The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-30

to accomplish this season some telling re-
suits in the phenomena Of spiritual re-
search.
Already a goodly @urlfer CT followers -
occultism have reported for the sururacr
seances. and ono oe the most successful
seasons known in the history OF the
science anticipated.
But the most interesting phase Of tbs
camp meeting is the effort which the of,
ficers Of the organization win make ID
establish a permanent foothold for spirit
ualism at Cedar Lake, and erect a per
manent retreat and e--ntually establish
a city.
The original length Of time scheduled
for the spiritualistic outing covered
period of two months and a half How
ever, 1t is now hoped that many Of tina
followers VIII remain permanently and
that the nucleus will be formed OF what
will result in a grand concentration OF
forces, and the establishment OF a retreat
which will be a mecca for spritualists.
Not only will religious peace reign here,
but it Is intended that the city itself
shall be one of the artistic wonders of the
country so far as architectural and hor-
ticultural development is concerned.
There will be beautiful buildings fash
Toned in uniform style. Lanes OF trees
Will be set out and parks established
grand temple Of Epirituaiism will be
founded where spirit leaders will inspire
the flesh and blood ones to tremendous
nights of eloquence, where remarkable
communications with the spirit world
may be held.
But first of all. it will be bit OF Eden.
a sylvan grove, a delicious retreat from
the world far removed from the hum
drum existence of metropolitan life and
the worries OF mater1alism and CONNER
cialism. The site already acquired IS a
forty-aere tract. Of land bordering on c.
dar lake and extending back over a rangs
of green rolling country and woody deIls
for a considerable distance. But this Il
a mere beginning. Another larger and
more fertile tract covering 200 acres will
soon be added. This will give a Iergc
area for the development OF spiritus;
forces, and there will be no possibility o.
the encroachment OF influences which
may prove detrimental to that develon-
n:ent. so that there may be one spot IN
the country wholly sacred to the depart
II spirit friends Of the members.
An excellent beginning has already oaA-
made, so far as permanent buildings are
concerned A handsome hotel. an audi
forum, and a number OF cottages are un-
der course cs construction. However. FOR
the present season most OF the members
Of the society VIII occupy tents alona
the shore of the lake.
During the summer u special effort wiz
be made to organize a home Tor old peo-
pie which will be one Of the first toward
the building of an ideal city. An efrorI
also will be made to build q home for
Chicago waits.
r-he RIGHTEOUSNESS of building q cit,
Of eplriiaallsm does not daunt in the
icast this band OF few hundred be-
levers. Money IS TO be raised W sub
scTiptloS. AL spiritualists vhc are hnan-
cinlly able will build hc,nes and con-
tribute SIS well rs to the general build.
ing or foundation fund. Those persons
belonging to tho society VIII have 4 voice
In governing the proposed city. and its
management Of affaira viii Eo based on
the cooperative plan so Ear as It "a
found practicable.
The reason for tho selection OF Gear
iaks, In preference 10 any other locality,
Is q very romantic one, 20 far rs tho
apirttualatic point OF v;sw Il concerned.
Tho aclection was made by George ".
Ccrtiingly, who Is president cf this as
eec!aticn. He says thai ~ the selection
and purchase OF the grol.ads 20 was
guided h. the ghost Of XRed Jacket" IN
fact. Che members OF t5e society claim
that NIL events IN tilair daily lives ara
:orcstalled by spiritual Influences.
The Indian spirit appeared to him
CordIngly says. Just 90 no was having
the site with party Of friends.
The spirit appeared. sw'Eys=g slightly
IN the wind on tho top CT the highest
mound. and with uplif;sd tvnaabaw3
warned mo against ClaS.ag nc un5afIrn-
ble bargain. Then" Secla-ss Gr. Cord
ingly, stretching forth IT'S hnrGs By way
of welcome, 1t hcySsG me 70 build my
wiSwan beyond. on some property which
once belonged t. the VS. rier