davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-21
MARRIED..
weber- R.hfeIdt.

one this forenoon at his office. when he
united in marriage John e. Weber and
Mary E. Rahfeldt. both of Liscomb. The
ceremony was performed at II o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-21
TROUBLE FOR DR.. WARD.
New York Medical Society Pre-.
pairing to Prosecute the
Somatopathist.
Will Accuse Him OF Practicing
the Healing Art Without
q License.
Dr.. Ward Denies He Claimed to
Be Able to Cure
Every iii.

julius A. Ward, D. D., D. o. and NJ s.,
the former Marshalltown divine who
has discovered an alleged new science of
healing, is securing great deal of noto-
riety in New York. but whether or not
1t is of a character to be envied appears
doubtful at this distance. Following his
prosecution of wealthy lady in order
to collect for treatment and the extraor-
binary interview with a New York
World reporter, comes the statement
that the ex- preacher is to be prosecuted
by the practitioners of the regular
school for pretending to be medical
practitioner without having license.
The New York World of Monday last
contains the following in regard to the
latest developments concerning the for
mer pastor:
DIR. Julius Augustus Ward, NJ. S., d.
D., says it is not true that he can cure
every i'll that flesh is heir to. More
over. he says he never declared he could
cule everything. He adds:
g From my standpoint. no one but a
fool would make claim to cure every
lNllS, lOT u hudNS Moul0 NC sOO sinai
to do IT.
Meantime, while DIR. Ward is pro-
testing that he is honestly working for
a living and trying to benefit humanity,
the medical society of the county OF
New York is preparing to have him ar
rested on the misdemeanor charge OF
pretending to be a medical practitioner
without having license.
1t was shown in the Ward-Sutro
case said Champe E. Andrews, attorney
for the medical society, today, that
Ward had no cause Of action and no
right in law to collect money for prac-
ticing medicine
REV. DR. Ward-he holds degree Of
doctoro OF divinity from Cornell. Iowa
speaks in his circulars of DIR. Wards
Patients He uses an envelope stamped
on the corner:
]:
/: DIR. JULIUS AUGUSTUS WARD. ::
!: The Hoffman Arms,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-21
DIR. JULIUS AUGUSTUS WARD.
The Hoffman Arms,
No. $50 Madison Avenue.
New York.

Inside this envelope he sends out cir
culars telling how he heals the sick by
He also incloses care
fully worded card like the following:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-21
HE WAS REALLY UGLY.
Claud Edwards Started Fight Because
He Was Voted UgIiest Man at So

Kokomo, Ind, Dec. 21.-Claude Ed
wards won a prize at a social here and
broke up the social by starting a fight.
The feature Of the social was a voting
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-21

= - = % - = .'.,s's..''.
II think you can guess what is my
opinion Of Dr. Ward, said DR.. Frank
Van Fleet. president of the medical So
ciety, to an Evening World reporter to-
day. But IL he is doctor OF divinity.
perhaps he has a right to use the title
"Dr "t"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-21

JULIUS A. WARD.
SoMATOPATHIST
The Hoffman Arms.
Fourth year In New York. One Of
the first to practise Osteopathy In
the East. Founded Somatopathy
in 1898.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20
Mrs. Piper's
Honest Simplicity.

was this transparent simplicity and
righteousness Of character this lack of the
nocus and mumbo jumbo Of ordinary medi-
umship. that made Mrs. Piper conspicous
above the common herd Of clairvoyants and
similar charletans.
For fourteen years or more she has
been under the close observation. first. Of
Professor James, afterwards of Doctor
Aodgson and other competent persons.
She and her husband have been shadowed
oy detectives. Her personal luggage has
been searched, her correspondence read,
her goings out and comings in closely
watched. Yet in all these years not the
smallest circumstance has come to light re-
nectng IN any way upon her honesty.
certainly no other medium has ever been
subjected to SO stringent an ordeal. And.
In View Of the fact that, under far more
measer supervision. Doctor Hodgson him
sen ana other less competent inquirers have
succeeded In bringing homo the charge Of
0snonesty to many professional mediums. It
- TACT entitled to much weight that this
medium should have passed through the
most searching and prolonged inquiries
Without even rumor Of exposure or the
discovery Of any suspicious circumstances.
ana 30 1t was that she attracted an un-
common class Of patrons. Educated and
intelligent people nocked to her. Among the
rest came Professor william James Of
Harvard University.
he hardly needs IN introduction to read
err OF The Sunday Republic Son Of Henry
James. the mystic: brother Of Henry James,
sne novelist and he himself the greatest of
l.ne ~ american psycholoGist1.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20
SCIENTISTS
an Her 'O
WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REpus11c.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPuRIIc
SSN view Of Mrs. Piper's extraordinary
confession-calm, dignified. profound
1t win be interesting to read what
S-r>~< scientists of England and America
said Of her: what experts ,aouR1t Of her
psychic manifestations and her personality.
together with the description of "how she
did it,
The strongest claim made for Mrs. Piper
has always been that ',she is honest" Pro-
fessor Nathaniel 8. Shaler said he believed
that ''she herself is honest, but what
ever the medium IL. am convinced that
this influence b q preposterous scoundrel."
Professor James, professor OF Psychology
at Harvard. said: Taking everything that
know Of Mrs. Piper into account, the re-
suit Is to make me feel absolutely certain
that she knows things in her frances that
she cannot possibly have had knowledge of
in q waking state ana that the definite
philosophy q her frances Is yet to be
found.
of art and literature at Harvard. said; .T
saw things at these sittings which an
peared marvellous and incomprehensible tn
me. do not attempt to explain them.
believe. however. that hers is fleld for the
fullest scientific investigation"
This was the view taken by the Psychical
Research Society. and to guard against
fraud she was taken In the custody and
control Of the society.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20
Professor James
Also Convinced.

Tn 1855 he visited Mrs. Piper about n
dozen times and sent q large number of
persons to her. making appointments him
self for most Of these people, whose names
were in no instance announced to the me-
dium His investigation convinced him that
Mrs. Piper was person OF supernormal
powers.
"As to the exact meaning and value Of
these powers, his attitude has been and IA
very frankly that OF suspended judGmeut,
VI one thing only Il he certain-the sus-
picton Of fraud is untenahle He almost
Wishes this was not 30. for II this suspicion
could be made plausible fraud would be
by far the most satisfying explanation. since
1t would leave no further problem dutstand.
Ing
But the fraud hypothesis being elimi-
mated. bewildering problems remain wait.
Ing for IN answer. He. therefore, called the
attention Of the society to this extraordi-
nary case. with the hope that some lIsht
might Be thrown upon the attendant prob
lema
These are the words with which he In.
trodpced Mr1 Piper: In order p disprovs
tA12.srt1ea that -alI crovs ass hiae1 oas
81 4
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20
What Was Said of
Mrs. Piper's Life.

Here 10 brief summary of Mrs. Piper's
life as 1t was given:
Married October 6, 1881.
First child born May 1s, 1884.
First experience Of being in a trance June
.. 1884.
second child born October Z. 1856
VI her first trance Mrs. Piper was reported
a saying: II remember the date distinctly.
because 1t was two days after my nrst
birthday following the birth of my fryt
child" :
sne says she went to consult J. r. Cooke.
. blind medium. for medical advice on .
Saturday. During the interview" she said.
was partly unconscious for a few min
"'es. on the following Sunday I went into
trance. The first time saw the name Of
my control. Doctor Phinuit rhe spirit
ciaimins to be that deceased gentleman).
written down was In October. 1885 It was
just e1ter had retired for the night and b.
lore had fallen asleep.
suooenly saw . light. asked my huD.
nand ne saw It. He said no. and asked
n were going into trance. replied nc.
tnss was my actual self. but that the
room was full Of light. He said he saw
notnin&. moment later saw part Of the
name-Ooctor Phinuit-on the wall near my
bsd"
IN the interest OF Doctor Hodsson. VINO
nsd come from England in May. 1881. to In
vesdeste her. Professor James and othsr
distineuished members Of tho Society for |
Fsycnscal Research. Mrs Piper went to |
LONDON In November. 1s0. to have hsr
psyehse Dsvsss tested and was undef go
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20

he became convinced of her power to COM
municate with the dead.
The most distinguished New York au-
thority. Professor James H Hyslop, in
structor in ethics and mental science at
Columbia University. who prefaced q long
series OF psychological Investigations by ex-
posing the fraudulent practices Of noted
spirit wonders" also became convinced
OF Mrs Piper's extraordinary powers. At
test Sitting" he asked for messages from
his father. some "reminiscences of things
happening before the professors birth. The
replies related to events and incidents.
many OF which he recognized as having
heard from living witnesses.
After thorough investigation. william
walsh wrote OF Mrs. Piper: ''The woman
In this case is an excellent and irreproach-
apie character. She is Mrs. Piper. a resi-
dent OF Arlington Heights, near Boston.
Her husband is tailor in very moderate
circumstances She has two children Her
age Is about 8 She is an intelligent
woman. but not what you would call an
intellectual one. She is neither handsome
nor homely. neither tall nor short, neither
blond nor brunette. She is just an average
woman-a good wife and good mother. as 4
thank heaven! the average woman of the
United States has ever been.
In 1882 or thereabouts she underwent .
dangerous surgical operation. The ply
sician who brought her through success
fully was Spiritualist by belief. He de-
fected in her spiritualistic possibilities.
With her consent he made medium of her.
just the average. ordinary medium. who
gave spirituaiistic seances for consider
alton.
But, unlike many Of her fellow-workerA |
ME- Piper was absolutely honest. She had |
no explanation to offer Of the strange pow
ers with which she found herssN endowed. |
bhe had no consciousness Of what happened |
during tie hypnotic trance. when. she -.
o her normal stats she haA - ~.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20

tract. receiving . salary. to sit exclusively
Tor that society. Because Of her wonder
iul powers It Is said that its American
branch was established In Boston.
Regarding her condition while in 4 trance
MrA Piper was thus quoted two years ago:
"of what occurs after I enter the trance
period remember nothing-nothing of what
said or what was said to me. am hut
passive agent in the hands Of the powers
controlling me. I can give no account Of
"nas becomes OF mo during q trance. The
wisdom and inspired eioquencs which Of
iate has been conveyed to Doctor Hodrson
through my mediumship is entirely beyond
my understanding. do not pretend to
understand It and can give no sxplanatiop-
simply know that I have the power Of
going into . trance when I wish"
In ArA Pipers nrst frances shs VA.
taken possession Of BY the spirtt claim
ing to b Doctor Phinuit: his f,url name
John Phinuit Schlevelle. Frenchman Of
Marseilies. born In 1z6: studied medicine
and died at the ass Of 70 Of Isprosy. HI
informed Mrs. Piper that his CHIEF duties ir
the world Of spirits was to commmic.t,
with those living on earth ana prove I,
them the existence of spirits. II "a. note.
that this Ffenchman Of French birth epoke
In English with French accent: NAT hi.
ues OF that language was limited IA = fen
phfasss and not always correct.
In explanation Of this Il v.s said that
q Ma Piper was English, only thar
language could be used. At mt Doetor
Phinuit confined his enosts to interpretins
between Ara Piper ana the spirita but
later he talked with hee nl>ou> hs,,,..se ..a
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20

.
like those of other mediums. began BY ask
ing the usual number Of fishing questfops'
before they settled down TO answering In
quiries.
In 1892 new spiritual interpreter ap-
peared. who styled himself George Pelham,
He had been known in life as George Yelley.
New York lawyer and literary man IL
distinction. and had but recently died u
falling from 4 building. He seemed on init
mate terms with the French doctor. ant
they took turns in interpreting for II
spirits But Pelham's communion tions we5t]
given in writing. and not verbally. throuS6j
Mrs. Piper. .
In 1897 there come another change. Itt<1
found that these frances were exhaas1 =
to Mrs. Piper and notice was given by a.
celestial powers in control Of her that heIl
fatigue could be greatly lessened b. shorte,
ening the distance, as ii were. between tn
medium and the spirits-havng a higher,
order Of spirit. not of mortaIs hut of a god
like power. To this end two of the im-]
mortal ones were selected one 10 do thoI
talking. the other the writing. thra au,h Mra9
Piper.
The spirit called '1mperator'' controllaaI
Mrs Piper's voice: the one called Rector.
controlled ..er pen. "Imperator'' was em-I
ployed in discussing great subjects. a. q |
.ne ce"y. 'he angels. immortality. esess
The Identity Of this celestial was knov1.
only to Professor Myers. deceased. then at
the head Of the London society.
AS Mrs. Piper seemed growing weakse.
and needing careful usage. the spirit IL
perator ordered Mrs Piper to cease giyin6
indiscriminate sittings on all s5rts of topics
ne "oum take future charge Of her. -
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20

known but not less eminent brother that the
one writes psychology like novelist and
the other writes novels like psychologist.
In other words. both are possessed Of imagi-
nation as well as insight but the imasina-
tion OF the psychologist. though most re-
strained by scientific methods. is most in
evidence.
AS one Of the vice presidents Of the So
ciety for Psychical Research, Professor
James was naturally attracted to a case Of
mediumship which seemed to invite the
serious attention Of the society and its Of
acers.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20
frofesssr nyslep
Piper Convert.

Professor Richard Hodgson OF London. tina
American representative Of ths society, who
wAs ofisinally employed to discover fraud.
ana who exposed Nine. Blavatsly. said he
hrst went 70 Mn. Pipefs Aouss with Pro-
fessof JAm0 to unmask ~. Dor the firse
fess year5 - wls csaaxnal AiaAslisver IN
~. &hak 49, 1f4esn ysazs aaA IN Assr
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20

membrance OF what she had said or done
or what other forces had said or done
through her agency.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20

white crow is sufficient. My white crow il
Mrs. Piper"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20

|plans|
|phend|
|BtudeI
|sTihd
he d
/ eft |
IN ~
| a III
|iIiolIl|
Iln,.|
Elh ID
||Icl|
"a dl
II red
jia|nj
iI,,s,.|
~ d
~ d
IIIUIl|
~ Il
- h|
~ n|
shoor|
IlllAt
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-20
= . !
:. n

ss(|
-. n
b. Il
he |
ll |
= -
~ p
y 1Dl
-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Death of Mrs. Dallas.

After lingering from paralysis for about ten
days, Mrs Louise s. Dallas died at her resi-
dence in Baltimore on November %. She
was the widow of the late VIM. Wilkins Dallas,
and daughter of the late Anthony Shorb, of
Pittsburg, Pa, where she was born n years
ago. For number of years she and her hus-
band resided at Trevanion, this county, on the
fine estate now owned by Mrs. Percy Shriver,
and afterwards moved to this city and built
the residence now occupied by Mr.. Charles
E. Stewart.
In this community Mrs. Dallas needs no
eulogy, her hundreds of deeds of generosity
and weI-known charity speaking louder than
any written words. While residing here she
never waited to be called upon for aid TO the
needy or suffering, but sent food, clothing,
fuel or medicine, as was most required. In
her church relations she never asked how much
or how little, but contributed largely to its
support While residing in Baltimore she at
tended Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church. Mrs.
Dallas was an aunt to Mrs. Chas. B. Roberts,
of this city. Her funeral took place on Wed
nesday, and the remains were taken to Phila-
delphia, Pa, and inferred alongside of her
b,,kon1
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
The Teachers Association.

hepOrleu lOT Inc DCuuOCiubAO TAuFOSes'S.
We are often asked, even by teachers,
.sWhat good are Teachers Meetings p Any
one present at the last meeting, held in the
High School Hall, November 22d, will realize
the value of the meeting, at least. The pro-
gram was of the highest character, the parts
well chosen and better executed
The exercises opened with singing by the
association, followed by prayer by MIR. Grove
j. Shipley The secretary read the minutes
of the last meeting, which were adopted as
read.
A large majority of the teachers were pres
ent when the roll was called, others came in
later.
The president, j. F. McBee was very en-
thusiastic in his remarks, after which he pre-
scented DIR. Rowe. This was the grand feature
of the day, as to hear the DIR. is to appreciate
any subject he may select. The one on this
present wants of the teachers, Practicable
Education along the line of Commercial In
dustry'' A vast amount of useful information
was given and much more might have been
given if the speaker had not been limited as
to time.
Dr. Rowe in making some comparisons with
present advantages and past needs, covering
a space of say fifty years, gave some startling
and almost nconceivable numbers to think
on. tits a universal regret that the speaker
can not be present more frequently.
Mr. George II. Caple gave beautiful vocal
solo. His selections are of the best.
Prof Hanna showed the very great import
ance ofteaching children Habits of Thought. !"
He could not speak as long on the subject as
he thought necessary, but begged to be ex-
cused, on account of his age, as represented.
A committee, Messrs. Hess, Burgoon and
Baltozer, was appointed to draft resolutions OF
respect on the death of Mr.. George FL. Horric.
Prof Simpson in his usual kind way express
ed himself as well pleased with the teachers
efforts to raise the standard of education in
the schools under his charge.
Next to paying out the checks this was the
most gratifying portion of the program.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
Uniontown Items.

Mr.. NJ. G. Shaw received news Of the mar
riaee of his cousin, Miss Eunitia Appler
daughter of Mr. John Appler, of Clayton
Missouri who sailed from San Francisco, Cal.
in company with number of friends fol
Manila, Philippines, to be married to Lieut.
John Z. Brady, 18th q. S. Infantry. The
wedding occurred on the 30th of September,
and was attended by the corps of army officer:
stationed in Manila; brilliant reception fol
lowed General Chappell rendered his sword
to the bride to cut the briGe cake. Mr. John
Appler, who was visited by Mr.. Shaw last
summer, is native of Carroll county, Md.
being son of the late Isaac Appler, and has
great many relatives in Carroll county, Md
Mrs. B. w. Kindley, who has been at 6
private sanitarium i'll Baltimore, returned
home on Wednesday.
Mrs. Jacob Reindollar and son Carroll, o.
Fairfield, Pa, were guests of her sister, Mrs
Harry Brough Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. Reuben Matthias is visiting his daugh
ter, Mrs. Wade Hampton Cummings, al
Tilghman, Nd.
Mrs. Wesley Kindley, of Frederick, Md.
is a guest at the NJ. P. parsonage.
Rev T. B. Tyler, of the Church of God
Carrollton, Md, was the guest of Mr.. anC
Mrs. J. Wesley Rodkey on Wednesday.
Mr.. Mark Matthias, of Baltimore, visited his
parent MT. ana MIS-. Seupeh y. mathits, vi
Saturday.
Mr.. Melvin Routson was the guest of hi.
brother, Mr. Harvey I. Routson, at Waynes
boro, Pa, on Thursday.
Thursday Mr. and Mrs. William Segafoost
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. George Gehr Mrs
Elizabeth Franklin and Mr.. Joseph Franklin
al of Westminster.
Mr.. William Henry Baker, after long
severe and lingering illness, from cancer
which developed about twenty-five years ago
died at his home on Sunday. His funeral wa.
conducted on Tuesday by Rev. G. W. Baugh
man in the Lutheran church; interment wa
made in the NJ. P. cemetery. widow, on
son, William, now in the Philippines anC
| four daughters residing in Baltimore, survive
him. He was taken care of by the Order 0
Red Men for number of years, and they at
tended and had charge of part of the services
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-11-30
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
A Number OF Criminal Cases Disposed Of
Fines for Selling Liquor In Violation
of Law.

On the fourth page will be found some cour
proceedings, and below is a record of other pro
ceedings up to the hour of going TO press
State vs.. James Ryan; carrying concealed
weapons; plea of guilty confessed; sentenced
to the House of Correction for four months
Weant for State; Walsh for traverser.
State VS.. Samuel Davis; carrying concealed
weapons; plea of guilty confessed; sentenced
to the House of Correction for SIX months
Weant for State.
State VS.. John Mason; charged with larceny
plea of guilty confessed; sentenced to the
county Jail for ten DAYS Weant for State.
Stale vs. Marshall Hartsock; selling liquor
without license; plea of guilty confessed; sen.
fenced to pay $500 and costs. Weant fol
State; Bond & Parke for traverser. Six cases
against same party for same offense sietted on
payment of costs.
State VS.. Vernon c. Dell and James Swartz
haugh; assault and larceny; tried before jury;
verdict of not guilty. Weant for State; j. M.
Reifsnider and Claude I. Smith for prisoners.
State vs. same parties, for larceny; plea OF
guilty confessed, and each sentenced to the
county Jail for six months. Same counsel.
State VS.. Frederick j. Steiner; selling liquor
on Sunday; plea of guilty confessed; hned
500 and costs. Weant for State; Henning
for traverser.
state VS.. Inomas roWoiei assault anu oa'
terry; tried before jury; verdict of guilty; fined
$25 and costs. Weant for State; Henning fol-
traverser.
State VS. Milton H. Bankert; charged with
rape; tried before the court; judgment OF not
guilty. Weant for State; Henning for traverser.
State VS.. Geo. A. Shoemaker of A; selling
liquor to minor; plea of guilty confessed; fined
$50 and costs. Weant for State; j. M. Reif-
snider for accused.
State VS.. Basil Whitaker; for purchasing
liquor for MINOR; plea of not guilty confessed
by State. Weant for State; Reifsnider &
Grimes for traverser
Court adjourned at 100 o'clock yesterday
morning until today.