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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-12

That SwITCH.-No agreement has yet
bee' reached between the residents OF
Wilkes street and Messrs. Campbell & Co
Us IN the railroad switch which she latter
wish 20 iun into the old foundry building
which ley have leased as bark mill and,
as stated yesterday. there is some talk Of
the abandonment of its establishment here
Messrs G. & Co., say the property is entirely
valueiess to them unless they Can run cars
iuto the premises. The men employed in
cleaning up the mill were discharged to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13

Most Of the comments passed upon the
recent explosion in Chicago oatmeal factory
are based upon the memory Of the Minneapolis
cases Of 1878. Al q matter Of fact, however,
much more thorough inquiry was made into
the mysterious explosion at the Tradeston Mills
in Glasgow in ls72, when that eminent chemist,
Prof. Stevenson Mscadam, made q series Of ex-
psriments demonstrating that all the chemical
components Of -four are combustible when
burned In the ordinary way, but are consumed
with greater rapidly when diffused e. cloud
through the air. Flour showered from q
sieve placed some distance above a gas-Aame
burns with explosive rapidity. A still better
test IL to put . little -four into box, in.
vertsd on it. lid, introduce q light, and
then with . bellows force the -four into
. cloud; the box will be blown up and much
fame will rush out. The -four seems to resolve
itself into gases whose volume il much and
suddenly increased by their rise in tempera-
ture, during the process Of combustion, and
the confined space in which it is kept prevent
such expansion except with violent e6ects
Small accidents have repeatedly happened in
mills whore light has been used in clearing q
cloRged spout, or thrust into some other mar.
row place In which -four dust has been raised
The mills Of the future will undoubtedly BE-
better guarded than those of our day against
such alarming easualtiea The lights will be
20 surrounded that no particles of dust can gel
ct them, or improved processes will be used "a
prevent the agitation Of dust in an enclosed
volume Of air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
HEADouAHrERs FoR UMBRELLAS.

The "Palsis Royal" first TO introduce the clio
ria Cloth Umbrellas to the Washington public Later
we brought before your notice the 'Conestogu Silk
Umbrellas. That our competitors bow TO our good
Judgment is evident by their following IN our lead
However, they never compete in prices first be-
cause TO the manufacturer; second be-
cause, not doing q credit business We caa afford
smaller profits than they.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Genuine "Gloria" Umbrellas with Roll Gold ana
Sterling Silver handles Of identical styles which you
are generally charged e2.4s. FOR oNLT s22o
Genuine "Gloria" Umbrellas, with Natural Wood
sticks for which you pay e135 sl5o at the credit
stores FOR ONLY sl20
Genuine ''Gloris" Umbrellas, with Gold Caps, -
shown in l.50 Umbrellas. FOR ONLY $40
Genuine "Conestosx" SIX Umbrellas warranted one
year, with fancy Sterling Silver aud Roll Gold
handles. which generally sold at a. 80 and IS.
FOR ONLY e3ys.
Genuine "Tosca" Umbrellas ohese have the very
long handlesD, with Silver Crook and Ring handles
such as usually sell at % so. FoR ONLY IS 6s
Genuine Lyons" Umbrellas. with natural wood
handles with gold and silver bands for initials ana
which gen rally sell for from $3.50 20 slO for only
e6.ys
Genuine Solid Gold and Solid Silver Novelty Handle
Umbrellas, such ss retail for s20. for only ais.
RUBBER GOODS proportlonately cheap. Unsur-
passed. Mems American and English MacSintoshe.
from 81 9s to So 6s Ladies' Rubber Circulars a. low
as 81 IS and up to ale for Silk Finished Raslsns
Boys and Girls sizes from 1.30 10 sl % each
The PALAIs ROYAL.
fContinued belov)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
: Sc 81 e. E Eaa F : 5A.RssS$sE II
Gee EEErk ( + ~ AIN MILL m ILL 7
wv He {
W ii ILL ILL.
EVERY ITEM HAS BEEN SELECTED TO INTEl
EST YOU. 50 PLEASE READ THESE

Esi foU. So Please head THESE "
CLOAK 8bEPAkiMExr.
We have selected several .tyles e orr Raelaas Of
s ss. three s da,. 70 thing the price
..ss: ss .sse
ssSes o. Lsd n ! D5''ss aaEpeE hta1Ss
:.osi !. ii q :s::os and e better .sIssssa
words Our prices sP Ell e S NJ feaEns
in By make tee
disyisy that ;peh asp.lsmspt deserve. but With
1.a sEs als Vs.; Y. c.: imported
sevsrH BEAUTIFUL oolOrs; our regular price. s2.2s;
lot q Lsdies Swiss Ribbed Vest regular price
'gssa PrSs ~ S ssPs v..,.
S, sS r 5se:s GOOD: wsSs ~pSsd g q sold q
n.1' ne 1'''s 50 'n.ailoossai{E & Il c'n''-
rs:t ar : nJ s; sar.h as 81 e OIL
man. Se q q ss.ss n.y. d:f
s'sSrns Cnrssna: Prsssnt;Ays pair for bali dollar
Sa:SPs. .yi. In Fancy Ladies Hose .su .. as Ct.
Or soc. Plata cOler,. also Fine sr.pss three pair
81 &c. e.scsas only Csc
=. oi5siS sssSlS6: Ell fn s22ss
az f an y. s'. only, w..
aSs fs SSsssIna ss}S
Il IS rs. i Sssal ssss sss; :.r.s aOs.
al ~ E.sdis:siisas s. ,sv ,..a. "a - !.
o...., sns; S|Ss g..I. s!ss'saAszsFsr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13

The direct tai bill passed the House yester-
day, and viii soon 60 to the President. No
Atbustsrins was employed 10 delay its passage.
Those who hlibustsred against II at last session
we're restrained ct this time either By an i'm
Piled agreement created when the bill VA
postponed, % By considerations Of partisan
policy based upon knowledge Of the intended
sctioa upon the bill ct the White House. The
democratic party b making mp it accounts
preparatory 70 taking leave Of some Of the
high places IL has occupied for Q few
ysass. Nobody would b surprised u th<
bfssidsnt should veto the bill and send 4
eaek. The count Of heads in the House yestsr
day sugsests that tvo-thirds vote could no
b mustered to pas the bill over the veto
IAsfs 70 direct Invitation 10 the President /,
he facts 10 claim the credit before the coun
~ Of protecting the treasury, and for the dam
eexatic Conereasmsn To shars In The clsime<
credit By standing BY him in sufficient number,
- Sustain The veto. They know that the matte,
win b merely postponed, not ended. since 4,
the 1ifty-APst Congress the bin vim become ,
lsv, u not nov, and the democrats states. =,
veil - thoss Of the opposite political complies
-, yin share IT. benefits, though al the 70
spensibility IN the matter win then b upon u.
republicans. Possibly then the District NAV
- called upoa 70 wait ussl nsxt year for ths
eee,eoo vhisA u Win receive vhsa The bilbs.
es0O lsw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13

"Knling nine good men to save one muir
dsrsr," 10 the heading placed by the New York
Graphic over its account Of the recent mob de-
monstrstion at Birmingham. This il wholly
erroneous and mischievous conception Of the
case. The men who lost their lives ON that &C.
sAsion were killed in . very proper effort to
maintain the majesty Of the Law. upon which
ne safety and welfare Of society must depend.
possible that some innocent men suffered
With the offenders, (who were themsslves
clearly bent upon committing murder); but
this u . calamity likely 10 occur ON such occs-
sioasr and IL teaches anew the lees on that in
times Of public disorder the proper place for
good citizens Il ct their homeA and not In the
nsighborhood Of Hiotous demonstrations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
E. B. BARNUM l. CO.,
931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
ABOUT GRocrR1Es
BY

ELPHONZO YOUNGs COMPANY.
in tina, mart Of the
ers Our MIR Ioungs has just returned from such an
and results are sure to interest For
fIGs.-During our hunt for bargains we ran down a
pound Soaes waie ao9 we Sr A
aeS sfe ~ to g
as 40 sSev aud ery ,HSd Buy
Ss these We haTs ns
use. Also Large Ondsrss Large White Seedless Loose
81 .nsp ssader AsS
ha Nf4T tine, price very low. .,-
TRASH with NEW We have eaa s.l eTe ,s S
+ rAHs IS SUR s. iss sIs
sEI4Hr H N. and SHEET We can show YOU
N Wsshingon while our new. genuine Princess Paper
regular Soft shell Almonds new Filberts and new new
Brazil Nuts. Having bought VERY heavily Of these
p6zE5 dS
stock for retail house, but We eornered them at
ss 70 ss5 h sg FSs
st ss e Inc usual Alag size for 81 the usual zoe
this is genuine Chyoone Canton Preserved Gnese 9o
the very latest importation-and guaranteed in every
PLUM puDDING-of these goods we have also
bought an unusual quantity and therefore able to
MALI largest selection. ever
duced here. Also medium grade w
CAPE COD CRANBERkIES.-we pulled in lot of
describe them fully for fear you may think we are
aggersting When You call they will speak tor them
selves iS 3 viii DC sure to want some Of them go
SEC are now
The sh srxs y They
US the last two seasons brought crest many test
nonias as to their superiority poultry raised in
wsriier climate, and often on trashy food.
Cream Candy Sh.solste Cream Candy. Candy by the
Candy by the barrel. All the candy YOU want sny'
kind you want, ABSOLUTELY pure sugar goods fresh
whether you want 70 buy OF not Always glad to show
ELPHONZO YOUNGs COMPANY.
! d13-3m 428 Ninth stseet northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
SIC. Fon YoUn NAME

On so Cards. with copper plate.
Engraving TO order promptly, intellieently. and
artstcay executed by the artists in WASH
ineton Prices nearly half what you expect TO pay for
nrst-class work. Visiting Cards. Reception Cards,
Wedding Invitations Cost-of- Arms, MonorrAms. etc
Apply Stationery Department, where you will also
lind complete variety Of
IMPORTED CHRISTMAS CARDS.
Our prices, DC, Sc. 10c.. 25c.. and up 10 s350.
Stationers', l0c, lie. 25c., Soc. and up 20 a.
Some merchants profits stupendous on Christ
mas Cards-too large for fairness That's why we tell
you Of Statoners' prices.
BOOKS FOR PRESENTS
The poets historians and authors Of lust books
OF fiction that suit the boys and girls here
Childrens books there thousands Of them Prices
too cheap TO mention You wouldn't believe the quail
ity worthy, But SEE.
THE PALAIs ROYAL
Continued belowl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
ABour Gun SPECIAL snrs.

"a rent this spsce In TIE srAn OF % o1er certain
roods ct below cost Price during special s@le-ys
Money IL spent In both instance advertisement.
Now n 10 fair for you 10 call AFTER the time sp-a
fed for thu SPECIAL sale and be indignant you
are refused the especial sale" prices' Dos the
Psisis Royal" deserve your blessing. the intro
Queer, not only OF Especial sNss" but the strictly
One Price" and the "str1ctly C~<h" systems- which
wsshinstuns
AND ALWAYS TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC. We
k your Appreoiaton. for even confreres In ous-
ness have Initiated In advertising Especial ssles"
mo CREDIT" and when they DO that AND NOT
I'LL THIN win the phrase "nalal Rosai PS1o,ss
cesse 70 have meaning. and NOT TILL THEN vii
inSton-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
HEADouARrEns Fon GrovEs.

IL The name "Pslais Royal" 10 known throughout
the United States In connection with Gloves. The
'Palas Royal" Gloves the best prDcurable, hut
offered at prices considerably less than usually
charged for the best Gloves EVERY PAIR WAR
RANTED. 30 that should the Glove split OF be Of
wrong size shade style NEW GLOVES WILL. BE
CHEERFULLY AND PROMPTLY GIVEN. Thus can
you safely buy -Palais Royal" Gloves for presents
without kowing for certain the size required
AT SPECIAL PRICES
The following are be closed out In order 20 mako
room for the inner Gloves for presents:
The 4-Button Dressed Kid Gloves. Embroidered
Backs, for SOC. instead Of Csc.
The 4-Button Undressed Kid. -Palais Royal" KID
Gloves for 75c. instead Of $3.50.
The 4-Button Dressed Kid 0loves in London Red.
ETC.. for 81 instead OF 81 25.
The Cashmere Cloth Gloves for Ladies for Ice. In
stead of &c.
The Fleeced SILK Gloves for 4sc. instssd Of esc
The Mems Scotch Wool Gloves for Csc. instead a
75c.
THE PAIAIs ROYAL.
CONTINUED belowD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
CAIRNS Ar SPECIAL PRrcrs.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER l4rH

For tomorrow offer the $3.50 Silk Elastic
Carriers with Diamond Buckles for a.. 9s
e4.ss CARRIERS For s4.6s. These have solid
Silver Buckles.
We ask especial attention 70 the extent ana vsrety
Of the stock At the following prices: so So a. IS,
eSc.. 81. 10. sl.25. sl5o. $3.50. "a gs and s5 as
Those ut % plain Satin and are for you 20 en-
broder. Those at 81. SO are beautifully emlroidered
in natural color flowers. The cheapest have pretty
Silk Bows and imitation silver Clasps. Each pair in
separate fancy box.
THE PALAIs ROYAL
Continued below
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
Ho11pAY GooDs.
A PRESENT FOR EVERYBODY.

We take pleasure In calling attention to our large
End well assorted stock Of HOLIDAY GOODS. The
best think we have have ever had the pleasure Of
placins.on our counters.
We have devoted the rear portion Of our store en-.
tirely to the display Of these goods
Dressing Cases. Collar and CUT Boxes
Odor and Shaving Cases, Smoking Sets,
Work Baskets, Scrap BASKETS of every de-
scripton, Brass and Leather Goods. Um-
brenas, Furs, Table Linens, Towels, and
great variety Of Novelties in Fancy Goods.
Our STOCK of Plain and Embroidered Hsndk srchefs.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Initial Handkerchefs, in
Silk and Linen, 10 unsurpassed We show q Gentle
mems Silk Initial Handkerchief ct 5Oc that cannot
be matched at the price, Silk and Lace scarfs Furni.
ture scarfs and Headrest Kid and Fabric Gloves Jew
elry, Pockstbooks, Card Cases. satchels Best made
goods at very low prices
Ribbons Of every shade and description.
Our cutlery Department is also very attrac-
tive. Very fine razorsteel Scissors from zoe.
to$l-75 Pocket Knives from Csc to a.
Great bargains in every department All
goods guaranteed a. represented.
e. /. Is i: E E.j }H r.:
s19 MARKET SPACE
Corner 9Th street.
n. B-Store open Evenings until the Holidays.
d13
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13

A POINTER
How to get the benefit Of Christmas present: When
buying present, buy something useful well
nament See our great assortment OF Suits and Over
coats for Men and Boys It prices known before
oyERCOATs at Is, reduced from o.
QyERC ATS At ~ SO. reduced from SO.
OyFRCOATS at 81 10. reduced from sl5.
0YERCoATS at &12, reduced from SlS
.sToKM 9yERcoATs at SO. ss and s1o. reduced
CoACHMEN's GoaTs at eco, reduced from ESQ.
Double breasted Chinch COAT and VEST at o.. so,
reduced from $40.
,,5SSsS ;sss chineh COAT and VEST
Suits. all ersdef styles and materials from &C. for
good, well-made Suit, to $50 for fine Dress Suit
mil line Of Prince Albert Suits from up Broad
cloth Full Dress and Double-breasted Frock Suits
Our line of BOYS SUITS and OvERCOATs is COM
plete and prices have been cut down unrnercifully
We can fit any boy from to Is years with Suit or
Overcoat at saving Of fully one-third in price.
Our Motto: No trouble to show goods. Strictly One
Price
OAK HALL.
Corner 10th and Sta NV
Open during this month till p. M; Saturdays till
IL p IL. DIG
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NJ. w. GAR Bno. & Co,


l1o7 PENNA. AVE.
CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR STOCK OF
WATCHES.
COMPRISING ALL THE MOST DESIRABLE
MOVEMENTS AND STYLES OF CASING.
FROM THE LOWEST PRICE FOR WHICH
RELIABLE TIME-KEEPER CAN BE BOUGHT
TO THE MOST EXPENSIVE THEY HAVE IN
GOLD CASES, SPECIALLY FINE MOVEMENTS;
LARGE SIZE, FOR GENTLENEN...........&7
MEDIUM SIZE. FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SMALL SIZE. FOB LADIES............."-.sA
IN SILVER CASES:
LARGE SIZE. FOR GENTLEMEN..........s
SMALL SIZE, FOR ApIEs...................sl
SMALL SIZE. FOR BoYs...............-.....sl2
THESE WATCHES BEAR OUR FIRM NAME
AND ARE FULLY GUARANTEED.
MISSES SILVER WATCHES, ss AND slO
AMERICAN wALTHAM WATCHES
OF ALL GRADES
IN GOLD CASES FROM $50 UPWARD.
IN SILVER CASES CORRESPONDENCE Low.
dl3-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13
UMBRELLAS.

How to begin to tell you Of our stock of Um-
brellas is puzzling-so great is the variety of
styles. of fabrics, Of grades, Of handles, Of
mountngs, and what not. Indescribable best
describes them, yet we shall ende.ver to be
more definite. Al for fabrics. We have Umbrsl-
las Of cambria, alpaca, gloria cloth, lis,e-spun
cloth Windsor silk and pure silk. As for ham
dies, we have q great variety of woods, both
foreign and domestic, with natural and finished
surfaces. As to the mountings. here the trouble
begins, for there IL thousand things that might
be said between the plainest knob to the most
elaborate effort Of the silverzmith's art Artis-
tic natural mountinss. sterling silver. plain and
chased gold, beautiful in design. yet reason
able In price.
We never sacrifice quality to name iowprice,
and the Umbrellas bought Of M can be depended
upon, and are warranted for wear and general
excellence.
Helvetis Cloth Umbrellas q grade Of the
Gloria,. nstural sticks. 26-inch. o. Sc. A nne
quality, 26-inch. e175; 2s-inch. e.
Gloria Cloth Umbrellas. handles finished With
gold caps. 26-inch. s1.5o: 2s-inch. sl75
Iisls-s spun Thread Umbrellas are becoming
more and more popular. The manufacturer,
say: "strongest umbrella In the world, made Of
double twisted ailk- warp and double-twisted
hsis-thread woof Milling, and double dyei.
warranted not to cut or fade within year with
ordinary use" 26-inch. AIS; 2s-inch, e3.2s
each.
We leave you 10 take the fnsr grsdss for
granted. spittleneld's English sur Umhrsl,.a
intwo srades-medium and best Folimsr C,orr
4 Cos ceisbsated umhrsIlas up 10 osS, ma
not cant wasted in thsm. Ladiss' UnsTSa,.s
IN great variety With natural and pomp>aour
stieks end other fancy Anishinss, both IN lun~
and short handles. -1f.-,r +.
We don't cousader it nscsssaxy 10 spsak q IL
suitahasnsss Il n Umhrslls - Chrissmas nm
for more ere Giveu every year.
Hint Aoor: 1o1SY st. dooe.)
TIE MORE s8RvICIABI.R oura
wsazs equally vSll stocked IN u nav sub.
st.ntiaa merchandise for sifh such = prsn
rsttsrnA sum. Lnens, DomssSoa Hanns,a
Uphoastsrisa cufsaanA Bianks&s. ouilsu, oou-
forta. DoyS caothins. suits wrspa, y.ehsaa.
NsvmaxhstA &c. &c. We hsvs ns& saieh<sas
angis departnsnk
WOODWARD = IorsnoP.
~ Or. llAsaaysAn~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-13

lot Wood Checker Boards, worth 81. reduced prics
= lot Sunshine Blocls, forming Alph,be. Tr.in q
ii sss fse pins ' ssssssaH Ss!s.
"a Is 1 Hs Esz: sss s sssus.s
aisis s:::s q g s:s:s;s ssEs; e.
lot Plat. Set. Of Knife. fSss and Spoon. wsisS
Horns worth &c., &c., reduced sssssss SPs 1tss
DOLLS CAP p 2isi, Eisqfss price lSc.
iGt DOLL, Caps were S9c- reduced price s.
FUR DEPxRrMENr. AN'
Let lmported Hare Muhs, satin lined. worth 81. ~
i Collar 70 match worth u. reduced price Csc
10y SSpe SeSi Muns worth S3 reduced priee3 l5O.
Al los Nutris Beaver Muts, worth 81. reduced price
ics Sytri. Beaver Mun.. worth ears. reduced
lot Genuine Beaver Muns worth &C, reduced price
lot Genuine Monkey Muns. worth $3.50. reduced
aI lot Monkey Ssts Bos and Mua. worth slo. re-
lot Russian Hare trimming. worth s0c.. reduced
II Il Lynx Trimming, worth also. reduced price
b. sisaas 7 shsffss f bSEEfsAarxrsr
sd lot Meon,ss p.ssssmsntsEss in al shades were
lot TRIMMING Brsids ali colors, were 1Oc. to zoe.
lot Iins Heavy Mourning fringe. worth s1.7s.
lot c'1FS aS1Ss SEP Ri sfssfa price s0'
and Sr s:ds S0 saa !.
Soe orssd F,ss
sottonl: sold formerly At Acc. yard reduced price.
90 inch An Wool French Serge. in desirable .hade.
aa %G ss6 p lsssssd Slss
ps1aI AxSol French Flannel in Stripe. and
s i s.ss IL ssi
sS;sS ssa Comfortable. m.nr..e.u,er, ,smple,,.
l2 Wrapper Blanket: in handsome designs, sold at
nsS1aSs ), LS;ass Muslin Sc yard and
lot fringe.
iof8s T BTsce S0c reduced s;Is ;s prise 25c
q sns % and sisnist., slightly soiled
SOLD fasSt ao e SIS pEf2sR s
lot Writing Portfolios. regular price CSC, reduced
lot Writing Tablets regular price e. reduced price
d lot Japanese Paper Knives regular price Soc.
! lot hne Photograph Folding Albums worth 81. re-
,I1 iS' hns Plush Boxes Stationery. worth $685. re-
] Ict Photograph Albums, worth $3.50. reduced
1S. fine ss Plush Photograph Albums worth g.
, lot Plush Glove Boxes. satin lninss worth 81 IS.
lot Collar and cun Boxes, worth 81 so, reduced
price Csc. ~
TOILET AND MANICURE CASE DEPARTMENT.
icy flne Plush Cases, large size. Satin lined, filled
Win Csiiulo,d Comb Brush Mirror, aud Toilet outfit,
lot extra large Plush Cases, filed with Celluloid
Comb, Brush Mirror, and Manicure Outfit. worth
I lot inner, worth ~ 90. reduced price s4.4s.
T. Work Boxes worth q e e. reduced Price
" $500 IL 35
DOLL F$1RTMrNr S1.eo.
The evening world., 1888-01-03
SURPRISING TRICKS BY A BROKER.
Performed with Cards In n Pnrlor, Not with
Stocks In Wall Street.

At a musicale at one of the uptown studios
last evening a young Wall street broker gave
some very interesting specimens of his skill
at legerdemain.
He handed q new pack of cards to q gentle
tally to choose one. Then he tool the cards,
shufled them, dealt out three and asked:
would you IKE your card to be in the
centre, on the right or on the left?"
ION the left" said the gentleman.
at is the three of clubs" the broker said,
turning up that card on the left.
The gentleman admitted that it was the
three of clubs
Now spread out the cards on this table so
as to fill it. You," he said to n young lady
who was present. select one in your mind.
Have you determined which it will be? Now
blindfold me as tightly as You please, take
me by your hand, the right hand, please, and
lead me to the cards. Keep your hand on
mine as J endeavor to select the one you have
chosen"
The young man is All amateur who claims
for his skill that it is the working of some oc-
cult physical law and who says that to obtain
success it is necessary. to complete the cir
cult =" by this physical contact between the
patient, so to speak, and himself.
A brother of the young lady was present,
who was quite ignorant of what card his
sister had chosen, but who wished to put the
theory to the proof. He pressed, as if by
accluent, MS 1oot against lne ue!eclorS 10
establish the current. and willed with all his
force that the amateur should select the
deuce of hearts, which lay on the board.
The brokers' hand lowered over the cards.
veered near the two of hearts, and, as if
drawn by a magnet, let his finger drop upon
it and said
This is the card !"
Yes" exclaimed the sister, THAT is the
card | selected, but I willed rs hard as l
could that you should not choose it,"
nv, N Sinu,lnr cnipni1sppa hnth tba hrofbar
and sister had chosen the same card, only
the sister willed that the broker should not
choose it, and the brother willed hat he
should.
Another trick, improperly 30 called, was
this: He gave a fine silk handkerchief to a
person and asked him to make as strong n
knot in II as he was capable of tying. The
person did it and tugged at it till the veins
stood out on his forehead.
Now" said the diabolical young broker,
taking the knot between the thumb and in
dex finger of his right hand, will you please
to place the fore end of the handkerchief
over my right hand and observe that l do not
use my left at all. As you do it take your
watch and time me-"
These directions were strictly complied
with. The second hand of the watch had
not marked four seconds when the broker
lightly shook out the handkerchief with no
more mot in it than in the brow of a marble
statute.
q" 1t is simply nothing except skill in unity
ing a knot. There is no mystery about it,"
My dear sir" asked the gentleman of the
skilful broker, - can this talent of yours be
applied to stock dealings? If So, wish you
would favor me with the number of your
office and tell me your brokerage commits
sion"
Gould has the pull on Wall Street NEGRO
nancy IN stocks. Go to him."