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New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
NEW THEORY OF THE ERUPTION.
ATED CARBONIC ACID GAS IN
MONT PELEE

The theory that acdulated water coming In con-
tact with coral rock in the interior OF Mont Pelee
generated carboniC acid gas, that produced an
explosive force that nothing could resist was ad-
vanced last night by T. W. Leggett before the
New-York NHcroscopioal Society at its rooms. No.
g. Madson-ave The recent volcanic disaster in the
West Indies and microscopes service in deter
mining the cause the subject Of the meeting
To support this theory Mr.. Leggett subjected TO
microscopic analysis dust from the crater itself
dust that fell on a vessel eighty miles away. and
dust that fell the earth around St. Pierre
Specimens were shown on lantern slides. That
pieces OF metal badly wrenched, but not melted
were found in the dust asserted as proving
that it could have been subjected great heat
Therefore. according to Mr.. Leggett interior fires
were not the Of the eruption. After dis
claiming any intention of encroaching on the field
of the mineralogist in ascertaning the kinds of
metals, Mr.. Leggett said. in part:
Not feeling satisfied with the earth dust. OBJ
ship Conception when eighty miles from Mar
Unique l also obtained some ash and mud of the
eruptons of May 26 and IS. found on the hill where
the statue OF the Virgin was thrown down and
after the rain of June 3.
was suspicious of the earth dust at first but to
lently in acid. and under the microscope showed
and magnetic iron ore The dust from the j9ncep-
@ uo4 l tXhlpited ScorIa. quartz. magnetic iron
seems 70 he composed Of the same material for
some tound near the virgins statue contains bits
ing the enamel paint stil on il ~ '
The significance of all this is thar tbera is -,
evidence of intense heat. " '
In the interior of the volcano are masses of coral
rock which extend we'll up to the mouth ciJI-
lated water coming in contact with this would in
setting tree carbonic acid gas. generate intense
heat inside and produce explosion nothing could
resist. grinding into powder anything in its Course
4 ne gas ltSeu would carry destruction to every
Gi, breathing hing thing m for heavier than air would
wind This is the potent factor in the catastrophe
Mr. Leggett prepared his slides by washing and
drying the sand. then putting it in balsam
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
srIcIDE or EK-LiGHTHorSE KEEPER
CAPTAIN CARLOW. or THE OLD ORCHARD sHoAL
STATION. HANGS HIMSELF AT FORT
TOMPKINS

Captain Alfred Lyman Carlow. formerly keeper OF
tho OId Orchard Shoal Lighthouse, in the Lower
r., committed suicide yesterday afternoon at the
r.. T-,up5ins Lighthouse at Fort Wadsworth
Statar Island He had been visiting his daughter
Mr. william Davies. the wife of the keeper of the
Fort Tompkins Lighthouse Captain Carlow had
b.a, eIiahtlv demented of late. After dinner yes
terda,- he disappeared. Later his daughter had
occasion 10 90 10 the upper floor Of the lighthouse,
a ty,o-story brick structure There she was horri-
6ed ~, finding her father hanging from a rafter.
n. -, ,,ooi on a chair and tied end Of a rope
.aboIt = rafter and the other end about his neck,
ana had then kicked away the chair and been
strangled 10 death
Co,tatr Carlow was born on Cape Cod. Mass,
&C. -, ago and had followed the for the
greater part Of his life lie entered the ,hghtnouse
tn Scofiand IIghtship Several months later ne
@ sie AISsa1red 10 captain When the Old Orchard
So + house was completed, eight years ago
CAPTAIN carlow was transIerTed from n. the Ight-
Ss - - ' i,r there Owing TO i'll health he retired
frl+n tba service two years ago ana had since
n ii,taa toI9 . rreetiTed life He was a widoWer
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
BIDDING MoNsIGNOR GUIDI FAREWELL.

Rome, Oct. 11-Archbishop Guidi. the Apos-
tolic Delegate in the Philippines. and his
retary. Father OConnor. started to-day for
Marseilles. from which port they will sail for
Manila At the railroad station a large gath
erng Of distinguished Vatican officials, heads of
religious bodies and representatives of the min
isters accredited to the Vatican. including the
entire Brazilian Legation. bade them farewell.
The archbishop has taken with him all his epis-
copal robes as he intends to enter Manila in
full state.
In consequence of the destruction by a storm
OF a mile of the railroad near Pisa, Archbishop
Gulul and other passengers the train
Obliged 10 drive three hours in order to get to
other train. His seventeen trunks were CON
Neyed in military wagons. The Archbishop lost
his connection at Genoa, but will arrive at
Marseilles tomorrow in time to catch the
steamer for the Far East
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
COMRES DEFENDS HIS POLICY.
SAYS FRANCE WOULD PERISH SHOULD
SHE YIELD To MONAsTICIsM

Paris. oct 1.-THE Premier NJ Combes. re-
piled in the Chamber Of Deputies to-day TO
the opposition's attacks on the ov-rnment on
the subject Of the manner in which the law OF
associations had been enforced. maintaining
that the closing Of the unauthorized schools was
perfectly legal and saying the resistance was
instigated by political agitators, who deceived
the congregations regarding the Interpretation
of the law He denied that any children had
been deprived of primary education. They were
all accommodated in the state schools 1t was
not true that troops had marched against wom-
en-. They were called out to protect the gov
ernment officials against violence provoked 10y
fanatics. The Premier added
We have reached turning point in our his
tory. The country would perish If we yielded
10 the congregations We wish to arrest the
manastic invasion and depend on the support Of
the chamber
The statement was greeted with prolonged ap-
plause from the Left.
The debate resulted III a vote Of confidence
approving the acts and the attitude Of the gov
ernment. which was passed hy 30 to 233.
Premier Combes then presented bill en-
powering the government 10 repress the at
tempts 10 reopen the closed congregationalist
schools The law of associations provides for
the closing Of such schools but II does not pro-
vide for the prosecution Of persons reopening
them. by a vote Of t36 10 DOB the chamber de-
cided upon the early discussion of this measure.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
ALLEGED RUSSIAN PROPOSAL DENIED.

NO TRUTH IN STORY OF JOINT GUARD OVER THE
BLACK SEA
Vienna. Oct. 1.-THE Austro- Hungarian Foreign
Once entirely discre6its the report teleFraphed
from Bucharest, Rumauia. 10 THE London Daily
MaiP and published to-day. that Russia has pro-
posed 70 Turkey a revival OF the Tnkiar-Skelessi
treaty Of 1873 which established Russian alliance.
under the terms of which the government OF
turkey undertook al Russia's request 10 exclude
IN time Of war an foreign warships from the Black
Sea. while Russia undertook at Turkeys request
70 furnish her aid by land and sea. II necessary.
II is pointed out AT the Foreign Office here that
al the European powers are concerned in the
sung Treaties governing the passage or the Oar
osnelles by foreign warships, and that il i'm
possible for Russia 10 modify them without the
consent Of the cosiguatories.
The Austrian Ambassador at Constantinople has
aiso assured the Foreign Office in this city that
pohucal matters were discussed during the recent
n nlsi 70 The Sultan OF the Grand Duke Nicholas OF
htssla VINO is said 10 have made the proposition
referred TO-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
TO BRING UP RUM4NIAN QUESTION
SECRETARY HAYS NOTE TO BE CALLED
FOR IN PARLIAMENT.

SECRETARY HAYS NOTE TO BE CALLED
FOR IN PARLIAMENT.
London. oct. 1S-Major Evans Gordon. NJ. P.
who passed his recess in travelling in Eastern
Europe, where he studied the Jewish question
will ask Mr. Balfour Monday to submit the
papers anent Secretary of State Hays note on
the Rumanian Jews, and will propose to the
House that the subject be discussed
Major Evans Gordon considers Rumanias at
ttude on this question to be a scandalous de-
fance Of her treaty obligations, and believes
that Parliamentary discussion of the Jewish
question will have a salutary effect He is
member of the Alien Immigration Commission,
and has collected mass Of evidence bearing
the subject.
The leaders Of the Opposition have decided to
oppose the agreement between the government
and the Cunard Steamship Company in Paria-
ment, on the double ground of cost and prin-
ciple
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
THE CUBAN BUDGET.
PALMAS CABINET CONSIDERING Reel
PROCITY TREATY.

Havana. oct. 1.-THE Cabinet has approved
the annual Budget, the expenditures in which
amount TO about S14OD0,OO0. The receipts are
estimated at S16OO0!OOO.
The Cabinet held special session tonight to
consider the commercial treaty with the United
States.
Those members of the Senate who belong 10
the National party left the Senate in a body
at to-day's session. owing TO a difference be-
tween them and the Republican members over
the appointment of committees.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
GUIDI STARTS FOR MANILA.
BELIEF THAT THE VATICAN WILL YIELD
TO AMERICAN POLICY.
special 70 The New-York Tribune by French Cahle)
Copyright: 1902: BY The Tribune Associatonl

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copyright; 1902; BY The Tribune Association)
Rome, Oct 1.-THE Importance given 10
Archoishop Guidfs mission to the Philippines is
SHOWN even AT the moment of his departure.
"hen contrary TO custom. he saluted at the
station by the highest prelates Of the Vatican
ana the diplomatic body accredited 10 the Holy
see. This is considered most significant. and is
attributed TO the desire Of the Pope TO do every
thlng possible 10 render relations with the
United States closer. 1t is also argued by those
considered as close to Cardinal Rampolla that
the Iatters prediction that Archbishop Guidi
VIII return to Rome a Cardinal-a dignity
reserved for Nuncios only. not for Apostolic
delegates, Cardinals Satoli and Martinelli hav-
ing been exceptions-will be fulfilled. II is gen
orally believed that what the Vatican refused
10 grant TO Governor Taft III Rome it may
concede shortly after Archbishop Guidi's arrival
at Manila
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

Several members of the Commons are eager TO
question the government respecting the Cunard
subsidy contracts. The Admiralty's reply on
one point can be safely forecast. The contracts
viii be justified the ground that cruisers OF
the Drake class cost f1,O0O,000 each and are
expensive in maintenance, and that the liners
under the subsidy arrangements viii be cheaper
sn the long run II will be more difficult for the
ministers TO explain why the other shipping
comnanies especially those doing business with
colonial ports are not aided with equal LIBERAL
fly in building fast ships for the mail service.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
LORD KITCHENER OFF FOR INDIA.

London oct. 17.-Lord Kitchener started this
morning for India 70 assume command of the
british forces there He goes by way of Paris
and will visit Khartoum. Absolute secrecy was
maintained regarding all the arrangements for
his departure. the general got away un-
noticed
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
TREATY HANGS N THE BALANCE.
PEOPLE OF THE DANISH NEST INDIES
WAITING ANXIOUSLY.

St Thomas. D. W. l.. oct. 17-Referring 10
the matter Of the sale of the Danish West Indies
TO the United States The Bulletin'' to-day
says:
Doubtless the very disturbing sale question
is now drawing TO much desired end. but il is
Yet doubtful how IL Will be decided. a private
telegram received here from a well informed
quarter says the sale is very uncertain and in
dicates the chances against the ratification OF
the treaty. In the mean while the people are
on the tiptoe of excitement, awaiting the end.
Referring to the same dispatch. "Lightbourn's
Mail Notes" says II considers the news impor-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
BRITISH STEAMER Held TIP
CONFLICT BETWEEN ECUADOR AND Nav
IGATION COMPANY.

IGAIION COMPANY.
Guayaduil. Ecuador. Oct. IA cone,c, - o..
curing between the Pacific Steam Navigation
Company and the Board Of Health here rba ,at-
ter having refused since yesterday to permit tba
sailing Of the steamer Guatemala, now ~ ,bis
port bound for Panama, unless the conna,,,
pavs the fine which was imposed on four ~ i,s
steamers because, as alleged. the conlpan, d.
oeiyed the board by hiding yellow fever cases
on the vessels in question. The company has
issued a protest. refuses TO pay the fine and
has given notice 10 the government that il will
claim $50 daily as damages for the stean,ar,s
detention without prejudice 10 other claims
which il may make for damages on otbar
grounds.
The Pacif, Steam Navigation Company is
British concern. and has IT'S headquarters in
Liverpool.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
MACEDONIAN CHIEF CAPTURED.
TURKISH MILITARY AUTHORITIES CONTROL. THE
SITUATION.

Constantinople oct. 1.-THE military authorities
Mitrovitza. Albania. have secured complete
troll Of the situation. They have captured Chief
Issa Boljeeinaz who, with his followers. recently
up the railroad between Mitrovitza and
Vuchitru and announced his determination not 10
allow the newly appointed Russian Consul 10 take
up his duties at the former place. The chief has
been taken 10 Salonica under escort The AL
banians al Mitrovitza and in its nelghborhood
have been disarmed and the Russian Consul will
occupy his Office shortly.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

Netter than coal I'm the cellar il your name
nm the registration books The coal will
burn up quickly, but Republican victory
thi. fall will last two years. Register to-
dny. This Is the last chance The booths
omen from = m the morning till Io a night.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
nun, VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION.

presid.nt Castro OF Venezuela Is desperate
Iy firhting TO maintain his supremacy. pict-
uresaue views from shh' so"'h Ans erie"h
o. md an interesting story by
am.rtcnn girl who was Castro's partner
ri, ,xen In his palace, in to-morrow's
Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

NOuII have to serve a Jury possibly IL
you don't register. The law says
InreEistered electors shall jurfes
"head of the men who register. This is the
i"st day of registration. If you
Registered you cannot vote. Register before
1O o'clock Tonight
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

THE PLYMOUTH ROCK OF METuonIsu
The John Street Methodist Church which
has been called 'rhe PIymouth Ro.r- -,
hethodism' VIII celebrate its I36th ami
Ing history of the church In to-morrow,s
Tribune
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

The Brooklyn waterfront opposite Gov
ernOr's Island L. being rapidly improve ed
and transformed. Photos of the piers
aud docks being constructed there In to-
mOrrOw's Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
RICE FARMS.

Electric pumps are being connected with
the irrigation systems of the rice fields of
Texas and Louisiana and will soon nnuItinIy
the available acreage by zen. Some inter-
esting facts and figures in to-morro,y's Trf-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
THE PENDING TREATY WITH CUBA
1T CONTAINS NO PROVISION FOR UNITED
STATES COAI4INCi STATIONS.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE impression prevail
ing among many Cubans that the pending treaty
between the United States and Cuba now in
the hands Of President Palma. for submission
to the Cuban Congress, contains a provision for
the location Of the United States cOaling sta
tion in Havana HarbOr is erroneous. The treaty
is purely a reciprocity and commercial treaty
and does not In any way relate to the subject
of COaling stations which will be dealt with
later I'm another treaty. which will embody the
terms of the Platt amendment and also dispose
of the future of the Isle of Pines.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
TWELVE THOUSAND YEARS OLD.

Photos Of n human skull and bones recent
~ unearthed in kansas estimated by seien-
lists 10 be at least twelve thousand years
old. I'm tO-mOrrOKy's Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

Former United States Senator CHARLIE d r..
well, Of Chicago. with his brother. John Y r.
well. built the Texas State Capitol IN 1Ss7 ana
received therefor 10000 acres OF Iant " anu
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
DIR. LoRESz GOING To SALT LAKE CITY

HE PERFORMS TWENTY OPERATIONS IN CHI
CAGO-AII4 FREE.
Chicago. Oct. T7-Dr. AdOlph LOrenz will leave
Chicago for Salt Lake City and San Francisco next
week his achievements IN this city have brought
him many requests from all parts of the country
and he has accepted in Salt Lake CITY
Dr. Lorenz performed twenty operations to-day
all OF them pronounced successful All were ner-
formed free OF charge far the physician was
concerned, the parents of the children paVine
small sum TO the hospital where the operation Was
performed
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

Ambassador Choate entertained the American
generals and Ambassador White at dinner last
night, a large company being invited to meet
them. Generals Corhin and Young Will sail for
America to-day. but General Wood viii remain
for another month. Mr.. Choate and Mr.. White
will go 10 North Berwick to-day, and viii visit
St. Andrews together TO obtain degrees on
Wednesday, when Mr.. Carnegie will be arrayed
IN official robes.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
FARWELL COmPANY PAYING DEBTs

London, Oct h.-At the annual meeting to-day
of Farwells Texas State House Company which
IS registered here. If decided TO pay of $50 go
OF its debentures out Of portion Of IN. proceeds
OF the sale of 10000 acres Of its lands during
the last year John Y. Farxel. OF -btcago at
tended the meeting. He returns to the T-nited
states next week. " '"7 'iIted
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

Duncan {. Scott. after prolonged vacation
tourney, viii sail for New-York and Canada on
Wednesday, to resume Civil Service work at
Ottawa.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-18
STRUGGLE IN PARLIAMENT
LIBERALS. IN SOLID RANKS. FIGHT THE
EDUCATION BILL.
MEASURE Overloaded WITH AMEND
MENTS-GENERALS GUESTS OF
Mr.. CHOATE.

esperial TO The New-York Tribune by French cable,
Copyright. 1902. BY The Tribune AssociationD
Iondon. oct Is, a. m.-The Temperature has
not fallen in Parliament, and so experienced
5ehater as Sir William Vernon Harcourt was
repeatedly called To order yesterday on ques-
lions Of relevancy, and finally rebuked by the
chairman, although he protested that he was
solcitine explanations 10y which the debate on
,be Education bill might be shortened. The
Irish members were listless spectators Of the
,rooeeding. hut the government benches keenly
snioved the veterans discontinue and the Lib
erals bitterly resented it, Party feeling is run
ming high AT Westminster, each bench accusing
the other of deliberate Misrepresentation, and Mr..
Rafour declining TO define the character and
scope Of the control which viii be exercised
over denominational schools. especially with
reference 10 the selection of teachers. The gov
eminent supporters have been whipped i'm
,e,npora rily by the uucompromising speeches of
Mr. Balfour and Mr.. Chamberain's menace OF
General election. hut the effect Of the harassing
tsctics conducted 10y good fighters like Mr..
Iloyd-George can hardly fail TO prove demoral-
,zing # continued week after week The Liberal
marty is united at last on lighting issue and
faction feUds are forgotten. Lord Rosebery' 5
speech has brought the Leaguers and Imperial
lsts into line with the most unmanageable Radi-
Gals. Not only is the Education bill being
sought line by line. but word by word. When
the House Of Commons went into committee
Yesterday afternoon amendment the
fourth line Of Clause VII was at once con-
s6ered and when adjournment took place
tUelve amendments had been disposed Of and
the committee had only reached the sixth line.
Altogether there are twenty-four pages OF
amendments To this particular clause, and al
though many of them are duplicates, consider
able time must elapse in the ordinary course OF
uyOcedure before they all be dealt with.
Mr. Balfour viii probably be obliged TO apply
oosure frequently force the bill through in
groups Of clauses. without permitting a de-
tailed discussion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-20
H. & B. Beers Cotton Letter.
Especial to The Advertis

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. Is-Liverpool ad- vices were encouraging, therefore our market opened unchanged to [ point higher and sub sequently advanced 6@7 points on fresh buy weather throughout the belt the heavy move ment and the large increase in the visible sup ply caused break of 9ail points from the top, making the net loss points on the day The amount brought into sight during the week was 294 900, against l7o 900 last year and 2l4,ooo year before last and the aggre- gate gate ..n marketed nne from ssp} I Ist to date has 4l3, 900 year before last: The 30 leading interior towns received during the week I7I,- 900, against l06.0 900 last year, and they hold in stock 35,ooo, against l64, 900 last year. The total stock of American ashore and ahoat to Liverpool is BOA 900. against 25o.- 900 last year. and I5i 900 year before last The visible supply of American during the week increased I6a. 900 against an increase
 f last .s and .1a fas date is i.o7I ,ooo against 9o9. 900 last year and 7o9 900 year before last. Every one is playing for a reaction on the theory that after such a sharp and steady advance there will be a general disposition to realize The movement is undoubtedly heavy, yet 1t would seem to confirm either the drought theory or that holders were willing to accept prevail ing prices. On the other hand. the large ex ports would also indicate that spinners arc buying direct from the interior and are will ing for the present to meet the market. We are informed that spot holders believe in high CT prices ultimately, and are not willing to make concessions to effect transactions Ex- porters, though. claim that orders are scarce and that spinners will continue a hand-to- mouth policy while breaks are to be expected from time to time. we think that purchases made any marked decline will eventually prove profitable because 1t must be remembered that the world believes that the consumption general opinion is that the crop is considerably under that figure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-20

fore last and 3e4.6 the same time in 1899; overland across the Mississippi. Ohio and Po- tomac Rivers to Northern mills and Canada 8. Ii4 against 6.452 last year, 9.64i year before last and 27. 1885 the same time in 1899 interior stocks fin excess of Sept lst 74.SlO against 36. 45o last year. sS,7s7 year be- fore last and sS SPA the same time in 1899 Southern mill takings. 10000. against s7,- 900 last year. 73755 year before last and 62 03o the same time in 1899.
 Foreign exports since Sept. l have been 267, ,469 against I47.489 last year.
 The total takings of American mills. North and South. and Canada thus far for the sea son have been l5e. i76, against l32, ,e29 lest year. These include 4e.I7s by Northern spin ners. against 35.028.
 Since the close of the commercial year stocks at American ports and the 29 leading South ern interior centres have increased 2lS. 96S bales. against an increase for the same period last season of 56,565 and are now i7.79o more than at this date last year.
 Including amounts left over in stocks at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought into sight thus far for the new crop the supply to date is 86o, 7o7. against 7ol, ,o78 for the same period last year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-20
New Orleans Cotton Futures NEW ORLEANS, Sept. Ie-Cotton future
The Cotton Movement.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. Ie.-Sccretary Hes ter's weekly New Orleans Cotton Exchange statement. issued before the close of bus- ness today. shows an increase in round figures in the movement of cotton into sight for the past seven days of ll4,ooo over the seven days ending Sept. l9 last year, an increase over the same time year before last of TO- 900 and an increase over the same time in 1899 of g. .ooo
 The amount brought into sight for the week ending this afternoon is stated at 283, ,83I against i7o.o9S for the seven days ending this date last year. 2l3. SAY year before last and c74457 the same time in 1899
 This brings the total of the crop moved into sight for the l9 days of the new season to year before last and s93, o64 the same time in se9.
 The statement shows receipts at all United States ports since Sept. tst of 452, 709 against lss 5ss last year, 24o 622 year be-