Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-29
Worship i'm the Woods.
THE METHODIST PROTESTANT CAMP MEETING.

his text the words, "Behold what manner of
love the father hath bestowed upon u.s." from
which he preached what might be termed an
od-fashioned Methodist sermon: In the after
noon Rev. j. w Trout preached from the words,
"What lack yet" and he in an earnest man
ner endeavored to impress upon all the necessity
Of seeking the love OF God as that attribute. In
the afternoon the ladies held prayer meeting
which was we'll attended, and very interesting
MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
Of the camp meeting association was held In
the afternoon; Capt: j: D: Cathell, president
B. Marche as secretary. The president read his
report, showing that the number of shares of
stock lat 500 each( had been increased to 200
cent. made. He called attention to the i'm
prOvements made, and cOmplimented the COM
mittees on the manner In which they had done
1her work especay those on tents and trans
lions, including one that the water from at
least one OF the springs be raised to the top
OF the hill by means OF hydraulic pump.
The secretary presented his report, showing
what had been done towards the purchase
of the land, and referring to negotiations for
the purchase OF some adjoining property. The
those of last year, viz: Capt. j. D. Cathell.
Mitchell Mite t treasurer; T; B. Marche. secretary;
Floyd, j. r. Nichols and David Wilson, and
Messrs. B. Milburn, T. A. Newman and w. j. C.
Dulaney, directors. 1t was decided to hold, on
u
friends Of the association with view OF in
creasing interest In the association, as also the
capital.
THE SERVICES LAST NIGHT.
Last night Rev J. B. Jones preached from the
urged that all should seek. that peace which
pas misunderstanding Speaking OF love he said
1t was the foundation Of greatness: that NapO-
out the love OF Josephine. Many were cneered
by love. and loving wives made them better
men. but II they were united to weakness it we're
ne referred to capital and labor, saying that but
few knew what the poor laborfng men SUI
Tered: The car drivers Of Baltimore many
out of the "a, and if this is because the eoupa-
MES are compelled to exact these hours they
are to be pitied, but If only for the purpose OF
boarding up receipts for large dividends the
God tells them to do. Don't stand Off because
people point to some In the church as defaulters
That Is the reason why you should come in and
utat1an of the church. Mr.. Tindall had pro-
posed prayer test and he would propose to MIN
one. II MIR. Tindall would obey the ten COM
mandments he would become Christian. No
honest man can do so and continue to be an in
ndel.
SINGING OUT OF TINE.
A prayer meeting followed this sermon, and
meeting was adjourned about 10 o'clock, when
some young men and ladies took possession OF
the stand and engaged in singing with organ
and Wdad have added much to the interest 1eS Of
the meeting, but was entirely out of place, or
rather out OF time, at 10 or II O'Clock at night
for many were at that time vainly trying to get
TO sleep. When the volunteer vocallStS were
singing care You Going Home Tonight?
there were many on the ground who made
personal application OF 1t to tue singers, chang
tonight"
EXUBERANT YOUNG MEN
A short time after these parties left the stand
some young men struck up "Mary had a little
grounds, and one Of the party fired two shots
from pistol and alarmed the camp. causing
many to be thrown into state Of excitement
The cry OF police was also raised, which had
the effect OF bringing the Baltimore officers
Ward and Deaver-Out, and they arrested the
parties before they could hide the pistol. A
consultation was hastily held, and there being
retire. This morning the subject was discussed
by the committee In charge OF the order Of the
camp, and although some were In favor OF pros.
state, which Is quite severe, it was finally de-
term1ned to let the matter Drop with the un-
Outstanding that this disposition was not to be
regarded as precedent.
OLD MAIDS IN HEAVEN
At the meeting last year there was In attend
ance rather good looking spinster, who was
bantered by some Of her friends on being an old
maid. During conversation In camp TN
question came up as to how old maids would
spend their time In heaven. One of the ladys
companions Jocularly remarked that, as they
did not fulfil their missions OF motherhood in
set to work In the next tending the little baby
angels before their wings were strong enough
to fly. The old maid thereupOn remarked that
than risk being kept mindIng baby angels In
heaven; and so the conversation ended. 1t was
thought at the time that the remark was only
G1 as ne on the
she was decidedly in earnest about it. C.
to-day the case of Jacob 81. Collins, charged
with maintaining nuisance at NO. 400 z
street northwest, was called. In this case 1t Is
charged that the collection OF the bones, &C.,
Birney for the defendant filed plea to the
jurisdiction OF the court and also that the same
offence had been adJudtcated upon by the Gen
era1 Term, and the same question was now
pending In the General Term He claimed that
the General Term had decided that the grand
july had jurisdiction and not the health officer;
jury. Pending the arguments the Information
was found to be defective, ana the attorney for
the District entered nolle pros.
THE LONG AND SHORT OF Ir.-This morning
In the Police Court, the case OF Ellen Long, who
has been for long time known to the police
charged with keeping an disorderly house On
Maryland avenue, between between ~ and 9Th
streets. Mary Munson and Officers Block and
Milton testified for the government that the
house bears very bad name that there were
frequent disorders there. Ellen took the stand
and she was recognized and owned that 1t had
not been Tong since she was sent down for
similar offence. To make a long story Short
she was sentenced to pay fine OF $50 or sixty
days In Jail.
BERRY MAD.-This morning, In the Police
Court, John Murray was charged with profane
language, and Mrs. Richards testified that
several days ago he came to her house with
berries to sell, and she stated that she did not
want them, when he with an oath said, II she
called him again he would smash a box OF
berries over her face. The defendant and his
employer testified that he did not use the
language, but the court said it was unreason-
able 10 suppose that household would make
this complaint without there was reason, and
he imposed fine OF s.; appeal noted.
THE only sure prevention against the flooding
OF Easements by back-water is to place Dow
ney Sewer Valve in each house.
THE OOORTS.
POLICE CoURf--Jt.dge Brtrdy pro tenn.
Yesterday, after our report closed, Anthony
Marbury, assault on Henry Johnson: So or
DAYS Bartholomew DOnderO, ARRAY; collateral