The Washington times., 1917-03-19
BOY "'PROPHET0' OF
ESOTERICS IN CITY
Boudh Sadou, Heralded as
Worker of Miracles, Under
Guard in Capital.
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ceased, and, after an interval. the door
was opened far enough to permit the
protrusion of the head of one after
wards identified as one of the young
mans guards. Admittance of the re-
porter was refused, and the man at
the door expressed ignorance OF the
presence of the young Sarack.
However. Miss Marsland soon ap-
peared, and when asked If Boudh Sa-
dou might be seen, said: mot tor
three weeks can the one whom think
you mean be seen. l think ] know
. whom you wish to see, but no one
shall be admitted to his presence for
some time to come" When further
questioned Miss Marsland professed
ignorance.
Reported to BE Mystic.
The object OF this secrecy and at
tention was seen and identified some
time later, when he was taken out for
short walk around the block by his
guard. The boy appeared to suffer
from his confinement. He blinked his
eyes when he came from the house, as
though emerging from a dark place
suddenly into sunlight. He is short
of stature, very dark of complexion.
but apparently aenemic and somewhat
feeble. He was Obliged to rely on his
guard for support as he walked.
When escorted on his daily airings
around the block, Boudh Sadou is
dressed as an ordinary American, in
a dark brown suit, dark soft hat, and
black overcoat. Owing to his deli
cate health, he wears a muller about
his neck well up under his chin.
Augustus Sarack, or Boudh Sadou,
is reported to be a mystic He speaks
no English, although he was born in
this country. and when q small boy
lived for some time in this city. He
speaks Spanish fiuentIy, and a little
French.
None but members OF the cult may
speak with him, and of those only a
chosen few. For many months mes
sages have been coming from him to
his followers stating, in allegoricaI,
mystical poetry, the fact that a great
teacher would come out of the East
TO save the world through "equiIibra.
ton by the great breath of love" IL
is said that great universal love
radiates from the New Adept, Boudh
Sadou."
Under Influence of Father.
The young Sarark, when a boy,
never showed more than usual or
normal intelligence. He is said to
have little initiative OF his own, and
TO be wholly Under the influence of
his father, who has declared that
through spiritual message, he has
learned that his son is divineIy ap-
pointed.
Members of one faction of the cult
In Washington, who have little faith
in the new Grand Adept" say the
boy himself has little inclination for
the work.
They say that his father, DR.. sar-
ack, has political ambitions, and
wishes to be connected with the Me&i-
can diplomatic or consular service
DR.. Sarack Is living, with his other
two children and his secretary, Miss
Lucille Cassidy, OF New York city, at
the residence of Lincoln Clark, 1903
Thirteenth street. northwest. He re-
fuses to see visitors who do not be-
long to the EsoterIc Society, which
he has been largely instrumental in
founding. The local branch was or
ganized by Linn, and Miss MarsFand,
who is called "the priestess," is one of
his disciples. He has organized other
societies in various South American
countries and in Europe.
RumOrs of schism Heard.
When asked how he. knew that the
Joung man was the master" whose ad-
vent was prophesied. Mr.. Clark said,
How does one know anything? That
can't be answered. We Just know it"
IT is reported that Miss Cassidy is ar
ranging proper quarters for the Adept"
on Rhode Island avenue, in a house be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets.
1t is said that a noted artist and in
terror decorator Of New York city has
been called upon to assist in the ar
rangements. A Or. Simons. of this city,
Is said - have donated valuable pic
lures and other decorations.
1t is rumored that the advent Of the
young Sarack has caused a schism in
the society. many of whose members are
said to lack proper faith in him
Miss Cassidy has stated that in a few
weeks the youth will be formally pre-