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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-02-04

Deming. the coming city of New
Mexico.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-02-04

Creamery butter, 25 cents per pound.
Blanchard Meat & Supply Co.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17

States Consul Ayme, at 6uadeloupe.
who went TO Fort-De- France, Martin
ique. by instructions from this gov
ernment.
"Ihe disaster is complete. The city
wiped out. Consul Preniiss and his
family are dead. Governor says 10000
have perished; 10000 are homeless
and hungry. lie suggests that the
Red Cross be asked TO send Goldfish.
-four. beans. rice. salt meats and bis
cult as quickly as possible. Visits of
warships valuable"
The navy department. Monday
morning, was notified of the depar-
ture of the cruiser Cincinnati from
San Domingo City for Martinique.
An important feature of Consul
Ayme's cablegram is the reference by
him 10 the governor as an authority
for the estimate of the loss of life.
Preceding dispatches received at the
French colonial office in Paris. report
ed that there was no doubt that Gov.
Mouttet, as well as Col. Dain. the
military governor at ST. Pierre. had
perished.
The navy department has been i'm
formed of the departure of the ocean.
going tug Potomac from San Juan,
Z. r.. for Martinique. She probably
will arrive there by Tuesday night
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
A REVOLUTION In HAYTI.
Three Parties Have Taken Up Arms
and Are Ready 10 Flight
for Supremacy.

Port-au-Price, Hayti, May 12.-The
report that a revolution Is on the
point of breaking out here as a re-
suit of the recent resignation Of
President Simon Sam and the ques-
tions arising from the choice Of his
successor, is now confirmed. Three
parties have taken up arms and they
are all ready 10 begin hostilitiea. Gen.
Leeonte is supported by the military
element; Gen. VilleoruD, the minis
ter Of war, has the sympathy Of the
former president. Gen. Sam, and Gen.
saint-Foiz Colin, the district COM
Inander. has the support Of the popu-
lation here. The latter favors the
resignation Of congress which was
called to assemble Monday and elect
a successor 70 President Sam.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
rHR PRESIDENT TO CONGRESS.
An Annropr.stsn of Fiss unadrsa
Thousand Dollar. Reeommsnd-
I'd Go Aid the Suffering.

Washington. May l2.-The presi-
dent sent the following message to-
congress.
To the senate aud House Of Rep
sentatives: One OF the greatest ca
lamities in history has fallen upon
our neighboring island Of Martin
ique. The consul of the United States
n Gnadeloupe has telcgraphcd from
Fort De France. under date Il yester-
day, that the disaster is complete.
that the city Of ST. Pierre has ceased
10 exist and that the American con-
sui aud his family have perished. iic
Is informed that 10000 people have
lost their lives. and that 10000 arc
homeless and hungry. that there is
urgent need Of all kinds Of provisions.
and that the visit of vessels for the
work OF supply aud rescue ia impera-
lively required.
The government Of France. while
expressing their thanks for the marks
of sympathy which have reached them
from America. inform us that Fort
De France aud the entire island of
Martinique are still threatened. They
therefore request that for the pnr-
pose of resouing the people who are
in such dcady peril and threatened
with starvation, the government of
the United States may send. as soon
as possible, the means of transport
ing them from the stricken island.
The island Of 50. Vincent. and. per-
haps, others in that region, are also
seriously meuaecd by the calamity
which has taken SO appalling a form
In Martinique. have directed the
departments Of the treasury, of war
and Of the navy TO take such meas
urcs for the relief Of these stricken
people as lies within the executives
discretion, and l earnestly commend
this case of uncxamplcd disaster 90
the generous consideration ~ eon-
Rress. For this purpose recommend
that an appropriation Of five hundred
thousand dollars may be made. to
be Immediately available.
fSigned.l
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
"White House. Washington, May u.
ipO2."
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
saa
THE uoRtAnA's CREW.
Names of the survivor. Received By
the Quebec Steamship Co.

New York. May ia. Il. Outer
bridge, of the Quebec Steamship Co.,
whose steamer Roraima was lost in
the bay of st. Pierre, Martinique. re-
ceived the following cablegram from
Dominica:
"Chief officer and assistant purser
taken by korona at Fort DE France.
Engineer Morris and names eabled
Saturday are left in hospital at Fort
De France seriously injured. Muggah
and Braun and all others dead
Muggah was captain of the Rorai-
ma; the others were members of the
crew.
The message received by Mr.. Outer
bridge, on Saturday, was as follows;
Survivors OF Roraima on korona.
First Officer Scott and Assistant Pur-
ser Thompson. In hospital Fort DE
France; Morley. second officer;
Thompson. third officer; Moores Ey-
ans, second engineer; Benson, carpen
ter; Mayer, second steward; Leady
messman, quartermaster; Mrs. Reid
stewardess; three sailors"
Both messages came from Il. NJ
Gordon & Co, the company's agents
in Dominica.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
A WEEKS RECORD
All the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the senate on the 9Th Senator Lodge
lMass) defended the Administrations Phil
ippne policy, and said Isolated cases OF
cruelty were unavoidable. The sundry civil
appropriation bill was passed with an
amendment providing for the dedication Oh
the st. Louis exposition on April so. lsoS.
and that the exposition shall be opened
10 visitors not later than May !, l9A. The
steering committee has practically agreed
that congress shall adjourn June lb.. In
the house Mr.. Jones (Ya.) announced the
death Of Mr.. Otey ard offered the custom
ary resolutions of regret, and an adjourn
ment was taken as a further mark of re-
spect
The Philippine bill caused hot debate
in the senate on the 9Th. Senator Beveridge
dnd) warmly defending the American SOL
oilers and charging the democrats with pre-
senting only the cruel side of the war. 4
bill was passed to apportion the term of Of
nee of senators elected at the first general
election In the territory of Hawaii: also
30 private pension bills. The nomination Of
Alexander o. Brodie to be governor Of Ari-
zona was received from the president.
Inc mouse adjourned shortly after conven-
ing out OF respect TO ths memory of Con-
gresham Salmon, of New Jersey.
In the senate on the 7th Senator Tillman
u. Cd made a sensational speech against
the pending Philippine bill in which he de-
shotgun rule by whites when necessary.
Senator Hoar (Mass.) introduced a new
lsthmian canal bill, leaving to the president
the selection of route. A bill was passed
hMng the salary of the minister TO Cuba at
sl2eo.. In the house Iteration was be-
gun OF the bill to enable the people of Okla
honla. Arizona and New Mexico to form
constitutions and state governments and
be admitted into the union. The conference
report on the Indian appropriation bill was
adopted
In the Philippine debate In the senate
on the Sth Senator Vest denied Senator
Tiilmans statement that Lincoln. at
Hampton Roads. offered confederates their
own peace terms his denial being based
on personal knowledge as confederate
senator. A resolution was adopted de-
claring profound grief over the death of
Admiral Sampson. LIN the house the bill
TO place three new stars in the Ameri-
can flag again had the right of way
in general debate Mr.. Grosyencr (O)
spoke In opposition to the measure A
resolution expressive of the regret of the
house over the death of Rear Admiral
Sampson was adopted.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
BOTH DASHED 10 DEATH.
Senor Severe, the Brazilian Aero
naut and Nj. Sachet, His
Engineer Killed.
THEY FELL FIFTEEN HUNDRED FEET.
when AT THAT Altitude. IN Attempt-
inH rrln Frem Ia paiN Ia i-sy'
France. the BtR ta- uaE ENpt"d-
ed. IN Plain View of Numrrou.
Relatives and Trlcudas

Paris. May a., The death Of sen
hor Severe. the brazilian acronaut,
who. with m assistant. VAS killed.
Monday morning. by the explosion "f
his airship at La paiN. IN which he
was making a trial trip. created ter
rible CONSERVATION.
The balloon at the time WAS 1000
feet above the ground
The hcronaut fell into the Avenue
du Marine aud WAS dnshcd to pieces.
The bones OF his legs were forced
through the solcs of his boots. The
engineer who accompanied him Was
also killed
The accident is said to have been
caused by leakage of gas.
Senor Severe started with The in.
tention of sailing 10 the military
parade ground at lssy, aud large
number of his relatives and friends
were proceeding in the direction OF
that village. situated five miles south
west Of Paris. With an engineer
named Sachet. Severe smiled out OF
his hnlnon-honsc near the boulevard
DE Vanguard, nt $3.50 a. m. in ex-
celcnt spirits aud full of confidence.
The acronaut put his oirship through
series Of eYolutions before starting
IN the direction OF lssy. There
seemed TO be some hitch with the
steering gear. and the renr propelliuR
screw turned with difficulty. Never
thcless, after several atoppnRes. the
nirship sailed Off. moving steadily
enough through light breeze. Sud
denly pun OF wind caught the ship
/ and Whirled 10 over the Avenue Du
Maine. The ship turned completely
round and vecrcd about IN fashion
showing control of her had been lost
! Then. from the center of the outer
envelope a tongue Of flame darted
out. This was followed by loud re-.
port resembling cannon shot, and
ihe balloon sank like a stone, falling
on the roof Of Il house, thence int
some trees and finally reaching ths
Avenue Dn Maine. almost on top oi
its occupants. who had preyiousl,
bcen preeipitnted 10 the stone pave
ment. The fearfully manRled eorpsei
Of Severn and Saehet were conveyed
to a neighboring police station. Th'
bodies presented horrible spectacle
especially thnt of Sachet. The fam
which caused the explosion bnrnei
the engineers in n most shocking
manner. Practically not bone o
either victim was left unfrnetnrct
and both skulls were terribly
crushed.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
ANTICIPATING CONGRESS.
Orders Issued For the Supplies 10
Go On the Cruiser Dixie.

Washington, May 12.-After consul
tation between the secretaries inter.
ested, the appropriation of 100000
which congress is expected TO make
for the relief of the Martinique suf-
ferers, has been allotted as follows.
$4,000 to the subsistence department
of the army. Commissary-Genera
Weston has notified Col Brainard,
the commissary officer at the New
York depot, to expend this fund in
the purchase of tea, coffee, sugar
bread and canned soups. Five thou
sand dollars will be given to Capt.
Gallagher, of the eommissary depart
ment. who will leave Washington inn
mediately To take charge of the
stores, and who will go to Martin
nique on the Dixie and make the dis
tribution in person. Twenty thou
sand dollars is allotted to the quar-
termaster's department, and Gen.
Ludington has ordered the immediate
expenditure of this amount for cloth
ing, $1,000 of il being set apart for
medicines. All these goods will be
located on the Dixie.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
AT THE PRESIDENTS HOME.
The Roosevelt Home Mt Oyster Bay
Being Prepared For the SUM
mer sojosr8.

New York, May 12.-Oyster Bay il
getting ready 10 welcome home the
chief magistrate Of the nation. The
home Of President Roosevelt, on San
gamore hill, Is undergoing extensive
Improvements, the grounds are being
put in order, and the house and out
buildings are being thoroughly reno
waited.
Mrs. Roosevelt and the children are
expected about June S, and the presi-
dent Is to follow as soon thereafter
as public business will permit. The
Roosevelts will not entertain very
lavishly this summer, as Mrs. Roose-
yelt's health will not permit.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
BIG STRIKE ON IN DENVER.
Lumber Handlers, woodworkers,
Livery stable Men, Bsker1, Ma
ehInists aud T.amzters Out.

Denver. Col, May Eight hun-
dred men are now on strike In Dem
yer. Six large unions are involved.
and the trouble shows signs OF
spreading. The lumber yards, wood
working mills aud the livery stables
nre completely tied up, while many
bnkeries are practically closed. owing
10 the strike Of bakers. which began
Sunday. The organizations on strike,
with the number Of men out. are ns
follows: Woodworisers. 300; lumber
men. $50; stablcmen. 130. bakers. 40.
machnists, 65; team drivers, -. To-
tai. $50
The carpenters and other building
crafts will be without materials to
work OH by Wednesday. There Is .
further possibility that The grocery
clerks Will be drawn 10 the support
Of the union bakers If the retail gro
GERS attempt TO handle unfair"
bread
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
WILLIAM PROFOUNDLY MOVED.
The German Emperor send. n Goa
trIbutIon OF 10000 MARKS.

Wiesbaden. Province OF Ilcsse- Mas.
sau.. Germany, May r. Emperor
William has telcgraphed to President
Loubet. in French. as follows:
Profoundly moved by the news OF
the terrible catastrophe which has
just osertaken St Pierre. and which
has cost the lives of nearly as many
persons as perished kt Pompoii. has
ten to offer France my most sincere
sympathy. May the Almighty com
for the hearts of those who weep for
their irreparable losses. My ambas-
sador will remit To your excellency
the sum of 10000 marks in my be-
half, as contribution for the re-
lief of the afflicted.
President Loubet replied:
Am greatly touched by the mark
Of sympathy, which In this terrible
misfortune has fallen on France.
your majesty has deigned to con.
vey TO me. l beg you TO accept my
warm thanks. and also the gratitude
of the victims who you propose to
Fuccor"
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
OTHERWISE UNN0TICED.
a landslide in Italy killed la per

A landslide In Italy killed - per
sons.
Prince Henry Of Prussia has inhcr-
tied beautiful castle al Bingen on
Rhine from a deceased uncle.
Lieut.. Gov. Stone, OF Wisconsin,
died AT his home in Natertown.
Henry T.. Harris. the author Of
"'rhe King of Andora." died Of pto.
maine poison at Duluth, Minn.
Fire swept the business section Of
Ridgeway. Mo. destroying six stores
and causing heavy loss.
Sculptor Ruskstubi, of 81. Louis.
has completed a bronze monument
for the confederate home at Higgins
VILE Mo.
President-elect Estrada Palma ar-
rived at Havana. Sunday. and wns sa-
luted by the Cuban flag on top Of
Morro castle.
James Bonner, an athlete, was
drowned near st. Joseph, Mo. while
trying 10 win wager that he could
swim stream with his clothes on.
Congressman JOY, Of Missouri.
thinks the postponement of the
Worlds fair viii give 81. Louis an
opportunity TO make a greater expo
sition.
Mrs. Beverly Allen. widow Of Bep-
erly Allen, and sister Of Gen. John
Pope. died suddenly at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. John G. Orrich,
at ST. Louis
| The orthodox Hebrews Of New
York city are making a vigorous pro-
test To the efforts of liberal rabbis 10
change the Jewish Sabbath 10 the
Christian Sunday.
In II believed in Chicago that Dan
Cougblin, Of DIR. Cronin murder fame,
met death in the destruction of the
town Of st. Pierre, Martinique. He
was fugitive baii jumper
". u. Gerston was identified in jail
at Little Rock, Ark, by II. 5. Newton.
! Of ST. Louis. as a man who appro-
priated $40 intrusted to him for de-
livery in st. Louis by Harry Newton
at Mening. Mexico.
seventeen-year-o Annie Clark
iumped into the Chicago drainage
canal at Joliet, Ill, and was drowned.
She rec utly lost both her parents
and grief is supposed to have un-
! balanced her mind.
Lead and zinc ore has been found
in Pope county, III inexhaustible
quantities, IL Is said. The country is
rocky and along a range of elnffs.
Arnold Nelson. II years old, was
drowned in the bathing pool at Mil
dred. q park on the outskirts OF
Springfield, III. The accident was
witnessed By several hundred per-
sons.
The war department Is rushing
preparations for sending supplies to
Martinique By the training ship
bike, in anticipation Of the prompt
passage BY the house Of the senate
relief appropriation OF 100000.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
DOMESTIC.

Herbert G. Squiers, of New York,
has been selected by the president as
minister to Cuba and Gen. Edward S.
Bragg, of Fond du Lac, Wis, as con.
sui general at Havana.
The Federation of Woman's clubs
admitted negro women to member
ship at the Los Angeles convention,
but imposed restrictions which prac-
tically shut them out.
Twenty-six people were hurt, some
OF them fatally. and property worth
$4,000 destroyed in a series of gas
explosions at Marion, Ind.
Texas oil gushers in the Beaumont
feld stopped after a Central Amer
lean earthquake, and the field is sup
posed to have settled.
Rains IN Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska
and Indian territory have saved the
wheat and hay crops.
The president has pardoned five
union miners adjudged guilty of CON
tempt of court in the western district
of Virginia.
Judge Day held final conference in
Washington with the attorney general
on the bill for dissolution of the al
legged beef trust.
The Shenango tinplate works at
Newcastle, Pa, the largest in the
world, were almost wrecked by ey-
clone.
Fire wiped out the business portion
OF New Milford, Conn, the loss being
over 100000.
The corner stone of the Ohio McKin-
ley Memorial College of Government
OF the American university will be laid
IN Washington May IA by President
Roosevelt.
Margaret Taylor. a Cincinnati girl
kidnapped four years ago by her aunt,
has been found in Italy, and her abb
ductor will be arrested.
The Federation of Women's Clubs
voted at Los Angeles to require unani-
nous vote for membership, which
shuts out negro women.
The charges and specifications of
Maj. Gardener relative to i'll treat
ment of Filipinos have been present
ed to the senate Philippine commit
tee.
The Lake Shore and New York Gen.
sfal will put on trains running be-
tween Chicago and New York in is
hours, six hours less than the present
time.
Western railroads have advanced
rates on packers products and live
sock from the Missouri river to Chi
ago ten to 25 per cent.
report from Milwaukee SAYS
aeing brewers of the country in
'snd TO increase the price Of beer 40
ssntr barrel.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
FOREIGN.

The Cuban senate and house met at
Havana. Gov. Gen. Wood in an ad-
dress said members had no legisla-
tive power till formal transfer on
May 20. Both houses organized.
Two hundred houses at Bartlett,
the famous health resort in Hun
gary, have been destroyed by fire.
Eighty-four Moro prisoners cap
tured by Col. Baldwin at Bayan at
tackled the American guards, and "a
of the Moros were killed and nine
wounded. and the remainder escaped.
Bret Harte, the famous American
author, died suddenly of hemorrhage
of the throat at Camberley. England,
aged 65 years.
President-elect Palma, of Cuba, is
drafting his first message to the Gu
ban congress.
Lord Salisbury in a speech in Lon
don said the British government was
not weakening on peace terms with
the Beers.
Queen Wflhelmina of Holland has
passed successfully the crisis of her
illness and is recovering rapidly.
/ Fire at Bobruisk. Russia, destroyed
9y2 houses and $50 stores.
The San Domingo revolution ended
with the overthrow of the Jiminez
government and surrender Of the
capital yire-President Vslquez heads
she new gcvsrnmant-
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
FIRE AT cARBoNDALE, KAs.
tioa of the Town Destroyed by
Fire OF Unknown origin.

Topeka, Kas., May IL "a special TO
the journal from Corbandale, IL
miles southwest of Topeka, says that
a fire which originated in Frank
O'Donnell's store. Monday morning
destroyed practically the entirely
business section of that town Among
the principal losers were Frank
O'DonnelI. general merchandise; the
McColm Hardware Co; Nora Lewis,
millinery; the Barry Harness Co.
Sutherland hall and Sutherland hc-
tel and X. II. McClair Hardware Co.
The cause Of the fire Is unknown
and the loss is not estimated.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17

day afternoon. from Administrator
Bell Of the Island of Dominica, Brit
ish wss; Indies;
'rhe Martinique catastrophe APP
pears 10 be even more terrible than
At first reported Refugees arriving
here this afternoon say the new
craters are open in many directions,
that the rivers are overflowinx and
that large areas in the north Of the
island are submerged. Other dis
tricts are crowded with survivors. Al
most total darkness continues. | do
not believe Guadaloupe can adequate
ly relieve the stupendous distress"
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
PRESIDENT Aors PROMPTLY.
rhe Dixie Ordered TO Load stores
and Clear for Martinique.

Washington. May 1e.--The presi.
dent. after a conference, Monday
morning with several members OF his
cabinet, has ordered the war, navy
and treasury departments TO eo-op-
crate in the adoption of steps for the
relief of the Martinique sufferers.
The state department already is act
ing through its eonsuls in that sec
tion. The navy transport Dixie will
be ready To sail from the Brooklyn
navy yard for Martinique on Nednes-
day. The revenue cutter service also
will render all possible nid. and hay-
ing AT least two cutters in southern
waters. il is believed they will be or
dered at once to the western Antilles.
The war department already has on
hand, at New York, large amount
of food supplies, and these probably
will be drawn upon. The president
has prepared a message. which will
be submitted to congress, urging an
immediate appropriation, to which
these steps are preliminary and an
tieipntory.
Later, by the presidents direction,
orders were telegraphed TO the Dixie
TO load the stores which are to be
furnished by the army as rapidly as
possible, and clear for Martinique a
the earliest practicable moment.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
ied. EMILE LoUBET."
FRENCH APPRECIATION.
The Paris GaaIoIs ON the Action of
the United states Congress.

Paris, May 12.-The Gaulois refer
ring 10 the vote Of 100000 by the
United States congress, for the aid
Of the Martinique sufferers, and the
sending Of an American cruiser to the
islands, says:
"Of all friendly manifestations the
most brilliant and the most touching
are certainly those of the United
States.
'sfhe great people beyond the ocean
have again proved that feelings of
humanity and generosity are among
the noble qualities upon which they
pride themselves. This fine example
Of human solidarity touches ns pro-
foundiy, aud we are happy TO note
It in these unforgettable circum-
stances"
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17
AN INTERESTING OCCASION.
Preparations Making For the Dedf-
cation of the Y. VI. g. A. building
NJ brooklyn Navy Yard.

New York, May 12.--preparations
are being made by the sailors and
marines OF the Brooklyn navy yard
for the dedication, on Thursday next,
of the 100000 Y. NJ. c. a. building
erected By Miss Helen Gould. Ex-see-
retary Of the Navy d. Long viii make
an address. Miss Gould viii also
sneak. President Roosevelt has been
invited. bur IL is not likely he Will
he able 10 attend.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-05-17

Washington, May i2.-Lord Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador, contfn-
ues quite i'll. and his condition Is Civ.
ing the family some concern. He Is
suffering from asthma and stomach
and other troubles and. owing to his
advanced age, his system fails to re-
spond readily 10 treatment