they saw lights flitting about like will-o'-the-wisps, but

"They seem to be as bright as sixteen-candle-power lamps, but the

light is yellower, and appears to emanate from a comparatively

large surface, certainly nine or ten inches square," said the

They soon gave up the chase, however, for the lights were

continually moving and frequently went out. While groping in the

growing darkness, they came upon a brown object about the size of

a small dog and close to the ground. It flew off with a humming