The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
SALVATION ARMY WILL
 OPEN INDUSTRIAL HOME

tLat the better way for him to do would be to kneel at the drum and pray for himself which, after little persuasion, he consented to do, and when he arose to his feet he declared that he had been converted.
 This man was homeless and seemingly friendless, but he did not ask for any assistance. Later on in the evening, the captain. who is well known in Birming ham, while returning from a sick call. met the man again in the street, and on asking him what he was doing out so late, it being then after midnight, the poor fellow replied that the was com peled to walk the streets because he did not have the price of a bed. He said that he stayed out of doors the night before his conversion, and he thought that he could do so again. The captain insisted that the convert accompany him to the Industrial Home, and the poor fellow finally consented. There he was given comfortable bed and his board was arranged for a week. and through the efforts of the Salvation Army officer, a permanent position was found for him.
 Rescued From the Gutter.
 About four years ago poor, miserable specimen of humanity clothed in rags was seen picking up crusts of bread from a garbage can in the streets of north ern city. On being addressed by the off, cer in charge of the Salvation Army In- dustrial Home In that city, the man told him that he had heen employed by two of the leading railroads of that section of the country at salary of $l00 per month. He said, however. that he had lost his position through drink; that he had gone down lower and lower until his family had turned him out of doors. taok the Industrial Home, and clothed him and fed him. put him to work In the institution, and al though time and time again he fell by the wayside, by earnest dealings. he was finally led to see the error of his way, became converted. and is today an active worker in the Salvation Army.
 In October 1898, a man drifted into the Chicago Industrial Home, down and out, ragged and torn, penniless and asking for assistance. The captain in charge spoke kindly to him and received him into the institute. The captain dealt firmly but kindly with him. and today he is right here in Birmingham in charge of the social work of the Army endeavoring to raise the fallen and saveo thers from falling. I refer to myself
 In furtherance of the aid of the work of establishing such home in Birming- ham, it is proposed to hold rummage sale Tn the near future, and donations Of old clothing and such articles will be thankfully received and called for by En- voy Thompson A postal card addressed to No. 21091a Second avenue will reach him.
 Judge Feagin advocates the establish ment of the proposed home. In discuss ing the mater, he said
 This enterprise. providing shelter for the man who is down and out of a job. the man who has lost out for the time being, has become depressed and dis couraged, the man who has become bank rupt in purse and spirit, is worthy of the generous support of our people. It is the wisest economy to spend money for good purpose. It puts roof over a mans head and gives him meals and drink and something to do. puts him to work while he is recovering himself, get ting possession of the better qualities of his head and heart to fight the battle of life.
 Here the wayward. the unfortunate man will be given home, a shelter. where he can cleanse his body, his mind his soul, while he rests himself for re- newed effort in better living. The very