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T1LLAMÖOK HEADLIGHT, MAY 13, 1909 PLUCK OF A MAGICIAN Naudin's Experience Among the ■Marabouts of Algeria. AM^RAB TRAP THAT FAILED. The treat French Conjurer Stocd the Test End Then by Ancther Trick Cowed His Infuriated Antagonists. The Story of Palmer's Curse. There are some points of resem blance between the story of the great French conjurer, Robert Houdln, and the marabouts and the story of Palm art BBrse The first named tale Is. asking. Incredible only when from the orieutal point ct In the fifties the administrates of the French African empire were scrl- ouslytampered by the fanatical mar ■bouts, who by their tricks of Juggling persuaded their followers of tlielr own supernatural powers and used ibis be lief to fan the spirit of Insurrection. Houdln was sent officially on a French warship to Algeria to confouud them. AVhllfl his task proved easy, the trip was not without its dangers. In Algiers he had allowed himself to bo1 shin at with pistols loaded by the Ofiarabouts. But once In the inte rior, When he was absolutely without the tools of his profession, be wa forced to repeat the experiment. He waa lightened. but he did not allow bls fears to be perceived. He persuad ed hla audience to postpone the test until taext morning In order that he might pass the night In prayer, us he was svithont the talisman that lie needed If the feat was to lie perform ed fm^nedlately. That night he devoted not to prayer, but to insuring bis invulnerability. and tbs next day before a great horde of Arab* lie submitted to the test. The French conjurer Insisted that In the sight of every one the pistols should be loaded by bls enemies themselves Then he calmly took his place and gave the signal. The sound of the pis tol had not died away when Houdln opened his lips, showing the bullet held firmly between his teeth. HU Infuriated adversary reached fcr the other pistol, but the conjurer wi- too quick. “You could not linriu me," be said “but now see how much great er my powers are thau yours, Behold the wall.” He fired, and out on tin whitewash at the exact spot of hl alni there crept slowly a great splotch of Hood The marabouts. In terror, co Wared before the prowess of the Eu ropefin magician. Less fortunate In his fate than Hou din was the English orientalist E. II Palmer. He fell a victim to fauatl clam, but the story of bls terrible curse will lo ng be repeated and cause sliud dera to run round Bedouin campfires Only Upon the theory of metempsycho sis ean be explained bis extraordinary powers of assimilating the languages ■nd Ideas of the east. He was brought up In the eonreu tlonal atmosphere of Englaud. but when be turned hls attention to orien tal subjects he did not merely learn; ha «imply absorbed. Not only were Persian. Hlndoostanee and Arable per fectly familiar to him, but he knew •vary obscurity of the slaug of the camel drivers, aud during bis long voyages in the east bls European ori gin Kras never suspected. Just as Houdln had been officially employed by the French government, so Palmer wag by the English, but in a more Intimate capacity. Before the exploit that proved fata) he had many dangerous adventures. Once he was led away by a treachcr- •Un guide and betrayed to an Arab gong who meant to rob and kill him. Iflginessed their Intentions, and when thaw began to Inflict upon him petty ■nnflyaiu'es be pretended not to notice them. Finally, however, the abuse be- came too obvious to be longer ignored. He Sprang to bls feet and drew out a latter that he bad received from nn M£Msh lady. “This to me! Down on y<MT knees, you dogs, and kiss the BjNhvrltlng of the sultan!" Down on thgm knees, cowed and groveling, fell MfiSBOO captors. M 1882 Palmer wns sent on a secret gggVtce mission among the Bedouin ttHtet to persuade them against join tag the rebellion of Arabi Pasha. He wool betrayed and shot. But Just be- fora bls death be laid upon bls assas IHLthe weight of his terrible curse. Naw, in the east a curse is something Mt to be regarded lightly, and Palm- or'a wns one of particular awfulness. Rj was his last means of defense, Mfi>while It did not save him. it bln st ud the hearing and destroyed the lives •<. those upon whom It fell. They ■¡■Bk away from one another In hor Some of them confessed their ggfas and were executed: all of them fiMfan a few months came to violent ¿oaths Palmer s curse Is still remem- MMd with terror In the east.—Book- A POISON EPISODE When a Famous Chemist Was Silenoad In Court by a Judge. There was a famous poisoulng case ! in England many years ago In which tee strong point of the defense was to show that the accused, who was an expert chemist, would not have used a poison which could be so easily found after it bad been taken into the hu man system. Sir Robert Chrlsteson. professor in Edinburgh university, a famous expert on toxicology, whose works are still standard on that sub ject. was put on the stand to prove this point. When he declared that a chemist would certainly use some poi son which would leave no trace, the prosecuting attorney asked him if be meant to say that there were such poisons. Sir Robert replied In the affirmative. The prosecutor asked, "Name them!” ‘‘Nof shouted the judge. "I forbid you to answer that question!” In spite of the protests of the prose cutor tbe Judge would not allow the expert publicly to give the name of a poison which would leave no trace. and tbe question remained unan- swered. Now comes tbe curious part of the atory. During tbe next two years Sir Robert received more thaD 4.000 let ters from all parts of tbe world ask ing. begging, offering to buy. tbe name of tbe untraceable poison alluded to lu bis testimony. Many of these be kept ns curiosities, showing them to bls friends as evidence of the depravity of human nature. Some of tbe excuses for wanting tbe name of the poison were very ingenious. One man was writing a novel based on a poison plot and wanted to make use of tbe un traceable poison idea. He did not want to give tbe name of tbe poison in bls book, but just wanted to have it by him In case any scientific critic should deny the possibility of such poi sons, when he could send him tbe name In a private letter and quote tbe “distinguished authority” from whom It came. etc. Several persons profess ed to be studying chemistry and asked for the information on tbe ground of professional courtesy. To all such Sir Robert would send the advice to pur sue their studies and they would soon know as much about It as he did. Many offered large sums of money for the secret, usually pretending they had bet still larger amounts that they could dud It out in a given time and were willing to share their profits lib erally with Sir Robert. The thing which most Impressed Sir Robert was the number of persons all over the world who seemed desirous of possessing tbe secret of on agent that would kill, but leave no trace, and tbe amazing falsehoods to which they would subscribe their names in order to obtain tbe Information. It Is said that whatever poison Sir Robert hud In mind at tbe trial he never mention ed it, not even to bls classes, so strong ly was he impressed with the danger of letting such a thing become matter of public knowledge. Washington's Spring The first thing that greets the eyes of a stranger alighting from the train at Cold Spring, a village resting suug- ly in the highlands of lhe Hudson, is Washington's spring, Inclosed by three bowlders in the rough, which, as one approaches, are seen to contain a tiny pool of apoutlug water. An Inscrip tion in relief upon the bronze plate announces that “General George Wash ington. In frequent visits to the Ameri can troops encamped near by during the war of the Revolution, drank of this spring aDd gave it Its name, Cold spring.” The encampments referred to were principally upon the famous Constitu tion island. Just below, to which was attached one end of the great chain which was stretched across the river to West Point and checked navigation by the British warships during the Revolution. Nietzsche and the Invalid. An Invalid lady who often met Nietzsche found him the gentlest, kind est and most sypmathetfc of men. He “Implored her with tears In bls eyes not to read his books.” Such was his knowledge of women that he was thunderstruck to find shortly after ward that the lady at once proceeded to read them all. He was furthei stupefied by the discovery that, hav ing read them, she was utterly un moved by the philosopher’s unanswer able demonstrations that feeble per sons like herself bad no right to live and that women were distinguished by this, that and the other objectionable attribute. It must have been a blow to him.—London News. Synopsis of the annual statement of the FARMERS' FIRE RELIEF AS SOCIATION. of HcrrEviLu-:. OREGON, a Mutual Fire Insurance Association, of Bulterville, in the State of Oregon, oo the Slot day of December. 1908. made to llm In so re nee Commissioner of the Stale of Oregon pursuant to law: DAIRYMEN’ AND S SUPPLIES STOVES & RANCES ASSETS. Stocks and bonds owned . ..$ Value of real estate and mortgagee.............................. Loans on bonds and mort gages............................ Cash on hand and in banks. Premiums in course of col lection and transmission . Amount of all other assets . Total admitted asseta . | Noue. 769 25 We carry a Large Stock of None. Hardware, Tinware, Glass and China, 95,56 None. None. 864 81 Oils, Paint, Varnish, Doors, Window Sashes, liabilities . Gross amount <•( losses re ported and unpaid ...........$ Amount of unearned pre miums on outstanding rinks............................ .. Amount of all other liabili ties .................................. Total liabilities .......... * 2,000.00 Fine Line of Choice GROCERIES None. 1,700 00 8.700.00 Agents for the Great Western Saw. I ncome . Amount of cash received with applications for in surance during the year. $ Amount of cash received from assessments levied . . Amount of cash received from all o: her sources.... Total income.. ...$ McNAIR CO. 1,018.02 The Most 3,071 88 1.802 24 -é> Reliable Merchants in Tillamook County. •JI' a 5.892.14 EXPENDITURF.S Amount paid for losses during the year................ $ Amount paid officers, direc tors and office help ........ Amount of all other expen ditures .................................. Total expenditures .. $ 6,081.70 1,026 34 666 72 7.774.76 BUSINESS IN OREGON FOR TIIK YEAR. Cures Biliousness, Sick Headache, Sour Stom- ach, Torpid Liver and It is guaranteed nJ l.sr. -U A Front Shoe Store received a fine assortment of Summer foot wear, consisting of Men’s, Woman’s, Misses’ and Children Shoes. We believe in selling honest goods at fair prices. Our Stock is fresh. All Goods sold by me is warranted. No charge made for sewing rips on Shoes purchased of me. Please call and examine my goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere. President. C. A. B arringer , Sect clary. A Church Without a Preacher. [To THE EDITOR TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT.*] The Independent Church is dedicated to the one proposition. The light and liberty of concience. On the notable day of Penticost there was no preacher, no rights, or cere monies. The impulse within due to the in spiralion of the Spirit characterized the whole scene. No preacher with a lingo, no creed, or formula, no more perception than the wind that blows, yet the greatest event that ever transpired in the history of the world. No man ever came to himself until he was left absolutely to himself, and the momenta man subscribes to the dictates or conscience he is forever free from the law of sin and death, and beyond the preacher’s jurisdiction. It is natural for a man to break restraint. If you want a cow to eat up a stiaw pile, set the dog on her drive her away until she thinks ought not have it, and then let alone, and she will lick up the straw. There are many roan who »dieted to strong drink, and other viscious habits, against their own good judgment, prompted by the desire to break restraint. The prodigal son had no restraint. There was no preacher or policeman to look after his morals, he was left to himself, with nothing but his horse sense to prompt him. The Independent chnrcli is for men We do not claim that women and children should be left to themselves, or that they are capable of sellgovern- ment. C. U ovk . BROWNE Salesman FARMERS READ THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN OF FORTLAND For the general news of the World also for informal ion about how to obtain the best results in cultivating the soil, Stock Raising,FrustGrowing etc. You can secure this excellent paper by Rev. I. W. Williamson’s Letter Chamberlain's Liniment. Cleanses the system thoroughly and clears sallow complexions of pimples and blotches. J. S. Lamar, Tillamook, and Hawk & Miller, Bay City The Farmers’ Fire Relief Association, of Butteville, Oregon. 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Iring 500 glances to the minute nt At a game of "deflnltlons” a discour I In a fluffy pink and white dress teous wag gave just offense once by ranger gracefully commandeered defining woman as **a creature that rercoat. He had just reached the was made after man and baa been aft when the owner tapped him on er him ever since!" boulder. ardon me, sir," be said meekly, Her Exact Aga. would you allow me to get an "How old is Beller r cigar from nry coat pocket In Twenty-four her last six birthday«.' I do not meet you again?" —Boaton Transcript. — Benevolent feeling ennoble« tbe moot trifling actions— Thackoray HEADQUARTERS FOR Susbcribing for the Headlight. Both Papers for $2.25. VIERECK Tillamook Bakery. Thu- is a new preparation and a good ona. 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