CHAPTER I

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West Indian Hurricane Descends Upon Galveston, Causing Immense Losses of Life and Property--Catastrophe Unparalleled in the History of the World--A Night of Horrors and Suffering 33

## CHAPTER II .

Sad Scenes in All Parts of the Ruined City--Corpses Everywhere-- A Sombre, Solemn Sunday--People Apathetic, Dejected and Heartbroken 51

## CHAPTER III .

Crowds of Refugees at Houston--Fed and Housed in Tents--Regular Soldiers Drowned--Government Property Lost--Fears for Galveston's Future 64

## CHAPTER IV .

Thrilling Experiences of People During the Great Storm-- Eighty-five Persons Perish by Being Blown from a Train-- Adventures of Survivors at Galveston 89

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