The Washington times., 1895-02-10
CAPTAIN OF The soUL-sAvERs.
Pretty English Lassie TO Lead the Saliva
tionists in Washington.

IHHtiSu LdSSIS 10 ICdQ the saliva
tionists in Washington.
rousing meeting will be held tonight in
the rooms OF the Salvation Army, at No. $50
Pennsylvania avenue, TO welcome the new
officers. who took official charge OF the Wash
ington branch Wednesday night last. The
meeting is a special one, and viii call out the
full corps OF workers connected with this
branch.
Adjt. Hunter. who succeeds Adjt Dunham
and whose territory extends over the District
o. Columbia, Maryland, Virginia. and Deia-
ware. will not be able, owing to the press of
work with which he is confronted upon
assuming his new Office, to be present
Capt. Lottner and the new lieutenant will
be given a reception such as has seldom been
seen in the cheerful ball which has witnessed
the conversion, through tue help OF these
earnest and hearty workers, of many hun
dreds OF erring and sinful souls.
The lieutenant has not yet arrived but
Capt. Lottner. a gentle, sweeI-faced young
English woman. who has seen over nine
years service in the United States, England,
and Germany. yesterday gave the reporter
hearty reception
Il am expecting my lieutenant at any mo-
ment,' she SAID. In fact, she should have
been here this morning, but they are so very
busy in New York thar 1 don't suppose she
could get away
Il came here from Wilmington. DEL she
continued, "where l have been stationed rs
captain for the past six months. You see we
change about quite frequently, as the general
links that the constant change OF officers
keeps the stations more Lively. Now, take
my case for an example. | have been all
over the United States, Notwithstanding the
fact that have only been on duty in this
country little over two years. Yes, it is
rather hard to give up your station just as
you are becoming Interested in it, and the
people who frequent it night after night-the
regulars we call them
Adt. Durham, so this interesting young
woman said. has gone to New York to act as
secretary at the central Office and his success
sor. Adjt Hunter, will take charge Of all his
work in the District which he had charge of
heretofore.
Capt Kemp, who is 50 fayorably known to
Washingtoniaus for her good work among the
slums and poorer classes OF The National Cap
ital. has been transferred to the station IN
Baltimore. Md, where she will, without a
doubt. continue to uphold the reputation
which she has gained by years OF hard work.
Capt. Lottner says that in spite of the
fearful weather she has fallen In love with
Washington, and is confident that she will
be able to do great deal OF good work.
washington. ''sshe said. with a shake of
her head, 'is considered verv good mis-
sion city, which fact, she aifirms. cannot be
said OF some of the Northern and Western
cities, where she has been stationed, as she
has again and again been compelled to stand
up and face the ieers and insults of the
rough crowds which so often eongregate
around the Salvation Army Capt. Iottner's
linguistic powers give her a great advantage
over some OF her less fortunate comrades, as
she is thus enabled to approach people to
whom she would not have access If she were
not conversant with several languages.