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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
MAMMOTH TEXTILE PLANT
German Capitalists Interested In the
Big Scheme.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
REIDSVILLE, N. c., May 26.-The an
nouncement that Mr.. B. Frank Mebane,
OF Spray. In conjunction with syndi-
mammoth textile plant to he equipped
causing good deal OF talk in mill cir
Giles, 1t Ia but stating the truth to say
that the news Is received with n grain
of allowance on the part OF some mill
men, but on the other hand 1t cannot be
denied that the movement. of Mr.. Me-
dictate that they are preparing to make
extensive Investments. For a year or
more they have been quietly taking OPP
tons on real estate and water bowers
and about ten days ago a deal was
closed for the, purchase of 1000 acres
land Is situated within few miles Of
Spray and the water power Is on Dan
River. 1t is said to be capable of de-
yeloping moro than enough power to ope-
rate the projected plant.
A civil engineer has been engaged to
that Iadshaw & Iadshaw. of Spartan
burg. have the contract for preparing
plans and specifications for the building.
The Identity of the German capitalists
Mr.. Mebane Is said to have Interested is
unknown. but 1t is reported that they
Frederick Victor & ArchelIs. Importers
and commission merchants of New York.
This Is very strong firm with extern
siye financial connections In Germany.
ZONE OF Mr.. Mebanes previous invest
ments have been made with capital fur
nished principally by the Dukes. of the
nrctty Well understood that these gentle
men have no connection whatever with
the present enterprise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
TURNS STATES EVIDENCE
Ryan Will Be Given Immunity as far as
Possible.

Ryan Will Be Given Immunity as far as
Possible.
(Hy Associated 'rcss.)
WASHINGTON. May 26.-Daniel ".
Miller .sthe assistant attorney of the
Postoffice Department, who was arrested
last might. was at the Postoflce De-
partment to-day in conference with As
sistant Attorney-Ge General Robb. who
closely questioned him regarding the
case.
The checks which figure In the alleged
payments to Miller and Johns, which
are in possession of the Department, are
for S34OO. They were supplemented with
cash payment of s1,1o0. The checks
are signed by the Ryan concern and
made out to Johns order and endorsed
by him.
Ryan has agreed to DO witness for
the government. He has furnished the
Department with all the information in
his possession. including the documents.
While the Department cannot guarantee
Ryan immunity. 1t will put his service
in giving States evidence In the best
light before the court.
Miller had charge Of the investigation
OF the Ryan case and prepared the let
ter which Acting Assistant Attorney
General Christiancy signed. This let
ter, which constituted. the decision of the
Departments, allowed the concern to use
tile mails and was signed December 10.
The tdecIsion in the Arnold case, which
served as a precedent and whose Lam
guage 1t followed, was signed by AS
sistant Attorney General Tyner. Deem
Der 4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
New Bank Building.
Especial to The T4mes-Dispatci


GREENSBORO, N. c., May 26-The
Southern Loan and Trust Company has
awarded the contract TO A. F. Brooks
for the construction of the company's
new branch bank building In South
two stories high. with pressed brick and
Excavating for the foundation began
to-day and the building will be completed
within ninety days.
The baccalaureate sermon to the grad
uatlng class by Rev. Samuel M. Smith,
D. D., of Columbia, S. c.. opened the
eleventh annual commencement exer-
cises of the State Normal and Industrial
College yesterday at II o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
NORMAL COLLEGE
Commencement Exerclses-Mayor to
Veto an Ordinance.

Veto an Ordinance.
Especial to The Times Dispatch)
dREENsBORO, NJ c., May 26.-The
Alumnae Association of the State Nor
NAL and Industrial College held It's an
nual meeting last night and elected the
following as officers for the ensuing year:
President Miss Emma Lewis Spelght, OF
Tarhoro; Vice President Miss lola Expm,
Of Snow Hill; Secretary and Treasurer
Mrs. II. G.. Pearson. of Greensboro; new
members of the Executive Committee.
Miss Annie Page, of Peace Institute, Of
The Association decided to raise $500
aH a loan fund for the benefit of worthy
students, this fund to be supplemented by
an equal amount by the General Icduca-
tion Board. The members Voted to raise
$50 each for three years The Assocla-
tion has a membership of three hundred.
The Cornelian Literary Society gave an
{ enjoyable reception from to q yesterday
afternoon to Its members. and visiting
friends.
The Adelphian Society also gave a re-
ception yesterday afternoon. in the form
OF trolley ride, complimentary to its
numbers. former members. faculty and
This morning at II o'clock the annual
address to the graduating class was de-
llyered by Hon, ". X; stetson. liz D.:
The State of Maine.
:. place this afternoon at 5 o'clock on the
eclege campus.
vi II TX
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
Two Buildings Burned.
Especial to The rimes-DIspatch.)

SPENCER. N. c.. May 26.-Fire de-
stroyed two residences here early yester-
day morning, and 1t was by heroic efforts
that many others were saved. The fire
originated in the garnet of the house
occupied by Mr.. Charles K. Church and
owned by Mayor B. i. Lively, and 1t
was but a few moments until the build
ing was completely enveloped in flames.
None OF the household effects were
The second building burned was owned
by F. H Vanderford, OF Salisbury, and
occupied by J. n Van Miller, who saved
a portion of his household goods. 1t Is
learned that the building was covered
by Insurance. Both were frame struc-
lures, and the total loss is estimated at
$500. The Spencer Fire Company. of the
Southern Railway shops. was on duty,
and rendered valuable service in pro-
tecting other property
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27

morning. at the home of DIR. r. q. o.1fara.
Mrs Jolifre had been In declining health
three years, and was seyenty-six years
of age. She was born at Chard. somer-
setshire, England, and married Dr. John
Joliffe. M. II. G. s.. of London The cid
est child. DR.. John Joliffe, is dead, the
surviving children being ]. II. Joliffe. of
Weymouth. England; Mrs. DR.. Robert g:
O'i1ara. Mrs. DIR. ID. G. Marshall. of
Charlemont, Va. and Mrs Gertrude wall.
of Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Jolifle was n
devout member of the Episcopal Church
and was faithful in every good work. the
funeral services will be held at o'clock
Tomorrow afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
Mr.. Henry Sutton.
Especial 10 rho Times-Dlspatch.)

PETERSBURG, VA. May 26,-Mr.
Henry Sutton, well-known young man,
formerly Of this city, died at Wythevilie
this morning. Mr.. Sutton came to Pc
hoping that n return to his former home
would benefit his health. He gradually
grew worse. and went to Wythevllle
last week, hoping that that change might
bo beneficial He was taken worse In n
very short time. and his friends were
telegraphcd for Sunday. Mr.. Sutton was
a member of n distinguished Virginia fam
lily, and was a favorite with every one In
Petersburg p
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
Farmers' Club.
special 10 The 1imes-pIspatch.,

Especial to The Iimes-Dispatch.)
Nav 8.-The William Nelson Farmers
Club met at the home OF Mr.. Watt L..
Wickam last Saturday. 1t was one of
the most successful and enjoyable meet
ings yet held. A sumptuous supper was
served Mr.. Wickham is a4large farmer,
and has some fine cattle and other
stock slal
Miss Addie Bledsoe, OF Beaver Dam,
has been visiting friends here.
Rev S. S. Hepburn preached an able
discourse at the Church OF Our Savior
Sunday,
DR.. ]. M. Winfree was called to Au-
gusta county yesterday by the death OF
his father, Rev, DIR. j. 1T, H. Winfree,
who lived near Staunton.
Miss Myrtle Page is visiting relatives
in Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
AUCTION SALES
Er OR SALE PRIVATELY. FOR pI-
VISION. THAT DELIGIlTFULLY
SITUATED AND VERY ATTRACTIVE.
DETACHED. MOoERNLY APPOINT
ED BRICK ltlISlDllNCE. NO. 1910
EAST GRACE STIiIIgr.

North side Grace. between Twenty-third
and Twenty.-fourth Streets, immediately
opposite and overlooking the handsome
tho we'll known Ynn-I4ew homestead). and
being the most delightful as well as the
most convenient location ON Church Hill.
above, containing eight living rooms OF
good size, wide halls. two baths, with
porcelain tubs, range, with hot and cold
ample closets and porches, detached brick
kitchen, lot $Oxl5o feet. with wide side and
rear paved alleys. the entire premises be-
ing In nice order. II must be sold to close
an estate. and possession Will be given at
an early day. We will take pleasure IN
Showing 1t, and would advise all persons
N quest OF such a home to inspect this
j. -. ELAN e co.
It Ills Main Street
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Mrs. Mamie Snapp.

Especial to The 1fmes-Dispat cli3
WINCHESTER. VA, May 26.-Mrs:
Mamie Snapp. wife of w. H. snanp, OF
yanclun died Thursday after an illness
that has continued fer several years,
since the time she was shocked by the
death OF her father. Samuel Glenn. who
was killed near Relief by II failing tree. :.
She was twenty-nne years of age. and
Is survived by her husband and num-
Der OF brothers and sisters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
BROUGHT THE EVIDENCE
Bucket of Hail-stones as Big as Hen
Eggs.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispat Itch. }

'------7 fSpECIHI
WINSTON-SALEM, N. c., May PA
northern part OF this county yesterday.
Particulars aB to the damage done were
not received until to-day. The hail
were as large as goose eggs and they fell
thick and fast. They killed number
OF chickens, broke window glass and went
through the roofs OF several houses:
Wheat and oats were beat to the ground
and completely destroyed. A farmer who
was struck on the head by one of the
stones was seriously injured. He came
near bleeding to death before he reach
ed home.
A man from the western part OF the
county brought n bucketful Of hail
here to-day, picked up last night that
was larger than hen eggs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
by ]. Thompson Brown y Co..
1il3 Main Street.

a 20 PER CENT INyEsTMl1NT;
a MusT BE SOLD no CLOSE AN Jas,
AND. 1915 PAGE STREET. NEAR
"a. Is %. SHOPS, ON PREMISES.
THURSDAY. MAY 18TH. Al $50,
two detached, two story dwellings, three
20 per cent, or more. Come and pick up
TERAiS-E Easy and announced at sale.
BROWN y co,
ct Auctioueers.
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Gift to Catholic School.

Especial to The Times ispatch)
CHARLOTTE, N. G.. May 26.--Mr. John
II, Bulls, who recently died In New Jer-
sey left the bulk of his estate to the
CATHOLIC College at Belmont, located near
Charlotte.
1t is said that twenty thousand will
60 to this institution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
Henry T, Sutton,
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch)

Especial to Tke Tfmes-Dlspatch)
WYTHDVILLTJ, VA May 26.--Henry
+. sutton died hero this morning, aged
twenty-nine lie was prominent young
Petersburg, also spending some time In
louisville. Ky His remains were taken
tonight to his former home In Surry
county, Va. Ills nearest relative is an
aunt
sutton came to Wytheville a few days
apO hODeleSe1y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
James Mcfarland.

+ sTRAsBURG. VA. May 2s.-James Nc
this Afternoon 81 after an Illness SO, Of ponjy
n few days with heart disease, aged
about s. years. He was member of the
Thirty-third Virginia Regiment. Stone
The funeral Will take place on Thursday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
Mrs. Nancy Reynolds.
fsncc,,l r. 1,ho 1,Imes. n,.r,,ch !,

GLADESBoRO, VA, May 26-Mrs.
young lady. wife of Mr., James Reynolds.
died few days since and was buried at
the family burying ground, near. this
place. She leaves three small children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
Joseph Carper.
fSpec1al In The ,TYmes-DIsnatc,

Especial to The Iimes-Dlspatch.)
Il WI NCHESTER. VA, May 26.-Joseph
Carper, well-known farmer Of near
Ninevah, died suddenly last Thursday
evening. He was about sixty years of
age. AMI is survived by a wife and sey-
eral children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27

BY virtue of certain deed of trust.
Henrlco County Court clerks office in
deed book No, 1876 b. page TAI default hay-
ing been made in the payment OF por-
tIon of the debt secured thereby, and
having been required by tho beneficiary
therein so to do. i will on MONDAY.
JIJNII /, 1903. at o'clock p. NJ. on the
premises, proceed to sell by public auc-
lion tho property conveyed therein, viz:
All that certain lot or land with all the
improvements thereon, In the town OF
Paramount. IIcnrlco county. Va, begin
ming at a point on the western line OF
Twenty first Street. 100 feet. 9 inches
south or Falrmount Avenue. and extend
ing southwardy and fronting on the west
ern line of Twenty-first Street % feet 8
inches, and running back between parallel
lines 125 feet II inches. to an alley II feet
wide,
town. being on the square with the Rap
tist Church and near school ana cleo
trio car line The dwelling is We'll built
iences usually found IN one OF the kind.
TERMS Cash. sufficient to pay all cost
of sale, an taxes to day or sale. and
a debt of s146.S9 now due, and balance se-
cured under deed at 6, II and is months
from day of sale. Residue at n credit
Of "A months. All deferred payments to
DO secured by deed Of trust on the prop
erty. HOBsitI I.iHCiA Al 4; ~ IT.
j. ID. CARNlAI 81 SON. Trustee.
Alctioneers. bt
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Mrs Adam Berndt.
(Spccial to The Wines Dlspatch.l

IYNC1BuRG. VA. May 26..-Mrs.
Adam Berndt died here to-day after Il
long Illness. aged IS years. She was a
native Of Sllesia. Prussia. Besides her
husband. she Is survived by one son and
three daughters Mrs Louis p. Shaner.
Mrs. IL. Clay. Mrs. Della I3onitz and
Mr. r. j. Berndt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
S. "a. Cotton.
Especial to The Times-DI

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
* F'AYEIvrDVILLB, n; c.. May 26.-S.
III. Cotton, of Hope Mills. prominent cot
ton-mill man, died at o'clock tonight at
a hospital here. His remains will be
ken North 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
BY the Valentine Auction Co.,
6l2 East Broad Street.

AN {ii =, : \ WA 7TS4ErrS cHA 17aRps
ROBE MASSIVE I WAhN 1ypo ,pIE sE;a r
CHAIRS LACE cURT ts7 N'i1 R ~ g ;;
WALNUT sIDEBtG5ARDs. AK i, II AZ
IRON BEDS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sE i T, TORS
FLOWERS AND PLANTS. AT AUG
THIS "WEDNESDAY MORNING.. MAY
FL 9TH ,a
We will sell at our auction ware rooms,
No GIG East Broad Street. beginning at
1890 o'clock, 1875 Good Wood Seat Chairs,
one very handsome Walnut Chamber
Suit, highly polished with French Plate
Mirrors In Bureau and Washstand, Fine
Highly Polished Walnut Wardrobe. High
Back Walnut Chairs and Rocker Marble
Top walnut Center Table. all to match.
one Massive 1G Foot Old English Walnut
Pillar Extension Table. Handsome Wal
nut and Oak Bullets. Oak Hat Racks.
Handsome lInameed Iron Bed with Brass
trimmings, Lace Curtains. several very
good Ice Boxes and RefrigerntCrs. New
Rugs and Mating, 200 Yards New Floor
Oilclotl,. Pictures, Handsome Chartered
Oak Combination Book Case and Desk,
several Odd Beds. Springs, Bureaus.
Wasllstands. &c. At II O'Clock Will sell
25 Baskets Flowers. Plants, &c.
1t THE VALENTINE AUCTION co.
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAYS.
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night by six young ladies' Of the gradual

Tomorrow morning at 1890 the gradu-
ating exercises Will be held at which time
the diplomas and degrees will be con-
ferred.
Superintendent Isaac Prosser. OF the
Empire Steel and Iron Works, says that
ed UP the latter part Of this week.
The Board OF Aldermen had lively
meeting last night. Mr.. C. d. Benbow
renewed his application for permission to
erect portico In front of the Benbow
Hotel. An ordinance prevented this. but
after some discussion this ordinance was
amended by excepting hotels and public
buildings. Whefeupon Mayor Osborne
announced that he would veto the meas
ure. The Board will meet again Tonight
to see about passing It over his veto:
The Board transferred the franchise of
the Greensboro Telephone Exchange TO
the Southern Bell Telephone Company. the
latter company agreeing to put Its wires
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
No, 7l0 East Gary Street..
7IJIGH CON sI,ABLE's SALE. 2

HIGH CONSTABLE'S SALE.
I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
on WEDNESDAY,. THE 27TII DAY OF
MAY, 1903. at II o'clock a. NJ. at No. ZIG
Market Space. Seventeenth, Street the
warrant in my hands In favor of Mrs. M.
M. Stokes VS.. Albert Dickinson. Pigeon
Hole Table, Balls ad Cues and Bar
Counter.
1t u. e. z. X
Terms-Cash. e. C. GARRISON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
MIR. John g. Cannon.
Especial to The es-DIspatcb.,

PETERSBURG, Va. May 26-NIr. John
B. Cannon, a well-known citizen of Prince
George. died at his home, Cedar Level"
about Z o'clock last night, after u pro-
1tracted illness Mr.. Cannon came to this
State about twenty-five years ago from
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
BY Augustine Royal & Co., y
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
Lender Building, Manchester, Va.

a UCTIoN SALE OF A LARGE LOT
n OF VALUABLE PERSONAL PROP
ERI'Y. CoNsIsTING IN PART Oct
HORSES. A MULES. 8, HOGS..2. COWS.
MOWER, THRESHER. REAPER, WAC
ONS, CARTS, HARNESS. CORN, HAY,
LUMBER FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
FOWLS. HOUSEHOLD AND 5KITCHWN
TIIRNITURE, AND MANY OTHER
Useful ARTICLES TOO NUMEROUS
ON friday. MAY 30. 1908.
at 10 q clock a. NJ. on the premises. at
the home Of the late L. II. Clements. on
the "Mattspath Road near the city of
Manchester, Virginia.
LII. Clements. I will sell on the day,
hour ana place named above. the personal
property belonging to the said estate.
This is an attractive sale Of a large
quantity of valuable personal property.
ITERNIS-Cash.
GEORGE Il. GARY. CURATOR
My 23.24,2729 for Clements Estate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
BY N. w. Bowe.
Real Estate Auctioneer.

AS surviving executor Of the late A.
w. Shields, / will sell by public auc-
tion, In front Of Henrico County Court .
house. on MONDAY, JUNE 8. 1903. that
Henrico County Court. at l o'clock p.
NJ. the property above referred to, con
tanning CO., 81 acres of nice land. With fair
Kitchen, stable &c. This property would
make q good home and! doubtless 1t VII
prove Il good speculative holding. The
dwelling house contains 8 or 4 rooms. and
is quite comfortable. though plain; one
side OF the land is bordered by g good
live stream, and, altogether, the place Els
and to inspect II plat OF the property
TERMS One third cash and the bal-
ance Mt one and two years for notes With
interest added and secured by q deed OF
trust: or all cash, at the option Of the
purchaser. N. w. HOWE
tbs, Surviving Executor.
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAYS.
BY ]. d. Carneal 81 Son.
Real Estate Auctioneers.

rRUsrEEs AUCTION SADIE or AN
ATTRACTIVE AND WE'LL LO-
GATED DETACHED DWELLING, NO.
1905 NORTH TWIINTY-FIRST STREET.
IN PARAMOUNT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27

BY c. L. 81 H. l.. Denoon,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
s2l Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27

DEATHS.

M'GILvRA.-Dled, in Chicago. May 9TH Dr. s..
@. M'GlLvRA. son-in.law OF the late Robert
G. Scott, OF this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-27
HIS (WDDNEspAYl MORNING. MAY

AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAYS.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-14
A Varied
Career

Atlanta. Ca. Oct. 1.-THE estate of
David O'Keefe. the millionaire South
Sea trader who was lost with the
steamer Santa Cruz, somewhere near
the Caroline group Of islands, is now
said to be valued at nearly $1,000 900.
OKeefe had a most remarkable his
tory. Thirty years ago he was wrecked
on an island OF the Caroline group.
and was WITHOUT a cent He was a
common sailor. uneducated, but
shrewd. He was started in business
by a native king and made a little
money, with which he went to England
and secured concession TO govern
the st. David group Of islands, 300
miles from zap, in the Carolines. He
adopted the entire native population,
OF over 200 souls, and, on the promise
Of supporting them the rest Of their
natural lives secured all Of their out
put of copra He drilled an army of
40 natives, erected store houses and
in ten years bought with the proceeds
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-14

500, drum and hfe corps Of so children
and the choir Of 500 gathered about
the departing host, and joined in an.
thems. The first train pulled out at
. O'Clock. Dowie's special car will be
the last to leave this afternoon.
There was great enthusiasm at the
depot platform when the chlldren's
train pulled out. it being the second
to leave. -Four hundred children Of all
ages. in orderly array. entered the
coaches four abreast. carrying their
baggage; their mothers followed. Dow
is stood where they passed raised his
hands and eyes heavenward. constant.
ly exclaiming peace be to thee. and
be multiplied" the children respond
ing and repeating. Dowie gave his
check for $4,000 to the railways for
the eight trains. Each adult was
charged on Zion's book at SIS, chill
dren halffare The two first trains
were solid new Pullmans. As the train
pulled out the small passengers waved
the zlonite flag from the windows,
while Dowie assumed an attitude of
prayer. There we're the same scenes
Of orderly embarkation when the train
loaded with adults departed.
Dowie travels in most luxurious
state He has several personal a.
tendants and Wallets. and the car
Acadia. one of the finest ever built.
His chef is an aged colored man. who
since 1852, has prepared meals for
Lincoln, Grant, Hartman. Rockefeller
and others on similar trips A hun
dred uniformed guards protect DowNe
while 500 today guard the departing
rains. The city presents the appear
ance OF army headquarters. with the
troops departing for service. Guards
stand in long lines with drawn
swords, small Bibles and knapsacks.
The lines extend half a mile. The
Zion hosts are In continual prayer
the meeting being held In. Shiloh
Square. A small army of sight-seers
photographers and newspaper men
are in the city. The Elijah Hospice
was crowded last night Scores of
guests we're refused accommodation
last night because they used tobacco
and alcoholic drinks. Those non-be.
levers rode miles an hand-cars, after
midnight, to Waukegan. to sleep. and
returned at an early hour to witness
the scenes. Dowie issued orders tc
arrest any person who smokes, chews
drinks, swears or jeers within the city
limits, the penalty for such offense
being S25.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-14
Three thousand Enthusiasts
to Descend on New York
ELIJAH II WILL NOT
DEPEND ON THE RAVENS
Has the Finest Car IN America, and Colored Cook,
The Widow, and Her Cr0se Of Oil Back Members

Zion City. H.. Oct 1l.-Although the
advance trains Of the host Of restor-
ers. who. under Dowie, are invading
New York. departed yesterday car.
rying baggage and agents. the real ex.
odus began today. This morning wit
messed the most remarkable scenos
since the Mormon advance on Utah.
Thirty-oHe hundreR under command
Of Dowie. boarded the trains. Seven
thousand gathered at early dawn to
listen TO the exhortations of Dowie,
who spoke In the character Of a proph-
et. The entire host sang and prayed
and wept as the eloquence OF the lead
er moved them. Skeptlcs declared n
marvellous exhibition Of suggestive
hypnotism Dowie is short Of stature,