The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-14
TORNADOES



The following synopsis of a lecture delivered
by DR.. Horace R. Hamilton before the New
York society for the promotion of science, con-
tains so much that is timely and important
that 1t can be read with both interest aud profit.
There is probably no subject OF modern times
that has caused and is causing greater alten-
tion than the origin of tOrnadoes. Scientists
have studied ii for the benefit of humanity; men
have inveSi gated il for the welfare of their fam
lies. Ithas been vexed subject long consider
ed, and through all this investigation the
cyclone has swept across the land CARRYING dc
struetlon to scientists us well as the innocent
dwellers In its track. One thing, however, Is
certain; the cause of the cyclone must be sought
far away from the whlriing body OF wind ItseiI
Its results are powerful; its cause must be pow
erful. Let us therefore consider few facts.
First, the appearance of acyclone Is lnyarla-
bly, preceded by dark spots upon the face OF the
sun These spots, indicating disturbed con
affect the atmosphere OF our earth. An
unusual generation of heat in one part of the at
mosphere is certain to cause a partial vacuum
IN another portion Air must rush i'll TO NIL TINS
vacuum. Hence the dsturbances--hence the
cyclone. THIS theory finds additional confrma-
tlon IN the fact that tOrnadoes come during the
day and not at night. The dark spots upon tue
surface of the sun. whatever they may be, seem
TO cause great commotion in the atmosphere OF
the world aud 1t is almost certain that tie eN-
tremey wet weather OF the present season can
be accounted for or precisely tins basis is 10
reasonable to suppose that the marvellous effect
or the sun upon vegetation and life In general
shall be less than upon the atmosphere ATM !, iTset
mote, but the effect is here
After describing some of the terrible effects of
the cyclone, the speaker went on to say
'This rule finds its application in nearly every
department of life. An operator Is in san Fran
cisco-the click of the instrument manipulated
by his fingers, in New YORK. The President
makes slight stroke of the pen in his
| study at the White House, and the whole
and disgust with everything in Lille,
commonly called inconsistencies, is felt by many
people, when the cause is to be found in the dis
tant home thousands of miles away. An uncer,
tain pain may be felt in the head. II is repeated
in other parts of the body. The appetite departs
and all energy Is gone. Is the cause necessarily
TO be found in the headf The next day the feel
ing increases. There are added symptoms.
They continue aud become more aggravated.
The slight pains in the head increase to agOnies.
The nausea becomes chronic The heart grows
irregular ana the breathing uncertain. All these
effects have definite cause, and, after years OF
deep experience upon this subject, do not hesl-
tate to say that this cause is TO be found in some
far -" away from "" that portion OF
the body in which these effects
appear. But one may say, have no pain what
ever in my kidneys or liver. Very true. Neither
have we any evidence that there is tornado on
the surface of the sun, but 1t is none the less
tain that the tornado is here, and it is none the
| less certain that these great organs Of the body
| are the cause of the trouble, although there may
| be no pam In their vicinity.
| al know whereof sneak, for l have passed
| through this very experience myself. Nearly
| ten years ago, | was the picture of health,
|
and healthy as any man ever knew. When L
| felt the symptoms have above described, they
caused me annoyance, not only by reason OF
| their aggravaung nature, but because had
/ never felt any pain before. Other doctors told
me was troubled with malaria, and [ treated
| my self accordingly. did not believe, however,
| that malaria could show such aggravated symp-
| toms. 1t never occurred TO thai analysis
| would help solve the trouble, as L did not pre-
| sumo my difficulty was located In that portion
| of the body. But I continued TO grow worse.
| had "a faint sensation at the pit of my stomach
| nearly every day. felt great desire to eat,
and yet loathed food. was constantly tired
and still could not sleep. My brain was uuu-
sually active, but could not think connectedly.
| My existence was a living misery 1 continued
| in this condition for nearly a year; never free
| from pain, never for moment happy. Such an
existence ia far worse than death, for which l
| confess earnestly longed.
| alt was while suffering thus that a friend adj
viseu me TO make final attempt TO recover my
| health. sneered inwardly at his suggestion,
| but was too weak TO make any resistance. He
| furnished me with remedy, simple yet palasa-
| bic, and within two days / observed a slight
change for the better. This awakened my cour
| age. felt that would not die at that time. |
continued the use of the remedy, taking it In
cOrdance with directions, until became NOS
| only restored to my former health and strength,
| but of greater vigOr than have before known.
This condition has continued up to the present
| time, and believe should have died as miseTa-
| bly, as thousands of other men have died and are
| dying every day mad it not been for the simple
| yet wonderful power of Warmers Safe Cure, the
remedy l employed"
The lecturer then described his means of res
| toration more in detail, and concluded as fol-
| lows:
my complete recovery has caused me to nves-
| tigate the subject more carefully, and believe
nave discovered the key to most i'll health of
| our modern civilization. am fully confident
that four-tifths of the diseases which aff1ct hui
manity might be avoided the kidneys and
liver Kept in perfect condition. We're it possible
TO control the action of the sun, cyclones could
| undoubtedly be averted. That, however, is one
of the things that cannot be- But L rejoice TO
say that it is possible to control the kidneys aud
| liver; TO render their action wholly normal, and
| their effect upon the system that OF purifiers
rather than prisoners. That this end mas been
accomplished largely by means of the remedy
have named do not have doubt, and l feel il
my duty to make this open declaration for the
| enlightenment of the profession and for the ben
eft of suffering humanity in all parts Of the
world"