BET. T1067. METEORIC StupiEs II — FARRINGTON Eee 
eastward. Its appearance was that of a ball of fire, resembling an 
electric light in color and of the size of a ‘“‘wash tub.’’ Ina short space 
of time, probably two or three seconds, it exploded, throwing out 
sparks and then disappeared, leaving no trail behind it. In about 30 
seconds three muffled reports and a continuous roar like thunder were 
heard. 
Mr. P. W. Grimes, of Tribune, was sitting with his head down, fac- 
ing west, when a light like that of an electric light attracted his atten- 
tion. He saw a ball of fire to the north, traveling east. The light 
lasted two or three seconds and in about 20 seconds came three muf- 
fled reports like those of thunder. 
Mr. Willie Baugh was driving south about two miles from Modoc. 
He saw a light to the west, resembling an electric light, seemingly fall- 
ing towards him. Then it seemed to describe an upward path and 
exploded, sparks going in different directions like those of a Roman 
candle. 
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Curtis, of Modoc, had retired for the night when 
Mrs. Curtis was awakened by a light so bright that she thought the 
barn was afire. This light was followed by three reports like thunder 
and a sound like the wind coming up. She awakened Mr. Curtis, who 
~went to the porch, and then heard sounds like hailstones falling. The 
fall of each stone was accompanied by slight, hissing sounds. Next 
morning Mr. Curtis found a stone weighing about one pound in his 
yard, and others later. 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yost, living only a few rods from Mr. Curtis 
heard a sound like accentuated thunder, but saw no light nor heard 
-any stones falling. They found several stones about their premises 
later. | 
Mr. Schirmeyer, of Modoc, was in doors. He saw a light at an east 
window and stepped out on the porch to examine it. Two or three ex- 
plosions like rifle shots followed, also swishing sounds like the dropping 
of stones. Rumbling sounds then died away to the west for about 
five minutes. 
Mr. Irwin, of Modoc, saw a light below a partially lowered curtain. 
He called to his wife to see what was going on. She got up fora mo- 
ment and then retired again; and then came sounds which led them 
to think that a smashup had occurred on the railroad near by. 
Mr. T. D. Marshall was coming up out of his cellar at the time of the 
fall. His attention was attracted by a bright light in the sky, which 
was followed by a sound like four beats on a bass drum and others like 
the swish which accompanies the shooting of a rocket. He then heard 
stones striking in a number of places about his house. He expected to 
