davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
LA SOUFRIERE QUIET
OF ST VINCENT BEcoM-
 ING SILENT.
So Far 1,26e Bodies Have Been Buried-Swarms of Germ Carry ing Flies Infest St.
 Pierre.

Kingstown. Island of St. Vincent. May lI-In the absence of symptoms of further eruption of the volcano Of Soufriere, the inhabitants. of St. Vincent are gradually becoming settled Most horrifying de- tails of the conditions of the Carib coun- try where thousands of cattle and human corpses lay in a state of decomposition for several days during the agitation, are revealed. Although the number of deaths in the island due to the disaster Is esti- mated, judging from the missing inhabi- tants. at two thousand up to the night of May B, only 1.26S bodies had been buried.
 The undiscovered bodies are probably covered with lava In small shop which was opened three days after the eruption eighty-seven decaying corpses were discovered and not one of them was recognized. In the deweliing house of the manager of one of the estates thirty corpses were found in a similar condl- ton. and other sickening discoveries have been made. The district is being rapidly cleared. A number of patients has been brought to this city.
 Towards evening yesterday there was slight concussion. followed by a small discharge of smoke, but this caused no alarm The weather is fine and the ex- citement is abating. The bed of lava in the Wtndward district is still hot. The abyss 1.b0o feet and 200 wide which ex- isted between Langley Park and Rabacci is filled with lava.
 A curious circumstance connected with the eruption Is tha tthe earthquakes were not general notwithstanding the small ness of the island. Although attended with smaller loss of life. the eruption of La Souferiere was not less violent than that of Mont Peiee in the island of Mar tinique. The area covered by lava here comprises sixteen square miles. The fact that the loss of life and damage to prop erty in St. Vincent was smaller than in Martinique is due to the position of La souferie and the smaller population of the district.
 The authorities of St. Vincent are busy relieving the sufferers and housing the sick and homeless. The problem now facing the government is how to provide permanently for the natives who lost houses, lands and everything they possess AA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
Cumberland Presbyterians.

Springfield, Mo. May 17.-The Cumber- land Presbyterian General Assembly was in session only two hours today, when an adjournment until Monday was taken. S. " Stephen, D. D., Secretary of the Church's Historical Association Society. read his annual report, and Rev. J. Hen ry of Pittsburg, Pa. addressed the As sen bly. bearing greetings from the West ern section of the Presbyterian Alliance. Rev. L. P. McMilan of Louisvilla intro duced a resolution that promises some discussion. It provides for a standing committee of seven to nominate members of the board and members of permanent committees. whose terms expire at this meeting. Special committees were ap- pointed on pulpit endowment and to con- slider a proposition for church reprcsen- tation at the Louisiana Purchase Exposi- fiou
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
No Comment on Cabinet.

Havana. May 17.-None of the Havana papers this morning comments on the composition of President-elect Palma s Cabinet. This does not mean disapproval. It is rather attributable to the Spanish Havana spirit It can be said however that the selections have made a good inn precision. especially among the better class of Cubans and the Spanish element. The active insurrectionists, the men who did the fighting in the field. known as the militaries, are somewhat disgruntled. Not a single active soldier Is recognized General Gomez himself is understood to share this feeling.
 United States Senators Jones and Mon- ey, ex-Senator Thurston and Representa- tive DeArmond arrived her tonight. to be present at the inauguration of President Palma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
Admiral sampson,s Will.

Washington. May l7.-The will of the late Admiral William T. Sampson was filed today. It leaves everything to the widow save 5000 of life insurance. which Is left for equal division among the four daughters. In the petition asking for ad- mission of the will to probate Mrs. Ssmp- son. who Is named as sole executor. says the Admiral died possessed of stocks and tract of land at Manchester, N r.. known as the Marmon Hill farm. valued at No,ooO. The will is dated Key West, Fla. April l6, lSs6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18

lcOntinued on Page Tsn)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
To Extend Time for Ratification.

Washington. May 17.-In view of the action of the Danish Rigsdag yesterday afternoon which sets aside the Danish West Indian treaty question until after and Mir. Brun. the Danish Minister here, at once prepared for submission to the Senate a protocol extending the time allowed for the ratification of the treaty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
PAUNcEFoTE RESIGNS.
Condition of His Health Compells Him to Take Step.

New York. May 17.-Lord Pauncefote's health has compelled him to ask the British cabinet to accept his immediate resignation.
 An announcement to this effect appears in a London dispatch to The World. which says Foreign Secretary Lansdowne ia bassador at Washington must be above all an expert in international law and he recommends that leading lawyer be apS pointed
 Condition Unchanged.
 Washington, May iT.-lt was stated at there is no change lp Lord Paunesfote@ eondttiona '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
THE WEATHER.

WEATHER wTEAATIHER FORECAST FOR ALABAMA: PARTLY CLOUDY SUNDAY: WARMER IN THE INTERIOR; MONDAY PARTLY CLOUDY; LIGHT TO FRESH SOUTH WINDS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
Gond for Rheumatism.

Last fall I was taken with a severe attack of muscular rheumatism which caused me great pain and annoyance. After trying several prescriptions and rheumatic cures I decided to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which had seen advertised in the South Jerseyman. After two applications of this Remedy I was much better, and after using one bottle was completely cured. -Sallie Harris, Salem N. J. For sale by all druggists.
 "A neighbor ran in with a bottle of Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when my son was suffering with severe cramps and was given up as beyond hope by my regular physician, who stands high in his pro- fession. After administering three doses of it. my son regained conscious ness and recovered entirely within twenty-four hours,' says Mrs. Mary Haller of Mt. Crawford, Va. This Rem edy is for sale by all druggists.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
YALE FRESHMAN WON.

Defeated Columbia Freshmen by the
 Score of to Yesterday Afternoon
 The Yale 1905 baseball team defea ted the Columbia freshmen yesterday after noon at the Yale field by the score of [ to in fairly interesting game. The batting on both sides was light, but the fielding was spirited a times The local boys showed some improvement in their form, Thompson especially distinguish ing himself at the bat and in the field It was hot stick work that put Yale in the lead with five runs, and in the ninth inning with his team mates one run to the bad he poked out a beautiful hit that won the game. sending two runs across the plate. Young Thomp- son, who lives in this city, is playing better ball than almost any member of the team. Farson at second base also played a fine game yesterday. The fol- lowing was the score:
 Yale, 1905 .. 0 3 0 ? o 0 o 2-7 Columbia, '05. 0 1 3 1 0 0-6
 Batteries Yale, Ryan, Waldo, Bell and Farmer; Columbia, Tilt and Coop CT.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
SCHOOLS OF CONNECTICUT.

Criticisms and Recommendations of
 the Board of Education.
 Hartford, April 14.-In the annual re- port of the state board of education, made public to-day, the low educational standards which obtain in public schools in some sections of the state are criticised, The board thinks that the state should establish a system of supervision which will prevent the waste of state funds, and which will tend to prevent the fritterlng away of the precious time of young children" |" The appointment of qualified persons to ascertain the fitness of teachers, and to direct the vital activity of the schools is recommended.
 The board urges also that grants from state funds should be based upon the average daily attendance instead of upcn the school census, and that the amount paid to the small and poor towns be relatively larger than the help extended to the wealthy and populous centers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
REAL ESTATE RECORD.
Deeds Filed in the Town Clerks Office
 Yesterday.

Deeds Filed in the Town Clerks Office Yesterday
 The following deeds were filed for rec ord in the town clerks office yesterday afternoon:
 Warranty deeds-Edwin J, Toof to the Home, for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor, 113.3-12 feet on Winthrop avenue; Evelyn F. Stevens to Eliza T. Brush, 34 feet on Trumbull street.
 Quit claim deeds-Asa D. filling to George F.. Beers, burial lot in Westville cemetery; George E. Beers to Mary F. filling, burial lot in Westville cemetery: Asa D. filling to George E. Beers, fl feet on Irving street; George E. Beers to Mary F. filling, fl feet on Irving street; National Savings bank to Fred erica Abrams, 40 feet on Peck street; Leda r. Toof ct al to Edward J. Toof 139 feet on Winthrop avenue; Michael Hewitt to Robert H. Gould 40 feet on Prospect street. Robert H. Gould to Elmina M Hewitt, 40 feet on Prospect street; New Haven Savings bank to So- phia R. Kaehrle, 50 feet on Livingston street,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
MILFORD.

Last evening the senior class of the Milford high school presented two com edes. The first one was Buried Treas
 urea short playlet, in which the cast consisted of Misses Edith Blien, Helen
 Bryan, Margaret Dorsey, Beatrice Net | tleton, Georgia Nettleton, Harry Usher and Clarence Baldwin. The second play, Handicapped" was an original come dy in two acts, in which the cast con- sisted of Harry Usher, Lee Usher, Will liam Quirk, Misses Ada Kilmer, Anna Munson, Josephine Smith Fannie Tib- bals, Elsie Lines, Abby Oviatt, Milli- cent Judd and Florence Woodruff. Members of the Tuesday Afternoon club who are interested in beautifying the spot at the junction of Cherry street and Governors avenue met at the house of Mrs. Edwin Baldwin, Cherry street yesterday (Monday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Members of the Afternoon club inter-
 ested in improving the ground at the
 base of the liberty pole are requested
 to meet at the house of J. Densmore
 Brown next Thursday afternoon at 3
 o'clock
 Invitations are out for the second an-
 nual soiree to be given by the Triple
 club in the town hall on Thursday eve
 ming, April 24 Music by Barnish's or
 chestra.
 The Milford baseball nine defeated
 the Yale freshman nine on Saturday by
 the score of 13 to 3.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
SETTLED OUT OF COURT.

The case of Booth Brothers and Hur- ricane Isle Granite company vs. John Beattie ct al., executors, of Stony Creek, has been settled. It was listed for trial in the superior court before Judge Case o-day.
 The suit was brought in June, 1901 and was a dispute over contract for furnishing granite blocks to the defen- dant
 The plaintiffs claimed the contract had not been fulfilled by the defendant and entered claim for $7,000 damages. The attorneys in the case have reached an agreement as to the amount due, and so the suit is dropped
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
ARRIVED LAST EVENING.
Mrs, Charles w. Fairbanks, president
 General of the D. A. R.

1 Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, president
 General of the D. A. R.
 Mrs. Charles w Fairbanks, presi-
 dent general of the National society of
 the D. A. Rs., with her young married
 daughter, Mrs Allen, arrived in this
 city last evening. Mrs. J. Heron Cross
 man, vice president general of New | York is also expected this morning, | They will all be guests of Mrs. Will liam H. Moseley, regent of the Mary 1 Clap Wooster chapter, at the New Ha-
 ven house. To-day at 1 o'clock Mrs.
 Moseley will give luncheon in the pri-
 vate dining room at the New Haven 1 house, in honor of Mrs. Fairbanks, Mrs.
 Allen and Mrs Crossman. The guests
 will be, the officers of the home chap
 ter and the regents from out of town. | None but officers in the Mary Clap Wooster chapter are bidden to the luncheon, which With the line drawn of l necessity at this point will number be- l tween fifty and sixty
 | All members of the local chapters are cordially invited to the reception at | Warner hall to-day at 3 o'clock, at | which Mrs Fairbanks and her friends will be present
 ] The reception will be preceded by a short programme of music and ad- | dresses. The D. A. R. Glee club, under l the direction of Mrs. s. $. Thompson will open the programme with the D. ! A. R. hymn, words by Mrs. Planning, music by Mrs. George, both Connecti- cut musicians. Mrs. Moseley, the re- gent will preside, introducing the speakers Mrs. Sara T. Kinney, state regent, will make a short address of welcome to which Mrs. Fairbanks will respond Mrs Crossman is also ex- pected to make 8 short address. Mrs, Thompson and the club will sing na tional song, to be decided at rehear- sal this afternoon, and will close the programme with the New Hail Column bia," by Chadwick. At the close of the programme Mrs Moseley, Mrs. Kin ney Mrs. Fairbanks and Mrs Cross- man will receive, the Daughters to be presented by a number of ushers, se- lected from the list of twenty who served in this capacity at the Bi-cen tennial D. A. R. reception, held at Cen ter church chapel for there days last October. Tea will be served from att tractively arranged tables. The hall is being decorated with blue and white bunting, the chapter colors, national flags and the insignia of the society q spinning wheel and distaff
 The beautiful blue kid registry book purchaSed last fall and used for the first tiN1e at the Bi-centennial, will be at the reception in charge of Mrs. Knous, chairman of that committee, and out of town regents and officers will be invited to inscribe their names.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
GOVERNOR TAFT'S PLANS.

Coming Here This Week-Will Visit
 Rome in May on His Way to the
 Philippines.
 Cincinnati, April Ex-Governor Gen. eral Taft of the Philippines will go to St. Louis tomorrow to confer with President Francis and other exposition officers Later in the week he will leave for Washington and New York with Mrs. Taft and MT. and Mrs. Charles P. Taft While east he will visit old Yale friends at New Haven.
 He will return to Cincinnati before sailing via Suez Canal, May 17, He will visit Rome. He expects to be sub ject to call in Washington for questions while the Philippine bill is pending.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15

l street, was before the city court yester- day, charged with cruelty to his cbil- dren. His neighbors have long known I of the cruelty practiced by the father | and his second wife, Elizabeth, against l the stepchildren, Clara, aged eight, and | Franz, aged six years. The children
 are now under the care of the authori- ties and the father will be prosecuted 1 to the fullest extent of the law. The evidence at the trial of the case was of a, shocking nature, so much so that Judge Dow, who heard it, remarked: Tt is the worst case I have ever seen. ' Turning to the father he said: What i l ought to do would be to have three policemen take you out and give you what you have given the children Saturday Superintendent s. o, Pres ton. of the Organized Charities, and Detective Ward visited the house to
 look into the stories of cruelty which
 had been reported. Superintendent Preston said of the case; we found
 the two children huddled together on
 the floor with their arms about each
 others neck. The little girl was clad
 only in a little thin shirt, held on a the
 neck with a gathering string The little
 boy was as poorly clad, They were
 much emaciated and were really starv-
 ing to death. Both had many black and blue spots on different parts of
 their bodies. Behind the boys right ear was long livid scar caused by his
 stepmother, who broke a plate over his head, because he stole food, she said Both children were in a filthy condition and showed the most gross and brutal neglect. Dr. Converse, who examined the children, said they were both suf- fering from marasmus from insufficient nourishment and want of care. They were taken to the house of a neighbor, where clothing was obtained and then they were fed They both ate raven- ously."
 The children were taken to the Or ganized Charities for the night. where they were washed and put to bed for the first nights sleep in comfort they had had for many days.
 Yesterday morning four women testi- fled against the father One of them, teacher of the little girl at the Lowell school told that one Sunday shortly before Easter, she had noticed them in an upper window and had tossed some candy up to them, She later learned that'they did not get it, because they were strapped to a chair. The window was open, the children were poorly clad and cold wind was blowing
 The children were taken to the Coun- | ty hofne
 The case was continued. Quarz was 1 released in bail furnished by Michael Hessler, for whom he works.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
A NEW HAVEN GIFT.

MT. and Mrs. Pierce N. Welch are in Washington, D. c. They will be absent bout two weeks
 The New Britain Herald says. in the Planville news'items: "It is gratifying to record the fact that the necessary fund of $400 for the young mems club ia practically complete. This sum brings with it an additional $50 gener- ously offered by Pierce N. Welch on that the s400 be raised. Those who have contributed to the worthy object are entitled to thanks for aiding an organization that promises much benefit to the young men of the town. Work will soon commence in preparing the rooms in Odd Fellows block
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
VOTE OF THANKS.

Extended to Educators in This City by
 Teachers Annuity Guild.
 At a meeting of the New Haven couu- ty section of the Connecticut Teachers Annuity guild. held at Boardman high school on Friday last to hear the re- port of the committee having in charge the Boston Symphony orchestra con- cert, vote of thanks to the members of the board of education superintend ent of schools. principals and teachers who became guarantors for the com nittee, thus enabling them to invite the orchestra here; also to the princi- pals and teachers not members. of the guild, who so cordially co-operated with members in the sale of tickets, were heartily and unanimously passed. The report of the treasurer of the commit tee showed profit of s566 from the re- ceipts of the concert to be added to the funds of the guild.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
COIrRT ASSIGNMENTS.

The assignment of cases for this week Tn the superior court is as follows
 Jury side, Judge Edwin B. Gager-- Tuesday, April 15-Frank H. Elson vs. Anderson, on trial; James Gormley vs. Costello.
 Wednesday, April 16-Swift, executor, vs Stewart; McFeeters vs. Landon.
 Thursday April 17-McClure vs Cox ct all; Levy ct uX. vs Garde ct ux.; Williams ct al. appeal from probate.
 Court cases. William s. Case, judge Tuesday, April 15-Boothe Brothers and the Hurricane Isle Granite company vs. Beattie ct al, executors special.
 Wednesday, April 16-The Hewitt company vs. New Haven. tax appeals; Newton vs. same; Rogers, executor vs same; White vs. same; Hooghkirk vs the Winchester Avenue Railroad com pany,
 Thursday, April 17--Cartwright vs Cartwright; Mason. administratriX, ap- peal from commissioners. Mason, ad- ministra trx, vs. Mason; Smith vs Me Guire.
 Tuesday, April 22-Beach vs Ed mondson ct al, special.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
CURTIS MANUFA CTURING COM
 PANY PAYS 20 PER GENT.
Court Assignments for the Coming Week-New Cnses at Law-Estate of Hermit to he Admintstered-Qn Qnar1's Treatment Of Children Matters in Com m m PIens and City Courts.

The receivers report in the affairs of the Curtis Manufacturing company, of Meriden was accepted by Judge Case in the short calendar session of the su- perior court yesterday, It was report ed that the concerns factory had been sold for s16000 and the creditors will receive 20 per cent. of their claims. The original liabilities of the firm were plac- ed at S60,000.
 An application was made for a re- ceiver for the Metropolitan Rubber company, of Wallingford, on behalf of creditors represented by Bristol & Stod- dard. This concern is capitalized for s250,000 and has not been in operation for two years. It was stated that the concern under receivership would pay all it's claims in full The matter of the appointment of the receiver went over for week
 The old Driggs- Seabury Gun compa- ny matter also came up again on mo- tion to make the two receivers appoint ed party in a suit of Secretary Griggs vs the Driggs- Seabury Gun and Am intuition company in the United States circuit court
 The receivers are Judge Grouse of New Jersey, and Attorney w. L. Ben nett. of New Haven. Attorneys Wat rous & Day opposed the motion and At torneys Williams & Hartman appeared es petitioners. Judge Case took the pa pers for later decision.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
INLIINCTION AGAINsr SLOAN.

INJUNCTION AGAINST SLOAN.
 Judge Julius c. Cable of the common pleas court, has granted an injunction restraining John T. Sloan, the real es- tate agent from interfering with affairs at Duncan hall on Chapel street. The injunction was issued at the instisation of Attorney c. S. Hamilton, who is the counsel for the present manager of the hall Frank Perrin. Mr Sloan is the agent for the property, but he and MT. Perrin have been unable to agree, and accordingly MT Perrin got out an in- junction to keep the agent from inter- fering.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
WEDDING POSTPONED.
Owing to Scarlet Fever.

New Britain. April IA. Frederick G Taylor, Miss Fisher and servant girl are ill with scarlet fever at the house of Mrs. Mary S. Taylor, 19 South High street.
 Forest Conklin, who was boarding in the house, is now ill in New Haven
 MT Taylors illness is especially em- barra ssng, as he was to be married next week in Newfoundland The cere- mony has been postponed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
HERMIT PALMER's ESTATE

Application was made to the probate court yesterday for the appointment of an administrator on the estate of Dan feI Palmer, the Mansfield Grove hermit. He died intestate leaving property val ued at $30, ,0CO He has six heirs-at-law they being his sister, Phoebe A. Palmer and five nephews and nieces.
 A hearing on the appointment of an administrator will be held next Mon- day
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
(Ca6ic DiSbafck.) KING CHRISTIANS BIRTHDAY.
Sixty Members of Royal Families Take Part in the Celebration of His Eighty-fourth Year.

iHS LfSnky@iubtth tSh'
 Copenhagen, April 8. King Christian today celebrated his eighty-fourth birthday, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. The aged monarch, who is well preserved in mind and body, entered keenly into all the festiv- ities.
 Sixty members of royal families were present at the palace, and took part in the gayeties, which included reception at noon by the King, family dinner, and in the evening an entertainment, with concert by the singers of the Royal Theatre. His Majesty was the recipient of gifts from most of the royal personages of Europe.
 Extensive celebrations of the Kings birthday took place throughout Den mark, including military parades and feasting.
 MORAL; TAKE JOHANN HoFF's
 EXTRACT.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-15
LEAVES FOR THE ACKNOWLEDGES

Harry C. Holcomb, son of the late Fire Commissioner sherman S. Hol- comb leaves next week for Saranac, N. Y., the popular health resort in the Adirondacks. MT. Holcomb has been ill for some time past, and goes to the mountains in the hope of regaining his strength He will stay for number of weeks