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SUNDAY, OCTOBER ,, l0nfli THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTOllIA, OUEGON. POINT LOW A AND ITS MYSTERIES BY IRA San Diego, Cat, Oct. 27. A DELIGHTFUL air of mystery brooda oer the "institution" on Point Loma, over which i ' Mrs. Katharine Tingley roles, and which has attracted wide attention sine the lion, Lyman J, Gage, Revival of the Lost Mysteries of Antiquity, took up hU residence there. The place ia called the International Brottheihoml, the Raja Yog School the school for Lost Myteies of Antiquity, the Then, opliical headquarters, and by a halt doren other name. There ia a baffling atory connected with the very tite, and ever since the institution waa establish ed the public curiosity regarding it has been keen and unsatisfied. The atory of Catherine Tingley haa been recounted often. It has been aid that she was an adept in elairvoyancy and similar mysterious practicea before ahe blossomed into the TPurple Mother hood", of Point Loma She succeeded William Q- Judge s the head of the Theoeophical Society, founded by Mme. Blavatsky. In this succession, as in all other move made by the leadera of the cult, there ia enough secrecy to give spice to the proceedings. Mm. Tingley, at any rate, is acknowledged by her followers to be absolute in authority, with power to appoint her successor. Her rule ia for life this life. Whether she will exercise supervision over the Point Loma institution after translation to another sphere of activity, is still another secret. Soon after- Mrs. Tingley'a accession to the Theosophical throne the society was enriched by the contributions of several rich men in the east. Some of them dropped their usual labors and joined the colony then forming, while others performed work for the society while remaining in business. Hints were giv. en of enormous accretions of wealth from sources not divulged. Agents of the society appeared about ten years ago in San Diego and quietly acquired the lands on Point Loma, now ceespsed by the "inatitntiotA" The word went out that millions were to be expended in improvements. Several names of national reputation were circu lated M behind the movement. From somewhere, somehow, the people of San Diego learned, or thought they learned. that Point Loma was selected at then instance of mahatmas in the Orient, the object being to facilitate communication between the Pacific Coast and the Ori ent by mysterious means unknown to the world. Telepathy, ether waves, wireless telegraphy, soul vibrations, and a few other method were sujiested. The Theosophists threw no light on the subject, and permitted the common folk to think what they pleased. In due time, after further rumors ha"l gained circulation, the leaders arrived in San Diego to lay the corner-stone of the "School for the Revival of the Lost Mysteries of Antiquity." A splendid, tantilizing title it was. The San Die gans were recovering from the effects of another educational stunt, known as the boom, which had enflated the place to the bursting point of ambition, and then punctured itself with hideous com . bustfcm and bankruptcy. They were badly crippled, but they recovered their spirits quickly, for there is something in the shimmering air of this place which disposes toward grandeur and credulty. It is as good as Tarascon, the home of the great Tartarin, where the very air enlarges every image. The San Diego people did not linger long in welcoming the Scbool for the Revival, &c. On a pleasant eminence on the Point, commanding an unobstructed view to. ward the Orient, the corner-6tone was laid. If anybody thinks there was any omission of ceremony, he is mistaken. There was a procession, with Mrs. Ting ley at the head, attired in symbolic robes. Selections were read from the sacred writings of India, Persia, and Japan. Corn, wine and oil were laid upon the stone with obscure incanta- ' tions. Finally, after a series of esoteric observations by distinguished unknown visitors, the cognoscenti gathered about ' the stone and repeated, with bated breath, the wonderful word that is al ways spelled in capitals by the elect the word "OM!" This brief but potent conjunction of letters wag said at the time to be the word used by Joshua and. his host out side of Jericho. After the proper appli. nation of shouts, as the sacred writings inform us, the walls fell The Point Trra t! believers say that this aston ishing effect was accomplished through the power of rythm, exactly as a little A trotting over a bridge starts a vi- e i- ! stil etrainj f Tia structure. At the KTing of the comer-stone the word OM was tittered rhythmically, but the faithful did not care to exert tneir m power, or they were not as skillful as t,,.'. brt. for nothing was shatter ed. But It was a mighty : impressive I E. BENNETT. ceremony, and the multitude from San Diego returned home in great exulta tion. They could see vast domes and airy minarets rising on Point Loma as clearly as they saw, years before, harbor crowded with waste and a city more populous than London. The corner.stone of the School for the Revival Ac. lie where itAvas laid. The domes and minarets are still ob soured by the mists of the future. The true believer erected a hotel near the site of the School for the Revival Ac. It was to accommodate noted vis itom" the Theosophical lights from a broad. It has been changed, however to a school the Raja Yoga. Its dome Is of glass, which glitter of mornings and sundowns. There are other buildings, such as refectories, dormitories, bungs lows, a musie hall and so on. There is no church, and no need of one. After the Theosophist had started their institution at Point Loma, a change was effected in the organization where by the word Theoeophist' was placed in the background and the name "UnL versal Brotherhood was made promt nent The education of the children was emphasised, and there was little or no talk of the revival of the ancient my teries. Thia change was attributed to the good sense of Mrs. Tingley, who is unquestionably a woman of remarkable rifts. Money came in from unknown sources, and the institution thrived It is interesting to visit Point Loma and see the place, it comprises perhaps 100 acres of cultivated land, and is in dosed by a fence. Big gates of Egypt' secured a ticket. A Tbeosophist in khaki uniform, trim as a soldier, sits in a little booth and takes the ticket, of the hill ready to pilot the visitor Another true believer stands at the top of the hill ready to pilot the aisitor through the grounds. AH the men are attired in khaki, of stuff resembling it, with a smart cap and yellow leggings. The women affect loose, but neat gowns. white as snow. The children have a distictive dress also, the little girl wiring pretty cream colored frocks and the bovs a knickerbocker outfit. The sentinel who met us at the top of the hill near the main building, was no ordinary picket. He wore eyeglasses, and looked shrewdly through them. His clothing was immaculate. He addressed nnrtpniilr. offering fn show US through the crounds. A few moments' conversation revealed that he had form er!y lived in Georgia, where he was in. terested in cotton manufacturing. He had the air of a man of wealth, nis brother, he said, was a lieutenant in the Philippines. "The Universal P.rotherhood Institu tion is entirely misunderstood." said this khaki-dad gentlemen. "We have to smile ometimes when we hear the stories they tell of us- They hint of im morality. Do you think I would bring my wife and children to an immoral place! They say we are under the dom ination of autocratic rulers, who take our money and make us work for our board and lodging. It is absurd. I have my own home here, and I can withdraw at any moment I choose. I handle my financial affairs exactly as any other man does, through my bank. You speak of freedom on the outside. Why, this is the freest, most independ. ent place I know of. One hf-re is abso lutely free, and is enabled to live for something besides mere money-making." "What is the object of living together in this commnity?" I asked. "Well," replied the guide, "there are people in this world who believe that the be-all and end-all of this life is not in piling up money. They believe that selfishness is not the true rule of life. They think that brotherhood and re. ciproeal help should guide men, and that if the world could be brought to see that all men are brothers, whatever their color, race, or residence, humanity would begin to re.. Now, we are here because we believe in these things. Do you see that door!" He pointed to a beautifully carved double door at the entrance to the hall of music. It is a massive work, execu ted with patient skill, and well worthy a place in any abode of art. "That door was carved by a member of this community," said the guide "He is an Englishman. lie did not have to do that work, and he was not paid for it. He merely wanted to give some evidence nf his desire to help. So he turned his genius to carving and prO' diK-ed that work of art. "We have our own printing plant here and our own engraving establishment You can see the quality of the work in the periodicals and pamphlets issued hv the society. We have our own refec tories, where those of us live who do not care to keep servants. It happens that one of our members is a lady who has mastered the science of cookery, (Concluded on Page . 7.) .1 CITY NOTICES. I A 5 IT IT A nVlTR TIvVINfi REGISTRATION NOTICE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT the registration books of the city of Astoria, for the primary nominating election to ba held In thla elty on Mon day, the 12th day of November, 1000, will ba opened at the Auditor'a ofllce in tha city hall, on Tuesday, tha 83rd day of October, 1900, ami will clo for aaid primary election on the 8th day of November, 1000, at the hour of four oclock p. m,, aaid registration books booka will again ba opened on Friday, the 10th day of November, lOOfl. for tha general election, to be held in this city on Wednesday, tha 12th day of December, 1900, and will close on Fri day," the 7th day of Doeeiuber 1000, at four o'clock p. m. Atl persons must register in order to ba entitled to vote. OLOF ANDERSON, Auditor and Tollce Judge of tha City of Astoria, Dated Astoria. Oregon, October 19, 1900. , 10-10-lOt NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT . special aesesament number 130, made for tha purpose of defraying toe eosta and expenaea of Improving llth street street, from the North line of Harrison avenue to the North line of Kensington avenue, haa been filed with the Auditor and Police Judge, and numbered spe cial assessment roll number 130, and that the committee on streets and pub Be ways has been appointed a commit tee of the council to sit with the board of assessors to examine, correct and equalize the same, and that Thursday, the first day of November, A. D. 1900, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m, in tne council chambers in the eity hall, has been fixed' as the time and place of the meeting of said board of equalization. All objection to said assessment must be presented in writing. OLOF ANDERSON. Auditor and Police Judge of the City of Astoria. Dated Astoria, October IS, 1900. 10-19-10t NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF EQUTLIZATION. NOTICE 13 HEREEY GIVEN, THAT special assessment number 131, made for the purpose of defraying th costs and expenses of Improving Bond street from the weat line of Oth street to the west lne of McClure's Astoria, haa been filed with the Auditor and Police Judge and numbered special assessment roll number 131, and that the committee on streets and publie waya haa been ap pointed a committee of the council to sit with the board of assessors to ex amine, correct and equalize the aame, and that Thursday, the first day of November, A. D. 1900, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m., in the council cham bers in the city hall, has been fixed as the time and place of the meeting of said board of equalization. All ob jections to said assessment must be presented in writing. OLOF ANDERSON, Auditor and Police Judge of th City of Astoria. Dated Astoria, October 18, 1900. 10-18-lOt NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF EQUTLIZATION. NOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN, THAT special assessment number 132, made for the purpose of defraying the costs and expenses of improving Bond street fro mthe East line of 8th street to the West line of Oth street, in McClure's Astoria, haa been filed with the Audi tor and Police Judge and numbered special assessment roll number 132, and that the committee on streets and pub lic ways haa been appointed a commit tee of the council to sit with the board of assessors to examine, correct and equalize the aame, and that Thursday, the first day of November, A, D. 1900, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m., in the council chambers in the city hall has W flxd as the time and place of the meeting of said board of equaliza tion. All objectiona to said assessment must be presented In writing. OLOF ANDERSON, Auditor and Police Judge of the City of Astoria. Dated Astoria, October 18, 1900. 10-18-10t Nothing to Fear. Mothers need have no hesitancy in continuing to give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to their little ones, as it con tains absolutely nothing injurious. This remedy Is not only perfectly safe to give to small children, but is a meai cine of great worth and merit. It has a world wide reputation for its cures of couehs. colds and croup and can al ways be relied upon. For sale by Frank Hart and leading druggists. HELP WANTED. V ANTED SALESMEN. MANY MAKE $100 to $180 per mouth. Soma even mora. Stock clean i grown on Ur vatiun, far from old orchards, Cash advanced weekly. Choice of territory. Address Washington Nursery Company. Toppenish, Washington." 9-23-tf WASTKD -EX PERI ENYED GROCERY clerk. Apply "Clerk," cars Astorlan. 10 20-21 WAXTED-A WET Nl'H.SEi APTLY D. 30 Astorian. SITUATIONS WANTED. EXPERIENCED YOUNG MAN WANTS position as night clerk In hotel boarding house. 10 4 POSITION WANTEDYOUNG MAN wants positions any kind of work, day or night. Addrea N, Astorlan. 10-28.3t FURNISHED ROOMS. FOR RENT FURNISH ED ROOM IN private family. 077 Exchange. -28 tf FOR RENT. FOR RENT STORE BUILDING AT Alderbrook, with ahelring, counters, bina, etc.j wareroom and barn. Good living room up stairs, fine opportunity for right party. Rent, 123 per month. Inoulra at 100 12th t 10 13 tf 1 BOARDING. IBS LEYDR. Room with or without board j rate rsorsL!e; good accom modation for transient. Hth and Commercial. CITY NOTICES. NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the Common Council of the Giy ef Astoria has declared iU determination snd intention to establish the grade on Irving Avenue from the West line of 8th street to the West line of 9th street, so that the grade when so es tablished wilt be at the following ele vation aliove the base of grades as established by Ordinance No. 71 of the City of Astoria, to wit: At the crossing of Irving Avenue and 8th street at 187.5 feet ata the ba-e of grades on the North side, and 190.5 feet above the base of grades on the South idc. At the crossing of Irving Avenue and Oth street at 107 feet above the t ae of grades on the North side and 10 feet above the base of grades on the South side and between said points so designated the street shall li on a straight and even slope. OLOF ANDERSON. Auditor and Police Judge of the City of Astoria. 10.23-lit NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF EQUILIZAT10N. j NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT special assessment number 129, made for the purpose- of defrsylng the eosta and expensea of Improving 7th street from the South line of Niagara Ave nue to the North line of Bay Avenue, has been filed with the Auditor and Police Judge and numbered special as sessment roll number 129, snd that the committee on streets and public ways has been appointed a committee of the council to ait with the board of as sessors to examine, correct and equal ize the same, and that Thursday, the first day of November, A. D. 1900, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m., in the council chambers in the dty ban, haa been fixed aa the time and place of the meeting of said board of equaliza tion. A11 objections to said assessment must be presented in writing. OLOF ANDERSON, Auditor and Police Judge of tha City of Astoria, Dated Astoria, October 18, 1900. 10-18-10t PROPOSALS. PROPOSALS FOH BEEF AND MUT ton. Vancouver Barracks, Wn,, Oct. 2, 1900 Seals proposals for furnishing and delivering fresh beef and mutton for six months, beginning Jan. 1, 1907, will be received here and nt offices of commissaries t Fort Stevens, Ore., Boise Barracks, Ida., Forts Casey, Co lumbia, Flagler, Lawton, Vancouver Barracks, Walla Walla, Ward, Worden, and Wright, Wasluj until 10 a. m., Nov. 1, 1900, and then opened. Envel opes containing proposals should be en dorsed, "Proposals for fresh beef and mutton, to be opened Nov, 1, 1900," and addressed to commissary of post to be supplied, or to Lt, Col. George B, Da vis, Chief Com'y. 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