The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1878-03-07

"A. L. CLAIMS to be simply an ''inveS-
tigator. '-Jourpal.
The ignoramus continues his appeal
to the bigot. The paper which the st.
Paul Pioneer-Press says is lone of the
most uncharitable if not malicious
newspapers in the State,'' threatens
those who investigate with mob vio-
lence.
Bat investigate people will, neverthe-
less. 1t IS the ignor mt on the one
hand, and the bigoted who are inter-
ested in keeping men in ignorance on
the other hand, who do not investigate.
Such people as the Emperors Of Ger
many and Russia, the late Emperor of
France, the Prince OF Wales. the
Queens Of England and Holland, the
scientific men of Europe and America,
The great literary lights of the world,
and the honest portion Of the Clergy.
'ave been and are investigators even of
>pirituaism. Mr.. Giles, Sweden
D"rSian. minister, recently said:
"The prevalence "f Spiritism is one of
the most remarkable and significant
i'henon'en Of modern times. The Splr-
fists count their numbers by millions.
That amy idea or practice, originating
III such small, insignificant beginnings,
should spread so rapidly; and excite 81
much attention., shows conclusiveIy
hat there Is some widespread, and
powerful cause underlying it. There
must be some ground for it in human
wants and conditions. Men are not
lea away by whim and caprice to fol-
!)Wa mere fancy, which has no basis
in their natures. 1t will not do to cry
deception and illusion. Too many ill.,
telilSel,t and honest men and women
have given this subject !. careful and
searching examinations; and too many
innocent minds, intellectually us well
us morally incapable Of collision and
fraud, have rendered their voluntary
and unconscious testimony to their tx.
perience in this matter, to leave any
room for disbelief III the reality Of spii-
it manifestations. Without doubt
there has been much deception and i'm.
posture; but after making due allow.
;nce for large amount OF it, there still
remains solid mass Of evidence of the
truth Of such intercourse. which no
skeptlcism and 10 ingenuity can inyal.
i1ate.'
We wish to go on record us commend
ing Mr.. Day, editor of the Martin CO, n.
~ Sentinel, for his action in the land
grant matter. He occupied Il difficult
position, and while personally inclined
to favor the Sou hwestern, he threw
his influence for the Extension Com.
pany because lie believed his duty to
his constituents demanded it.
BOB. INGERSOLL no THE WIDOW IAN
COYT
Bnffalo Telegram, Gath.
In All interview published this morn.
ing. the widow Van Colt, the +; NOUS
evangelist, now conducting Il lively re.
vival 1T Grace Methodist church.. de.
nominated f"bt. Il. Ingersoil Il poor,
barking dog" Col. Bob. who lectures
here this evening, has addressed the
widow this characteristic note:
BUFFALO,, Feb. 24.-Mrs. Van Colt
MY Dear Madam-Were you con.
strained by the love of Christ to call !,
man who has never I'M in: ed you "a poor,
barking dogy' Did you make this re.
mark us Christian or as Il lady? Did
you SLY these words to illustrate in
some faint degree the refining influence
upon woman of the religio.. you preach;
What would you think of me if should
retort, using your language, changing
only the sex Of the last word? I lave
the honor to remain yours truly.
Il. &. INGERsOLL.,