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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

THE prompt and faithful enforcement
of the laws is, after all, the best remedy
for the evil of having the people take
the execution of the laws into their own
hands. If the man who evidently COM
mitted murder in Owen county, and who
was lynched the other night, had been
promptly tried, or even had been in safe
keeping while awaiting trial. the lynch
ing wnnld not haze occurred
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20
A Ghostly Party.


Col. l.. l.. Polk. president of the Farmers
Alliance, says: THE ghost of third party
haunts the pillows of many in our land by
night" Your description of the outward
appearance of the Alliance isexact. Colonel.
1t is ghOst-like-there being nothing ma
teriai about it-and. like all ghosts, il can
do no harm. In fact, the Alliance doesn't
stand the ghost of a chance of becoming
anything else than what il has been since
lts bifth--the mere ghost of political party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

Mr.. EDWARD ATKINSON, of Massa-
chusetts, whose politics is mugwump
CIevelandIsm, has seen the Ohio free
silver platform, and expresses the hope
that the Democratic ticket standing
thereon will be most thoroughly beat
en-" 1t looks as if the New England
statistician will realize his hope.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

SENATOR CARLISLE, of Kentucky, de-
clares that he never had any connection
with the Kentucky Lottery Company.
which disposes of the charge that the
company bought house for him until
those who made it bring the proofs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

The Royal Ark foundered the other
day, and everything on board was lost.
The Royal Ark was the name of one of
those institutions in the Eastern States
which promised to pay depositOrs 800
for $50. How to do that is one of the
things which no fellow has yet found
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

THE President has requested the At
torney- general to forward to him all
papers recommending persons for ap-
pointment to the new circuit judge
ships, and will begin to consider them
at once. There are nine judges to ap.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20
BUBBLES In THE AIR.
His Choice.

First Bunco Artist--Just been reading how a
boat with five men towed by a shark for
three miles. Must have been lively expert
ence..
Second b. A.-Peoule who like that sort of
thing may take my share of it. 1 prefer being
heeled by q sucker.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20
Armed Harmony.

Youngstown fO.l Telegram.
The harmony prevailing IN the Demo-
cratic party is like that so graphically de-
scribed by 'Scotty" Briggs IN his applica-
ton to the parsou TO conduct the funeral
services over his late lamented friend,
Buck" Fanshawe: "He was great lover
of peace. pard: be would have peace aud
quiet if he had TO fight for IT."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

THE farmers who find binding Irvine
cheaper this year than last are reminded
that every Democrat in Congress voted
against reducing the duty 2 1l2 cents a
pOund
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

PEOPLE prefer bills to gold when they
can have both, but there is not fat
money advocate in the world who would
not demand gold if he thought there
were danger that he could not get 1t for
the bills if he made the demand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

Philadelphia Inquirer.
The anti-tin-plate prophets are already
declaring that no bids Will be received IN
answer TO the governments call for new
ships to take the mail subsidy. The differ
ence between these prophets and Cassandra
of old is that while nobody believed Cas-
sandra's predictions they came true.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

the farmers of the State who are not doing
the yelling at the conventions and confer
ences. but who make MP the great body of
honest, industrious, enterprising tillers of
the soil. will have something to ssy to that
payt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20
THE INDIANAPOLIS JoURNA

The Attorney general appears to be
az much of misfit as the Kansas dis
trict Judge who Overruled the Supreme
Court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-20

MEMBERS of the Nineteenth Indiana In
fantry will be interested in knowing that
the next reunion of the famous Iron Bril-
gade will be held in Detroit. Mich. Aug. 4
~uI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
CITY COURT

Fourteen cases were brought be-
fore the recorder this morning and
Sis in fines were assessed. Four
cases were dismissed.
H. Stronge, carrying a pistol, dis
missed.
H. Stronge, fighting, dismissed.
E. N. Garvin, fighting, S..
Jas. McCotferty, drunk and dis
orderly, S..
G. Boyle, discharging firearms, dis
missed.
Henry Bishop, drunk and disorder
ly, $50.
Bud Walker, drunk and disorderly,
S25.
Manuel Herrera, careless driving,
dismissed.
Martin Mclaughlin, vagrant, 81.
Maria Bellescas, drunk on street,
S..
Charles Walker, disorderly, S25.
William Dunn, fighting, S..
John Craft, lighting, S..
Gregory Herman, drunk and dis
orderly, S..
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
BASE BALL BREVITIES.

A series OF baseball games for the 10th,
18th and 18th is now assured for the base
ball loving people of San Antonio. A tel
egram was received yesterday by Mana
that the San Marcos team will positively
be here. In game at San Marcos last
May the San Antonio team was defeated
by a score of Is to 9, and as San Marcos
has a strong team, some good games can
be looked for.
Rountree. pitcher for San Marcos, is
invincible. He has down and out curve
combination which is wonderful. He
makes the best of them break their backs
reaching for it. He also throws terrific
in-shoor.
Marcos, is brick wall behind the bat.
His throwing to bases also keeps the run
ners huggiDg their bases.
San Marcos also has a good corps of
coachers.
The City on the COmal," (San Mar
cos) like WaXahachie, is not quite as large
San Antonio, but it has ball players with
in its limits that will no doubt make our
champions hustle to stay with them.
Don't wager too heavy on the home team,
or you might be fooled, although the
home team is confident OF winning.
Corpus Christi has been telegraphed for,
but no answer has been received as yet.
A letter has been received by Manager
HuntreSs from Laredo. This club wants
the San AntonioS 10 visit the Gate City
and play a series of games with the
"HaTdies." The San AntoniOs are known
as the ''InvincibleS" in Laredo. The In
vinCibleS" will play in Laredo next week
Saturday. Sunday and Monday, October
II, Is and 10. They will leave Saturday
morning.
Mosebach is keeping in practice, throw
ing to bases, and is improving steadily.
He will show up well behind the bat the
next time he catches. When Phean was
manager of the San AntOniOS "MOSey"
was very seldom seen in the nine. Phelan
said 'MOSey can't run bases. and can't
bat" The individual record shows that
MoSey came in for base hit each game
he played and also for stolen base now
and then. He is also not in the rear as
run getter. MOSebach has different rea
sons for not playing, and all the players
are with instead Of "agin' him now.
The total receipts of the San Antonio
Base Ball club from July to September
%, excluding all knock downs, were
S2,22770. The expenses were as follows:
Statement of J. C. Phelan. Sl2 25
Paid to visiting clubS...........,. LAP 20
Sundry expenses. ................. 271 -
Balance on hand. ................. LOO
OF these receipts the players got the
leaSt-very least. The players salaries
since Jaly 4, ranged from 81 80 up to $50.
The highest Salaried San Antonio player,
a native, was our star second baSeman,
who received just $500 for his brilliant
work
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
Surprise Party.

Last night pleasant surprise par
ty was given the Misses Gittinger on
Fest street. There were pres
Misses Theresa, Agnes, Josephine
and Annie Gittinger, Mary and Mag
gle Eisenlohr, Lena and Frieda Lamm,
Louisa and Annie Judd, Lizzie Vein
hold, Perpetua and Katie Never.
Paulin Volpert, Ida Blanch, Anne
and Maggie Meyer, Tonic Scmidt,
Mrs. lilly Gittipger, Mr.. August and
Gao. Gittinger, JOHNNY Umscheidt,
Henry Roth, Henry Lamm, John and
Louis Volmer, Geo. Volpert, Joe
Eisenlohr, Anton Adam, Peter Judd
Joe Fink, Fred Teel, Louis Meyer,
Jos. Rips and Willie Eberhart.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
Building Permits.

Phil. Weilbacher, meat market, Hood
street, 9th ward, 800.
Robt. Williams, dwelling, East Com
merce street, 7th ward, 800.
Jas. Young, kitchen, Victoria street,
18th ward.
7. +. Brady, store, East Houston
street, 5th ward, $4,000.
Henry Madison, addition to dwelling,
Indiana street, 18th ward.
+. w. Capt. dwelling, Sherman street,
9th ward, $3.50.
J. Weber, dwelling, Castro street, Bird
ward, $3.50.
John A. Adam, dwelling, New Braun
fels street, 9th ward, 800.
ChaS. Schumm, shed, North Centre
street, 9th ward.
Thee. Dusselhorst, dwelling, State
street, 9th ward, 5000.
w. s. Smith, dwelling, Cevallos
street, lst ward, $500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
District Courts.

Judge King adjourned his court today
to give all his officers, the lawyers, etc,
a chance to take in German Day.
Judge NOOnan's court only worked till
noon today and then took a recess until
tomorrow. Yesterday the business done
done was as follows:
5. A. Lumber Co. VS.. Hunt & Chapman,
for plaintiff.
Maverick VS.. DOddridge, for defendant
Baker VS.. Baker, divorce granted.
Garrison vs.. Slack, for plaintiff.
Serna VS.. Serna, divorce granted
Nina VS.. Nina, divorce granted
5. A. Land Co. vs. Laredo Abstract Co.,
dismissed.
Oppenheimer VS.. Ellis, for plaintiff.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
The Crystal Saloon.

Main plaza, was scene of mirth
and jollity until late hour last
night, when the doors were formally
thrown open to the public by the
new proprietors, Messrs Berliner and
TommiHs. The interior presented a
gay appearance, and was crowded
with friends and patrons drinking to
the success of the genial proprietors.
An elegant lunch was served and
every one went away apparently
happy.
Visitors to the city cordially invit.
ed to call at the Crystal, where they
will receive courteous treatment. as
we'll as the best of every thing i'll the
way of fine drinks, cigars. etc.
CRYSTAL SALOON, Main Plaza.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
MUNICIPAL CHATTER.

| yERHEA RD FOR THE LIGHTLY SHARP EYE.
Claud--The word is right, thou friend
of mine,
For Doodle is the couutersign.
Brine-What's that you say?
Claud-l was repeating some poetry
that came my way yesterday.
Brine-That reminds me that I've a
chunk of poetry here in my inside pocket.
l found it near the LIGHT office.
Claud- Let me read it for you.
Brine-No, I'll read it myself.
Claud-1ou can't read like me: you
know that Newcomb says that read with
JUNCTION and I'm neglecting lots of time
believing him.
Brine Well here, read it.
Claud-Here goes:
AN APosTRoPHE.
Spoon twirer, to the poets eye
Thy visage is intensely red;
He sees, alas, the flush rye
Which makes headlight of the head
Upon thy sad rubitic face,
And wonders not that toddies seek
That mammoth cave, that open space
One inch below thy beak!
High jagster of the council gang,
Who licketh bulge from head to tail,
l wouldn't have thee go and hang
Thy precious self-upon a nail
Because, forsooth, love to gaze
Upon thy mouth, that op'ning bright
Which, belching forth Bourbon blaze.
Is open day and night.
Unsalted clam, my humble muse
Injured is not to themes of cheek,
And yet it cannot well refuse
To go one optic on thy beak,
Because that bugle shiny is,
A promOntory wondronS red,
And as the raindropS on it siz
The braveSt flee in dread!
Potato small, thy wee pink eyes
Set in that vacant skull of thine
Like beadlets in blue bottle flies,
Or pin heads in a pumpkin vine;
And now adieu, rubeScent chump,
Forgive me il I'm rated rude,
Although these random verses bump
Against thy Dulchritude.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses.
Ben S. Muncey and c. Gertrude
Gravis.
F. E. Holloway and Minnie Sulli-
van
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09

Brine - That's good - wonder who it
means?
Claud-Why, that's as plain as the
desert on that head of yours. 1t means
either Nat Q. or the wooden Indian in
front of Rische'S cigar store, one or 'tother
or maybe both.
Brine-Wonder who the ID wrote it ?
1t scared me while you read it.
Claud-Don't know, but guess it must
have just growed-everything is growing
against us anyway.
Brire-YeS, and my head even has
grown three sizes since yesterday.
Claud-And the city debt has grown
Brine-Hush! There goes one of the
grand jury with lot of papers. Did you
give 'em the books yet?
Claud No: I've hid them away in Co.
hens whiskers. Don't mind if do.)
Brine-That's right, but | haven't
grabbed my back salary yet no way. |
will, however, after they adjourn.
Claud-YOu don't mean to double again
on the taxpayers, do you?
Brine-That's my business. | ran this
town at long range and you bet they'll
pay me at short range. Fritz was only
my monograph, mouth piece. and not
acting mayor; So was Guerguln when
him and me drew dou BILE pay for mayor
and alderman. know my business, do.
Claud-But you've been away three
months, causing nine hundred dollar
deduction from your pay. SChreiner
Shoald get this, he filled your place.
Shall | draw a voucher for both of you?
Brine-IOu did it before for me and
Guerguin, didn't you?
Claud-AS the last grand jury remarked
| did, but at your request.
Brine-That word request" still goes,
and so does this. Heres how
CIaud-We seem to be drawing crowd.
Brine-YeS, when we're not drawing
salaries, we're drawing shoppers.
Claud-By the way, I've an application
here for a white citizen to get on the
police force.
Brine-Don't want him-et him go to
work and help pay the taxes.
Claud-Tve another one here from a
Mexican, who's just landed.
Brine-Put him on right off-we'll need
him election day. He is the right man
for me who is the wrong man for the
people.
CIaud-Nail up that mouth of yours
we are overheard again.
Brine-Well, I'll be tih-canned!
Claud-That's what you are.
Brine Believe l am.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
LAURELLE OIL.

Prevents tendency to wrinkles or ageing
Of the skin. Prevents whitening of the
skin or drying up of the flesh. Natures
wonder for preserving youth and fresh
esS S1.OO large bottles at druggists. %
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09

OF theSe receipts The players got the
least-very least. The players salaries
since Jaly 4, ranged from 81 80 up to $50.
The highest Salaried San Antonio player.
a native, was our star second baSeman,
who received just $500 for his brilliant
work
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
REAL ESTATE.


Deals and the Prices They Bring.
Charles II. Bennett to JEANNE S.
Pearson and husband, lots 81. 81,
80. 81. IS, block 25................. =, 4OC
III. Z. Drought to Francis Smith,
lots and 2. out of west block
original city lot "a, Cherry street $3.50
Estate of T. J. Devine to Robert
Harding, lot 9, block Is Camden
street Observation-Disclosures. 525
John L. Kellar and wife to Jay Z.
Adams, lots II and is, block 2,
Laurel Heights. ......... ......... 226
Reagan Houston, assignee for Sam
Maverick. to William Kendall.
lot ., block 1, Zavalla street,
original city lot 100. .......... 255
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09

ity and loss of nerve power. treated scientific
ally, by new methods, with great success IL
maks no difference what you nave taken OF
who has failed to cure you.
LOST MANHOOD and all weakness OF
the sexual organs treated with great success.
FEMALE DISEASES cured at home
without instruments; wonderful remedy.
PILES Great discovery. cure guaran-
teed. No knife, cutting or ligature. Painless
treatmen
STRUCTURE cured without cutting. The
most wonderful discovery. Safe and sure.
SYPHILIS. The most rapid, safe and ef-
fective remedy. A complete cure guaranteed.
SKIN DISEASES TALL kinds cured where
others have failed.
UNNATURAL DISCHARGES prompt;
ly cured in a few days Quick, sure anu
safe. This includes elect and Gonorrh9a.
MY METHODS:
|. Free consultation ct the office or by mail.
2. Thorough examination and careful diagnosis.
s. hat each patient treated gets the advantage
of special study and experience, and speci-
atty is made of his or her disease.
Z. Moderate charges ami easy terms OF payment
A home treatment can be gwen in majority
of cases.
Send for symptom Blank No. for Men.
Send for symptom Blank No. for Women.
Send for Sy nptom Blank No. for Skin Dis
eases.
All correspondence answered promptly. Bust
ness strictly confidential Medicine sent free
from observation. Refer to banks in San An
tonic, Texas.
Address or call on
J. N. HATHAWAY, M. D.,
29-3l w. Commerce St., upstairs,
5-l-l-m San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09

DIR. A. Diaz, Mexican physician,
office San Pedro drug store. Tel. 289.
Consultation 10 poor people free. Inn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
SPECIAL BARGAIN,

500 acres on Medina river, short distance
from San Antonio; improved; all can be
fine soil; never failing water
Apply to So ct
JOHN r. HANIBLETON & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-09
YOUNG Men

who by t h e ir
acts OF imrpud-
ence OF folly suf-
fer from Serv-
D q 9 Debility,
L X b a u sting
drains u /.
fountains Of life,
affecting the
mind, body and
manhood should
ION ult the cele-
brated d r..
ma t h a w a y
1t on &c. R-
member nerv-
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-29
The ladies had risen, Mrs Lanes eyes
sying plainly to her friend, eve ought

The ladies had risen, Mrs. Lanes eyes
saying plainly to her friend, eve ought
to CO."
'sDoes the court meet hereF asked
Hearn quietly. please don't go, Mrs.
Lane-not just yet"
"Indeed we must, Mr.. Hearn. know
you need to confer with the major now,
and we will only be in the way"
Hearn's eyes had sought Miss Mar
shall's. She was standing by the bal
cony with half averted face, yet listening
intently.
'sThe court meets here, and on Mon
day of next week. Verify, Hearn, pub
lie wrath demands a prompt trial of
your villainy. Now, with Lawler to
prosecute, you'll need a friend to defend.
Who is it to be?'
II have not asked any one," said
Hearn, slowly. ''The charges have not
yet reached me. I do not know of what
am to be accused, who are the wit
nesses, or anything about it. Whom
could ask to oppose Lawler?"
| Miss Marshall had slowly turned, and
now looked full at Kenyon's troubled
face. Her slender hands were clasping;
her breath seemed to come and go al
most too quickly.
"There's no man here fit to advise you,
! Hearn, and I know of no one quite a
match in subterfuge for that 'Tombs
LAWYER" was the reluctant answer.
''Then I'll fight it out alone as best !
cam" said Hearn at last.
! The ladies were going; Mrs. Lane was
down the steps already, and the major
ga1lantly striving to raise her parasol.
Hearn had clasped Miss Marshall's slen.
der hand as she turned to say adieu,
and the frank. cordial pressure embold-
ened him. He would have held it firm
ly, but as firmly, yet gently, it was
withdrawn.
''Only week yet, Mr.. Hearn," she
spoke, her bosom rising and falling
quickly. sis there no officer you know
to take up this case for your'
81 fear not, Miss Marshall. You know
I'm not even a first lieutenant yet, and
he is a lieutenant colonel"
She looked up one ins.sat in his eyes,
then with sudden impuisive movement
held forth the hand she had just with
drawn.
"Good-by," she said, turned quickly
and was gone.
For a moment the two friends walked
on in silence.
"Apenny for your thoughts, Georgian
81 wish I were man.
Son his account, is it? Don't you
know-he would far, far rather have you
Just as you are?"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-29

We beg to announce that we will be pre-
pared to show an immense line Of new goods
In our dry goods and millinery department.
by Monday, March %, and that our regular
spring opening will take place Thursday,
March %. SIMON Bros. q DUKE
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-29
ITO BE Continued
DELICIOUS WARN BsyERAees.

DELICIOUo WAHM bhFEHA6ES.
The decoctions served to the thirsty and
! cold at the Occidental are delicious, pure
| and superior. Firstclass wines, liquors
beers, ales and cigars. Family supplies .
| speciality.
| AUER & MURPHY, ProprieterA
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-29
ANARMY P6RJlA.'
BIZ Capt. 6has. King, U. S. H.,
Author of "The Colonies Daughter" '0The
Deserter," Prom the Ranks" dun
raoen RancI1," ''Tpo Soldiers"

Copyright $780, By j. B. Lippncott Company Philadel
phia and published by special arrangement with them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All parties are hereby notified that will
not recognize any orders given by ATTACHED
of Franklin Avenue theatre, nor pay AMI
debts of their contracting.
c. S. FORD,
Lessee Franklin Avenue Theatre.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-29
A NEW BUSINESS.

Be rgen & Lang, tailors, 39S. West Tenn
pie. Suits made to order. Fit guaranteed
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-15
The sand Aucer" phcnomona.

One of the most curious wind phenome-
mons is the "sand augers" which are OBJ
served on wide plains where the atmos-
phere is hot and dry. When the Union
Pacific railway was being constructed the
workmen had frequent opportunities of
witnessing the formation and progress of
these sand anger" whirlwinds. They
were especially frequent in the Lodge Pole
Creek valley, through which the railway,
leaving the Platte river, runs in n norther-
ly direction.
The first indications of the near approach
of one of these "augers" would he the for
nation here and there in the valley of lit
tie dust whirlwinds or baby cyclones
These would be whisked away by strong cur
rents of cool air coming from no one knew
where, but all drawing across the valley
toward the eastern range of hills. their
places being almost instantly occupied by
a fast advancing, funnel shaped cloud like
that observed hanging over waterspouts
which are forming at sea.
From under the surface of this low lying
cloud swaying tongue of lead colored va
por would prolong itself toward the earth,
from which, as If to meet the monster Of
the air, would rise a cloud of dirt and sand.
4 MS edTJu COluIlu WOulu rise nlRDef ana
higher, with n swift, whiring motion, be-
coming more compact all the while, until
the blue black vapor from above and tho
brown mass from below would unite and
form the typical sand auger of the plains"
The diameter of these augers seldom ex-
ceeded fifteen or twenty feet at the ground,
but their bulk increased with their height,
until they were merged into the broad sur
face of the thick murky vapor of the cloud
above, When this occurred, lightning
flashes would sport about the upper stra-
tum of the cloud and immense hailstones
be fornied in the dark point beneath. When
all conditions were favorable these hail
stones would be thrown, by centrifugal
force, out from the revolving cloud These
hailstones were almost invariably of fiat
disk shape, from three to six inches in
diameter, an inch to an inch and n half
thick, ADD made up of alternate layers of
sand and icc.-St. Louis Republic.