The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-31
Present and The PAST
Mrs. Baldwin Gave rockingham Au-
dience Glimpses of Both.
QUESTIONS SHE ANSWERED
Told MIR. Archer Where His Brother Was,
Whom lie Has Not Heard from in
Twenty Ycars-Load Taken OFF
Joe Church's Mind.

Still greater interest was manifested
in the wonderful performances of Mrs.
Baldwin at the rockingham last even
ing. All the seats of the spacious house
was occupied. Mrs. Baldwin was
brought on the stage in a hypnotiZed
state by her husband about 10 o'clock
after the first part of the programme
was performed.
She Immediately began to disclose the
sights she saw in her vision and told
c. Seybolt that the Olyphant bank
would be wound up so successfully
that all the depositors would be paid in
fun. Mrs. William Snyder was in
formed that her fathers watch had been
stolen by John Dempsey, who had de-
camped to New orleans. Mr.. Baldwin
further questioned his wife, who ex-
planned that the watch had been stolen
thirteen months ago. The minute de-
tails which she gave of the theft and
which We're corroborated by Mrs. Sny-
der, created sensation in the audience.
The watch lay at present in pawn
shop on Charles street in that city. Miss
Agnes Golden had her career prophe-
sled and received the interesting in
formation that she would be the proud
mother of six children, the result of
two unions in the holy bonds of matri-
mony. She would live to be rs years of
age. Mrs. Fanny Roose was informed
that her money and rings had been
stolen by Mary Giler
Did Not Ride the Goat.
Alfred Shockland, who was anxious
as to the fate of a white cat, was in
formed that it had been carried away
to Pittsburg. Mrs. Baldwin was asked
as to Mr.. Shockland's whereabouts at
the time of the robbery and said that
he was at the Worlds fair" This was
confirmed by him as correct Mrs.
Kate Trucks had written a question as
to whether it was really true that her
husband rode goat when he was made
a Mason" Mrs. Baldwin divulged the
secrets of the fraternity and comforted
Mrs. Trucks by stating that she was
the subject of practical joke.
Carl McKenna, manager of the
Lackawanna Iron and Steel company,
was assured that success awaited him
in his new venture. DR.. Hampton, of
Carbondale, was next MENTIONED but
Mrs. Baldwin said that he was one of
the Oldest clairvoyants in the country
and his power was too strong. DR..
Hampton acknowledged that he had
been a clarvoyant for forty-six years.
William Barrett had written on scrap
of paper, which he held tightly clenched
in his hand, what will the child be,
when and What?" He was confronted
by the reply "A boy in six weeks
Mr.. Hopewell was informed that the
reason 'the police did not compel the
rich as well as the poor to clean the
sidewalks" was that the force was too
good-natursd. II. II. Archer was in
formed that his brother William was
in Galveston, Tex. How long is it
since this gentleman has heard from
his brother" asked her husband
Twenty years." Mrs. Baldwin prompt
ly replied, and this Mr.. Archer said
was correct. In reply to Joseph Miller,
Mrs Baldwin stated that type-setting
machines would be set up in the Truth
and Republican offices within fifteen
months. She also prophecied that ex-
Governor Pattison would be the next
mayor Of Philadelphia.
Was Not Bought Over.
Ihe greatest excitement of the even |
ing, however. was caused when the
lady inquired for Joseph Church and
told him that ''the man he was think
ing of had not been bought over"
Mr.. Church had not written any uues-
tion, but admitted that he was thinking
deeply Of the matter.
Harry SwartZ had written, "Will I
defeat Dr.. w. T.. Carver, the champion
wing shot of the world?" and was in |
formed that he would be successful If
he would keep a double guard" on his
gun.
Peter N. Haan was advised to patent
his invention in order that he might
ultimately roll in wealth. Officer Mein- |
ger was comforted with the information
that he had the right man in custody
and Randolph Steinberger was assured
that 1.-The lady loved him awfully." At.
torney G. Fl. Soper was promised in
formation by mail as to the location of
the stock certificates, the property of
Mrs. Rosenagle.
About II o'clock Mrs. Baldwin COM
planned of fatigue and the performance
ended. No trace of colluson could be
found throughout the proceedings and
all questions We're kept by the writer
until the answers were fully given.
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