The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-27
THE cHAuTAUoUA SALUTE
WELCOMED THE VISITOR
Her Reception In Canton Was Greatly
Appreciated by the Distin-
suished Commander.
WORK OF THE SALVATION ARMY
Graphically Deseribed-lnformal Re-
ception at Close of the
Meeting.


Meeting.
To an audience of 1000 people, Miss
Eva Booth, commander of the Saliva
tion Army, delivered an address last
night which was received with much
enthusiasm. Colonel Holtz Of Cleveland
had charge of the meeting, Which was
opened with song and prayer by Dr.
Manchester of this city. Rev. o. B..
Milligan, In a few remarks which led
to the introduction of the speaker,
said: II am glad to introduce to you a
servant who has done so much for hu-
manity. We are glad to have her with
us this evening, and l consider 1t one
Of the grandest privileges of my life to
introduce to you Miss Eva Booth, who
some time ago introduced herself to hui
.manity."
At the suggestion of Rev. sMilligan,
in greeting the great speaker the vast
audience arose and saluted her by the
waving of handkerchiefs while she took
her position on the platform.
In responding to- this spontaneous
greeting, she said: THE words spoken
by your worthy pastor have melted
my heart. My poor lips are not able
to express to you my appreciation Of
what you people of Canton have done
for me. With the comforts afforded
by the beautiful new CORTLAND Hotel
and the magnificent music by the
Grand Army band this evening at the
hotel, shall remember you as long as
/ live. have visited many of the
larger ci,.es in the United States, and
also of other countries, but never be-
fore have received such a welcome as
/ have here in Canton, and I earnestly
hope. that may have the honor of be-
ing with you some time again.
; Miss Booth, whose subject was an
hodnGed as Bridging the Gulf" spoke
In part as follows:
'The Salvation Army needs no in
PRODUCTION. want to tell you what
we are doing and what a mighty work
we are doing along evangelistic lines
We believe that our work of conver-
sion is progressing wonderfully. We
feed the hungry, clothe and shelter the
poor and seek salvation for the sinner
The prosperity of the community de-
pends upon the character of the peo-
pie. A man is not so low but what he
can be uplifted from his sinful state by
Jesus Christ, who can adjust all and
heal our wounds. Caesar stands for
power, Alexander for conquest, Angelo
for sculpture, Demosthenes for oratory,
but the name of Jesus Christ stands
for Salvation. So many people do not
understand the street meetings held by
the Salvation Army and the interpre-
tation Oh the music afforded by the
beat of the drum. As We advance in
our work we feel that great things
must be done to meet the wants of the
poor.
I'VE have situated all over the coun-
try homes for the poor and Industrial
homes where men can get work, a
nights lodging and eat in dining
room and can be associated with good
Christian surroundings. We have 90
Of these homes established In 1896
We had but IL Offices, and found en-
ployment for 1900 men. Now we have
employed ESQ horses and wagons,
which are valued at $6o,000 and last
year handled $4,000 tons of waste pa
per- In our homes we have employed
tailors and milliners who repair old
clothing and furniture, when II Is sent
to our different stores AS result,
15,650,000 people were helped to better
clothing and furniture last year. +
"Suits we repaired that would be
worth 81 We bought for 25c and skirts
worth $3.50 sell for 10 cents. We have
often been asked why do you not give
this away to the poor. The answer is
this: 1t teaches the people to be saw
ing and gives them an ambition to
work. And, again, If we were to give
would be pawned at the nearest shop.
Il would state here that II any of you
have old clothing we would be very
glad IL YOU would kindly give 1t to Mr..
Runcic. Last year 12,000,)00 people
passed through these various homes
ITO tell you what good we are doing
In our homes, will relate certain
case. George Gould recently had
coachman who had taken to the habit
Of drink. Mr.. Gould put forth every
effort giving him money and Offering
him many inducements in order that
he would quit the habit. But all Of
this was without result. Finally he
could no longer have him in his serv-
Ice. The coachman went SO far as to
pawn his boots and black his feet with
axle grease. so that the fact OF his be-
ing farefooted would not be so con-
spicuous. With this money he bought
more drink, and when he was about as
low as he could get he found HIS way
10 Salvation Army home, where he
was converted. Now he has charge Of