Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-06
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rNrEREsrrNe CAMP MEETING az

Inc serfices AZ campbell A. NJ. T.. camp
meeting yesterday were spirited and interesting
All o'clock ]. NJ. Townsen of the general
land office preached on Goods Requirements. -
Inc speaker had learned just before taking the
stand OF the killing of Rev. G. w. Alexander in
the outrage.
At O'Clock Bishop wayman. DID,, spoke
rom the first Palm. At the close of the doc
sor discourse Hon. Frederick Douglass came
.orwaru, grasped the speaker 8 hand and chatted
Tor some time. MIR. Douglass then talked Of the
general condition Of the people, and among
0tner things said that he had never been in
favor OF camp meetings. but if all could be like
tnat ne was addressing he would be q camp
meeting man. In order to have the sheep fol-
low you must keep the salt close to their nose.
MI Douglass broke an engagement at the
metropolitan A. NJ. Z. Church in order to hear
Bishop Wayman.
At O'Clock Rev. French the revivalist con-
Quoted an experience meeting, and this was so
enthusiastic that it could not be controlled.
seven speakers had the floor at one time.
AT night Bishop Wayman preached a special
sermon to young men on The Turning Point"
The attendance was larger than ever and the
free-wlil Offering gratifying:
Metropolitan A. NJ. Z. Church, will conduct q
special song service and DR.. J. J. Handy Of
Washington will preach.
THE CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH
Anacostia's celebration Of the Fourth was
principally at night At 7:30 pm. Kit Carson
Drum Corps, led by J. Mundell, marched into
town with its usual retinue. They first ser
naded Thomas Geary Son. who responded in
way that was especially gratifying to the
ury ana tired drummers Toasts were pro-
posed, replied to and drunk with vim The
march was resumed up Monroe to Navy place
and thence along Nichols avenue to Phinney's
confectionery. Here Mr.. Phinney, dressed in
the UNIFORM OF musician of the N. G.. d. c.,
welcomed the strangers and they, followed by
the Anacostia Zouaves, filed in. While sand
wiches, fruits. sweets and liquids we're being
partaken of the National Guard Drum Corps
marched up, followed by all that part of East
Washington and Anacostia which had, been left
behind by Kit Carson Corps. Mr.. Phinney then
formally welcomed the two bands and was re-
piled to by Drum Major J. B. Robey and Cor
poral George Luskey on behalf of the National
Guard Drum Corps and by Leader J. Mundell
and VIM. L. Frazier of Logan Camp. No. 2,
Sons OF Veterans, on behalf of Kit Carson Post
Corps. Mr.. Phinney sounded all the calls, ex-
cept lights out, on his bugle and the toast
Our Host, was drunk with acclaim and cheers
Many songs were sung by the drummers and
hfers. At O'Clock the procession formed on
Nichols avenue. In front were the National
Guard drummers and behind them the Ana
costa Base Ball Club, under Capt Harry Kelly
Next in order were the Kit Carson boys and be-
hind them were the Anacostia Zouaves. led by
Capt. Bruce Allen and Lieut.. Claud Allen. Mr.
Phinney and body of assistants Lit the way
with rockets. Roman candles and fire fountains,
and the streets seemed carpeted with torpedoes
and firecrackers. As Grays store was passed a
great display of fireworks was made. The base
ment of st. Teresa's Church was illuminated
and Father Hughes swung out twelve-foot silk
Tag and cut adrift monster hot-air ballon. J.
l. Harrison made the town blaze as the column
struck jackson street and Henry Tolson lit up
arf Of fbn tD,g, H. D,.k -
porches and lawn were thronged with ladies
who set off rockets and colored fire and were
saluted by the marchers as they passed. The
ladies on the lawn in front Of the residence of
Mr.. j. w. BARLEY were also saluted. Mr..
Phinneys was at length reached and here for
an hour the corps: played patriotic airs. The
entire procession were aiterward banqueted
by Bugler Phinney.
At 10 O'Clock the visitors started for home.
THE MASONIC CELEBRATION.
The Masonic celebration of the Fourth oc-
Cured at Masonic Temple and must be ac-
counted a success. The hall was decorated
with patriotic bunting and oriental lanterns.
The tables were presided over follows: Re-
freshments. Mrs. Eliza P. Watson. with Misses
Carrie Golden and Lizzie Watson. Mrs. Dony and
Mrs. HinwoOd as assistants fruits. Mrs. Haines;
flowers. Miss Matte Minnix; soft drinks, Mrs.
Mclean. The executive committee consisted
OF James ii. Dony, chairman; j. E. Minnix,
Adolphus GUIDE, Il. W. Emo and J. V. Conway.
There we're fireworks in the evening.
AN ENJOYABLE PICNIC.
Rollins grove, on the Bowen road, close to
the Maryland line, was the scene Saturday of
one OF the most successful and orderly of COL
ored picnics. Washington sent out heavy con-
tingents and the rural colored folks turned out
strong. Dancing to the rythm of Herberts
orchestra was enjoyed. The Easy Heart Band
OF Stanton supplied the music. The floor man.
ayers were j. X. Forrest and Mr.. Bruce of
South Washington. In the afternoon there was
a brick race between Mr.. Hero Of Garfield and
Mr.. Sharpe of Stanton. Hero won. but as the
defeated contestant claimed to have loaded his
bod in less time than did the successful one he
and his hackers expressed some displeasure at
the decision OF the judges, who were Ned Win
field, Oscar Diggs. Thos. Jones and VIM. Jor-
don. VIM. Rollins was the leading spirit and
promoter OF the picnic.
HoTLY CONTESTED COOKING MAIN.
The places of John Palmer at Piscataway,
were not more famous in days gone by for
chicken fights and fighters than Richardson's
at Suitland Is now. Saturday evening one of
the hottest mains perhaps in the history of
Prince Georges county was fought. Sports
from all over the country, from Charles. from
Anacostia and from Washington, were present
The main was between A. b. Suit of Suitlard
and Hughes of Washington for SO battle and
800 the main. Philadelphia rules to govern
James Craven, "a sporting celebrity, huddled
the birds for Suitland and W. Jones of Parkers-
burg for Hughes. Mr.. Hayes of Washington
acted as referee. The conditions were that each
side should show eleven birds and fight all that
weighed in. The first battle was between
brown red for Suit and black red for Hughes
at five pounds twelve ounces. Suit . bird was
killed by a brain blow after a twenty-second
fight.
In the second fight Suitland pitted dominic
white against a Washington black red. After
thirty minutes of game work Suitland won by
the court. The odds then stood ten to eight
on Suitland.
The third battle was between Suitland
brown red and Washington black red. with
one ounce against Suitland. Washington was
killed in fourteen minutes and the odds
rose twenty to twelve on Suitland. In
the fourth fight Washington brown red was
killed by the Suitland bird in six minutes after
a fierce fight. In the fifth battle Washington
blue was the favorite and was heavily backed,
but was cut down in eighteen minutes. The
sixth fight was victory for Suitland by the
court Suitland's champion was outweighed in
the seventh fight by an ounce and was killed
after half an hour tussle. The eighth battle re-
suited in victory for a Suitland gray over a
Washington black in eight minutes, giving the
main to Suitland by a score Of six to two.
NOTES.
The Episcopal church at Forrestville, Nd,
gave a well-attended picnic last Saturday
Mrs. Mary E. Phillips and Miss Matte
Phillips, wife and daughter of Rev. Dr.
Phillips. pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church,
left today for Los Angeles, CAL, to visit MIRA