Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-02-26

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wires which ran through the side of tn,
bell. These wires now saw ran to tn,
outer wall of the apartment, wher,
they disappeared.
They are explained the professor
'.merely private connections with oul
ordinary public telegraph wires. The,
are, however, under certain conditions
rendered peculiarly sensitive to cur
rents which would be powerless to at
feet ordinary telegraphic instrument:
in any manner whatever. Thus say
ing he loosened the ratchet on the
drum, and proceeded to let the glas:
bell descend until it completely covered
Ashley, inclosing him as if in a vase
its edges resting on the glass slab Oh
which his chair was set.
There is, as you see." explained the
professor, in answer, as it were, to ar
unspoken idea, mo danger of asphyx.
iation, as the holes through which the
side wires and the top rod pass are by
no means tight, this condition not be-
ing essential to the success of the ex.
pertinent.
He then proceeded to take cautiously
from glass jar at one side of the al
cove the end of piece Of thick rubber
tubing, a wire at the end of which he
coating of bell; and then, from a
second glass jar in another corner, a
similar piece of tubing, the end OF
which, by standing on a chair, he con-
nected with the end of the rod which
projected upward from the apex of the
bell. l noticed that these latter India
rubber-coated wires ran out into the
street like the simple telegraph wires
first mentioned. / noticed, too. that
they looked peculiarly similar to the
rubber-coated wires used for conveying
the fluid which feeds the electric lights
in streets and public buildings.
1T is now" said the professor. de-
scending from his chair. after attachin Q
the second wire to the rod 1t the top
of the bell, that the nicely of our eX-
pertinent comes in. / have had these
insulated wires, from the works of the
Electric Lighting Company, brought
into my apartments in order to save
time and trouble in chang NJ my bell.
an operat on tedious to accomplish by
generating electricity by plate appar-
atuS IN the ordinary manner. Still. the
great speed and force with which
the fluid is generated and
transmitted through these wires
necessitates extreme care in
A degree too much
in tension might be productive of the
most serious consequences to any one
confined inside. Still, there is no fear
in the first stage of the experiment, and
none. if strict care is taken. in the sec
ond.'' So saying, the professor ap-
preached the bell with an electrometer,
and presently, after disconnecting the
wires therefrom, return
ing them carefully to their respective
1t was now apparent that while we
were conversing Ashley had closed his
ewes, and was now reclining back in
his chair, seemingly in deep sleep, his
hands still clasping the handles of the
that ran into the inte-
rior of the bell.
THAT is the effect of a moderately
strong charge of static electricity in the
human frame" explained the professor.
rs induces highly wrought condition
of the nerves. which in their turn act
upon the ganglion of the brain: that. in
its turn, reaching again, through the
duplex series of nerves, upon the wire
held in the left hand, which brings the
holder into communication with what
ever object enthrals his attention at the
time of trance. The experiment is, in
effect. clairvoyance reduced to an art,
the mesmeric trance accomplished by
scientific means and conditioned by the
and accepted laws of cleo
f.iny1 i
verify believe. in direct spiritual COM
with her who is dearest to
his heart-the last object that held pos
session OF his soul before the mesmeric-
electric trance overlook him. | viii
put myself in communication with him
and ascertain.
The professor then walked around to
the side of the bell where the wires en-
tered the glass, and applied the fore
finger of either hand to the orifices As
be did so, Ashley gave visible start.
His eyes, however, still remained
closed.
Have you seen her?' asked the
professor, in deliberate tones, bending
his specialized eyes upon Ashley.
Where is she? What do YOU see?''
Il see vast building-a collection
IF vast buildings. l see throngs of
people, gayly dressed. walking in and
put of them, and parad ;ng the beauti-
ful grounds which surround them. 1t
me of the Centennial EXPOSE
ion of 70"
HE is evidently in New Orleans"
observed the professor to me. Il have
10 question that Miss Radcliffe is
here. Do you see the lady?' he con-
sinued, addressing my friend.
.'Ha. Therer' responded Ashley with
There is Julia with her
ather and mother, and stay.-there is
another there-a tall, handsome man.
who has just approached the party. He
axes off his hat and bows. He steps
% Julia's side. She shrinks little as
lie approaches. Mr.. and Mrs. Rad
life smile as he protiers his arm.
They walk on. He is bending over
Julia and conversing in low. passion
tie tones. He is telling her that he
owes her. She listens to him as in a
lream. He presses his suit more We
They have left or lost her
ather and mother in the crowd. They
ire now alone in little Moorish kiosk.
He bends down and kisses her, and
hough she shudders she does not move
way. Merciful heavens" and with
tart Gerald Ashley awoke.
The professor eyed him calmly.
Are you satistied?'' he said.
Great beads of perspiration were
on Ashley's brow. He looked
he picture of agony and apprehension.
You have been there in spirit said
he Professor. You know and appre-
late the position your life is in. Would
on regain her? Would you save her to
ourself9 Do you dare to appear beside
Ter in bodily form, and bring her back
With you here, wrestling her from the
lew lover who has gained dominion
WOW bo~ o-I 1rLn,,, ;f Won hesitate