Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-13

the intrenchments of Beelzebub The first
installment of warriors arrived SATURDAY. on
the z. NJ train. Thore were four. as fol-
lows; Capt Thatcher (Hallelujah Pedler)
and wife, Cadet Mccartney (Hallelujah
Smoothner.) Happy Charley, the Saved
Drunkard. There were also two babies. the
property of Mr.. and Mrs Pedler The pro-
spective appearance of the band was the sig
nal tor the congregation of small multitude
at the depot The advance of the soldiers
had been long herslded, and there was much
curiosity to see them. 1t was estimated that
thousand people were on and around the
platform as the train rolled into the station.
AS Capt Thatcher and his troop alizhted
great excitement prevailed. The crowd
Jostied the soldiers and followed them
at every step. dozen boys congregated on
the roof of the station platform, and some
body cried out, Starvation Army" The
march of the army to The hall was triumphal
one. Windows from sidewalk to roof were
thrown open, and filled with faces. Both
sides OF the street were jammed with the
crowd. 1t was forciole reminder of circus
day, when the procession makes its rounds,
The attacking force proceeded at once to
Meonian Hall, which had been prepared for
their use, parcel of men and boys attempt
ing to follow. After a number had entered
the hall the doors were closed, and
those outside,in their rage attempted to smash
the door down aud would probably have sue.
ceeded had not the police been called After
singing marching On" Capt. Thacher in
vited all those present to come Sunday MORN
ing and bring the dirtiest of ye with We"
Their baggage, which they carried in their
arms. was delivered into the keeping of sew
eral small boys, who carried it to the board
ing places OF the warriors. The soldiers also
left the hall and Rested for the night
At 8 o'c.ock two devil drivers from Lew
islon came in on the train and early yester-
day morning appeared on the streets, selling
The War Cry, the organ of the army, each
carrying large bundle under his arm.
AT 2 o'clock Sunday morning Capts. Ann
Shirley and Dean OF Boston arrived in the
city and took quarters at the Cony House.
The first meeting was held in hall, COM
mencng at / O'clock A. NJ. The hall was
""'os w" 'uiA VI "cu DOys, lew
women being present. The members,
six in all, took seats on the platform and
after kneelng for moment arose and COM
menced singing we are bound to the land
of the pure and the best" Hallelujah Ped
Ter leading. Hardly had they got well at
work when Capts. Shirley and Dean entered
unexpectedly to the army on the platform.
''Halleluj ah J" was the mutual greeting, and
the two women taking the platform, Capt.
Shirley assumed command Of the forces,
which she held the remainder Of the
dav She is evidently the leading
spirit of the army. She is captain
and ruler over the New England division.
and to appearances is amply capable of ALL
ing the position. 1t is said that she was the
first soldier of the army landing on the shores
OF America. Her costume, like that of her
sisters in the ranks, was dark blue skirt,
with three bands of braid around the bottom,
and rcd jersey embroidered in front with
the inscription ''S Ilv,irn Army" Her head
dress was larg- str, nat, extending over
in front, with II red b,nh around its steeple
crown. also bearing the words Salvation
Army"
Capt, Shirley sang will you go to Eden
alone?' her comrades coming in on the cho-
rus, both vocally and W it'll their tambourines
Each one seemed to have way of his own to
emphasize his words. The Pedler kept time
with his body and hands others would clap
their hands, while occasionally one would
cry out "Ilallelujah," "Amen." "God bless
you"
At the close of the singing all dropped upon
their knees. Happy Charley, The Pedler, SIS
ter Demand Capt. Shirley, praying with
much tervency, occasionally ciapping their
hands. Before arising they sang one of their
hymns.
The praying ended. more singing ensuel.
Several songs in the War Cry were sung,
one of the devil drivers selling the paper
among the audience, which purchased read
lily. In fact, the fellow was engaged the en-
tire day selling the papers, and disposed of
upward of a thousand, at three cents each.
Capt. Shirley spoke as follows:
We want Augusta to come to Jesus, and
have come to bring light to this city. We
propose to make Augusta better. Help us to
go into the highways and hedges and pick up
the lowest and vilest and teach them of Jesus
We have come to make you happy and if you
get this religion you will be happy. How
many fellows are there in here today with
heavy heads and empty pockets? If you owe
any rum bills, you will not want TO meet the
rumseller. We have come here to stay al
WAYS. II you don't like us we will make you
ike us. GU neeu not De AFRAID OF US we
are flesh and blood. if we are saved. Soon
we will bring base drum and use it in the
service of Jesus. l play the tambourine, be-
lieving it to be my duty in the interest of sal
walton. l never went to q dance, ball. or
theatre in my life, thank God Glory to God.
can play the tsmbourine for Jesus! We
may tell you of Jesus in a rough manner.
Hallelujsh! God understands it! You don't
know how beautiful be seems until you have
come to Jesus. Glory, hslleluiah
Capt Shirley spoke in an emphatic man
ner. and read the LIST Psalm. commenting
upon it. She also ordered silver collection,
which was taken up by the two devil drivers.
Several more songs were sung. the Pedler,
Cadet. Mccartney, Capt Dean, and Happy
Charley speaking to the audience at inter-
walls.
They stated again and again that they had
come to stay. They also state that they
reached class the churches did not; ex-
pected to aid the churches, and wanted the
churches to aid them. At the close, an ap-
peal was mede to sinners to come to Jesus,
the soldiers coming down to the floor. kneel-
ing and praying. No converts were made,
however. The meeting closed wi,h singing
''All hail the power of Jesus name"
At $50 P. NJ, the warriors formed in
front of the hall, marching through Water
street in the mud. from Oak to Bridge streets
and return, singing and PLAYING. Capt. Shir-