The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-08-05
NEGR0'S HAND
UNDER PILLOW.
The Thief Was After $500
Which Was in Mr..
WallaCe's Tent.

out of the religious order on the can
grounds to-day. The first was bold a
tempt to rob the tent of William Wallao
secretary of the Diamond State Steel Con
pany, In which was secreted 200 In mono
and the second incident a stampede
!, frightened horses down the avenues Of Il
usually quiet grove.
The attempted robbery Of the Wallac
tent was evidentally prearranged. as sus
picious voices had been heard by the oc
cupants of several tents during the night
So far as could be learned, however, tn
tent of Mr. Wallace was the object of til
covetous negros desires. The tent is 10
Gated next to the end Of Asbury avenue
right on the summit of hill, where
would be comparatively easy for man t.
elude pursuers.
Two O'Clock in the morning was tn
time selected by the negro as favorable
Tor the robbery He had no trouble enter
ing the tent, as no stout bolts secured th'
rear doors. Miss J4eecb, who is niece Of
Mr.. Wallace. was awakened by a strang
feeling under her pillow, and she bsheld
the large negro towering above her bed
In his hand was cudgel, which was moi
brought into use. 1t was abont inches
in diameter, with kno5 oa one end.
Affrighted by this spectacle Miss Leecl
Yelled Murder and tho negro fled in
great haste. Before going ovt tho door HI
dropped his club, which was secured later
by Mr.. Wallace. One heavy blow with
would have killed a person.
From tho description furnished by Mis-.
Leech the burglar Tailed exactly with a
colored man who had bsen lettering about
The horse pounds MIR. Wallace had oooa-
elon to pay one Of the hostlars his fees yes.
terdny afternoon, and In doing so he
pulled cut his big wad Of bills, drawn from
bank In the day, which was seen by the
strange man.
It's supposed that ho doggod Mr. Wal
lace to his tent, as he was observed in tina t
vicinity several times in the afternoon and
evening. Then awaiting an hour when
he thought all the occupants Of theco.tagc
to be soundly asleep the negro invaded
tho interior by the rear door and grOpod
with his hand about Miss Leech's pillow,
in the hope Of securing the money. No
trace of him could bo found today.
The Rev. Henry G. Budd who was sleep
ing in tho Ma guess was awakened by a
commotion. apparently downstairs, some
where abou. o'clock, and numerous tent
ers recalled being disturbed by footsteps
on the avenues about the same time.
These bold deprodations have caused the
tenters 10 take precautions, and the next
intruder will be received with bullets in
many cottages.
The frightened horses which caused con-
siderable excitement belonged to G. G.
Pepper. Boys star,od tho animals on their
rampage, and alter galloping up and
down the avenues and around the circle
for ten minutes they were caught and
driven back to pasture.
Mrs. Kettlewood q tenter on Asbury
avenue. was so badly frightened by the
runaway horses that she lapsed into hys-
TERN, and only was brought to her nor
NAL condition by liberal use OF restora-
tives
The camp services began In earnest this
morning. A small congregation was in
the tabernacle but the fact did not draw
from the enthusiasm Of the meeting. The
sermon as preached by Rev. DR.. w. L.
S. Murray of St. Paul's NJ. E. Church.
BY tho time the meeting was we'll under
way the crowd had increased perceptablY.
After song service led by RsvC w.
Smith of Asbury, musical director, DR..
Murray delivered his sermon from the
text Ephesians 8, IA:
"For this causo bow my knees unto the
Father Of our Lord jesus Christ"
DR.. Murray quoted Scripture to disclose
what blessings come 10 th9ae who bow
their knees in diligent search for saliva
ton, Tho tontors, he held, should not
como to camp for their own personal COM
fort or enjoyment alone, but to bow their
knees, and secure spiritual strength. He
observed what great good could be accom-.
plished by following the Scriptural In
functions.
At the close of the sermon, prayer was
made by Presiding Elder Robert Watt.
The announce ments of various services
were made by Roy. Mr.. Grisc, minister
iD-charge prio: to the benediction.
In the afternoon, after tho usual sorg
sorvicr, Presiding Elder Watt was cllled
on to preach rs be will bo un nb!oto at
tend on Sunday, as had been arranged by
Director Grise.
DR.. Watt preached from the text ST.
John IS, 33: "Thcse things have spoken
unto you, that in Nc ye might have peace.
Iu he world 80 shall have lribulation, but
be Of good cheer; | have overcome the
world"
Great interest also was shown IN the
children'e meeting in the afternoon.
After singing several hymns from "Gos-
pel Praises the official book of tho camp
tho children were addressed by Rev. Van
P. Northrup. the conductor, on Fishing
He hsuul ilplhihH p'"yoi ui'N P'"ioS
meetings. were held, ana in the afternoon
Miss Lizzie Sharp Of Bridgeton. N. J. con"
lucted holiness meeting in tho new tab
,rnacle.
In the evening there was large attend
,ncc and tho sermon was preached by Rev.
Van P. Nor,hup Of Msdeley N. f, Church.
His discourse was drawn from tho text
Second Corinthians 3, 8: Our Suf1icicncy |
s of God"
The fl ST young peoples meeting in the
,yenlng, gave evidence of tho popularity
With which hey are to be received by the
enters. There was good turnout, and
Director Smith began his selections for
he largo choir forming.
Rev. Henry G. Budd who is to lead these
services made b.ief but practical address
SUNDAY PREACHING.
Minister Grise announced that Rev. J.
T, Otis of Mt Salem Church will preach
sunday morning. Professor Spence of
hartman University in tho afternoon,
md Rev. DR.. Murray in the evening. In
lications are for big day.
Superintendent Nandegrift to-day had
brush with a nest of yellow jackets and
10 was 70 uted and stung fifteen times on
he face and limbs by the insects. BY the
application Of lotions tho swelling was al