An eye-witness in an account of this, the second disaster which has overtaken the Spanish: nation in a few days, states that the explosion occurred "as the alidienea" were emerging from the theatres, Thi streets were crowded with' people when a sudden flash rent the sky, followed by a terrific detonation. Splinters of glass, chimney-pots and showers of mud and sand rained on an earthquake Nothing was left of the fortress but a huge funnel shaped crater, Bordered by blocks of stone, The town was thrown into com= plete darkness, which impeded the work of rescue.—Reuter, Madrid, Sept, 26, The casualties resulting from the Melilla explosion are now given as 57 killed and 215 injuved.—Reuter.
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