The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
DISTRICT IS A
 VAST DESERT Arowl Vesuvius De- suction Wrought. FILLING ASHES MUCH FINER From This It is Believed That the
 Worst is Over. In City of Naples the People are Panic Stricken. and the Crowds are
 in Temper for Any
 Excess.
FILLING ASHES MUCH FINER

Naples, April 1.-The whole of the Vesuvian district as far as Napies, Caserta and Castella Mare Is one vast Sahara desert. Reports from all sides state that the fall of ashes is not so heavy as it has been for the last few days and that the ashes are much finer and from this 1t Is argued that the prospects are much brighter.
 The blockade of local traffic con tinues, but service on the main lines of railway has been re-established. all though greatly disarranged by the in- describabIe confusion on the stations where foreigners, not fully understand ing the situation. inveigh against the delays and discomforts to which they have been submitted.
 This has been a disquieting day in Naples. The people, alarmed by what has happened, deserted their shops and the manufactures are nearly all clos excess. It would only require re- port to start a confiagration. The arrival of King Victor Emman- uel and Queen Helena has done much to restore calm. They have been re- ceived with great joy, especially when the sovereigns left hospital after a visit to the wounded there. One poor woman exclaimed. q would consent to be wounded for the sake of being Kiss ed by the queen.'
 Others cannot find words in which to express their gratitude. Both the royal palaces of Cappo di Monti and San Fernando have been given up to refugees.
 All the papers tonight advise the public to be calm, pointing out the im- proved condition of affairs. The pa- pers also eulogize Director Matteucci for his courage in returning to the ruined Observatory on Mount Vesuvius and sending from that place messages of encouragement and expressions of confidence that Vesuvius will soon quiet down.
 Candles Kept Burning. The theatres, cafes and places of amsuement have been closed and on all | the sacred images in the saints candles are kept burning, while smaller images are being carried about, in many eases l being set down in the open afr aud
 surrounded by candles.
 Troops are engaged in clearing the roofs of buildings of the accumulation of sand and ashes which endangers the structures. The large glass cov- cred galleries throughout the city which are much freQuented have been ordered closed. lest the weight upon the roofs cause them to collapse.
 The village of San Gennaro has been partially buried in sand and ashes and
 
 place three persons were killed and more than twenty injured. In the road at Tore del Greco ten persons were found dead from suffo- cation.
 The people who remain at Torre An nunziata are in danger of perishing from starvation, all the shops having been closed. Rations for 200 persons have been sent there.
 The warships ordered here have been doing effective service in the removal of refugees. Premier Sonnino reached here to- day by train from Rome, his journey having been greatly impeded. He had conference immediately after his ar rival with the King, with whom the Premier discussed measures to be adopted to restore public confidence, maintain order. aid the refugees and repair the damage caused by tho erup- tion.