New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-17
4 SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISE.

IMPRESSIONS OF The BOYS.
The group of boys who were gathered in
the Office OF the Children's Ala Society on April D.
preparatory to launching into new life, was thoaght
by OF the officers OF the Chdrens Ala Society to
he superior 20 any one ever sent before under the
auspices o. that organization. The ranged from
eleven to seventeen but the majority consider
ably within these limits. Most OF the number had
struggled hard IN tins aad other large cities 10 support
themselves by honest labor and some had as
sisted, in their small way, In the support
OF widowed mothers and younger brothers and
sisters there were Of the Juvenile criminal class
nor any whose antecelents even amid the quad temp
taons OF their surroundings gave reason to fear they
would swell the criminal population OF the state TO which
they were going; there no Migrants. TO beggars
no embryo tramps. Some of the younger members OF
the party West by the advice II friends but
most had thought deliberately of the matter had meas
ured the hopelessness Of the struggle which lay
before them here, and had fair CON
ceptlon Of the possibilities which newer
and more sparsely settled country held in store for
them They We're not extravagant in their hopes; they
expected TO work hard, to suffer privations and
to subject to discipline; hut in the end they believed
they saw independence and higher grade Of manhood
than they could attain while struggling daily for
bread in the only avenues through which 1t could be
sought by them here want TO get out Of the streets
and make man of myself" was the exclamation OF
more than one VINO questioned before starting as TO
his purpose in going.
They were more quiet and orderly than the party
which went March H. and their progress to the rail
way station. and their conduct IN the waltngFoom be-
fore taking their places in che special in which they
to start, were unmarked by the exhibitions OF
hilarty when characterized the former boys. They
were sedate the elderly passengers who sat around
each waiting for his train The Journey TO Parsons
Kansas, was unmSrked by any special incident. Mr.
James Brace, who accompanied the boys, teegraphed
ahp for les q
the train arrived, and taken INTO the cars and eaten
there. Through he days the boys were full OF interest
In the uuaccustomd scenery through which they were
passing aud when night slept as best they could
sprawed az ul length the seats or leaning on
each Others shoulders TGe little French boywho could
understand scarcely word spoken to him. the life
Of the party making friends with al tie boys. and jab
bering constantly and energctcay as if every
word he sDOke fully understood.
Soon after midnight, the morning Of Friday, April
% the train having the bows on board arrived at Par
sons, Kansas, where arrangements had been made for
their reception The local committee consisted Of Dr.
C. Rockhoil. Postmaster Fletcher. T. H. Cunningham
and Vi. W. Reynolds. Mr. Brace and bis charges lmme
datey went 20 the su James Hotel and slept soundiy
after their long confinement in the Soon after
daybreak the hotel surrounded Ivy an ca
ger tbrong OF citizens of the town and farmers
from the surrounding country, some attracted
by curiosity. bat many by desire to select from the
young NEWCOMERS boys 20 assist them on their
farms and their stores and workshops. After break
fast, which for the most part partaken OF in an
orderly fashion, tie boys were formed into line aud
marched to the Methodist Episcopal Church, where
those persons who had applied to the local committee,
and whose applications had been accepted, selected
each the boy for whom he desired 10 provide home.
BY evening al except four had been provided for and
the next day provision had been made for the re-
maIndar Great surprise and Qualification were eX-
pressed at the appearance and conduct of the boys the
IL. Av.nN.e
be turned loose among them, who would require
vast OF tanning before they could b. brought
into any sort OF order.
Reports from the boys. far any have been re-
oeiyed for the most part favorable They are much
less full than those published April 49, Of the frs, party
Mr. Eeiu sent out. much shorter time has elapsed
and many have delayed writing until they shOuld be
come more familiar with their new surroundings
Those who have written speak Of contenimeut il not
of happiness and hope.
There IS bad report from hoy, who brauched of
from the party and went to a farmer in Iowa who ap
pied fora DE sent TO him. After remaining with
his employer few days ne deserted him without any
cause which appears. Officers Of the Chdrens Aid So
cety say that this is case which can hardly occur
when boys sent out In groups and are
placed uuier the general supervision Of local commit
tee. These latter feel responsible for the continued
welfare OF the boys and impress their minds that
they ready 10 aid them az ali times with advice. II
any become ssatisho1 with their situations for
reason unhappy in their homes, the members Of
the committee fnd new places for them. On the other
hand they prevent their being turned adu.t among
strangers a. fan to give satisfaction 10 their en-
plOyers. Some instances Of this arc recorded below.
RECORD OF THE BOYS.
ASDREws WILLIAM age twelve, the son OF poor parents
living m Ncw-NOtk, had worked snort tlme ND a
cutters shop. lie j. with David Leuz, Parsons,
Kansas, and writes: - have got good nome, and
think have Of he best IN the lot. II is NY duty
10 iced horses and hogs and gather eggs ana ulFe
the cows 10 pasture and nave been going 10 Sun-
think 1t Is very hard work. L thank Mr. Reid for
bringing me- ont here Please send me paper%'
his widowed mother until her death last November,
and had assisted IN her support during 9er sickness
Grand-st. He Is with v. J. Knapp, near Parsons,
Kansas. He writes q" 1 am having pleasant time
j enjoy the country much. The Work seemed
petty hard at nrst, but wiz earn to DO it after
while. like nv friends very much
AUERBACHE, WILLIAM, i bright little boy twelve
years OF age, VINO went West with MS oder brother
George and found home with ID. L. Risk. He
Tfiics - / avn glad 10 say that have very good
place, and think have the best place OF all the
have 10 90 is 10 iced the cattle aud pigs and some
times help Mrs. Risk TO do homework or mold the
time5 a week on horseback. lie is only halt-a-nlle
away from me Nj; Risk and 20 ishlns' and /
have lots OF fun catching catfish and perch l have
learned how 10 harness a horse 10 a buggy ana uu-
harness him. ! am learning how to milk COW.
ana can almost milk her, too am very thankful
10 those who have done so much for us"
BRANBNER JACOB. age sixteen, IRON staten Island was
ono of the party which started March II. He il az
Oak Park, IN, with Henry Law aud writes hope
1uIiE. lie says iiu very tilhhtNi 'i'"' t"t i'
me colae ont mere; II rs very fire place and am
satisfied with my boss. have plenty OF work to DO.
but 1 guess If q man has plenty Of work he Will
never starve. trust IN the Lord and know he VIII
bring me through the world" go
Cook GrOvGE. az. fifteen from jersey City with
the first party that Mr.. Reid sent West. &c Rogers
OF MafmitOn, Kansas, with whom ne II living
writes: George appears 10 be good boy 80 far
VIII eudeayOr 10 do Tor him as ne deserves. We
arc TRYING to Influence him IN the right direction
He h learning TO 40 farm work as well as could be
expected considering every thing, and appeaTr 10 De
an honest, 0uiCt, truthful boy. hope lac VIII still
1rove faithful; If he stay With me as long
h. wants homo in the West, or until he gets one OF
HIS own
CpossoN WILLIAM j., age fifteen has been an orphan
Tor -four years. Ne il with Mr. Clark. at Parsons,
kansas lie writes: 81 have good home and Mr.
and Mrs Clark seem TO ike me very much. We live