The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-20

Physiological Chemistry, by Hammar
stem. q J s
Biochemic System of Medicine, by
Carey. >..a III. a ~ess,
The seWeekly" carefully eliminates from
its printed account testimony regarding
the years of research and study by Mr.;
Post in fitting himself for his work, and
would lead the: reader Of the distorted
| article to believe that his education
began since 1905.
Distortion No. IL reports Mr.. Post az
a, lodging witness" -an& @
| His eye is not of the shifty kind OBJ
served in the head of one of his chief
critics. On the witness stand Mr.. Post
looks quietly but very steadily straight in
to the eyes of the haggling, twisting law
yer, trying by. all his art to ask double
barreled questions and bull-doze and con-
fuse witness.
The "dodging" it seems consisted OF
replying, ct don't know"
Opposing counsel holds book in his
hand while he queries
T want to know if there is a single
thing in your whole book here that sug-
gests any particular kind of food" Then
followed some discussion between attor.
neys.
When Mr.. Post was allowed to reply.
he said, II don't know until I read tho
book over to see." 40
This book, it turns out, was written by
Mr.. Post seventeen years ago and prob
ably has not been read carefully by him
in the last fifteen years. 1t would require
remarkable memory to instantly say
"yes' or mo" as to what book of l47
pages did or did not contain, without
reading it over,-but such conservative
and well balanced answers are construed
by sensation seekers to be lodging"
The attorney sought by every art to
impress the Jury with the fact that Mr..
Posts belief in the power of Mind in
relation to the body branded him as UNI
reliable and worse.
The following is quoted from one Of
the questions:-
(The lawyer reading from the book.)
'The writer of these pages desires to
say nothing of himself other than as a
simple instrument through which the Di-
vine Principle chooses to manifest itself
by precept and example.
"Skill in mental practice is gained in
the same way as skill in any department.
of science-by observation, study expo
rience and the ability to evolve correct
conclusions.
'Read carefully. thoughtfully no more
than twenty pages daily. Afterward seek
an easy position where you will not be
disturbed. Relax every muscle. Close
your eyes, and go into the silence where
| mind is plastic to the breathings of spirit
and where God talks to the Son. The
thoughts from Divine Universal Mind
come as winged angels and endow you
with healing power. If you 20 into the
| silence humble and trusting, you viii como
out enriched and greatly strengthened in
body by contact even for a short time
with the Father of all life and all power.
You will feel refreshed in every way and
food taken will digest readily as the
stomach works smoothly when under the
influence of Higher Power"
81 ask you If you did not write that.
and if you did not believe it when you
wrote it."
For moment the Court Room was in
absolute silence.
Mr.. Post slowly leaned forward over
the rail, pointed his finger at the Atty's
face to emphasize his reply and with eyes
that caused those of the Attorney to drop
he said. Eyes. am proud to say did"