St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-07-15
1t Is the Army Of the Lord,
Known as the Saliva
tiOniStS.
They Have Captured the Leafy
Groves Down at Red :, ~
Rock, =
And Likewise the Camping
Outfits, Which We're Prompt-se
ly Restored. nj
Yesterdays Arrivals and the
Exuberant Services Of the
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Soldiers. Is

The passengers on the Burlington
short line trains yesterday were mostly
members of the Salvation Army en-
route for the great Salvation Army
camp meeting at Red Rock. One would
have distinguished them quite readily
from the usual Sunday passengers of
short line and lake trains by those char
acteristics which have made them so
noticeable in their street parades. Con-
ductor G. F. Beach and the other Bur-
lington officials were quite at home with
the uniformed soldiers of the cross. Not
few passengers miStOOk those neat
little lettsrs sc. B & n" upon the col
lars of the officials coats for the initial
letters of some branch or corps of the
Salvation Army. AS the soldiers ar
rived at the old Red Rock grounds they
were given many hearty greetings by
lions of Praise the Lord" "Hallelu-
jah," and "Glory to Cod" were very
seldom deviated from. At about 1880
the big brass band marched
about the camp calling to the pavilion
the 300 or 400 soldiers encamped on the
grounds. The morning service was
very characteristic one. 1t was con-
Quoted by Maj. Whatmore, who called
the meeting one of inspection. He COM
pared God to a boiler inspector on foot
going about sounding the Christians to
determine their running condition. If
His followers were not conSecrated they
would give forth
A CRACKED SOUND,
and often God submitted his children to
very severe tests in proving their sound
ness and IN making them fit followers
of His. What Christian, he wished to
know, would be slow-running engine,
one from which even the cows would
be slow to escape? One of the best
features about their meetings is the
singing of Staff-Capt. Walsh, an ex-
minister and banJOist of some repute.
The army captured him in New York
several years ago. land ever since he has
He wears black and close
fitting army suit. Upon his breast are
the words: Goods CALL" worked in
with silver thread. Upon his back are
the words: ''Repent or Perish" His
banjo is fine instrument and as he
sings to his own accompaniment in d
voice clear and sweet, he moves his
hearers, who are generally easily af-
fected, to tears of rejoicing. 70
One would easily suspect that the
soldiers of the Salvation Army would
make model campers. The name sugl
gests it, and the red jackets and blue
gowns give the camp martial appear
ance, still they do not come up to the
Methodists in making a camp attractive
and pretty. The tent life is very little
of their existence. Their time is mostly
spent in singing and shouting up at the
large pavilion, or in groups about the
tent. One meets with no decorated
tents, and simply enough furniture is
provided to meet the emergencies of the
hour. In the camp are number OF
Free Methodists. and undisciplined soi-
diers who r.... ......-....=... y
BEGAN RANsACKING
number of cottages for furniture. G.,
III. Hazards was one of the cottages
entered and cleared of everything
which had been stored away for the
next years encampment. Manager
Sherin discovered the fact, and at once
visited the officers of the army, who
were very much panied that such
thing should have happened. An order
was Immediately Issued from head
quarters, that everything taken In such
manner should be returned before
nightfall, or deputy sheriff would be
called in to go through the camp. After
service women might be seen fastening
to return some borrowed chair or table.
Two labored with George HIS sofa,
which was finally taken to its accus-
toned place.
Mrs. Booth, the commander of the
United States forces, did not arrive
from New York, having been prevented
by Illness. This was great disappoint-
ment to those from the country towns
throughout the state.
At l 80 the Scandinavians had meet
ing under the direction of Lieut.. Mel
son, of Red Wing, and Happy Charlie.
of st. Paul. The afternoon meeting at
o'clock was we'll termed frree-and-
easy one. The ex-minstrel Walsh again
assisted in conducting the service. EX-
element again ran high, and the sing
ing and the shouting continued until
late hour in the afternoon. At this
gathering collection of some $50 was
taken to pay the rent of the grounds.
In the evening another grand rally was
held in the pavilion. The services for
the past five days have been instru-
mental in leading a number to turn and
lead a better life, but the main object Of
the encampment was to gather together
the state forces OF this army for con-
ference. In this, the meeting has been
highly successful. The services close