The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-09
WHO'S Who
b HUGO 81. rrH1sfER1E, Y, ..
Copyright, 1907. BY the Author.l

I was prepared for this skepticim
from the first and had made ready for
it. While oonversing, my eyes roved
about the apartment. Through the open
door saw large safe standing in one
corner Of the adjoining room.
"What is the weight Of thatf"
He turned his head to make sure he
did not misunderstand me-
II don't know precisely, but between
one and two tons"
Twill you permit" asked. rising
from my chair and moving hesitatingly
forward.
"Do exactly what you WISH"
I did not remove my coat, but paused
in front Of the massive iron structure
and studied 1t for moment.
The difficulty lay in getting hold Of
1t, for all safes are made to be handled
by several persons, none Of whose hands
is expected to touch it.
stood close beside it with my side
pressed against the door. 1t came to my
shoulder, SO that by extending my arm
outward my fingers easily claspsd the
back and inner edge of the top. There
was nothing to grasp, but I did not need
the help.
NOW, we'll see what can be done"
I bent my knees slightly, and as I
Strengthened up the safe was lifted
clear. Supported only by my extended
arm across the top, with my fingers
bent over the farther edge, I walked
easily about the apartment with the
ponderous structure in that position,
and then gently set 1t back again in
place Oh its tiny wheels.
Ny friend sat in his chair, open
mouthed, staring and speechless: Who
can blame himf
l looked around the apartment. In
one corner reposed several dunbbells,
set Of boxing gloves, foils and swords.
I picked up ono Of the exquisite
weapons.
MAY experiment with this?''
He nodded his head and huskily wits.
pered:
"Do anything you choose. except to
pull down the house.
II have no wish to harm any one.
but observo"-
Holding the handle of the sword in
my right hand, which raised aloft, I
placed tho blade SO that it rested be-
tween tho fingers Of my left hand. The
first and third fingers were in front,
with the second finger behind the blade.
Holding it thus, l suddenly put forth
my strength in the three fingers, SO as
to bring them into exact line The blade
being an obstacle thereto snapped apart
like pipsstem, the pieces falling to
the floor.
Great heavens" exclaimed Harold,
"it is wrong to say you are as strong rs
Samson; your arc tenfold stronger. The
days Of miracles have returned. I am
not sure that you will not be burned as
wizard. Can it be real, or am dream
ing?"
walked smilingly back to the smaller
room where We had first seated our
selves and resumed my chair.
II presume the demonstration is sat-
isfactory."
Somewhat" be replied, quickly
regaining his hghtness Of manner.
You ray you are poor, and yet you can
become multimillionairs in brief
time by exhibiting that awful gift Of
yours"
II have been thinking Of resorting to
it, but dislike the publicity. 1t viii
make me man by myself. I shall be
alone in the world. will not be re-
garded as human being. Ishrink from
the trial"
"You shall not make il. You shall
but hold! Have you any knowledge Of
bo1ing?"
"A fair knowledge-enough for all
purposes"
Harold struck his knee with re-
sounding slap and laughed.
"By Jove, you shall go with me to-
night"
Il am at your service"