The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-10

He found the Englishmdn tenderly lifting
BcrndrdinO.
she said earnestly. II see with a new
light-a new spiritual light. There is
mercy in the divine heart of him that
made the walls Of our little world and
constructed countless other worlds. /
have prayed for mercy, and into my
heart has come a sweet peace never
knew before. We shall not be lost. He
will give us time to give up our sinful
life here and seek him. "
The old man quivered as with ague.
He searched her face eagerly, drew her
systematically into his arms, and then
sank to the floor, overcome with ex-
haustion.
The roar in the west was increasing.
Hot ashes, gravel and small stones were
falling on the roofs and the people. Now
and then cry of pain was heard, but
they would not seek the shelter Of the
buildings. If they had to die, they
wanted to fall facing the enemy. Sud
denly the king rose. He looked to the
west and groaned. Something told them
that the explosion was coming. Expec-
tation, horrible suspense, was in the air.
There was n mighty flare of light. The
entire heavens were lighted from hori-
zon to horizon, and then the light went
out.
"Oh, | thought it, But the prin-
cess did not finish her sentence.
THE explosion, said Thorndyke.
1.-THE sound will follow in a moment. ="
My God, have mercy on usr' cried
the king, but his prayer was drowned
III deafening sound. Bernardino had
Don't despair, he said tenderly.
1.-THE prince may have been successful "
Il feel that he has," she replied,
'but, oh, it is DREADFUL
The crowds below seemed to under
stand that their fate depended Oh the
news that would reach them in few
minutes.
Boom, boom, kr-kr kr .kr boom There
seemed to be no lessening of the volcanic
disturbance, and the earth groaned and
rocked and quivered as before.
1T is impossible to tell yet, groaned
the king, 80 God, save us! Give us a
chance to ru ape this awful doomp'
Johnston bethought himself that he
might learn something in the electric
auditorium, and he went into it, 1t was
empty and dark. Not a soul was there
save himsele. He was turning to leave
when his eye was drawn to the great
mirror by faint pink glow appearing
upon 1t. He stood still, a superstitious
fear coming over him as he thought of
being alone with possible messenger
from the faraway scene Of disaster. The
light went out tremblingly; then it
flashed up again, and the American
thought he saw the face of Waldmeer.
The light grew steadier, stronger. 1t was
Waldmeer, but he was submerged in
smoke. Hark, he was speakingi
"Marentel is successful. Entrance
closed temporarily and will be strength.
ened''
Johnston rushed out to the balcony.
Il have been to the auditorium, ~ ne
announced. II have seen Waldmeer
He says the experiment was successful
1t is closed temporarily and can be
strengthened.
The king grasped the hand of the
American. "Thank Godp' he eiacn.
lated. IF can only save my people, I
shall desire nothing more" The prin-
cess moved toward him affectionately.
but he put her aside and retired into
the palace.
He will at once communicate with
tne people," remarked Bernardino
hopefully, and she turned her face
again toward the west. The red glare
was dying down and the dense clouds
In the sky were thinning. In an bour
the face OF the sun broke through the
smoke, and the flying machines of the
protectors began to return.
That NIGHT the king caused the pink