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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
This HindoO Fakir Wears a Bicy-
Gle In His Clothes.

Paris can't understand how this ORR
entail of grave and dignified aspect does
It. He arrived in Paris recently and
did many extraordinary things, but
none excited more wonder than the
bicycle trick.
Dressed in the 1imsy garments of his
race, the fakir would appear before a
select audience, and, spreading a shawl
o. the carpet, would go through a
series Of mysterious movements calcu-
lated to convince the most unbelieving
member Of the audience that some
thing extraordinary was about to hap
pen. Then the Hindoo would crawl
beneath the shawl and remain there for
a few minutes, singing Oriental airs
eof a weird nature, until suddenly the
shawl would assume a tent-like ap-
pearance. From beneath this tent there
would presently emerge the Hindoo,
dressed no longer in his Hindoo gar
ments of diaphanous material, but
rugged in a bicycle suit, and, climax Of
wonders: holding in his hands a bicycle
of the latest model. This bicycle the
fakir would hand around for inspec-
ton, and the audience, to their amaze
ment, would find no. sign Of any collu-
sion on the part Of the machine. APP
parently 1t was an up-to-date wheel,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

~cleverly, and where hidden bolts a
be employed to join the separate parts
they are used; where they must, catches
are arranged where a critical search by.
the uninitiated would fail to discover
them. BY reason of the number OF
spring bolts it is possible to put
the continuance together marvelously
quick; hut even If it took somewhat
long to do this it would pass unno-
ticed, for all the time he is at work
beneath the shawl the Hindoo keeps up
a constant fire Of lamentations, and
seems by the noise and the struggling
to be in the grasp Of the evil one.
When he emerges with the bicycle in
tact many in the audience believe thae
he has obtained it by the direct agency
of the chief Of the internal regions.
One thing more remains to be ex-
planned. When the fakir disappears
beneath the shawl he. is dressed In a
robe. When he reappears he wears a
tight-itting bicycle costume. This
costume he wears beneath the Oriental
robe when he. enters the room. The
robe, when the man emerges, is Sc
creted in its filmy folds in the interior
of the tubing. The Hindoo, of course,
has to do the work with lightning ra-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
And No wonder.

The wife Of q physician who lives in
London tells q story Of q distant kins-
woman who was her guest for a short
time during the last summer. The lady
in question had lived all her life in q
little country place in the north Of
England. and when she came to Lon
don she was persuaded to make the
Journey by water. It q the first
time she had ever so travelled. She
reached her destination extremely IA
tigued. The Doctors wife remarked It.
yes. I'm tired to DEATH" said her
kinswoman. II don't know az I care.
to travel BY water again. / read the
notice In my cabin about how to put.
the M~fe-preserver on, and I thought I
understood It, but I didn't, though.
Isoushow / couldn't ssemto 50 to sleep
swikhsths oh1ng on.r-Tt-nth
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
AND PIGEON SHOOTING
Pitilsss Kini,g Psrpstrsted for the
Satisfaction Of sport"

Pitilsss Kini,g Psrpstrsted for the
Satisfaction Of Sport"
We have been 30 accustomed to be-
lieve in tender sensibility to suffering
"a q grace Of womanhood that we have
found it diflcult to give credit to many
facts recorded in ancient history, says
Our Animal Friends. It seems almost
incredible that the most eager specta-
tators Of gladiatorial contests In the
ancient world e women; It Is still
o difficult to believe that when the
wounded gladiator lay bleeding on the
sand of the arena and his merciful an
tagonist paused before delivering the
final blow, it was the women present
who most frequently turned down their
thumbs in token of the death sentence.
Though, undoubtedly, these things are
true, it is barely possible to believe
them. In late years we have found 1t
easier. At any time within the past
ten years the influence OF women
would have been sufficient to put an
end to the abominably cruel and ut
terly senseless practice OF docking
horses, but the influence of women mas
sustained rather than reprehended rnat
particular form of cruelty. It Is the
senseless vanity of woman and nothing
else, that has caused the ruthless
slaughter Of millions upon millions OF
beautiful and harmless birds In order
to provide adornment Of a kind essen
| TALLY the same as those in which the
| Indian squaw delights. OF all the pitt
less butcheries perpetrated for the sat
isfaction of human vanity, the destruc-
ton of egrets at the very time OF pair
ing and with the certainty Of starva-
ton to their hapless offspring, is per-
haps the worst, and this has been
maintained by women of the highest
| station and the most cultivated intelli-
| gence until those beautiful creatures
| have been almost exterminated. Now,
it appears from newspaper reports that
women are seeking distinction In the
| pigeon shoot; they enter the contest
with a zest equal to that of the male
competitors. We may confess with
some regret that women may be seen
riding behind teams Of horses chat
have been mutilated by docking. It
may also be confessed that there are
women whose natural gift Of beauty is
marred and not improved by wearing
the spoils Of our slaughtered birds. Our
sympathies go out entirely to our cor
respondents in their detestation OF pig
con shooting as a form of sport"
When human beings are thoroughly
civilized men will instinctively 'obey
the rule never to mix their pleasure
or their pride with suffering to the
meanest thing that lives" On the very
face of it, live pigeon shooting is an
offense against that good law. The
time, we trust, is coming when the Idle
man will not longer think Of relieving
his ennui by going out "to kill some
thing; and we trust the time is MOI
far off when a woman who makes an
amusement Of killing will be Missed
out Of all decent society.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
WONDERS OF ELEcTRolD.
New substance That Makes Plants Grow
visibly Discovered.

New Substance That Makes Plants Grow
visibly Discovered.
Francis Rychnowski, a mechanical
engineer of Lemburg, Austria, has dis
covered a strange and very subtle mat
ter, which he has called "e%lectroid,"
because of certain affinity with cleo
tricity, says the London Sketch. Blec-
troid, produced by a special apparatus,
built by the inventor, is obtained by
the dissolution of certain matters un-
der the influence of the electric cur
rent. 1t makes noise and at the same
time a refreshing scent and cool breeze
are experienced. This discovery in
duced Mr.. Rychnowski to make q ma
chine capable Of refreshing the air to
such a degree that those present during
the experiment had the feeling that
the window was open, although his
vas not the case. Electroid is a very
subtle matter, but it seems to be a
fluid, and it can be gathered and pre-
served, while falling on a plate it re-
fleets in a shape Of shining sheaves.
The commission appointed by the Aus
trian government to investigate this
discovery reported that, under the IN
fluence of electroid, plants grow rapid
" and the buds Of flowers unclose
while one is looking at them. Elec-
troid %annihilates microbes and thus
preserves organic matter. These are
physiological influences Of erectrotd.
Among mechanical phenomena the
commission reported that the influence
Of electroid Is not stopped even by q
brick wall and glass; that 1t attracts
solid bodies and makes them shine like
moonlight-it makes them move and
attract other bodies; finally, that 1t
acts on Photographic plates and pro-
duces sharp and distinct lines, such as
were formerly possible only with q
powerful lens.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
EASTERN WUURfR5 SENSATIONAL TRICK.

or two, and then sit closely pressed
to each others side while the process
of assimilation is perfected, after
which they simultaneously fit away
into the moonlight on noiseless wing in
search Of further prey. Not only do
the owls regard each other with a de-
votion that is rarely met with among
more favored creatures, they positive
ly idolize their ill-favored offspring,
for whose sake they willingly risk not
only liberty, but life. A young owl
is not an attractive looking object
from our point Of view, but in fathers
and mothers eyes it is perfection, and
the way they wait on 1t, euddle and
caress it, feed it and keep it clean,
must be seen to be believed.-Pall Mall
Magazine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
capable Of taking any member Of the
company a century run, NO matter what
the ayoirdupois of the rider.

capable Of taking any member OF the
company a century run, no matter
the avoirdupois Of the rider.
To convince the audience that there
was, no deception, the Hindoo would
ask permission Of the hostess to ride
the wheel, and permission being grant.
ID. would mount and wheel down the.
boulevard and out Of sight, leaving the
audience to discuss the marvel and cry
.'Greati is the mysticism Of the East,
which performs wonders not given to
che white man to fathom or initiate"
The explanation has proved to be as
simple as are most explanations (when
they GOMEZ Of such feats. The fakir
carries the bicycle concealed5abou his.
person and puts II together beneath.
the shawl. It ri made for him by .
skillful jeweler Of Bombay and isreally
wonderful. The frame ID constructed
IN sections, which bolt together by
ounningly concealed bolts. and when
the fakir enters he had this frame IA
sections hidden In various parts Of his
clothes. The tires are Debated and are
carried around the waist Of the Hin
hoo, whore they are hidden by his how--
Ing robe. The sspukes hinge to the rim,
and the rim Of each wheel is In four
3segnents, which fold up like = fan and
IRE carried In pockets beneath the.
Sfakir's cloak. The tubes q the frame
madesto telescope and are strapped
To- the leg. The chain and rear are.
carried around the neck, and theSsad-
ale, exceedingly small, hidden IN the
robe of the magician. s !.
Every part q the wheel . dtted5
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

yield, they would, set a foot apart each
way in the fields. occupy more than
ninety acres Of land. OF course the
flowers really are gathered in the
woods, by the h%edgerows, and in rural
hooks. and the bulk come from the
southern counties Of England. AS far
Is profit is concerned It 10 q question.
II they yield anyone but. the flower
girls a remunerative balance, for they
are often sold in the markets as low
rs Sd. a dozen punches. More prim-
roses came into London last week than
for any corresponding period in any
previous year. This was due absolute
ly to the increased demand for supplies
for Primrose day.-London Mail.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Up-to-Date Nursery Rhyme.

Up-to-Date Nursery Rhyme.
baby, and leave all to me;
That you're well married, mamma WILL
see.
Sleep then in peace, for my baby girl
Shall some day wed a lord, duke or
earl.
Rare pearls and diamonds for bosom
and ear,
An income from papa Of a million a
year;
All these shall be yours, without a
doubt,
So slumber IL peace while mamma
looks out.
Chicago pailv News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
! o to FAN.

The secret Of falling without injury
is in relaxing the muscles. Children
and drunken people fall without hurt
ing themselves because their muscles
are relaxed. It is one Of the principles
Of Delsarte and, like many other SEEM
ingly dificuM things. is very easily &C.
complished after one learns how.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Dangerous.

Harper's Bazaar: Mrs. Stiles-I shall
never invite Mr.. jFunntman to dinner
again. MI. Stiles-Why not? He is a
very entertaining chap. Mrs. Stiles
That's just 1t. He tells such funny sto.
ries that he makes, the butler laugh.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Then You Do Know.

Mrs. Younghusband-You never real
ly know a man until you are married
to him.
Mrs. Muchwed-You don't then; you
never really know a man until you are
divorced from him and your friends
come round and tell you lots of things
you never even suspected.-Leslie's
Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
A scheme worth Trvine.

eyes," said the faorid lady, Il made
my will several years ago. and it was
one of the wisest things l ever did"
."Why?" the meek-looking woman
asked. "Do you expect to drop OIL
suddenly"
mo, but it's such a satisfaction to
go and change it whenever I get mad at
any Of my heirs.'-Chicago Times
Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Now She Is Mrs.

Mr.. Singleton-Miss Willing-er-
-Nellie-you don't care II I drop the
Miss and call you Nellie, do you?
Miss Willing-No. indeed! Why.
only yesterday l remarked to mamma
that I was getting awfully tired Of
being called Miss"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Giving Him . Pointer.

Giving Him Q Pointer.
Mrs. Neurich-How's my son getting
along with his lessons? Private Tutor
Very nicely, madam. although 1t is
rather dificult for him to catch an
idea at times. Mrs. Neurich-Well, I'd
have you know he don't have to catch
'em. We can afford to buy him all the
ideas he needs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
PRIMROSE DAY IN ENGLAND.

In British Cities.
Few people who observed the ready
sale which punched "prims.," as they
are named by the trade, secured on
Primrose day in the streets of London
and other centers possibly gave a
thought as to the extensive nature o.
the business. From twenty reports
from different leading cities just to
hand, it seems that over 1000, 900
punches Of primroses were dispatched
for sale to meet the requirements of
Primrose day. These punches con-
tanned probably something like &c.
600, 900 blooms. Estimating 1000, 900
plants as being needed to give the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Exchange of Courtosies.

Prison Warden Ito prisoner on his
iischarge)-And now l hope that you'll
lead a respectable life and become .
1seful member of society.
Discharged Convict-Thank you, sir;
{ wish the same to you!-Unsere &C.
sellschaft.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Overheard ~ Lincoln Parlx.

Overheard e Lincoln Park.
Where are you going, my pretty
Emaid?" '"sTo rec the animals, SIR = she
said. MAY I 50 with you. my pretty
maid7'' rs don't like monkeys.sa MIR"
shs said. @
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Not go Poetical

"she has a complexion like q tinted
china cup" "Yes. It's . beautiful
mug."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
He Knew.

Freddie, do you know what the
Bible says about a lie?" asked his
mother with feigned severity.
"Yeth, ma'am," lisped Freddie, "a lie
is an abomination unto the Lord and
a very refuge in time Of trouble
Kansas City Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
a Favorable Time.

A Favorable T1mes
Carnegie Is reported to have said
that to die rich Dc to die disgraced."
Luckily that's the time when q man
feels disgrace the least"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

4 Variety Of Jokes, Glbes and 1ronles
Original and Selootod-F1otssm ana
Jetsam from the Tide Of Humor-
Witty Sayings.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Tell Us Why.

We see the fielder on the plot
Catch every whizzing ball; r
High ball, low ball, grounder, hot,
He'll catch 'em one and all.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

"why. Fritz. what has made youl
cheek swell up sol"
Teacher cufed mel"
But you look a. II you we're actual,
pleased over IT,"
20, teacher sprained his wrist doinl
It. and had to dismiss the SCHOOL,
Unsere Gesellschaft.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

But then it's strange, we do declare.
This self-same catching star,
Will chase himself full half a square
And fail to catch a car.
Chicago News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

mas HAD Hard Usage.
smith-Your wife has a fine voice.
Jones-Yes: one Of the best IN the
world. Otherwise It would have bssl
worn. out several years ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
She Always Has It

b Always Hat 1t.
willie-say. pa. is every word in the
dictionary"
Pa-No. I guess not. my son. Ever,
little while q new one comes into use.
Willie-What's the last word. then,
pa?
Pal don't know. Go ask you,
mother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13

Manila. Crt. T. General Young. with two
hattalionS ~ The 9th Infantry nine troops OF
III. TN cavalry and the scouts Of the "'th In
f.rtrv. lift Santa Ana at : O'Clock this morning
and occupied Arayat at . after sNrmish last
iug half al hour
The enemy estimated at three hunaren '"'"'
r.tr,atel toward Maealan.
The s~ampy character OF inc ''D'''s - ~ .t,h
.1 ,n. rs. of the cavalry. The men of the III"
,,.....i ,h. trenches Tho enemy set the town
. o~. a,t succeeded in burning a small sec'''ii
rive dead and three wounded Filipinos were
o. 49,. tho field. The Americans had one man
wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13
nrrrRNrNG REGIMENTS

san Francisco OF, 70 Worl has been received
.ra, Oh. transport Inaiara with the Tennessee
regiment th- last volunteer regiment t. lea'"
Manila is Al Nagarakl taking on coal for its home
run across the Pacific The transport senator
i.'rir., tta Iowa regiment i- expected % arrive
te-s ah,.f October ~ Several other transports
pi,n di. arged soldiers board ale due to arrive
about tae end Of the month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13
,.>.r,.t,p ARMY NEARLY COMPLETED.

Washington. oct l2.-The task Of recruiting
49, ,.,,,,rt-er army for the Philippines Is prac-
nrany completed It was announced at the War
r,.,.ar,n,ert to-day that all the regiments have
neen nued except one of the additional color'd
regiments. the 4eth. which needs less than five
hundred men These win be secured within
f,rty-eight hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13
Roth YACHTS READY To START.
THE EXCURSION FLEET DISAPPOINTED
ONCE MORE-ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO
BE MADE TO-DAY

ONA = Mil4f -A.N''l Iii-lN = 3 ifftt / .,
BE MADE TO-DAY.
on board the steamers that le(t New-York yes
tordav morning 20 the first race between the
Columbia and the Shamrock perhaps no one eX-
pected 10 soc q finished contest Mn went olt n
A togged sort Of way determined - lot nothing
pass them in the Wy of cup races 80 one could
tell whether or not breeze might come up 10
send tho yachts 10 finish 4 good many went
because they bad tickets which were stI soOd
from tho last days failure. and they were not so-
INK to lose possible chance which came 20 them
rather as a GIT. ON the way out there were few
steamers or yachts % be- seen The steamer CO.
iurnhia was out near Sandy Hook Lisntsnip before
coming close TO any OF The excursion boats. and Tor
q long time il seemed IN the fox that She Was mo
ony vessel outward bound. The reason ot MS o.
course was that the .ew was limited by tho
dense mist that overhung the waters. but when
tho ughtship WAS being approached IT was see"
that A larg, feet had slipped out through the loS
to the starting lin". -
After the Shamrock WAS to"fd pa'h - ~
noorings yesterday one Of the sailors D''"e ms NJ
hack 10 the tender Plymouth said You "e''"
,. .a,v.nine about old England being io7sy lou
, ,,.r ,,fr share OF if.' 10 WAS the sailors On
.t eb.roro,k uno predicted long continuance
~, IN, nr.,ent misty weather. and wnai tn'y doh1
know about fog Is nor worth kn'"l"s'
4, r,s the boats were saiins about near ne
starting line and 20 the north"tfd " -. Ih'f'
Us 4 ught air coming from aaout north me
Columbia had her new ana largest rI-p SfNi9p-tA
-,t and was moving slowly oa.N and forth. Both
boats had their jhfopsails set ia stops on tns
s,ay The saarnrorAs club si1fopsfN .nrl -
De considerably larger than aus one sae has A're-
,ofore shown. the reach of fne ,.gh beyond t.e
.ear seeming &c exceed AL previous ones. A. uIB
O'Clock It was pretty nearly Oar 0aim The Aass
on the steamers tAat were king mou'n.es- refused
20 foat out. and everything AaDs Amp. esp. -!ahy
the cnan,e o. a 0uisA.
THE YACHTS KEPT MOVING
Nevertheless the Shamrock seemed - 300 able 10
move about al a pretty fair pace. somehow In
tn.s fos her canvass seemed 30 loom up bigger
than eyer and sne reached past the committee
boat with speed enough % suggest fair weight IN
the breeze She wt- stll totung high In ths
water having evidently taken on no ballast since
m. first official measurement The columbia az
li.l5 O'Clock made "A dotour to the leeward ~ tho
line. moving slowly while on the wind and picking
ip some speed AZ she came close hauled
The steamer Columbia then made wide circuit
aronnl % me north of rhe assembled fleet 10 hs
able 20 500 tho boats without having me sun IN
the eyes of her guests. and also TO speak the he-
public the chartered boat OF the New-Nork Nacht
Club. a. ~ probabilities. The big steam yaena
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13
BoERs HAVE THIRTY MAXMs.

London. oct H. Hiram Stevens Maxim chicf
,reiuc-r and director ~ the Maxim Nordenfeidt
Guns and Ammunition Company Limited. n the
course Of an interview to-day said
~so far as am aware. the B''rs possess
thirty Maxius. but The British need MT fear the
Bocr artillery which has always proved a source
of weakness rather than strength 70 the
burrhors
After warmly approving arnorcd trains and
r,tuflne out how useful they had been 10 the
Americans In The Philippines. h- went on 10
say
~Tho noers remind mo u the people ~ the
e..,tt.ru states OF ne American Union They
ar.. excellent marksmen and As good fighters as
can bee found an, where in the world. However
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13
onntfnucd ON third page.


me orau. Product oi 1898 ln t.c cAampaene dis
trici Of France s oaron.c.ed a. beint oi supera.
-. a.ar.. of cA r.leuce The thaInpaelcs II
W'.t 4 Clandon Nult, Seal md brut Imperial,
now bcine imported int. ,ho nitoa 7,"J's. are u
r. ibr most extensive vineyard proTri"tors IN tie
world and their Champasnes are having larger
.. -. ,.d are oi quality far superior 10 any other
ir,rd hciur used almost exclusively at al ultra
fashionable functOns.-AdYt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-13
For good Republican enrolment IL about
necessary registration. You can both
register and enroll to-day.
THOUSANDS EILLED BY Ay EtRTHQrAEI

nIsAsTrR REFArLs oNE OF TIE LARGEST OF
THE MoLvcCA ISLANDS.
Amsterdam oct PA dispatch 70 the Han
delshlad' from Batavia. capital 81 the Neither
lands Indies Java. says that a violent earth
quake has visited the south side of the island or
C,ran. next 10 The largest Of the Mouccas, be-
tween Booroo and papua completely destroy
ing the town " Amhoi and killing it is estinat-
ed. some four thousand people as well as njur-
ing some five hundred others
The dispatch says that details of the disaster
have not yet been obtained.