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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
TO ADMIT AS STATES
The House Passes the Bill to
Take in the Three
Territories.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Washington, May 9-The opposition il
the House to the bill for the admission
of Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico
collapsed at the last minute today and
the bill was passed without division as
it came from the committee, except for 4
few verbal amendments. Delegate Mark
\. Smith, Of Arizona, who has been
fighting for the admission of his terri
toy for a dozen years, had just made 4
vigorous speech against the oVerstreet
amendment, when he was seized Win A
rush of blood to the head. He was CON
veyed to the lobby, whore only the pres
ence of several physicians who are Nom
bcra Of the House and the DTompi dd-
mission of powerful heart stimulants
saved him. He later rallied and was
removed to his hotel.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
The Estimate Putting the Number of
Dead at 40 900 Still
Stands.
The EfUP ION ON ST. NNCENi'S ISLAND
he inhabitants of the Danish West Indies
Terror Stricken. The Terrible Story
Told by the First Mate of
the Roraima
the Roraima
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Castries, st. Lucia, b.. W. l., May 10
Mont Pelee, a volcanic mountain, some
ten miles north Of st. Pierre, the COM
1uercial capital of Martinique, is the
mountain which made a faint show Of
eruption fifty years ago. On May Bird
last it began to throw out dense clouds OF
smoke. At midnight the same day the
flames. accompanied with rumbllng
noises, lighted the sky over an lmmens
area, causing widespread terror. May
4th hot ashes covered the whole city
quarter of st. Pierre an inch thick and
made Mont PeIee invisible. At noon.
May 9TH. a stream of burning lava gushed
400 feet down the mountain side, fol
lowing the dry bed of a torrent and
reaching the sea, five miles from the
mountain, in three minutes.
In its rush the fiery flood swept from
its path plantations, buildings, factories,
cattle and human beings over q breadth
of about half a mile.
At the rear of the mouth or the
River Blanche stood the large Guerin
sugar factory, one of the finest in the
island. 1t is now completely entomhed
in lava. The tall chimney alone is Visi-
bic. One hundred and fifty persons are
toJ1IIldItd " law
GLIDING the owners son.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DIE.
AS the lava rushed into the sea the
latter receded 300 feet all along the
west coast. Returning with greater
strength. a big wave covered the whole
sea front of St. Pierre, but doing little
damage ashore or afioat. IerflpIe Oct
onations, heard hundreds of miles north
ward. followed at snort Irregular inter
walls and continued at night. In the IN
tense darkness the electric nSht lalled,
but the town was lit up by lurld nashes
of flame from the mountain. The terror
stricken inhabitants rushed for the hills
in their night clothes. screaming, shont-
ing and wailing-mad with terror
SHIPS ENVELOPED IN FIRE.
The Plizono family escaped 10 -.
Lucia in a small steamer. Ihlfty-fve
persons. mostly women and children, ar
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
TIE sUCHET BEINGS THE NEWS.
"faphlc Account Of the Disaster By First
Mate of the Roraima.
(By the Associated Press.l

folnle-a-Pitre, Guadeloupc Nav 10
On the morning of May Ssh Guadeloupo
learned that the Mont PeIee yolcano, in
Martinique, had been in a state of erup-
tlon since Saturday, May Ord. throwing
OUT ashes. The same dav violent tnun-
derStorms began here. Tuesday a very
heaVy storm occurred and loud det0na-
tions were heard. At noon cane a
rulnof that lava was flowing from Mont
felee and that three hundred live; had
been lost at st. Pierre. All that day
were heard here loud noises. like the
dlscharge Of heavy artillery far Of. It
IS now known that the noises were from
the Martinique volcano. III the afternoon
the cable connections with Iartiniuue
all disappeared. A very heavy thunder
storm then broke over Guadelouoe and
tasted Tor a considerable time an Iu-
n4ofS were current that the Souffricre
volcano n Guadeloupe was more active.
Inc earth was trembling at Basseterre
and volcanic rumblings were heard.
News OF the disaster in Martinioic
reached here by the French war vessel
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
Carmack's Graceful Apology.
CIV the Associated Prcss.)

- IIi1 'oo-p
Washington. May An effort was
made in the Senate to obtain an agree
ment upon a time for a Vote on the
pending Philippine Bill, but it was en-
successful. The minority resisted the
effort, indicating that as many Senator's
yet desired to speak upon the measure
this time upon a vote. Mr.. Teller, Of Col
orado, occupied considerable time in OPP
osition to the measure.
In the earl ypart of the session q de-
bate occurred over the resolution 10
discharge the committee on privileges
and elections from further consideration
of the proposed constitutional amendment
providing for the election OF Senators
by the people. Finally the resolution
was Withdrawn, assurance being given
that a report from the committee soon
WCuld be made.
Speaking on = question of personal
privilege, Mr.. Carmack. (Tenn). said:
Il feel that l ought. in View Of what
occurred Yesterday, having used Ian
guage unjust to the Senator OF Iowa.
70 ollcT my apologies 70 nlm DuT l}ef-
sonal relations are most cordial and !
would not use language that would be
offensive TO him"
He added that under an honest ma
genuine sense of outrage he had employ
ed some language in characterizine the
acts III the Philippines. which perhaps,
he ought not TO have used. Whatever
might be his personal opinion Of Cen
erals Bell and Smith. il was not proper
to apply to them harsh and offensive
epithcts. He withdrew those epithet.
and said in the future he would endeavor
to refrain from employing such Ian
guage.
Mr.. Deliver said he had been drawn
into the debate quite incidentally and
had not intended to reflect upon Mr..
Carmack. If he had wounded the sen
sihilitics Of Mr.. Carmack, he regretted
il.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
TOWNSVILLE TO ISSUE
$40. 600 WORTH OF BONDS
The People Vote the Bonds For the Graded
School Unanimously Election of
Town Officers
Especial to News and Observer

Especial TO News and ObscrycrJ
Thomasyille, y. C.. May 9-Monday
was bond election day in ThomasyilIo.
1t was the greatest success and possibly
means more for the future progress OF
ThomasviIle than any day in the history
OF he town. Every vote polled OF the
school question was for bonds. Tho
money received for the bonds u.s. TO bo
expended for school buildings and their
equipment. The bonds ara to ran thirty
years, and bear > per cent interest.
The town also elected the following
officers for the ensuing year. j. W.
Lambeth. mayor; f. W. Gates. Geo. \.
Thompson, G. +. Goodwin. J. T. Cramer
and J. 4, Green, commissioners They
met Tuesday night, took the oath OF
office organized and passed o resolution 10
place the whole OF the $4,000 worth Of
bonds on tho market at once. and will
receive bids for same until l. IN. May
11st.
There viii be lots Of improvements
made in our beautiful town in the next
twelve months. New brick buildings viii
take the place OF many Of the burned
ones.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
THIRTY SUPPOSED TO HAVE ESCAPED
Eighteen Vessels in the Harbor Burned and Sunk
With All on Board.
FOUR AMERICAN SHIPS WERE AMONG THEM

The United States Consul and Family
Are Reported among the Lost The
Eruption Continues, Washington
Has Been Asked to Send a Warship
at Once to Martinique to Afford Re-
lief and the Matter is Now Under
Consideration.
lBy the Associated Press.)
-.. Thomas, D. w. l., May 9.-It is now
result of the volcanic eruption in the
..laui Of Martinique.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13

lBy the Associated Pross.)
Washington. Nay 9.-The following ca
HI.-ram has Just been received at the
s.r" Department:
roiut-a-Pitro, May 9th.
Secretary OF State. Washington. d. c..
">t : o'clock q. m. on the Sth inst.
torn of steam. mud and fire enveloped
-a. city and roadstead of St. Pierre, de-
.~.royfag every house in the city and
community, Not more than twenty per
SONS escaped Will their lives. Eighteen
vessels were burned and SUM with all on
board. Including four American vessels
'iI Il steamer from quebec named No-
1~iA3- The United States Consul and
'.'aIF are reported among the victims,
war vessel has come TO Guadeiope for
|'"'isioa" and viii leave at > tomorrow
"AYNE'
Oo'S"h
'A" S'''" department mas oeeh r'-
'iSP'''"eS o'''
"'"''7 ma
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13

Every year a large number Of Door SUI
terers whose lungs are sore and racked
with coughs are urged TO 90 to another
cllmate- But this is costly and not al
ways sure. Don be an exile when DR..
hlhg New Discovery for Consumption
VII cure you at home. It's the most in
lallible medicine for Coughs. Colds. and
all lhroat and Lung diseases on earth.
Inc nrSt dose brings relief. Astounding
cures result from persistent use. Triat
bottles free at all druggists. Price SOC.
and sl.O0. Every bottle guaranteed.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
France Will Aid Them
CBy the Associated Press

Paris. May 1o-At a meeting Of me
French Cabinet his morning. the Minis
ter Of Finance, NJ Caillaux. MAS aul ho~-
lied &c expend al the money necessary
10 succor the sufferers BY .hc Alartin4ou.
disaster. An official from the Colonial
Office started from Rrest COR Martiniquc
this morning with half a million francs
($l00, 000D in cash.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
Believing Beneath the Sea.
(By the Associated Press

Willemstad, Island of Curacao, May
lOth.-The steamer Pedemonte, which ar
rived this morning at La Guaira, reports
that While passing near the Island OF st.
Vincent Thursday night her deck vas
covered to a depth Of nearly two inches
with ashes and her passengers wee
nearly suffocated with the smell OF sui
phur.
During Thursday all along the coast
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
Still Emitting Ashes.
(By the Associated Pres

Paris, May l0.-The Minister Of Ma
rine, VI. De Laneasan, has received the
following from Fort de France. Island Of
Martinique, under tho date Of Nav 10,
4 p. m:
Arrived at Fort de France with pro-
visions, passing close - st. Pierre. Fire
continues; volcano still emitting ashes
with less density. "SUCHET."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
Only Thirty Souls Escape
the Associated Prcss.)

'it Associated IfeSS.1
.... May The commander OF the
lala,r Suchct has t~elecraohed
'IIalstcr of Marine, NJ. Deianessan,
''f' de France, Island OF Martini
..'f date of Thursday, May 6th, 1T
.' IL. as follows:
.." just returned from St. Pierre,
mas heen completely destroyed by
a@" mass of fire, which fell on
at about eight in the morn
"' .htire population (about p, 1000
supposed to have persisted. I
.''Aht back the few survivors.
'"'flF- All the shipping in the
mas been destroyed by fire. The
... rcntinues.'
9i"hi1l Minister. NJ. DeCrais, re
.. - SIX o'clock this evening two
.-Saees from the Secretary Cen
. 1919 Government of Martinique,
l. Huerre. sent respectively at
0"' 1870 p. IN. yesterday. The
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13
The Eruption At st. Vincent.
(Ey the A sociated Press.)

London May 0.-The following cable
gram was received this morning at the
Colonial office from Governor, Sir Fred
erick Mitchell Hodgson, of Barbados:
The soufriere volcano on St. Vincent.
B. W. l.. erupted violently yesterday.
Loud reports. resembling artillery fire.
were heard at Barbados at 3 O'Clock IN
the afternoon. At five o'clock there
came darkness and thunder, accompanied
by a strong %downpOur of dust, which con
tinued until night. Barbados is covered
several inches deep with dust this morn
ing
Governor Llewellyn. of the WindWacd
Islands, cables to the Colonial office from
ST. Lucia as follows:
Leaving at once for st. Vincent. Erup-
ton continues. Break in cable continues.
Again urge sending warship.'
Private dispatches received late this
afternoon from the West indies, say the
eruption at Martinique is decidedly
worse.
THE ERUPTION CONTINUES.
The French cable company received
Il cablegram this morning announcing
that the eruption at Martinique continues
and that ships are afraid 60 go near
the island.
The latest messages Indicate hat the
number of deaths viii be about forty
thousand, several of the smaller islands
near Martinique having also suffered.
Between s O'Clock in the evening %
Thursday. May Sth. st. Pierre was a
mass of fire and there was also a vol
canic eruption at St. Vincent. The ISL
and of ST. Thomas is sending help.
4 ship which arrived Friday. May 9th.
n = III - e II"
y hich was lying off ST. Pierre when the
eruption commenced, reports that the
noise was terrific. a huge cloud of fire
appeared over the town and ~neighbor~
hood. giving the inhabitants no chance to
escape.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13

The Cliffside Cotton Mills on Broad
river, near Forest City. will be in OPP
Grafton early in the year 1902. O1a
wing of this mill is 5Sx1GS. ana three
stories high. and the other wing 75x224,
fCur stories.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-05-13

he stock book Of the Mooresvilln
cotton Mill Company has been opened
fer now stock with a Wow to charging
all No , So IS to have double the pres
ent capacity.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-19
PLEASING BILL.
A Variety Of Good Things al
Summit Lake Park.

Those who desire a good hearty
laugh can find 1t in this weeks OFFER
ing at Summit lake park theatre.
Kelly and Bertha start the ball with
a good lively black face act followed
by Barr and LaSalle in their mirth-
provoking sketch, "Wife's Mother"
For ludicrous situations the piece
would be hard to beat. Two clever
comedians and dancers, the Harrison
Bros, were welcome visitors and re-
ceived merited applause. The trained
spaniels, with their master, Geo. Litz,
are n decided feature. 1t is seldom
one sees a better trained or prettier
troupe of dogs. The farce by Ed
Kelly and company proved a winner
and was thoroughly enjoyed. A sensa-
,tional feature was the high dive from
40 foot ladder by Dandy" the high
diving dog.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-19

and grafters to whom he tipped off
the fact that louisville was due to
win," and so the talent" made
bunch of money. These charges, Gear
says, will be backed up with numerous
afiidavits and the papers will be for
warded to President Hickey.
FALL AND WINTER PROSPECTS.
Frank Davey is not saying great
deal just now, but indications are
that he Is preparing campaign of
wrestling for this winter which will
be brisker than any he has had for
years. The fact that boxing has been
made illegal has given the Older game
of wrestling a new interest in Akron
and the clubs have many members
who are proficient.
All summer long some of these anna
teurs have been quietly training, and
| 1t is expected that wrestling will
easily be the leading and most popular
sport here during the coming winter.
At the Planet club wrestling and
/ foot ball preparations are dividing
time and attention. This club expects
to put as good foot ball team on
the gridiron this fall as will be found
in the city, and will also have some
wrestlers who will be ready to meet
all local amateurs on the mat.
Clyde Boyd, Frank Davey's new
manager, Is eminently man who can
get the matches, If it is possible for
any one to secure them, and Frank
Davey expects to have his hands full
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-19
RECORD BREAKING
Crowds at Union Depot Satur-
day and Sunday.

Saturday and Sunday were among
the biggest days we ever had here"
said officials at the Union depot, Mon
day. The crowds on both days came
early and were there, streaming in
and out on and off trains until late at
night. There were 1900 in the crowd
which attended the Werner picnic; $500
were here in the big picnic crowd
from Ashland also Saturday, and 800
people left here Sunday for Cedar
Point, with the Liedertafel excursion
while 45O Akron people were in the
big Columbus excursion over the @. A,
& G.
Agents We're kept exceedingly busy
all day, and the end of last week and
the beginning Of this will be long re
membered by those who had the
crowds to take care of.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-19
OF the Worry and
Criticism
Gov. Stone Wants No
More of Public Office.
He Patiently Awaits His TERMS
Ending.

Williamsport, Pa, Aug. 19.-Whtle re-
turning from visit to Tioga county,
Governor William A. Stone, in an in
-terview here, said:
"I'm through with politics. 1t does
not pay, and l would not accept an
other office If it were rendered me.
I've been taking an active part In pol
itics for about % years, but now I've
had my fill of officeholding. / am
leaving politics by no means wealthy
man, but with the aid of my law prac-
tice have been placed in good circum-
stances,
my public life has been productive
of much hardship for me and the max
ing of many enemies, thought it has
also brought me some good friends.
The man in the Governors chair is
made the helpless butt Of all sorts of
abuse and criticism, and Of these l
have had my share. Indeed, man
less hardy in constitution or of more
timid nature might have grown dis
couraged and i'll if put in my place,
but I kept on doing what 1 thought
was right. and never lost any meals
or sleep over the result.
|
Now you may take, for instance,
those cartoons and editorials that
some of the papers are printing about
me. They don't make me bit cross,
because always consider what really
inspires them. Some of my friends
watch for these cartoons and have
good deal of fun over them and
frequently laugh over them myself,
but never take them seriously.
II fish and hunt and take good
deal of exercise, and while people are
attacking me I'm looking after my
health. In regard to my plans for the
future, they have been formed for
some time and will not be changed.
When my term expires next winter
shall go right to practicing law in
Pittsburg. You know, have two
partners there, with whom I have at
no time severed connections, and all
l shall have to do is go into the office
and get to work"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-19
RELIEF At HAND.
Scores Of Akron People
Finding 1t Out.

Relief is at hand In Akron.
For scores OF rheumatic sufferers,
For hundreds of bad backs,
For urinary disorders diabetes
Doan's Kidney Pills relieve and cure
Are endorsed by Akron citizens.
Mrs. G. w. Miller 60slA Water ST.,
employed in the Akron Knife works
says: Il procured Doan's Kidney Pills
at John Lamparter 4 Co.'S drug store
and took course of the treatment.
They did me a great deal of good,
strengthened my kidneys, corrected
the secretions, removed the pain and
lameness from my back and consid-
erably lessened the headaches. | have
no hesitancy in recommending Doan's
Kidney Pills judging from personal re-
suits"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-Aiilburn Co., Bnfralo, n. Y,
sole agents for the u. s.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-19
PLAIN TALK.
Straight Talk and To the polnt--Ths
Virtues Of Or, A, W, Chases Nerve
Plus Told In a Few Words BY an
Akron Citizen Who Knows.

Mr.. M. J. Coylc, OF No. 206 Bowery
ST., Akron, Ohio, says; due to a nerv-
Gus affection had pain In the back
Of the head of distressing type for
some six months. was told DR.. A.
w. Chase's Nerve Pills would cure
such trouble by its power on the nerv-
Gus system, and got box, and am
glad to say it did. have had no pain
or trouble since L used the medicine,
consequently have great confidence in
IT and am pleased TO recommend 1t to
others as a fine nerve tonic"
DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills are
sold at SOC box at dealers or DR.. A..
w. Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, N.
Y. See that portrait and signature of
A. w. Chase NJ. D., are on every pack
age.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-19
NEW SYSTEM
Of Writing May Be-
Adopted.
Board Of Education Will Con
slider the Matter.

Another step is being taken by the
Board of Education In the matter of
the study of writing in the schools, and
1t is possible that another system will
be adopted, though this will not mean
that a special teacher will be engaged
to teach it.
Among some of the members of the
Board and their friends there has been
a leaning toward system that will
teach slanting writing, and report
was made at the meeting of the
Board Monday night recommending
the adoption of new system. The
Board was undecided whether spe-
cial or a regular meeting should be
called to discuss this, and 1t was final
'ly decided to meet, Thursday evening
and consider the matter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-19
RINGS
Torn From Wear
er's Fingers.
inspector Entered a
PalatiaI Home
And Robbed Woman Of Her
Jewelry.

Columbus, O., Aug. 1e.-Mrs. Freder-
ick w. Prentiss, leading society wo-
man of Columbus, was the victim yes
terday afternoon of one of the boldest
robberies ever perpetrated in this city.
Mrs. Prentiss is the wife of F. w.
Prentiss president of the Hayden
Clinton band, one of the largest fl
nancial institutions in Columbus, Sec
retary of the Columbus club and di-
rector in nearly half of the manufac,
tnuring enterprises of the city. She
has, or rather did have, one of the
finest collection of jewels in Columbus.
Yesterday afternoon roughly dress,
ed man, wearing cap with the word
inspector on it's band, knocked at the
door of the Prentiss residence. He was
admitted by the maid whom he told
that he had been sent to investigate
some trouble with the gas pipes. Going
up stairs to the apartments of Mrs
Prentiss, he covered his face with a
handkerchief mask and entered her
room.
Drawing q revolver he commanded
Mrs. Prentlss to give up her jewels
He forced her to hold out her
hands while he pulled her rings from
her fingers He cut the purse from her
belt and took her watch. He also Sc
cured valuable necklace and numer-
Gus other trinkets. Filling his pockets
with valuables from the dresser, he
| backed out of the door, still covering
Mrs. Prentiss with the revolver. By
the time she had recovered from her
fright the robber was gone from the
house. The jewels taken are valued al
$1,000.
The scene of the robbery is in the
most aristocratic section of the city
The police have been securing the town
for the man, but no trace of him has
been secured. Earlier in the afternoon
the same man gained entrance by q
similar ruse to the residence of Ed
ward Kelton, on East Town st., and
stole 5000 in jewelry.