The National tribune., 1899-03-02

because at that time, at least, it was felony
to appropriate anything from the Pompeiian
| excavations Yet a number of us hribed the
soldiers on guard and took away little soave
Mrs of our visit
Ames, Sampson. Robertson. Robson and
Harris were talking to n multi-millioaaire
OF rather sporty procliyities from California
Mr.. Dewey was lying on the lounge a little
distance att Of the others.
Something was said about maGicians. and
Mr.. Bryant's story was again rehearsed fol-
the benefit of the Californian i am not GER
tain, but it seemed TO me that it had not lost
anything of its somber shadow in the re-
telling
Now, do you know. " said the Californian,
that is wonderful incident. but can tell
you something that beats it, and 1 will give
$50 to the gentleman who will give me the
proper explanation.
Enough" cho:ussed the group; give
us the story"
Well, gentlemen, / have worthy friend
| from Nevada City, Cal, who came over to
Europe to get rid of the worry and excite
ment Of the Bull-and-Bear market.
:. He went to London and in some way got
into the Prince Of Wales's set and was having
a royal time You must know that he was
no slouch at magic himself, having studied the
science in India before he went to California.
Over our coffee. in Rome, one day, lie told me
the following story:
:" The day before the incident occurred
am now about to relate the Prince of Wales
attended drawing room Of the Queen s. and
there met very lovely young American girl,
with whom he was violently smitten The
next day in mixed assembly of lords and
to,ti in 7 MI fbn onh haip N,
the young lady was spoken of and the Prince
went into raptures.
.''Do you know, now,' said he conf
dentially to my friend, sPd give thousand
pound note, you know, if she were here to-
day
"' Nothing more easy, your Highness,'
said my friend, coolly, if all parties are
willing
"'What do you mean by that? T." asked
the Prince, staring at my friend.
"' Why your Highness, l mean that l
have the Oriental secret of physical trans
ference and can produce the change, provided
the subject is willing and quiesccnt."
80 Nonsense blurted his Highuess l
beg your pardon, you know; bat OF course
you are simply trying to entertain us by
some optical deuson.'
'.' No, your Hiyhness, / mean what |
say, and am ready TO demonstrate my power,
if you desire me to do So
'Oh, by all means, said his Highness,
looking however. very incredulous.
s. The company, under the direction Of my
friend, sat down about table aud joined
hands A complete silence was imposed for
a few moments. Suddenly there was slight
rustic. and the young lady stood before them,
radiant. blusLing, and IN the full flush of
health.
His Highness uttered an exclamation of
rapture, aud advanced with outstretched
hands to meet her.
90 Charming young lady," he sad effu-
sively, | am indeed, gratifed by this un-
expected pleasure. But moment ago l
uttered wish to see you, and here you are
Alb, | know-I feel assured that this Is a
pleasure anticipated for Us by orr friend, and
| am indebted for your presence to one of
those amiabe and excusaDle frauds that
worthy people -
" Here his Highness stopped abruptly and
for rs he spoke the image of the
young lady faded slowly away in the air,
whence it came.
90 All. yonr Highness, said my friend,
you broke my power when you
gave utteranee to your disbelief The atinos-
phere must be psychically excited and SYM
pathetic sympathy created. This condition
is viiiated if disturbed by adverse conditions.
Had you remained silent iii your unbelief
the conditions would not have been dis
turbed.'
Wonderful, wonderful said his
Highness repeatedly