The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 20, 1904, Page 16

16 UARY 20. 190:. DOWIE, THE SELF-STYLED “ELIJAH THE REDEEMER,” ARRIVES , i LUXURIOUS QUARTERS AT THE PALACE HOTEL SEMI-ANNUAL SALE RS GRS R Overseer of Zion Cily.ls Accompanied by a Large Staff Party Travels in Special | Car and Lives in Splendor. and mer Christian arrived in on acc pa | rails I " te car £ Sa Dowie iriven to the Pai- r suit rooms | s he th t consent his de- o re desirous of a1 the Palace Hotel w rd to all ca ~ the church | Dowie and his | . pent 1 hours in | the afternoon, | PARTAKE OF LUNCH. i v ters were | k s i While | who claimed | waited to see t the Slijah s e = b apart- ¥ ng a costly | ere kept busy bring- | = the hote! kitchen te e apartments. When the | finished. the waiters | « heen rew ! ect f Dowie's Land As- & Z ( 1 | ed to see Dowie - rtaken of this lunch st for the | | He ) b ents and linner be- - 7 | D ad of the y v following officials ve « . 1, general ecclesi- | stical secretary; V. V. Barnes, Judgé ( 1 general counsel to | D Daniel Sloan, auditor z Deacon Carl F. | P ndant Dowie Yea F. ¥ superintendent of ad; Deacon N eral associate f 2 lications and secre- | D G. F. Lupton, | t 2 agent of | S ) nsas Pass - . of the party M B Hill and Miss Anna T. | Reak gelists of Los Angeles | — | ADVERTISEMENTS. TIME IS SHORT] You had better take advantage of the marvelous SHOE EARGAINS AT THE REMOVAL SALE OF KAST & 0. 104-110 GEARY ST. COME EARLY | and make your i selection from the best stock of* shoes in this city All At Greatly] Reduced Prices | $125 ~| Francisco who might be unfortunate- 5 £ < enough to be run over an * mangled b; For splendid lot; ready for building.|, ,m.ia car and he replied: x i Right in the city; 5-cent carfare. $1.00 & $1.00 week Reiling down; water pipes in front calls | | City, | really was, Newcomb replied: !ing repentance, restitution, salvation, | healing and holyJiving.” - of cach lot. Greatest Opportunity Ever Offered in - San Francisco. DON'T MISS IT! Reis Tract Real Estate Co. 629 Parrott Bidg. Over Emporium. AND TAKES UP in charge in Southern California; Dea- | con Ernest Williams, stenographer and | | photographer, and three servants. When.a request was made that Dow- ie be interviewed, his secretary, Arthur W. Newcomb, met the representatives of the newspapers. ‘Dr. Dowie is busily engaged in thej business of the church,” said Deacon | Newcomb, “but he savs that if. the boys | will be good and write nice things ! about him he may consent to grant an interview to-morrow.” When \.\'o\u-nmh was asked if it was | not possible to secure information con- cerning the Zion City movement, he replied: I Dy sent him. I Wwill answer all questions for him and he wants you to fully un- derstand that whatever I say same as if he had said it.” With this understanding Deacon Neéewcomb replied to many questions put to him. He declared. that Dowie had a following of 109,000 in the world | ard that 10,000 were now living in Zion 11, which is- forty-two miles north of Chicago on Lake Michigan. Asked as to what Dowie's mission | Dowie has asked me to repre- | is the | “It is for the benefit of the people of | the whole world. We are now preach- ing the gospel to the people anditeach- | “What is the difference between the | teachings ¢f. Df. Dowie and those of Mrs. Eddy of the 'Christian Science church?” was asked of Newcomb. “She claims thét there’is no such | thing as sin, while' Dr. Ddwie says that sin exists on this.earth and that it can only be wiped out by faith,’,was the reply. A & TELLS OF FAITH CURE. “Do you and Dr. Dowie believe that faith will cure sickness and any acci- dent to the body?” was then asked of | Newcomb. “Certainly,” he replied. “I know of many instances where faith cured se- rioys illness. We have no practicing doctors or drug stores-in-Zion City. A few months ago a follower was injured vy a 1200-pound iron weizht falling on ‘m :nd crushing his leg. An elder | prayed over him and the bones fell into place and the man was quickly cured. I did not see the accident,' but I knew the man‘and saw him after he was cured.” ¥ Newcomb was then asked if Dr. Dowie could cure any person in San “Not unless the injured person had | faith and then it would depend o: the will of God.” y Newcomb was then informed that a | citizea of San.Francisco had olfered' the sum of $10,000 in gold if Dr.' Dowie could cure any member of his church who might be injured in 'a street car or railroad accident ard was asked if Dowie would accept the offer. a’ “1 do not claim that Dr. Dowie could cure such a case,” he replied. “It would all depend on the ~will of God.” “De. Dr. Dowie and his followers fol- 2 ‘avail himself of the luxuries i | JOHN ALEXANDER DOWIE, THE SELF-STYLED; ELI- JAH, IN ACTION & e low the teaching of Christ?” was then asked of Newecomb. “The gdoctor and his followers prac- tice tne ‘teachings of Christ absolutely,” he answered Evades Leading Question. “Do you think that Christ and his | disciples would travel in a private car, occupy expensive rooms ..t the leading hotel and partake of a $75 luncheon?” was asked of Newcomb. “I don't know_what Christ might do if he returned to earth,” was the an- swer of Dr. Dowie’s representative. When pressed for a definite answer, Dowie's secretary answered: ¥ “Well, 1 thirkk that Christ would_ of . the present day.» Times have changel since Christ was on earth. Our Lusi- ness ..quires that Dr. Dowie should stop aly(his. hotel.” When asked what the nature of the business was Newcomb replied that it was a personal matter and refused to explain. Doyie’s secretary was then asked as to what charity Dowie or his officials had extended since they had arriyed in California. Newcomb answered the question by putting another and said: “What charity have you ever done?” He was informed thatghis interviewer did not put himsel#*fn the same finan- cial plane as that of Dr. Dowie, but was also told that newspaper men very often assisted the needy. Pressed for an answer as to Dowie’s charity New- comb answered: “Just what Dr. Dowie has done in the way of charity is a personal matter and T decline to answer questions con- cerning it.” DISCUSSES ZION CITY. When asked as to the condition of affairs in Zion City, Newcomb made the following statement: “Things are in a prosperous condi- tion. Our enterprises, such as the lace- making, brick yards and candy factory, are doing well. Our property is valued at{$25,000,000. There was no need of a receiver. being .dppointed. It was all spite work and tHe receivership was set aside'in a few.days. Dr. Dowie did not make a failurc-of his crusade in ‘New York City. He did not solicit funds from his people in that. city or in Zion City to help him out.” Newcomb was asked if it was not a fact that all the property in Zion City was in the name of Dowie as a orivate citizen and he sa:d: “Yes, that is so; everytning is in Dr. Dowié's name, but those who have in- vested have faith and are also secured. The property Wwill return eventually to those who invested. . Dr. Dowie has made his will, leaving 95 per cent of the property to his successor. He only — Gas heaters, formerly $4.50, now $2.50, at San Francisco Gas and Electric Com- pany, 415 Post street. - Bslata it b it S ol D jowns 5 per cent of all the property. | Dr. Dowie is worth possibly a million {and a quarter. He made it out of his {investments. He is not paid a salary. Some of the officials are paid a salary, {but T decline to say what the amounts |are. That is a personal matter. ! HOW DOWIE MADE MONEY. “Dr. Dowie secured an option on 6600 |acres of.land where Zion City is lo- | cated. He paid a small deposit on the {option. He formed the Zion Land and ! Investment Association. ‘It is not in- corporated. Dr. Dowie sold consider- {able of the land. The prices averaged { $500 a lot. The purchasers made money. The lots were sold under a lease of 1100 years. Dr. Dowie paid on an aver- |age of $200 an acre for the land and {sold it for $2000 to $10,000 an acre. That is how Dr. Dowie has his own private fortune. “It is not true that the wife and son of Dr. Dowie took many millions with them to Australia. They are now in that country, but they did not take any large sum of money with them.” Newecomb. was then. asked if it was not possible for Dr. Dowie ts dispose of the various business- enterprises in Zion City, as they~were in his own name and that he could sell them if he so desired. ~ | He replied that Dowie could do so, but that he would not-do so, as his in- terests were, bound up with those of his followers. Newcomb frequently lost his, temper while being interviewed and said that the private business of Dr. Dowie did not concern the newspapers or the public. He finally apologized for losing his temper and_expressed pleasure at meeting the newspaper men of San Francisco. f Let’'s Go Skating. Crisp snow, ice like glass, and safe, every day throughout the winter at Reno, Nevada. ‘Week-end excursions while it lasts, going Fri- or Saturday and returning Monday or ; round trip, including one day’s enter- tainment at .either Riverside or Overland Ho- tel, only $11 15. An opportunity to enjoy the winter sports of the East, but set in Califor- nia’s grand Sierra scenery. Full information from Southétn Pacific ticket agents. . Suit for Injuries. The trial of the suit of Ernest B. Lindskog against the American Can Company was begun yesterday before a jury in the United States Circuit Court. The action was brought to recover $10,000‘'damages for the loss of the first joint of the right forefin- ger of the plaintiff. f ADAMS' Irish Moss Cough Balsam helps from the first dose, cures in a day. 25c, S0c. * # WASHINGTON, Jan. -19.—Senator Penrose to-day introduced’ a bill to prohibit the use of the mails in, the conduct of various chain coupon and chain investment schemes, t | Some very. gwell wedding invitations come from Knowles, 24 Second street. Main 508. * G WASHINGTON. Jan. 10,--An estimate of $862,375 for the naval station at Olongapo, P. I, ‘was transmitted to the House to-day trom’'Secretary Moody. s 1 Reduced rates on household s to & from the East & South, Bekin's, 11 mery st. * Leader of New Sect Meets Opposition at Pub- lic Meeting. Disorder Marks Gather- ing at Alhambra Theater. Dr. Dowie held a meeting last even- ing at tfe Alhambra Theater, which was attended by an audience composed of those who believe in his teachings and those who came there to scoff and object. The theater was about two- thirds filled and the cold draughts that swept through the building did not con- duce to comfort. Dowie and his official staff appeared on the platform about 7:30 and were supported by some of the members of 4he local branch of the Zion Church. Dowie presided at the meeting and while his associates were engaged at the opening in singing hymns he spent his time in opening and reading letters. Dowie delivered a short address to] the gathering shortly after the®pening in which he devoted himself exclusively to the newspaper representatives pres- ent. ADVERTISEMENTS. A A it ' O HOUSEKEEPING GOODS SPECIAL VALUES Two cazes Extra Size WHITE BED SPREADS, hemmed ready for us2...... ...$1.25 Bach | .Ten cases Full Size BED COMFORTERS, printed Silk- oline covering with Snowflake filling..$1.25 Each Three cases ALL-WOOL WHITS BLANKETS, size suit- able for thres-quarter b2ds ...... ....$3.735 Bach One case LACE CURTAINS in White, Ecru, Arabian, Renalssance and Madras; aN new designs.......... -~ -88.00 Pair 1 One case BLEACHED DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, sizes $4, 5 10MA 1D PHIGS ... yooniinnbiadihin i $2.50, $3.50 and $4.00 Each These we have Napkins to match each design. One hunired dozen Hemmad HUCK TOWELS, full siza and warranted Pure Linen $2.00 Dozen One hundred and fifty dozsn Extra Size Hemmed and Hemstitched ELS, assorted “I want you,” he said, “to tell just| what happens here to-night. 1 dea’t want you to say anything as to what you think. Tell just what occurs here to-night. I don’t want your opinions. borders One case BLEACHED dinner size $3.00 Dozen NAPKINS, full $2.50 Dozen The newspapers in New York Tied about me. They told awful lies. Now | if you fellows down there will tell the | truth we will get along all right.” 1 After the short exhortation from | Dowie the audience sang a number of; hymns and then Dowie faced the au- | dience while he held a copy of a book in his hand which had been distributed ! among those present. DOWIE NEEDS THE BOOKS. “We need these books in Australia,” said Dowie, “and when you are through | with them to-night I wani you to leave | them in your seats.’, Dowie then proceeded to call upén | those in the audience who he nlaimrd‘: had been cured by him during his pre- | vious residence in this city. A number | of old men and women answered the | call and stood up in the body of the | ' Two hundred dozen BLEACHED SATIN DAMASK NAPKINS, extra large size and about 12 different designs $3.50 Dozen We will aiso have on sale this week our first shipment of 36-INCH PRINTED PERCALES and a large assort= ment of NEW JAPANESE WASH CREPES. i NOTE Al orders for samples or goods filled and shipped same day they are received Orders by mall receive prompt attention. building, Dowie asked them to step up to the stage and they responded. After thirty-two old men and women had crept up to the stage Dowie pro- ceeded to question some of the subjeets. He asked them as to their ailments and | prompted them ta_tell how doctors had failed to cure them of serious diseases and how he, Dowie, had instantly cured them by laying his hands on them and praying over them. The audience was’ divided in its re- ception of the information presented by Dowie. When he asked, “Are you satis- fied?” there arose equal shouts of “Yes” and “No.” There was cgnsiderable disorder in thé theater during the time that six old women were questioned by Dowie. He asked them to tell how: they had been “afflicted and cured. The old women, some of them in faltering tones that bespoke senility, informed the audience that they had suffered from various ailments, including can- cer of the mouth, tuberculosis, ulcer of the arm and severe nervous pros- | tration, as well as internal hemor- rhages, that defied prominent medical men. OLD WOMEN TELL STORIES. Then the old women went on to tell the audience, prompted by Dowie, that when he, Dowie, had met them and placed his hands upon them they Wad been instantly cured of their ailments and that they had enjoyed many years of good health since that time. Dowie, who is a short and fat man, lacking any personality or magnetism, and who speaks with a pronounced cockney accent, then strutted up and down the stage. He waved his hands, and, putting-his glasses on his nose, shouted in a weak voice ¥ “Are you satisfled with this evidence | { of my powers?"” Those who believed in the self-styled Elijah replied “Yes” and an equal volume of “noes” arose from all parts of the house. “Oh, you are nct satisfied?” said Dowie. “Will any one tell me his rea- sons?" A number of men arose in varlous parts of the building and fired ques- tions at Dowie. The questioners claim- ed that Dowie’'s curative powers might be those of suggestion, or that the sub- Jjects presented were senile or had an object in testifying. DOWIE IS INTERRUPTED. “You shut up, Mr. Suggestion,” said Dowie to a man in the gallery, and “you sit down, Mr. Doubtful,” he said to anotherin the orchestra. “It is a shame and a disgrace,” con- ADY ERTVISEMENTS. ITCHING DEVILS Are Little_ Patches of Eczema on the Skin, Scalp, and Hands Which are Instantly Relieved and Speedily Cured by warm baths with Cuticura Soap | | | 1 111, 118, 115, 117, 119, 121 POST STREET. tinued Dowie, “that any one should |seek to disprove the evidence pre- sented. What is that? You say ‘that | one of the subjects had a brother who | was employed by me? Well, suppose | her brother was employed by me. He | was a faithful man. He has passed to | heaven and it is a shame and a dis- | grace that you should come here and | scoff at this lady or her brother, who | served me faithfully. Sit down, shut | {up; T am running this meeting. I will| teach you fellows to laugh. Don’t you | think that you are running this meet- j ing. Shut up or get out; I won't al- low any interruptions.” 2 For two hours this sort of thing con- tinued. Dowie would . uestion the old women who claimed to have been cured by him during his previous residence in San Francisco. They would tell of | their ailmeats and their alleged cures | by Dowie, and when he asked if the | audience was satisfied and negative ! answers would be given he would allow | I no discussion, but order those who did | | not believe to “shut up” or “leave the | | house.” | AUDIENCE IS DIVIDED. | When -Dowie was asked as to his | recognition of an alleze” case of can- cer of the mouth, he answered: } I recognized it by its smell. You | | cannot mistake the mell of a cas=s of | capcer. I recognized it just as I rec- | | ognize the smell of a stinkpot to-night | |in this audience. That is your an- | swer; it.is sufficiént for you. Now are you satisfied ?" | A volume of “noes” arose from all | parts of the theater and a number of ‘eft the building. i vie paced up and down the plat- ferm and cried out at the top of his | voice. 3 “The evidence ig too much for them, that is why they are leaving. I don't care for them. What do I csre for those who scoff at the word o God? | Let me tell you about ~un City. It-is | between beer and babel. Beer is Mil- | | | akee and Babel is Chica-o. We don’. haye.a drop of distilled fire or liquid damnation in Zion City. I came | hera to-night to answer th- charges of | Rev. Dr. Bovard that I have ne. - cured any sickness by the laying on of | h is. He has claimed that ever since | 1 have xnown his rame. I doct care | for doctors, either of the .aurch the | medical profession. They all ccoff at my teachings. The medical doctors are | not needed in Zion City. We don't | want them to bring bab‘:s in‘o the | world or to take babies o1t of the| world.” THE CRUSAPE IN NEW YORK. Dowie then proceeded to tell of his recent crusade in New York City. Ha declared that the crusade was a com- plete success and that he had not lost any money by the movement. “My people,” he said, “paid their own expenses, and I spoke to 30,000 a day and 100,000 could not gain entrance to the hall. We intend to go back to New York in 1905, and we will be 10,000 strong instead of 3000. “1 have never taken a cent-from my followers for my services in the last six years. I am the largest contributor to Zion City, becausé the Lord has been good to me.” - Dowie then closed his address by saying he would speak again to-night |- before he left to-morrow with his party for Australia. When Dowie and his party reached | = | the hotel they sought their apartments and refused to receive any person. ADVERTISEMENTS. Try One of My $1.00 Knives Made of finest material. 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