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The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08
MAGIC MIRRORS.
How Instrument Used by Magicians
and swindIers Are Made.

The aphorism Of Barnum that the
illustrations in the success of the ocu-
lists in this country who sell magic
mirrors" to credulous individuals for
IS and $40, which cost onetenth those
figures.
Some of those charlatans, with sub
lime assurance, have called the law
TO their aid to protect them from rivals
or ii may be to add prestige to their
merchandise, as several of the mirrors
are, or claim to be, covered by letters
patent copyright or trademarks.
The mirror makers can justify their
calling with precedents numberless.
The belief that bit of bright metal
or glass could he so charged by the
black art that it would reflect in
visible form the invisible things or
beings about us is as old as civiliza-
ton. Egypt and Babylon, Persia and
India, Japan and China have made and
used these occult instruments from
early times. Those which are made in
the far East possess qualities which
at one time were puzzling, but which,
when the secret was discovered, were
found ingenious affiliations Of optical
laws.
The simplest is the japanese lucky
mirror, a fair model of which the
writer saw in a Broadway shop a
couple of days ago. This is fiat plate
and handle made of a metal resembling
steel. One side is so highly FURNISHED
that ii reflects as we'll as the best
silver backed looking glass. The
reverse is chased in low relief with
figures Of vines, birds, clouds and ideo-
graphs or talismans. When employed
in the usual fashion II does not differ
from an ordinary mirror, but when
large beam of light is thrown upon it
and reflected upon a dark wall or
ceiling, IN the reflected circle appears
a luminous face. telegraph, or other
figure. The result IS secured in the
original welding or casting Of the mir
ror when a piece OF metal of different
composition shaped like the figure II
is to produce is fused into the circum-
Jacent mass.
similar effect is produced in silver
ed mirrors by just laying on the re-
fiecting character in one kind Of tin
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

Once upon Time there was a Firm
doing business under the Name of
Hailfellow and Crouch.
They had large Retail Establish
ment upon entering whish the Gus
toner was greeted by the mingled
Odors of Kerosene, Roasted Coffee,
Leather, Herkhimer County Cheese,
Navy Plug, Dried Apples and petrifed
Goldfish. In the good old Summer Time
1t was not necessary to go into the
Store in order to get the complicated
Aroma. Farmers driving by could
come very near guessing what Hail
fellow and Crouch carried in Stock
The Firm did a Nice Business and
used to split quite a Piece of Money
every Jan. l. But neither one was
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

Sometimes. when he was around the
Store, and there was Saturday Rush,
he would have to wait on a few Gus
toners, but he was a shine Salesman
because he never could make out what
the Cost-Mark meant.
Mr.. Crouch, the Partner possessed a
Good Head for Business, but he had the
Social Disposition of a Cofhn-Trimmer.
While Hailfellow would be up and down
the Street. kidding the local Population
and making himself well-liked, Crouch
would be in the back end of the Store
strengthening out the Books and figur-
ing Discounts.
Crouch was at the Store by o'clock
every Morning, keeping Tab for fear
that some one who was No Good would
get his Name on the Books.
Hailfellow would land in about $3.50
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

With this little launch he has demon
started to his own and the satisfac-
ton of several experts that his idea
is practicable.
The Naval Construction Bureau at
Washington has placed the drawings
and descriptions of the invention on
file and assured Mr.. Weisz of it's will
linEness to try II.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08
How Jaggers Won mt Monte Carlo.

The history of the Yorkshireman
who Melted, it is said, $4,000 after
some months work at Monte Carlo, is
one which can never now repeat itself.
This enterprising Mr.. Jaggers engage
ed a staff of clerks, who noted. hour
in and hour out, day in and day out.
week in and week out, the result OF
every game at every roulette table.
The figures were tabulated and Jag
gers found, as he had hoped, that each
roulette wheel possessed a bias.
Certain numbers came up and cer-
tain combinations occurred more fire.
quently on some wheels than would
be the case If the mechanism ran trAe.
Jaggers and his staff staked according
ly; and,with the aid of a large capital,
soon cleared G210.000 profit. Their plan
was then discovered, and the wheels
altered so as to be interchangeable
from table to table. Jaggers, not
knowing that the wheels were now
shifted nightly, continued playing on
his system, and promptly dropped
$4,000 Like a wise man, he stopped
and set himself to the task of discov-
ering what was wrong. He soon did
so: discovered, too, that each wheel
had some distinguishing mark, 50 that
he could recognize IL wherever IL was
in use. Tracing his biased wheels
daily from table to table Jaggers was
rewarded by recouping his-lost $4,000.
Finally, the Casino mechanics devised
a plan by which not the wheels, but
the compartments of the wheels. could
be interchanged Movable partitions
were too much for Jaggers. He paid
off his clerks and returned to York
shire to enjoy the fruits OF his observ-
alive faculties
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

Her programme was in thorough keep
ing with her ability as a singer. and
she was warmly received by an enthus-
iastic audience.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

The many friends of Mrs, w. P.
Bailey will be pleased to know that
she has recovered from her recent i'll
ness. Mrs. Bailey has resumed the
position of chairman of the Programme
Committee of the Music Club, assist
ed by Miss Birdie Einstein and Miss
Meta Fretwell.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

Mr.. A. L. Baker, who has been so
successful in the past in organizing,
training and putting on amateur oper-
attic performances here, is expected in
the city about the 18th of this month.
Mr. Baker comes this year to present
the opera Beauty and the Beast"
The Friday and Saturday following
Easter Sunday are the dates fixed
for the performance, and rehearsals
will commence as soon as Mr.. Baker
arrives. The entertainment will be
given for the benefit of the Savannah
Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution, of which Mrs. Edward
Karow is president, and promises to
be an interesting and successful af-
fair.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

Miss Eleanor Allen. contralto in the
First Baptist Church, who has been
spending the past two weeks in st. Au-
gustine, Fla, will return during the
coming week and resume her. duties.
During her absence Miss Rose Putzel
has been filling her position.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

Kirke La Shelle's new production of
The Earl of Pawtucket," with Bes-
sic Tyree in the leading part, on Feb.
5. at the New York Madison Square
Theater. The play is a comedy by
Augustus Thomas. and is a study of
New York life of to-day Lord Card
ington, an English peer, comes to
America incog. and gets into no end
of trouble through an incident of mis-
taken identity. He meets an Ameri-
can girl, a divorce, and in the end
he not only comes out of all his trou
BILE all right, but wins the love of this
young woman.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-08

Mrs. M. Ed Wilson will sing at the
next monthly organ recital of Mr.
George Blakeley at St Johns Church.
These recitals are becoming very pop
ular, and are attracting a wider at
tendance each time.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-30

J.H. c. old J. II. C. OId ]. II. Cutter. OldJ. II. Cutter at Nelson's.
 snril l2,h is Easter Sunday this year. ,o,n Barron was at Palestine Tues day.
 Ho, Tom and Jerry at tue Green Tree.
 valentines now on sale at the News stand.
 old Prentice whiskey at T. c. Fol bre < Co.
 Insure your property with Taylor, Knight X Co.
 Brick at Robert l.. Pettus' at $500 per thousand.
 Mrs. Mary Shade left Tor Chicago Monday n'ght. Ep Taylor went to Memphis Tues day on business.
 Judge II. N. Word, or Marlanna' was in town Monday.
 Iow excursion rates for the Mardi Gras via the Choctaw.
 n oOO men wanted to orlhK DooZe at ,he Green Tree Saloon.
 sso Robert l.. pettus when you want hrick at $500 per 1000.
 Try Old ]. H. Cutter Whiskey once and you will stick to 1t.
 Several pieces of new music just re. ceived at tue Newsstand.
 Once tried-always used-Old J. II. Cutter, at Nelson X Co.'S.
 Egenop-like mother used to make at t6e Green Tree Saloon.
 There is no headache in Old Cutter. Sold by N. E. Nelson & Co.
 Gall and see the list of timber lands and homes at J. NJ. Prewett's.
 Nelson ,S Co.,, are exclusive agents for Old j. II. Cutter Whiskey.
 R.J. Cross, of Marianna. was regis tered at the Imperial Sunday.
 Yesterday was regular March day, though warm enough for May.
 Senator w. E. Ferguson, of Angus ta. was in the city Wednesday.
 E. A. Scantland of Wynne, was registered at the Imperial Friday.
 Recommended by physicians and consumers, old Prentice Whiskey. Arkansas Pecans-nice and fresh pounds for 25c. Nicely < Neblett. AS fine a whiskey as Old Kentucky produces-Old J. II. Cutter Whiskey. Best assortment of boys pants in tie city to be found at Russell, Graham & Co.
 oiMM,'' fIssts Early Risel's
 The famous little pills.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-30

Turkey. Oysters. Celery, Radisbes ana Lettuce, are among the delicacee on the Sunday dinner card at Hotel Imperial February lst. Services at the Christian church both morning and evening next Lords Day. A cordial invitation is extended 10 all.
 J. K. Pedrick, Pastor. Mrs. W. w. Bryan has been very much indisposed the past week, phy- slcian being called to see her Tuesday. We are glad to note her convaescence.
 E. L. Vadakin spent a couple of days in Helena the first of the week. He met Mir. l.. E. Davenport, who reports his family and self well and prosper. ous.
 "A wife recognizes a good husband by the kind and quantity of life insur- ance he carries" Talk with Taylor. Knight X Co, about your life iDsur- ance.
 Green Devasier, Of Palestine, made us little happier last week by extend. ing his subscription another year and encouraging us in our work. Call again.
 J. F. Stout, O. ihe firm of Hatcher & Stout, was in. Marianna, recently, and purchased span of handsome Ken !. tncky bred horses for use in their live. rv stable. 0
 Do you notice the distinct and pleasant flavor possessed by the Old Vollmer" whiskey? It IS the result Of purity. T. c. Folbre & Co.,, Forrest City, Ark.
 J. T. Fondren and little son, accom- panied by Mr. Fondren's mother, left Tuesday for visit to the bedside of his uncle, who is quite ill, at Oxford, Mississippi.
 Mir. F. R. Atkins, who has been business manager for the Becker & Lewis opera house the past two sea- sons, has resigned this position for next season.
 There is no better preventive cf Rany of the ills which flesh is heir to than good liquors. moderately used. T. c. Folbre & Co.,, keep the high grade case goods or liquors in bottles or jugs, and sell the same brand ever the bar. Gall on them. The ladies of the Christian Workers desire to express their gratitude to those who so generously aided in the Recital of Monday evening. To one and all, they extend their sincere thanks for favors so kindly granted. Respectfully, Christian Workers.
 Mrs. Joe Myers had tumor of the stomach removed yesterday. Drs. Wm Crutcher of Pine Bluff, Merritt and Mcknight, of this city, performed the operation, which was very successful. Mrs. Myers is resting as well as can be expected to- Jay. She hss Miss Roberts d trained nurse, of Memphis, with her
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-30
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Sixteen yards, yard-wids bleached domestic for sl CO., Nicely S Neb!ett. J. NJ. McKie and wife, of Memphis. were registered at the Marion Friday. Y. NJ. Vaccaro, of Memphis. was autographed at the Imperial Saturday. Nice, fresh pea sticks for sale. Ap- ply 10 Ike Mallory, Green Tree Saloon. Boys pants-all wool-ages 8, f and D years, l5c per pair. Neely X Nebett. Two hundred thousand brick for sale Oy Robert l.. Pettus, at ss per thousand. Best assortment of boys pants in ,he clty 10 be found at Russell, Graham X W. A. Compton and wife. of Marian day. A Art Calendars at the Newsstand
 will be clost d out at half price, if taken at oace.
 neo. M: Tripp, of Whitmorp, was in ,own Friday, and registered at the Chas. McNeely and wife, of Claren. gen' T' were registered at the Marion Tuesday.
 Dr. Vim. Crutcher, of Pine Buff. was Tn town on professional business Yesterday.
 ror sale cheap at the Oil Mill, two %.'ndy %".r"i5y new l0-oZ. duck canvasses, each Kast nHst your real estate with Taylor, SIZE nh",sht & O., and they will sell it on J; W. Williams, the merchant prince nari{ r"i{hne, was registered at the In. Nelson & Co, are prepared for tbe s.s trade. No waits-shipped same uay as ordered. N rsnruuy groceries and feedstuffs of J. B. Sinasy, Siay Co, North Washington street, l Mo.v o. v Casbeer. of Colt, was in town
 fau f%on.nay, .i,y, and had his name enrolled
 'of The Times. "' 0'e' procs.; uo to J. B. Terry X G.. for your
 s,,pcerles z, and feedstuffs Rest roods
 ss lowest prices. e' soou' saloon Co. are remodelng their liouors, making it as attractive as their Call vss, Stout gave HIS a pleasant yesterday and renewed his suh.
 ''fip'lon for 1903. HIS Suo' rcssS' ,,.'a l'man has been quite indis. hls roora r.,s were, and was confined 10
 '''ih yesterday. " s0ASToRrA. Q sshs sAla the H lhskind You Have slxays Bought f &AzIz1
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-30

Call and try some of that old Barbee whiskey at the Green Tres. It's the best on the market.
 Mrs. J. W. Williams, of wynne visited homefolks and friends in town several days this week.
 J. B. Terry & Co.,, have a large stock of brand new groceries, which they are selling at lowest prices.
 Leave your orders for coal with Pas lay & Johnson, or call phone 13. Best grades at lowest prices.
 Reuben has come to town. Cali at the Green Tree and see him. He will be glad to smile at you.
 Henry Wilder. was in town Monday. Henry is running the Stevens's Bros. plantation up the river.
 All our $6.00 and s7.5O mems suits go at s4 75. Boys knee pants suits at $1 l5. Nicely & Neblett.
 FOR SALE.-A few more good lots in the Russell addi ion on easy terms. Apply to James Russell.
 H. c. Sanders, formerly of Sanders x Bowen, was shaking hands with friends in town Saturday.
 See Nelson & Co.'S. circulars for price llst or whlskie5, wines and cigars Call at the saloon for one.
 Boys, Misses and Ladies, heavy ribbed. fastblack hose still go at lOc per pair. Nicely x Neblett.
 Charley Sanders and Abe Meyers are rejoicing over fine new sidewalk in front of their residences.
 A sidewalk is needed from E. D. Hatcher's corner to the street south of Col. V. B. IZard's residence.
 The Bank of Forrest City solicits a share of your patronage. 1t is now open and ready for business.
 The city democratic primary election is 10 take place on February IT, 1903. Now is the time to announce.
 s E. Aven is lying dangerously ill at his home with malarial hematuria. He was resting easier this morning.
 John D. Brown our colored circular artist, has been i'll for week and was sadly missed in The Times office. ''
 Hatcher X Stout, the new Southside livery men, have their advertisement in this issue. Look it and them up.
 FOR SALE-Two well-made table counters-lS feet long; turned legs. Cheap. E. l.. VADAKIN.
 Why not take your Sunday dinners at Hotel Imperial-1 to 2:30 D. ID. Save work and expense. Try them.
 OoWltt's Sy!ts.. Salvo
 For PNes, Burns, Sores.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-30

The Bank of Forrest City Is now open and ready for business. A share of your patronage is solicited. Why not take your Sunday dinners at Hotel Imperial-1 to 2:30 D. m Save work and expense. Try them.
 On and after January 1st, 1908, noth- | ing under 25c will be delivered. l.. k. GRoBAYBR.
 Recommended by physicians for medicinal purposes-Old J. H. Cutter Whiskey. N B. Nelson S O., agents
 Mrs. Coover, of Memphis, and Mrs. Marshall, of Collierville, Tennessee, were registered at the Marion Friday Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied that Old Follmer whiSkey is the best, tell your friends. T. (. Folbre x Go. sell 1t.
 Mir. w. o. Pirtle, of New Castle, was a pleasant visitor in town yesterday, aud has our thanks for substantial favOrs.
 Carroll Woods, who has been so burning in San Franslsce the past year. returned 10 his native heath las' Monday.
 When Old J. II. Cutter is around other whiskies must "go way back and sit "-N. B. Nelson & Co. sole agents. Attorney E. A. McCulloch. ef Mari. anna, was distinguished visitor Tn. town Tuesday night. He was enroute. to Little Rock.
 Call for old Prentice, the purest grade of whiskey made, aged 10 years in the barrel before bottling. At I. l.C. Folbre X Co.
 Oie fare plss two dollars for the round trip for the Mardi Gras, New Orleans, February 1924 via the Choc- taa-Rock Island. Old Vollmer Whiskey, put mp by Jesse Moore Hunt Co.,, is pure and whole some. For sale by T. c. Folbre x Co.,, Forrest City, Ark.
 The Times Job Printing Office can print anything from Bible 10 milk ticket. Leave your work here, instead of sending it abroad. Turkey, Oysters, Celery, Radishes and Lettuce, are among the eelicaces on the Sunday dinner card at Hotel Imperi, ,l February 1st.
 J. B. Terry & Co.,. have opened 2 new stock of groceries and feedstuff. in the building recently occupied by l.A do f |. Washin yton street. opposite Imperial hotel. They invite your trade. SToH
 Bears tls zIhs-knd You Aax AlNays Bought Signature ss &<NAIZx
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-30
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s'saass.s sssss sss of &xMzzzzw

Mrs. Addie Crippen, of Madison, spent Wednesday night in the city a guest at the St. Francis Hotel. She came over to see the Barlow & Wilson | MinStrels.
 In the Aven building. next to Fon. dren & Smith. North Washington St. :. call on Mrs. Gus Ezell for lunches of all kinds. also fruits ard confection cries Of the best quality.
 The Forrest City Cotton Exchange has closed its doors and gone where the woodbine twlneth. We regret to lose the genial manager. Mir. Hines. vsa citizen, and wish him success.
 The Barlow < Wilson Minstrels were not up to the st .ndard of excellence which a Forrest City audience de. mands for it's favorable consideration. In faci it is d very ordinary show. The alarm of fire Sunday night be- tween 10 and II o'clock was caused by the burning of tenant house on Lee McD.niel's plantation. The pistol tierd got in his work in great shape. E. l. Cloud, relief agent, of Little Rock, is holding down the Iron Noun tain agency during the absence of Aren't Durborow, He is a genial and clever gentleman and is making friends rapidly.
 Being overstocked on canned goods of all kinds. vii for the next thirty days. offer my entire stock at sacr. flee prices. Canned peaches, apples, appricots and assorted berries at ac- tual cost. w. T. Sanders.
 Mir and Mrs. c. Buchanan. of tie Hotel St. Francis, left..for Memphis Wednesday, where they will maj e their home in the future. They have rented large house ani will keep furnished rooms.
 Pro-. Mathis, of the Crowley Ridge Institute, suspended number of re- fractory pupils Wednesday. Corporal punishment should be introduced in the schools--a good thrashing is better than lay-off to go hunting, etc.
 The L'Anguille Lumber Company, of MarianDa, have lot nf No. Oak and Cypress Boards suitable for cabins, sheds, stables. Sc. which they offer very cheap to get 1t ont If the way. Now is the time to get chesp lumber.
 CA9ToRfA.
 Bears the HIhakind You lIaa Always Bought Signature s &MAzIzM
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-06-20
THE SAN PEDRO ROAD
1t Will Cross Nevada Says Sen
at0r Clark

Trains on the Salt Lake route will
city and the Pacific coast within two
years.
The San Pedro VIII be operated as
an Independent line, free to make with
other roads such alliances as the Off
GERS find desirable.
The headquarters of the San Pedro
road will eventually be located in
Salt Lake city, although the interests
of the road demand that Offices also
be maintained at Los Angeles.
Senator w. A. Clark, of Montana,
president of the San Pedro, Los Ange
les & Salt Lake road, made the fore
going statements in answer to ques-
tions yesterday morning. Senator
Clark arrived in the city at 1920
o'clock and was met at the depot by
delegation of prominent citizens. He
was busy man from the moment of
his arrival, but he was in fine spirits
after his long ride and quickly dis
posed of the matters before him and
found time to discuss various inter
| ests which were brought to his atten-
| ton.
The paramount topic was the coast
, line and matters which relate to that
| great undertaking. The construction
and operation of the line which in a
| few DAYS will take over 525 miles of
| Oregon Short Line property in order
| to hasten the completion of the Salt
Lake route were subjects of special
concern and upon these Senator Clark
expressed himself freely. He said:
| Il see no reason now why the line
should not be completed and trains
running over the Salt Lake route with
in two years Unless unforeseen circum-
stances arise trains will be going
through to the coast before that time.
Everything is in shape for the esti-
mates of the contractors. The specifi-
cations of the engineers are practi
cally finished and we ought in three
weeks time to have the bids in hand
and be able to award the contracts
for the construction work between Ca
lientes and Daggett. This work will
close up the gap according TO oul
plans at the present time.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-06-20

g! expect that the cr1ers for the
construction equipment viii be placed
some day next week The work will
be done under the direction Of the
Empire construction company. A large
force Of men will be put to work anil
there will be no delay that can be
avoided in the construction of the line
as we are anxious to have it under
way and get the line in operation as
soon as possible. We have 10000 tons
of steel ordered up to the present
time and negotiations are pending to
secure enough for the entire line The
rails are ordered from American man
nufacturers and we hope to be able
to get all the steel we want in the
United States. We have 1000 tons of
steel stacked up at aDggett and there
are 10000 tons on the road for de-
livery. Consignments will arrive right
along from now on.
THE question of terminal facilities
into Salt Lake have been satisfactorily
disposed Of By an agreement with the
Oregon Short Line we have a ninety
nine year lease for terminal facilities
here which we will be able to use
jointly. This plan will give us imme-
date entrance into Salt Lake and will
dispose of questions affecting termi-
nails and incidental matters of rights
of way It will also enable us to use
the freight and passenger depots
jointly.
The line will be operated as an alb
solutely Independent road. We are en-
tirely free to make any alliance that
may be found advantageous Regard
ing the headquarters. we shall make
arrangements for them here. There
are large interests to consider in both
this city and Los Angeles and we shall,
make arrangements that are satisfac-
tory to both places. Offices will have
to be maintained on the coast and it
will require large force there to look
: after the business at that end OF til,
line
proof building on the east side of Main
street between First and Second South
and railroal offices will be located
there.-Salt Lake Herald.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-06-20
The Cooley Company.

Another appreciative audience was
at the opera house last night The
attraction was under Two Flags,
and the play was splendidly staged
Hiss Kingshury gave an eEc'iient rem
clifton of the part of CiSAre:'1 }. The
company all handled themselves well
and are meeting with great success
Tonight the comedy, "Tbe Mouth of
the Canon will be presented with
special scenery. The comedy IN this
piece is of high class order aud there
is plenty of it.-Chronicie.
This excellent company will open
& weeks engagement at the opera
house in this city commencing Mon
day evening.