West Night High School - Echo Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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was my attention glued to the waiter, our most honorable Ralph Gerber. I immediately looked down, fcr I feared to distract his attention from his important duty lest he drop that precious load. During my meal he told me his experia ence, and told me that by this time he had quite mastered the art of not breaking dishes 21an spilling foods down per- sonsi backs, and intended traveling around the world as a waiter. I wished him Godspeed, and now. being of good Cheen I leisurely saimtered farther. Passing a corner, I noticed a gathering of people, and stepped m'er'to satisfy my curiosity. There, on a soap box, stood a man addressing the crowd in a very loud, rapid manner and singing the praise of the very fmeqt com plaster in the world. His oratorical composition was quite interest- ing, and I edged nearer tnot to purchase the corn plasteri, to view this entertaining person I was rewarded by a view ofiEd. StaHan, and thereby hangs a taleefor I bought some of that fIllCSt corn plaster in the world. With one purchase made, I was encouraged to try an- other. and, passing a bookstore, I stepped in :11th the propri- etor, Miss Sue Nicholson, stepped forward, smilling attahly, and the result was that I walked out of that hce-okstore with a History Of the United StateS-Mexican IVar under my arm and almost collided with Alma Gruener. My delight knew no bounds; and neither did our discus- sion, when suddenly she looked down and noticed the hook I carried and said, IiDonit waste your time on that book? In answer to my question IVhy She replied, ItThat is one of the hr:t books I have written, and it iSift Very good? I said I would certainly be delighted to read it, for I knew if she underestimated her own work it was no sign that it was not excellent. 80011 I was again strolling down the street with my corn plaster and History when I heard a ueWshoy crying his extra? and I imediately supplied myself With'one. There in Raring headlines was the statement, Attorney Louis Carl successfully won the case for his client, Professor Rich- ard Flannery, head of the Mathematical Department of XYashingtou University, versus Mri Saul Mark, manufac- turer 0f footballs? I further noticed that Professor Flan- ncry sued for damages done to his person by being hit by one of Mr. MarkIS footballs. Just then I heard a heartrending scream and. looking up, beheld an immense tooth suspended in mid-air with the name, Dr. Kramer, beneath it, and I needed no further explanation. My heart overHowed with pity for the poor sufferer, but soon these sounds died away, and I feartully ventured into this house of sorrow. The patient who had just undergone the terrible ordeal was soothed and relieved by a very kind and gentle nurse, and my surmise was cor- rect, for it was really Mra De Armond. I would have liked to undergo the pleasure of being so tenderly cared for as were her patients, but these Hed my mind with the appear- ance of that genial, smiling Dr. Harry Kramer. The heart- rending shrieks still resounded in my ears, and, fearing I might be prevailed upon as in the case of the com plaster, I soon took my departure.

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CLASS PROPHECY, 1914. than fiction, and I wiH hereby try to relate to you a few of the truthg which have. crossed my path in my journey through life. When I was forty years old 557000.000 was bequeathed to me, and this event was such a shock to 111V nervous sys- tem that I fell into a swoon, and then a strange phenomenon occurred. It seemed to 1116 that I was in 21 strange city, among people with whom I was not acquainted. I feit 21 strange sense of freedom, however, and lookingr down, I beheld that I wasiclothed as a man, Not wishing to attract attention, and fearing detection. I hurried down a Rtreet and ran straightway into the hahcls of fate, who proved to he an officer of the law. 'I assumed a very deliberate calmness and a very maimish stride, hut to no avail, for, with a friend- ly tap on the shoulder, I was bade to follow. which request I could not refuse. Who could this keen-eyed person he who so easily detected me? Of course, it was 110116 Other than Alma Rolf. Our meeting was fraught with tears and smiles; but, alas, Alma was Firm in her duty and to court we went. With all due ceremony I was preatentcd t0 the H011. Judge Niemeyer. Through his kind efforts the cane against me for wearing mate attire was dismiswd, and I was permitted to hetake myself out Of that vivinity, mHIS WORLD is full Of truths which are Stranger Dora Miller. This was indeed :1 trying experience, and, being tired and thirsty, I sought a cooler Vicinity, and 30011 I saw a. Sign ttGradis Pharmacy and Soda Fountain? I quickiy entered this delightful Spot, and a smiling TOSinhBeketI damsel came forward whu proved to be ROWE Grad. After a few hours. of friendly ciigcourse I departed with the information that I was in XYashington, D. C., and would probably 90011 have the opportunity of meeting several of my old friends And, indeed, I did, for upon paying a visit to Congress, to my great surprise and delight, I noticed that Senators Sylvia Naish and Mathew Matoney from Ohio were pre- senting to Congress a bill providing for nation-wide prohibi- tion. and that Representative Evelyn Moeller was vehe- mently voicing 1101' protest against such an act Soon the President made her appearance and delivered a speech on the advisahility of establishing free trade with our latest annexation, Mexico. I waited until Congress adjourned for the day, and had the honor of shaking the hand of President Fanny Clements. By this time I was obsessed by an acute pain, and my thoughts naturally turned to the Vision of an abundant meal. 011 I wandered until I came to an oasis in my desert of hunger a restaurant. I wasted no precious moments but immediately gave my order, and 50011 :1 waiter appeared with a heavy tray, which held my attention. But more so

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By this time the shades of night were falling, and I began to look about for a roof to cover my head other than the hrmament above. Not being acquainted, I W215 at 1055 to know Where to turn, when I bethought myself of the friend of my first experience in this city Officer Alma Rolf, zmd, fortunately, found her; She recommended to me the Brandhor'st-Platt Hotel. which was considered the finest in the city, and Where I would not be unacquainted. Under her guidance I soon reached my destination and was indeed happy to meet those two inseparable friends, Verna Flatt and Margaret Braudhorst, who were the pro- prietors of the elegant hotel, I was informed that there would be a grand dance in the ballroom that evening. to which I was invited. After resting and, reading the History Of the United States-Mexican War, I went into the ball- room and there had the honor of meeting the prize waltzer, Ed. Lemker, and his Charming wife, a young heiress from College Hill, Ohio, with whom at last he has succeeded in dancing to his heartls content. Having left the Mexicans in the midst of a bloody bat- tle, I was anxious to return and see them safely titled over, so, excusing myself, I retired. XVith the end 0f the war I fell asleep and continued to do so until my delightful haste eases called to me. to get up and come to ChUFJh with theim After it short walk we came to a splendid church, and upon entering I noticed it was beautiquy decorated with many genuine bronze and marble statues. The servicee were up- lifting, and especially was the sermon, cntitlerl iKAS Ye Sew So Shall Ye Ripfi very interesting, delivered by Reverend Robert XVhite. Suddenly, as the last hymn was being sting, an unusual feeling came over me, :1 mist seemed to envelop me I was sitting in my chair in my own home with a notice in my hand that I was heiress: to $7,000,000.