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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
cAFOtNAL MERCER PRAISES TIE
RED GROSS.

,.. n r-"COnSumDtiHn-
" f9'l'''' u:,,,- t,a, Rol-
worse an" "'''~ ,..;ut,n
ihcvism, because II Is
The state by The weakening our P'o'
,lo-is 9mong us like a 'pl1sue, Do
,..,;-,1 ,rargior Primate of
.-....., I,,ro ,f the war
i5e.Elnih' an" Si'' D.,
in statement made AZ ->d''' la
ross HEADQUARTERS here. The cara
...,,, had called Al the Red Cross head
,,a.l, that organization
I"''' '''' ~, Cross had
70 person LOT WHAT '''' ''
done for stricken Helgluh'
Two American agencies were eSpe-
.:,Ir,. SINGLED out for enthusiastic
,,... r,.,,f,orco for what they
''"'7' -, uoa.o,,,
bad don" ia h''IIuIi' WI nv
committee for the ReIl'i OF helS'uI''
md the American Red Cross. His
E.u.ucuco also spoke cordially OF the
work now being done in Brussels by
the unit uudt the direction OF the Ma
uoraI Catholic War Council.
Your American Red Cross is mag
rfficeut." said Cardinal MERCER. ana
the extent of its work and its mem
lprship is Simply marvellous. ! am toid
that your Rcd Cross has over twenty
million members, OF course without
such support from the whole American
people il would have been obviously
impossible 10 accomplish me wonder
full things your Red Cross ana durlils
the war. such a national inspiration
should 20 captured ana he.d lot lAe
be~efit Of society. 1t is eXtfa"'dihaf9
what can be accomplished Where " llee
peOp'e all unite ana WORK loaeIleI
for their common good ana loI the
good OF humanity
"The mothers ana IillIe cHliuIe'i Vi
Belgium are utterly worn oUI ITu'I .l'e
Ions STRAIN, continued Odlu'i''' '''l
cier discussing lhe iour ears VI "
cupat-on OF Begun D! lHe ,l'l,''i''
They must rest ana pay as ilu'" as
possible ior a "A!le. Ine HeA' H,
GRAFTON Is 10 De equa! 10 tue '"'AS 'N''
await IL.
II was haroesl Oh al 10 wa" 'ho
Ntt'e chlIIre 20 VII .'o"' Hli'N' e'pe
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
WELL KEPT FLOCK
SHOWS NO LOSSES

\ flock Of so sheep on the Barton
plantation in Ascension parish dem rs,
trates by contrast that lack Of atte2-
toin cause nearly all losses of sleep in
this state, saws G. P Williams. sheep
3necialist Extes:on Division. Louisiana
State University. In this grade fl
no losses have come from stomach worm
a SINCE lamb was lost last winter
and spring, and first class clear wool
vas Glarketed by coos;gmaut aud
Fought - cents pound.
Miss Bertn gives these sheep tn,
5:anticn that all animals require t.
resper; a she'd 5 available in Lad wac
G.. and tn animals are properly bed
'ed down with straw to keep them
.,mfotable, dry and sanitary.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
Novel [ nartrasrt suiIdina.

A San Francisco woman realty Oner-
ator has planned tiosel building Her
idea is to utilizt steep bluff $50 feet
high. On It sic prlposes to erect a
series Of apartments cunning in stair
step fashion from the street down to
the water Of San Francisco bay.
1t is proposed to have each apart
ment equipped wifi. its own elevator
entrance. pergola and roof garden,
with a glaSs-COverCd inclined elevator
connecting all with the private wharf
for fishing and boating Other fea-
lures projected are a specially warmed
sea-Water bathing tank and glass in
closed and a heated playground for
children on the beach Steam heat.
hot water, laundry. garage, billiard,
club and ball rooms are to be provided
as matters Of course. TIE site COM
mandS a fine view Of the Golden Gate
and the sea outside, according TO the
prospectus and It is said the apart
mentS, which will rent at a prohibtive
(fOr most Of us) price. are already
under lease. even before the building
has been started-KanSaS City Star.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
{ las E. Broussard
David Vincent.

BY virtue Of a writ of seizure and
sale to me issued out of the Honorable
Seventeenth Judicial District Court. in
and for the Parish of Vermilion, State
Of Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled suit, fully authorizing aud
empowering me in the premises, | have
tliS day seized and taken into my pos
session, to satisfy said writ, and I viii
proceed to sell, at public auction, to the
last and highest responsible bidder, at
the principal front door of the Court
House, in Abbeville, Vermilion Pa.ish,
La, within the legal hours prescribed
5y law for judicial sales,on
Saturday, December ID, 1919,
The following described property, to-
wit;
A certain tract of land lying and
! ing situated in Vern;lion Parish,
Il lana, containing forty acres, Aore
n 76sEgnaisd At the south last
3 s-~fter Of the north west quarter Of
section s, TIP. II, S. R. 2 West
To be sold for cash without the bene-
fit of apprhisement.
She.iff's Office, Abbeville, La, this
30tl day of October, 1919.
ACGUSTIN MORTON,
Sheriff, Vermilion Parish, La
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08

The large sum OF s126,Ss9.1O has
been spent by the Red Cross in hep.
ing the families Of service men in Ala.
bama, Mississippi and Louisiana. This
help has been extended through the
Home Service Stations Of the local
chapters, In this division 1850 fam.
lies have been aided. For the different
states, the figures are as follows:
Alabama, 1884 families. s37.664
Louisiana, 69,164 families. 500 .451 "a:
ard Mississippi 35,642 families, 49,.
1882.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08

during the past two years. Red
Cross Canteents in all of the pri1cipaI
cities have supplied food to all men
aboard troop trains. The following
nTures which are for the New Orleans
Canteen only, show the extent of the
work done: 2S,Sl5 meals were served
at the Canteen; 1854 meales were
served at railroad stations, and 1.44s
spscial meals were prepared for sick
am wounded men, the total being ST..
905 meals ="
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08

The First Aid Department of the
Guif Division American Red Cross has
nad very active summer, Over $500
people studied first aid in classes ,oa.
quoted throughout the states of Ala.
oama' Louisiana and MississioYi.
ABOUT 5000 teachers received first aid
instruction in Sumner Nornals and
thls instruction VIII Re Passed on to
the students of over 500 High Schools
IN the Division.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08

All good is a result of lovaltv, but
the amount Of good resulting from con-
staneY to any one ideal depends upon
the good which is itself inherent in
mat IDEAL, One cause may be more
worthy of LOYALTY than another and if
we are advancing n good we vii con-
S'ahfiy be changing the cause to which
We are loyal, although, Of course. there
are some causes which By the great and
eTidnt amoiat elf goioidl threty coinftr,
PORT,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
Knew the Stock

ThomaS-Has the boss got spy
horses for saef
The Groom-No, sir, but reckoh
Mr.. Smith has.
Thnmas-Why?
The CROMWELL. the goy'nor sold
him q couple last week,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
ttp FRfn t ss AZ f spfs Fs d fSRf
into the rfzFa the dogs featherv tai


wagged fervently in greeting.
Before her astoniShed gaze he arose
presently, waving his two fore-paws in
the air, and executing a solemn dance
around her.
You funny thing" she exclaimed.
"YOu little trick dog" Before she
could forbid the little white creature
had leaped into the car, grinning at
her in dog fashion from the front
seat.
Hes NINE" Caro- told herself def
antly; Il wished for him" But the
guardian failed to rejoice with her,
when he learned the discovery.
Though the dog devoted himself
jealousy 10 Caro-. David Blair insisted
upon placing an advertisement in the
"FOund" column of that evenings pa
per, and following closely upon it's ap.
pearance came pitiful reply.
"The little found dog is my 'F'id.
GET" came scrawled In a childish
fashion. "He is all have to love.
He acts with me In the circus. Please
bring him back to. Marietta"
And though there was no further di.
reCtion or address,. David and his re-.
bellious ward drove that evening With
Fidget between them to the PARKWAY
grounds. where the travelling circus
pitched It's great tent.
The little dog of the loved Marietta
was at once recognized by welcoming
watchers
"She didn't sleep last night" a
painted clown said. "Fidget is all the
folks Marietta's got now. you see. Her
mother didn't live long after her dad
was killed in his famous jump last
year. The circus had sort of 'GOpted
Marietta since. Every one likes TO
see he KID dance with her dog. tho Il
amt much of an act after all. Marict-
ia" called the clown, come here
honey" And Marietta came.
A vision of flying golden curls and
short rufIied skirts, she flew toward
her pet, and had him in her arms.
Then tear-tilled. the child's blue eyes
sought Carols.
I'm sorry" she said, that you can't
have Fidget, butt love him. And
l haven't got anything else to love"
The Dalton heIress nodded under
standingly; her guardian noted in Dis.
treSs that her eyes were also filed
with tears.
Suddenly, impulsively. the girls
arms closed hght about the childish
form.
Dear said Caro- "do you suppose
that you could possibly learn to love
me? Would you like to come and live
in a big, stone house with g garden;
would you like to be-my little sis
terY"
Caro-" David Blair expostulated,
think seriously what you are offer.
ing"
~ do think" the girl answered quiet.
iy. The old twinkle came back to her
eyes. Marietta will he more satisfy.
ing than Fidget," she said.
And as he stood looking down upon
the TWO. David Rla!r's face softened
into q great tenderness.
az am afraid. Caro-. that have
never known the real you" he said.
And the girls eyes again raised to
his, reflected their radiant light.
copyright. 1919. Western Newspaper Uniori
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
A M UNCEME

ArnOuncent Candidates heading charged for as
follows state candidates $1,000
$3.50 These mounts payable
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08

- Pay Your Poll Tax -
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
FOR SHERIFF
FOR SHERIFF
CHAPMAN PIERCE

as a candidate for the Ofdce OF sheriff
for the Parish of Vermilion, subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary
to be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1920.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
MARIETTA |
~ MILDRED WHITE.

euro Dalton tryuod hrcJuS" HE
Kind OF French puoG.r ST." especially
desired was NOT :" he found. Caro- s
whu- were $50 many mi varied That
il was f"r'wgro-or 0utnrJurat' a-
III" cas-. may h"-'hli her 'h1'I''"
wealth MAS mo-, taxed 'h ''''' '".''''-
r'a'-
ST." bad tired OF the I"N"ri""~ new
car. ihr >"l.n""i ""a 'h' Guy "i.' =
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
SHERIFF'S SALE.

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Vcrmil-
ion, 18th Judicial District Court
No. JJ06.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
FOR POLICE JUROR
JOS. U. FREDERICK

We are authorized 10 announce tn,
name of
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
!. z. BRIoUssARD
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
e. M. SfEBBINS

We are authori] Jed to announce t
name of
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08

as candidate fot the office Of mem
Der of the louisa ba State Legislatur
from yermilion Parish, subject to I'll
action of the enfoeratic Primary, tt
be held Tuesday, ian. go, 1920.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
FARMS FOR SALE

ARPENTs public road canals school
o. $40
f on ne
and
an in OF
dairy. Improvements $1Oy9OOo all in
Al condition Price 100000
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08
FOH SHERIFF
FoRsHERIFF

We are authorized to announce the
name Of
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08

NTS junction Of Coulee Kinney and Bayou Vermion "A
rom AbLevle, public read No improvements For cane
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-11-08

ENTs miles northwest Of Ab6evic in Fourth Ward, public
rich, % mlrOved Grstciass rice,
balance long FERNS son mn
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
SUBSTITUTE OLD
AUTO CUSHIONS
FOR new ONES
VIM. Hasselbach Discovers
Change Of Bo|sters During
Parades; Several Thefts
Reported to Police.

Sneak thieves, evidently unwilling
TO leave William 'Hasselbach, 25l4
Jones' street, without any cushions
in his new car, substituted old
cushions and mats for the new ones
they took from his machine during
the Memorial day parade.
Six other petty thefts were COM
r.itted in the city during the day.
Estelle Daniels, 1868 Marcy
street. is minus hand bag. $3.50 in
cash and an emerald ring as re,
suit Of the activities Of the petty
thieves. The money and articles
were stolen from the Leonard apart
ments, Twenty sixth and Farnam
streets, where Miss Daniels was Wis
iting friend,
A leather suitcase containing a
suit OF clothes and other wearing ap-
parel was stolen from E. w. Exley,
Hamilton annex.
A child's savings bank containing
So was stolen from Mrs. M. E.
Sinds. 1923 Ames avenue. A dollar
was, also taken from a dresser.
Arnold Hustler, 4OO7 North Tween
ty-sixth street, reported to the po-
lice the theft of violin from the
Orpheum theater.
Lodge pins. a gold chain. locket
and a wedding anniversary bowl
were stolen from the home of Sam
Christensen, 93l North Twenty
seventh street.
D. c. Patterson, Thirty eighth
avenue and Patterson streets, lost
four. razors, several silver forks
knives and spoons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Former Employe Of u. P.
Admits Hosiery Theft;
Says He's Kleptomaniac

Claiming to be kleptomaniac,
afflicted with an irresistible desire
to steal, Ralph Bulger, formerly
cashier for the Union Pacific rail
road at Central City, Neb., pleaded
guilty to stealing a shipment of
hosiery from the interstate freight
yesterday in federal court and was
sentenced to one year and one day
in the penitentiary by Federal Judge
Woodrough.
The stolen shipment was found
by railroad detectives in a store
owned by Bulger's father-in-law at
Central City. A warrant was issued
and served on Bulger at Los
Angeles, Cal, where he and his wife
were living.
Bulger has pleaded guilty to
stealing on two other charges, but
has never been sentenced TO prison
before, according to his attorney.
He is % years old and has two
children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
House Gets Creosote Coat.

Dudley, Mass.-Painting the house
with creosote, spreading salt on the
lawn to destroy the grass, breaking
the blinds, and planting wire en-
tanglements in the back yard were
some of the acts of vandalism COM
mitted on the property of Baxter
Moore, Dudley Hill. The police say
they have evidence duplicating sew
eral young men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Eleventh Street Gang" Up
For Theft of Fireworks

The Eleventh Street gang" was
up in juvenile court yesterday morn
ing, charged with stealing fireworks
from the Marshall Paper Co., 1902
Douglas street, There were IA boys
ranging from 10 to IS years OF age.
Some were sent home with their par
ents and others to the Detention
home. Gale Eldrige, leader of the
gang, smilingly admitted that he was
in the building twice, handing out
fireworks
He testified that Theodore Davis,
colored, told him he had stolen BIZ
cycles and automobiles.
"Aw, | just done said that because
they was tellin' me all the things
they had STOLE" said Theodore. Il
never done stole no bicycles nor
automobiles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Masonic Grand
LODGE C0NvENES
HERE ON TUESDAY
Three-Day State Convention
to Be Held at Masonic
Temple; Elaborate
Preparations Made.

The Grand Lodge of A. F. & A.
M. of Nebraska will convene in their
cd annual communication Tuesday
in the Masonic Temple, Nineteenth
and Douglas streets, and continue in
session Wednesday and Thursday.
The delegates will gather at 10
o'clock in the morning for the for
NAL opening and listen to the ad-
dress of welcome. Following the
singing of patriotic songs. reports
of the grand officers will be re-
ceived The afternoon will be de-
voted to routine business, as will
also the sessions of Wednesday and
Thursday. Adjournment will follow
the installation of officers at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Came From All Parts Of
America to Be Welded
Here On Memorial Day

Brides and bridegrooms came to
Omaha from five states outside of
Nebraska and Iowa, and from one
foreign country and we're married on
Memorial day, according to thu mar
Edward c. Robinson, a prominent
banker of St. Louis, came to Omaha
by agreement and met his bride,
Miss Josephine H. George of VIC
toria, and they were married. Arthur
c. Banta of Fresno, Cal welded
Miss Letta E. McCutcheon of Den
. nison, la. ,.
William A. Whitson, of Louisville
Ky, made the journey here to wed
Miss Dorothy Sullivan of Omaha.
Pearl Williams of Chicago, III. was
married to Whitfield N. Alley of
Omaha. And Sparks Wilson of
North Middleton. KY. came here to
wed Miss Frances f. Sitter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01

Mr.. Brownell stated that while
travelling for Lincoln farm publ
cation he became involved in sit
uatlon at Madison, S. D., and sent
for Montgomery to help him out.
He further alleged that he gave
Montgomery the use of his car and
advanced $50 expense money. A
further allegation is that Montgom-
cry traded the BrowneY car for an
other machine at the Nebraska Ser
vice garage in Omaha.
An affidavit in replevin was is
sued in municipal court against the
garage people for the recovery of
the Brownell car.
Montgomery furnished a bond of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
$500 for his appearance to answer
the charge against him.
CzeCho-Slovak Heroes Not
To Arrive Until Monday

Word has just been received by
the committee of Bohemians, ar
ranging the reception for the 100
Czecho-Slovak heroes, that the men
will not arrive in this city until Gas
Monday morning. Arrangements for
their reception will remain I'M
changed. 1t is probable that the
men may have luncheon at the
Chamber of Commerce dining hall
1t has been previously announced
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Private Detective
Charged With Larceny
As Bailee In Auto Case

Harry Montgomery private. de-
tectire. was charged yesterday in
municipal court with larceny as
bailee, the information filed by
Deputy County Attorney J. H.
Ready alleging that the defendant
disposed of Ford automobile
owned by Clarke Brownell of the
Edwards hotel.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
No Steps Taken to Make
RhineIand a Republic

Frankfort, Thursday, May 29.-Al-
though a semi-official announcement,
was made here yesterday that the
Rhineland was to be declared an in.
dependent republic today, advices
from Coblenz say the step has not
vet been taken,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Aviator Loses Life.

~an Diego, Cal, May 30.-One avi-
ator was killed and another serious
" burned today when the airplane
which they were driving burst into
flames and fell near Ramona, north
east of this city.
Lieutenant Wisdom. is dead, and
Lieutenant Kelley injured Both
men are from Rockwell Field.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Several Shifts In Police
Personnel Are Announced

Some shifts and changes have
been made in the Omaha police de-
partment to become effective June l..
Detectives A. o. Cooper and l..
H. Stoley will transfer to the South
Side and A. F. Francl and Bob
Heller, now working out of South
Omaha station, will come to the
central station. J. H. Swager be-
comes a member of the day morals
squad, J. NJ. Daughman will have
charge of the Douglas street bridge
at night c. Van Dusen, emergency
officer, has been detailed to plain
clothes duty on. the automobile
squad.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01

The goth annual commencement
exercises of the Creighton unlver,
sty will. be held next Saturday
morning at the university gymnas.
ium, at 10 o'clock. The exercises
will be preceded by an academic
procession from the university Ii
brary to the gymnasium. The fac
ulties and graduates of the college
OF arts, medicine, law, dentistry and
pharmacy, will be vested in cap and
gown and will be preceded by an
honor guard for the colors. This
guard will be made up of Creighton
men who have recently returned
from service.
The principal address will be de
livered by David |. Walsh, United
States senator from Massachusetts,,
formerly governor of Massachusetts.
The judges of the Nebraska SUI
preme court will attend and the
chief Justice will administer the oath
to the law graduates. After the ex-
ercises a luncheon will be rendered
to Senator Walsh and the judges of
the supreme court. the deans OF the
colleges and a few other invited
guests by President Burrowes.
The members of the various class
es this year are as follows:
COLLEGE OF ARTS
Master of Science
Eben John Carey
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Edward Francies Fogartw
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
John Thomas Little
Bachelor of Philosophy
Emmett Francis Hector
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Doctor of Medicine
D w. Bell II. NJ. Levine
n F Rongardt +. T. Lovely
w !. Burns G. r. Marshall .
j. J. Carroll j. w. Mounsey
Nathan Dansky ]. j. OConnor
T. l., Gilbert Emil Reichstadt y
NJ c. Howard R. l.. Trayner
H. A. Johnson T. w. Terpy
r. C. kirchman F. l.. Zelaseweki
E. w. Landgraf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Rain Spells Street "Hop,"
So StatehouSe Is Used

Columbus. Ohio.-When the 5000
boys OF the 57th division rolled into
Columbus a big dance was arranged
for their pleasure. Several blocks
OF asphalt were roped off and
"Soapcd' for the dance. But it
rained.
Bring the orchestra into the state
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01

that the men would arrive here be-
tween s and 10 o'clock Sunday
morning. The committee is unable
to explain the reason for the change
in time of the arrival.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01

house" said utant-General lay
ton. They did, and the boys and
girls danced in the historic old to-
tunda to the wee sma' hours"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-01
Commencement Exercises OF
Creighton y. Next Saturday
Among Prominent Men Who Will Attend Are u S.
Senator David I. Walsh From Massachusetts, and
Judges of Nebraska Supreme Court

Complying with the request OF the
United States government the University
continued It's senior medical courses dur
ing the summer of 1918, and was thus
able to complete the required work in
time to confer the degree of Doctor of
Medicine upon the members of the Glass
OF 1918. whose names are printed. on
March Is, 1919.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
EASY MIND-READlNG TRICK
All That Is Needed Is a Pencil and a
Watch and Knowing How
to Do 1t.

A simple "mind-reading" trick thar
one can accomplish with pencil and
a watch will greatly mystify anyone
who does not know the secret Ask
your victim to think of one of the nu-
merals on the watch dial, and for every
time that you tap the crystal with the
pencil to add one to this chosen num-
Der. AT the tap that brings the amount
in his mind to twenty your pencil will
rest over the hour number that he Sc
lected.
The trick is very simple. For the
first seven taps strike at random any
of the numbers on the dial but at the
eighth tap strike twelve; at the ninth,
eleven; at the tenth, ten, and so on
round backward, until the other per-
son announces that he has reached
twenty in his count.
If he has followed instructions, the
pencil will then rest upon the chosen
number, because, if he chose twelve
the highest number that he could take
eight taps will bring it to twenty,
ana your pencil, according to instruc-
tons. will then be on twelve and any
other number selected on the dial Will
be less than twelve by just the amount
that, when the chOoser reaches twenty.
will cause the pencil taps to shift
backward from twelve to the number
the other person chose.