The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-05-24
YESTERDAYS STORM.
WIND, RAIN AND HAll.-GLAss AT A
DISCOUNT.

day under the red hot rays Of Old Sol, and
longing for breath Of cooling air, their
longings were complied with in manner least
expected. About 3 o'clock the northern
horizon became obscured with the blacklist
of clouds. and ii was evident that storm
was coming up, but for while II was
quite uncertain whether u would pass over
or around our city. The question, how.
ever, was settled in very short time, for AS
the banks of blackness rolled along, they
spread over the city and at little after
three the preliminary puGs arose, which
rippled the waters OF the river and swayed
the branches Of the trees, and
were quickly followed Ly an
incipient tornado, which swooped along
the streets, carrying dismay to tailors sam
pies, grocers' outside stock, showcases, etc
| Everybody who was upon the streets sough
| shelter from the binding clouds OF dust ano
flying missiles. Horses became frightened
at the suddenness Of the storm,
and danced about in thier ex.
element. The wind, however, wa.
but the prelude to one OF the most
TERRIFIC STORMS
Which has visited this locality in many
years. It started In with a deluging rain
accompanied by fierce winds, and very soon
the streets were literally under water.
After short time a few hail stones fell
which excited no particular attention unit
they became more frequent and incredlbl,
large, AS the moments went by this part Of
the storm programme became exceedingly
interesting, not only on account Of the
severity with which the hai-stones fell. but
by reason of their
ENORMOUS SIZE
As well, many being almost as large as al
egg, while some were smaller than walnut
THE DAMAGE
Which this furious fusilade caused
TO flowers, plants, gardens snc
especially to window panes, anc
signs Of similar brittle nature, wa,
quite extensive. II G st. Charles hotel suf
fered considerably, a. the loss averaged two
panes OF glass to every window on the side
facing on Second street.
The expensive lights in Herbert's new
brick building on Eighth street, were rid.
died in great many places.
Thornton's skylight presented a sad ap.
pearance after the bombardment.
The Loretto academy did not escape the
universal onslaught, and suffered considera.
BILE loss.
Mr.. W. Winters rooms on sixth street
also came In for share Of the storm king.
wrath.
ALL OVER THE CITY
The street lamps were SIN shed up more or
less, and there was great destruction among
the many fancy saloon lamps. Many of our
lady friends were bemoaning the loss o
shrubs and flowers, which have occupied
a share of their attention. and affection as
well, tor some time past.
ALONG THE LRyEE
Those pers ns who were not part cularly en-
gagged in anything excepting to hunt up the
coolest places before the storm, watched
with considerable interest the dark cloud.
in the distant North. and as the old river
ites' asserted that there was wind in then
ar" ev, rybody hoped, wished and almost
prayed that the clerk of the weather would
shake littl OF it over the city. Presently
the dark masses began 10 creep southerly
and in very few moments they stood di-
rectly overhead. Those gentleman who
were congregated upon the corners, dressed
in the lightest summer material, now began
to congratulate each other on the assurance
of "cooler." Pretty soon the Ohio at the
bend broke into white ripples. the wood,
faded out OF sight as the storm approached,
and in an instant, down the levee swept one
furious gust, carrying before 1t everything
of light and movable nature. The dust
arose in clouds, pedestrians whirled about
to avoid it, while hats, bits of paper, old
rope, barrels and boxes were caught up and
sent high into the air and
carried away for blocks. During the
earlier part OF the day, many had dotted the
woclen hats and changed them for the usual
summer strnws.
THE CRUEL WIND,
lleedless of the new tiles, took particular
delight in snatching them up, and many
were carried far out into the river n no.
come food for fishes.
W az" Wv hhh bNoi w N'l III. and tlOsp
''little" Jumps began to bound along the
sidewalks and rattle against the window
panes and skylight-, the excitement became
intense as well as amusing. The enormous
size Of the icy particles, coupled with the
velocity with which they came down told
pretty heavily upon the backs OF the animals
upon the streets. and especially the mules,
who stood 1t for while, but becoming rest.
ess at last under the fierce Commandment,
started of almost in unison, TO find shelter.
The drivers, who were sheltered under adj.
AGENT awnings and doorways. were greatly
isgustcd at this proceeding, for
/ compelled them TO rush out into
he storm after their stock, |
which was quite an unpleasant thing TO do, |
specially since they had not only 20 face |
he fury of the storm but the derisiye |
houts OF their sheltered companions
: well.
Taken altogether the storm was most
errilic ore 10 every sense, and we may ex-
'ect to hear OF great damages caused by Il
o our country friends
SALE OF EQUIPMENT STORES.
There will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder. AT 10 a. m m 'rbn,sa.,,