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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-09-17

Miss Mary Buford has visited
the Millinery marketsin person aud
made large purchases for her mill
lnery establishment. In few days
she will display one of the most
complete stocks Of ladies and
misses hats and trimmings ever
brought to our town. Watch our
columns for her fail announcement
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
LIGHT "B0OzE."
Do You Drink It?

a minister's wife had quite a tussIe
with coffee. and her experience is inter-
esting. She says: During the two years
OF my training as nurse, while on night
duty became addicted to coffee drinking.
morning. when the patients were aslecp.
there was little to do except make the
rounds, and 1t was quite natural that |
should want good, hot cup Of coffee
about that time. 1t stimulated me. and
could keep awake better.
After three or four years of coffee
drinking / became a nervous wreck and
thought that | simply could not live with
out my coffee. All this time | was sub
ject TO frequent bilious attacks, some
times SO severe as to keep me in bed for
several days.
After being married. husband begged
me to leave off coffee, for he feared that
it had already hurt me almost beyond
repair, so I resolved TO make an effort
and release myself from the hurtful habit.
| began taking Postum Food Coffee. and
for few days felt the languid. tired
feeling frcm the lack of the stimulant.
but | liked the taste Of Postum and that
answered for the breakfast beverage all
right.
Finally / began to feel clearer headed
and had steadier nerves. After a years
use OF Postum | now feel like a new
woman. Have not had any bilious at
tacks since l left off coffee" This lady
requests that her name be kept from
public print. Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Greek, Mich.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
DR.. IAGGAR TO MAKE
STUDY OF ERUPTION
Says There Are Several Volcanic Noun
tains in Alaska and Philippines,
Which Might Break Loose.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, May 13,-Dr.
Thomas Augustus Jaggar, instructor in
geology at Harvard University. left late
last night on his way to New York,
whence he will sail for st. Pierre. Mar
Unique, for the purpose of making a
study of the recent volcanic eruptions.
He goes under the combined auspices OF
Harvard University and the United States
Geological Survey. DR.. Jaggar's plans
we're made almost on the spur of the mo-
ment, for the instruction from Secretary
Moody granting transportation on one of
the Government vessels was not received
until yesterday
1t was a race against time. for within
the space Of a few hours DIR. Jaggar had
to make a journey to Boston for charts
and supplies, and then pack his goods,
along with scientific instruments from the
Geological Department. which were
brought from the university laboratories
after dark by his friends.
DR.. Jaggar is conducting courses in field
and dynamic geology. which will have to
be put into the hands of other instruc-
tors. He also has a course in expert
mental geology, but that is omitted this
year. 1t Is thought that other members
Of the Geological Department will follow
him soon.
DIR. Jaggar was seen on board the Dixie
this morning. He said:
II am going down to the islands with geo.
logical instruments and cameras to make
as thorough geological investigation
as possible of the causes of the eruption
and the present condition of the country.
We have several volcanic mountains in
Alaska and the Philippines, which might
break loose at any time and 1t is advis-
able to collect all data possible concerning
the conditions on Martinique, preceding
the eruption. AS to the cause OF this out
burst, / should hesitate to discuss that
point. until collect my facts. The news
papers have said nothing about that and /
am not sufficiently acquainted now with
The geological conditions of the country
10 go into the question. expect to gather
4 great deal Of information which will be
valuable
Several scientists beside Dr. Jaggar are
to sail with the Dixie
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
AN OFFICIAL Account.
Secretary General of Island Tells Ex-
tent of the Disaster.

PARIS. May I'm Decrais.l minister
for the colonies. has received tie follow
ing dispatch from Fort de FRINGE, Mar
Unique, dated yesterday. signed by NJ.
L'Huerre, secretary general, Of Mar
Unique:
The districts ravaged include Carbet.
Precheur. and Macouba. Basse Pointe is
also damaged in fields and cattle.
Precheur has been annihilated, and 1t is
believed the same fate has befallen
Grande Riviere and Macouba. 1t is still
impossible to effect a landing at st.
Pierre, owing to the quantity of cinders
which the volcano vomits.
Senator Knight landed at Precheur and
buried four hundred bodies. He brought
the survivors to Fort de France yester-
day. The work OF the commander OF the
Suchet is above praise. The three chill
dren OF Governor Mouttet will sail on
the mail steamship on June for France
They will be accompanied by NJ. Muller.
Governor Mouttet's chief in the cabinet, :"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
S. ]. BOWEN SCHOOL
FORMALLY OPENED
Interesting Exercises at the Opening of
Another Educational Institution in
Southwest Washington.

The formal opening OF the Sayles j.
Bowen School. at Third and X Streets
southwest, was celebrated yesterday
Commissioner mcfarland, the Superin-
tendent OF Public Schools, Mr.. A. T.
Stuart; Gen. II. V. Boynton, president OF
the Board of Education, and others de-
livered addresses in commemoration of
the event.
The exercises were held in the large
hallway on the second floor of the build
ing. General Boynton presided. large
portrait of Sayles J. Bowen, presented to
the school by Mrs. Bowen, was hung on
the wall back of the speakers platform.
Commissioner Macfarland, the first
speaker, expressed his pleasure nj the
dedication of one more building in Wash
ington TO public education.
I'm naming her public school buildings
for her deceased public servants the Dis
trict OF Columbia shows both schools and
servants the greatest respect. She con-
meets In immortal fashion the past and
the future, the teaching and the practice
of patriotism. in remembering today one
of the mayors OF Washington thirty years
after municipal elections were abolished.
and the District OF Columbia was given
Its first government. covering all the cit
les and towns in its territory, we honor
his name by giving IL 10 this school, and
we honor the school by giving 1t his
name
Mr.. J. Hoidsworth Gordon, of the Bee I'd
Of Education. made a short address. Mr.
Stuart turned the keys OF the building
over TO Mr.. Kimball. supervising princi-
pal.
Patriotic songs by the school children
completed the program.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
C0RPSES OF VICTIMS
SEEN FLOATING AT SEA
Correspondent of London Paper Describes
Journey From Guadeloupe to
City Of St. Pierre.

LONDON, May IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail" from Fort De France, dated
May IL and cabled by way of Pinheiro
and Pernambuco. describes the CORE
spondent's eighty-mile journey from Qua
deloupe to Martinique, where he arrived
Sunday morning. Mount Pelee was shroud-
ed in dull violet colored haze, which ex-
tended mile above the mountain.
This haze had assumed the shape OF a
giant mushroom, and its outer edges
where 1t caught the sun. showed beau
tiful amber tint. Three miles from the
land the ocean was strewn with wreckage.
Many corpses we're seen floating, on which
sea birds and sharks were preying.
The correspondent visited the village
Of Precheur, a few miles north of St.
Pierre. and 1t was found that the place
had been partly destroyed by the fire. The
few remaining inhabitants on the shore
begged to be taken off They were told
that help was on the way TO them, and
the boat proceeded.
When off st. Pierre 1t was seen that
all that remained of the city were long
rows of ruined walls, plastered with VOL
canic mud. nauseatihg odor came from
the shore.
The boat hailed the mail steamer So
lent, which was in the roadstead, and the
latter directed the correspondent how to
land.
In many places tens and scores OF vic
Tins were seen in a single mass. Here
and there fires were still burning.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
RESEMBLED TORNADO'S
DESTRUCTIVE WORK
Everything Scattered as Though by a
Tremendous Storm-Another
Eruption.

LONDON, May IAN undated dispatch
from Fort de France says that access to
ST. Pierre has been easier since day before
yesterday. No signs of fire are now visi-
BILE. Everything appears scattered as by
a tornado. The iron gates of the custom
house are standing.
The iron beds that were usd in the hos
pital are twisted by the great heat, but
do not bear any other signs of fire. The
bed clothes and other textiles have COM
pletely disappeared. Two thousand
corpses were found on the streets, most
OF the bodies lying face downward.
The center of the town and the fort are
buried under several yards Of cinders. In
the neighborhood of the creek several
houses were found intact, but their in
mates were dead, their bodies looking as
though they had been struck by light
ming.
Today there was another violent erup-
tion OF Mont Pelee.
The German cruiser Fake arrived this
morning.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
TRANSPORTING REFUGEES
TO FORT De FRANCE
Dutch Cruiser Valkyren Aids the French
Gunboat Suchet in Caring
for Victims.

ST. THOMAS. ID. W. l., May 13.-The
Danish cruiser valkyren has rescued SOC
refugees from points along the coast in
the northern and northeastern parts of
Martinique. The French gunboat Suchet,
whose officers and crew have been work.
ing most heroically since the disaster
overlook ST. Pierre, has rescued 1000
persons. Everybody aboard the little
warship is nearly exhausted from his
Fort de France with survivors before
all hands are eager again to begin the
work of mercy.
The French cable steamer Pouyer
QUARTER has also assisted in the work
Of rescue and has taken all the sur
vivors which she picked up to Fort de
France, where the other vessels have also
landed all those they rescued.
All the house accommodation at Fort
de France was taken UP days ago. Large
numbers of the survivors are occupying
tents furnished by the government, but
the crowds of refugees are SO large that
many are compelled TO shift for them
selves as best they can.
II is stated that the only person in st.
Pierre who escaped with his life was
prisoner who was confined in the Jail
there. No details of his escape are
given.
The stencil from the bodies in the
ruins of the town is intolerable. The
scene CT desolation in st. Pierre and for
miles around is beyond the power of
words 10 describe.
A report has reached here that the
French bank at ST. Pierre transferred its
funds and books to the Suchet before
the catastrophe; but IL is believed that
this statement is based upon the fact
that the vaults of the bank were found to
be intact and the securities and cash
were removed by the Suchet to Fort de
France
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
DYING WOMAN'S STORY OF
HER AWFUL EXPERIENCE
Taken From st. Pierre Ruins, She Gave
an Account of the Awful
Catastrophe.

LONDON. May ia dispatch from Fort
de France states a servant named Laurent
who was employed by family in st.
Pierre, was among the survivors who were
taken to the hospital at Fort de France.
The physicians did everything in their
power 20 save the life of the woman. but
she was horribly burned, and their efforts
were in vain.
Despite her injuries, she was conscious
and told what little she knew OF the dis
aster. She said that she was going about
her duties as usual last Thursday morn
ing, when suddenly she heard terrific
explosion. She Was SO badly frightened
that she tainted, and while in this condi-
tion she was terribly burned. She re-
manned unconscious for a long time, but
ultimately recovered her senses.
She then saw two members of the family
In which she was employed. who we're still
alive, but frightfully burned. They died
before assistance could reach them.
The woman stated that she had no fur
Their knowledge of the catastrophe. and
shortly after telling her story she died.
The cable steamer Pouyer Quertier has
large quantities Of provisions
among the sufferers
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
SCIENTISTS TO VISIT
SCENE OF ERUPTION
Distinguished Party to Sail
On u. S. S. Dixie.
TO STUDY VOLCANIC ACTION
Profs. Robert 7. Hill, /. c. Russell, and
c. E. Borchgrevinck Leave Today I'm
der Auspices of National Geographic
Society-A Rare Scientific Opportunity

A scientific expedition composed of
Prof. Robert T. Hill, of the Geological
Survey; Prof. l. C. Russell, of the Uni
versity of Michigan, and Mr.. C. E.
Borchgrevinck, the noted Antarctic ex-
plorer, will sail today on the United
States ship Dixie from New York for the
scene of the volcanic eruption in the West
Indies. The expedition will be under the
auspices Of the National Geographic So
from the Geological Survey for the pur-
pose of making the trip, as that Govern
ment bureau has no authority to send its
members outside OF the United States for
the purpose of exploration and research
Prof Borchgrevinck left for New York
yesterday. Mr.. Hill will join him in New
York this morning. and Prof Rus
sell, who is in Ann Arbor. Mich. has tele-
graphed that he will meet them in New
York in time to take the ship.
Prof. " MCGEE. of the National Geo.
graphic Society. said yesterday that
there was no likelihood of Prof Alcxan-
der Graham Bell being one of the expedi-
ton. Prof. MCGEE said that in his opin-
ion this expedition should succeed In
making observations and Investigations
which would add materially to the stock
of scientific knowledge on volcanic erup-
tions. He said that this was an oppor-
tunity the like of which came very rare
ly, and he looked for some important re-
suits from the expedition. Prof Hill is
we'll versed on the subject which he goes
to investigate and has travelled extensive
ly in that particular volcanic region.
DR.. Borchgrevinck is a recognized au-
thority on volcanoes and seismology. In
the course of his recent explorations of
the Antarctic continent. during which he
reached the furthest point south ever at
tanned by man, he devoted great deal
of his time to studying the volcanoes
Erebus and Terror. These craters are sit
uated on the Antarctic continent at
point almost directly south Of New Zea-
land.
II is not yet definitely known Just how
long the party will remain in the vicinity
Of the volcanic cataclysm. They expect,
In view of the action of the mountain
which is threatening st. Vincent. TO be en-
abled 10 study an actual eruption at close
range, as PIiny did that of Mount vesu-
vius when Herculancum and Pompeii
were destroyed more than nineteen hun
lred years ago.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
OFFICERS CHOSEN
BY CITIZENS BODY
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
MEN TO BE LOCKED OUT
Master Builders Association Adopts Re-
prisals Against NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
to Be Employed After Today.

The Master Builders Association. re.
Gently organized, at a meeting held last
night in the Corcoran building. declared
war against the Central Labor Union, and
all mechanics affiliated with that order
may expect to be deprived of employment
on work being conducted by members OF
the masters organization.
This means that the principal builders
OF the District will not hereafter employ
any skilled laborer affiliated with the Cen
trail Labor Union, but will show prefer
ence to the knights Of Labor and nom
union labor.
This action is the outcome of the sSv-
eral strikes of the unions of The Allied
Building Trades Council.
At the meeaing last evening Mr.. Joseph
Richardson. of the firm OF Richardson &
Burgess, occupied the chair, md Mr. W.
Z. Spears acted as secretary.
The resolutions which were adopted last
night stated that, in view Of the unfair
strikes that now exist in the building
trades. the members of the Master Build
ers' Association on and after wednes-
day, May l4th, will refuse to hire any
labor which is in any way connected with
the Central Labor Union.
For over five weeks the plumbers have
been out on a strike, and have tied work
on various building operations.
The carpenters have been on lockout
for the past month. Their grievance has
been that they will not work with a
Knight of Labor.
Beside these two chief occupations sew
eral minor trades have been on strikes
during the past six months. The hod car
riers, the bricklayers, the steam filters.
the tile settlers, have all had disputes
with their employers.
The builders and contractors of the city
have tried their best, they state, TO settle
the matter amicably, but without result,
and as a last resort have organized
themselves for their own protection.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
FRESH WATER TO BE
SENT IN NAVAL BARGES.
Navy Department Directs the Buffalo to
Get Ready to Start for
Martinique.

One result OF the Cabinet meeting WIS
the provisional adoption OF Rear Admiral
Bradford's suggestion that fresh water be
sent in naval barges now ready TO Mar
Unique.
BY the Presidents direction Secretary
Hay sent a telegram yesterday afternoon
to Louis G. Ayme, United States consul at
Guadeloupc, but now at Fort de France,
Martinique, to ascertain whether fresh
affirmative the barges will so Immediate
ly from Norfolk and Key West.
The orders sent to the commandant of
the Brooklyn Navy Yard Monday about
the training ship Buffalo were to stop
loading that vessel with stores for Man
lila. After the Cabinet meeting these Or
ders were amended by Secretary Of the
Navy Moody to direction to get the
Buffalo ready to start for Martinique. II
the relief appropriation is increased or
the response to the Presidents appeal Is
liberal the Buffalo will surely go to the
afflicted islands.
Supply Ships May Be Chartered.
In this connection it may be said that
fident that the people of the United
States will make all the donations re-
CURED. and in that event it may be neces-
sary to charter supply ships. Inquiries
are now being made in regard to available
private vessels.
In expectation OF a great demand for
supply ships. revenue cutters and naval
colliers on the Atlantic coast are to be
made ready for sea without delay.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
ERUPTION CAUSED BY
THE SUN AND MOON
English Scientist Says Their Relative
Positions at an Angle of Forty-five
Degrees Influenced Pelee.

LONDON, May 13.-The relative position
Of the sun and moon at an angle of forty
five degrees, is said by Hugh Clements. the
scientist, to have been in the cause Of the
Mont Pelee eruption on the Island of
Martinique. Clements says. that this rela-
tive position of the sun and the earth.s
satellite occurred at exactly 1850 o'clock
on Thursday last, the time when the erup-
ton began.
The immense force exerted on the earth
by the tangential position OF the two
bodies he says, acted fully upon Mont
Pelee and its molten contents. The force
was great enough to cause the blowing UP
Of the volcanoes cap.
The Galveston disaster. he points out,
occurred when the sun and moon were in
a similar position to each other.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
GOING TO MARTINIQUE.

Prof. R. T. Hill, of Geological Survey, to
Study Situation.
Prof. Robert T. Hill, of the Geological
Survey, left Washington last night for
Martinique, where he will make a study
of the recent volcanic disturbance. He
will form one of the party on the Dixie.
now preparing for a relief trip to the
island.
Prof. Hill was accompanied by Mrs.
Hill and Mr.. C. s. Borchgrevnck. an au-
thority on seismology and volcanoes, who
will make an investigation. 1t is expect
ed that Prof. Alexander Graham Bell, who
is now at his home in Nova Scotia, will
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
EYES ROBBING THE DEAD IN THE RUINS OF S

City. or money may be sent direct to Mr..
W. ]. Flather, the treasurer of the Amer
lean National Red Cross Association. at
Washington, ID. c.,
"All such contributions. whether In
money or supplies. intended for the Red
Cross, should be so marked:
JOHN ". WILSON
General. corps OF engineers. United
States army. retired. first vice -presiien.
OF the American National Red Cross
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
ecome n member OF the party II he can

become n member OF the party II he can
reach New York in time.
AS the representative of the Geological
Survey, and the National Geographic So
ciety, OF which he is also q member. Prof
Hill will be given every advantage In
studying the disaster from scientific
standpoint. He Is thoroughly familiar
with Martinique, having spent some time
on the island with Mrs. Hill. He Is an
expert on volcanoes. having been en-
gagged for some years on study or vol
canic formations. II is unlikely that Mrs.
Hill will go to Martinique at this time.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-14
MR.. WALTER LINKINO
DIES At RIPE old AGE
Was Prominently Identified
With City's Early History.
As Contractor Under Local Government
Cut and Graded Many
Thoroughfares.

Walter Linkins. ninety-four years old.
one of the oldest and best known citizens
of Washington, and the man who fifty
years ago had graded and cut what are
now the busiest thoroughfares of the Cap
ital, died at o'clock yesterday morning
at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E.
D. Ryan. 1927 Oak Street northwest.
Half century ago Mr.. Linkins Vas one
Of the most active business men and poli-
ticians OF Washington. and during the
time when the city had local government
played prominent part in the affairs Of
the District. During the past twenty-five
years he had no: been actively engaged in
business. He was man Of great vitality.
and had no organic disease. His death
was caused by gradual wearing out Of
vitality, and came Unexpectedly to large
circle Of friends among the old citizens OF
Washington, although he hal grown
weaker during the past year. and gave
evidence that his long life bad almost
reached its close. He was forced to take
to his bed few days before his death,
but up to that time was able to walk
about the portion Of Mount Pleasant in
which he lived.
Funeral Occurs Tomorrow.
The funeral will be held at IL o'clock
tomorrow morning from his residence.
where the service OF the Roman Catholic
church will be conducted BY Father Ma
gee, OF the Church of the Sacred Heart.
The interment will be made at Rock
Greek Cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Columbus and
Charles Eslin. William Holmead, and
Johnson.
Mr.. Linkins was born in Charles county,
Nd. July 16, 1908. He came to Washing
ton when twenty-one years OF age, and
closely identified with the business of thu
District for more than seventy-three
years. He engaged in the coal business
and made a considerable fortune. At enc
time his family owned almost all Of the
old First ward.
Mr.. Linkins himself owned the Land
where Dupont Circle now stands On the
site of the present Italian embassy on
New Hampshire Avenue. which formed a
part Of his property, he conducted coal
yard for many years. He sold this to
ex-senator Hearst. Of California. whose
widow. Mrs. Hearst, has recently sold It
TO the Italian government.
During the exciting local campaign re-
sulting in the election Of Mayor Ma
yruder, Mr.. Linkins took an active part in
politics. supporting the successful candi-
late. He was given the contract for grad
ing and cutting streets as a reward Ger his
services. Mr.. Linkins had the contract
FOR grading Seventh Street and F Street
northwest. and many OF the downtown
business streets. Hs cut Connecticut
Avenue through. and did much to build up
he portion of the city lying in the vicin-
ty of Massachusetts Avenue.
Mr.. Linkins was survived By only one
laughter. Mrs. Ryan.