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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
HAWAIIAN ADyICEs.

Political Affairs Quiet-Justiee Lawrence Nc
oally Dead-Accident to Admiral Brown.
SAN Francisco, May 3.-Advices from
Honolulu state that political affairs there
have been very quiet during the past
month. First associate justice, Lawrence
McCuilg, of the Hawaiian supreme court,
died April ii of heart disease.
Admiral Brown, United States navy, met
with a severe accident april 20, falling
down the staircase at the residence of w.
W. Hall, springing his kneecap aud iniur-
ing the ligaments of his leg. He VIII not
be able to return to his flagship for some
time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04

ex-Premier Mercier. Hon. Charles LANCE
lier and Ernest Pscsud, on the charge of
conspiracy in connection with the Langlois
contract Judge Chauveau stated the
case of Mercier and Pacaud would be called
first. Then he said the investigation
would be private and requested that all ex-
cept prisoners counsel and witnesses
withdraw. The judge subsequently stated
the press would be given such part of the
testimony SIS the court might see 1T after
each days sitting. The action of the Judge
created great indignation. The trial is
likely to last some DAYS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
ARE YOU HUNGRY
FOR A HOME?

AXE YOU HUNGRY
FOR A HOMER
If so, write to George 7. Nicholson,
G. P. & 7. A, A. L. s. 8. F. R. r.,
Topeka, Kansas, for copy of new
edition Of Oklahoma folder, contain
ing full account of Cherokee Strip
and Chickasaw Nation.
DO YOU WANT
SOME YELLOW GOLD?
1t can be easily obtained in the new
mining camp Of Cripple Greek, Colo
RADIO, near Pixies Peak, directly
reached via Santa Fe route. The
sensation of 1892.
ARE YOU THINKING
OF GOING EASTl
The Democratic convention at
Chicago, June 81, and the National
Educational association meeting at
SaT atoga, July II, afford good chances
to buy reduced rate tickets via Santa
Ee route.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
The Iar,fF BIIls II the Senate

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The Seuate com
mites on finance has not yet considered
the tariff bills passed by the House. The
meeting this morning was devoted to dis
cussion of the bill amendotory of the d.
rect tax act.
Chairman Morrill, who, with Senator
Mcpherson. constituted the sub commit
tee to inquire into the effect of the tariff
laws on trade relations between this coun-
try and Canada, was authorized to present
report to the Senate that it might be
printed. Recommitted.,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
AUC1I IN! AUCTIONl

The Japanese sale of 'curios" which has
been ia progress for the past six weeks
will now be conducted entirely under new
management. 1t is my intention 20 close
out all goods, regardless of cost or con-
sequences. A magnificent display of Jspa-
nese table covers and opera shawls will be
offered this day, ut p. IN.
H. Hop 81 Co.
PERCY H. GREER, 50 Main Street.
AuctiOneer
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
San Francisco Races.

SAN Francisco, May Six furlongs-
Regal won, Inkerman second, Henry T.
third. Time :149l
Mile and a half-James won, Borealis
second, Elmwood third Time 2:42l5
Five furlongs-Estrella won, Irish FLY
second, Martinez third. Time-l :O315.
Seven furlongs-Lotti Mills won, 81 ava
cot second. Time-l;2S15.
Mile aud seventy yards Montana won,
Initiation second, King Hooper third.
Time-1 Al
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
Baseball.
PITTSBCG.

PittsburP, 4; Brooklyn, 3. Batteries
Baldwin, Mack; Hart, Daily.
Second game-PItsburg, @; Brooklyn,
S. Batteries-F. Camp, Calvin, L. Mack,
Earle; Inks, Daily.
LOUISVILLE.
Louisville, 4; Baltimore, O. Batteries
Strstton, Dowse; Butfinton, Robinson.
CHICAGO.
Chicago, o; Boston, 3. Batteries-Hutch-
inson, Klttredge; Staley Cancel
CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati, O.; New York, T. Called at
the end of the second inning; rain
CLEVELAND.
The Philadelphia game was postponed
wet grounds.
All western games were postponed; rain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
Names of Soldiers and Sailors Wanted-Com-
mander Speed Suspended.

ALBANY, May Communicating Chief
Palmer, Of the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie, mas issued an order in which he rec
onmends that every soldier and sailor of
the late war send his name. with 81, for
registry and binding in volumes, to be
kept in suitable place in the Grant monu-
ment, New York, the balance q of the
money, after paying for the cost of binding
to go towards the erection of the monu-
ment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04

yesterday morning, an alarm of fire was
turned on from Second South and West
Temple, and in the quickest time yet made
the department responded, to find the old
shack adjoining the territorial commission
rooms in full blaze. The first known Of
the fire was when it burst from the front
door, and by the time the water was turned
on the contents OF the house were badly
singed.
A defective f1ue is said to have caused the
trouble and the loss estimated at 81, 600 was
covered by insurance
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
A Binding Snow storm.

ASHLAND, Wis, May "A binding snow
storm prevails here. Four inches had fallen
at noon.
ST.. PAUL, May 3.-Dispatches from sew
eral points in Wisconsin, Minnesota and
the Dakotas report yesterdays rain was
followed last night and to-day by heavy
snow which, in some sections, covered the
ground two or three inches deep.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
BATTLE WITH HORSE THIEVES
Member OF the Citizens Posse Killed and
Thief Wounded.

GUTHRIE, o. T., May "a battle oc-
CURED near Saltwater yesterday evening
between band of horse thieves, who had
stolen six horses near Orlando, and a posse
OF citizens from that place. The battle
lasted two hours. a storm coming up, the
horse thieves escaped. a member of the
posse named Stormer was killed, and the
thieves left one wounded on the field.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
Export OF Arms to Hong Kong.

SHANGHAI. May 3.-China will request of
England the renewal for six months of the
prohibition of the expectation of arms to
Hong Kong, made in consequence of the
Macon affair. The request for a renewal
is said to be due to the activity of secret
snciaties
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
THE FIELD OF SPORT.
The Racing at Lexington, Nashville and
hlsewhere-BasebalI Games.

hlsewhere-Basebal Games.
LEXINGTON, May Six furlongs-Tee-
mike won, Major Tom second, Salvation
third. Time-1:16.
Five and oneh half furlongs-Palisade
won, Bettina second, Lila third. Time
Loss.
Mile-Unadilla won, Natalie second,
Maud Howard third. Time-1:43.
Mile-Irish Chief won, The Kaiser sec
ond, Forerunner third. Time l ;4214.
Four and one-bslf furlongs-Coquette
won, Susie Nell second, Queen of Blondes
third. Time-1: 543l.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
RECoMMGNDgD BY THE onrrv

This is what all English people say about
whatever they nave to sell. In America
however, it's "the verdict of the people''
that Heller's Barb Wire Lininent ia the
most successful remedy for cuts, bruises
and sores ever introduced.
For sale by Glide Pharmacy, Arcade
building.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
American Trotting Assneiat.on.

CHICAGO, May 2.-The board of appeals
of the American Trottlng association is in
session here considering fifty cases on the
docket. Among them is the well known
Nelson-Alcyr0n case. The results VIII not
be announced until after executive session
tonight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
The n. panl ELECTION.

ST.. PAUL, May 3.-From returns received
up to midnight it seems that Wright Gre
puhlicsn-Citizens caDdidate), is elected by
a comfortable plurality over Smith Demo
craft, for mayor The Republicans also
elect the treasurer and comptroller and
claim majority in the assembly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
BuGKLEN,s ARNIca saLYz

The best sslve in the world for cus>.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores. letter, chGpped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptious, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price % cents per bog,
For sale bS A. c. Smith & Company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
Don jose Pico Dead.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, CAL, May 3.-Don Jose
Pico, who figured prominently in the early
history of California, an6 was one of Ere
monts aides during the struggles for pos
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
AUCTION iAucTToNr

At the Cliff house, corner Main street
and West Third South street. Large lot
of unclaimed baggage of all kinds, trunks.
valises, etc. Sale Monday, May 9. at 10
am. Terms cash; no reserve.
+ DAN j. CoLToN Auctionaar
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04

The Chicago, Union Pacific & North
western line leads all competition. Short
line, quickest time, union depots, solid
vestibule trains to Chicago. no vexsatious
delays or changes at the Missouri river.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
NkTKEP HOUSp

The Walker house European plan.
Strictly first-class. Rooms 75c. snd up
wards. BECHToL d SANDS,
]. H. WINsLow, Proprietors.
Chief Clerk
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
Medical superintendents OF Insane Asylum,

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The forty-sixth
annual meeting of the association of nedi-
cal superintendent of American Institu-
tions for Insane began to-day. The pro-
gramme tonight included q paper by II.
n. Rucker, M. D., of Stockton, Cal
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
CYCLONES AND STORMS
Houses Demolished and Several People Killed
Heavy Snow in the Northwest.

KINGFIsHER, o. T., May "a cyclone
touched the outskirts of the town last
evening, overturning small outbuildings
and unrooting two residences. The cyclone
turning houses in its path, killing consider
able young stock and finally spending it's
force about fifteen miles distant. Four
teen residences outside of the city were de-
strcyed. f. A. Bidwell, Of York, Neb.,
and son were killed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04

Abstracts Of title to real estate situated
in Salt Lake county, neatly, accurately and
promptly furnished by the county recorder,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04

The best is good enough.
Dew Drop canned goods are the best.
RoGERs 81 Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
CANADIAN CONSPlRATORS.
The Trial Of Mercier Langelier and Pacaud
0pens-It VIII be Private.

MONTREAL, May a-Great interest was
evinced to-day in the opening of the trial of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
A GRAND ARMY ORDER.

session of this state during the Mexican
war, died Sunday, aged SIS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04

To- day viii conclude the engagement Of
Captain Woodward and his trained seals,
also the marvellous freak Domingo" the
tAibino' child. morrow the change
goes into effect and combination of at
fractions representing sort of medley of
amusement will be presented. The novelty
extraordinary of the Curio hall will be the
Rooster Orchestra" composed of seven
musical geniuses of the Ole Bull-Lery
order. and of the Shanghai persuasion. 1t
is truly remarkable TO what perfection the
fowls are trained. Many surprises are
promised in the new bill.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04
THE STORY OF DEATH.

Sixty-hve gashes, varying in length from
half an inch to q foot, told the story Of
death that came only after a violent
struggle, as shown by the disarrangement
of the furniture and the splattering blood.
Not satisfied with killing his victim, the
slayer had SO horribly dishgured the corpse
that even Walsh could hardly realize he
was gazing on the dead body of his own
WIFE,. From the crown OK the woman's
head to the feet were cuts in every con-
ceivable direction.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

A great deal of.comment, both un-
necessary and injudicious, has been
INDUCED in about the Montgomery
delegation to the Estill Convention.
We took occasion to talk to our friend,
Mr.. G. r. Brooks, and secure his views
Oh this matter. He authorizes suto say
for him that he is perfectly satisfied
with the manner in which the delega-
ton bore itself at the Convention.
He says no delegation from any
county did harder or more zeal
Gus work for any candidate than
did the Montgomery delegation for
him. He says he hopes the day will
come when he can have the oppor-
tunity to work as hard for the inter-
ests of those who so faithfully sup
ported him. He wants it distinctly
understood that he is grateful in the
highest degree to the friends who
were on hand to do for him the SER
vice they so freely rendered. He
Furthermore says, Mr.. Lisle won his
nomination fairly, and the Democracy
will find he is no laggard in the
coming race. Let's drop this matter.
We have something more important
to do in way Of rolling up big Demo
cratic majorities for the several can
didates than to be wasting our
strength in the fruitless task of trying
to show who lis responsible for our
friends defeat. OF course, we are dis
APPOINTED that Cabe Brooks does not
60 to Congress, everybody knows that
without saying it. All the same. we
are for Judge Lisle, every one Of us.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13
Grover Cleveland filled the Treasury
BENJAMIN Harrison emptied it.
IMPORTANT AND TRUE-THE IN
DEPENDENT RACKET.

It is entirely within the lines of
honest politics that candidate may
make an independent race for an once
and it is not evidence IN ITSELF OF
any sort of hypocrisy that Judge
Holt has so made his canvass for Judge
of the Court of Appeals. But his
past political characteristics make us
look with suspicion upon his So
called INDEPENDENCE % and we now
predict THAT THE LEARNED JUDGE Az
THE LAST MOMENT, BOLDLY, AND IN THE
FACE. OF HIS VIOLENT rRoTEsTATloNS
OVER THE DISTRICT, THAT THE OFFICE
Is NoS.PoIITICAL AND THAT HE WOULD
NOT RUN AS A PARTY CANDIDATE, GAS
sertion we can establish by hundreds
of affidavits if denied), WILL PLACE
HIS NAME ON THE STRAIGHT hEPUBLl-
CAN TICKET. We believed at the start
and believe now that the INDEPEN-
DENT ROLE so grandiloquently assumed
by him in his Fourth of July speechs
over the country, was adopted to
mislead and deceive the voter; and
lust as certain as the day of election
comes, this distinguished indepen-
dents name will be found on the poll
book under the picture of the "coon"
OF the "eagle" whichever device the
Republicans may adopt.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13
BILLY, THE KID.

The bold attempted robbery of the
Traders Deposit Bank by Frank
Owens, alias Billy Burke, the Kidd,
last spring, is still on the minds of
our readers.
Sophy Lyons, his beloved, was ar
raigned as an accomplice, and the two
were sent to Jail by Judge Groves in
default of bail-the former $4,000 and
the latter $1,000,
On August l3, Sophy, by money
and diamonds, made good bonds
man, and again became liberated
bird. She winged her way TO other
chimes, but returned on August %, to
find the dear Billy still Gagged. His
diet has not been what it once was,
the common prisoners fare. Fruits
and dainties have given variety, and
her sweet, loving, endearing terms, to
some degree, have dispelled his gloom
and laid low prison wall. This, how
ever, was not freedom. Mrs. Lyons,
doubtless, reasoned that if an &C
complete could give bond the princi-
pal actor should have reduced bond
also.
On writ of habeas corpus, Billy
Burke was brought before Judge
Cooper, last Saturday, and the ques-
ton of bond reduction was considered,
Judge Cooper refused to reduce the
bond, believing that nothing less
would hold the prisoner. Sophy was
present at the trial, and on the Judges
refusal was so overcome she yielded
to her emotional nature, and the
cruelty of the adamantine Judge was
voiced forth by Sophy and made i'm.
pressive by her eloquent theatrical
powers, which she possesses in nc
small degree. Thwarted in this effort
she must abide the decision of a jury
on her boy OF come to time with the
$4,000 bonds
Billy Burke was caught in the very
act of robbery. Proof was conclusive
Judge Cooper was right in his de-
cision, that the prisoner should re-
ceive punishment commensurate
with his crime.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

For Commonwealth Attorney,
G.. w. NEsBITT,
OfBath County.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

We congratulate Clark county on
the success of her candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Congress.
He is a splendidly equipped man and
we will be more than glad to sup
port him. Some twenty days ago when
in our city he made a speech to the
boys at a ratification meeting in
which he challenged Montgomery to
give as large majority for Hazelrigg
as Clark will do. We now challenge
Clark county to give Hazelrigg as
large majority as Montgomery will
give Lisle. Democrats of Clark, we
serve notice on you that you will have
to stir yourselves, for Lisle's majority
in Montgomery is going to be big
one.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13
"A GRAND PRIZE
B1BLE COMPETITION
Read Our Plan.

competitions
reputable
conducting hm interested the
honorable would
among intelligent the United States
decided offer Prize Competeion in which first effort will
strictly satisfy
competition that they been duly credited with position
all
will entire of articles of sufficient value to be appreciated
in
eight hundred dollars an
honorable agreement entering competition distribute fairly
Two Thousand Dollars in prizes.
Competition.
following
words Rain Bread; Milk The person
ten will receive elegant Coin Silver (hunng
Silk color)
will frstcass
MIDDLE PRZESEvey when received
special Iook with the and address competitor
which
middle received will receive duplicates prizes awarded
thirty three
PRIZES-The thirty persons sending
which received will
the next to the last the
Seventyve Doa
three have been awarded.
SPECIAL PRIzEsA prize consisting
emen Watch will sending
which is the first received their Province
answer oc%rap with fifteen United
% s &se ana SsnsoS 0 F eS9Hg and @ the
enn Injurious t e rive SndGs Dollars to any ent
% sn y mail The s sa fs ss
attend and
your trouble
Exauisite Toilet Mfg, CO.,
At ITO Yonge Street. Toronto, Canada
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

Mr.. Cleveland gave dinner Thurs
day evening, in New York, to Richard
Croker, Lieut.. Gov. Sheehan, Edward
Murphy, William G. Whitney and
others. The political situation was
discussed, and it is thought that a
basis of peace between the two frac-
tons of the party in that State was
mutually agreed upon.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

Judge James III. Hazelrigg, our
popular candidate for Judge of the
Court of Appeals won magnificent
victory over his popular opponents
for the Democratic nomination, but
he will in November win still gran
der victory over his Republican OPP
ponent Judge Holt. The people of
the mountains will not overlook
Hollis vote for the Bluegrass niger,
Asbury, against the mountain white
man Cecil. Then, when added to this,
they remember Hollis advocacy of the
internal Force Bill, they will to man
almost cast their votes against Holt
and for Hazelrigg. The people of
this district want no negro denomina-
tion in theirs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13
HOLT AND AsBURY.
STATE OF KENTUCKY, Ger
MONTGOMERY Co.

STATE OF KENTUCKY, Ger
MONTGOMERY Co:
l, G. A. Whitney, Clerk of
the Montgomery County
Court, certify that w. H.
Holt, now a Judge of the
Court of Appeals of Ken
lucky, on Aug. 6, 1883, IN
Mt. Sterling, KY, voted for
]. w. Asbury, a negro, for
Register of the Land Office,
against ]. G. Cecil, a white
man, which vote is recorded
on poll the books on file in
my Office.
Witness my hand this Aug.
ri, 1892.
G. A. WHITNEY, Cl'k'
BY w. B. O'CoNNELL, d. c.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

Hon. William Springer answered
Senator Cullom at the Joliet, ILL.,,
Chautauqua Thursday, at the same
time pointing out some of the sophis-
try employed by President Harrison
in his letter of acceptance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

Having determined to discontinue
the liquor business we will from and
after Monday, Sept. 5, 1892, sell our
entire stock of pure Kentucky whisky
and apple brandy at cost for cash only.
ADAM BAUM & SON.
6 3m
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Henry D. Combs as a candidate Tor
Circuit Clerk of Menefee county, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
party.
FoR JAILER.
To the Democrats of Montgomery
County; ] am candidate for Jailer,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Mr.. Upton.
In connection with this announce
ment it is proper for me to state that
if elected have agreed that all the
profits OF the Office, except a very
small salary for myself, shall be paid
to the widow of Mr.. Upton, just as
she is receiving under my appoint
mont, Your support is solicited.
Respectfully
J. NJ. BEST.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-09-13

] .Gl===j== lg=isI y
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-29
A LAKE WITH A ROOF.
It Has q Thick Crust Made Of Salt Which
Supports ITSELF

It Has q Thick Crust Made Of Salt Which
Supports ITSELF
st. Louis Republic.l
No, it isn't frozen salt, and it isn't under
ground. On the contrary, this remarkable
lake may be seen at any time during the
year, fully exposed, being even at its best
when the sun is shining directly upon it
This wonderful body of water is one of the
safest of the salt lakes, and is situated
near Obdorsk, Siberia The lake is 9 miles
wide and II long, and within the memory
of man was not entirely rooted over by the
salt deposit Originally evaporation played
the most prominent part in coating the lake
over with salt, but at the present time the
salt springs which surround it are adding
fast to the thickness of the crust.
In the long ago rapid evaporation Of the
lakes water left great salt crystals floating
on the surface. In course of time these
caked together. Thus the waters were
finally entirely covered. In 1873 the lake
found an underground outlet into the River
Obi, which lowered its surface about three
feet. The salt crust was so thick, however,
that it retained its old level, and now pre-
sents the curious spectacle of salt-roofed
lake. The salt coat increases six inches in
thickness every wear. The many islands
with which the lake is studded are said to
act as braces and to help keep the arched
salt crust in position.