Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-10
Was Caused by a Large Dog
Entering a Tent.
WOMEN SUPPOSED IT WAS A NEGRO
Screams for Help, and Cries
of Murder"


dozen mon and few women, the former
barefuoted and wearing only night
shirts and trousers, and tho latter in
oishabille, ran in the direction whence
the cries came. The cries directed
them to Superintendent Vandegrift's
tent. where three frightened young
women had taken refuge. The trio
were historical. and II minutes elapsed
before they became quiet. They COM
pose q PARTY which occupies tent near
the auditorium.
After the women had become calm,
they told their story. While thoy we're
in the lack part of their tent preparing
to retire. black head was thrust be-
tween tho front curtains, and an oh
ject, which tho women imagined was "a
negro, but which was u large dog,
entered the abode. Screaming, the
women ran out the rear entrance, fol-
lowed by the animal, and fled to the
superintendent tent. Frequently
while Mrs. Vandegrift was attempting
to allay their fear they cried loudly.
Mrs. Vandegrift stayed with them
during the remainder of the night.
After the tumult had subsidized, the
crowd assembled in front of the super
intendent's tent returned to their
quarters.
The first Sunday Of the 33d annual
campmeeting of the Brandywine Sum
nit Association was memorable.
The weather conditions, regarding
which there had been much anxiety,
were delightful. The showers of the
preceding night had removed all the
dust and cooled the atmosphere. and
never, probably, was this popular resort
more inviting.
The attendance, which reached OK
pectations, was Just large enough to be
comfortable. About 5000 people were
in the grove. OF this number, 1900
were transients. The visitors were late
in arriving, many of them not reach
ing here before noon. From then until
bedtime, the scenes on the avenues
were animated. The carriages, about
400. crowded the outskirts Of the camp.
grounds, which locality, most of the
visitors having brought food in baskets
and boxes, presented u picturesque
appearance at mealtime. The throng
was orderly, and all were pleased with
the visit.
Worship began at q. IN. and con-
tinued almost constantly until 10 p. III.
During the brief intermissions, social
calls were made. The religious exer-
cises were interesting, and at every ser.
vice the auditorium was throngpd.
The music, which was directed by the
Rev. q. w. Smith, was decidedly
attractive feature.
The collections aggregated about
800.
Altogether, the day, was gratifying
success.
The Rev. O. A. Grise conducted
prayermeeting at a. m, and lovefeas
at 8 O'Clock.
The Rev. j. p. Otis, who preached
the morning sermon, chose for his tex
'Behold, He cometh with clouds, ant
every eye shall see Him, and they alst
which pierced Him, and all kindreds o
the earth shall wall because of Him. ;
IAN humanity must face Christ wa
his subject.
In tho absence of the Rev. V. p
Northrup, the regular leader, the Rev
II. q. Budd had charge of the chill
dren's meeting, which was held at 1.3
p. m. The Rev. J. i. Spence, Ill. ID.
chancellor of the American Temperate
University, at Hartman, Tenn, an,
Mr.. Budd made addresses, and the tot
recited scripture and sang.
simultaneously, Miss Lizzie Shar
conducted holiness meeting.
Dr. Spence preached the afternoo
sermon, taking for his text "Ligh
is sown for the righteous, and glat
ness for the upright in heart" 9TH
character and hlessedness of the good
was his subject. Preceding the sermon
g. NJ. Leitch sang "The cross is M
greater than the Crown After u
sermon, DR.. Spence outlined his edit
oational work, which appealed to I'll
sympathy of his hearers, and he WI
giVon money sufficient to defray Il
cost of the tuition of two students.
Mr.. Budd conducted the young pc
pies meeting at 6.30 p. m. The exc
cises were chiefly song and testimon,
and included an address by the leade
The hymn Jesus love has made n
free" was admirably sung by M
Smith and Miss May Taylor.
The evening sermon, preached by Il
Rev. w. L. s. Murray, ID. D., W
suggested by the text what shall
profit man IL he gain the whole wor
and lose his own SOUL 1.-The val
of the human soul'was his subjec
After the sermon, DIR. Murray co
Quoted an altar service.
Only ono serious accident occurre
Thomas Il. Bullock OF Elan, who W
the victim, had his left leg broken
being kicked by d horse, which he W
Harvesting.
just as the children's meeting "
closing, excitement caused by lar
limb dropping from a tree on Ella
avenue prevailed in the vicinity OF t
auditorium. No damage resulted, b
the limb almost struck Mrs. Burleig
who was passing the vacant tent
front of which it fell.
While the godly were at worship cal
In the evening, some of the uneot
were drinking milk shakes and eati
ice cream. The Sunday desecrati
was started by the dispenser of liqr
refreshments, who fiagrantly violat
the campmeeting rules by throwing
place of business wide open to
patrons. The confectioner, prompt
by his neighbours action, also engal
in Illicit traffic, but, being less bo
merely opened the front door and RI
windows of his store. The desecrat
ceased after it had been reported to
officials.
Brandywine Summit Campmeet
Grounds, Pa, Aug. Sew visit
wore at camp yesterday, but the {
vices were well attended by tine tentt
The weather was pleasant, and cons
cradle time was devoted to recreat
and rest.
The routine was changed by
omission of the morning aud aftern
sermons, a prayer and testimony mt
ing, conducted by the Rev. G. A. CIR
who also had charge of the early pray
meeting, taking the rlacs of the mo
ing sermon, and Bible reading, 81
by Miss Lizzie Sharp, taking the pl
OF the afternoon sermon. The Ia
chanHn WAS SO much annraciatad thn