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By all means; it is so. Mr. Dollarson has his information, and he has told you everything he knew. Our city was affected by an earthquake last night



An earthquake



—the maximum force of which was felt on the coast. By an upheaval of the sea a number of ships were destroyed



You see, everything just as I said.



—but



Now Mr. Vandergold is speaking



—but—do not be offended, my friend—Mr. Dollarson’s information is not complete.



Listen; now we shall hear a fuller account.



As regards the cause of this earthquake