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“ N g>w , I w i l l c o m e t o w h a t f o r t h e f i r s t t i m ei n m y l i f e g a v e m e a p r o b l e m t h a t I c o u l d n o te v e n t r y t o s o l v e b y a n y r e f e r e n c e t o . t h i s w o r ld , .I c a n n o t g i v e y o u t h e m a t t e r i n d e t a i l . M o s t w o n d e r f u l c a s e s a r e s o r a r e t h a t t h e y c a n n o t b e p u b l i s h e d , t h e y c a n b e t o l d . I h a d a l a d y f r i e n d , h o w e v e r , w h o h a d b e e n d e a d a s w e s a y , f o r t h r e e o r f o u r m o n th s - , a f r i e n d _ . t h a t I p r i z e d m o s t h i g h l y , a l a d y I h a d k n o w n s i n c e m y b o y h o o d . I w a s h a v i n g s o m e s i t t i n g s a t t h i s t i m ew i t h a p e r s o n a l f r i e n d , n o t a p u b l i c m e d i u m , t h ew i f e o f a l e a d i n g p h y s i c i a n i n B o s t o n . S h ep o s s e s s e d t h i s p s y c h i c p o w e r , , w h a t e v e r i t is . S h e w a s s o s h y a b o u t i t i t w o u l d b e i m p o s s i b l et o h i r e h e r w i t h m o n e y t o c o n s e n t t o s i t w i t ha n y s t r a n g e r , a n d s h e k e p t i t s o . c a r f u l l y t h a tm a n y m e m b e r s o f h e r o w n f a m i l y , s o m e o f h e r s i s t e r s , d i d n o t k n o w s h e w a s i n t e r e s t e d i n i t . B u t s h e p o s s e s s e d t h i s p s y c h i c p o w e r i n a

d a y . S h e w a s a t r a n c e m e d i u m , t h e r e w e r e t h eo r d i n a r y ■ p h y s i c a l ^ m a n i f e s t a t i o n s , s p e l l i n g o u tm e s s a g e s b y t h e a l p h a b e t , a n d t h e n s h e w a s a na u t o m a t i c w r i t e r . T h i s d a y , a s w e w e r e s i t t i n g ,h e r h a n d w a s c o n t r o l l e d , a n d , b y t h e w a y , h e rh a n d w o u l d w r i t e w h e n s h e w a s r e a d i n g a b o o ko r e n g a g e d i n c o n v e r s a t i o n w i t h m e a b o u t s o m eo t h e r s u b j e c t , w h i l e s h e w o u l d b e u t t e r l y u n c o n s c i o u s o f w h a t t h e h a n d w a s w r i t i n g . N o w i tw o u l d b e a l a r g e , s t r i k i n g , d a s h i n g , b u s i n e s sm a n ’ s w r i t i n g , s i g n e d b y a m a n ’ s n a m e , t h e nw r i t t e n w i t h s l o w n e s s a n d c a r e , t h e l i t t l e d e l i c a t e h a n d - w r i t i n g o f a n o l d l a d y , e a c h t i m e s u i t i n g t h e c h a r a c t e r , a n d i n n o c a s e b e i n g a n y t h i n gl i k e h e r o w n h a n d - w r i t i n g i n a n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n .T h i s d a y t w o p a g e s o f n o t e p a p e r w e r e w r i t t e no v e r a d d r e s s e d t o m e . I w a s n o t t h i n k i n g o ft h i s f r i e n d 1 h a v e s p o k e n o f a s h a v i n g d i e d , a n d u p t o t h i s t i m e , t h e f r i e n d w h o w a s a c t i n g a s p s y c h i c d i d n o t k n o w t h a t a n y s u c h p e r s o n a s t h i s f r i e n d o f m i n e h a d e v e r l i v e d , s o t h e r e w a s n o p o s s i b i l i t y o f h e r g u e s s i n g o r s u r m i s i n g a n y t h i n g . H o w c a m e t h e s e t w o p a g e s o f n o t e - p a p e y w r i t t e n ? I t o o k i t u p i n p e r f e c t s i l e n c e a n d l o o k e d a t i t a n d r e a d i t , a n d s a i d t o m y s e l f , i f i t w e r e p o s s i b l e I w o u l d b e w i l l i n g t o t a k e m y

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T h i s s a m e f r i e n d c l a i m e d t o b e p r e s e n t . I to c c u r r e d t o m e t o m a k e a l i t t l e t e s t . S o I s a i dt o h e r , ‘ D o y o u k n o w w h e r e y o u r s i s t e r E l l e ni s t h i s m o m e n t ? ’ S h e w a s t h e o n l y s i s t e r t h e nl i v i n g , a n d m a r r i e d a n d l i v i n g i n M a i n e , a n dt h i s s i t t i n g w a s i n B o s t o n . I h a d r e a s o n f o rs u p p o s i n g t h a t E l l e n w o u l d b e l i k e l y t o b e a w a yf r o m h o m e i n a n o t h e r p a r t o f t h e S t a t e . T h e r ew e r e c e r t a i n f a m i l y r e a s o n s t h a t m a d e m e t h i n ks o , s o t h a t a l l m y m e n t a l p r e p o s s e s s i o n s w e r ei n f a v o r o f h e r b e i n g a w a y . T h e a n s w e r c a m e ,‘ N o , I d o n ’ t k n o w w h e r e s h e i s ; I h a v e n om e a n s o f k n o w i n g u n l e s s

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T h e n t h i s w o m a n w h o h a d b e e n s i t t i n g q u i e t l y i n h e r c h a i r t i l l a l l w a s d o n e , t o o k t h a t c a r d b o a r d , c u t i t i n t h r e e p i e c e s a n d i n a v e r y f e w m i n u t e s p a i n t e d a p i c t u r e o n e a c h , a s h r u b o r a b u n c h o f f l o w e r s . T h e m o v i n g o f h e r p a i n t s a n d b r u s h e s d i d n o t s e e m t o d i s t u r b h e r i n t h e l e a s t . S h e u s e d t h e s i m p l e s t w a t e r c o l o r s ^ o f t e n m i x i n g t w o t o p r o d u c e a t h i r d , a n d s h e b e g a n a t t h e t o p m o s t p o i n t o f a l e a f o r b u d a n d w o r k e d d o w n w a r d a n d t o t h e r i g h t a n d l e f t t i l l s h e f i n i s h e d a t t h e b o t t o m . S h e w o r k e d a s q u i c k l y a n d c o r r e c t l y a s t h o u g h a l l w a s o u t l i n e d b e f o r e h e r a n d y e t t h e r e w a s n o t h i n g t o b e s e e n .

I s a t o n t h e s a m e p l a t f o r m , a n d w i t h i n t h r e e f e e t o f h e r a n d w a t c h e d t h e w h o l e p r o c e s s b u t w a s n o t a l l o w e d t o s a y o r d o a t h i n g a s s k e p t i c s h a d c h a r g e o f t h e . w h o l e m a t t e r , t h e i r l e a d e r b e i n g d e t e r m i n e d t o f i n d o u t h o w i t w a s d o n e , b u t h e w a s - n o w i s e r . f o r h i s p a i n s . I n B i b l e t i m e s t h i s w o u l d h a v e b e e n c a l l e d a m i r a c l e ; n o w t h e i n t e l l i g e n c e t h a t s p o k e t h r o u g h h e r l i p s , w h i l e i n t h a t c o n d i t i o n , s a i d t h a t a n I t a l i a n a r t i s t c o n t r o l l e d h e r h a n d a n d a n I n d i a n g i r l h e r b r a i n .

N o w I c a n n o t s w e a r t h a t s h e w a s u n c o n s c i o u s .I h a v e o n l y h e r w o r d f o r i t , b u t 2 5 y e a r s a g o t h e w o r d “ f r a u d ” w a s n o t u s e d a s m u c h " a s n o w , a n d w h e n w e s a w n o r e a s o n t o t h e c o n t r a r y w e w e r e w i l l i n g t o t a k e t h e - p a r t y ’s ' s t a t e m e n t f o r t r u t h . N e i t h e r c a n I s a y t h a t s h e d i d n o t s e e . S h e m a y h a v e s e e n a s I h a v e s o m e t i m e s d o n e , w i t h m y e y e s t i g h t l y s h u t a n d y e t n o t c o n s c i o u s o f a n y d i f f e r e n c e i n t h e s u r r o u n d i n g s , s a w a s p l a i n l y a s i f t h e y w e r e o p e n .

B u t s u p p io s e t h a t s h e w a s c o n s c i o u s a n d t h a t s h e s a w , w h a t t h e n ? I f s h e s a w i t w a s c l a i r - v o y a n t l y , a n d s h e m a y h a v e s e e n t h e o u t l i n e s o f w h a t s h e w a s t o p a i n t i n t h e s a m e w a y , b u t e v e n a d m i t t i n g a l l t h i s t o h a v e b e e n p o s s i b l e , a n d f u r t h e r , - th a t s h e h a d s t u d i e d t h e ' a r t o f p a i n t i n g ( w h i c h s h e h a d n o t ) s t i l l i t w o u l d b e a w o n d e r f u l t h i n g , t h a t w h i c h s h e d i d .

B u t h e r b e s t , l i e r f i n e s t w o r k , w a s n o t d o n e o n t h e p u b l i c p l a t f o r m ; S h e o f t e n p a i n t e d w r e a t h s ~ f o r t h o s e w h o w i s h e d t h e m , a n d in t h e c e n t e r s h e w o u l d p u t f r o m t w o t o s i x l i n e s o f p o e t r y , t h e s e n t i m e n t i n a c c o r d w i t h t h e o n e w h o w a s t o r e c e i v e t h e w r e a t h , a n d t h i s w a s a l s o , d o n e w i t h f h e b r u s h , a n d a m a g n i f y i n g g l a s s W o u l d s h o w t h a t t h e p u n c t u a t i o n m a r k s w e r e l i t t l e r o s e b u d s , a n d i n t h e s a m e w a y t h e n a m e s o f s p i r i t f r i e n d s w e r e s o m e t i m e s f o u n d u p o n t h e l e a v e s . S h e w a s a l w a y s b l i n d f o l d e d w h e n s h e p a i n t e d . N o w , I h a v e t o l d n o i d l e t a l e , b u t w h a t h u n d r e d s n o w l i v i n g c a n t e s t i f y t o , a s t r u e .

T h i s m e d i u m , M r s . L u t ; i e B l a i r , a f t e r w a r d m a r r i e d a g a i n a n d w e n t t o C o l o r a d o , a n d I d o n o t k n o w w h e t h e r s h e i s s t i l l i n e a r t h - l i f e o r n o t , b u t I h e a r d t h a t s h e p a i n t e d o n l y o c c a s i o n a l l y a f t e r g o i n g t h e r e , n o l o n g e r m a k i n g i t \ a b u s i n e s s ; a n d i n m y o p i n i o n , s u c h w o n d e r f u l g i f t s c a n n o t b e u s e d y e a r a f t e r y e a r , f o r a l o n g { p e r i o d w i t h o u t d e t e r i o r a t i o n , t h u s t e m p t i n g t o f r a u d i f t h e m e d i u m h a s n o t t h e b e s t o f m o r a l s t a m i n a , i T h e c o n s t a n t f u s e o f s u c h p o w e r s e x h a u s t s t h e p h y s i c a l , p a r t i c u l a r l y t h e n e r v e s y s t e m , t o o m u c h . L o i s W a is b r o o k e r .

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c a m e i n t o h e r l o v e l y p a r l o r s , c r o w d e d w i t h r a r e c a r v e d f r a m e s , v a l u a b l e ^ p a in t in g s a n d p e t s o f c a t s a n d M e x i c a n p o o d l e d o g g i e , — “ G r o v e r C l e v e l a n d , ” — s a y i n g , “ W e h a v e c h o s e n y o u t p w o r k f o r t h e s p i r i t s . ”

T h e n o n e b y o n e t h e y t o o k t i e r f r o m t h e c h u r c h e s - , s o c i e t i e s , c h o i r s , b a l l s , a n d t r a i n e d t i e r f o r y e a r s a s f e w m e d i u m s h a v e o v e r s a c r i f i c e d f o r t h e C a u s e . F i r s t t h e t a b l e t i p p e d a s a f e w c o n g e n i a l f r i e n d s t e s t e d p s y c h i c a l r e s e a r c h , t h e n s p i r i t r a p s f o l l o w e d ; p s y c h a in d r y , in w h i c h s h e r e a d a c c u r a t e l y t h e s e c r e t c h a r a c t e r s a n d p r o f e s s i o n s o f m a n y c e l e b r a t e d p u b l i c m e n , s o m e o f w h o m w e r e c l e r g y m e n , s t a t e s m e n a n d o r a t o r s w h o l i t t l e d r e a m t h a t t h e y c a n n o t f o o l t h e s p i r i t w o r l d .

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T h e n g r e a t s p i r i t s c o n t r o l l e d h e r t o s p e a k , p r e a c h a n d e d u c a t e . B o o t h , B e e c h e r , B r o o k s , L i n c o l n , K a t e F i e l d , C l e o p a t r a - , B i b l e c h a r a c t e r s a n d h e r o w n f a m i l y r e l a t i v e s , e t c . , d i d t h e s a m e . O t h e r s p i r i t s s e n t t l ^ e i r m e d i u m s t o h e r f o r i n s t r u c t i o n ; n e w l y - d e v e l o p i n g p e o p le w h o d e s i r e t o p r o g r e s s a n d w o r k f o r t h e s p i r i t w o r l d g l a d l y c o m e a n d l i s t e n t o t h e a d v i c e o f c o n t r o l s w h o h a v e l i v e d f o r t h o u s a n d s o f y e a r s .

S p a c e w i l l n o t p e r m i t f u r t h e r e n u m e r a t i o n , b u t w h a t t h e s p i r i t s h a v e d o n e f o r t h i s l a d y a r t i s t o f t h e E a s t , t h e y w i l l t r y t o d o f o r e v e r y r e a d e r o f t h e s e l i n e s w h o w i l l s a c r i f i c e a n d p a y t h e e a s k - a s s h e h a s d o n e .

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F o r t h e b e n e f i t o f t h o s e w i s h i n g m e d i u m s h i p w i t h o u t f i r s t u n f o l d i n g t h e i r o w n m o r a l a n d s p i r i t u a l n a t u r e s , I w i l l g i v e t in e x p e r i e n c e I h a d s o m e 2 0 y e a r s a g o . T h e m e d i u m w a s s i t t i n g b e s i d e m e in t h e c i r c l e , w h e n h i s c o n t r o l c a m e a n d I w a s a s s i s t i n g h im t o t a b e c o n t r o l . A n , 'e a r t h - b o u n d s p i r i t t r i e d t o t a k e h i s p l a c e a n d I a s k e d tr im t o w a i t u n t i l w e h a d h e a r d f r o m t h e f i r s t 1' o n e . W h e n t h e f i r s t o n e h a d f i n i s h e d s p e a k i n g , t h e e a r t h - b o u n d s p i r i t t o o k c o n t r o l a n d c a m e a t m e w i t h a c h a i r . I w i l l e d h i m t o s t o p ; t h e n k i n d l y t o l d h i m i f h e h a d a n y t h i n g t o g i v e u s , i t w o u l d b e t h a n k f u l l y r e c e i v e d . H e t h e n l e f t t h e m e d i u m w h o t o l d m e I d i d n o t k n o w t h e d a n g e r I w a s in , f o r h e e x p e c t e d t o k i l l m e w i t h - t h e c h a i r w h e n l i e s t a r t e d f o r m e . I t o l d h i m l i e w a s m i s t a k e n in h i s i d e a w h e r e t h e d a n g e r l a y ; t h a t h e w a s t h e o n e w h o w a s in d a n g e r , a n d a s l o n g a s h e d i d n o t c o n t r o l h i m s e l f h e w a s l i a b l e t o b e o b s e s s e d a t a n y t i m e w h e n s u r r o u n d i n g s w e r e f a v o r a b l e a n d d o s o m e c r i m e f o r w h i c h h e w o u l d a l w a y s b e s o r r y . I c o u l d s a y m u c h m o r e o n o b s e s s i o n , b u t a h i n t t o t h e w i s e i s s u f f i c i e n t .

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T h e a r t i c l e “ G e n e r a l M c C l e l l a n ’ s D r e a m , ” in t h e J o u r n a l o f S e p . 8, h a s i n t e n s e l y i n t e r e s t e d m e . T h e f o l l o w i n g w o r d s s e e m o f e s p e c i a l i m p o r t : “ T h e U n i t e d S t a t e s i s c a l l e d t o a c c o m p l i s h t h a t v a s t r e s u l t , s e l f - c o n q u e s t , t o l e a r n t h a t i m p o r t a n t l e s s o n , s e l f - c o n t r o l , s e l f - r u l e , t h a t in t h e f u t u r e w i l l p l a c e h e r in t h e v a n o f p o w e r a n d c i v i l i z a t i o n . ” T h e n i s m e n t i o n e d t h e f u t u r e t r i a l s o f t h i s n a t i o n f r o m e n e m i e s a n d o p p r e s s o r s o f t h e w h o l e e a r t h , a n d a d d s : “ B u t i f s h e s h a l l b e f o u n d w o r t h y o f h e r h i g h c a l l i n g , t h e y s h a l l t r u l y b e d i s c o m f i t t e d , a n d t h e n w i l l e n d h e r t h i r d a n d l a s t s t r u g g l e f o r e x i s t e n c e . ”

I s n o t t h i s s t r u g g l e n o w o n ? A r e n o t t h e “ o p p r e s s o r s o f t h e w h o l e e a r t h ” s p o k e n o f , t h e “ m o n e y p o w e r ” q f t o - d a y a n d w h i c h i s d i r e c t l y o p p o s e d t o l i b e r t y , t h e f u n d a m e n t a l o b j e c t o f t h i s n a t i o n ’ s “ m i s s i o n ” *? T h i s p o w e r i s a u n i t a n d le a s t h e p e o p l e o f t h i s n a t i o n in i t s r e l e n t l e s s c l u t c h . I f w e a s a n a t i o n a r e t o “ g o o n i n c r e a s i n g in g o o d n e s s ” u n t i l w e r e a - e h a “ U n i v e r s a l R e p u b l i c , ” w e m u s t r e a l i z e t h e h o l d t h a t t h i s e n e m y h a s o n o u r l a n d . L e t u s n o t b e d e c e i v e d . T h i s i n s i d u o u s f o e i s m o r e d a n g e r o u s t h a n t h e n a t i o n s o f E u r o p e . Chas. W. Otis.

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I h a v e b e e n u t t e r l y u n a b l e t o c o n c e i v e o f t h e p o s s i b i l i t y , o r t o f i n d a r a y o f e v i d e n c e o n t h e f a c t o f t h e s o u l, o r s p i r i t , w h i c h e v e r t e r m w e u s e , h a v i n g c o m e f r o m s o m e w h e r e a p a r t f r o m t h i s e a r t h , i n a n a l r e a d y o r g a n i z e d e g o — t o a n i m a t e o r f o r m t h e l i f e o f t h e i n f a n t h u m a n b e i n g i n i t s s e l f h o o d .

T h e t h o u g h t s w h i c h I h a v e r e c e i v e d a n d , f o r t h e p r e s e n t a t l e a s t , a d o p t e d , a r c t h a t t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n o f t h e s o u l o r s p i r i t is c o e v a l w i t h t h a t o f t h e p h y s i c a l b o d y . I t h i n k t h e e l e m e n t a r y g e r m o f s o u l l i f e i s a s p a r k o f d i v i n i t y f r o m t h e e t e r n a l f o u n t a i n o f a l l l i f e ; w h i c h t a k e s o n o r g a n i c e x i s t e n c e s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e h u m a n f o e t u s , a n d g r o w s t h r o u g h a l l t h e p e r i o d s o f f h e h u m a n l i f e a s a d u a l o f t h e p h y s i c a l f o r m , t o p e r f e c t s t a t u r e ; t h e f i n e r c o u n t e r p a r t ol t h a t f o r m in e v e r y r e s p e c t . W h e n d e p r i v e d o f t h e p h y s i c a l f o r m b e f o r e r e a c h i n g t h e s t a t u r e o f m a n h o o d o r w o m a n h o o d , t h a t i t i s t a k e n t o t h e s p i r i t l a n d a n d n o u r i s h e d Lo t h a t

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T h e v e r y f a c t t h a t t h e c h i l d s p i r i t g o e s o n g r o w i n g t o i t s p e r f e c t s t a t u r e ' ' i n t h e w o r l d o f s p i r i t s i s p r o o f t o m e t h a t i t s s t a t u s o r i g i n a t e d w i t h t h a t o f i t s p h y s i c a l f o r m . I t h i n k , t o o , t h a t t h e f o o d o f t h e j; s p i r i t h e r e i n t h e e a r t h f o r m i s l a r g e l y d e p e n d e n t o n t h e f o o f T ^ o f t h e m o r t a l — a l m o s t e n t i r e l y s o i n i t s e a r l i e r y e a r s . B u t a s i d e f r o m t h a t | a c t , n a t u r e h a s s p r e a d a b o u n t i f u l f e a s t f o r a l l ; h e r s o u l s a s s o o n a s t h e y l e a r n t o c r a v e a n d p a r t a k 'e o f t h a t f e a s t . T h e i n f a n t r f e a s t s m o s t l y b y t h e m o u t h — b u t l a t e r , m o r e j r n d m o r e , b y m i n d a b s o r p t i o n f o r s o u l s u s t e n a n c e , w h e n e n v i r o n m e n t s a r e e v e r y t h i n g t o t h e g r o w i n g s o u l . I n t h i s w e s e e t h e g e n e r a l t r e n d i s ' t h a t “ l i k e p r o d u c e s l i k e ” b y . c o n t a c t a n d s u g g e s t i o n t h e w o r l d o v e r . • A c o a r s e s o u l m a y g e n e r a l l y b e e x p e c t e d t o g r o w u p a m i d c o a r s e s u r r o u n d i n g s a n d v i c e v e r s a . T h e e x c e p t i o n s , I t h i n k , p r o v e t h e r i c h e r e n d o w m e n t o f h e r e d i t a r y v i r t u e ; f o r h e r e d i t y i s n o t a l l v i c e b y a n y m e a n s — -b u t f o r m s m o s t l y t h e v i t a l t r e n d o f o u r l i v e s u n t i l o v e r c o m e b y e n v i r o n m e n t w h e r e t h a t i s p o s s i b l e . •

W h e n t h e h u m a n s o u l i s - ^ r e p e n i n g f o r i t s i m m o r t a l h a r v e s t t i m e , w h a t a . r i c h t r e a t i t m a y h a v e b y s e e k i n g : t h e i n t e l l e c t u a l f e a s t s p r e a d b y t h e a d v a n c e d o n e s o f t h e h u m a n b r o t h e r h o o d ; a n d w h a t a g l o r i o u s d e s s e r t i t m a y o f t e n h a v e t o t h a t f e a s t i n t h e g l o r i e s o f g r a n d I a n d a w f u l n a t u r e i n h e r e v e r ' v a r i e d o r g a n i c b e a u t y o f l a n d a n d w a t e r . H e r e i n m y c o t t d ^ e h o m e I h a v e b o t h ; f o r w h i c h I a m t r u l y t h a n k f u l — n o t a l o n e t o m a n , ' b u t t o a l l e l s e t h a t i s d i v i n e a s w e l l .

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. t h e s i c k m a n , h e f e l t i t s i n f l u e n c e . L i g h t a g a i n c a m e t o h i s e y e s , h e g r e w b e t t e r , h e l i v e s . H e

v ^ w i l l n e v e r k n o w f r o m w h a t s o u r c e h e g o t h i s u r e l i e f , u n t i l h e w a k e s u p in t h e o t h e r w o r l d .

g T e l l m e c a n t h e r e b e n o m i s t a k e s m a d e i n t h e h i g h e r l a w ? T o o n e a b l e t o r e a d t h e l a n g u a g e o f t h e p e r f e c t l a w t h e r e w i l l c o m e t o o n e m a k i n g t h e i n q u i r y , t h e t r u e s t a t e o f f a c t s a n d i f l i f e ’ s c a b l e i s b r o k e n a n d u n t w i s t i n g , t h e t r u e m e t a p h y s i c i a n s w i l l b e t o l d o f t h e . f a c t , i n a p o s i - t i v e s y m b o l s , w h i c h , w h e n t h e y r e c e i v e t h e y g o n o f a r t h e r . L o v i n g f r i e n d s m a y k i l l , b y t h e i r n e g a t i v e t h o u g h t s , t h e o n e t h e y l o v e d e a r l y . H e a v e n c o m e s f r o m a h a r m o n i o u s w o r k i n g o f t h e l a w o f m a t e r i a l a n d s p i r i t . F .P .W a g n e r .

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W i t h a l l t h e c a r e * a n d c a u t i o n , f r o m a m a t e r i a l s t a n d p o i n t , t h e r e s e e m ' t o b e s o m a n y e x c e p t i o n s t o e v e r y k n o w n r u l e , t h a t o n e i s l e a d t o b e l i e v e t h e r e a r e i n f a c t n o p o s i t i v e , r e l i a b l e , a n d f i x e d l a w s g o v e r n i n g m a t e r i a l t h i n g s . D a n g e r l u r k s i n t h e m o s t s i m p l e t h i n g s o f o u r e v e r y d a y l i f e . E x p l o s i o n s h a v e f r e q u e n t l y o c c u r r e d f r o m p i l e s o f f l o u r , f r o m d u s t - i n g r i s t m i l l s , r o o d d u s t a n d s a w d u s t . C l o t h i n g , o l d r a g s a n d h a y o f t e n b u r n b y . s p o n t a n e o u s c o m b u s t i o n . M e a t s w h e n c a n n e d a r e o f t e n f o u n d

b ^ d e a d l y p o i s o n o u s , jt M i l k c o n t a i n s a p o i s o n o u s g e r m s o t h a t w h e n m a d e i n t o i c e c r e a m , m a n y p e o p l e a r e k i l l e d b y e a t i n g i t . I t l o o k s l i k e i t i s n o t s a f e t o e a t o r d r i n k a n y t h i n g . T h e r e h a v e b e e n e y e s t h a t w e r e a b l e t o p e n e t r a t e t h e s e m y s t e r i e s f r o m a g e s p a s t ; e y e s t h a t c o u l d s e e d e e p e r i n t o m a t e r i a l f o r m s t h a n t h e f a m o u s X - R a y o f t o - d a y .

. vT h e p h y s i c i a n s w h e n c a l l e d t o t r e a t s i c k I v e r s o n s , w i l l r e f u s e t o t r e a t t h e m i f c e r t a i n s y m p t o m s a r e p r e s e n t , w h i c h t h e y s a y p o i n t t o d e a t h . I n s u c h c a s e s w h e r e t h e y m e e t w i t h t h e s e a l a r m i n g m a t e r i a l s y m p t o m s t h e y t e l l t h e f r i e n d ^ o f t h e s i c k “ I w i l l l e a v e s o m e t h i n g t o m a k e h i m e a s y , i t i s n o u s e t o w o r r y h i m b y g i v i n g m e d i c i n e ; h e c a n ’ t l i v e . ” • I n s u c h c a s e s ' a s t h e s e , s o m e t i m e s a m e t a p h y s i c i a n i s e m p l o y e d o r c o n s u l t e d . I n w a i t i n g f o r a r e p l y , " m i n u t e s g r o w t o h o u r s , a n d h o u r s t o d a y s , v o i c e s a r e h e a r d o n l y i n a w h i s p e r ; t h e d o o r s a r e s e c u r e d a g a i n s t i n t r u s i o n ;_ n o n o i s e p e r m i t t e d i n t h e h o u s e . W h y m a k e t h e . i n q u i r y o f a - m e t a p h y s i c i a n w h e n a l l t h e b e s t m e d i c a l t a l e n t h a s b e e n e m p l o y e d a n d h a v e s a i d “ h e m u s t g o ? ” T h e i r r u l e s a r e o f t h e m a t e r i a l a n d o f t e n f a i l , i s w h y a h i g h e r p o w e r i s i n v o k e d . ■

W e w i l l t a k e a m o n g h u n d r e d s a n d t h o u s a n d s o f c a s e s , c o n s t a n t l y h a p p e n i n g , a m a n w h o w a s t r e a t e d b y , t h r e e o f t h e b e s t d o c t o r s i n t h e c o u n t r y , t h e y q u i t t r e a t m e n t a s t h e y s a i d , “ H e m u s t d i e , n o t h i n g c a n c u r e h i m . ” A . l a d y d o c t o r s a i d : “ I m i g h t b e a b l e t o c u r e h i m . ” A f t e r t h r e e w e e k s s h e q u i t a n d s a i d , ‘ ‘ N o u s e . ” T h e r e w a s a s s i s t a n c e p r o c u r e d f r o m a m e t a p h y s i c i a n w h o d id . n o t e v e n g o t o . s e e t h e s i c k m a n , n o r w a s i t n e c e s s a r y f o r h i m t p g o , t h e r e i s n o d i s t a n c e i n s p i r i t . T h e o a k i n v i s i o n , m o r e r e s e m b l i n g a n d e a d t r e e t h a n a l i v e o n e , b u t a s i n g l e s m a l l t w i g w i t h a f e w g r e e n l e a v e s o n i t , a n d l a t e r , t h e w i l t e d b l o o m i n g l i l a c , i t s l e a v e s a n d t w i g s a l l w i l t e d , a n d h a n g i n g p e n s i y e a t i t s s t e m , w e r e n o t e n c o u r a g i n g s y m p t o m s t o s t a r t

I have receiver! a copy of tlic L i b e r a l o r , dated Sept. 15, 1898, in which I and others were attacked, by a trio of self-styled reformers (?)—not one of whom would dare to assail my character, were I in San Francisco.

Is it not strange that these people should.* wait for nearly IS months after I had left San Francisco before making- their attack ? when in fact; I gave seances daily at the same address in San Francisco for 7 years prior to my leaving for Few York. Perhaps they thought! Was never craning back to the “Golden Gate.” However they are reckoning without their host, for I hope soon to return, and nothing will give mo greater pleasure than to light my cowardly accusers to a "finish. I do not consider these people's statements of any value and were it not for the sake of my many thousands of friends in San Francisco I would have ignored them. I now desire to give you a statement of facts showing the animus that 1ms prompted Coleman, Schlesinger and Garrison to attack me.

Trim COT-. MM A 1ST ANIMUS.About 7 years ago a gentleman Invited me to spend

the evening at the Tivoli Opera House, and.while waiting for the performance to begin we discussed Spiritualism and its writers. While, so doing Mr. Coleman wlio silt in front of us, interrupted us with some insolent remarks. I rebuked him for so doing and requested that an future he should wait until he was

1 spoken to before forcing his remarks upon gentlemen. A few days later the San Francisco E x a m i n e r stated . that a number 'of mediums such as Evans, Whitney, etc., were banded together„to exchange tests and defraud the public. I i mmediately wrote bo the J E -x a m in e r demanding the name of tiic author of the article and asking space to refute the same ; my request was ignored. I then prepared papers for a suit against the i S x d m i n c r and wrote to them that unless they published my denial of the scandalous charge and gave me the name of their informant, I would ' immediately commence suit Tor libel against that paper. The result was that ray article appeared in the- Saturday edition of that paper, deny'mg all the statements and challenging anyone to prove to the contrary.

I also learned that Mr. Coleman was the cause of the objectionable article. One afternoon later I met him going to his room on Sutter street, and in the presence of a friend, I exhorted an apology and denial for anything he might have said or done. This was obtained, after receiving a good shaking at my hands. .Now wo will come to the

SCIILESINGER. ANIMUS.When the Schlesingers were running the C a r r i e r D o v e

it was a common thing for its proprietors to call upon mediums and ask for a seance, for the purpose of publishing the results in their paper. After the article was published the proprietor wbuld send from lOO to 200 copies to the medium with a bill for from $25 to $50 annexed. Tile first lot -I allowed myself to be cajoled into taking, but when they tried tlie game again, a little stronger, I indignantly refused," and ordered my advertisement out of their paper. Then there was a change. They commenced to~“ roast ” me : instead of “ most wonderful and convincing seances, ” as formerly reported in the D o v e , that paper began to find fault with every manifestation that was given tli rough me. “ The straw on the camel’s back ’’ turned up in an article entitled, “ Co the Poor Indian,” in which they belittled a picture obtained on a slate in the presence of the late J. J. Owen, and published in T h e G o l d e n G a t e , and several Eastern papers took exception to the Schlcsingers’ new attitucVeT I then wrote for 7'he G o l d e n G a l e , and .several other papers, my experience with the Hclilesingers. Mr. W. J. Colville, the well-known, lecturer also wrote an article complaining that the Schlesingers tried to force him to pay for 1.00 to 200 copies at 2oc. each, because they published his lecture, (unasked by Mi-. Colville). Our articles appeared side by side and put a quietus on all possible future- attacks during the life of tlie C a r r i e r D o v e .

Now we will seek the reason of the O A Kill SON ANIMUS.

Many-of my friends had so-called sittings with Garrison, and after charging them a fee for what he claimed was a spi ri t _ma ni festation, he offered to sell them his trick for $2.vOO In fact all tile time that Garrison has spent West lie has played Dr. Jokyl and Mr. Hyde—one day exposing his meanness and the next day passing his count orI’eit as the genuine article.

1 have no doubt., that some decent people have been drawn into Hi is an t.i-f ra ud ring, but with those would- be mediums. who have been inspired by professional jealousy and a, lack of business, they will never inspire the confidence of any intelligent class of investigators.

All the papers are teaming with so-called exposes, . T h e iS d e n t iJ ic A - n u - r ic .a n for the last (> weeks has exploi ted the methods used to give slate-writing, illustrating its exposes very nicely. Would it not be well for Garrison’s

dupes, instead of paying him for a few cheap tricks; to invest in the f t c i a n l i j i c A m e r i c a n ' .s- complete exposd ? But in spite of all these exposes, and the fact that two- thirds of .my audience had read all of tlie latest methods of so-called slate-writing tricks, yet I gave a seance before the First Society of New York, with a crowded house and a committee of 8 well-known people. Over 5() messages were recei ved, ( d l of which were recognized. Where was the fraud ? Where was the trick ? Ask the president, officers and members of the First Spiritual Society of New York.

I could subpoena many thousand people in San Francisco and surroundings if necessary to give their favorable experiences tli rough my mediuinsiiip. In conclusion, I would ask by wliat right has Mr. Coleman appointed himself a judge of honest mediums!] ip, or a censor of his superiors ? '

Mrs. Francis’ mecliumsliip was tasteful toSsym at one time. Then a materializing medium caused'him to lose his judgment and the result was several complimentary articles from his pen—-all these people liave since been discarded and condemned by him.

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Y o u a r e b e g i n n i n g a t t h e r i g h t e n d i n t h i s m a t t e r o f e d u c a t i o n a n d t h e d i s s e m i n a t i o n o f t h e - b r p a ,d a n d g l o r i o u s p r i n c i p l e s o f S p i r i t u a l i s m ; t h k t i s t o s a y , y o u a r e b e g i n n i n g w i t h t h e c h i l d r e n — w i t h t h e y o u t h — f o r y o u t h i s t h e g o l d e n t i m e , t h e d r e a m - l a n d o f l i f e , t h e i m x m e s s i o n a l p e r i o d ; f o r , i f t h e m i n i s t r y o f a n g e l s a n d t h e p h i l o s o p h y o f S p i r i t u a l i s m i s g o o d f o r p a r e n t s , i t i s g o o d f o r t h e i r c h i l d r e n . I f i t d e m o n s t r a t e s a f u t u r e e x i s t e n c e a n d i n s p i r e s u s t o p r e p a r e f o r t h e h i g h e r s p h e r e s o f t h a t e x i s t e n c e , i t i s s u r e l y a b o o n a n d a m i g h t y b l e s s i n g t o h u m a n i t y , f o r t h e w o r l d i s w r a p p e d i n m a t e r i a l i s m a n d a c o l d , s e l f i s h w o r l d l i n e s s . T h e P r o g r e s s i v e L y c e u m s i n A m e r i c a a r e h o t a s e n t h u s i a s t i c a s t h e y s h o u l d b e i n t h i s e a r l y e d u c a t i o n a l w o r k . I t i s d i f f i c u l t t o o u t g r o w e a r l y p r e j u d i c e s , a n d i t t a k e s m a n y S p i r i t u a l i s t s y e a r s u p o n y e a r s t o o u t g r o w t h e h o r r i b l e d o g m a s o f C a l v a n i s m i n s t i l l e d i n t o t h e i r c h i l d m i n d s , a n d t h e s t r u g g l e ; i s s o m e t i m e s p a i n f u l . I f “ a s t h e t w i g i s b e n t t h e t r e e ’ s i n c l i n e d , ” w h y s h o u l d n o t S p i r i t u a l i s t s h a v e L y c e u m s i n e v e r y t o w n a n d s p i r i t u a l s e a n c e s a t r e g u l a r t i m e s e a c h w e e k a t t h e i r h o m e s ? T h i s w o u l d b e m a k i n g o u r g o s p e l p r a c t i c a l , u l t i m a t i n g i n a p o w e r t h a t w o u l d s h a k e t h e s e c t a r i a n w o r l d .

C le a * i ± ? ! g t l j e p i * .

U n d e r t h i s h e a d i n g , Light, o f L o n d o n , E n g

l a n d , m a k e s t h e f o l l o w i n g o b s e r v a t i o n s w h i c h

w i l l i n t e r e s t n o t o n l y t h e S p i r i t u a l i s t s o f C a l i

f o r n i a , b u t t h o s e o f t h e w o r l d g e n e r a l l y ./

T h e C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e C o n v e n t i o n o f S p i r i t u a l i s t s h a s a d o x ^ t e d a S t a t e m e n t o f P r i n c i p l e s i n w h i c h i t s a y s ; “ T h e m i s s i o n o f S p i r i t u a l i s m i s t o e s t a b l i s h a r a t i o n a l r e l i g i o n i n t h e m i n d s o f m e n , f o u n d e d u p o n t h e o p e r a t i o n o f n a t u r e ’ s l a w s ; t o w a g e w a r f a r e u p o n i g n o r a n c e , s u p e r s t i t i o n , a n d a l l f o r m s o f s u p e r n a t u r a l i s m . ” T h a t l a s t s t a t e m e n t “ t o w a g e w a r f a r e u p o n i g n o r a n c e , s u p e r s t i t i o n , a n d a l P f o r m s o f s u p e r n a t u r a l i s m , ” , i s o n e w h i c h i s l i k e l y t o ^ a s t o n i s h t h e u n i n i t i a t e d , w h o g e n e r a l l y h o l d t h a t i g n o r a n c e , s u p e r s t i t i o n a n d s u p e r n a t u r a l i s m a r e t h e d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k s o f S p i r i t u a l i s t s . B u t t h a t o n l y s h o w s h o w l i t t l e t h e w o r l d s o m e t i m e s k n o w s a b o u t t h e m a t t e r s i t c o n d e m n s .

W e h o l d t h a t t h e S p i r i t u a l i s t s o f C a l i f o r n i a a r e s t r i c t l y a c c u r a t e . S p i r i t u a l i s t s , a s a r u l e , a r e j j e o p l e w h o d e s i r e t o k n o w ; a n d p e o p l e w h o d e s i r e t o k n o w , a t l e a s t p u t t h e m s e l v e s i n t h e w a y o f k n o w l e d g e . W e d o n o t c l a i m a n y t h i n g s o a b s u r d a s t h a t w e a r e , a s a p e o p l e , m o r e l e a r n e d t h a n o t h e r s ; w e ;a r e , i n d e e d , f a r m o r e l i k e l y t o c o n f e s s t h a t w e s h a l l b e w e l l s a t i s f i e d t o w i n s u c h a c o m i n g i n t o t h e k i n g d o m a s i s p r o m i s e d t o t h o s e w h o b e c o m e a s l i t t l e c h i l d r e n . B u t w e d o c l a i m t h a t i n c u l t i v a t i n g “ a m i n d t o l e t , ” \ a n d i n n o t f a v o r i n g “ c l o s e d q u e s t i o n s , ” w e c a n n e v e r b e r i g h t l y a c c u s e d o f a n y t h i n g b u t a ^ e s i r e t o p u t d o w n i g n o r a n c e . W e m a y b e . f a u l t y i n p u r m e t h o d s a n d h a s t y i n o u r c o n c l u s i o n s , b u t w e , a t k i p e v e n t s , a r e u p i n a r m s a g a i n s t t h e c o n s c i o u s o r u n c o n s c i o u s s t r a n g l e r s o f a t r u t h ; a n d w h a t w e s a y is , t h a t , f o r a l o n g t i m e , a v e r y g r e a t t r u t l r i n d e e d h a s b e e n i n d a n g e r o f s t r a n g l i n g .

H e w h o w o u l d d o s o m e g r e a t thing mthis life must apply him self tp the w ork with such a concentration of his forces as, to idle spectaters who live only to amuse themselves, lookg like insanity.— F o s t e r .

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Dr. Peebles has two or three books in p^ess, two of which are about feady for delivery. The first is, “ The three Jubilee Lectures delivered respectively in

: ECydesville, Rochester, and London.” iThis will be a booklet of over 100 pages, elegantly gotten up,.and illustrated with the I-Iydesville Cottage, the suspended wreath, etc. ;;

The second'is a symposium by Prof. J. R. Buchanan, Hudson Tuttle, B. B. H ill, Prof. J. S. Loveland, Rabbi I. M. Wise, Moses Hull,-W. E. Coleman and Col. Ingersoll. I This, a volume of 300 pages or more, is entitled, “ Jesus, Man, Medium, Martyr,” and was named w;hile yet in the doctor’s brain, by one Of the controling spirits of J. J. Morse. I t treats of a great variety of subjects, such as the authenticity of history, discover-

, ies in Babylonia, child marriage in India, “ Antiquity Unveiled,” the Gnostics, the Logia, Col.Ingersoll5s Agnosticism,Primitive Christianity, Coleman and Tu ttle upon the existence of Jesus and Mahom- med (Mohamet), what spirits say about -the existence of Jesus, etc.

His third volume treats of the pre-existence of the soul, transmigration, reincarnation, Hinduism, etc. h

l a m e s G : C J s t r K ’ s P o e m s .

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W e are glad to announce that a volume of the complete poetical works of James G. Clark, the people’s poet, is now ready for the public. Polio, 8vo., 224 pp., fine quality, heavy paper, bound in full cloth, g ilt top, uncut, w ith introduction and portrait of author. Price $1.25, issued by the Champlin Prin ting Co., Columbus, Ohio. Send orders to Mrs. J. C. Jacobson, 1268, County Road, St. Anthony Park, Minn., or to my address given below. W e hope before long to be able to publish a volume of hite songs and melodies, and afterwards a volume of this )rose essays. We again thank the good ■iriendswho so kindly paid their money : n advance and have waited patiently ihis long while; their books w ill be delivered early in Decembers and directions in regard to change of address should be made at once, notifying his daughter, Mrs. J. C; Jacobson, at the above address, not forgetting to give the old address that accompanied the subscription.

M. R . H a v e n s , 830 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles, Cal.

T h e E d ito r is not respon sib le fo r th e op in ions o f correspon den ts.

L e t t e r f r o m J o h n B r o w n , S r .

To t h e E d i t o r :l am still bound up in the narrow con

fines of the flesh, bed-fast. My feet seldom touch the earth ; but the Jour n a l comes to me laden w ith rich trophies from behind the veil, to help lighten the burden of my earth-life.

I perceive that the Liberator endeavors to check the wheels of human progress by ignoring spirit phenomena—the imperishable granite foundation of Spiritualism. I feel justified in saying that not one word w ill ever echo from the voice of reasomtrhat will call phenomena to a halt, and I regret to see those for whom I have had respect, strive to check its headway. My whole earth-life has been .occupied in that phenomena which shocked the world and set the greatest minds to thinking. I t has done away with the Spanish Inquisition, and puts old ei’rors and dogmas to flight, which never would have taken place had not a few brave men and women dared to step to the front and train in the army of reform, though lighted fagots stared them in the face.• I t seems strange that people will start

to sea without a good rudder to their ship, endeavoring to ignore the only rock-foundation from which we can derive any knowledge of a future existence. As far back as we can penetrate man’s history, we find men heaping persecution upon the just, and such will always be the case, until the clouds are cleared away. c

L e t mediums: the world’s redeemers, form a lasting alliance of fidelity to each other, rise above those who would butcher the characters of mediums and stand firm in the great Temple of L iberty. The work given is from the divine side of life and they need not fear. W ith pride let us feel grateful to the good Jo u b n a l which the progress of the age has elevated to give us kind and friendly greetings, and let our highest and purest benediction go out for its well-being and support. I t is one of our guiding stars that leads to equal rights, purity and justice, and we shopkbbc faithful that our work may be acceptable at the bar of justice when the troubles of earth-life

had seen. We were just having a stove set up and as soon as it was ready to kindle a fire, I added the Liberator to the other kindling. My old friend, Mrs. McGinniss also received one; but they will get no subscribers here. We do not believe in fraud, so do not want to encourage it. E. E. G i l l is .

Sacramento, Cal.

W a s liin g to n S ta le C on ven tion .

W .M .F O R S T E R

\ Physician and SuiMarket St.,(N e w N u m b ers 1315 and 131 7 )

S K N F R SN C ISC O , CHL

To t h e E d it o r :Our State Convention at Tacoma, was

a grand success in every way. VYe had Chas. Anderson and Mrs. Lake with us as working delegates. They gave us much assistance in the work, which is thorough and lias the right ring:

I send clippings from the Tacoma papers from which you will see that the following officers were elected : President, Lillian S. Uagell, Tacoma ; First Vice-President, Lena I. Gifford, Seattle; Second Vice-President, Dr. George Casti- day, Seattle; Secretary, Mrs. Esther Thomas, Seattle ; Treasurer; Mrs.M.E.S. McCall, Tacoma; Trustees, I*. C. Mills, Edmonds; George E. Knowlton,Tacoma; J. M. Gale, Bangor : Reuben L. Chase, Edmonds : W illiam M. Xing, Centralia.

The'Constitution and By-Laws were adopted and articles of incorporation under the State law were agreed upon, the name being the Washington State Association;of Spiritualists, and the incorporators' the officers and trustees above named.

The uext annual meeting will be on the first Wednesday and Thursday in September, the place to be settled by the Board of Trustees,

We demand and will maintain exclusive jurisdiction in the granting of Charters to subordinate Societies in the State. J. M a r io n G a t e .

.Gonsuiieiion by Letter, FieSend P o s ta g e S tam p fo r rep ly .

IlQiF* S pec ia l a tten tion is g iv en to d iseases o th e N ervou s S ys tem ,th e L iv e r and K id n eys . C orrespondence in v ited .

W h e n A n s w e r i n g t h i s A d v e r t i s e m e n t , Me n t i o n t h i s Jo u r n a l .

S u b s c r ib eN o w . Immortality A N e w

s M a g a z in e .

The Sift ins’ Process.

T o t h e E d i t o r :W hat ails Mr. Coleman and Mrs.

Schlesinger ? Have the Jesuits gotten hold of them too ? What a shame if it he true, and a worse shame if it be untrue. I can testify that Mrs. Whitney is a genuine medium. I f she practices fraud, the worse for her, here and hereafter. There is need of a sifting process, but sometimes the wind blows so strong that we lose the wheat as well as the chaff. H e l e n C. B u s h y h e a d .

San Diego, Cal.

I S a Quarterly , M etaphysical Magazine edited by J. C. F . G R U M B 1 N E . Lecturer ■

and Autlior, and is devoted to the metaphysics of Christian Science, Mental Science;. Divine Science, Psychopathy, Theosophy, Occultism, Mysticism and Spiritualism, arid is the; exponent of the Rosierucians or the Order of the W h ite Rose. List of contributors arc, Annie Besant, Jeromo A . Anderson, W . J. Colville, Cora L . V . Richmond. S w am i Abhayanando, S w am i Saradanando. Tim .June number was devoted to “ Immortality,” September number to “ C la irvoyance.’’ A feature of the magazine is “ The Ed itor ’s Tripod ” and “ The Academ y.” a dialogme given u n d e r illumination from the Christ, Platonic and Hermetic spheres.

Y e a r ly subscriptions one dollar, single copies 35c. Address, J. C. F. Grumbine, 3950 Lang ley A v ., “ The Mexican a ,” Station M. Chicago.

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S h e l t e r f r o m C l i i c a g ’o , I l l s .

have gone. Jo h nSan Bernardino, Cal.

B r o w n , S r .

A B i d f o r I S u s l s - f l o n e y .

ijjgir Cyrano De Bergerac, by Edmond Rostrand, which is being played in this country by Richard Mansfield and in England by Henry Irving, is just brought out in a dainty, handy cloth-bound volume at the price of 35c., and a cheap .Saper edition at 15c., by Hurst’ & Co.,

Tew York, the well-known cheap-book publishers. They w ill send it postpaid, or it may be had at all dealers. I t is generally pronounced the play of the year, and some critics rank it. close after Shalcespeare?s masterpieces.

magazine Suggestive subjects—

rgiSC, Suggestions, a monthly devoted ’ ibo the science of Therapeutics and kindred Hypnotism, Magnetism, Telepathy, Mental Culture, Suggestive Education * of Children, Dreams, Visions and all psychical phenomena,\will be clubbed with the R e l i o i o - P h i l o s o p h i c al Jo u b n a l and both sent for $1.75 a year. /

Planets and People quarterly and the R e l ig io -P h il o s o p h ic a l Jo u r n a l , both for one year for $1.75, if sent to this office.

T o C o r r e s p o n d e n t s . —As we can usein the J o u r n a l only a small quantity of the matter sent to this office, we must ask correspondents to.be more brief,more- concise in stating their points. To multiply words and thus bury ideas in verbiage, is very poor policy. W e have to condense a great deal of 'the matter we use; it would be more satisfactory to our correspondents to do the condensing themselves. Let all “ take due notice and govern themselves accordingly.”

To t h e E d i t o r :W hile entertaining a licarty contempt

for any person who persistently pracltices fraud in the name of mediumship^and having no use for such an individual in any capacity whatever, it is a question in my mind whether the chronic fraud

j; hunter may not be as much of a nuisance. ‘Ih a v e noted with interest some of the

.irecent happenings in your city relative to this subject. Perm it me to express the hope that no honest seeker after truth may be misled by any utterances coming front, such a vile source as the sheet published by one Garrison. I know this fellow, and recently received from him a long personal letter containing a covert threat to make me the subject of a sensational article in his filthy paper. This I took to be a bid for hush-money, and you may rest assured that it was quite as futile as his efforts when in Salem in the same line. Money was his object then ; it doubtless is now. I did not reply to that letter, because I hold no communication with such characters unless there seems to be a reasonable hope of benefiting them or the cause of freedom. The letter itself bears so conspicuously the ear-marks of mendacity and viciousness that it did not deceive me for a moment.. Spiritualism is in no danger whatever from such garrulous gossips as Garrison. The air may be filled for a time with dust and mud which will blind the eyes of some people, but it will not last and the result will N be for the best. Truth will stand. Let us cherish the good, the true and the pure, and turn a deaf ear to the scandal-monger.

W a l t e r P. W il l ia m s .Salem, Ore.

To t h e E d i t o r ;Prof. A. B. Kennedy, President of the

Spiritualists’ Fraternal Society, of Chicago received a copy of the Liberator, published in San Francisco, for the purpose of destroying a truth which has been tested very often and found to be a truth by greater intelligence than Mrs. Schlesinger ever will be; comparing it with a faker's work, who is deranged by liquor, ever eager for the mighty dollar for the use of destroying all moral and spiritual principle. Any intelligent person can see the many contradictions in his “ confession,” that would prove the above idea.

I read the paper to the Society on Sunday evening, Sept. 25. Mrs. Glanvillc being present, could not think it true. She knew Mrs. Schlesinger, and promised to write to her for an explanation. Last week she-received an answer in which Mrs. Schlesinger stated .that she was the editor of the Liberator, and through the same she was going to lift the cause to a higher light, as she had attended many seances and after gaining the confidence of the medium, was shown how all the tricks were performed. That she herself was clairvoyant and clairaudient and conversed with her spirit friends daily.

A fter reading the letter to the friends we came to the conclusion that Mrs, Julia Schlesinger was not what she boasted of ; for had she conversed with her, dear ones, she would not need to b©^ made the confident of the medium, as the clairaudient spirit voice could and would have saved her all that trouble and danger. A woman who has to become so familiar with a man like Bishop Garrison, a self-confessed faker, runs a great risk, especially from a moral standpoint. I f one plays with fire he is apt to t burn liis fingers. I t is certain that Mrs. Schlesinger intends to derive great profits from her paper and the books she advertised in the same, but should it prove a failure, 1 think Bishop Garrison and his allies would start out on tlieir-Taking work as of old, in less than six months.

W il l ia m A r n o l d .

Herbalist, Psychometrist, and piedical Gialrvoya-ii.

Diagnosis of disease by lock of InWr (N O S Y M P T O M S R E Q U IR E D ) , fivo2-eeut slumps.

O R E read psychometric-ally, *2.00. Full Life Reading, by mail, $3.00. Readings to Foreign

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U s e d I t t o U i g l d a F i r e .

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To t h e E d i t o r :Last week I received the Liberator.

A fter reading some of it I thought it needed liberating as badly as anything I

£ g fg B i b l e S t o r i e s , by W. IT . Bach. Placed in the crucible of mathematics, they are made too absurd for anyone who can cdunt on his fingers, one, two, three, etc. blew and unique. Price 50c.

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T e f l 1 m e T r u l y .

M y life is g row ing darker,A s the days and nights go by,

A n d I w onder “ Is there a heaven— A w o r ld of rest on high,

A n d w ill I* meet m y darling—The one I loved in youth ;

Oh, is she am ong the liv ing ?Oh, tell .to me the truth .”

I f the angels to yoia.whisper O f life beyond the tomb,

W h e re the sweetest flowers are blooming, I f there fo r me -there’s room,

W h en I ’ll meet m y dear Louisa, ;A s I mctlher years ago —

A maiden pure as sunlignt,,O r the ceaseless drifting snow.

D e a th cam e and k issed h e r l ip s ;She smiled and said, “ Adieu ;

I f I live again in .spirit v1 w i l l surely cpme to you -v

But the darkness has grow n denser ;N o lo v in g w o rd s I hear1;

Oh, tell me, tell me truly, . ,Is there a spirit sphere ?

L o w e r Lake, Cal. . Con. H . W in c iie s t e h .

Xlac S ec re t o f l^ lfe, or Harmonic Vibration, by Professor Francis King-, is awakening great interest and is spoken of in the highest terms by advanced critics of all schools of thought. ■

I t teaches—Ho.w to culti vate and use the jE?leclric and Magnetic Forces of the body —How to fully develop theMuscular System and Nerve JSncrgy without mechanical means. The only natural method of Physical Culture— How to acquire Grace, Beautv of Face, Figure and Expression- How to possess Pobust, Health and Great Mental Vigor—HaturalVoice Culture and Artistic Deep Breathing — A systematic course for developing Passivity and Concentration, and unfoldrnent of the Subjective Powers—A>thorougli training of the eye—Strengthening and Revitalizing it. I t brings to woman, knowledge and power to determine, mould and control D ife— Her true sphere—Her Divine prerogati ve.

The book contains over 200 exercises. I t is a Perfect Encyclopedia along progressive lines of culture and training and w ill bring a rich blessing to every home. I t ought to be in the hands of the teacher in every profession and no family can afford tp be without it. Cloth $2.00.

Rev. G.I-I.Minton, D. D ., Professor Presbyterian Theological Seminary, California, says : “ I f the teaching as unfoldedin this system can accomplish everything that is claimed for it, nothing else is needed...Prof. Francis K ing has evidently made a thorough study of hygiene and calisthenics... We may well commend the practice of the system.” , -

S p c c i a i P r e m i u m O f f e r . — W e w ill send the J o u r n a l for one year and this bOQk, postpaid, on receipt of $2.00, to old or new subscribers.

W h a t t h e y s a y a b o u t t h e B o o k

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M ission Ls 'ccam E n te r fa im n en t.—On Wednes°day evening, Nov. 23, this Society gave an entertainment and dance, at Excelsior Hall. There was an excellent attendance and unbounded enthusiasm. Mrs. M. A. Clark, chairman of Committe of Arrangements, presided, and was assisted in her labors by Mrs. Sadie Eberliardt and Mrs. E. J. Pfifer. The Reception Committee consisted of Mesdames Monroe, Beckwith, and Miss Lena Clark. Floor Committee, H. II. Ilargravc and W. T Jones. Refreshments : Mr. and Mrs. Shroder.

P r o g r a m :—Piano solo, Mrs. Eaton ; song, Miss T ra d e ; vocal duet, Mesdames

recitation, E tta Wer- Merle Colby ; recita- vocal solo, Mrs. Bar- Miss Pearl Bryson ;

■Winter arid Rice, ncr ; fancy dance, tion. Wm. R ider: ker fancy dance,humorous story, Mrs. Sarah Seal; recitation. Mi*. Ph ilip Zuerin ; vocal solo, Mr. Reid : piano solo, Miss Lena Clark ; vocal solo, Mr. Swanson : musical selections,by the queen of song and story, Miss Traci e:

The floor was cleared and some of the little ones repeated their fancy dances, and then those children of larger growth danced and danced, and were still dancing when ourreporter took his departure. T iie banquet hall was well patronized, everyone present had a good time—-and tlie Jo u r n a l considers itself invited to the next social.'

Mrs. D r e w ’s M cc lin : -Last Sundayevening this medium closed her series of meetings at 997 Market St., San Francisco, and will open them again next Sunday in some other hall. Her meetings have been very successful, and full of interest. She was assisted by Hr. Coon,a healing medium who has recently arrived in the city, and Mrs. Jennie Robinson. The Castle Dancing Club, of which she is president, has a dancing party „every Saturday evening at 909 Market St., and next Saturday w ill give a masquerade, at th.e same place.

E titlics5 A i« l S o c ia l.—Probably the most successful entertainment ever given under the auspices o f this popular Society, was'held at its headquarters in Occidental Hall, on Friday evening, Nov. 25. The social features of the entertainment were of a high order. -The supper given in the spacious banquet hall adjoining was no sham-affair, but a real good substantial supper; just like those our mothers used to cook. The music was excellent, and dancing was indulged in until all were satisfied. The attendance was very large, test ing the capacity of the headquarLers to accommodate ail. Every officer and member worked faithfully for success : but t hey all agree that the honors were carried off by Mr. - John T. L illie. From beginning to end, lie

has planned and worked, worked and planned, and the gratitude of all interested is due him. A list of those present would be too long for publication in our limited space, and so we do not mention any,.but will repeat wliat we have said beSrOiye—if you want to meet the best class of Spiritualists apd their friends, attend tbeseJsocials, and help along the good work of this Association, indicated by its name—“ Ladies’ F irst Spiritual Aid Society.”

O r. Y o r k ’s L e c tu re .—hr. J. JD,York, the noted liberal lecturer, spoke at Scottish Hall, last Sunday evening, and took for his topic “ Spirit, Mind and M atter.” He said that the occult was one of the most interesting elements of life, that science of to-day teaches that spirit and matter are immortal: but that form is not. The tadpole probably looks forward to the time when lie shall become a frog, with as much pleasure as man looks forward to the time when lie shall go up higher, but it is all in the line of evolution and not special providence. A common origin means a common destiny ; and the future life is an open question. He said that the philosophy of Spiritualism was the gra.nde.st that the world had ever known, if it was true, l ie advised his audience to handle the occult carefu lly ; to shun priests, fakers and frauds : to have their feet firmly planted upon

.the gravel and keep their powder dry.

P ro g re s s iv e S|»iritualists ------Mrs. R.Shephard L illie delivered a lecture for this Society last Sunday, on the subject of “ Holy Days.” A fter enumerating many of the holy, or God-days of the different denominations, she turned her attention to the Christian Sabbath, and its proper observance. The speaker took broad ground upon this question, and said-that it should be a. day of rest and recreation for the toiling millions of earth, and lie who sought to destroy it was an enemy of humanity. Streetcars, boats, and trains should run, and every facility given to the people for fresh air and change of scene. She drew a vivid, word-picture of the Sunday experiences of the children of half a century ago. and compared them with to-day; claiming that now is being fulfilled the words of the teacher of Nazareth, when he said, that “ the Sabbath was made for man ; and not man for the Sabbath.” These lectures are given every Sunday evening, at oOo Larkin St., and if you do not attend, you miss a rare treat.

CJnivcr.«aI S p ir ilu iil A ssoc ia tion .—The subject last Sunday was “ Interest.” Owing to a lack of understanding of the subject, no conclusion was arrived a t; but it led to almost interminable discussion, The subject for discussion next Sunday is, “ Are extremes ever justifiab le? ” This is the most important' subject discussed bore for many weeks. This is a school where the wisest may learn something. Those who are interested in the solution of the problems of life should visit this meeting.

Mrs. L o g u n ’ C ir c le « ! ' H a rm o n yis held at Occidental Hall, 805 Larkin St,, every Sunday at 1 p. m. W alter Hyde made the opening address last Sunday, giving many interesting personal experiences. The attendance is increasing and the interest unabated. Among those who participated were Dr. Carpenter, A lfred Gough, Mark Stoddard, Mrs. Rhoda Gray. Mr. MoNorton, Mrs. Sophie Siepe, and Mr. Armstrong. We hope to see these meetings grow in numbers and interest, for they are needed,-as a quiet, spiritual retreat, after tlie cares and trials of the week. The psychometric readings were very well received.

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C e les tia l J>yiiarnics.—For some time- this book (byr the author of the “ Eight, of Egypt ” ) has been out of print. A new edition is now ready and can be; obtained at this office. Price SfSl.OO.

I t is an excellent treatise upon those- subtle or Occult Influences of Nature— that Solar Force or Planetary Influence,, which lies at the basis of Astrological Science, and winch is generally known: undcr-the broad name of “ Vibration.”

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taken>for 3 months for 2o cents each. Here; is a chance to send the Jo u r n a l to. some friends who may be enlightened in the Truth, without costing much money'. Postage stamps will be received! for all small amounts.

Stoss’ ! 'fo rg e t that a copy of “ As it. is to be,” by Cora Linn Daniels, is one of the cheapest, yet most acceptable; Ilolida.v gifts one can make to a friend. Full of enlightenment, comfort, new thoughts, lovely promises,—written in exquisite Engl islr. Paper covers 50 cts.. Cloth. $1.00. For sale at this office.

Mrs. S’. A. L o ^ a ii, lecturer and healer, will send a printed formula of how to hold Spiritual meetings, “ Circles of Harmony,” where a Society is. not already organized: also a poetical psychometric reading, for 50 cents. Send stamps, age, sex, and address,, plainly written, to 1 2 1 8 Railroad Ave.,. Bay Station, Alameda, Cal. 22 tl3

Soeicty of Progressive Spiritualists,M ee ts a t 305 L a rk in S t,, San F ran c isco , a t •Occidental H a ll,S u p rem e C ou i't bu ild ing , e v e r y Sunday e ven in g a t 7 .30 p.m. M r . J. T . and M rs. R . S. L I L L I E , o f Boston, a re en gaged fo r t i ie p resen t season.

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S ocia l w il l be held on the second F r id a y e ven in g and th e R eg u la r E n terta in m en t and S u p p er on the L A S T 1 F R I D A Y e ve n in g o f each m on th .— S em i-m on th ly Business M ee tin gs w il l be held on th e W e tines day's p roceed in g the S ocia ls and E n terta in m en ts , a t 3 p.m . T a k e E le v a to r .

T IT R S . S T O D D A R D ’S class (p r iv a te ] fox* men- lVJL ta l and p h ys ica l cu ltu re u n der s p ir it d ir e c tion, Thursday's, 2 p. m. 305 Lax-kin S t.

R S . J E N N IE R O B IN S O N holds c irc les fo r M essages and a d v ic e e v e r y T u esd ay eveix-

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A f e w m i n u t e s l a t e r M r s . T i t u s w e n t i n t o a n o t h e r t r a n c e , a n d k n o w i n g t h i s t i m e w h a t i t w a s , h e r h u s b a n d d i d n o t d i s t u r b h e r . T h u r s d a y m o r n i n g , a s t h e r e s u l t o f t h e t r a n c e , M r s . T i t u s t o o k t h e 7 o ’ c l o c k t r a i n f o r E n f i e l d . S h e f o u n d t h e d i v e r a n d t o l d h i m . w h e r e h e w o u l d f i n d t h e b o d y . T h e d i v j e r a n d o t h e r s w e r e i n c r e d u l o u s a n d l a u g h e d a t h e r , b u t M r s . T i t u s w a s s o p o s i t i v e t h a t f i n a l l y t h e d i v e r a g r e e d t o

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A f t e r d e a t h i t t a k e s a b o u t t h r e e d a y s f o r t h e e n t i r e s p i r i t t o l e a v e t h e b o d y , a s i t t o o k C h r i s t t h r e e d a y s t o r i s e f r o m t h e t o m b ; y e t o f t e n t h e s p i r i t c a n l e a v e t h e b o d y i n s t a n t l y , a s a b r e a t h , a n d d e a t h i s o n l y a n a b a n d o n m e n t o f t h e b o d y a s p e r s o n s w i l l a b a n d o n t h e i r o l d c l o t h e s . A s t a r t l i n g p h e n o m e n o n o c c u r r e d t o t h e w e l l - k n o w n m e d i u m , M r s . L i t t l e f i e l d , w h i c h , a l t h o u g h o f v e r y r a r e o c c u r r e n c e , i s y e t o n e w h i c h i s p o s s i b l e t o a n y s p i r i t m e d i u m , n a m e l y , t h a t t h e a n g e l s a n d g r e a t s p i r i t c h e m i s t s t o o k h e r s p i r i t a w a y f r o m h e r b o d y a s i n d e a t h ; t h e n a n o t h e r s p i r i t , w h o i s t h e s o u l m a t e o f t h e a u t h o r , t o o k c o n t r o l o f t h e m e d i u m ’ s b o d y , w h i l e t h e o r i g i n a l o n e w a s t a k e n u p o n a l o n g j o u r n e y , h u n d r e d s o f m i l e s a w a y , t o a d i s t a n t r e l a t i v e

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E d w i n B o o t h , t h e g r e a t e s t A m e r i c a n a c t o r o f t h e c e n t u r y , w h i l e p e r h a p s n o t c o n s c i o u s o f s p i r i t p o w e r b e f o r e h i s d e a t h , h a s s i n c e h i s t r a n s i t i o n s p o k e n t o m e t h r o u g h M r s . L i t t l e f i e l d , a n d d e l i v e r e d o n e o f t h e m o s t t h r i l l i n g a n d d r a m a t i c r e c i t a l s o f h i s e n t r a n c e i n t o t h e s p i r i t w o r l d w h i c h I h a v e e V e r h e a r d f r o m a n y h u m a n l i p s . H e w a s g r e a t a s a n a c t o r w h e n a l i v e , b u t w h e n h e t o l d m e w i t h a l m o s t b r o k e n h e a r t t h e e x q u i s i t e s o r r o w h e f e l t b e c a u s e h e r e g r e t t e d t h a t h i s l i f e h a d n o t b e e n m o r e h o l y a n d d e v o u t , I s a w t h a t h i s o l d - t i m e t r a g e d i e s ^ w e r e e c l i p s e d b y t h e t r a g e d y o f d e a t h .

. H u n t , t h e f a m o u s B o s t o n a r t i s t , w h o s e p i c t u r e s s o l d f o r f o r t u n e s i n B o s t o n , s p o k e t o m e t h r o u g h t h e s a m e m e d i u m , a n d , in f a c t , a c t u a l l y t o o k c o n t r o l o f t h e m e d i u m a n d p a i n t e d s o m e o f t h e l o v e l i e s t o i l p a i n t i n g s I e v e r s a w , p a i n t i n g s w h i c h n o w h a n g i n t h e p a r l o r s o f a B u f f a l o , N . Y . , b a n k e r , a n d c o u l d n o t b e b o u g h t f o r 5 0 t i m e s t h e 7 ^ r ic e h e h a d p a i d f o r t h e m . H e s a y s t h a t s p i r i t s h a v e n o w i n g s , a n d a g r e e s w i t h t h e e v i d e n c e w e g e t f r o m a l l o t h e r s ,

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e s s e n c e o f S p i r i t u a l i s m a s s e t f o r t h b y t h e N a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n a r e t o u s w i d e o f t h e t r u t h . T h e y d e c l a r e f o u r t h l y , “ T h a t s o - c a l l e d d e a t h m a k e s n o c h a n g e w h a t e v e r u p o n i n d i v i d u a l c h a r a c t e r , b u t t h a t o n e e n t e r s t h e s p i r i t w o r l d i n t h e s p i r i t b o d y a s a b s o l u t e l y t h e s a m e p e r s o n i n a l l r e s p e c t s t h a t h e w a s h e r e . ” T h a t i s t o s a y , i f a p e r s o n i s a l i a r o r t h i e f h e r e , h e w i l l b e “ o v e r t h e r e , ” “ a s d e a t h m a k e s n o c h a n g e w h a t e v e r u p o n i n d i v i d u a l c h a r a c t e r . ”

L e t u s a n a l y z e t h e p r o p o s i t i o n f r o m a s c i e n t i f i c s t a n d p o i n t a n d s h o w t h e f a l l a c i o u s i n c o n s i s t e n c y i n v o l v e d i n t h e p r o p o s i t i o n .

T h e “ i n d i v i d u a l c h a r a c t e r ” r e f e r r e d t o b e l o n g s t o t h i s l i f e . I t i s m o r t a l . I t w a s c r e a t e d h e r e o u t o f c o n d i t i o n s . I t h a d a b e g i n n i n g h e r e w i t h t h e p h y s i c a l , a n d i t m u s t e n d o r r e m a i n w i t h t h e m o r t a l . I t i s i n n o s e n s e i m m o r t a l . T h e s p i r i t h a s s p i r i t i n d i v i d u a l i t y o f i t s o w n ; i t d o e s n o t n e e d t o a c q u i r e i t . I t r e m a i n s w i t h t h e s p i r i t a n d i s n o t m a n i f e s t i n t h e f l e s h . T h e e a r t h c o n d i t i o n o f i n d i v i d u a l i t y i s l e f t h e r e , f o r f u t u r e u s e i f y o u p l e a s e . I t i s s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e . T h e s p i r i t i n d i v i d u a l i t y c a n n o t c h a n g e , f o r i t , l i k e t h e s p i r i t , i s e t e r n a l . I f t h e s p i r i t a c q u i r e s a n i m p e r f e c t e a r t h - r e c o r d o r i n d i v i d u a l i t y i n t h e e a r t h c o n d i t i o n , i t c a n r e t u r n a n d c h a n g e i t , p r o v i d e d i t c a n f i n d t h e c o n d i t i o n s t o d o s o , n o t b y r e i n c a r n a t i n g , f o r t h a t w o u l d b e i m p o s s i b l e s o l o n g a s a p r e v i o u s e a r t h - l i f e r e m a i n e d f o r i t t o m a n i f e s t t h r o u g h , a s a c o n d i t i o n

W e w i l l s t a t e i t m o r e p l a i n l y a n d in a n o t h e r w a y : S u p p o s e I a m a s p i r i t iu t h e s p i r i t w o r l d .I w a s o n c e i n c a r n a t e , w h i c h g a v e m e , a s a s p i r i t , a n e a r t h o r p h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n h e r e . ^ N o w I l o o k t o w a r d s t h e e a r t h ; m y e a r t h i n d i v i d u a l i t y b e c o m e s t o m e a l o o k i n g g l a s s . I s e e m y s e l f a s I e x i s t e d i n t h e e a r t h l i f e . I d o n ’ t l i k e t h e p i c t u r e ; I d o n ’ t l i k e t o b e h o l d i t e v e r y t i m e I t u r n m y e y e s t o w a r d t h e e a r t h w o r l d .

A g a i n , i f I b e g i n t o b u i l d o b j e c t i v e l y i n t h e * s p i r i t , I f i n d t h e m a t e r i a l s . I a m o b l i g e d t o u s e t h e m ; p a r t a k e o f t h e e l e m e n t s o f m y e a r t h l i f e .I c o u l d " n o t d o o t h e r w i s e , a n d c o n s e q u e n t l y I a s a s p i r i t m u s t r e t u r n a n d r i g h t t h e w r o n g b e f o r e t h e w a y i s c l e a r f o r a p e r f e c t w o r k i n t h e s p i r i t . I , t h r o u g h p a t i e n t e f f o r t t o d o g o o d a s a s p i r i t i n t h e e a r t h - w o r l d , c h a n g e m y p h y s i c a l i n d i v i d u a l i t y a n d I t h u s c a u s e i t t o t a k e o n a m o r e b e a u t i f u l a n d h a r m o n i o u s d e s i g n . I w a s h m y r o b e s n o t i n t h e b l o o d o f C h r i s t , b u t i n t h e r e n e w e d b i t t e r e x p e r i e n c e s o f a n e a r t h l i f e o v e r a g a i n . I a s a s p i r i t c r e a t e o r t a k e o n t h e i n h a r m o n y h e r e . I t w o u l d b e i n c o n s i s t e n t a n d u n s c i e n t i f i c f o r m e t o c a r r y w h a t I a c c u m u l a t e d i n e a r t h - l i f e a l o n g w i t h m e t o t h e s p i r i t w o r l d a n d

\ c a r r y i t a r o u n d a s p e r s o n a l p r o p e r t y . I t m i g h t \ a n n o y m y n e i g h b o r s . T h e y m i g h t e n t e r a p r o t e s t a n d d e c l a r e m y e a x 't h s t o c k a n u i s a n c e i n 4t h e h e a v e n l y k i n g d o m .

L e t us take a more advanced view of things. Get rid of superstition and accept Spiritualism as a logical fact, based on science, and not allow ourselves to be carried away w ith religious dogm as— for that is what the idea of a transfer of earth individuality to a perfect spirit condition means. I don’t believe it possible and consequently the resolution is w rong— all wrong.

T h e u n i v e r s e , a s a w h o l e , i s p e r f e c t . I t i s t h e - u n d e v e l o p e d c o n d i t i o n o f a d v a n c i n g p h y s i c a l l i f e o n o u r p l a n e t , t h a t c o m e s s h o r t o f t h e s t a n d a r d a n d n o t t h e s p i r i t . W e c o m e h e r e i n t h e m o r t a l a n d d o o u r w o r k w e l l o r o t h e r w i s e . W e m e n t a l i z e o r v i t a l i z e i f y o u p l e a s e , a c e r t a i n a m o u n t o f m a t t e r d u r i n g o u r d e a r th e x i s t e n c e a n d p a s s t o a s p i r i t c o n d i t i o n , t h r o u g h t h e p r o c e s s o f m e n t a l a c t i v i t y o r e v o l u t i o n .

I t i s o u r c a p i t a l - i n t h e s p i r i t o r o u r l i f e . I t w i l l o b e y o u r w i l l - p o w e r .t h e r e , a n d s o o u t o f t h i s s p i r i t m a t e r i a l w e c o n s t r u c t a n d b u i l d o u r s p i r i t h o m e s . I f o u r e a r t h - l i f e b e b e a u t i f u l a n d h a r m o n i o u s , i t w i l l a p p e a r i n t h e n e w l y - c o n s t r u c t e d h o m e s t h e r e . B u t i f w r o n g a n d s e l f i s h n e s s c r e p t i n t o o u r e a r t h - l i f e , t h e r e m u s t b e a c o r r e s p o n d i n g i n h a r m o n y m a n i f e s t i n o u r o b j e c r t i v e s u r r o u n d i n g s i n t h e s p i r i t , a n d w i l l r e m a i n t h e r e u n t i l t h e w r o n g i s r i g h t e d ; b u t w e w i l l n o t b e t h i e v e s o r l i a r s i n t h e s p i r i t a s t h e f o u r t h r e s o l u t i o n d e c l a r e s .

W h i l e w e a d m i t o u r s p i r i t i n d i v i d u a l i t y f o r a t i m e m a y b e s t a i n e d o r t a r n i s h e d , a s a n e t e r n a l b a s i c p r i n c i p l e o f t h e s p i r i t i t c a n n o t b e a f f e c t e d b y t i m e o r c h a n g e d b y c o n d i t i o n s . I f t h a t w e r e

a f a c t , t h e w h o l e u n i v e r s e w o u l d b e s u b j e c t t o c o r r u p t i o n , a n d G o d h i m s e l f ( i f t h e r e b e s u c h a b e i n g , o f w h i c h p e r -se w e h a v e n o e v i d e n c e a s t o e x i s t e n c e ) m i g h t b e c o m e a s a t a n . T h e u n i v e r s e i s c o n s t r u c t e d o n d i f f e r e n t p r i n c i p l e s e n t i r e l y , a n d b e f o r e t h e N a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n i s s u e s a n y m o r e r e s o l u t i o n s i n t h e f o r m o f d o c t r i n e s f o r u s t o d i g e s t t h e y h a d b e t t e r a d v a n c e t h e i r m e n t a l s o m e w h a t . A . M a r k S t o d d a r d .

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I a c c e p t a n y o f t h e n a m e s g i v e n b y t h e E n g l i s h - s p e a k i n g p e o p l e o f t h e w o r l d , o r t h e n a m e g i v e n b y a n y n a t i o n o r t r i b e o f p e o p l e t o t h e c r e a t i v e e n e r g y , t h e a l l - c r e a t i v e p o w e r c o m m o n l y c a l l e d G o d . I t m a t t e r s n o t t o m e b y w h a t n a q i e t h i s p o w e r , t h i s i n t e l l i g e n c e , t h i s a l l - p e r v a d i q g , f o r c e , i s c a l l e d w h e t h e r w e s a y H e o r I t . 1 " b e l i e v e t h i s l i f e - g i v i n g f o r c e i s o m n i p r e s e n t , o m n i s c i e n t , o m n i p o t e n t , a l l t h a t w a s a n d i s a n d e v e r w i l l b e , m a k e s o r c o n s t i t u t e s t h i s p o w e r , a n d t h a t w e , t o g e t h e r w i t h e v e r y c r e a t u r e a n d t h i n g b o t h a n i m a t e a n d i n a n i m a t e , a r e b u t p a r t s o f t h e o n e g r e a t u n i t o r w h o l e , t h e a l l - i n - a l l . A n d a l l t h a t h a s e v e r b e e n s e e n , a n d e v e r w i l l b e s e e n b y t h e n a t u r a l e y e , a r e o n l y t h e p h y s i c a l p a r t s , t h e e l e m e n t s w h i c h c o m p o s e t h e b o d y o f t h i s e s s e n c e o f l i f e — t h e o u t e r c o v e r i n g , t h e d r e s s , t h e p h y s i c a l m a n i f e s t a t i o n o f t h i s a l l - c r e a t i v e p o w e r c a l l e d G o d , o r g o o d . I d o n o t , t h e r e f o r e , b e l i e v e i n a p e r s o n a l G o d , a p e r s o n a l C h r i s t , a p e r s o n a l D e v i l , a n y m o r e t h a n I c o u l d b e l i e v e i n a l i t e r a l a n d p e r s o n a l S a n t a C l a u s .

G o d m a n i f e s t s h i m s e l f t h r o u g h e v e r y c r e a t u r e f r o m t h e a r c h a n g e l t o m a n , f r o m t h e e l e p h a n t t o t h e a n i m a l c u l e , / f r o m t h e m o u n t a i n t o t h e s p e c k o f d u s t , f r o m t h e g r e a t t r e e t o t h e t i n i e s t s e e d f r o m w h i c h t h e t r e e m a y b e g r o w n . I t i s b y t h e g r o w t h , d e v e l o p m e n t , a n d t h e u n f o l d - m e n t o f t h a t n e v e r - e n d i n g a n d e t e r n a l l y p r o g r e s s i v e l i f e i m p l a n t e d w i t h i n m e t h a t I a m e n a b l e d t o c o m p r e h e n d t h i s g r e a t p o w e r a s h e o r i t m a n i f e s t s t o t h i s e g o o r i n d i v i d u a l i t y . B e y o n d t h e i r p r e s c r i b e d l i m i t s I h a v e n o k n o w l e d g e , a n d s h a l l n e v e r h a v e , a n d a s I g r o w t o a c o n d i t i o n t o c o m p r e h e n d h i s l a w s , w i l l h a v e i n t h i s w a y t h i n g s r e v e a l e d t o m e . I l i k e a l l t h a t m a y b e s a i d o f t h e l a t e n t p o w e r s a n d p o s s i b i l i t i e s i n t h e ; o r g a n i s m o f m a n — t h a t ' w h i c h m a n w i l l b e , w h e n h e g r o w s , d e v e l o p s a n d u n f o l d s t h e l i f e h i d d e n a w a y i n t h e d a r k n e s s o f h i s o w n n a t u r e . A l i f e - g e r m o f t h a t a l l - p e r v a d i n g f o r c e , l i f e , i n t e l l i g e n c e , e x i s t s i n m a n a n d c o n t a i n s t h e l a t e n t p o s s i b i l i t i e s o f t h q a l l - w i s e , t h e a l l - g o o d , t h a t a l l - i n - a l l . x A n d w h e n t h o s e l a t e n t p o w e r s a r e g r o w n a n d b r o u g h t f o r t h a n d _ a r e p u t i n t o a c t i v e e x e r c i s e , t h e n m a n w a l l b e a n d d o , a l l t h a t h e n o w c o n c e i v e s o r b e l i e v e s G o d t o b e a n d t o d o .

I d o n o t l i m i t t h e p o w e r o f t h e a l l - w i s e , t h e a l l - g o o d . D o I , t h e n , l i m i t t h e p o w e r o f m a n ? Y e s . W h y , i f h e i s a n e p i t o m e ? o f t h e u n i v e r s e a n d h a s w i t h i n h i s o r g a n i s m a l i f e - g e r m o f t h e G o d o f t h e u n i v e r s e , a n d w i t h c a p a b i l i t i e s a n d t h e p o w e r t o d e v e l o p i n t o s u c h a b e i n g a s I h a v e s a i d ? F o r t h e s a m e r e a s o n t h a t I l i m i t t h e p o w e r a n d c a p a b i l i t y o f t h e a c o r n t o b e a n o a k , t i l l i t g r o w s l o n g e n o u g h t o b e a n o a k . W h e n w e h a v e u n f o l d e d t h e G o d - g e r m , t h e c e n t e r o f i n t e l l i g e n c e w i t h i n u s t o b e o n e w i t h G o d , t h e a l l - w i s e , t h e a l l - g o o d , t h e n w e c a n m o v e , c a n - s e e , c a n a c t w i t h h i m o r . i t , t h e c r e a t i v e p o w e r i n t h e f o r m a t i o n o f m a t e r i a l i t y a s w e l l a s i n t h e d i f f u s i n g o r d i s t r i b u t i n g o f l i f e .

T h e r e i s b u t o n e l i f e . I t i s f o u n d e v e r y w h e r e .I t a n i m a t e s , s u s t a i n s a n d c a u s e s a c t i o n a n d g r o w t h t h r o u g h o u t > th e u n i v e r s e . A l l t h a t i s m a n i f e s t e d i n t h e l i f e o f t h e m a n w a s i n g e r m i n t h e c h i l d a n d w a s a l l b r o u g h t o u t b y g r o w t h , d e v e l o p m e n t a n d t h e u n f o l d m e n t o f l i f e — l i f e p l a c e d t h e r e b y t h e g r e a t l i f e - f o r c e a n d a l l - c r e a t i v e p o w e r . T h e g e r m o f l i f e t h a t w a s p l a c e d i n t h e e a r t h a n d t h a t f i r s t p r o d u c e d t h e o a k , w a s n o t a n a c o r n i n i t s p r e s e n t s h a p e a n d f o r m . I t , t h e g e r m , w a s “ c r e a t e d i n t h e i m a g e a n d l i k e n e s s ” o f t h e o a k , ( t h a t l a t e r a p p e a r e d ) t h a t i s , t h e l i f e i s i n t h e i m a g e a n d l i k e n e s s o f a l l t h a t c o n s t i t u t e s t h e l i f e o f t h e o a k , n o t i t s e x t e r n a l f o r m . W h e n t h e a c o r n h a d m a t u r e d — t h a t i s , p r o d u c e d t h e o a k a n d r e p r o d u c e d i t s e l f , i n t h e a c o r n — b e h o l d w h a t a n i n c r e a s e , w h a t a n U n f o l d m e n t o f l i f e ! B u t w h a t w a s t h e c r e a t o r ? T h e p o w e r t h a t p l a c e d t h e g e r m o f t h e o a k i n t h e e a r t h , a n d g a v e i t t h e c a p a c i t y t o u n f o l d i n t o t h e o a k , a n d t o i n d i v i d u a l i z e i t s e l f a n d - t o c o n t i n u e t o i n c r e a s e t h e l i f e o f t h e g e r m f r o m

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A s t h e a c o r n d r o p s f r o m ' t h e t r e e , i t d o e s n o t c e a s e t o b e a p a r t o f t h e o a k ; i t i s n o w i n d i v i d u a l i z e d , b u t c a r r y i t e v e r s o f a r f r o m t h e p a r e n t t r e e , i t i s s t i l l a p a r t o f t h e o a k , a n d t h e l i f e i s u n b r o k e n , u n s e v e r e d , a n d w i l l f o r e v e r r e m a i n a s o n e . B u t t h e a c o r n i s t h e c r e a t u r e ; t h e f o r c e o f p o w e r w h i c h p l a c e d t h e g e r m o f t h e o a k i n t h e e a r t h i s t h e c r e a t o r . A s w i t h t h e a c o r n , s o w i t h m a n . A s s o o n a s t h e a c o r n b e g i n s t o g r o w , i t b e g i n s t o d i e . T h e s e e d p a r t s a n d t h e e m b r y o t r e e , t h e c e n t e r o f l i f e , c o m e s u p a n d p u s h e s i t s e l f i n t o t h e l i g h t a n d t h e t w o h a l v e s o f t h e a c o r n b e g i n t o g i v e o f t h e i r s u s t e n a n c e o r l i f e - s u b s t a n c e t o t h e t r e e . T h e y , t h e t w o h a l v e s o f t h e a c o r n , d i e o r c h a n g e a n d a l l t h e l i f e - g i v i n g q u a l i t i e s g o t o t h e t r e e — “ t h e s p i r i t r e t u r n s t o t h e G o d w h o g a v e i t ’ — t h e a n i m a t i n g f o r c e b e c o m e s o n e 1 w i t h t h e a n i m a t i n g f o r c e w h i c h s t a r t e d t h e l i f e i n t h e g e r m . ’

T o t h e g e r m i s g i v e n t h e p o w e r o f g r o w t h , e x p a n s i o n o f l i f e a n d o f r e p r o d u c t i o n . B u t i f i t h a s t h e p o w e r t o c r e a t e , t h e n w h y c a n n o t t h e a c o r n p r o d u c e a w a l n u t b y a n d o f i t s o w n c r e a t - ( i v e p o w e r a n d e n e r g y ? B e c a u s e i t s p o w e r , l i k e t h e p o w e r o f m a n , t i l l m a n g r o w s , a n d u n f o l d s G o d ’ s l i f e a n d b e c o m e s o n e w i t h h i m , o r t h a t a l l - c r e a t i v e p o w e r , i s l i m i t e d b y t h a t p o w e r w h i l e m a n i s i n h i s p r e s e n t c o n d i t i o n o f g r o w t h a n d t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f l i f e , t o d e v e l o p m e n t a n d r e p r o d u c t i o n . Z . T . L a n d e s .

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T h i s i s n o t w r i t t e n f o r a b u s e , b u t t o s h o w t h e B r o t h e r i n w h a t l i g h t h e p u t s h i m s e l f . T h e s e m e e t i n g s w e r e n o t s u c c e s s f u l , h e n c e h i s d e p a r t u r e f r o m t h e p l a t f o r m t e s t b u s i n e s s ( a s h e c a l l s i t ) . H e s e e m s t o t h i n k t h a t t h e C a u s e i w i l l b e r u i n e d b y t h i s p l a t f o r m t e s t f b u s i n e s s ; h i s t o r y p r o v e s o t h e r w i s e . L e t u s l o o k b a c k a n d s e e : T h r o u g h t h e i n s t r u m e n t a l i t y o f t h e F o x s i s t e r s , a t H y d e s v i l l e , t h e p h y s i c a l p h e n o m e n a t o o k a d v a n c e , a n d t h e s c i e n t i f i c c l a s s e s b e g a n t o i n v e s t i g a t e . H a v e n o t t h e p h y s i c a l p h e n o m e n a c o n v e r t e d t h o u s a n d s u p o n t h o u s a n d s ? C a n . t h e s e p l a t f o r m t e s t f i g h t e r s s a y a s m u c h f o r t h e p h i l o s o p h y ? N o , n o t a t a l l , a n d s t i l l B r o t h e r R a v l i n i s a f r a i d i t w i l l r u i n t h e c a u s e o f S p i r i t u a l i s m . I a f f i r m t h a t p s y c h o m e t r y o r c l a i r v o y a n t t e s t m e d i u m s h i p i s t h e o n l y w a y t o p r o v e S p i r i t r e t u r n . I a d m i t w e h a v e a g r e a t d e a l o f : f r a u d i n o u r r a n k s , b u t d p w e n o t f i n d f r a u d i n e v e r y t h i n g ? I n r e l i g i o u s , a s w e l l a s i n w o r l d l y

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L e t u s u n i t e , a b a n d o n i n g s e l f i s h n e s s a n d j e a l o u s y , s t o p t a l k i n g a g a i n s t e a c h o t h e r o r b a d w i l l b e t h e e f f e c t , i f w e u n d e r s t a n d t h e m e n t a l p h e n o m e n a , w h i c h t e a c h e s t h a t w e c a n e i t h e r k i l l o r c u r e w i t h o u r t h o u g h t s . S p i r i t u a l i s m t e a c h e s u s t h a t w h a t e v e r w e d o w r o n g , w e m u s t u n d o o u r s e l v e s . W e h a v e t o w a s h a w a y o u r o w n s in s . W e h a v e t o d i e f o r o u r s e l v e s , h e n c e , l e t u s b e g i n t o d o r i g h t , t o l o v e e a c h o t h e r . L e t u s p r a c t i c e u n i v e r s a l b r o t h e r h o o d , a n d t h e n w e w i l l h a v e l e s s f r a u d a n d d e c e p t i o n .

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M y e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e s p i r i t w o r l d i s n o d i f f e r e n t f r o m t h a t o f h u n d r e d s o f o t h e r s , w h o a r e c o m i n g h e r e h o u r l y , a n d t h e o n e t h i n g t o b e r e g r e t t e d i s t h a t m a n y a r e i n n o c o n d i t i o n t o c o m e — n o c o n d i t i o n t o u n d e r s t a n d t h e n e w l i f e ! I n o w w r i t e t o i m p l o r e s p i r i t s w h o a r e y e t i n t h e f l e s h t o l i v e a s g o o d , h o n e s t , a n d u p r i g h t l i v e s a s t h e i r c o n d i t i o n s a n d c i r c u m s t a n c e s p e r m i t . T h e b e t t e r o n e l i v e s o n e a r t h , t h e b e t t e r t h e f u t u r e s t a t e o f e x i s t e n c e w i l l b e , a n d n o m a t t e r h o w m u c h r e m o r s e m a y b e f e l t f o r n o t d o i n g b e t t e r w h i l e in t h e m a t e r i a l , i t d o e s n o t e l e v a t e n o r e d u c a t e t h e s p i r i t . I t w i l l f e e l u n s e t t l e d a n d d i s s a t i s f i e d t i l l i t h a s o u t g r o w n a n d o v e r c o m e t h e s e m a t e r i a l w e a k n e s s e s — t h e r e f o r e h o w m u c h b e t t e r i t i s t o b e g i n n o w t o o v e r c o m e s o m e p a s s i o n , s o m e v i c e , s o m e c r e e d , o r s o m e s o c i a l b o n d , s o t h a t w h e n t h e s p i r i t i s f r e e d f r o m t h e b o d y , t h e r e w i l l b e n o a t t r a c t i o n t o t h e s e m a t e r i a l t h i n g s . T h i n k o f t h i s . D o n o t l e t i t g o b y u n n o t i c e d , f o r “ a s y e s o w , s o s h a l l y e r e a p ! ” M a k e t h e e f f o r t a n d b e g o o d , b r a v e a n d f i r m , a n d i n a s h o r t t i m e g o o d a n d n o b l e t h o u g h t s w i l l p r e d o m i n a t e .

M a n ’ s r e l a t i o n t o w o m a n i s a s t h e p e a c h t o t h e t r e e . I t i s t h a t p a r t o f m a n w h i c h g i v e s h i m h i s b e a u t y o f s p i r i t , h i s r e f i n e m e n t o f m o r a l s , h i s e n e r g y o f p r i n c i p l e s , a n d h i s l o v e o f h o m e a n d r i g h t . I t i s t h e w o m a n ’ s n a t u r e t h a t p e r f e c t s i n m a n t h e s e a t t r i b u t e s w h i c h a r e o f t t i m e s c o n c e a l e d . M i s m a t e d p e o p l e a r e t h e r u i n a t i o n o f t h e c i v i l i z e d w o r l d . T h e y p r o d u c e c r o s s , s i c k l y , o b s t i n a t e , s e l f i s h a n d u n r u l y c h i l d r e n , w i t h l i t t l e o r n o l o v e f o r h a r m o n y a n d t r u t h , a n d t h e s e a t t r i b u t e s a r e t r a n s m i t t e d f r o m g e n e r a t i o n t o g e n e r a t i o n s o r a p i d l y t h a t t h e y a r e f a s t m a k i n g t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f e a r t h u n b e a r a b l e a n d w a r l i k e .

T h e s p i r i t p e o p l e s ^ e a p p r o a c h i n g d a n g e r s . T h e e a r t h c o n d i t i o n s m u s t b e c h a n g e d , a n d t h e c h a n g e m u s t ‘b e f o r g o o d . S p i r i t s a r e t r y i n g , t h r o u g h e v e r y a v a i l a b l e a v e n u e , t o f i n d i n s t r u m e n t s t o s e n d i n t e l l i g e n c e t h r o u g h . T h e p e o p l e o f e a r t h m u s t h a v e k n o w l e d g e — t h e y m u s t s t u d y a n d i n v e s t i g a t e — m u s t m a k e c o n d i t i o n s f o r t h e m s e l v e s , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e t e a c h i n g s o f n a t u r a l l a w — p l a c e t h e m s e l v e s i n a p o s i t i o n t o r e c e i v e f r o m t h e s p i r i t w o r l d , a n d t h e n a c c e p t o r r e j e c t a s i t a p p e a l s t o c o m m o n s e n s e .

B y s t u d y i n g t h e b o d y a n d i t s e v i l 6 t e n d e n c i e s , a n d o v e r c o m i n g a s m u c h a s p o s s i b l e t h a t w h i c h i s n o t g o o d , w i l l p r o d u c e g r o w t h , a n d d e v e l o p a s t r o n g , h e a l t h y a n d i n t e l l i g e n t s p i r i t t h a t c a n a n d w i l l , u n d e r c e r t a i n c o n d i t i o n s , r e t u r n t o e a r t h t o d o g o o d a n d h e l p s u f f e r i n g h u m a n i t y .

W h e n a s k e p t i c i n v e s t i g a t e s t h e p h e n o m e n a a n d f e e l s c o n v i n c e d t h a t h e h a s b e e n h o n e s t l y d e a l t w i t h , h i s r e a s o n w i l l l e a d h i m t o i n v e s t i g a t e d e e p e r , u n t i l h e b e c o m e s t h o r o u g h l y s a t i s f i e d t h a t i t i s a n i n t e l l i g e n c e . H e w i l l s o o n u n d e r s t a n d ( i f h e s t i l l i n v e s t i g a t e s t h r o u g h h o n e s t m e d i u m s ) t h a t l a w a n d o r g a n i s m s g o v e r n t h e r e s u l t s , a n d a s h e c o m e s i n t o t h e p h i l o s o p h y a n d b y h i s l i v i n g t r i e s t o e x e m p l i f y t h e t e a c h i n g s o f t h i s p h i l o s o p h y , n e e d h a v e n o f e a r a s t o h i s f u t u r e , f o r h i s s p i r i t w i l l l i v e , p r o g r e s s a n d r e t u r n . ;

T h e d e s i r e o f t h e s p i r i t w o r l d i s f o r b e t t e r i n s t r u m e n t s t o c o n v e y t h e i r m e s s a g e s o f l o v e t o t h e i r e a r t h - f r i e n d s . Y e o f t h e e a r t h l i t t l e k n o w o f t h e m a n y o b s t a c l e s t h a t t h e s p i r i t w o r l d h a s t o c o n t e n d w i t h , a n d o f t h e m a n y e n v i r o n m e n t s t o o v e r c o m e i n o r d e r t o r e a c h t h e i r f r i e n d s o f e a r t h t h r o u g h t h e m a n y p h a s e s o f m e d i u m s h i p . Y e l i t t l e k n o w t h e t r i a l s o f t h e s p i r i t , s o “ B e y e n o t b i g o t e d , h e a r y e a l l t h i n g s , ca n d c h o o s e t h e t r u e . ” — W r i t t e n t h r o u g h t h e m e d i u m s h i p o f

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v i e w s o f t h e a s s e m b l e d c o m p a n y . T h e y r e t i r e d ,

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a n d r e s o l u t i o n w h i c h w e r e u n a n i m o u s l y t i d o p t e d :

Whereas, we tlie undersigned have witnessed the phase of mediumship of independent slate-writing as given through Mrs. Mena Francis, under test conditions, in the parlors of Mr. and Mrs. Newman at 1423 Market St., San Francisco, under full gaslight, giving some ten or twelve names and messages. The pencil was seen to move and heard to write independently by those present. In some instances both of the medium’s hands were held by others while the writing was being done.

Resolved, that we hereby testify to the genuineness of the phenomena as given through Mrs. Francis and w itnessed by us. W . T. Jo n e s , D. C. Co l e m a n , Committee.

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Resolved, that ,|the foregoing preamble and resolution be signed by those present, and presented to the Board of Directors of the California State Spiritualists’ Association and published in the B e l ig io -P h il o s o r h ic a l Jo u r n a l .

I t w a s t h e n a g r e e d t h a t e a c h o n e s h o u l d s i g n

t h e d o c u m e n t , w h i c h w a s d o n e , a s f o l l o w s :

M. S. Norton. C. II. Wadsworth.Mrs. B. S. L illie. Mrs. I. M. Kellenberger.Mrs. D. C. Coleman. Mrs. T. G-. Newman.Mrs. A. E. F. Wadsworth. Mrs. Jennie Bobinson.John T. L illie. Mrs. J. E. Ileyt.Mrs. B. F. Small. Mrs. E. Lewis.Mrs. H. E. Bobinson. D. C. Coleman.Miss Mary A . Sargent. W. T. Jones.B. F. Small. Thos. G. Newman.

M r s . F r a n c i s t h a n k e d t h e a u d i e n c e f o r t h e i r

p r e s e n c e a n d c r i t i c a l i n v e s t i g a t i o n o f t h e p h e

n o m e n a o f i n d e p e n d e n t s l a t e - w r i t i n g , a s w e l l a s

t h e i r k i n d w o r d s o f a p p r e c i a t i o n .

S t a t e iBoarhct l y f e e t i

T h e r e g u l a r q u a r t e r l y m e e t i n g o f t h e S t a t e

f o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s w a s h e l d a t h e a d q u a r t e r s ,

1 4 2 3 M a r k e t S t . , S a n F r a n c i s c o , o n S a t u r d a y ,

D e c . 3 , a t 8 p . m . , P r e s i d e n t N o r t o n i n t h e

i h a i r , a l l t h e m e m b e r s b e i n g p r e s e n t .

M r . W . E . C o l e m a n o f f e r e d a d d i t i o n a l t e s t i m o n y o n t h e c h a r g e s o f f r a u d u l e n t m e d i u m s h i p a g a i n s t p e r s o n s h o l d i n g e n d o r s e m e n t c e r t i f i c a t e s o f t h e S t a t e A s s o c i a t i o n , w h i c h w a s r e c e i v e d a n d o r d e r e d t o b e p l a c e d o n f i l e . I n a n s w e r t o a q u e s t i o n , M r . C o l e m a n s a i d t h a t a l l b u t o n e o f t h e a l l e g e d t r a n s a c t i o n s o c c u r r e d s e v e r a l y e a r s a g o , a n d h e w a s i n f o r m e d t h a t b y t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n t h e B o a r d w a s d e b a r r e d f r o m c o n s i d e r i n gc h a r g e s o f t r a n s a c t i o n s o c c u r r i n g b e f o r e t h ee n d o r s e m e n t s g i v e n b y t h i s A s s o c i a t i o n .

T h e B o a r d t h e n w e n t i n t o e x e c u t i v e s e s s i o n , a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n s w e r e r e a d f r o m M r s . F i s h -S c h l e s i n g e r , a s s a i l i n g t h eA s s o c i a t i o n a n d i t s e d i t o r .

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mediumship, but not having been financially successful, they show their hatred of the mediums: who have been successful, by attacking them.

Second—We find that the moral character and imputation for truth and veracity of nearly all of those making the charges to be not good, and that their testimony could be impeached by many reputable witnesses.

Third—We hereby denounce Bishop Garrison as being the author of nearly all the fraud in the ranks of Spiritualism to-day, in California, and Mrs. Julia Fish- Schlesinger, as his accomplice; that their purpose is not only to injure the mediums attacked, but to destroy the State Organization.

Fourth—That the matters charged against the mediums are old—most of them dating back ten or more years, and as the Constitution of the State Association provides that it can only entertain charges of misdeeds occurring after ordination or endorsement by this State Association, the Board is prohibited by Constitutional Law from considering the testimony now submitted to it. Therefore,

Resolved, that until evidence is presented by reputable witnesses, of fraudulent practices by mediums occurring after their endorsement by this Hoard, we can take no action in the matter. Carried unanimously. 1

T h e B o a r d d e c i d e d a n d g a v e n o t i c e t h a t i n c a s e a n y a p p e a l i s t a k e n f r o m t h e d e c i s i o n o f t h e B o a r d t o t h e S t a t e C o n v e n t i o n b y a n y p e r s o n , t h a t d u e n o t i c e m u s t b e s e r v e d u p o n t h e B o a r d , t h r o u g h t h e S e c r e t a r y , a t l e a s t 6 0 d a y s p r i o r t o t h e m e e t i n g o f t h e S t a t e C o n v e n t i o n , i n o r d e r t o h a v e s u c h a p p e a l g i v e n p r o p e r p l a c e o n t h e p r o g r a m .

T h e f o l l o w i n g w a s t h e n u n a n i m o u s l y a d o p t e d :

Resolved, that Mr. W. Emmette Coleman, who presented to this Board the charges of fraud against mediums, is no doubt concientious, but may have been deceived by others. We regard him as a man of honor and integrity.

A f t e r d u e d e l i b e r a t i o n a n d d i s c u s s i o n , t h e f o l l o w i n g w a s a d o p t e d u n a n i m o u s l y :

Whereas, we, the Board of Directors of the California State Spiritualists’ Association find that the Certificates of Endorsement heretofore issued by this Associa

t io n are not sufficiently definite to protect the genuine, true Spiritual mediumsimd teachers, from the shortcomings and falsities of faking, fortune-telling, cardreading, and scheming persons^ therefore be it

Resolved, that we hereby revoke and recall all the Certificates of Endorsement heretofore issued by this Association, which are hereby declared^to be null and void on January 1st, 1899, and we call upon each holder of such Certificate to return the same to us and apply for the new form, which may be issued, after due investigation, free of charge.

N o f u r t h e r b u s i n e s s a p p e a r i n g , t h e B o a r d a d j o u r n e d a t 2 p . m . t o m e e t a g a i n o n S a t u r d a y , J a n u a r y 7, a t 8 p . m .

T h o m a s G. N e w m a n , S e c .

J . W h i t n e y , o f f e r i n g r e b u t t i n g t e s t i m o n y , a n d p a r t i c u l a r s c o n c e r n i n g , t h e a t t e m p t e d s c h e m e o f b l a c k m a i l , o f f e r i n g t p s u p p r e s s t h e c h a r g e s o f f r a u d u l e n t m e d i u m s h r p j f s h e w o u l d g i v e $ 5 0 0 , e t c . A l s o f r o m M r . J . W . M a g u i r e , w h o p o s i t i v e l y r e f u s e d , t o a p p e a r b e f o r e t h e B o a r d t o s u b s t a n t i a t e t h e t e s t i m o n y o f f e r e d o n N o v , 5, w h i c h h e w a s b y v o t e t h e n r e q u e s t e d t o d o , b e c a u s e h e s a i d h e w a s “ o p p o s e d t o a l l r e l i g i o u s o r g a n i z a t i o n s . ”

T h e f o l l o w i n g w a s t h e n u n a n i m o u s l y a d o p t e d : “ R e s o l v e d , t h a t s u f f i c i e n t e v i d e n c e h a s n o t b e e n p r e s e n t e d t o t h i s B o a r d t o w a r r a n t i t t o i n s t i t u t e a t r i a l o f t h e m e d i u m s c h a r g e d w i t h f r a u d u l e n t p r a c t i c e s . ”

A t m i d n i g h t t h e B o a r d t o o k a r e c e s s u n t i l 1 0 a . m . , D e c , 4 , w h e n i t a g a i n r e s u m e d i t s s e s s i o n — a l l t h e m e m b e r s b e i n g p r e s e n t .

D r . M u e h l e n b r u c h ’ s r e q u e s t f o r o r d i n a t i o n c e r t i f i c a t e wTa s g r a n t e d .

T h e r e p o r t o f a s e a n c e u n d e r t e s t c o n d i t i o n s , w i t h M r s , F r a n c i s , s i g n e d b y 1 8 n a m e s , w a s r e a d a n d o r d e r e d p l a c e d o n f i l e . 11

T h e f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t w a s p r e s e n t e d , f u l l y d i s c u s s e d , a n d t h e n a d o p t e d b y u n a n i m o u s v o t e ' :

Whereas, charges of fraudulent practices have been made to this Board of Directors against Mrs. J. J. Whitney, Mrs. Mena Francis, Mrs. Lizzie Fulton-Tuley, Fred Evans and Mrs. Maud L. Freitag, all of whom have been endorsed by this Association. A fter careful consideratioTTMf the testimony, the character of the persons presenting it, and the animus and purpose of the attack, we arrive at the following conclusions :

F irst—Almost all the persons making the charges have themselves engaged in the practice of fraudulent

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f i@ ° “ T h e L i b e r a t o r d a t e d N o v e m b e r 1 5 , c o n

t a i n s w h a t p u r p o r t s t o b e “ S w o r n s t a t e m e n t s

p r e s e n t e d t o t h e B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s o f t h e C a l i

f o r n i a S t a t e A s s o c i a t i o n , c o n c e r n i n g f r a u d u l e n t

m e d i u m s , ” b u t i n t h e v e r y f i r s t s t a t e m e n t o n e -

q u a r t e r o f t h e o r i g i n a l d o c u m e n t i s o m i t t e d , a n d

t h a t p o r t i o n n o t p r i n t e d c o n t a i n s m a t t e r w h i c h

w o u l d i n v a l i d a t e m u c h o f t h e t e s t i m o n y g i v e n

t h e r e i n , b e c a u s e i t w o u l d s h o w u p t h e c h a r a c t e r

a n d r e p u t a t i o n o f s o m e w i t n e s s e s i n t r o d u c e d .

T h i s o m i s s i o n w a s o f c o u r s e m a d e p u r p o s e l y

b e c a u s e o f i t s d a m a g i n g n a t u r e ^ f o r i t p a i n t e d

s o m e o f t h e w i t n e s s e s i n s u c h c o l o r s a s w o u l d

b e o b j e c t i o n a b l e t o m o s t . o f t h e S p i r i t u a l i s t s o f

A m e r i c a . I f t h e y k n e w t h e c h a r a c t e r a n d s t a n d

i n g o f t h e w i t n e s s e s t h e y w o u l d g i v e b u t l i t t l e

c r e d e n c e t o t h e i r t e s t i m o n y .

la lP ” J o h n B r o w n , S r . , “ t h e M e d i u m o f t h e

R o c k i e s , ” i s i n v i t e d t o s p e n d t h e w i n t e r a t S a n

D i e g o , C a l . , a n d i f h e f i n d s s t r e n g t h e n o u g h t o

e n d u r e t h e j o u r n e y , h e m a y g o t h e r e . '

S a lT " T h e O p e n C o u r t , ( C h i c a g o ) f o r D e c e m b e r ,

h a s a n i n t e r e s t i n g a r t i c l e b y M a j o r J . W . P o w

e l l , o n G h o s t s , H a l l u c i n a t i o n s , e t c . , b e s i d e s

m u c h o t h e r i n t e r e s t i n g m a t t e r .

fiSaT* N o t h i n g i s\ ■ . s o c o m p l e t e l y b e y o n d t h e

p o w e r o f d e a t h a s a n o b l e l o v e . P a r t i n g c a n

s h a t t e r o n l y i t s o u t w a r d s h e l l . U n d e r t h a t

s t r a n g e t o u c h , l o v e i n i t s i n m o s t r e c e s s e s k i n d l e s

a n d g l o w s w i t h a d i v i n e f i r e . — - G . S . M e r r i a m .

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T l ? e i P ^ M o s o j p i j i c a l < J o t L r i > a i .

T h e E d ito r is not resp on s ib le fo r th e op in ions o f cori'esponden ts.

F r o m E v a n s v i l l e , I n d .

T o t h e E d i t o r :This city has about 75,000 people and

but one organized Spiritualist Society.. Although much is to be done yet to harmonize the members, in order to make it a strong and durable organization, we hope that the time may soon come when harmony of all members may bless our good cause. The temple is situated in the western portion of our city, and I am sure that a good and noble spirit guided Mrs. T. Crofts to undertake the taslc of holding meetings at E v a n s ’ Hall, which is centrally located; and accessable for most friends of the truth.

The salvation artists, free missions, and Mormons are trying with all their power to—artrtrract the people to their nmettngs.but in the short time since Mrs.Jfofts started, her meetings have shown

an increase every Sunday. She has given tests and readings to many of her followers. The contented looks and cheerful smiles upon many, faces show that some longing heart has been made glad by the tokens of love brought by the departed ones, whom we used to c a llfdead. I f every worker in the vineyard of that great and noble cause will perform his or her duties w ith as much »zeal, ambition and love of truth, Spiritualism w ill soon be found in every village and city. ,

Mas. A. K lau se m . 5th St., Evansville, Ind.

with her inspirational logic. Sl\c made the future look bright to tlie uiljurners. Miss Wooster sang sweetly, tenderly, and in a way to carry all into the softytide of the higher life and fill the room with glory and gladness.

Rev. Turbush has been airing liis ignorance on Spiritualism and reiterating the stale buncombe of Tallmadge, wishing he could gather up all the raps he ever heard and force them in one thundering rap on the head of Spiritualism. Such stuff has small demand now, but some enjoy the soot, smoke and dust such men throw out for gospel.

H o w e .L y j ia jsr C.

R o c s n o t L i k e i t .

T o t h e E d i t o r :I have just received the Liberator, with

sworn statements concerning fraudulent mediums. I wish to say that Mrs. W h itney visited Cassadaga Camp two or three years ago. She wjvs—a stranger to me, but at the first m/geting I attended she gave me genuineftests from the rostrum that no one on tlie ground knew anyth i ng of. A t other meetings she gave tests and names that I. had not thought of for years. I do ncjt like the spirit of the paper and hope tfhis will be the last onesent to me.

You have bee a mistake in tli ator came to me initials, so eith to me, or they office of the Jo

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(J p I n t l i e M o u n t a i n s .

T o t h e E d i t o r :For five days I was in bed and bad to

miss two evenings’ work. I took a bad cold which settled on my lungs. The result was an attack of pneumonia. I am over that, but a cough has settled on my lungs, which is hard to remove.

I have been fifty miles from San Diego, for several days, and expect to remain a week. A ll thought the mountain air would be beneficial, and so it has proven thus far. I wish I could stay here for the next three weeks, but my duties call me to work once more. L o e F . P r i o r .

printing my name with initials, and the Liber-

witli the same erroneous r you must have sent it ot my address from the RNAL.M r s . C. A . D a v i d s o n .

Parkersburg, W. Va.[Our printed list of subscribers’ names

was stolen or otherwise dishonestly obtained from our office, and that is the reason no doubt, why you got a ' copy of the Liberator, as did others all over the country, and so report it here. The one who did it is no better than a burglar or a horse ti^ief.—E d .]

“ J P I t i l o ” C a l l e d t o A c t - o u n f .

exist, but was a make-up” 15th century monk, given to the good things of the vintage, this spirit Satnrninus said to Mr. Roberts, through Alfred James, that be once personally met the “ great Jewish historian at Alexandria.” How is this for spirit communication and the harmony, of the harmonial philosophy ? Of two contraries both cannot be true. Brethren, pull yourselves together.

•J. M. P e e b l e s , M. D.Battle Creek. Mich.

“ P H I L O ’S ” E X P L A N A T I O N .1. My supposition that the communi

cations were stenographically reported was based on statements in the book • itself that they were taken from the lips of the medium. However, whether stenographically reported or taken by the ordinary method of reporting,as described by the Doctor, is of little importance. -

2. My authority for the statementthat Mr. H ill has travelled in the Orient, was based on an article regarding him in a daily paper on the Pacific Coast during his last visit here, which slated that he was “ a wealthy Philadelphia manufacturer,” and that he had taken his family to Europe every summer, and had on,two or three occasions ‘ ‘ visited the Orient, ransacking the libraries of antiquity.” Further, in an interview with Mr. H ill at that time he told me personally of interviews with “ prelates' high in the Catholic Church,” (held in Rorne, if my memory is not at fault), and of having seen the natives of Egypt and Palestine and being familiar with their habits, gestures, etc. However, it may have been'elsewhere that Mr. H ill saw this— at the Paris or Chicago Expositions, for instance. In his conversation with me Mr. H ill also said : “ I f I ever saw acase of genuine spirit control (and he has had a long and wide experience in Spiritualism ) that was one”— (referring to Mr. .James, who gave many of the communications in Mr H ill's parlors).

Of course, some of the spirits who have given the communications in “ Antiqu ity Unveiled,” may have been deceivers, but the statements of many of them are corroborated in published literature.

W .M . F O R S T E R , M.DPhysician and Surgeon,

1 0 5 9 M a r k e t S t . ,S K N F R J t N C I S C O , C » i

C o n s u l t a t i o n l » y L e t t e r , F R E E .• Send P o s ta g e S tam p fo r rep ly .

Spec ia l a tten tio n is g iv e n to d iseases < th e N ervou s S ys tem ,th e L iv e r and K id n ey C orrespondence in v ited .

W h e n A n s w e r in g t h is A d v e r t is e m e n t , m e n t io n t h i s J o u r k a * .

S u b s c r ib eNow. Immortality.A Neiv

Magazine.

I S a Q u a rte r ly , M e ta p h y s ic a l M agazb ed ited b y J. C. P . G -R U M B IN E , L e c tu re r

and A u th or, and is d evo ted to th e m etaph ys ics o f C h ris tian Science, M en ta l Science, D iv in e Science, P sych op a th y , Theosophy, O ccu ltism , M ystic ism and S p ir itu a lism , and is th e exp o n en t o f th e R osicrucians o r the O rd er o f the “W h ite Rose. L is t o f con tr ibu to rs are, A n n ie Besatit, J erom e A . A n derson , W . J. C o lv ille , C ora L . V . R ichm ond, S w a m i Abh ayan an do, S w a m i Saradanando. T h e June nucaber w as d evo ted to “ Im m o r ta lit y ,” S ep tem b er num ber to “ C la ir v o y a n ce .” A fea tu re e f the m agazine is “ T h e E d ito r ’ s T r ip o d ” and “ T h e A c a d e m y ,” a d ia logu e g iv en under illu m in a tion from the C h ris t, P la to n ic and .H erm etic spheres.

Y e a r ly subscrip tions one do lla r, s in g le cop ies 25c. A d d ress , J. C. F. G rum hine, 3960 L a n g le y A v . , “ T h e M ex ican a ,’-’ S ta tion M , Ch icago.

w h e n A n s w e r i n g t h i s a d v e r t i s f v .«--~t % m e n t i o n t h i s Jo u r n a l .

Dr. Max Muehlenbruch.P R O P H E T I C S E E R ,

T r a n s i t i o n o i l M r s . S a n f o r ^ l .

T o t h e E d i t o r :Mrs. Lovisa Sanford, w ife of W. P.San-

ford, of Defiance, O.,passed to the higher life on Dec. 17th. in the 74th year, of her age. Her funeral .at[i Brunersburg, O., was conducted under; the forms of The Lyceum Guide, Mrs.Hoag, a veteran Spiritualist from Morenci, Mich., being the minister. She recited some appropriate poems, delivered an excellent discourse, and, what is remarkable, was assisted by Rev. J. II. R. Latcbaw, the President of the Defiance College, an ex- Baptist minister, how conducting an independent congregation, who actually recited a poem by Mrs. Hull. The regular Methodist minister was also on the platform. Verily the world moves.

B, B. K .

L e t t e r f r o m L y m a n C . I l o w e .

T o t h e E d i t o r :I have had a pleasant stay at Pittsburg,

Pa. The SocietyJbad Anna L. Robinson last month, and she did a splendid work. Cordon W hite follows me in D ecem ber and Geo. II. Brooks in January and February. They are sensible to engage a speaker for two consecutive months* giving him a chance to get a little acquainted with tbe^people, and time to cement the psychic bonds so essential to success. Brother C. L. Stevens presides, and his genial presence is.cheerful. Miss V irgin ia Wooster sings for us, and her music is spiritually sweet and inspiring, and her presence a benediction. Brother John H. Knight, the Secretary, is a very capable man, and made it very pleasant form e. I leave the Society regretfully.' Last Sunday Mrs. C. L. Stevens was called to co-operate at a funeral w ith a clergyman—supposed to be progressive— as it had been the request of Ezekiel Gordon to do so. l ie was an Old member of the F irst Spiritual Church of Pittsburg, respected and loved by all. The clergyman doled out dismal orthodoxy a hundred years old, and le ft tlie inference that there is no ligh t or evidence of the future, save old records. musty with age. Mrs. Stevens thrilled and delighted the family,-a-acLannihilated his dismal drivel

T o t h e E d i t o r :.In your issue of Oct. 20, under the

heading, “ Questions and Answers,” there appeared an article that is decidedly misleading. The question is asked,“ Who is Spirit M. Faraday ? ” And one “ P h ilo ” ( “ P h ilo ” who ?) essays to answer, referring to Jno. M. Roberts, the long-extinct Mincl and Mailer, the Philadelphia Medium, Alfred James, ray friend B. JB. IIlll, etc. Perm it me space to correct some of “ Philo's ” blunders.

1. These communications, purporting to come from ancient kings, philosophers and sages through the rickety organization of, A lfred James, were not “ stenographically reported” by7 Mr. Roberts, nor by anyone else. Ho “ pains were taken ” by the Mind and Mailer editor to have them so reported. ° Mr. Roberts penciled them down as best he could at the time they were spoken, and w-rote them out afterwards. This I have from

: his own lips—and others, who witnessed their delivery, will testify to the same fact.

2. Mr. B. B. H ill, an excellent, Philadelphia gentleman, has never “ traveled much in the O rien t” —nor in fact, any at all. And he is the last man who would wish to be so misrepresented.

3. The mistakes and historical blunders abounding in the communications of these “ Antiquity Unveiled” spirits, not only arouse suspicion of tlieir identity, but are absolutely lamentable. Take the professed-to-be Satnrninus. This spirit, be he angel or devil, was not

' the founder of Gnosticism, as the heading of the chapter claims. Gnosticism to some extent was pre-Christian, having

r its roots in Alexandrian Judaism, and the Greek philosophy. I t blossomed out along in tlie time of Cerinthus, C'elsus, Bascilides, Marcion, Valentinus, Hiero- cles, Julian and others.

Further, this Saturninus gravely says to J. M. Roberts ( “ Antiquity Unveiled,” page 240) “ but if y7ou were in India and would obtain from a Buddhist the ‘ real path of virtue” and have it translated.” etc. This passage would raise a hearty laugh, if it were not so deplorably injurious to tlie truthfulness of Spiritualism and to the intelligence of the age. Why7—- there is not a Buddhist to be found in India between the towering Himalayas of the north and the extremely remote Cape Comorin. There are no Buddhist temples in India, no Buddhist priests in India, nor Buddhist devotees in India, neither have there been for long weary centuries—all of which neither Saturni-

7 nus, J. M. Roberts, nor A lfred James, knew.

And still again, while Edwin Johnson, the able Hudson Tuttle, and a few other Spiritualists stoutly contphd that the Josephus, of Jesus’ time) did not

A. S la le- W r i t i n g S e a n c e .

To t h e E d it o r :On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30, at Tux

edo Hall, Madison Ave. and 59th St., Hew York, a large audience greeted Mr. Fred P. Evans, who delivered a very interesting and instructive lecture on Material and Spiritual Science, Religion, etc., wlych was followed by7 demonstrations of independent slate-writing.

The experiments were conducted under the supervision of a committee of six ladies and gentlemen, all Jcnown to the audience. .

The first experiment was to hand two clean slates to the committee for. their inspection. Then the audience' were requested t o suggest four names, one of each of which was then written on the surfaces of the slates, with chalk, in large letters so that all could see them.

Tlie slates were then placed together with a bit of pencil between them, and held ireposition with a rubber band. The committe held .them high above their heads in full view of the audience. In about ten minutes the slates were opened b37 the committee at the request of the medium and found to contain 18 messages written over the names previously7 placed there in chalk.

The messages were finely written and appeared in ordinary slate pencil, also in six different brilliant colors.

The messages were signed in full by the names of the communicating spirits and were recognized by7 persons in the audience. Another pair of slates was then submitted to the committee. A fter being cleansed and held in full view of the audience, when opened were found to. contain twenty messages, all recognized.

Six hundred and forty words were written on the slates during these experiments.

The simplicity7 of the affair commended itself to every one, and the audience manifested their appreciation by liberal applause. The hall was completely filled, notwithstanding the inclement weather.

C. P. C ooks .

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A L o c a l “ B o r d o ia n d ” 1 cn ee .—On Saturday, Nov. 261 a gentleman living in, or near Fresno, in this State, called upon Mrs. Jennie Robinson, at 37 Van Ness'Ave., about 4 p. m., for a private sitting. During the interview, one of Mrs. Robinson‘s guides named “ W hite Rose,” told the gentleman that he intended taking the stea mer for Stock- ton that night, but that he must not go. Pressed for a reason she would give none, but reiterated her warning not to go. IIS went to the wharf with the intention of taking passage on the “ T. C. Walker,” but the warning of “ W hite Rose” rang in his ears and he turned back, and'fcon- oluded to stay over Sunday in the city, . and see what would come of *it. The next morning he visited Mrs. Robinson, and in his hand he carried an *extra paper giving an account of the blowing up of the vessel upon which be intended to sail, with the loss of many lives and many were injured.■ A ll the fraud-hunters on earth could

not convince this man that spirits do not communicate with mortals, or that their communications are valueless. We predict' that “ W hite Rose ” w ill "yet - become famous, for, to use her own expression, she “ doesn't do any lie talk.” In this instance she probably saved a human life.. The field of labor is broad, the harvest is ripe, but the honest, capable laborers are few.

Mrs. BAIlic’s L e c U ire .—•“ Our Genuine Spiritual Discoveries,” was the theme upon which Mrs. L illie discoursed last Sunday evening at Occidental Hall. The speaker pointed out , numerous instances where the spirits have given facts in

/"advance which have later been proclaimed as scientific discoveries. The spirits have ever been in advance of humanity, leading the way onward and .upward. They walk with us daily, and influence

• our lives to an extent not realized by all, and npt fully, comprehended by any. .The speaker maintained that eventually mind would control matter; and that in the new era which will come to the world

.—to-desire is to possess. Mrs. L illie made an eloquent appeal for the recognition of mediumship along scientific lines and in accordance with the operation of natural law. The closing thought, expressed in poetical language was suggested by someone in the audience— “ Imagination—what is it y ” This lecture was upon a scientific plane of thought, clear and distinct to the reflective mind. We will say again that those who miss these lectures are losing an opportunity for spiritual development which may never present itself again. “ A word to the wise is sufficient.”

l> r. Y o r k ’s L e c tu re . Why I am F ro m San Jose, Cal.not a Christian,” was the topic upon which Dr. York discoursed last Sunday evening. l ie gave several good reasons why he is not a Christian, and many of the liberal-minded’ people in this city find in his utterances a public expression of their private opinions, which they have held for many years. ! We think that fearless champions of liberal- thought, like Dr. York, should be encouraged. The thin-skinned Spiritualists who can not, stand criticism, should “ tarry at Jerusalem until their beards grow.” They are too gobd for this world and may find that they are too good for the next state of existence.

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month’s treatment of your wonderful medicine. I have taken it one month and I. thank you a thousand times for the good it has done me. Yours truly,

M r s . F r a n c is H a m il t o n .Hunters, Wash.

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Mrs. D r e w ’s M ee t in g lias been removed from 997 to 909 Market St. Last Sunday evening a good audience assembled to listen to this worthy medium and her assistant, I>r. Coon. These are test meetings, and their object is to furnish an avenue through which the world of spirit can come into communication with the world material. Mrs. Drew is also president of the Castle Dancing Club. This Society gave a masquerade party . last Saturday l evening, which was largely attended, and was a most enjoyable ail'air throughc/ut.

O ak lan d . TheSundav morning meeting of Mr. and Mrs. L illie opened with a'service of song, after which Mrs. L illie read short selections of pcietry from a very prettily arranged collection, entitled “ Sweets,” for sale at the R s;lig io -Putl-

■ osophical Jo u r n al office foigten cents. The poems are gems, and any one of them is worth the price of the booklet. The subject of the discourse was, “ Encouraging Signs.” Reference was made to some discmirayiiirj tilings in^tlie movement of Spiritualism and in the efforts to systemize and get order out of the present chaotic conditions : but whilethis was going on, and some almost discouraged at the task, she had seen others outside, who were turning to it and acknowledging the power of its truths to silence opposition arid skepticism ; eitfitg as instances of recent occurrence the Rev. B. Fay Mills and I)r. Richard Hodgson. The lecture was reported in full and may appear later. The people were urged to sustain the Jo u r n al and other , spiritual papers, and die announcement 1 was made that all occult and spiritual : books, and papers can be obtained at the Jo u r n a l Book Store, 1429 Market St., San F raneisco.

X lie C irc le o f H a rm o n y last Sunday, at 1 p. m., in Occidental Hall, 605 Larkin St., was very interesting. A fter remarks by Mrs. Logan, Dr. Carpender answered questions by several intelligent ladies present, and gave an addressVelat- ing to the powers and capacities of the soul. Mrs. Cushman and others followed. A 11 .speakers and mediums are invited.

X lie M ission Lyceu m is growing equal to our most sanguine expectations. There were 3 < bright and happy children in attendance. Greater enthusiasm, earnestness and devotion to the work by the officers and leaders is manifested as they become more and more familiar with the Lyceum system of education. A t a business meeting of the Association it was decided to hold our first Christmas entertainment on Dec. 23. As the Ly ceum was originally designed to he the nursery of the religion of the future, I trust that all friends of progress in this city will co-operate with us in making this entertainment a grand success. Thanking the Jo u r n al for its generous donation of papers and words of encouragement, I am. fraternall.v,

W . T . .Jo n e s , (Jonductor.

iSgr W. II. Bach, L ily Dale. iSV Y . , will issue a new booklet, about .Jan. 1, 1899, entitled “ The Ten Commandments.” Price 2 5 cents or live for $1.00. W rite him and say how many you will take.

IJT^T Don’t fail to see the Books on advanced thought, for sale at 1429 Market St.

sgSIT Immnrlaliit/, the new monthly published by J. C. F. Grmnbine. w ill be clubbed with the Jo u r n a l , and both supplied for $1.7o per year.

Mrs. Dr. Dobson-Barker.D e a r F r ie n d :—Your letter of the

20th is at hand. Was glad to.get it and surprised when I read its contents. You have described ■ my feelings better than I could have done myself, and therefore I believe you understand how to treat me. I am anxious to begin your treatment as I believe you will do me good. May heaven bless you and your band of workers is my prayer. Yoqrs truly, M a r y V a n S ic k l e .

Dotsonville, Tenn., July 30, 1898.

U n iversa l S p ir itu a l A ssoc ia tion .—On last.Sunday at 20 Eddy St., the subject for discussion was, ' ‘ Are extremes ever justifialile ? ” The conclusion arrived at was that extremes are justifiable when they facil i tate noble ends. The question for discussion next Sunday will be, “ .What constitutes noble sentiments ? ” Those residing in this city or vicinity who can visit this meeting and stay through the entire session, will be amply repaid for the expenditure of time and the exercise of patience.

Mrs. Dr. Dobson-Barker.D e a r F r ie n d :—I hardly know how to

express my thanks to the good spirits and you for the relief I have found in one month's treatment. I t has helped me more than anything I have ever taken. Your magnetized papers relieved me greatly of pains and aches that 1 have been suffering with so long. I am surprised at my improvement thus far. Yours truly, M a r y V a n S ic k l e .

Dotsonville. Tenn., Oct. 31. 1898.

Mrs. Dr. Dobson-Barker.D e a r F r ie n d :—I have improved so

much I would like another month’s treatment. I am better in some respects than I have been for six years. Gratefully yours, A v is E. A u l t .

153 S. Fourth St., Salina, Kans.,Oct. 20, 1S98. '

M an In E a r ly X in ies—the Childhood of the World, by Prof. Edward Clodd. Price 50 cents. For sale at this office. I t recounts the myths about the sun, moon, eclipses, stars, earth, man, soul, spirit, etc,, in an interesting style. During December we will mail these for 2o cents each.

Mrs. IF. A. Log-an, lecturer and healer, will send a printed / formula of liow' to hold Spiritual meetings, “ Cir- cles of Harmony,” where a Society is not already organized: also a poetical psychometric reading, for bO cents. Send stamps, age, sex, and address, plainly written, to 1218 Railroad Ave., Bay Station, Alameda, Cal. 22 tl3

X r ia l Subscrip tions w ill be taken for 3 months for 2o cents each. Here is a chance to send the Jo u r n a l to some friends who may be enlightened

'in the Truth, without costing much money. .Postage stamps will be received for all small amounts.

D o n ’ t fo r g e t that a copy of “ As it is to be,” by Cora Linn Daniels, is one of the cheapest, yet most acceptable Holiday gifts one can make to a friend. Full of enlightenment, comfort, new thoughts, lovely promises,—written in exquisite English. Paper covers 50 cts. Cloth. $1.00. For sale at this office.

V o ca l and p iano lessons v e r y reasonable. A p p l y to M rs . W . W . F u lle r , 2319 P os t S t., b e tw een D ev isad ero and B rod er ick .

Mrs. X . C ro fts , 200 Orr Avenue, Evansville, Indiana, lias sent me some very fine messages and a L ife Reading from a photograph, which are exceedingly gratifying to me on account of their correctness and great value to me individually. W ith pleasure we can fully recommend lier to those who wish to get correct L ife Readings.

P r o f . H a n s M b t t k e .Demopolis, Ala.

B SIX C A L IF O R N IA H O M E .

U ^ “ Dnder this head ing we Insert notices o f meetings at T E N C E N T S per line each Insertion O N E I N C H [10 lines], $3.00 per month.

Mrs. Dr. Dobson-Barker :I met Justin Cook at^ Dallas, and he

informed me he was very much pleased with your treatment, Respectfully,

C i ia ’s. W. N e w n a m . Editor Dawning Dujht.

San Antonio, Tex., Oct. IQ, 1898.

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T h e L i b e r a t o r i s d o i n g h a r m i n o u r v i c i n i t y . O p p o s e r s g r a s p i t l i k e a d r o w n i n g m a n c a t c h i n g a t a s t r a w — t o o g l a d t o r e a d i t s , p a g e s . I t i s h u r t i n g t h e t r u e C a u s e . I a d m i r e t h e s t a n d y o u t a k L , M r . E d i t o r , t o s i f t c h a f f f r o m t h e w h e a t ; t o c o n d e m n u n t i l y o u h a v e p o s i t i v e p r o o f i s c r u e l ; a n d t o t a k e p r i v a t e l y f r o m a n o f f i c e a l i s t o f g a m e s t o i n j u r e t h e p r o p r i e t o r , i n m y m i n d t i n c t u r e s t h e w h o l e a f f a i r w i t h m a l i c e .

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. a c t i v e . I t i s e a s y t o s t a r t a L y c e u m a n y w h e r e . I f o n e a d u l t a n d o n e c h i l d c a n m e e t i n a h a l l o r p a r l o r , i t i s a n u c l e u s — a n d m o r e w a l l b e a t t r a c t e d s o o n . I t i s a g r e a t e r r o r t o w a i t t o b e i n s t r u c t e d .■ T h e N . S . L . A . ( N a t i o n a l S p i r i t u a l i s t s ’ L y c e

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C h a r t e r s a r e o n l y 3 2 .0 0 p e r L y c e u m ’" a n d 3 2 .0 0 a n n u a l l y f o r d u e s . I n d i v i d u a l c e r t i f i c a t e s a r e i s s u e d t o a d u l t s f o r 5 0 c e n t s , a n d t o c h i l d r e n f o r 2 5 c e n t s . T h e s e a r e l e g i t i m a t e m e a n s t o r a i s e r e v e n u e , a n d w7i l l b e a p p l i e d t o t h e p u b l i c w o r k . ( N o s a l a r i e s a r e p a i d o f f i c e r s ) . ' L e t u s c o - o p e r a t e . A p p l y s o o n a s p o s s i b l e f o r c h a r t e r s o r c e r t i f i c a t e s . E a c h L y c e u m w i l l b e e n t i t l e d t o d e l e g a t e s a t t h e N . S . L . A . c o n v e n t i o n t o b e h e l d i n C h i c a g o , O c t o b e r , 1899 ., W e e a r n e s t l y s o l i c i t a n d c h e e r f u l l y g r e e t - t h e W e s t e r n L y c e u m s , a n d t r u s t t o s e e t h e h i a l l j o i n u s i n t h e g o o d w o r k . ' G . W . K a t e s .&

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G . W . K a t e s , R o c h e s t e r , N . Y . , w r i t e s :

“ G r e e t i n g s , B r o t h e r N e w m a n . A c c e p t m y

s i n c e r e c o m p l i m e n t s f o r y o u r e a r n e s t d e f e n s e o f

m e d i u m s . T h e r e i s t o o m u c h c r y i n g f r a u d . ”

A s p e c i a l t e l e g r a m t o t h e C o l u m b u s D i s p a t c h ,

f r o m I n d i a n a p o l i s , o n N o v . 2 9 , s a y s t h a t “ J o h n

P h i l i p S o u s a , t h e f a m o u s c o m p o s e r a n d b a n d l e a d e r , i s i l l a t H o t e l B a t e s , t h e r e s u l t o f a

s e v e r e c o l d c o n t r a c t e d w h i l e p l a y i n g i n W i s c o n

s in . T h e p h y s i c i a n i n a t t e n d a n c e s a y s i t w i l l

b e s e v e r a l d a y s b e f o r e M r . S o u s a c a n r e s u m e

h i s t r a v e l s w i t h t h e b a n d . ”

T h e B a n d w a s t o a p p e a r a t C h i l l i c o t h e , M o . ,

a t t h e M a s o n i c O p e r a H o u s e , b u t S o u s a w a s n o t w i t h t h e B a n d .

• M a n a g e r R o b i n s o n d e c l a r e s t h a t h e h a d a

p r e m o n i t i o n o f w h a t w a s g o i n g t o h a p p e n t h r e e

n i g h t s b e f o r e . H e d r e a m e d t h a t S o u s a w a s n o t

w i t h h i s b a n d a n d h e d e t e r m i n e d a t t h a t t i m e

t h a t i f t h i s s h o u l d p r o v e t o b e t h e c a s e h e w o u l d

c a l l t h e c o n c e r t o f f . T h e r e s u l t w a s t h a t a f r e e

c o n c e r t w a s g i v e n , a n d t h e m o n e y r e t u r n e d t o

e a c h h a v i n g t i c k e t s , s o t h a t t h e r e m i g h t b e n o

d i s s a t i s f a c t i o n .

P a u l T y n e r a n d H o r a t i o D r e s s e r a r e n o w

e d i t o r s o f t h e A r e n a . T h e i r p e r i o d i c a l s , t h e

T e m p le a n d t h e J o u r n a l o f P r a c t i c a ^ M e t a p h y s i c s ,

a r e c o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h t h e A r e n a . W e w i s h t h e

n e w A r e n a a n d t h e n e w m a n a g e m e n t a l l p o s s i b l e

s u c c e s s .

W e h e a r a g r e a t * d e a l s a i d a )b o u t t h e C h i l d r e n ’ s

L y c e u m , a n d t h e n e e d o f m o r e {w o r k i s f r e q u e n t l y u r g e d . B u t t h a t w o r k i s n o t a c c o m p l i s h e d .

T h e L y c e u m c a u s e h a s l a c k e d p u b l i c w o r k e r s

t o l e a d t h o s e w h o a r e r e p e a t e d l y a s k i n g f o r

i n s t r u c t i o n a n d h e l p . e

T h e M a r q u i s o f S a l i s b u r y , s p e a k i n g a s P r e s i d e n t o f t h e B r i t i s h A s s o c i a t i o n i n 1 8 9 4 , s a i d t h a t , i n a s c i e n t i f i c p o i n t o f v i e w , “ w e l i v e i n a s m a l l , b r i g h t o a s i s o f k n o w l e d g e , s u r r o u n d e d o n a l l s i d e s b y a v a s t , u n e x p l o r e d r e g i o n o f i m p e n e t r a b l e , m y s t e r y . P r o m a g e ' t o a g e t h e s t r e n u o u s l a b o r o f s u c c e s s i v e g e n e r a t i o n s w i n s a s m a l l s t r i p f r o m t h e d e s e r t , a n d p u s h e s f o r w a r d t h e b o u n d a r y o f k n o w l e d g e . ” I n s p i r i t u a l t r u t h , w e m a y a d d , t h e r e l i k e w i s e i s a g r e a t b e y o n d , a n i n v i s i b l e w o r l d a t o u r d o o r s , b u t i n t o w h i c h w e a r e o n l y a d m i t t e d s t e p b y " s t e p , a n d s o m e t i m e s v e r y s l o w l y . T h e m o r a l is , “ F o l l o w o n t o k n o w , ” i f y o u w i s h t o k n o w . — T w o W o r ld s .

f t S a l Y a t i o i j

O n e o f t h e m o s t , u n i q u e a n d a s t o n i s h i n g t h i n g s i n t h e w o r l d , o c c u r r e d l a s t w e e k i n S a n F r a n

c i s c o , a t t h e S a l v a t i o n A r m y h e a d q u a r t e r s .

T h i s i s a n o t i c e w h i c h t h e d a i l y p a p e r s c o n t a i n e d a b o u t i t :

T h e p o w e r , o f d a r k n e s s a n d t h e p o w e r o f l i g h t , r e p r e s e n t e d , r e s p e c t i v e l y , b y P r i v a t e s S a w y e r a n d L i n d o n o f t h e S a l v a t i o n A r m y , w i l l m e e t in a t e n - r o u n d g o in t h e A r m y ’ s b a r r a c k s o n u p p e r M a r k e t s t r e e t n e x t T h u r s d a y a t 8. p . m . S p e a k i n g o f t h e e v e n t M a j o r W i n c h e l l , t h e S a l v a t i o n m a t c h m a k e r a n d r e f e r e e , s a i d :

“ T h e o b j e c t o f t h e m i l l i s t o i l l u s t r a t e t h e c o n s t a n t w a r f a r e t h a t i s b e i n g w a g e d b e t w e e n G o d a n d t h e d e v i l f o r p o s s e s s i o n o f t h e s o u l s o f m e n . I t w i l l^ b e n o f a k e f i g h t , b u t o n t h e s q u a r e , a l t h o u g h , i f i t w e r e p e r m i s s i b l e t o b e t o n t h e o u t c o m e , i t w o u l d b e s a f e s t t o s t a k e y o u r m o n e y o n t h e p o w e r o f l i g h t . T h e r e w o u l d n ’ t b e m u c h o f a n o b j e c t l e s s o n in a v i c t o r y f o r t h e o t h e r s i d e . ”

P o w e r o f D a r k n e s s S a w y e r a n d P o w e r o f L i g h t L i n d o n , b o t h o f w h o m a r e in t h e h e a v y w e i g h t c l a s s , a r e a l r e a d y i n a c t i v e t r a i n i n g f o r t h e m i l l , a n d a r e r a p i d l y f a m i l i a r i z i n g t h e m s e l v e s w i t h t h e v i r t u e s o f u p p e r c u t s , j a b s in t h e w i n d a n d l e f r h o o k s o n t h e j a w a s f a c t o r s i n t h e s t r u g g l e s f o r a k n o c k o u t a n d v i c t o r y .

T h e g a t e r e c e i p t s w i l l b e d e v o t e d t o t h e l i q u i d a t i o n o f t h e A r m y ’s e x p e n s e s . T h e p u r s e , o f c o u r s e , w i l l b e - t h e g l o r y o f t h e c a u s e .

T h e r e s e e m s t o b e a m i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g ,

w i t h m a n y p e r s o n s , a b o u t w h a t i s e v i d e n c e - —

a n d w h a t i s n o t . “ E i v p a r t e a f f i d a v i t t e s t i m o n y

i s n o t e v i d e n c e , ” s a y s a l e g a l c o r r e s p o n d e n t , ,

u n t i l i t i s s u b m i t t e d t o a c o u r t o f i n q u i r y ^ n d i s

p a s s e d u p o n in t h e p r e s e n c e o f b o th p a r t i e s a t

i s s u e , w i t h t h e p r i v i l e g e o f c r o s s - e x a m i n a t i o n a n d r e b u t t a l . ” A l a r g e m a s s o f t e s t i m o n y w a s

b r o u g h t t o t h e a t t e n t i o n o f t h e S t a t e B o a r d i n

t h e c a s e o f m e d i u m s c h a r g e d w i t h f r a u d — b u t i t

w a s n o t e v i d e n c e ! I t c o u l d n o t b e , u n t i l t h o r

o u g h l y c a n v a s s e d b y t h e B o a r d , i n t h e p r e s e n c e o f b o t h p a r t i e s i n t e r e s t e d .

F a i r p l a y i s a j e w e l t h a t m u s t n o t b e l o s t

s i g h t o f ' i n t h e i n t e r e s t o f a n y o n e . T h e l a w o f

e v i d e n c e , a s l a i d d o w n f o r t h e g o v e r n m e n t o f

c o u r t s o f l a w , is t h e o n l y t h i n g t o d e t e r m i n e

s u c h . T h a t i s t h e o n l y w a y t o a d j u s t a n y d i f f i c u l t y s a t i s f a c t o r i l y . !

I f t h a t m e t h o d i s i m p a r t i a l l y o b s e r v e d , t h e

r e s u l t m u s t b e s a t i s f a c t o r y t o a l l j u s t m i n d s .

T h e m i s c o n c e p t i o n o n t h i s s u b j e c t i n t h e m i n d s

o f s o m e g o o d p e o p l e , i s t h e c a u s e o f m a n y u n

j u s t c o n c l u s i o n s . “ L e t j u s t i c e b e d o n e , t h o u g h t h e h e a v e n s f a l l . ”

M r . E . W . W a l l i s , t h e E n g l i s h t r a n c e

s p e a k e r , r e c e n t l y l e c t u r e d b e f o r e a l a r g e a u d i

e n c e i n N e w Y o r k , a n d r i g h t l y c l a i m e d t h a t

h u m a n i t y n e e d e d f r e e d o m , m e n t a l l y , m o r a l l y

a n d s p i r i t u a l l y , s a y s a n e x c h a n g e . I n t h e h o u r

o f t r i a l a n d b e r e a v e m e n t m a n n e e d e d k n o w l e d g e

a n d c o m f o r t , w h i c h S p i r i t u a l i s m s u p p l i e d , b y

p r o v i n g t h e c o n t i n u e d e x i s t e n c e o f t h e d e p a r t e d .

T h e g r e a t m a s s o f t o i l e r s n e e d e q u a l i t y o f

o p p o r t u n i t y . S p i r i t u a l i s m , w h e n r i g h t l y u n d e r

s t o o d , s u p p l i e d t h e s e n e e d s b y d e m o n s t r a t i n g

t h a t n o n e c a n e v a d e o r e s c a p e t h e c o n s e q u e n c e s

o f t h e i r d e e d s ; t h a t i n t h e l i f e a f t e r d e a t h e a c h

o n e g o e s t o h i s o w n p l a c e a n d i s h a p p y o r m i s

e r a b l e a s t h e i n e v i t a b l e r e s u l t o f t h e l i f e l i v e d

o n e a r t h . T h a t t h e w a y o u t f r o m t h e m i s e r i e s

o f t h i s w o r l d i s t h e p a t h o f p e r s o n a l p u r i t y , a n d

r i g h t e o u s n e s s . W h a t t h e w o r l d n e e d s m o s t , i s

m e n a n d w o m e n o f i n t e g r i t y a n d c u l t i v a t e d

i n t e l l i g e n c e . “ B e t h y s e l f ” i s t h e c a l l o f t h e

a n g e l s . T h e a d d r e s s w a s a r i c h t r e a t , e l o q u e n t

a n d s y m p a t h e t i c . I t w o n t h e c l o s e s t a t t e n t i o n

a n d a p p r o v a l , e s p e c i a l l y w h e n t h e s p e a k e r c l a i m e d t h a t a n o t h e r N a z a r e n e i s n e e d e d w h o

w o u l d e x p o s e t h e h y p o c r i t e s a n d o v e r t u r n t h e

t a b l e s o f t h e m o n e y - c h a n g e r s . H e c l a i m e d t h a t

S p i r i t u a l i s m - i s t h e s c i e n c e o f t h e s p i r i t i n a l l i t s

m a n i f e s t a t i o n s . -

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S o m e t im e a g o I w r o t e t o y o u f r o m m yown home that spirits were all good, and strange to say he gave us in ‘the circle almost the same words.1 San Francisco, Cal. A g n e s W h i t e .

A n In ju r y to l l i c Cause.

T o t h e E d i t o r : \I have received several copies of-the

Liberator, but never had the patience; to read one all through. It has done and is doing much harm io our cause. The ostensible object of the so-called Liberator is to oppose fraud and fraudulent mediums and so improve Spiritualism but if they really have such a motive it is only secondary. It is quite apparent "that their leading object is to injure the characters of certain persons whom they dislike, discourage mediums and upset, the State Association, because they did not get control of it. They have attacked some of the best mediums in California. I hope to see the Liberator sink and disappear. A. H. NICHOLAS.

Summerland, Cal.

P a y B a c k M o n ey F ilc lie d .

T o t h e E d i t o r : .I like the last B e l i g i o - P h i l o s o p h i c a l

J o u r n a l “ hugely.” I like your strong defiance to backbiting slanderous tongues! The frauds ought to pay back the money filched, and good mediums must be sustained. J. M. P e e b l e s , M. D.

D o n ’t w a n t t lic L ib e ra to r .

T o t h e E d i t o r :T h e m o r e I r e a d t h e J o u r n a l t h e

m o r e I l i k e . i t , a n d w o u ld l i k e t o s h a k e h a n d s w i t h y o u , o n t h e s ta n d y o u t a k e f o r t r u e m e d iu m s . I h a v e r e c e i v e d a f e w c o p ie s o f t h e Liberator a n d h a v e m a d e u p m y ^ m in d t h e y w i l l g e t n o n e o f m y h a r d - e a r n e d d o l la r s — e i t h e r f o r t h e p a p e r o r f o r t h e i r e x p o s e b o o k . I w is h y o u e v e r y su ccess , M r s . M . I . B u r k e .

Garden Grove, Cal.

R e p ly to M r. F r e d Evans, E tc .

T o t h e E d i t o r :The statements of Mr. Fred Evans in

the J o u r n a l of Dec. 1 about myself, are a series of misrepresentations, distortions, and perversions of I the facts. He says he was attacked in the Liberator of November 15 by a trio, one of the trio being myself. The truth is tlia't in said Liberator there is not a single word from my pen about Mr. Evans, good, bad or indifferent. He says that Mrs. Francis’ mediumship was at one time tasteful to me, but I have since discarded and condemned her. This is false. I have never discarded and condemned Mrs, Francis. I have never said a word in my life in denial of Mrs. Francis’ mediumship.

Mr. Evans says helmet me on Sutter street, and in the presence of a friend/he extorted an apology and denial .of what 1 had said and done, after I had got a good shaking at his hands. He did meet me on Sutter street, alone ; no one with him. Not a word was said about , apology or denial by me, nor did he touch me at all, or make any physical demonstration against me. He merely said to me that if I said anything more about his being a fraud he would come behind me some night and “ lay me out.” He then left me. This is the exact truth. Those who know me will/H think, have no hesitation in knowing which of us to believe in this matter. The other statements of Mr, Evans about me contain similar perversions and distortions of the truth.

One evening at the Tivoli I heard a man fitting behind me abusing CoL John C. Bundy in a shameful manner, calling him liar, blackmailer, etc. This was kept up some time. F in a l l y I t urned round and said. “ Colonel Handy is my friend, and I. don’t want to listen to any more such talk about him.” Tin; man replied, “ lam not talking to you.” I then saw that it was Fred Evans. After that he said no more about Col. Handy.

T o t h e E d i t o r :I attended the Circle of Harmony for

the first time on Dec. 4, and it was pleasant to mingle with the few that were searchers for good as well as myself. Mrs. Logan is a beautiful woman, inspiring and helpful. I felt that I wanted to make her strong in health to be kept < long among us, for the young need such as she. It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Carpender. I knew at a glance .that lie was occult, and a traveler to planets, and no one can guess the good I felt to g be able to meet and speak with some one that knew these things—that sees into space (as most would call it).

[ Further space to this personal controversy would be useless, as well as unpleasant. Each side having made a statement,..that must suffice.—E d . ]

A C T IO N OF T n E ST A T E BOARD. However much I may disapprove some

of the actions of the State Hoard at its last meeting, I do approve of its finalaction; namely, the revocation of itsendorsement of all mediums. It is well that there should be a clean sweep and a fresh start in this matter. Care and discrimination should be exercised in the renewal of the endorsements, especially in cases of Ordination. No one should be ordained a minister of the gospel of Spiritualism who does not 'possess the requisite education and i n tel i igence and who has not an nblemished character.

Injustice to hpyself I wish to state that of the five rqodiurns named by the Board as having fraud charged against them, I presentdcl charges against but two of them : other persons made the charges against the other three.

The Board thinks I am honest, but in ay have been deceived." I am certain that I have not been deceived, and many others coincide with me in this. 1 have done my duty, and I await the vindication of time. Wm. E m m e t t e C o l e m a n .

. [The requirements Mr. Coleman mentions are exactly those enumerated in the Constitution- of the State Association and which have been rigidly enforced in cases of Ordination. Only eight persons ■ h&ve passed the investigation required, and received the ordination 'certificates issued by the State Board (instead of h u n d r e d s , as gossip has stated it); and they all have unblemished moral characters.—E d . 1

MucSi to wiy SBissffiast.

T o t h e E d i t o r :The Liberator was sent to me : of course

they got my name from your list.Last August I was very ill, and as soon

as possible went to Chicago. But the spirits directed my return in two weeks, and since then I have suffered from nervous prostration, but am now mending slowly.

I had a letter from my mother to-day. She also mentioned the receipt of the sheet that so aroused me. and said she

threw it into the fire. It is a meanthing.” I don’t t h in k G a r r is o n , o r a n y of his ilk, will e v e r s h a k e a n y o n e 's c o n f i dence in your h o n o r o r i n t e g r i t y . H e is simply venomous.

Please excuse m e f o r i n t r u d in g : 1 ju s t had to tell you my o p in io n o f t h a t c o n temptible enemy of y o u rs .

I wish you continued success, andhosts of friends and supporters.

J e n n i e P . M e r c h a n t . Conway Springs, Kans.

D oes n o t w a n t Use L ib e ra to r .

[No. We did not give your name and address to anyone, but our mailing-list of names of subscribers was stolen : and many of our subscribers have had*copies of the Liberator. - We have from several sources, as well as through mediums, all' the particulars of the transaction, and shall, when we get ready, make it h o t for the contemptible thief who did it.—Ed.]

T o t h e E d i t o r :The Journal has been sent to me by

a friend, for some time fin the past. I am not a Spiritualist, but recently another paper called the L i b e r a t o r has c o m e to m e as well as the J o u r n a l . If the latter is under your management, please stop it, for I do not want it. If not, you must have given them my name and address. M r s . II. E. A r m s t r o n g .

Thomasville, La.

Your San Francisco fight is merely a guerilla, skirmish that will have no permanent value or interest. We always will have Judas imposters among us but llicir oaths don’t “ cut much ice” with the public. Spiritualism is superior to all fakes and will live immortal when its enemies are in dust. I have seen spirits materialize in strong light: talked with them and seen them gradually demater- ialize while held by the hand, a feat no Hermann or faker ever pretended to do. Success to your able and fascinating J o u r n a l . G e o . E . L o t h r o p , J r .

W.M. FORSTER,M.D.Physician and Surgeon,

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I b e l i e v e , l ia s a g r e a t fu t u r e b e f o r e i t , s in c e t h e s p i r i t w o r ld is s lo w ly p e r f e c t in g t h e p h e n o m e n a so t h a t th e s e b o g u s b u g a b o o s , f r a u d - b u n te r s , f a k e m e d iu m s a n d h u m b u g - h o l le r e r s a r e b e in g l e f t w i t h o u t a l e g t o s ta n d o n .

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Som e Facts on t lic O ll ie r Si<le. S u b s c r i b e N o r a .

To t e e E d i t o r : ■First I will call your attention to the

fact that my accusers have made wholesale charges against me in the L i b e r a t o r ,

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n o t a lo n e d u n g i n g t h a t I h a v e s u b s t i tuted false for genuine mediumship, but have charged that I am not a medium and that I do not believe in a future state of existence, that I do not believe in spirits, and that my entrancement is a sham. Many of your readers know that these-charges are false. You know also that my work in mediumship has extended from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and before most of-the large societies and audiences where Spiritualists assemble, and at the great camp-meetings.

If such a ring existed as they claim, why I am singled out for persecution is strange to me, except that some things have transpired which'throw some light on the subject. One instance is that to which Mrs. Schlesinger, in the L i b e r a t o r , refers when she says that the story I have circulated that she tried to borrow SoUO.OO of me “ is absolutely and entirely false and lias not a shadow of foundation.”

The facts are these : A woman cameto me last August, a stranger to me, and I at first supposed that she had come i'or a sitting. When asked, she said,“ No : I have come to you as a friend and medium. There is going to be a paper published tearing down Spiritualism,and they, intend to rip Spiritualism up the back and kill mediums.” (These are her words). “ But,” she says to me, “ if you' Will give SoOO.OO your name won’t be mentioned.” I asked who was publishing tin's paper ? She said, “ I am not at liberty to tell, but they are no friends of yours.” I said, “ You come to-tnorrow,and go with me to my lawyer.” whichshe refused to do, and said to me, “ Mrs. Whitney, you will lose a great deal more than $500.00.”

As for Mr. Coleman, I want to say, as all can see that his testimony is all hearsay evidence. And I also wish to state that I never knew him personally and never spoke a word to him : lie never had a sitting with me. I don’t know who Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are, and have not the slightest acquaintance with them.

1 could bring thousands to testify to the good work I have done for them through nw mediumship. Since this trouble began, I have received a letter from Mr. Harrison D. Barrett, President of the National Association, in answer to one I had written him, in which he says, “ As I read your letter to me, a deep wave of sympathy swept over me and I felt as if I stood talking to you, face to face.” Then he said, “ I have seen several copies of the L i b e r a t o r and was pained beyond expression to find so much stress laid on the confessions of such men as Coonley and Garrison. I am a firm believer in true mediumship and I would not hesitate to expose fraud wherever I found it, but I must have better evidence than is offered me by Coonley and Garrison, self-confessed perjurers and rascals by their own professions.”

Nowin view of all this, and into consideration the character traducers and the, many years public work for the 'cause of Spiritualism, I trust that vour readers will give no credence to gossip and hearsay testimony.

M r s . J . J . W h i t n e y .232 Stockton St., San Francisco, Cal.

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To t h e E d i t o r :I reached home Tuesday from Pitts

burg, Pa., after a month’s work there, in which I shared the sunshine and goodwill of many, and the special hospitality of Bro. C. L. Stevens, President; John II. Knight, Secretary; Hr. Warner and family, and Mrs. B- J- Hodge, and Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, and their kind words and personal graces are a possession I brought with me to light the winter days and cloudy moods of fate.

1 found Mrs. Howe very* feeble, but bravely enduring tbe loads of life with a sweet spirit of loyal devotion and faithfulness. My health seems somewhat improved, L y m a n C . H o w e .

Fredonia, N. Y.

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L a d ie s ’ Aitl. f t e c e p lio n .—On Friday evening, 9th inst., this Society gave a reception to their many friends, at 305 Larkin St. I t was. an informal affair, and all took their good time with them ; so of course .everyone had a good time, both collectively and individually.. Mr. and Mrs.i L illie. Mr. Rider, Miss Harris. Mrs. Sadie E. Cooke, W. T. Jones, Mr. Hall and others participated in the exercises for the entertainment of those assembled. These receptions -are given on the first Friday in each month.

T h e C h ild re ii ’ s P ro g re s s iv e L y c e um , at 909 Market St., had an increased attendance last Sunday.

Thg committee arg preparing a fine program for our 27th Christmas entertainment. which w ill be held on Monday evening, Dec. 26th, in the upper hall-

A fairy piece, entitled ‘ ’ Under the Greenwood Tree,” w ill be the main attraction of the-.evening. There w ill be other interesting selections which w ill be mentioned later. The children, are very happy in thinking of Santa Claus and his candies as well as the danc-

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O akland.-—An appreciative audience greeted Mrs. R. S. L illie at Odd Fellows’ Hall, last Sunday morning. Questions were propounded by the audience which formed the foundation of the discourse. In reply to one question as to what was the state 6f suicides in spirit life, the intelligences held that there were two classes of these : the responsible and irresponsible, the latter being by far the larger, since suicide, as a rule, results from, a© unbalanced state of the mind. The discourse concluded.with an improvisation on the subjects “ L o v e ” and “ Tru th .” These improvisations are an

- interesting feature of Mrs. L illie ’s work and this was one of her best. The Oakland friends always supply a profusion of choice flowers .for these meetings and these tributes are fully appreciated by the speaker. Mac .

'k’Bfle M lssiou U yceu m is increasing in numbers and interest. There were 41 children last Sunday, and a number of new faces among the visitors. The officers and leaders are punctual in attendance. The words of wisdom,, recitations and songs were unusually good. The calisthenics, under the leadership of Miss Pearl Bryson, with Miss Lena Clark at the piano, are becoming attractive features. The Spirit of harmony prevails, which is evidence that the angels are with us. Keep in mind the entertainment, already announced for Dec. 28. The children are preparing Ji treat for those who come on that evening.

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R e c e p t io n — All the old Spiritualists of Sah Francisco remember well Mr. and Mrs. .J. M. Matthews, who 'labored so long and zealously here to promote the interests of Spiritualism. For a number of years they have resided in Fresno county. Being on a brief visit to San Francisco, a reception was given them by Mrs. M. B. Dodge, at the residence of her son, M. M. Dodge, 433 Frederick street, on Tuesday evening, Dec 6. “ Our L ittle Minister,” of the Metropoli-j tan Temple services in-times agone, jVJts . Elizabeth Lowe Watson, came up from her home at Sunny Brae to unite in the reception: and Miss E. Beresford Joy, the charming song-bird, who for quite a time delighted the audiences at the Temple services with her beautiful rendering of choice musical gems, and who has but recently returned from tlie prosecution of her musical studies in' Europe. was also present. Their presence, as well as that of so many of the old-time workers for Spiritualism in the SO's and afterward, made the occasion " much resem'lfie one of the many social gatherings that were so common in 'th e good old days in San Frangj,sco Spiritualism.. A fine 11 terary and musical program

was carried out. The exquisite singing of Miss Joy and Mrs. Tu ttle merit special mention. Comic and sentimental recitations were given by Ray Irvin, W. M. Rider, J. M. Matthews. Albert Dodge,Mrs. Wlieelock and Mrs.Ma111 iews.

Mrs. E. L. Watson made one of her characteristic eloquent addresses : andremarks were also made' by Mrs. II. E.' Robinson, Wm. Finmette Coleman. Mr. Tuttle, J. M. M; t hews, etc.

Pleasing piano selections were performed by Mrs. Ilohfeld and Albert Dodge: and Mrs. Matthews read an original poem written for the occasion.

A fter refreshments galore had been plentifully partaken of, the happy party dispersed. Among those present in addition to those already named were Mr. and Mrs. John B. Rider, Mrs. Clark and Miss Lqna Clark, Mrs. Mary Irvin, Mr. •and Mrs. B. F. Small. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. M. II. Morse, M. E. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. B. Burn hard, Miss Hotaling, and Mr. J. I). Whcolock.

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P ro g re s s iv e S p iriiim lis ts . —- Theservices of this Society last Sunday evening at Occidental Hall, were opened by singing tlie new “ Speed Away,” followed b y ' “ Bringing in the Sheaves,” and a solo by J. T. L illie accompanied by Mrs. Cooke, “ Beautiful Li fe.”

Mrs. R. Shephard L illie delivered a short address on the “ Spiritual Outlook.” The speaker took an optomistic view of the subject,and claimed that Hie .trut,hs of spiritual ph ilosophy have permeated every avenue of li fe. 1 i terature, poetry and the pulpit, as well as the lives of the common people. She .spoke of the work of Ingersoll. Susan B„ Anthony and Mrs. Stetson, and closed with a-kind tribute to the sterli ng worth, and brilliant career in spiritual work of her fellow worker, Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe Watson, who was seated in the audience.

Mrs.Watson then came to tlie platform and taking for her theme the words of the song “ Beautiful L ife ,” delivered an eloquent address. She said among a multitude of other good things, that life can be made beaut iful here, for beauty is in everything-; and tlie sold is the great painter which gives colors to life and all that pertains to existence. Heaven is born in the human soul, and not the soul born in heaven, and the mistake that many Spiritualist s make, is waiting for spirits to come from some exterior heaven, and do the work which we ought to do ourselves. Good lives must evolve from within, from the fireside and the home circle. She closed with an earnest appeal for Spiritualism that will spiritualize life, making it beautiful, and a passport to the spiritual life beyond the veil. With' words of gratitude for her cordial reception and the kind words of welcome from Mrs. Lillie, she said “ Good night.” The meeting closed with America by the audience, and a benediction by' Mrs. L illie.

U n ive rsa l S p ir itu a l A ssoc ia tion .—“ What are noble Sentiments ? ” was the theme last Sunday at 20 Eddy St. Dr. W. S. Hall, Mr. j . IN. Young, Mr. Old- wine, Mrs. Usher and many others spoke. These meetings are very interesting and instructive. No better music can be heard at any meeting in the city than is furnished by Miss Lee, of Santa Rosa.

C ir c le o l ‘ H a rm o n y .—A t Mrs. Logan’s meeting last Sunday afternoon, Dr. Carpendet; and others spoke along Spiritual lines, and Mrs. Sophie Siepe gave psychometric readings—one to the writer which was very remarkable, for accuracy. Mrs. Logan will not holfgany more meetings for a few weeks, as she w ill remove her residence from Alameda

to this city in the near future, when.she and Mrs* Siepe will resume meetings in parlors, where conditions will be better, and opportunities for their .peculiar class of work greater.

M eeting's in iPyllsian C astle .—There were three Spiritual meetings in this building last Sunday evening, conducted by Mrs. L. S. Drew, John Slater and Dr.G. II. Rin-Es, respectively : also$a meeting of tlie Mormon Church'and a medical lecture by Dr. Kergan. A ll were well attended. They managed to make tlie old stamping ground assume an air of activity along lines of spiritual'and educational vyork, which reminds one of old times.

I>r. Jf. JL. YorSc gave a lecture recently at 117 Larkin St., Sah Francisco, on the “ Progress of Free-thought.” The following is a brief synopsis-of it :

The trend of modern free-thought shows most clearly the decadence of religious superstition. The great majority of thinking men no longer even effect

- a religion or belief in tlie old meaning of these terms, and retain “ morals” as tbe only thing worth saving from the wreck of priest-craft and superstition.

The martyrdom, toil, and hardships of Spinoza, Bruno, Hess, Paine, Bradlaugh, and other brave spirits, have left us the legacy of hope for the future and painted our skies with the rainbow of promise.

What influence has the clergy with the thinking men of the day ? W hat power has the church to-day, as compared with the past or even our boyTiood days’? Disguise it as they may. the world of mind is fast sliding away from religious faith, dogma, and technical theology, and the Church has lost its hold on tlie leading nations of the world.

The fact is. that the expansion of the human intellect under the light of reason and natural science is drifting away from Hie old religious anchorage and has opened tlie' long-closed question of creeds and of priestly rule, showing the dawn of a new age and progress in the exact ratio as the speed of education and the diffusion of knowledge among the people.

The better classes o f the Church of Rome in France. Italy and Austria while they7 still ca ll1 themselves Catholics, refuse that blind obedience as of old, and do not hold that practical communion with the Church as in tlie past. And the Pope of Rome is little better than a prisoner in tlie Vatican divested of all temporal power.

Religious faith and dogmatic theology are no longer the mighty7 force they once were. Creeds arc crumbling. {Shackles are breaking, showing the decay of religious superstition and the onward march of cultivated mind is to tlie higher levels of a broader, better civilization.in which the cathedral- shall give place to the schoolhouse, and the teacher of . knowledge and morals will make it possible to dispense with that useless army> of priests and clergy who fatten at'the'"crib of credulity and superstition. Hail the day when morality and true Spiritualism shall characterize our individual and national life.

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W h ile u n der th e d ir e c t io n -o f th e L y c e u m B u reau , d u r in g th e d ecad e 1^70-188Q, I t r a v e le d e ig h t m on ths in th e yea r, fr o m O ctob er to June, m o s tly in th e W e s te rn S ta tes , sp ea k in g n e a r ly e v e r y n igh t. I t w as m y custom in th e la r g e c it ie s a lw a y s to s tay a t th e sam e h o te l, th a t th e la n d lo rd and c le rk s m ig h t k n o w m e, and I m ig h t b e r e c e iv e d a t an y h ou r o f th e n igh t. I f possi- b le I a lw a y s secu red a room -on th e second flo o r w ith a b a lcon y , f o r s a fe ty in case o f fire .

O ne n ig h t I a r r iv e d ra th e r la te a t In d ia n a p o lis , h a v in g p re v io u s ly - te le g ra p h e d . T h e h o te l w a s c row d ed , as th e re w as som e unusual p u b lic g a th e r in g , ju s t w h a t I do n o t rem em b er. O n m e e t in g m e in th e p a r lo rs m y k in d bu t d is tra c ted h o s t sa id : “ M rs . S tan ton , I h a v e n o t a room in th e house fo r you . I am s o r ry , b u t y o u w i l l b e o b lig e d to g o to som e o th e r h o te l . ” “ T h a t , ” I rep lied , “ I can n ot do ; y o u m u st g iv e m e a b ed ' in th e p a r lo r i f y o u h a v e n o o th e r p la c e .” “ W e l l , ” sa id th e h ost la u g h in g , “ I ’l l see w h a t l ean d o .” S o w h ile I w as -taking su p p er .he su rv ey ed th e g ro u n d and a t la s t re tu rn ed to t e l l nê h e had a sm a ll ro o m on th e th ird floo r , bu t w ith ' no b a lcon y . I f I "w ould a ccep t that, h e w ou ld h a ve i t p re p a re d f o r m e. “ W e lls ” I rep lied , “ s ince I can do no b e t te r I m ust a c cep t th a t .” In due tim e h § an n ou n ced th a t a l l w a s rea d y , •

I fou n d a p lea sa n t l i t t le room , l ig h te d w ith gas, a b r ig h t f ir e in th e g ra te ,, e v e r y th in g lo o k in g fresh , c lean and a ttra c t iv e . B e in g v e r y tired , I lo s t no, t im e in g o in g to bed. A s usual I l e f t th e ga s b u rn in g , and lo o k e d u n der th e b ed and in th e c lo s e t to see th a t n e ith e r m en n o r ca ts w e re a n y w h e re con cea led . I w as soon sound aslehp, w h en su d den ly I fou n d m y s e lf in th e stngmg g ra sp o f a p o w e r fu l m an. A t th e sam e in s tan t a c r y o f d esp a ir r e n t th e air, an a g o n ized v o ic e shrieked,. “ Oh,' s a v e m e, m o th e r ! S a v e m e ! ” T e r r ib ly fr ig h te n e d , I sp ra n g fro m th e bed in h o rro r . B u t a ll w as s till. I sea rch ed th e room in va in . N o one w a s th ere , th e gas w as s t i l l b u rn in g , th e d por lo ck ed , e v e r y th in g as I le f t i t on g o in g to s leep . S o I con c lu d ed th e te r r ib le e x p e r ien c e I h ad ju s t had m ust h a ve b een a n igh tm a re , and as I w a s th o ro u g h ly t ir e d b y m y lo n g jo u rn e y o f th e p re v io u s day , m y e x c ite m e n t w as soon o v e rc o m e and I f e l l a s leep aga in . O n ly a fe w m om en ts .h a d e lap sed , h o w e v e r , v :h en I a ga in f e l t th e c lu tch es o f th ose despera te-firm s, and m y ea rs w e re f i l le d w ith th e sound o f th a t p ie r c in g sh riek -: “ Oh, sa vem e, m o th e r ! S a v e m e ! ” A g a in I sh ook o ff th e h o rro r , and, fu l ly aw ak e , c o n v in ced m y s e lf th a t I w as a lone, and th a t n o on e h ad en te red m y room . G ra d u a lly I g r e w ca lm , and then, fr o m sh eer exh au stion , s le p t on ce m ore . M y r e s t w as as b r ie f as b e fo re , f o r in an in stan t, i t

seem ed, th e g r ip w as around m e and th e v o ic e to re at m y v e r y h ea r ts tr in g s : “ Oh, sa ve me,m o th e r save m e ! ”.

I t is useless to reh ea rse th e con tin u ed to r tu re o f th a t n igh t. Su ffice i t to say th a t w ith th e d aw n o n ly it ceased.

W h en th e m aid cam e to m ak e th e fire , she s a id : “ H o w d id you s leep , m a d a m ? ” Irep lied , “ I h a v e had a n ig h t o f in ten se su ffe rin g . ” “ O h ,” c r ied she, b u rs tin g in to tears, “ I to ld th em n o t to ld th em n o t to p u t y o u in th is room . A m an d ied h e re y e s te rd a y w ith d e lir iu m trem en s. H is c r ies cou ld be h ea rd o v e r th e w h o le house. F o r d ays h is con stan t ap p ea l w a s : ‘ Oh, save me, m o th er L S a v e m e ! ’ ” }

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In th e in tro d u c tio n M r. B .F .U n d e rw o o d says : “ S e v e r a l tim es M rs . U n d e rw o o d ’s v ie w s on su b jec ts in r e g a rd to w h ich she has v e r y p r o nounced op in ion s, h a v e b een v ig o ro u s ly co m b a tted and lo n g d iscussions b e tw een h e r s e lf and th e in te ll ig e n c e u s in g h e r hand h ave resu lted . S h e has, to m y p o s it iv e k n o w led g e , w r it te n in th is au tom atic w a y s ta tem en ts w h ich in c lu ded m a tte r -o f- fa c t in fo rm a tio n , u n k n ow n to h e r and u n kn ow n to m e, sh o w in g th a t th e in te l l ig e n c e w h ich su p p lied the th o u g h t and c o n tro lle d th e han d to w r ite , had access to sou rces o f k n o w le d g e b eyo n d th e consciou s reach o f th e p sych ic . T h e s e a re cu riou s fa c ts .............

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im p ress ion s q u ite u n n erved me. I b e g g e d th e m a id to rem a in u n til 1 cou ld le a v e th e room , w h o se w a lls had w itn essed and w e re s t i l l r e p e a t in g th e d es p a ir in g a p p ea l o f th a t d is tra c ted soul. I n e v e r th in k o f th a t n ig h t in In d ia n a p o lis w ith o u t a shudder.

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on th is p a g e show s som e o f th e d iffe re n t ch iro - rg ra p h ic s in w h ich com m u n ica tion s a re w r it te n = b y M rs . S a ra A . U n d e rw o o d ’s hand, as g iv e n in h e r b o o k o f 352 p a ges on th is sub ject.

T h e s ta tem en t is th e re in m ade “ T ru th is lo v e o f a l l . ” T h e qu estion w as asked : “ W h a t is th e h ig h e s t tru th ? ” T h e an sw er is “ i f jo v e .” T h e n s e v e ra l s ta tem en ts a re a u to m a tica lly w r it te n b y sp ir its , in p ecu lia r s ty le , s h o w in g but l i t t le re sem b lan ce to M rs .U n d e rw o o d ’s w r it in g , w h ic h fo l lo w s each sen tence.

“ T h e m essages r e c e iv e d a u tom a tica lly , in e v e r y case th a t has com e u n der m y o b se rva tio n , h a v e p u rp o r te d to be fr o m extra -m u n dan e m inds

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v , - . - " P r o b a b l y au tom atic w r it in g and tran ce s p ea k in g a re o f a k in d red nature, and th e less com m on p h e n om en on o f v o ic e -h ea r in g m ay h a v e a s im ila r basis. S ocra tes , w h o is re g a rd e d as th e w is e s t m an o f th e anc ien t w o r ld , had h is d aem on th a t w a rn ed h im a g a in s t d a n ge r , and o ften , as h e b e lie v ed , sh ow ed a w isd om g r e a te r than h is ow n . Joan o f A .rc , fo l lo w in g th e : vo ices , led th e s o ld ie rs o f F ra n c e to v i c t o r y . . . .

“ I t is n o t im p ro b a b le to m y m ind th a t m uch o f th e so-ca lled sac red lite ra tu re o f th e w o r ld w as w r it te n b y scr ib es w h o w e re m o ved to w r it e b y in te ll ig e n c e s w h ich th ey cou ld n o t id e n t i fy w ith th e ir ow n , and w h ich th e y b e lie v e d w e re d iv in e . T h e K o ra n , th e sacred a u th o r ity and gu id e fo r m an y m illion s o f p eop le , w as I .b e l ie v e d p r o duced in th is su per-n orm a l m anner, and m a y i t not be tru e o f som e o f th e b ook s o f th e B ib le ?. . . .

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tions, fr o m w h a te v e r sou rce th e y p ro fe s s to com e, sh ou ld be te s ted

---------------------b y th e ir in tr in s ic m erits . In r e l ig io nand m ora ls th e e x p e r ien c e and w isd om o f m an k ind , th ro u g h th e a g es o f th e past, h a v e an a u th o r ity in a ccep ted ax iom s and p rece jvts b y w h ic h la te r r e v e la t io n s m ust be ju d ged , r e g a r d less o f th e sou rces fro m w h ich th e y p ro fe s s to em an a te o r th e n am es b y w h ich th e y a re e n d o rs e d .”

T h is book , b y M rs . U n d erw o o d , is e n t it le d “ A u to m a tic o r S p ir i t W r it in g , w ith o th e r P s y ch ic E x p e r ie n c e s ,” and is f o r sa le a t th is o ffice . I t has la te ly b een red u ced in p r ice . T h e c lo th ed it ion (o r ig in a l ly $1.50) is n ow so ld a t $1.00. T h e p a p e r -c o v e re d ed it ion (o r ig in a l ly $1.00) w i l l n ow be sen t fo r 50 cen ts. I t con ta in s tw en ty - f iv e ch ap ters , and is in te n se ly in te r e s t in g th rou gh ou t.

T h e qu estion s p rop ou n d ed b y M r .B . F .U n d e r w o o d w e re a n sw ered m ost fu l ly b y th e in t e l l i g en ce s th ro u g h “ P h a ro s ” (M rs . U n d e rw o o d ’s g u id e ) and o th ers , and c o v e r th e w h o le su b jec t o f th e p h ilo s o p h y o f S p ir itu a lism , as w e l l as th e e x p e r ie n c e s o f sp ir its a f t e r so -ca lled death .

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S p ir it is ts a re m ore em o tion a l than a c c e p t in g th e n ew d oc tr in e^ th e y do r e je c t th e ir/ 'o w n su p ers tit ion s , m a jo r ity o f phem w e re R om a n Oath •they w e r e S p ir it is ts , and thus i t h ap p en s th a t sa in ts a re o ften -su p p osed to a c t as th e ir s p ir it u a l d ire c to rs and to fa v o r th em w ith ; d ire c t c o m m u n ications. a . A t th e ir m e e t in g s ; a g r a v e ly r e lig io u s ton e p r e v a ils — p ra y e rs a re o ffe red to th e a ssem b led s p ir its o f th e good .

G re a t nam es a re a ccep ted w ith o u t qu estion p ro v id e d th e y san ction th e d oc tr in es th a t a re h e ld to b e o r th o d ox . T h e fr ie n d ly c r itic , w h o is p a in ed a t th e th o u g h t th a t s im p le fa ith shou ld b e m is led b y a delu sion , w e lco m es an y p lau s ib le excu se th a t is o ffe red fo r th ese a p p a ren t a b e rra tion s o f a u to ^ a t is m T ^ S o m e ex p la n a tio n o f th e ap p ea ran ce o f g r e a t nam es in au tom a tic w r it in g is to be fou n d in th e in s tru c t iv e w o r k b y M rs . S a ra A . U n d erw o o d , T h e c lu e th e re in fu rn ish ed m a y s e rv e us h ere . ' L e t us ' s u m o s e , th e re fo re , th a t a p e rso n b y a ttu n in g h im s e lf to h ig h e r m oods o f m in d m a y in s y m p a th y d ra w n ea r to sp ir itu a l sp h e res w h e re such m oods p re v a il, and that, in v ir tu e o f som e o ccu lt law , ty p ic a l nam es m a y th en b e g iv e n , w h ich , h o w e v e r , w o u ld be fa r fr o m in d ic a t in g an in d iv id u a l p re s en ce o r an in d iv id u a l sou rce o f k n o w led g e .

A n o th e r dou b t th a t is ra is ed in th e s tu d y o f S p ir it ism , n o t o n ly in B ra z il, b u t in o th e r cou n tr ie s , 'is l ik e w is e ca p a b le o f r e c e v in g a s im ila r ly h y p o th e t ic a l so lu tion . I t is q u ite p o s s ib le th a t, in sp ite o f th e absen ce o f su ffic ien t p ro o fs o f id en tity , som e o f th e tra n ce p e rso n a g es o f ou r sean ce-room s a re gen u in e . B u t i f th e in d iv id u a lit ie s p re s en ted a re w h a t th e y c la im to be, h o w is i t th a t th e y so o f ten rea p p ea r , s t i l l su rrounded , a f te r a la p se o f m on th s and y ea rs , b y th e su b je c t iv e h o r ro rs o f scen es th a t p re c ed ed o r a ccom p an ied th e ir d ea th ? O r, to g iv e c on c re te exam p les , o f th is p h a se o f m a n ifes ta tion , h o w is i t th a t tw o lads w h o w e re sh o t a f te r th e r e v o l t w e r e s t i l l fou n d to b e com m an d in g cannon fire , o r th a t a la d y w h o w a s a c c id e n ta lly bu rned to d ea th s t i l l b e lie v e d h e r s e lf to be .su rrounded b y th e flam es ? In a n s w e r in g th is qu es tion w e m u st b ea r in m in d th a t in th e case o f som nam - bu les th e m em o ry o f p a s t e v e n ts is som etim es so v iv id as to be m is ta k en f o r p re s e n t e x p e r ience, and th a t th e re is a con sequ en t ten d en cy on th e ir p a r t to a c t and sp ea k in a cco rd an ce w ith th ese r e v iv e d im p ress ion s .

N o w , th ro u g h M rs . P ip e r , on e o f th e m ost r e l ia b le m ed iu m s o f th e p re s e n t tim e, i t has b een d ec la re d th a t s p ir its in com m u n ica tion w ith in ca rn a te m inds a lso fa l l in to an ab n orm a l s ta te , > r e s e m b lin g th a t o f th e som nam bu le. I t is, th e r e fo r e , q u ite p o s s ib le th a t in r e tu rn in g to p la n e ta ry con d ition s , th e ir e a r th ly m em ories a re r e c a lle d w ith a v iv id n e s s th a t len d s th em th e a p p ea ra n ce o f a c tu a lity .

Prof. Alexander.

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in g b e fo r e M a g is tra te R o m ig in th e 'c a s e o f M rs . B lis s , in P h ila d e lp h ia , P a .: ^ .

T h e P h ila d e lp h ia T im es of re c e n t d a te has been a ir in g i t s e l f b e fo r e th e p u b lic in a m ost n au sea tin g m ann er in an a tte m p t to in ju re a S p ir itu a lis t ic m ed iu m and to e x p o s e — w h a t i t is p lea sed to c a ll—-fraud. T h e e x p o su re o ccu rred on T h u rs d a y e v e n in g , D ec. 1st, a t a seance in th e ap a rtm en ts o f M rs . C .) B , B lis s , th e ’w ell- k n o w n m a te r ia liz in g m edium , w h o d u r in g h e r m ore th an a q u a r te r o f a c en tu ry o f p u b lic and p r iv a te w o rk , has c o n v in ced h u n d reds— y e s thousands— o f h on es t and in te l l ig e n t in v e s t ig a to rs o f the- tru th o f s p ir it re tu rn th ro u g h m a te r ia liza tion .

T h e a ffa ir w a s p lan n ed and c a rr ie d out, b y th e P h ila d e lp h ia Timefs th rou gh its r e p o r te r , W m .H . H a y , aqd an a c co m p lic e— a w om a n fr ie n d o f h is, w h o had con sen ted to m a k e an a p p o in tm en t w ith th e m ed iu m -fo r th a t e v en in g . T h o s e in d iv id u a ls w e re in a tten d an ce a t th e a b o ve -m en tio n ed seance, in com p a n y w ith abou t f ifte e n p erson s u n k n ow n to them , p resu m a b ly S p ir i t u a lists .

A t a g iv e n t im e in th e e v e n in g th e w om an a c co m p lic e— so i t is a l le g e d — ra sh ed fo rw a rd , se ized th e hand o f a fo rm th en a p p e a r in g o u ts id e o f th e cab inet, and. scream ed . In s ta n t ly th e re w as a rush* con fu s io n and d iso rd er . A

fla sh -ligh t, p re -a rra n g ed b y th e exposer', a p peared , and pan dem on iu m re ign ed . T h e y o u n g la d y w h o had se ized th e s p ir it w as assisted ou t o f the~house b y h e r fr ien d , th e r e p o r te r ; o fficers a p p ea red on th e scene, th e m em b ers o f th e c irc le , h on es t and re sp ec ta b le m en and w om en w h o had n o th in g to do w ith th e m elee , w e re taken w ith o u t w a rn in g and m arch ed tw o b y tw o to th e s ta tion house.

M rs. B lis s w as a rres ted on th e ch a rg e o f k e e p in g a d is o rd e r ly hou se and o f o b ta in in g m o n ey u n der fa ls e p re ten ses . A t th e p r e l im in a ry h e a r in g on F r id a y , she w as h e ld in 81,000 b a il b y M a g is tra te R o m ig . On M on d ay , D ec. 5, a t 10 a. m ., a second h e a r in g w as h e ld - in the M a g is t r a te ’s- o ffice. I t w a s th e p r iv i le g e o f th e

-.S ecre ta ry o f th e FT. S. A . to be p res en t on th a t occas ion in com p a n y w ith M rs . B . B . H i l l o f P h ila d e lp h ia . O th e r p i’o in in en t S p ir itu a lis ts o f th e c ity , in c lu d in g th a t staunch fr ie n d o f m e d iums, T h o m a s M . L o c k e , wmre in a ttendance.

T h e c h ie f w itn ess a ga in s t th e d e fen se w as the T im es r e p o r te r , M r. H a y , w h o h ad p lan n ed th e ra id som e days b e fo re , and w h o had g o tte n h im s e lf a p p o in ted a sp ec ia l p o lic e o fficer, b y th e com m iss ion er, h is p e rso n a l fr ien d . B y and b y la te r n ew s w i l l be d e v e lo p e d o f th is sam e r e p o r te r and sp ec ia l o fficer. A t the r ig id e x a m in ation to w h ich M r. L ik e n s , th e ab le la w y e r o f th e p ro secu ted m edium , su b jec ted M r. H a y , a c om p ro m is in g g a rb le /of fa c ts and fa lseh ood s w e re e lic ited . In s e v e ra l 'im portan t- instances th e w itn ess c o m p le te ly c rossed h im se lf. H e a lso re fu sed to an sw er th re e le a d in g qu estion s as to th e flash l ig h t le t on at th e c irc le , d ec lin - . in g to s ta te w h e th e r h e had o r had n o t iw od u ced such a l ig h t h im se lf. M r. H a y ’s te s tim on y on th e w h o le w as g r e a t ly d a m a g in g to th e x31'05©- cuting- s ide as w as c le a r ly sh ow n in th e sum m in g up o f th e e v id en ce on th e -.part o f th e la w y e r . In e x a m in in g one o f th e o ffice rs— as w e l l as in th e exa m in a tion o f M r. H a y — M r. L u k e n s b ro u g h t ou t th e fa c t th a t no d iso rd e r on th e p a r t o f M rs . B lis s o r h e r fa m ily had b een a ttem p ted o r p e rp e tra te d , and th a t th e u n seem ly conduct in rhe house had a ll b een m ade b y th e prosecutiQ jaW ^which th e ea rn es t la w y e r a p t ly ca lled a p ersecu tion . I t w as a lso r e v e a le d th a t as M rs . B lis s had d is t in c t ly s ta ted p re v io u s to h e r seance th a t a ll w is h in g to le a v e w ou ld r e c e iv e th e ir m oney . T h e r e fo r e , M r. L u k e n s a rgu ed th a t th e c h a rg e o f k e e p in g a d is o rd e ly h ou se cou ld n o t be susta ined, a n d 'th a t o f o b ta in in g m o n ey u n der fa ls e p re ten ses w as e q u a lly fa u lty .

W h en qu es tion ed as to th e r e lig io u s a sp ec t o f th e se rv ic es , th e w itn ess h es ita ted and sn eered . A t f ir s t d en ia l w as m ade th a t any ’ h ym n w as sung, bu t u n der th e c ro ss -fire o f th e e x a m in a tio n i t w as re lu c ta n t ly a d m itted that, th e au d ien ce “ tr ied ” to s in g '“ N e a r e r m y G od to T h e e ” and “ S h a ll w e G a th e r a t th e R iv e r ? ”

W h e n Mi>. L u k e n s had sa tis fied h im s e lf— and a ll u n p re ju d iced lis ten e rs — th a t th e a firest had been a case o f m a lign a n t assau lt n o t om lym pon

' th e m ed iu m b u t upon a ll h on es t SpDiritu^lists, h e p ro ceed ed to sum up th e e v id en ce in an e lo qu en t and m a s te r ly speech . H e den ou n ced th e T im es and its a g en ts w h o w e re con cern ed in th is o u tb rea k in m ost u n sp a rin g term s. H e c la im ed S p ir itu a lism to be a r e l ig io n and its m ed iu m s and le c tu re rs to h a v e th e sam e r ig h ts to p r o c la im th e ir tru th s as th e c le r g y m e n o f an y d en om in a tion h a v e to do th e sam e. H e d ec la red a sp ir itu a l seance to h a v e as m uch r ig h t to 'W ts w o rk as has a p ra y e r m ee tin g . A m an ’s hofne is h is dom ain in to w h ich no m arau der has a r ig h t to p en e tra te . H o n e s t peopfie a re n o t sa fe in th e ir houses i f chance gu es ts m ay be p e rm it ted to c rea te d is o rd e r and con fu s ion th ere in , becau se o f som e o ccu rren ce th e y do n o t u n d erstand o r a re d isp lea sed w ith .

M r. L u k e n s in fo rm e d th e m a g is tra te th a t w is h in g to le a rn o f m a te r ia liza tio n and thus to in te l l ig e n t ly con du ct th e case o f h is c lien t, he had p e rs o n a lly a tten d ed a seance g iv e n b y M r s . B lis s th e p re v io u s e v en in g . A t th a t seance he fou n d a com p a n y o f lad ies and gen tlem en , w h o e x h ib ite d an earnest, s in ce re and e ven d evo u t sp ir it . S a id h e—-‘ :M r . M a g is tra te th e m e e t in g w as con du cted w ith a r e lig io u s zeal. ‘ N e a r e r m y G od to T h e e ’ w as su n g th e re w ith th e sam e f ir e and d e v o t io n a l s p ir it as i t is su n g in th e ch u rch w ith w h ich I a ffilia tp , and it a rou sed In m e th e sam e fe e lin g s o f r e fe r e n c e th a t i t does w h en I lis ten to it in m y ch u rch !” T h e la w y e r con tin u ed in substance th a t s tra n g e th in g s w e re r e v e a le d fro m th e cab in e t th a t cou ld n o t h ave been p rod u ced b y M rs . B liss . W h ite rob ed fo rm s , la r g e and sm a ll a p p ea red and c&Lled fo r th e ir fr ie n d s in th e room , w h o re co gn is ed and

Vr e c e iv e d th em fr o m th e d ead w ith te a r fu l jo y . “ I h a v e no r ig h t , y o u r H o n o r , ’ ’ sa id he, “ to say th a t th ese m ys te r ie s w e re frau d . I h a v e no r ig h t to sa y th a t th ese in te l l ig e n t p e o p le d id n o t re co g n iz e th e ir lo v e d ones and th a t th ese m y s te r ie s w e re n o t w h a t w as c la im ed fo r th e m .” A n d so h e w e n t on, w in d in g up b y d em an d in g th a t h is c lien t be exh on era ted fro m th e ch a rge , and th a t th e re a l d is tu rb er o f th e peace, M r. Bfay, be p fit under arrest. T h is c losed th e hear-

f in g , th e cou n t o f k e e p in g a d is o rd e r ly house w as d ism issed and M rs. B lis s h e ld fo r tr ia l on th g ch a rg e o f o b ta in in g m on ey under fa ls e p r e tenses. . .

R e a l iz in g th is to be a case o f m a lice and p e r secu tion on th e p a r t o p th e P h ila d e lp h ia T im es and its agen ts, a num ber o f R e s p o n s ib le S p ir i t u a lis ts are d e te rm in ed to stand b y M rs . B lis s

\ and to b ea r w itn ess as to th e ir k n o w le d g e o f { h e r m ed iu m sh ip .

A t th e tim e o f th is second h ea r in g o f th e case; th e F ir s t A s s o c ia t io n o f S p ir itu a lis ts o f P h ila d e lp h ia , w as h o ld in g a th re e d a y s ’ C o n ve n tion at C asino H a ll. A con ven tion th a t p ro v e d to be a m ost d e l ig h t fu l ser ies o f sp ir itu a l m e e tin g s th a t w e re a b ly p a r t ic ip a te d in b y W . J. C o lv il le , M r . and M rs. W a llis , o f E n g la n d , M rs. M . T . L o n g le y and o th ers , in c lu d in g Capt. E . W . G ou ld , o f W ash in g ton , D . C.

G re a t c red it re fle c ts upon th e m a n a gem en t o f th is a ffa ir under th e d ire c t io n o f M rs . M . E . C a d w a lla d e r and th e W o m a n ’s P r o g r e s s iv e U n io n . T h e Y o u n g P e o p le ’s S p ir itu a lis t U n io n o f P h ila d e lp h ia , to o k an a c t iv e p a r t in th e d e lib e ra tion s o f th e c o n v e n t io n .. T h e P u r jf ie and W h ite B an d o f M e r c y w as fo rm e d on S u n d ay th a t b ids fa ir to do an in s tru c t iv e and S p ir itu a l - iz in g w o rk am on g its m e m b e rs .

Mrs. Mary T. L ongley.W a sh in g to n , D . C ., D ec. 7, 1898.

jfylade a C o f i v e f t .

A b o u t fo u r w e ek s a g o a la d y v is ite d m y s to re and ask ed to see som e b ook s on S p ir itu a lism . A m o n g o th e r pu rch ases she secu red a c o p y o f “ T h e M ed iu m is tic E x p e r ie n c e s o f Joh n B ro w n .” Y e s te r d a y she ca lled upon m e aga in . S h e to ld m e th a t Joh n B r o w n ’s b oo k had fa lle n in to th e hands o f h e r b ro th e r , a M r. H ., w h o w as a v e r y h a rd d r in k e r , and s e ld o m ' cam e h om e sober, m a k in g h is w i fe ajnd s is te r v e r y u n h appy. M r.H . re a d .th e b ook th rou gh , and s ince th a t tim e (abou t th re e w e e k s a g o ) has n o t tou ch ed a d rop o f liq u o r and is a r e m a rk a b ly ch a n ged man.

H is w i fe and s is te r a re d e lig h te d w ith th e change, and M r. H . is ju s t as ea rn es t in e x to l in g h is b e l ie f in S p ir itu a lism as he w as in d en ou n cin g i t a fe w w eek s ago . H e says th a t h e - lik e s .the b lunt, h on es t w a y in w h ich Joh n B ro w n re c ite s h is exp e r ien ces , and is fu l ly con v in ced th a t he has to ld th e tru th .

I am g la d th e seed th a t B ro th e r B ro w n has sow n is con s tan tly b e a r in g f r u it and th a t an o th er v ic to r y has b een reco rd ed , in th e s p ir i t w o r ld , o p p os ite th e nam e o f th a t fa ith fu l o ld w o rk e r , honest Joh n B ro w n .

N e w Y o rk , D ec. 8, 1898. Fred P . E v a n S.

S c i e n c e S jp i± Ttixa iis£ r? .

Science, stands b y and. p a ts S p ir itu a lism on th e back, as i t w e re , n o t b ecau se i t is a r e l ig io n o r a c om m erc ia l p ro p o s it io n , bu t becau se i t is a fa c t e q u a lly as m uch in e v id en c e as te le g ra p h y but n o t su ffic ien tly d e v e lo p e d y e t to a p p e a l to th e u n d erstan d in g o f th e w o r ld as th e sc ien ce o f te le g r a p h y does!

T w o cen tu rie^ a g o a m an w h o had th e h a rd i1 h ood to a ssert / th a t th ou gh ts cou ld be sen t around th e w o r ld as q u ic k ly as th e y cam e in to ex is ten ce , w ith th e ra p id ity o f l ig h tn in g , w ou ld h a v e su ffe red th e p e n a lty o f h is in d is c re t io n b y

..being roa s ted a t th e stake*. To-dasy w e k n o w th a t such a th in g is a fac t, and a re lo o k in g f o r fu r th e r d eve lop m en ts . I t is e v e n w ith in th e bounds o f p o s s ib ility to send m essages n ow w ith o u t th e a id o f con d u c tin g w ires , and in v e s t ig a t io n s on a n ew p lan e g o to e s ta b lish th e fa c t th a t it is p oss ib le to tra n s fe r th o u g h t w ith o u t th e a id o f a m ech an ica l In s tru m en t, th e b ra in b e in g th e o p e ra to r and e th e r ic v ib ra t io n s th e conductor. N o w a ll th ose d is c o v e r ie s and in ven tio n s a re bu t a m eans to an end.

T o m en tion th a t s p ir it com m un ion is a fa c t, o r e v e n w ith in th e bounds o f p o s s ib ility , w o u ld be g ra t in g , so to speak , to th e ears o f som e s en s it iv e s , and w e re a p erson to t e l l th em th a t s p ir it m essages a re b e in g sen t and r e c e iv e d

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e v e r y second o f th e d ay ; th a t t lie W e s te rn U n io n T e le g r a p h Co. and th e U . S. P o s ta l S e r v ic e a re ou r b es t s p ir itu a l m edium s, th e y w o u ld no dou b t b e su re th a t such an in d iv id u a l, w ou ld m a k e an e l ig ib le can d ida te f o r th e lu n a tic asy lu m . N e v e rth e le s s i t rem a in s an in d isp u ta b le fa c t th a t th e re is n o t a w o rd u tte red , le t t e r w r it ten , o r te le g ra p h ic m essage sen t b u t w h a t is a s p ir it ' m essage p u re and s im p le . T h is assertion , r id ic u lous as i t m ay a p p ea r on its su rface, m a y a p p ea l to reason i f one w i l l con s id e r th e fact, th a t m an is a d u a lity , c on s is t in g o f a sou l and s p ir it o f l i fe , w h ich is n o t a v is ib le fo rm bu t an e n t ity m ade up o f th e sum o f a ll th e im p re ss io n s to g e th e r w ith th a t w h ic h has been d e v e lo p e d ou t o f th em b y rea so n in g o r o th e rw is e . H is id e n t ity is as p e r fe c t as th a t ;o f the. p h y s ic a l o r v is ib le man, fo r i t is th a t o f th e p h y s ic a l man;I t is c e r ta in th a t th e dead body-/cannot r e c o g n ize its e lf , n o r can th e l iv in g " m an ’ r e c o g n iz e a n y th in g w h en a ll th e sensual aven u es to th e sen soriu m are c losed . I t is th e s p ir it o f m an, th e r e a l in v is ib le man, th a t sends ,and re c e iv e s such m essages . T h is is c e r ta in ly s p ir it c o m m union on th e ea r th p lane, i. e.\ th e com m un ion o f sp ir its s t i l l in t )ie flesh , bu t th e m om en tou s qu estion -is, “ Can th e s p ir it o f m an in th e flesh o r on th e ’ ea rth p la n e com m u n ica te w ith th e s p ir it d eca rn a te o ff th e e a r th p lan e? ” A l i t t le • re a s o n in g m a y p la ce it a t Jeast w ith in th e bounds - o f p o s s ib il ity e v e n i f i t is n o t a lr e a d y an es ta b lish ed fa c t. ' v

T h e sc ien ce o f c h e m is try c o n c lu s iv e ly p ro v e s th a t th e d ea th o r d es tru c tion o f th e m a te r ia l fo rm does n o t in v o lv e th e d ea th o r d es tru c tio n o f th e im m a te r ia l e lem en ts c o m p o s in g it. T h is fa c t b e in g p ro v e n b y d em on stra tion ,, is a p o s it iv e p r o o f th a t th e d ea th o f th e m a te r ia l b o d y does n o t in v o lv e th e d ea th o f th e im m a te r ia l sou l o r sp ir it. H e r e a re tw o so lid fa c ts in fa v o r o f th e p o s s ib il ity \of such a com m un ion . A l i t t le p resu m p tion m a y b e in trod u ced to c o m p le te th e th e o ry b u t i t can b e taken ’ f o r w h a t i t is w o rth , as it is b y no m eans b in d in g . F a c ts a re w h a t w e w ant.

1. I t is p r e t t y sa fe to- p resu m e th a t s p ir its d eca rn a te can and do com m u n ica te w ith each o th e r u n d er e x is t in g c ircu m stan ces .

2. A s s p ir its a re s e l f con sciou s en tit ie s , i t is a lso sa fe to p resu m e th a t th e y a re as d es irou s o f com m u n ica tin g w ith th e in t im a te fr ie n d s w h o s t i l l rem a in on th e ea r th p lan e as th e la t te r a re d es irou s o f com m u n ica tin g w ith them .

3. I t would^be un reason ab le to im a g in e th a t th e y h ad fo r g o t t e n th e m odus o p e ra n d i o f com m u n ica t in g -w ith us w h ile on th e e a r th p lan e.

4. I t is a b so lu te ly s a fe to p resu m e th a t th e ydo n o t usevthe sam e in stru m en ts f o r th e co m m u n ica tion o f th e ir th o u g h ts as. w e use on th e ea rth p lane. , .

5. I t w ou ld ap p ea r v e r y rea son a b le to b e l ie v e th a t th e y are t r y in g e q u a lly as m uch to ope|i com m u n ica tion w ith us as w e a re to do l ik e w is e w ith them .

R e a s o n in g thus w e m a y in fe r th a t s p ir its d eca rn a te possess k n o w le d g e and m eans w h e re by--to reach us on th e e a r th p lan e , b u t w h ile w e possess th e m eans w e la c k th e k n o w le d g e o f h o w to u t iliz e th e fa c ilit ie s^ a t hand to reach th em in th e s p ir it p lan e. K n o w le d g e on o j i / p a r t th e re fo re w o u ld a p p ea r to b e th e d m y req u irem en t n ecessa ry to e s ta b lish com m u n ica tio n w ith s p ir its d ecarn ate . I t c e r ta in ly is p o s s ib le and ,1 con fess th a t I th in k th e lin e is a lr e a d y in w o rk in g o rder.

T h e e v id en ce and op in ion s o f such m en as S ir W . C rook es , Dr., H o d g s o n and o th e r s c ie n tis ts a re a w e ig h ty a rgu m en t in fa v o r o f th e fa c t.I t is w o r th y o f re m a rk th a t th ese m en a re n o t in flu en ced b y r e lig io u s ■ sen tim en t. So lid , fa c ts a re th e ir gam e. G o ahead w ith y o u r 'g o o d w o rk , D octo r. P a y no a tten tio n to th e b r ick b a ts o f - e ith e r p u b lic o r p r iv a te o p in io n s . I t m a y be c o n s o lin g to y o u to k n o w th ^ t in t im es p as t th e p io n ee rs o f a ll g r e a t re fo rm s , d is c o v e r ie s and in ven tio n s used to b e roas ted , h a n g in g b e in g con s id e red to o g o o d fo r th evan ti-C h ris ts .

J. C. M .

In r e p ly to M rs . F lo r e n c e ’s q u e r y ab ou t sp ir its c rea t in g m a tte r (in th e J o u r n 'a l d ated D ec. 1), M r . 'S to d d a rd says th a t “ P r o f . T y n d a l l in v en ted sca les th a t w e ig h e d th e s u n lig h t .” I t is w is e to con fess ou r ig n o ra n c e th a t w e m a y th e re b y lea rn th e tru th . I w o u ld lik e to k n ow w h en and w h e re P r o f . T y n d a l l ’s in v e n t io n can be found. W h e r e is -th e accou n t o f i t to be fo u n d ? \

P r o f . C ro o k e s ’ ra d io m e te r com es th e n ea res t to b e in g such sca les o f a n y th in g I k n o w o f, and th a t does n o t w e ig h su n ligh t. P r o f . T y n d a ll and h is sch oo l— so fa r as I k n o w —-taugh t,-and ' ap p ea red to dem on stra te , th a t su n ligh t and a ll o th e r l ig h t , is a w a v e m o tion o f e th er. T h a t th e re a re unknow n num bers o f such w a v e s th a t do n o t im p ress th e o p t ic tra c t so-as to reach o u t consciousness ' as l ig h t ; bu t th e re ap p ea rs to be no e v id en ce th a t th e y d iffe r fro m th e v isu a l ra y s e x c e p t in th e ir W ave le n g th and am p litu d e . T h a t th e y a re a ll m otion s o f th e e th er , in itia ted , as is supposed , b y v ib ra t io n s o f atom s, o r m o le cu la r c en te rs o f m atter. H as m o tion w e ig h t ?

D id P r o f . T y n d a ll in v e n t sca les th a t w e ig h e d m otion s o f th e e th e r ? I f so w i l l th e y w e ig h th e m otion s o f the v ib ra t in g s tr in g s o f a p ian o o r^ v io lin ? H as m otion th e p ro p e r ty o f g r a v i ta tion ? E x cu se ’ m y ign o ran ce , b u t I n e v e r b e fo re h ea rd o f such “ in ven tio n th a t w e ig h e d th e s u n lig h t .” - I xvould l ik e to be en ligh ten ed . Y o u r s fo r l ig h t aficl k n o w led ge ,

. F red o n ia , N . L y m a n C. H o w e .

C u l t i v a t e I ^ £ e i i ± £ £ e ± ? c e .

In te l l ig e n c e in hum an o r in an im a l fo rm .can b e fe d and g ro w n fro m a sioark to a g ig a n t ic flam e. T h e .h ig h e r th e in te l l ig e n c e th e fin e r th e cu ltu re th a t is needed . A l l in te l l ig e n c e has l i f e and g a th e rs g r o w th in its ad van cem en t. W e r e a liz e bu t l i t t le th e e n o rm ity o f c r im es w e u n con sc iou s ly com m it in ou r trea tm en t o f a n im als, f o r a lth ou gh o f th e lo w e r o rder, th e re is an e x is t in g in te l l ig e n c e th a t w e sm oth er out and d em o ra lize w ith ou r usage.

W h en hum an in te llig en ce , has ad van ced f a r th e r and can ta k e in a b ro a d er sp h ere o f th ou gh t, i t w i l l b e fou n d n ecessa ry to h a rm on ize th e e lem en ts— to g r o w not o n ly hum an in te ll ig e n c e bu t an im a l in te llig e n c e also, fo r th ro u gh th e a d van cem en t o f an im a l in te ll ig e n c e is the h u m an in te ll ig e n c e in d iv id u a lized . T h e r e w i l l th en be a f r e e in g o f th e hum an m inds fr o m th e bon ds o f se lfish , b ru ta l s la v e ry , caused b y th e s t ru g g le fo r “ a ll- fo r -m e ” now .

In te l l ig e n c e is life , and th e fu tu re l i f e can be p ro m u lg a te d o n ly th ro u gh th e a d van cm en t o f th e p re s e n t l i fe . S t e l l a B.

H a f v e s t — X ^ a fo o i r e i r s F e u ) .i ----------------

W e h a v e had s e v e ra l it in e ra n t m ed iu m s h e re la te ly , w ho, to h ea r th em te l l it, a re w o n d e r fu l. T h e y h a ve com e to g iv e th e p e o p le th e pu re a r t ic le in an y fo rm des ired , fr o m raps and p h y s ic a l do th e h ig h e s t sp ir itu a l phase. T h e y a re u su a lly dead broke, s e e d y and ca rew o rn . F r o m f iv e d ays to tw o w e e k s is th e d u ra tion o f th e ir res id en ce ; th en th e y d isappear l ik e th e m is t o f th e m o rn in g and w e ‘h ea r no m ore o f th em . T h a t is th e bane o f th e Cause, e s p e c ia lly in th is S ta te — one o f th e b es t fie ld s fo r good lec tu re rs and m ed ium s e x is t in g — honest, true, in te l l ig e n t w o rk e rs .

T h e qu es tion is o fte n asked , “ W h y a re th e re so m any o f th e th ird and fo u r th ra te u n d eve lop ed e lem en t a t la rg e , and so v e r y fe w g o o d , in te r e s t in g w o rk e r s such as th e p e o p le w a n t ? ” W h o can an sw er th e q u es t io n ? W e say i t is th e fa u lt o f th e S p ir itu a lis ts th e m s e lv e s — b y b eco m in g to o p a rt isa n to w a rd s o r a g a in s t sp eak ers and m edium s, fo rm in g in to c liqu es , r in g s and ga n gs , ab u s in g and f ig h t in g one an o th er, and g iv in g th e ir en em y a c lub to b ea t th em ' w ith , in stead o f fo rm in g a so lid fr o n t fo r th e Cause, and n o t in d iv id u a l fa v o r o r em olum ents.

A n o th e r qu estion is, w h y w i l l p eo p le g o to m eetin gs , m edium s, e tc ., and fa i l to ass ist (b e it o n ly a n ick le ) o r say th e y a re n o t satis fied and re fu se to p a y fo r th e tim e th e y h a ve consum ed ? T h e y w i l l p a y 50 cen ts to g o to a fa k e show , o r som e k n ow n frau d , o r to a dance, th e th e a tre o r a circus, pu t 10 cen ts in a chu rch c o lle c t io n — bu t h o w i t h u rts to p a y fo r th e su p p o rt o f th e cause o f S p ir itu a lism ! T h o s e w h o find fa u lt th e m ost a re th e ones w h o ass is t th e least.

T h e n th e re a re m an y w h o h a v e abundance o f m eans— w h a t a re th e y d o in g to h e lp th e cause. A b s o lu te ly n o th in g . W h y ? W h o can t e l l ?

W e see th a t th e s e lf-co n fes sed frau d s w h o h a v e con s titu ted th em se lv es cen sors o f S p ir i t u a lism and m edium s in C a lifo rn ia and e ls e w h e re a re on an o th er tact, to a d v e r t is e th em se lves , and p ose as im m acu la te . T im e is a g r e a t le v e le r and i t w il l n o t be lo n g e re th e y w i l l g e t to th e ir le v e l and th e p e o p le d is c o v e r th e anim us, m a lice and cause o f th e ir w h o le sa le ch a rg e s a ga in s t th e m edium s, th e S ta te A s so c ia t io n , etc. W h en

fh e y lea rn the tru e ch a ra c te r o f th e c h ie f in s t iga to rs , and th e ir g r e a t th irs t f o r “ f i l th y lu cre , ” i t w il l .b e seen th a t as o f o ld , th e w o rs t th ie f ca lls , “ S.top t h i e f ” — and p o in ts to th e in n ocen t and d ecen t p a r ty , w h ile t r y in g to c o v e r up and escap e d isco ve ry .— W e a re £ o rry such a s ta te o f a ffa irs ex is ts , and th a t d ecen t p eo p le a llo w th e m s e lv e s to be led b y such. W . D. J. H a m b l y .


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B ro . H a r r is o n D . B a r re t t , P r e s id e n t o f th e N a t io n a l A s s o c ia t io n and E d ito r o f th e n e r o f L ig h t , h a s been s e r io u s ly i l l d u r in g th e p as t f e w w eek s . I W e le a rn w ith p lea su re th a t he is n o w co n va le s c in g . .

; T h ep R e v . L y m a n A b b o tt , th e w o r th y su ccessor o f th e la te H e n r y W a rd B e ec h e r , w e le a rn b y th e da j'ly p a p e rs , h as g iv e n u p th e h o p e le s s ta sk o f b e in g an e d ito r and p a s to r a t th e sam e tim e .1 H e has r e s ig n e d fr o m th e p u lp it o f P ly m o u th C h u rch a t B ro o k ly n , N . Y . , in o rd e r to g iv e a l l h is t im e to th e e d ito r ia l w o rk o f , th e OmWoo^, w h ic h is a v e r y su ccess fu l p e r io d ic a l. I t is a w o n d e r th a t M r . A b b o t t cou ld h a v e su cceed ed so w e ll, f o r such a/ lon g tim e , in th a t d ou b le ca p a c ity . T h e r e a re bu t f e w p erso n s w h o cou ld h a v e su c ce s s fu lly o p e ra ted th e dou b le r o le as h e has done.

T h e r is in g g e n e ra t io n sh ou id r e c e iv e m o re a tten tion b y S p ir itu a lis ts g e n e ra l ly . U p o n th e ir sh ou ld ers w i l l soon r e s t th e m a n tles w e n o w w ea r , w ith th e re sp o n s ib ilit ie s o f sustain- in g - fh e-f r u th o f s p ir it m a n ifes ta tion , and h o ld in g i t up as a l ig h t to e n lig h te n th e w o r ld . T h e y m u st b e edu ca ted in th e p h ilo s o p h y and sch oo led in th e phen om ena , in o rd e r to be ab le to d e fen d th e Cause w h e n th e y sh a ll h a v e to g r a p p le w ith its enem ies. W e shou ld th e re fo re see th a t th e y n o w a tten d th e L y c e u m s and read th e lite ra tu re w h ich w i i l in du ce th em to s tu d y n a tu re ,-an d J in fo ld th e ir r e a s o n in g fa c u lt ie s ’, in o rd e r to e re c t a b u lw a rk a g a in s t e r r o r and su p e rs t it io n . L e t us be in ea rn est, and r e a liz in g ou r d u ty , p e r fo rm i t fa i th fu l ly and w e ll. Asf a

, b e g in n in g , su b scrib e f o r The Ly ceu m , an e x c e lle n t w e e k ly p u b lish ed b y M r. T . C liffo rd , 61 W illo w d a le S t., C le ve la n d , O ., a t 50 cen ts a y ea r .

d ix lb iie e a t IP jfy ila d e ijp ljia .More^ than f i f t y y e a rs a g o a l i t t le band o f

b e lie v e r s in m a n ife s ta tio n s fro m th e unseen w o r ld u n ited to fo rm th e F ir s t A s s o c ia t io n o f S p ir itu a lis ts o f P h ila d e lp h ia , and fo r h a lf a c en tu ry th e y h a ve k e p t to g e th e r , u n til now , as th e o ld es t o rga n iza t io n o f S p ir itu a lis ts in th e w o r ld , th e y th o u g h t it p ro p e r to h o ld a ju b ile e on M o n d a y and T u esd a y , D ec. 5 and 6, 1898.

A m o n g th e m an y w o rk e rs p resen t w e re M rs. M . T . L o n g le y and W . J. C o lv il le , and M rs . M . E , C a d w a llad er: Capt. K e e fe r , th e P r e s id e n to f th e S o c ie ty , p res id ed ,

M rs . L o n g le y sa id th a t “ S p ir itu a lism com es in th e nam es o f th e lo v e d ones w h o h a v e gon e b e fo r e — th e y w h o h a v e p assed ou t o f th e m o rta l fo rm , th e good , th e n ob le , th e tru e o f ou r h ou seholds* and o f ou r h e a r ts ’ a ffec tion s . A n d c o m in g as i t does in th e nam es o f a ll w h o are pu re and s w e e t ; c o m in g as i t d oes in m essages o f l ig h t and in s tru c tion fr o m th ese u n tram m eled souls, h o w can it be o th e rw is e th an a r e l ig io n ? ”

In th e e v e n in g M r . C o lv i l le d e liv e r e d a le c tu re on “ T ru th w e a rs no m ask, b ow s at no hum an sh r in e ; she o n ly asks a h e a r in g .”

C ^ i c a ^ o I5;x:jbeliecL

F ra u d and d ec ep tio n a re to be fou n d e v e ry - :e— n o t o n ly in th e ran k s o f S p ir itu a lism ,

b u t in a ll d ep a rtm en ts o f l i f e - p o l i t i c s and r e l i g ion n o t ex cep ted .

In C h ica go th ey h a v e la t e ly h a d . a case o f fra u d u len t m bd ium sh ip , and th e S ta te A s s o c ia tio n h a v in g p o s it iv e p r o o fs o f such ’p ra c tices , h a v e g iv e n th e fo l lo w in g d ec is ion , a f t e r due in v e s t ig a t io n : 1

Whereas, in the matter of the allegation by Mr. PI. E. H ill and associates that Mabel Aber Jackman and Edward E. Jackman used fraud at a materializing seance given under their management at 8113 Forrest avenue, Chicago, on Tuesday evening,-Sept. 20, 1898, by introducing from the cabinet human beings as spirit forms, we find that the charge is fully sustained by the sworn evidence in our possession. ■ Therefore it is ordered that the certificates of ordination and fellowship held by the said Mabel Aber Jackman and Edward E. Jackman, under the charter of' the Illinois State Spiritualist Association, be and the same are hereby revoked and annulled, and” these defendants are hereby expelled from membership in the Illinois State Spiritualist Association. I r v i n A. P r i c e , Secretary.

I t is th e d u ty o f S p ir itu a lis ts to fu l ly p ro te c t th e ir tru e m edium s, as w e l l as to e x p e l th ose w h o p ra c t ic e frau d . B u t as m an y w h o h a v e g en u in e m ed iu m is tic p o w e rs som etim es descend to fra u d u len t p ra c tices , i t is o fte n d ifficu lt to s ift th e ch a ff fr o m th e w h ea t.

- T h e d o g m a o f th e fa l l o f m an is un true.H e is r is in g g ra d u a lly to a h ig h e r "condition .

J Z x c e lle ± jt S c i e n t i f i c S t a t e l y e i?t.

S ir W m . C rook es , F . R . S ., P r e s id e n t o f th e ^ B r it is h ’S c ie n t if ic A s so c ia t io n , a t th e c lose o f an in te r e s t in g ad d ress b e fo r e th a t b od y , re m a rk e d as fo llo w s , in con n ection w ith th e su b jec t o f P s y c h o lo g y , e t c . :

U p o n one o th e r in te re s t I h a v e n o t y e t tou ch ed — to m e th e w e ig h t ie s t and fa r th e s t re a c h in g o f a ll. N o in c id en t in m y sc ien tific c a re e r is m ore w id e ly k n ow n than th e p a r t I to o k m a n y y e a rs a g o in c e r ta in p s y c h ic resea rch es . T h ir t y y e a rs h ave passed s ince I p u b lish ed an accou u t o f e x p e r im e n ts ten d in g to sh o w th a t ou ts id e ou r s c ien tific k n o w le d g e th e re e x is ts a fo r c e e x e rc is e d b y in te l l ig e n c e d iffe r in g fro m th e o rd in a ry in te ll ig e n c e com m on to m orta ls . T h is fa c t in m y l i f e is o f cou rse w e ll u n d ers tood by, th ose w h o h on o red m e w ith th e in v ita t io n to b ecom e y o u r P re s id e n t.

P e rh a p s am on g m y au d ien ce som e m a y fe e l cu riou s as to w h e th e r I sh a ll sp eak ou t o r be s ilen t. I e le c t to speak , a lth ou gh b r ie f ly . T o e n te r a t le n g th on a s t i l l d eb a ta b le su b jec t w o u ld be u n du ly to in s is t on a to p ic w h ich — as W a lla c e , L o d g e , and B a rre tt ' h a v e a lr e a d y sh ow n — th o u g h n o t u n fitted fo r d iscu ss ion a t th ese m eetin gs , does n o t y e t en lis t th e in te re s t o f th e m a jo r ity o f m y sc ien tific b re th ren .

T o ’ ig n o re th e su b jec t w o u ld b e an a c t o f c o w a rd ic e — an ac t o f c o w a rd ic e I f e e l no te m p ta t io n to c o m m it. T o s to p sh o rt in an y re sea rch

th a t b ids fa ir to w id en th e g a te s o f k n o w led g e , to re c o il fro m fe a r o f d iff icu lty or- a d v e rs e c r i t i cism , is to b r in g re p ro a ch on S c ien ce . T h e r e is n o th in g f o r th e in v e s t ig a to r to do bu t to go i s t ra ig h t on, “ to e x p lo r e up and dow n , in ch b y inch, w ith the ta p e r o f h is r e a s o n t o fo l lo w th e l ig h t w h e re v e r it m ay lead , e v e n sh ou ld i t a t tim es resem b le a w il l- o ’ -th e-w isp .

I have n o th in g to re tra c t. 1 adhere to m y a lrea d y Z)ublished statem ents. ' In d eed , I m ig h t add m uch thereto. I r e g r e t o n ly a certa in c ru d ity in th ose e a r ly e x p o s it io n s w h ich , no dou b t ju s tly , m il ita ted a g a in s t th e ir accep tan ce b y th e s c ien tific w o r ld . M y ow n k n o w led g e at th a t t im e s c a rc e ly ex ten d ed b eyo n d th e fa c t th a t c e r ta in p h en o m ena n ew to sc ien ce had assu red ly o ccu rred and w e re a tte s ted b y m y o w n sob er senses, andb e tte r s till, b y au tom atic r e c o rd ........ I th in k Isee a l i t t le fa r th e r now . I h a v e g lim p s es o f s o m eth in g l ik e coh eren ce a m on g the- s tra n ge e lu s iv e p h en om en a ; o f s om eth in g l ik e con tin u ity b e tw e en th ose u n exp la in ed fo rc e s and la w s a lrea d y know n . >-

T h is ad van ce is la r g e ly due to th e lab o rs o f an o th er assoc ia tion o f w h ic h I h a v e a lso th is y e a r th e h onor to be p re s id en t— the S o c ie ty fo r P s y c h ic a l R esea rch . A n d w e re I n o w in t r o d u c in g fo r the f irs t tim e th ese in qu ir ies to th e w o r ld o f sc ien ce I shou ld ch oose a s ta r t in g -p o in t d iffe re n t fro m th a t o f o ld . I t w ou ld , b;e w e l l to b e g in w ith te le p a th y ; w ith th e fw ndarnen ta l law , as I b e lie v e it to be,/that th ou gh ts and im a ges m ay be tra n s fe rre d fr o m one m ind to a n o th e r w ith o u t th e a g en c y o f the re co g n iz ed o rgan s o f sense— th a t k n o w le d g e m ay en te r th e hum an m in d w ith ou t b e in g com m un icated in an y h ith e r to k n ow n o r r e c o g n iz e d w ays .

’ W e h a v e to w o rk ou t ou r ow n sa lva tio n b y to il, s t ru g g le and tr iu m ph . N o o th e r m an, a n g e l o r s p ir it can do i t f o r us. I t is n o t in s tan taneous, bu t th e worlb, o f a li fe t im e .

A fr ie n d su gg e s ts th a t an e ffo r t b e m ade, b y c ir c u la t in g th e J o u r n a l , to c rea te an in te r e s t in p ro p a g a n d a w o rk . W e supuply th e Jo u r n a l th re e m on th s fo r 25 cen ts, and th e re a re m an y w h o cou ld send a t le a s t fo u r cop ie s to fr ien d s , as m iss ion aries . W e h a ve a lrea d y som e started , and i f th is item is m a rk ed w ith b lue, th e on e r e c e iv in g it is in fo rm e d th a t it is p a id fo r th re e m on ths *by a fr ien d , w ith th e h op e th a t a t th e end o f th a t t im e th e r e c ip ie n t w i l l ren ew f o r a y ea r , o r a t le a s t th re e o r s ix m onths. I f not, i t w i l l then^stop, w ith o u t fu r th e r notice. '

T h e M a rq u is e de F o n te n o y , w r it in g in th e Press, o f P h ila d e lp h ia , says th a t “ ’’Q ueen V ic to r ia is b eco m in g m ore b road -m in ded and fr e e fr o m p re ju d ic e in h e r o ld age. L jrs t sp r in g , f o r th e f ir s t t im e on re c o rd and to i t he u n d is gu ised h o r ro r o f th e m ore s tra igh tla c ed o f h e r

■ sub jects , she t r a v e l le d b o th ou t to N ic e and b ack aga in to E n g la n d on th a t p iarticu lar d a y o f th e w e e k w h ic h is B ib l ic a l ly p re s c r ib ed fo r res t; and n ow , las a c lim ax , she has a c tu a lly san ction ed th e p la y in g o f la w n ten n is on Sunday.

“ D u r in g th e p a s t su m m er h e r g ra n d c h ild re n h a v e b een in th e h ab it o f p la y in g law n tenn is on S u n d ay a fte rn o o n s a t O sborne. T h is fa c t fou n d its w a y in to th e n ew sp ap ers , a ttra c ted th e a tten tio n o f th e ch u rch p ress , and u lt im a te ly lecl to,, a v e r y im p e r t in en t in q u iry b e in g a d d ressed to th e Q u een .”

E v e r y b o d y k n o w s th a t th e Q u een is v e r y s tr ic t in th e m a n a gem en t o f h e r h ou seh o ld , and i t can ea s ily b e u n d erstood th a t she re sen ted th is in tru s ion in to h er fa m ily a rra n gem en ts ; and i t is s a t is fa c to ry to k n ow th a t she has h ad b a ck b on e and com m on sense en o u gh to t e l l th e S a b b a ta r ian s th a t she saw no harm in in n o cen t am usem en ts on Sunday, th a t i t w a s ^ w ith h e r fu l l san ction th a t th e ch ild ren had p la y e d la w n ten n is on Sunday, and th a t i t w as a m a tte r w h ich con cern ed no one b u t h e r s e lf !— S e cu la r Thoxtght.

I k n o w th a t d arkn ess is g o o d fo r m e, as w e l l as lig h t , and th a t i t is g o o d fo r m e n o t to k n o w som e th in gs , as w e l l as to k n o w o th e rs .— ■ W i l l i a m M o u n t f o r d .

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C h r i s t m a s W i s h .

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T h e ch ee ry w o rd th a t e v e r h a th T h e ry th tn o f a song.

A n d th e lo ve 'n o sca les can measure T h e w e a lth no e y e can see,

Is in th is spoken g re e t in g , w h ich M y h ea r t sends ou t to thee.

T h e E d ito r is n o t resp on s ib le fo r - th e op in ions o f correspon den ts. „

E n te r ta in m en t in N e w Y o r k .

To t h e E ditojr :The Spiritual and Ethical Society of

2$Tew York gave an entertainment .on Dec. 6. The “ Cherubini Trio ” gave - some beautiful selections on the violin, cello and piano. Mr. Kettner, Mir. Rath and Mr. Torchini are artists on their respective instruments.

The recitations by Mr. Burt Cole and his sister, Miss Carlotta Cole, were in their usual inimitable styler and called forth peals of laughter. . The price of admission was small to hear them alone.

Mr. I. G. Mithers, with his silver flute, won the hearts o f the audience by his exquisite playing o f “ JRobert, toi que J ’aime.” He is also an artist of rare ability.

Mrs. Brigham’s improvisations were more than usually beautiful, and the remarks and poem of our President, Miss Cushman, were given in her happy vein.

The rest of the program was received enthusiastically and there were frequent encores. A ll seemed highly pleased w ith the entertainment.

M r s . J. IT. T u t t l e , Gor. Sec.

S h ou ld toe r e a d toy.all.

T o t h e E d i t o r ':I think the J o u r n a l • grows better

every month. I like the ring of such articles as that in the J o u r n a l selected from the writings of Minot J. Savage. ITe is not only a popular clergymafi and author, but a straight-forward fearless thinker ; and he gives voice: to his convictions in no uncertain way—no hedging or evasions to escape the logical conclusions forced upon his mind by facts.

He is not afraid to say that he sees or knows no explanation but the spiritual that covers all the points in his varied experiences with mediums. His article o n first page of the J o u r n a l , N o. 22, should be read by all wavering minds who may have been shaken by the “ fraud cry,” so loud and full of acrimony just n o w . L y m a n C . I I o w e .

D istrusted w itto it.

T o t h e E d i t o r :I have had two Liberators. I t is a dis

gusting paper. I f they have been working as mediums for years, and now say they

._were frauds, I would not believe'anythingm itrey m i g h t s a y , a n d I t h in k m o s t p e o p le

w i l l f e e l a s I d o . M r s . I I . M . P l a c e .

Justice .

T o t h e E d i t o r :You may have good evidence that your

list has been stolen. Of that I know nothing, but the fact that some of your subscribers have received the Liberator is not evidence. L e t one take the addresses that appear from time to time in the J o u r n a l and one would soon have quite a number of names. I have gathered a great many names during the last few years. I gave Mrs. Schlesinger quite a number myself. I have known Mrs, S. many years, and I cannot believe that she would deliberately do what she believed to be wrong. Td me, it was a mistake to “ play detective” to learn what others were doings Leave the wrong-doer to the consequences of wrong-doing, for Spiritualism 'will take care of itself, but that she has told anything she was not satisfied was true I do not for a moment believe.

As for Mr. Garrison, I tried to believe in him because she did, but. I found I could not do so. Ho one who is really sorfy for a wrong course of action tells of tricks performed in a tone • of exultation. That much he tells is true I fully believe; not because he tells it but as the result of my own observation. I have seen in the same seance, and .the same medium, what was- unmistakably genuine, and then what was unmistakably fraud. I t was evidently what

Charles Dawbarn calls genuine fraud, that is, spirit fraud.

I have watched this movement, si nee before Mr. Garrison was born and am certainly as well qualified to judge as he is, and when he takes the ground that -all physical . phenomena are fraud, he makes a very big mistake. I am satisfied that there is not one fraudulent manifestation' but is an imitation of what is genuine. Lois W a i s b r o o k e r .

[We. have 'unmistakable evidence that our mailing list of subscribers lias been used to Send the Liberator to our subscribers. I t has been sent to our personal friends who receive complimentary copies of the J o u r n a l but.whose names have never been printed in the J o u r n a l or any other Spiritualist paper, and several of them are not Spiritualists. Others have had it sent to wrong initials and-former addresses which were found only in our mail list. The evidence is overwhelming.—E d . ]

Som e o f my E xp e r ien ce .

To t h e E d i t o r :i/''~Having heard of the attacks upon Mrs. M J. Whitney (whom I know has no

qpeer as a medium and medical adviser) I wish to state some of my experience. .

Twelve years ago I was given up to die,- after a ^consultation of six prominent

physicians. A 'friend referred me to Mrs. J. J. Whitney, then of Oakland, and asked me to try her, as a last resort. She was • called and the physicians said:“ Mrs. Whitney, no physician on earth, or in spirit, can save this man.” She replied, “ Three of you will die before he does.” They laughed at this statement, buffstrange to relate,three of the doctors are already in the spirit life. She began to treat me, and after a few weeks I became much better and am now a well man, good for many years to come.

I consider in return for what she has done for me. both as a medical and busi-. ness adviser, through her mediumship, that no consideiaition of money (no matter how large) could repay her and her

. noble guides ; and no influence or charges cOuld be brought against her that would affect me in regard to the genuineness of ’ her mediumship, or the nobility of her character. G e o . E . W h i t e .

Mendocino, Cal.

Motes fr o m San Jose, Cal.

T o t h e E d i t o r :W e of San Jose are plodding along in

our quiet /way. There seems to be an awjhkened/interest, our audiences got so large we/had to move to a larger hall.

Mrs./Cowell has been with us eight months and is in her ninth. She began W itg 35 or 4(Mn the audience,and it has grown to 22o and over, and many are those who are investigators, or who only heard of Spiritualism, when derided or misrepresented by some person who knew no more about it than a clam. When people go where they get the clean article they soon discover that all that is said about Spiritualism by its enemies is not true.

The last Sunday of December being Christmas, the Lyceum will have the day for Christmas exercises, a tree, etc., and we hope the larger children of older growth will turn out and be with the little ones, and in the interval help the affair along.

Our Thursday evening social gatherings are growing both in number and interest, also the Sunday conference meetings. Whatever is being done is Bimply by the voluntary action of the people, the members, of the society are asleep. W. D. J. I IA m b ly .

E e lt e r fr o m M ew O rlean s, L a .

T o t h e E d i t o r :The people here urge me to remain

with them. I have been chosen as their pastor and test medium, and am doing a glorious work here. Have converted quite a number of great minds. The hall is packed to its utmost capacity,and I understand that the people are going to seek for a much larger hall.

L e t me thank you, not only for myself individually, but many of the Spiritualists here, for the very able manner in which you have defended the mediums.

As a physician I can assure you that the Liberator is seriously ill, and in my opinion it has “ galloping consumption.” Just think of a man admitting that he has been a fraud and a cheat, all of the best years of his life, now -calling others frauds I I t is an infamous imposition. y — D r . L o u is S c h l e s i n g e r . f HewChleans, La.

P assed a to S p ir it E ife .

T o t h e E d i t o rhusband, died atMr. A. Howard, my uuoycuu,

Sheffield, Mass., on Nov. 17, and on Nov. 21, the day of the funeraf, I received a spirit message ,from him, which was a great comfort to’me.

H o m e , H . Y . M r s , S a r a h H o w a r d .

B o o k s fo r H o l id a y G ifts.

Books are very appropriate as holiday offerings to friends who can appreciate and desire to preserve a token of affection..

A good assortment of Occult and Spiritual Books can be found at the J o u r n a l Book Store, 1429 Market St., San Francisco, and we invite our readers who can do so to call and examine them, when selecting presents for friends, at this season of the year.

G am es fo r C liild ren .

Children require amusement, and to furnisli them such as will not only entertain but educate and elevate them requires talent and tact. The impressions made thro ugh the eye are the most definite and indelible, and may serve as a nucleus around which by association to group facts and suggestions the most varied. To take advantage of these facts, should be our aim. We have two of such Games, to which we desire to call attention. They are thus described :

S n a p .— In this amusing game are 60 cards, six of a kind and ten different kinds. I t can be played by any number of persons from two upwards. Its name is an index to its character, and its play affords abundant field for the cultivation of ready thought, quick eye and perception. Brice 50 cents.

T o t e m .—There are 36 cards comprised in this game, all bearing neat engravings of Birds, Fowls, W ild and Domestic Animals. Each card has an appropriate inscription and the method of play is quick and pleasing. Price 30 cents.

We have secured a “ job lo t ” of these and offer them postpaid at 15 cents each, Order quickly before all are gone.

THOMAS O. NEWMAN, Editor & Publisher, Station 1$, San Francisco, Cal

F ro m San Jose, Cal.

W.M. FORSTER,M.D.Physician and Surgeon,

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Tine C S iildrcii's P ro g re s s iv e L y c e um w ill hold their 27th annual Christmas Festival on- Monday evening, Dec. 26, at Pythian Castle, 909 Market St. The program will consist of the Christmas Operetta in one act entitled “ Under the Greenwood Tree,” also’ a piece entitled “ The Christmas Ship’ ” seven persons (including Santa Claus) representing-the different characters, also recitations, vocal and instrumental selections; gifts from Santa Claus; and the whole to conclude with dancing. This Lyceum was organized in the early 60’s and w ith the exception of a few months it has been . continuous . and has been instrumental in developing some prominent talent now on the theatrical stage.

P ro g re s s iv e S p ir itu a lis ts .— Theservices last Sunday evening at Occidental Hall opened w ith “ Beautiful Island of Sometime,” and “ Joy to the "World.” Mr. J. T . L illie and Mrs. Sadie JED. Cooke sang “ Golden A ge ,” and -Mrs. L illie followed w ith a masterly address entitled, “ Wrecks Along ths Shore.” She first read a selection from “ Sweets” — “ Give him a L i f t . ” Have you ever stood upon the sea shore and seen a vessel wrecked ? I f you have, you . know the emotions which thrilled the breast of the audience last Sunday evening. The wrecks of humanity upon the shore of adversity were depicted in glowing language. She spoke of the wreck of the Maine, the wreck of the Spanish fleets, and made the application to our own lives, pointed out what we should do to avoid the wrecks, and quoted from Gerald Massey “ 5Tis Coming ; Yes, ’tis Coming.” The suicide came in for his share of consideration, and the speaker said that all the conditions must be known before judgment could be pronounced. The lecture closed with an improvisation upon words suggested by some one in the audience “ A fter the Storm.”

H r. S titt ’s M eeting.:—Last Sunday evening closed a series of meetings extending over a period of years. We know that “ times change and men change with them,” but regret that one of the best meetings in the city should close its doors. But there is a power above us which shapes our ends, “ rough hew them as we may.”

X lie C irc le o f H a rm o n y was resumed last Sunday at 305 Larkin St., San Francisco. A coal stove having been put up in the hall, the contemplated suspension on account of the cold, was unnecessary. Mrs. Logan has the happy faculty of making all welcome. The speakers were Mrs. Seal, Walter Hyde, Mr. Burke, Lawyer Walker, Mrs. Harland, and Mrs. Hulle. These meetings are held every Sunday at lp .m . , at Occidental Hall.

U n ive rsa l S p ir itu a l A ssoc ia tion .—-For several Sundays the subject of “ In terest” has been under discussion at 20 Eddy St. A lack of _ understanding of the subject greatly hinders the intelligent discussion of the question. To most people interest means r isu ry , as rental for the use of money. In this case it means something more than this : it means that in which you are interested, and what is the source of your interest? Attorney J. N. Young spoke of spiritual unfoldment and maintained that there can’be no divorcement between the material and spiritual. M. S. Norton- related some personal experiences and predicted the advent of a Moses who would lead the people out of bondage. Mr. McCoke presented the Roman Catholic side of the question, and Captain Burns ’spoke of the power of prayer versus natural law. Dr. Hall and Mrs. Usher gave “ words of wisdom ” at the close. The subject next Sunday is, “ IIow may people in possession of advantages be induced to share them with those less fortunate?”

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X lie M ission L y ceu m has nearly grown too large for the hall it occupies—■ there being 53 children in attendance. Verily the harvest was ready in this part of the city and many earnest hearts and willing hands have responded to the work. A ll the exercises last Sunday were unusually good—especially the well- rendered recitations and songs of the girls and boys from the rostrum. -Miss Tracy came to visit us and gave two very interesting songs and stories in her inimitable style, which pleased young and old. Angels bless you, come again. Our Christmas entertainment w ill be held on Wednesday evening, Dec. 28. Please remember tlie date and place, Excelsior Hall, Mission street between 19th and 20th streets.

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O rd e r o f P e n d o .— This fraternal order, composed largely of Spiritualists, gave a testimonial benefit to Mrs. Veda Eaton, the accomplished pianist, at Social Hall, 102 O ’Farrell St., on Tuesday evening, Dec. 13. The rain came pouring down, hut could not dampen the enthusiasm of the friends of Mrs. Eaton. Mrs. Richardson was the presiding genius, and W. T, Jones was chairman of the Reception Committee, while Miss Meda Iloskins was everywhere, _ and deserves much --credit for her untiring energy. Mr. Charles Blake sang a solo. Miss May K ing recited, with credit to ■herself. Mr. Swanson sang in his usual happy style. Mrs. Mabel and Miss Daisy Place sang a duet, which Was encored, Mr. Philip Zwerein recited the “ Dutchman and the Raven.” Attorney Matthews made some remarks as Supreme Councillor. Mr. and Miss Monroe rendered a song in Chinese character. Dancing was the order until a late hour, and all went home happy with the consciousness of duty well done, and the parting- word was, “ You w ill hear from us later.”

G o n e B e fo r e .—Brother John O. Hocking, an ardent Spiritualist and a man of sterling worth and character, passed to the higher life on Sunday evening, Dec. 11. The funeral was from his late residence, 4:12 Clayton street, San Erancisco, on Tuesday of last week. Interment in Cypress Lawn, He leaves a w ife and two children in the East.

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I t was Christmas Day, and the little house on the north side of the street was without a lamp ; the only light came from a candle near a window. The rooms were poorly furnished and the four Inmates of the house were very hungry, for their scanty provisions were quite exhausted. T lie mother was lying in bed with a severe fever, her husband having died some months ago from falling from ii house.

The children gathered around a few llickering flames which were fast dying out and then all would be .cold.

Novwdnd then the wind whistled down the chimney and blew under the crack in the door, which made the youngest—a boy—say, “ I f we only had something to eat, a nice fire, and' mother well, how happy we would b e? ” W hile he spoke the two girls looked toward their mother and saw on tier pale cheeks a deep flush. Just a block on the opposite side of the street a large house was built, and from the far projecting window, the lamps which stood-near them threw a bright glow on tlie sidewalk below. T lie hour was live. Outside was cold and dark, while within all was warmth and pleasure. There was merry-making and laughter, a table was set with plenty, the room was decorated with many perfumed flowers, the odor of which'pervaded the room.

’Midst all this gayety, at one of those projecting windows, sat a young boy. Anyone watching him would see that his gaze rested on tlie bouse in which poverty reigned supreme. A fter gazing in that direction for a long while, he turned aside and left his seat, then descended tlie staircase, and when he reached the kitchen he procured -two large empty baskets. One he tilled with eatables and the other with wood and coal. Then, calling one of his friends, he gave him one of the baskets and taking tlie other himself they left the house by the hack door, and without making any noise they reached tlie home of the Taylors.

A fter rapping gently at the door, which was opened by the eldest girl, Frank and his friend entered, placing the baskets on the floor, and glancing around the room he lit the fire, and turning, saw them all gazing in speechless amazement at him. A fter he had arranged things to his satisfaction, they le ft the house saying that a doctor would be there soon.

When the boys le ft the house they called on Dr. Bane and told him of Mrs. Taylor’s illness, and the doctor promised to call that very night. Frank and his friend went home with light hearts, feeling that they had done a good act.

When all had gone Frank went to his mother and told her what he had done. His mother was very much astonished of course, but still she was pleased, and said she would see that all were made comfortable after this, as they could certainly afford to do so.

On the morrow, when the doctor reported the case at the door of Frank’s mother’s house, Frank said to his mother-, “ I have given many presents, but none that gave me so much pleasure.”

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In th e e a r ly d ays o f th e p h o n o g ra p h th e w r ite r h ea rd an o ld la d y — as in n ocen t and ig n o ra n t as a ch ild o f th e c i t y ’s ru sh and b u s tle— exc la im , a f te r lis te n in g to a n e ig h b o r ’s accou n t o f th is m a rve lo u s in stru m en t, w h ich she h ad seen and h ea rd in N e w Y o r k : ‘ ‘ L a n d sakes !je s t a th in g m ade ou t o ’ w o o d to ta lk l ik e a re a l p e r s o n ! W e ll, i f th a t a in ’t th e b ea t in ’is t ! B u t i t a in ’ t no reason , je s t b ecau se I n e v e r seen such a th in g , th a t i t can ’t b e s o .” A n d i t w o u ld seem as i f th e w o r ld w ou ld be wiser-:—p erh a p s b e t te r — i f m ore o f its p e o p le w o u ld b u t a d o p t th is o ld , la d y ’s b road v iew , and ad m it th a t e v e n i f th e y th e m s e lv e s a re n o t p e rs o n a lly c ogn izan t o f th e fa c t, th e re a re s tra n g e p h en om en a th a t ex is t, and w h ich w e a re o b lig e d to accep t, w ith o u t b e in g ab le to e x p la in them .

T h e qu a in t l i t t le to w n o f M a rb leh e a d fu rn ish es an in stan ce o f th is , in th e sh ape o f an o ld c lo c k — o r th e a lm ost e m p ty case o f one— b e lo n g in g to M rs P itm a n , w h o l iv e s on R e e d ’s H i l l , n o t fa r fro m th e ra ilro a d station ,

E v e n th e m ost sk ep t ica l h a v e b een o b lig e d to ad m it its e x is ten ce and m ys te r iou s w o rk in g s , and to con fess th e ir in a b ility to e x p la in th e p o w e r th a t con tro ls it, o r to ad va n ce a n y rea son a b le th e o ry upon th e su b ject. I t has b een v is ite d and exa m in ed b y thousands d u r in g th e p a s t fe w y e a rs — b y c le rg y m e n , sc ien tis ts and o th e rs o f le a rn in g and e x p e r ien c e ; and th e y h a v e a ll com e a w a y sa tis fied th a t th e re w a s no d e lu s ion o r t r ic k e r y in w h a t th e y w itn essed , and f ille d w ith w o n d e r a t w h a t th e y h ad seen and h eard . Y 4.

I t w as s im p ly th e w o o d en case o f an old- fa sh ion ed , e ig h t-d a y c lock , e n t ir e ly d es titu te o f w o rk s , and con ta in in g n o th in g s a v e th e c o iled w ir e th a t on ce fo rm e d a p o r t io n o f th e s tr ik in g appara tu s. I t w a s th e p r o p e r ty o f M rs . P i t m an ’s fa th e r , and has n ev e r , to h e r re co lle c t io n , been o th e r .th a n i t is n o w — w ith o u t p en du lu m o r m echan ism .

F o r som e reason , u n k n ow n to o th ers , i t w as p r iz e d v e r y h ig h ly b y th e o ld g en tlem a n , and w a s k e p t on th e m a n te l o f a se ld om -occu p ied room on th e secon d f lo o r o f th e house. T h e fa m ily — co m p ris in g , b es id es M rs . P itm a n , h e r fa th e r , ch ild ren and brother-1—-w ere ch u rch -go in g p eop le , and w e re n e v e r k n o w n as so -ca lled S p ir itu a lis ts ; and she k n e w n o th in g o f th e m yste r-

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S h e lis ten ed w ith am azem en t u n til th e s tro k es ceased, and then, tu rn in g to h e r fa th e r , was abou t to e x p re ss su rp rise and ask h im fo r an ex p la n a tio n o f th e w o n d er , w h en he sa id v e r y q u ie t ly : “ I t is s t r ik in g f o r m e ; I am g o in g a w a y .”

S h e la u gh ed in d isb e lie f, and h e a d d e d : “ I m ean th a t I am g o in g — -never to re tu rn .”

“ B u t th e re are p e o p le w h o sa y th a t w h o d ie com e b ack s om etim es ,” she said, in g to r e g a rd th e m a tte r ser iou s ly .

B u t h e lo o k e d at h e r in te n t ly as h e said, s lo w ly and s o lem n ly : “ T h en , i f i t p oss ib le , I w i l l re tu rn to you , m y d au gh te r, and in a w a y y o u can n o t m is ta k e .”

N o th in g m ore w as said a t th e tim e, and a fe w d ays la te r .th e o ld g en tlem a n d ied — su d d en ly .

M rs . P itm a n had g iv e n ’ l i t t le th ou gh t to h e r fa th e r ’s w ords , u n til one d a y w h en in th e room w h e re th e c lo c k w as k ep t, she w a s s ta r t le d b y h e a r in g i t tick , w ith th e sam e r e g u la r ity and d is tin c tn ess as th o u gh th e m iss in g w o rk s w e re a g a in w ith in th e case and m o v in g th e lo n g -g o n e pendu lum .

th e w ir e ; and upon one occas ion th e re cam e to th e aston ish ed ea rs o f a la d y th e o p e n in g n o tes o f an a ir w h ic h had been th e fa v o r it e o f a r e c e n t ly d eceased re la t iv e .

T o th ose w h o h a v e h ea rd o f it, M rs . P itm a n ’s s tra n g e ly a c t in g c lo c k is a g r e a te r w o n d e r f o r s ig h ts ee rs to in v e s t ig a te than is th e rep u ted abode o f p o o r m a lign ed S k ip p e r Ire son , o r e v e n th e w e l l th a t s t i l l rem a in s on th e s ite o f w h a t w a s th e F o u n ta in In n , o f c o lo n ia l days, w h e re S ir H a r r y F ra n k la n d fou n d and c a rr ie d across th e seas b ea u tifu l A g n e s S u r r ia g e o f M a rb le head. M a r y D e v e r e u x .

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H e lis ten ed to h e r w ith im p a tien ce , and w h en h e r s to ry w as fin ished , h e a sk ed a n g r i ly i f she b e lie v e d th e ir dead fa th e r w o u ld com e b ack to ea rth and m an ip u la te th e o ld c lo ck . A n d h e w a rn ed h e r to say n o th in g to th e n e igh b o rs abou t th e m a tte r, f o r fe a r -they m ig h t “ th in k h e r c ra zy . ”

S e v e r a l c lo ck m a k ers w e re ca lled in, bu t n one o f th em cou ld fin d a n y th in g to accou n t fo r th e s tra n g e t ic k in g w ith in th e case, w h ich n ow b ega n to com e q u ite fr e q u e n tly .

M rs . P itm a n soon fou n d th a t th e c lo c k w ou ld r e p ly to qu estion s w h ich cou ld b e an sw ered b y a s im p le “ Y e s ” o r “ N o , ” and th a t th e resp on ses w e re a lw a y s sensib le , and, w h en r e la t in g to fu tu re even ts , b o rn e ou t b y th e subsequ en t fac ts . T h e s e an sw ers w ou ld com e n o t o n ly fo r h e r o w n ben e fit, b u t f o r th a t o f o th e rs as w e ll, so th a t m an y h a v e con su lted i t th ro u gh h e r “ m edium - sh ip ” — i f such i t can b e c a lle d — and a lw a y s w ith s a t is fa c to ry resu lts . A t tim es, and w h en v is ito r s a re m usical, th e re w i l l b e h ea rd a t in k lin g , as i f in v is ib le f in g e rs w e re p ic k in g upon

T h e fo l lo w in g fro m th e E x a m in e r o f S u n d ay , ^Decem ber 18, w i l l be read w ith m uch in te r e s t— e s p e c ia lly th e f i fth p a ra g ra p h , w h ic h re c o rd s a “ s p ir it m e s s a g e ” c o m in g w ith o u t an o p e ra to r a t th e k e y o f th e in stru m en t.

T h is sh ow s th a t th e s p ir it w o r ld d es ired to h a v e it k n o w n th a t th is w o n d e r fu l in v e n tio n cam e fro m its bourne, and so a t its v e r y in c e p tion , d em on stra ted th a t it cou ld be o p e ra ted b y sp ir its d eca rn a te as w e l l as in carn ate . T h e E x a m in e r says :

W ir e le s s te le g ra p h y has been su cce ss fu lly in trod u ced in San F ra n c is c o th ro u g h th e e ffo r ts o f lo ca l sc ien tis ts . W h en P r o f . A lb e r t V a n d e r N a ille n re tu rn ed fr o m E u ro p e tw o m on th s a g o h e b ro u g h t w ith h im th e in fo rm a tio n w h ich y ea rs o f s tu d y had g iv e n to S ig n o r M a rco n i.a n d L ie u te n a n t D e lla R ic c ia o f th e Ita lia n E n g in e e r C orps. In to D e lla R ic c ia ’s la b o ra to ry a t L i e g e th e C a lifo rn ia n w as adm itted , and w h en th e w o rk o f d e v e lo p in g th is la te s t o f e le c t r ic i t y ’s w o n d ers w as ta k en up a t S an F ra n c is c o i t w a s b egu n a t th e p o in t w ^ i ’e th e re sea rch es o f th e o th e rs had le f t o ff.

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T h e n th e d is tan ce w a s in c rea sed and stj.ll th e w a v e s o f f lo a t in g e le c t r ic ity w e re d ire c te^. to th e ir p ro p e r d estin a tion . W a lls w e re in te rp o sed b e tw een th e in stru m en ts . T h r o u g h th ese p ile s o f b r ic k and m o rta r th e cu rren t m ade its w ay , r e c o rd in g on the. sou n der each m o vem en t m ade b y th e tra n sm itt in g k ey . O f th e -en tire ser ies o f e x p e r im e n ts th is w a s p ro b a b ly th e m ost d ifficu lt, f o r th e th ic k w a lls o f th e b u ild in g are in te rs p e rs ed w ith m an y m e ta l p ip es , th e sm a lle s t o f w h ic h m ig h t d ra w an e le c tr ic cu rren t fr o m its in ten d ed course. B u t th e re w a s n e v e r a w a v e r fo r th e reason th a t w ire le s s te le g r a p h y dep en d s on e lec tro -m a gn e tic action .

W ith a ll o f th ese en cou ragem en ts , D ec. 15 w a s s e t f o r a t r ia l w h e r e con s id e ra b le d is tan ce w a s to be in te rp o sed b e tw e en th e s en d in g and r e c e iv in g appara tu s. O ne p a r t o f th e in s tru m en t w as re m o v e d to th e r o o f o f th e n ew T ech a u b u ild in g , n ea r th e c o rn e r o f M ason and E d d y s tree ts , and th e o th e r se t up in a room a t 933 M a rk e t s tre e t. T h is g a v e such d istance, as w o u ld p ro v e th e u t i l i t y o f th e d is c o v e ry . O n ce m o re th e in s tru m en t c lic k e d o ff th e dots and dashes th a t w e r e tra n sm itted th ro u g h h u n dreds o f f e e t o f space.

O n ce d u r in g th e e x p e r im e n t a s ta r t l in g o ccu rren ce w a s n o ted . O n a d a y w h en s e v e r a l tes ts h ad b een a p p lie d and w ith th e ir success th e d a y ’s w o rk h ad ended , su d d en ly th e r e c e iv in g sou nder b ega n c lic lc in g v o lu b ly as i f an e x p e r ienced hand w e r e m a n ip u la tin g th e s en d in g k ey . B u t th e re w as n o on e a t th e s en d in g k e y and s t i l l th e sou n der ra t t le d a w a y as i f i t k n ew its d u ty . T h e p e o p le p re s e n t c ro w d ed arou n d th e r e c e iv e r to lis te n to th is s p ir i t m essage w h ich h ad so u gh t ah end to its jo u rn e y in P r o fe s s o r V a n d e r N a il le n ’ s la b o ra to ry . O n e o f th e la s t to rea ch th e in s tru m en t w a s th e te le g ra p h ic e x p e r t , and h e p la in ly rea d th e w o rd “ r e p e a t .” T h e n th e sou n der b ecam e m u te and d ec lin ed to ta lk fu r th e r .

T h e lo ca l s c ien tis ts a re c u d g e lin g th e ir b ra in s in sea rch o f a reason fo r th e a r r iv a l o f th e e rra n t message". T h e w o r k o f d e v e lo p m e n t w i l l be con tinu ed u n t il th e ap p a ra tu s is a p p lied to its h ig h e s t use, w h ic h in c lu des th e e x c h a n g e o f s ign a ls and m e ssa g es b e tw e e n sh ip s a t sea d u rin g seasons o f d en se f o g o r at n igh t. T h r o u g h th e in tro d u c tio n o f an in g en io u s and d e lic a te c o n tr iv a n ce i t is e x p e c te d th a t th e d is tan ce b e tw e en m o v in g .v e s s e ls m a y b e ju d g e d b y th e d is t in c tn ess o r ; fa in tn ess o f th e te le g ra p h ic s ign a ls .

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fr o m th e c ity abou t tw o y e a rs ago . T h e g ir ls in th e p ress -room com p la in ed to m e th a t th e go'ods w e re f ly in g abou t th e room w ith o u t an y v is ib le p ow er , b u t fo r th e space o f tw o d ays I p a id no a tten tio n to th e g i r ls ’ s ta tem en ts, as I w as a to ta l u n b e lie v e r in sp ir itu a l phenom ena .

W h en ou r m a n a ge r re tu rn ed to tow n th e sam e com p la in ts w e re m ade to h im , and as h e to o w as an ab so lu te u n b e lie v e r in th e su pern a tu ra l, h e s im p ly p assed th e m a tte r o v e r , w ith th e id ea th a t th e g ir ls w e re p la y in g som e p ran k s upon one an oth er. I th en w e n t in to th e p ress-room , r e s o lv e d to find ou t th e cause o f th e d is tu rb ance. I saw th e g o o d s f ly in g abou t th e room w ith o u t an y v is ib le p o w e r o f p rop u ls ion . I k n e w th a t ou r m a n a ge r w ou ld o n ly b e lie v e h is ow n eyes , and w ith o u t an y com m ent, I c a lled h im in to th e room . H e saw w h a t I had seen bu t a ttr ib u ted th e cause to som e o f th e h e lp w h o m ig h t be h id in som e p a rt o f th e room . H e w as v e r y a n g r y and said in a loud v o ic e th a t an yon e w h o w ou ld be ca u g h t th ro w in g a n y th in g abou t th e ro o m w ou ld be d is ch a rged in s tan tly .

I k n ew th a t th e h e lp had n o th in g to do w ith i t bu t I d id n o t say so. I m e re ly s u g g e s te d th a t a ll th e h e lp be ca lled to g e th e r a t one end o f th e room , w h ich w a s done, and s t i l l th e g o o d s con tin u ed f ly in g abou t in a ll d irec tion s , fr e q u e n t ly s t r ik in g us. W e th en set abou t in ea rn es t to find ou t i f p o s s ib le th e cause o f th e d istu rban ce, and a fte r tw o d a y s ’ e ffo r ts in th a t d ire c t io n w e w e re no n ea re r a so lu tion o f th e m ys te ry .

W e then w e n t to th e C h ie f o f P o l ic A a n d ask ed f o r d e te c t iv e s to ass ist us. T h r e e d e te c t iv e s w e re sen t out, and sta id in th e room and fa c to r y th re e d ays in success ion bu t th e y had to g iv e it up and con fess th em se lv e s baffled , th e y cou ld n o t s o lv e th e m y s te ry . N e w s p a p e r , r e p o r te r s cam e in, bu t som e o f th em o n ly passed th ro u g h th e room , ask ed a fe w qu estion s and th en w e n t out, th in k in g p ro b a b ly th a t th e y w e re b e in g m ade th e v ic t im s o f a p ra c tic a l jo k e . T h e G all r e p o r te r s and an a r t is t s ta id in th e ro o m s e v e ra l hours, saw e v e r y th in g as w e did, and th e ir a r t is t to o k p ic tu res o f th e d iffe re n t phases o f th e phenom ena. T h e r e p o r t and p ic tu res w e re p u b lish ed in th e G all th e n ex t m o rn in g and w h e n th e o th e r p a p ers saw th a t th e C a ll had g o t ah ead o f them , th e y m ade a b u rlesqu e o f th e th in g and h e ld th e C a ll to r id icu le .

T h e s e m a n ifes ta tion s con tin u ed fo r abou t th re e w eek s , b rea k in g n ea r ly a ll th e re a r w in d ow s in th e m eantim e, a fte r w h ic h a ll m a n ife s ta tion s ceased fo r s e v e ra l w eek s . P e rh a p s tw o o r th re e m on ths, a fte r w h ich th e y w e re ren ew ed w ith m ore v iru le n c e than b e fo re , d e s tr o y in g a la r g e p a rt o f ou r goods . N o re co rd o f th e d u ra tion o f th ese m a n ife s ta tio n s had been kep t. T h e y w ou ld g iv e us in te rv a ls o f rest, and th e la s t m a n ife s ta tio n s w e re a lw a y s fa r w o rs e than th e p re v io u s ones, u n til ou r business w as in ser iou s d a n g e r o f en tire d es tru ction , and th e re w a s no a lte rn a t iv e bu t to m o ve a w a y fro m th e b u ild in g , a t g r e a t e x p en se and. lo ss o f tim e.

B u t w e had re ck o n ed w ith o u t ou r h ost,b ecau se th e d a n g e r th a t w a s done in th e n ew fa c to r y w a s s im p ly a p p a llin g . O ur m ost e x p e n s iv e g o o d s in th e . p e r fu m e ry d ep a rtm en t w e re d e s tro y e d b y th e g a llo n and fr e q u e n t ly b y th e f iv e g a llo n s and th e b o tt le s and ja r s sm ashed to atom s, and th e p ieces f ly in g in d is c r im in a te ly about, in ju red b o th h e lp and p ro p r ie to rs .

E v e n th e c lo th es on o n e ’s p erson w e re n o t sa fe fr o m m o lesta tion . H a ts w e re tak en fro m th e g i r ls ’ heads and to rn in to s tr ip s and th ro w n on th e floor, and ig n ite d w ith fire ; and added to th is , fires w e re s ta r ted in th e b u ild in g b y in v is ib le agen c ies , e v id e n t ly to d e s tro y th e fa c to ry . A l l o f th ese o ccu rren ces h ap p en ed in b road d a y l ig h t d u r in g w o rk in g hours, N e v e r a t n ig h t w hen/w e w e re n o t in th e b u ild in g . I t w ou ld be im p o ss ib le to t e l l a ll h ere , as i t w o u ld seem in c red ib le to an y one bu t an e y e w itn ess .

I t is o f cou rse n eed less to say th a t w e w e re n o t id le a ll th is tim e, in t r y in g to find ou t th e cause and rem ed y . V a r io u s p lan s w e re adop ted , and num erou s m ed iu m s consu lted , a ll g iv in g d iffe re n t reason s fo r th e cause and w a y s fo r p ro b a b le rem ed y . S om e o f th em co n ten tin g th e m s e lv e s b y s a y in g th a t i t w as a p ro b lem fo r us to so lve , o r e ls e th is fo r c e w ou ld b rea k up our business.

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Jose, C a l., w h o k n e w o f ou r trou b les , had a con su lta tion w ith C. W a lt e r L y n n , th e g i f t e d p s y c h o m e tr is t and au tom a tic w r it e r o f th e M a g n e t ic In s titu te , N o . 223 W e s t S an F e rn a n d o S t., San Jose, Cal.

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s p ir it . in flu en ces in con n ection w ith h im , th is d e s tru c t iv e fo r c e w o u ld be rem oved , \ h e c la im in g th a t i t w as th e re su lt o f ig n o ra n c e on th e p a r t o f u n d eve lo p ed s p ir its w h o had been w ro n g e d in ea r th l i fe , and w e re w r e a k in g th e ir v en g e a n c e upon in n ocen t p a rties . H e w ro te m e a com m u n ica tion o f 27 p ages , p u rp o r t in g to be fr o m th e sp ir its d f s e v e ra l v e r y p ro m in en t m en, w h o w e re a t one tim e^w e ll k n ow n in S an F ra n c is co , a ssu r in g us th a t th ey w o u ld ass is t in p ro te c t in g us fr o m th e d ep red a tion s caused b y ig n o ra n t and r e v e n g e fu l sp ir its w h o w e re in ju r in g in n ocen t p eop le . A s w ou ld be su pposed w e v e r y n a tu ra lly dou b ted these assertion s , w h en so m any tr ia ls o f a ll k in d s had been m ade in va in . I t h a rd ly seem ed p oss ib le th a t w e cou ld be s in g le d ou t o f a ll o th e rs fo r th is d e s tru c t iv e fo rc e , fr o m a cause a lto g e th e r re m o te fro m a n y th in g o v e r w h ich w h ich w e .could h a v e h a d a n y con tro l.

W e w e re p ro m ised th a t th e d es tru c tion w ou ld cease in tw o w eeks, and to ou r su rp r ise and m ost g en u in e sa tis fa c tion , w e h a ve b een l e f t in pdace s ince th e tw o w eeks-— a fo re sa id — w e re up, and n ow abou t seven w e ek s h a v e e lap sed , and th e re is no e v id en ce w h a te v e r o f th e d es tru c t iv e a g e n c y rem a in in g abou t ou r p rem ises .

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o rg a n iza t io n fo r th e c o m in g C on gress has a lr e a d y b een b e fo r e th e “ S y n d ic a t de la P r e s s e S p ir it - u a lis te ” f o r con s id era tion . T h is s o c ie ty has done m ost u se fu l w o rk in b r in g in g to g e th e r in soc ia l con tac t th e m em b ers o f th e d iffe re n t sch oo ls w h o h a ve stu d ied p sy ch ic ph en om en a u n der d iffe re n t t it le s and lead ers , w ith o u t in te rc h a n g e o f th e e x p e r ie n c e acqu ired . In fa c t t i l l r e c e n t ly a so rt o f p ro v in c ia l je a lo u s y p e rv a d e d th ese s e v e ra l schoo ls. E a ch con s id e red i t s e l f to be th e so le p ossesso r o f tru th and lo o k e d askance a t th e o th e r soc ie tie s as im bu ed w ith fa lla c io u s con cep tion s . T h is n a rro w in to le ra n ce has n o w b een re p la c e d b y m u tu a l con fid en ce and cou rtesy , th e a d va n ta g e o f w h ich is n ow seen in th e ir coo p era tio n in th e o rg a n iza t io n o f th e fu tu re C on gress .

I t is p ro b a b le th a t D r. E n cau sse (w e l l k n o w n under h is p seu don ym o f P a p u s ), G-. D e lan n e (E d ito r o f the R evue S c ien tifiqu e clu S p ir it is m e )M . D u ro ille (h ead o f th e In s t itu te M a g n e t iq u e de F ra n c e ) w il l be n om in a ted to re p re s e n t th e H erm etic -O ccu ltis ts , th e S p ir itu a lis ts and th e M esm eris ts , r e s p e c t iv e ly , c o n s titu tin g a c en tra l com m ittee c a r r y in g th e c o o p e ra tio n o f th ese schoo ls. E a ch sch oo l w i l l n e v e r th e le s s re ta in th e m an agem en t o f its o w n section , as re g a rd s th e s e le c t ion o f sp eak ers , e tc ., and w i l l be r e p resen ted a lte rn a te ly in th e m ee t in g s w h ic h w i l l b e h e ld in a h a ll com m on to all. T h e T h e o so - p h is ts h a v e been in v ite d to p a r t ic ip a te b u t h a v e n o t y e t assented .

T h is c o o p e ra t iv e u n ion o f th ese s e v e ra l sch oo ls rep resen ts a h ig h e r ph ase than has been a tta in ed in p re v io u s con gresses , in s titu ted b y an y o f th em s ep a ra te ly . I t is tru e th a t th e o rg a n iz e rs o f th e re cen t L o n d o n C o n gress in v ite d r e p re s e n ta t iv e s o f a l l o f th ese sch oo ls to c o n tr ib u te addresses ,-bu t th a t s y n th e t ic g ro u p in g .was th e ex p re ss io n o f th e l ib e ra l ten den c ies o f le a d e rs b e lo n g in g to one g ro u p on ly , i. e., th e S p ir itu a lists. B u t n ow w e h a v e an a s s o c ia t iv e com b in a tion o f th ese d is t in c t sec tion s in th e in ia to ry s ta g e o f o rga n iza tion . I t is to b e h op ed th a t th is e x a m p le m a y n o t be w ith o u t in flu en ce in en c o u ra g in g a s im ila r un ion b e tw e e n . d is t in c t sch oo ls in o th e r cou n tries .

T h e r e a re fu r th e r va lu a b le sou rces o f in s tru c tion in p sych ics and sc ien ce in P a r is w h ic h i t m a y be h oped th e o rga n ize rs o f th e C o n g re ss w i l l a lso en d e a v o r to com prise , in th e ir o r g a n iza tion , b y a fu r th e r exp an s ion o f th e ir en lig h t- en e th p o licy . F ra n c e in deed m ay be re co gn ized as ta k in g th e lead in e x p e r im en ta l p s y c h o lo g y . T h e in d ep en d en t con tr ib u tion s o f re s ea rch e rs such as D r; D u ran d de Iro s , C o lo n e l d e R och as , P r o fe s s o r B o ira c , D r. J o ire , D r. B ra n ly , D r. B a ra d u c/ D r. M ou tin , and D r. Y e r r o u l h a v e no p a ra lle l in o th e r cou n tries . T h e “ Soci6t<§ d ’ H y p n o lo g ie e t P s y c h o lo g ic ” in c lu des m o s t o f

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th e le a d e rs o f th e N a n c y and th e S a ltp e tr id re sch oo ls o f h yp n o tism and s u g g e s t io n . . T h e “ Socid td des S c ien ces P s y c h iq u e s ” in c lu des s e v e ra l em in en t s c ien tific in v e s t ig a to rs . I t is m uch to be d es ired th a t w h en th e d e le g a te s fr o m fo r e ig n cou n tr ies a ssem b le in P a r is , th e y m a y h a v e th e a d va n ta g e o f th e in s tru c tio n w h ich w o u ld accru e fr o m th e in c lu s ion in th e C o n gress o f th ese fu r th e r b ran ch es o f p s y c h ic a l e x p e r im en tation .

T h e s tu d y o f e x p e r im e n ta l p s y c h o lo g y is b eco m in g re co g n iz ed as a n ecessa ry fou n d a tion fo r the com p reh en s ion o f tran scen d en ta l p s y c h o lo g y . M o s t o f th e p h en om en a o f s p ir it c o n tro l m ay b e illu s tra ted , i t has b een fou nd , in h y p n o t ic and M esm er ic su g g e s t io n and in te le p a th ic transm ission . E v e n m o vem en t o f o b je c ts a t a d istance, w ith o u t c o n ta c t ; s p ir it raps, ap p ort, h a v e b een illu s tra ted b y s u g g e s t io n a c t in g th ro u g h a m esm erized su b ject. T h e e x te r io r iz a t io n o f th e dou b le has b een s im ila r ly p rodu ced a n d m is tak en b y a m ed iu m fo r a sp ir it,

i A l l o f th ese ph en om en a a re p rod u ced b y th e i rea c tion o f th e o p e ra to rs ’ p o s it iv e v o lit io n a l j in te llig en c e , in th e su b jec ts ’ n e g a t iv e resp on d - j in g p sych e . B u t s im ila r action m ay be e ffe c ted | b y th e o p e ra to r a c t in g on h im s e lf as h is su b ject,I thus co n s titu tin g te le p a th ic tran sm iss ion o r so- ca lled m ag ic , w h ic h is b u t th e sam e p r in c ip le as a u to -s u g g e s t io n (in w h ich C h r is t ia n S c ien ce and m iracu lou s cu res b y fa ith , m u st b e in c lu ded ). M a n is a s p ir it n ow , and w e r e h e acqu a in ted w ith th e la w s b y w h ich sp ir itu a l p h en om en a a re p rod u ced h e cou ld p u t th ose la w s in a c tion (in a su b ord in a te m anner).

B u t to u n derstan d th ese law s , s tu d y in a ll th ese p sy c h ic sch oo ls is n ecessa ry . F o r an y one sch oo l to p re ten d th a t th e y a lon e can im p a r t such in stru ction , w o u ld be a m is rep resen ta tion . A n d k n o w le d g e o f p s y c h o -p h y s io lo g ic a l c o r re la t io n s is n ecessa ry ; tra in in g in p u re lo g ic o r m e ta p h y s ic s a lso . K n o w le d g e o f e le c tr ic a l p ro cesses is e q u a lly n ecessa ry . ' ■ ,

T h e o rg a n iz e rs o f th e C o n g re ss h a v e n o t y e t ' d ec id ed w h a t nam e to adopt, T h e “ C on grd s S p ir itu a lis te In te rn a t io n a l ” has b een p rop osed . B u t i t has b een s u g g e s te d th a t th a t t i t le is too lim ited , sec tio n a l in its b ea r in g s and m a y p r e c lu de th e ad h es ion o f in d ep en d en t re sea rch e rs and m em b ers o f th e “ S oc id te d ’ H y p n o lo g ie e tP s y c h o lo g ie .” C on grd s des S c ien ces P s y ch iqu es ” w o u ld p ro b a b ly p r e v e n t such d ifficu l- cu lt ie s a r is in g . T h a t t i t le com p rises a ll b ran ch es o f p s y c h ic a l and sp ir itu a l resea rch , and w o u ld o b v ia te th e d ifficu lties th a t a rose a t th e L o n d o n C o n g re ss fr o m th ese con s id e ra tion s . T h r e e le a d in g F re n c h p s y c h o lo g is ts h a v in g p ro m ised to e ith e r com e and le c tu re o r send p a p e rs to be read , bu t w ith d re w th e ir su p p o rt w h e n th e y fou n d th a t i t im p lied id e n t i fy in g th em se lv e s w ith S p ir itu a lism . T h e o rg a n iz e r s o f th e F re n c h C o n gress w i l l n o d ou b t u t iliz e th a t e x p e r ien ce and p r e v e n t its r e p e t it io n b y s e le c t in g a m o re c o m p reh en s iv e t it le .

T h e t im e is p ro p it io u s f o r such a u n ifica tion . •S ir W m . C rook es has e x e r te d con s id e ra b le in flu en ce b y h is B irm in g h a m address. L a Paioc TJniver sells r e p o r ts D r. B e r i l lo n as h a v in g s ta ted th a t h e w o u ld b e p rep a red to fo l lo w such a lead er, w h ich is con firm ed b y th e fa c t th a t he has p u b lish ed tha t' address in h is R evue de V H ypn otism s , as a lso a r e p o r t o f a le c tu re d e l iv e red b y an In d ian P u n d it to th e Socid td de P s y c h o lo g ie , in w h ich th e le c tu re r in fo rm e d h is au d ien ce th a t fa r m ore a s to n ish in g e ffe c ts cou ld be p rod u ced b y e x p e r im en ta t io n on o n e ’s s e l f than on sub jects. A l l th e v ib ra t io n s o f th e e th e r e n ta il su gges tion s , h e said, and m o re in ten se th an v e rb a l su gges tion s .

On th e o th e r hand M . J. B o is , th e s e c re ta ry o f th a t soc ie ty , is announced to d e liv e r som e le c tu re s on th e c o n v e rs io n o f D r. H o d g s o n to S p ir itu a lism .

T h e d on a tion to th e N a t io n a l S p ir itu a lis ts ’ A s s o c ia t io n o f a P s y c h ic In s titu te , b y an A m e r ican sc ien tis t, w i l l n o d ou b t h a v e con s id e ra b le in flu en ce w h en i t b ecom es k n ow n , as e s ta b lish in g an e x a m p le w h ich . m ig h t w e l l b e fo l lo w e d in P a r is b y th e g r o u p in g - to g e th e r o f th e e x is t in g schoo ls. L-/

C om m u n ica tion s w ith r e g a r d to th e fu tu re C o n g ress m a y b e ad d ressed to th e s e c re ta ry o f th e “ S y n d ic a t de la P r e s s e S p ir itu a lis te ,” M .” A lb a n D ubet, 23 R u e S t. M e r r i, P a r is .

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In J u ly , 1897, a n u m ber g a th e red a t th e h om e Df M r. and M rs . Chas: M c L a in , P e o r ia , I l ls . , to

lis ten to M r. P r ic e , a p ro m in en t T h e o s o p h ic a l teach er. I t w as a lo v e ly n ig h t and th e com p an y w e re s it t in g on th e la w n a w a it in g th e a r r iv a l o f one o f th e m em bers o f th e soc ie ty . T h e S p ir i t u a lis ts w e re s im p ly o n -look ers as i t w as a g a th e r in g o f th e T h eo so p h is ts . W h ile w a it in g and w o n d e r in g a t th e n o n -a rr iv a l o f th e m em ber e xp ec ted , one o f th e M c L a in b oys cam e ru n n in g up w ith th e sad n ew s o f a te r r ib le acc iden t, and th a t th e la d y w e w e re e x p e c t in g ' had been cru sh ed ben ea th th e w h ee ls o f ’th e e le c tr ic car. O ur l i t t le com p an y h u rr ied to th e scene o f th e acc id en t. O ur p o o r fr ie n d had been l i f t e d on a cot, and in sp ite o f h e r te r r ib le a g o n y k n ew me. S h e ca u gh t m y hand and s a id : “ Y o u w e re r ig h t , ” r e fe r r in g to a re a d in g she re c e iv e d fro m m e tw o w eek s b e fo re , w h e re h er s p ir it d a u g h te r w a rn ed h e r o f th is v e r y e ven t. S h e w as ca rr ied in to a p h y s ic ia n ’s house n ea r b y u n t il th e am bu lan ce cam e and re m o v e d h e r t o / t h e C o tta g e H o sp ita l. W e w e re a sad c o m p a n y , th e re s t o f th e e v e n in g and n a tu ra lly ou r ^ thoughts tu rn ed to th e l i f e a fte r death . In a sh o rt t im e w e w e re in te n t ly lis ten in g to M r. P r i c e ’s ' rem a rk s w h en M rs . V a u gh n , th e in ju red lad y , s tood b e fo re m e, s m ilin g and . b eau tifu l, n o t a tra ce o f th e c ru e l b ru ises w h ich had d is figu red h e r fa c e w h en I saw h e r ly in g on th e co t ju s t as th e y d rew h e r fr o m u n der th e w h ee ls . 1 sp o k e lo w bo M rs . M c L a in , w h o sat n e x t to me, so as n o t to d is tu rb M r. P r ic e in h is rem arks , “ T h e r e is M rs . V a u gh n . S h e has su re ly passed o n .”

M rs . M c L a in turned and req u es ted h e r son to g o in and see w h a t tim e i t w as. H e d id so, and i t co in c id ed w ith h e r g o in g aw ay . W e cou ld n o t v e r i f y i t then, as th e h o sp ita l w as n e a r ly tw o m ile s aw ay . M rs . M c L a in in s is ted on m y t e l l in g th e fr ien d s , and I d id so. I con ten d ed fro m th e exp ress io n o f th e e y es and th e fre e d o m fro m a ll .pain th a t M rs . V a u g h n had p assed o v e r and w as d e lig h te d w ith th e ch an ge, so m uch so th a t she w ish ed to c o m fo r t us b y c o m in g in th e s p ir it as she in ten d ed to do in th e b o d y w h en she le f t

"hom e th a t n ig h t to m ee t w ith us.T h e n ex t m o rn in g an accou n t o f h e r d ea th

w a s in th e p ap er, and th e tim e c o rre sp o n d ed w ith th e tim e w h en .sh e v is ite d us, o n ly a f e w m om en ts a fte r b e in g f r e e fro m th e m orta l.

G-alena, K an s . ’ S. S c o y e l l .

M a h P q o T j i o L s l & T i j o i e .

W h e n k n o w le d g e daw n s across th e darkn ess o f ig n o ra n c e and h e r e d ita ry h y p o c r is y ; w h en th e ro s y ra y p en e tra te s th ro u g h th e d ep th s o f n ig h t and is a s ta r to g u id e u s ; w h en dou b t w i l l no lo n g e r e x is t ; w h en N a tu re is harm on ious, and w h en w e h a ve rea ch ed th e la s t s ta g e o f p h y s ic a l p e r fe c t io n — N a tu re w i l l be one la rg e h a rp and w e w i l l h a v e bu t to thlnJc to tou ch th e k ey -n o te , and a ll sound p rod u ced w i l l b e h a r m on ious and in touch w ith th e g ra n d e s t d ep th s o f unseen and seen b ea u ty and p erfec ted N a tu re .

T h e n th e re w i l l b e no d ea th : th e p h y s ic a lw i l l b e fe d b y th e 's p ir itu a l and g r o w th ro u gh th e sp ir itu a l, as n o w N a tu re is re v e rs ed . N o w th e s tr in g s a re b rok en and N a tu r e ’s h arp is sa d ly ou t o f tune. A l l N a tu re is s t r iv in g w ith on e a ccord to rep a ir , in a m easure, th e in ju ry don e th ro u g h th e in ex p e r ien c e o f ou r an cestors .

N o w g e n e ra t io n a fte r g e n e ra t io n w i l l le a v e th e p h y s ic a l fo rm but l i t t le th e w is e r th ro u g h th e ir so jou rn h ere . W h en th e w h o le is once m o re an o c ta v e o f h a rm on y ; w h en th e s p ir itu a l and p h y s ic a l l i f e b ea t as one p u lse— then w i l l ou r w o rk b e accom p lish ed .

I t is n o t n ecessa ry f o r us to be in p h y s ic a l com m u n ica tion w ith th e unseen fo r us to re a liz e th a t w e a re in sp ir itu a l com m union . B u t i t is w h o l ly n ecessa ry fo r us to re a liz e th a t w e a re in con s tan t sp ir itu a l com m u n ica tion , f o r in th a t w e g e t g ro w th . I t is a lso n ecessa ry f o r us to h a v e a c o n gen ia l sou rce o f e x p re s s io n fo r ou r th ou gh ts , f o r th ro u gh th a t w e g e t p ro g re ss io n . W e m a y n ot g e t i t d ire c t fro m th e unseen s p ir itu a l p resen ce o f som e d ep a rted fr ien d , bu t w e d ra w around„us e lem eh ts o f th o u g h t as a m a g n e t a ttra c ts s tee l, and th e e lem en ts w e a ttra c t to us a re as v a r ie d as th e e lem en ts o f ou r p h y s ic a l l i f e a re va r ied .

W e bu t p a r t ia l ly re a liz e th a t w e are co rk s o f l i f e b o b b in g up and dow n on th e su rfa ce w a v e o f th e u n iv e rs e — m e re ly corks, and e lem en ts so m uch s tro n g e r than w e are now , s w a llo w us up in th e con stan t r e p e t it io n o f N a tu re . I f w e >ecome ad van ced so th a t w e a re a p a r t o f th ose inseen e lem en ts ; so th a t th e p h ys ica l, s p ir itu a l md e le c tr ic a l e lem en ts b len d as do h arm on iou s founds, th en w e can c o n tro l and g o v e rn Our

p h y s ic a l l i f e as w e w ill. B u t as w e a re now ,

w e a re h e lp le ss as th e c o rk to r e b e l a g a in s t th e e lem en ta l w a v e s o f unseen li fe . O u r g r o w th s p ir itu a lly is o ften h in d e red b y ou r doubt.

W e shou ld ju d g e l ig h t ly th e e r ro rs o f th e hum an race , th en w e can g u id e w ith m ore accu ra c y th e cou rse o f ou r m en ta l and sp ir itu a l p ro -, g ress ion . S t e l l a B .

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“ I do fu r th e rm o re p ro m ise and d ec la re th a t I w il l ,w h e n o p p o r tu n ity p resen ts , m ake and w a g e re le n t le s s w a r, s e c r e t ly o r oxienly, a g a in s t a ll h e re t ic s , P ro te s ta n ts and L ib e ra ls , as I am d ire c te d to do, to e x t irp a te th em fro m th e fa c e o f th e w h o le earth , and th a t 1 w i l l spa re n e ith e r ■ a g e ,s e x ,n o r con d ition ,an d th a t I w i l l hang, burn, w a s te , b o il, flay , s tra n g le and burn a liv e th ese in fa m ou s h e re t ic s ; r ip up th e s tom ach / and w om b s o f th e ir w om en and crush th e ir in fa n ts ’ h eads a g a in s t th e w a lls in o rd e r to an n ih ila te th e ir e x e c ra b le race. T h a t w h en th e sam e can n o t b e don e o p e n ly , I w i l l s e c r e t ly use th e

C a n ta re lli T a b g lio , a p o o r I ta l ia n c la ir v o y a n t, is fh u s ju d g e d b y h e r p r i e s t :

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H o w m an y sou ls a re l ik e a m an in a c lo se ro o m w ith d oo rs and w in d o w s b a rre d ? asks D a iv n in g L ig h t . H e re w e a re h e irs to th e e te rn a l vas tn ess o f l i fe , su rrou n ded b y a ll th e v a r ie d

.ex p ress ion s o f la w and fo rc e s . Y e t m an y in th e ir b lin d search fo r p e r fe c t io n fa i l to b eh o ld th e su rrou n d in gs o f b e a u t ifu lly illu s tra te d le s sons w h ich tea ch us th e n earn ess o f th ose p e r fe c t s ta g es o f g r o w th w h ic h lea d in d e fin ite ly u p w a rd and on w ard . K n o w le d g e is ob ta in ed b y o b je c t iv e in v e s t ig a t io n , b u t w isd om com es fro m w ith in . T a k e ca re th a t in g a z in g on th e fo rm o r m a te r ia l ob jec t, w h ic h is bu t th e r e f le c tion o f s p ir itu a l re a lit ie s , w e a re n o t p r e v e n t in g the ou tbu rst o f in n ate w isdom , o r in s tu d y o f th in g s h o p ed fo r w e do n o t c lo s e th e v is io n o f th e sou l to th e g ra n d e u r o f natu re, w h ic h lead s us c a r e fu l ly y e t s u re ly u p w a rd to th e ' m ost san gu in e hopes.

A fr ie n d s u g g e s ts th a t an e f fo r t b e m ade, b^/ c ir c u la t in g th e J o u r n a l , to c rea te an in te r es t in proxDaganda w o rk . W e su p p ly th e Jo u r n a l th re e m on th s fo r 25 cen ts, and th e re a re m an y w h o cou ld send a t le a s t fo u r cop ie s to fr ien d s , as m iss ion aries . W e h a v e a lrea d y som e started , and i f th is ite m is m a rk ed w ith b lue, th e one r e c e iv in g it is in fo rm e d th a t i t is p a id fo r th re e m on th s b y a fr ien d , w ith th e h o p e th a t a t th e end o f th a t t im e th e r e c ip ie n t w i l l r e n ew fo r a y ea r , o r a t le a s t th re e o r s ix m onths. . I f not, i t w il l th en stop , w ith o u t fu r th e r notice .

“ I s m a i la ” con tr ib u tes to th e R evue de la F ra n c e M od ern e , a w e l l au th en tica ted n a r ra t iv e o f th e v is io n s seen by. a m edium , Zo6 L ab ou r^ , w h o w as in fo rm e d b y h e r c o n tro ls o f th e a p p ro a ch in g re v o lu t io n o f J u ly , 1830, som e w eek s b e fo r e i t a c tu a lly to o k p laee . S oon a fte rw a rd s she w as to ld that, 40 y e a rs la ter , th e s tr e e ts o f P a r is " w o u ld be s ta in ed w ith b lood , . th a t th e A rc h b is h o p and s e v e ra l o f h is c le r g y w o u ld be m u rdered , and th a t g r e a t d isa s te rs w ou ld fa l l upon F ra n ce . T h e s e v is io n s and p red ic tio n s she con fid ed to h e r fa th e r con fesso r , J ea n -M a r ie A la d e l, w h o r e c e iv e d th em w ith v e r y g r e a t d is trust, b u t n o ted them d o w n n eve r th e le s s , S h e l iv e d to w itn ess th e fu lf i l lm e n t o f a ll th e p r o p h ec ies w h ich had b een u tte red th ro u g h h e r lip s , in th e y e a r 1870, and so d id h e r con fesso r . S h e a lso fo r e to ld th e y e a r o f h e r o w n death , n a m e ly 1876, and a t each o f th e r e lig io u s fe s t iv a ls h e ld in th a t y e g ^ she w a s accu stom ed to say, ‘ ‘ T h is is th e la s t ^an n iversary I sh a ll w itn e s s .” A n d so i t p ro ved . S h e w as 70 y e a rs o ld a t th e t im e o f h e r p a ss in g aw ay . B e in g a g o o d C a th o lic ,

h e r g i f t o f m ed iu m sh ip d oes n o t seem to h a v e been qu estion ed b y h e r Church . S h e w as accu stom ed to say o f h e rs e lf, “ I am o n ly an in s tru m en t.” .

T i? o U g l? t fo * tl?© N e e d Y e a * .O nce I w a s w a it in g w ith a fr ien d * upon th e

r a i lw a y p la t fo rm at C o v en try , w h en a b e a u tifu l y o u n g g i r l s w i f t ly ap p roach ed us, and, w ith o u t a w o rd , d ro p p ed a n .ex q u is ite rose in to m y lap . I h ad s ca rc e ly t im e to gutter a w o rd o f th an k s b e fo r e she re trea ted , e v id e n t ly d ism a yed a t h e r ow n d a r in g in thus a p p ro a c h in g a s tra n ger .

“ N o w w h y do yo u su ppose she d id -th a t ?” I ask ed m y fr ien d . W e cou ld n o t gu ess, and so I said, “ I am g o in g to fin d o u t .” W e w a lk e d o v e r to w h e re s tood th e y o u n g g i r l c o v e re d -w ith b lu shes a t ou r ap p roach , and lo o k in g v e r y m uch l ik e dn E n g lis h ro se h e rs e lf. A f t e r th a n k in g h e r a ga in and a d m ir in g th e b ea u ty o f th e f lo w e r and o f E n g lis h roses g e n e ra lly , I a sk ed : “ W o n ’t y o u t e l l m e w h y y o u g a v e th is b e a u tifu l on e— th e o n ly one y o u h a v e — to us ?” T h e n she sa id s im p ly : “ I k n ew fron ff y o u r c o n v e rsa t io n th a t y o u w e re A m erica n s , an d — m y o n ly b ro th e r is in A m e r ic a .” — F x ch .

T h a t w as a b ea u tifu l th ou gh t, and on e th a t i t w i l l b e w e l l to rem em b er d u r in g th e c o m in g y ea r . L e t us a ll s ca tte r “ f lo w e r s ” a lo n g on r p a th w a y , and see h o w m uch g o o d w e can do, and .how m any o f ou r a ssoc ia tes w e can m ake h a p p y b e fo re th e c en tu ry c loses, b y deeds o f k indness, and th o u g h tfu l a tten tion . In w is h in g th em a “ H a p p y N e w Y e a r , ” le t us t r y to m a k e i t h a p p y a ll th ro u g h th e y ea r .

J a Y a .

O ne o f th e su b scrib ers to H e t T oek om stia L e v e n (U tre c h t ), l iv in g in S oera b a ja , sends to th e e d ito r o f th a t jo u rn a l a c o p y o f Th iem e 's N ie u w A d verten tieb la d , o f th e 24th o f M a y last, a n e w s p a p e r p u b lish ed in Java , c o n ta in in g a d e ta ile d account, fr o m th e p en o f an eye -w itn ess , o f som e rem a rk a b le p s y c h ic p h en om en a w h ic h h a v e m a n ife s ted th e m s e lv e s in th a t rem o te d ep en d en cy of. th e N e th e r la n d s , w h e re th e y h a v e c rea ted a g r e a t sensation . N o r is i t th e f ir s t t im e th a t s im ila r in c id en ts h a v e o ccu rred in J a v a ; fo r , in th e y e a r 1884, H e e r W . B osch , f o r m an y y ea rs a re s id e n t o f th e in te r io r o f th e B a ta v ia n co lo n y , co n tr ib u ted to th e S p ir itu a lis t ic jou rn a ls o f th e d a y a n a r r a t iv e o f h is o w n ex p e r ien ces in con n ection w ith su p ern o rm a l phenom ena . A n d so * ‘ th e fa r th e s t is le s o f th e sea ” a re b e in g p en e tra te d b y th e l ig h t o f tru th . — Sel.

S t a i r s r i lp s * M i± ^ d . t i s .

Census re tu rn s o f In d ia sh ow th a t th e p o p u la t io n o f th a t v a s t con tin en t in 1891 am ou n ted to 285,000,000. A b o u t o n e - fifth o f th e hum an ra ce v e g e ta te in te r r ib le p o v e r t y in H in d u stan T h e a v e ra g e a g e a t d ea th in In d ia is 23.5 y e a rs , a g a in s t 39.91 in th e U n ite d K in g d o m ; and w e can r e a d ily u n d erstan d th is , -w hen w e rea d o f th e ch ro n ic s ta rva t io n o f th a t p op u la tion . T h e annual" in com e p e r h ead o f th e p op u la tio n in th e U n ite d K in g d o m is £ 4 2 ; in F ra n ce , £ 2 6 ; in- I ta ly , £12 ; In R u ssia , £ 1 0 ; bu t in In d ia o n ly £2 . W h a t a d ea th in l i f e ! N o w o n d e r th a t th e d ea th -ra te in H in d u stan and in R u ss ia is so h igh . I t is o fte n sa id th a t th e H in d u s a re th e p p o res t p eo p le Ion th e fa c e o f th e e a r th a m on g so -ca lled c iv i l iz e d nations. T h e H in d u p o p u la t io n in crea ses a t th e ra p id ra te o f ten p e r cen t, in ten yea rs . I l l - f e d p eo p le , l ik e w eed s ,in c rea s e ra p id ly .

Y e t In d ia cou ld su p p o rt a m uch g r e a te r p o p u la t io n — a ll h a v in g su ffic ien t f o r th e ir c o m fo r t and w e ll-b e in g — i f th e H in d u s w o u ld p u t in to p ra c t ic e th a t w h ich th e y c la im as th e ir r e l ig io n — th e B ro th e rh o o d o f M an . — L u c y A . M a l l o r y ,

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C o n c e r n i n g - m e d i u m s .

To T H E E d i t o r : ■'I f mediums were developed by human

agency alonej, there would be excuse for thinking kin;dly or otherwise about them. But, as the new-born b!abe has not. made itself, neither have mediums become such by their own volition and predetermined purpose.

Parents may feed the child, but\Nature attends to the growing.

Circles are formed for spiritual unfoldment, but unfoldment comes best where human agency is kept in abeyance, and the passivity asked for is secured in part by singing—and behaving ourselves.

Once, while doing business w ith the president of a large institution in. this city, there came into the office a beautiful little girl (about four years old) just as perfect as nature could make her, and I said In my soul: '

O h, you p rec iou s l i t t le ch eru b ;A n g e l— y e t to he—

In th e e v e r - l iv in g p resen t (And th e v a s t e te rn ity .

Just then the president looked around, and seeing his own precious darling, exclaimed with bland nonchalant interest, “ You ’re a fraud ! ” The child took it as innocently as if it were papa’s best soul greeting—not seeming to guess that “ fraud ” is not the best word in the dictionary. W a l t e r H y p e ,

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the lungs. He stopped the bleeding and saved her life. A few nights after, she went to the hall and before a large audience, painted.»'many a rosebud > while blindfolded, with her one arm.

A lady now living in Janesville, over 80 years of age (Mrs. 1ST. Miles), has a large wreath of beautiful roses painted in like manner by Mrs. Blair, and in the

‘ center a verse of poetry beautifully w ritten and signed by a name of one of her spirit friends.

W hile Mrs. Blair remained in Boston - she used to correspond with me, but since she married her second husband I have not heard from her. I f she is yet an inhabitant of earth, I would very much like to hear from her.

M r s . O. A. S t e v e n s .Bock Prairie, Wis.

T l ie P h e n o m e n a o f Sp iritua lism .

A to n e f o r t l ie W ro n g .

T o t h e E d i t o r :My opinion after glancing over the

Liberator is that the influence of such literature is demoralizing in the extreme.

I was much amused at the method" employed by- our friend, E. E. G-illis, to dispose of the copy of the Liberator sent him, as it was precisely what I did with mine. I very hurriedly made fuel of it, that no eyes but mine should see it. I am just as much opposed to fraud as any one can be, but that paper has not discovered the correct solution of the problem. L a t j r a E. M a y e r .

Terre Haute, Ind.

T l ie F in n ! O u tcom e.

To t h e E d i t o r :I see you have a sort of a fight on your

hands w ith the Anti-Spiritualists, in a disguised form. The Liberator has been sent m e; what the purpose is, I know not. I do not intend to help them tear down a doctrine which is dearer to me than all the other “ isms ” in the world. Mr. Garrison, its publisher, says that he started out in the- investigation of Spiritualism with the thought that it was av fraud, and he ends up with the same' idea. He started out in the fraud- line himself, and as he intimates, he found dupes by the thousand and it seems that he worked those dupes as long as there was anything in it.

Getting tired of the small fry, he turns his attention to what he considers large game, and I must say I am a little surprised at the leaders he can show the scalps of.

I did not need the Liberator to convince me that Spiritualism has its share of fraud that is diffusing itself throughout all walks of life.

When we knock out the phenomena of Spiritualism we will have a church built on its ruins, as there was about 1800 years ago, on tlie ruins of the true teachings of Jesus and liis disciples ; or in other words, the lines of our chariot w ill pass into the hands of other drivers. The Constantines will then get hold of

• i t ; the priesthood can then swallow it, and it w ill become modified Christianity as Christianity was modified Judaism,

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ex-fakers, I think it w ill at last redohnd to the good of Spiritualism, awakening a truer conception of the importance of its mission to humanity ; for be assured that those who have inaugurated this movement w ill carry it through despite hypocrisy and bickering in our ranks.

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'to sit for him but her control told her she must. So her husband bandaged her eyes, then disarranged the paints, laid a sheet of white pasteboard on the table in front of her and in 24 minutes from the time she began, the bouquet of roses and lilies was finished ready for framing, which represented our family group, calling each name , as she painted the flower, no one ever having told her our names, or which ones had passed to the higher life. { ( -

Some months' later, when the Doctor was in Boston, at the close of one; of his lectures a gentleman came to him and told hini a lady at the hotel was dying and wished to see him. He went/to the hotel and found Mrs. Blair bleeding at

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B O O K S T O R E ,rolution which is stirring the hearts of llions of men and women as lias this

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W e ean a ll b e ban n er-bearers , v A n d p ro c la im a p eace on earth ,' i f w e can p rep a re th e m an ger

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A Business M e e lin g of the Ladies’ A id will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p. m., at Occidental Hall,. 305 Larkin street, San Erancisco. Business of importance w ill come before the meeting and it is essential that there be a large attendance.

jRfrs. S ad ie JED erliardt closed her meetings in Excelsior Hall, Mission St., San Francisco, on Sunday evening, Dec. 18, until after the holidays. Further notice w ill be given in the J o u r n a l relative to opening again, there or elsewhere.

Mme.Ufontagnue has gone to London, England, to spend the Winter. This became necessary (as we are informed by a letter from her) on account of nervous prostration and general debility from too close application. O f course we expect to bear from her again when she arrives in London, and w ill then inform our readers of her condition and intentions.

A short time ago a San Francisco daily paper published an article about Mme. Montague and tbe Psychical Society of Oakland, stating that it was defunct, and also made many very uncomplimentary remarks about it, and'its treatment of Mme. Monbajgue. A ll of which is pronounced by Mrs. M. Brice, the Corresponding Secretary of tbe Society, as being ungenerous and wholly untrue. Surely she ought to know, being the Secretary, about tbe standing of the Society. Mery little dependence can be placed on many articles which are published in the secular press—this being one of that kind. T

T l ie Christ mas L e c tu r e given by Mrs. B. S. L illie for the Society of Pro-gressive Spiritualists at 305 Larkin St.,

an Francisco, was entitled, “ Christ and Spiritualism.” I t was an eloquent and convincing argument, showing that the Nazarene (who was himself a medium controlled by a band o f ancient spirits) was in full harmony with the philosophy of Spiritualism of the nineteenth century. Moses and Elias, who materialized and talked with him in the presence of Peter, James and John, on the “ mount of transfiguration,” were his spirit guides and advisors. Mr. John /T. L illie conducted the musical service, and Mrs. S. E. Cooke presided at the piano. §

M ine. Y ou n g 's Christmas'Circle at 605 M cAllister St., San Erancisco, was well attended, and the Madame gave many remarkable tests and messages from the spirit friends of those present. Her circles are held on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings.

T l ia t R e c e p t io n .—We desire through the Jo u r n al to express our gratitude to

. the many friends—“ old Spiritualists,” (with whom we were so long and pleasantly associated) for the warm receptions and kind feeling so manifest to us on our late visit to Saffi Francisco._ I t was a thanksgiving jubilee from first to last. IRhip.'ryhnrhj seemed so kind. But we wish especially to mention Mr. Wm. M. Eider, Mr. Wm. Emmette Coleman, Mr. M. H. Morse and family, the Hills, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Eider, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Irvin, Mrs. E. A. Bobinson and daughter, and Mrs. M. B. Dodge, through whose kindness we were enabled to see and greet “ Our L ittle Minister,” Mrs. E. L. W atson, and hear again the entrancing music of that sweet “ Song Bird,” Miss E. Ber- esford Joy, and many others, who made the occasion so joyous. Everybody seemed so kind. And now as we look back at those dear faces, the thoughts of former happy days come surging- through the mind, and I believe as I have always, that true friendship never dies. How

- sweet to feel the throbbing of each tender loving breast, and know there is no parting ’tw ixt those who love the best. The sweet memory of those old-time friends will shed a halo of light to brighten all our later lives. W ith

^warmest feelings of gratitude.L a v e r n a M a t t h e w s .J. M. M a t t h e w s .

Oleander, Fresno Co., Cal.

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l a d i e s ’ A id S o c ie ty — The regular monthly supper and dance will be given on Friday, December 30, at Occidental Hall, 305 Larkin St., San Erancisco, The supper will be served from 6 to 9 p. m.; tbe dancing from 9 to 11:30 p. m. Tickets 2o cents. Let this party be well attended. I t w ill be an enjoyable affair, and tbe closing one for tbe year by tbe Ladies’ Aid, and will be a memorable occasion. e

T l ie M ission L yceu m says, a merry Christmas to the J o u r n a l and its readers. I t was well attended on Christmas Day. Eleven new -children came in, which filled the places of others who were absent on account of invitations to eat turkey with friends in other portions of the city. Eemember the entertainment on Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, and the election of officers on the 1st Sunday of the new year. W. T . J o n e s , Con.

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A B e n e fit was given to Dr. Ein-Es’ Spiritual Society, last Sunday, at 909 Market St., San Erancisco. The speakers and mediums present were : Mrs.Bird Mrs. Seeley and Mr.Barclay. I t was well attended.

. N e w Y e a r ’s E v en in g .—Mrs. J. J. Whitney will hold a grand test seance at the Metropolitan Temple, San Erancisco, (on F ifth Street, corner Mission Street,) next Sunday at 8 p.m. Admission free.

K . W . K a le s an ti YY lfe w ill accept calls in the West after the 1st of April, 1899, to lecture and give tests. A fter nearly three years as settled speakers in Eochester, H. Y ., they desire to renew old acquaintances and form new ones. They hope to spend a few months on the Pacific Coast if they can receive a few calls. Mr. Kates will also give special attention to organizing Children’s Lyceums. They w ill serve societies at the lowest possible price, on Sundays, and

■hold meetings for collections during the week. Address them, 156 Meigs street, Eochester, H. Y .

H ied , at tlie national M ilitary Home, Wisconsin, Dec. 10, 189S, Ebenezer J. Stout, aged 75. Deceased was a native of New York, and served as captain of a battery of light artillery during the civil war. He was prominently identified- w ith Spiritualism from its inception by tbe Pox sisters, and was intimately acquainted w itli the late Prof. Denton and wife, and A. J. Davis and his second wife, Mary. He gave many years of his life to the dissemination of the Cause, to the neglect of his business—a master tailor—thereby impoverishing his wife and family. When truly himself, his acts were angelic,no one having a kinder heart and a clearer grasp of things divine. He had had strange experiences with “ spirits,” visible and invisible: but did not at all times try them, as advised by the best teachers of divine philosophy. His love was stronger than his wisdom. Yet, “ he whose heart is full or tenderness and truth, who loves mankind more than he loves himself, and cannot find room in his heart to hate, may be another Christ S ’ J a s . T . L . M a c D o n a l d .

P s y c l io m e lr y ; Its Science and Law of Unfoldment, by J. C. F. Grumbine. 48pp. 50 cents. "For sale at this office.

Books are very appropriate as holiday offerings toJfriends who can appreciate and desire to preserve a token of affection.

A good assortment of Occult and Spiritual Books can be found at the J o u r n a l Book Store, 1129 Market St., San Francisco, and we invite our readers who can do so to call and examine them, when selecting presents for friends, at this season of the year.

S tories fo r C h ild ren , by Hudson and Emma Tuttle. Price 25c. This contains 62 pages, with the following list of contents : Budding Eose, Parrots, Planting Apple Seeds, A Dream that was True, The Syiph of the Air, Eudocia, The Beautifu l Lady, An Escaped Lie, The Fable of the Stork, Claribel, A New Year’s Story, How an Acorn Becomes an Oak, M ilitary Instinct of Insects, The Bridegroom of Death, A Winter K igh t Ballad.

ig§g“We mail these pamphlets for lO cts. each, or $1.00 per dozen. Present them to your young people, and thus make them happy.

sg§P“ Planets and People q u a r t e r l y and t h e B e l i g i o - P h i l o s o p h i c a l J o u r n a l b o t h f o r o n e y e a r f o r §1.75, if sent to t h i s o f f ic e .

P o s ta g e Stam ps may be sent to this office for fractions of a dollar.

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£77 Suggestions, a monthly magazine devoted to the science of Suggestive Therapeutics and kindred subjects— Hypnotism, Magnetism, Telepathy, Mental Culture, Suggestive Education of Children, Dreams, Visions and all psychical phenomena, w ill be clubbed with the E e l i g i o - P h i l o s o p u i c a l J o u r n a l and both sent for §1.75 a year.

Mrs. T . C ro fts , whose Psychometric Beading of President McKinley was given in the J o u r n a l for July 7, 1897, continues to give Psychometric and .Graphological Headings to those who apply for them—(Graphology is reading character from hand-writing)-.

Send to this office some of your w riting, a photograph, or some small article you have handled or worn, with $1.00 and two 2-cent stamps for postage, and the readings will be mailed to you direct by Mrs. Crofts. Those who have had Eeadings are all well pleased with. them.

Don't fail to see tfae Rooks on advanced thought, for sale at *4330 Market St.

V o ca l and p iano lessons v e r y ' reasonable. A p p ly To M rs . W . W . F u lle r , 231 9 P os t S t., b e tw een D ev isad er 'o and B ro d er ick .

C. JEJ. Heyivood,T e le g r a p h ic R a p p in g M ed iu m .

123G M arket Street, San Francisco. oRoom SG. H ou rs . 12 to 4.

A n A s t o n i s h i n g * O f f e r .Send three two-cent stamps, lock of

hair, age, name and the leading symptom and your disease w ill be diagnosed free by spirit power.

M r s . D r . D o b s o n - B a r k e r ,Box 132, San Jose, Cal.

Your Life Told by the StarsParts o f the Grand Man Relating

to tlie Zodiacal Signs SignsDomain of the Signs

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In Which of These Signs Were You Born?S e n d d a t e o f birtli a n d 2 5 c . for true

reading o f your life and possibilities. Reliability

guaran teed . A d d re s s E . G R I P P I X . 6 9 6 r re e n e A v e n u e , B r o o k l y n , N . Y .Asli fo r sample copy of that inspirational monthly

publication, E l e a n o r K i r k ’s I d e a . ■

Societies sad Meetings.J 3 y Under this head ing w e insert notices o f m eetings

at T E N C E N T S per lin e each insertion O N E - IN C H [10 lin es ], $3.00 per month.

California State Spiritualist Association.H e a d q u a r t e r s — 1429 M arket St.,

S A N F R A N C IS C O , C A L .

P r e s i d e n t ............ m . S. N O R T O N , 1429 M arket[S treetV ic e P r e s ’t ...................... W . D . J. H A M B L Y , San Jose.Se c r e t a r y -.........t .G . N E W M A N , 1429 M arket Street.T r e a s u r e r ...................... B . F. s m a l l , 3750 2 2 nd st.D ir e c t o r s — M rs. R. I. Johnson, H o llis te r ; M rs. H . E .

Robinson, San Francisco; M rs. M . E . Colem an, Oaklan d ; C. H . W adsw orth , San Francisco ; M rs. I. M . K ellenberger, A lam eda .

Society of Progressive Spiritualists,M ee ts a t 805 L a r k in S t,, San F ran c isco , a t O cc id en ta l H a ll,S u p rem e C ou rt bu ild ing, e v e r y Sunday e ven in g a t 7 .30 p.m. M r. J. T . and M rs. R . S. L I L L I E , o f Boston, ai’ e en gaged fo r th e p resen t season.

L A D IE S ’ A ID S O C IE T Y .— H ead qu a rte rs a t 305 L a rk in -s t., San F ran c isco . A F R E E

S oc ia l w i l l be h e ld on th e second F r id a y e ven in g and th e R eg u la r E n ter ta in m en t and S u p p er on D ie L A S T F R I D A Y e v e n in g o f each m onth .— S em i-m on th ly Business M ee tin gs w i l l be held on th e W ed n esd ays p receed in g th e S ocia ls and E n terta in m en ts , a t 2 p.m . T a k e E le v a to r .

MR S . J E N N IE R O B IN S O N holds c irc les fo r M essages and a d v ic e e v e r y Tu esd ay even - and Thu rsdays , 2 p. m. P r iv a te consulta-

tions d a i ly ; le t te rs an sw ered , a sp ec ia lty . 37 V a n N ess A ven u e , San F rancisco , Cal.

B O O K FR EE.Mrs. E. B. Duffey’s Book, entitled

i*4 H E A V E N ; a Karrative of Personal ^Experiences after the Change called 3Death.” This thrilling recital w ill |be read with more than ordinary interest by every thoughtful person.— ig(Price 25 cents.) An exchange says;3 a T h is j s g n a r ra t iv e o f p erson a l e x p e r ie n c e s a f t e r death , o f a s p ir it th a t re tu rn s ^and g iv e s i t g ra p h ica lly , th rou gh th e M e- jjdmm. I t is ju s t th e th in g f o r a n eop h yte sto read , w h o des ires to k n o w som eth in g o f Sthe b e y o n d ; b e in g one o f th e m ost com m on- Ssense p rodu ctions w e h a v e seen in S p ir it u a l l i te ra tu r e f o r m an y a day.

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