The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-26
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STRANGE AERoLlTE is FOUND.
Curious Shaped Meteor Invades the
Camp of Watertown Hunters

Camp of Watertown Hunters.
Wunkookoo, Wis, Nov 24-Hunters
who have just come in from their camps
in White Squaw lake report great ex-
element whereabouts over the descent in
that vicinity of a remarkable meteoric
fragment. occurring about 426 o'clock
last Thursday morning. AS related by
this party, which is composed of men
whose personal integrity has never been
questioned in this neghborhood, the fall
of the aerolite, or leonid fragment. was
attended by phenomena not hitherto
noted in conjunction with similar happen-
ines, at least in these parts.
1t seems that at tho time of the me-
teor's arrival old Bill Jones, the guide in
charge of the party and citizen of the
highest reputc for unvarnished veracity
had Just arisen and was making prepara-
lions for the morning meal, as the party
intended to make an early start, having
come on the fresh track of deer Wednes-
day evening.
Suddenly Mr.. Jones was startled by OBJ
serving a binding CLEAN in the northeast
ern heavens, which fascinated his atten-
ton as the fatal eye of the baslisk is
said to render inpotent it's victims. He
gave loud cutlery and the other mem
bers of the party rushed out of the hut
in alarm. According to their common ev-
idence all of them then saw what ap-
peared to be permanent streak of light
ming painted on the sky. While they
were yet gazing in establishment at this
manifestation, for the night was clear
and the stars were shining brightly, the
tail of this serpent of fire began to fade
and the head to increase in volume and
rapidly draw nearer to their camp.
"A fiendish Kissing noise" reports
Guide Jones, attended this alteration Of
appearance, and at least three members
rF r. -
kookoo, Walter Feathers of Loon Lake
and Charley Martin of near White Squaw,
a nephew of old Bill Jones, the guide
aver that they distinguished mena cling
words and heard mocking laughter as the
fiery thing plunged into the earth almost
at their feet. The ground was calcined
for rod around in all directions where
the meteor struck and the hunting party
fled in terror all but Feathers, who faint
ed on the spot.
When the others had sufficiently re-
covered from their panic they returned
to the spot to find Feathers still uncon-
scious and the aerolita disappeared below
the surface of the soil. which was still
burning hot to the touch.
They spent the remainder of Thursday
in discussing the marvel and waiting for
the ground to cool. Yesterday they pro-
cured spades and after much severe la
they intend to place on exhibition, hav-
ing formed stock company for that
purpose.
The aerolite was discovered six feet
three and a half inches below the sur
face. as measured by tape. In form it is
not unlike the popular conception of an
Egyptian mummy, but of giantesque pro-
portions, being more than eight feet in
height or length. There seem to be evil
dences OF rudimentary arms folded to
the sides of the singular visitor. and the
head bears distinct features resembling
those of human beings. The mouth is
especially well formed and remains half
open, revealing a cavity within. Upon
blowing into this aperture a grewsome
wailing cry is returned by the aeroits,
not unlike that of child in pain. This
is accompanied bysa sound like rushing
wind. .E.a,s.r,
Guide Jones and his party feel confident
they have discovered a valuable prize and
refuse all offers of participation in their
good luck.