Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1896 — BALLINGTON NAMES HIS ARMY. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

BALLINGTON NAMES HIS ARMY.

Salvation Seceaaioniata to Be Known aa “God's American Volunteer*. ” “God’s American Volunteers” Is the title by which Ballington Booth's new Salvation army will be known. Commander Ballington Booth says that all official negotiations between Gen. Booth and himself are now closed. Ballington Booth said that the standard of the new army 1 would be distinctly American. It will

consist of a white flag, emblematical of purity. In the center will be a large blue star, typical of hope; in the middle of this star a white cross, emblematical of sacrifice for others. In the corner of the standnrd or flag, nearest the top of the staff, will be forty-five white stars In a field of blue, representing the States of the Union. Over the central large star will read tho matto, “The Lord my banner,” and underneath the words designating the number of tho post to which the standard ia presented. It is to be carried by a color sergeant at the head of the parade along with tho national flag. Following this description the commander said: “God Almighty grant that the principles and truth represented by 1 this standard may be preserved by the American people for all time." The uniform to be worn by “God’s American Volunteers” has been decided upon. The drestts of the women will be made of seal-brown cashmere. The skirt will be perfectly plain, of such a length

tliaf It will just clear the ground. The waist of the uniform will bo a tight-fitting Norfolk jucket with three box plaits down tho front and three down the back. The headgear of the women will be a poke! bounot. The men's uniforms will bo almost exactly like that of the United States army.

NEW SALVATION ARMY FLAG.

ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK.