Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1896 — Red Sea Miracle. [ARTICLE]

Red Sea Miracle.

It is a well-known fact that ht certain times of the year Link River, a stream a mile and a quarter long, which connects the great water systems above and below this point, becomes almost dry. This state of affairs. however, lasts, as a rule, but a few hours, during which time people have been known to walk across the river, 300 feet wide, without getting their feet wet. The bottom of the river has been dug out in many places by the action of the water, forming large potholes, and when the river becomes dry these holes are filled witli trout, which are left stranded. At such times it is a common occurrence to see men and boys knocking the fish on the head with clubs. There are many traditions regarding ' this phenomenon among the Indians here, but the real cause of the low water in the river is the action of the wind. The course of the stream is southeast, and the high winds which prevail in the spring and fall are from the south, and blow up the river. The outlet from the upper lake being small, the force of the wind keeps the water back In the big lake, causing the river to become very low.— Klamath (Ore.) Express. Parke—l don’t suppose, old man, you can really appreciate how bright my children are. Lane —No; I have never met your wife.—Ntew Jork Herald. Close watching will do a man’s morals more good than religion.