The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-09-07

army had been kindly and respectfully
treated by almost every community it had
come in contact with, and that he expected
q respectful hearing in Cairo. He had, at
present, only portion Of the army with
hum; several OF the best lady singers
were i'll, but would soon again be
able 10 JOIN the army The
army had at present secured ten rooms
in DR.. Clark's building on Ohio levee, near
the corner Of Fourteenth street but, as
soon as the ground was sufficiently dry, a
large tent would be erected back Of this
Office in which the army would make IFS
home and preach the gospel of Christ.
Each Of the lade: was good cook, but the
food on which the army subsis,ed was of
the plainest-such as potatoes bread,
pickles, etc.
While it was tie main object OF the
army TO induce the people TO accept the
gospel OF Christ, it taught abstinence
from ali vices, such as smoking and drink
ing. He was opposed 10 the denuncia-
ton Of saloon keepers many Of whom
were good men, true husbands aud kind
fathers. Why should they be denounced!
Some people had only denunciation in
store for them, and this because they were
supposed TO be nearer hell than any
other business men But if they
really were nearer hell than anyone else
that was the best reason why they stood in
| need Of being rescued more than anyone
else and denuuciation would not be very
apt 70 secure their salvation.
The army then sang three religious songs,
after which, Mr. Haskall prayed for US
while we stood by his side with uncovered
head, feeling that our long and intimate
acquaintance with the powers above, and
our daily religious walk, did not justify
such proceedings on his part. But TO his
credit, be it said, be did not tor
get the absent publisher of this
! journal, Mr. Burnett, who has for some
days, and is even now, reveling iu pleasure
at Dixon Springs He prayed for him in
terms that did our heart good as we
listened and caused our bosom TO heavc
with JOY, for-we say it with confidence
never before was a petition more touching
sent on high + r one who. needed It more
The foreman of our office and
all our hands were remembered,
and Judging from the fact that they have
been humming religious songs ever since,
they doubtless appreciate the services.
After the benedctlon by Mr. Haskell the
army marched down town, singing as they
went, "Oh, you must be lover Of the
Lord, etc After concluding this song
the drums and flies were again brought
into play and, reaching the corner of Sixth
street and Commercial, the ''army" came to
a stand-stll. Mr.. Haskell commenced his
discourse here and was at once surrounded
|
blocked the sidewalk to the great annoy
ance Of the business men of the neighbor-
hood but to the special annoyance Of Mr..
Kimbrough, Of the Waverly house,
who finally decided to try the giving away
of his beer free Of charge, as means OF
getting rid of them. But after having
made the necessary preparations he was
prevented by the chief of police from
carrying his liberal idea into
effect The army then proceeded to
, its rooms and, if the weather will permit,
will probably be heard in the "big tent
this evening.
, AS general thing the "almy's' manner
|, of making converts is not approved by
thoughtful Christian people who do not
believe in noise and show and prefer pray
ing in their closet to the street corner: