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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
Death of Miss Mary r. Dex.

The announcement of the death OF
Miss Mary e. Dey. of Brambleton
Ward, at st. Vincent's Hospital at sic
O'Clock yesterday morning was receiv-
ed with expressions of deep sorrow by
her many friends here The deceased
had been i'll only week. and n few
days ago underwent an operation for
appendicitis, from which complications
set in that resulted fatally She was
the sister of MesSrs j. II. and r. NJ
Dey, and niece of Mr.. Thomas r..
Ballentine, of this city. and was an OK
ceedinSly popular young lady, having
many friends in Norfolk as well as in
Portsmouth. where for some time she
was organist of Court Street Presby
terrain Church. y few weeks ago she
notified the session OF that church that
she would be able only to serve them
a short time longer. as she proposed 90
ing to New England in the fall to com
plete her course in music at the Boston
conservatory.
Miss Dey was a pupil of Professor
Miller. and assisted him recently I'm one
of his recitals a Christ Episcopal
Church. She was consistent Chris
tan and member of Cumberland
Street NJ. +. Church. and until her re-.
cent fatal illness was actively engaged
in all of the church enterprises. esne-
c:ally the Sunday school
The funeral will take place M
o'clock this afternoon from Cumhar.
land Street NJ. II. Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
THE NORFOLK COURTS
A Strong Fight Over a Small
Amount.
Two Courts TO Convene Mondny -
Transfers of Property Recorded
An Unfortunate Picked Up In the
stwccts-A Check tnsc,

The sum of $li.40 and interest on
that amount for several months was
involved in case that occupied nearly
the entire day in the Corporation Court
yesterday. The lawyers explained tc
the court that it was the principle in
volved and not the principal which
made it OF so much Importance to them
1t was garnishment case against
the Norfolk and Carolina Railroad
Company. The plaintiffs we're Baker
Il Brown, n North Carolina firm.
Thomas Rufrn. an employee OF the
Norfolk and Carolina road. owed III.
plaintiffs. it is alleged. the sum OF
$l4.i0, and an attachments was brnugh,
against the road which owed Rubin
wages.
The lawyers, Judge D. Tucker Brooke.
for the railroad ana Mr.. Goode. OF
Gcode Il Taylor, had not finished their
argument when court adjourned.
COURT OF LAW AND CHANCERY.
The May term OF the Cour; OF Law
and Chancery will begin on Monday.
The City Circuit Court will also re-.
convene Monday.
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY.
Inc loiioWlnE transfers of property
by deed worc recorded yesterdays:
From Frank Mccullough. executor.
ct ais. TO Albert Grandy. lot frontins
% iect on the west side of CRANKY
street. 2cS.3 feet south from Brook .
Lvenue intersection, opposite Monticello
Hotel: So 600.
From Charles Sharp 10 James T. Not
tingham, lot with improvements front
ing forty feet on north side OF DENLY
street: 5000
From Pickett and Company To w. X.
Martin. property of Pickett and Com.
rany used in conducting business at
loot OF Bute street; $3.50.
IN THE POLICE COURT
Charles Lansing wac arraigned before
judge iomlin on Il charge of being
drunk. lie was picked up in the mid .
die OF Holt street by Policeman Rud-
dick anu wanted To pay the officer.
VINO, OF course, didn't accept ii. Lam
sing, though poorly dressed. had 500 in
ms pockets. lie was dismissed by JUS
tice Tomlin.
James Wilson. drunkenness and beg.
sing: six months in Jail in default of
furnishing $3.50 good behavior bond.
Mary Dorsey. delirium tremens: held
until Tuesday.
Eddie Smith. suspicious character:
held unit. Monday.
safe Bray. colorcd, abusing II. NJ.
Iohnson fined So.
Harry w. *. Austin. suspicious char
acter; held for ten days
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
POLICE CONVENTION
Chief Kizer Returns From Chatta-
nooga, Tennessee.
The Convention OF Chiefs the LnrEcst
Ever Hcld-A Day TO Pleasure
A delaware Chief Defends Whip-
ping Post md Pillory.

Chief of Police Charles G.. Nizer re-
turned yesterday from Chattanooga,
Tenn. where he went to attend the
Police Chiefs Convention. Several
chiefs from other cities returned with
Chief Kizer and spent the day in Nor
folk at Ocean View. These were Chief
John r. Dolan. or Wilmington. Del.
Chief Frank ]. Cassada. OF Elmira. N.
V; Chief Herman G. Hauss, of East
ST. Louis. ILL.,, and Chief Special officer
of the Northern Central Railway, Levi
ID. Little. of Elmira, n. Y.
The Chiefs Convention the Tennessee
mountain city was one of the largest
ever held. and the chiefs certainly en-
joyed 1t as we'll as any they have held.
in the papers read by chiefs on various
subjects. -,
VISIT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.
The pleasure feature of the conven-
ton was not overlooked. and a whole
day was spent on the historic old Look
out Mountain. Another pleasure fea-
ture was n visit by many of the chiefs
to Chicamauga National Military Park.
WHIPPING POST DEFENDED.
One of the chiefs here yesterday as
Il guest of Chief Kizer was Chief Dolan,
of Wilmington, Del. Before the Chiefs
Convention in Chattanooga, Chief Do
Ian made an address defending the
whipping post and the stocks which are
still in existence in the Delaware me-
tropolis. In other States and cities
these ancient modes of punishment
have come to be looked upon as out of
date and barbarous. but Chief Dolan
says that in Wilmington the "cat-o'-
nine-tails" in the hands of 4 strong
deputy is stronger incentive against
crime than long terms in the peniten-
tiary at the public expense. From ex-
perience Chief Dolan has found that
criminals rarely came under the lash
for the second time.
Delaware, instead of giving her mis-
demeanor criminals several years in the
penitentiary, gives them not less
than five nor more than forty lashes.
or held an hour in the pillory,
and then at the expiratio of n short
term in the prison they are freed. The
whipping post is a fixture in that State.
according to the Wilmington chief.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
a NEW ORGANIZATION.
IN MILITARY FORM FOR SOCIAL,
SERVICES-AN OUTING.

Yesterday morning at O'clock a
merry party of young people left the
Ocean View station in Norfolk. on a
spacious car which was very gay and
bright with flags and banners, for
Ocean View. where the day was spent
by them in a charming manner.
These merry makers formed them
selves into company of soldiers sew
eral weeks ago, and yesterdays outing
was in the nature of Il st4rt toward
camp life which they will enjoy later
on in the season at Ocean View.
The run to the View was quickly
made. and the young soldiers filled the
air with shouts and cries of joy when
they saw the blue waters.
They enjoyed themselves in various
ways before their luncheon, which they
carried with them, for which they were
quite ready when noontime came.
Many OF them secured bathing suits
and went into the suEf declaring that
IL was delightful. Then they had a
drill. going through the manual OF arms
in a very creditable fashion. and after
they broke ranks they played games,
football, tennis and baseball.
They returned to Norfolk at O'clock.
tired. but happy. The party was COM
posed as follows: Captain, Monroe KEEL
ly: first lieutenant, Holt Page: second
lieutenant Nash Reid: privates. James
Allen. Robert Perkins, Herman Allen.
Floyd Hughes, Dudiey.Wigg, Rudyard
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

When in need of pictures, frames.
artists materials. Photographic sup
plies in all its branches, call on us. We
have just bought u beautiful line of
gilt, gold -leaf-green, black and oal,
mouldings and are prepared to make
any frame and hand it to you the same
day you order. or while you wait If
necessary. We make specially I'm
mounting embroidered linen into pho
;ograph frames. If you do not want to
buy we will be glad to have you call
and look over out stock
GEMMELL ART CO..
4l6 Main street.
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Y. m. c. A. NOTES.
DIR. YOUNG TO-DAY-ANNIvER-
SARY-BOYS' GOSPEL. ARMY,


1.-The Value of the Sabbath, Physical
ly and Spiritually" will be the subject
of the address to be delivered by Dr.
w. ]. Young. pastor Of Epworth NJ. e.
Church. at the hall OF the Young Men 3
Christian Association at 3:45 o'clock
this afternoon. This is the third in a
series OF four addresses on the Sabbath
now being given by the association.
Mrs. Hattie Woodward. of Roanoke. a
sweet soprano soloist. will sing There's
Il City Bright" by \. +. Loud. All
men are cordially invited.
THE ANNIVERSARY.
The anniversary exercises OF the Nor
folk associat ton will be held in the
Academy of of Music Sunday. June 18th.
The celebrated lecturer, DR.. Robert
NourSe, has been secured to deliver the
principal address, and it is expected
that State Secretary L. a. Coulter and
Mr. Charles r. Towson, general secre,
tary of the Pennsylvania Railroad Y
Nj. c. A, of Philadelphia. will be pres
ent and assist in the program.
BOYS GOSPEL ARMY.
The Boys Gospel Army will meet this
afternoon at $50 o'clock in Association
Hail. and the meeting will be largely
attended IL last Sunday can be taker
as an index, as there were two hundred
| and twenty-five boys present last Sun.
day, who very much enjoyed the ser
| vice.
| This afternoon the chorus will begin
active work. The Red choir vii
have seats on the platform, and will
lead all of the singing and will sing on,
piece by themselves. Members OF thi
! choir are requested to come early ant
meet in the boys room. The choir
promise to add u great deal to thu
work of the Army this summer. The,
will be given special seats on the plat
form at the anniversary, and will lea,
tho singing by the Army.
Several boys have made application
for membership in the choirs. and thei
names will be considered on Monda,
afternoon at the business meeting, n
which time. If approved. they will b.
elected to membership. The choirs ar
limited to twentyboys each. Whel
this number is secured n waiting lis
for each choir will be formed of boy
who wish to join, and will be taker
in as vacancies occur.
The attendance at the Army for tn,
first eighteen Sundays of this year ha.
averaged one hundred and sixty
There are several events of interes
in course Of preparation for member.
of the Army to be given i'm the neaI
future. Doors closed promptly at pa
this afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
BOTH ARE IMPROVING.

OFFICER TYSON AND HIS VICTIM
ARE SOME BETTER.
The physical condition OF officer Ty-
son. who shot ]. w. Stakes in an insane
frenzy. is reported to be somewhat bet
ter. He is not violent, and eats heartily
now. The straightforward has been re-
moved. and yesterday hypodermic
doses of morphine was administered TO
him. DR.. Baker. the Jail physician.
states that Tyson does not sleep we'll.
Much interest is conferred in the trial
of the policeman. which is set for mex;
Thursday morning.
1t was stated late last night at the
hospital that the condition of Stakes
was thought to be somewhat improved.
and there may be n very small chance
for his recovery, though the physicians
would not make any such prediction at
this time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
SWEET CHALYBEATE SPRINGS,
ALLEGHANY COUNTY. VA

This entire property has been purcho sod
by MIR. CARTER BRANTON JUiN;rI'n
of West Virginia, who proposes maxim,
many improvements and refnrnishhins;
mana cement OF the hotel will be conf nc ne
ued under MI. Il. l.. EAKLE who hn.
for the past three years operated il .S
successfully. W
These charming springs are situated T.,
n lovely valley, cnsconccd in the bnci,l
bone OF the Aleghanes, at an clevntia,,
of 5000 feet, in the midst of the .'Snrin,n
Region of Virginia. ana only n.nc m;i.,s
from Allegheny Station-thc highest noini
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway Az
water in this country: none better in tbe
world: elegant bath pools. Beef and m,,,
Ton supplied from the ..ncst blue 49,
sod. Vegetables in abundance. rrown "i p,
the garden of this noted property Kat
moderate. For further particulars writa
Il. Il. EAKLE. JR
ap4-4m Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
THE FEAST OF THE WEEK.
THIS HEBREW FESTIVAL VIII,
BEGIN THIS EVENING.

Thabnoth, or the Festival Week, is
celebrated on the sixth of Swan, the
third month, seven weeks after the
first day of Passover. It was originally
only farmers festival at the con-
clusion OF the seven harvest weeks
TWO .oaves of bread, baked of the new
wheat. were brought upon the altar as
n thank offering on that day. 1t is.
therefore. called the Feast of the First
Offerings. But in later times il was
rendered the Feast of the First Fruit
or lsraels spiritual life. because it
commemorated the day of the giving
OF the Law on Mount Senai, which took
Mace ahnut that limo
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

Wigg. Willie L. Law. Arthur Odend' hal,
Carlton Jones. Tom Sebrell Leroy
Hodges. Macintosh Baylor. Marshall
Bowman. Harry Jones. Richard Jones,
Beverly Payne. Mason Cook, TENTS
Thompson. Sheppard Register; flag
bearer. Barnes Compton. The orSaniza-
ton is yet to receive lis name. 1t is
contemplated to name it in honor of one
of the heroes Of the late war with Spain.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
The hIOty civ.

This beautiful cantata will be given
at Epworth NJ. f. Church next Thurs
day night. May 18th, at p. m. 1t will
be rendered by the combined choirs Of
Epworth choir, this city, and ST. Johns
choir' or portsmouth. under the direc-
ton of Mr.. n. T. Koerncr, and no douh,
VIII be grand treat to lovers of mn.
sic. There will be no charge for adj
mission, but collection will be taken
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AM USEN1 ENTS.
AUDITORIUM THEATRE,

s. e. Cor. Nebraska ana Union SITS
JAS. NJ. MARION. Prop. and Manager
WILEY HAMILTON Anus mt Director
Open every night in the year except
Sunday Smoking Concerts. presenting Il
respectable. up-to-dato Vaudeville enter
tainment.
NIatiaces. Tues. Thurs. and Salts. ut .
p. m. Evening performances continuous
from TIL IL. Admission. 10. 10 and 25c
ja22-ly
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WHY NOT HERE?
y SUGGESTION REGARDING RE
FAIRS TO THE OLYMPIA.

"A leading business man last night
suggested TO 4 Virginia Pilot reprosan
tative that. whereas the L. S. s. Olym-
pia, now en- route to the United States
from Manila is to 20 out of commission
and will be repaired that a concerted
effort be made by our representatives
ana local business organizations Ia
nave her brought 10 the Norfolk navy
yard. The doing Of this work here
would furnish employment to many
workmen and put a large sum of money
in circulation in the local channels OF
trade.
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OF NORFOLK ON PAGES TWO THREE FIVE AND SIX

Reynolds. of Isle OF Wight county. was
held from her residence. No. Char
lotte street. at II o'clock yesterday
morning. and was conducted by Rev.
{. E. Grammer, of Christ Episcopal
Church. The interment was in Elm
wood Cemetery. The deceased was an
octegenarian. having passed her S0tn
year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

Never a doubt about the fit am
workmanship if your clothes are mad,
by Rudolph & Wallace. No bette
made anywhere
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Norfolk ana Washington Stenmbont
Company.
National Pence Jubilee

25th.
For the above celebra ton, this com
pany will sell special tickets to Wash
inSton and return at S3.00-on sale May
I'D and 23d, limited to 26th inclusive.
Staterooms can now be reserved Mt
company's Office OH the wharf.
d. j. CALLAHAN,
Phone No. AL. General Agent
my12-5t-eOd
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
HlEETTNES.

n IvrENTION. wOODMEN OF TIE
IA World.-The members of ELIZA
BETH CAMP. No. 3. are urgently request
cd TO attend the next regular meeting on
TUESDAY EVENING. May 10th. at s
o'clock Elks' Hall. Academy building.
Live Oak Camp. No. 81. of Phochus. Va.
and Magnolia Camp. No. i.of Portsmouth.
w.. will visit Elizabeth Camp on that
evening for degree work. Every member
OF Elizabeth Camp is expected To be pres
ent. Refreshments will he served.
by order OF the Camp.
w. l.. LAWRENCE. C. c.
A. c. FINE. Clerk. myli-2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
SUM MER RESORTS.

Wy ANTED. - SUMMER BOARpERS:
w no young children; suburban home:
four acres shady lawn, modern improve
mcnts and nrst-C!ass table. Address Mrs
r. W.. Ill High street, Charlottesville.
va. mYl2lWt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

1t is worth your while to look into
the merits of The Gale Jewelry Com
panys Diamond and Watch Clubs.
Ninth club now forming; no INSTALL
ment plan, hut 81 Il week
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WEATHER REPORT.
Washington. May 10, 1899.

n washington. May -, 1893.
Forecast for Sunday:
Virglnia-Fair and cooler Sunday;
fresh westerly winds. increasing cloud
mess and warmer Monday.
North Carolina-Fair Sunday and
probably Monday; fresh west to north
west winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

Bad blood breaks out In
various forms according to
the person. In one person it
shows itselfin deadly cancer,
another itching eczema.
Effects Of Bad Blood.
lyon have old persistent
sores. pimplcs. distressing
ciuptions of the skin, painful
sores on the hands. arrus OF
legs, itching sensation. irri-
tatinS skin troubles. eczema,
scrotula. ulcers, Blood Pois-
on, fever sores, painful
swellingS, tumors. sores in
mouth or throat, boils,
catarrh, rheumatism. mala-
ria. cancer or any other blood
faint, then give Il. Il. b. n
trial, because B. Il. Il. DO
TAME Blood Balm-is made
for inst StIch c.Scs ap,I I.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

Time has proved the worth OF the
garments produced by Rudolph & Wal.
lace.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
A Musical Trent

Mr.. t. p. Myers. representing tho Na
tional Photograph Co, of New York
will give free musical recital with tho
Concert Photograph. Edison's lates,
wonder, at ONeil's Photograph mar.
lors. over 2l7 Main street. Monday ar
ternoon from to o'clock. The public
Is cordially invited to hear the Iates,
songs, talks and orchestral selectjons
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
f free Cure Sent
Blood Diseases.
Home Cure for Eczema, EruptiOns, Skin Diseases
Ulcers, Cancer, Eating Sores, Pmples,
BOlS, Blood Poison, Malaria

Get RIA the Bad Blood in of Disease That
else
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TIDES.

TIDES.
Norfolk-High water at 0:05 n. m. and
1897 p. m; low water at 6:26 n. M. and
6:2S p. m.
Old Point-High water at 12:44, a. m.
and 1915 p. M; low water at Cos Il. m.
and 6:07 p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.
Maximum temperature 49,. 49,. :, so
minimum temperature go. 49,. 49, 81
Normal temperature $50. -. ..... Ga
Departure from norman 80. ..plus s
Departure from normal since Janu-
ary LIST $50. $50. 49,. -. minus &C
Rainfall In past "a hours 80. 49,. OF
rainfall since first Of month :. ....1.11
Mean humidity $50. &c. 49,. .. 90
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
THE HTLANTlG HOTEL

G'ormerly Inverness Inm
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
Open JUNE l. Immo datcly on the Ocean.
Rates, 800 to s. ~ per day; $40 to SIS ne .
week. Special rates TO families ana travel.
ing men. Cuisine and service the ver,,
best Write for folders. my7-lm
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Norfolk nnd Vicinity.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR TO

Fair, with stationary temperatures
fresh west winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14
CATENDAD

Sun rises at 4:56 n. m. and sets at
7:05 p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

cures to stay cured. those -lshens. Ga, had Ee-
Stubborn blood diseases sema on arms, hands
that other mdcr medicines and ieqs, and ,cas
saivcs, washes, or doctors, completely cured by
fail even to benefit. BIB. Il. 10 large bottles
(Botanc Blood Balm)
cures because it forces MI the poison OF impur-
ties, or blood humors (Which cause blood and
SKIN disseascs) out of the body, bones and entire
system eliminating every trace OF the disease;
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-14

b but n
bound
Il.
S YOU Is t. totanc BLOOD
ii ana address o Balm
De
~ 10 afflicted
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-16

tain spur. To remain still means
to be covered and entombed. Even
should water skins not be cracked
or dried up, in any attempts to
drink the sufferer absorbs as much
dust as water, and his plight is
worse than before. Eating is out of
the question; smoking is equally
impossible. Forty eight hours have
/ ridden in such circumstances,
changing horses from time to time
as they became too much distressed
for further use and until ! had
hardly power TO mount. After such
a ride as this it may we'll be imag-
ined how we relished our first halt
in the shelter of a friendly hill and
enjoyed the luxury of dish of sour
milk and, above all, a smoke.
Fortunately the khamsin, though
supposed to last for so days, is in
termittent in its energy, three days
blow being usually followed by
few fine days, and, as rule, its vio-
lence is not sufficient to be source
of danger. As showing the velocity
of wind sometimes attained, re.
member seeing in the Delta palm
tree, probably GO feet i'll height,
bent over by the wind until its crest
swept the ground and excavated a
large hole in the course of the day.
Besides the khamsin, there are other
forms of sandstorm which, though
ef shorter duration, come with a
suddenness and vehemence that al
most defy protection. The most
curious of these is perhaps what is
locally called "a DEVIL" a sudden
gust of wind eddying down the
mountain gcrges and bursting on
the desert like a whirlwind, carry
ing pillars of sand with it.
Another curious phase of the
sandstorm is one that I experienced
in the Libyan desert. The weather
was perfectly fine, and l was work
ing comfortably at my picture when
suddenly l noticed in the horizon
what appeared to be a cloud, black
in Its upper region and orange be-
low. Before / had time to realize
what was happening blast of cold
wind whirled away picture and easel
ana enveloped mein dust and flying
pefibles A moment later dust had
turned to dropping mud, which in
turn gave place to torrential rain,
drenching me TO the skin and effec-
tuaIly washing the sand out Of mt
sTstsn. Aftsr.ihat wera race and
genial sunahjne once more,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-16
SANDSTONE IN THE DESERT
The Heat IL suffocating and the Sand Cr
the Skin Like Knives.

the Skin Like Knives.
Mr.. R. Talbot Kelly writes and
iustrates an article entitled :"
Bedouin Friends" for The Centu
Mr.. Kelly says of the dreaded sd
storm:
The air is hot and sulphuro
while the sun becomes lurid a
sickly in its glare At first the IL;
wind comes in slight puffs, like
breaths from a kiln, but each mo
ment it increases in velocity, carry
ing with it more and more fine drift
sand. which, binding the eyes and
choking the lungs, gradually pro-
duces most distressing feeling of
depression and suffocation. BY de-
grees, as the storm gains strength,
little splinters of rock and small
pebbles are lifted up and hurled at
one like hailstones, cutting the skin
like knives, until eyes and ears are
full of blood, unless one has been
able to protect himself against the
blast. The native cufia, or silk
scarf, wrapped round the head and
face and leaving only the eyes ex
posed, is the most effective protec-
ton, but the heat is suffocating and
quickly reduces one TO impotence.
As the storm continues perhaps for
several days, the sun becomes totally
obscured, while the ever moving
sand gradually assumes the appear
ance of pillows, threatening to over
whelm everything. Nothing can be
distinctly seen above or around, and
the moving sand drifts, splashing
and breaking like surf upon rocks.
are slowly but surely enveloping
everything n camp and. piiing up
tons Of drift against tents and bag
gage.
Camp equipage is hastily packed
and loaded upon the terror stricken
animals, and the party starts 70 ride,
obliqucly llifouth tha st4p,|1 oEhrd'
tns noarest hikb kFoun9 o. noun.