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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15
| Win the Wager
Il Cbrtstmas Love Story
By GENEVIEVE KENNEDY
= Christmas Love
By GENEVIEVE KENNEDY

penchant for secrecy. At school It
amounted to genius. III die, but not
divulge,' was Bob's motto. "Then,'
continued l, with the airy unconcern
of true sport, ''say Bob marries u.s."
Sue is so uniformly master of herself
she scarce lifted an eyebrow, and of
course it may have been a CLINT Of the
westering sun that shone in her eyes,
but can swear to the shine in them.
"Say Bob marries us at the Reef"
] repeated, with nonchalance, "some
time between now and Monday a. m.
Why, I'll give you n month-two, three
ANY time you say for Main street to
find us out and gossip us to house
keeping. I'll stake my life and Bob's
that death will find us yet dumb. II
win you lose, maybe. If you win
lose ALL" l whispered.
"If," said Sue slowly, celebrating,
chin on hand, Bob swears, too, I'll
accept the wager. It's as good as lost
to you, though. l have, and still do
hold, matters of more or less moment
and less strenuously guarded than this
will be, which have never reached the
ears Of Main street"
"rhis is the 3d." said 1. "Two
months from tomorrow will be Christ
mas eve. Merry Christmas MUIR
INJURED anticipatively. Won't I look
sweet all done up in tissue paper and
Santa Claus seals and holly ribbon?
But supposing l shouldn't. Suppose
IoseT
THAT is the end" said Sue tersely.
l tried to read in her inscrutable
eyes ever so small a hint of interest
In Main street gossip. She smiled
slightly and repeated her creed. "Se-
rene l fold my hands and wait, nor
care"- A sound as of muff1ed scrap
ing and sharp click caused US to turn
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NOTICE TO BONDHOLDERS OF
THE MILANVILLE BRIDGE co.

The bondholders of the Milanville
Bridge Company will take notice
that in pursuance of a resolution duly
adopted by the Company, and in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the
mortgage dated January 2, 1905,
given by the Milanville Bridge Co.
to Homer Greene, trustee, one thous-
and dollars of the bonds secured by
said mortgage have been drawn for
redemption. On presentation of said
bonds to Homer Greene, Trustee, at
his Office in Honesdale, Pa, they will
be paid at their par value, together
with interest thereon to January 1,
1912; on and after which date in
terest thereupon will cease. The
numbers of the bonds so drawn are
as follows: ga, 243, 80, 1853, 218,
242, 80, 112, 276, 33, SO, ia, 81,
245, 800, 81, 251, 227, 290, 298,
1873, IL, 229, 1876, 240, 100, 1873, 142,
160, 281, 16, SO, 1877, S46, 272, 164,
SO, 169, 12, 173.
CHAS. E. BEACH,
Secretary of the Milanville Bridge
Company.
Nov. IA. 1911. 92eoi4w
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pre- b en- sion as
from the brazen
m o u t h of t h e
horn came an in
distinct murmur
Of voice s and
clatter, then my
voice, 10 w, but
un mis- ia kable:
"Say Bob mar
rie s us at t he
Reef some time
between now and
M o n d ay a. m.
Why, I'll give
you a m o n t h
two, three - any
time you say for
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flowers or faces, oUEsrIoN1N
save only three; GAZE"
the exchange of written compact
and farewell. did not see Sue again,
for had to leave the Reef at dawn
to make my train.
According to agreement we ex-
changed no letters. The days followed
each other with uneventful regularity.
News-that is, the news l strained my
ears to hear-came out until it seemed
as though a cursed fate slew all the
little birds that tell things on Main
street. Sue preserved silence which
doggedly forbore to break. Week
after week, day after day, brought no
sign nor the faintest breath of rumor
till three days before Christmas, when
there came note from Mrs. Jack,
which read: II am having a surprise
party for Sue Christmas eve. Fail me
at your peril"
Had Mrs. Jack met me with a tri-
umphant air as of zone who knows"
was prepared to have hugged her on
the spot, but her bubbling mirth, can
did and unsophisticated, struck chill to
my heart as she proceeded to enjoy
"the surprise" she was giving Sue.
Sues back was toward the door as
Mrs. Jack announced me- She turned,
and for an instant fancied her face
paled. Perhaps it was but the reflection
Of my own. Then the dear, resolute
chin lifted, and she calmly bade me
welcome. The only other members
of the party were Jack Copita, Mr..
and Mrs. Percy and the Rev. Robert
Clemmons. AS grasped Bob's hand
fairly pierced him with my question
ing gaze. But his face was unrespon-
sive. fancied bit plying. 1 turned
hopelessly away. "Here," said I to
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

hunting for the last blank record.
Woulc you like to hear it," The chor
used response was all in the affirma
tive. "All right son." and she nodded
TO sgd to proceed
A sharp click, preliminary muflled
scraping as sgd adjusted the record
Sue shot at me one look of startled ap-
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

myself, "endeth
the first lesson"
At dinner / found
myself at Mrs.
Jacks left. Sue
was next me and
Bob directly op-
poslte. The gar
ishly diminutive
Christmas tree
seemed mocking
me from its icy
lake In the CEN
ter Of the table.
Everywhere were
holly and mistle-
toe. but across
the happy hum
- rA4ao- A.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

THEY'LL HAVE Us summer for the
ENGAGED BEFORE 80 .o,, --oor,, >,
WE REACH THE asI teh ye"ie'
END OF THE Perhaps, because
STREET" o; the precision of
ehe guess in this instance, my re-
marks were more than usually scathing
concerning gossip" in smaller towns
generally and the little tattle Of Main
Etreet, Hilton, particularly.
"I'll wager" said / to Sue as we
passed the postoffice on our way to
Mrs. Jacks tea, that they'll have us
Engaged before we reach the end of the
|treet." Sues hatred of gossip Is as
pronounced as her love for her native
Town, and what the board walk is to
Atlantic City even so is Main street
o Hilton.
"Pll wager" Sue challenged, ignoring
my remark, "that l can have and hold
hgainst Main street for three months, if
necessary, any matter which you may
care to intrust to me, provided you
swear to keep faith ALSO"
"You for accomplishing that" said l.,
warily reviewing the weak points of a
plot had in mind. Sues capacity for
silence was the poser in my little
scheme.
Arriving at Mrs. Jacks, 1t was very
near the end of the allotted hour Of
.gobble and gable" that found my
lBelf unexpectedly in retreat in an al
2cove near the portierred entrance to
the dining room. ! had blundered
Upon a tete-a-tete between Sue and
Iher inseparable ally, Mrs. Jack Copita.
"a thousand pardons," 1 murmured
neekly, my eyes on Sue. "a few less
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

Cfinton-I suppose your little ones
ask you many embarrassing ques-
tons?
Clubleigh-Yes; they are just Ake
their mother-Boston Transcript.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

copyright, 1911. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
|H ETURNING ever and anon to
|N the town which held the one
IN thing desirable to me, was
feted in the usual manner. Ii
WAS Mrs. Jack Coplta's O'Clock that
|was responsible for the wager which
|won me the wedding, function / had
grown to despair of ever arriving at
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

Talk about being hungry!
was hungry as a bear.
30. walking into a dairy lunch,
ate off the arm OF a chair.
-IuA0a
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

toward the por-
tierred alcove.
Then some one
Joined us.
/ have but a
pipe dream of
the whirl into
the R e eff that
night; a memory
of a delicious
sense Of having
to sit gloriously
close to Sue In
the well filed
car; a sunlit Sab
bath spent in
hazy 0 C t o b er
woods and at
midnight a sol
emn ceremony in
a dim lit church,
minus music or
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

sweet bells tangled out of tune"
but 1t wasn't. Sue had evidently
heard 1t also. Her little hand uncon-
sciously touched my sleeve. In the
alcove near the portierres sgd, the ir-
repressible ten-year-Old Copita, stood
near a table which held a big talking
machine. tits little surprise sgd
has been saving for Sues party" ex-
planned Mrs. Jack. 1T was surprise
to me also I'LL week aGo. when was
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

One fine sum-
mer day, boorish'
ly enough. l was
b e r a t / n G the
stupid habit Of
Main street - a
primeval and in
alienable habit of
blazoning abroad
misstatements and
woefully garbled
versions of "the
truth concerning
the matter" what
ever the matter
might be. How
ever, they spoke
truly enough who
said of Sue and
me, "She's re-
fused him every
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

F.
i dote on teas" I REPEATED.
II judge you came for that reason"
Sue replied.
"Do you remember
''I seldom or never do" she inter
rupted.
that little thing" continued cas-
&|Ially, concerning the uselessness of
trying to queer ones proportioned
bqcoming cargo of fate and how the
1ittle stars and tidal waves and other
Natural impediments are greatly in
error, imagining that they can butt in
between us and our natural belong
(bgsT"
I "Your translation into the vernac-
&1lar is not at all smart" Sue com
4nented.
"And has nothing whatever to do
with the subject had in mindY' said
4. "For what l was wondering is, Are
you going with the Percys and yours
fverlastingly, for the week end, at the
&Reef?"
"Yes, l believe we're all to go to-
kether in he big car. We're to be
here in time for dinner at 8. The
Reef is raggeder and lovelier than
bver.'
''Dear Reef" said 1. 'Tts rather a
coincidence that first saw you there.
Heavens, 1t was at a picnic of the
&Percys, come to think of it."
''Yes, but the coincidenceP Sue
hueried.
MERELY it may be the last place l
hall see you" That this was my mo-
ment i knew. Yet but for my past
Experience of miserable wadings In
Bhallows and through miseries and nv
knowledge of some of the strong
points Of Sues philosophy l might
bave hesitated and forever have lost
ny venture. $50 I'm going to take
Four wager" said l. "You remember
Holy Bobr" Sue nodded. HE did
ake orders and is curate this year at
he Reef. You may not remember his
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

will do" she
laughed. "There
bis Mrs. Fish NOV
ing doorward, and
II have something
5of Importance to
say to her. Wait
here awhile" said
Mrs. Jack as she
futtered a W a y,
eaving Sue and
me toge t h e r.
Drawing my chair
ever such a tride
closer, so that /
might the better
feast my eyes on
that adorable face
Whose allurement
FOR me neither
2time nor change
nor any other
creature oul d
n-AA IAanA T -AsI
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15
FRIDAY, DEC. %. AT 2P. N

All the defendants right, title,
and interest in the following de-
scribed property-ylz:
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

THEY'LL HAVE Us
ENGAGED BEFORE
WE REACH THE
E N d OF TIL e
cnnr-r-n
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-15

g HERIFFS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of
process issued out of the Court of
Common Pleas of Wayne county, and
State of Pennsylvania, and to me
directed and delivered, l have levied
on and will expose to public sale, at
the Court House in Honesdale, on
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
AT PARTING.

The play was just splendid, the lead
ing man grand.
(But really, now, must You mold on to-
my hand0
Yoa thought the distinguished stars
action was good?
Ye. houaat SO, 100. CNow. please
q don't be rUdcD
How Strange. YOU Htad %. in the
emotional part?
,N'1v, of course. Mr.. Silly, I still have
a hearth
WHAT'S that? Tho loye-maFine at all
times was tame?
Ntr. Smith, do be careful! There are
rules to this gameD
No. didn't take notice. Were the
stage settings bare?
(Now, Mr. smith, stop it! You're muss-
~. ing my hair?
Yes, | fancy the orchestra was bit
loud.
(Pul-lease-Mr. Smith-you will soon
draw a crowd!
The plot of the piece? Um-m! A lit
tie too light
well, if you must have it, just one
then. Good nightD
Puck.
The Fortnightly Bridge Club is
meeting this afternoon with Mrs, f.
r. Farrell.
X + i.
Miss Gay French is spending a
week in Enterprise, with Misses Rosa
and Ruth McDade.
i. i. i.
Mr.. and Mrs. Early B. Lokey are 10
Gated with Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Thomp
son, at 313 Bay street.
!. +. 20
Misses Rosalie Hartzog and Zoe
y McDuff left this week for Mammoth
Eprings, where they will spend {
week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Robert G. Anderson, o
of Glendo, Wyo., are expected soon t.
visit Mr. and Mrs. ]. E. Arledge, OF
Edward street
4. + !.
Elaborate arrangements are beint
made for the reception and miscellan
eous shower which will be givel
Thursday evening by the wives of thu
members of the Hattiesburg lodge Nc
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
NEWSPAPER MAN WHO
REFUSES TO STAY KILLED.

Oklahoma City. Dec. 9.-Wesley w.
Stout, a former Oklahoma City news
paper man. who a few days ago was
reported killed in Mexico in fight,
tonight wired friends in Oklahoma
City that he was very much alive in
Coffeyville, Kans., land connected there
with the Coffeyville Journal.
He explains the report of his death
in his message as follows:
"Ten days ago l left a pocketbook
containing papers and passes on a
southbound Katy train. l assume the
dead negro had acquired that pocket
book"
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both PHONES, 35-
Social and Personal
kate L. I. ALLEN

500, +. p o. e., to help beautify the
club rooms.
%S 'ir 70
Mrs. y. A. Moody and little son
Edgar, il, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Moody, in Ellisvllle Mr.. Moody
will Join them today.
80 eis Z"
Mr. ". Is. NcNar has returned from
am a..g.una s..g IN the west. and is
uo. wig. .is aI.'r Mrs. ~. A.. Moe
.a u. 81 ID stree.
-, s5
-....... 7diee. Card Club
.,.. ...Ii.d Ia... Clrr Cf.H mo.
..t-... ar..ruoop with AIRS II II. I1c.
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lions from the public, of dolls, toys
and money for this purpose, There
are many who otherwise will receive
no presents or good cheer if not pro-
vided for in this way A box for do
nations will be found at the Century
Drug Store and one at Hays & Fields.
Presents or clothing or bed clothing
or money sent to my home will be
gratefully received In His Name and
properly distributed.
"He that giveth to the poor, lendeth
to the Lord
MRS. e. J. MITCHELL, Leader.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09

Fer Or. p. 3. etapleton.

pleasant surprise was rendered
mr.. r. b. Staploton Thursday by those
who board at the Stapleton nome.
Ills room was prettily decorated with
ferns and autumn leaves. II was his
uJty-ninth birthday and a b'rthdaN
cake with tilty-n'ne candles formed
the ntcrpiooe of the table. Jeahe
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
Catholic Church.

list mass at a. m.
End mass at 10 a. m.
At the 10 o'clock service the Bishop
will preach. The public is cordially in
vited to hear him. The members of
the congregation as also others who
wish to meet the Bishop are invited to
call on him at the rectory after second
service.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
Sunday Services at
Hdttiesburg Churches

Hath Seen At the evening service
MI and Mrs. Zeran will sing John
Hyatt Brewer duet for soprano and
tenor, Jesus the very thought OF
Thee" Miss Blount accompanying.
9:45 a. m.-Bible school.
Hoo a. m.-Morning worship and
sermon.
G:45 p. m,-Christian Endeavor.
1880 p. m.-Praise service and ser.
mon.
Morning topic: The Voice from
the Bush"
Evening topic: THE Seal of Saliva
ton John S. Zeran.
Minister.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09

Il had been troubled with constipa-
ton for two years and tried all of the
best physicians in Bristol, Tenn. and
they could do nothing for me- writes
Thos. f. Wilhems, Middleboro, Ky.
Two packages q Chamberlain's Sto-
mach and Liver Tablets cured me.
For sale by All Dealers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09

served, after which the members de-
cided to hold their regular monthly
meeting instead of waiting until Tues
day, the regular meeting day, on ac-
count of so many would not be able
to attend then. The regular routine
business was transacted and plans
discussed for the annual Kings Daugh-
ters' Christmas tree, which will be
given the poor.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
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THERESA Watts.

Therisa Watts, the four-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, ]. F. Watts,
passed away Friday afternoon at 3;45.
The little child had only been i'll
about twelve days. The remains &C
companied by the father and uncle,
Mr.. Shearon, were carried to Pela-
hatchie this morning and the in
terment took place this afternoon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
Christian Church.

Meets for worship in the old M. f.
church building on Main street. A
cordial invitation is extended to the
public to worship with us. A special
music each service. At the morning
hour. Mrs. Zeran will sing, Crown
Shields" There is Land Mine Eye
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
First Baptist Church.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Young Peoples meeting at G:15 p. m.
Preaching by the pastor at II a. M
and 7:15 p. m. Subjects; "A New
Heart" and THE Harp of the Soul. D"
The travelling men are invited to
worship with us.
|. P. Trotter, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
CHRISTMAS TREE FOR
POOR CHILDREN

1.-THE Kings Daughters will have
their annual Christmas Tree for the
poor children of Hattiesburg on Sat
urday, Dec. 23rd. The place will be
published later. We ask liberal dona-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church.

Sunday school at GAS
Preaching at II a m. and 7 p. m.
by Rev. G. S. Dobbins.
All members are urged to be pres
ent and the public generally are cordi-
ally invited to attend all services.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
Trinity Episcopal Church.

Rector DR.. Simpson Atmore.
There will be service at the Court
house tomorrow-the Second Sunday
in Advent-in the morning at II o.
clock.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09
First Presbyterian Church.

First Presbyterian Church.
Sabbath school at 9:45 a. m.
Preaching service at II a. m.
All persons who desire to attend
are cordially invited to worship with
us.
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The Reading Circle of the First
Methodist church will meet Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the District
parsonage, with Mrs. NJ. B. Shar
hrough as hostess.
4 i. j.
The meeting Monday of the Home
Mission Society of the Court Street
Methodist church will be held with
Mrs. \. w. Bonslagel, on Walnut
street at o'clock.
X "a.
Mrs. r. A. Logan, on West Pine
street, will be hostess of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the First Presbyterian
church Monday afternoon at 2:30. All
members are asked to be present as
this will be the last meeting of the
Aid before the Xmas bazaar, which
will be held Thursday. Dec. IA.
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Trinity Guild had a most pleasant
meeting on Monday with Mrs. Mason.
The report from the bazaar was ex-
cellent, but there is still quite an
amount due and all members are
earnestly requested to bring in same
on Monday, also all who failed to
come up with their bazaar work and
promised money instead are asked to
bring it in so that the treasurer can
complete her report before the Guild
disbands for the holidays. There will
be a meeting Monday at $50 at the
residence Of Mrs. Patton. 313 Walnut
street, when it is hoped that all
amunts due from the bazaar will be
handed in.
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The Woman's Missionary Society
of Columbia Street Baptist church
met the first Of the week
with the president presiding.
The subject was "Thankfulness to
God For All His Benefits Toward
U.s. in which everyone present took
part in expressions of gratitude and
love to the Heavenly Father. 1t was
a good one-half hour spent in devotion
that draws one closer to God and to
one another. Resolutions on the
death of one of their members, Mrs.
A. A. Montague, were read and adopt
ed. and they will be published in the
/ denominational paper, The Baptist
/ Record Rev. f. D. Solomon's lecture
! on his trip abroad, which was post
poned on account of his illness, was
discussed and the members decided
to have Mr.. Solomon give the lecture
at an early date, so all who have
bought tickets are asked to keep them
I for they will be good ON the next oc
casion. Mrs. T. E. Grove and Mrs
T. S. Jackson were appointed a com
mittee to solicit advertising to com
d plete the cook book. All who have
receipts for the book will please brins
them in next Monday. Mrs. T. S
Jackson was elected president ant
Mrs. Hemeter appointed as leader To-
the meeting Monday at 8 o'clock
Members are urged to be present.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09

Congregational Methodist Church.
Services at II a. m. and p. m.
Prayer meeting thursday night at Z
p. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all. M. A. Massey, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09

READ THE DAILY NEWS.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-12-09

Columbia Street Baptist Church.
Rev. w. E. Fendley of Meridian, will
fill the pulpit at the morning and eve
ming service.
Evening journal., 1911-03-02
The Whit. Whale.

The white whale. or beluga. is an
arctic cetacean and closely allied to the
narwhal. II is pure white IN color,
twelve TO eighteen feet long, whalelike
in form. with a huge muzzle and nu-
merous sharp conical teeth.
The white whale swims with ex-
traordlnary speed by doubling its huge
tail under it's body and then striking
out with It. Scientists who have stud
led IL In It's natural environs say that
Il is able 10 catch the swiftest OF fish
es. often pursuing Its prey far up the
northern rivers. II is gregarious and
may be seen at times In herds OF forty
OF fifty
These herds not infrequently gambol
around boats In the arctic seas. and
the natives of Greenland often capture
them with harpoons or nets The flesh
OF the white whale. in fact. Is con
siderable source OF food supply TO
them From It also is derived one OF
the finest grades OF commercial oil.
The skins are tanned and the leather
sold in the trade as 'porpoise hide
New York Times.
Evening journal., 1911-03-02
w.,.r.,pouts.

A waterspout is miniature tornado
originating In strong upward draft
OF air which occurs above the surface
OF body Of comparatively warm wa
ter. It's effect tirst becomes visible ia a
circular motion at the point In tho
clouds TO which It ascends. This be-
comes a whirl. which condenses the
vapor at its center, causing the por-
ton Of the cloud there to drop down
ward IN the shape OF gigantic Jelly
bag At the same time the continuing
upward draft increases the rapidlty OF
its original swirl and the condensed
vapor caught within II until the
ascending and descending masses Join
TO form the waterspout. Necessarily
by this process the air beneath the
spout Is rarehed. and thus where the
phenomenon occurs at sea the water
always seems to be sucked up Into it,
although this is not really the case TO
any considerable extent. For similar
reasons where a waterspout or torna-
do passes over building It does most
Of It's. damage by exhausting the air
outside. causing what is within to ex-
pand and blow the structure to pieces.