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{{Style S-Small capitals|About}} the 21st of last December I left my home in New York and came to Chittenden, Vt., for the express purpose of investigating the Eddy materializations. When 1 left the city 1 was a confirmed skeptic in regard to every phase of physical manifestation. I stayed there fifteen days and attended twenty-one of Horatio and William Eddy’s seances for physical manifestations and materializations. During this time my mind underwent a complete change. It not only passed through the respective stages of conviction and conversion, but I became a positive believer, not only in the truths of Spiritualism, but in the indisputable fact that spirits can not only manifest themselves by moving physical bodies, but that they have the power to materialize so as to assume such physical forms as are seen and heard, felt and recognized by their friends. When I announced through the columns of the New York World my belief in the genuineness of the Eddy manifestations, I thought 1 understood my position well enough to know that I was speaking the truth. I still think that I did, but for doing so, the editor of the World says it made the “inconsequent Miller write himself down as an ass in legible characters.”

{{Style S-Small capitals|About}} the 21st of last December I left my home in New York and came to Chittenden, Vt., for the express purpose of investigating the Eddy materializations. When I left the city I was a confirmed skeptic in regard to every phase of physical manifestation. I stayed there fifteen days and attended twenty-one of Horatio and William Eddy’s seances for physical manifestations and materializations. During this time my mind underwent a complete change. It not only passed through the respective stages of conviction and conversion, but I became a positive believer, not only in the truths of Spiritualism, but in the indisputable fact that spirits can not only manifest themselves by moving physical bodies, but that they have the power to materialize so as to assume such physical forms as are seen and heard, felt and recognized by their friends. When I announced through the columns of the New York World my belief in the genuineness of the Eddy manifestations, I thought I understood my position well enough to know that I was speaking the truth. I still think that I did, but for doing so, the editor of the World says it made the “inconsequent Miller write himself down as an ass in legible characters.”

I have now just spent ten days more at the Eddy homestead investigating the subject. During this time I have attended about thirty seances. I now wish to put myself on record again as not only endorsing the genuineness of the Eddy manifestations, but as re-endorsing all that I said in regard to the subject. I re affirm what I said in that article in regard to the power mediums wculd soon have to control the press, and also assert that I believe the spirits will eventually cause every newspaper that does not acknowledge the truths of this science, to go into bankruptcy. This is a conflict between truth and falsehood, and I know that truth is bound to win in the end.

I have now just spent ten days more at the Eddy homestead investigating the subject. During this time I have attended about thirty seances. I now wish to put myself on record again as not only endorsing the genuineness of the Eddy manifestations, but as re-endorsing all that I said in regard to the subject. I re affirm what I said in that article in regard to the power mediums wculd soon have to control the press, and also assert that I believe the spirits will eventually cause every newspaper that does not acknowledge the truths of this science, to go into bankruptcy. This is a conflict between truth and falsehood, and I know that truth is bound to win in the end.

One man in the right and capable of maintaining his position, has more power than forty millions in the wrong. I know that I am right, and. what is more, I am so fortified in my position that there is no power on this earth to drive me out of it So taking the risk of being called any contemptible name that can be found in the English language, with the Holmeses and numerous other frauds distinctly before me, and with the unfortunate sequel of Robert Dale Owen’s record staring me in the face, I am yet willing to stake my reputation, my fortune, and my all on the genuineness of these mediums.

One man in the right and capable of maintaining his position, has more power than forty millions in the wrong. I know that I am right, and. what is more, I am so fortified in my position that there is no power on this earth to drive me out of it So taking the risk of being called any contemptible name that can be found in the English language, with the Holmeses and numerous other frauds distinctly before me, and with the unfortunate sequel of Robert Dale Owen’s record staring me in the face, I am yet willing to stake my reputation, my fortune, and my all on the genuineness of these mediums.

William and Horatio Eddy have been treated so shamefully by the public, that they will not submit to any further tests to satisfy the skepticism of any one. Neither money nor reputation, nor anything else can at present induce them to interest themselves further in the public. Like George Francis Train, they have become disgusted with the people, and have retired to private life, and have assumed a state of “chronic content.” 1 They know that they are right, that they have a great science developing, and they do not care whether any one knows it or not.

William and Horatio Eddy have been treated so shamefully by the public, that they will not submit to any further tests to satisfy the skepticism of any one. Neither money nor reputation, nor anything else can at present induce them to interest themselves further in the public. Like George Francis Train, they have become disgusted with the people, and have retired to private life, and have assumed a state of “chronic content.” I They know that they are right, that they have a great science developing, and they do not care whether any one knows it or not.

But I have found in their sister, Mrs. Mary Eddy Huntoon, a medium who is willing to be tested. 1 believe she is the best test medium in the world. She is willing to submit to any test any skeptic requires that does not inflict pain. I have had the opportunity since I came here to apply tests that have perfectly satisfied me that she is genuine, and if all the other mediums in the world prove to be false, 1 know she is not This medium has nearly all the different phases of physical manifestations, including materializing of hands, faces, and the entire body. She has promised me that she will come to New York, some time during the coming fall and winter months, and submit to tests both in private and in public. If the manifestations of this medium prove to be genuiue, it is but fair to assume that those of her brothers are genuine also, as I know them to be.

But I have found in their sister, Mrs. Mary Eddy Huntoon, a medium who is willing to be tested. I believe she is the best test medium in the world. She is willing to submit to any test any skeptic requires that does not inflict pain. I have had the opportunity since I came here to apply tests that have perfectly satisfied me that she is genuine, and if all the other mediums in the world prove to be false, I know she is not This medium has nearly all the different phases of physical manifestations, including materializing of hands, faces, and the entire body. She has promised me that she will come to New York, some time during the coming fall and winter months, and submit to tests both in private and in public. If the manifestations of this medium prove to be genuiue, it is but fair to assume that those of her brothers are genuine also, as I know them to be.

As Dr. George M. Beard, through your columns, has called the Eddys “liars and frauds,” I make to that gentleman the following proposition:

As Dr. George M. Beard, through your columns, has called the Eddys “liars and frauds,” I make to that gentleman the following proposition:

As I design to have the question settled as to whom the “ignoramuses and asses” are on the subject of Spiritualism. I would say that if this offer is not accepted by Dr. Beard, it is open to the editor of the New York World, who calls me an {{Style S-HPB SB. Continues on|1-72}}

As I design to have the question settled as to whom the “ignoramuses and asses” are on the subject of Spiritualism. I would say that if this offer is not accepted by Dr. Beard, it is open to the editor of the New York World, who calls me an {{Style S-HPB SB. Continues on|1-72}}

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