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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
AN OLD SOLDIER GONE.
Josiah Shoemaker Died at His Home in
Washington Township Monday.

Josiah Shoemaker Died at His Home in
Washington Township Monday.
Josiah Shoemaker, highly respected
and honorable farmer of Washington
township, died at his home at 5 90 p. m.
Monday, April 10, 1905. He had been
in poor health for some time, but a
stroke of paralysis was cause of his
death. FuLeral will be held at his late
residence at 90 p. m. to-day, conduct
ed by Rev. j. G. McEntire, and inter
ment will take place in the Smith Gem
etery.
Josiah Shoemaker was born in Col
umbia county, Pa, November s, 1886,
making him 6S years, months and 2
days old at time of death. He came to
Jefferson county so years ago. Was
married to Fannie Mcconnell, of Beech
woods, who, with one son, survives the
deceased. Mr.. Shoemaker was an old
soldier. He enlisted in 1862 and
served until the end of the war. He
was an excellent man. True as steel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
April Term of Court.

The April term Of court in Jefferson
county opened at 1000 a. m. Monday ol
this week with Judge John W. Reed
presiding. Thomas ]. Evans, of Young
township, was appointed foreman of the
grand jury with Constable 1. B. Nc.
Laughlin, of Summerville, in charge Of
the grand jury. Tipstaves, S. S. Mil.
ler, of Warsaw township, S. G. Pysher,
of Rose township. and George Schultze,
of Union township.
This was the year for election oil
constables and thirty-four Of them took
the oath of office Monday forenoon.
Some Of the constables were reelected,
but a large percent OF them took the
oath of constable for first time Monday
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Has Opened Repair Shop.

Gise H. Humphrey, first-class
mechanic who has had years of exper-
ience in the Westinghouse shops at
Pittsburg, has opened a repair shop in
the brick building on Gordon alley, in
rear OF the Hoover block, which will be
known as the Reynoldsville Machine
and Repair Shop. Mr.. Humphrey is
prepared to repair all kinds of ma
chimes, farm machines, mill machines
automobiles, bicycles, sewing machines,
in fact will do general line of repair
work. He also has plating outfit and
will do polishing work, &c. Mr..
Humphrey already has considerable
work in and he is just getting his shop
in operation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Seloe Mohney a Benedict.

On Wednesday evening, April 5,
1905, Seloe e. Mohney, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs M. Mohney, of Reynoldsville, and
Miss Bertha Hoy were married at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Hoy, in Falls Creek, Pa, in
the presence of a few relatives and
intimate friends of the young couple.
Rev. F. M. Redinger, pastor of the
Falls Creek M. E. church, performed
the ceremony. A wedding supper was
served. Mr.. Mohney is bright and
promising young man. He was foreman
OF the Falls Creek Herald several years
and was foreman of the Punxsutawney
Spirit couple of years. Mr.. Mohney
is now in the employ of the W. G..
Johnston Paper Co., of Pittsburg. The
Falls Creek Herald says "The bride is
popular young lady of this place and
Dubois. She is a graduate OF the Du-
Bois high school," Seloe's many friends
in Reynoldsville wish him happiness
and success in the matrimonial life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
sTAuFFER-cALDwELL NupTIALs.
Home Weddlng-Ring Ceremony-Big
Dinner-Of on Trip.

At l1.00a IN. Wednesday, April 8,
1905, at the home of the brides grand
mother, Mrs. Mary Riggs, West Reyn-
oldsville, Fred Stauffer, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. David B. Stauffer of West Reyn-
oldsville, and Miss Myrtle Caldwell
were united in the holy bonds OF matri-
mony by Rev. DR.. j. A. Parsons, pastor
of the First NJ. E. church, in the
presence of the two families and few
relatives. The ring ceremony was
used. The bride was dressed in white.
An excellent wedding dinner was serv-
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Stautfer left here on
the 1.29 p. m. westbound flyer on P. r.
r., amidst shower of rice, on we'd
ding trip to Pittsburg, Altoona, Phila-
delphia and other places The wedding
presents were fine, consisting of cut
glass, silverware, dining table, dining
chairs, rocking chairs, rugs, &C., &c.
Mr.. Stauffer is an engineer on the
Low Grade Division of the P. r. R.
The bride, whose parents died many
years ago, has been living with her
grandmother Mrs. Mary Riggs. She
is highly respected young lady.
Mrs. W. Fl. Handlin and daughter,
Miss Mamie Handlin, of Pittsburg, at
tended the wedding.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
WILL VISIT REYNoLpsvILLE.
Merchants & Manufacturers Association
of Pittsburg Seeking Trade.

The third annual excursion of the
Merchants & Manufacturers Associa-
tion of Pittsburg. will begin its itin-
erary Monday, May l, and after visiting
other towns on the way, will arrive at
Reynoldsville Thursday May 4, at 90
a. IN. The train will consist of six
Pullman sleeping cars, two dining cars
and one baggage car. 1t will run on a
special schedule Of five days, going over
the Pttsburg & Lake Erie, Buffalo,
Rochester & Pittsburg and Pennsyl-
vania railroads. The organization ex-
poets to present Pittsburg to 2S cities
and towns, reaching population OF
more than 100000 direct and through
these about $50, 900 of adjacent territory,
all of which is natural trade territory
of the Pittsburg market.
During the tour the excursionists by
an arrangement with the Bell Tele
phone Company will have telephone
service throughout the train and direct
connections with Pittsburg at every
town where stop OF an hour or more
is made. These excursions though not
unmiAed with pleasure, are made an
nrally for the purpose of enabling the
business men of the Smoky City to meet
their old customers, make new ones,
get acquainted with the Business situa-
tions in the towns having trade rela-
tions with them, and otherwise make a
study of the subjects which may be of
mutual concern to the eXcursionists and
their customers.
The excursionists will only remain in
Reynoldsville one hour, but represen-
tative body of men will meet the visitors
at the railroad and give them cordial
welcome to our town.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Annual Spring Excursion.

The Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
R'y will run their annual spring ex-
cursion to Greater Pittsburg Sunday,
April 23rd. This will be the only OPP
portunity for a cheap trip to the Iron
City" until late in the fall. Ample
time will be given to visit points of
interest, including the Carnegie Library
and Art Building ; also the beautiful
floral display in Phipps Conservatory,
Scheuley Park. Special train will leave
Reynoldsville at 720 a. m. and the fare
for the round trip will be only $1.50.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Rev. Alexander Waite Married.

Rev. Alexander Waite, missionary
at Chrining Chau, China, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Waite, who reside
near Reynoldsville, was recently mar
ried TO Dr. Edna B. Parker, of Wei
Hsien, China, daughter of Presby-
terian minister Of Illinois. DR.. Parker
had charge OF the medicine in the
hospital at Wei Hsien. Rev. Waite
and wife will reside at Chrining Chau
after a short wedding trip to Using Tan.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Architecture,

d. Fl. Young, of Reynoldsyille, Pa,
makes the announcement that he has
completed a four years. course OF study
in architecture, is now prepared to
make plans and specifications for all
classes Of buildings.
Years OF experience as practical
mechanic aud builder adds value to his
services In supervising work to recog-
nlze and remedy faulty construction.
Your patronage solicited.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12

G. w. Arblaster, who was resident
OF Reynoldsville couple of years,
moved back to New Bethlehem last
week.
The BARRIERS vs.. clerks will play a
contest game at The Grand bowling
parlors tomorrow evening, beginning
at half past eight o'clock.
An invitation is given to the ladies' to
call at my millinery parlor, corner Main
and Fifth streets, Friday and Saturday,
April IA and Is, att the spring opening.
MRS S. V. HAYS.
Persons wishing ice cream for parties
and suppers should remember the Reyn-
oldsville Candy Works. Both phones.
See the spring hats at Millirens.
There is an ice cream parlor for ladies
In connection with Peters restaurant.
Wooltex garments at Millirens.
New ribbon at Millirens.
Annual spring millinery opening at
Mrs. Lizzie Smiths Friday, April IA.
Latest designs and ideas in spring mil
linery.
New laces at Millirens.
Start your son or daughter in banking
experience by giving them a book for
savings account at The Peoples Nation
al Bank.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12

All orders for ice cream in any guam
tity will receive prompt attention at
Peters restaurant.
Wooltex suits for spring at Millirens.
Attend the millinery opening at Mrs.
Smiths on Friday of this week.
Cut flowers and potted plants at c. p.
Koerner's grocery store.
Orders for ice cream for parties, din
ners or special occasions OF any kind.
will receive prompt attention at Peters
restaurant.
Reliable styles In jackets for spring
at Millirens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
Committees Appointed and Other I'M
portant Business Transacted.-7Tax
Collector Swartz Resigns.


Collector Swartz Resigns.
The regular meeting of the town
council was held Tuesday, April 4th,
with President Sayers in the chair.
Members present, Neale, Hoffman, A.
P. King, DR.. King, Young and Sayers.
Hughes absent
Minutes Of the previous meeting read
and approved.
Fl. Alex Stoke presented bill of
sl02 95 for damages caused by water in
cellar OF department store.
T. c. Shields, G. W. Kline and
Charles Milliren, committee from
Hope Fire Co. No. l, asked the council
to grant the fire company permission to
use Fourth street on the week of July
4th to hold street carnival. On mo-
tion the matter was referred to the
chief burgess with request of the per-
mission being granted.
Grant Rhodes and Harry Burns, a
committee from Hope Fire Co. No. 2,
requested the council to purchase 500
feet OF hose for use of the company,
which was referred to the fire preyen-
tion committee for report at next meet
ing.
Chief Burgess reported receipts for
licences, etc., to be S54 A.
Tax Collector Swartz reported $l74. 80
taxes collected.
President Sayers appointed the fol-
lowing committees:
Street-Geo. Hughes, J. B. Neale,
j G. Sayers.
Sewer-J. B. Neale, J. V. Young,
Geo. Hughes.
Finance. G. King, A. P. King, J.
b Neale.
Light-A. P. King, J. G. King, F. S.
Hoffman.
Ordinance. G. Sayers, F. s. Hoff-
man, j. G. King.
Building-J. V. Young, Geo. Hughes,
A. p. King.
Fire Prevention-F. S. Hoffman, J.
V. Young, j. G. Sayers.
Police-J. B. Neale, j. V. Young, F.
Is. Hoffman.
Care Boro PROPERTY. V. Young, j.
B. Neale, j. G. Sayers.
The light committee recommended
placing OF an arc light at Third and
Mabel streets. On motion the light
committee was instructed to confer with
the Reynoldsville Light and Power Co.
and have light placed at Third and
Mabel streets.
On motion the committee on care of
borough property was authorized to re-
pair the door on Hope Fire Co. No. l,
and the committee instructed to no
tify the band that they have no au-
thority to occupy the hose house, and
notify the chief-of-police to arrest all
persons found trespassing on said
premises.
The report of the street commissioner
on sidewalks was referred to the street
committee for their approval.
|. M. Swartz, tax collector, rendered
his resignation as tax collector, which
was held over until next meeting.
Bills amounting to SS30.03 were or
dered paid.
On motion the fire company be in
structed that when fire occurs outside
the borough limits for them to get
there and render whatever service they
can and the bill for hauling the hose
wagon will be paid by the council.
o. motion the matter of placing a
manhole on Fourth street sewer was
placed in the hands of the sewer COM
mittee with power to act.
The president instructed the sewer
committee to confer with the water
company in regard to flushing of sewers,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Perry Love Father of Twins.

Perry B. Love, new constable of this
borough, is the father of twins-boy
and girl. The twins arrived at Mr..
Loves homo this morning, April ~,
1905
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Solicits Patronage.

M. Geisler, merchant tailor, has open
ed shop in tie Taafe building, Main
street, and solicits share of the public
patronage. Mr.. Geisler has had many
years OF experience. First-class work
and satisfaction guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12

Thursday, April 6, 1905, at 90 p. m,
Frank Clontz, Of Sandy Valley, and Miss
Emma Noerr, of Punxsutawney, were
married by Squire E. Neff at his Office
on Main street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Prohibition Convention.

The Prohibition county convention
will be held in Brookville on Friday,
April 2lst, convening at 1000 a. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
M. E. Church Services.

Beginning next Sunday the M. E.
congregation will hold all their services
in Centennial hall until the new church
is built. a crew of men are now at
work tearing down the old church.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Two Weddings.

April 5, 1905, at 500 p. m, Frank P
Foley and Miss Josephine Frantz, both
of Reynoldsville, were married by
Squire E. Neff at his Office on Main
street
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received by j. Fl.
Murray for the material and labor,
necessary. for the erection and compile.
tion of brick venered residence, on
Main ST., in the Borough of Reynolds
vile, Pa. Plans and specifications for
same can be seen at his office. Bids
will be opened at 4.00p p. M, Saturday,
April %, 1905.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12

II you want to see fine millinery dis
play attend opening at Mrs. Smiths on
Friday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-04-12

Green goods at G. p. Koerner's
grocery store, fresh from fountain.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14

STATE OF NEVADA, EXECUTIVE
CHAMBER,
Carson City, Nevsda, April %, 1905,
81 virtue Of the authority in me
vested by the Constitution and laws Of
the State of Nevada, l, JOHN SPARKS
Governor of said State. do hereby is.
sue this official proclamation and Offer
a reward Of -FOUR HUNDRED DOL,
LARS, to be paid for the arrest and
delivery to the sheriff of Nye County,
State Of Nevada. one
FRANK c2cucu. Who is accused Of
having killed HARRY MANoN. Dep
uty Sheriff of Nye County, by shooting
the said Harry Manon with gun
while endeavoring to arrest the sail
Frank Crouch fer highway robbery,
on the 23d day Ct March, 1905.
The said Frank Crouch is about 5
feet 8 inches tai. weighs about 49,
pounds; dark complexion; dark eyes !;
AdiI, dDOut ID sCf-A } 49, ''N''A'
ing dark suit Of clothes. SICK coat.
black overcoat. dark felt hat; and IS
a heavy user CT tobacco. His con-
p,exicn is. vety swartl y. similar 10
that Of an italian. but pushed all the
tine as # Re had high fever or had
been drinking heavily.
The above reward WI be paid 1t
Carson City, Nevada, to the party or
parties entitled thereto. upon salts
factory evidence Of the capture and &c
livery as aforesaid of TIE ssid Frank
Crouch
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. have
hareuuto Sc NY hand ana
caused the Great Seal Of the
sta.e to be affixed. Done ct
(ses's Carson City State OF Nevada
this c5th day of Apr, 1908.
JOHN SPARKS,
Attest 'ioi /
IT. G. Douglass,
Secretary Of State.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
Just as the Man Said.

Chicago, February q. 1905.
Dear Papa: Mamma and me eo
home yesterday on time We had
iuvly jurney and didn't get tired abit
We never changed ccrs onct and saw
all the luvly scenry on the denver an8
rio grand road in the day time just
as the man said we would and gej
whiz the mountains was high 4
man came with our car all the wav
and he took good care we had mics
time. When you come home be sure
you take the denver and rio gron,'
tourist. excursion car and you vii
have as good fun as we did and no'
cost much neither. Their Office is n
s25 Market street n San Francisco
If you viii write there they will SEND
you some nice hooGs for nothing
With love from your son.
JOHNNIE
The praise Of our patrons are our
best credentials For women and child
ren travelling along the Rio GranIs
Scenic Line excursions personally COO
Quoted to the east. just fill the bill
Write or call for lowest rates to al
eastern points and handsomely Illus
trated travellers literature W ]
Shotweii. Gen. Agent Denver & FL,
Grande r. R. CO. San Francisco. Cal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
Through Car Service From Kansas
City.

The Southern Pacific Company, ~
conjunction with the Union Pacifil
Ra!lrl ad, have inaugurated through
ear service for less than carloaa
freight shipments from Kansas City tc
Reno, which will be accorded the sam"
fast and preferred service as is a.
corded stra ght carload lots. For fur
thsr particulars apply 10 A. H. Rising
acting D. F. and P. A. Sourher
Pacific Company. Reno, New.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14

IIa,.ling,

Q Q Q Q q . o g =, q . q .
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
He. For TIE Wert..

Tell your friends that the cn,oais.
rates are going INFO eiferr March ,s-,
rate from Chica go. III. S3l ~. ST. tA.uis
No. New Orleans. La. $50 90. Cou,-
ell Eluffs Ia. Sioux City. "a. Omah;s.
Neb Kansas City. No Mineola. Tex
rs and Houston Texas. $500. Rates
april? TO Moin line points In Ca,.sc:-
ma and Nevada.
For turtle rinfermation amply Is
Sourhern Pacific ag~ris of to =. =
4. ~. Rising.
d. r. & P. \ Sn. Fac. Co. Reno. New,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
wv
OFFICIAL COUNT OF STATE
FUNDS.
STATE OF NEVADA.

y a < Ut NEW AoA.
County Of Ormshy, S. s.
John Sparks w. G.-Doug'ess
being duly sworn seye-ally
say they are members of the
Board CT Examiners Ct the State OF
New. that on the 28th day Of april 'Aa
they, latter HAVING Hsce- tened from.
the books Of the STATE Controller the
or,ourt Of money ttat should be in
the Treasury made aa Official exani-
nation and court cf the r7~@ev an3
vouchers for nlonay in to State Ire
asury Of Nevada and found the SAME
correct IS follows:
Coin 751,373 81
Paid coin vcnchers not re-
turned to controller 31,7o9 Ts
Total 81. eSS "a
state School Fund Securities.
| I-redeemahle Nevada State
Schco, bond $4,000 90
| Mass State per cent
bends 337. 600 -
| EeTeda state bcnis 255.1O0 90
| seres 1870. 900 40
United States Bonds 215 oGo 90
John Sparks
NJ G. CoUg,ses
Gcazcri',oA and sworn before re TIL
2sth da. CT Ap-i,. A. D. 1905.
J. Donno
1ctary puhne. N-revy County. Me-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
Excursion Rates to Lewis and Clark
Exposition.
Via Southern Pacific.

Via Southern Pacific
Round trip rate between Reno aud
Portland $1,000. Tickets are limited
to ten days to make round trip with
continuous passage in each direction
and only good on train No. S, allowing
passengers to connect with special
train at Sacramento every Saturday,
commencing June 3I,d Twenty-one
day round trip tickets will be sold on
payment Of $500 in excess of above
rates, going trip under same conditions
with stopovers allowed returning.
Eleven days extension will be al
lowed on tickets at Portland on pay
ment OF $500. and twenty days or
payment Of $1,000.
Excursionist can avail themselves
Of steamer ride. Portland to San Fran
cisco on payment CT $500 at Portland
Sixty day round trip ticket ollow
ing stopover will be sold from Jun.
LIST TO September 30th, inclusive, go
ing via Sacramento and returning vi;
Salt Lake City, Utah, at rate o
$1,000.
For futher information apply to
A H. Rising.
Acting D. F. & P A., So. Pac. Co
Reno Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
MONTHLY REPORT.
OFFICE COUNTY AUDITOR

Ormsby County, Nevada.
TO the Honorable Board County Con
missioners. Gentlemen:
In compliance with the law I here
with submit my quarterly report show
ing receia.s and disbursements o
Ornsby County. during the quartz
ending March 81, 1905.
Receipts.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14

A%HuAl STATEMENT
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
SPECIAL RATES 70 EASTERN
POINTS.
Via Southern Pacific Company

Via oOU.Heru rdcttC OoFHpdHy.
Round trip tickets between REM
and points hereinafter mentioned win
be sold May 9th. 9Th and 18th June
18th to 18th and 18th TO Goth, inclr-
sive. July 5th, 9th, 24th. 25th and
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
WV

The Sesrchlight svs the rfn--
es.ci c. NJ a. Cve,ca-i. -,-to.1 suv
ty. has been greatly :aggerated.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14

TIckets are good TOT stODOver east
Of Nevada on going trip with ten days
in which to reach destination. Stop
overs are allowed at all points on re-
turn trip provided passenger reaches
originating point within ninety days
from date ticket is purchased.
For further information apply to
A. H. Rising,
Acting D. F. & P. A. So Pac Co.
Reno. New.
500 ReWarJ.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-07-14
SIS Reward.

The above reward vii, be raid for
inform ton leaGing to tie arrest sna
conviction Of the hunters who woun !
ed a stock aai:~:al On the Holstin9
Rarch May 10Th.
s. ?. Davis
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-01-02

PAPEL vieio de peri6dico 90 van
de er est2 Imprsnts 4 DOS PESOS 81
euintal,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-01-02
|nteresante para e| inquifaato
de San Juan

FL Banco Popular de hconomias
y pr6stamos siempre dispuesto d pro-
porcionar ventajas al pueblo que le
dispensa gu coufauza, ha acordado
admitir dep6sito desde el II de Enc
70 pr6ximo, el importe de las fanZas
que en- elective tengan que dar los in
qullinos los spropietarios de casas
para garantir el alqailer de la casa Q
habitacion que ocupe, por cuya suma
SO le expidira un documeuto endosable
por el cual Sc hacs responsible del
importe depositado para con el duedo
de la finca, y de este modo oil inquili-
limos, tieue su dinero no solamente Sc
guro, sino que tambien obtendra un
benefcio de SEIS por cianto anual
que SO le abonara sobre la suma depo'
sitada, cuyos intereses pueden cobrar-
sc cada seis meses 8 cuando sea reco'
jido ell dep6sito.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-01-02
FORMIDABLE EXPLOSION

En Humble (Texss sitio en- el que
recientemente Sc han descubierto po-
zos de petr6leoi prodliose el Ii de es-.
to Diciembre una formidable explo-
sion que lauz6 & centenares de metros
de altura, en- medic de terri6co true
no, nubes de vapor y enormes rocas.
Ell suelo Sc rasg0 en- varas direccio-
nes sobrevino una erupcion de pie
dras y lava que al caer cubrieron una
gran extension; luego, al anochecer,
Sc vic que los chorros de vapor eran
foslorescentes vi6se Ell paisaie como
incendiado por fuegos fatuos.
Tubos artesianos clavados hasta
mas de 500 metros de profundidad sal
taron y cayeron con la lluvia de pie
dras y de tango hirviente. El fen6me
no dur0 so minutes. La vispera III
vapor de G alvest6n observe q l50 mi
Has de Nueva Orleans una gran exten
sion del golfo de Mexico cubierto d.
petroleo proveniente de burbuias qu'
parecian venir, como en- hervidero, de
fondo del mar, que apesar de la bris'
50 mantenia en- perfecta calma.