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i ! ill mn The Scene f tlie Earthquake. The island ot Ischia, the scene of the recent terrible earthquake, is lo cated at the northern entrance to the bay of Naples, about fifteen miles kouthwest of the Cape of Miseno. Its circumference, not calculating the indentations of the coast line, is esti mated at nineteen miles, and the .superficial area at about twenty-six square miles. If not of volcanic or igin, it bears abundant evidence ot volcanic action. Indeed, the most marked topographical feature ot the island, and its highest point, is Monte Epomo known to the an cients as Epomeus which reaches an altitude ot 2,600 feet above the level of the sea. The main summit, or cone, is surrounded by twelve smaller cones, from one ot which, in 1302, came the last eruption. A part ot the interior is occupied by a plain, between which and the moun tains are fertile valleys noted for their luxuriant vegetation and pictur esque scenery. The vine is exten sively cultivated, as well as corn, and the olive and other southern fruits are grown m profusion.' Iron and sulphur are found in paying quanti ties, and brick, tile and pottery are largely manufactured. The chief source of revenue, however, are the almost innumerable thermal minera springs, considered among the very- best in Europe. Casamiccola specially famous for it water, hot air and sand baths, and La ceo has enough of these to attract a liberal patronage. The bathing season lasl from June until September, but the fine climate and charming situation of the island draw visitors during the entire year. 1 he total permanent population is about 2,000, and the principal town Ischia on the east coast, has 6,500. It is the seat of bishop, and has an old castle dating back to the fifteenth century. The other towns are Forio, on the west coast, 6,100 population; Casamic cola and Lacco on the north, Panz;i ana jvioropano. 1 ne island was first settled by the Greeks, who, though prosperous, were soon driven away by frequent volcanic visita tions. A second Greek colony shared the same fate. The Neapo litans then took possession and held it until expelled by the Romans ; but Augustus returned it to the original owners in exchange for Capri. Af ter the tall of Rome it suffered much from various invaders, and in 1299 was captured by Bharlcs 11. of. Na pies, since which time iu fortunes have been blended with those of the neighboring city. Its history is un important, and from ' the earliest days it seems to have been, what is now, a favorite resort tor invalids. Ischia has always been subject to earthquakes; the latest until that of last Saturday having occurred in March. 1SS1, destroying many lives and a large amount of property. The fact is that the whole ot South ern Italy, more particularly the re gion around the Bay of Naples, is constantly liable to these terrific con vulsions of nature ; of which Vesu mus is apparently the centre and moving power, though in the present instance, as well as similar ones in the past, it takes no visible part in the work. There is good reason to believe that Naples itself, with " its population ot nearly 500,000, rests upon a thin crust of soil which may any day be shattered by earthquake or torn asunder by volcanic fires. A few miles distant from the city, in an opposite direction from Vesuvius, is the extinct volcano of Soltetara, which all tourists are expected to j visit and pay for seeing. A neavv stone thrown upon the ground pro duces a hollow sound, showing un mistakably that there is some kind of an opening beneath; and from a hole in the side of the crater smoke and steam are continually escaping, ex cept when Vesuvius is in eruption. Then, and only then, Soltetara gives nosign'of lite. From which we must conclude that there is a subter ranean connection betw een the two and if so, it must, in all probability, j run directly under Naples. If, there- tore, esuvius and Solfetara should ever combine their forces which is by no means impossible the fn, ! ltni;o, UL..J,. i ir ! v.v u.u naruiy escape an awlul calamuv, compared with ; which that ot the lschian towns is merest bagatelle. Because Solfe tara is practicaily extinct now, there is no assurance that it always will be, lor, as the reader w ill remember, Vesuvius was considered extinct un til the eruption which destreyed Her culaneum and Pompeii. Noonecan carefully examine the islands and shores of the loveliest bay m the world without seeing convincing proof ot their deadly peril. Every where the marks ot earthquakes and volcanos are visible, and over all the matchless beauty of sea and land hangs a cloud of fear and horror which nothing can banish from the mind. Fortunately the Neapolitans are a gay and happy people, taking no thought of the morow and mak ing the most of to-day, and so they sing and dance, "eat, drink and are merry," regardless of the ever-impending doom. We believe there has been no earthquake in Europe equal to that of Ischia since the one in Calabria in 17S3, which was felt on a large portion of the continent, and is said to have killed a hundred thousand persons. The shock began imme diately under the central part ot Cal abria, and from thence passed under the sea to Sicily and destroyed the citv of Messina. On the morning of November 1, 1755' occurred the memorable earthquake at Lisbon, the capital ot i ortugai, vvnicn inrew down most of the buildings and with- in the space of six minutes caused the death of sixty fthousand people The sea retired, leaving the bar dry, but instantly returned in a wave fif ty feet hish, sweeping all before it anil permanently submerging a por tion ot the city to the depth ot six hundred feet. It is estimated that an area equal to six times that ot France was sensibly shaken by this eartnquaKe, tne snocK 01 wnicn was . . t f t t felt in the Alps, on the coast ot Sweden, in Scotland, Bohemia and throughout Northern Africa. We shall probably hear that the disturb ance at Ischia was felt at other re mote points, though no serious con sequences may have resulted. Single Women. ... A clever old maid once said that it was far better to be laughed at because you were not mar ried than not to oe able to laugh because you were. There is sound logic in that. It is well for woman to marry if she meets a good true man who loves her and whom she loves ; but if she be not suited, better remain single. The majority of old maids are lovable, helpful and sweet tempered, and fill their allotted niche as acceptably as do their married sisters. Are they not more to be honored than they would have been had they married merely for a home or position? Our young ladies have erroneous ideas upon this subject. They feel almost disgraced, if they have arrived at a mature age, and are not yet able to write Mrs. before their names. Their whole ambition is to get a husband, by hook or t rook, but get him somehow they must. Consequently they take the first m.in that offers himself, wheth er he really suits them or not. Now, girls, do not mary in haste. Get the best education possible, help abou t domestic affairs, and enter upon some trade or profession for which vou have a taste and master it. Skill eti labor is ahvavs well paid. 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