Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-16

island of Grenada, one of the British Nfindward lslanas. lie brought Wltn h1m q number o1 packages or medical supplies, which were extremely use fuL
 The arrival here of the first detach- ment of the ambulance corps winch brought sufferers from Georgetown, caused quite a sensation. This batch consisted of a hundred persons, whose charred bodies exhaled fetid odors ana whose loathsome faces made even the hospital attendants shudder. All these burned persons were suffering fearfuly from thirst and uttering, when strong enough to do so, agonizing cries for water. It is doubtful whether one of the whole party will recover.
 |, The death rate among the people in the hospitals Is still very high, i'll spite of the best medical efforts made in their behalf.
 All the neighboring British colonies are evincing sympathy with the suf- ferers here and subscription lists have been started, and food and clothing are being forwarded to St Vincent from all the British islands.
 While the entire community Is thank ful for this help and sympathy from British sources, on all sides are heard grateful appreciation of the prompt aid furnished by the United States, in send ing the Potomac here with provisions and other things for the destitute peo- pie of St Vincent.
 The report that the volcanic lake which occupied the top of the noun, tain has disappeared, appears to be confirmed. A sea of lava, emitting sulphurous fumes, now apparently oc- cupies its place and several new craters have been formed. The last time the volcano showed activity, Tuesday last, the craters, old and new. and numer- OuS Assures in the mountain sides dis charged hot yapor, deep subterranean murmurings were heard, the ground tremb1ed at times, from the center of the volcano huge volumes of steam rose like gigantic pine trees toward the sky, and a dense, Cimmerian smoke, mingling with the steam, issued from new and active crater, forming an immense pail over the northern hills, lowering into the valleys and then ris- ing and spreading until it enveloped the whole island in a peculiar gray mist. Simultaneous action upon the part of the volcanoes of Martiuiaue and Dominica and elsewhere seems to denote volcanic connection between these islands and appears to verify the assumption of the volcanic origin of the mountain chains running parallel with the Soufriere in the Windward districts.
 As this dispatch is sent it Is exces- sively hot here and the northern hills retain their foggy appearance.
 The sulphuric vapors which still ex- hale all over the island are increasing the sickness and mortality among the surviving inhabitants, and are causing suffering among the new arrivals. The hospital staffs are giving way to over- work and are with difficulty bearing up. But the news of the dispatch or an ambulance corps from the garrison of Barbadoes and the statements made that further medical assistance will ar- rive here shortly are having a bene- ficial effect upon all concerned.
 The stench in the afflicted districts is terrible beyond description Nearly all the huts left standing are filled with dead bodies. In some cases disinSnc- tants and the usual means of disposing of the dead are useless, and cremation has been resorted to- When it is pos sible the bodies are dragged with ropes to the trenches and are hastily covered up, quick lime being used when avail able. Many of the dead bodies were so covered with dust that they were not discovered until walked upon by visitors or by the relieving officers or their assistants The scenes wit messed were unprecedented in the his tory tof this colony.
 Kingston, May 16.-Advices received here from Fortde France say that loot ing and robbery are on the increase at St Pierre and the local authorities can not cope with the euiprits. Six thous- and refugees have arrived at Fort de France and rfoting is feared All business at St Pierre has been stopped and the banks there will not resume operations for the present Money is scarce, the hospitals are crowded and the local doctors have been reinforced by those from Georgetown.
 
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