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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

The action OF the Governor OF Mar
Unique led to a subsistence Of the pam
icky feeling He appointed commits
sion to investigate the eruption and sent
soldiers from Fort de France. the capital,
TO prevent people from abandoning St.
Pierre.
The commission reported that there
rras nothing in the eruption Of May 5
which portended danger TO st. Pierre.
The report was made public May THE
day before the great cataclysm-and
while it could not dissipate all alarm
over the situation. it greatly lessened it.
The people went TO bed on the night of
May & hopeful. but not over-conhdent.
Thursday morning the people looked
with fearful, anxious gaze toward the
flaming mountain, whose mighty convul-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

Because he wanted to scare Young
woman. Edward Boatman, while out
riding in boat with Miss Clara Gagnon.
rowed under dam in the Menominee
river at Maripette. The undertow caught
the boat and il tipped over and both We're
drowned. Several hundred people were
pewerleSs to aid tfem, and had TO watch
their struggles from the river bank. In
the excitement the fire department was
called ont. Boatman was shipping
clerk at the Park paper mills.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
THE ST. VINCENT DISASTER.
Nearly 1000 Unfortunates EnEulfed
in Streams of Burning Lava.


in Streams of Burning Lava.
The destruction on the island of ST.
Vincent began Wednesday by a terrible
eruption from the volcano OF La Sou
friere, and it is estimated that nearly
1000 dead bodies are now corrupting I'M
der the tropical sun.
For couple Of weeks before numerous
slight earthquakes shook the island and
the noises In La Soufriere, which Is in
the northwestern part of the island and
about fifteen mics from Kingstown, the
capital, continually grew louder. May
), on the same day that Mount Pelee
poured down It's first lava stream to the
ocean, the volcano of La Soufriere, as If
in sympathy, elected a great mass of
water aud steam. Two days later came
the great eruption, which sent down a
shower Of pebbles and ashes in Barba-
does, ninety-six miles distant, and he
noise of which was heard 200 miles away
With a continuous roar the volcano kept
pouring out streams of lava all during
Wednesday, six great streams rushing
down the mountain side, destroying ev-
erything ia their way. Since then the
eruptions have been continuous and the
island is so hidden IN fog that its out
lines are barely visible.
The lava flowed through thickly peo-
Piled districts and hundreds of persons
persisted. No one has as yet been able to
penetrate the stricken district, the in
tense heat and the floods of burning lava
rendering exploration impossible. Refu-
gees who found their way to Kingst0wn
tell narrowing stories of the destruction
wrought and of the great loss of life. The
sea about st. Vincent is covered with up
rooted trees and debris swept from the
mountain sides into the wat. RS.
Observations made from sea by q
steamer disclose the fact that the whole
northwestern part of the island is sm0k-
ing. Valleys have been erected into hills
and hills turned into valleys. Showers
iof fiery ashes are faling all over the ISL
and and at one point IN the shore the de-
post was three feet deep. The waters
of the island have dried up in the terrific
heat and all the cattle on the island per
ished. Beside the volcano of La SoufrfeTe
several small eraters have started int
activity and when the steamer made its
observation q river of lava, half a mile
wide, was pouring into the sea. 1t is es
timated that 1900 persons have perish
ed 'on the island and probably the MIN
Der will reach 1000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

ommendatioa Of the President, Mr..
Roosevelt appointed a committee, extend
ing throughout the United States, to 20
ceiye volunta airy sums for the afflicted a
st. Vincent aEd Martinique.
From all over the world relief has
poured in. The King of Italy contribut-
ed S. 600; the Kaiser 10000 marks; King
Edward Sc, 600 and King Oscar of Swe-
den $1,000. The government OF Holland
sent a vessel from the Dutch West In
dies to Martinique to assist the suffer
orc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
TOUCHED THE WORLDS HEART
Relief Pours in for the Martinique and
ST. Vincent Sufferers.

Relief Pours in for the Martinique and
ST. Vincent Sufferers.
The heart of the world has beeR touch
ed by the great tragedy on the island
of Martinique and by the great, though
lesser, disaster in St. Vincent, and al
ready relief agencies under many Gags are
in action. Congress appropriated $5@L-
900. to be applied under the direction 81
the Navy and Treasury Departments u
the succor of the homeless refugees and
relief ships and war vessels under the
flag of the United States were soon on
their way to the sadly stricken island Of
Martinique. Tuesday afternoon the eruls-
er Dixie left the Brooklyn navy yard,
loaded down with stores, and the same
day another vessel left Porto Rico with
supplies for the islanders. Other United
States vessels were hlrriedly started 20
Martinique. In addition to the appro-
priation made by Congress, upon the rec
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
Fnst MaiI sfril,er Hand cnr.

A fast mail train on the Chicago, Mil
waukee aud St Pau road struck hand
car near West Salem, and rs Il result one
is dead and three are seriously injured
and may not recover. The crew OF the
hand car was bound for the scene of sc
rious washouts near Sparta. which delay
ed all traffic at the time. The mail train
was several minutes late and was be-
lieved by the men to haye been stalled
by another washoui.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28

Alone, unrivalled, unapproaehed among
the disasters which have visited the
western hemisphere stands the cataclysm
Of steam and fire which turned the beau
tiful city of St Pierre. on the island
Of Martinique. into crematory aud a
grave. In a twinkling the busy, pros
porous, sun-kissed city of the towering
tropics became scene of indescrioable
horrcr, of most awful destruction. of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
Finds Coffin in a Trec.

George Laguire, an engineer on the
Dubuque division vi the Chicago, Mil
yankee aud ST. Paul road found coffin
seereted in hollow tree near savanna
tde hurried back TO his comrades for as
sistance, but when he returned someone
had been there and Jroken open The
oasket with crowbar and escaped E5th
the contents Near the place was an
American Express tag with the name i.
II. Nolner. Mortified, Nina, writtea on
its face.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
Zinc Trotters AZ nnrne,I.

The barn of the Uhlein stock farm a:
Menominee Falls was struck by lightning
during severe storm ana destroyed. To-
gether with over ice head of trotting
stock. There were 106 horses In the
barn. a large structure 400 feet long and
only four were saved A smaller barn
adjoining. in which were thirteen stall
lions. was burned, but the horses were
taken out The loss is roughly estimat-
ed Mt $40 600
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
CITY'S AWFUL doom.
Destruction of ST. Pierre the
Calamity OF a Century.
MOUNT PELEE'S WORK
Some Horrifyiug Details OF the Ter.
rible Volcanic Ergption.

THAT Indescribable Cyclone of Fire on
Martinique the Most Stupendous
Disaster of Modern Times-IsIaud
Devastated and City Wiped Out in
the rwinkling of an Eye Human
Beings Die at the Rate of a Thou
sRnd a Second.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-05-28
ma Soto atatIon.

Leave Ist. P. Exp. except sunday,;7 :0s a no
Goingl La Crosse Exp. ex. Sunday, 4 IA D m
North Accommodation lex. sun s;55 Nd
Leave iChi. & ST. Louis Exp ex. SUM l:os ~
Going Dubuque Exp, Except SUM- 1880 no
South Accommodation lex. s,lnday) $3.50 a 10
eW- For tickets, rates, maps, etc, apply to
Local agents at above stations
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Cenoa station.

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Going fIS hue ne Exp. except SUM- 7;l2 III
South Accommodations. Sunday s;23 ID
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RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
C B. q 0. R. r. TIME CARD.

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Going fla Crosse Exp lex. sunday 6;I2 p N
North Accommodation lex. Sun.l bil2 IN
Leave Chi. & 81. Louis Exp.tex sum 1881 . m
Going Dubuque Exp. lex. Sunday 7;02 D M
South Accommodations. sunday asa y IL
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Nlctorx StatIon.

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Going9 La Crosse Exp. tex. sunday 1850 y m
North Accommodation lex. Sunday lsiS D no
Leave Chi. & St.Louis Exptex. sun.l 1858 No
Going9 Dubuque Exp. texcep5 SUM- 1:22
South Accommodation lex. sunday b;As : !
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
BURGLARS BUSY AT NORFOLK
Three Men Under Arrest, Two of
whom Have stolen Goods In
Their Possession.

NORFOLK, Neb., Nov. 2.-(speciall-
The frequent burglaries here during the
last few days have resulted in the arrest
OF three men, two Of whom, brought here
yesterday from Stanton, had in their pos
session a quantity OF goods stolen Friday
night from the tailor shop OF Philip Fues-
Ter. Another man arrested late yesterday
afternoon by Chief Of Police Kane is be-
lieved to have been one OF the party that
robbed the tailoring establishment OF John
Humphrey Friday afternoon. Friday night
the dry goods store OF Beeler Bros. was
entered through a rear window which was
broken and between $500 and $500 worth
Of silks taken. Chief OF Police Kane noti-
fed the %neighboring towns and yesterday
afternoon received a message from Stan
ton that two men were there trying to
dispose of goods supposed to have been
stolen. The chief. accompanied by FuesIer.
went to stanton and Fuesler Identified the
goods. The men were brought here and
lodged ia Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
AGREE IN BLAMING AMERICA.
Colombian GOvernmen and Rebels
Unite In Explaining Continued
Revolution.

KINGSTON. Jamaica, Nov. 2.-The Brit
ish steamer Trent arrived here today from
Colon. It brings reports that the Colom-
bian rebels are still TO be seen in the Vi
cinity OF the isthmus and occasionally APP
pear in towns along the railroad.
Considerable Indignation is felt by the
Colombisns because American guards are
still maintained on the line. Ofcials OF
the Colombian government claim the inter-
ference Of Americans prevents their deal
ing effectively with the rebels. who occupy
certain towns. where they collect taxes and
make seizures Of property. The revolu-
tionists In their turn claim that the pres.
ence OF Americans prevents a final coup.
There is much suffering on the isthmus
and the position Of civilians there is in
t%olerab1e.
The steamer Libertador, which formerly
did service for the Venezuelan revolution
lists, and which has been acquired by the
Colombian government and named by II
Presidente Marrquin, is reported to be
coming from Cartagena to Kingston.
where II will undergo extensive repairs. 1t
will be used by Colombia as a gunboat.
Representatives Of Colombia have been
sent to Port Of Spain, Trinidad. to pro-
cure another gunboat.
With reference to the reported settle
ment between the revolutionists and the
Colombian government Il is believed the
proposed terms provide for an armistice
Of ninety days, during which time a joint
commission is to frame a new constitution
giving equal rights to all.
When Trent left Colon last Friday It
was considered doubtful whether the set
Element would be agreed to.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
CHINESE TREATY is WANTED
America SHOULD Follow British
Lead, but Insert BETTER
Provisions.

SHANGHAI, Nov. FIN reply to a re-
quest Of the American Chamber OF Com
merce here. John Barrett, commissioner Of
the st. Louis exposition for Asia and Aus
tralia. has made a statement on the sub
ject OF American trade in China.
Mr.. Barrett says the present is a crit
zeal time. and the future, with its vast
trade possibilities, depends on the negotia-
tions Of an American Chinese treaty.
Americans in China are opposed to the
adoption of the provisions of the new Brit
ish- Chinese treaty, and regarding the vital
point, the abolition of the likin, to be flu
tile. He favors the abolition Of the likin
on principle, but doubts whether the Brit
ish treaty will become effective owing to
opposition by German, French and Japan
ese merchants.
The United States treaty commissioning
are carefully preparing a treaty which con-
tains a compromise on the likin provision
of the British treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
MANILA CHURCHES FIGHT
PapaI Authorities Refuse 20 Grant
Burial Permit for schismRtic
Woman.

MANILA, Nov. 1.-The body Of a native
woman, who was attended at her death
by priests of the Catholic church Of the
Philippines, was refused interment yester-
day at the Pace cemetery, owned by the
Roman Catholic church.
There was a scene at the cemetery and
the police we're called to maintain order.
In retaliation for this refusal Bishop"
Aglicipa and other leaders Of the schis-
matte movement are considering IN appeal
to the courts TO obtain possession OF GER
tain churches and other property in the
Philippines.
The independent church movement Is
being watched closely by the government.
The extent Of the detection from the
church of Rome is not known, but 1t is
claimed that a majority of the native
clergy sympathize with the movement.
The appointment Of an American ARCH
bishop in the Philippines and the Ameri-
caniEatlon of the Roman Catholic church
would turn the tide in favor of the Roman
church.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
LADRoNES AGAIN ACTIVE
Kill a Public OmciaI and HIS Wife
and Kidnap His Chill
dreu.

MANILA, Nov. "A portion Of a gang
of ladrones which has been operating on
the island of Bilirian, where they COM
mitted various outrages, crossed over to
Leyte last Wednesday and entered a small
town near Carigara. Here they captured
and beheaded the presidente of the town,
murdered his wife, whom they sIashed with
bolos, and abducted his children. The mo-
tive is said to have been the presidente's
friendliness with the Americans.
Ladrones are again active in the prov
inces Of Rial and Bulucan, Luzon. Mem
bers OF the native constabulary engaged
them twice during the last week at points
close to Manila, and succeeded in killing
a number. '
Reports received here indicate that the
situation on the island of Samar is better
than has been recently reported. A num-
Der OF Dios Dios. or religious fanatics. are
still operating there, but ~of1cials report
that the samar police are able to handle
the situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
Trail Rig TO Omaha.

ELKHoRN, Neb., Nov. 2.-(Speeial.)-
Friday night burglars entered the store
OF Henry Kreymborg through a rear win
dow by removing a pane of glass and two
heavy bars of iron from the inside Of the
window. They took clothing and other
goods valued at $3.50. They then went to
the barn Of John Greggerson, another mer-
chant, stole his horse and buggy and drove
east toward Omaha. o. e. Gaines blood
hounds Of Valley were telephoned for and
took up the trail from. Mr.. Greggerson's
barn at 1880 a. m. and trailed the horse
and buggy by the way OF Benson to Omaha
and to a livery barn on Cunning street,
where they were found. The man who left
the horse at the barn was captured. No
goods were found, . .-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
HYMENEAL.
Children OF old settlers.

WEST POINT. Neb.. Nov. 2.-(Special.)-
On Thursday Rev. Otto Won Gemmingen.
pastor of the Bismarck German Luthern
church. performed the marriage ceremony
for Otto Rabbas and Miss Clara Kiesling.
The groom the son of Fred Rabbas, a pio-
neer settler. and the bride the daughter of
Julius Kiesling. the first settler in Elk
horn township. An elaborate banquet was
served at the brides homo after the GER
emory.
Harry E. Brown and Miss Louisa Cam
menzind, the latter OF wisner. we're married
at the German Methodist parsonage in this
city by Rev. c. H.. Sudbrock. pastor. They
will move onto the farm OF the groom north
west Of the city. Both are well known
people.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
BOY is. INJURED BY A HORSE
Thrown and Dragged Some Distanc
and Several Bones Are
BrOken.

BLAIR, Neb.. Nov 2.-(specisl.)-A seri-
Gus accident happened to Mitchell, the 16-
year-old son Of Adam Rodell of this city,
while riding an unbroken horse through the
streets this morning. The horse threw the
boy of and his foot became entangled in
a long rope fastened to the horses bride
and he was dragged over two blocks and
against n sidewalk which stopped the horse.
Mrs. W. w. Stocken, in front of whose
residence the accident occurred. rushed out
and selling the horse held It until the
rope was cut by others who rushed to tho
boys rescue. His body was badly bruised.
two bones being broken in the leg below
the knee. the bones protruding. The boys
wounds were dressed by Drs. Bedal and
Stewart, who had to administer an anaes-
thetic, after which he was removed to his
fathers residence. where he is resting
easier tonight, but in a serious condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
Few Listen to Powers.

TRENTON, Neb., Nov 2.-(special)-
The widely advertised and much talked
of fusion rally was pulled OF here yester-
day afternoon at the. court room. A. hand
full OF men, women and children OF all po-
litical compilations assembled at the So
licitation Of a small boy going around. the
streets ringing q bell and announcing the
event. The usual Saturday crowd was in
town, but 1t did not seem TO desire being
distressed. John II. Powers made an ad-
dress on money, taxation and trusts. The
present campaign has been unusually quiet,
indicating let we'll enough alone. .;.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03

PIERCE. Neb.. Nov. 2.-(Specisl.)-In the
district court yesterday forenoon the jury
brought in a verdict of guilty in the case
Of the State OF Nebraska against John
Wooley, who was charged with stealing a
set Of harness and a saddle Of parties near
Osmond. County Attorney Barnhart prose-
cuted the case and Douglas Cones appeared
for the defendant. The defendant. Wooley,
made a poor showing on the witness stand,
contradicting himself repeatedly. This dis
gusted his attorney. who, when he made his
plea to the jury. spologized to the jury for
defending such a man. II is the general
opinion that Wooley is going under an
assumed name and that this is not the
first time he has been in the clutches of
the law. Judge Boyd will be here next
Friday afternoon, at which time he will
hear the arguments for new trial in the
Niegennnd case and will pronounce sem
tence upon the doomed man. He will also
pronounce sentence upon John Wooley.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03

Frank Pilger. was brought out by the Plain
view Blade, upon Pilger's visit to his home
town some weeks ago. This item vas taken
up In its next Issue by the Pierce Call
and commented upon, w~hereupon L. II.
Lederer. the other deputy. came out IN the
next issue Of every paper in the county
and announced that he had been striving
to do the will Of the people OF Pierce county
in the past, hoping to be their next county
clerk. The battle Is now on and the re-
publicans will have the privilege of seeing
two popullst ONCE seekers scrapping for
the pie.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
CURRENT NEWS OF IOWA..
COUNCIL BLUFFS.

matter Of the Harrison street paving. Ac-
cording to instructions given at the last
meeting City Attorney Snyder is to sub
init a resolution calling for the forfeiture
Of Wickham's contract on account OF his
failure to do the work within the specified
time. The resolution will also provide for
the city readvertising for bids and for
holding Wickham and his bondsmen liable
for any loss that the city my entail by
reason Of having to let a new contract.
The matter OF the grading of Fifth ave-
nue. will also come up for further action.
Contractor Knepher. it is said. has paid
no attention to the formal notice of the
council that he complete the work. and the
property owners interested are still COM
planning. 1t Is said that the city will COM
plete the work and tax up the cost to
Knepher and his bondsmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
ABRAHAM'S TOMB is SACRED
Must Not Disturb P~atriarch'S
Grave.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 2.-In spite of
the formal promise given last August in
the name Of the sultan to grant Mr.. Banks.
an American citizen, a irmin authorizing
him to make archaeological researches at
Tel Abraham, Mesopotamia, the porte has
now declined the requisite permit.
The refusal is based on Mr.. Banks de-
sire to carry on his researches on sacred
ground supposed to contain the tomb OF
Abraham.
The porte expresses its willingness to
indemnify Mr.. Banks.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03

STATUES FOR FAIR
Director of Sculpture Places Commits
siOns for the 81. Louis
Exposition.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 2.-F. w. Ruckstuhl.
director of sculpture. left tonight for New
York TO commission the sculptors who are
to design the groups and figures for the
exposition buildings,
The sculpture committee. including Mr..
Ward and Mr.. st. Gaudens, will not be
able to com here before November IS.
Their cooperation is desired more partic-
ularly in developing the scheme for the
grounds IN general. and the work OF allot-
ing the sculpture on the buildings need not
be delayed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
Mercer Has a small Crowd.

ELKHoRN, Neb., Nov. 2.-(special.)-
Dave Mercer spoke to a small audience at
Reiner's hall last evening. Mr.. Mercer
spoke with his usual eloquence in explain
ing why he should be returned to congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
Foot Crushed by Cars.

KEARNEY, Neb., Nov. 2.-(special Tele-
B. Collins Of Idaho, a laborer,
who has been working for the Kearney
Grocery company and who intended leav-
ing here for Gibbon tonight, boarded a
westbound freight and finding out his mis-
take while the train vas In motion tried
to reach the caboose, and In so doing
missed his hold, falling between the cars,
and had his left foot crushed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
PopuIIst. start in EarIr.

PIERCE, Neb., Nov. 2.-(Special)-Al-
though the campaign in this county has
about ended for this year. the campaign
for next year has opened. as far az the
fusion once seekers are concerned. One
thing is certain. and that is that the two
populist deputies in the once OF County
Clerk staley have already announced that
they are candidates for the nomination Of
county clerk The name OF one deputy,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
coLLlsIoN SINKS ONE BOAR
British steamer Crashes Into spanish
and sends Its Crew 10
Bottom.

LONDON, Nov. 2.-The British steamer
st. Regulus, Captain McMullen, from
Shields, for Alexandria. has put in al
Grayesend. It reports having sunk the
Spanish steamer Epero, from Huelva. Spain,
on October %. With the exception Of three,
the crew OF Enero were drowned. The
accident occurred on DungennesS.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03

LEMARs, Ia, Nov, 2.-(speciaI)-Barney
Rollinger. aged 8 years. was run over by a
freight car which was being switched yes
terday afternoon and both of his legs cut
of. He will probably die. He was play
ing near the cars and 1t is supposed tried
to jump on.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-03
DEATH RECORD.
Landscape Gardener.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 2.-Charles Miller.
a landscape gardener Of national reputa-
ton, died today after a protracted illness.
He was 7S. Mr.. Miller VAS born in Eng
land and came to this country in 1858.
During the Centennial celebration in this
city he was in charge OF the horticultural
exhibit and designed the famous sunken
garden in Fairmont park. He also de-
signed many gardens. notably at Newport
and AXE Champlain.