The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1865-12-23
THE DAILY EMPIRE.
WnntIerfiIi DreaIn. .

Everybody has heard wonderful stories
OF dreams that came true, resulting IN mar
yelous discoveries of wealth, revelations OF
crimeand mysterious information OF various
sorts. Skeptical people are at liberty TO be-
lieve of course, what they please. but the
following story comes TO us as well authen-
ticated, and the finale is, we think, quite
original The dreamer was q gentleman
residing IN one of the row Of houses In
street in neighbOring city. To mention
names might be unpleasant. lie dreamed
one night that he had discovered at his
house a hidden closet which was stored
with silver and other valuables sufficient TO
set him up In the world as man of wealth.
In the morning he told his wife, who, like
a sensible woman, asked him what lac had
eaten before nc went to bed, and warned
him Of the effects of late suppers.
The next night he went to bed rs usual,
when 10 the same dream was repeated. To
doubt any longer would be to fly In the
face of fortune that was opening the por-
tails of wealth to the happy dreamer. lie
resolved upon an exploration. Modern
built houses, put up In row for specula-
tion. to sell or rent do not prevent any
architectural intricacies where closet
might be slowed away unperceived the
lines are rectangular. and every inch OF
space saved. The hidden closet with the
treasure must be somewhere In the walls.
With a hammer the dreamer went about
the house, sounding the walls, for indica-
tions of the concealed receptacle. AT last
his search was rewarded A blow struck
on the wall brought forth a metallic Jingle
in response. lie struck again, and the same
masical echo came forth. Bewilderine
visions of wealth arose before the delighted
searcher. He called his wife TO behold the
realization of his dream.
Two or three vigorous blows brought
down the plaster from the walls, brok,
Al. 4 ~. a. Il Ns..
through which Mr.. thrust his hand
aud brought forth handful of spoons ant
forks! Mrs. - now suggested that they
had better proceed cautiously. and keel
their good fortune quiet. The hole in tn
wall was covered up, and the happy coupl
retired to discuss their fortune. In a few
minutes they were startled by 4 violen
ring at the front door bell Mr.. - re
sponded to the summons, aud found ON tn
step his next door neighbor, in a s-ate Q
intense excitement.
"Arc you the proprietor of this house ?
asked the visitor.
81 am" said Mr.. -.
''rhen. sir, allow me to tell you that ther
Is a robber In your house. who has bee
committing burglary on my premises b
breaking through your wall in6o close
and stealing my silverware."
Mr.. IS countenance underwent an eX
traordinary change of expression rs ti
truth flashed upon MN. lie rusneu
stairs to take closer inspection of his S,
cret closet, when the true state of the ca.
was disclosed. The houses We're separate
by partition wall, and Mr.. - had rea
ized his dream by breaking into his neisl
bors premises, and struck silver in u
store-room next door. \ full eNplanatio
had TO be made TO satisfy the iniurC
neighbor. The spoons Were restored Il
wall repaired. and the strictest secrecy ei
joined aud promised, but the joke was tC
good to keep, and we publish it rs cal
ton TO people addicted TO dreaming.