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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
KILLED BL GASES.
This Report Says There Was No Flow
ing of Molten Lava.

Fort De France, Island Of Martinique,
May 13.-Nia Paris.-As a result of the
measures taken by the authorities. access
to ST Pierre is now easier. The ruins OF
the town have ceased smoking. Two
thousand cOrpscs have been found in a
carbonzed condition. 1t has been learned
that the rain of fire ceased at a distance
of 200 yards from the village of lie Carbet.
Talk with survivors of the disaster con-
firms previous statements as TO the aw-
full suddenness of the catastrophe. 1t is
thought that an enormous quantity of
gas was liberated. producing great at
mOSpheric pressure, which overwhelmed
everything before it, The gases absorbed
by the bodies of the victims caused them
to burst and the fire coming afterwards
carbonized them. This was followed by
a rain of stones which enveloped the
town. but there was not, as has been
said, any flow of incandescent lava.
a gardener at the village of MOrpe
Rouge, seven kilome tres distant from ST
Pierre, saw. at the moment of the disas-
ter, seven luminous points on Mont Pc
lee. He says he hau the impression OF
being violently drawn towards the vol
cano by q powerful current Of air. Then
the mountain opened, according to the
description of the gardener. and flung
tornadoeS OF fire over st. Pierre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
WILL SHIP SUPPLIES.
Quebec Line Will Take Big Food Con-
signment, Saturday.

New York, May iS.-President Norris
X. Jesup of the Chamber of Commerce,
held a conference, this afternoon. at
the chamber with Edmond Bruwaert.
the French consul general: II. G. De
Medeuil of the American Trading Co.;
A. L. Outerbrdge, the New York agent
Of the Quebec Steamship Line; Henry
Hentz and others interested in the trade
with Martinique.
After the conference, Mr.. Jesup an
nounced that he had made arrange
ments to ship by the steamship Fonta-
belle of the Quebec Line, which is to
sail. Saturday, supplies best adapted to
the immediate needs of the survivors,
the quantity to amount to the equiva-
lent of the space of 1000 barrels.
This precaution was taken, Mr.. Jesup
said. so that in case there should be
any delay in the sailing of the Dixie,
or in case of any accident to the vessel.
the inhabitants of Martinique would be
cared for as speedily as possible.
This action, together with that taken
yesterday, in ordering the purchase OF
the supplies aboard the steamship Ma
diana. on the arrival of that ship at
Fort de France, tomorrow. Mr.. JesuD
said he thought would go far toward
providing for the immediate nccessi-
ties of the people who survived the
eruption.
All this. Mr.. Jesup explained, had
been done to prevent delay and was in
anticipation of the action of the Cham
her of Commerce at its meeting, to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
PRES. SAM BANISHED.
Sailed at 1870 A. M. Tuesday-Firmin
Proclaimed President.

Port Au Prince, Hayti, May 13.-Ex-
President Sam embarked at 11.3O A.
NJ, today, on the French steamer
Olinde Rodrigues. He was accom-
panied to the landing place by the
American, French and German minis
tiers.
At about the time that the former
President embarked, news was receiv-
ed from Cape Haytien. on the north
coast, to the effect that Gen. Firmin
late Haytien minister in Paris, had ar
rived at Cape Haytien and had been
proclaimed President.
The dispatches added that the whole
north and northwest of Hayti had de-
Clared in favor of Gen. F'irmin.
The feeling in favor of Gen. Firmin,
as President of the republic, has grown
in the north and northwestern parts of
Hayti and in the Artibonite district
The capital of the republic, Port au
Prince. is awaiting the arrival of Gen
Firmin for the formation of a provis-
ional government. The troops have
been concentrated and are ready tC
leave for Port-au-Prince. Cape Hay
tien is quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
FEW BODIES FOUND.
Most of St. Pierre Victims Were Con.
sumed by the Lava.

Fort de France, Island of Martinique.
May 13.-Strange to relate, i'll view OF
the number of inhabitants of st. Pierre
who were swept to death by the vol
canic waves from Mont Pelee on Thurs
day last very few corpses have been
found by those who are engaged i'll the
work of cremating the dead bodies.
This is due to the fact that the most
populous quarters of the town are
buried under a thick layer of cindered
lava which apparently entirely con-
sumed the bodies of the victims.
The Danish cruiser Nalkyrie, having
done everything possible to succor the
refugees, left this port today. The Ger
man cruiser Fake has just arrived
here.
Public interest centers in the stories
of the survivors and in the efforts being
made to succor the refugees. A woman
named Leurent. who was employed as
q servant at st. Pierre in the household
of NJ. Gabriel and who was among those
taken to the hospital in this city, in de-
scribing her experiences, said that on
the day of the terrible disaster she
heard a loud report and thereupon
tainted. When she regained her senses
Il few hours later she was horribly
burned and CHANGING around she saw
two members Of the Gabriel family still
alive. But they died before assistance
could reach them.
Nine. Leurent, although she lived for
some time after being taken to the hos
pital and was unconscious while under
the care of the physician, died without
being able to throw any additional light
upon the awful scenes at St: Pierre.
The work of succoring the refugees
continues necessarily. When the cable
repair ship Pouyer Quertier, Capt.
Tierin. started on her mission of mercy
She had to pass through clouds of burn
ing cinders at the risk of catching fire
in order to reach the terror-stricken
people ashore. But as already an
nounced she succeeded in bringing to
this port 456 people, mainly former resi-
dents of the village of lie Precheur.
This was on Saturday last. Since
then the steamer, as the result of other
daring trips, has succeeded in bringing
many other persons to Fort de France.
On Sunday she rescued 1923 persons and
plloted the French cruiser Suchet and
the Danish cruiser Valkyrein who took
on hoard 1900 persons.
The Pouyer Quertier has distributed
to the sufferers large quantities of bis
cults. milk. wine and cheese.
The specie found in the Bank Marti-
nique at st. Pierre, amounting to o.
100000 francs ($4O0,000), has been
brought here safely. The specie in the
public treasury at st. Pierre is still
buried under layer of lava about six
or eight metres thick.
The path of the volcanic torrent which
swept over st. Pierre is marked out in
a strange manner The vicinity of the
spot where vessels anchored was swept
by a whirlwind of volcanic gas which
ripped, tore and shattered everything
in it's passage, but left few traces of
cinders behind. on the other hand the
fort. center and adjoining parts of st.
Pierre are buried under ii thick bed OF
cinders which consumed everything be-
meath it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
HAYTPS REBELLION.
Sam Banished and Gen, Firmin
Proclaimed President.
Mob Closes Congress--One Deput
MORALLY Wounded in Fight.
Firn1in Marching on Port au Prince
Great Excitement Prevails.

Washington. May 13.-The secretary
of state has received a dispatch from
the American minister in Hayti dated
Tuesday, 10 A. NJ, as follows:
The Chambers have been closed by
mob. Much firing ensued. and one
deputy was mortally wounded. The
popuIace attacked the palace and the
arsenal last night. Many were killed
and wounded. The diplomatic corps
embarks with the President at IL to-
day. The minister for foreign affairs
and the minister of war have taken
refuge at the American legation. Fir
min with his army is marching on Port
au Prince. Great excitement prevails
at Port au Prince and business is sus-
pended for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Taking Personal Interest in Further,
ing Our Relief Work.

Washington, May 13.-The following
was issued from the White House. this
afternoon:
The President has appointed a commit
tee to receive funds for the relief of the
sufferers from the recent catastrophe in
Martinique and st. Vincent. The gentle
men appointed from each city are asked
to collect and receive the funds from their
localities and neighbors as eXpeditiousiy
as possible and forward them TO Hon
cornelius y. Bliss, treasurer of the New
York committee, which committee will
act as central distributing point for the
country.
The President directs all the postmas-
tiers throughout the country and requests
the presidents of all the national banks
to act as agents for the collection of con
tributions and to forward the same at
once to Mr.. Bliss a New York. The post
masters are also directed to report to the
postmaster general within 10 days any
funds collected on this count.
The President appeals to the public to
contribute generously for the relief of
those upon whom this appalling calamity
has fallen, and asks that the contribu-
tons be sent in as speedily as possible.
The gentlemen designated on the several
committees are requested to act at once.
Among the committees are the follow
ing: New York, Hon. Cornelius n. Bliss.
treasurer; Morris X. Jessup, John Clafiin.
Jacob H. Schiff, VIM. B. Corwine. Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
VOLCANO MORE ACTIVE.
Danger Not Over-Curious Freaks of
the Destructive Elements.

London, May ia dispatch t. the Rcu-
ter Telegram Co. from Fort DE France,
Island of Martinique, says that access
to the town of st. Pierre Is becoming
easier. but that today the activity of the
volcano seems to he increasing
The scenes within the dead city arc
strange and gruesome, says the dispatch.
IN the section of the city known as the
MouilleSe, no sign of fire is visible but
everything seems to have been rent and
scattered as though by a tornado. The
iron bedsteads in the hospital are twist
ed. but bear no mark of heat. The bed
clothes and all textiles in the hospital
simply vanished
She central quarter of the town aud the
fort are buried several yards under Gin
ders. In the neighborhood or the creek
several houses were found intact but
their inhabitants were all dead and APP
pcared to have been killed by LIGHTNING
Here the bodies were lying. sitting and
reclining in curiousiy lifelike attitudes
All possible sanitary precautions have
been taken at st. Pierre, concludes the
dispatch, but the stencil there is awful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
THEY GAVE LITERALLY,
Wealthy Brothers, Hugh and Neal
O'DonnelI, Are Both Dead.

New York, May 13.-Hugh and Neal
OsDonnell. who have given to Catholic in
sttutions throughout the world thous-
ands of dollars. are dead The former
was buried a fortnight ago and Neal has
just passed away. Both were octogena-
rians.
Hugh ODonnell became a member OF
the Produce Exchange. 30 years ago. and
later with his brother organized a COOP
erdge manufacturing concern. After thy
had acquired large fortunes they began
distributing the entire profits of their
business. which exceeded $4,000 annually.
For Is years they have followed this
course
1t was provided that upon their death
the estate should be divided into 80 parts.
which are to he distributed among nu-
merous institutions named by the broth
eTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
Capital Notes.

The President has granted pardon
to c. a. S. Frost, who was involved in
the contempt proceedings in the United
States court in San Francisco in which
Judge Noyes was the principal. Frost
was sentenced to one years imprison-
ment.
Congressman Dorsey w. Shackleford
of Missouri. who is at St. Louis on
private business, says in reference to a
statement sent out from Washington,
to the effect that he had opposed q
congressional appropriation for the
Martinique sufferers, that he gave eX
preston to no such language. Mr..
Shackleford says he entertains the
deepest sympathy for those unfortunate
people and is willing to do anything
which may be lawfully done for their
relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
IMPROVED CONDITIONS
Have Allowed Reduction Of the Philip
pine Military Stations.

Washington, May 13.-Adjutant Cen
erai Corbin has received a cable mes
sage from Gen. Chaffee in regard to
the disposition of the troops now in the
Philippines. 1t shows that the army is
distributed at 245 stations. averaging
a little more than one company to a
station, whereas, May 81, 1901, there
We're 400 military stations in the archi-
pelago, averaging slightly less than a
company to a station.
The recent withdrawal of troops from
service in the Philippines is indicated
by the statement that there are now
only 21 companies at 245 stations as
compared with 40S companies of troops
at i69 stations in May of last year. Out
side of the provinces of Batangas and
Samar the 450 military stations existing
in May. 1901, have been reduced to 100
at the present time.
War department officials are very
much gratified at the figures given by
Gen. Chaffee as affording unmistakable
proof of the improved conditions of the
islands in the matters of law and good
order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
"NoRTH AMERICAN TRUST"
Chamberlain Laushingly Refers to
Carnegie's Recent Remark.

London, May 13.-Gilbert Parker, Nj.
r., the novelist, gave Il luncheon, to-
day, at the House of Commons, TO the
American and colonial journalists who
are here to attend the coronation of
King Edward.
Mr. Chamberlain, the colonial secre-
tary, was present and in an informal
speech he alluded to the good feeling
existing between the peoples of Great
Britain and the United States. He
humorously reminded the American
journalists present that it was not GUS
tomary to interview cabinet ministers
i'll England and that Great Britain was
not vet dependency of the United
States, although" said Mr.. Chamber
lain, some people seem to think that
some day the British empire will be in
Guided in the North American Trust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
Mt. IONA ACTIVE.
Nebraska People Who Live in Vicinity
Are Moving Away.

Omaha, Neb., May 13.-According to
dispatches received from Pender,
Mount Iona, Nebraska's miniature vol
cano has been for two days sending up
smoke and steam. Mount Iona is situ-
ated on the Missouri river, in Cedar
county. about $50 miles above Omaha,
and has been practically dead for 80
years. Reports say that all the settlers
in the immediate neighborhood are
preparing to move. Biologists have
said the smoke is caused by water from
the Missouri sweeping into the lime
stone rock formation of the mountain.
but the people are fearful of an erup-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
FORETOLD HER DEATH.
Wife of Consul Prentiss Didn't Expect
to Leave Island Alive.

Minneapolis, Mimi. May 13.-Mrs
James Smith of this city, sister-in-law
of United States Consul Louis Ayme at
Guadeloupe, was guest of the family
Of United States Consul Il. Il. Prentiss
at st. Pierre, Il year ago, being then on
a tour of the islands with her brother.
She says that Mrs. Prentiss told her at
that time that she and her husband dld
not expect to leave the island alive
Mr.. Prentiss and Col. Ayme had made
a critical examination of the volcano
and of the islands and agreed that d
terrible disaster was inevitable at some
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
CUBAN SUGAR GROWERS
Would Benefit by Duty Reduction Says
Hugh Kelly.

Washington. May 13.-Hugh Kelly
of New York, extensively Interested in
Cuban sugar growing. was before the
Senate committee on relations with
Cuba. today. He asserted that the SUI
gar growers would be the beneficiaries
of any reduction that was made in the
duty by the United States. He said
the refiners could not control the price
and the sugar mill owners would not
benefit from the reduction. except in
cases where they owned the lands. He
discussed at some length the possibili-
ties of sugar production in Cuba.
Senator Plat read 4 letter from Gen.
Wood giving the last sugar crop at
100000 tons instead OF 100000 tons ac-
ccrding to the previous estimate. OF
this amount 10000 tons had been
shipped from Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
TIE RED CROSS
issues Appeal for Money and Supplies
for the Sufferers.


Washington, May 1s-Hon. John NJ
wilson, the first Wee president of the
American National Red Cross Associa-
tlon, was directed at meeting Of the
executive committee of the association.
today: to issue the following public appeai
for aid for the sufferers from the Mar
Unique disaster:
peals to the people of the United States
10 send money and supplies in aid of the
suiterers at Martinique and St Vincent
Hon. Cornelius Bliss of New York CRY,
or may be sent direct to Mr. w. J. Fiji
Their, the treasurer of the American Ma
uonal Red Cross Association, at Riggs
Bank Washington, ID. c."
All such contributions, whether in mon
ey or supplies, intended for the Red
Cross should be so marked" Miss Clara
Barton. the president of the Red Cross
Association, is now enroute for ST. pc
tersburg as a delegate from the United
states to the Red Cross convention there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
Hamilton Breaking Up DeIarcy's Foroe

Pretoria May 13.-Gen. Ian HamiIton's
columns have arrived at the western rail
ROAD after sweeping the Lichtenburg dis.
tfict Of southwestern Transvaal. Those
troops brought in 81 prisoners and prae-
ucaliy all the wagons and -stocksof the
Boer commands in that district st5his
makes a reduction in General DeIareys
force of $50 men since he defeated Major
Harris at Bioverin's Fontein, March 8,
and CAPTURED Gen. Methuen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
FRANCE is GRATEFUL
Fer the Sympathy and Aid from the
United States.

Paris, May 13.-The Temps, this ar
ternoon, in an editorial referring to
the action Of Congress in appropriate
ing 100000 for the relief of the Mar
Unique sufferers, says: This mani
festaton of American sympathy. Oh
the eve of the Rochambeau fetes, TENDS
to draw tighter the close ties uniting
the two republics and constitutes a
guarantee OF peace and of the fraterni-
ty of The two nations. France will
never forget the spontaneous initiative
of President Roosevelt or the signili
cant generosity of Congress"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14

its available resources. ships and other
wise. in the vicinity of Martinique at
the disposal of the French authorities
A cablegram received here from Sena-
tor Knight, President Of the Lcgisla
ture Of Martinique, who escaped from
the st. Pierre disaster. says he has sue
cecded in reaching the village Of lie
Prechur, where he saw TO the interment
Of 100 Of the victims of the volcanic
eruption.
The French Gable Go. announces that
it viii begin to repair the Martinique
cable. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, MAY 13.-The following
pension changes are announced in Maine:
Increase. restoration. reissue. etc, Wm.
H. Dominick. Togus. ST.; EnoCh w. Rob
bins. Searsport, $17. Original widows,
etc, special act April Is, minor of Lewis
l.. Record, Deering, $12; Sarah \. Garter
(mother), Bowdoin Center, $l2 Speciai
accrued, April 26, Martha f. Pierce, Mon
mouth, $50; Cynthia J. Peterson, Cling
field. s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
STEAMER SAKkARAH LOST,
Fate of Crew and Passengers Unknown
Had S1,5o0, 900 in Specie.

Valparaiso. Chilli May 13.-The German
steamer Sakkarah. Capt. Piening. has be
come a total loss AT Huanblin island. off
the coast of Chill. The fate of the SAX
karahs crew and passengers is not
known. The cargo of the Sakkarah in
cluded s1.5Oo,0o0 in gold specie. which was
being RENTED by the CHILEAN govern
ment
The Sakkarah left here. April a. for
Hamburg. The Sakkarah belonged to the
Cosmos Line of Hamburg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
RELIEF FROM BOSTON.
Meeting Held and Committee Appoint
ed to Receive Contributions.

Boston, May 13.-To consider plans for
sending relief from Boston to the suffer-
ers at Martinique and in response to q
call issued by Mayor Collins. % prorni-
nent business men and citizens Of Raston
met in the aldermanic chamber, today.
The question of practical and prompt re-
lief were discussed and a special execu-
tive committee with full power to act
on the matter Of appealing for aid was
named with General Charles H. TAYLOR
of the Boston Globe, as chairman. Sub
seripuon VIII be received by Lee. Hig-
once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
Crew and PASSENGERS Safe,

Santiago De Chill, May 13.-The
Sakkarah was wrecked south of Chloe
island. She is a total loss. Her pas
sengers and crew were saved. Chloe
island is off the coast of Patagonia. The
island of Huamblin is about 100 miles
south of the southern extremity of
Chloe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14

John H. Williamson died. Monday. "a.
Inc nome of his daughter. Mrs. Lucinda
winter, in Kingfield Mr. Williamson
was probably the Oldest man In the coun-
~ ana one of the Oldest in the state
iiad ne lived until January II ne would
nave been 100 years old. He was born
family Of 13 children. In 1880 he was
married to Miss Mahala Collins Of Indus
Try, she being OF family of IA children.
20 tnem We're born II children. nine girls
ana ana three boys. Six of the girls and the
three boys are still living all married
ana nave families Of their own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14

Bank notes for about half a cent
each circulate freely in Paraguay. 1t
taxes Two notes to get ones boots
BACKED and eight to ray the postage of
a letter to England. Yet one of them
VIII BUY in season Is oranges, 8
bananas or watermelon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14
ENGLAND TENDERS AID.
Offers Use of All Her Resources in vi
entity of Martinique.

Paris. May 13.-Sir Edmund J. Mon
son, the British ambassador here, has
officially notified NJ. Deicasse. the
French minister of foreign affairs. that
the British government has placed all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-14

Portland Me-, May 13-Clarence Hale.
who today was nominated by President
Roosevelt to succeed Hon. Nathan Webb,
as United States district Judge for The
district of Maine. was born in Turner.
this State. in April, 1S4S. He fitted for
college in the schools of his native towr.
ana at Norway Academy and was grad
uated from Bowdoin College in the ella IS
OF 1869 near the head of his class
After graduating he studied law witt,
ms brother, Hon. Eugene Hale. and with
Hon. L. A. Emery of Ellsworth. He be-
gan the practice of his profession in this
city in 1871. His practice has been largely
OF late years as counsel for prominent
corporations. For many years he was
city solicitor of Portland and afterwards