The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-08
CONDUCT OF HIS WIFE AND SON DUE ID THEIR
 UNCONTROLLED AVARICE
Makes Long Statement, Denying One By One the Charges That Have Been Made Against Him By
 the Present Rulers
 In Zion.

San Antonio, Texas. April 7.-Dr. John Alexander Dowie will arrive in Zion City 7 next Tuesday when he will call upon his people to gather in Shiloh tabernacle at the Wednesday, night meeting, and there, behind closed doors, he will as fend the rostrum and will show them that he is still leader of all Zion Just what Dr. Dowie will say he refuses to divulge, but that he will open the vials of his wrath, and hurl anathemas upon his accusers was evidenced by the grim look of determination which overspread his countenance as he detailed his plans. This meeting will be for the chosen people only. On this night all strangers will be asked to leave the precincts of Zion, but Sunday afternoon great mass meeting will be held at the tabernacle, to which the general public will be in- vited. For this occasion excursion trains will be run from Chicago to Zion City. Dr. Dowie will then tell the story of Zion.
 Goes North to Face Accusers.
 John Alexander, first apostle and foul,d- CT of the Christian Catholic Apostolic church. and of the City of Zion, crossed the border toduF from Mexieoejnto the United States his journey northward to face the accusers who would depose him from the leadership of the seat which he inaugurated. Dr. Dowie and his party consisting of Deacons John A. Lewis of Mexico and James F. Peters of Zion City. | h fo n NY Murdock of Zion City, his personal at- tendant, and a valet. decided to stop over and spend Sunday in San Antonio because of religious scruples which prompted them not to travel on the Sab bath. So anxious. however, was Dr. Dowie to reach Zion that he decided to take the fast train which leaves here Sunday afternoon. He will arrive fin St. Louis the following afternoon, and there, after conferring with local Zionites, who will be at the depot to meet him, he will board a special car and hasten on to Zion
 The physical appearance and vigorous language of the leader dispelled all ru- mors aioat concerning his enfeebled con dition. Far from being "a very sick man,
  CTS in Zion are credited with averring, Dowie seemed to be both remarkably alert mentally. and active physically.
 Large Crowd Sees Arrival.
 Press dispatches had heralded his com ing and large and curious crowd was at the station when he alighted from the train. Local Zionites, headed by L' c. Hall, were out in force, and none of the discontent said to exist among the residents of the home city of the col- ony. was evidenced by his followers here. They welcomed him cordially and escorted him to a carriage in which he was driven to the Menger hotel, where rooms had been secured for him and the other mem bers of the party
 There he was interviewed by repre- sentative of the Associated Press and had the following to say regarding exist ing conditions in Zion. and the future Of the colony and of the Christian Catho- lie Apostolic church.
 voliva's Action Hurts Him.
 '.It hurts me much, these malicious and ecandalous stories that have been spread broadcast over the world, placing me in the light of hypocrite and cheat. And fl hurts me the more when I think that
  to be an honest and God-fearing man. should be the instigator and dissemlnater of them Don't misunderstand me. Vo- liva is a shrewd fellow but with all that he is an imitator He tried to usurp the place of John Alexander, first apostle and that he can never do have deposed him. do you understand? He Is no longer an officer of the Christian Catholic church. pr. Dowie was asked what he intended to do to yoliva when Zion City was reached, but he only smiled grimly, and said:
 "A good general upon the eve of bat tie never exposes his plans to the enemy I promise you this much, shall make 1t Interesting for him. Oh. it's hard, so hard. not to lay hands on such a man. and lay them on hard"
 Eyes Fill With Tears.
 The Doctor spoke earnestly and at times his eyes filled with tears. My peo- pie shall hear me-" he continued, and know what their answer will be. Woe unto any who try to prevent me from addressing them" As Dowie uttered this last sentence he arose from his chair his face purple with passion and excite ment. "I shall fight he shouted, "un- til the last vestige of strength leaves
 Deacons Peters and Lewis who were in the room during the interview arose at this juncture and assumed pastures which expressed a willingness to follow their leader to any extremity.
 sI shall call out the guards said Dawie. in the voice of general And we shall fight. not behind breast works. mind you. but always on the charge" When the first apostle" sat down It was not hard to believe that he intended to carry out his plans to the letter Then he resumed his earnest and quiet de-