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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
DEsoLATIoN COMPLETE;
MONT PELEE IN ACTION

CASTRIEs. Island of st. Lucia. Tues
day MAY 13.-The correspondent of the
Associated Press here has visited st. Pier
re- Martinique. by the relieving steamer
Kenneth. The destruction there is appal-
ling. The streets are two feet deep in
ashes and cinders. which cover thousands
of dead bodies, scorched black and shiny,
as if they had been plunged into boiling
pitch. Many of the dead were never
touched by the volcanic fire. and some Of
the houses and woodwork destroyed show
no signs of burning.
At Moudlage. in the southwestern por-
ton of st. Pierre, the town hall is still
standing as high as the first story. while
at the fort. in the northwestern part of
ST. Pierre, the most massive stonework is
calcined.
The church tower, built by the Jesuits
two centuries ago, of cyclopean masonry,
is now like huge heap Of old metal.
Soldiers are guarding property from
prowling ghouls, who are robbing the
dead. They meet with severe punishment
when caught.
The stencil throughout st. Pierre is ter
ribly offensive. The streets are still OBJ
structed by huge piles of debris and dead
bodies The work of clearing the thorough
fares will necessitate the employment Of
large numbers of men for many months.
Moudlage Rouge, near st. Pierre, is pre-
yet unhurt. But the crater is still active.
and smoke and ashes are blowing steadily
northward.
The surviving inhabitants are trying to
cross from St. Pierre to the island Of
Dominica in boats. Many drowning casu-
alties are reported.
Assistance is constantly arriving at
Fort de France from all the neighboring
islands.
It has just been officially reported that
there are sixteen hundred dead, up TO yes
terday at St. Vincent.
commission that the relative position Of
the craters and the valleys debouching
on the sea were such that the scientists
could affirm that the security of st. Pierre
was complete and this announcement was
made to allay the fears of the frightened
citizens.
The sun rose clear over st. Pierre at
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
SIX HUNDRED SOULS
MAY NOW BE ADRlFT

LONDON. May IA dispatch from
Rangoon. British Burmah. says a life
boat belonging 10 the British steamer
Camorta. due az that point from Madras.
has been picked up IN the Bay OF Ben
gal
The Camorta was reported 10 have had
$50 passengers on board
A life boat and boom on the Camorta
has also been picked up near Krishna
Iightship on the Madras coast by a vessel
searching for the missing steamer. II Is
believed that the Camorta foundered dur
ing a cyclone on May 6 Besides her $50
passengers who were natives. the Camorta
had q crew OF So.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
Craft, with. Clothes and
Provisions, Are Hur-
ried To Starving
Victims.

NEW YORK, May H.-With food
enough on board to feed the population of
Martinique for a week, the cruiser Dixie
is expected to sail this afternoon from
this port. She will arrive at her destina-
ton Monday.
Never, even during war time, did the
army subsistence department make such
a record in collecting a shipload of food
supplies. 1t was done in "a hours time,
Colonel d. L. Brainerd bringing from
Philadelphia three carloads of supplies
needed to make up the shipment and pur-
chasing the rest here.
The Dixie's cargo will comprise 100000
rations. 1t contains:
Two hundred thousand pounds of bread.
Eighty-hve thousand pounds of -four.
Nine hundred thousand pounds of rice.
Two hundred thousand pounds Of cod
fish.
Two hundred cases of chicken and beef
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
MINERS MEET
STRIKE SURE
MAJORITY OF THE DELEGATES
ARE A UNIT IN DECLARING
THAT A STRIKE WILL
RESULT.

HAZELTON, Pa, May 1.-THE general
convention Of the United Mine Workers
OF America Of the anthracite territory OF
Pennsylvania began here this morning.
and before IL adjourns sine die viii have
reached a definite conclusion on the ques-
ton Of whether the temporary strike for
higher wages, or shorter hours which was
inaugurated on Monday shall be made
permanent, or whether the men shall re-
turn TO work and await a more opportune
time.
While there is an absolute lack of Off
ciai information by reason of the decision
OF mine workers not TO strike there is
every indication that the delegates in con-
vention viii decide to strike. There is
strong sentiment. however. not TO make
permanent suspension Of work at this
time, and ii promises to make decided
stand against a strike.
President Mitchell and the district lead
ers say they are keeping hands OF and
VIII insist that the delegates decide the
issue themselves. Hundreds of delegates
who have been instructed to follow their
own or Mr.. AIitchelrs Judgment, have
sought the national leader for advice, but
ne has remained as silent as a Sphynx.
There Is not the slightest doubt that one
word from President Mitchell could sway
the convention either way and IL is not at
all improbable that after all has been
said by the delegates he will be ask
ed by the convention TO step into the
breach and decide which is the better
course TO pursue. There has been linger-
ing hope which has not entirely disap-
peared that the mine owners should
make some slight concession before the
convention adjourned. If the convention
decided TO continue the strike, 1t is be-
lieved that the struggle will be a long and
bitter one.
In an interview with correspondent Of
the Associated Press just before he enter
ed the convention. President Mitchell
plainly indicated that he had a definite
plain in view, but he refused to say what
II was. In reply TO a question he said
that he had finally decided that he would.
II necessary, advise the men what should
be done.
The delegates were called TO order
shortly after 10 o'clock by President Duff
~. OF district No. Z. the middle district.
Mr.. Mitchell was Immediately elected
chairman Of the convention. He made a
brief speech In which he said the dele
gates have a great responsibility and they
should act wisely in whatever they do.
They viii be called upon. he said. TO de-
eide one OF the greatest questions that
ever came before any labor convention.
He admOnished them TO stand together
whatever their decision may be.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

NEW YORK. May 15.-Lewis Nixon,
leader OF Tammany Hall for nearly six
months. resigned that position today at
a meeting OF the district leaders, held in
Tammany Hall. While the resignation
was not entirely unexpected, it was not
thought that Mr. Nixon would take such
positive action until a later date, awaiting
the action Of the leaders 10 see II they
would give him a vote OF confidence.
Mr.. Nixon wanted to retain Thomas L.
FeItner as grand sachem but was frus-
trated by a tie. there being six OF the
sachems OF the thirteen for and six against
the retention, the thirteenth, George G.
Clausen, being absent. He said he could
have won out and elected Mr.. Feitner
grand sachem, but would not appeal 10
Mr.. Croker. His resignation is final, and
he says he is out OF politics from now on.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
BOERS GATHER
To DISCUSS
PEACE.
CLANS EN- ROUTE TO GREAT
PEACE CONFERENCE WHICH
WILL BE CONVENED T0M0R-
ROW

LONDON. Nay I4-.Lord Kitchener has
notified the war Office that reports OF all
she bodies OF Beers throughout the Trans
vaai and Orange River colonies are gath
ering At Vereeningen for the conference,
which begins tomorrow. and that he has
arranged that the delegates shall not be
impeded In reaching the rendezvous.
Consequently. the sssemblage Is expect
ed 20 be large The decision reached re-
garding the peace .erms viii later be sub
united to the British. A delegation consist
ing probably OF the same BOer leaders
who went 10 Pretoria recently viii be
deputized 20 convey the decision 10 Lord
Kitchener.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
BANQUET RENDERED
WHITELAW REID

NEW YORK. May 15.-The Hon. White
law Reid was the guest OF honor at a
farewell banquet given at the Union
League club tonight in anticipation OF his
approaching departure for London as spe-
cial ambassador OF the United States az
the coronation OF King Edward VII.
The banquet was attended by about one
hundred gentlemen. including many prom
inent figures In politics. finance and Jour
ualisn from all sections OF the country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
U. S. TRAINING SHIP
WILL GO TO HAITI

WASHINGTON. May 14.-In view OF the
critical state Of affairs in Hayti and San
Domingo. the navy department Is making
plans 70 send the training ship Topeka.
now at Port Royal. S. C. to San Domingo
city 70 Ill the place made vacant by the
dispatch OF the Cincinnati 70 Martinique.
Orders have gone forward 20 have the
Topaka. make ready for SEA and irnless the
situation IN the two title republics IS ma
tsrially aileviated she win san for the
scene of trouble IN g short time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
VEsUVIUs is ANGRY;

PARIS, May IA dispatch from Ma
Piles to the JournaIe says Mount Vesu-
Vius shows signs of activity.
Lava is flowing from the crater on the
Pompeii side, while hot cinders are
thrown up from time to time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
NOT A LYING CREATURE
LEFT in CITY OF ST. PIERRE;
RESCUERS REACH ISLAND
BUT FIND ONLY CORPSES

Mt. Pelee Continues in
Eruption, and Floods of
Lava is Flowing North
ward-FOrt de France
Now Threatened = St.
Vincent Also Shaken BY
Volcanic Eruptions and
Earthquakes - People
Fleeing For Their Lives.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
Casualty List Grows.

PITTSBURG, May 1.-The casualty list
resulting from Mondays disaster at Sher-
aden continues to grow.
Two deaths were reported this morning,
Albert Berry. aged 10, and Conrad Flick,
aged 43 years, swelling the death list to q,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
OCEAN LIKE >CALDROM;
SHORE WAS IN FLAMES

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to w.
All
In to
fellow
obtained their
which
this method
enough pao in the
in
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dreadful begging peousy to be
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direction
reached o'clock the
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mother
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
FORT DE FRANCE
is NOW IN PERIL

CASTRIES, Island of st. Lucia, May a.
The st. Lucia signal station here reports
having seen confiagratica last night in
ique.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15

New Georgia Postmaster.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. May l4-W r. Har-
rell was today appointed postmaster at Odom-
Vile. Emanuel county, vice J. 7. Herman, re-
signed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-15
Thirty Thousand Dead;
Fifty Thousand Waits

WASHINGTON May 12seeretary following
went Port De France Martinique by instructions from this
family dead Governor thirty thousand have persisted fifty thou
to send cod FISH, hr beans and biscuit quickly
department this informed
Cincinnati
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Continued on Page Two.
The citizen., 1902-03-21

sun is warmer there and the sap flows
more freely. Later the buckets are
shifted to the other sides.
After the holes are bored a galvan-
lied iron spout is driven in. This spout
is furnished with hook on which the
buckets are hung. The buckets are
usually of bright tin. and most Of them
are provided with covers to keep out
leaves and bits of bark.
1t takes about seven or eight quarts
of sap, OH an average, to make pound
of sugar, and an average tree yields
six pounds. 1t varies, however, the To-
cation of the tree having an important
the sap. For instance, tree near a
brook yields more sap but less sugar
than one standing on dry knoll.
The sap is gathered by means Of large
casks or holders fastened to a sled,
drawn by oxen or horses. 1t is then
taken to the boiling house, usually in
the center of the orchard. where it is
placed in shallow eyapOrating pans.
These are arranged with alternate di-
visions which run nearly across the
pan, thus forming long course eX-
tending in a ZigZag line the whole
length OF the evaporalor. The sap runs
in slowly at the upper end and runs out
sirup at the lower. The latest in
proved evaporators have a cover and
are self skimming, two features which
practically eliminate all impurities.
If the maker is selling his product as
sirup. he reduces it 10 weight of ten
or eleven pounds to the gallon. When
making dry sugar, the sirup is placed
in the sugaring Off pan, where it is
boiled until it will grain. If the sirup
is to be made into bricks. it is boiled Il
little longer than if intended for dry
sugar.
Vermont has established a maple
suger exchange, which has secured
legislation to prevent aduiteration, and
the practice has been pretty generally
stamped out Every pound of sugar
and every quart of sirup which has the
exchange brand must conform to test
of saccharine quality and must be alb
solutely correct in color and favor.
The worst competitor of the maple
sugar industry is an artificial sugar
made in some western states. This is Il
decoction of ordinary brown sugar and
hickory chips boiled together.
The citizen., 1902-03-21
MAPLE
WHY THE PRICE OF THE GENUINE
ARTICLE is HIGH.

Not So Much Produced as In Former
Yenrs-I.ast Years supply Already
Exhausted Imitntions Favored
With Hickory Chips.
This is the season when the maple
sugar maker gathers up his pots and
pals and, armed with auger and spig-
OTIS, invades the sugar bush to gath
er the spring harvest of delicious sirup
and sugar For some years the crop
of this favorite sweet has been wan
Ing. and, whereas ten or twelve years
ago the annual production amounted
to 2J,0OO tons. 5000 is now the aver
age. This, of course. means Il conSid-
cradle increase in cost to the consum-
cr.
Makers and dealers declare that the
price of maple Sirup this year will he
much higher than last. This is in part
due TO the fact that there is little or
none of last years crop in stock and
that this years sugar making season
will he unusually short owing to the
recent long period of cold weather.
Vermont is the great maple sugar
making state and Ohio is the next lar
gest producer. Considerable quanti-
ties are also made in northern New
York, and it is said that the produc-
ton there is increasing Other states
along the northern border of the coun-
try produce more or less, but the guam
tity is insignificant when compared
with the aggregate output of the states
named.
Maple sugar is made from the sap OF
the sugar, or hard maple tree 1t is
known by various names, but in north
ern New England it is called rock ma
pie.
The sap of the maple is obtained by
boring in the trunk hole about five
eighthS of an inch in diameter and two
and a half inches deep two or three
feet from the ground. At the begin
ming of the season the trees are tapped
on the south or east sides because the
The citizen., 1902-03-21


Then Daisy danced out of the bed
room to meet him. You've been so
long, Dick" she cried. There is a let
ter from daddy. Mr. Thompson gave
it to DR.. Hall to bring to mamma.
There's money in it. and daddy is COM
ing home, and mamma says Wen have
pan
But Dick had fled past Daisy to his
mother.
Mrs. Thompson said there was no
letter, and | was afraid to tell you, and
and it's been so long since we saw
father, and, oh. I'm so glad'
Here Dick stopped suddenly and hid
his face in the coverlet. But mothers
don't tell, and Dick was only ten, you
see. and sometimes it had been pretty
stiff work keeping brave front.
But by the time Daisy tiptoed back
from the pantry, whittier she had been
to make sure that the griddle was
quite ready to fry pancakes on, Dicks
face was sunshiny again, and he
hummed bar of when Johnny Comes
Marching Home Again as he made
the big armchair ready for his mother
with pillows and comforter and thought
how good it would seem TO have his
father home again. - Marie Deacon
Hanson in New York Herald.
The citizen., 1902-03-21
The Catbird.

The catbird ranks high in the list
Of its songsters, Notwithstanding its
catlike calls. Its song, though not
very strong, is sweet and may be heard
at almost any time of the day. When
their nest is threatened, the owners
call all the other catbirds together, and
each one tries to outdo the other in
remonstrance.
The nest is well made of sticks, roots,
weeds, grass and bits Of bark and is
lined with fine roots.
The eggs, three TO five in number, are
q dark greenish blue.
The citizen., 1902-03-21
HOW DICK STOOD
BY HIS MOTHER

ssWe never have pancakes now,
sighed wee Daisy, looking mournfully
across the table at her brother.
"But we have oatmeal, and it's so
nice and hot" answered Dick, pressing
his fingers to the outside of his bowl
by way of warming them.
"Bessie Warner has pancakes every
morning. with lots and lots of maple
sirup. We used to have good things
when daddy was home. l wish he
would come back" And Daisy drew
a mite of a handkerchief from her
apron pocket and held it to her blue
eyes.
..If that's all you want father home
for Dick began Indignantly. Then
he stopped suddenly. We've got moth
er," he added, lowering his voice.
"But she's so sick
"Dick, come here, please"
The boy pushed his chair back from
the table and entered an adjoining
room.
sIt was such a good breakfast you
Brought me- dear" his mother said
with Il tender smile as he stood beside
her bed. Il don't see how you manage
it, Dick"
"You needn't think l am going to
give you my recipe, ma'am," laughed
the boy as he lifted the tray from the
coverlet.
"You're such a comfort, Dick" his
mother answered. Then she added as
he turned away, Il shall be thankful
when | am able to make things comfy
again for you and Daisy"
"Maybe | won't think it jolly, too
Dick declared, his face fairly beaming.
II am going to ask the doctor if |
may sit up awhile today. And, Dick,
you won't forget to so to the postofiice
this morning:'
Dick did not answer Immediately.
But, the threshold reached, he paused
and said slowly:
"You won't count too much on get
ting letter, mother"
.sNo, l won't, Ohr But l feel we
shall hear from your father today"
And Mrs. Fosters thin, white face
lighted hopefully as her boy left her
1t was something to have a soldier
father! How proudly Dick straight
The citizen., 1902-03-21

stantly successful. The first edition
was sold out within ten days of publ
cation
stephen Phillips is now in his thirty
fourth year. He is a typical English
man. fond Of outdoor sports. an en-
thusaStc cricketer and popular mem
Der Of the English clubs He is said to
be free from the ecccntricitieS with
which gcniuses are usually provided.
1t is worthy Of notice that Mr. Phil
lips inhcrits his poctical temperament
from his mother, who was related TO
Wordsworth and the Iloyds, Charles
Lambs literary friends His first real
izaton of his rich Inheritance came to
him in his fifteenth year, when his
mother read aloud to him Colcridges
"ChriStabcl," and from that time he de-
termined to be Il poet.
From 1856 to 1892 he followed the
profession of actor, appearing in many
Shakcspearoan roles. Since his retire
ment he has spent all of his time in the
hard work which, contrary to popular
fable is necessary to the production
of work which Il man of genius in
tends TO submit to the test Of time.
Through the instrumcntality Of the
late Queen Victoria, Mr.. Phillips was
placed ON Eu@and's civil list, and 50,
in a measure at least, is relieved from
the cares of money making, which per
haps is Fortunate for like many liter
airy mon, he is not fond of exercising
his business ability.
The citizen., 1902-03-21
Key to the PuzzIer.

No. 69.-Number Puzzle: Ninety-nine
and nine -ninths.
No. 70.-Money: l. Eagle q Cent.
8. Guinea. 4. Pound. 5. Quarter. g.
Nickel.
No. 71.-Riddle: Fawn. faun.
No. 72.-Phonetic Additions: 1. Sir.
ten. certain. 2. Cur-ten, curtain. 8
Shore-ten, shorten. 4. Fry-ten, frighten
8. Mole-ten, molten. 6. Lie-ten, tighten
z. 1ie-ten, tighten. 8. Hie-ten, heighten
No. 73.-Diamond: l. P. 2. Map. 3
Pores. 4. Portray. 5. Mortified. 6
Particulars. Z. Perfumery. s. Sailers
8. Years. 10. Dry. II. S.
No. 74.-Word Building: 1. A. 2. At
8. Rat. 4. Wart. 5. Water. 6. Watery
No. 75.-Beheadments: R-owed. Ran
Faint.
The citizen., 1902-03-21

''YoU'RE SUCH A COMFORT DICK" HIS
MOTHER ANSWERED.
ened whenever he thought of it. But
1t was more to have a sick mother de-
pending upon him for certain things.
1t was this that made Dick stand by
bis mother as Loyalty as his father was
standing by his country away off in
the Philippines. where he had been
sent year before.
several letters, some containing mon
ey, had come from the father to the
cottage on Lincoln street, but for three
months not word had been heard
from Mr.. Foster. But as old DR.. Hall
said, "Where Dick is sunshine is."
And the boys CHEEKY, brave spirit help.
ed his mother to bear up during this
anxious time far more than he ever
dreamed of.
mo letters for you today, Dick"
Mrs. Thompson at the village postoffice
said when the boy asked for mail that
morning.
A lump came suddenly into Dicks
throat and his eyes acquired an un-
wonted dimness. How could he 90
back to his mother and watch the light
die out of her face at the news he
bore? She had been so sure there
would be a letter.
Come on, Dick. We're going nut.
ting" said voice at his elbow.
Dick turned to find a schoolmate
standing beside him.
There's loads of 'em on Hickory
hill. Come on"
For a moment Dick was tempted to
yield. 1t would be easier going mt
ting than facing his mother. Besides.
it would be time enough to tell her the
disappointing news later on. But only
for a moment did Dick hesitate. Dick
came of soldier stock, you will remem-
Der.
Il can't go today, Ned" he said. and
turning, made his way home.
His mother heard his footstep as he
entered the kitchen and called him IN
her side.
Coming" he answered and stood as
f fastened to the floor. He had not
decided yet, though he had been irving
all the way from the postoffice how
best to tell his mother there was no
letter.
Dick, dear, come quicklyw How ca.
ger the voice sounded Dick felt his
legs tremble.
The citizen., 1902-03-21
A CURE AND A FEE.
Peculiar Experience of II Doctor
with IL business Man.

with n business Man.
In conversation one day about the
peculiar views that commercial men
sometimes entertain about professional
services DR.. :. Weir Mitchell told tne
following story:
~ very wealthy man from the west
came to consult me about an attack of
turned from trip to Europe, where
he had consulted eminent specialists,
but that they had failed to afford him
any permanent relief. a physician in
London he said. asked me why | did
not make an attempt To be cured near
er home. | thought on my way out
west would stop over to see YOU
"IIas any physician you have visit
ed looked into your carsT asked.
"'No. was his reply.
Il made an examination Of his ears.
removed some wax and substance
that appeared to he hardened remnants
of cotton wool | sent him away then
and told him TO come again in Il day
or two. He did So.
"'Wcll.' he exclaimed, 1 am cured.
How much do owe you|
"'About 500 replied.
AS he drew a check he asked, Did
you know when you first examined my
ears that you could cure mcY
when | told him that had very
fair conviction that | could, he said:
We'll, YOU are banked fool You
should have said To me: Il think can
cure you, and will 10 SO for 10000
No cure, no pay" You would have
got your money without a murmur.'
"'Oh,' | said If you feel that way
about it there are several little chari-
ties in which am interested, and
mo. no. he interrupted that is not
business. | have my cure, and you
have the price you asked. The trans
action is closed
The citizen., 1902-03-21
No. S4.-RiddIes.

1. am an article which is useless un.
til in some measure destroyed.
2. | am an article which is always
thirsty.
8. am always holding up what is
lovelier down.
4. have very snippy disposition.
8. am a small refined scoop.