The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-18
INSIDE FACTS
Rational Method of Trans
mission Used in Healing
by Vital Magnetism.
Scientific Principles I'm
proved Upon by Nat
ural Power.

The magnetist who heals the sick
daily at the Topeka Vital Magnetic
Institute is a veritab1e Therapeutic
Dynamo" one of the wonders of the
10th century, and his equal has never
been discovered by the scientific medi-
cal world His fame has spread until
he is a subject of wonder and conJee-
ture. not only in the world of scientific
Investigation. but among the sufferers
from so-called .'incurable" diseases,
who hope. through his power, to be
healed. 1t is this latter class who are
besieging the management of the IN
stftute for information on the subject
They have heard of his wonderful cures,
and in many instances met and talked
with patients who had been relieved
of suffering and curded of diseases
which medical science had failed TO
touch. Various impressions and theories
concerning the treatment have been
scattered broadcast: some people think
that the magnetist cures his patients by
the Having on of hands, simply touch
tng the affiicted person and curing him
instantly. Others imagine that he has
a strong battery. such as used by physl-
clans, which he applies.
wnen. a patient takes the treatment, ana
discovers that the operator is not. only
a human magnet, whose store Of nat
uraI magnetism is greater than any me-
cbanicaI battery. but a follower of the
I dictates OF science The treatment, as
given at the vital Magnetic Institute,
Includes the manipulative method en-
dorsed bv noted Medical Scientists, like
Dr Weir Mitchell of Philadelphia,-the
great exponent and text book authority
beside the best principles of Osteopathy.
These principles, coupled with the pro-
ven inherent natural power of magnet
ism possessed by the young man VINO
gives the treatments, are combined IN
a way which seldom fails
The management Of the Institute re-
allies that its standing depends entirety
upon its ability to back up and prove
any statements made concerning the
mower of their nagnatist, and the num-
Der of cures he has effected. and TO that
end keeps a record of all cases treated
With view of gaining information
on the subject, a recent caller at the
Vital Magnetic Institute asked some
questions of Mr. L L. Sherman, mana
ger of the institution. Mr. Sherman
had no hesitancy in talking about the
!
There is nothing to conceal about
our treatment he said. Our methods
are open to inspection at any time. and
we court investigation. There is no
witch-craft. hypnotism, faith-cures or
/ other fakes connected with our cures.
They are simply effected by the power
full natural gift of our magnetist, scien-
tifcalIy applied OF course there are
cases which cannot be cured by our
treatment, but when we fail to cure
it is a hopeless case indeed. We do
not want any failures, and therefore
| avoid cases which our experience
| teaches US are hopeless.
Some people, hearing of the Won
derful cures effected by our magnet
list, apply for treatment when their
disease has advanced to such stage
that it is incurable. We must reject
these cases. although it is a hard mat
ter some times. Some patients. know
ing of the cures of others, insist on be-
ing given treatments, regardless of
| cost, and are willing to take all the
risk themselves, but a failure means
so much to US that we must not per
nit it.
When a patient is examined and ac-
cepted for treatment an appointment
is made for a certain day and hour
and that time belongs to the patient.
AS only or 10 cases can be treated
ments are strictly adhered to.
When patient comes by appoint
ment. he or she is ushered to a dress
ing room on the second floor and in
cases of paralysis. severe chronic
cases of rheumatism, constipation,
stomach, heart, liver. kidney, female
or spinal trouble, Il lady or gentleman
attendant helps them disrobe and don
a treatment robe. From this room
they are taken to the private treat
ment room of the magnetist- Then
the consulting physician is called, and
he prescribes and directs the treat
ment most efficient in that particular
case. Some patients are treated while
seated IN a reading chair. More severe
cases necessitate the use of a specially
constructed operating couch While
the magnetist gives the treatment
which consists of a scientifically ap-
piled massage, directing the powerful
natural forces of the rnagnetist to the
affected parts, the physician and a
lady or gentleman remain in the room
the physician to direct the treatment
and the attendant as a companion tc
the patient.
An inspection of the place where
tn csc magnetic wonders are beins
worked daily, would be of interest tc
anyone, whether patient or information
seeker Built originally as a DWELLING
for a wealthy Topeka family, the Vita
Magnetic Institute stands on one Of the
principal residence streets near the
center of the city. and only two block.
removed from the heart OF the bust