Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1901 — A BAPTISM OF FIRE. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

A BAPTISM OF FIRE.

How a Itrltlsh H«slment Wm Struck by Lightning. At least oue British regiment lias had a literal “baptism of fire.” The Second battalion of the Cheshire regiment, while on the march from Limerick to Thurles to join the force detailed for the Irish autumn maneuvers, suffered severely from a thunderstorm. When the battalion was near a place called Hays Cross,

lightning striking a British rkgimjcnt.

a storm broke which is described as perfectly appalling. After striking and overturning tlie Maxim gnu the lightning seemed to run up and down the column of men. Hash succeeding Hash for upward of an hour or more, picking out individuals. striking them to the ground and rendering them temporarily unconscious. Such an experience is unique in the history of British regiments on the line of march. The most perfect discipline was maintained, though the circupistunces must lutvejtecn ns trying br troops are likely to he culled upou to go through.