After all of these tests were given, the medium removed the blindfold and seemed much exhausted.  Then the tables were removed to one side of the stage, and a cabinet erected; after which some cabinet manifestations that were very interesting were given.  When these were over, the manager collected the sealed envelopes from the table, and placed them on the front of the stage, inviting the writers to call, should they so desire, and get their questions.  Some availed themselves of this opportunity and tore open a number of the envelopes until they found their own questions.  The audience seemed greatly impressed with this exhibition, and the next day it was the talk of the town.

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On the next evening I again repaired to the public hall to witness and, if possible, fathom this performance.  This time, however, I found that an entirely different method was employed.  Envelopes and slips of paper were distributed; and after the questions were written and sealed the manager went about the room, gathering them up in a small black bag with a drawstring around its top.  As he gathered up each one, and while the writer still held it, he gave to that person a number which was to serve as that particular person’s number during the tests.  At the same time the manager marked the number on the subject’s envelope, while the subject held it, drawing a circle around the figure, after which the subject dropped the envelope into the sack.

When all were collected, the operator took the sack in the tips of his fingers, and holding it aloft, walked up the runway to the stage where a cord hung from a screw-eye fastened in the ceiling above.  The other end of the cord was attached to a piece of furniture on the stage.  The manager now attached the black bag containing the envelopes to the end of this string, and then taking the other end, drew the bag up to the ceiling near the screw-eye, where it remained in full view during the tests.

While the manager was doing all this, the ghost-like medium had been walking about the stage, reading in a large Bible.  He now laid the Bible on a table and advanced to the front of the stage, while the manager delivered a lecture on spiritual philosophy and also on the strange power of the medium.  After this the manager announced that the medium would hold a Bible service, during which time he would give the tests.

The medium now took his Bible, and seating himself in a chair facing the audience, began by reading a verse.  After this he closed his eyes for a time, and then gave the first test.  He began:  “I will give these tests in the order in which the manager gave you your numbers, commencing with number one.  Now, Mrs. Clara S——­, I see standing near you an elderly lady, somewhat stooped; but I cannot see her face plainly.  She seems to be your mother.  She says to tell you that your son is doing well where he is, and for you not