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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-01
orss, Day ., Zion City.

CHICAGO. MAY This IL The
lasi dAy on which Zion city peopls
must tender their submission "a
yollva II they do not BY today.
As will taxa radical setion himself
volisa dououncsd everybody Who
has opposed him. tAhinE the occs'
sion for hia ultlmstnm an annivsr'
xerpAFy Of he election o. the late
John Alssandsr posis from The
church
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-01

SHANGHAI. Chlna. MAJ is-~This
ia the DAY whsn the supplies on
shs Eroand ars expected 70 Be en-
hAasted. They have been pltifuiir
insuffIetsut ell the whils. but nos
there ls practically nothing 70 feed
the peer stretches sac arr literally
starving before The eyes q those
who would bsnefls thsm - they
noutA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-01

WASHINGTON. MAY i-Ens-
land Is axiow with pride over The
showing made b. thu great Dread.
nought on her recent tess cruise
20 The West indies Tier turbine
engines were found to BE- a great
sncceas. aad the HeagosnE and
maneuyerirz powers Of tho boat all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-01

Wear Brooks Hais. ia1i sseons
avenue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-01
Olympic Market

cut. your meat bills IN half iis
PIKE 81. opposite the Bon MArehe
go
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08

The most celebrated master Of mod
ern magic was Robert Houdln (looe-
1S7D, whom no preSt1dlgltator mas
since surpassed or even eQualed In the
variety and ingenuity of his astonish-
ing performances. AS boy Houuln
was apprenticed to a matchmaker, ana
In this occupation he acquired great
deftness and delicacy Of touch. he
had, moreover, a remarkable gift Tor
mechanical invention, which he learn
ed to apply in various ways-in max
ing curious mechanical toys, ana Ia
ter in discovering new applications OF
electricity to machinery. AT rrst ne
practiced sleight- hand merely as
diversion, but afterward he was IN
duced to cultivate his facility in won
der-working, for the reason that ne
resented the impostures practlced py
so many so-called conJurers whose eA-
hibitions he had witnessed. lnese
persons seriously pretended to be ma
eicians. and they used their skill,
such as 1t was, to deceive and cheat
the ignorant. Houdin, despising their
dishonesty and also the clumsiness OF
their art. set himself to expose tnem
nv performing much more wonder1ui
feats without protesting to have the
aid Of any supernatural powers.
He attained an extraordinary de-
gree of skill, inventinS new trlcks'
some of which even today remain un-
explained: for they came to possess
great value to their originator, VINO
therefore kept the secret or tnem 10
himself. Houdin gave public exhibit
tions in both France and England,
and on one occasion rendered the
French government a great service In
confounding the native magicians or
Algiers. The story Of how he did this
is told in the following interesting
passage. which has been translated
from the French of Houdin's MEM
oires."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08
OTHER PREMIUMS:

In addition to the Buggies, as lead
ers, to be given away to the two club
makers who return and pay for the
two largest clubs, regardless OF the
number Of names these clubs contain,
whether one hundred or four hun
dred, we offer a number Of special
premiums in proportion to size as fol-
lows:
For Four Names.
A Stylographic Fountain Pen; a
handsome Three-Bladed Pocket
Knife with name and address on the
handle, or one of the late new novels
that retail for $1.00.
For Five Names.
A years subscription to either one
Of the following Magazines: Nc
Clure's, Ladies' Home Journal, Mum
sey, Argosy, Scrap Book, Cosmopoli-
tan, Saturday Evening Post, or either
of the following: A Champion"
stem Winding Watch, a gold pointed
Fountain Pen or a four-bladed Pock-
ct Knife.
For Six Names.
An Eclipse" Stem Winding Watch,
Hamilton Model Is, 22-calibre Rife,
a years subscription to the Christian
Herald, a 22-String Zithern or any
one Of the new popular $1.50 novels.
For Eight Names.
An Ingersole Triumph" Watch, a
Daisy Repeating Air Rife-works
like a Winchester fine Razor or q
Pocket Knife, a Rapid Writer Foun-
tain Pen-plain case; or a Hopf Mod
ell Violin or an S-inch Banjo.
For Ten Names.
One years subscription to THE
ENQUIRER, a No. Hamilton 22-
calibre Rife-model II, the Youths
Companion one year, or a gold mount
ed Fountain Pen, good Banjo, Gull
tar or Violin.
For Twenty Names.
Crack-Shot Stevens Rife, 10-oz.
Canvas Hunting Coat, No. / Ejector
Single Barrel Breech-Loading Shot
Gun, the Century or Harper's Maga-
zine.
For Thirty Names.
Either Of the following: A Single
Barrel Hammerless Shot Gun, fine
Toilet or Washstand Set, a Hopkins
& Allen, Jr., % Calibre Rife, or a
No. 13 Oliver Turn Plow.
For Forty Names.
A fine Mandolin, Guitar or Banjo,
New York Standard Open Face
Watch, a w. Richards Double-Barrel
Breech-Leading Shot Gun.
For Fifty Names.
A Winchester or Colts Repeating
Rifle, 22-calibre; or a Baker Double
Barrel Breech-Loading Gun.
Anything Desired.
We will arrange to furnish any
special article desired by club-mak-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08

The Marabout Immediately seized
one of the pistols, and, on my giving
the signal, took deliberate aim at me.
The pistol went off, and-the ball ap-
peared between my teeth.
More angry than ever my rival tried
to seize the other pistol, but succeed
ed in reaching it before him.
You could not injure me-" said
to him; but you shall now see that
my aim is more dangerous than yours.
Look at that wall"
pulled the trigger, and on the new
ly whitewashed wall appeared a large
splash Of blood exactly at the spot
where I had aimed.
The Marabout went up to 1t, dipped
his finger in the blood, and, raising 1t
to his mouth, convinced himself Of the
reality. When he acquired this GER
tainty his arms fell, and his head was
bowed on his chest, as II he were an
initiated.
1t was evident that for the moment
he doubted everything, even the
Prophet. The spectators raised their
eyes to heaven, muttered prayers, and
viewed me with look Of terror.
This scene was triumphant deter
mination to my performance. l
therefore retired, leaving the audience
under the impression that I produced.
We took leave Of Bou-Allem and his
son, and set Off at gallop.
The trick I have just described,
though so curious. is easily arranged.
I will give a description Of 1t, while
explaining the trouble 1t took me.
AS soon as I was alone in my room,
took out Of my pistol without
which 1 never travel-a bullet-mold.
took a card, bent up the four edges,
and thus made a sort Of trough In
which placed a piece Of wax taken
from one Of the candles. When 1t
was melted l mixed with a little
lampblack I had obtained by putting
the blade Of knife over the candle,
and then ran this composition in the
bullet-mold.
Had I allowed the liquid to become
quite cold, the ball would have been
full and solid: but in about ten Sec
onds I turned the mold over, and por-
tions Of the wax not set ran out, leav-
ing hollow in the mold. This opera
ton is the same as that used in MAX
ing tapers, the thickness Of the out
side depending on the time the liquid
has been left in the mold.
1 wanted a second ball, which
made rather more solid than the 9TH
er: and this I filled with blood, and
covered the orifice with lump of
wax. An Irishman had once taught
me the way to draw blood from the
thumb, without feeling any pain, and
employed 1t on this occasion to fill
my bullet.
Bullets thus prepared bear an ex-
traordinary resemblance to lead, and
are easily mistaken for that metal
when seen at a short distance off.
With this explanation the trick will
be easily understood. After showing
the leaden bullet to the spectators, I
changed it for my hollow ball, and
openly put the latter into the pistol.
By pressing the wad very tightly
down, the wax had broken into small
pieces, and could not touch me at the
distance I stood.
At the moment the pistol was fired,
I opened my mouth to display the lead
bullet I held between my teeth. while
the other pistol contained the bullet
filled with blood, which bursting
against the wall, left its imprint,
though the wax had flown to atoms.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08
L. M. GRIST'S SONS, Yorkville, S. C.

We will arrange to furnish any
ecial article desired by club-mak-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08


This" our host said, ''is the room
reserved for guests Of distinction;
you can go to bed when you like, but
if you are not tired, 1 would ask your
leave to present to you several chief
men of my tribe who. having heard
of you. wish to see you"
Let them come in." I said: 1--WE
will receive them with pleasure
The interpreter went out, and soon
brought in a dozen old men, among
whom were a Marabout and several
talebs. whom the bash-aga appeared
to hold in great Difference.
They sat down in a circle on car
pets, and kept up very lively con-
versation about my performances at
Algiers This learned society discuss
ed the probability of the marvels re-
lated by the chief of the tribe. who
took great pleasure in depicting his
impressions and those of his corelig-
ionists at the sight of the miracles I
had performed.
stories and regarded me with a spe-
cies of veneration: the Marabout alone
displayed a degree of skepticism. and
asserted that the spectators had been
duped by what he called a vision.
Jealous of my reputation as a
French sorcerer, thought I must per-
form before the unbeliever a few
tricks as a specimen Of my late per-
formance. 1 had the pleasure Of as
founding my audience. but the Mara
bout continued to offer me a system
attic opposition. by which his neigh
bors were visibly annoyed; the poor
fellow did not suspect, though, what
l had in store for him.
My antagonist wore in his sash a
watch. the chain of which hung out
side.
l possess a certain talent for filching
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08

er for a given number Of names on
application to this office.
TIME TO BEGIN.
The time for clubmakers to begin
work in competition for the foregoing
offers is RIGHT NOW. Let all
Names whether old or new, be re-
turned as rapidly as secured, so they
may be properly entered upon our
books.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Two Six Months Subscribers nc 81
each will be considered the equivalent
of one yearly subscriber at $1.75, and
so counted. A subscription paid for
two or more years in advance at SITS
will be counted as one name for each
year so paid.
Clubmakers will be held personally
responsible for the payment Of all
names returned by them. After q
clubmaker has returned and paid for
any name, he can, at any time there
after, discontinue the sending Of the
paper to the person for whom he has
paid and transfer the unexpired term
TO any other person, provided the per-
IVES not subscriber at the time the
books.& s-.s -
No name will be counted In compe-
tition for q premium until the sub
scription price has been paid; nor will
any premium be delivered until q
satisfactory settlement has been made
tor all names returned by the club
maker.
Persons who commence making
clubs will not be permitted to trans
fer their club to another clubmaker's
list after the names have been enter
ed on our books.
1t is NOT necessary that names on q
club should all be at the same post
office. Names may be taken at any
number Of places.
All subscriptions must be forward
ed to US at the expense Of those send
ing them.
We will be responsible for the safe
transmission Of money only when
sent by draft, registered letter or
money order drawn on the Yorkville
postofiice.
In sending names write plainly, and
give postotfice, county and state.
All subscriptions will be disconrin-
ued at the expiration Of the time paid
for.
A separate list will be kept for
each clubmaker, who will be credited
with each name sent, so that the
number sent by any clubmaker may
be ascertained at moments notice.
In case Of tie for either premium.
two weeks will be allowed in which
to work OF the tie. -
The time in which names may be
returned under our propositions will
commence NOW, and expire at
O'Clock p. m, on the Second Wednes-.
day In March, 1907.
After the closing of this contest on
the second Wednesday In March.
1907, no single yearly subscription
will be received for less than the
yearly subscription price, $500 except
new clubs are formed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08
SHOP RUN ON BIBLE LINES.
Owner Finds Christianity Pays In
Business.

Owner Finds Christianity Pays In
Business.
There is drug store in Chicago
that is being successfully conducted
by a man who Is guided in all things
by the question, What would Jesus
do?"-in other words, on the princi-
pies set forth by the Rev. Charles M.
Sheldon Of Topeka, Kan, in his book,
I'm His Steps; or What would Jesus
do?" The owner is oliver Freeman,
and The store is at 1927 Sheffield ave-
nue.. At first he found the road rough;
but today he has passed the expert
mental stage and has paying busi-
ness.
Cigars and tobacco cannot be pur-
chased in Mr.. Freeman's store at any
price. They are not in the stock.
Nothing can be purchased on the Sab
bath except prescriptions that are
absolutely necessary. Not even
cough drop or a stick Of gum is sold
on the Sabbath and telephone service
Is Oi tii1t ohJb N&ASSfS
to call physicians in urgent cases.
In each of the display windows a
sign is strung each Sunday which
reads: Remember the Sabbath Day
to Keep it Holy. Nothing but neces-
sary articles sold on Sunday" And
that rule is rigldly enforced by Mr..
Freeman.
Mr.. Freeman has followed this prin-
ciple for years and he Is emphatic In
the declaration that it pays. Although
his store. Is almost in the extreme
northern part of the city, he enjoys a
prosperous business.
His prices are probably higher
than those Of any Of the other outly-
ing drug stores, but his receipts equal
those of some Of the drug stores In the
down town district. Ten clerks are
kept busy week days.
Yes, the application Of Christian
ideas to ones business Is a good
thing" said Mr. Freeman. "Christian-
ity Is a good thing at all times and in
good thing for nature, and 1t is a
good thing for the citizens.
II let the Bible govern my business,
my family and all my affairs, and 1
assure you it governs very we'll in
deed. For years I have conducted my
business as I believed Jesus would
have it conducted.
my store is closed on the Sabbath
to all business except the filling Of alb
solutely necessary and urgent pre-
scriptions. 1 do not sell tobacco in any
form.
II must confess that found 1t diff
cult to bring my ideas into practical
use at first. 1 have lost many custom
ers because 1 have steadily refused to
be swayed.
However. the gain over the losses
was such that the business slowly
grew, until ten clerks are kept busy.
Some customers insisted on being
served with cigars and left angrily on
learning that kept no tobacco on sale.
Others insisted on buying unnecessary
articles on the Sabbath, but I stuck
steadily to my resolutions.
II came to Chicago in 1891 penniless,
and almost friendless. 1 was married
and my brother lent me $4,000, and
with that capital 1 started in business
where I am now located. My business
has been confined to this particular To-
cality all these years. Almost all my
patronage comes from regular GUS
TONER'S who agree with me in my
views. I am a member Of the Metho-
dist church"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08

BT The Chinese never use butter in
any form. In Africa vegetable butter
made from the fruit Of the shea tree
Is used by the natives, and is said to
have a much ricer flavor than that
made from cows milk.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08
TWO HIGH CLASS BUGGIES.

For
retail prices
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08
The price ENQUIRER
CLUBsfAKERS.

who
material
in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-08
THE Y0RKVILLE ENQUIRER
FOR 1907.
Annual Club Competition has
Opened to Everybody.
-four HUNDRED DOLLARS WORTH Or PREMIUMS
Valuable Buggy for Each of the Two
Largest Clubs.


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MAG1C In ALGERIA
How Famous Magician
Mystifed the Arabs
-By ROBERT HOUDIN

i Observation-Disclosures + + i
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-02
CITY BARBER SHOP.

We have opened up a barber shop
on Ohio avenue, In the White build
ing, and solicit the patronage of the
white people. Shop is newly fitted
up, and everything kept neat and
clean.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-02
j. F. WEBB
PAPER HANGER and DECORATOR

Will be glad to furnish estimates
on work, and viii guarantee satisfac-
ton, at best prices. Reference: g.
A. Hinely, Live Oak. Call at Demo-
crat ONCE.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
AGITATED OVER
TRUSTEES METHOD
New Castle Contractors Ex.
plain Why Their Bill Was
Not ItemiZed
specIaI % rhe EvenInr IournaI.

NEW CASTLE. April 5.-Contractors
John NJ. Hance and Son do not Ike
THE methods regarding their bill at the
meeting OF the Trustees Of the Com
mons Neither do their neighbors.
who have always known them to be
men OF integrity. At the meeting.
when the bill Of Harry Hance for work
ON the Commons farms was presented.
Mr.. Deemer objected to such a course
because che Dill was not itemized. Ma.
Hancc stated he was willing to get tho
day book TO convince those present that
the hours were made. Members Of
the trustees said it was not necessary,
as they believed every hour placed OH
the bill was made.
no an Evening Journal reporter
Harry Iiance. last evening, showed the
time book, giving each day the work
was done and the number OF hours per-
formed, and when footed up they
amounted TO ia hours. Contractor
Hanee said that never has there been
a half hour charged that was not work
ed for, and the custom has always been
to total the time. This is true even
in private work, for at the BIyigon
works, where Mr.. Deemcr is superln-
tendent, the time was put IN. not by
days, but number Of hours FOR the
whole time.
Mrs. Sarah a. Elms died suddenly
yesterday morning at the home Of her
son -in-iaw, A. II. Padberg. The re-
mains will be shipped to Firederlcks-
burg, Va. for interment.
was an attendant at the delaware
State Hospital. died there on Wednes-
day His funeral took place to-day
and interment was made in st. Peter's $
cemetery.
Eighteen window beads were stolen
ana three others broken at the Duncan
new houses on Second street. Con.
tractors Hance and Son know the guilty
party and unless the property is re-
turned an arrest win be made Thirty
pounds OF nails we're also taken
The entertainment in the Town Hall
last evening by the Penn Literary So
ciety was a delightful affair. The pro-
ceeds so to purchase O. piano for the
High School.
The booths for the New Castle Ath-
ietic Associations fair are being erect
ed to-day.
shad are scarce still and bring 75
cents for roes.
Complain is heard regarding a dead
bulldog on the lot at Sixth and Har-
mony streets
Mrs. Maria j. Megginson. formerly
OF this city. but now Of Wilmington,
spent yesterday with friends and rela-
tives here
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
MACLEAN HEADS
BOARD OF TRADE
Chosen Last Night After Mr..
SaveTy Had Declined
Reelection

R. J. Maolean is the new president Of
the Wilmington Board Of Trade. He
was elected at the annual meeting Of
the body last night. after Thomas H..
Savery had publicly declined TO allow
his name to be used in connection with
the Office for a fourts term. In declin-
ing the honor Mr.. Savery made It clear
that he had not lost interest In the OBJ
jects Of the board, but thought the
honor Of the presidency should be given
to different men from year to year. Mr..
Savery declared he would continue to
give the board his best efforts in behalf
of a Greater Wilmington. which senu-
ment was recognized by a rising vote
of thanks to Mr. Slavery for his efforts
In behalf Of the board. Mr.. Maclean
thanked the board for the honor con-
ferred upon him, and also assured the
body it would have his best efforts. He
will outline his pans for the years
work at the next meeting Of the board.
After Mr.. savery had made the above
remarks. the following resolution Offered
by Bishop Coleman, was unanimously
adopted by a standing vote.
whereas. While recognizing the force
and proprety OF the reasons assigned by
Mr.. Slavery for declining to serve anothei
year as President OF this Board Of Trade
and having his assurance that his Interest
Evening journal., 1907-04-05

in the affairs OF the Board win not bo
diminished;
Resolved. That the members OF this
Board OF Trade sincerely regret the de-
clinatlon OF Mr.. Thomas II. Savery as TO
further serving in the office Of President
OF this Board; and assure him OF their
heartfelt and grateful appreciation Of his
many and valuable services rendered IN
its behalf"
The other officers chosen are:
First Vice. -Presidcnt-A. S. Reed.
Second Vice President-Horace Will
son.
Treasurer-F'rank ]. williams.
Auditors-Charles C.. Kurtz, NJ ID.
Crossan. w. ID. Brinckle.
Directors-William Lawton. T. Co'e-
man DUPONT, Thomas H. Savery John
S. Rossell and James II. Wright.
a committee on civic Improvements
the objects of which shall be to culti-
vate habits OF municipal order and
beauty, was added TO the board COM
mittees at the suggestion Of Mr..
Brinckle.
The annual report showed a ba'anco
of 1918 on hand.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05

murder. A short time ago he detected a
bigamist who was awaiting trial and who
had sawed through the steel bars of nj.
Gage, in this act Of cutting through the
walls of the prison. lie promptly over.
powered him and turned hlnlrover to th'
warden. portion OF the Jail building
is occupied by the sheriff as a residence
Home Of a "caruso"
In the city lock up are confined twenty.
six prisoners, twcnty-four OF whom are
colorod including one colored woman. OF
this number twenty-three an colored. arc
locked mp IN small cells in q room about
l5xs5 feet glance az them through the
iron srnungs Of the outside door reminds
ono of the Interior OF a monkey cage
go grotesdue are many of the prisoners
in their looks and actions.
creenbank a Palace
Compared TO the city and county prls-
ons here Greenbanl at Wilmington IS as
a palace 10 a hotel The best OF sanitary
conditions do not prevail hers and out
breaks % epidsm.cs are not .nsreluent
cccurrances. In the event OF 1uch an out
byealz Z the victim Is not removed at
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Social Notes
PersonaI and Social Notes

CtSONsti ANA 9OCldi NOLCS
Mrs. Thomas G. Metz has returned from
visit to friends in Clayton.
Misses Ida and Edith Downs spent
Easter with their mother in Kenton.
Masters George and Henry Tonkln Of
Mlllinston, are visiting relatives in this
city.
Robert H. Honet attended a house
party at Clayton during the Easter hol-
days
Malvin Grason is visiting relatives at
Rising sun, Nd.
Miss Stella Gordy Is visiting relatives
at Zion. Md
Miss Bessie Parker Is the guest OF
friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Edith Bailey has returned from
a weeks visit TO friends In Dover.
Miss Hannah Bennett Is spending a
few days with relatives in Chester.
Miss Lille Riggan is visiting relatives
IN Baltimore.
Mrs. Frank Walters Is spending a few
days with friends in Dover.
Mrs Leon Wilson has returned from i,
weeks visit to friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. S. +. Dushane and Miss Florence
Egee, Of Chesapeake city. are the guests
Of friends in this city
Miss Lulu b. Barker OF Delmar, Is
the guest Of relatives in this city.