, as the flames seemed to be going In
another direction. The papers and books
were put away as q matter OF precaution
shifted and soon after nightfall the build
Ing was In ruins. The whole district from
kearney street to the water front. from
Mission dictrict on the south. was a mass of
flames. Mr.. Bonnell says that during the
first night after the shock they feared an
other quake. and slept in their clothes on
their home.
During the evening at frequent intervals
the glow of the flames could be seen beyond
the crest Of California street, and were get
ting brighter and brighter each hour. In
the early morning the streets were crowded
with people fleeing toward the parks and
carrying what they had been able to save.
Teams were greatly needed for the removal
Of furniture. Mr.. Bonnelfs family was
taken to the Preside. but, together with
his brother. Mr.. Bonnell stayed at the house
until later.
Fortunately for those who were COM
PEELED to sleep outdoors 1t was beautiful
night. In conclusion Mr.. Bonnell says IT
would take pages to describe the havoc and
bought. but are furnished free to allcomers
by the relief committees. Mr.. Bonnell says
that shortly the banks will resume opera
TONS
Local Cinnamon Contributing.
The Chinese Of the local Chinatown and
the laundrymen scattered over the city
have been quietly collecting relief fund
for their brethren in San Francisco. They
have learned that Chinatown there was
wiped out by the flames that followed the
earthquake shocks and that thousands of
Cinnamon lost their all as a result. 1t liz
said that nearly $500 has been collected
here for the relief of the stricken ones and
that 1t is being sent to San Francisco
through Chinese channels.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell, national councillor
of the Daughters of America, has sent cir
cular appeals to subordinate councils call
Ing for contributions for the California re-
lief fund.
At the Temple Baptist Church yesterday
a collection was taken for the San Fran
cisco sufferers and $204.39 was realized.
The ladies' of the church have sent large
box Of clothing and expect to send another
tomorrow.
All Souls Church Contributions.
The members of All Souls Church at q
recent regular service, raised fund of 500
for the relief of the distressed people of San
Francisco. and up to noon today had for
warded twelve boxes Of supplies. Thursday
evening next vocal club will give a con-
cert at the same church, the proceeds to be
donated to the same object.
Additional Appeal to Odd Fellows.
An additional call has been made upon
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows by
the grand sire for further aid for San
Francisco members of the order, victims of
the recent disaster. This Jurisdiction has
already raised the sum of 200 and con-
tributions are still coming In.
Contributions by Police.
Maj. Sylvester president Of the Interna-
tional Association of Police Chiefs, said
last night that the members of the associa-
ton had contributed 5000 to the fund for
the San Francisco sufferers. He added that
all the members of the association had not
been heard from and that he expects the
contribution will be further increased dur
ing the next few days.
Census Office Musicale Program
TIL program of the musicale by the clerks
of the census Office. to be given for the ben
eft of the San Francisco sufferers. as pre-
viously reported in The Star has been. ar
singers and the Nordica Mandolin and Gui-
tar Orchestra, under the direction of Prof.
Walter T. Holt of the Washington College
of Music.
Donations of the expenses have been
made, so that the entire gross receipts will
be turned over to the Red Cross Society for
application 10 the relief of the earthquake
victims.
The program embraces vocal and instru-
mental music and readings. Following are
the names of the participants: Nordica
Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra, Walter I.
Holt, director: H. z. Galleher, concertmas-
ter; Mrs. Susie Bowers Momsen. Miss Mag
dalen H. Burger, Miss Lillian Chenoweth,
Miss Lulu /. Waters, Mrs. Carrie NJ. COu-
den. Mrs. Ethella Carmicha1 Mckenzie,
Miss Virginia ]. Robinson, Mr.. ]. Henry
Julia V. Battles. Mrs. Ivy Herriott Shade,
Mr.. Edward T. Boykin; accompanies, Mrs.
Adelaide C. Hersey. Mr.. Charles R. Bart;
lett, Mr.. Arthur Harris.
The usherS will be Misses Minnie B.
Aarons, Rose r. Brody, Minnie c. Hunt,
Ruth M. Foster, Katherine Kostmayer,
Agnes Barnes, Margaret A. Patch and Lily
McLaurin.
Frou-Frou for Relief Fund.
Under the direction of Miss Jessica Wiz
Del Ma, 1t Is announced that Frou-Frou
will be given early In May as a matinee at
the National Theater, the proceeds to be
applied to the California relief fund. There
Will De noteu volunteer professional talent,
and a number of seats are already Sold it
Is said.
FRIENDS ADVISED OF SAFETY.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. @. Campbell Alive
and Unhurt
Mrs. Carter of Mount Pleasant has re-
ceived from her daughter. wife OF E. c.
Campbell who is the son of F. L. Camp
hafl assistant atf0rnay panera1 for tho In