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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
PELEE'S CRATER EXPLORED
DARING TRIP OF A CORRESPONDENT
REPORT FROM MR.. KEENAN,.

Fort de France Martinique May 29.-The
crater of Mont Peiee has been approached with
in one mile. This feat accomplished
Tuesday afternoon by George J. Kavanagh, an
unattached newspaper man, who had accom-
panied Professor Robert T. Hill, the United
States Government geolosist, on his exped
ton.
When Professor Hill turned south toward st.
Pierre, Mr.. Kavanagh continued on past Mcrne
Rouge. He is not scientific observer. nor is
he familiar with topogra phic detail, particularly
i'm the areas of volcanic action. His whole
trip he acknowledges. the result of courage
and utter ignorance of the danger he was run
ming Mr.. Kavanagh's route seems to have
been along or near the Gale Basse. He says he
descended from Morne Rouge into the valley
between Morne Rouge and Mont Pelee' This
valley was deeply strewn with ashes. Mr. kav-
anagh guided by an aged negress to where
an old footpath once led to Lake Palniste, near
the summit of the crater. There an iron cross,
twenty feet high, was buried in ashes to within
a foot of its top. Before him stretched upward
the mountain slope. covered with ashes which
soaked 10y the heavy rains which had beaten on
them and baked by the and volcano heat,
looked like a cement sidewalk, The whole
mountain top shrouded in smoke.
Forgetful of the explosion of the previous
night and the suddenness of the outbursts, and
tempted by the seemingly easy ascent, with the
wind blowing from behind him. up he went ana
made pictures and rough sketches. Mr.. haV-
anagh found the valley filled up with ashes, and
two great riffs, which he afraid to ap-
proach. At 6 o'clock in the evening he turned
back. reaching Morne Rouge at about o'clock.
He had made no new observations, and realized
his danger only the next morning, when oc-
Cured the greatest outburst since Mont Pelees
first eruption
On Wednesday Mr. Kavanagh tried to descend
to st. Pierre, but failed. He found little ham
let in valley the mountain, black with
$50 dead bodies They were not carbonized'
had their clothing been burned off. Prob
ably this valley lay the inner edge OF the
zone of flame.
George KEENAN, reported from Morne Rouge
this morning.
Two hours ago. Professor Angelo Heiprin,
president of the Philadelphia Geographical So
ciety. but here under the auspices of the Ma
tional Geographical Society, left, with Mr. Lead
better to make three days careful exploration
and study of the craters. east and north.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30

THE RELIEF COMMITTEE DECIDES TO DO
THIS AFTER JUNE Nv. r. CORWINE
TO RETURN AT ONCE.

The generosity of the United States has been
so lavshly extended that the wants of the people
of Martinique and ST. Vincent fully satisned
Yesterday the executive committee of the asso-
ciated relief committees. at its weekly meeting de-
cided to return all subscriptions received after
June 1. The amount OF subscriptions received up
10 last night was si46,099 30. w. r. corwine, the
committees agent who went 10 Martinique with
the supplies sent on the Fontabelle. finding his
work DONE will return soon as he can get
steamer coming this way
The steamer Korona which sailed yesterday for
Martinique carried no freight for the island what
soever Three of the passengers were booked Tor
Fort de France They were c. ID. Arnold, u. u
Brinckherhoff. of Niagara Falls, and J, b. smith,
of Orange, n. j.
It is not expected by merchants here having deal
ings with the afflicted islands that there VIII De
much business for the present representative
OF Middleton g. Co.. of No. LOG Broad-st, SAID yes
terday afternoon to Tribune reporter: we have
a few small orders from Martinique. but 90 not
expect any business of any consequence ior SOME
time No merchant will buy anything hor ths
there will be no demand for them. We do not ex-
pect that Martinique is going to give up; We aie
counting on further business. OF course, IL VIII
not come Immediately; II will take years. III may
never be what IL before: Fort de France VII
become the chief port. 1t has been proved tha'
IL cannot be destroyed
The war Department has given up the pier leased
for the use of vessels in loading supplies sent
through the Commissary Department. as IL does
not expect to have any further use for IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
CHIEF CROKER NAY BE RETIRED.
HE DENIES A REPORT THAT HIS EYEsIGHr
is IMPAIRED.

Fire Chief Croker, 1t reported last night,
is soon to undergo a physical examination as
TO his fitness to continue in the Fire Depart
ment. 1t was said that his eyesight had become
impaired and that he likely to be retired
Commissioner Sturgis would not see Tribune
reporter at mis- home last night. sending down
word that he was too busy. Chief Croker had
just returned from small fire in Park Place
when Tribune reporter called at his head
quarters in Great Jones-st.
Me get out of the department. he said in
surprise Not for a long time yet, IL I can
help it. Bad sight. did YOU say? Why 1t was
never better. l don't fear any kind of an ex-
animation. either physical or mental 1 haven't
received any order to appear before an exam
inirg board yet; but If l do / won't be bit
worried. I'm as good now as ever was"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30

THE GAULOIS STARTS FOR BOSTON.
THE OLYMPIA AND THE KEARSARGE PRE-
cEDED THE FRENCH BATTLEsHIP.
The French warship Gaulois sailed last even
ing for Boston. passing out over the Sandy
Hook Bar at 9:43 o'clock. The vessel was TO
leave at 5 o'clock. but it was impossible to get
away from her anchorage at that time The
United States cruiser Olympia and the battle
ship Kearsarge sailed early in the morning for
the same port, passing out Sandy Hook at b:o4
o'clock. The Gaulois will meet at Boston the
French delegation which started for Newport
last night a special train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
OFF FOR NEWPORT.

Leaving Delmonicos after the dinner last
night, the members of the French mission were
driven direct to the Grand Central Station
where they boarded SPECIAL train of seven
cars which was waiting ts take them to New
port. Four of the cars belonged TO the New
York. New-Haven and Hartford Railroad Com
pany and three were Pullmans The arrange
mepts made by Colonel Bingham. who is in
charge OF the party. went through without a
hitch The train started at 1898 o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
THEIR ONLY PLEASURE.

new feature was introduced during the season
Just past in the work OF the Children's Aid So
eiety' that the trustees regard highly impor-
tant and successful. In the Tompkins Square
School of the society there has been mothers
meeting held weekly at which several OF the teach
ers We're present. The mothers were invited to
NEE. an hour after the school was dismissed and
oy the kindness of Mr.. James material was sup
pheu winch they made into articles for their own
use During the sewing pleasant chat made tbs
'e pass quickly, and the women soon began TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
THE CLOVER CLUB'S. DINNER.
HONOR PAID To THE G. A. R.-CoIoNEL NJ CLuRH
AND EX-GOVERNOR BUM PRESIDE
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
Philadelphia. May 29.-The Glover Club had In a
measure to set aside its usual fun making pro-
clivties at its dinner at the Hotel Bellevue
night. for the festivities were precursor Of Me-
mortal Day. The Grand Army of the Republic
the especial object Of honor tonight. The
decorations were in keeping with the eve of Me-
mortal Day. consisting OF portraits OF Lincoln
Grant Sherman and otheT time figures framed
in American flags and surrounded by muskets.
knapsacks and drums.
The addresses dealt not only with the recoIlec-
enlargement TO the soldiers In the Philippines who
are nghting under the flag carried in the Civil
War.
Colonel \. K Mcclure presided FIRST yielding
the gavel TO Ex-Governor w. NJ Bum. Both OF
them spoke eloquently. The club INDUCED 10 some
extent iHo IN It's customary pranks Mr. Bunn's pros
easlon for many jokes James NJ Beck, Assistant
United states Attorney General made effective
speech
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
MEMORIAL MASS FOR ALUMNI.

The Alumni Society of Manhattan College will
hold its twenty-first memorial mass for the re-
pose of the souls of dead members of the alumni
at the Church of the Annunciation, Broadway and
acknowledgements irty-f rst-st to-day at 10
The celebrant will be the Rev. NJ, j. Considne.
Church of the Holy Trinity: the deacon. the Rev.
Thomas n. Madden. st. Pauls Church. and the
sub-deacon the Rev. Joseph Cherry, st. Peters
Church. The sermon will be preached by the Rev.
Thomas Z. PheIan. of the Church of the Epiphany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
KEENE'S HOROSCOPE KILLED.
THE HORSE RUNS AWAY AND sUsTAINs
FATAL INJURIES
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Lexington. KY, May 2s.-At James r. Keene's
Castleton Stud this afternoon the chestnut horse
mp Horoscope foaled 1894 by Amphion dam imp
ar vision. by Touchet. became unmanageable.
aqashed into tree and died in a few minutes from
~ MAJ injuries Henry Smith. the negro groom
Th Was riding the horse, had his right leg broken
~ quest or Horoscopes get three year-olds
early Eve is his only starter in this country and
S nero IN England. The best OF the three. half
DIolher or Commando, bowed a tendon while being
PREPARED for the Futurity last year and faced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
AMONG THE CHESSNEN.
ANNUAL INTERCITY MATCH TO BE PLAYED
HERE To-DAY-ALso TELEGRAPHIc
GAMES WITH NEW-ENGLAND

The second annual intercity team chess match
between the Manhattan Chess Club OF this cgt,-
and the Franklin Chess Club. o. Philadelphia win
be played In the rooms OF the former club TO-DAY
According 20 the desire of the visiting team. the
contest will be played on either fourteen fifteen or
sixteen boards. play TO begin at D. m The match
Is played for possession of the trophy which was
provided by subscriptions from both rl,,bs a,3
was won by the Manhattan Club last wear BY de-
feating the Franklin men Philadelphia by ten 10
six games.
The first Geographic chess match between the
Kings and Queens Chess League Of BROOKLYN and
the Metropolitan Chess League Of Neur-EnrIana
viii oe played on twenty boards to-day. when the
Brooklyn men viii conduct play at the Dutch
Arms Cluh, or Brooklyn. and the New-England
men az me Boston Athletic Association in Boston.
ThiS contest Will begin 10 a. m and continue
until midiInight when Z IS expected that all the
games Will De ended Both sides have made great
preparations for the combat and have succeeded
~ getting good teams for the start. Among the
Brooklyn players H. Helms c. s. Howell
Harry ZirTn. z. 2. Weeks s. C. Ruth. E. W. Il
oalre. T. l. savage. b. c. Selover. A. II. Grosser
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
FLOODS THREATEN KANSAS
TWO. AGGREGATING FIFTEEN FEET DE-
sCENDING THE ARKANSAS

Wichita, Kan, May 29.-Two foods aggrega ting
fifteen feet of water, coming down the Ar
kansas, and the people along the river in Southern
Kansas are becoming alarmed. The first flood
passed Dodge City at noon to-day and is coming in
one breast of water five high. II is due in
wichita early tomorrow morning. The second
mood is coming in a wave ten feet high and passed
Garden City at 2:S0 o'clock The river here will
not be able to carry the water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
CROPS AND RAILWAYS DAMAGED

Oklahoma City, Okla, May 2a-The unprecedented
rains of the last three days in the western half
of Oklahoma causing serious floods. The
Washita River rose nearly two feet last night and
is still coming up. The Rock Island track between
Anadarko and Lawton was washed out At FL
Keno, where the North Fork of the Canadian River
IS at the highest point ever known, and still rising
the bridge has been washed out The damage to
crops and railways will be heavy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
THE DIME ORDERED HOME.

Washington May 29.-The Navy Department has
ordered the training ship Dixie. which has been
performing relief work in the volcano stricken dis
tricts. return to New-York The vessel has dis
charged all her supplies. and the situation is now
such as to make her further presence in the West
indies unnecessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
EARTHQUAKE IN THE SOUTH
CITIZENS OF CHATTANOOGA DECLARE
THEY WE'RE SHAKEN UP BY
SEISMIC DISTURBANCE

Chattanooga. Tenn. May 29-At 2:30 o'clock
this morning a considerable portion of the sleep
ing population here was aroused by the shaking
of houses and rafting of windows which con-
tinued for only a few seconds Inquiries to-day
fail 10 show that there any damage to
property, but II is asserted by many citizens
that the disturbance of seismic character
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
WILL APPEAL TO STATE DEPARTMENT

PRIESTS WHO HAD TROUBLE WITH BISHOP MATT
IN ROME ARRIVE HERE
Fathers coughn, Gushing and Culkin who had
a controversy in Rome last summer with Bishop
Matz, arrived here yesterday from that CITY on
the way TO Denver Col Before lea wing Rome they
tried 10 the Italian Government to interfere in
their behalf in their trouble with Bishop Matz but
unsuccessful. They now say that they will
lay their case before the State Department at
Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30

line has been reviewed the French mission VIII
be driven al bout the city and shown the places
of Revolutionary interest There VIII De
luncheon AT the Casino and the guests will leave
here for Boston on a special train at . O'CLOCK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
DISTRICT CAPTAINS TO PLAY BASEBALL

ABE Gruber Republican leader of the XXIst
Assembly District. in company with forty-three
election district captains. will play baseball all day
long to-day. They have chartered a trolley car.
and will go in body to the morning game, and
then. after refreshments and a speech by Mr..
Gruber they will go TO the afternoon game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30
NEW QUEENS ELECTRIC COMPANY.

Albany. May 2s-The Queens Borough Gas and
Electric Company. of Queens County was incor-
porated to-day with a capital of 100000. the
directors are John /. Lockwood, IT.. Julian X.
Lockwood, Frederick p. Deaield Lewis d. Della
field and Thomas Ferry OF New-York and John
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30

look forward eagerly to the weekly gathering
delightful social hour In many cases IL was the
only pleasant break in the dull monotony OF their
lives.
The closing meeting held recently and
hour spent In listening to music and Rotations
by friends of the society. Afterward there
games and dancing, in which the mothers particle
pated with evident enjoyment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30

some day be spread broadcast throughout all the
world.
General Brugere and yice-Admirai Foufhier
spoke in a friendly vein They were heartily re-
oeived II was well toward midnight when the
guests left the brilliant hail
Among the diners were:
"a prvse-t French Con- Lieutenant I>e Jay
ssi s~rr~rai Captain Willard II. Brown
NJ I-srrxxe L. 8 y.
s,ot,rt a. Rocfs Capssine Lssson-
$780, y, Pefrce TLrs Captain Joseph n. Hemp
~ hill e. :. n.
$50 Lieutenant Commander Al
NJ froi.et bert Gleaves
Low. Edwin MORGAN A..
General Horace Porter. Lieutenant lie Baron has
General Cbslendar- inssien ce fNehlach oe
Captain de Surgy. Nerth
Rear Admiral A s Barker. captain henry are lSon'
II L 8 "
Count de Ia Fayette Capaine Etenne F1ieneau
NJ &c MarFerse. Horace White.
NJ. I,ous Herrnite. Niscount de Chsnnrnn
NJ Robert de Billy General Joseph r. weston
Colonel Theodore a. Bling Lieutenant Colonel Herrnite
ham, L. s. a. Commander Raymond r.
Major Rerthelot. Rodgers. Z e "
tsrfain Nignal Nj. Renouard
Samuel Sloan Bishop John Mccoldrick
NJ Jules fsoeufvt. NJ. Victor Ayguespsrsse
Lieutenant Colonel Emmett. Colonel Edward Duffy.
Ssptsine Poulioue Saint Lieutenant Andre Ssuvaire
Mars Jourdsn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-30

AMERICANS VISITING EUROPE THIS YEAR
VIII ind The New-York Tribune for sale
mt the book stalls of the leading hotels
throashont the continent of Europe and
Great Britain, n. well as on the Reading
room tables. Ii may also be obtained
the principal railroad stations.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-06
VALUE OF CORNSTALKS.

The by-products of cotton have be-
come immensely important, and
now constitute one-fcurth the total
value of the cotton crop.
The value of the corn crop bids
fair to increase very largely by rea-
son of the utilization of cornstalks.
These have been regarded up to a
recent date by the average Southern
farmer as absolutely worthless, but
it has not been very long since cot
ton seed were esteemed of very
little value.
During the last few years there
has been much experimentation with
cornstalks, with the result of discov-
ering that properly used they are
worth great deal.
DIR. Hunnicutt, former Assistant
State Commissioner of Agriculture
and a successful farmer, is deeply
impressed by cornstalk possibilities,
and is urging that due attention be
given to them.
He said on this subject recently:
E'There is one crop quite abundant
on every farm. 1t is one Of the very
best foods we can raise. We refer to
the cornstalk crop. After thorough
investigation we find no good reason
to take back or modify anything
thBt we have said on the subject of
shredding or making hay from corn
stalks. The hay is as good as any
we can make, and cattle do as well
when fed upon it. Every man who
has pulled fodder has made a great
mistake. He has lost time and money
and injured his corn. But it is not
too late to use the stalks. The hay
will be about as good without the
fodder. You have only lost time and
labor. If the stalks are cut and
shredded the stalk and shuck will
make good feed. On every farm
there are tons of stalks. They have
| a money value and food value"
It will cost very little for any
farmer in this State to test this prop
| osition for himself. The number of
those who are doing so is increasing
every year, and all the reports that
we hear from them are highly salts
| factory.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-06
COST OF LIVING

Bradstreet's index numbers show
that the tariff-made trusts are still
advancing staple prices, although
food crops were never larger. In Sep
tember 36 prices were advanced,
while 25 were lessened, and A re-
manned unchanged. The prices of
sheep, hogs, bacon, cheese, sugar, tea,
potatoes, apples, quinine and tobac-
co and rs more staples were increas-
ed. 1t is estimated that the cost Of
living has been or will be advanced
by the trusts this year fully 10 per
cent over that of last yehr. The pres
ent index number of Bradstreet is
the highest reached since October 1,
1900.
Since 1896 the cost of living has
been increased fully 40 per cent, and
the Dingley organs are claiming
that they have advanced wages pro-
portionately. The hollowness of
this claim is apparent to any wage
Garner, and no argument is needed.
Low prices, say the organs, mark
hard times, but the trouble is, they
or their associates in the Dingley
robbery scheme want high prices for
products and low salaries for wage
earners, especially in the hard coal
districts. Wages, in short, have not
been advanced 40 per cent since 1896,
although products have been. Wages,
in other words, are lower than they
were in 1896, because Dingleyis m
on products outpaces them. Dull as
times were in 1896 the wage earners
were getting higher wages than they
do now, simply because the greed of
tariff-created trusts has advanced
prices Of articles, and is holding
them firmly up despite the great
harvests of the present year.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-06
Cures Rheumatism and Cat&rrh
Medicine sent Free.

Send no money-simply write and
try Botanic Blood Balm at our ex-
pense. Botanic Blood Balm (B. b.
b. kills or destroys the poison in
the blood which causes the awful
aches in back and shoulder blades,
shifting pains, difficulty in moving
fingers, toes or legs, bone pains,
swollen muscles and joints of rheu-
matism, or thefoul breath, hawking,
splitting, droppings in throat, bad
hearing, specks flying before the
eyes, all played out feeling of ca
tarrh. Botanic Blood Balm has
cured hundreds of cases of 30-or 40
wears standing after doctors, hot
springs and patent medicines had all
failed. Most of these cured patients
had taken Blood Balm as last re-
sort. 1t is especially advised for
chronic, deep seated cases. Impossi-
BILE for any one to suffer the agonles
or symptoms of rheumatism or ca
tarrh while or after taking Blood
Blam. It makes the blood pure and
rich, thereby giving healty blood
supply. Cures are permanent and
not a patching up Sold at drug
stores, 81 per large bottle. Sample of
Blood Balm sent free and prepaid,
also special medical advice by de-
scribing your trouble and writing
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. A
personal trial of Blood Blam is bet
ter than thousand printed testf-
monials, so write at once.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-06
OIDsBORO. NC. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER g. 1902.
A NATION AL VICE.

The greatest vice of the American
people is extravaganza. 1t is con-
fined to no particular class of society.
Its insidious poison permeates every
stratum.
Every now and then particular at
tention is called to it by some piece
of folly by the Four Hundred Or by
the story Of the downfall of ss young
clerk who has betrayed a trust that
he might satisfy his love Of pleasure,
or by the filing of a bankruptcy petit
ton by a man whu had been regard
ed as wealthy, or by the act of some
despairing creature who takes his
life rather than face the consequences
of some wrong-doing committed in
vain endeavor to keep the pace.
There is no amount of sermoniz-
ing which will correct this evil. The
Amel lean people must learn in the
school of experience that waste
brings want and thvt extravaganza
bankrupts the pocketbook and often
the character.
The people of this country are the
greatest wealth h-producers the world
has ever seen, but they are also the
greatest expenders. Croesus, whose
name became synonym for wealth,
if he lived to-day, would be consid-
cred in plutocratic circles a man of
moderate means. And Lucullus,
whose reputation for dining has sur
vived the passing of centuries, would
be deemed cheap lunch fiend by
some of the gourmands of to-day
There is a school of thinkers who tell
us that there is safety in the wanton
expenditure Of wealth; it dissipates
all danger of a permanent plutocratic
class, and that it is form Of COM
munism which finally results in the
equal distribution Of possessions.
The eXtravagances Of the very rich,
it is true, are most harmful to them
selves. The example, however, is
perniciOus. In America neither a
man nor woman understands why
he or she may not live as we'll as
their neighbOr. Extravaganza is an
infectious disease and spreads from
class 10 class. 1t is most hurtful when
practjced by those of humble means,
and they, of all the victims, are
most to be pitied. The hopeless strug-
gle to maintain appearance and the
final day of settlement and woe for
him who lives beyond his means
present a spectacle menacing to ma
tional welfare when too often multi
piled. In the Individual case it is
most inducive of pity.
Pay as you go is maxim which
| the American people must learn to
! observe. 1t is harder to do in times
of prosperity than in adversely
| When skies are bright it is natural
to roam far afield, never thinking OF
the nightfall. So when times are
| good and when it seems that every
venture must have successful termi-
nation and optimism gilds every un-
dertaking, it is human nature to lei
hope lead j Judgment astray and to
| spend to-day that which is the ex-
| pectation Of tomorrow. Indeed, as
Lord Bacon says, "'the virtue OF
prosperity is temperance.
The man who thinks must some
times ask, "When will the Amer
lean people learn to practice true
economy?"