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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-05
TO CRUSH OUT CIGARETTES.
Directors Identified With the
Movement i'm Favor.
"THE CALLS" CRUSADE GROWS
A Tide i'm the Affairs of School,
Which, Taken at the Flood,
Leads on to Fortune.

The schools and homes are awaiting the
Board of Education in regard TO the anti
cigarette movement. Those;d irectors who
connect their names with the establish
ment of a permanent crusade against the
pernicious paper roll are winning perma-
nent measure of recollection in the public
mind.
Nearly 5000 families are represented
among the members of THE CALLS Anti
Cigarette League. The boys have cen
supported in their willingness to join the
league by their parents and teachers. 1t
is only required in order to crown the good
results already achieved that the Board of
Education present each manly boy with
some kid of official insignia. The board
would thus be placed on record, despite all
past criticism, as having practically at
heart in this respect the welfare of the
children. This might prove valua bic
item at future elections and, con-
versely, the stigma of having placed OBJ
staces In the way of the children's well
fare might be also remembered by the pe0-
pie.
1t is a school movement, but 1t is also q
family movement. The parents look 10
the board to strengthen their hands against
a most insidiouS evil. 1t is a chance for
parents. The question is. will the board
see the chance in time to reap the adyan-
tage OF the movement and benefit the
boys? The iron TO be nodded must be
struck when 1t is hot.
In the meantime THE CALLS pledges
continue to roll 10. Few schools yet re-
main to be heard from. Among pleasant
letters received on the subject is one from
Mrs. j. III. Hayes of Los Angeles, propos-
ing to start the movement in that city, and
another from Mrs. j. d. Smalley of hay
wards Grammar School, asking for infor-
nation. AS will be seen below, Oakland
is rapidly falling into line, following The
CALLS lead.
The following letter is self explanatory:
WASHINGTON EVENING SCHOOL,
January 30 1894.
Editor CdLl-hIND SIR: The Washington
Evening School boys are all manly lads, bread
earners and earnest members of THE CALLS
Boys AntiCigarette League. They have the
assistance OF all the night school girls Many
thanks for your blanks ana success for the
league Respectfully
MISS L. NJ. NOLAN, Principal.
The CALLS anti-cgarette movement is
extending all over the State. Among the
latest accessions to the league are pupils
of tie following schools, including several
bright, faT-SeeiDg maidenS.
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Mrs. Cooper's Bible Class

Mrs. CoOper's Bible class discussed the
call of Abraham to leave his country at its
meeting yesterday. The point expounded
was that, being good man, Abraham was
ready to serve the Lord al his call. In the
same way the Lord Is calling TO his chill
dren at the present time great lives lbeing
trained by great promises. and as Abraham
knew nothing of where the road God called
him to travel would lead, he trusted and
JourneyeG on. So must We, as our fore
father, seek to leave behind the trodden
path and lead On where God directs, that
others NAV follow
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-05

this city will be Elburton Lawtop, Chief
Engineer of the Oakland Fire Department.
and Chief KIauth Of Alameda. Chlet
Lawtoa came o this city from New OK
when boy, and on the occasion of pa
rade by Columbia Engine II he was one
OF the torchbearers. After serving IN the
volunteer department be Joined the PAID
department. and as fireman Of No. hose
ne made good record for good Judgment,
endurance and executive ability. He then
moved TO Oakland, and about year ago
most ably
tne Board of Fire Underwriters will
banquet "a The fire chiefs at the Palace Hotel
on Thursday evening.
on. IL IS probable the exempts and yeter-
Ans M,s and others will escort the chiefs to the
-"r Th IN V et FAIR next Friday evening.
tn nTe veteran tt Volunteer Firemen intend
W give the chiefs a reception and have
rendered them the freedom of of0 their I"
rooms. 0ou"Hi Vi lnelr
Hin,
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To Enforce the Law.

Chief of Police Schaffer has way of
calling his men up for instructions on
stated occasions. and yesterday held one
of the seances.
The main point which the Chief wanted
to impress on the officers az this meeting
was that there should be strict enforce
ment of the law against cigarette smoking
by small boys. He ordered the officers to
arrest. without exception. every boy found
violating the law. The Chief delivered
quite lecture on the subject.
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BERKELEY.

On Saturday morning the University
received the visit of Baron Hugo Won
Munsterberg, professor of experimental
psychology at Harvard University.
Professor von Munsterberg has been dele
gated by the German Government to make
report to 1t upon the American Uni
versity system, and in pursuance of that
purpose ne made visit to Stanford
on Friday, and the University of Cali
fornia on Saturday. leaving for the East
on Saturday evening. Professor Won
Munsteroerg is accorded by the scien-
tific world the position of the greatest
psychologist living. He is not merely an
able man who, by dint Of application has
achieved distinction in his work, but he is
a man OF absolute genius, whose name
will probably be one of the few that last
through ceDturies-for he is but thirty-one
years old, and yet has produced eight full
works onipsychology, besides novel and
volume OF poems as recreation. In addi-
ton he has contributed 800 articles to
magazines. Two years ago Harvard
offered him $4,000 to construct and equip
an experimental psychological laboratory,
and salary OF $4,000 year. He left his
position at the University of Freiberg
and has given Harvard the best psycholo-
glcal laboratory In the world.
The Holmes Library.
The directors of the Holmes Library
held meeting on Thursday evening and
decided TO give the book social on tie even
ing of Friday. the 9th inst. Every one is
invited and is expected to bring book
from his own store as contribution to
the library. The librarians report showed
a patronage of 5000 during the month. and
an increase of 80 per cent in the number If
borrowers. o. V. Lange's fer 10 act as
Instructor in chess TO the proposed chess
club was gratefully accepted. Professor
Woodworth stated there would soon be
formed a checker club among the bovs
The influence this library and fireside
reading-rOom is exertlng on the yonth of
Berkeley can hardly be overestimatad
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The EyaupeIisfS

Evangelistic services were held in Cos
pei Hall. S66 Mission street, last night by
George Watt, the Irish evangelist, and
Donald Monro, the Scotch evangelist.
Both gentlemen are energetic workers in
cause or religion and have long been en-
gagged in it.
The subject chosen by Mr.. Watt for dis
course was Salvation and Redemption"
Donald Munro took his text from Acts
xiii, commencing al the 26th verse.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-05

SAY. girls. II you want to fool that best fellow
just ask him to give you his package of Whites
Yucatan Gum. when he asks you 10 be excused for
. moment between acts. Sees
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WASHINGTON EVENING - BOYS.

TneO Dabovicn
F Maurino
Harry BOyd
John Chic
j X keOugh
" alter a McIuerney
Bernard Gleason
W N Aloyslus Bocca
SuyeO 1anaka
A + Renbold
William kells
Theo LerOnd
Thomas Murtha
Ernest Plimley
Harry HOwse
Arthur Natusch
John Buckley
Charles kaeintZ
Finest + FurSt
Joe Frrilas
Fred Kaiser
Baci Valento
James Powell
Thomas Mcmahon
Albert + Gray
Antoine Rossi
Albert Smith
Herbert Gray
BartO Clio
Tom McKevitt
Daniel Sullivan
George Henderson
Adolph Cavallo
Ernest Spinetti
Joe Chergens
Albert Faure
Emanuel Maggie
j Murphy
Oh rles Shedden
John Thomas
Joseph GioVannini
. Hemrig
Afr d Berryessa
Earl Cartan
j Fl Welspiel
Frank L Fraga
Frank ellison
Anthony Smith
Raymond Cavala
Eugene Pool
Robert NJ Jung
Thomas Lyons
7 Crowley
5 CoSIo
Milton Reipeger
Joe VasqueZ
Marcus Deli Barr
Samuel Connor
j L tiUiOJ
Herbert Orr
Lyndon Smith
James Hale
Herman Goedecke
Peter Within
Thomas Cosgrove
Oh IS Bollinger
Jake e Kramer
Alfred CarrIgues
August Oudet
Eddie Kelly
Alfred Watts
Charlie Smith
Elvlu Zarate
David j Henderson
Baptiste Dagnine
Frank DelacruZ
Chris Cook
Horace Cuenca
Frank Doberty
William Gillespie
Coney kohler
Leonardo Pineda
Fred Perfetto
Adoiph Sieroty
Tommie Taylor
Eddie Watts
John Duane
Donald Denton
Ben dict VernaZza
Lewis Gibson
Mendel Stymmel
Tulio de la Core
Charles Skerner
Ellie Blanc
Peter Mialovich
Y G Franco
Robert Turner
Emil Cinco
Luxe Brados
Luka Nikolich
Arthur Perez
Theo Vujuvlch
Manuel Flores
Peter Serna
Fink Magota
Luigi Fogliotti
ID Cafferata
+ Navarro
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Robert Bingham
w McSweeney
G Schneider
Joseph f Holmes
Arthur Nntting
Edward Bellew
i { Armand
George Fisher
L + Hlllebramdt
William Meyer
Walter Jackson
Charles German
Robert Casella
Carl Ernst
Albert a. Rufo
Willie GOelZ
William Saunders
Harry Greenbaum
Joseph Harris
Fred A Theis
Manuel Alfonso
Paride Pdrrl.
Alexander McPartlan
Anton Ewald
CameilO Mario
Gustave Adams
James NJ Davis
Peter Quirk
Thomas Ring
j. I f Faurr
Chris Wyricb
Frank Hoppe
Eugene Savage
Willie Ledden
Frank Cathcaru
Harry ID Hunt
George Richter
Alexandra StergioS
Warren Lieb
Silyio Maestretti
Loui Bach
Harry Frost
j Johnson
Scot Smith
Adolph Werner
Frank Maino
Harry Gillian
Fred Kelly
John Mellor
COhn k,ause
Fred Bodenbach
Frank j MorriSsey
j f McEyoy
j. Erickson
Peter Medus
Felix Desmond
Joseph Cain
a ValenZaDo
VictoI Podesta
Willie Murphy
Richard Gugman
Fred Birreil
John j Fareue
Willie Gnilbert
James Shea
Henry Loux
Ray Mecready
Peter Murtha
Rayes Garcia
Louis Giobo
Frank Dormedonte
Willie CosgroVe
George Gle n
Antonio Alvarez
Herm an Schert
Willie Lemp
Charlie Casero
Antoine ADastasI
Delmonte Salvotor
Willie Dozier
Frank GAMBIA
Gabiil Marques
Andrew NostrI
Peter Recoconi
Thomas Smith
Luigi ViIolo
Henry Poole
Ocbeili" Louis
Louis kaeintZ
Frank Busclchio
Frank Ruley
j j Tiret
Leonardo Pineda
Barney Cole
nj SOrlch
Antoine MoZZi
John Krlsch
Waldemar Brun
John Sparovich
Louis MaTionl
John Muller
Stephen kukcer
BEN Billing
Pitt Mask
FilibeIt Lair0s
Ernest MOrandi
n CamoZzi
Henry Gabriellis
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-05
EMERSON PRIMARY.

Walter Israel Bonnie Anixter
MaTius Neper Emanuel Levin
Arnold Drummer Alvin Bernhard
Albert Schultz Tom Benson
Frank Muih Willie BOYD
Victor Grey Walter Upham
James 5 Adams Clark Stanford
Willie Ward Joe BartiSta
Alfred Uhlman Willie Rice
Ellis Levy Sylvester Willard
Henry Taylor Robert King
Robbie Murphy Gerhard Terschuren
Charles ByrneS PreDiS BurtlS
Alfred Eisenberg Thorvad Andersen
Lewis Mignola Charlie Thomas
Milton Meyer Chester q BdgnaH
Theodore Won Hacht Frank Johnston
Richard LobSen Sam Helman
Eddie BunZl Eddie Pla!Z
Willie Pearson Hugh Jones
Leland Burke Carl JohannSen
HAIRY EatleS Clifton Wills
Emil Baker Charles Harris
Adolph Tewes John Byrnes
Calvin Reed Charles Thomas
Everett sullivan Harold Hughes
cyril Hess Charles Gibson
Neddie Page Harold Laying
Hubert Hill Willie hoehler
George Highet Milton Davis
John Boyle Carlos Hlldebrandt
Robert James Willie Henderson
Albert Wrede Albert HAYNES
Solomon Levy George Bernhard
Willie Brennan Oscar BeyfuSs
Norman HodgklnsOn John ID Jones
oouSHtdu ItEI1 ShChOoh
oliver Willard Mark O'Reily
Joe PlaIZ Harry Remington
Michael Gilmore Elmer Boyd
Arthur Filben Allan Abbott
George Thomas Richard Bayly
Albert IsackSen Charles OCOnnOr
Sanford Hyams Wilbur Stricken
Aaron Levy Albert Markgran
Freddie Wolfsohu Frank Ward
Harry WetmOre Beverly Hughes
Fred Wetmore Eddie Goodfellow
Willie Otto Sam Holman
Bonnie SHAPIRO Sam Taylor
Albert Hansen Harry bomas
Ellis Levy Nicholas HarteTy
Leslie hingsford Lawrence MaSterson
Victor Zachert
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WASHINGTON EvENING-GiRLs.

Rose Gagliardini Emily Brochier
Louisa GoetZ Daisy Neuman
Jennie PodeSta Dora Hill
PhOenie Nlgro 4 Murat
Nellie Cosgrove Flora Podesta
Lily Watts Lillian Mullin
May WoOdman Teresa Farrell
Fannie IsaacS LOtte Schenck
Frances Ngro Josie Gilbert
Mamie McNally AuUa Shea
Anne Dieb AnneIa Harrison
Hattie Ingell Ethel Smith
Mamie Ochelli a. airy Nigro
Mary Martinez Ella Campbell
Brlgida Soto Frances Flores
Sara EscorZa Dominica Ortiz
Josephine Larson Ceestina PodeSta
Agriplna SalaZars Louise Recall
Nicolas ANGEL
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The Holmes Library.

The Chiefs Convention.
Among those who will attend the con-
vention Of chief engineers to be held in
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-05

RICHARDS & Co.. druggists. 4oe-s Clay.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-05

France is building an aluminium tornado
boat. Ill ulum torpedo
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-05
George Cuddy's Funeral.

The young ladies of the Young Women's
Christian Association propose giving an
artistic entertainment and supper, called
by them tea of nations" at the First
Congregational Church parlors tomorrow
evening. An admission fes of % cents Will
be charged.
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A Famous Visitor.

Jane Adams of Chicago. the founder of
the famous Hull House, is expected in this
city from Los Angeles to-day. She comes
out 10 this coast under the auspices of the
Pacific Coast AlumnB Association, and
during her stay here proposes addressing
the alumD8 association. the students at
Berkeley and Stanford, the Rockford
Seminary Association and the Century
Club Of San Francisco. Her engagement
in this city will be at the First C0ngrega-
tional Church. The Ebell will also try to
secure her. Her theme will, Of course, be
'Social Democracy
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-29

THAT I DID, SIR, BAD LUCK TO Me-"
be the hrythen Injuns, an may God
PROTECT the lovely lady an bring her
safe back to We wild her shmilin' angel
face"
THANK you, my man, thank you.
You ray 70 now" said the old man,
grateful for even the sympathy of n
soldier in that dark hour.
After Lannan's departure the colonel
sat for u long time In deep reflection,
ut times giving voicing to his thoughts.
Everyone speaks well of him.
think understand his case exactly.
A young fool with more money than
cns,. fist companions. got bcastly
drunk. recruiting vulture swooped
down on him. and here lie is. Must be
man Of high sense of honor to ac-
cept the situation us he did and de-
termine to make the best Of IL.
Dcmme, like that. II Is true moral
courage and bespcaks manly nature.
The fellow may be gentleman of
high family. But the idea of him low
ing Alice. Why, the Internal scoun-
drel. to aim from the ranks ut such
high game! lie must abandon that in
sane idea or I'll clip his wings in short
order. But. damn the fellow. I can't
help but admire him, II he is an in
fcrnal scoundrcl."
And thus the old officer unused. now
praising, now condemning the young
soldier who would In his eyes have
been noble, brave and worthy man
had he not dared to fall in love with
one so far above him, to rob him of the
light of his home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-09-29
CHAPTER XIV.

~ will rescue her" replied Brown,
with flashing eyes "lIer rescue must
be accomplished by strategy, not at
tempted by force Of arms. o, Col. Sam
ford, as you value that loving daugh-
ter's life, give me strong, feet horse
and will take the trail at once, and II
! do not return your beloved child
10 your arms II will be because my
name has been stricken from the roll
of life and added TO the great roster Of
death. will and can rescue her II you
will permit re to do So"
The old commander regarded the SOL
dicr with searching look, admiration
beaming from his eyes. In the young
mans clear, unflinching gaze he saw
evidence Of the courage Of the lion,
courage that would not wavcr in the
face of any danger. His hatred OF tho
humble private was intense, for he had
dared to look upon his daughter with
cySs Of love. yet that daughters lie
YVES now at stake. and he realized that
her rescue depended perhaps wholly
upon the efforts OF the man he SO de-
spised. II was doubtful ii q man in nll
that garrison coald be found who woull
take his life In hi, hands ana 20 upon Il
mission so frauyht with deadly peril.
Brown stood and awaited the result of
his plea, his wc!l-poiscd hc:! thrown
back and his clear eyes lool:ing into
those Of the commander with uniiinch-
ing stcadincss. Addressing Capt. Col
by, the colonel said:
Captain, supply this man with
everything he may need and lei him go,
and may God go with you. sir, may
God go with YOU" Then turning he
entered his quarters
captain. there is not moment to
lose" said brown, his eyes flushing
with Impotence.
~ know it, nay man, | know it. There
stands my horse ready saddlcd, and he
is one of the swiitest and strongest in
the garrison. My pistols IRE in the
saddle holsters, and here Il m VIM
chester rife. Mount and away at once.
Give me your hand, my brave fellow,
for you are made of the right metal
and believe you will succeed.
THANK you. captain. will succeed
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CHAPTER NV.

lie assisted her into the saddle, and
then turning to him with great crystal
tears in her eyes she said:
May Tod go with you. Ned. my own
beloved, and may lie move my fathers
heart toward You. will pray every
moment for your success, and will be
in IN agony of suspense and anxiety
until ! hear the result Of your inter
view. Tell him love you, darling,
madly love you, and my happiness will
I've wrecked without you. Good-by,
and he of good heart"
She galloped away. and with Wild
~ beating heart he followed nfter up
the Hill 10 the fort.
Going first to his own quarters he
donned his best uniform. and then, al
most trembling at his own assurance,
he crossed the battle-ground to the
headquarters building, entered the
hallway and raped ut Col. Sanford's
door.
Come in"
That sharp. harsh command burned
the bridge behind him. Retreat was
now impossible. even should he desire
TO abandon his mission.
When he entered the, room the old
commander was sitting ut his desk
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and went laundering away on the
trail. followed by the approving shouts
of his comrades.
After his departure from the fort the
troops were dismissed with orders to
hold themselves In readiness TO mount
ut mament's notice. Every officer
and officers wife gathered at the
colonels quarters to cheer him in his
great grief. and bid him hope for the
best. Despite their assurances the old
warrior sat stricken with sorrow. A
namcless fear had settled upon his
soul, almost prostrating him beneath
its crushing weight In his easy chair
he sat surrounded by sympathising
friends. alternately bemoaning his loss
and cursing the Indians
az have every confidence in that man
Brown. colonel" said Capt. Colby.
''lIe has been In my troop for nearly
three years. and until recently hns
been IN enigma TO me. No man was
ever more scrupulously faithful in the
discharge of his duties, and In the sew
eral uffairs with the Apaches In which
the troop has taken part since he Joined
us he has exhibited marked courage.
In conversation with him ! have found
him to be n man Of education and rare
intelligence, and one who Is fitted for
far higher position In life than that Of
a soldier 10 the ranks In fact, colonel,
implicitly believe the strange story
he has told of himself"
Strange story? Who the devil Is the
fellow"
81 have been led to believe that you
were long ago made acquainted with
his history. Did not your daughter tell
you Of the soldier artist who was drawn
into the service when In an irresponsi-
BILE condition from drink7-
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writing, and paid not the slightest mt
tcntion tn his prcacncc. Cap In hand,
lis heart almost in his throat. the
Young soldier stood in the middle OF
the floor for fully two miluies until the
officer had completed the letter upon
which he was cnTagcd.
Lad Brown but Known the mood the
CID man was II. hc would have seen be-
fore him the ia,elc5-nccso Of his GRAND.
Something in the official ranks had an
noycd him. and his temper was far
from LeinT in IN unclou,!cd state.
"Ii5h. SRI"
Uttcring the words with sharp.
carira:n .iag accent. Col. Sanford
leaned bac': IL his chair and regarded
hi5 visitor with :: scovl on his face
Sunmoaing al his courage Erown be-
gun:
''Col. Sanford. ain Richard i!rown
ni |, troop. and called II see YOU cn
enmcw hat pacuiiar business. In order
that you uIcy sully understand"
state your business with me ut
once, sir, and put 1t in very few words.
| have no time to waste"
lit will DC necessary, cir. for me to"
estate your buaincas. SRI" the cid
man Numbered. "1hc oily way 60 do
uaincss l., TO do IL, Gamn II. to 90 1t,
ard do Il quickly. Coiac right to the
poirt. Not another word, sir. but
bUsincsar'
Poor l,rown! lie had expected to be
pSrriittc.; to explain his mission in his
own way before the storm came, but
here were the clouds enveloping him
before he had more than uttered n
sentence. Driven to desperation by the
officials llunt demand he blurted out:
"Col. SANFORD, um an honorable
nun and a inan Ct good family, and |
love your daughter, sir. Love her
with III the nrlor-"
lie paused almost terrified. The old
officers free grew livid with rage, and
his crcs blazed forth the fires Of his
terrible wrath. For moment his pas
sion chol.ed him, and he could not
speak. Then, rising TO his feet, he
yelled:
What? You dare TO talk Of love
for my daughter? Oh. you Internal
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Il it lies In the power of mortal man
to do So
Taking memorandum book from
his pocket he tore leaf ;h,re from and
after writing his aunt" address upon
II handed il to the captain with the
words:
Captain. If II be in Gods will that ]
shall not return. plcaar write to that
lady and tell her how diel. Tell her
that Private lrowa WAS her own boy
Ned. Tell her that in his army life he
lived as nh upri'rht. true. honorable
man. and die ! NJ u sll!;cr."
Your wishes shall be rcliTicusly
carried ont. Iirown." Then drawing
near the so!iicr. 10 tint those who
were gathered about might not hear.
he sail: II know your history. Mr..
Thornton. and no one ElOrc than ]
wishes fer you sale return ana the
consummation of your fonde5t hopes
for the future. have read your anbi-
tions in your eyes when the name OF
your commanders daughter has been
spoken. The prize is well worth any
risk. and feel that ron will win it,"
"Thark you. captain. thousand
times. trust the future will demon
strate to You that an not unworthy
of your confidence. Good-by."
Springing into the saddle he put
spurs to the noble animal he bestrode
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Tho Lightning Flash.

That once time-honored belief with
regard TO a fash OF lightning Is be-
coming discredit,d. Il used 10 be
thought that the duration Of the
dash was only some excessively
minute fraction of a second. But this
Is mot So Alightning discharges often
lasts rs much rs two or three seconds
and may be even further protracted,
the longest time hitherto observed
being no less than seven seconds.
The ribbon-like appearance Of fash
as photographed Is due to the action
Of the wind, which bears along, so TO
speak. the atmospheric channel along
which the lightning is travelling.