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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22

Cars leave Manchester. seventh and -
8, Ia. ., 10. ii. .l2 A. NJ. i. a.AA4
s~5:45. -, Z, 8, ~, Top. NJ. NJ
1870 p. NJ. for Chester 1900 midsi16 l1s|
Petersburg at n!
Cans leave Petersburg, foot Of syeAusss -
for Manchester: I'M
f5:Is Gas, s.7:Is. T:35. s.3s, e:3S, co. q
IL :36 A. NJ, 1925, sl:35. 2.35, $685. N:ak t&F
6s35. s7;35. s:35, e:35 +l0:40 il:4O p. NJ 5asss3g
tDaily except Sunday and holidays. Sss
sCarrics baggage and express "a VI
s~Limited. except Sundays and holidave. sss#A
All cars from Petersburg conhsct vitk - u
Richmond. a5sMM3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
WIFE SEES AUTO DRIVER
DIE IN ACCIDENT

MILWAUKEE,. WIS.,. June 22.-The
body of Walter Donneily, race driver.
killed yesterday. when his Cino car
went through the fence during the
fifty-mile race In the National Auto
mobile Circuit races. will be taken
to his home In Cincinnati. The driv-
er's wife, with her bEby. saw the ac-
cident from the grandstand, and Is
Frustrated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
NORFOLK MEETING
CONFIRMS MERGER

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
NORFOLK. VA. June 22.--At a
meeting here to-day OF the stock
holders OF the Norfolk and Ports
mouth Traction Company the merger
OF that company into the Virginia
Railway and Power Company was
affected. The only thing now remain
ing to be done to make the merger
complete IL the formAlities which are
to he contaminated at meeting to
be held tomorrow at Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22

quito generally along the Canadian
oorderIn nearly all other sections the
weather Is settled VITA light local
winds prevailing ard slowly rising
tetH peIatofe. The most unreasonable
conditions this mo, ming are char,ad
over the lower Missouri Valley where
me temperature Is well above the
normal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
Once of CITY EngIneer.

Ofllce Oh CITY Eng fheeT.
Richmond, Va, June 30, 1911.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ccived at this Office until ~ NJ FRI
DAY. June 80. 1911. for doing certain
dredging along the left shore Of
James River from Gillies Creek to
Nicholson Street.
Further information may be OBJ
tanned upon application at this office-
a certified check for, 1850 90. made
payable to the Treasurer Of the city
OF Richmond. must accompany each
bid as guaranty Of execution OF
contract.
The COMMITTEES on Improvement Of
lance. Rivsr reserves the He,ht. 70
reject any and all proposals offered.
CHAH II. BOILING,
CITY Engineer.
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FOR RENT.
Some Very
Desirable Modern
Homes

man of the committee their assessment
by noon OF July is, and should only
one person comply. the chairman Is
Authorized to declare him the nominee
NAL meeting Of the committee.
State Senator r. Eweil Thornton. of
Prince William county. will be q candi-
date for denomination: Alexander J.
Wedderburn. OF Fairfax county. has
announced that he will be in the field.
and II Is understood that former State
Senator Lewis II, Machen, OF this city.
may also enter the contest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
SUMMER BOARDERS

Waited, few noardern, Hedern
convenience9. water front; large
p0rches; good bathing; overlooking
rhoebus bay. Hampton Roads and
Fortress Monroe. two minutes walk
to Buckroe Beach car. For further
information address Fl. S. WILSON,
Phoebus, Va. Box 16.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
FOR SALE

House with two four lots for sale I'm
Woodland Heights; nine rooms and
bath, hot water heat. electric lights,
and all modern improvements. See
or phone DIR. n. s.. WILSON'S office,
No. ia North Fifth street, or resi-
asncs phone. Madison 1g0s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
STOVES.

See The Evans Hardware COMPANY
before buying your range or cook
ing stove. We are agents for the
Jewel stoves, absolutely the best
stove made: at reasonable prices.
700 w Broad street,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
HOSE AND LAWN MOWERS.

Sec The Evans Hardware Company
before buying your garden hose and
lawn mower: also screen doors and
windows, We win treat you abso-
luteiy right or refund the money.
700 w: Broad street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
WEATHER
CONDITION Ms,

r b G unsettled.
raining " e q I h @ r
stiil continues over
most of the cotton
belt, also showers
are reported from
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
Bank Gets Judgment.

Judgment in the sum OF 1891 for
the plaintiff was entered In the Law
and Equity Court Thursday In the
case OF the Manchester National
Bank against j. II. Patterson, Meta
II. Patterson and DIR. ]. A. Lewis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
Begin Trial OF suit

Trial OF the $4,000 damage suit of
Mrs. J. II. Christopher against the
Virginia Railway and. Power Com
pany was begun Thursday in the
city Circuit Court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

900 A. Daily--FAst trains to Old Point
x:o0 P. Newport News and Norfolk, s.
TAO A.-Da,y. Local 70 Newport News
500 p.--Daiiy. Local to Old Point.
200 ?. Daily. Louisville. Cincinnati. Cktsann
ii 90 P. and st. Louis-Pullmans- N
e:43 P.--DAiiy. Western representatives. -
Cincinnati
$50 A. Daiy-Charottesvill Week dayo~s
Clifton ForGs,
HAS A. NJ. Week days-Mouutain spaeial ~
Thurmond.
SIS P.--Week days Local 70 GordonssillA
1000 A.-Daiy Lynchburs. Lex G, TospA N
o:l5 P.--Wesk days. To Luxembourg.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND
Local from East--s:25 A. NJ. 7:5o r. M
Through from East--I1 80 A. M, 60 r. II
Local from West--%s:30 A. NJ, $50 = -
3 20 p. NJ. l.2OP. NJ 3as
Through-7:00 A. NJ, 2.45 P. NJ.
James River Lins 's:35 A. NJ, 6:l5 p. IL
sDsy except Sunday saa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
HAULING.

Household goods hauled. stored, packed
and shipped. CAR ". Fred Richard
son STORAGE 81 TRANSFER DE-
PARTMENT. Main and Beividere
streets Phone Madison S43 day:
Monroe 50. night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
SHOE REPAIRING

S5c, halfseic mems shoes. zoe. ladies',
avery pair sewed: best leather no
nails. no pegs. Royal rubber heels.
aac.: Tread-Air rubber heels, 40c
leather heels rebuilt like new, csc.
DREW'S ELECTRIC SHOE FAC
TORY. 7ls East Main. Phone Monroe
1887.
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. ants|W ants
Want Ad. Rates.

Ore per word when paid in advance. No paid ad
taken for less than ten cents
No Ads taken for less than twenty-five cents when
rhoned in charged at the counter
Contract rs:es much less Phon Madsoa 1883. and
Manager OF Classified Department. will call.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
RATS AND MICE

] can show you that I can free
your home of the waste, expense and
annoyance OF rats and mice No
money in advance. Can show let
ters from prominent physicians. q
leading banker and dozens OF others.
Phone or write me. OTTO ORKIN
Madison 62ss-J. sol Mutual Build
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
HELP WANTED MALE

Solicitors Wanted.-A few solicitors
wanted. salary and commission
paid. Apply Richmond Virginisn.
corner Governor and Ross Streets
mornings at 5 o'clock.
49,
Light eonEenial and profitable work
wiii be gwen to anyone who will de-
vote few hours a day. Apply by
letter H. r.. care Richmond Sir-
Sfnjan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
MISCELLANEOUS

Mr.. T.. 4. BemEiey wishes to an
nounec that he has removed his shoe
repairing and suit cleaning establish
rnent from zoo E. Main street to No.
south Second street. where he IS
better equipped than ever before 20
serve his patrons. Phone Monroe
1874
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22

Furniture. china and wedding presents
packed and shipped with care. Est-
mates cherfuliy given. JACOB I'M
I.AJF. 1895 West Broad. Phone
Madison 1882
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
SCHOOLs.
RAILROADS.
RAILROADS..
Southern Railway

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
". B.-Foiowing schedule figures pubiiahed eor
information and not guaranteed:
$40 A. M.-Daily--Local for Charlotte. DIR.
ham and Raleigh
io:l5 A. M.--Daily--L lmitsd--For Oh poiats
South. Drawing Room Buffet. 6lsspins Caxs
to Aeheville n. G. \
500 P. NIX Sunday. Local for Durhan ~
intermediate stations.
600 P. MEX aunday--Ksysviils Loeal.
HAS P. N.--Daily-Ltmited tot Ill pglnts
South. Pullman ready $50 P. NJ.
YORK RIVER LINE
4.3o p Nix Bun-To West Pt conneelana
for Baltimore Mon. Wed. and Fri.
600 A. MEX. Sun and 2;l5 p. M.--MoA..
Wed. and Fri--Locai to West Point
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
From the South: $50 A. NJ. sos r. NJ DALI
$40 A. NEE. Sun. 1858 p. M.-Ex M.
400 r. NJ.
From West Point. $40 A. NJ, daily; Has Il ~ 4
Wed. and FRI. 4:2o P. NJ, Ell. Sun @
s. Il. BURGESS d. r. A.,
020 East Main Street, Phone Madispn <S3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
Lcayes s3SO Estatx

leaves $3.50 Estate.
w. A. Klevesahl qualified in the
chAncery Court Thursday a. execu-
tor Of the late ChArles r, Malone,
who left An estate valued Il e32S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-22
HELP-FEMALE

Light cengeniaI and profitable work
VIII be given 10 anyone who win de-
vote few hours a day. Apply by
letter III. r., care Richmond Viz
giuiau
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FURNITURE AND CHINA PACKING.

Wanted. feather beds and old ttme FUR
niture. Address BEARD, IL w. Main.
Madison SYG1
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ROOMS FOR RENT

One nicely furnished reon Tor rent, A.
ply u n. Third street.
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N. & w. R'y
SPECIAL WEEKEND RATES

On Juns Soth and July LIST, I'd and Sd. tho
Norfolk Western Railway will sell round-trip
tickets from Richmond. $500 to Norfolk and
1925 to Virginia Beach; and from Petersburg,
s2.75 to Norfolk and $500 to Virginia Beach. all
good returning until July 4th. 1911,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15

A & P Baked Beans, guar
anteed the finest quality.
can. &c, Ioc and e5c
Sultana Baked Beans, No.
az can ..IOc
A & 2 Grape Juice, bot
tie .............1 oc and zoe
Gosman's Ginger Ale, ;
for .2Sc
Imported Lime Juice, bot
Tie .3SC
Pin Money Pickles. jar.
I6c. &c, 5oc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15
HEROIC ACT OF SURGEON
THE TALK OF ALL PARIS
Takes Anesthetic Discovered by
Himself and Performs Surgi-
cal Operation.


PARIS. March 4, 1911.
NJ. Alexander Fzaicon twcnty-sx-year-
old Roumanian surgeon i'm Paris. is the
talk Of Paris for an act Of cool heroie.n
Of unique character. He has been
studying a new anesthetic, the action OF
which he call rachi-strychno-st oyaiTliza
ton. 1t leaves the patient lucid, but sup
presses all sensiblity, and NJ Fzaicon in
tends to make his discovery the subject o.
the medical essay which he will present
at his medical final examination, which
he Is to pass In few weeks.
NJ. Fzaicon had been suffering from a
painful afniction and an operation he
came necessary. He determined to try
his new anesthe.ic and to test its Of
ficacy by operating on himself. TIE
anesthetic was administered and the
young doctor sat down at the operating
table. and. after calmly performing the
operation, stitched up the wound and went
TO bed. The operati took an hour
TO perform. He is now in fair way to
recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15

Of up-to-date rendering OF Little Red
Riding Hood" the part OF the wolf being
sustained by Katinka. and that Of Red
Riding Hood by the now hopelessly de-
moraliZed villain. who was once more
chased back to his arboresl lurking place
with the muzZle OF revolver in the
small of his back.
Go be continued tomorTow.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15

OF Solid Bavarian Ware, present
ed free this week with fifty-cent
can OF A & P Baking Powder.
Money refunded if Baking Pow
der is not entirely satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15

\ triangular fight for the democratic
mayoraIty nomination at suffolk, Va, Was
precipitated Tuesday. the last day on
which applications could be filed for the
April primary, when Justice Daniel New
ton Farnell rendered the $50 assessment
fee and entered the lists against Walter
y. Ferguson and Joseph T. B. HoloRday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15
CONDITIONS IN ROME
DECLAREDAOSCRACE
Resolution in the Chamber of
Deputies Invites the Gov
eminent to intervene.
Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence of The Star.
ROME, March 5, t911
An unprecedented action has just been
taken by number Of deputies in pre-
sentins . motion In the chamber OF depu-
ties calling upon the government to in
tervene in the municipal affairs OF Rome.
The motion runs:
The chamber, convinced that the gov
ernment, especially on the occasion of
the fiftieth anniversary celebrations, can
not refuse to interest itself in the condi-
ton Of deplorable negligence in which
the roads Of the capital have been aban-
doned, invites the government to take
what steps it may think oppcrtune."
Has influential Support.
The motion is supported by thirty-five
deputies belonging to more than one
party and including in their number some
Of the most influential names In parlia-
ment The Popolo Romano. commenting
on the fact that this Is the first time
that the city administration OF Rome has
called for the Interference of parliament.
says:
tune motion have interpreted the senti-
ments not only of the citizens, but also
of the foreigners residing In Rome. There
is one unanimous outcry against the i'm
possible, not to cay the indecent, condi-
ton to which the service of the city has
been reduced
The condition Is indeed almost incredi
bic There is hardly single street which
for the last three months has not been
dug UP from end to end and then left par.
tally unpaved and incumbered with heaps
Of stones and other debris. 1t has been
impossible TO water them The only
cleaning has been dry sweeping, and the
dust OF a very. insanitary kind, has beer
appallinc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15
Cancellation Of Employees.

The Ro-as-you,pleasc policy which keeps
In Office a municipal coupcd whose only
aim appears TO be the concbiatton of its
employees seems OF have reached its eli
max. Sienor Nethan,> the mayor. IS
every department OF the city government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15

Evaporated Apricots, lib. f. Ioc
Choice Strawberries. can. .Ioc
Choice Strawberries, can. .l8c
A & P Red Raspberries,
can sc
A & P Evaporated Peaches.
Fancy California Prunes,
I'D. zoe
Fancy Silver Prunes, b.. zoe
Fancy Oregon Prunes. 40
50. lb. ..I5c
Oregon Prunes, 900, lb.IoHc
Oregon Prunes, 9o-Ioo, h.. Ioc
Imported Turkey Figs, lb. l. SC
Basket Figs, each ). zoe
Pitted Dates, pkg. ...I2c
A & P Dates, pkg. -. SC
Fancy Washed Brazil
Nuts, lb. .12c
Paper-shell Almonds, lb.. .22c
Nutlet, jar ...... .1oc, 15c, 25c
Hires Root Beer, bottle. .I5c
The Washington herald., 1911-04-02
{ American money Invested I'm Next

Of American money invested in Mexi-
co. British. German. French and 9TH
er foreign undertakings in the land
south OF US account for even a larger
sum. American investors and the
financiers of other countries look to
US TO keep the stream OF dividends
flowing steadily across the Mexican
border. When the flow is damned by
insurrection Washington hears the cry
Of distressed investors. It must not be
forgotten that Mexico ranks among
the naturally wealthy countries Of the
world. 1t has resources which have
not been touched since the days of the
Montezumas and others OF which even
those ancient emperors knew nothing
and which lay awaiting the touch Of
the foreign mining engineer and pro-
moter.
There are 5000 Americans in Mexi-
CO. 10000 in the City of Mexico alone,
and most of them are interested in
mines. railroads and engineering enter
prises. The principal property with
which American capital is identified
is the National Railways of Mexico,
formed by a consolidation in 1909 un-
der government control Of the chief
railroad systems of the country
The largest manufacturing business
in Mexico controlled by Americans is
The Washington herald., 1911-04-02
tinental Rubber company, al

the Continental Rubber company, a
$50, 100000 concern, which has a 1000,
900 acre farm in northern Mexico and
which at its factory at Torreton turns
out more than 10000 pounds of rub
Der per month.
The Greene-Canarea Copper compa-
ny is another gigantic American in
vestment- Its capitalization is sso. .0Oo,-
O0O
Eighty per cent of the Inhabitants Of
Mexico today are either full blooded
Indians or partly of Indian blood, de-
scendants in many cases Of cannibal
tribes. Every native male inhabitant
over twenty-one years of age is enti-
tied to a vote, but many of them know
nothing of their right OF suffrage.
many refuse to vote because they do
not recognize the government. and 9th
ers vote only as they are commanded
to.
Mexican people have fifty languages
and dialects. Many still secretly prac-
tice pagan rites, and the majority of
the natives are barefooted. illiterate,
inherently lawless and almost hope
lessly lazy.
But the public school system, intro
duced a quarter of a century ago. is
bringing about a sober minded indus
trial middle class. and the effect will
The Washington herald., 1911-04-02

VI EHEN we acquired the Phil
~ ippines twelve or thirteen
" W years ago, with all their
" varied assortment of eli
mate and scenery and native popula-
tion-and trouble. some folks say-we
added to our national collection OF
freaks one Of the most famous volca-
noes in the world. Not many Ameri-
cans have heard Of Taal or had heard
CT the fire mountain before its recent
destructive eruption. hut all or nearly
al of the Philippine natives know it.
it occupies a prominent place in the
natural history of the archipelago. and
now it ranks among the worlds most
notorious natural murderers. Three
thousand lives were lost when Taal re-
sumed activity a few weeks ago
AS travel goes nowadays Taal volca-
no is not situated in a distant part of
the earth. 1t is in our very back yard,
SO to speak, lying only about thirty
five miles south of Manila Many
Americans have visited the mountain
since the Yankees occupied the island
OF LuzOn and its sisters. So the 5000
men and women wiped out suddenly
by the blowing off of the top of the
mountain were not strangers, foreign
ers," but fellow americans, deserving
Of sympathy because of our common
nationality, If not strictly related to
us by blood. The American Red Cross
and the government of the Philippines
have issued appeals for the surviving
relatives and dependents of the suf-
ferers.
The scenes which followed the erup-
tion may not be described Photo
graphs which have reached this coun-
try show victims lying singly and in
groups. twisted into horrible shapes by
the food of molten rock which poured
upon them from the Internal crater.
Crops, domestic and wild animals.
trees, all suffered and died in the erup-
ton. In one spot at the base of the
low lying volcano 500 natives made
their home. When handful of Amer
leans who were in the vicinity crossed
TO the scene of the disaster a few
hours after the explosion they found
the village completely annihilated and
the ASH covered surface of the volcano
strewn with dead bodies. Seven hu-
man survivors were>found and remov-
ed to safety. Two puppies and a game
cock were the only animal survivors.
The fighting rooster is shown in the
picture. He is a good specimen of the
gamecock which is such fayorite
among the Filipinos as a domestic pet
and as q source Of sport and possible
revenue. H.r Dr.. \ |
When the volcano of Taal is not
emitting death and destruction for
twenty lnilea around, making ,cc.s,i
10 its sides impossible. 10 is worth Wis
iting. For lonely grandeur set amid
scenes VI desolatiQn II ranks well
among the worlds most noted volca-
noeA Togsther with the mountain IT.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-02
WHAT YEAR IS THIS?

Most of US would suppose that one
thing that we knew perfectly we'll was
what year this Is. Not everybody in
the world or even in this country OF
ours would admit that to say this Is the
year 1911 IS entirely correct. This is
by the Byzantine methods the year
7419. According to the Julian calendar
1t is the year 1924. In the Jewish era
It will be until the 22d Of September
the year 5672. The ancient Romans
would have figured It to be the year
1854, the ancient Greeks the year 2ss7
or the third year Of the six hundred
and seventy-second Olympiad. The
considers that the year
1929 began on Jan. 2. while the Japa-
nese calls II the year 2571 and the Chi
nese the year 450s. At Washington II
Is still reckoned as the one hundred
and thirty-fifth year Of American inde-
pendence. and as such all ofYicial pro-
are dated.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-02

These daredevil young ''gringos"
have been prominent in all the skir-
mishes. and their activity has practi-
cally banished the word "manana"
from the Spanish war lexicon.
The personality of President Porfrio
Diaz is intensely interesting. He is a
despot, but largely in paternal way,
and political writer's generally give
him all the credit for the placing of
Mexico among the important nations.
According to James Creelman, in his
recent book 'Diaz, Master of Mexico"
he has transformed a large part Of
his country. Great engineering works
have been established through his en-
ergy. tact and enthusiasm. Public ed
ucation has been fostered, and thou
sands Of miles of profitable railroads
have been built. The finances of the
country have been placed on a sound
The Washington herald., 1911-04-02

is only a mound Of debris, the outpour-
ings of its own fiery spirit.
Taal has been known as a bad" vol
cano since the beginnings Of recorded
time in native annals, and its erup-
tions have been noted in the Spanish
history of the Philippines. The recent
eruption is the first one Of Importance
since the Americans took possession Of
the island. In the words of one OBJ
server: For nearly $50 years the fire
god of Taal had been lying quiet. Now
he has made a new effort to free him
self. In doing this he has destroyed
much Of the work of man in the vfcin-
fly. The town OF Talisay. that was
one of the four towns and ten villages
destroyed, has had an especially hard
struggle for existence. 1t was so much
of an insurgent town that the Span
iards burned 1t: then the Americans
partly burned ii, and now the volcano
has wiped out what was left"
In 1854 occurred a famous eruption
Of Taal, described by Spanish chroni-
cler, writing thirty-six years after the
event. as having caused the destruc-
ton Of the towns Of Taal, Tanauan,
Sala and Lipa. People in Manila
dined with lighted candles at midday
and walked about the streets con-
founded and thunderstruck, clamoring
for confession during the eight days
that the calamity was visible" The
author adds that the smell Of sui
phur and fire lasted six months after
the event and was followed by malig-
nant fever to which half the inhabit-
ants of the province fell victims. More
over, the lake waters threw up dead
alligators and fish, including sharks"
AS has been written, many Ameri-
cans have visited Taal, in some cases
to the endangering Of their lives. On
one occasion when a party Of distin-
guished visitors were viewing the era
ter the volcano decided to misbehave.
The eruption placed the party in great
peril, but fortunately none OF them was
killed or injured. One Of the members
Of the exploring expedition was Mrs.
J. Franklin Bell. wife Of the general
the American troops in
the Philippines.
HOWARD SINCLAIR.