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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
West Sumner.

The Ladies' Relief Corps had dinner
and fair in the vestry on Wednesday last.
1t was an enjoyable and successful affair
J. A. Tuell has moved his bakery into
II. w. Dunham's store, which was built
last year. 1t makes very neat and con-
venient place for the business.
E. G. Doble has purchased the Coburn
store so called, and will at once put II
in shape and put in stock of goods
usually kept in country store. Hls
many friends wish him success in his
new enterprise.
Mrs. Annie B. Andrews attended
Creatores concert at Lewiston, Saturday
night, and then visited her father IN
Brunswick few days.
Charles Ryerson is now about tho
village quite smart.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
Hebron.

There was a large attendance at
church Easter Sunday and all were glad
to welcome DR.. Crane home.
A. NJ. Richardson was at home from
Portland over Sunday which was Master
Norman Richardson's eleventh birthday.
Miss Hazel Donham spent Sunday at
home.
Ira and Henry Bearce and Howard
Churchill went back to Orono Tuesday
Mrs. Moody and Isabel returned from
n few days visit in West Sumner Tues.
day.
The circle supper Tuesday evening
was well attended.
Ernest Sturtevant came down from
Dixfield Tuesday.
II. T. Glover lost valuable hog this
week-cause unknown.
Frank Smith, who has been very
seriously i'll for several weeks, is now
gaining slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs f. NJ. Glover and Mrs
Howe went to Mechanic Falls Thursday
to the funeral of Mr.. Judson Buchanan
son of the late j. A. Bucknam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON,

DISTRICT OF MAINE ss.
On this 18th day OF April. A. d. 1913, on read
ing the foregoing petition. 1t is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing lie haf
upon the same on the LIST day of May, A. ID
1908, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in The oxford Dem
ocrat. newspaper printed in said District. and
that all known creditors. and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
And 1t ia further Ordered by the Court, that the
Clerk shall send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order. addressed
to them at their places of residence as stated.
witness the Hon. CLARENCE Hale, Judge
Of the aaid Court, and the seal thereof at Port
land. in said District, the 18th day OF April A.
d. 1873
IL,s1 JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon
Attest JAMES K. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
Grafton.

Eden Hall was very happily surprised
Thursday. When coming home from
school he found a New England piano
in the house for him.
Evelyn Partridge went to Portland the
first of this week.
Ice went out of the lake last Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Perry has been quite i'll
with cold.
N. L. W. G. meets with Miss Ellen
Partridge, April ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
East Bethel,

Eugene Bean visited Berlin, n. H..
last week.
Mrs. Mile Clark is visiting relatives
in Sanford.
George f. Rich and two sons from Der
lin, n. H., visited relatives here last
week.
Miss Helen Bartlett has sold her house
in this place to Mrs. Eta Bean.
Mr.. George Swan has sold the Perry
farm in this place to Mr.. j. NJ. Remission
1t will be occupied by Charles Reed and
family.
"when April blews his horn,
It's good for both hay and corn"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

1t is pleasing to note that Boston
lady, whose death recently occurred, left
the sum of $1,000 to aid in carrying on
the good work at Rosemary cottage in
Eliot. The money could not have been
given for better purpose, as this beau
tiful summer home, where many poor
children and overworked mothers are
given two weeks outing away from the
sitting heat of the city, is a wise phil:
anthrophy which does untold good, and
no one ever visited the place without
becoming enthusiastic over what is ac-
complished there. Rosemary cottage
was founded about II years ago by Mrs.
Farmer, mother of Miss Sarah j. Farmer,
and is managed by the Boston city mis-
sionary society and supported by the
fresh air fund of that city. About $50
mothers and children are given a two
weeks outing at this ideal summer
home each year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

The spring term of school begins the
goth.
John Barker is in feeble health this
spring.
A. j. Haskell is filling his store with
new goods.
Mrs. Dolly Ann Mills is gradually re-
covering from her recent illness.
Next Thursday is a day for fasting and
prayer, not for feasting and frolic.
E. Payson PhilbroOk and youngest
daughter have gone to Gorham, N. H.,
to works
Percy O'Brien plowed four acres of
land for p. d. Grover Tuesday, with one
team, in less than ten hours.
Mrs. Mary L. Mason has been quite
sick, but under the treatment of DR.. j.
A. Twaddle is rapidly recovering.
N. W. Bennett of Albany has moved
to the OSgood Brown farm, which was
recently sold by G. d. Morrill, to John
Bean of Hastings.
Driving logs on small streams is slow
business this spring, and much pulp
wood is now drying on the banks of
Pleasant river, where it was thrown by
high water in March.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

April % will be ladies' day at Yves
Paris Grange, and the ladies are t.
furnish a first class programme; it il
also expected to confer the first anC
second degrees on that day.
Mrs. Mel Durham is quite sick with
pneumonia; Mrs. Caroline Marshall is
caring for her, and her daughters, Mrs
Angie Robbins and Mrs. Maud Day, have
also been with her part of the time.
Perley Crawford has a very bad hand
caused by getting cold in blister. DR..
Wheeler lanced it letting out quantity
of pus and it is now doing better.
Frank Littlehale is working in Ketch-
um, Riley Plantation.
Marcellus Littlehale has been visiting
his brother, A. d. Littlehale, a few days.
Prentiss Library meeting April %, at
4 P. NJ, to elect officers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

Harness and Horse Collars.
Spring Suits.
Good Fishing
Fit and Satisfaction.
Patent Leather Shoes.
Wanted
Improved Maine Creamery Cans.
Boot and Shoe Repairing.
statesmen Wanted.
Boys Who Make Money
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
HOW TO WARD OFF AN ATTACK
OF RHEUMATISM.

"For years when spring time came or
and | went into gardening, was sure tc
have an attack of rheumatism and every
attack was more severe than the proceed
ing one," says Josie Mcdonald, OF Man.
Logan County, West Virginia. 81 tried
everything with no relief whatever, until
1 procured bottle of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, and the first application gave
me ease, and before the first bottle was
used felt like new person. Now
feel that am cured, but always keep a
bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in the
house, and when feel any symptoms OF
a return l soon drive it away with one
or two applications of this liniment."
For sale by Shurtleff & Co., E. P. Parlin,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
West Paris,

The schools begin this Monday with
a change of teachers in both grades.
Miss Retta Berry, who is one of our own
village girls, is to take the grammar
grade and we wish her success. Miss
Jessica Curtis of South Paris takes the
primary department, and comes we'll
recommended.
Onward Rebekah Lodge will play their
drama entitled "Out in the Streets" next
Thursday evening, April %, at Centen-
NAL Hall, with the following cast of
characters:
Col. Jasper Wayne, Charles Bar'ten.
solomon Davis, David Emmons.
N Ms1t T cSrs,ns Pete caIroIl BACON
DR.. Medaed, Elmer Tuell.
Policeman. Jerry Toe
Mrs Bradford T; be sod n S0;e
Mrs. wayne, mllureu ua'is
Miss Nina wayne. Ethel f0ung
Miss Minnie Bradford, .--,.--.-----M adge Tuell.
There will be vocal and instrumental
music by members of the lodge, assisted
by selections from the Woodstock
quartette and Miss Bean of Bethel. Adj
mission 20 and 10 cents. There will be
a sociable after the play, and ice cream
and cake will be served.
MI. huuSOu hHiRul VI Ooutu di 70
visiting at Mr.. G. w. Bryant's, and with
other relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. j. SOule are visit
ing relatives here. Mrs. Soule, who was
formerly Mrs. Mary Weber, is packing
her household goods to send to Lewis,
ton, where they will live this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bates are visiting
their old home in New Haven, Conn.
Mr.. Frank Reed has been quite sick
for several days.
Mr.. Hezekiah Farrar is repairing the
inside of his house vacated by Mr.. Frank
Keene.
The stand formerly occupied by Frank
Durham is being thoroughly repaired
inside, new chimneys built and some
shingling done. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Ryder could not move here until this
was done, but they hope to occupy the
house soon.
Mrs. S. n. Young and her daughters
Misses Cora and Lillian Young, held al
evening whist party week ago last
Saturday.
| Miss Alice Penley is taking the place
of Miss Ina Curtis at DR.. o. X. Yates.
| Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Houdon have moved
into three rooms in Mary G. Bradbury:
house.
Miss Lizzie Ryerson has gone to Milar
to teach school, and Mr.. Scion Ryersor
is to live at Charles Bacon's.
At meeting recently held by thu
trustees of the Methodist church ant
owners of the horse sheds it was ;
unanimous vote that the sheds shall b'
the exclusive property of the Methods
church. 1t was voted to close the sheds
to public use, restricting their use t.
members and attendants of this church
former owners to have first right wher
present. Also voted that every shet
shall be open at every religious service
Miss Ruth Tucker of South Paris spen
the day last Wednesday with Mrs. l.. c
Bates.
Miss Jennie NJ. Brown went to Nor
way last Friday to attend an executive
session of the officers of Oxford Count!
W. c. L. U. 1t is expected that the com
ing county convention will be held Jun,
} and at Rumford Falls, the speaker
for the evening being Margaret Dy'
Ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Howard Lane enter
tanned whist party on Friday evening
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
B,nkrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of
MILTON 4. WILKINSON, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge Of the Dis
trIct Court Of the United states for the DistriC
OF Maine:
MILTON +. WILKINSON, OF Mexico. j
wi the County Of oxford, and State OF Maine, Il
said District. respectfully represents. that ol
the 18th day of Oct. last past, he was duly I'D
judged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress re
latiog to bankruptcy; that he has duly surren
dere1 all lis property and rights OF property ant
has fully complied with all the requirements o
mi Acts and of the orders of Court touching hi
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he uravs, that he may he decree,
by the Court to have full discharge from al
debts proyab,e against his estate under sale
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex
cep ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this sth dy of april. a. u 1903
MILTON f.. WILKINSON, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

About so members of the Hebron Acad
envy Alumni Association of Boston
held dinner at Hotel Brunswick, thai
city, Friday evening, April 10, Emery B.
Gibbs acting as POSTMASTER. The follow
ing toasts were responded to: Hebron
of Today" w. E. Sargent, principal OF
the academy; "The Old Academy VS.. the
New High School," Prentiss Cummings
"The Opportunities for the Culture OF
Religious Life at Hebron" Rev. A. R.
Crane; "Hebron in the Eighties" Rev. A
P. Wedge; "Hebron in the Nineties, y
Rev. Fred Peaks. The guests of the
evening were Mrs. Sturtevant, Mrs. Foss,
Miss Phillips, DR.. Colby and Charles L.
Soper
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that the,
have been duly appointed executors Of tn
last will and testament of
LENNETTE l.. ATWOOD, late Of Burkneld, Fl
the County of Oxford. deceased All persons hay
ing demands against the estate Of said decease'
IRE desired to present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested to max
rayment Immediately
KTMBhLL G. ATWOOD.
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD.
Feb 18th, 1903.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

Mrs. Margery Lowell Leavitt died on
Wednesday, April s, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. George l.. Damon, Massa.
chusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Mass.
Mrs. Leavitt was native of this town,
and was born on January S, 1909, her
parents being Jonathan Record, Jr., and
Phebe (Irish) Record, both of whom
were born in this town. Her paternal
grandfather was veteran of the Revolu-
tionary War, and died at the age of 10j
years. She received her early education
here in her home town, and the father OF
Governor John d. Long was one OF
her teachers. She married Nehemiah
Leavitt, son of a Methodist clergyman
who established township in Aroostook
County, known as Leavitt township
which is now called Smyrna. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leavitt moved to that township
and lived there seven years, at the end
of which time the former died. There
were then three children (sons), but
shortly after the death of Mr.. Leavitt
Aroline E. Leavitt, now Mrs. George l.,
Damon, was born. Mrs. Leavitt moved
| to Bucksport shortly after this, and sub.
sequently to Stoughton, Mass. where her
children were educated. Mr., Damon was
a resident of Stoughton, and it was there
that his marriage took place. A few
years afterward the family moved to
Cambridge, where Mr.. Damon establish,
ed his safe manufacturing concern (which
failed short time ago as result of the
failure of the Central National Bank, OF
Boston,. Mrs. Leavitt made her home
with the Damons. Her death was the
result of old age. She was in fine
physical condition up to within a few
years, but of late had steadily declined
She is survived by one son and daugh'
ter. John Greenleaf Leavitt, the oldes,
son, was a clergyman, and died fifteen
years ago, leaving one son, Robert Green
leaf Leavitt, who is we'll known botan
ical instructor at Harvard College
William Briggs Leavitt, the third son
died in Portland at the age of thirty
The burial was in Evergreen Cemetery
Stoughton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

The best physic. Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take; pleasant in effect. For sale by
Shurtleff & Co., E. P. Parlin, South
Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
AN AGGRAvATING COUGH CUREI

AN AGGRAvATING COUGH CURED
A customer of ours who had been suf
fering from a severe cough for si1
months, bought two bottles of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy from us and
was entirely cured by one and a hall
bottles of it. 1t gives perfect satisfac.
ton with our trade.-Haynes-Parke &
Co., Lineville, Ala. For sale by Shurt,
left & Co., E. P. Parlin, South Paris;
Stevens, oxford; Noyes Drug Store,
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

John Drew, the actor, is a famous
fisherman, and while in Bangor put in a
day at the salmon pool. He had no
luck, however, which is probably ac-
counted for by the fact that it was Easter
Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

In ace rdance with the custom which has pre-.
vailed since the time OF the Pilgrims, with the
advice OF the Executive Council. I hereby
designate THURSDAY, THE TWENTY-THIRD
DAY OF APRIL, instant, as Fast Day.
Upon this day let all unnecessary labor be
suspended and In Difference to the purpose for
which 1t was founded, let it he properly observed
and respected throughout the entire State.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta, this
nrst day OF April, in the year OF our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and three, and OF the
independence of the United States of America
the one hundred and twenty.seveuth.
BY the Governor:
JOHN I. HILL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
FOR SALE

u nice working oxen, from 6 Ia
to 7 Ia feet.
One pair of horses, 6 years old.
weight 1900 pounds, sound and good
workers.
Ell. PIKE,
South Waterford, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
Boot and Shoe Repairing.

have established repair shop at j. F. Plum
mer's store. All kinds Of repairs on boots, ehoes
and rubbers.
BLANCHARD STUART.
South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
NeWrY.

Miss Rawlings. of Bethel, visitor in
the family of Ralph Kilgore, suffered a
severe and painful accident a few nights
ago. Ascending the stairs to her room
with glass of water in her hand, she
fell to the bottom, breaking the glass
which cut her hand making a terrible
| wound. A doctor from Bethel was
hastily summoned, who etherized her,
and dressed the wound, taking eight
stitches in the process. | do not know
if she suffered other injuries, but hear
she is comfortable.
The birch mill at Newry Corner start
ed up with full crew last week.
Mr.. Congdon is attending conference
ut Bridgton Centre. His wife is visiting
at T. II. Jewett's during her husband
| absence.
NJ. W. Bryant is visiting his sister al
j. 5. Aliens.
The water is SO low river driving is
abandoned for the present.
SUNDAY RIVER.
Mr.. Brown has moved into the Foster
house for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Stowe and son
have gone to West Paris on business.
Mrs. Louis Spinney has been very sick
| but is better now.
Mrs. Cleveland fell and hurt heI
shoulder badly. DR.. Wight attended
her.
Will Parker and wife are visiting Mrs.
| Loren Trask.
Mr.. Sargent is on the sick list.
Mrs. Canning is helping Mrs. Ina
| Bean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Stowe of Paris were
in town Sunday.
River drivers are having hard time;
scarcity of water and cold weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
North Paris.

Hudson Knight of South Paris was
visiting at A. r. Tuelrs last week.
Kenneth and Leonard McGinnis were
in the place last week. They go to Bos-
ton to look for work.
William Suckles called on friends here
last week.
w. w. Durham and wife made bust
ness trip to Lewiston recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
statesmen WANTED.

Salary or commission; no experience nee,
ea-ary; money ddrdnced for expenses; Quilt
FREE Solicit orders for our 1uaraniec'i
Nursery Stock. Write lis at once for terms
and secure the best territory.
THE R. G. CHAcE co., MAIDEN, MASS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
Buckfie1d,

Allen Irish is at home from Bath,
owing to illness.
Carroll Mason, who has been very sick,
is favorably reported.
Mrs. Emma Trask has been called to
Peru, owing to the death Of her brother,
VIM. Trask.
F. A. and Mrs. Taylor have arrived
from Massachusetts,, and are stopping
with Mrs. Hersey, the mother of Mrs.
Taylor.
The remains of Mrs. Flora Young,
widow of Otis Young, were brought
from Mechanic Falls and inferred by the
side of her husband at Buckfield GENE
terry.
My peas that commenced to break
ground in March, like the Turner cleo
tries, are waiting for promoter.
Morrill, & Cole are to add meats to
their business.
An engine left the track at this place
| the 18th inst. 1t was the afternoon down
| freight, and it took until about 8 o'clock
the next day to get it back. Damage
nominal.
The women turned out Tuesday and
cleaned the NJ. f. parsonage.
The Baptist people served a dinner at
their vestry Tuesday.
Nine can makers turn out about 10C
cans per hour.
The citizens have recently got together
and organized fire company with Bar.
rett Spauldihg clerk, Horace Murcf
foreman, G. W. Tilton first assistant, F.
r. Dyer second assistant.
Now for little experience of the
practical workings of our system-First
a village corporation has caused more
bossism and profanity than anything
we can name; even some of clerical
mein may have thought mill-dam be-
| fore now.
The next thing was a hand-tub tC
lower our rates of insurance. This was
obtained and stored within about fifteen
feet of my shop, on which was paying
2 per cent a year to have it insured. I'm
mediately after my insurance was raised
to per cent. Later it dropped to about
l-2 per cent. 1t is advanced again tC
S3.44 per hundred dollars. Will the
formation of fire company advance il
to per cent? When | had to pay pei
cent annually on store and goods it was
considered quite heavy, but alas fol
present conditions. For more than forty
years have kept my effects insured
and do not care to stop in my old age
but, had the young man better go anC
do likewise, or insure his own? Ont
great trouble is over-insurance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
Coming Events.

May 5.-ONford Pomona Grange, Hebron.
May p. 29.-Oxford County teachers convention
Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

1.-THE spring of the year is beautiful, know,
for the poets have said 1t,
And out In the country it's lovely; know, for
I've often read It;
But give me an open CRATE, with the Goals all
bright and glowing,
And you may have your spring time, with its
winds, and It's beautiful showing"
-"when the swallow homeward flies
You can see them with your eyes;
When the bees Of summer come
You can hear them sweetly hum;
When the bluebirds skip around
You can watch them from the ground;
When the old hen fails to scratch
You may hope to see her hatch"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21

TERMS $3.50 year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise $500 year Single copies cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: - All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for sl.50
per inch In length of column. Special contracts
made with local, transient and yearly adyertis'
ers.
JOB PRINTING New type. fast presses, steam
power. experienced workmen and low prices
combine 20 make this department of our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
Digging the Panama Ditch,

GREAT UNDERTAKING ON WHICH MIL
LIONS HAVE BEEN SPENT.
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West Bethel.

1.-THE children with the streamlets sing,
When April stops at last her weeping;
And every happy growing thing
Laughs ike babe just reused from sleeping y
Lucy Larcom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

BYRON BOYD. Secretary of State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-04-21
Fast Day.

PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-13
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
OVER 1000 LIVES LOST
In a Great Tidal Wave Disaster in the
South Sea,

News of n dreadful loss of life in a de-
structive storm that swept over the Sout
Sea Islands last month reached Sda Ere n
cisco last Sunday Dy the steamer Men-
posa, direct from Tahiti 1t is estimated
that 1000 persons lost Their lives. A huge
tidal wave, accompanied by a terrible hur-
riCane, attacked the Society Islands and
the Tuam 'dr group With fearful force
on January Is, causing death and de-
Vastation never before equaled in that
land of dreaded storms. The storm
ragged several days, reaching its maxi
mum strength between January II and
IL II IS estimated that NJ less than
50 Islands were swept by the storm. The
surviving inhabitants are destitute of
food, shelter and clothing All the Is
lands are under French control. The
French government, upon receipt of the
news of the disaster, took prompt meas
ures to relieve the distressed districts
and despatched two warships with fresh
water and provisions.
AS the islands were barely % feet above
sea level and were not surrounded by
coral reefs, 1t was necessary for the in
hlbitants to take to the cocoanut trees
when the tidal wave began to cover the
land These trees grow to an immense
height, many reaching an altitude of 1OC
feet All of the lower trees were COW
cred by the raging seas. which swept
with pitiless force about and over them
The natives in the taller trees were safe
until the cocoanut roots gave way then
they, too, were swept out into the sea.