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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
How 70 BECOME INVISIBLE
q sample Of che Musni1sry'i Ussd Ii
i.t Ancient Wltekeraft. , ;.

a sample Of the Muminsry' Ussd Ia
Ancient Witekeraft. /,
some curious formulas Of ancient
witchcraft are given In Mr.. A. b.
Waite's Book Of Ceremonial Magic"
Here Is a recipe for becoming tnvis-
ible:
"Beein this operation on q Wednes-
day before the sun rises, being fur.
nished with seven black beans. Take
next the head Of a dead man. Place
one OF the beans in his mouth. two in
his eyes and two in bis ears. Then
make upon the head the character of
the figure which here follows. Omit
ted.) This done. inter the bead with
the face toward heaven. and every day
before sunrise for the space Of nine
days water 1t with excellentsbrandy.
ION the eighth day you will find the
cited spirit. who will say unto you:
What doest thou?' You shall reply: i
am watering my plant BE will then
say: Give me that bottle; l will water
1t myself You will answer by refus-
ing. and he will again ask you. but
you will persist in declining until he
shall stretch forth bis hand and show
you the same figure which you have
traced upon the head suspended from
the tips Of his fingers. In this case
you may be assured that it L. really
the spirit Of the head. because another
might take you unawares. which
would bring you evil, and. further.
your operation would be unfruitful.
When you have given him your vial
he will water the head and depart.
On the morrow. which Is the ninth
day. you shall return and shall find
your beans ripe. Take them. place
one in your mouth and then look Of
yourself in a glass. II you cannot see
yourself 1t is good. Do the same with
the rest or they may be tested In the
mouth Of a child"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
ERIN's ANCIENT KINGS.

Untlmsiy Death Was the Rule For
Menarchs Of Old ireland.
IT'S ould Oireland can bate them all.
begorra. when 1t comes to talkin' of
kings and cOronati0ns! For there was
probably a king Of Ireland when Noah
was building his ark. There certainly
was one in 1900 B. G. To be sure.
though, 1reland's ancient monarcLs
mostly came to unhappy ends. either
dying Of the plague, being assassinated
or killed in battle. says London An
swers.
For instance. King Lughaidh. who
reigned In the second century. was
killed by being thrust through the eye
with a spear during a conspiracy. His
successor. Feargus, was a~ssassinated
by order Of the next conner. Cormac-
Ulfhada, who. however, was merely
chOked to death by a fish bone at
supper.
"slain by his successor" indeed. was
the fate Of very many Irish kings. but
Of Congal Cionmaghair, who died In
098, It 10 simply but eloQuentiy re-
corded that he died suddenly" He
was a "cruel prosecutor Of the Irish
church" In 398 King Dathy was
killed by a thunderbolt, while King
Conner died Of grief in e37. And one
OF the greatest Of them all. the valiant
Brian Boroihme, was assassinated IN
1914 while at prayer after he had Do.
feated the Danes at Clontarf.
1t is hardly surprising to learn that
four Of Brin's kings resigned their
monks.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
ESKIMO wIoowERs.
Six Weeks 10 the Limit They Will Wait
aaSore Ramarrw;no

Six Weeks 10 tbs Limit They Will Wait
Before Rsmarryins.
In civilization it is said that a wife
does moi always add tO her husbands
ease or render his life lnorp supp0rta-
Bile. but up nn the barren grounds the
worst of wives would I've tetier than
none.
There. among the heather tribes. If n
mans wife dies-pr0vided be Is not
q polygamist. in which case. says the
Wide World. there is less need for
hurry-he Often marries again within
the week.
Even the Christian Eskimo widowers
are With dificuity persuaded BY the
Moravian missionaries to allow six
weeks to elapse between the death and
remarriage. On the very day after
the six weeks have lapsed the hunter
presents himself With a new bride aud
asks that the marriage service may be
speedily read.
The reason 10 not far to seek. It is
said in civilization that "a woman's
work IL never DONE" and tar more is
that true Of the helpmate Of the saw
age and the ..semi-savage. the woman
Of the barren grounds or Of the ice
edge. She makes and breaks camp.
cooks. cuts up and carries to camp her
husbands kill. She dresses the skins
Of deer and seal.
She IL responsible for the fashtoning
Of footgear and clothea. On a Journey
she often paddles the canoe. and on
portage she carries q heavy load. In
fact, It is easier to write down the du-
ties not expected Of q squaw than
those which by immemortai custom
she must perform.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
KEPT HIS MOUTH n U
The Lady Guarantees Silence, and shs
Made Good.

The Lady Guaranteed Silence, and She
Made Good.
Unexpectedly an uptown pastor who
encouraged congregational singing
gained a new parishloner. Keen
though his delight In hearing his peo-
pie sing. there was n member Of his
dock whose endeavors he never en-
couraged. But he man sang without
encouragement. much to the discom6-
ture Of pew holders anywhere near
him. who claimed that his loud, unmu-
steal voice threw them out of time and
tune.
Repeated complaints convinced the
minister that somebody would have to
assume the responsibility Of silencing
the ambitious singer. He decided that
the mans wife was best fitted for the
job. Owing to a difference in reli.
gious views husband and wife attend.
ed different churches. but the minister
knew her, so he called and explained
his predicament. She was genuinely
surprised.
DO you mean to say he sings?" shr
said.
..Trtes to-" amended the pastor.
She thought a minute. Il shall hay !.
to come there to church. she sail.
II shall be glad to see you." sat the
minister. But what effect vii! that
have on your husbands sinsing:"
The look she gave him was .
significant than words. and they
meant q good deal.
"John will never open bis mouth
when I am around" she said.
And John never has New York
Times. Sss.r
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
Ea,x te Identify.

Easy 70 Identity.
A Chinese prince in this country viz.
tied police headquarters in New York
and was much interested In the thumb
mark records preserved there as q
method Of Identification for criminals.
I'VE have used thumb marks for
several thousand years % seals on
mercantile and other papers" the Chi
naman told the man IN charge Of the
thumb mark bureau. ''but we do not
use them in any other way"
How do You identity your cfini-
nals7' asked the thumb mark man.
'Oh. we have a very simple method
Of identidcation-we cut OF their
heads."-saturday Evening Post.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
Nursery Wineewe.

If the nursery window is not pro-
tected by outside bars hammer a large
screw or nail into the groove Of the
lower sash. 80 that the window cannot
be raised more than six inches. If the
top sash is drawn down this Is quite
enough for ventilation. and. no matter
how Ingenious or ventures0me the lit
tie ones may be. they cannot wriggle
through the lower Observation-Disclosures
phia Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
caauncey M. Depew is seventy-ssven

Chauncey M. Depew il seventy.ssven
and still talking.
Love and Business. q
II cannot marry you. have prom
ised my hand to some else, % I
must return all your. presents"
Good gracious! Whatever can I do
With them now?"
my fancc would buy them Of you
ut q slight reductiop."-Pele Mela.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01

Maybe Mary Was Too ssdats.
Mrs. Nuwed- Mary. for dinner ]
think we'll have boiled mutton with
caper sauce. Are there any capers In
the house2 Mary-No. ma'am. Mrs.
Nuwed-Then go out in the garden
and cut some.-Harvard Lampoon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
considsrats.

Considsrato.
Nrs. Benham-You look mad.
Benham-I am mad. A man called
me q born fool today.
Mrs. Benham-You ought not to get
mad about It. think It was very:
conslderate in him to blame It ON your
ancestors.-Brooklyn Life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
Wastsd EMsrt.

Sorry, Bin. l can't come to the the-
ater with you tonight Now. don't look
20 cross. You amt gross really, are
yer, Bilf'
NO. I amt exactly cross, Liz, but'
still It Is a bit aggravating fc-. a chap
to find he's washed his face and hands.
for nothing. amt it1"-London Tele-
graph.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
pu&%;no In a&;na

Putting In . Sting.
MaudJack is telling around that
you are worth your weight In gold.
Ethel-The foolish boy. Who is be
1t to? Maud-His creditors
Denver Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
recommendation

Didn't your old employers recon-.
mend you"
"Oh, yes"
Their word should have been
enough"
ut was. They announced me 40 the
best man they ever turned out"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
The Old, Old 1tory

The Old. Old 3tsry.
''What did you do when yonr bus
band told you the old. old toryi" .
II told him to shut up before hs wan
half through"
"why. what a funny way to rsply e
Q confession Of lover
.oh. 10 that what you meant I
Thought you meant the story be told.
last night when he came home from 4
time with the boya."-Houston Post.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
A Turkish Low, story.

A Turk Knocked at his bel0ve6s
door, and a voice answered from with
In. Who Is there?"
Then be answered, 1T 10 L"
Then the voice said, This HOUSE
win not hold thee and me-"
And the door was not opened.
Then went the lover tntOsthe DESERT
where there Is nothing bnr sAllatI:aands
tasted aud prayed In solitude.
And after q year he returned and
knocked again at the door.
Aud again the voice asked. who b
there2"
And he said. "It 10 myself"
And the door was opened to him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01

How rs Escaped.
What do you think. A fellow stole
4 drum from the orchestra yesterday"
did he get onf?"
Eyes. saw q cop coming and beat It"
Exchange.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01

The spring poetry crop this year 10
reported somewhat short, owing to the
Increased demand upon the poets for
semicentennial war odes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
Mo Free Hand prawina

No Free Hand Drawing.
Son-Father, I've decided to become.
an artist. Have you any obJection5
Fatier-No. provided you don't draw
a me.-Boston Transcript
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
Her Strong Grin.

Her Strong Chin.
Dawson-fhe faciai features plainly
indicate character and disposition. In
selecting your wife were you governed
BY her chin9 apeniow-No. but I have
been ever since we were married.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01

Let rs be kind IL We wish to bs r.
gretted.-Piefre Lott.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
q caMofN eeeeeeix.

~ ~ y " WOoDoUdys
suhy are you breaking up house
keeplnG7.
my Wits aorist says sbsu have 10.
take the rubtef plant 70 . different
citmata..-W aahiastea aesasd.
1tatuas kssws q pause q speeos1a
loso1op0e1t 90 asfAena -
l.s-sllae4A * .sgssg
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-09-01
Wanted tsUniead

nmployef-i hope yon ave some
thing out of your salary. Iamesl
omsssBs9@ To-. ~: most III of IT,.
Employer ieaGtTiyl-po yoa want q
:buy ~ ~autonobfls chaapf-Fock.Ss
Ietart 8 stttDe ~ aeiagsAne3II
e0ef1l- T'hts leisure IT,
ytdu61lta.sas1t thstayM1e
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Osborn After Senator Murtha.

Stored away among the official files
Of the executive Office is a package of
papers representing correspondence
between Mayor Gaynor and Police
Commissioner Cropsey of New York
the Detroit police department and
Gov Osborn, and there is included in
this correspondence a report from the
records of the metropolitan courts
relative TO a warrant for Senator Muir
thaa. his suspension from the New
York Bar association for deceit and
malpractice and an alleged fake sui
eide.
The Detroit police department is the
body that precipitated Gov Osborn's
political powers i'm Detroit Only
through a personal appeal 10 Mayor
Gaynor of New York, was the COVER
nor able TO gain the information
sought for, after his first letter had
apparently been ignored by the New
York authorities
During a recent trip east the gov
ernor got in communication with
Mayor Gaynor, and as result the
mayor issued a direct order TO Com
missioner James c. Cropsey TO fur
nish the governor with the informa-
ton asked for.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
THERE'S A WET
SPELL IN LANSING
THE INGHAM PROSECUTOR HAS
INFORMATION THAT IT'S NOT
ENTIRELY DRY.
CASKS AND KEGS OF BOOZE"
ARE BROUGHT IN FOR THOSE
WHO THIRST.
An Investigation Will Be Made, He
Saws and There Nav Be Some
An Investigation Will Be Made, He
Says, and There May Be Some
thing Doing Later.

Prosecuting Attorney Hayden, OF
Ingham county. has received several
complaints from Lansing sources in
timating that certain members of the
legislature are shipping booze into
that city in large quantities. He will
start an investigation, and after the
legislature adjourns probably will
issue warrants for several legislators
From reliable sources ] have re-
ceived complaints that members or
the legislature are shipping intoxi-
eating liquors into Lansing by the
cask and key" says Hayden.
"One prominent business man has
examined the freight books, and he
says that one representative from De
troit has been bringing in big guam
titles of liquor have also been
given TO understand that there are
others who are doing the same thing
They take this liquor 10 a certain
hotel, where they pass II out, | have
been told, in the effort TO make them
selves appear good fellows. or course
there Is no action that We can take
while the legislature is in session,
but if the investigation reveals any
possibility of mailing the fellows, We'll
get after them when the session is
over, even though they are non-resi-
dents OF Ingham county"
Prosecutor Hayden was in Detroit
testifying before the federal grand
jury on another matter.
You're from a dry county?" an
other attorney is reported TO have
asked him
Yes. and it's going to remain dry
as long as | can make it so" an
swered Hayden.
Il guess Representative - is
keeping you hustling," the Detroit
attorney laughingly remarked
THAT merely confirmed my suspi-
tions of what I had already heard ."
remarked the prosecutor afterwards
There are about three members Of
the legislature who, if they have vio-
lated the law as have been told they
have. will have somthing to answer
for later on"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
DONE AT SAGINAW
AND MUSKEGON
THE TWO PARTY CONVENTIONS
AND THE NOMINEES TO
BE VOTED FOR.
GOVERNOR OSBORN SPEAKS ON
RECIPROCITY; PLATFORM
IGNORES SUBJECT.
Features Of the Political Gatherings
Held at Saginaw and the City
of Muskegon.

The Republican state convention,
held in Saginaw, was chiefly distin-
guished by the address of Governor
Osborne strongly endorsing the pro-
posed reciprocity treaty with Canada
His appeal, however, was unheeded
and there was no reference made to
the subject in the resolutions adopt
ed The ticket nominated follows:
Justices of the supreme court
Russell c. Ostrander, Lansing, and
John f. Bird, Adrian.
Regents of the university-Benja-
min 5. Hanchett. Grand Rapids, and
Lucius l.. Hubbard, Houghton.
Members state board of education
Thomas w. Nadal. Olivet
Superintendent of public instruc.
tion-Luther L. Wright, Ironwood
Members state board of agriculture
John w. Beaumont, Detroit, and
Jason Woodman, Paw Jaw
The election Of United States Sen
ators by popular vote is endorsed in
these words:
This is said OF the governor: Man
ly. courageous, well poised, Gov. Os-
born Is giving to the administration
of state affairs an ability rarely equal
ed in executive performance in Mich
igan histaory" The platform CON
cludes: Too strong commentator
cannot be made of the announced pur-
pose OF the governor and the appro-
priation committees of both Senate
and House to refuse all special APP
preparations asked by state institu-
tons which are not absolutely essen
tial TO their continued operation In
the present state of finance in which
I Michigan finds itself the most rigid
economy consistent with good public
service is demanded. We further
commend the determination OF the
governor and legislature to include
in the present budget a sum sufH.
cient TO cover the existing deficit
in the state treasury and thus re
lieve the state from the humilating
situation, financially in which it has
been placed
we recommend TO the earnest con
sideration Of the legislature the
adoption of a suitable and proper law
providing adequate compensation for
injured workmen.
We commend TO the consideration
of the legislature the passage of an
act giving 10 the state railroad com
mission powers OF control over eX-
press rates similar 10 those now eX-
ercised over railroad freight rates "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09

one and One-haY cups SLJfea R0n,; 4
&asboonJM sail; ; h5ei keaSpoontNks
4 { Baking PoWaey; 4 cup Shoyten-
ing; about 4 cup milk; apples.
Fill the cups of buttered muffin pan
with pared and sliced apples, sprinkle
with salt and turn two or three table
spoonfuls of water into each cup. Sift
together, three times, the flour, salt and
baking powder; work in the shortening,
and mix to soft dough with the milk.
Drop the dough from spoon with the
apples i'll the cups, givingita smooth ex-
terror. Let bake about twenty-five min
utes. Invert the pan on large serving
dish. Put spoonful of hard sauce above
the apple in each dumping and finish
with a grating of nutmeg.
This is only one of the many new. delicious and
appetizing recipes CONFINED in the X Cooks
Book, which may he obtained JtfP by sending
the colored certificate packed in every 25-Ceut
can Of X Baking Powder to the JAQUFs MIRO.
Co.. Chicago. Be sure TO get the 25-Cent size
smaller cans do not contain Cooks Book GER
thCatcs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Lollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY q CO, Toledo. o
We, the undersigned, have known f.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years. and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm
Walding, Kinnal Il Marvin,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi-
monisls sent free. Price 75c per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
pemocratic conventlon-

The Democratic State Convention
held in Muskegon was harmonious in
the main. An attempt TO prevent an
endorsement Of reciprocity was
squeched. The nominees of the par
ty are:
Justices OF the supreme court
John F. Kinnane Bay City: II Fl
Sanford, Mt Pleasant
Members board of agriculture
John A Weston, Lansing; A +. Stev-
enson, Port Huron.
Regents of the university-John w.
Anderson, Detroit; Or Henry +. Kre-
mers Holland
Member state board of education
James 4 King Manistee
superintendent of public instruction
John b. Cleveland. Muskegon
The platform reafirms the platform
adrDted at Kalamazoo in 1910 Con
gratulations are extended the people
on the election of two Democratic
congressman and SAYS
I'VE recognize the merit embodied
in the true principle Of reciprocity
properly applied in connection with
concurrent downward revision of the
tariff and We commend the states
manship of the Democratic represent
atives in congress who rose above
partisanship in connection with the
pending treaty. and declare that we
have full confidence that the Demo
cratic house Of representatives will
promptly enact measures for the
downward revision of the tariff on
such commodities and products as
will remove discrimination and make
the same equitable for all classes.
we reaffirm our belief in the prin-
ciples of the initiative. referendum
and recall
The platform concludes with a
sharp criticism Of the present state
administration and adds:
I'VE renew our declaration OF pre-
vious campaigns that Michigan will
never be redeemed from misrule,
questionable politics and political cor
ruption until a complete change in
party control is accomplished: and
the Democratic party renews its
pledge to bring about such reforma-
ton II given the opportunity
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Michigan Leads in Beet Growing.

Statistics covering the sugar beet
industry Of the country, which have
just been completed. show that Mich
igan leads the union in the production
Of beet sugar. with California second.
Last year the state produced 100000
600 pounds Of sugar The record of
the year before was 212 900. 900 There
are $4,000 farmers engaged in the
growing of beets in the state and L.
100000 tons of beets were grown last
year The factorie paid 100000 TO
farmers. the average prise per acre
being $40 The average tonnage an
acre was u, which is three times
greater than in any previous year.
Operating expenses of the 16 factor
les in the state amounted to $4,000
600
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09

The young girls OF the Coldwater
high school graduating class OF 1911
have voted TO wear Bingham dresses
~ the graduating exercises made by
themselves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09

Mrs. Carrie A. Baily. who was
granted a divorce from Robert c. Bal.
ly, OF Bay City and allowed 100000
alimony, has appealed the case to
the supreme court, alleging that the
alimony was insufficient.
After consultation with his Tam
many supporters. William +. Sheehan
issued statement in which he ac-
cuses Gov. Dix OF Constructing the
election OF the regularly chosen can
didate Of the party for United States
senator" and says that he will not
withdraw as the Democratic caucus
nominee.
Thomas Carnegie. father of the beet
sugar industry In Michigan, died at
his home In Bay City from blood pol
soning and the infirmities of old age
He was n years old. and for years
had been one of the leading figures
10 Bay county's industrial and nsas-
cial Interests.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
Changes In U. 6. Courts.

BY the passage Of the Moon bill
for the codification Of the judiciary
laws, which the president signed
late last week, all the circuit courts
and the Offices of circuit court clerks
in the country are abolished
No judges are legislated out of ex-
istence. but the effect of the law is
such that IT really amounts to the
abolition Of the circuit court This
will mean that Judges Loyal f. KNAPP
pen. John w. Warrington and Arthur
c. Denison will in the future have
nothing 10 do regularly with the cir
cult court. Their efforts will be con
fined largely to the circuit court of
appeals
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09

Reps. Holcomb and Happier were
IN Saginaw TO inspect the Michigan
Employment Institute for the Blind.
They placed the stamp of approval on
the institution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-09
STATE BRIEFS.

Rt. Rev. Edwin ID. Kelly, of Detroit,
consecrated assistant bishop of the
Detroit diocese in January, confirmed
his first class in Ann Arbor Sunday
morning