The sun., 1897-07-04
SCHLATTER'S LAST IDEAS.
PoPooRATIo MOTIONS ABSORBED nj
THE HEALER IN DENVER.

iished by Mrs. MORLEY Observation-Disclosures
worship In the Church-The Head ofthe Ser
pent In London and II Cells About the world.
DENVER June 30.-Through the financial aid
given by some Of the disciples Of Francis Schlat-
ter, Mrs Ada Morley. Jarrett has been able to
bring out book about him. 1t includes the
story Of tho first wanderings Of tho so-called
healer. which was written by him while he re-
mained in seclusion ut the lonely ranch of Mrs.
Jarrett in New Mexico. This narrative Is
printed about as he told It to the Sun corrc-
spondcnt at the Fox cottage in Denver. Moro
interesting than this story. is the chapter de-
voted to the sayings and actions Of Schlatter
while he lived ut Hermosillo ranch after his dis
appearance from Denver. Mrs. Jarrett states
that the main purpose Of the book is to preserve
tho writings and teachings left by the healer for
the world.
To understand fully the drift Of the ideas ad-
vanced It must be known that Schlatter drew
visionaries around him at Denver. Christian
Scientists, Theosophists, Anarchists, and politi'
cal rcformers gathered around him, discussed
him, and ventilated each his particular theories
and beliefs. Often in the evenings, after the
crowds had departed, Schlatter would be taken
off in q carriage to the homo Of one Of these
thinkers and there n small company Of kindred
spirits would gather for debate and discussion.
As q rule Schlatter remained silent and per-
mitted the others to do the talking. In these
talks he heard number Of pet phrases and
ideas. which he absorbed and later uttered as
original with him. Mrs. Jarrett had been read
ing the socalled reform literature for several
years prior to his visit and had extreme notions
of her own. Knowing these facts. the story Of
his stay at her lonely ranch and of their conver-
sations become more comprehensive and In
creases the amount Of testimony going to provo
tho demented condition of the man who for
time created sensation.
Mrs. Jarrett describes tho events of the even
ing In January. 1896, when Schatter unexpect-
edly made his appearance at her ranch and was
recognized by tho people there from pictures Of
him printed in tho newspapers. Says she:
Having by this time recovered sufficiently
from the shock Iof his appearancel to think
clearly asked his future intentions and what
was his desire. and II he wished his arrival
made known.
Father says no. looking up and away in
that habitual attitude. When they find it out,
Father says CO.
81 understood tho spirit of See thou tell no
man, and in FIVE seconds We were pledged to
secrecy, and no word escaped us that marvellous
winter. Laboring under the confusing conscious
ness of the possibilities OF such visit mean
while giving silent unfeigned praise and thanks
giving. the duties Of hostess suddenly dragged
ue iTOLh tuese bllC TcBlOns Vi lulhBlHdtlol.
While preparing a supper for the guest, Mrs.
Jarrett piled Schlatter with questions regard
ing his reason for coming away from the main
travelled roads to seek her secluded ranch in a
canon. How he knew that such a ranch existed,
she wanted to discover. He replied:
How could inquire for something did not
know e&istedi Father wanted me here. so He
brought me. There is work for me to do here.
this place. II your house had been in yawning
hole at the top OF hill when reached % that hil
there had to lind this house," and he ended
to have YOU stay iii the Fourth oi July, Or 2
said. and she continues her narrative thus:
This invitation brought forth another long.
head. saying: ::oh, no! Not that long. But
Father promised me long rest in southwestern
Colorado for three days W and nights Without food
and water during the snowstorm last Novem-
Sor He said have prepared place for
f'!"s @% sG%$RFa Fa%as
leave n the morning., but they know you you and and
sGhlatter liked old, familiar hymns, and ho
Wcnt about he house singing much OF the time
ably. and seemed to prefer the e1 book Of Daniel
whSh he Mrs Jarrett on many
schlatter had a high regard. He often went out
to the pasture lot and whistled to the white
horse ne @ who who trotted up and permitted his master
As the days went by and Schlatter had rocov-
In the wner tme he taiked nls enE Freely ana
evidently his mind wandered more than ever
Mrs jarrett reports his conversation at dinner
MANY people think you imagine q good
many things. They say It's all Imagination
placed his finger alongside his nose and tweaked
1t, saving. Does Does imaEination put bone in a
that long walk and found a bump first on tho
Now and t he sI gave Ris
head a toss throwing back tho curls and show
nf sat Ss CphSd % ba.s
You saw me cut of the tips OF my Shoes for my
feet are growing. These shoes will soon be too
prepared for that contingency. have grown in
height, too. several inches, and am growing
have said to his hostess:
In London, and that II has its coils around the
world, and that nothing but the Creator him
lon, the Babylon mentioned in the Revelations.
The Beast is the money power. no matter where
found. Mammon worship is in the church as
power Is one combine"
Schlatter grew violent In his talks after q
while. He paced the floor rapidly, while pouring
forth torrent OF words In an excited manner.
II will soon DO away with Father alone. He
would rather have me with tho wild beasts than
with human beasts. Then the time will como
when they can spend the millions they have
taken from the poor and unfortunate in trying
shall go where Father takes me, but l must go
alone. lie often told me l must go to tho Sou
Egypt. At first thought had TO cross tho sens,
but now know different Egypt is on this
continent, and the 144. 900 are reincarnated in
the Western hemishpcre."
Such is the nature OF the Book OF Schlatter,"
prepared In obedience to his commands by Mrs.
Jarrett, who is now expounding n belief mado
up of thcosophical readings, idens Of social re-
formers, and the blind faith Of the strange char
ac,er now finally disappeared from the world.