The Hawaiian star., 1906-04-13
THE FALL OF
ELIJAH DOWIE
THE "FIRST APOSTLE ACCUSED OF PRETTY NEARLY
ALL THE SINS OF THE DECALOGUE AND IN ADDI-
TION OF HAVING TAUGHT POLYGAMY - HOW HIS
DEPOSITION WAS BROUGHT ABOUT-MEN WITH
WHOM HE HAS OUARRELED

John Alexander DOWie today Overseer John
cher who presided meeting OF 1000 members OF the church
tabernacle Zion City The meeting opened with the quotation
by church dgnae of from the Bible
OF the sentiment which has grown against the sesyed prophet
The crowd which filled the structure and which formerly an
wered yes and no when Dowe nodded shook his head to-
night appuded when he accused Oveeer Speche called out
the chapters the Scripture response
90 f ZiI OrIre W,r Can V9;va renoniine, 70 he honor
given quoted Thou shalt steal"
This sentiment greeted with voeerous applause Mrs Jane
Dove wife the FIRST apostle followed Thou shalt bear
against thy neighbo her response More applause
followed The congregation then joined with applause that seemed
indicate their belief in the words Better days are coming
Gladstone Dowe of Dr. Dowie and Overseer John Excel
then explained o the audience the of affairs.
The active revolt against the leadership Of Dowe was oresadow
yesterday when Overseer Wilbur Nov who had been placed
by Dowe charge the church while he sought health Jamaica
Dowie who had he declared grossly mmanaged the affairs OF the
church The members of the church. including the wife and
Dowie, elected to stand with NoEva.
The looking his overthrow made early
day by Oveer Noa who has of attorney from Dowe In
company with several other officers OF the church Vova hasened to
Wukan and filed for record warranty deed transferring to Dea
Alexander Granger all the real estate held by Dowe Zion City
He also executed bill of sale Deacon Granger putting him
possession of all the personal property of Dowe including r horses
these Voa and ngfa the appointed by Dowe had
only succeeded him the head OF the church. but the holder
The following message was Dovic informing him Of the
change situation:
Dowie Ocoan Jaisco AIexco-Teegram received and
Chicago Practically ALL including Cmat reports ndorse Voivas
phaay protesting against your extravaganza hypocrisy misrep
Presentations eXaggeraon tyranny and injustice You hereby
suspended from Office and membership for poygamous teaching and
pecpae complete exposure rebellion legal proceedings
Your statement OF upendous magnificent financial outlook e
thousands suffering through shameful
msmanagment Zion and creditors will be protected all costs
The signed by W. l. Nohya general oVerSeet WI
liam H. Piper for Chcago H. E. Cante overseer Tor the
United Kingdom H. d. }ransfed ycepresden OF Zion Unive
sy John Nce general ecclesiastical secretary and John
B. Specher, oyerseer for Zion City.
After sending the message Dowie Oyrseer Nova discussed
the proceedings OF the day He said
q acted in this under the OF attorney which
possess What believe be for the good of the
crc in Zion City and for its creditors Legal has been
vice We shall ahead and the affairs of Zion City good or
Cer If further step are taken will depend on what done by
)owie. The situation up him as it stands
Regarding the poamou teachings mentioned in the message to
Dowe, Nova said he would issue statement regarding
them when OWe had been opportunity reply lie
ad however that the teachings had not been public but were OF
private character.
lhe asked.
Never as leader himself if he back,
lie will have to look out for himself
"Will the church send him money to return?
The declined o
All the prominent the of the affairs OF
Zion City church with the exception OF OverSeer Vonva are men
with whom Dowe has quareed in the past He dismissed Deacon
Specr from all of his appointments in the church and compelled
him to leave Zion City.
long message yesterday by Vova and which caused
the ordered the instant dismissal of Deacon
Granger who apowerful in directing the affairs OF the com
Zion City Deacon Spech who first became convert to
the faith OF the Zion City church, asceraned today that Dowe
very sick man. suffering from pulmonary trouble paralysis and
drOpsy and occasional delirum
generally believed by the officers the church that the depos
ed leader will make fight to recover his lost power this Is DONE
they asserted today the matter would to the courts
DOwie project for the eabhmentOf colony in Mexico will be
abandoned by the administration of Zion.
Dowie will be given allowance according to dispatch from
Zion City tonight sufficient maintain residence in Mexico he
desires he will be received by the officers OF the church as
citizen should he elect return and take up his residence
in Zion City No action the criminal law will be taken against
him of the funds he alleged to have wasted will
civil action be brought If the depOsed leader becomes OBJ
rperous however said that his Gladstone prepared
to make revelations that would starte the world No reply the
cabegam today from Zion City Dowe expected tonight
nasmuch Dowie eight hours journey from the telegraph
station.