The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-30
LEAVING BY SH|PL0ADS.
Steamers Are Crowded with Refu-
gees from the Island of
Martinique.
FRESH ERUPT|oNs CAUSING TERROR.
Seems Certain-Number of Deaths
Now Fixed Mt 3O,OOO-Panic Also
Prevails in ST. yincent-Bodies of
Prentis and Family Found.

Point-a-Pitre, Island of Guadeloupe,
May 22.-The people of Martinique be-
lieve that island is doomed to complete
destruction, and are leaving by ship
loads.
The steamers Horton and Salvador
arrived here Wednesday with 700 per-
sons who have abandoned the island.
The Norwegian steamer Helga car
ried 100 refugees to ST. Lucia.
Other steamers with 1000 refugees
on board are en- route to this island.
Similar Panic In st. Vincent.
The island of St. Vincent is the
scene of a similar panic. LIE Soufriere
is again in violent eruption, and points
like Chateau Belair and Georgetown,
hitherto safe, are no longer habitable.
A new volcano only six miles from
Kingstown threatens that city.
Other islands are believed to be in
peril. AT Dominica on Tuesday morn
ing fiery cloud, surmounted by a
feecy, white cap, resembling highly
polished silver, was seen from Rozeau,
on the west coast.
From the British island of Antigua
loud detonations are reported
ST. Kits has been shaken by success
sive earthquakes.
1t is reported that the whole popu-
lation of the island is fleeing towards
Fort de France. The CONSERVATION
prevailing is indescribable. Mont Pc
lee is still very threatening.
Tidal Wave Adds Terror.
Castries, Island of St. Lucia, May go
Reports received here confirm the
dispatches announcing that a panic
prevailed at Fort de France, Martin
ique, Tuesday. The town was covered
with ashes, stones were falling and a
tidal wave added to the terror of the
population, which was flying to the
hills. Three hundred refugees have
just arrived here and thousands have
embarked for the neighboring islands.
Fixes Deaths Mt 10000.
Washington, May 2a.-Adjutant Gen
eral Corbin has received the following
cablegram from Capt. Gallagher, who
went to Martinique on the Dixie:
Fort de France. May o1.-Adjutart Cen
eral, Washington: Effects of eruption con-
fined to North American portion of island,
St. Pierre and neighboring villages totally
destroyed. Thirty thousand q fair estimate
ftal rtlHfltit4s normal 'i5dst nYetae: .phNs-
stricken. This condition was increased by
yesterdays eruption, which was quite Sc
we're, but did not materially add to desola-
ton. Supplies of all kinds sufficient for
eight weeks. What has been done was just
what emergency demanded, and nothing
further can be suggested; government and
people most grateful. Dixie now discharg
ing part of cargo; will proceed with what
remains to St. Vincent.
GALLAGHER"
Funeral of Consul Prentis.
Fort De France, Island of Martin
ique, May 21.-Funeral services over
the remains of Thomas I. Prentis, the
late United States consul at ST. Pierre,
were held Wednesday. Commander
Thomas C. Mclean, of the United
States cruiser Cincinnati, officiated,
and the officers of the war vessels in
port, the marines and sailors, Acting
Consul Ayme and many citizens were
present. The funeral cortage passed
between rows of people, who barred
their heads to the flag covering the
coffin. The remains of the consul are
now buried under an acacia tree, in the
cemetery here.
A New Crater.
Point-a-Pitre, Gaudeloupe, w. L.
May 23.-Mont Pelee continues to
menace the existence of the entire
island of Martinique. Without ces-
sation it has been in eruption since
Monday. A new crater has opened on
the north side of the volcano and
from this lava pours in broad
stream down to the sea.
Flight Continues.
Fort de France, Martinique, May "a
The flight of the panic-stricken in
habitants of this island by every pos
sible means of transport continues
Heartrending scenes are witnessed
among the crowds which throng the
water front and the offices of the local
government.
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Explosion Kills.
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