The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-30
Addresses 25OO People in zIon
 TabernacIe
CALLS UPON HIS TRAOUCERS
The Larger Part of the Congregation are Visitors Who Came in by Hundreds-Mrs. DoWie and
 Son Present.

Chicago, April 29-Standing unsteadly and with a great effort before an audi ence of 2500 persons In Zion tabernacle this afternoon, John Alexander Dowie, first apostle. hi voice strained to it's ut most capacity. charged his traducers. If any were present to rise to their feet and make their accusations before the congregation.
 The followers of Voliva the new leader in Zion city's affairs, however, were at that moment attending revival meet ing set for the same hour at the Zion college building. quarter of mile distant. There 5000 of the eity's inhabi- tants were gathered together with the famous choir now divested of it's ecclesi- | astieal garb, and the Zion band and or chestra Those who listened to the words | oi Dowie were for the most part visitors from other towns, brought in by the hundreds by the electric cars and rail read trains throughout the forenoon. For over an hour the crowd in the tabernacle waited for the appearance of the ven erable first apostle
 Immediately in front of the platform and in the choir loft were probably 150 of the faithful. Dowie was borne bodily by two stalwart negro attendants to an ante-room up the stairs to the platform and deposited upon his feet before the elaborate prayer altar. He was attired in an apostolic of white and gold and pur- pie, which he had never worn before in public. Upon his head a turban of mar velous pattern embroidered in purple and gold.
 Sits During Discourse.
 He delivered his address and sermon seated before the altar. Only occasionally when aroused 10 an unusual pitch oi earnestness did he rise to his feet Mrs Dow'ie, who has severed her allegiance with the Voliva faction. sat in a wicker chair among Dowie's followers in the congregation. Except for the presence upon the platform of former Mayor R. D. Harper. he was alone. He announced the hymns and led prayer in voice the firmness and strength of which surprised those who have been in attendance upon him. He prefaced his sermon by a spir- ited denial of the charges that have been
 
 which he exhibited a period of the fiery emotion which marked his discourse in the past
 They say I have taken the people s money, do they?" he shouted. Answers of "yes" and mo" came from different parts of the audience. man in the rear. more persistent than others was singled out by Dowie. Pointing his finger at this man, Dowie continued Let that man stand up and give his name Let him tell what money I took, and when" With all eyes focused on him, the man shrunk into his seat A guard was or dered to compel him to stand. but he stood in shamefaced silence. Then it was that Dowie rose to his feet and demand ed that any of those present who had anything to charge against him. do so then and there.
 Tears in His Eyes.
 With tears in his eyes he described the sorrow he felt upon receiving the news while in Mexico of the revolt among his people. He declared that he could not sleep until he had learned the worst, and that his cup of grief was full when he found that his wife and son had deserted him. Then he paid tribute to Mrs. Dowie.
 My wife has some noble qualities" he said. "She was misled and imposed up- on. They used her until they were through with her and then cast her aside. My son played tricks upon me which he ought not to have done, but he, too, was deceived
 Dowie made his first appearance in the tabernacle at 6:30 o'clock. when he con- ducted prayer and praise service, About 100 were in attendance. Voliva had called a similar meeting at that hour also. which was largely attended. Dowie has taken up his abode in Shiloh house. where he intends to remain in retirement at least until after the decision of the court on the matter of his injunction against Voliva and others next Thurs