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Show FIERCE STOM RAGES FOR SEVERAL HOURS " - - , - The storm that howled and raged yesterday yes-terday afternoon rendered the streets almost deserted until late at night. A heavy wind came with the rain and hail that began the storm and walking was difficult, especlaly for those' carrying carry-ing umbrellas. The sidewalks were soon covered with a thick coat of Sleet, and some imitations of tlght-rops performances perform-ances were observed among those who tiptoed cautiously to and fro. When "the rain "turned to snow, the steadily falling thermometer made conditions con-ditions seem wintry for so late in the season. The street cars suffered considerable -delayr but by 10 o'clock ran on schedule. |