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The Lamar register., 1903-10-21
CHAPTER XIX.
Times Developments.

Times Developments.
johnson slowly recovered; the days
passed, and the weeks while he lin
gered weak and complaining. Dolores
presence annoyed him, and drove him
to fits IF temper. until DR.. Dunwiddie
advised her to remain away from him
as much as possible.
DIR. Dunwiddie regularly drove over
to see Johnson once a week, and Mrs.
Allen remained in the low unpainted
house in the mi0st of its desolate gar
den, filling the rooms with her pres
ence but daily growing more hardened
toward the quiet girl who was winning
Dora's affection away from her. she
told herself. in excuse for her un-
friendly feeling, but the girl herself.
buried in other thoughts. believed 1t
was from the kindness of her heart
that she talked to her so often during
the long evenings of the life outside
of the quiet settlement and of the man.
ners she would there be expected to
copy. and she accepted in silence the
many words of advice as to her lack
of pride in allowing young Green to
see so clearly her feelings toward him,
and the cautioning uttered with a
kindly smile or soft touch on her arm
against allowing herself to be so in
fluenced by almost an utter stranger
who was kind to her only out of pity,
and who could never care for her
other than as the merest acquaintance,
she, the daughter of the blacksmith
who was waited for to prove the malice
in the laming of his mare.
The woman knew well the stories
adrift in the settlement that had
somehow come to her she scarcely
knew how herself. and of the girls
dread of what might follow the prov
ing of the case waiting in the town
for her fathers presence. That the
girl had never done her harm to cause
this feeling of hatred she would not
believe. Had she not won Dora's heart
in fashion she could never do? Could
she accept this unmurmuringly? Was
there nothing she could do to hurt the
girl in Dora's eyes? And II that were
impossible-and she soon learned that
1t was-was it impossible for her to
wound the girl herself in every way
conceivable to a narrow mind.
(To be continued.)
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ed without the frecracker. and Christ
mas trees are denounced as foolish.
The rule against alcohol and tobacco
is rigidly enforced A strict system of
supervision extends from the santa
ton of individual Zion households" to
the moral and spiritual state of the
people.
1t will thus be seen that while indi.
vidualism may be encouraged in In
dustrial lines there is little room for
its growth in ethical matters.
/ Says Lyman Abbott. Each mans
conscience is an authoritative guide
for himself. it is not an authoritative
guide for his fellow"
But there Is class Of people who
seek and earnestly desire an authori'
tative guide outside OF their own con-
sciences, and to this class Dowie ap-
peals.
Zion City is theocracy and John
Alexander Dowie is its prophet. His
position is somewhat similar to that
of Brigham Young among the Nor
mons, but the religion of Zion differs
radically from that of the Mormons.
in that 1t contains nothing that is at
of good morals. Indeed. whatever
may be thought of the marvellous
cures which 1t so plentifully records,
no one can read a copy of the Leaves
of Healing without being impressed
by its high standard of morality.
Dowie has become an established
fact in both the religious and the In
dustrial worlds. Call him gigantic
fraud. II you will, he still remains. On
more than one occasion his enemies
have gleefully announced his immi',
nent downfall, only to find that he
knows how to wrest victory from de-
feat. His shrewdness and executive
ability proclaim him natural leader
of men. He has raised himself by his.
own unaided efforts, from the position
of a poor and obscure Faith Healer"
to that of absolute autocrat of pros!
porous and growing community, with
an almost unlimited income at his'
command. A certain dignity and state
surround him wherever he goes, for
importance OF proper stage settings.
His violent denunciations from the
pulpit, his assumption of healing pow
er, his theatrical proclamation that he
is a second Elijah. have made him the
subject of criticism and ridicule
without limit. Yet, after all, 1t must
be admitted that his followers are de-
voted and enthusiastic, and that his
influence over them appears to be for
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like structure. capable of seating
seven thousand. 1t is to be replaced
by more substantial building. now
in the process of construction. A site
has also been selected and conse-
Grated whereon Dowie promises to
erect a million-dollar temple as a CEN
ter around which Zion will revolve.
Now the Restoration Host. three
thousand strong. has invaded New
York City. and Madison Square Gar
den is transformed into a "Hospice"
for their accommodation.
Three million dollars would be q
very conservative estimate OF the
amount already spent in establishing
zion City. To the inhabitants this re-
markable development is but surety
of greater things that arc to come. A
most aggressive optimism pe-vades
the conversation of the people and
the literature of Zion publishing house
Optimistic. so far as Zion's future is
concerned, but deeply and darlsly pes
simistic as to the moral and spiritual
state of that large majority which
they call the worldly.
Not only do they confidently .antici-
pate great growth for their own city.
but they prophecy that other lions
will be, founded which will "Find their
crown, capital and consummation in
Zion City at Jerusalem"
The communi,y is not comparable.
in any way, to Brook farm or Amana
or Oneida. or to any other OF the
Communistic colonies. There Is
scarcely a trace of Communism in
the administration of Zion's affairs.
The lots are not sold, we are inform
ed, but leased for eleven hundred
years, "for the land is the Lords"
(But Dowie holds the title deeds.)
Failure on the part of the lessee to
conform to certain provisions of the
tobacco. etc. forfeits the lease.
Each man builds his own house and
works for himself, but each is requir.
ed to give one-tenth of his income,
whatever that may be, to the store
house." for the maintenance and ex-
tension of Zion.
1ndividualism In industrial matters
is strongly encouraged, if one may
Judge from Dowie's dictum in regard
to trades unions. which says:
"Zion's workmen are members of no
labor union, nor do they work for a
uniform scale of wages. for in Zion
the S ii of each mans competency is
encouraged by an ever-increasing
wage. All men are not equal. and q
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THE CITY OF ZION

In the fall of 'ss A certain John
Alexander Dowie had for some time,
Deeh making more or less of a sensa-
ton, IN and around Chicago. as a
DIVINE healer." He had gathered
around him number of followers,
and. in 1896. had organized the Chris
tian Catholic church. He and his wife
conducted Divine healing home" on
Michlgan avenue. and so large had his
congregations grown that he had for
come time been holding services in
the Auditorium.
1t now transpired that the general
overseer of the Christian Catholic
church was planning much larger
things than he had hitherto attempted.
lie announced that 1t was lis purpose
to found a city as a home II, his fol-
.owers-a new Zirn-and that he had
secured site on the shore of Lake
Michigan. about forty miles north of
Chicago.
The day for such things had gone
Dy, II was said: people no longer fol-
lowed their religious leaders blindly,
or allowed them to dictate in temporal
matters. The newspapers treated the
whole affair As a huge joke and it
has always been one of Dowie's chief
grievances that he Is continually and
persistently misrepresented by the re-
porters.
Nevertheless the preparations went
steadily forward. Payments were made
on the land. city was mapped out.
tents were put up, and building be-
gan.
To-day PROSPEROUS city with a
population that IL nearing the ten
thousand mark testifies to the power
of Dowie's name. 1t took Chicago for
ty years to acquire the population that
Zion City has reached in two.
The most interesting object in Zion
City, from an industrial point of view,
is the lace factory. 1t was announced
early in the history of the place that
the manufacture of lace would be a
leading occupation. Dowie himself
went to England to collect informa-
tion and purchase machinery for the
enterprise. When he returned he was
accompanied by number of English
lacemulsers. A large brick building
was built. and a great room is being
rapidly filled with looms, while, with
those already set up, many different
patterns of lace curtains are being
manufactured. as well as trimming
laces of various kinds.
Zion City is justly proud of her lace
factory. but it is not the only success
full enterprise of which she can boast.
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Come in at once. DOLORES: Dor
AAfhor e/ N a C,,i'I MIRO" Ell

Come in at once, Dolores; Dora
wishes you"
DR.. Dunwiddie hearing the words
and catching sight of the woman's S
face. crossed the room and spoke to
Dolores. his voice low with kindness.
She started when he addressed her.
and turned obediently with one swift,
startled glance up into his face. and
entered the room half hesitatingly.
Dora put out her hand as abe
crossed the room.
"Dolores." she said. entreatingly.
DR.. Dunwiddie turned quickly away
and entered the inner room where his
friend was waiting for him.
BY and by, when she was better
Dora sat up among the pillows, and
drew Dolores down beside her, hold
ing her hands caressingly between her
own, smoothing the tense, slender
fingers now and then with pathetic
tenderness as though to atone or
soften her careless, wounding words.
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NOTHING Like Method,

There are stories related of some
very systematic men, and the follow
ing, which Is told as an actual fact,
would take some beating. A medical
specialist was very much in the habit
of using a note book to assist his
memory and insure precision. In
course of time it happened that his
aged father died. The worthy doctor
attended the obsequies as chief mourn
er with due solemnity. At the close
he was observed to take out his note
book and to carefully erase the words:
Mem. Bury father. Amer.
ican.
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Gave Up Stubborn wit,.,.

Abe Gruber, the New York LAWYER.
was cross-examining a witness in a
country town not long ago. The man
appeared to be abnormally stupid
but in fact he was determined that
the New York lawyer should get no
information that could be kept from
him. At length Mr.. Gruber said.
wei. at least you can surely tell the
jury how this road runs" The wit.
ness appeared to think intently for
a few moments. Then he said: "Well
when I'm coming to town 1t runs IN
and when I'm goin' home it runs
down" THAT will be about all ;,
said the little lawyer with a big sipb
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Popular youthful, Preacher r

Rev. Allan A. Stockdale, pastor of
Trinity Congregational church, Beach
mont, Mass, has received a formal
call to become the pastor of Berkeley
temple in Boston. Mr.. Stockdale is
but % years of age, but has been
preaching in Revere for a year and a
half and has been very successful as
a pastor. He is considered to be n
young man of great natural talent as
an orator and has attracted much at
tention outside his own church.
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Saved Arm and Office.

Gen. Hunter of the British army had
his arm badly wounded at Omdurman
and the surgeons decided upon ampu-
tation to save his life, fearing mortifi-
cation. Very WELL" said the wound
ed officer quietly, but understand If
you take off my arm l shall blow out
my brains as soon as l can get hold
of pistol" Knowing the generals
iron determination, the surgeons con-
suited again, and Hunter still has his
arm, though it is of little use. But
then he is still in the army, which he
would not be if he had allowed the
surgeons to have their way.
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Famous Hotel Man Dead.

Richard McMichael, managing pro-
prietor of Congress hall at Saratoga
Springs sixty years ago and for a
great many years after, died at his
home in Brooklyn few days ago.
Congress hall, when he ran it, was as
famous hotel as there was in the
country, and was the favorite resort
OF Southerners when they came to
drink the waters, remaining so until
the outbreak of the rebellion. Mr..
McMichael after was proprietor of
several other Saratoga hotels. He
had been retired from active life for
about twenty years.
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Rebuked Yankee "lmpertinence."

The United States consul in Not
tingham recently wrote a bicycle firm
In England asking for certain infor-
nation. The head of the concern sent
this snappy reply: Dear Sirs-Yours
of the 9th ult. informs us that you
are instructed by the government at
Washington to ask us for certain in
formation regarding our business; but
as we formerly sold from 100000 to
G12,000 worth of goods annually to
the United States, which your gov
ernment shut out with 45 per cent
duty. we think it Just like yankee
cheek to now ask us for information
respecting our affairs. Yours truly.
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There is candy factory which
turns out delicious CONNECTIONS, and
its fame is rapidly spreading through
out the West. A large bakery is in
successful operation. and it is ex-
pected that new health food will be
put on the market in the near future.
A laundry, a lumber yard, a brick
yard, printing and publishing house,
and various other departments minis
ter to Zion's wants and give employ
ment to her people.
The Zion general stores occupy a
prominent place on the main street,
and seem fitted to supply every need
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tion mat complete school system,
continuous from kindergarten to col
lege. is being worked out by the edu-
cational department.
The general appearance of Zion is
one of activity and substantial thrift.
Everything is aggressively new. The
peculiar character of the people is
made evident in numerous ways. For
instance, the visitor notices, with a
little start, perhaps, the motto, It'll
He Come" over the ticket window in
the station which the Northwestern
Railroad has provided; signboards,
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of the inhabitants. from cooking uten-
sils to literature for the faithful"
Elijah Hospice. an immense frame
hotel, is advertised as modern in
every respect. and capable of accom-
modating a thousand guests at a
meal" and the administration build
ing, contains commodious offices.
with comfortable and convenient fur
nishings.
A substantial brick and stone build
ing Is observed and neatly uniformed
guard" readily gives the information
that 1t is Zion College and that it will
soon be ready for occupation. The
present building is only wing. to
which a large central portion and an
other. wing are to be added In the fu-
ture.
Further inquiry elicits the informa-
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their general good. The community
is. at present. prosperous. happy and
comfortable, and Zion's ambition to
show the highest birth rate and the
lowest death rate of any city in the
country" seems in fair way to be
realized.
AS to what will happen when
Dowie dies, it is hardly worth while to
surmise, for he is not yet sixty and
looks as though he might easily at.
tain the allotted three score and ten i"
ANNA NICHOLS GOODNOw.
Copyrighted, 1903, by The Associate,
Publishers Corporation, Chicago
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conspicuous on every hand. warn all
against the use of tobacco, alcohol, or
profanity within the sacred precincts;
the long boards which many of the
men wear, in accordance with Dowie's
command, give them somewhat pa
triarchal look. in contrast with the
many smooth-shaven faces among the
unregenerate; the salutation, Peace
be to thee" sounds strange to twen-
tieth-century ears: and walking along
Emmaus and Elm avenues, one won
ders if Chicago is really only forty
miles away.
The Tabernacle is an immense, barn
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One At a Time,

A fond father was giving advice to
his young son the other day. Among
other things he said: "If you try to
do more than one thing at time
you can't do anything we'll"
"oh, yes. can" said the young
hopeful. I've tried. I did three
things the other day, all at one time,
and did em all we'll"
How was that?" asked the father.
We'll. you see. swung on the gate
and whistled and threw a stone at
Tommy Brown-and hit him, too"
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Wisconsin Men in Navy.

Wisconsin now has two admirals in
the navy. The newest one is William
Henry Whiting. whose home was once
in Janesville, Wis. The other is Ad-
miral Cotton, now commanding the
European squadron and 4 native of
Milwaukee.
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Craze Of Wealthy Women.

The latest craze in New York
among the very wealthy is an ex-
travagant style of invitation card. Not
long ago the wife of millionaire
ordered 200 of these from local firm
and they cost her just $40 each. The
cards were made of ivory edged with
gold, the name of the guest and host
ess being lettered in gold on one side,
the other being hand painted. Cards
at IS each are quite common.
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Had Often Been kick.d

John Jones. the patient who came
in little while ago." said the attend.
ant in the out-patient department,
didn't give his occupation"
What was the nature of his trou.
ble?" asked the resident physician.
Injury at the base of the spine =
PUT him down as book agent"
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level line of compensation is death to
ambition"
This has no uncertain sound, and
seems to settle the question once for
all, SO far, at least, as Zion is con-
cerned.
1t is one of Dowie's characteristics
that he stands for very positive and
definite ideas. Alliterative illusions
to pigs, pills and physicians" and
doctors, drugs, and devils" are con-
spicuous in lions literature. The use
of pork in any form is absolutely for
hidden. Oysters also come under the
ban. The Fourth" must be celebrat-
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DOLORES, ! Did Not Mean That"
while. No. you must not walk" as
she attempted to rise. ALLOW me, Miss
Johnson"
He raised her in his arms as though
she were In truth a child. and carried
her to the settle between the south
windows. She did not speak until
Mrs. Allen brought her beef tea and
fed her with tender care; then, half
rising among the pillows, whittier than
they. she asked family with wistful
ness in her eyes that sent an angry
pang through the woman's heart:
"Where is-Dolores-Nurse Allen? !?
I-want-Dolores."
Mrs. Allen called sharply in voice
that caused Dora to look up at her in
wonder:
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what do you do with no church. nor
schools, nor anything?"
7 And Dolores. driven at last to speak.
asked mechanically: why should we
have a church, and what is church2"
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q Church Without s.ct.r,,,,.,

Col. A. A. Pope has founded n
church without any sectariapism in
Cohasset, Mass, in memory of his son.
All are welcome to worship in the
church, pagan or Christian, Jew or
gentle.
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More Suiridee

The suicide rate in the United
States has increased in ten years from
IL to II per 100000 population.
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Mother Of FIne Eam,Iv

A Virginia woman is the mother OF
thirteen sons, all weighing more than
1870 pounds each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
Three Hundred Tnrs Desert

WASHINGTON, June 2-There is too little elbow room on modern United States war ships, especially in the gen. eral mess, and this Is one reason for the diecontent which causes many re- cruits to desert. Desertions during the last month numbered more than 300. The general mess system has resulted in very we'll cooked plentiful ration of considerable variety, but the space for the mess is so small that the men have to sit very close together, and all their food is placed on the table before mess call is sounded. This detra cts from the comfort which could be ob- ta1ned by more roomy mess quarters The extremely large batteries now be- ing placed on shipboard necessitates larger complements on battle ships and cruisers, while large amounts of auxiliary machinery take up a great deal of deck space.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
ART EMBROIDERY EXHIBIT.
Some Handsome Pieces Displayed by
 Pupils of Notre Dame

Some Handsome Pieces Displayed by
 Pupils of Notre Dame.
 That there is art in needle work was evident to all who saw the fine display in the fancy work department at the Convent de Notre Dame yesterday aud Saturday. The whole appearance was a. thing of beauty. }
 One glance was proof conclusive that pillows are the fashion, or shall we say fad? phe blue and white o. N. D. pillows and those bearing the motto ''Constantia ct virtute," on a red ground were most conspicuous. Roses Haunted their beauty from pillows em- broidered by the young lady graduates. Beautiful lunch cloths, decorated in roses, center pieces and doyqies in sweet peas and peoples were also ex- hibited. The lace work also proved; at- tractive and was much admired. The artistic coloring and attention to gen. eral effectiveness were among the most noted cha racteuistfcs of the exhibit and called forth general commendation.
 The educative value of a course in drawing and painting is generally con ceded, and an exhibition of work show ing the various stages of progress ds al ways of interest The work of the young art students was examined by hosts of visitors and many favorable comments rewarded the industry of the amateur artists.
 In the elementary classes there were some promising studies in pencil, char coal and crayon. Flower and fruit pieces, blocks and simple casts formed the models in this class. The charcoal display was striking and included some excellent work Notable studies were a strong head, Kentucky horse, a NuIbian girl, sailor boy. Semnus, casts of head and feet, including a gladia- tors foot Casts in sepfa, 1ampblack and color formed a prominent part of the ex- htbit and included a charming child figure, a Madonna, gypsy head, and "The American Mother" The water color workers earned the praise which the paintings received. A botanical study. a prehtily grouped still life of fort and fruit pieces showed good work and painstaking technique. -.-. '.... ...
 In oils the best paintings were ''The American Mother" an old man reading a newspaper, Murillia's Christ child. and two panels on which were painted peaches and Virginia creeper.
 Tn the department of ceramics there were dainty as we'll as useful articles. including cake and fruit plates, tobacco jars. tankards, nut bowls, vases, trays and bonlbon boxes.
 ~ A new feature of the exhibit was the work done in pyrographv. Pharoah's horses, work boxes. Priscilla, the Ouch ess of Devonshire. the Old Mill and the Flemish Smoker were among the best work done. ~y4
 Many persons have already visited The exhibit and have been surprised at t1le excellence of the work. The ex- hibit, which Is being held in the grand hall In the convent building. will be opened to the public during the re- mainder of the week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
JUDGE PEAsLEY'S HOUR.
Sentence Suspended By His Honor in
 Two Cases To-Day.

r The case of Henry w. Foote charged with non-support, was con- tinued in the city court to-day until tomorrow morning owing to the non- appearance of Mrs Foote.
 James Canayan, aged Is years, an employe of the Waterbury Manufac- turing Co, was charged with breach of the peace. Officer Grubb testified against him. The boy was one of q crowd that were making merry near St Margaret's school.
 George and Joseph Talvaska, broth CTS, who lived in the vicinity of Green street. in the Brooklyn district, were charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace. Judge Peasley fined both of them $10 and costs on each charge.
 Wllliam Riley of 260 Bank street and Horace Blair of 64 Vine street were charged with breach of the peace. The accused are boys about 16 years old. The case grew out of 8 row they got into with an electrical worker. Sentence was suspended in these cases also.
 The case of Arthur Demers, charged with breach of the peace in shouting "Scab'' at a strike breaker, was con- tinued until Thursday morning owing to the absence of the states witnesses.