The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-03-05
MINISTERING SPIRITS.
New Form Of Religion Conceived by
Oskaloosa Man.

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done in any line of industry politics or
religion. AS an illustration one De-
witt G.. Clark has a place of worship
fitted out over No. 220 on First e
west that is somewhat of a novelty.
Mr.. Clark states that the ideas noted
in the room are "a direct materializa-
ton of dictations of ministering spirits
who are constantly lowering about
him.
The room contains a couple OF
beautiful affairs and an arrangement
designated as an oracle" This is de-
signed to serve in the capacity of a
pulpit. The principle altar stands on
the south side of the room and is coV-
cred with a urapery o. red and white
cloth. The lower part Of the front is
red and white curtains, suspended
from brass rings, adorn the upper
parts Of the altar. This altar has an
interior part that is trimmed in a de-
sign worked out in red, yellow and
white. Five stands are placed about
the room in various positions. Two OF
these bear the lamps with which the
ROOF is lighted. They bear the in
scription Light of the World" 9th
ed stands have the communion service.
One has a pitcher and cup for wine
and upon it is the statement, My
blood is drink indeed" The, stand
bearing the bread has the words, MY
body is meat indeed" Still another
stand in the center holds a small
image in statuary which Mr.. Clark
says represents the Babe of Bethle-
hem" On the side of the stand are
the words, Il am coming again" Be-
hind this stand is a white cross trim
med with red adornment and the in
scription, Eye must be born again."
Suspended from above the cross is a
picture of the Virgin Mary with a babe
in her arms. The ten commandments
appear as a part of the decoration of
the room. They are in two classes,
"Our duty to God and our duty to
man" Near the commandment are
vessels designated as holding pure
water and amounting OIL" These Mr..
Clark uses ION the sick who may come
to him"
In another part of the room is a
"gift altar" This like all of the other
affairs in the place is draped in red
and white with it's designating name
in bold letters on the front. This is
where the people a bring their gifts
to Jesus, to be carried to the sick and
the poor" The gifts consist of Of or
anges, lemons, apples and cakes,
money or clothing, cloth or anything
that may be of use to the sick or poor.
Mr.. Clark is endeayoring to conduct
a Sunday school in this room. He
a y he doesn't believe exactly like
others and he invites all who are in
terested in spiritual things and good.
works to call upon him at the nlace
above described.
Mr.. Clark has been ax&itizen Of os.
SSaiS6s a number 2sfSonths. He has
quite successfully conducted a barber
shop on High avenue west near D
street. Female BARRIERS were employ,
ed and his place has been called the
Lady BARRIERS" The business in this
place was of such proportions that a
branch establishment was opened up
nearer the business heart of the city.
Mr.. Clark's movement has not been
i~naugurated any great length of time.
He is earnest in his work and his as
r%sertions. Who knows but that here
may be neucleus Of another great so
ciety that may rival the proportions
and the success of Dowie and his Zion.