Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
MR.. LAUMASTER'S
FINE ADDRESS

Mr. Laumaster spoke in a most in
t~. esting and instructive manner as
follows:
Gibraltar Is known as the british
Lion in Stone" A glance at the map
shows Asis and Africa Joined 10y an
isthmus of sand. but between Europe
and Africa there is narrow strait cut
through a mountain range.
There is no better type of British
determination and aggressiveness than
this huge rock lion, maintained not on
the shores OF it's own domain, but at
the cross roads of the great highways
of traffic OF three great continents.
The lions head faces Spain.
The only missionary work discover
ed was the Epwortb Houses Wesleyan
institution, having a church and Sun
day school, but probably no education
al work
This British fortress is considered
the strongest in the world. 1t has gal
leries from two to three miles in length
tunneled through the solid rock, and
batteries built st all advantageous
points up to 1850 feet above the sea.
The bay and town of Gibraltar are
ON the west, where the rOck slopes to
ward the ocean. The rock lies almost
exactly north and south, is three miles
long and seven miles in circumference.
The southern extremity Is known as
European Point. On the north it Is
Joined to Spain by low, sandy 18TH
mus, across which, from east to west,
are two rows of sentry boxes with
barren strip of neutral ground, perhaps
a quarter of a mile wide, between.
Gibraltar Is not as barren as it looks
There are patches of ground, which
are industriously titled.
Climate is mild. In the summer very
hot.
Gibraltar is Of interest from his
torical point of view. having been in
possession of Spanish and Moors and
English and suffered from long sieges
IL is said that at present the city is
prepared with provisions and ammuni-
tions to resist siege of seven years
duration.
The population Is about 26, 900, made
up of Spanish, English, Portuguese and
Moora. Exclusive of the garrison.
which numbers some 5000 more.
The location Is picturesque, but the
city is not particularly beautiful and
the military aspect dominates every
thing.
The streets are narrow, we'll paved
and clean, many Of them have long
rows of steps, leading up the hill to
other streets higher up. The side
walks are only a foot and half wide.
BeRRars are numerous and persist
ent
1t is estimated that 10000 laborers
come to Gibraltar from the Spanish
lines daily to work at the docks and
other places. These are all searched
10 the most rigid way by the author
tiles to prevent them carrying goods
in or out their country. Very frequent t.
ly they are compelled to remove their
! cont, sho IS and stockings in the search
/ ing process.
There are always to be seen in the
harbor at Gibraltar, many ships from
many natIous. At the time of our Wis
il the German Emperor was visitor
to Gibraltar.
The American Consul at Gibraltar,
Mr.. Sprague. was most courteous to
the American tourists, aud our visit
seemed to be al important event, as
the people were out in great numbers.
No one goes ashore there without
military passport. and those who do,
are permitted to remain only till even
ing gun fire.
Tourists are shown the galleries and
guns. always accompanied by military
escort from start to finish of trip
No cameras are allowed hence no
pictures can be taken of the fortitica-
tions.
The shops are small, and 1t is not a
good place to buy souvenirs, as netter
bargains can be secured at other places
nearer to the home of the Oriental.
The market is q busy, aud not un'
inviting place where produce of all
kinds, chickens, turkeys, meat, eggs,
fruits. etc., are sold.
Water is obtained from the roofs Of
houses for drinking purposes during
the rainy seas on.
Visiting the stores was an interest
ing diversion, also lunch in Spanish
restaurant, where things were served
In great quantities, but was a long
time in being served
As at other places, the native merch-
ants came on board our ship with their
wares and offered them for sale.
1t was here we left the young man
who was so home-sick that he had to
be sent home by returning steamer.
We also left behind the young man
sick with appendicitis.
Milk, carried in cans, put in bags
made OF bullrush and thrown over the
backs OF donkeys is sold on the streets
and at the homes OF the people.
The costumes of the people vary from
the common. place dress of the trades
man to the rich and flowing robes OF
the stock ingless Moors.
The soldiers are dressed in bright col
ors, red and blue and gold; the bare.
kneed Highlander is also seen here