The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-08-19

In the United States we're gathered
In Barclays Office upon his urgent In
yitation. Celestial was already making
such a stir In the city among the poor
that Barclay and Stilliter had conclud.
ed that the time was ripe 10 try her
effect on the rich and efficient. Only
men whom they could trust we're pres
Ont. The last 70 arrive was Kehr. the
coal baron. Ills word was as good as
his bond, and except that he spent
oceans OF money on Chinese antiques.
he was said to be the ~stingiest man In
Pennsylvania.
Professor Stilliter had been telling
OF some recent experiments in hyp.
notism OF which he had Just received
the account from an Arabian CORE.
spondcnt. As Kehr entered he caught
the word "hypnotism" and snortcd.
IAN rubbish. he exclaimed. Nights
well believe In ghosts. I'd like to see
anyone hypnotic mel"
After this he shook hands with Bar.
clay and the others. last OF all with
Stilliter.
You don't believe In hypnotlsm."
said Stilliter. because you don't
know anything about II. I've got
something here. though. that you 30
know about, none better"
So saying. he took from its case that
famous crystal of which mention has
been made.
ITS not the biggest in the world"
he said. but it's the best"
Kehr's eyes spasklad. but he only
grunted. as he took the crystal into
his hand.
Take II TO the light" said Stiiliter.
and he followed Kehr to the nearest
window. Barclay nudged the man
nearest him. aud winked one eye.
II am not rich." said Stllliter. quiet
ly. but ] will give you a thousand dol.
lars II you a find a flaw or an i'm.
perfection OF any sort In that crys-
tai"
Kehr brought the crystal so near his
eyes that they had to cross to see II.
and he began 20 turn IL slowly this
way and that. Stllllter kept up a run
ming fire Of comment in the same quiet
even tone. Last. he said. why. you
must have had a bad night. You can
hardly keep your eyes open; better
Just let 'em shut and have a little
nap"
lie reached around Kehr from be.
hind and quickly took the crystal
away from them. Then he turned 10
his audience.
did | hear someone say pct up Job?
| hope not. II wouldn't have been
worth while. Why. he was easier 20
hypnotic than a chicken. Tell the
gentlemen how easily you were hyp-
notified. Turn and face them first,
make a little bow That's a fine fel.
low. Now them"
Kehr spoke IN a duly m~onotonous
voice:
Ladies' and gentlemen" he said, Il
was easier 10 hypnotize than "a chick.
ct
Spoken like n mani" exclaimed
Stilliter. Tears OF laughter were run,
ming down Barclays face. lie wiped
them away.
RhhA'. VI h0 wv AAihh tulh IN ~ Iul
up job, Stillitor." he said. Make hin
do something more important"
We'll" said Stilliter. I'VE all know
Mr.. Kehr for a man who in none,
matters Is co%nspicuously backwar,
about coming forward. might max,
him dance for you, sing for you, ca
soap OF stand on his head. Still go.
would think that II might DO a put u
Job. II wouldn't cost him u cent"
lie turned TO Kchr and in a voice o
command said: sit down at that desI
I'M the first position OF writing"
kehi Oboyed.
Take a sheet OF paper. Ink you.
pen. Prepare 90 write. " rite as
dictate Dear Professor. I. o. U. ter
million dollars"
Kehr finished and there was a Gran
ing OF necks 10 see what he had writ
ten. The / o. u. was passed from
hand 20 hand.
suddenly s~turteyant broke tho 81
lence.
This" he said. IFS only a scrap o.
paper. u hasn't cost him a cent
yet"
True" said stIiliter. well then
be turned to Kehr.
Have you any money with YOU"
Yea"
SAY. yes sir"
Kehr did this. and then produce,
from an inner pocket a thick roll o
yellow-backs surrounded by a broa,
rubber band.
81 think Il would be pleasant II yoI
/, distributed them among the gentle
men present"
lie began TO do 30, when, suddenl!
Stilliter walked him
Kehr looked az what remained o
his great roll and his Jaw dropped
Ito stammered. Then his brow
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