The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-27

Within the mystery ev,dsatly IN
creased. Conversations were conducted
in whisper; every noise was carefully
averted; a somber and eubdusd tone
pervsded throughout.
To the right of the entrance hesvy
sliding door divided the parler from the
hall, aud all ayes ware eagerly turoed
toward that part. Slsntly and noise.
lesslT the door was swung open and
heavy portierea wers artisticelly draped
to prevent curious eyes from obtaining
view OF the interior Only the most
intimate friends of this family we're ush-
cred into tho apartment where Miss
Lsmpmau WAS reclining.
Everything about the house suggested
the presence of the angel OF death, aud
yet no emblem OF mourning was dis
played and no tears were shsd.
The bed in which MISS Lampnan was
reposing was decorated with flowers, a
bouquet had bsen placed near her head
filled with Gala lilies, white roses and
forget A handsome bedspread,
lined with blue satin, was tightly drawn
her Breathing could be clearly observed.
ehowsd healthy color, her lips were
slightly pressed together, her hands
were folded or her breast, and altogether
she presented perfect picture OF a
healthy young woman quietly sleeping.
HER SPIRIT ON AN EXCURSION.
But those around hsr were watching
her with the utm oat anxiety. According
to the story Of her mother and sister,
she belonged no longer to this earth.
Only her body. her frame. was viewed by
the visitors, while her spirit was taking
d short excursion into the spirit land.
About two weeks ago, 80 the story
goes, the unknown Influences that guide
the spirit of Miss Lampman decided
that the tourist season had suficientl
advanced to allow that mysterious part
OF the person to take ashort outing. 1t
eeems that these guides are strictly anti
monopolists and would not consent that
Mr.. Huntington or Mr.. Pullman should
receive any benefit from Miss Lamp
mans spirit.
1t was decided that the spirit should
start on round trip to the spiritland
last Friday evening and consequently
shs was provided with a round trip
ticket good for two days. The fact tina,
the young lady would visit the unknown
beyond naturally attracted considerable
attention among her acquaintances and
spiritualists in this city, and about 81
persons asse mbled AT her home to bid
her o bon voyage and sale return.
No Saraoya trunks, no valse5, were
resdy for tho transfer company, and
when the hour arrived whom the. young
lady's spirit was ready to skip to the
land of mystery, shs was at.ired in a
handsome lecs'trm med nightgown in
stead OF in this old fashi0Bed tight.ft-
ting travelling dress.
THE SPIRIT DEPARTS.
No carriage was in waiting to take her
to aoms depot, but hor spirit just
jun ped GU. ot the window and travelled
by the unlimited express ut an enormous
speed. chsperoned BY her guides. Who
aud what the latter are is mystery
and it willSremain go until Miss Lamp.
mans return to earth.
Unfortunately 40 Geographic COM
municarion exists az yet between the
land the spirit is visiting and this plain
earth. No leased wire" specials can
be obtained, but Miss Lsmpmau's rela-
tivea are surs that she will bring with
her messages and al Vics from those
hAse spirits have long sincs departed
and who will entrpst har with very inn
portant news.
According To proRreniGIo the spirit
will retusn pmnntna.iy at noon today.
Az it is not known whether snowstofms
or wsshouts will delay traffic 10 the
spheres that the spirit is said 10 trav-
Q rse. it may not arrive exactly on
schedule time, but all preparations
have bseu made to givs the spirit
hearty welcome. In order to make the
round trip in thu time designated. it
will be necessary for the apiri, to travel
night and day and it will naturally be
very tired when it returns TO earth.
For that reason tbs young ady's rels-
tives have wisely concluded that tbs
home coming OF the spirit shall be
purely family affair and no strangers.
except HERALD reporter, will witness
the happy occasion.
immediately after the spirit shall
havS once More entersd the body of the