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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
THOUSANDS BURIED
IN THE Molten LAVA
Destruction Of ST. Pierre
Beggars Description.
GLlMPSES OF INFERNO
THIS That Survivors Of Steamer
Roddam Speak Of It.
REGIONS AROUND LAID WASTE
Besides the Twenty-Five Thousand
Who Perished in the Ill Fated City,
Others Are Threatened by Fam
ine-only Few Escaped
from Death in Sec
ond Pon1peii.
Thus That Survivors of Steamer
Roddam Speak Of 1t.
REGIONS AROUND LAID WASTE
m Assnniatnh Prass.

l.
LONDON. May "a dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Point-a-Pitre, lsiaho
of Gaudaloupe. Freacn west INDIES
dated yesterday, says:
..,rne Mount Pelee est Pierre crater
elected yesterday morning molten ROCKS
and ashes during three minutes ana
co,r,p1efelv destroyed ST. Pierre and dis-
1licts within "a four mile iaalhs. -Ai1 'i.S
inl1a bi.ants were burned.
About eight passengers from we
Ro,,ai,na OF the Quebec Steamship Line
were saved by the French cruiser ouclisl
The snhabitants OF the southern as
tr;ct Of the island, who we're depenoent
lpor ST. Pierre for PROVISIONS are
,n.naced hv famine.
a dispatch TO the Daily Mail from ia
The first intimation of q. disaster tat
yartiniaue, was the breaking OF the
,ahiae on Tuesday. The French cable to
Martinique from Puerto Plata was
broken Wednesday Cable communica-
lion with all the northern Islands Is
stopped.
THE survivors of the British steamer
Bod1sn1 described the scene q 81, Pierre
as beff1E slimrses of hell begga ring
description The Roddam men We're
killed chiefly by molten lava.
The Roraima was wrecked In a ter
rinIe rpheaval of land and sea Inc
vessel s crow perished. Two ships we're
lost with all on board in an attempt to
approach Martinique.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
GENERAL STRIKE ORDERED.
BUT WITH QUALIFICATION
Convention Of Miners Will Meet in Hazeton, Pennsylva-
MA on Wednesday Next to Determine Whether
or Not 1t Be Made Permanent
(Ry Associated Press.)

srRANT0N pa. May "a general
strike of the miners of the antnfacite
region has been ordered for Monday
next. but the order has reserve quhii-
fication attached The question as 10
whether the strike is to be made per
,nsnont is left to the decision of a con-
vention OF delegates of all the local Or
eanization of the mine workers TO De
held at Hazelton next Wednesday
At thc conclusion Of the morning g
session. President Mitchell EaiEe out the
following statement: .
..Replies to our proposition 70 SUNNI
the entire question in dispute 10 an I'M
partial board of arbitration nave neen
received from President Baer, of the
Philadelphia and Reading; Chairman
THOMAS of the Erie Railroad: President
,rruesdale. of the Lacllawanna. and
President Olipllant. of the Delaware
and Hudson. all of whom refuse to join
Us in the adjustment of the dispute by
the methods which we proposed.
At the afternoon session a vote was
taken on the proposition to strike and
ear It's close President Mitchell gave out
a statement setting forth the failure Of the
ne gotiations and that "the committees
feel that before a general strike IS IN
augurated the question should be tur-
ther considered by a delegation conven-
tiCn.
I'm the meantime all persons employed
in or around the collieries. strlpplngs.
washeries. and breakers are Instructed TO
temporarily abstain from working. be-
ginning with Monday. May 1tf, and con-
tinuing thereafter until a final decision Is
reached by a. delegates convention,
y.hich will convene Wednesday morning.
May 14th. at Hazelton. Pa. The instruc-
ton for all men to suspend work on Mon
day does not include tiremen. engineers,
pump men and other labor necessary to
preserve the properties of the operators
The order is signed by all the district
presidents and secretaries.
There was a big crowd bout when the
CIDER was given out. and the proverbial
dropping of a pin would have been aud
ible a any time. President Mitchell
stood in the center of the crowd on a
chair and read the statement.
At the conclusion of President Mitch
ellis reading the crowd scattered and in
al incredibly short space of time the
news had travelled by word of mouth and
by message all through the valley.
There is not a. particle Of question but
that not shovelful of coal will be mined
in the Lackawanna Valley Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
Committee Scheme Under Which
New Council Will Work.
NEW COMMITTEE CREATED
1t Viii Have Charge Of the Assessments
for Sidewalks and Other improve
ments-Three and a Half Com
nittees to an Alderman. and
Two and a Half Commit
tees to Councilman

A new scheme and list Of Council COM
mittees has been decided upon by a sub
committee Of the special committee ap-
pointed for this purpose.
The new arrangement provides for fiji
teen Joint Council committees in addition
to the Committee on the Improvement
of James River and the Board of Public
Interests, both of which number in their
membership citizens not members of the
Council.
Under he present arrangement there
are twenty-six joint Council committees,
including the James River Committee
and the Board Of Public Interests.
The addition of Lee Ward gives an
increased number of members in each
bran of the Council for committee as
sisnments. While the number of the
committees is decreased, the number Of
members on several of the committees is
somewhat increa sed.
1t is believed that under the proposed
arrangement, which Will certainly go
into effect with the new Council in July.
the work of the Council, the larger por-
ton of which is done in committees. will
be greatly expedited. At this time, with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
College Hill Church. in Lrnchburg. ana
is one OF the best preachers of the con-

vention.
ILLNESS OF DR.. TICHENOR-
Mention was also made of the serious
iiress of Rev. Dr. j. L. White. of Ma
con. Ga: Rev. DR.. A. ]. S. Thomas, OF
5G-eenviIle S. c.. and Rev. Dr. l. T.
T.chenor. for so long the secretary Oh
tho Home Mission Board. Rev. Dr. Will
=lingham. of Richmond led the conSen-
ton in prayer for these brethren and
their families. and the great congrega-
ton sang .Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
A lively fight has set III for the con-
-entic!l in 1908. Savannah and Waco are
the chief aspirants for the honor of en-
testaining the body next year, but Mem
piiis and perhaps Nashville and Louisville
Will put in their claims. Virginia will
vote for Savannah.
The Womans Missionary Union was in
session this morning. and this afternoon
the parlors of the Battery Park tictei
rave been given up to a reception TO the
ladies of the union.
Numerous Virginia educators are at
the convention. Dr.. Nelson, OF The Wo-
mans College. Richmond. Rev. r. W.
CTidin, of Rurkeville: Rev. Dr. 1ribble.
III the Rawlings Institute. Charlottes-
Vile. and Miss Matte Cooke and Profes-
scr F. W. Duke, of Hollins Institute.
DR.. T. c. Mcconnell preached the cen
vention sermon tonight. It was an ear
nest plea for a larger missionary spirit.
BY order of business adopted tonight the
convention will adjourn Monday night
On Sunday there will be a series of spe-
ciaI addresses on subjects pertaining tc
Doctrine. Devotion and Duty. One OF
these addresses Will be made by DR.. w.
H Whitsitt. On Sunday night addresses
In memory of tDrs. kerfoot ard Tupper
will be delivered by Drs. Henri; NIcDou-
aid and J. B. Hawthorne. DR.. Hatcher
will speak Monday night on education.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
MASS OF FIRE.
Governor ard His Wife Perisfed With
the Others.
LTIE OIT'GF D
iG D-crr

tBr Associated Pressa
PARIS, May a.-Ttle comnlahder OF 'ilg "
French cruiser Suchet has teiegraphea
70 the Minister OF Marine NJ. Delanesa1l'
from Fort dc France. Island OF Nstu-
nione under date OF Thursday, May GIL
Ell 10 r NJ, as follows:
Have Just returned from st, Plerle'
which has been completely DESTROYED by,
.n ;n7r,,ensa mass of fire. which fell on
The town ct about eight o'clock in INC
morning The entire reputation, ABOUT
25 nno souls appear TO have PerlShea.
have brought back the few survivors
about thirty. All the shipping IN 'he ilsi M
l,or has been destroyed by ire. Inc eiuP-
tion continues
The Colonial Minister, NJ, DeCrais' re-
se,yod at 6 O'Clock this evening Two ca
,,1<,c,.r,e from the Secretary General OF
t,,a government OF Martinique. j. Il. "
7sI1.,o,re sent respectively at = NJ
a,d 1n:3o p. II yesterday. The carrier
c.hIecram reported that the wires "eIe t
hrolyen between Fort dc Franco ana sl
pierre. hut it was added, III view ol ,He
,-erorts that the eruption OF Mount f'it.
had wiped out the town OF 81. ficlrs' az az
the boats available at Fort &c laliIe
were dispatched to the asSis.a'ee u '''~
habitaflts Of that place.
The second dispatch confirmed the re.
,o,.t of the destruction of St. Pierre ana
t+s environ and shipping " ram OF l'le'
.,,d said it is supposed that the whoie
population had been annlilia TED, ,,o.sa',a Msn
.te excention of a few injured persons
rescued by the cruiser Suchet
Innmedis,ely after the receipt OF the ne
.boye the flag over ,.4e Colonial once
was drsped with crepe and hois'ed al
''srl The commander of the French cruiser
e.,.,,e, now at Fort de France. has been
ordered TO return TO s. ,,asrirIs pisrfs' and Maf
,,,s,.d details of the disaster TO. the
1Ere,,rh ~ ,r government. lie cannot how
ever. he heard from for swen,T,ioer ,,a 1sr
hours the suchet. mas, gone @ 70 't,e tn =, =,
pf9Sln,0.le o. ;s feared that NJ L. Mouttet. the
governor OF Martiniaue. has nerished
He telegrsphed MAY that ne vas pro
eee6inr 10 st. Pierre senator knight
,s also supposed to have been at st.
Pierre
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE
MARK FUNERAL OF SAMPSON
Military and Naval Features of the Ceremonies Over the
Dead Admiral Were Brilliant and
Impressive.
Impressive.


BY Associated Prcss.l
WASHINGTON, May 3.-With ponlp
and circumstances exceeding that of any
naval funeral in this country il recent
years at least, the remains of the late
William Thomas Sampson, rear-admral
in the United States navy. We're to-day
laid rest. The military and naval fea-
lures of the ceremonies We're brilliant and
impressive. 1t was composed OF the
light battery of the United States Artil-
lery, commanded by Captain Foote. and
drawn from Fort Myer, the naval cadets
from Annapolis, 247 strong, and a bat
talon of Blue Jackets from the Norm
Atlantic Squadron.
The funeral services were held in the
Church of the Covenant, Rev. Teunis S.
Hamlin officiating. a prominent figure i'll
the pews directly in the rear of the di7
poDlatic body, was Lieutenant-General
Miles. a notable figure was General
Lonsstreet, Of the Confederate Army.
The funeral was exceedingly simple. but
deeply impressive. Tnerc were no signs
Of mourning about he church. but ma G.
nificent floral cmblems, gifts of the Presi-
dent and others. banked the space across
the rear of the chancel
The President arrived at the church
almost simultaneously with the head of
the funeral escort.
Advancing slowly to the words Of a
Psalm. the funeral party turned into the
main aisle Behind the clergyman and
headed by the Admiral of the navy.
George Dewey. were SIMPSONS war cap
tains and many other notable naval
chiefs. The war captains were in full
uniform and wore black sword knots OF
crepe.
AS tho casket. which was closely COW
ared with the blue field Of the American
flag. was gently lowered upon the per
from the shoulders of the Blue Jackets
the male quartette sang, Lead Kindly
Light" Meanwhile the mounrners. the
family Of the deceased. save Mrs Samp-
son. who Was too Ill TO attend. were
seated Then followed the funeral ritual
of the Presbyterian Church,
The burial ceremonies al Arlington were
simple. being confined to a PRAYER for the
dead. the reading of 2 Psalm. music ana
the sounding of taps" by .usler sta
toned at the head OF the open grave
The President and his Cabinet did not
go to Arlington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
MAY IhPEACH A
BISHOP At Dallas
Bishop Morrison Said He Had
No PartinWar Claim Report
| THE BOOK QUESTION UP
Debate Precipitated BY a Mi
nority Report from California.
he WANTS 1T IN WRITING
he WANTS IT IN WRITING.
a Boom in the Virginia Delegation for
Rev. DR.. a. Coke Smith for Bishop.
Or. Hoss Will Fill One of the
vacancies-virginia sentUp
Memorials on Divorce
and the War Claim.
tsreciaI Dispatch to The Times, ,

Especial Dispatch to The Tiues)
DALLAS, TEN. May 9.-The dsbats
on the book question was precipitated
to-day by J. P. Strother of the Los An
geles conference. who gave notice OF
minority report which will assau the re-
port OF the Book Committee. made yes
teTaay, In most vigorous style. DR.. Paul
Whitehead. of Virginia, was on the floor
several times. insisting on having every
thing pertaining to the subject reduced
TO writing so there could be no dodSin.,
hereafter. 1t was urged that the Book
committee gives only one side of the
controversy. emitting much of positive
character Of testimony which shows the
claim was procured through misrepre-s
sentat1on: In fact, it is alleged that one
OF the book agents made such a con-
fesson.
A PRECEDENT SMASHED.
Bishop Morrison. of he North Georgia
Conference. to-day broke a long estab-
ilshed precedent 1t has always been
customary that the bishops be in llar-
mony To-day he secured the floor and
stated that the report OF the bishopz
made concerning the war claim was
never submitted to him: that he had no
i'Nidi VI otiieF CoHneCt1OH With II and
opposed 1t. This action created some
thlns OF stir. To be plain there are
rumors tonight of the institution of inn
peachment proceedings against him
ne Virginia Conference sent I'D me-
moriais bearing on divorce and the war
claim.
It is understood the Virginia delegation
IS divided on several of the subjects
which will come up. for instance. the es-
tapi1shment of the order of deconnes=es,
ms is a touchy subject and one that
Will be approached cautiously.
DR.. a. COKE SMITH FOR BISHOP
The Virginia delegation has set on
foot boom for A. Coke Smith for bish-
op fhe delegation is said to be solidlv
for him. and since it was noised ,bo,It
this morning he is reported to hava
rapidly gained in strength
1t seems certain that DR.. Hoss. editor
OF the Christian Advocate, at Nashville.
VIII be one of the new bishops Virgin
1ans are discussing his probable succes-
sor, and 1t may be that they will brinc
out a candidate for this Office also.
Appointments of Virginians on commit
tees were announced to-day as follows:
Episcopacy-Rev. g. E. Lipscomb. Itin-
erary-J. c. Reed. RevisaIs-Paui White
head hfissions-A. Coke Smith. Book
Interests-James Cannon. Jr. Appeal.-J.
+ Garland. Church Extension-G I.
Hurt. Education-W. ". Smith. Boun
darles-G. I. Hunt. Temperatures =.
West Sunday-schools-E. G MoseIv.
Epworth Lea gue-W. w vicaar Cot
portase-T. J. Barham. Finance-B F.
Llpscon1h Internal Correspondenca-A.
Coke Smith
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
southern bAPTISTS
MEET At ASHEYILLE
Strong Virginia Delegation in
Attendance.
GOV. J.P.EAGLE. PRESIDENT
Reports on the Work Of the
Church Are Heard.
SEVERAL CITIES COMPETING
a Lively Fight for the Convention Next
Year-Savannah and Waco in the
Lead-Memphis,j Nashville and
Louisville Will Be Heard
fron-Virginians Favor
Savan ah.
Reports on the Work Of the
Church Are Heard.
SEVERAL CITIES COMPETING
fsnecial Dispotch to The rimes J

Especial Dispatch to The Itmes.)
BATTERY PARK HOTEL, AsHE-
VILE, n. c.. May 9.-Vrginia has been
decidedly in evidence on this. the first
day, of the Southern Baptist Conven-
ton. The Virginia delegation is here
$50 strong and a placard over the Presi-
dents chair shows that of the $4,000
given for foreign missions, the Old
Dominion contributed $4,000.
The opening devotional exercises of the
convention were conducted by Rev. DR..
7. S. Dunawa for many years the mod
orator of the Virginia General Associa-
ton. The matter Of choosing presid =
ing officer occupied a large part of the
morning session. Rev. ]. W. Millard and
DR. John Pollard, Of Bowling Green. Va,
urged the election of Hon. Joshua Lever
ing. and North Carolina voted for Rev.
DR.. Marsh. but the speech of Dr.. w Il
Hatcher carried the day for Ex-Governor
J. p. Eagle, Of Arkansas, who was elect
ed by large ma jority.
The Times. several weeks a go. forecast
ed the choice of Governor Eagle. After
the body had effected its organization a
wave Of tenderness swept over the body
when it was announced that Rev. G. q.
Jones. of Covington. Ky, was lying at
home at the point OF death. He was for
some years the popular pastor of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
LEE TURNER, OF
QUARTER HOUSE
Shot His Cousin John to Death
and is Himself Fatally
Wounded
(By Associated Press. )

MIDDLESBoRO, KY, May e-Jchn
Turner. formerly chief of police of Mid
dIesboro, was killed to-day by Lee Turn
er, of Quarter House" fame at ..The
Narrows, thirteen miles from Jellico.
TeLn. John Turner was one of the
guards of the Southern Railway. ,ee
Turner was running a saloon at La sIcol
lette, Tenn. The men We're cousins, but
aid enemies.
At the time Lee Turner's famous
Quarter House was burned and nine
of his followers We're killed, John Turner
belonged 10 the posse which burned tho
"Quarter House. Few particulars of the
tragedy have reached here. hut. a mes
sage from Jellice states that John Turn
Eer,ss mead vas snot full ct holes and that
Lee Turner was mortally wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10

Senator McLaurin Knocked Down
the Man Who Insu|ted
Him.
nv Associated Pres.l

WASHINGTON. May 9.-There was an
exciting scene in the lobby of hotel
here tonight in which Senator Mel .aurir1
of South Carolina. figured. The Senator
was sitting in the dining-room with
gentleman, when he became the object
of some offensive attention from a man
whose name the Senator refuses Ia dis
close and who. the Senator says. was
under the influence of liquor at the time.
Shortly after this the Senator and his
friend left the dining-room and went tn
the cigar stand. While standing there
the man, who had followed the Senator
from the dining-room. appeared and ap-
preached him. whereupon Mr.. McLdurin
knocked him down
The mans friends came to his assist
ance and ended the scene by huss!inx
him away. The Senator was not stuck.
There were no arrests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS
FORECAST.

0oHCSSo J..
SATURDAY.. fair and cooler: Sunday. fair.
with rising temperature in the Interior
fresh north TO northeast winds.
Highest temperature yasterday 50
Lowest temperature yesterday........s 50
Mean temperature yesterday..... IS
Normal temperature for May. 81
Departure from normal temperature 0f
Precipitation Gin inchesl during pas,
Il houFS .------.-..........-.-..-. 60
LOCAL.
Blues to celebrate their anniversary At
the Temple tonight
Well known persons die In Swansboro
Further investigation into the death OF
Clifford Allen.
oakwood Memorial Day will be cel.-
Manchester City Council met las. night
Street Committee considers rookie Ave.
nue. franchise.
Field day at Richmond College
Lee Camp to visit Norfolk next week.
VIRGINIA.
Remarkable freight wreck on Southern
al Lynchburg results In death of one Aaa
3 First delegate arrives to convention of
Locomotive Engineers in Norfolk
saw-mll plant I Arringdais burned.
causing loss of over $4,000.
colt against Norfolk Railway and Light
Company
Damage suit OF Dolen VS.. Spencer being
heard in Williamsburg.
Farmer in Madison county loses house.
barn and furniture by fire.
New railroad proposed to be run from
Bremo to Danvile.
GENERAL.
More details from disaster at Mar
Unique confirm horrors. Thousands per.
{ ished In molten lava from volcano.
General strike of anthracite miners orr
dered bu. convention of delegates will
meet Wednesday to decide whether It be
made permanent.
Acrimonious debate in Methodist Com
ference over publishing matter.
Baptists elect former Governor Eagle
president and conduct much other bust
ness.
Southern and Louisville and NashyiIls
reacn compromise over disputed territory.
Debate in Senate was mild Yesterday Ia
comparison with those recently heard
House passed statehood bill
Admiral SIMPSONS funeral was attend.
ed with pomp and circumstances
Funeral OF Archbishop Co-r.gan iuapraeA
sively conducted. sss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
VERY FEW ESCAPED.
Secretary of State Has Received Mes
sage from Guadaloupe.
CBy Associated Press.


WASHINGTON. D. c.. May 9.-The
following cablegram has just been re-
oeived At the State Department from
Consul Ay'tnes. at Guadaloupe:
'Point-aPitre. May Q. 1902
Secretary of State. Washington:
AT A. n. on the Stl instant a stream
OF steam. mud and fire enveloped the
city and roadstead of St. Pierre. destroy
ing everything in the community. Not
more than twenty persons escaped
he consul at Martinique is Thomas T.
Prertiss. He was born in Michigan and
cppointed from Massa chusetts as consul
al Seychelles Islands in 1871 and later
served as consul al Port Lo,ii Maurt-
ius Rouen. France. and Bat in He
was appointed consul at Mar.niuue in
1890 The vice consul at Martinique is
-A%edee Testart who was born and ap-
pointed from Louisiana in 1895
The latest available figures show that
the total population Of the Island Of Mar
uniaue Is $4,000 people. of whom % 600
(CnrtjrnsS Saco,,7
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
WONDERFUL. GUNS
OF THE KEARSARCE
They Make New Worlds Rec
ord in Heavy Firing Whi|s
al Practice,
Especial Dispatch co The Times,

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May 9,-Dur-
irg the gunnery tests of the North At
lantic Squadron. while at the Southern
drill grounds. about thirty miles beyond
the Virginia Capes, the hattleship kear-
sarge led all other vessels and made a.
remarkable record by making seven hits
cut of eleven shots from her thirteen
inch guns.
Naval officers say this is a phenomenal
record. never having been equalled in the
history of the American navy, which is
equivalent to saying that it is a worlds
record.
The targets-forty-tive-f RATS, with
canvas sail stretched from mast to
mast. were a mile off The ship steamed
past at half speed. firing in rapid sue
oe:sion when opposite the mark. Just Clle
minute elapsed between the time the
rrojectie left the ammunition deck and
the time it was hurled from the gun.
The other ships made good records. too,
but none eGualled that of the kearsarge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
FIRST ANNIVERSARY.
metropolitan Lodge, Odd Fellows, In
CUIpe in A BANQUET

The first anniversary of the Metropoi-
tan Lodge of Odd-Felows was celebrated
IN tine style last night. The meeting and
banquet was held at the Masonic Temple
The attendance was the largest known
In the years history OF the lodge. and the
company which gathered about the fes-
i've BOARD was one Of the largest and
gayest that have been seen in Richmond
tor many a day. Fully three hundred
were present.
The menu was excellent, containing all
OF the dainties and delicacies to be had
in the Richmond markets.
The feature of the post-prandiaI exer-
cises was the address of Mr.. jefferson
Wallace. Mr.. Wallace delivered an ex-
cellent speech, which bristIed with apt
quotations and classic illusions
The occasion was greatly enioyed hv
all and will be long remembered The
second anniversary will be looked for
ward to with eagerness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-10
BEGAN ON SATURDAY.
soufriere Volcano is Also Erupting, but
Has Done No Harm.
lBr Associated Press.l

(By Associated Press.j
LONDON, May o.-A dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram Company from Kings
ton, Jamaica. after giving the details
Of the Martinique disaster, already
known. says:
Thousands were killed at ST. Pierre.
where a terrible panic prevailed. The
eruption began Saturday. May 5. wnen
st. Pierre was covered with ashes and
appeared to be enyeloped in fog. The
flow of lava continued until Wednesday,
May u
The message adds: .In the Island of
ST. Vincent the Soufriere (voIcanol is
active and earthquakes are frequent.
But, SO far, no damage has been done
In response to the request of Governor
Llewellan, of the Windward Islands, the
British second-class cruiser Indefatigabls
has been dispatched from the Island OF
Trinidad to the Island of St. Vincent, by
way Of ST. Lucia.