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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-16
FIGHT WITH ELEPHANT.
Selous, the Hunter and Explorer, Re-
lates Experience.

Frederick Courtney Selous, hunter
and explorer, who fitted out Col.
Rooseyelt's expedition into the At
rican jungles, arrived lately by
the American Liner New York on his
way to California on pleasure trip
says New York special to the Baltl-
more American. He is close TO gu,
but looks years younger and as
healthy as an American football ex-
pert before the game When he last
saw Col. Roosevelt and his son ker-
NIT in July they were happy and
enthusiastic.
One of the stories that Selous told
was of Mr.. Selous's close call when
an elephant that he had wounded
charged. That was the day OF the
old smooth-bore single-shot rifle. Mr.
Selous's beater was supposed to have
loaded another rife for him but had
not. When the hunter took this rifle
from the beater and aimed at the
big beast there was merely click.
Selous jumped for tree and as the
elephant numbered by, like a jungle
express, the trunk swept against the
hunters face. When the beast head
ed again for Mr.. Selous he had gun
ready and brought down his game.
With another white hunter he was
out one night looking for lions. He
and two natives were in one hut and
the other white man and two blacks
occupied another. The black men
were supposed to stay awake, while
the hunter had the privilege Of doz-
ing. Selous remained awake. Both
the other mans negroes went to sleep
and he himself, with his head at the
open windows on his gun. A lion
came into the hut and attacked him,
ripping off the side Of his head with
q paw stroke. The negroes fed from
the hut. The next morning all that
was to be found of the white man
were his bones outside the hut.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-16

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did combination. and prescribe 1t With
Rrsss sstds4setion for tho cures Of al
forms and stages Of Primary. Ssoondary
and Terdazy Syphilis, syphilitde Rhsu-
msHm, eerofulous Ulcers and sorss'
elandular swelrngs, rheumatism, KID
ney Complaints, old Chronic Ulcers that
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-16
TRAGEDY NEAR LITTLE ROCK.
While Hunting Boy Blows the Top OF
Another's Head OF.

Dillon, Dec. 10.-With a breech-
loading shot gun loaded with No. 5
squirrel shot John Tredwell, white
boy 16 years old, fired charge into
the head Of Wade Tucker, also white
and aged 16 years, on the plantation
of Mr. A. ]. G. Cottingham near Little
Rock Monday afternoon, that will
doubtless prove fatal.
The boys were out hunting and
were accompanied by several negroes.
There seems to have been no motive
for the shooting. The TredWell boy
does not bear a good reputation and
it is alleged that he pointed the gun
at young Tucker and told him to
look out" Young Tucker told Tred-
we'll to be careful, but at that mo-
ment the gun fired and the entire
charge of shot took effect in young
fuckers head, inflicting wound
that the physicians say will prove
fatal.
The scene of the shooting was in
the branch back of Mrs. Lottie Stack
houses plantation. The wounded
boy was carried home as quickly as
possible and medical aid was sum-
moned but the physicians say there
is no hope of saving the young fell
lows life.
There had been no previous diff
Guilty between the boys and it is be-
lieved the shooting was due to gross
carelessness or criminal disregard Of
human life on the part of the Tred-
well boy. Tredwell fled Immediately
after the shooting and has not yet
| been apprehended.
Tucker is a son Of Mr.. John D.
Tucker, and is a hard working, in
dustrious boy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-16

hsyereSistsd all treatment, Catarrh, Edn
Diseases, Eczema, Chronic Female
Complaints, Mercurtal Poison, Letter
scaldhead, etc., etc.
Pr. P. Is . powerful tonic and An
e1cellsnt .ppih1ar. building mp tho
system rapidly. II you are weak and
feeble, and feel badly ty P. p. F., and
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-16
Stung for Is Years

by indigestion's pangs-trying many
doctors and $4,000 worth of medi-
cine in vain, B. F. Ayscue, of Ingle-
side, N. c., at last used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, and writes they who'll
ly cured him. They cure constipa-
ton, billiousness, sick headache,
stomach, liver, kidney and bowel
troubles. Csc at Peoples Drug Co.,,
Bamberg, S. G..
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
WRITER'S CONTEST

During the last month of the, con-
test we shall publish the news letters
just as received, without any altera-
tions or corrections, SO the public can
see how perfectly they do their work,
and how many competent editors the
school Of journalism has developed.
For the information of those who
have not been informed heretofore
we explain that this is a contest last
ing from April first, 1908, to March
first, 1909, and the person receiving
the highest number Of votes and
credits on their work as correspond
ent, is sent by The Republican to see
and write up the Seattle exposition in
June and July, 1909, and to take a
side trip up the Alaskan coast.
Should 1t happen that the person
receiving the highest number Of votes
could not take the trip, then It will
fall to the mkt lower one who can 60.
It Is expected that this will be the
first American exposition ever opened
that was really ready on the opening
day, and we want the winner Of this
prize to be there on the opening day
or soon after. The trip up the coast
70 better in July than in June.
Votes are issued at this office on
al money paid in, at the rate Of 100
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
D. h. B|ETHAN.
UNDERTAKING and FUNERAL
DIRECTING.
Years of Experience Insures Proper
and Considerable Attention. Embalm-
ing Carefully Attended to.
KEHOE-CowAN.

Miss Della Kehoe became the bride
of Judge Fred j. Cowan of Salmon
Wednesday night at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Hart. The wedding
guests were only immediate relatives
OF the bride and groom, with Mrs,
Eldredge as matron of honor. The
bride wore handsome travelling
gown in brown. A delightful lunch
was served, Immediately after which
they boarded the northbound train
amid a profuse shower of rice as a
parting shot from the brides many
friends who gathered'at the depot to
see them off. They stopped off at
Idaho Falls until Thursday morning,
when the journey to Salmon, Custer
county, was continued. Rev. Ed
wards performed the ceremony.
Everybody wishes them long,
happy and prosperous future.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
BLACKFOOT PARTIES FILE
ON LESLIE POWER SITE

From the Mackay Miner.
=. M. Kennedy and associates Of
Blackfoot have filed upon a. power
site and the waters of Big Lost river
for power purposes at point near
Leslie. where perceptible fall oc-
ours. The exact point OF diversion
in the SW quarter Of the SW quarter
Of Section 10, Township N, Range
25 East Boise Meridian, and the
power site on the Sc quarter Of the
NV quarter Of the same section. A.
ditch has been surveyed which "a q
half mile in length which is said will
give a fall Of twenty-five feet. The
engineer, oe Hill, informs us that III
is Mr.. Kennedy's intention to de-
velop the project and furnish electric
power.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
PROSECUTED A WIFE BEATER.

Mat Lewis, who lives near the
sugar factory, amt, has the name of
beating his wife occasionally, was
brought before Judge l.. R. Thomas
Wednesday, and plead guilty of beat
ing Mrs. Lewis. He was given go
days in Jail and fine of 500 was
imposed. Not having anything in his
pockets but nickel and cartridge,
1t is likely he will serve time for the
fine, too.
Lewis is a very large, strong man,
and stories of his laziness and of
harsh treatment of his wife and chill
dren have often found wings in the
neighborhood, indicating that he is
fit only to serve time on the rock
pile.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
JACKMAN'S
Ladies Furnishers
DIR. M. p. CRIsLER
Physician and Surgeon.

| THySlClaH anu surgeon.
/ Calls answered day or night; also
eyes tested for glasses. 26t
M. G. Gee and L. L. Weaver were
here this week visiting Mr.. Wasley
| and Mr.. Peck, and looking for in.
vestments. They came from Shell.
ton, Nebraska.
PLENTY OF MONEY TO LOAN
AT 8 PER CENT AND CAN BE
OBTAINED ON SHORT NOTICE.
PARKINSON REAL ESTATE co.
16tf
Frank Lockhart, who used to live
here and was in the employ of G. e.
Kinney & Sons, was in town Wednes-
day. He lives in Salt Lake and trav-
els for a Chicago house.
Mesdames Wright and daughters,
Simmons and Hayes, entertained at
cards Monday afternoon and Ken
sington Tuesday at the home. of Mrs.
Simmons north of town.
Everybody likes good Tea and
Coffee. You can get it at F. e. De-
Rays. Eclectic, Romeo, Manor House,
White House, Paxton & Gallagher
and Dwight Edwards Coffee, my lead
ing brands. DeKay; Phone 166.. 31tf
Mrs. Eva B. Smith and little
daughter, Marguerite, left Thursday
morning for Logan, Utah, where Mrs.
Smith was called by phone to recite
at the Crescent theater Friday and
Saturday nights. Before their return
they will spend few days with Miss
Georgia Harper at Salt Lake. Also
visit American Falls, where Mrs.
Smith will make arrangements for
buildings on her homestead.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF
CHURCH WORK IN TWIN FALL

Rev. Chamberlain returned HON,
the middle of this week from a II
days visit to Twin Falls. He report.
a most rapid growth and flourishina
condition of all church work there
an din the neighboring towns. The
Episcopal church is engaged in build.
ing an sS000plant, including church,
parish building and rectory. Its
membership has grown to double the
size that 1t was year ago under Rev.
Chamberlaine's ministrations.
Last Sunday afternoon the splen-
did new stone and brick church edi-
flee of the Presbyterians was dedicat-
ed. All the Protestant ministers In
the town were present and were in
vfted to partake in the dedication
service and make addresses. At the
services on this one Sunday the
splendid sum of $4,000 was contribu-
ted.
The Methodists are building vast
auditorium seating 45O people and to
cost, when completed, about $4,000.
The Baptists have already COM
pleted beautiful stone church.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
A FAREWELL PARTY.

A farewell party was given in
honor of Harry Smith Saturday even
ing, at the home of A. J. Gibbons. A
large number Of young people being
present. Games Of various kinds
were played, after which light re-
freshments We're served. Everyone
enjoyed themselves until late hour,
when all departed wishing Harry a
pleasant journey home.
He left Monday for Spokane,
where he will visit his brother, then
return to his home in Ferdinand, Ida.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
TO SCHOOL TEACHERS, OFTC-
ERs AND PATRONS.

Our annuol school edition for 1908
will be issued on the 18TH OF Feb
ruary, and you are invited to write
an article for publication in It or to
furnish suggestions to the editor To-
be used in it. This work has done
much to improve the schools. and
much more good can be done by 4
united effort Of the people and the
press.
Send In your articles or sugges-
tions now. so they will be II time.
Last year we had nearly enough mat
ter to I'LL the allotted space. that ~
sent in after date Of publication. and'
we had to issue second section. ~
we do not wish TO do that this timS.
Try to have your matter IN W ~
ruary 18th. "
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
RECEIVED A DIPLOMA.

Mrs. Ellen V. Kenner, who has been
taking a correspondence course In
tressmaking for the past year. has
completed the work and received her
diploma.
1t is issued by the Women's Col
lege of Scientific Dressmaking Of La
crosse, Wis. Their pupils are taught
to cut and fit skirts, waists and other
clothing to get a perfect fit.
Mrs. Kenner lives in the Mcdonald
addition, and is building up a nice
business.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
DEATH OF INFANT.

The four-months-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Henderson died on
Monday, January 25th, and was
buried Friday.
Mr.. Henderson was employed at
Gooding and she was unable to get
any communication to him until a
week or more after the child's death.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
THAT MODERN WoODMAN SOCIAL

THAT MODERN WOODNAN SOCIAL
The boys were all logged in their
green suits, doing some sort of drill
or marching stunt as the writer put
in an appearance. They managed it
all beautifully, considering the small
floor space that was allotted to them,
owing to the large number present.
You would have thought those axes
we're full weight from the manner
they were handled. The discipline
was perfect and we think they can
safely be recommended to ''pass mus
ter" with gun instead of an ak
should Uncle Sam ever need them.
The music, both vocal and piano, was
all up to the mark, but that "Order
of the Golden Goose" by the Royal
Neighbors was almost ahead of the
"Old Maids Convention" given by
the " I. S. last spring. N.Y. But
they were ghostly, and didn't they
step high though? One little woman
who rode the goat was heard to say,
They will never recognize me-" but
at the first sound or her voice that
slight lisp gave her away. The
Woodmen arranged and served the
lunch, not woman was allowed in
the kitchen except Mrs. Burton, who
directed the boys. They were good
dishwashers, too. A social affair of
this kind is made an annual affair by
the Woodmen and Royal Neihgbors.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
SUGAR MAcHINERY no OGDEN.

The sugar factory at Ogden Will
have to be enlarged II they meet the
demands of the farmers there for
tonnage offered for next year. They
would take one OF our Idaho factories
IL they could get 1t, and increase
their capacity by installing 1t In con-
nection with the plant they already
have.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
sCORCHED THEM OUT.

The cottage a black east of B. w.
Holbrook's residence, nearly burned
down Tuesday afternoon. The house
belongs to the Gem State Land Co.
and Chester Tolman's family live in
1t. The loss was covered by insur-
ance in the Springfield Fire and
Marine of Springfield, Mass.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
WooD.HoDsoN WEDDING.

Miss Victoria Wood, the daughter
OF D. G. Wood, was married to Mr..
Albert Hodson, son Of T. H. Hodson,
last Saturday. Judge L. R. Thomas
officiating.
The Republican joins their many
friends in wishing they may always
ride on the waves of happiness and
prosperity, as did their illustrious
namesakes, Queen Victoria and
Prince Albert.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
MIR. SPAULDING COMES.

Mr.. E. S. Spaulding OF Chicago is
IN town, expecting to 60 down to
Springfield to assist his brother, A. e.
Spaulding. who has Carey land
farm coming along nicely. The sage
brush is disappearing rapidly and no
doubt these two city young men will
build up one Of the best farming in
terests on the tract. We wish them
success.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
WILL REWARD THE WINNER

To show ! am still interested in the
Republican contest, although with
drawing from the competition to the
Seattle fair and Alaskan trip. l will
give the lady winning the trip, her
choice of beautiful travelling hat for
her journey and wish her all the
pleasure ! know should have en-
joyed. had ! been the lucky winner.
Eva B. Smith, Younie Block. Bridge
street, Blackfoot, Idaho. II
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
EPISCOPAL SERVICES.

Divine services will be held at the
Episcopal church next Sunday at the
usual hours of II a. m. and 1880 p.
m. Sermons on both occasions by the
rector, Rev. Award Chamberlain.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Z. A most cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all to be present.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
Join the commercial club.

Join the commercial club.
Mrs. Jackman for spring waists.
! 1872
Kinney repairs shoes on Bridge
Street. If
J. H. Merrill will buy your fat
hogs. Phone SAG. 25tI
New Spring goods arriving daily at
Kinney & Sons. 1923
The Bingham County Nursery is
selling home grown nursery stock at
the old prices. 32tf
See the new patterns in wall paper.
at the Brown-Eldredge Furniture Co.
They have some real beauties. 33-1
Best Pair Of Gloves in the House
FREE to the lady winning The Re-
publican contest. Mrs. Jackman. tt
Do you know the best stock Of
Furniture Southern Idaho is now on
exhibition at the Brown ldredge
Furniture Company.
Janitor work and house-cleaning;
ladies, shoes called for. shined and
returned. Bridge Street Barber
Shop. ]. N. Draper. 1871
The w. O. w. boys promise YOU
the time Of your life If you will at
tend the annual ball on Washington's
birthday, February 22nd. 1927
Henry Hammond left last Saturday
Tor missionary wor kat Chicago. His
mother, Mrs. S. S. Hammond, ac-
him to Salt Lake.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
BAPTIST REVIVAL

Evangelist S. ]. Vance Of Carthage,
Missouri, is assisting Rev. p. H.
Evans of the Baptist church in a
series of evangelistic meetings. The
meetings open at 1880 p. m. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
EXPERT TUNING

Saves and improves the piano. Drop
me a postal and will call. All my
work guaranteed. Prof. A. A. West,
Box 265.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
WE PAY BEST PRICES.
LUTHERAN SERVICES.

On Wednesday, February 10th at
p. M, the Lutherans will hold a
service at the home of J. P. Peterson,
between the sugar factory and the
Fair grounds.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05

Main Street, Blackfoot, Idaho
Join the commercial club.
See the new spring waists at Jack
mans. So.
Chicken feed and potatoes at Bon,
Bros, 1t
Kinney repairs shoes on Bridg,
Street. t,
Chickens wanted, 900 chickens
John Oborn. stf
Money to loan on improved farms
:. n. Jones. " 24t1
Telephone 20, and get Aberdeen
coal to burn. 31tf
:. r. Jones has money to loan on
inIrovsd farms. 2ltf
LIN. Pack made a business trip to
Pocatello Tuesday.
The local dealers are laying in
large stocks Of lumber.
Judge J. M. Stevens has gone to
Boise On a business trip.
Fresh California Fruits every day
at Delays. Phone 166. 31tf
Oats Wanted-$1.40 per cwt. At
=. =. Kinney & Sons. 1922
See us for horses and nursery
stock. N. A. Younie. tt
Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Brown left
Friday night for Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Jones were
down from Grouse this week.
Highest market price paid for
chickens at Clark's. Phone rs. If
DR.. 0. r. Elan, osteopath, at Cot
tage hotel Tuesdays and Fridays. If
Mrs. Lulah Smith and Miss Lille
Anderson took a trip to Pocatellol
Saturday.
A full account Of the monthly
meeting fthe V. I. S. will be given
next week.
Home grown nursery stock at the
lowest possible price, Bingham
County Nursery. 32tf
There is something special in rugs
this week at the BROWNE ldredge
Furniture Company's. 33-1
Mrs. Charles V. Fisher will enter
tain at cards this afternoon at her
home on Stout avenue.
]. G.. Bond of the firm of Bond
Bros. & Co., returned Saturday from
a trip to Rock Springs.
Henry Vanderwood and family,
have moved into Mrs. Rowles' house
south of the Cottage hotel.
w. R. Jones leaves Saturday night
for Chicago. to buy a new. and COM
plete stock of ladies' furnishings. !
Mrs. W. R. Jones is back from
Spanish Fork, where she went on ac-
count of the death of her mother.
Better have that room papered be-
fore the spring rush comes. Brown
Eldredge Furniture Company. 1911
The W. O. W. will give their an
nual ball Washington birthday in
Progress hall. Don't forget to at
tend. y 1872
DR.. and Mrs. Walter Patrie, Mr.
and Mrs. John Danilson will give a
private social dance in Progress hall
tonight.
The dance Of the season will be
given by the w. o. w. on Washing /,
toms birthday, February %. Do not
miss it. 1872
Manager Chas. Hart Of the Brown I
Hart Company and the Coumerilh-
Hart Company, spent a few days at
Moore this week.
There was a pair of new cloth
ladies' overshoes, size or IL Ia
ken by mistake at the Modern Wood b
men social last week. that will be re- r
stored to the rightful owner II left 9
1t The Republican office. \
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
IVERSON CHRISTENSEN
DING,

Mrs. Hanna Iverson and Mr.. l.. M.
Christensen, formerly of Moreland
and Riverside, were married at Poca-
tello last week; Bishop Hendrixon,
officiating.
They expect to live at Pocatello
for time and may then locate at
Hyrum, Utah.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05

votes on the dollar, and on all writ
ten news sent In.
The table of figures below gives
the standing Of all:
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05

GLOVES FOR THE WINNER.
I will give any pair of gloves in the
house to the lady who wins the Re-
publican contest and takes the free
summer trip to Seattle and Alaska.
Mrs. Jackman. Ladies' Furnisher. tt
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining uncallet
for In the Postoffice at Blackfoot
Idaho, for the week ending Februar,
1, 1909:
Barnes, Jesse H.
Bower, Perry.
Clark, Jennie v.
Gibson. Andrew J.
Jurd, Geo. A.
Martin, Mrs. Rosie L.
O'Hara, Ben.
Spockman, Lester w.
Sparrier, Zene.
Stromberg, Victor.
Waymes, G. r.
All OF the above letters remaining
for Two Weeks from date Of
this list. will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office. Parties calling for. the
above letters will please say "Adver-
dsed." giving date of this list.
GlO. L. WALL, p. N.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-05

ten news sent In.
The table of figures below gives
the standing Of all:
LIST, Mrs. M. L. ,Haines 10000
End, Mrs. Jessie p. Byram. 27,402
3rd, Miss Mae Croskrey. ~. .25,977
4th, G. G. Sjostrom -. rs, 902
5th, Mrs. Agnes Just Reid. .22,112
9Th, Miss Bae Cooper $3.50. 20, 1929
7th, Chas. Criddle .........11,152
8th, VIM. Mathews ...... 1894
Edgar u. Hale ~. 1859
Hereafter we shall count the votes
every Thursday and report in Fri
days paper.
Some of our enterprising business
houses, recognizing the advantage to
this locality of having a good booster
at the exposition with newspaper at
his or her service, have offered spe-
cial prizes to the winner.
Mrs. Jackman, ladies' furnisher,-
was the first, and offers fine pair
of gloves II won by lady.
Mrs. Eva B. Smith, milliner. offers
fine travelling hat for the lady.
w. R. Jones, proprietor of The
Hub, will give pair OF the best
American Lady low cut shoes, now
so popular throughout America.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
Facts About Hailstones.


If it was not for the countless tril
lions of dust particles that hoat sep
arately. invisible in the atmosphere.
there could be no raindrops. snow
crystals or hailstones. From per-
fectly dustless atmosphere the mois-
ture would descend in ceaseless rain
without drops. The dust particles
serve as nuclei about which vapor
gathers. The snow crystal is the most
beautiful creation of the aerial mois-
ture, and the hailstone Is the most ex-
traordinary The heart Of every hall
stone is tiny speck of dust. Such "a
speck, with little moisture condensed
about it. is the germ from which may
be formed hailstone capable of fell
ing a man or smashing window. But
first it must be caught up by a cur
rent of air and carried to the level OF
the lofty cirrus clouds five or six or
even ten miles high. Then. continual
ly growing by fresh accessious OF
moisture, 1t begins its long plunge to
the earth. spinning through the cloud
and flashing in the sun like diamond
bolt shot from rainbow.-New York
Tribune