The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-21
INJUNCTION WFORCE
AGAINST BEEF TRUST
STONES HURLED
FROM VOLCANO
PEOPLE OF FORT De FRANCE 6E-
CAME PANIc-STRicKEN AND
FRANTIcALLY RUSHED ABOUT
sTREETs-sooN BECAME CALM.

Fort de France. May 2o.-This morning
at $50 o'clock a thick, heavy cloud, lit
up by flashes of lightning and the rising
sun, rose from Mont Pelee. The people of
Fort de France at once became panic
stricken and in scant attire rushed ex-
citedly through the streets of the town.
Stones from the volcano as big as Hazle-
nuts fell in the streets. Many of the in
habitants hurriedly embarked on the yes
sells in the harbor, and 1t was with diff
Guilty that they were eventually assured
At o'clock. however, the excitement was
over and the people became calm.
The phenomena of this morning was
similar to the eruption of Thursday. May
6, but not so severe.
Governor L'Huerre will leave here on
the French cruiser Suchet to inform him
self of the situation at ST. Pierre.
Fear for the Troops.
Fort de France, May 2O-The cloud
which issued from Mont Pelee this morn
ing was composed of cinders 1t is estl-
mated that twenty thousand people
rushed out into the streets of the town.
shrieking and praying.
A tidal wave has destroyed a portion
of the village Of lie Carbet
EXPEDITION FACES
ANOTHER ERUPTION.
Fort de France, Island of Martinique,
May 19.-The expedition sent to recover
the bodies of the American and British
consuls at ST. Pierre nearly resulted In a
fearful horror. The vessels taking part
in the expedition were the United States
steamer Potomac and the British cruiser
lndefatigable. The Potomac, under the
command of Lieutenant BENJAMIN B. Nc
Cormick, arrived there first at II o'clock
in the morning and landed working par
ties. One party went to the site of the
American consulate and the other head
ed by Lieutenant Mccormick went to the
north end of the town. to the spot where
the British consulate stood, from where
the lieutenant could see Mont Pelee and
noticed that huge column Of smoke and
gas was pouring out of the crater in
manner similar to the eruption of May
last. He thereupon rushed to the sit e
of the American consulate and oredered
all hands to the boats. The American
sailors picked up a heavy metallic coffin
in wood case, containing the remains
of the United States Consul Thomas t
Prentiss and carried 1t to boat. The
American party was In imminent dam
ger.
Lava Poured Into the Sea.
In the meanwhile the Indefatigable had
arrived off ST. Pierre to the left of the
shore heading to the sea, blowing her 81
rem. At that time huge stream OF mol
ten matter was pouring into the sea,
raising columns of steam, and the whole
sea was hideous, having turned yellow
green color, while apparently smoke was
rushing from the mountain. The detona-
tions were continuous and were accom-
panied by a fearful storm of lightning,
thunder and rain. The flashes came with
terrific violence, and during the storm
new craters opened in Mont Pelee For
tunately the wind kept the clouds Of
smoke and gas from enveloping the
American and British warships and the
working party. The GOODNESS and courage
of the American sailors were most note
worthy. The body of Mr.. Prentiss is now
here. There will be a funeral service oil
board the United States cruiser Cincin-
natl tomorrow, the Goth. The burial will
take place ashore.