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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

Hon. THOMAS N. CLAHKE. the nom
|inee tor Representative from Duboi'
and Martin counties, has the ability fo'
|au efficient legislator. lie lives q Nhoal'
and for years has made study ofcounts
and township modes OF doing business
which knowledge may now BE- Of grea'
service to the State. He Il very con.
servasive IN bic views, careful. ana IN.
|clined to b rather slow than rash. H.
was County Superintendent Of Martin
county for one term, was County 0ur-
veyor two terms, and has been one d
The leading attorueys q Shoals for Z
number Of years. He has gained de-
Junction q author Of works on "Execu-
tors aud Administrators duties,1 and
"Powers and Duties Of county connie.
sioners,' and other legal works. The
State will Be fortunate IL the next legis.
Iaiure bee majority Of - able men .
M. Clarke.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

The N. A. Ledger says In regard 70 81
Mays Catholic church It Huntingburg
"The edifice Il the 6nest church struc
ture in Dubois county. and Il ID expected
an immense crowd Of people will b
present q the dedication ceremonies
from I'll parts OF Southern Indiana"
The church IL nice one. but thu
Ledger IL 'of" when Il says lie th'
finest In Dubois county" The churches
Al Ferdinand, CeIesline and ST. AMthon,
are each lie equal. while Il y not NOR.
than 0ne-third the sixe Of Sc Joseph
church, q Jasper. and did not cost snor'
than one- tenth % much.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

PERSONAL. Mr.. O. a. Trippet, and
hla sister Maggie, and Mr. J. L. Bretz
spent the first or this week q French
Lick SprIugs.
NJ. Thomas Dillon. Esq., went to
Dur Tuesday on business.
Hon. w. A. Traylor, OF Jasper. and
NJ. Jesse Traylor, Of Boone township,
are spending few days at French Lick
Mr.. !. B. Marshal and family moved
TO New Albany this week.
Dr.. w. H. Wells len for Clarke coun-
~ on Tuesday last.
Mrs.. Mary r. BaIch, OF Frankfort,
Clinton county. Ind. State Organizer Of
the Women's G. +. u. came 20 Jasper
Tuesday evening last. She had sent
some circulars 10 advance, but there was
no one here, or q Ireland, or Hunting.
burg ready to assist her II her Christlau
efforts and % she shook the dust Of Du.
bols county OF her skivte, and len for
more promising fields. She seemed 10
Be : woman Of great esrncstnese and
very pleasant address.
Mas Alice Barnett len Wednesday 20
visit relatives IN Pike county.
Rev. r. A. rriedly, Of vIncennss, was
IN jasper Wednesday on business. He
promised 70 preach here ere long.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

4 Ill persons are warned 70 keep or Of
a. my farm. and leave ny fruit alone,
and not % hunt on the following de-
cribed premises, viz; Part :. ~. D. o,
the ~. half D. ". .. o, and the y. half 81
the .. half D ". q. O.. I'll in section q, {
2 s,r.6 ~, situate just north Of Jasper,
~ DuboIs county, Ind, . ! em deter
mined from this tlmo On 70 prosecute 81
tr0eposoero. ! en- tired Of having ny
frnIt stolen end NJ fenose thrown down.
July %, ICES ~.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16
A VALUABLE GIFT.
Free to Farmers and Fruit Grow.

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers' A.
ISOLATION, OF the United States, It their
last meeting. ct Columbus. Ohio. in
June, resolved 70 furnish, free Of charge,
to al farmers and fruit growers, Illus
trated directions with specifications how
to make Arnolds perfect. but ample
and cheap, fruit evaporation. free, 10 oil
who would send siampsto the Secretary,
10 pay return postage. . Mr.. Arnold
gave his invention to the Association
under the condition that they would do
this to help the great producing classcs
In marketing their present immense
FRUIT crop probably. Those desiring
the evaporation can address, with stamps,
the Secretary.
Dr. w. ORLANDO SMITH.
Alliance, Ohio.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

INTEREsrING CoLLEcTIoN.-Dr. Rit-
Ger. near West Baden, has On interesting
collectios Of fossils, geological speci-
mena, relies Of the stone age, Indian
curioslties. &C.. IL his drug store, which
would b quite On Attraction anywhere.
They we're gathered IN the immediate
viciRity and are worthy Of : better
showing OF than can be had IN the drug
guom. We should think the Syringe
Company would add them 70 the attrac-
lions Of one Of their hne parlors.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16
NOTICE or PETITION TO SELL
REAL ESTATE.
lProssss Cause No. Ds.1
2" .s s cssSss ssSss .s 1S.St|as S: County

james w. Roberts, Administrator Of tn
Estase OF Byrum r. Roberts, deceased
Va.
0usannah Roberts, Greenbsrry Roberts
Betty G. Edwards ct u.
ITO Savannah Roberto. Greenberry Rob.
= erts. Betty Y. Edwards. David "A
Edwards, Albert q. Roberts. Christopher
10. Roberto. Ids 2 Roberts, Sanders Rob-
erts, Nancy u. Roberto, 6egnorA Roberss,
SAMUEL L. Roberts, Phoebe Roberts, Vic
toria Roberts and LeslIe Roberts. You
are eeverally hereby notified that the
sbove named petitioner, = Admlnistra-
tor of the estate aforrsaid. has 0led ID
the Circuit Court OF Dubois county, In
diana. petition, making you defendants
thereto. and praying therein for IN order
and decree OF said Court. authorizing
The sale OF certain Real Estate belonging
TO the eslate OF eaid dccedont. and In said
petition dcecribed. 10 make assets for
tho payment OF the debts and liabilities
Of aid estste and that aid petition, %
died and pending, Il eel for hearing IN
eaid Circuit Court. q the Court-house In
Joepor, Dubois county, Indiana, on the
Secomd judicial day Of the September
Term. 1854, OF said Court, the same b.
ing the 5th day OF September, 1ooo.
Witness. The Clerk and seal Of aid
Court, this 9Th day Of July, 1896.
J0sEPH 1. 6CHUHNACHRR, Clerk
Dubois Circuit Court.
BY GEoRGE J. JUTr. Deputy.
TAYLOR : HuNTER, Atty's.
July oh. 1885, sw. lp. & - %.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

5eome Of the papers are advocating
the holding Of The Democratic State Con-
vention - some other point than in
oienapolts THE year, on account Of the
boiling propensIty Of The EnglIsh-kerr
faction there. We advocated The holding
oS The State Convention q different eIl-
Lee each canvass. on account Of IL good
moral e0ece, several years ago, but I'll
parties seemed infatuated with The soity
u concentrIc circles," and Il Was IKE
blowing : penny whistle against Z
whirlwind to advocate : division OF
benefts. Yet We believe there sre .
number Of . good cities IN the State IN
every particular, and better In some,
than indianapolis, to hold Democrats
State Convention In this year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

1Hon. John Il. Lamb on Tnesday
resigned the Office OF u. s. District At
torney FIR Indiana, and the Presidenl
promptly sent the name Of Hon. David
Turpie 10 The Senate o. his successor
Mr.. Turpie will be confirmed without
question, and will make sspIendid Off,
Ger. and the appointment will be CON-
mended By members Of the bar, irrespec.
tive Of party.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

0JMr. THos. B. BUsKIxk, Esq., the
Democratic nominee for Representative
from Lawrence, Orange and Dubois, b.
Ionge 10 the famous Buakirk family,
noted for the prominence OF its members
In both political parties for twenty years
past, though we believe this will be the
frat time THE gentleman has been hon.
0red with public position. He possesses.
however, recognized ability, 10 : promi.
nent member Of the Orange county bor,
and II he displays the same sptnoss for
publIc Affairs that other members OF the
family have, the district will have no
cause to regret lie selection Of Represen-
tative. Il Was not generally known that
he Wa candidate until the evening BE-
fore the convention, or probably larger
number Of his friends from Lawrence
county would have attended the con-
vention.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

AcCIDEST.-On Tuesday morning q
come wcrkmen we're cutting timber on
Cd IN falling, and large limb broke and
Cell. and after hitting the ground
bounded and struck Mr.. Jacob Hoffman
IN the back. hurting him % severely he
had 70 Be hauled home, and e con6ned
20 bed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

r7The slecslons IN England, % iAs.
show that neither o. the four parliso
has majority Of ~ own. but The
tories have The 1argeat number. There
i no telling what viii b The result Of
negotiations IN THE State OF a6Tairs.
Gladstone may remain on ton vet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

rrThe Star Band will have : dance
IT Erkert's grove next Mon'av night.
\ good supper will Be provided for al
who want II. Ice-crean1, lemonade, and
other refreshments on the ground. DAN
cling will begin Il o'clock.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

TT Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair
Remover never fails In restoring gray
hair to IL youthful color, lustre. and
vitality. DR.. A. A. Hayes, State Assay-
or Of Massachusetts,. endorses II, and I'll
who give Il fair trial unite in grateful
testimony 10 its many virtues.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16
The BEST

boon ever bestowed upon mn = peFfsee
health, and the true way 70 Insure hsalfh
+ % purity your blood with Ayers Garnap
parirja. Mn. Eliza A. Clough, - Arllng-
ton q, Lowell, Mass, writes: Every
winter and spring my family, including
myself, Ne several bottles o. Aysr's ar.
sspariIIa. Experience b. sonvineod -
thnt, q : powerful
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

Coon YIELD. Joseph Buchart
threshcd the wheat from Is acres last
Thursday. The machine turned out SIS
bushels, which he soId 10 Eckert Bros. y
Co., and II weighed $50 bushels. From
che same field in 1886 be got but 10
buahals.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16
Blood

puri1er, 4 = very much superior q ~
othsr preparation Of earsapaFilIa. Al
persons Of scrofuIous Or consumptive To-
denotes, and especially deIlcsfs children
ars surs 70 Be greatly bens1ted By IT,
49, J.W. Starr, Laconia, Iowa, writes !;
aFor years I was troubled with Scrofn-
lous complaints. Tried several different
preparstions, which did mo LITTLE, n anys
good. Two bottles Of Ayers sarsapa-
TiIls effected . complete cure. IL b ny
opinion ths5 this medicine = u bet
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

~A number Of young men from
Ireland, sort CT amateur baseball club,
came up Sunday last to see how the Jas
per club played : game, and went back
pleased.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

] have now on hand about four thou.
sand Ibs. Of wall paper. end will ell Il q
cheap % any retail dealer can cell Il.
AIs0 large amount Of Picture Frame
mouI dIng. which will cell Wholesale
or retail. Picture framing : speciality
S9.6m. JACOB CONAN.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

~. Atkina Chief o. Police, Knox
WILLIE. Tenn, writes: my family and
ere bene6ciariea Of your most excellent
medicine, Dr. KiDg's New Discovery l0s
cousumption having found Il 70 b ~
that you claim for &c, desire 70 testify @
its virtue. ~ friepds 70 whom have
recommended + praise 4 q every op'
portunity.S
b.. KIng's New Discovery sor Con.
sumption q guaranteed % curo Coughs
Colds, Bronchitis, Aslhma, Group and
every affection % Throat, Chest end
LungG Trial bottles Free g Mehrlngel
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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

0OCH LIEN = A1SNAOA oA1v =
The Brsr SALvE IN the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
YER Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chill
blains, Corns, and I'll Skin Erupti0ns,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re.
Quirod. Il IL guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
IS cents per box. For sale BY MehringeI
Bros., Jaaper.
Nov. 9th. Bb.--ly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

PIKE County, FAM. We scknoWl-
edge The receipt OF : we'll printed pam
phlet containing the premium list for the
6Ixteeath Fair Of the Pike County Agri.
cultural Society, "a be held at Peter.
burg, Aug. S0th 70 Sept ID. The Pike
county fairs are always . success, BE-
caose every body IN the entire county
takes just pride il them and atsends,
q they don't prepare any exhibit, while
TIE number Of exhibits n always credit
ablo % quality and quantity.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

0TA wind and rain storm Tuesday
night blow down = good many fences.
and scattered wheat and oats shocks on
many farms. doing considerable damage
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16
Purifier

q ~ day. G. Z. Upton, Nashua, n. r.,
writsss For . number o. yeaEs I
Was troubled with hnmor n my eyes,
snd unable 70 obtain relief until co.,
menced using Ayers Sarzaparilla. Ihave
taken several bottles, I'm greatly bone.
1ted, end believe Il q b the best q blood
puri6en." r. Harris, creel City. Ramsey
Co., DAKOTA writess ~ have been a
Intense sufferer with Dyspepsia, for ~
past thrse ysaza ST. meuths go ] bsgaa
. Ne
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

sHILO1's COUGH end Coa<ump'ioa Curs & scId y
| us % : guarantees. cures conssmpftons oo1d b
Mshriager bros.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

THAT HACKING COUCH can Be 90 quickly cured ~
shiioh's Cure. We guarantee ~ Sold ~ hshringsr
nros.. Druggists
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

sHILOusvrTALIxgR tswhst you need Tor csnsti
patoa Loss Of Appetite. DlSsnesss and al symptom
~ DyspepsIa. Price 10 and 56 esnu per bottle eoi
81 Mebringef Bros.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

There will be- Lawn Festival in De.
Motifs grove. / mile north Of Bethel
Church, in Madison township. on Wed
nesday night, July 81, 1885. for the ben.
eft OF said church. Good music hae
been secured BY order o. Committee
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

WILL ron eurye VIII Dyspepsia ss1 Liver csn,
vor saIs ~ ns>ringsr nres.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

GrOne hundred and twenty -eIghl
Weot over from jasper on Tho special
ersIn % attend the dedication Of St.
Mary's Catholic church q Hunting burg
last Sunday, and : number OF Others
went On the regular train. They report
: large number Of poople u attendance,
lDproeeivo ceremonies and sermon BY
0lohop Chatsrd, and splendid music By
tho New Albany band. Everything
pasood "a pleasantly, Notwithstanding
~ large crowd, only small portion q
which could get Into the church. =
gOod many seemed % b more Attracted
~ TIE lalr ladies and good eatablos n
10 yards than BY any religious services.
Father PlecIduo Earn deserves great
credit Tor bic energy IN 6nishing thlg
hsadsome edifce for Gods worship 10
% short dine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

cAIAnnu CURED. hsaIh and sweet breath secured
~ ehiloh's catsrrh Remedy. Prize g cent?. uasa
Injsesor Tree. Sold by hshringer Bros.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

BAKERv.-- Mr.. A. Krcmpp invites per.
cons wishing good bread, rolls or cakes
TO give him call. Fine wedding cakes
furnished TO order. Picnics and Festi.
vals viii Be supplied on liberal terms.
Fsrmers, o. Others. visiting Jasper and
wanting : lunch, will find pleasant
room % IT In, and fresh sand wiches,
cheese. &C., q reasonable rates. Long
experience In the buslness enables him
. insure sstlsfsclion. He Also be- al
Kinds % staple groceries. Sixth street,
next door to Saibs drug store. lOlG
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

sIEEPLESs NIGHTS. made miserable BY that Ter
rihe cough Shilohs Cure Il the remedy Tor you. eol
by Mehrnger Bros.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

Red breath ssuv stomach. blllossness end liver con
pIaint cured ~ D. Jocksons Liver lss sugar coated
Price Is cents boz. q nshringss nsos- ~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

GROUP, wH0OPING COUGH and Bronchitis imme'
dass'y relieved By shiloh's Cure. Sod By Mshsings
Bros.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

IVA dog and pigeon show amused
the children on thu public square Fri
day, Saturday and Monday last.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-07-16

-Ous Of the Singer Sewing Machine
Co.. horses In jasper, died Wednesday
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-30
German Sewing-Machine.

A remarkable step in advance in sim
plifying the sewing-machine has been
made by a German gentleman. and the
practical nature of the invention was
recently demonstrated. The new ma
chine has not wheel in it, and may
be described as the working parts of a
good sewing-machine deprived of all
extraneous details, and condensed with
in the smallest possible compass. 1t
measures only eight inches high by
about two inches wide and one inch
deep. 1t is fitted at the foot with a
screw clamp. by which it can be fixed
to the edge of table and fairly
worked by child. The working motion
consists Of . vertical plunger pressed
downward by the finger from the top,
the plunger being returned into posi-.
ton for the next push by spring. II
makes a perfect lock-stitch. and will
sew all kinds of fabrics. fine or coarsa.
within certain reasonable limits. Be-
yond its efficiency it possesses an ad.
vantage which appeals to all-namely,
that of economy in price. So small is
its cost that it can be purchased for
about five dollsrs.-LoHdon Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-30
HOW HE WON ROSE.
An Arkansaw Romance Which Had .
Very Satisfactory Termination.

very SAtlsl1ctOFy AcruitnAtiOu.
Nathan. you are married, l under
stand" said the Governor of Arkan-
saw. addressing hillside constituent.
Eyes, sir, captured the best-looking
girl in the whole community. Old
Lige Peterson's daughter. Rose. You
knowcd her. l reckon"
"Yes. but thought that she was en-.
gagged to Sam Parker
''She was. but got ahead of him.
Tell yOu how it was. She loved Sam
powerful, for he is the best circuit
rider we have ever had. l loved Rose.
and was nightly downcast, for
thought thar want no use in buckin'
agin him. Well. the day for the
marriage was set. and passul of us
come to town to see the weddin', for
married in town, and then take the
ears for home. thereby gittin' ten
mile bridal tower. When we got to
town. 10 and behold. there was circus,
with mo- horses than Il strong man
could shake Il pole at. Rose was
mighty keen to 90 to the show, but
Sam says. says he: Rose, YOU know
it's agin my religion. an thereto we
can't 60. Stay here till l 60 an git the
license Roses under jaw drapped.
When Sam was gone l says, says l.:
Rose. wouldn't you like to go to that
show?'
".Yes. but Sam won't take me-
"'That's bad, Rose, fur they've got a
world of hoSses.'
".Then she tuned up and began to
cry. Rose. says [, if you marry Sam
you kant 60 to the show; that's certain,
but if you marry me. I'll take you. She
studied awhile and says. says she: An
let me stay to the concert after the big
shows over?'
".Yes.'
can let me look at the monkeys all
I want to?'
g 'Tibbv sho'.'
IAN won't pull an haul me Al Jun'
when l get intere>ted9'
"'No. sw'ar / won't
".An' when the sho's over will YOU
let me look at the monkeys again''
Yes
".Nath. said she. putin her hano
mighty lovin ly on my arm, I'm yourn.
Then jumped up. popped my heels
together. an in less'n u half hour We
wa, dun married an a-lookin' at the
monkeys. That's the way won that
jewel. Governor. ."-4irkalsaU IrGreler.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-30
Il IL in their depths that wounds begin

Il IL in their depths that wounds begin
to heal. Gradually as months went by
the renovating principle worked in
Milly. She resumed her place at home,
the little duties and pleasures, and
took up again the burdens of life. She
was pale still. but the paleness infolded
sweet serenity which was no less
lovely than her girlish bloom. ':Milly
Graves was real improved since her
disappointment" certain severe old
ladies asserted. and they were not far
from right. Stephen adored her more
than ever. Two years later he told her
so. To his surprise, she was neither
astonished or shocked, but looked in
his eyes with a smile which was SD
and tender and sweet all at once.
Dear Stephen" she said, this is
just like you. Do YOU recollect the day
in Love lane, and the rose you picked
up out of the dust? You are doing the
same thing now, but | am not worth
it, dear. not worth the picking up
"Milly." said Stephen, trembling
with eagerness, there never was = day
since l first saw you. and that was
twenty -One years ago, when | didn't
love you beyond any other living thing.
Pick you up. indeed! You. my rose OF
all the world. l am not fit to tou ch
your stem. my darling. or handle one
of your leaves, but love you. dearest.
with the whole of my heart. Can you
not love me little bit in return"
30. Stephen. I do"' and the fair little
fingers closed over his. There's no.
body in the world like you. l always
knew that. It's only-the Others are
SO much fresher. you know-fresher
and brighter. and-they might raake
you happier than can. You're quite
sure? You really want me9 Then I'll
do my best. Why, Stephen. how hap
py you look"
"Habpy! l should think so. when
I've got every thing ever wanted in
my life," cried Stephen.-Pitsstasrgh
Leader.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-10-30
A VOLCANIC WAVE.
"Reminiscences OF the Devastation Wrought
by the Great krakatoA Eruption.

"Reminiscences OF the Devastation Wrought
by the Great KrakatoA Eruption.
The krakatoa eruption which, two
gears ago, devastated a large part of
the island of Java. was aided in its
deadly work by volcanic wave one
hundred and twenty feet high. In-
credible rs seems this stupendous as
sertion. it is supported by a reasonable
inference from two or three facts.
At the Marak stone quarries there is
hill one hundred feet high. overlook
ing the sea. on which the resident en-
gineer had erected a large brick house.
This massive building was razed to the
ground by the volcanic wave. 1t
washed away the walls as neatly as if
they had been sliced off with II knife,
leaving nothing but the marble floors,
which rested on the strong foundations.
The English chaplain at Bataira, who
explored the devastated district. met u
Javanese laborer. one of the survivors
Of the deluge. On the fatal day, as he
was working in rice-field, long way
from the sea-cOast, he heard noise.
Looking around. he saw "a great black
thing long way off coming towards
u.s."
1T was very high" he said, land
we soon saw that it was water. Trees
and houses were washed away as it
came along. Not far off was steep.
sloping ground. We ran towards it,
and tried to climb up out of the way of
the water. 1t was too quick for most
of them. Many were drowned almost
at nv side. managed to get long
way up. The water came very near
me- | looked back and saw the wave
wash the people down. as they tried to
scramble out of its way. There was n
general rush to climb up in one par
ticular place. This caused great
block. Many got wedged together and
could not move. Then they struggled
and fought, screaming and crying. Those
below tried to make those above them
move on by biting their heels. For \
few minutes there was great struggle.
then all was over. One after another
they were all washed down by the rush
ing waters Some of those washed
down dragged others with them. Many
were high enough up to have escaped.
if they had not been dragged down by
the death grip of their companions. !"
Fifty thousand souls persisted, and
vessels passed through, in the streets
of Loenda, hundreds of dead bodies
Youths Companion.