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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06
WOMEN AS MAGICIANS.

They Are Especially Deft in Use OF
Secret Pockets.
1T has always been mystery to me-
said a manufacturer of magicians
goods, according to the Rochester Post
Express, why more women have not
taken up conjuring as a business. Wom-
en- nowadays are doing nearly every
thing that a man does in the way of
making a living, and there is no good
reason why they should not succeed,
both artistically and pecuniarily, in the
role of wizards. AS a matter of fact.
woman is gifted by nature with the
chief requisite of the art-that of mis-
direction, which is vastly more valua-
BILE than mere sleight of hand. Dex-
terity will come with practice. hut the
power to divert the minds and eyes Of
an audience. pretending to do one thing
and in reality doing another, must be
born I'm one and cannot be acquired.
kow many men whose manipulation of
cards and coins borders on the marvel
,us. but they could not deceive a ten
year-old child when it comes to Gre
Iting an illusion. To a woman this
psychological branch of prestidigitation
is as natural as swimming to a duck
and though only moderately skillful in
sleight -of-hand she is able to get a
great deal more out of an illusion than
most men.
when / started in the business of
manufacturing magical goods. twenty
ears ago, there were few professional
women magicians. They could be
counted on the fingers Of one hand.
Yomen amateurs were unheard OF. In
he last I'VE years. however, conditions
ave materially changed. There are
amy women on the professional stage
no are making handsome incomes -
lizards, though there IL only one where
hundred could make 4 good living
and on my books ] have the names OF
many women who are lthusiastic anna
eur performers ana they buy a great
cal ~ expensive apparatus. IN"
lumber IL Increasing every year, and ]
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06

in France, and Okita, a clever Japanese
magician, has made a successful tour
of the world.
THE most prominent as well as the
most skillful woman amateur was the
late Queen Henrietta of Belgium. She
was a pupil of the famous Carl Herr
mann, who, while taking the baths of
Ostend, in 1882, was requested by the
Queen to give her lessons in sleight-
of-hand and in mechanical magic. For
six months Hermann was a guest at
the royal palace of Brussels, and four
hours were spent daily in drilling the
Queen in the rudiments of the art.
The royal court displayed a remark
able aptitude for the art. She was
assiduous In practicing the thousand
and one details that are necessary to
a mastery of the art, and when Carl
Hermann at length resumed his pro-
fessional tours the Queen was able to
present a programme of magic almost
as well as any professional conJurer
In Europe. The Queen had a stage
built In her palace, and in this little
theater she practiced for the amuse-
ment and recreation, of her family and
attendants. Through all the pathos
and sorrow OF her later years Queen
Henrietta never lost her love for magic,
and In II she found a never failing
solace.
"As an illustration of the increasing
interest taken by women In the magic
art Il is significant that a school OF
magic was recently established In Lon
dom where women are Initiated into
the secrets OF the art. This school
has a membership OF 400 women. There
- a similar institution IN Berlin. In
my humble opinion Il VIII ne only a
matter Of a few years before such
school Is established IN the United
states. Those who say that the art
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06

am confident that in few years there
will be almost as many women anna
teurs as men, / have letters nearly
every day from women who make in
ouiries about taking lessons in the art,
and my wife makes this branch of the
business a specially She teaches
sleight- of-hand and instructs her Gus
toners in the use of apparatus, and,
what is a matter of even more impor-
lance, she fits her customers with the
proper clothes in which to perform their
tricks To do this successfully requires
considerable skill, for the dresses must
contain number of secret pockets, and
feminine fashions change so rapidly
that 1t is impossible to lay down exact
positions for these necessary recepta-
cles.
AS a general rule. however. one good
sized pocket at the back of the skirt
just over the hips can generally he
managed. If a belt or sash forms a
part of the costume, II provides an
opportunity for several little pockets
which may be let into It OF sufficient
size TO hold coin or and other
small object II there are revers on
the bodice. each may conceal a little
pocket behind IL. Sometimes straight
or sinuous embroideries or tucks or
flounces run across or down the skirts,
and these will admirably conceal the
openings OF pockets of greater or less
size. In evening dress pocket may
be let into each side OF the opening at
the chest II is obvious that a great
deal OF ingenuity Is necessary In order
70 clothe a woman conJurer properly
With men IL is different They wear
the conventional dress suits the world
over and n Is necessary only 20 insert
a couple OF pockets IN the tail OF the
coats. a couple of big pockets are sew
ed inside the coat under the arms. and
a. each side Of the back u the trous-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06

ers is placed small pocket just above
the thigh.
Among professional women magi-
clans at the present time the most not
ed is Nine. Patrice, an English woman,
who in private life is Mrs. Lang Neil.
She is woman of rare culture, speaks
and writes six languages perfectly and
possesses great skill in sleight -of-hand.
She is a favorite with the royal fam
lily, and has appeared many times in
private before King Edward and his
family. She was the first woman in the
world to present De Kolta's famous
Illusion, The Vanishing Lady and 1t
created such a furore that she was
commanded by the King of England
(then the Prince of Wales) to give a
private performance in the ball room
at Sandringham. Patrice was assisted
by Prof. Bertram, a celebrated Eng
lish conjuror On this occasion Nine.
Patrice, when asked by BertTam
whether she should be mystically trans
ported. was requested by the Princess
Of Wales to go to the drawing room
and bring her a bouquet She was
seated as usual upon the chair, and
hey, presto! In a fash she had gone.
Inside of ten seconds she ran up the
ball room with a beautiful bouquet Of
flowers which, In a few words In Ger
man, she presented TO her royal high
ness This success at Sandringham
esta bllshed Nine. Patrice's popularity
IN England where she Is still IN great
demand. She has made fortune out
OF her work.
I'm this country Nine. Hermann Is
recognized as the most skilled woman
magician. The leading professional IN
Germany, the home OF magic, Is Flea
nora Orlowa She had the honor Of
appearing before Queen Henrietta Of
belgium and Queen Victoria. Mile.
NicOlo u the leading woman oonjuror
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06
The medicinal Hot Springs.

But there is yet another reason that
brings the traveller here. Banff is cele-
brated for its Hot Springs. Being q
volcanic region, birthstone is on tap ir
several places-brimstone enough &
90 around to all who need it. Now,
am warned by one high in authority moi
TO put too much emphasis on the cura.
tive qualities of Banff's sulphu
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06
Shirt Waists,

MARQUISE, RENOWN,
ESSENELL and OPERA
Waists are makes that num-
Der their friends by hun
dreds. This seasons styles
strengthen this friendship
to the utmostIimit.
The tailoring skill dis
played in these garments
dispeI all possibility of
equaling their fit or stylish
ness by any homemade"
effort. If you'll look over
our display you will surely
endorse our claims.
$l.25 to $500.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06
B.H.LEVY & BRO.

is dead know nothing of the amateur
side of the subject. There are $50, 900
amateur magicians In this country
alone, and the number is constantly
increasing. There are two monthly
publications devoted wholly to magic,
and the literature of the subject is
growing Trade has never been better
in magical apparatus than ii is to-
day, and, as my book will attest, each
year the number of women who take
an interest in the subject is on the
increase"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06
Natures Pencil

Is work Autumn Leaves and hald FASHION which fire.
queny anticipates closely,
FALL OUR LADIES' DEPARTMENT, in busting receiving
SEASON is HERE
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06
Skirts.

Our reputation as the
ONLY SKIRT HOUSE is
justified by our select and
lavish collection of
Fall Styles.
We show every Fabric and
style that any one wishing
to be in fashion will want,
$500 to $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06
Ladies' Suits.
A newer and higher stand
ard is displayed in our
Man Tailored Suits

This season. Improved
methods and facilities have
enabled manufacturers to
excel all previous efforts,
and our Fall examples in
LADIES' and MISSES gar
mentS are a revelation in
make, designing and fab
RIGS. Nothing is too ex-
elusive for our stock, and
the presence of any suit
here marks it as the new
est and most correct
vogue.
Your leisurely inspection
is invited.
Prices from SIS to $50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-06
School Girls

Should now be preparing
for the new term.
We ask attention to our
lines of Misses "Peter
Thompson" Suits, E to IL
years, in desirable goods
and colors for school serv-
ice.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
SCHEME TO JOLLY UNCLE MARK.
Trying To Get Hanna Out OF tho
Presidential Race

Washington, November I8.-(Spec!al)-
The administration politicians have been
called upon to adopt spectacular method
of forcing Senator Hanna to accept the
craftsmanship OF the republican national
committee. thus placing him IS they fig
ure IT, beyond the reach Of temptation in
the presidential line.
Several important conferences have been
held at the white house recently. The
last OF these have been attended by men
In congress and some outside Of it who
are recognized Roosevelt leaders. At
these conferences the possibility OF old
man Mark permitting himself to be put
In the attitude Of a receptive candidate
for the nomination against Roosevelt has
been seriously discussed ana 1t has been
determined that he must be made to say
he will accept the national chairmauship
They want this. not only because il viii
take him out Of the realms OF presidential
possibility, but also because they know
they will need his active services In the
next campaign.
This plan. IN brief, Is TO give a great
love feast In honor OF his Ohio victory
a date In the near future. This viii be
attended by President Roosevelt and all
tho shining lights in the republican party
and after the enthusiasm has been worked
UP TO the proper pitch, there VIII be a
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
MILLER AND JOHNS
ACQUITTED.
These Men the First To Be Tried O.
the Many Who Have Been In
dicted in Connection with
the Postal Scan
+ del.

Cincinnati November 2o.--D V. Mil
of Rockville, Ind, were tonight acquit-
ted OF the charge of conspiracy to OK
tort bride from John ]. Ryan, made by
the postoffice department.
The verdict of mot guilty was receiv-
ed by the crowd with demonstrations
that could not be suppressed by the
court officers AS soon as court was
adjourned and Judge Albert G. Thomp-
son had retired, pandemonium broke loose
anon gthe 1ollifying friends Of the defend
anita. The defendants finally broke away
from the crowd OF friends to shake hands
with the jurors and wept like children as
they did so.
Chief Postofrice Inspector Cochran, Mr.
Robb. assistant attorney general for the
postoffice department at Washington,
who had assisted District Attorney Nc
Pherson and Assistants Mouliner ans
Darby IN the prosecution. left for the
east before the verdict was rendered.
Among the cries Of the jolihers was
that of Where is John J. Ryan," Ryan
had been the central figure during the
two long trials. but. he was not present
tonight
The jury retired shortly before 3 p.
m. and rendered it's verdict after deiber-
ating six hours. II is understood that
q majority this time was for acquittal
from the start 1t Is generally under
stood that there WIS doubt as to Miller's
connection with the transactions between
Johns and Ryan.
The charge Of Judge Thompson during
the afternoon occupied an hour In us
delivery and was very strong. 70 an
who heard the charge TO the Jury the
verdict was a surprise. as the general
prediction was that tho jury would again
he unable to agree. The penalty for the
offense of such conspiracy Is two years
Imprisonment or . fine OF 5000, or both.
The federal officials acknowledge their
disappointment In the final outcome.
They state that this case was not like
any OF the other postal cases that are
pending. as this case simply dealt with
the action Of Miller when he was an as
sistant attorney in The postofflce de
partment
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
ONLY THE CZARINA IS ILL.
Reports Of Sickness Of the Gear
Unfounded

ST Petersburg, November ia bulle-
tin signed by Dr. Hirsch, the surgeon *
the car. and Or. Roui was tesued at
s}ierniewice Russian Poland. today as
follows:
''Thc czarina has been suffering from
Inflammation of the right middle ear dur
ing the past twenty-four hours. There
has been no departure whatever from
she normal course Of the malady. Tenn
peraturc 37.6 centrisrades; pulse Ga
The reports of the illness of the car
are unfGundrd
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
PANAMA INDEPENDENTS
GUARANTEED BY TREATY
(From The New York Herald.

.(FrOm The New YORK tcTal0)
Empowered to negotiate : lal treaty
between the new republic cf Panama and
the United States. scuors Federico BOYD,
Manuel Araador-G Guerrero and carlos G.
Aroscmena. high commissioners. arrived
yesterday from Colon.
Denying intrigue with my nation In or
der to achieve their Independence from
Colombia, senior Federico Boyd stated
that they were utterly unprepared for
war lie eIoquently told of Panama's
decades OF wrongs, the last hope OF help
10 their progress destroyed by the mac
tivity of the Colombian congress-. and
enthusiastically depicted the isthmian re-
public OF tho failure.
1T was Il campaign OF peace" he said,
Sin which all factions laid down thcir
political aniInositieS and joined the cons
, mon cause
we had no assurance OF assistance
from the United States but we knew
from the precedent established IN the lasc
Colombian revolution that the United
States would not permit fighting. either
in Panama or Colon or anywhere near
tlpc railroad whose traffic 1t guarantees
safe conduct
The movement was opposed BY no one
on the sthmus and because of the phys
ical difficulties Colombia could not attack
US from overland We therefore had
made no preparation fcr war.
'"rhe actual change OF governments
took place on the 81 Of November about
half past 5 o'clock ia the evening, az
sunset The signal was given from the
firc departments
Five Generals Captured.
give generals ana their stams. who
had arrived that morning from Bogota 10
put down the movement, were made pris-
oners. They included the two Generals
Tovar. General Castro and General
Amaya. They were made prisoners in the
square. the Plaza Chrique Just when
they arrived at the entrance to the
Quartet
The people came In from the suburbs,
the soldiers fratcrnized with thorn, ana
the generals and their staffs were march
Ell across the city from the Quartet o the
police sta ton.
Nicaragua was the first Central Amer
lean republic TO be heard from. ana as
sured our government OF recognition as
soon the United States recognizes the
republic"
what is the sentiment Of the people OF
Panama toward the question Of anueXa~
ton to the United States?' lie was asked,
''That Is something we have not talked
about, he answered 1hat may pe
something FOR the future-I 40 not know
Confidence in Varilla
"0,r ,,;,,ie+,. g., ,1-o.,i,,,r,,., So =, nor
feet accord win rs." continued Senior
Boyd, and we are positive that he WIN
transmit the sentiment OF our people We
have fun confidence in him. and our com
ing docs not m the least inlhll'lze me
poWe'9 "s ca ." W.
bunau-N ttllia'
~ answer - you4 nue. ips"1iVh d. ~
why we seeded from Colombia, SAID
the envoy, Il answer this IS not a new
idea. The independence of the isthmus
has been in the minds Of The people for
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
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Mississippi Baptists Meet.

Jackson. MIS-. November (speclal)
The Baptist state convention board met
in the First Baptist church here today
for the purpose Of mapping out the field
and mission work for the coming year
ana to make appropriations to carry out
the work planned. The board VIII not
conclude its labors before tomorrow. \
large number of prominent Baptist di-
vines are IN attendance.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
Kaiser Seeks Warm Climate.

Berlin. November 2o-Emperor william
may spend a portion of the winter in
southern climate
The Potsdam agency. which gathers
the court news. says the cmperors gen
oral health seems to require his esca pc
during January and February from the
unfavorab BE German winter and the pro-
jcctcd trip if taken has nothing to do
with the recent operation 1t is added
that the healing Of the wound is now
nearly completed. The emperor went out
for n walk TODAY. although it was cola
ana rain was falling
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
Vets Seek Entrance to Home.

Jackson. Miss November 2l.-(spe-
clal) -Over forty applications have been
received by Secretary r. NJ. Henry from
indigent ex-confederates who desire TO
enter the soldiers home to be opened AZ
Ieauvolr on the list Of December. The
board OF trustees met last evening ana
awarded q contract for the furniture 20
he used at the home, and within few
DAYS all VIII be in readiness for the
arlAninr
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
French Marines at San Domingo.

San Domingo Thursday November 10
The French cruiser Junen de la Gravtere
arrived here today and landed guards for
the protection Of the consulate. Severe
lighting has begun. The insurgents are
bomharding the town, and their attack Is
being vigorously resisted by the forts.
No great injury has SO far been done.
The United States cruiser Baltimore VIII
be compelled to leave Saturday and an
other American war ship is anXiousiY
expected. Fighting continues 70 the
south, but the results so far as known
are favorable to the government
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
Air Ship Torn by Explosion

Paris. November 2o.-rhe Lebaudy air
ship. in descending today near the bal
looming grounds at Meudon. struck a tree
and blew up The whole arship was
completely destroyed, but the occupants.
a pilot and engineer. were uninjured. NJ
Lebaudy was not on board.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
Twentv-six Horses Cremated'

Danvine, Ky, November 2l-Fire early
today laid waste half a block OF the prin-
cipal business portion OF the city. The
loss viii probably reach $50, 900; par
tally insured Twenty-siX head Of fine
horses persisted in the flames.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
ALL THE NEWS OF DIXIE
Continued from Page Nineteen

ment fixed at ten years IN the peniten-
tiarv Wards accuser was Susie George,
aged II years. She is an inmate 81 me
Ola Fellows Orphans Home at this
place. OF which Ward was superinten-
When the scandal was first made public
Ward fled ana was captured in Califor-
ma. The trial has been a most sensit-
fiOnal one.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23

Pure whisky. such as that made by the
Kellers;rass Distiling Co, is a house
hold necessity. Read their advertisement
on The last page
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23

\. presented him with Yorkshire With
these Clay founded the stud Of thorough
breds that has continued uninterrupted
FOR uear.y three-quarters of 4 century.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23

party, which after is arrival here TOOK
az quarters IN the Fifth Avenue hoteL
where it will remain several Gays tefore
going 70 Washington.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
AMERICAN TRIP FOR LEOPOLD
King Of the Belgians Decides To
Visit the United Sfatas.

London November n. A special dis
patch from Brussels says ii is c-unitel
reported THAT King Leopold viii visit the
United States in the spring.
\ dispatch from Brussels on October
% said there were hopes that KING
Leopold would BE- able probably 70 attend
the st. Louis fair
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
He Cures
Sore Eyes Free
Famous Chicago Professor Makes a
Startling Discovery of a Magic Eye
Lotion That Cures All Sore Eyes
and Has Restored the Sight
to Hundreds Of People.

His Grateful Patrons Tell Of Almost
Miraculous Cures Of Cataracts,
Granulated Lids, Wild Hairs,
Ulcers, Weak, Watery Eyes
and All Eye Diseases.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23

WAR ON 18TH AMENDMENT.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
CONDITIONS j:

EVERY PERSON sending 90 cents
for IL months subscription TO Inc
Semi Weekly Star can have one count.
EVERY PERSON sending $I.oo for
two years SUBSCRIPTION 10 The Semi
Weekly Star will be allowed three
counts.
conpanipd by remittance, In accordance
with above Count or counts must oe
sent in same envelope with remittance.
No attention paid to kilograms
Try your skill at counting. tnel Is 40
lutely a matter OF skill and ingenuity
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-11-23
Il PAYS II HaYa Tires Counts.

With three counts you can tako ono
on each side Of what You think Is tho
correct count. and are that much more
likely to hit it. We believe il VIII pay
all to have three counts enteIe4; a'oI
contest viii close January ], l9oA, alld
prizes paid Immediately thel eaft"r' NO
count bearing postmarl1 OF later date
VIII he r.porGp1