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New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
DECISION AGAINST AUToMoBILISr.
APPELLATE DIVISION sUSTAINs VERDICT OF sJI-
PREME COURT AWARDING $500 TO MAN
INJURED BY FRIGHTENED HORSE

Charles w. knight driving horse and sur
rey on Sunday. May q. 1900, in the daytime IN a
private lane belonging to William c. Whitney at
Wheatly Hills. in Nassau County when automo-
bile operated by James F. D. Lanier. approached
from the opposite direction. When the automobile
was about a hundred yards distant Knights horse
became frightened. Knight shouted to Lanier to
stop which he did. Knight got out OF the surrey
and took his horse by the head. While the horse
was still frightened. snortng. prancing and plung-
ing, Lanier started up the automobile. and at
tempted to pass the surrey. causing the horse TO
break from knights hold. and 10 throw him down
which resulted in his being severely bruised
Action was brought In the Supreme Court Mas
sau County, by knight. who recovered a verdict
against Ldnter for 500. An appeal was taken by
Lanier from such determination to the Appellate
Division. in the Second Depar tment which trib-
bunal has affirmed the action of the court below.
Justice Hlrschberger. in his opinion affirming the
judgment of the trial court says:
The negligence of the defendant II any, must
obviously be predicated upon the act of starting
the machine again when the plaintiff was in plain
peril He says, and his companion corroborates
him. that the plaintiff beckoned him to do so. The
plaintiff and his witnesses assert that no such sign
at the time the horse became fractious the plain
tiff shouted: For Gods sake StOD that machine
and let us get out before you kill all He further
testified that Immediately after the accident the
defendant said: L am awful sorry; L ought NOT 10
have started up This the defendant did not denv
Under the circumstances the question OF negIi-
gence, assuming that care due. was one of
fact. and II cannot be said that the conclusion
reached by the jury is without support"
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
ON THE GOLF LINKS.
a DOUBLE TIE IN PRODUCE EXCHANGES
HANDICAP AT KNoLLwooD.

The semi-annual handicap OF the Produce Ex
change golfers was decided yesterday at the link.
OF the KnOllwood Country Club. near White PIains
An unusually good field made it's appearance for the
contest and twenty-nine complete cards we're re-
turned The affair has been popular fixture annonz
the produce men for several years. and the COM
mittee in charge found its task si1npliied bv -ha
fact that many of the competitors are officiauv
rated on the metropolitan handicap list and con
sequently Classed with sufficient accuracy 70 az,
able the committee To arrange a close match Tba,
It's work was well done was evidenced BY the far,
that two ties occurred, for first and second
places and the other for third and fourth w NJ
McCord; of KnOllwood. and Edward Flash OF Far
Dor Hill. were the two first men. each scorfne "a
net Then came F. H. Wilson and ". W Wilson
Botn Botn OF the Englewood Golf Club. who tied az I
BoIh ties are to be played of tomorrow
The prizes include handsome cup FOR first nlacs
presented by Edward g. Burgess. president Of ths
EXchange Golf Association, and two net score
prizes oHered by the association. The bOobv nriz.
IOT Jhe worst score was given by L. H Spence U-bo
escaped getting II himself only because cOiirtssy
I9roaoe MS accepting his gift. His score vrss
ne idSt on the list, and James Barger. OF FneIs-
WoOH tne next man. got it. The cOmmirtsa in
CCIldTSe included Francis II. Wilson George 7
Nooley and Charles L. HaStead. Wilson g0t thu
Prize offered for the best gross score on a card
OF 81. Summary. ~ o talu
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
THE MODE OF DEATH AT MARTINIQUE
ON the Philadelphia Medical Journal.


An interesting question that arises in the medical
mind, reading the stories Of the st. Pierre
disaster. is to the exact Of death. The
newspaper accounts suggest direct burning or over
wheminE with the volcanic dust. This material is
commonly called ashes. but IL is not correctly de-
scribed by that word; it is usually rocky matter
finely divided by explosive action.
considerable proportion of the deaths might be
due to suffocaton by noXious gases Among such
would be carbon dioxde, commonly called carbonic
acid and Suphurous acid. The former is not
lively poisonous and would not be the cause of
death unless present in considerable proportion.
but the latter is highly irrespirable and even
sI all proportion viii render air SO irritating that
sunocation must ensue.. We have but meagre re-
ports from those who have been near enough TO
great volcanic eruptions appreciate the actual
conditions. One of the most famous eruptions in
history, that of Mount Nesuvus in A. d. 79, has
been described by the younger Pliny from notes
left by his uncle. who lost his life in effort to
rescue friend The narrator states that the death
Even making allowance for the imperfect dentif-
cation OF chemical substances at that early period
may safely assume that by such expression
sulphurOuS acid was indicated. since this
undoubtedly familiar; indeed. ii is mentioned in the
Odyssey a dsinfectant. The Roman writer fur
ther adds that the body was untouched by fire.
In of the recent reports from Martinique
influences. The steamship Roddam escaped through
q shower of hot fragments ana lost some OF her
crew by the inhalation OF sulphurOus gases.
1t may be well TO note that when disasters by
fire occur in closed spaces suffocation by carbon
monoXide and smoke is likely TO occur. In this way
without direct injury by fire by falling timbers
It IS probable that instances of this kind have
given rise TO the notion of death by Swallowing
fire" a widespread popular belief
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
FRANCES PLANS FOR RELIEF.


OF ABANDONING ISLAND.
Paris. May 22.-The Ministry OF the Colonies
has not received any dispatches from Mar
Unique to-day. Governor L'Heurre's last mes
sage. dated May 81, does not contain anything
not covered by the press cable dispatches printed
in this mornings papers. The government is
considering the possibility OF the necessity aris
ing for the evacuation Of Fort de France and
even Of the whole island. The Ministers do not
believe that any such emergency will arise. but
they taking all the necessary measures to
meet it if it does. The Minister Of the Colonies
NJ. Decrais, sent a message to Governor
LHeurre yesterday evening instructing him to
make all possible arrangements for the
barkation Of the inhabitants of Martinique, If
circumstances made necessary the evacuation
of that island.
According TO the latest advices received here,
quiet is restored at Fort de France and there
has been no general exodus of the population,
though 1,000 persons have gone to the island of
Guadeloupe and the island Of ST. Lusia and
5000 more have removed to the towns and
villages in the extreme southern part Of the
island Those who remain at Fort de France
calmer.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
TERROR IN MARTINIQUE.
REFUGEES BEG TO BE TAKEN
FROnTHE ISLAND.
THE DIXIE DISTRIBUTES SUPPLIES
NEW FISSCRES OPENED-ST.
PIERRE BLOTTED OUT.

Fort de France Martinique, May 21.-Streams
of frightened refugees have been pouring into
Fort de France from all the surrounding coun-
try. These people are not destitute, but they
are terrified. They want only one thing. and
that is to be taken far away from this island.
with which they say. God is angry and which
He will destroy by fire before it sinks under the
sea
The consuls here and the officers Of the Tar
vessels in the harbor are waylaid by scores Of
persons crazed with fear. and begging to be
carried away.
The weather is now calm and beautiful. but
the mountain is veiled in volcanic clouds, which
often assume threatening aspect. and occa-
sionai rumblings heard. Some heavy and
welcome rain fell this morning.
The United States steamer Dixie Captain
Berry, from New-York. arrived to-day, after a
quick and safe passage. Her passengers in
clude many we'll known scientists. Professor
Robert 7. Hill. government geolOgist Professor
c. E. BOrchegrevink, the Antarctic explorer;
Messrs. George Curtis and George Kennan. and
many magazine writer's and correspondents,
also among those who arrived the steamer.
The Dixie began landing her large cargo of
supplies early, and the storehouses on shore
soon became congested. This is the greatest
difficulty Of the administration.
This morning the United States steamer Po-
tomac went to inspect St. Pierre. with the
commanders of the war vessels now here. With
the greatest difficulty the party succeeded in
making landing. The effects of the outburst
OF yesterday were tremendous. The huge basalt
towers of the cathedral We're pulverized, and the
walls were levelled TO the earth. The lombard
Jnent of volcanic stones is not sufficient
count for this, and all evidences point TO the
passage Of a furious blast of blazing gas travel
ling al enormous speed and with incalculabe
force The deposit of bowlders ashes and angu-
lar stones is enormous. Not a living human
being what happened at St Pierre yester-
day morning. Fort de France is overwhelmed.
This second eruption many times more
violent than that which effaced St. Pierre and
swept its people from the earth Vast columns
Of smoke and gas still pour from the great
crater: and new issures have opened the
Inountain sides, and vomiting yellow whirl-
winds, which rush intermittently now from one
point, and now from another. Boiling mud is
also thrown out at times in torrents that reach
the sea and produce small tidal waves.
From a sombre. silent city of death and
desolation St. Pierre has become a hideous
iamphitheatre Of fiery, roaring destruction.
Unreasoning fear possesses all souls Even
Fort de France is believed TO be unsafe. The
presence Of the relief ships. however, is helpful
10 the people who say: THE American flag
makes safety
The scientists who have arrived will examine
into the question Of the danger of the peaks of
Carbet near Fort de France becoming active
volcanoes.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
LOUBET AT ST. PETERSBURG.
WARMLY GREETED BY GREAT CROWDS
PRESIDENTS BUSY DAY.

ST. Petersburg. May 2o.-President Loubet arrived
here this morning from Tsark6e-Selo, and received
an enthusiastic and popular reception. The rail-
road station and city lavishly decorated. and
men. women and children thronged the streets,
waving trt-color flags and wearing Franco-Russian
alliance souvenirs OF various kinds The French
President welcomed at the station by the
Mayor of St. Petersburg who offered TO him the
customary bread and salt and heartily bade him
welcome NJ. Loubet, IN reply. said he entertained
no doubt Of the cOrdality OF his reception In any
part of Russia. he knew the hearts OF Russia
and France beat in unison. Deputations Of women
presented to VI. Loubet baskets OF flowers for
transmission TO Nine. Loubet. After inspecting
the Guard OF Honor. NJ. LOubet proceeded TO the
Cathedral Of st. Peter and St Paul He was greet
ed along the route by cheers from enormous crowds
Of people
In the course OF the day President Loubet placed
a wreath on the tomb OF Gar Alexander III. sub
sequently visited tho French Hospital here.
ceived deputation from the French colony. visited
the grand dukes. left cards at the various
bassies. and made his visit specially memorable by
giving 10000 francs the charities OF St Peters
burg CrOustadt and PeteThOf.
The Russian newspapers dinner to the visiting
French correspondents lasted until 1 o'clock this
morning. and marked by scenes OF enthusiasm.
which eliminated in Pepita, the famous Russian
French buejacket. where. with her partner, she
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
INTERCOLLEGIATE GAMES.
SOME OF THE COLLEGES HAVE DARK
HORSES READY. IT Is SAID

HORSES READY. 1T IS SAID.
One week more and Berkeley Oval will be
mortal Day that historic course will see the begin
ming OF the intercollegiate championships. Some
surprises in store. there many dark
horses in this years meet. Harvard is said
have two or three 10 spring against Yale to-mor-
row in their dual games. Ttngley the giant fresh
man. Is one OF these. Yale is counting Beck 10
win the shot. but in Tngley he will strike a
snag. for report has II that Tingley is putting
the shot further than Beck has ever done, though
the latter has done a tride over forty-four feet.
He IS also slated to give Murphy's athletes
prise in the hammer.
Reports OF hne performances are coming in daily
TO the bureau OF the intercollegiate Association.
but. though most OF them true. II is not good
policy put too much trust in them, s. the
making these performances are generally and
they are likely to fall down on the day Of the
games and do nothing BOwdOtn is said TO have
d coming champion in the half-mile in Nutter.
It Will be remembered that he finished close up in
the half-mile last year, winning place He is
large rangy runner. and with the best OF style for
a middle distance man, and for this reason there
his fast trials.
Another heralded wonder is Terrell. Swarth-
more. He the scholastic star OF Philadelphia
last season. and he is a freshman this year. Last
while he the 220 yards rather easily in - 2-5
seconds. Terrell Is a promising man. out he will
have TO be exceedingly good TO win any points
against such fast men as Will be found IN the 100
Is likely to score IN the broad jump. however.
he Is said 10 be doing close 20 % feet.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
n. Y. ATHLETIC CLUB G4uES
AN INVITATION RELAY RACE TO BE ADDED
TO REGULAR CONTESTS.

At the combined request OF the West stds
Branch. Y NJ. c. A. and the Morris High and
D"lsht schools the athletic committee OF the
New-York Athletic Club has added 10 -tbA 1is+ %
contests 10 be held the Travers Island games on
June a special match relay race. distance two
miles. for teams OF four men The West sJdA
Branch. Y VI. c. A, will enter it's intermediate
team, and the Morris High and the Dwight schools
VIII be represented. the latter by two teams Gold
de medals viii be presented TO the members Of
the winning -
Ihe other contests viii be as follows: One hundred
yard run 22D-yard run. +4Oyard run, SS0-yard run
one mile run. pole vault for height running high
jump running broad jump. throwing 16-pound ham
er, putting l6-pOund shot, 120yard hurdle on grass
22e-yard hurdle ten flights. all handicap. ore
mile relay race for clubs and colleges and an
invitation one mile relay race. open 10 teams rem
resenting schools in and about New-Z'ork- Entries
close on Wednesday, May % with the secretary
Of the club, Central Park South
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
WILL WAIVE TARIFF DUTIES.
MENTS OF TIMBER FROM CANADA
TO ST VINCENT

Washington, May 22.-Mr Choate the American
Ambassador at London. has informed the State
Department that cable dispatch from the Cover
nor of the Windward Islands TO the Colonial Office
reports that the Canadian Government has made
substantial effort TO relieve the distress in St Vim
cent by supplies of money goods. Canada also
will supply the greater part of the timber required
for rebuilding the destroyed homes. The govern
ment of the Inited States, so Lord Pauncefote has
been informed Will give ready facilities for the mr.
chase Of timber and expedite its shipment This
last reference is supposed TO that the tariff
regulations will not be allowed stand in the wey
OF the Shipments of Canadian timber through the
aboard ship and conveyed to St Vincent
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
VESSELS TORN FROM MooRTNGs.
: DISTRESSING SCENES AT THE SECOND
el ERUPTION IN FORT DE FRANCE.

. DISTRESSING SCENES AT THE SECOND
el ERUPTION IN FORT DE FRANCE.
castries Island OF St Lucia, B. W. l. May 22-
Nj. Labat. the senior Town Councillor of Fort
loe France, who among the refugees who
arrived here yesterday from Martinique
board the Norwegian steamer Helga, accom-
ipanied by his entire family. said to-day that
since the St Pierre disaster the population of
Fort de France had been excited and anxious
This was intensified as the ash showers from
Mont Pelee thickened, pumce rained more often
and the frequent detonations became louder.
Councillor Labat related thrilling stories of
escapes from the suburbs of St. Pierre, which
'he gathered from refugees. He said:
On Saturday, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
an incessant rain of ashes obscured the sky, and
at 3 O'Clock total darkness prevailed. The popu-
1ation generally were unnerved- Sunday was
lighter. but the ash rain continued, with oc-
casional fall Of lava, Stag and pumice. and con-
,tinuous rumblings from the mountain. and the
Feeling of anxiety continued.
At $50 a. m. on Monday singular phenom-
senon was witnessed in the northeastern sky.
Clouds like gigantic white ostrich pluraes rose
high in the heavens. They had luminous Innings,
which were mistaken for flames. though they
were only caused by the rays OF the rising sun.
sEnd threw the people into CONSERVATION
At noon the sea began to recede, with a heavy
ground swell tossing the shipping severely
that vessels broke from their moorings- Then a
long, rolling wave spread over the front,
but this did little damage. and the sea again
receded and left considerable area of the
shore uncovered At the same time the ash
rain became twice violent, and pebbles fell.
They were followed by pieces of heavy rock.
Some Of them were subsequently picked up and
brought TO ST Lucia on the Helga- They weigh
from three TO twelve pounds each.
The panic stricken people rushed out of their
shouses, some of them making for the mountains
1n the interior of the island. and others seek
ing 10 escape on board the shipping in port.
The scene Of the widest confusion.
Whole families assembled the jetties and
along the beach, nearly all of them falling on
their knees and screaming forth appeals for
boats 10 take them TO the steamers. to which
some Of the men swan off. Among Others a
Mr.. Kaylss traveller for a Manchester firm.
away from the shore and reached the
British cruiser Indefatigable. clad only In his
shirt. for he had cut off all his other clothes
IN order 70 facilitate swimming
The steamers at Fort de France kept large
number Of people on board until evening, when
the phenomena subsded, and most of the refu-
gees were put ashore. on Tuesday steamers
took away the destitute people who remained
board, and also a number of paying pas
sengers. Three hundred refugees were landed
here, and fifteen hundred were taken to the
island Of Guadeloupe.
The refugees who landed at this place
had, as rule, nothing with them except the
clothes they Wore when they left Fort de
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
THE WAR IN AFRICA.
A BRITISH ULTIMATUM.
THE DAILY MAIL" EXPECTS BoERS TO
COME TO TERMS.

London. May 23.-"The Daily Mail" in its
issue of this morning. says it understands that
owing to the protracted haggling of the Boer
leaders at Pretoria Great Britain has presented
to them what is practically an utimatum their
reply to which is awaited. and which, it is eX-
pected. they will accept.
Dispatches which have been received here
from Pretoria. continues THE Daily Mail" say
that during the stay of the Boer delegates there
the conference will continue at Vereeniging, and
that majority of those present at the confer
ence are trying to persuade the recalcitrant
minority to make the vote unanimous In the
mean time the British columns have been rest
ing and reftting, and are now all ready for
immediate action. THE Daily Mail" says 1t be-
lieves the delegates at Pretoria will dispatch
the ultimatum to the conference at Vereeniging
for its consideration.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
TAFT COMMISSION MAY FAIL.
DISAPPOINTMENT IN ITALY OVER LACK OF
POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE.

Rome May 22-Doubt is felt in Vatican circles
whether the Pope will give official reception
TO the Taft Commission. Official notification OF
the arrival Of the commission here at the end OF
May has now been received from the United
States Embassy and has caused disappointment
at the Vatican It specifically eliminates all
the political aspects sought to be attached to the
commission, sets forth that the commission must
not in any way be regarded American
recognition OF the Vatican's policy toward Italy.
and points out that the commission is OF
purely business character and in way con-
nected with politics.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
Son-commissicned
SKIRSfISH.
No OF
Kneel- stand Re-
TROTTING.
SPEEDWAY RACES
INTERESTING BRUSHES ARRANGED FOR
NEXT SATURDAY.

Arrangements have been made for some brush
ing in the Speedway Saturday afternoons which
should furnish some interesting sport. The Road
Drivers Association has decided TO promote pre-
arranged contests among the prominent horses
that frequent the Harlem River drive. The first
affair Will be held next Saturday over the lower
stretch beginning at p m The finish will be in
front OF the clubhouse, and the on the grand
stand will be reserved for women who desire to
witness the sport The brush committee. con-
sisting OF MessrS. Lamar. Coleman. Kerker Gill
and Schmidt. has arranged the following contests
for Saturday:
TrotteEs. haIf-uile heats. two in three-AIbert
b. 2l6l.: j; j. Timminss Harry Davis. 2-27: James
Murphy 5 AoheSan, 21.le; Luke BUrke.s West
Wilkes, 2:lSl4, and De Witt Flanagans Northern
Girl.
PAGERS. half-mile heats two in three-C. Hackstts
King Tom, 2,lSl4; James Murphy'S Amy Wilkes.
Or: H D. Gi!Is Parkyille Prince 21s1,: F. c.
Tony NJ. 2;lSls: and d. Lamar's Almond
Trotters half mile heats. two in three-Dr. J. z.
Moore'S Page. 2.os& J. W Cornish's David B.
2t9l4: n. IamarS King 2.1324. E O'Flynn's
C9Sette {. 2i... and H 9. Mapes.s Jolly Bachelor.
Trotters, haf-nlile heats. two in three-D. La
mars sally simpson 2Ill.; E; Z Smatherss Queen
De Cernea's Spinaway. 21F4.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
Fort de France. addressed to Mr.. corwtne. which

Fort de France addressed to Mr. Corwine. which
read:
Nothing more required here.
In view of the reports that no more supplies were
necessary at Martinique or ST. Vincent he had sent
a telegraph dispatch to Secretary Cortelyou, at
Washington and received a reply that the Presi-
dent thought il advisa bic to ask committees 10
forward funds now hand and suspend other col
lections.
Mr. Schwab said that in response to telegraph
dispatches asking for aid he had forwarded $50
10 refugees from Martinique and St. Vincent VINO
are at Port of Spain Trinidad, and that it had
been decided extend the relief to the families OF
the sailors vessels destroyed with st. Pierre
Mr.. Bliss report showed that he had received
contributions amounting in the aggregate to sllO.-
4S4 D. He dispatches TO the various commit
tees throughout the country suggesting that they
send him the balance of the funds on hand.
John F. Youngs, of Bridgehampton \. Y, sends
81 through The Tribune for the Martinique sut-
fprar
New-York tribune., 1902-05-23
STEPS TO BRING MISS WACKERuAN HERE

London, May 22-The officials of the United States
Consulate here. at the request of the State Depart
ment at Washington. taking steps TO arrange
for the return to the United States of Miss Wander
bilt Wackerman, of New York, the young American
model who, in November last gave way to the
nervous strain arising from certain statements
made by Professor Herkomer for whom she sat
when he was painting one of his Academy pictures,
and who later taken to St Gilcss InfrmarV
London, a lunatic The expenses, however. will
be heavy. as Miss Wackerman, who shows signs
of improvement mentally, is obliged have two
nurses. and no steamship company has yet been
found willing to accept the demented woman as a
passenger.