The Washington herald., 1909-07-11

Gideon's Army. Washington's new
street mission, conducting a home for
homeless women and q day nursery al
/ if51 c street southwest. viii make its
initial bow at 7.30 O'Clock tonight with
It's newly acquired Gospel wagon az
the intersection Of Pennsylvania avenue
and Eighth street northwest, fronting
Center Market.
/ The wagon. while practically new. has
seen service IN the Bowery and other
districts Of New York City. Il was pur-
chased by II. d. Gordon and George W.
/ Wheeler. OF the Gospel Mission. 10 be
used in addition to the Gospel wagon now
in use by that organization After re-
ceiving the wagon from New York +; was
/ presented by Gordon and Wheeler 10 the
/ Gideon's Army.
/ The wagon viii make the third church
on wheels from which the Gospel is be-
ing preached in Washington.
VIII Have an Organ.
The wagon win be equipped with an
/ organ and other musical instruments and
good singers. Rev. James Madison Little
will preach the sermon and give personal
experiences Of his life in the slums. Mrs
Little viii lead the singing and play the
organ Other members OF the 0rganiza-
ton VIII contribute 10 the peEsoneI ex-
perlenees and the singing.
II was the intention OF Rev 8ir Little
20 have appeared in the streets with his
Gospel wagon several weeks ago. but
owing 10 the refusal OF the police depart
ment 10 issue a permit he was forced 70
delay the work
When the police refused 70 permit me
TO use my Gospel wagon" said NEr Little.
I felt I was being un1ustly discrimi-
mated against TWO other mission organi-
cations enjoyed that privilege. and I felt
I was entitled 70 the same consideration
I was told II ] could get the indOrse-
ment OF two ministers OF the gospel in
charge OF Washington churches could
probably be granted the permit. 7 was
sent 20 TIE First police precinct. where I
was subjected 70 all manner OF incon-
veniences and delays, the captain. Thomas
HOllinberger. refusing 70 indOrse my ap-
plcGtion 10 use my wagon IN the streets.
I have been engaged as a street preacher
. IN Washington Tor sixteen years I am
regularly ordained minister. and have
done mission work in all its phases.
Seeing the police were determined 10
down ne, I appealed 20 strong political
and personal influence. I went % Com
missioner West. IN charge OF the police
I department with a letter OF Endorsement
| from my boyhood friend Senator A. J.
McLaurin. of Mississippi; Attorney Il. u.
Gordon and George ". Wheeler. OF the
Treasury. both members OF the Gospel
Mission and my organization. Rev. Rob
ert N Moore. pastor OF Foundry Method
.st Episcopal Church; Rev. Donald c.
Macleod, pastor OF the First Presbyterian
Church; Rev. Samuel II. Greene. pastor OF
Calvary Baptist Church. and ". E Al
drews. Auditor OF the Treasury-
Commissioner West has known me for
years. He accorded me a courteous hear
ing. I told him how the police depart
ment had treated me He took hold OF
the matter. and I'm now IN possession Of
a pernit-nOt Issued by the police depart
ment. but by William Tindau. secretary
OF the Board Of Commissioners. the per
mission having been granted by order Of
the Commissioners
Where TO Get Justice.
1T has been my experience that you
can always get justice at the hands OF the
Commissioners when the police depart
ment fail 20 treat you with cOnsiderS-
ton"
GideOn's Army was recently incorporat-
ed by the District Supreme Court The
incorpOrators are Rev J. n Little. z 7.
Little and George ". Wheeler. who form
the board or control. The stan Is made
VI OF Gen. J. II Little. commander-in-
chief. Lieut.. Gen. z. I. Little. national
treasurer: Lille > Little aid-de-camp.
and H d. Gordon. attorney.
The objects OF the army are 10 preach
the Gospel do mission work. care for
homeless men and women. feed the hun
cry Gaze for the sick. obtain employment
for the needy. conduct a day nursery for
the care Of helpless children. and do good
for humanity.