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New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
SOUFFRIERE AGAIN ACTIVE
ANOTHER ERUPTION OF THE VOLCANO
on ST. VINCENT

Kingston. Island Of 50 Vincent. ". I,
Oct 16-A terrific eruption Of the soufrisre vol
cano began last night On the preceding day
TUESDAY, earth treners apparently TOO slight
TO be considered important were experienced in
the central and northern parts Of the island.
~ O'Clock last night there were indubitable
irdicat tions Of an eruption Runnbling noises were
hc ard; they Increased until q O'Clock, when the
mountain belched out its deadly contents. This
eruption was followed by e brief lull. Then.
from 10 o'clock until o'clock this morning the
upheaval continued TIE outbreak was accom-
panied by an ineessant and confused cannonad-
ing: there were inca andescent clouds and spark
ling matter was elected After : o'clock the dis
tlrbance gradually decreased but the oise of
the boiling caldron is still audible in the districts
near the volcano.
Beth craters of the Souffriere were apparently
active; they have been stea ming ali day long.
Sand fell heavily everywhere from 30 until
80 this morning. At southern points the sand
is half an inch deep, the depth gradually in
creasing toward the volcanic cone, where there
were showers Of large stones, pebbles and Gin
ders
Kingston and other southern points of the ISL
and have not been damaged Reports from the
Windward district are awaited.
This eruption caused darkness at Bridgetown
az Ia o'clock this morning. There a fail
Of volcanic dust there.
The sand elected during this eruption has a
stronger sulphuTOuS Cdor than any previously
thrown out One square foot Of sand of the
depth il fell here, weighs exactly one pound.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
NEW FIELD CIV FOR THE ARuT.

Washington OCT. 16--The Board of Ordnance and
Fortihcations to-day definitely decided 4
mendation regarding = field gun for the United
States Artillery. II this recommendation is ap-
proved by the Secretary of War. the Ordnance
Bureau will Re directed to proceed AT once with
the manufacture of field guns, using a type the
best features Of the variols types Of guns which
have been considered by the board II Is prob
able that this gun Will retain most Of the feat
Of the gun constructed by the Ordnance Blu
reau which received the partial Endorsement OF
the Board of Ordnance and Fortlicatons after the
test had been made. This gun. however was de
fectve in some points being considered TOO heavy.
and the breCch mechanism not strong enough. II
is expected that these defects will be remedied by
using appliances Of other guns. II these apph-
ances should belong to patented gun. arrange
ments viii be made for tust compensation 20 the
patenteA The object TO be attained is to have the
Manufacture OF held guns begin at once.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
CAPT. PIPER SITS AS JTrncr
IMPOSES -INEs ON Porrcr,
BEING OFF POST AND PLAY.
ING POOL

Naptain Alexander Ross PIper. Tho
a7Puty commissioner OF police presids5 ,.sd seeond
I .Hs Arst time at the trials of delinous
"l7a- AZ HealqIarters There were g. g.. ponce
etAe' on me c.Iendar ana the HttIs t-,.S -1'sat
was mere than crowded with hI,Aeoa+ -. room
Nl'hesses Captain Piper was over Av. - --.Ir 'ner
iate IN reaching the room Hinutss
James HALEY, Of the Oak-st st.,,.
charged with being eff post HalIsv sats vas
stePped inside NJ one Of the BUILDINGS - ~, ~ nsd
81 70 drive away boys NassaH-
lhis seems TO be your habit said csn,.,.
ADDRESSING the patrolmau and Ans -. -, Fipsr
days pay- " yo1 come up before me go you nfs
be much worse for you" VIII
seven days paw was the sentenca a -
hellly OF the Macdougal-st. station. for Ms.
post for over an pour when Roundsman Cras"s 0H
looking for him Reilly said he was assisfS,n vas
untansling a blockade which took him an :. y
TIME When the decision was given there We
awaiting trial ssss
captain Walsh was the complainant assi,s+u
IroiInan Leonard Quinn. who shot E5w..,
Grimm I'm the abdomen. Captain Walsh sais =
thought from his investigation that Quinn ~
only done his duty. His record being enc OF m
best the complaint was dismissed
James j. Skehan, of the East Thirty -hfth-st ar,
tion, was caught b. Roundsman Mcguire plav,1-
pool in the rear CT the place Of registry to Wits
ne had been assigned for duty on October 10 Tn
Patrolman said was only playing with the bars
10 kill little time
Five days said the Commissioner and don,
play pool in the future while on duty"
Michael Owens, Of the Ftfth-st station MA.
charged with being off post for thirty-hve minutes
The Deputy Commissioner scanned his record and
then said.
Your record Is bad very bad. for being off post
Were II not for the fact that you were cOnmended
Tor bravery since IG01 Dy stopping a runaway
would recommend your dismissal from the force II
you ever come before again similar offence
snail surely recommend your dismissal ] fms
you five DAYS paw"
First DcpIty Commissioner Fbstein sar ar TIA
afternoon session TO hear the two cases in which
ant.
Dennis She. OF the Bridge squad was charged
troll duty
Captain Piper testified TO this. Shea pleaded not
guilty, but ADDED lhat If the Commissioner said
ne saw him without his gloves it must be II
Will not spoil Your good record, said Commission
er EbSteiP, and will You off with a warning
10 be more careful IN the future"
Charles Haas. OF the MaCdOugal-st. sta ton. was
charged by Captain Piper with cOnversing with
man az Broadway and Frankn-st for ten minutes
during hts OF patrol duty. The officer pleaded
guilty, bur ne had had charge against him
In eight years he was only cautioned.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST POINT.
SECRETARY RCoT-REPoRT OF
COLONEL MILLS.

vvashf,s+or oct 1s-secretary Root has az
proved the preliminary plans prepared ~ the ooard
% ofacers az West Point for the improvements a.
the Military Academy. These plans have been SUB
r1,ttsd by Colonel Mills the superintendent OF the
academy. 10 the Supervising Architect or the
Treasury for suggestions and amendment Ihe
action OF Secretary Root to-day, however settles
the general plan for the new buildings leaving ~
for the architects 70 work OUT the detahs-
Colonel Mills has made his annual report 10 the
ss-ratarv Of War He says that the disctpInS O.
the corps OF cadets OF the academy has been sariS
factory throughout the year He makes the toi
lowing reference 10 haztns
During the year there has been no relaxation ef
seSy .rconlished bearing on the urea tsnt &C
corded cadets by their olaef conllJse'e @ are
fly enforced end with but single exception 5 Llfs
is worthy OF note cadets have snown sT;,1 Tss AZ
rAsard for their obNgatiCns il the matter lhS S1
ce5Iion referred to-the first under the new reg II
tons-is that OF cadet VINO. MleAo-l l-crsrrSilsd
position and used threatenns and abusive laI.5s7 7
trial bv a court martial and being found saIS.
dismissed No one conVeLssLL W ~ -, IN s4ect
ress new cadets now make appTene1as any IA 0i
in training from the passing OF hazins-
The maximum number Of cadets is 4se. and shs
acadan,ic YEAR opens with 471 cadets. divided into
four classes One cadet is from Costa HlcA an
one from Venezuela. As a result or the eA44l-.Dl
ton for admission IN the last year, the lncoIniHs
class was us s
The health Of the cadets has been good, although
the barracks have been overcrowded- The Boaru
Of Health has reported that great deal OF va
Iaria has existed, which was transmitted ~ hos
ouitoes AS a means of improving this eonelu'H
the report says;
A. tn,nnediate measures 70 reduce the pest or
nosouitoes all pools and marshy places weFs, In, M
o-Ianrtv oiled during the summer with pelIoi-.oo
ava thA keeping Of ware in open barrels was pS
hibitsd Also all marshes. wherever praeuea'StS ~
INsrA drained and the or mosquito hSs95
cadets was ordered and the barracks OF entiS'T -
roer were screened. Efforts Will De contIlaS@ h1-
ssc,ira the permanent eradication OF mosquitoes
draining and filling all ponds and marshes - ses1 IN
riciuirv and by conveying water rUllnlhs -t
sprinSS and reservoirs a way underground WRth
ever It is found mpracticable to do thls 3s & work
rsouIerIv applied. The supervision OF tns -
Mas been placed in the charge OF an oIncer 1 81 re
Y,,s4t~aI iepartnent and every assistance VII
given him. so that steady and persistent "0iA
be done
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
EEar7 GAZE OFF BRITISH COAST.
PASSENGERS ON GERMANrc IN TERROR VESSELS
ASHORE

PASSENGERS ON GERMANTc IN TERROR VESSELS
ASHORE.
Queenstown Oct b.-Ths White Star Line
Steamer ozernsnic. which arrived here this morn
,-s- ,ro-, Ney-York experienced terrific weather
oy -he massage across the Atlantic. hurricane
broke over the steamer near the irish coast, and
80 age messengers became half panic stricken
spa wanted 20 get into the hfeboats, but they
we've not allowed go deck and were ultimately
treasured
uoneon Oct. is.-The gale which began yester-
dav swept over the coasts all night long. The
Norwegian bark Bengal. Captain Olsen. from Dal-
bous,a for Whitehaven, broke away from a tug
~ re hfSh sea ana wss totally wrecked near
V-h,tehaVen The crew were rescued by the rocket
The British steamer Heraclides from Rosario
for liverpool. was driven ashore IN the Mersey
Channel and is expected 20 be a total wreck.
Thirty-nine Of her crew were rescued. The cook
The British ship Blackbraes, Captain Inman.
from Antwerp October II for San Francisco. has
been towed into Gravesend, having aoSt an anchor
and chain in the Downs during the gale
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
POPE'S CHOICE FOR CANADA.

MoNsIGNoR zALEsKI TO BE APOSTOLIC
DELEGATE THERE-ANoTHER CHANGE.
Rome, Oct. i6.-It is considered certain az tho
Vatican that MonsIgnor Zaleski. Apostolic Dele
gate in India but who for the last year has been
living in Rome will be appointed Apostolic
Delegate in Canada in succession 10 the Most
Rev Diomede Falconio. who is now Papal Dele
gate in the United States.
Nonsignor sbarretti who was ar one time ap-
noInted Apostolic Delegate in the Philippine ISL
ands and who was stopped IN Washington while
on the way 10 his post will replace Monsignor
Zslesh in India.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
PORTO RICAN TROUBLES BEGIN.
MANY FEDERAL PARTY MEN. 1T is SAID
NOT ALLOWED To REGISTER

MANY FEDERAL PARTY MEN. 1T rs SAID.
NOT ALLOWED To REGISTER
San Juan. Porto Rico. oct. 16--The election
registration has been complete farce. The
Federals were shut out in a majority OF the
precincts OF the island, due 10 an order Of the
Executive Council placing a majority OF Re
publicans on each board. Az Veques eight in
sular policemen guarded the booth. no Federals
were admitted and none registered. In many
towns there have been no Federal registrations.
and in consequence in several towns. in addition
10 Cayey, the Fedarals formally retired from
the elections In order to remedy this the Su-
pervisor of Elections allowed an extra -resstra-
ton YESTERDAY, but with the same result AL
though instructions were telegraphed 20 all the
precincts to protect the rights OF the Federals.
they were uniformly dsregarded. Wherever
Federals attempted 10 register there more
or less disorder. Shooting affairs occurred ar
Aguadilla, COroZal. Vieques and Mayaguez
Some persons were wounded. but there were no
fatalities. Wholesale arrests OF Federals were
made and thousands OF protests and charges
have been filed.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
BOER GENERALS AT BERLIN.

MUCH ENTHUSIASM SHOWN on THEIR
ARRIVAL AT GERMAN CAPITAL
Berlin. Oct. 1s.-The Beer generals arrived at the
Thiergarten Station here from Paris to-day, and
we're welcomed by Herr Ltckhoff, president or the
reception committee. They were driven 70 the
Hotel Of tho -Four Sea sons. where they were re-
eeived with Creat enthusiasm Herr Trojan Editor
OF 'Kladderadatsch. greeted them hv reading 4
sonnet. In his reply 70 the editor. General Botha
emphasized the non-political character Of the mis-
sion OF the Beers the only purpose OF which he
said. was alleviate the unspeakable misery of
their people. The generals responded 70 the calls
OF Jhe immense crowds in front Of the hotel by ap-
pesrlng on the balcony OF the building and each
addressing few words 20 the people Their re
marks were Of the same tenor. General he Wet
said the Beers had been defeated IN war and euh-
mttted 70 their fate
crowds fingered in front Of the hotel until after
10 clock az night An unusually strong detail or
police remained in the adjacent streets in readiness
TO suppress any political demonstration
The visitors received an ovation from vAr,
large crowds OF people along the route from, tbe
railroad station 20 their hotel
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
JEROME on DELANEYs RETIREMENT.
SAYS HE IS OPPOSED TO IT ON GROUNDS
OF POOR EYESIGHT.


OF POOR EYESIGHT.
District Attorney Jerome said yesterday that the
money found in the safes in the gambling houses
on Wednesday had been left there
When a man sends the four number
bination OF a burglar proof safe it is reasonable
10 suppose that he is the owner or else is very
close 70 him" he said. The search warrants only
called for the conAscation OF gambling apparatus,
which does not mean money found there"
he was asked if the raids would have any effect
on the predecessors - Captain Walsh in the Ten
derloin precinct but the District Attorney would
not discuss the question. would he say whether
a charge Of neglect o. duty would be brought
against Inspector Harley and Captain Sheehan. for
rnery Of the West Thrtiath-st. station. Most OF
the evidence against the houses had been obtained
by his men while the inspector and Captain Sheehan
were IN charge ot the precinct" he said.
He said he was strenuously opposed 20 the retire
naent Of CAPTAIN Delaney on the ground that he
was losing his eyesisht " he was insane he could
not be tried
NO intelligent person would believe that he was
not responsible for having qOoroos in his precinct
even II he has but one eve" said Mr.. Jerome.
TT is beyord the range Of possibility. however
that the captain is out o. his mind eaden bullet
in a mans brain is not conducive 70 good health.
but a grating police captain cannot think he can
escape trial by claiming that he Is losing his eye
sight That insane plea IS quite a novel one.
though
Speaking OF the manner in which doors PFC
tected the gambling houses, the District Attorney
said. Il know OF one gambling house in this erT
on which no raid has been made where an IN
proved steel door has been put in al expense
OF 500 A good mechanic with the raldtng squad
WOULD not have much trouble in getting through
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
AMERICAN WOn4N RELE4sED.

London Oct lS-Rachei Elizabeth Hurd. the
American woman who was arrested on October I
the charge of being accomplish OF Henry
Conrad, or Fisher, Of Baltimore. committed for
trial September 80. charged with attempting to
obtain a impression of the key OF a postofice
hox near the Stock Exchange. was discharged
from custody today the police acknowledging
that they were unable 10 produce further evidence
against her. they were unable TO locate Hurd's
place of residence.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
FUNERAL OF EDWIN A. SCHROEDER
HIS WIDOW AND FIRST WIFE EXPECTED TO
ATTEND IT.

The funeral of Edwin A. Schroeder whose body
was brought TO this city yesterday will be held
his home tomorrow. Only relatives Will be present
IL Is likely, however, that hts widow and the first
Mrs Schroeder will be there. although the first
wife Is at present out OF town.
~ was said yesterday by one of Mr.. Schroder's
sisters that his family had maintained friendly
lations with both or her brothers wives The
burial will be in the family plot. in Greenwood
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
CONSULAR ARMS RESTORED.

Bamberg. Bavaria, Oct. 16.--The Burgomaster.
Herr Won Brand. OF this town, in the presence OF
the magistracy and representative OF the Ba-
varian Foreign Once and other persons to-day for
mally affixed the new coat-of-arms OF the United
States over the entrance OF the office of the con-
sular agency here in place OF the arms denied In
June by some persons not yet caught by the police
Herr Won Brand made a speech emphasizing the
excellent relations existing between the United
states and Germany. and averring that the insult
70 the arms Of the United States must have been
the wanton act OF an Individual.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
FIRNIN GIVES Up FIGHT
HE AND OTHER REVOLUTIONARY LEAnrps
EMBARK ON THE CINCINNATI

foft au Prince, Hayti. Oct. l6.-It was an
,N, hotlOeu 'lat NJ tlrmin. with all the principal
s oi the revolution. had embarked on
board the United States cruiser C,,ro,,,,..i
which left Cape Haytien SUNDAY r,ortn y.
ST. Marc. LUZ
me French cruiser D'Assas has left Port a.,
rrihce Tor 81 Marc. which was reoccupied bv
from here yesterday as announced
cape Haytien, Hayti. Oct. 16-Linbe has baar
evacuated ny the revolutionsts. and the army
OF SeheTa4 Nord. the War Minister, is march
ing on Gonaives " SH-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
RUNtoR OF GOVERNMENT VICTORY.

Caracas. Oct 16.-The battle near La Victoria
started again this morning. According 10 gov
ernment reports here the revolutionists are said
TO be losing the positions they gained at Cuji
yesterday Notwithstanding the fact that the
government is short of ammunition. General
Matos is reported 10 be at Villa de CuTa with
fifteen hundred men,
1t is believed the government will obtain am
munitOn from Caracas tomorrow.
Confidence in an ultimate government victory
is entertained in official circles here
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
a BoER COLONY FOR MEXICO

Ii Paso. Tex, Oct. l6.-Commandant j. n snv-
man formerly an officer in the Beer army. Is here
on the way TO Mexico City TO confer with President
Dlsz relative to large tract of land in Mexico To
be eolonized by Beers. He was accompanied bv 7,
Keeye Merritt, assistant secretary Of the T-nion
~ tLsust company, OF New-York. and Marshall Bond
pl tne same CITY Commandsnt Snyman said m al
ne n,,s wSs gong 70 Mexico at the suggestion OF Dr
AuIsr, envoy OF the Orange Free State Uho ~
itcd Mexico about ive months ago 9' WIZ VS.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
THREE LIVES LOST IN wprcr

81. Johns. N F.. Oct 18th. so,oo-- r,,,.
was driven ashore az Crates Point last risht Ian
Is a total wreck One woman and two men lost
rspdsy ives s. The schooner Rosebud rescued the re.
toria. with crew OF seven is r1Issn F IRE
reared that she has foundered 's anu II Is
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17

Citizens who fail register cannot vote on
November &. the day OF the general election.
To-day and tomorrow are the last reSistFa-
tion days
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
ST. MARC ALSO CAP1TUIATEs

washington Oct. 16.-vice-consuI c;srAra,
Ferris sent dispatch to the State pepartrosn,
from Fort au Prince to-day that 81 Marc -
eapituiated TO the provisional government au
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
THE MONTGOMERY AT COLON.

Colon. oct. 16-The United States cruiser
Montgomery arrived here to-day from Santa
Marta. Colombia
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
vALENCIA.s FATE NOT KNOWN

wilemstad Island of Curacao Oct 16.-The
Venezuelan Government has had no news from
Valencia for three days. It finds it impossible
10 communicate with that city. even by way or
Puerto Cabello. the telegraph lines have
been cut.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
FIVE THOUSAND FOR SALVATION ARMY.
WANTS 5000 FROM CITY-sT JOHNS GUILD
ASKS FOR Saep


The Board 81 Estimate yesterday heard the bud
get estimates OF charitable Institutions. Charles F
Moore and a delegation for 81. Johns Guild urged
an arpropriaton of $40 600 the amount appropriated
10 tho guild by the legislature. and also $4,000
withheld from the guild in the last two wears.
This NIr Moore said. was withheld BY Controller
Coler who allowed per capita amount Of $1,000
each year instead Of $4,000 allowed by the lsgis-
lature
The work ~ the floating and seaside hospitals
said Mr., Moore. last summer was exceedingly
heavy. on account Of the large amount ~ sickness
among the children OF the poor. During the sum
mer 81 554 children and their mothers we're on the
floating hospitals. and az the Seaside Hospital 2222
days OF treatment were given. The guild S treasury
has bean taxed 70 its utmost. and tha summer
closed with a deficiency of about S5. o00'
Dr. Abraham Jacob urged that the full amount
be given. he considered il Of the best private
charities in the country. Commlssloner Lederls
OF the Department or Health wrote letter. prais
ing the of the guild. and expressing hope that
the appropriation would be obtained.
Commander EOoth-TuCker Of the Salvation Army
asked for an appropriation Of S7too. II, had never
received appropriation. he said that in the
year s. 510 had been expended by the Army
for women who had fallen. On this basis he hg
ured The city was saved from paying for them as
public charges.
The Mayor said he would look into the subject
further. and that the Controller had decided
grant s. 00e. u g. Potter. chief examiner Of
counts institutions. in the Finance Department.
said that the Department Of Charities and Of the
request and recommended that $500 bs apPro-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
NAY ABANDON SOUTHAMPTON.
AMERICAN LINE MAY ABANDON PORT At End OF
PRESENT AGREEMENT

London. oct IA dispatch 20 ths Exchange
Telegraph Company from Southampton SAYS that
unconhrmed reports are current there THAI the
American Line will leave South amptcn az the sX-
piraton OF It's present agreement
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17

Valencia was attacked on Monday and Tues
day of this week by insurgents under General
RieFa.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
AS IRISH EDITOR SENTENCED

siso ireland. Oct is-P. A MeHugh. NJ. p
EDITOR OF The Sligo Champion" was sentenced 10
day N two months Imprisonment az hard labor
sfter having been convicted OF conspiracy ana in
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
DEYMARK ORDERS GINS

Berlin. Oct B.-Denmark has ordered from the
Essen Works i& Krupp held guns and lss arnrnuni-
ficn wagons
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17

tn1idstion When asked II he had anything "a
ssy in his defence. Mr.. NeEugh maintained cor
ternptuous silence. but Subsequently he entered an
sppesl and was admitted 20 bail
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17

Failure register to-day prevent
your voting for the candidates OF your choice
ON November 4. Tomorrow il the last day
for registering of voters.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17
oHoLFRA IN PALESTINE.

Jerusalem. Oct ls-The epidemic OF cholera is
spreading rapidly in Palestine. The city which
has suffered the most thus far is GAIA. forty
eight miles from here. where there have been from
thirty 10 forty deaths daily
New-York tribune., 1902-10-17

REGISTER to-day: The polling places I'm all
eiecuon districts are open from a. to 10
-.