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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18

world under conditions so well qualified TO
call forth from the writers the best Work
OF which their natures are capable.
In a review of some of the more p:omi-
nent features of the life at Point Iona. it
must be carefully kept in mind that the Oh
iect I'm thus establishing ideal conditions il,
the uplifting and the betterment OF The
world. Point Iona is to br. and is already.
a center from which streams. of brotheily
at the Point has no other reason Tor its
existence than to benefit humanity at large.
to show that the life which Is Inspired by
hope is necessarily the life which is rich In
achievement. and that man does, indeed.
possess to the fullest extent a dominion over
nature. vast and unimaginable.
TINGLEY SCIENCE OF LIFE.
Nc man is made happy by the mere pos
session of objects. The measure of our de-
sires is the measure of our slavery.
Only by an requirement Of the science Of
life can happiness come. and 1t is only the
true philosophy Of life which can make
man triumphant in the world. the master
of the world and of himself.
The value of the Point Iona institution
lies in the fact that it has PROVED the truth
of its theories by its successes.
1t has accomplished the mission which
brought 1t into being. It has rescued
theosophy from the domain of the intel
lectualism which might easily, have become
more selfish. because more subtle. than the
current thought of the world.
1t has demonstrated that the theosophic
life is the lifs Of practical common sense.
and that in the light of its philosophy the
shadows pass away and man can enter into
his birthright of Joy. The propaganda Of
such a theosophy as this Is no longer an
affair of printed apologies nor of oratorical
defense. 1t is automatic and is spread
throughout the world under its own m
petus and because it is allied to all evolu-
tionary forces which work for the well be-
ing of men. -
To ask. will the system change present
conditioner" is but to .eBcit the assurance
that it has already changed them. The
inertia of custom and convention has been
already broken, and the unrest of the
rr-~rII ~ --LtaE III -,arNy I0Dly -tf 1tGfr,Vcf
and with apprehension. is but the movement
Of the ship with the incoming of a purer and
a better thought.
Ideals have been thrown out into the
world, and because they are spiritual ideals
they have entered into the minds OF men
and have painted enhancing pictures of
what the world shall be IL man be but the
master of himself and of it. These ideals
will not die away until they have been ac-
complisied. until they have given birth to
other ideals which will illuminate forever
the roadway of ali future life, declaring
the reality of a reign of; peace upon earth
KATHERINE TINGIEY.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18

The Bi-Chemic Physicians never accept q
case unless they know to a certainty the
cause of the trouble. and this can only be
determined by a scientific r examina-
ton. Their X-Ray outfit is the most elab-
crate and complete in the country. By their
special microscopic attachment they are
able to examine all parts Of the body an0
find out to an absolute certainty the cause
of the patients affection. Come and be ex-
amine6; it is absolutely free.
II II were possible the Bi-Chemic Physi-
clans would like to continue indefinitely
their Free X-ray examinations. but the de-
mahd for these examinations has been so
great during the past few months that 1t
will be impossible for them to continue the
free examinations much longer. They Will
continue to examine people free with their
famous X-ray outfit for a brief period only.
n Won want to be examined free OF charge
and find out for an absolute certainty wnat
your trouble is. do not delay. put call NJ
once, as the offer may be Withdrawn at
any time.
Remember those calling now will
receive an x-ray examination absO.
Iutely free Of charge. 1t will cost You
potbing whatever to find out Just
what your trouble In. They Will not
charge you one penny for the most
careful X-rny examination known 20
.cieuce. 1t Is important to can at
once. ms this OGcr may be
- ~uy time,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
IseplGE BOOK HEE-TELS ALL ABOUT II.

Since the discovery of a Louisville man it
Is no longer necessary for any deaf person
o1d.f asaS ird deYiee' S e TUBE ~ Z or ~ any . sTS
for any one to hear perfectly by a simple
invention that fits in the ear and cannot
George II. Wilson of Louisville. who was
himself deaf, and now hears as well as any
one. He calls 1t Wilson'S Common Sense
Ear Drum. is built on the ~strictest scien-
tifc principles. containing no metal of any
kind. and is entirely new in every respect.
1t is so small that no one can see it, but.
nevertheless. it collects. all sound waves and
diverts them against the drum head, caus-
ing you to hear perfectly. 1t will do this
even when the natural ear drums are par
TALLY or entirely destroyed. perforated.
SCARED. relaxed. or thickened. 1t fits any
ear from childhood to old age, and, aside
from the fact that it does not show, it
never causes the hearer irritation. and can
be used with comfort day or night.
1t will cure deafness in any person no
matter how acquired. whether from ca
measles. whooping cough, gathering In the
ear. shocks from artillery, or through acci-
rese of deafness and all roaring and buzz
xing noises. 1t does this in a simple, sure
and scientific way. The effect is imme-
diate.
Let every person who need. this at once
send to the company fer its ISO-page book.
which you can have free. 1t describes and
Drums. and contains many bona ide letters
from numerous users IN the United States.
Canada, Mexico. England. Scotland. ire
land. Wales. Australia. New Zealand, Tas-
mania, India. These letters are from peo-
pie in every station, of Hfe-clergymen. ply
etc-anG tell the truth about the benefits
to be derived from the use OF this wonder.
fuI little device: you will find among them
the names OF people in your own town or
state. and you are at liberty to write to
any of them you wish and secure their
opinion as 10 the merits of the only scien-
fife ear drums for restoring the hearing
TO its normal condition:
write to-day and 1t will not be long be-
fore YOU are again hearing. Address for
fhe free book and convincing evidence. VIII
eon Ear Drum Co. $50 Todd building.
Louisville KY. u. S. ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
HUNTER SETS A TRAP
AND CATCHES HIMSELF.
To Escape Waters Of Rising River He
Il Compelled to Cut on
His Finger.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Louisville. KY. Jan. 17.-Silas Remey. who
lives on Chapline River, in Mercer County.
is a famous trapper. Silas and his little son
spent all the afternoon setting traps along
the river cliffs and set their last one just
at nightfall.
This was one CT Silas's own inventions.
and most effective in catching coons. On
the river bank was a log that every coon
that passed would visit, and here Silas set
his trap. An augur hole was horned in the
log. a crawfish was dropped in. and four
steel nails. as sharp-pointed as needles. were
driven in at an agile so that MIR. Coon can
thrust in his hand for the crawfish easily
enough. but cannot withdraw it, because
the points of the nails are like barb, that
thruet into his paw. and the harder he pulls
the deeper the barbs stick into his flesh.
So when Silas had set his trap. as 1t was
now almost dark. he thrust In his finger to
feel the points. They seemed to be set about
right-in fact. were set so nicely that when
Mr.. Coon's plight exactly. One Of the barbs
entered his finger. and almost before he
knew 1t all had him tight; The more he
his flesh. His old knife was too dull to
make any Roadway in cutting the nails. go
after thinking the matter over he started
to s,s s ett the oG pine same and M'' pull o msht the , naiIs'
The boy made his way UP the cliff. lost
his way. fell over the rocks and logs and
~extinsuished the lantern. Unable TO get
rock and came near freezing. Meanwhile
Silas sat astride the log in a rain. A real
danger began to threaten him-the river be-
gan rising rapidly, Steadily It crept up I'M
til it reached the lower end OF the log.
AS daylight approached 1t began to rock
slightly. and silas knew an end was float
ing. Higher and higher rose the water and
rent with the log death was certain.
In his desperation he pulled his dull Bar
low and literally sawed his finger off above
In five minutes afterwards another trapper
came along and found him. Silas was 50
weak from the loss Of blood that he was
unable to walk home alone.
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also stirred up what almost became an in
ternational riot between the French and
English because of the %satirical nature OF
the songs they sang. These songs dealt
bitterly with English characteristics, and
We're extremely annoying to the English
residents.
In New York they have given a number
of private entertainments. and have been
living a delightful life of pleasant lettering.
They Will soon start for San Francisco,
after which they will undertake the DIM
Turkey. Persia. India and a few Other
places. where a song hardly possesses value
enough to buy a meal. They are confident
they will get through. however. as they will
be permitted to draw on the money they
have banked since starting out in case they
get into a difficult place.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
FRENCH POETS TO SING
THEIR WAY AROUND WORLD.
BIes and Boyer Left Paris ON q Wager
That They Can Earn Necessary
Expense Money.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York, Jan. 17.-Numa Bles and
Maurice Boyer. the two eccentric French
poet-singers, are singing their way around
the world.
Numa Bles and Maurice Boyer left Paris
last Nav With 20 francs apiece in their
pockets, the equivalent of 8. between them.
According TO he resolve "or they had made. i
the world. wifhout receiving any additional
funds from home, making their way by
their talents
Paris and are famed there as poet singers,
singing in cafes chantants the verses which
they write. These are p 20 q ! witty, sa-
Neverfheless their companions in Paris
were not at all certain that these n
would be appreciated tSst me ,s and Sc several raj
world would not be completed. On bet Of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18

WRITTEN FOR HI SUNDAY REPuBL1C.
Point Iona is the world center of the
Universal Brotherhood Organization and
Theosophical Society. which has for its
supreme object the elevation of the race.
It asserts that brotherhood is & fact IN
nature" and 1t processes ito teach BROTH
erhood. to demonstrate that it is a fact in
nature and to make it a living power in
the life of huma nifty" &
The activities at the Point. IN addition to
the daily duties OF home life. comprise the
practical spread of lofty ideas through lee
lures. literature. music and the drama.
Many magazines. pamphlets and books
arc issued. the correspondence is world
wide. and the branches of the Organization
arc to b found in all countries. ). /
The principal buildings are the Home
read. the School for the Revival OF the
Lost Mysteries OF Antiquity, the Temple of
Music and Drama, and the outdoor smphi-,
fheater. -sr
To these may legi.imately be added the
Isis Theater In San Diego, the largest ard
best equipped theater on the Pacific Coast.
The government OF the Universal Brother
hood Is a%utocratic and rests entirely in the
hands Of the leader and official head, who
has the privilege of nominating her sue
oessor.
The methods are entirely in the direction
OF an ~accentuation Of individual RESPONSE
btlity, and Of the establishment Of a true
harmony of life.
1t ia unnecessary to say that no con1pul-
sion whatever Is used. and that, even in
the case Of the children, punishment Is I'M
known.
The term Raja Yoga. which has been 50
much used and SO much misunderstood, i'm
, plies but the balance of the. physical. men,
-fQl and moral faculties and this ia hACOm-
ing more and more q dominant factor as a
true comradesh1p Is established.
ALL NAT1ONAILTIES REPRESENTED.
Tho Students Of the Point Iona Hcme>
Ftead ars from all social ranks and from
all nAtionalitieA
Their ties Of relationship and association
sill over the world result In a constantly
flowing stream of fraternal sentiment
which oaxrfea to every quarter Of the world
an increasing desire to help others, with
the courage and the wisdom which are
necessary to do II we'll
The n the industries of the
world have largely fallen into the hands Of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18

10000 francs was made that they would
not get back to Paris without breaking
their resolution and that they would he
penniless and asking assistance before they
had gone half way around the big sphere.
So far. however. they have succeeded as
they intended. They not only sing. but
give shadow plays and entertain in other
ways. Their s francs took them only to
Rouen. hut there they added to their origi-
nal capital and went through Holland. Bel
GUM and England. meeting with such sue
cess as made ii unnecessary for them to
wire home for money.
Last May they came to New York. hut
went right through to Canada. where they
remained until a short time ago. when they
came back to New York. In Canada they
had such success that they were soon send
ing money home to be banked. There they
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
DEBILITY.

Mr.. J. VI. z2O3 Wdsh &c ~
rhysicaI wreck when I went to the of1ces
Of the Bi-Chemic Physicians. l was hope
less. forlorn and miserable. Ny stomach
uonId bloat. / would beich gas. 1 was dizzy;
snecks would float in front Of my eyes, l
could not sleep at nights. and j was con-
stantly fearful of some impending danger.
In fact. had all of those horrible symp-
toms so characteristic Of Nervous Debility.
I tried various doctors and all sorts OF ad-
y~ertised remedies for the cure Of my trou-
The Bi-Chemic Physicians I'VE trans
formed me into a new man.. Ny nervous
ness has disappeared. my stomach has I'M
proved. and the feeling OF manly strengtn
har reftrued to me-"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
sroMAcH TROUBLE.

Mrs. GeorEe Hiii' SioV LAWtoh 1870
e. louis. says: II was a nervous wreck
Shen / began treatment with the Bi-Chem-
r. physicians. My trouble started as ca
tarrh in my nose and throat and eventually
wo,,id not digest. I suffered constant pain
IN nv head for three months and was on the
Verge of Nervous Prostrat ton. / tried wa
fious. physicians, but hey were unable TO
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
PUMPED HAND CAR TO A DANCE,
Four Young Men Travelled Twenty
Miles in This Way.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Poughkeepsie. Jan. 17.-Four young men
of this city. in order TO get to a dance at
Stiesing. twenty miles away. took a handcae
from Russell Sage's Poughkeepsie and East
ern Railroad and covered the distance By
pumping. On the way back the car went
over a twenty-foot e~mbahkment. The four
were nearly frozen.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
LUNG TROUBLE.

Mr.. VIM. Mulconery, S22 PiEgOtt ave-
nue., East St. Louis. says: Il had suffered
ago It began to spread and go down into my
bronchial tubes and lungs. My lungs were
sore and I would cough winter and summer
l went to various physicians and tried diff
ferent remedies without any relief. I gradu-
ally got weaker and lost flesh and had al
most given up hope of ever being cured.
Having heard so much about the wonderful
cures being performed by the Bi-Chernic
Physicians I went to their Offices and
started treatment. My cough 10 now cured.
1 have gained strength and flesh and I feel
like a new man. / found the Bi-Chemic
Treatment entirely. different from anything
that l ever tried. and I could feel its In
vibrating effect from the first"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
pEAFNEss and HEAD NOISES

about three years ago I took q heavy cold
which settled IN my ears. My ears pc.
gan to ring and my hearing gradually fa1!ed
me until 1 could not hear q watch tick. The
noises in my head were something AWFUL.
Having heard that the Bi-Chemfc Physi.
clans were curing a great many cases that
had been. pronounced incurable by other
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18
X-RAY examinations.

Persons Applying Within a Limited Time viii Receive a n XRay Examination
Free Of Charge. The BiChemic Physicians Famous -Ray Attachment Ien
for n Absolute Certainty What Jour Trouble Is. Call ate Once, a he Free
XRav Examinations nay Be withdrawn at Any Time. Over 5000 Persons
Examined and Treated During the Past Three nonths. h 1edicai Profession
reused by the Miraculous Cures Performed-Cures that Will live TN history
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18

physicians I concluded to try their treat
ment. and the result has been better than I
expected. My head is clear and I can hear
a watch tick I'm both ears. I am glad to
recommend the Pi-Chemic physicians TO any
orc suffering from Deafness and Head
Noiroc -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18

relieve me. Under the Bi-Chemic Treat
ment I started to improve. and now my d.
gestion is good. my nervous symptoms have
left me. and ] feel like a new woman in
avorx- raGnoct'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-18

8i.CHEMIc TREATMENT.
The different tissues Of the body are made NJ
Of minute cells. and when these ceIlS become DIS
arranged for the lack Of proper nutriment the
nutriment to the diseased cells. perfect health
car be obtained. All diseases, no matter hov
chronic, can he cured by bringing the cells back
to their normal condition. Doctor Powelrs BIZ
Chemic Treatment Is not aiopathic nor honee-
psthic. II 10 . treatment. directed 1t the dis-
eased cells of the body and such other rtrnedleo
AZ each individual may require.
Those Living at a Distances.
Persons living At q distance ara requested -
" 4 . Ssseri shs niy.CSSemic p ylean 81 vii fer-
ward iiterature-and give advice free OF change
Tn POWELL Bl-cnEMIc TREATMENT
m. JONATHAN POWELL Founder.
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The Commonwealth Trust Company of
St. Louis, with the most modern facilities
for the efficient transaction of all busi-
ness i~ntruSted to it, sOliCits the accounts of
z, The pohsnnim man,, tec capitalist: the married oman who has a separate state.
(3 The business man who She to separate his iyatei ncome or tes surplus pOns
of hist business from hiss general business capital
~ Thee rpoaton,p uEc or private that is aoumuhtnga sinking fund or any h
vua who is husbndnga balance to nee. some future payment
Isl Te executor administrator CURATOR, GUARDIAN assignee receiver trustee
() Religious sore hartabeo organizations
And allows a liberal rate of interest O. all deposits.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-29
Exnerience of Drowning.

We have not for a considerable time read
anything more dramatic and lifelike than
the paper read by Doctor Lowson on this
topic.
Death by drowning has usually been de-
scribed as a painless and even a pleasant
one, but Doctor Lowson Is able to contra
dict this. In the early stage the most
striking thing was intense. intolerable pain
in the chest.
1T seemed as IL one were in vice,
which was gradually being screwed up
tight. until 1t felt II the sternum and
spinal column must break" At this point
the author had time to reflect on how far
wrong his old teacher, Sir Henry Little
john. had been when describing death by
drowning as being as pleasant as failing
about In beautiful green fields in summer"
Gradually, however. after several abortive
gulping efforts to inspire, as the carbonIc
acid in the blood began to increase. the
pain began to lessen. and the mental con-
dition became that of one in a pleasant
dream. And like vivid dream the author
still retains memory Of the clearness with
which his view of the, native "hilIs at home
flashed across his mind.
Before consciousness disappeared the sem
satioDs were positively pleasant Doctor
Lowson does not think that while conscious
ness lasts it Is possible for any water to
enter the trachea or lungs. though . good
deal . swallowed.-London Medical Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-29
POSSIBILITIES OFF THE PARSNTP.
Some Of the Tempting Dishes be Made of This Vegetable
Just Now.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
In the city markets one may find parsnips
nearly all the winter through, but they are
not at their best unless left in the ground
during the winter. TO emerge in the spring
crisp, aromatic and with a distinctive sweet
ness all their own.
While there are numberless ways Of pre-
pairing the parsnip for the table. it Is only
among real country housekeepers. or those
who have been transplanted. that the gen.
uine old-fashioned parsn;p stew appears, as
truly the harbinger Of spring as the robin
or the crocus.
In its making there are three essentials
salt pork the parsnip and a wee bit of onion
for a flavor. Potatoes may be cooked with
1t or served separately. and a little parsley.
cut in at the last. improves both taste and
appearance.
In making the stew put q half pound Of
fat salt pork, sliced into a kettle, and cover
with plenty Of water. AS 1t begins to get
tender add a couple Of onions. sliced. and
one quart of parsnips which have been
scruped and cut in cross pieces about half
an inch thick; cook gently for fifteen min
utes then add pint of potatoes, peeled and
sliced When all are cooked tender. thicken
the gravy with flour. add a tablespoonful OF
minced parsley and pour into deep. hot
patter or tureen. Some housekeepers al
ways put slices Of toast on the platter.
In New England parsnips are considered
the proper accompaniment LUZ Sdit hSh. Civ
are also held in high esteem as one Of the
factors In boiled dinner; that Is. with
corned beef, cabbage. beets and turnips. As
they are much easier peeled after boiling.
the usual preliminary Is to wash and scrub
them thoroughly. cut in two lengthwise. and
cook them in boiling sailed water until they
can readily be pierced with a fork. Take
ND, plungo into cold water. when the skins
vii! slip of easily. and the next step in
their preparation il In order. They may
then be Toured and fried in pork drippings
10 a golden brown; may be dipped in mo-
iasses and fried; may be mashed. seasoned