The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
TRUE MEDIUM BARS
STOCK MARKET
AND LOVE TIPS
This Is Work Of Taking Fortune
Telling, Morally and Spiritually
Debasing,' Say Spiritualists in
Lurid Resolutions.
Ueance "Sitters" Advised to Study
sSubtle, Delicate Migratory Laws"
/, and Receive Angels Blessing"

Fortune-telling. where the mo-
dunn gives tips on the stock mar
kets, on investments and games OF
chance. and tells husbands and wives
whether their mates are true or false.
was condemned by the delegates TO
the Michigan Spiritualist convention
In the meeting Saturday morning in
the hall at No. 46 Grand River-ave.
Several resolutions were proposed
and adopted. one OF which, 1t was
Recommended, be printed on all Ger.
tif1cates granted to ministers OF the
gospel OF spiritualism" In the state.
Part OF this resolution follows:
with true fidelity to the princi-
pies enunciated by the national and
state spiritualists' associations. 1t
shall be the duty OF mediums to en-
deavor to make clear TO those who
may seek their counsel. the distinc-
ton between spiritual mediumship
and so-called fortune-telling: the for
mer. morally and spiritually elevat.
ing TO both medium and sitter. while
the latter Is fraudulent and morally
and spiritually debasing
THE true spiritual medium abhors
and denounces fraud, deception and
hypocrisy In any and all forms; does
not use his or her gifts or powers in
givfpg tips on the stock markets.
speculative investments or games OF
chance, nor act as detective in locat-
ing criminals, lost or stolen property
docs not tell whether wives, hus-
bands or lovers are true or false. does
not deal in charms or talismans nor
practice legerdemain does not adver-
tise immodestly.
ANY medium who may so far for
get the sacredness OF his or her call
ing as to resort To these or similar
devices to deceive the public shall
forfeit all right to the recognition and
protection of the state and national
spiritualists' association"
The resolution further cautions
'sitters" not to bring deception.
hatred, unreasonable skepticism into
the seance room, nor to expect In
formation relating TO matters which
bon have no right TO know, or which
II you knew, would make you or 9TH
ers unhappy"
do not ask questions OF a frivo-
lous nature. or those pertaining whot-
by to material things" Is another
warning.
Remember that your guardian an.
gels are with you in the seance
ROOM" runs the injunction. and that
II depends largely on you to make
conditions by and through which they
may communicate with you. Let the
mind remain tranquil, passive, rs
ceptive to whatever may be given.
Seek TO know more OF the subtle, del
lcate. vibratory laws governing me-
diumship and kind angels will bring
their love and blessing to you"
Mrs. Shipman. of Lansing. entered a
strenuous protest against the adop-
hon OF this resolution. saying: You
Cont know what you are up against.
When people come to you, and I will
Guarantee that every medium will
stand by me when | say II, 80 out OF
every 100 questions asked ore OF ma
kerial things. Material are just as
Essential as spiritual conditions In life.
be the spirit world sees At 10 deal with
material things. they are going to get
them from me no matter what you say.
|The people OF the state have right
10 ask material questions as well as
spiritual. My advice to the medium Is
10 be careful. II you don't, you amt
no At medium 70 be. doing these
khings."
Another resolution condemned the
states that had passed laws suppress
M the practice Of mediumship. In
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