The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-23
E" BLUE JEANS"
The Prominent Part Taken by the Gov
ernOr Of Indiana at n Recent
sDlrjtuaI Aeauce.
Indianapolis Journal. Fob. III

Indianapolis Journal. Fob. III
The announcement Of "Spiritualistlc
entertainment at the Grand Opera House
last night attracted an immense audience to
that hall every seat In the house being occu-
Pied and but little standing room left in the
vestbule or ai.les. Among the number whose
curiosity had been aroused to know just
what a "Spiritualistie entertainment" might
be was bis Urrulpan Excellency Gov. Viii
llams. This diguitary occupied a seat In one
OF the stage-bUxes, and his presence soon he
came known to the audience. Mr.. Mansfield,
the " medium" 81 pped to the fOotllghts and
requested that a committee Of two gentlemen
of age and prominence preferred) be appoint
I'd by the audience to oversee tho prepara-
tons for the coming seance, and Jtice that
nothing undetermined was done Having
heard with what grace and dignity
Indiana's Chief Executive presided at
u recent walking ttch, giving the word
to the painting pedestrians, he glanced mean
ingly toward the Governor as he made the
sukg, stion. His Exeellency vas chosen forth
with TO act ~ one OF the com fnittee, and Rep
| reseutative Faulkner as the ether. The two
stGppei to their places on tie stage amidst
the cheers OF the audience. They were then
asked to tie the medium. who seated himself
on a chair inside the cabinet and, hitching up
his trousers, fndanas Governor brgan the
work of fastening the medium. Down on
his knees he dropped, and ked and tuRged
away faithfully until, after five minutes
work, he faced the audience, the Precipitation
The man Ii tied. ! can sec anything hocus-
pocus about the thing" He then took his
seat on one side Of the stage, Mr.. Faulkner
who, by the way, had sent his collar to the
laundry, uccup, ing a seat on the opposite
side These statesmen overlooked q move
meuts of the mediu II, at his request, In a
maAner eminently satisfactory, shaking their
heads approviugly the while. Finally, how
ever, Miss Anna Eva Fay being, then in
the cabinet, Mr.. Mansfield, addressing
himself to Knox county's pride. SAID
would you favor us, Governor, by taking a
seat In the cabinet pat the same time
placing a chair therein for his aceommoda-
ton The Governor mildly consented, and
took his seat facing the lady. Mr.. Mansfield
then took hold OF the old gentleman's hands
aud placed them gently, but firmly in the
lady, lap. At this the audience roared, and
IT, Governor squrmed. SILK h ndker-
chief was then laid on his shoulder and a
four-gallon milk pan placed over his head.
10 all this he submitted meekly and without
a murmur. The audience enjoyed the situa-
ton, which he evidently didn't. AS the cur
tain was being drawn, close to the cabinet,
stified cry was heard from under the bucket,
and the curtain Was redfawn To ascertain the
cause. Nothing only the bucket had slipped
back over his head, and the bail, catching
under the throat. was choking his eXcellency
In a manner which would soon have made
way for Lieut.. Gov. Gray. The bail was re-
adjusted and the performance went on. At
the conclusion OF the trick our respected Gov
o, nor stepped out, to the delight OF the au-
dience, which was glad To see him back once
more nnhurt. Then Miss Fay retired and Mr..
Mansfield entered the cabinet Turning to the
embarrassed Chief Executive, he asked
calmly: "Wiil you favor the audience by
loaning me your coat for the performance Of
this trick 2" The good old man cast a glance
at the audience. Their laugh seemed TO 1e-
assure him, and off came the blue jeans robe.
Your vest" demanded Mr.. Mansfield. TO
this requst our ruler responded with alac-
rty, exposing, AS he dropped his WalStcoat,
Clean shirt. This at least gave evidence OF
frequent rehearsal. There he stood, the white
shirt contrasting with the trousers OF purest
ctrulaan hue, and at which he gazed fondly,
as II he expected to be requested to part With
them next. The cabinet was then closed, and
the spirits" began work on the medium, who
WIS securely tied. At this junctnre the dis
mantltd Governor who stood erect, six feet
three IN his boots, which were still on, began
% fepl the need Of a new chew of tobacco and
handkerchief. He chewed his tongue for
the one and used his thumb and indeA finger
IN default Of the latter. The medium within
laen Shouted Tor light, and the curtain, being
Withdrawn, revealed him partially incased
| IN the hahiliments of the Governor Repre-
sentative Faulkner was called upon to assist,
and the two st te officials picked the medium
up, stlll bound to the chair, aud carried him
To the fOotllghtS They We're then asked 10
unbind the letters, and responded gracetullv
Each Went down on his knees aud tug4ed
away, the Governor Still in scant attire. Thew
knew that the eyes of 1900 noble-spirted IN
dlanianS were upon them, and realized the
awful importance OF succeeding in their nm
d.rtaking. When their efforts were crowned
with success aud the medium stood forth
once more free. Gov. Williams carefully
donned his coverings, and Immediately dived
into the pocket wn re- ne keps a MS MS tobacco.
tive we're then excused from further service,