110 LIVING LIGHTS. 



"Before I fired, the light appeared equivalent to two 

 candles." 



" Where was the bird you shot when first observed? " 



" Standing in about six inches of water." 



" Give a practical example of its brilliancy." 



" When I aimed, I considered it equal to the light of a 

 hand-lamp or lantern, and could see my gun-sight quite 

 plainly against it." 



" Could you have read by the light as it appeared when 

 you took the bird from the water ? " 



" I have read small print with a dimmer light than that 

 upon the bird immediately after it was shot." 



" Do you think the bird can conceal or display its light 

 at will ? " 



" I know the bird has full control of the light. I saw it 

 open and shut it four times when I was crawling towards 

 it. I stopped when it put out the light, and advanced when 

 it was displayed again." (The bird may have turned. — 

 Author.) 



" .What was the state of the weather when you shot the 

 bird ? " 



" A clear, dark night in spring." (Kansas.) 



" Did you notice the sex of the bird ? " 



"No." 



" How long did the light last after you shot the bird ? " 



" The light faded as the bird died, disappearing at death." 



"Did you notice any odor while the light was appar- 

 ent?" 



"No." 



" Did the luminous matter come off upon your hands ? " 



" I did not touch it." 



