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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25
MADNESS IN PLANT
Mexican Weeds That When Used
VIII Drive Men Crazy.

VIII Drive Men Crazy.
Marihuana is a weed used by people
of the lower class and sometimes by
soldiers, but those who make larger
use Of it are prisoners sentenced to
long terms. The use Of the weed and
its sale, especially in barracks and
prisons, are very severely punished, yet
1t has many adopts, and Indian women
cultivate it because they sell it at ratb-
er high prices.
The dry leaves Of marihuana, alone
or mixed with tobacco, make the smok-
er wilder than a wild beast. It is said
that Immediately after the first three or
four drafts of smoke smokers begin to
feel a slight headache; then they see
everything moving, and finally they
lose all control Of their mental facul-
ties. Everything. the smokers say,
takes the shape of a monster, and men
look like devils. They begin to fight,
and Of curse everything smashed is a
monster "killed." But there are i'm
aginary beings whom the wild man
cannot kill, and these inspire fear until
the man is panic stricken and runs.
Not long ago a man who had smoked
a m%arihuana cigarette attacked and
killed a policeman and badly wounded
three others. Six policemen were need
ed to disarm him and march him to the
police station, where he had to be put
into a straitjacket. Such occurrences
are frequent.
There are other plants equally dan
gerous, among them the tolvache, a
kind of loco weed. The seeds Of this
plant boiled and drunk as tea will
make q person insane. Among some
classes of Mexico it Is stated that Car
lotta, the empress of Mexico, lost her
mind because she was given tolvache in
q r~efreshment.
There is in the state Of Michoacan
another plant the effects of which upon
the human organism are very curious.
The plant grows wildly in some parts
Of Michoacan, and natives have OBJ
served that whenever they traverse q
field where there were many Of such
plants they lose all notion Of places.
For this reason when a person reaches
a place where there are many of these
plants he forgets where he is going,
where the place is and even where he
is and what he is doing there. 1t takes
from three to four hours for a person
affected by the smell of the plant to re-
cover the full control Of his mental fac
ulties.
Another very curious plant Is the one
called de las carreras in some places
where it grows. When a person drinks
a brew of the leaves or seeds of the
plant he feels an impulse to run and
will run until he drops dead o. exhaust
ed.-Mexican Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25
4. Praise Of cockaeys.

Cockneys are the best natured people
under the sun. 1t is notorious that a
big London crowd is Of all crowds in
the world the most harmless and the
easiest to manage. But see them also
in their ordinary collections, outside the
gallery door Of a popular theater or
crowding in the carriages of an excur-
sion tfafn-vhat FUN and kindness and
wholesome give and take! A deiiber-
ately ride or offensive cockney Is hard
" to be met.-G. Z. Street in Pail Mall
Gazette.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25
FROM A WIFE'S DIARY.

A word to the wise 1s resented.
Many are called, but few get up.
Where there's n will there's a law
suit.
Fools rush in and win-where angels
fear to tread. .
Misery loves company, but company
does not r~eciprocate.
Love is romantic. Matrimony is de-
cidedly a matter Of fact.
When we hear Of other peoples trou-
bles it reconciles us to our own.
We never know how good we are
going to be until the opportunity has
passed.
If you bestow a favor forget it, but
If you receive one it is wise to re-
member.
Happiness is the greatest of tonics,
the best of cosmetics and the envy OF
Observation-Disclosures Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25

''I)arn the luck! l lost y peach Of IN
umbrella today"
Eyes. people don't cen to have any
conscience about swipiny umbrellas.
How did you lose it2"
We'll, 1t was standing against the
wall in the restaurant. I kept nay eye
on IT,
"You bet you have to! Wel}7"F
"And just. as I vas getting up the
fellow that owned it came along and
took ttv'-Cleveland Leader.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25
Axainaf Her Princialaa,

Don't you think" asked Mrs. Old
castle, that everybody ID affected more
or less by environment? =" III
""Yet,g replied 1trs. Paekenham, II
they're foolish enough to take such
things, hut I always turn down my
glass and never touch it."-Chicago
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25
~. Mortality List.

Manager .(of great exposition)-What
alarms me IL oourr mortality list. Assist
ant-Mortality list7 Why, its next to
nothing at all! 81 know better. than
that More than, one-thirls Of the people
inst come through the. tutnstiless; are
deadheads."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25
sg
Hadn,t Teste II.

He-It's Impossible to please every
7fBlbdy In this world, Isn't NJ eha-I
don't know. I never tried it.-Detrolt
Free Pre-. & 4 z a.. y
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25
rr~th Dian.t save HIN

Truth Didn't Save Him.
Father-Dld you break this vase?
Johnny-.Yes.. father; I cannot lie. Fa-
ther--No. and you won't be able to sit
either when I've done with you. Go
and fct the straps-News Yorker:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25

sEngliaai - II SPOKE"
Dumley-Do you TAKE o breakfast
downtown Quihbses4 HessSbt1t 7 eat +
ak hsms.-Bosten Transcript
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-25

Does he think there IL any money
In raising chickens e. y ..s.
eyes; he says for every grain they
give q peck Yale Record.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
CACHE RIVER BOTTOMS.

"A dispatch from Springfield says:
Judge VIM A. Wall of Pulaski coun Y
is here complete ana presnt the re
port oil the Cache river commission.
This commission was created by an
act of the las. legislature to investi-
gate the reclamation of the lands
through which this f-cakeh river
uns in lhe extreme southern par. OF
Illinois The each. IS tho c-ookedcsC
river in Illinois 70 empda5 into the
Ohio ia Pulaski county We are ready
report a complete survey Of the r.v-
Pr and complete plans for the drain
age of the entire lands adjoining.
said Judge Wall today. We find that
the cost of strengthening the stream
deepening and dredging its channel
and of all la;terals. will be- about s4lj.-
l00 The land TO be drained By this
system comprises over 100000 acres.
divided among 5000 owners. Il is she
richest and most productive land
in Illinois There is nothing
like it here in central Illinois. The
average value Of the land now S15 per
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
MURDER GASES To
Be TRIED THIS week
ONLY a FEW MORE CASES AND
COURT MAY ADJOURN Fri
DAY-JUD6E DUNCAN ON
THE BENCH.

There win be some important
cases in circuit court this week, one
of which is the trial of John Waugh
tf Willard, for tie murder of his
brotherin-law. George Willis The
case will probably be brought up
Tuesday, Hon Reed Green and Hon.
Miles Fredk Gilbert are attorneys for
the defense while States At orney
Wilson win be assisted in the prose.
cution by Attorney A. Leek
The case OF Frank Walter for muir
der may also be heard this week
Judge Duncan Of Marion, win hold
c3ur here and judge Butler win hold
court at Marion The reason for this
exchange is that in some of the cases
20 Zee tried this week Judge Butler
was employed as counsel before his
election TO the bench.
There viii probably not be enough
business to keep court in session the
remainder OF the week Fifty-slx
cases we're disposed of las. week by
Judge Butler
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
COAL FROM CAIRO
RELIEVED FAMINE
CAPE GlRARDEAU SENT HERE
FOR FUEL-D. r. MCCARTHY
FURNISHED SEVERAL CARS
MUCH SUFFERING.

Latea reports from Cape Gfardeau
are that the coal famine sin prevails
at thai place and that much suffering
is resulting
Last week Mr. D. F Mccarthy was
called upon to furnish several cars
of coal for he city and he sent five
cars Of fuel which, relieved the fam
inc temporarily
Tho Cape Girardeaa Democrat
says;
The coal famine is with US, and
there will probably be suffering
among the peor of our city, but those
of our citizens who have stif bank ac.
counts and failed to lay in a winters
supply Of coal last summer are not
entitled 10 very much sympathy
Those who can afford 10. should store
away a supply Of coal in the good cid
summer time and then perhaps there
would be a chance for us poor devils
TO get fuel enough during the winter
months 10 keep the fire going
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

acre When the drainage system is
compile ed the land viii be worth
from $50 70 800, according to its To-
cation We win recommend that the
state help in the improvement The
rest OF the expense will be met By
direct taxation through the medium
0i drainage districts organized under
the present laws. There is vast
amount of timber on the land. Hck
Dry walnut pine gum cypress, syca-
more and other varieties abound.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
WEAR THESE TO BE IN STYLE.

DrcsIE men should wear this
pring
Oyerc0at-For the street a surtout
for English walking length; for sport
ing occasions. a ian srtout or pad
dock. for eyening. a frock coat
Ccat-Gray or bic worsted or fan
mel for The street
Trousers emi-peg tops, and bot
,Cma turned up.
Shoes-Low-cut tan
Hore-Blue or tan.
Belt-Very plain.
Collar-Wings are a, the height of
style.
Spats-More fashionable than ever.
Nccl>wear-Cotton or silk goods in
solig colors Scarfs with square ends.
Tho favorite color is green. There is
a new shade called aluminium.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Accor5 ing 10 some fruit growers
there is bu little. it any reason 10 tx
pee. much fruit The coming season,
and 1T Is NOT thought possible that
the peaches could have wi5hstood the
cold weather Of the past few weeks
] has been said that the apple buds
are no. only killed but thst the trees
have been severely damaged by the
cold. The trees may bloom. but
should they live the crop VOL be a
complete failure It has been often
said that a tempera ure OF 20 degrees
below zero viii Hli peach trees, So
fl the trees should die No one need
DE surprised The cold has been gen
eral throughout che west and this sec
ton has not suffered more than other
sections from The ehec 3 of The
numerous acknowledgements sent
mel
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

a new club kdsvn as the n. eli R.
T.. has been organized by the Misses
Fannie Cushman Edith Him. Iona
SWoboda Hattie Carey and Eaith
Sutherland The organization Of the
club took considerable time and il
was Wen in the early hours of the
morning before it was finally complet
cd. a slUmber party was given after
ward by Miss Su herland Of 250S Elm
street where the organization took
place
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
Makes esnk Notes.

A man has been arrested in Paris
whose method was to tear different
piece off each Of number Of bank
notes, and then, placing the pieces to-
gether produce a complete bank note,
which he was able GO lass.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
nuahanda Kcrt h LIE.

Among the Shans of Burma The
woman has the right to turn adfiit
husband who takes to drinking or 9th
erwise mlsconhcts himself and 10 re
tain all the goods or any money Of the
partnership.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

H. K-VIIITIUTTVTN .NNUTTTI
Chamnlin, one Of the heroes OF Per-
rvs victory on Lake Erie, died ia Buff
fal0; born ia Rhode Island i1S9
1871 Rear Admiral Louis Malesherbes
Goidsborough, e $ NJ. died IN Wash
ingtun. horn there lS0a.
1888 General Pierre Gustaye Toutant
Beaurcgard, famous American soldier
and Confederate army leader. died at
New Orleans born near New Orleans
1915
1S95-I7reGerick Douglass noted colored
orator, died at Washington. born 1877.
1904-Russia acceded to the suggestion
made by the United States that the
field Of hostilities in the war with
/, japan be limited so as 10 preserve tina
| integrity Of China
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

The AIurpnysboro Independent
Isays: Miss Pearl Spiler Of this city
and J. ID. Wes- and daughter. Nellie.
OF NeOdesha. Kas.. went 10 Cairo Sat.
urday morning, where they spent the
day visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Car
nell. who were married in this city
Thursday night
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Mr.. David Lewis, who was summon
ed here by the death of his brother in
law. the late Samuel s Taylor. has
returned to Chicago. Mrs. Lewis will
remain here several days the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. J. W. Wenger.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Mrs. Augusta T. Taylor of Lead
vile, Col, is the guest of Mrs. J. w.
Wenger, having been summoned here
on account Of the death of her broth
er'in-law, Samuel S. Taylor.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
RUBBER.

Tire girl was crossing the muddy
street
While the san looked from high.
IShs handled her skirts in a manner
petite
Wniie he Son looked on from nearby.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

get Ase the Bulletin want column.
II you want the want, you want TO
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
THE CAIRO BULLETIN
CHRONOLOGICAL
Feb. 20 In History.

1884 Voltaire Originally
Francois Marie Arou-
etl, French writer
born AT Chatenay,
France. died ITS
is72 - | saac Chauncey,
American commodore,
born in Black Rock,
Conn. , died 1870
11s4 John Ellis Wool. gem
eral. born III n WblrE.
~ y died in Troy, N
y. Nov. 10. 1868.
I eco s.-.s,r, so. ~ 3 4,s.ss c.. ~.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Here's problem that comes from
Joplin 40. Gan you nearc it ont? a
man want "a ticket to Ola;he and
had only o s. bill It required 81 TO
get he ticket He ioob the s. bin
70 a pawnshop pawned it for $3.50
On his way back TO the depot he met
friend 60 whom he sold the PAWN
ticket for sL50 That gave him s..
Now who's our that COLLABORATION
Pos.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Officer Fred Hofheinz went TO Hot
Springs, Ars. yesterday where he
was called by the illness of mis- fath.
ef, Mr. JOHN Hofheinz.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Judge W n, Butler left las night
for Marion u, to hold court this
week. Judge Duncan of Marion viii
preside in Cairo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Slumber parties are qui g the rage
at present What's the matter with a
pajama gathering occasionally
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Rain and snow divided time last
night and sloppy weather is here TO
day
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Mr. Glenn Butler shows much im-
provement after a long siege of IN
ness and his condition is very en-
couraginc.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GENERAL LOCAL NEWS


nam anu Suo" CIV 'u5'' Ni,''' 'aS'
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A mad dog scare is on m Anna ana
an the CANNES have been ordered
Slumber parties are qui G the rage
at present. What's the matter with a
pajama gathering occasionally?
ter works NJ Thebes. The Town board
"A considering such An Improvement
Tha to+ra,oi,, to,r,,i pon,,,.1,
can bss hen snId hy q = tIarna,. -
WIN, ~ w - ,fo1faa m AZ
F,rht arra.t. ,,o,, n,,da dari,o IN 4
+wpntv.fonr bonrs of yeeterIay bnt
,bav were an small offenses encb a.
Trunks disorderIies ana Tho Iil,o
- r p.,s II, - .,...,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

The loss ON be ho-el Alexandria
which burned az Tamns few days
ago has been adjusted. the insurance
companies paying the proprietor. Mr.
Oscar Tamms. $500 The policy held
by Mr.. Tamms is what is ,ermea q
three-fourths valuation policy. which
contains a clause permitting the hold
er Of such policy to recover only three
fourths Of the value Of the property
destroyed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

4. a meeting of the city fathers Mt
Thebes last week an ordinance was
passed granting a franchise TO w H..
Brown and I'D McDs maid 40 main
tain and operate a steam ferry from
that place 10 Gray's Point The fran
chise is for zen years and the amount
charged is $25 per year The ferry
must be in operation by April ~. 1908.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Mrs. James Meehan of 401 Fourth
street suffered an attack Of conges
ton Of the brain yes erday and is SCI.
riously ill.,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
PURELY PERSONAL

Mgs Lizzie Roby Of Metropolis is
visiting her cousin Mrs. j. II, More
head. Of Twentieth stree.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

A movement is on TO establish Va
ter works n. Thebes The Town board
Is considering such an Improvement
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20
We Want Your Business
DON'T FORGET
THE ST. LOUIS STORE |

The Finest Quality at Lowest Prices.
Groceries and Meats.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Q r. Baldwin has been appointed
postmaster al Golden, ILL.,. to succeed
Postmaster James. Mr. Baldwin viii
assume the duties Of the office March
1.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

Eight arrests were made during the
twentyfonr hours OF yesterday but
they were all small offenses, such as
DRINKS disorderlies and the like
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

The Metropolis Journal Republl-
can has been sold by G. c Harner to
WILDER W War; of Moline H., ef
foctive at once.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-20

A man was killed yesterday on the
Big Four railroad near Grand Chain
by an extra ferigh His name coulu
not be learned, but he was said to be
a section hand
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
In Collision With a Sea Cow.

Tuesday morning l.. D. Pitcher and
daughter and %son-in-law. Mr.. m Mrs
Charles 8. Rieman, started in their
row and Sailing boat Lulu for the in
let with a favorable northwest wind,
and were sailing along nicely, round-
ing Bethune Point, a mile south OF
town, when there was a very sudden
and violent collision with a large sea
cow, which the boat must have struck
crosswise about in the middle.
It was feeding on the bottom in
about FIVE feet of water, and 1t is
needless to say that it was probably
as much surprised as were the occu,
pants of the boat, as 1t made a great
commotion, lifting the front end Of
the boat ont Of the water and throw
Ing several pals of water into the
boat with it's broad fiat tail, and thor
oughly wetting the occupants. but
otherwise there was no damage done
and they were very glad that the boat
was not upset and they spilled out In
the water.
The COW is timid and harmless, but
very large and powerful. 1t seems
that point Is a ~favorite feeding
ground for them and they can be seen
there often.-Daytona Halifax Jour.
nal.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
bv The Sweat Of His Brow.

~, hen I was on the stage" re.
marked Chief Clerk McDermott, Of
the st. Francis, who eternally de-
lights to recall his many tfiumphs
as a Thespian, u once played the
waves in Monte Cristo.' You re.
member the scene where Edmund
Dantes climbs up on the fock. with
the biilowy, bounding deep surging
fnadiy around him? He poses heroi'
cally on the rock, looks up at the
gallery and says, The world is minet'
We'll, 1 played the billowy bounding
deep in that scene. The waves con-
sisted of a piece OF green canvas at
tached to a rocker. 1 worked the
rocker and made the waves roll.
Now and then another fellow tossed
a bucket OF real water up against the
rock to add d little realism to the
scene. The first night | played that
part one of those buckets OF water
missed the target and caught me In
the neck. The stage manager TOOK
one look at me when the curtain was
runs down. l was dripping wet.
.Fine!' he said. Great! You're the
first fellow that ever perspired play
ing that part
"And 1 was engaged for the whole
season right there and then."-San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
The Striped Meadow Cricket.

In the American Naturalist J. L..
Hancock gives an interesting descrip-
ton of some of the habits OF the
striped meadow cricket. The most
striking part of the account deals
with the allurments which the male
crickets possess. When he wishes to
attract the female the male cricket
raises his fore wings vertically above
his head, and by rubbing them over
one another produces a high pitched
singing, or perhaps better, shrilling.
When the females attention has been
attracted she goes to the male and
proceeds to take advantage of the re-
freshments offered. Upon the males
back, situated we'll forward on the
thorax, is a little depression or well
in which a small quantity of semi
fluid material is secreted. Climbing
up on the males back, the female
eats this apparently delicious morsel
with great eagerness; it is evidently
something especially choice, which is
formed there for her especial bene-
fit. This proceeding suggests that
treating as a means of winning a
lady's love is not confined to the al
lurements of ~ice-cream and soda wa
ter.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
irene Grossly

Thousands of American women, how.
ever, have found relief from all monthly
suffering by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, as it is the o
thorough female regulator known to
medical science. 1t cures the condition
which causes SO much discomfort and
robs menstruation of its terrors.
Miss Irene Crosby, of 513 Charlton
Street East Savannah, Ga, writes:
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is a true friend to woman. 1t has been OF
great benefit to me, curing me OF irregular
and painful menstruation when everything
else had failed, and l gladly recommend 1t to
other suffering women"
Women who are troubled with pain
full or irregular m~enstruation, back
ache, bloating Tor fiatulence), leucor-
rhea. falling, inflammation or ulcera-
ton of the uterus, ovarian troubles,
that "bearing-down" feeling, dizzi-
ness. faintness, Indigestion, nervous
prostration or the blues, should take
immediate action to ward off the seri-
GUS consequences, and be restored to
perfect health and strength by taking
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and then write to Mrs. Pink
ham, Lynn, Mass, for further free ad-
vice. Thousands hare been cured by
SO doing.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-09-14
FRUITFUL FURNACES
INTENSE HEAT PRODUCES PRECIOUS
STONES.

Scientists Uavs Succeeded in PIuckins
Real diamonds AMI Ru3ies From Tho
Crucibie Of Tho Furnace.
Recent advices from France state
that Professor Moissan. the eminent
scientist and Inventor. has actually
succeeded In making genuine dia-
monds and rubies. He employs for
this purpose the electric furnace,
which has been so improved that d
degree Of heat can be produced ap-
preaching the extreme temperatures
which were undoubtedly d factor in
the formation Of minerals and gems in
the interior of the earth.
The rubies obtained are OF large
size. weighing ten or fifteen carats,
and in quality and color equal and
even surpass those found in the earth.
The natural forces attending the for
nation of diamonds seem to have
been more complicated, and so far the
diamonds resulting from the efforts OF
the scientists have been very small,
but still they are positively identified
as thC NaIDOH ClN otai-tAC NioiiOpb'
They are remarkably clear and bright,
and on n small scale a. fine specimens
as natures own product.
The electric furnace has enriched
chemistry with a whole series Of new
compounds. Probably the II Of most
value to mankind at large is Calcium
Carbide. The simple application Of
water to Calcium Carbide generates
the gas Acetylene. which is now being
commonly used for lighting.
The peculiar merits of Acctylene
light are its brllliance and high candle
power, ease of installation, economy
and its a%daptability for lighting build
ings Of every description, regardless
of their location.