I think Dr. Rush is right only because I believe in what he says.
Answer:
IT'S TIME TO PLAY BALLS LICKING
Since we are discussing sensory details, we are using all of our senses as Poe gives a word picture. Of course the only thing he doesn't do is taste it but he does everything else. He sees it, he hears it hissing, he feels the vibration, he smells its acrid breath.
" If the bond issue passes " is ur subordinate clause