The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-09
CONFERENCE WILL COME TOEND TODAY Salvation Army Had Busy Day
 Yesterday MAJ. BeRRlMAN'S LECURE Spoke at Church of Advent on the. Work That the Army Accom-
 pIished In all Parts of
 the World.
MAJ. BERRIMAN'S LECURE

The congress of the Salvation Army of the south will adjourn here today after being in session since Friday.
 Brigadier Alex Damon will hold several councils with the officers today at which matters pertaining to the good of the army in the south will be discussed. Most of the visiting officers will return to their homes tomorrow.
 The army had busy day yesterday. In addition to the several open air meet ings, holiness meeting was held at the hall at Il o'clock At the same time Major Berriman was addressing a large audience at the Church of the Advent on the work of the Salvation Army in the United States.
 Major Berriman, in his address at the Church of the Advent, brought the fact that the Salvation Army does not deal with the religious side of life alone, but cares for the poor and homeless families that are found daily by the officers in their visits. He spoke of the home for men in this city where about forty men are sheltered and fed each night, and many induced to lead better lives.
 Major Berriman stated that while talk ing recently with the manager of large stove and iron works in Alabama, the man told him of an interesting incident, which illustrates some of the good the army does. It was as follows:
 Illustrates Work.
 ..Several years ago through a turn of i'll luck man was left poor and sick on the streets of Chicago, he had no where to go, no money and seemingly not friend. While sitting on the curb stone waiting for something, he knew not what friendly hand was placed on his arm and he was asked what he was doing there on such cold night He scarce knew what reply to give such question. but after a moments thought explained to this army officer that he was destitute. He was invited to come and stay with the officer. After taking him to him home the mans sickness developed into typhoid fever and he was sick for seven weeks, during which time he was tenderly cared for by the army officer. This was the turning point in his life and through the kind help and encoura cement he was in spired to try again in life and he now IS in asfine position commanding a good sal ary."
 The speaker said further:
 "The Salvation Army cares for 15.0O0 homelss men every night in the year. We have institutions of relief located in every large city. Those who are home less and penniless are given a chance to
 
 for their lodging.
 Remarkable Cases.
 ..There are some remarkable cases that are reached through the homes for men. We have a man attending this special series of meetings who was reached by such a home He was once clown and dancer in a leading circus company, every where his name appeared he was greeted with large and enthusiastic crowds, but through drink and gambling he drifted until he was cast off by all his friends and even his parents disowned him. He started coming to our shelter home In Nashville and by taking interest in him and pleading and praying with him he was led to commence life anew. It is five years since he professed conversion and since that time he has done well and now has a good position in Chattanooga. At o'clock in the afternoon services were held at the First Presbyterian church. at which Brigadier Damon made an address. At night the officers con ducted service at the First Methodist church, which was also well attended.
 Friday night, the first night of the copyracs Maior Rerripnan delivered an address at the army hall on Second ave- nue. On Saturday night Brigadier Damon gave his famous lecture on Darkest America" illustrated with over 100 stere- optican views. He talked of the work of the army in America in bringing light to the slums and other dark places in the large cities.