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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20

Minneapolis is rallying nobly to the relief Of the
stricken city of San Francisco and its suburbs. Re
spending promptly to the preliminary appeal Of Mayer
David p jones' the business interests of the city
organizing and contributions are already being re-
ceived.
There is imperative need Of haste.
Plans making for several benefit performances
at the theaters; business volunteering ship
ments to the earthquake sufferers free transportation
of supplies to relief organizations has been offered,
and every hour new manifestation of Mime
apolis' sympathy is in evidence.
Everyone will have an opportunity to contribute to
the relief fund. The J Journal will receive sub
scrptons, money may be sent directed by Mayor
Jones.
Mayor Jones today issued the following appeal:
ITO the Citizens Of Minneapolis:
.tThe awful calamity on the Pacific coast, which
has virtually wiped from the face of the earth of
the greatest and most prosperous of American cities,
and devastated other thriving communities should APP
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
METCAIF IS SENT
BY THE The CABINET
Secretary to,:Represent the Ma
tional Government in the
Stricken City.

Washington, April 20. President
Roosevelt and members Of his cabinet
today devoted the3greater part of their
semiweekly session to discussion Of
f9s L W was decided ni 1e Tat se sa
tary Metcalf. who is resident Of Oak
land, Cal, should proceed at once to
the stricken city as a representative of
the national government.
ii Secretary Metcaf left for San Fran
cisco this afternoon. It will be his
effort to consult with the governor OF
California and the municipal authorities
of San Francisco and to advise the
national administration what, IL any
thing, may be- dons TO al late tbs dis
tress there. ), 5as
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
Conflagration Cut Off at Octavia
Street, Saving Portion
of City.
Stampede of Panic-Stricken Cattle
Adds Dozens to the City's
Death List.

Ferry Building, San Francisco, April
20.-The fire is under control in one
section, it having been checked at Van
Ness avenue and in the Mission. The
fire is still raging north of Russia hill,
toward the bay, but is not expected to
spread west. Probably fourth of
the city is safe.
The "stop" was made at Octavia
street and the fire is now confined to
Telegraph Hill. Inasmuch as there is
a large burned area between that part
of Telegraph Hill, now on fire, and the
section of the city farther west, and
since the fire is practically out in this
burned area, the flames will probably
not spread much farther in this sec
ton. a. z5...'-.G. r..
One great danger which may lead to
fresh fires about the city is likely to
be the kindling of fires in stoves by
ignorant persons. There is scarcely a
chimney in town that is safe to trust
to stove fire. 49,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
2 SHOCKS FELT
At FOLSOM, N. NJ.
Earthquake Breaks Fissure in
Mount Capulin, Which Now
Emits Smoke.

Denver, Co., April 2o.-A special to
the Times from Trinidad, Col, says:
Mount Capulin, an extinct volcano sit
uated eight miles from Folsom, n. NJ,
sixty miles from HERO is said to be
emitting smoke and heat from assure
broken in it's side by two distinct
earthquake shocks which were felt this
morning.
The mountain is 10000 feet high and
trees grow to the mouth Of the crater,
and also on the side of it. 1t is of vol
canic formation. It has not been in
eruption for years.
It is said that the heat coming from
the fissure is melting the snow on the
top Of the mountain.
Kansas City, April 2o.-Word re-
ceived by. the Postal Telegraph com
pany In this city at noon, was to the
effect that no serious damage resulted
from the earthquake shocks felt near
Folsom, n. d., this morning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
PRESIDENT STARTS
RED CROSS /. FUND 1.
Appeals to American People to
Aid Frisco. and Sends
$1,000 Himself. -.

Washington, April 20.--President
Roosevelt, after conference with Miss
Mabel Boardman, Of the American Ma
stional Red Cross, issued, in the form Of
a proclamation, an appeal to the Ameri-
can people to aid San Francisco. He
asked that all contributions be made
thru the officials Of the American Ma
tional Red Cross, who have effected sys-
tematic arrangements for the distri-
button of the needed assistance
Assistant Secretary Charles Keep Of
the treasury department and treasurer
of the National Red Cross association
today received a check for ST 900 from
President Roosevelt as a contribution
to the relief of the earthquake and fire
sufferers at San Francisco and also one
for $500 from Senator p G.. Knox of
Pennsylvania for the same purpose The
Southern railway will send supplies
free. - .
Inquiries from all parts Of the United
States reached the American Red Cross
today as to where contributions for the
relief of the San Franciscoans NAV be
sent. Charles Keep, United States
treasury department, Washington, D. c.,
is the Red Cross treasurer and funds
may be sent either to him direct or to
any Of the following state treasurers
California, Horace Davis, San Fran
cisco; Illinois, Orson Smith, Chicago;
Michigan, Emory W. Clark, Detroit. 9 =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
BAYONETS FORCE
{. !. BURIAL {. OF DEAD
Soldiers Compel Rich and Poor
Alike to Dig Graves Of
/ Unfortunates. -.
: - -.... Is E7'''---' - ..- -'

San Francisco, April 20.-Out at the
Presidio soldiers pressed into service
all men who, came near and forced them
TO labor at burying the dead.
%$ So thick were the corpses piled up
that they were becoming menace, and
early in the day the order was issued
to bury them at any cost. 81
The soldiers were needed for other
work, so, at the point of rifles the citi-
zens were compelled to take to the work
Of burying.
n Some objected at first, but the troops,
stood no trifing, and every man who
came in reach was forced to work at
least; one hour. T..
Rich men labored by the side Of
workingmen digging trenches in the
sand. 80, -.- - -. - =
At the present writing many still re-
main unburied and the soldiers are still
pressing men into service.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
CONSUME
THE SUBTRElSURY
Assistant U. S. Treasurer il
Charge Of San Francisco
Office Is Missing. "

. +. . r.
Washington, April 2O.-The treasury
department. has so far failed to locate
the assistant treasurer or deputy at San
Francisco and grave fears are enter
tanned that they have lost their lives.
The only person connected with the
subtreasury who has been heard from,
is j. M. Mcclure. an assistant book
keeper. He has wired Secretary Shaw
from Oakland, under yesterdays date,
as follows: =.
"san Francisco completely destroyed
by Are following earthquase, sub sui,
Under difficulty reached wreck Of
building this morning. Vaults appear
intact. Found no guards. Finally
communicated with General Funston
and secured detail. Of one company Of
soldiers. Unable to locate assistant
treasurer, and therefore acted or own
responsibility. Chaotic conditions.
Mint building and vaults safe. Please
arrange with secretary Of war for mill
tary protection to treasury vaults
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20

thirty hours, and with black ruin
covering more than seven square miles
out into her very heart, the city now
waits in stupor the inevitable reign
Of starvation and Of possible anarchy
that must crowd close upon the disaster
of the last dreadful day.
The flames at this moment are eating
out the central residence portion about
the western addition and fashionable
Pacific Heights, the only section of the
city proper that has thus far escaped.
Storm Bread Wagon.
At pm. yesterday mob Of hun
dred or more stormed bread wagon
and took the contents The police made
an attempt to interfere but were pow
erless. Bread is arriving from Berke-
ley and Oakland and is being distrib-
uted in the north end Of town by the re-
lief parties organized by Mayor
Schmitz
Food, except that commandeered by
the troops, went up to famine prices.
Detachments went about all day tax
ing possession of the supplies in grocer
les and delicatessen stores and piling
them up for the common good Of all. Be-
fore the stores which were spared there
stood lines Of men and women which
ran, in some cases, for block, offering
anything for bread or canned goods.
Bread 10 Gents Loaf.
Bread went up to rs cents a loaf. Ten
cents apiece was offered for ordinary
soda crackers. 81 "a pound for ham and
bacon and $1.50 to So for canned goods.
There are no quotations on fresh meat.
because none is to be had.
Cook In the Open.
The troops have been ordered to per-
nit no fires to be lighted IL, houses. So
there are hundreds Of cook stoves in
every park, and women in all stages of
undresE are preparing meals which are
eaten standing, often without dishes.
Troops passed from park to park in
wagons distributing ground coffee, so
that most Of the homeless people have
at least that stimulant.
Face Great Trouble.
The greatest immediate need is food.
water and bedding. Unless supplies
are rushed and arrangements made for
their distribution trouble is feared
within few days. Even men Of wealth
cannot obtain food with all their
money.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
GRIM FAMINE FOLLOWS FRISCO FIRE:
.> ONE-FOURTH OF CITY SEEMS SAFE
FACEHUNGER HORROR
WITH SPARTAN 'FRONT.'
FAMINE CERTAIN

Washington, April 20.-The following
telegram has been received by the war
departure from General Funston.
Burned district now approximately
as follows: From Water front up
Broadway to Mason street, thence south
to California street, thence west to
Jones, thence diagonally to Van Ness
and Golden Gate avenue.
Fire on following line practically
out: From Van Ness west on Golden
Gate avenue to Fillmore, thence south
to Market, thence ON irregular line to
Valencia and Twenty sixth, thence
irregular line east to bay. Indications
are that active fire line will advance
west to Van Ness and nerth to Union
and Montgomery. avenue.
"Famine seems inevitable. All large
supply stores burned. Most energetic
efforts from outside only can prevent
frightful suffering. - =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
HOMELESS QUAKE
AT Los ANGELES
Panic Reigned for a Time, but
No Damage Was
Done.

Los Angeles, CAL, April eo.-At
s$s pm Los Angeles sJ
Of short duration. No damage was
done, but thousands were badly fright
ened.
Men and women ran from office
buildings, especially the tall structures,
and many stores were deserted by Gus
toners and clerks. The shock passed
In few minutes and most of those
who had fed returned.
The San Francisco horror has strung
the populace here to high tension
and spell of sultry weather serves to
increase the general nervousness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
MAD CATTLE STAMPEDE.
MANY THOUGHT KILLED.

San Francisco, April 2o.-Another
series of fatalities was added to the
city's long list by the stampeding of
herd Of cattle at Sixth and Folsom
streets.
Three hundred of the panic-stricken
animals ran amuck when they saw and
felt the flames, and charged wildly
down the street, trampling under foot
was gored by maddened bull and at
least dozen persons, it is said. were
killed ~:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
DEAD MAY EXCEED 1900;
HUNDREDS DIED TOGETHER

Kansas City, April 2O.-A special to
the Star from Oakland, written by Al
bert Miller, staff correspondent, who
had just returned from San Francisco
after making the rounds Of the bust
ness district, says:
How many lie dead, victims Of this
tremendous catastrophe, cannot even be
approximately told. Estimates have
attained currency and credence that
vary from minimums of 800 to incred-
ible maximums Of 10000. It is un-
doubtedly greater than the first figure,
yet it seems impossible that the total
deaths can possibly reach the larger
aggregate.
It is not humanity possible for any
one, whatever his opportunity Of OBJ
servation, however excellent his iudg-
ment, to do more now than submit his
individual guess.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
CRAzED CHINESE r.. .
LEAVE HURT TO DIE
Cay Chinatown Devoured by Con
fagration-Many Fleeing :
Denizens Perish.
il urnal Special Service.

San Francisco, April 20.-The evacu-
alton Of Chinatown commenced early
yesterday morning. At noon it was a
furnace and all was RACED. Many Chi
nese were crazy from fright. Others,
loaded down with belongings, made for
the ocean beach. :.
Many were killed and injured In: try.
ing to escape. The wounded were left,
lying in the streets, it being impossible
for hospital corps to render aid. Many
wounded will burn to DEATH
Hundreds Of Chinese reached :: the
ferry in a roundabout way and are leav.
ing for interior towns. rErr~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
Children Aid Ralfs work.

II Ogden. Utah, April 20. SCHOOLS were
Dismissed at 1880 am, the children
organized into relief force and at 4
pm. will send two cars attached to the
Overland Limited containing food for
the sufferers at San Francisco A spe-
cial train leaves Ogden today filed with
food contributions from this city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
Says 600 Died at Once.

For instance, there was q lodging
house, the New Brunswick, at Sixth
and Mission. It collapsed from the
first earthquake shock. One witness in
timately acquainted with the lodging
house and its business, asserts that 600
were within it's walls when, with the
roof, they crashed into the cellar, and
that all now lie dead there. Another
witness, of apparently equal .credibilfty,
bered 200.
The number Of dead may never be
told, and in any event, cannot now be
told. Submitting only guess now, the
number of the dead may not exceed
1,200 or 1900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
Warships Unframed.

Washington, April 20.-The navy de-
partment today received telegram
from Rear Admiral McOalla, command
ant Of the Mare Island hayward, stat
ing that the warships under construe-
tion at the Union Iron Works are un-
injured.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
WESTWARD MARCH OF
FIRE DEMON STOPPED
LATE BULLETINS
WRECK BEING CLEARED,

WRECK BEING CLEARED.
San Francisco, April 20.-The work
Of clearing up the wreck has already
been begun at the waterfront in the
business section Of the town. A force
of 100 men were employed this morning
under the direction Of the street de-
partment, clearing up the debris and
putting the street in proper condition.
SUFFER FROM THIRST.
San Francisco, April 2O.-Hundreds
Of the people whose homes are de-
stroyed have not had anything to eat
for twenty four hours, and many of
them not a drop Of water for a longer
time. a feature Of San Francisco was
innumerable wells and cisterns, upon
which thousands Of residents depended
for water for drinking and cooking pur-
poses. Every earthquake has affected
more or less these cisterns and wells.
Water In many Of them disappeared
and did not return for months. The
earthquake Of Tuesday had the same
effect upon the wells and cisterns, and
this accounts, in part at least, for the
scarcity of water after the shocks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
Winona Gives Literally.

Special to The Journal. ~g -:
= Winona, Mimi, April 2O.-Mayor
about $4,000 for San Francisco suf-
aid, and a popular subscription will
be taken up thru the banks. - i
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
ANOTHER DAWN SHOWS
GREATER DESTRUCTION

journal Special Service.
San Francisco, via Oakland, April 20.
Another day dawns on a scene Of
ruin, the extent Of which can be COM
pared only with the vast desert Of
,smoldeTing ashes that San Franciscans
beheld when they awoke yesterday
morning.
In addition to the blackened area on
which once stood the great business
houses Of the city, revealed to the pop
finest residence district is waste today
as result of the confagration that
waged thruout yesterday and last night.
The fashionable Mob hill district is
in ruins this morning. Almost a mile
of handsome houses on Van Ness ave-
nue. were dynamited late last evening
with the hope of stemming the march
OF the devouring flames, but the at
tempt was futile, the fire leaping thru
the gaps and moving down everything
in its path. a45 = s=y..ss
Wait For All to Go.
At this hour San Francisco sets in
the waste Of her ruins awaiting the
time when the flames shall have worn
themselves out thru lack of fuel.
The fire is still burning, but there
is little left to destroy. The ruin and
devastation is almost complete.
Only tn coulter fringe of the city is
left, and the flames which have swept
,unimpeded in hundred directions are
swiftly obliterating what remains.
Nothing worthy of the name of a
building in the business district, and
not more than half of the residence
district, has escaped. OF its popula-
ton of nearly AGO. 900, 100000 are home
less
No estimate can be made Of the dead.
Five thousand would be as near ac-
curacy as five hundred.
Starvation and Anarchy.
Quilted thruout its entire magnificent
financial quarters by tn swift work Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-20
John Kendrick Bangs

In The Sunday Journal next
Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-18

drugs invited 20 give tho COMMITTEES thesr
views DR.. Wiley said that in formulating the rules
and regulations IL was intended 70 attain the end
In view with the least possible disturbance busi-
ness.
The Food ana Drugs act has two purposesi
First, 20 prevent adulteraton and second, TO pre-
vent mislabelling of any package DIR. Wiley said
the committee came with open minds TO hear the
discussion. He saia the members had studied for
six weeks the provisions OF the law and the char
aoter OF the rules and regulations which will en-
torce It. The COMMITTEES is appointed under the
provision OF the Food ana Drugs act. which au-
thorizes the Secretaries of the Treasury Agricult
ure and Commerce and Labor 20 establish uniform
rules and regulation for the Of the
In so far as meat and meat products are concerned
they are covered by q special act OF Congress and
regulations for the enforcement OF It have been
made
William O. Breed representing rs per cent OF the
wholesale groccrs OF the country who are members
OF the National Wholesale Grocsrs' Association
advocated getting opinion from the Attorney
General relative TO goods on hand January /, 1907
Briefs were filed by various manufacturers relative
TO the treatment OF their product These will be
considered later.
Coloring matter IN candles mineral and truit
waters discussed. v. Walk of the Falcon
Packing Company. said the colors used IN .erlies
were harmless.
DR.. Edward Gudeman. Of Chicago. representing
Sears. Roebuck & Co. and other firms said that
one pound OF harmless colOring was used to 35O0
pounds OF confectionery. G. r. Evans. OF Heinz
& Co. advocated labelling the colored stun. Coun-
sci for McKessOn & Robbins ana the National
Manufacturers OF Bottled Extracts. approved harm
less coloring.
d. W. Hutchinson. OF W. Fl. Hutchinson & Co.
Of Chicago, thought coal tar oolOrs should be legal
ized. He said they used IN such small guam
titles TO be harmless, He declared one ounce OF
yellow color would suffice 10 color eight thousand
gallons Of liquid
3 R DsT@g0P RrssaS9t Of the Board 9f Heath
ing in its endeavor TO hunt out sellers OF impure
drugs and fOodstuffs. and that he would make an
effort 20 prosecute every where Il pos
sible to do where the law is found 20 have been
violated.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-18
CROWDS DODGE SD RAIL
Thousands Climb from Cars and
WaIk Bridge in Big Tie-gp.

Thousands OF stalled rush hour passengers
We're herded across the tracks of the Brooklyn
Bridge and through the roadways last night
when generator blew out near the Brooklyn
terminal Thanks to the prompt action OF Po-
lice Captain Brophy and his bridge squad no one
was hurt. Traffic was blocked nearly an hour
The break occurred about O'Clock. and Cap
tain Brophy at once sent orders to stop all traf-
nc but the trolley cars on the north roadway.
He at once opened that avenue for pedestrians.
Hundreds jumped for the empty trolley cars
Dound Tor Manhattan, with the idea OF riding
around the loop so that plan was abandoned.
4hSn trafhc was barred from the south roadway
anu tne crowds made their way over IL 10 the
Brooklyn terminal
Arter the crowds had become impatient over
the delay. the conductors were authorized 10
issue transfers from the Brooklyn elevated 10 the
trolley cars but they could not begin to hand
them out tast enough and the people refused 10
6Stt., Lnlo nhe. women mobbed the conductors.
hltting them with umbrellas poklnp them in ths
''Ds' ana even striking them with their fists.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-18
THE TONG TAILED" SKIRT.
Tights Ara Worn with It-Fit Only for
Carriages.

II Elizabeth A. c. White Is to be believed the
Tong tailed' tailored costume viii be worn only
by ''the swell women with carriages"
Women OF ordinary means II let 'em alone -
she prophe5ied 10 the circle Of worshippers who
sat at her feet yesterday afternoon.
oh. Miss White women say TO me, I'm so glad
those long skirts is comm in
don't zee why says I, unless you're IN league
with the Street Cleaning Department. Rich women
can AFFORD TO be dirty with their skirts If they
70 be They can sweep up all the filth they want
but I'm sure no sensible woman will do it,
With her mouth full Of pins Miss White pinned
muslin pattern Of the "long tailed" skirt on 20 a
pretty model. so that all the sisterhood could see
Just what she was talking about
IN Paris they do wear skirts to lift" Miss White
conceded. but Paris is different city: the streets
IS olHerent they wear their petticoats different
u you lft the tail Of this skirt You show All ,o,,
figure The models did who showed n on :, ~.
Paris ateIisrs. - '-0
OF 'em. Aeu oi'S
Nothing.' she says. but pair Of plain tights.
american women. added Miss White. Win
solemnity. will never come To tbat" VIZ"
instep length is the proper wrinkle for all tr0.
ting dresses-"and trottins dress Is the sam.
thing all over the world; frock 20 walk in IN an
weather and ali kinds OF dirt" Miss White brought
out fome little trOtting dress patterns and showed
them of on the trim person OF the pretty model
-, Eat women can wear EN- she declared posi-
,i,siy uyeIy: In pSri5 saw women in the BQis beew-
and they was all instep length. / saw one Largo
woman WITH gathered white dress iustep length
she was slxty-three inches round the hips!
Now. II you're extra large don't try plain
blouse ana skirt ln5tep length Every piece OF trim
ming you put on II take away your fat and r-iva
you lines and style But IL you're fairly tail eonS
with your fat. wear the regular length Just the
saIna." 'N
No rufies or lace 20 go on the new coat
sleeves-thars jay Everything fiat this ve9r
Skirts gathered In the back-thats another ~ ~.
new ideas. For hard hammer wear make II Enr7
lsh velyeteen and English mohair a cloth@
plain. striped checked or plaid-and fOr an.
frainproOf. tailor made cravenette cloth For
evening wear marQuisette cloth, which Is thaoG5
chiffon cloth, but with more body: plain chino
black nets trimmed with velvet. or over white ~
Yer gold ana messaline satins For stree,
dresses, braid with brass satin covered buttops
for dressy dresses, silk velvet chenille frfneSs
In fur Jackets. gray astrakhan and baby lanb