[Scott Pitta]

Newspaper article, 8/28/1907 Spokane, Washington

When the spirit of the Holy Ghost came on me and I heard God whispering to me the doctrine, even the animals on my farm knew that I had been converted. When I went out to feed the stock the pigs grunted. the horses neighed and the cattle bellowed at me In such a way that I knew they realized I had the spirit." This startling declaration was made by Apostle E. W. Carrick of the Apostolic Christians, during their big farewell service held all day yesterday in the tent near the east end of the second Olive street bridge. Apostle Carrick is a retired rancher, who was converted to the new faith some months ago and has been an enthusiastic disciple since. His remarks yesterday were indorsed by a solemn chorus of approving "amens."

William McDonald, formerly a judge of the superior court of Whitman county, was present ail day yesterday at the revival. The Judge is a member of the Apostolic Christians. He delivered a short address yesterday, in which he criticised Dr. W. L. Hall for the latter's criticism of the apostles. The jurist told a visitor to the meeting about a marvelous power possessed by his daughter, Fannie, who is about 21 years old. "Some time ago a man came to a meeting and said he wanted to join the sect, but could not get the power. He pretended he was in earnest and praying hard. God revealed to my daughter that this man is in company with a, bald-headed companion, had robbed a bank in a city in the middle west. When my daughter reproached him for not having repented of his act. he admitted he had done it and had not repented.. My daughter told me that she could see this man and the bald-headed fellow cracking that safe just as plain as day."
At the long meeting yesterday, addresses were made by many of the brethren, hymns were sung and those who have sold their all to go to preach the new gospel in foreign lands were encouraged to be brave and stand firm "even though they would have to face a martyr's death." Those who have not been honored by the call to preach to the heathen wept over the departure ef their coreligionists. As early as 8 o'clock in the morning, men, women and children came from every direction to the meeting place. At 9 o'clock the meeting opened with prayer and the singing of a hymn. Those high in the councils of the church sat on the raised platform at one end of the canvas enclosure, while the others were distributed in seats throughout the tent. The services were characterized by alternate outburts of enthusiasm and lulls of repose. During the momenta of repose the brethren sat quietly listening to whomsoever the spirit moved to speak and brushing off the numerous flies that filled the enclosure as a result of the recent rainy weather.
One of the most emotional discourses of the session was delivered by Elder M. R, Tatman, who, an apostle said, was formerly a gambler and street faker. The only thing about the elder that would suggest his former life was the fiery red necktie which he wore. The eider compared the Apostolic Christians to the Israelites of old, and Pastor M. L. Ryan to Moses. "There came a time to the Israelites," said Elder Tatman, "when Moses had to leave them just as Brother Ryan he to leave us now. But just as God raised tip a successor to Moses who stormed and captured Jericho, so will he raise a Joshua amongs us who will fill us with courage to stand by our guns. even though our ranks are to be depleted by the departure of Brother Ryan and those who are about to leave us." The Rev. Mr. Fogwell, who formerly was a member of Dowie’s camp at Zion City, near Chicago, delivered a short harangue. Mr. Fogwell, who is bald, wore a clawhammer, a white vest and side whiskers. The subject of his harangue was "Hooks." "If God 's hook is in you and your honk is in , God," he said, "how can you become separated? If you will take a suggestion from me, I would advise you to keep a sharp eye on your hooks, and if you once get hooked right, stick fast."
Deacon Richard Wells was the only speaker during the afternoon that did my talking In an unknown tongue. The deacon, who is a man of spare build wore a light check suit an embryo mustache and a meek look. During his talk he spoke in tongues several times. His remarks were punctuated with some unknown lingo that would make a good college yell, if spoken loudly and rapidly. Holding a twitching arm softly, his body quivering as if convulsed, he chattered "Ki Yi Kik, Ki Ike Yum, Bum Ki Ike Yi Yip”
"An earthquake will destroy the city of Spokane on October 15. 1907, after which a disastrous fire will rage for 18 days. If the people were not warned they would all be destroyed”.

This prophecy was made at the night meeting of the sect by Miss May Law, formerly a school teacher of Reardan, Wash., who is going to China in the interest of the "tongue" movement. This prophecy was first made in an unknown tongue by Miss Law and later translated by her. She repeated the prophecy three times in English. At 8 o'clock the big revival meeting , resumed after a recess of one hour. The first number was a brief speech by each one of the missionaries in some unknown tongue. When Miss Law 's turn came she made the prophecy. The speeches by the missionaries lasted until 10 o'clock, when a general farewell took place. Women fell on each other's necks, wept and kissed. "Goodby, dear; if you meet a martyrs death the Lord will raise someone up in your place" "Oh, I'm so sorry to see you go, Maggie," were common expressions among the women. , The men embraced and gripped hands. The farewell number lasted until nearly 12 o'clock.
The missionaries to China and Japan got a special rate yesterday from the Great Northern company to Yokohama. The apostles will be given a half-rate railroad rate to Seattle. The trip on the steamship Minnesota from Seattle to Yokohama will cost each of the missionaries $85. which is a special rate. A party of 15 will leave for the orient over the Great Northern this morning at 7:50 o'clock. On September another party will leave this city to join those who go this morning.