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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
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weiya Flame scares People Of IN italian
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Weird Flame scsres People of IN Italian
village. .
A wonderful thing has been frighten-
ing the inhabitants Of Berbonno in
Italy for several years. 1t ia weird
enough to excuse their belief in its SUI
p%ernatural origin, and to make explic-
able the state of nervous dread in
which. they have been living. Now a
prominent scientist has studied 1t and
fails to understand 1t. He cannot even
formulate a theory, but he has at
least enriched the world with q mar
velous story. Professor Fabani lis the
a He heard the tale of the strange
happenings in the little village and a
few months ago he visited the place
and witnessed them. On the night OF
his arrival a trembling guide took him
a short distance outside of the village,
where the country was perfectly open.
Suddenly there appeared before them
a thin, long tongue of fame. At first
it was only q few inches high. Then
it rose in curious windings till 1t
reached a height Of twenty-five feet.
Its tint changed from white to red,
and then to yellow. For a few mo-
ments the fame appeared to be sta
tionary. Then, at once, it began to fit
along the road, nov touching the
ground, then skimming along a few
inches above the surface, then spring
ing high into the air. Sometimes 1t
would lie along the ground and crawl
like a snake. Again it would dance
and whirl swiftly. But always it main
tanned its general onward direction.
which was toward the churchyard,
where it disappeared. Professor Fa-
bani watched it night after night. He
reports that the fame appeared almost
every night as soon as darkness came,
and that the flame appeared to have
a different shape almost each time
that he saw 1t. The wind. he says,
has no effect on it. Often it moves d.
rectly into the teeth of a gale, and
snow and rain fail to extinguish it.
He declares that he failed absolutely
to find anything that could account for
it. , He was unable to touch the strange
thing, for the fame avoids approach.
ing bodies, and human beings who
pursue it have their labor for theil
pains.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
AN e VEHICLE.
Great Advantages Of the Electromo'
blla.


One great advantage of the electro.
mobile over automobiles propelled by
gasolene or steam power is its sim.
plicity of operation. Except for the
matter OF. steering, running an electro.
mobile is exactly as simple as running
a trolley car The driver usually sits
on the left side of the seat. the con
troller handle in his left hand and
the steering bar in his right hand. This
brake is operated by n foot press.
ing a pin with either foot. Either 8
steam or g%asolene automobile requires
the driver to be a pretty good steam
engineer, as water gauges, steam indi-
Gators and fuel tanks must be watched
while running the machine. A recent
lecturer on the subject, referring tc
the above statements. observed that In
the operation Of an e~lectromobile only
10 per cent Of the skill required tc
run it was needed on the road. while
80 per cent of the work, such as charg.
ing batteries, cleaning, ETC., was. ex.
pended on the vehicle while standing
in the stable. He further stated that
where the steam or gasolene automo.
bile is concerned these figures are re.
versed. Considering its short radius
of operation, usually from twenty-five
to forty miles, the electromobile has
come to be regarded as the ideal We.
hicle for city use. It will be but q few
years, it is believed, before electric
charging stations will be numerous all
over the country, and then the electro
mobile will take its place with the
steam and gasolene vehicles as . tour.
ing automobile.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
zine. than the self-appointed devils

zine. than the self-appointed DEVILS
advocate who sedulouslys notes the
mugginess Of the weather, the feeble
ness of his pulse. or the fact that he
is tired" (Which. God help us, we are
all-unttl we get rested). He will be
a happier man, moreover, for two rea-
sons and by virtue Of two distinct
forces that his act Of attention en-
lists in his behalf. In the hrst place,
by removing the constant irritation to
his mere body his viscera and nerves
and muscles, that has resulted from his
morbid attention. he leaves q clear
stage for the benign action Of the ten-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
Tho Octopus of the us,le.

Antwerp Cor. Chicago Record: Ac-
cording to q Belgian oficer who has
just returned from the Congo Free
state, the River Uelle there is full Of a
species Of octopus, called by the ma
tives "miga." The creature is In the
habit, it is said. Of attacking native
canoes, capsizing them. dragging its
victims to its ave and making a meal
OF them. The Belgian tells some
strange stories Of the performances of
these creatures which he processes to
have Witnessed. These stories strain
ones credulity and read like q pago
from one Of Rider Haggard's novels
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
o TO BE P

Msks Nots Of Only the Cheerful Things
In Life.
Happy is the man who forms. early
An life Cor II not early, then late). the
habit Of taking all the light and
warmth and cheer he can get with a
ane glow Of appreciation, looking,
meanwhile, somewhat sideway at those
Opposite experiences he cannot escape.
Let him squirt q little or look the
DthGr way. He Wilde q happier man.
~ well % more popular, writes Daniel
Gregory Mason in Scribner's Maya
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

the earth. Pencils so made were OBJ
jected to on account Of the grit which.
they contain, which would scratch the
states. To overcome this difficulty Col.
d. N. Steward devised and patented
an ingenious process, by which the
slate is ground to q very fine powder
and all grit and foreign substances re-
moved, and the powder bolted
through silk cloth in much the same
manner as -four Is bolted. The powder
is then made into a dough, and this
dough is subjected to a very heavy
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

The mighty Chin On. the Chinese
Sharkey, now in New York. is revela-
tion to those who have looked upon the
Celestial as a weakling. The Chinese
method of fighting is entirely different
from ours. No blows are barred. n
the only idea is to knock your man u
as quickly as possible. If a kick on the
shin or a drive below the belt will do
it, those are the tricks considered
proper. Their system is the most VI
cious to be found anywhere today on:
the globe. The scientific Chinese fight
er has a repulsive way of jabbing his
extended first and second fingers into
his opponents eyes, thus binding him.,
while with the other hand he chokes
his victim by crushing his windpipe be-
tween the knuckles. The first and
second fingers Of the right hand are al
most invariably used for the binding
process, and the windpipe Is usually
caught between the knuckles OF the
left hand, or the fingers, extended, are
pushed deep into his neck in an effort
to strange the victim.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

dency to health. A mans body is not
the normal object Of his attention.
Just as the normal focus Of a ense-
organ is an external object (of the eye,
a sight; Of the ear. q sound). so the
normal focus Of the mind as a whole
Is the breathing, colored world out
side itself, and particularly the absorb
ing world Of other people. The very
tnsidiousness Of sickness is that it
tends to seclude the mind from this
wholesome outlook, and concentrate IT,
upon inner sensations. The process
once begun. proceeds apace, and soon
the healthy activituof the body Is still.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

hydraulic pressure. which presses the,
pencils out the required shape and
diameter. but in lengths Of about three
feet. While yet soft the pencils are
cut into the desired lengths and set
out to dry in the open air. After they
are thoroughly dry the pencils are
placed in steam baking kilns, where
they receive the proper temper. PEN
ellis made in this ann are not only
free from all grit and Of uniform hard
ness, but are stronger than those cut
out Of the solid slate. For these rea-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
PATENTS.

List Of Patents Issued Last Week. to
Northwcstern Inventors.
Ellis B. Dutton. Minneapolis. MIMI.
storm sash fastener. Hiram Graves,
st. Paul. MIMI. elevator brake: Harry
A. Mossman, Henderson, 8. D.. wire
grip: Clarence D. Pruden. Minneapolis,
Mimi, metallic window frame: John
A. Stransky. Pukwana, 8. D., smoke.
less powder; Alzira H. Wade. Minneap-
oils. MIMI, apparel corset; /.
Nsrwin. Lothrop q johnson. Patent Attof.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
ROE Philippine jewel.

Rare P~htI1ppIno jewel
Tie rarest corals in the world are TO
be found in the Philippines. AS precious
as this Jewel IL. there is still q rarer
one, and that is health. IT may be pos
sessed by any one who will use Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters for indigestion.
dyspepsia, belching, heartburn or Sleep
~lessness. Try it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

Are You Using Aliens Foot-Eases
It IL the only cur for Swollen.
smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen 8. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
Impressed IN Her Memory..

Immersed an Her Memorys
"Its been four years. now" said the
deserted lady. "sincs he left mo IND
his happy home. I remember it Just 40
well as yesterday, how he stood at h
door holding it open until six flies got
in the acknowledgements Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

BETTER to Re sure Thar sorry.
"You have your linen suit on 2 tribe
early" Hopkins.
Eyes; but folks are interested 10
rummage sale. and when ! carry my
clothes around with me I know where
they are."-Indianapolis Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

"Bagsby went UP to. see the Thou
sand Islands on a special-rate excur-
eion ticket.'>'
How did he enjoy the trtp?"
/, "He came back threatening to u the
railroad company"
What for?'
HE couldn't count but s9S is1ands!"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
aayinra hanks. II italy.

\ Many savings banks are being insti-
tuted In Italy, and the people are TAX
int kindly to them. In some cities the
prizes given In the public schools are
In the form Of savings bank book,
with . small sum entered % the credit
5of the priSeWinner.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

further deranged by the medd1lng at
.tention. precisely as clearness OF exc
cution on the spiano. for example, is
deranged by particularized notice Of
lingering or other mechanical pro-
,cesses that should be automatic. Com
scious thotght always bungles the del
icate acts properly cared by the subs
conscious mind. The remedy IL, IN
both cases to direct the attention else.
whore.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
Beat for the y

No matter what ails you, hoadaeAe
to = n you will never got wet3sSl
until your bowels are put f1Eh&s
CASCARETS help nature. cure yoo,
without q grippe or pain, produos ~
natural movements, cost you Just -
cents to start getting your health eaekk
CAsCARETS Candy Cathartc. ms
genuine. put up in metal boxes. evee3
tablet has G. c. c. stamped o. r. -
ware of limitations.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

condemned woman in Wandsworth
jail, England. complained Of the nov
els supplied. and q story comes from
Klondike Of q disappointed miner ask
ing another ''as q personal favor" to
shoot him through the head. and, on
being wounded, exclaiming: Don't
mangle q man; take your time and try
again"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

A superstitious colored philosopher
.ays that when q man visits a melon
,atch and meets a watch dog. it's q
sure sign his GRAND will be fruitless.-
Chicago News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
HERE is A REAL CHINESE BOXER

o n they have entirely superseded the
old kind. Over twenty-five million
pencils were made and sold in the year
1899 by a manufacturing company in
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

only thing that makes life worth liv-
ing?
Irene and Otto meet one another
once a year, on the cars birthday, at
St. Petersburg.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

DR.. j. II. RlNDLAUB, Specialist,
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat,
Fargo. n. ID.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

Which is the Oldest family Well, few
Of them are as old as the Hills.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

It requires no experience to dye with
PUTNAM FADELNSS DYES. Simply
boiling your goods in the dye ia al
that's necessary.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is q constitutional cure. Price, 76c.

AS a rule, the man who talks loudesa
In an argument Is wrong.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15
Takine Thinx. Ea.,

Taking Things Easy.
You a always tell when a mans
wife is away for the summer by seeing
lin sitting on the front porch in his
[hirt sleeves.-New York Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

There is no properly organized med
zeal corps, transport service or COM
missariat in China.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

In summer many People don't care to
60 to the theater for q change Of scene.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

Have You ever experienced the Joyful sense.
don Of : good sppetltol You viii II you cheW
Adans' hepein TutA Fruit.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

The Bible contains no word Of more
than six syllableaI >
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

Never be ashamed TO show your e.
spect for honesty. IN whstsvsr suiss \
may.appear.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-09-15

How Slate Pencils Arc Made.
Slate pencils were formerly all cut
from solid slate just as it is dug from
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
CHIPS FROM THE QUARRY.


Miss Isabel Siger, after spending a
few days with relatives at Heights, re-
turned to her home at Merrill.
Fred DeVoe returned home Tuesday
after spending few days in Richland
Center on business.
Al. Lebschow left fer Merrill Tuesday
to transact business for the Zahn e.
Lebschow logging firm.
Baby DeVoe is on the sick list.
Miss Edith Nelson spent Sunday with
her folks at Heights.
Oscar Burger visited Heights Satur-
| day on business.
Ed. Smith left for Wausau on bust
ness Saturday.
Miss Ina Thornton returned to her
school at Wausau after spending Sun
day with her parents.
F, E. Kimball spent few days in
Wausau with his friends and relatives.
j. Murray, of St Cloud. Mimi, is
again with his friends at Heights.
Lars Anderson is again able to be al
his work.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. c. Ander
son was greeted with a surprise party
by number of her friends. 1t was q
grand success in every respect. Every
body reported a good time.
Andrew Larson, of Wausau, visited
friends at Heights last Tuesday
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13
Does 1t Paw To Buy Cheap :

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that viii relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you dos
60 to warmer and more regular climate
Yes, if possible; if not possible for you,
then in either case take the ONLY remedy
that has been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat
and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimu-
lates the tissues to destroy the germ dis
ease but allays inflammation, causes
easy expactoration, gives good nights
rest, and cures the patient Try ONE
bottle Recommended many years by
all druggists in the world Sample
bottles at G. Naffz' Drug Store.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13
You Can't
Dodge Them

Did you ever try to dodge the
rain-drops ? Did not succeed
very well, did you? It's just
as useless to try to escape from
the germs of consumption. You
can't do it. They are about us
on every hand and we are con-
stantiy taking them into our
lungs.
Then why don't we all have
this disease ? Simply because
these germs cannot gain foot
hold i'm a strong throat and
lungs. It's when these are
weak that the germs master.
The body must be well supplied
with fat. The danger comes
when the blood is poor and the
body is thin. If your cough does
not yield, and your throat and
lungs feel raw and sore, you
should not delay another day.
Take
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13

Frank Mccain, day yardmaster for
the ST. Poul road in this city, met with
an accident on Saturday morning that
might have cost him his life had it not
been for the deep snow. He was stand
ing near train loaded with logs that
had just been backed onto the side
track on the opposite river bank from
the Jacob Mortenson saw MILL when
the binder chain on one of the cars
broke, letting the logs roll off. Before
Mr. Mccain could get out of the way,
one of the logs Knocked him over,
buried him in the snow and rolled over
his body. Two more of the logs also
rolled over him before assistance could
begiven. Those who witnessed it were
surprised when they saw that he was
not killed. He was taken to his home
in Sam. Johns cutter. Physicians
were called, who discovered that he
had-received no severe injuries, but had
few bruises.
Seek not to steal the other follows light,
Rather put on steam and make your
own,
Do whatever you do with all your might,
By taking Rocky Mountain Tea at night.
August T. Sell, of the town of Berlin,
died of heart failure while at work in
the woods on Friday last. Shortly after
dinner of that day he left the house
with shovel, and his dog following.
He was headed for the sideways, from
which it had been his intention to
shovel off the snow. While doing so, it
seems he must have fallen over and
died Immediately. AS he did not come
home for supper that evening, his wife
went out to search for him and found
him lying on his back near the skid
way. The dog was lying crosswise
stretched over his masters body
Matt King, of Florida, and Miss
Rosalia Yonker, of Schofeld, were
married at the home of the brides par
ents, at four o'clock on Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. F. Werhahn officiating.
Fred. Yonker, brother of the bride,
acted as groomsman, and Miss Hulda
Buhse, of this city, attended the bride
At six O'Clock the newly married couple,
and guests, partook of wedding sup
per, and at 7;25 o'clock departed for
Chicago and eastern points, and viii
then 90 to the groom's home in Florida,
where they will be at home after March
first,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13

The program committee of the North
Central district of Y. P. 5. G. E. held a
meeting in the Presbyterian church on
Tuesday evening April 4th and 9Th
were selected as the dates for the next,
10th annual convention, to be held IN
Stevens Point. The following is the
program committee
Pres.-Rev J v Hughes, of Merrill.
yice-Pres. Mrs Marion Reton, Stew
ems Point
I'd viee-P Pres. Rev. c. c. Hamilton,
Nashville
Secretary-Miss Sigma Markstrum,
Wausau.
treasurer. A. Benson, Wausau
Jr. Supt-Mrs. w. L. Isbell. Merrill
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico

Via Chicago & North Western Rail
way, TO leave Chicago Tuesday, March
6, 1900, under personal direction of Mr..
j. j. Grafton, an experienced excursion
manager Entire trip in special train
with dining car.
Tour is arranged to include all the
principal points of interest in Old
Mexico, and ticket covers all expenses.
Only limited number can be accom-
modated; secure space early. For des-
criptive pamphlets and information,
call on, or write agents Chicago &
North Western R'y.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13
SCOTS
Emulsion

of cod-Liver Oil with Hypophos-
pl1ites at once. 1t will heal the
inflamed membranes and greatly
strengthen them as well. The
digestion becomes stronger, the
appetite better and the weight
increases. The whole body be-
comes well fortified and the
germs of consumption cannot
gain q fovthold.
It's this nourishing, sustain
ing and strengthening power
of SCOTS EMULSION that
has made it of such value in
all wasting and exhausting
diseases.
soc. and s1.oo. N druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13
NEARLY
FOrty-eight Years Old

It's a long life, but devotion to the true
interests and prosperity of the American
People has won for it new friends as the
years rolled by and the original members
of its family passed to their reward, and
these admirers are loyal and steadfast
to-day, with faith in its teachings, and
confidence in the Information which il
brings to their homes and firesides
its old age all the vitality, and vigor of
its youth, strengthened and ripened by
the experiences of over half century.
1t has lived on its merits and on the COR
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13
DRAY LINE
C. H. WEGNER, Prop.

L. nowiprsparsd to do all kinds Of drxying. such
~ moving household faraiturs. delivering freight
TO. Rates reasonable and satisfaction guaran-
sssd. ALI orders promptly attended to share
Of tbs patronage Of tie pahaic Is respectfully
saiicfted.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-13


Ch Weekly Tribune acknowledged
the ea dog National Family Newspaper.
publisher favoite home has entered
bothpa at the trifing 81 80
cordial his local works
his home
Just of of these papers year.
L subsr to PILOT Wausau Wis*
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Excursion Rates to the Mardi Gras and
Winter Resorts,

Via the North Western Line. On ac-
count of the Mardi Gras at New Orleans
and Mobile, excursion tickets will be
sold February 10 to %, inclusive, at very
low rates, limited for return passage
until March 10 Excursion tickets are
also on sale daily, at reduced rates, to
the principal winter resorts in the
United States and Mexico For full in
formation apply TO ticket agents Chi
cago & North Western R'y