The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-31
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- EAIII.Y Il RRYAN

s-ructed by orthodox teachers to believe
most solemnly that Samuel, the son of
4sunah, was spoken to by a spirit, from
--s spiritual world. Later, after Samuel
I'D lived to old age, died and was buried,
h.. was raised up by the witch OF Endor,
and King Saul recognized Samuel the
,r1ahet and they talked together. Again,
I,af3am had the beast wherein he rode to
sneak intellgently TO him; and many sim
lar statements are made Of messages
from the spiritual world.
ask these questions, hoping some one
may be able TO give a logical analysis,
,rtieh could be demonstrated so as to
H. clear and conclusive to our natural
senses; for if there is really spiritual
World. connected with the natural. and
if we do, or are to, exist in bots, instruct
us in what so much concerns US.
With this preface. 1 viii relate two
incidents Of Halloween which are true
Answer: Are they accident, coincident or
the effects of an unseen power?
was going to make a visit to my sister
vrbose husband was a native of one of
the middle states; he had taken her to
his home several years before. I had
promised my sister-in-law, who was my
nearest neighbor, and also bore the I'M
fes days in Virginia on my return, TO
visit her paternal grand-aunt and uncle,
who lived in retirement and comfort in
their elegant country home.
arrived just at 6 O'Clock p. m. on the
slst of October. When the carriage drove
up to the front entrance, the butler led
the way up the steps, opened the door.
announced my presence, then stood back
for me TO enter the brilliantly lighted
han Mrs Tracy and Mr.. Jones were COM
iug down the hall to meet me.
Mrs. Tracy was a tall, handsome woman
OF a gentle dignity, dressed IN black, but
of the finest material, fresh and dainty,
still ''old-fashioned would nave been the
sentence passed upon her appearance.
She advanced in the most graceful and
cordial manner, welcoming me, then
turning to her brother, introduced him,
saying This is our new relation, our
dear Annie s sister-in-law." 1 waited
TO be introduced to the third person who
accompanied them; but as they seemed
10 be perfectly obltvious of her presence,
] thought good manners dictated that I
should also appear not to notice her, and
only 10 see the sister and brother. Yet
ed me to herself and 1 found myself Won
dering what could be the matter. An
ME had certainly never mentioned this
lovely creature TO me.
After a pleasant evening, ] retired to
the chamber prepared for me. It had
been Annie's in days gone by, and open
Mrs Tracy accompanied me to my
apartment, to see If l was comfortable.
She had treated me in so sweet and tender
manner, that i was instinctiVely drawn
to her, and all fear was cast out. l be-
gan to realize where Annie had acquir-
ed her love-winning charms; and feeling
You will not take it amiss, my inquir-
ing about that beautiful creature to
whom you did not introduce me?"
What are you saying?" she inquired,
In lOrrifieQ. excited manner.
Excuse me-" L apologized. Il trust I
have not offended you; should not have
My dear. you give no offence, but
what are you talking about?"
THE lady who stood with her hand on
your brothers left shoulder"
Mrs. Tracy came near me- and putting
her arms around me- looking at me as
if l had suddenly become demented, said
very tsnderly, My dear, what is the
"Nothing,P 1 rejoined. Il saw beau
tiful young woman, dressed in an en-
erald green hrocaded satin, low neck,
short sleeves, trimmed with the most
exquisite lace, pink roses pinned on the
corsage, plain, rather short skirt, flesh
colored silk stockings, her hair in puffs,
tai shell comb on her head-the whole
appeared the style OF my grandmother's
portrait, painted in 1888. l saw all this
1.-The eyes and complexion?" she almost
'"fhe eyes and hair the same color nut
blonde;' i went on. 1.-The eyes bright and
sparkling; the mouth too sweet for earth,
seeming to be perpetually budding into a
smile; happy loving face, so joyful, as
she stood continually by your brother
''Oh, my Father in heaven, can it be
possible that they all live" she exclaimed
in the most suppHcating manner, and
turning to me, she said: My dear friend,
l wish to believe that our loved ones are
about US; / would give anything, every
thing, to be certain that my eyes would
rest on the loved that they have so MISS
ed for years. You have described my
brothers young. wife whom he lost nearly
fifty years ago."
Has no one ever said they saw her be-
fore?" l asked.
Persons have said at different times
that they saw some one walking about
the house and grounds; we always dis
couraged such notions; but no one ever
thought of seeing such figure in so bril-
liant light, or describing what they saw
so perfectly as you have done. Now I
must tell you, when you came up here to
lay of your wraps before tea, my broth
er said to me- How peculiarly Mrs. d.
looks into space, like one examining
something critically L answered: That
is probably only an idiosyncrasy of hers;
without fault and / added, laughingly,
II is not usual for sisters-in-laW to so
represent one another But, my dear,
AFTER , that did notice popularity In
Il should think SO. for I was puzzled
az The way you treated that lovely crea-
'iAD sun ItlAidllltQ 81 JOJOuS-
Inc next day, after Mrs. Tracy had ex-
Rtaine4 the phenomenon to Mr.. Jones, he
invited her TO bring me to his room to see
portrait. After he had closed the door
ne I9Led the steps of the high old-fasn-
LQHtu bedstead, and mounting on the top
49, unlocked two locks. Meanwhile, he
WIS careful to explain everything min
Icy, No one now living but my sister
lows OF this portraits existence" he
sa.d, and she only saw it once, nearly
i{ Years ago. Annie never heard of it,
house I
Hate considered it too sacred for any eye
- saze on 1t; it was my idol" The por-
- g az was encased in an oaken box about
e eoCL inches thick and five or six feet
oFaaIe' eXquisitely carved, representing
11;iigIuos bringing wreaths of st. Josephs
-ieS. AS Mr.. Jones ceased to speak, he
IL ' tt1u me door. and the lady 1 had seen
- lne hau the evening before, stood be-
AZ me me, perfect in. every detail. 1 uttered
AIRS. Tracy.
of How do YOU account for it?' I asked
ly mind has been dwelling on the