The San Francisco call., 1906-04-02
DR.. AkbeytJ. Akfns'
DemOnSfraff0ns
StartIe Town.
TRUTHS REACH
THE PEOPLE
old World AwaitS
Proofs Thar Upset
FIXED Theories.
WOMAN SHARES
IN THE HONORS
By LAURA BRIDE POWERS.

speeding Its way around the world TO
astonish the savants Of Europe, and TO
revolutionize the pampered theories Of
ecaoemicians the world over
And il came about through the pres
entaton 10 the club of the discoveries
and demonstrations of DR.. Albert j. At
kins and DR.. Emma Lewis upon "Elec-
tricity as the Basis of Physical and
Mental Activities" And the stupen-
oous truths il contained are now on
their way to be presented TO the Inter-
national Congress Of Physicians that
meets in Lisbon. Portugal next month
And herein lies phase Of the irony
in the phrase. a prophet is not with
out honor save in his own country"
known and quoted in the scientific
centers OF Europe, discussed and quot
ed IN every part OF America, and be-
sieged by letters and interviewers from
the New York Herald, the New York
World and other American papers-this
great message, the cumulative result of
eleven years scientific research found
not one line in newspaper in San
Francisco, save IN The Call-and this in
the scientists home town. But 1t is
ever thus-in science and in art. recog-
milton must come haIlmarked from
without. We are all Of US. alas. TOO
cowardly 10 say TO the world. Behold
Here is one OF US who hath beheld the
TRUTH or, Here. among as is a painter
with the divine gift" or. There dwell
eth man with a perfect voice"
Thus are we afraid TO proclaim the
truth. lest an unseeing world would scoff.
But let it.
It can't stop the truth, II 1t does laugh
ct the first utterance.
And since this is the age Of upsetting
traditions. il may come about that Or.
Atkins and DR.. Emma Lewis may yet be
come prophets honored in their own
Burbank, who like them, is seeking the
truth wherever it may lead
Their definite demonstration that so
long as there is life in an organism, there
IS electro-magnet action; when life
ceases, there IS no further activity of
these forces within that organism is !
years ahead Of the worlds present know |
edge; and its deductions must force
academieians TO reconstruct their we'll
beloved physiologies and their cherished
psychologists.
Is San Francisco duly conscious of the
honor such savsnts have brought TO her?
Austin Lewis. the scintillant Socialist.
analyst and lecturer, viii dissect Oscar
Wilde's 'Salome" on Thursday afternoon
for the delectation OF the dramatic section
OF the California Club-the last of the
rose-colored commupings OF this delight
ful coterie, Of which Mrs. Will Z. Mad
dern is high priestess.
"Salome" was selected at the beginning
OF the club year for analysis. but lo in
all the town, there was not a COPY of
'Salome" 10 be found-whereat there
were tears and unholy confirmation OF
Blanch Walsh's verdict Of San Fran
cisco's development
But TO the breach came Mr.. Lewis, who
announced that he not only possessed a
copy of ''Salome." but was in rapport
with the whole luscious story. and would
lend the book: snd-"would he talk TO
the ladies about it, pleasez"
Yes: he would, thank you"-and there
by hangs the why OF Mr. Lewis talk on
Thursday
No able-minded member of the club
should deny herself the privilege of hear
ing this brilliant chaps analysis Of the
play that has set two continents by the
ears.
But coming. let her bring her head
works with her. and set them going in
the right direction-in the receptive rather
than the reJective lines.
The Forum Club has prepared its
monthly mental and recreative pabulum
for its members. as follows. with politics
70 be rung in on the 18th. as q bit of
paprfka TO the feast
rent topic day: little sketch Winning Pc
ter Back leader. Mrs; F s. ssmuels.
Lecture. The MUsic Education Of the Child
illustrated talk by Cora u. Jenkins.
Wednesday, April Is 2:8O D. m. sharp-C,ur-
rent topic day: Reading. Mrs. Gamble: leader.
"wednesday, April Is. 2:so p. m sharp-An-
nuaI meeting ana election OF officers
saturday. April 2s. II m sharp-Annual
breakfast
As TO the election. there is not wild
scramble for ofhce-as yet.
FOYv OufIler might venf,fra fhe
opinion that Mrs. Charles F. Fredericks,
who for two terms has presided over the
club with exquisite grace and tact. will
be prevailed upon TO accept the gavel for
another year
The Sorosis Club viii have the pleasure
OF hearing Elmer Harris this afternoon,
the good-looking chap that's been setting
all the hide-bound old ladies over the bay
a-talking.
He's evidently a fellow who thinks
things and who has the courage to ex-
press them And he possesses the added
charm Of knowing the things he thinks
and talks about-which is more than can
be said for many Of our brilliant"
speakers. -.
The Sketch Club will present another |
exhibition Of art-its last notable affair |
hardly having had time to grow cold |
at its rooms In the California Club house
The display will consist Of copies Of old I
masters and it will be in shape for Wis |
ftors on Wednesday, TO continue until !
April Il
The Sketch Club, Mrs. Louis II. Long |
president is doing a brave service TO San /
Francisco by promoting an appreciation
of art hereabouts. that the splendors Of
prodigal nature may be. in some meas
.ure, appreciated
The local Council Of Women will meet |
ssturdav. April Z, at o'clock in Golden |
cate Hall The new business Of most |
importance will be the selection of a |
nominating committee for officers to be
chosen at the May meeting.
A report from the Fairgrounds COM
.nittee Will give the present situation in |
that line OF work. The committee on the |