New-York tribune., 1902-11-16
MRS. TINGLEY'S SCHOOL.
BROUGHT BEFORE TIE PUB
LIC BY DETENTION OF
CUBAN CHILDREN.
DIVERSE STATEMENTS OF THE WORK
AT SAN DIEGO. CAL-HER
BRANCH OF THE
OSOPHY

The attacks which have been made on Mrs
Katherine Tngley by various individuals ana
Cietiss have brought public attention another
peculiar cult, her form Of Theosophy, by some
called Tingleyism.
Past followers and believers in the Theosophic
teachings CT Mrs Tingley have told examina-
tion some startling things have talked about their
former prlestess the Purple Mother have
borne witness Of 4 dog named Spots. in which
was said to be reincarnated the spirit Of dead
Thsosophic leader. and have lifted the veil on
other practices which seem incredible.
On the other hand. the present disciples Of Mrs.
Tingley. together with many prominent citizens
who have become interested in her teachings. have
rallied her support. and declare she is carrying
great educational work. They say in her de-
fence that she has raised money for school
where children from all the different countries Of
the world may be taught all that is best in history
and philosophy Her pupils are also trained, they
say in many practical lines OF work. such as draw
ing, wood carving stenography and telegraphy,
which might fit them for useful lives.
The controversy has been carried up TO Sec
retaTy Shaw OF the Treasury Department at Wash
ington. and he is making careful investigation OF
the teachings OF Mrs. Tingley and her methods.
Upon Secretary Shaw's decision. moreover hangs
the fate Of eleven Cuban children who have been
detained at Ellis Island. bound for Mrs Tingey
institution. called by her the Raja Yoga School.
and which is situated at Point Iona, San
Diego, Cal Appeal was made TO Secretary Shaw
after the special board Of inquiry at Ellis Island
had unanimously decided 10 send the children back
20 Cuba
The detention Of these eleven children was first
instigated by the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty 10 Children. OF this city. They were in
charge OF Dr. Van Pelt, the woman superintendent
az the San Diego school, and arrived here the lat
ter part OF last month. The society, however had
IN it's possession the testimony many individuals
who were formerly connected with Mrs Tingley's
school and her Theosophic crusades and began It's
attack as soon as the children reached port
According Vernon II. Davis. president OF the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 20 Children
the people who are supplying Mrs. Tingley with
rrorey 70 carry out her Ideas VIII soon fnd out
that they are dupes. and then, Withdrawing their
aid. win leave the poor children public charges
IN the course OF the hearing before the commits
sion Mr. Davis brought out statements the effect
that Mrs.. Tingley had not only established a
school but a sort OF paradise earth, where the
children were taught 10 regard her a superior
being
According 20 these statements. Mrs. Tingley has
a. San Diego a Lotus Farm" where the one
hundred and fifty children inhabitants are termed
Lotus buds" These children have been brought
for the most part from cuba. The buildings OF the
farm. which were said 10 be Of handsome archi-
lecture and expensive workmanship, have been
built chiefly by private contributions
The whole society, of which Mrs Tingley is the
head. Is termed the Universal Brotherhood With
IN the brotherhood. however. there is an inner
sarcies called the EsOterc Society OF Theosophy.