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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
VESUVlUS HAS CLAIMED
THOUSANDS Of VICTIMS

The present eruption OF Vesuvius which
began 13 days ago has been heralded by
many signs of trouble extending back to
The first recorded eruption OF Vesuvius
was that which destroyed Herculaneum
and Pompei Aug. 2s, 70 a. ID.
on the fatal day. familiar 10 all read
era through Bulwer's tale. the mountain
burst and buried under ashes and lava
the two cities and all the surrounding
villages. 1t is estimated that $1,000 per-
ished
II was by that eruption that the pres
ent peak was formed. Before that there
is gool reason 10 believe. what is now
called Monte Somma'' rounded crater
surrounding the cone was the extreme
height of the mountain.
Vesuvius rested for 124 years. Again
I'm 203 there was an eruption worth record
In Az the volcano belched ashes. which
fell I'm all then known parts OF Europe
and even i'm Asia Minor and the north
ern part OF Africa. other violent dis
turbances appear in the records or 5l2
and 9s2.
lava appeared in the year 1906 Down
10 the year 1900 there had been nine erup-
tions I'm all. From that year to 1851 the
volcano was quiet but In mat year
violent explosion and the discharge OF
torrents of boiling water. This eruption
overwhelmed Tore Annunciata. Tore del
Greco, Resina. Portici and Boscoreale.
From May to August, 1907. the volcano
was I'm constant eruption. and II was again
persstently active from 17l7 TO 1877.
In 1850 and 1861 active. severe eruptions
occurred. the latter sending lava into
Pontici, FIVE miles southeast OF Naples
and scovial fell I'm the city itself
Red hot stones I'm vast numbers were
hurled 1000 feet above the crater in l119
The lava flow claimed many victims in
1874. The streams OF lava precipitated
themselves. into the. sea beside Tore del
Greco. and more than 400 persons per-
ished Ashes from the volcano fell as
far away as Chllti and Taranto.
This eruption tore a hole I'm the side
OF the mountain near its base. which filled
! up with molten lava. one Of the lava
streams was estimated as containing more
| than 100000 cubic feet.
Leopold Won Buch observed the eruption
Of 1895 and Humboldt that OF 1922 In the
latter year the whole top Of the cone was
blown off. and chasm three miles I'm cir
| cumferance and more than 1000 feet deep
was formed.
After inferior cruptions in 1850 and 1855
came the impressive demonstration OF
1855. when the cone sank 195 feet below its
former height.
The sleeping giants fury again burst
| forth I'm January. 1871. eliminating In tho
great eruption of April "a TO 30. 1872.
The torrent which killed a party OF 20
tourists partly destroyed the towns OF
Massa and san Sehastiano and ran twelve
miles I'm three hours. A huge cloud OF
smoke and ashes arose TO a height OF SO0o
feet. The lava flow covered an area Of
| two square miles and averaged 13 feet in
depth This destroyed property worth
10000.
The series Of eruptions Of 1897 and iSaS
burst new and small craters from the side
of the mountain looking toward Naples
Tho series Of 1903 was spectacular and
even alarming, with frequent lava over
| flows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

lives TO noble. humane and perilous work
and II viii also operate for the better
ment OF the service by retaining the most
experienced and sturdiest men IN lt
To-day there is no satisfactory future
for the life-saver when either through in
creasing years or injury he becomes i'm
capacltatcd for the trying and always
dangerous work required by the service.
lie is forced, therefore 90 make prepara-
lions for the future while there is yet
time, and this frequently involves the sur
rendering Of his position as a iife-saver
Thus it happens that the service loses
many of It's most experienced and valua-
bic men whose places II Is always diff
hcult to nll
Life-savers realize their Inability TO
save anything from their scant pay TO
prepare for tho 'timc when az the age
Of sixty-four years. they will be dis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
LAVA is COOLING

The most consoling news this morning
is that the lava is cooling on all sides
Some extraordinary escapes from death
have been recorded. A man and his four
children have been rescued after having
-heen-lost In the ash-coyered wilderness
for So hours They were terribly exhaust
ed and seemed more like five skeletons
than human beings.
Firemen have been sent from Palermo,
Sicily and other places 10 the villages In
this vicinity which have suffered the
most from the fail OF ashes so as to as
eist In removing the ashes from the roofs
and relieve the exhausted soldiers. Camp
kitchens have been established at a num-
Der OF places and free meats are being
distributed wherever possible to those in
need OF them.
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
CONLEY DIDN'T TALK BACK
TO THE JUDGE THIS TIME

Walter Mulcahey, aged i6. and william
Conley. aged %. were arraigned before
Judge Rouckert this morning for stealing
a horse valued at $50. harness at So and
n wagon worth s. from a. Paquin.
Both pleaded guilty. Conley was SEN
fenced 60 six months al the farm. As II
was Mulcahey's first offence he was placed
on probation.
Two years ago Conley was sentenced nor
one year by Judge Wilbur in the supreme
court. As Conley was leaving the room
he remarked that he could stand on his
head that long" lie was called back and
the Judge added another year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

charged as superanuated. and Il Is not
surprising they should withdraw from the
service while they are yet able TO maxi
some provision for their declining years
In another calling. The pay of the surf
men IL but $50 a month for ten months
I'm the year. and they are few In number
indeed who can save anything for future
need. as the maintenance OF families and
the cost OF the station mess exhausts the
stipend
Neither for those who are discharged
for infrmities nor for the families OF
those who lose their lives in the per-
Torrance Of duty is there any present
provision for pensions. Some OF those
who have been discharged on account
OF physical disabilities have been granted
one or two years pay. but they had been
long in the service ana were incapaci-
tated from engaging IN the profitable
work that had been their earlier occupa-
tion.
Clearly this is neither just, prudent nor
credltable for great and wealthy ma
tion. The men OF the life-saving crews
face dangers as great and are as truly
heroes as are the men who respond TO the
call TO arms Their work is the work OF
humanity and the nation is under obli-
CATION TO requite # by making provision
for pensions that viii assure at least
modest comfort for those crippled or re-
tired on account OF age and keep the
dependents OF those who lose their lives
I'm the service from want.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
NEED OF CIVIC REVIVAL
IN MAINE DISCUSSED

Portland. Me, April 12-The second
days session OF the Maine conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal church was pre-
ceded by "A meeting for the discussion OF
the need OF a civic revival I'm Maine
President Wilbur r. Berry OF the Maine
Wesleyan seminary presided.
Rev ". t. Putnack OF Augusta spoke
on the pressing problems IN the state and
Rev. william Wood of Bridgeton ON the
pressing problems I'm the country Much
business was taken up during the forenoon
meeting OF the conference.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
GLADDING FUNERAL WAS
HELD THIS MORNING

The funeral services OF Geo. w. Glad
ding took place at IL o'clock at l6l Chest
nut street
the well known dry goods firm OF Glad
ding q Co. He was 81 years OF age and
confined TO his bed but three days. He
leaves a sister. Miss Olive II. Gladding.
The services were conducted by Rev.
DIR. James c. Vose and many friends and
church members were present.
The bearers were +. q. Gladding, j. T..
Child, S. j. Kettlety. G.. l.. Dixon. Inter-
ment was at the North Burial ground.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
VESUVIUS HALTS IN ITS
WORK OF DESTRUCTION
CONTINUED from Page one)

kConunued from rage OneD
Viewed as whole the conditions
throughout the area affected by the erup-
tions of Mount Vesuvius are better this
morning as compared with those OF the
early hours OF yesterday. Frequent de-
donations are still heard. but family. The
main crater is gradually enlarging.
The rain OF ashes over the Mediterrane-
an side OF the volcano has diminished
The heaviest fall is now over Somma,
Santa Anstasa, Ponticelh and other VIII
lagos, I'm section opposite and distant
from this city.
Large contingents OF troops have ar
rived. affording military force sufficient
TO successfully meet all eventualities. The
garrison has been doubled and sailors or
dered ashore from the squadron i'm the
bay will help TO restore and maintain pub
lie order.
For a time after midnight the eruptions
were somewhat more acute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Just now as shad are beginning TO run
I'm the Delaware Ex-Governor Elihu Jack
son OF Maryland Is quoted as follows: A
land OF milk and honey has no attractions
for me as long as my land brings forth
plenty OF hog jowl and turnip green's 1t
sounds like heresy but this Is the season
for jowl and young turnip tops. and no
son OF Delaware prefers planked shad to
such n delicacy.''-New York Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

from Venezuela. now that President Cas-
tro has started on a long vacation. TN
less he differs from most South American
statcsmen he will find 1t extremely diffi-
cult to get into first place in the lime.
light again His temporary successor Is
Vice President Gomez
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
SERVING THE PUBLIC PAYS.


Of late and Hartford railroad has
receiving large public attention. fact chiefly due to
activity week
ago occasion consider President Melens
attitude Hepburn railroad bill and some
many activities which he engaged for the Improvement OF
greater convenience passengers
have occurred bring Mr. Mellen and
the railroad which he the executive head again prominently into
public has been made that proposed to
establish and New York to be
operated by electricity which will be shorter than existing road
make material saving in time well as in fare
Mellen in any way pertubed when this plan was
brought all Indeed he has apparently
cpad and already preparing to put into actual operation
that contemplated by the
the other enterprise before they finish their
limnary work.
Here Mr. Mellens significant statement in answer request
proposed railroad between Boston
York. Te of the air line of the Boston and New
Line railroad between New Haven and Wlimanc and
England railroad between Wlmantic and Boston will make
line approximately miles in length between New YORK and
upon easily in four hours by
and in less time by electricity and low fare other
road proposed eorzed about Such line
New Haven has contemplation the engineers
upon the financing of the has been provided for
itself will be available for before charters
line referred the article question
Obviously Melen be caught mapping The old Air
popular quick the cities
why with such Improvement the New
Haven capable of giving it, cannot be made OF the
popular and prosperous roads in New England.
However Rhode Islanders directly interested in this
enterprise they reports that given color of truth
rail-
ways acquired by the New Haven
pany.
There be much nothing all in these but should
will sorrowng this Of
objection will be raised Immediately that the requirement of
electric railways by the New Haven will
a monopoly in the transportation business
That enough and equally that such monopoles
encouraged Rhode Islanders apt
railways concerned
possibly they and may be
greatly improved should gather itself all
the transportation facilities in the
Moreover there valid ground for this The
agent the railways has sought please the public
outed popular established annoying
equitable transfer Disseminated against localities
the matter of and generally betrayed and defiant
spirit
President Meens policy he defined when he addressed the
board of trade few and he has reiterated times
since please the pubbecause to be made in
that way than by thwarting antagonzng the people
AS he pertnenty the railroad in partnership with the
people and by following this policy that Mr. Melen has been
sgnay successful his of the New Haven roads in
The who adopts wocent-amile of fare steam
himself improving the facilities for suburban
beneficiary counted upon the rail
quate that will be reasonable transfer that will be
liberal just end the unjust determinations which
the present and practices
against certain localities in Rhode Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

While New York Republicans are op-
posed 10 district nominations their West
ern brethren are writing that the plan OPP
posed helps the party In other sections
OF the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Isn't Maxim Gorky unjustihably severe
I'm remarking OF that other distinguished
Russian. Premier Witte, as he did at New
York tho other day: He is devoid OF
talent. honesty and power. and in my
opinion is n scoundrel"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Representative Burton OF Ohio, chair
man OF the committee on rivers and har-
bors, has prepared "A bill which Is certain
TO cause much discussion. II s designed
to regulate the taking OF water from Nj
agara Falls and will undoubtedly be Wig
ously opposed by the power companies.
For several years there has been general
recognition OF the fact that both Canada
and the United States must take steps 10
preserve the beauty of Niagara and pre-
vent It's rocks from becoming eyesores
This measure which. after n great deal
of consideration, Mr.. Burton has brought
to a dlscussable stage. prohibits the trans
mission into the United States from the
dominion OF Canada OF electrical power
generated from the waters OF the falls;
provides that revocable permits be issued
by the secretary Of war TO companies now
actually producing power from those
waters and 10 no others, and authorizes
the president to endeavor to make suitable
arrangements for the preservation of the
falls with the Canadian authorities.
Both countries are much interested I'm
the main purpose OF the bill, and the
Canadians will probably meet the presi-
dent or those 90 whom he may refer the
matter. I'm "A manner that will ensure the
success OF the main purpose OF those who
believe that 10 allow the destruction OF
the falls will bc little less than a crime.
While those interested i'm a business way
will be given fair hearing, there seems
every likelihood that the chief features
of Congressman Burton's bill will eventu-
ally become law. and the more speedy
the action taken the better pleased will
be the great majority OF American citi-
zens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

his wife now on trial for murder Is all
the noblor because the woman does not
seem 20 have deserved II.
Drydock Dewey seems 10 be giving
the navy department as much trouble as
the Philippines give the anti-imperialists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Senator Stlness new rule. providing
that no bills introduced on the last day
OF the session shall be considered. shows
how long a time II takes reform meas
ure to reach practical stage in the gem
eral assembly
In 1903 a Democratic member OF the
house OF representatives from the city
OF Providence offered at the beginning OF
the session a new joint rule providing
that no bill should be acted upon, except
by unanimous consent. unless introduced
10 days before the date fixed for final adj
journment One OF the most mischievous
features OF the work OF legislatures pre-
ceding that OF 1903 were the post election
sessions at which unwholesome measures
were railroaded into the statutes by men
whose term OF responsibility TO the peo-
pie had actually ended. II was to pre-
vent the after election legislation. as
well as 10 overcome what a former Re-
publican secretary OF state had declared
dlsgraceful, that the new rule was intro
duced
The house was close that year and the
member who offered the rule on roll
call had the full Democratic support, as
well as the votes OF the Republican
speaker and one other Republican. The
senate much to the surprise of the Dem
ocrats also approved that Joint rule and
since that day there have been no after
election sessions But the senate regarded
the reform as too drastic TO be fully car
rled out so II never passed the rcsolu-
tion providing for final adjournment nm
I'll the very last day of the session. Tho
joint rule was found, however. to be OF
value in the house, as more than one raid
was sidetracked by Republicans who
called attention to II, and to the fact that
the raid measure was introduced too
late.
Senator Stiness has secured the full
enforcement OF one of the main provis-
ions OF the joint rule, but three years
seems long time to get such small re-
form into actual working order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Herbert youngest son OF Evelyn T. and
the late Rev. A. A. Morton. and grand
son OF Marcus w and tho late Isabel
j. Morton.
Notice OF funeral later
MouLToN-In East Providence, on the
10th inst. Cornelia Babcock. widow OF
Sullivan Moulton, In the SGD year OF
her age.
Funeral services at the residence OF
her daughter. Mrs Maria l.. Bradley 176
Taunton avenue. Friday afternoon at
o'clock. Relatives and friends are in
vited To attend.
RAMsBoTToM--In Swansea. on the 10th
inst James Ramsbottom' aged ~
years.
Funeral Friday the lsth-insl, at IL
o'clock. from his late residence. Rela-
tives and friends invited to attend
PEARsoN-In this city. on the i1th inst,
Mary Pearson, daughter of James w.
and Ann M Bowdlsh.
Notice OF funeral later.
RIDER-In Greene, April 10. 1906. Lu-
cnda c., wife OF George w Rider. in
her 10th year.
Funeral at Hopkins Hollow church, Fri
day. the 18th inst, at 80 a. m. Rela-
tives and friends are invited TO attend
without further notice
sULLlVAN-In this city. on the 10th
inst. Annie r.. daughter OF the late
Timothy and Mary f.. Sullivan.
Funeral Friday morning, the 18th inst,
at $3.50 o'clock, from her late residence.
Governor street. Services at st. Joseph's
church. Hope street. at 10 o'clock. Rela-
tives and friends are invited to attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Secretary Root will endeavor toStraight-
en- out the Difficulty between our fisher
men and those OF New Foundland. avery
one will wish him success.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
WHAT OTHERS
ARE SAYING

Speaker Cannon has brought the tariff
question before the country, apparently,
while refusing TO permit IL TO come before
congress. Washington dispatches predict
tariff revision will be the issue OF the con-
gressional campaign this year.
burg Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Public libraries will now have an un-
usually heavy demand for The Last
Days OF Pompeii."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Mr.. Carnegie made no provision for
professor OF oscuation In his institute
simply because he doesn't need one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

THE ice companies seem 60 be little
shy of announcing their summer schedule
OF prices. Can It be that they are waiting
10 see what happens 10 their brothers In
the soak en- line, the coal men"'-Bos-
ton Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Physically the king Of Italy Is not
large man hut he has pluck enough fo
giant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

1T is semi-officlally announced that the
Democrats will make their fight in the
congressional canvass OF 1906 on the tariff
and the Philippines. The Democrats have
been cropping for an issue for several
years, and II they have found one In
either OF those two things the Republi-
cans will be glad TO assist them In ex-
plotting it."-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
1.-The question is VIII the state or G..
w Perkins get the greater benefit from
solemn argument on the legal distinction
between motive and intent? All concede
that II will throw a great white light up
on the sanctity OF law and advance the
reign OF justice as much as half an inch.'
New York Journal.
"If the stand -patters refuse TO yield,
maintaining an obstinate front of opposi-
tion, they may invite defeat at the polls.
like that which swept the first Cleveland
administration into power. r."-Philadelphia
Telegraph
Anyhow. Boston won't stand at the bar
al midnight as the clock Is striking the
hour, because the proposed law provides
that there shall be no sales after IL
o'clock, except In dining rooms."-Bos-
ton Globe.
Congressman Davidson OF Wisconsin
has offered a resolution calling for an in
vestigation by the ways and means com
mittee of the sentiment for tariff revision
throughout the country. Carried on In
good faith. such an investigation would
probably prove revelation. Paul
Pioneer Press.
zone hundred and twenty-five women
yesterday at the Society for Political
study decided that non-suppOrt Is mans
greatest sin against the marriage con-
tract. and therefore a wife's chief cause
for divorce. Despite her vaunted enamel
patton woman still exploits her leading
strings. IN Y. World.
Not even the most emphatic revision
lists have the temerity 10 demand free
trade. All they want is a readjustment OF
schedules. They admit that the country
is prosperous and that the protective prn-
cple underlying our tariff policy should
not be disturbed. Manfestly. then. the
tariff is n question which can and will
wait'-Pittsburg Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12
More lmportunate in

More importunate in
JUSTICE terests may be repre-
sented IN bills now be-
FOR LIFE fore congress than those
az tho nations life
SAVERS. savers but certainly
none more important or
deserving of Immediate and favorable at
teniion. The measure dealing with the
coast guard service has been given hearty
endorsement by the committee on COM
merce fact which ought TO be potential
enough 70 secure It's speedy enactment
into law. II provides for the retirement.
with three-auarters pay. Of lifc-savers
who have been thirty years In the service
or who may reach the age of sixty -four
years or become disabled In the perform
ance Of duty. Tho passage Of this bill
will be but an act ~ simple justice 10
men who devote the pes; years Of their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Edwin coopers loyalty and devotion to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

JUSTICE
FOR LIFE
SAVERS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-12

Senator Stiness has secured the full
enforcement OF one of the main provis-
ions OF the joint rule, but three years
seems long time to get such a small re-
form into actual working order.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-01-20
STORE MONEY DRAWER ROBBED.
Thief Enters The Store of Mr..
Thomas Dadds.

There is somebody in town who can
change money in pennies, and has
plenty of them for the collection plate
tomorrow. Between five and six hun
dred pennies were stolen last night
from the money drawer Of the store Of
Mr.. Thomas Dadds, on Washington
street. The thief also supplied himself
with ham, bacon, potatoes, oranges.
pies, etc. for his Sunday dinner
Mr.. Dadds secured his store when
locking up in the usual manner, but IL
is difficult to lock mp from thieves.
The thief entered the back way, priced
a shutter open with piece Of wire,
and in this way effected an entrance
The thief emptied the money drawer
of about So in pennies that had been
left there. He helped himself to the
substantials he found in sight.
Mr.. Dadds and family had retired
and knowledge of the robbery was not
ascertained until this morning. The
police authorities have the matter in
hand and anticipate the apprehension
of the thief.