The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-03-07
Henry K%nippenberg Makes a sug-
gestion to Charitably Disposed
Montanians.
TO Be Absolutely Free From State,
Sect and Religious DOM
nation.
Hundred Whols-soulod Mon
and Women.

Henry knlppenborg, OF Glendale, tbs
general manager Of tho Hecla Mining com
pany. member OF the constitutional CON
vsntion. and noted for his business abili-
ties, has taken up the question OF the ss-
t~ablishmsut of = state orphanaRe. He has
written an opsn letter, addressed to the
public IN the subject, and requests that the
press throughout the state publish it. Mr..
K%nippenbsrg says:
: Montana can only be made great and
glorious in proportion AZ each individual
citizen OF the state will contribute toward
q high standard of good morals, industry,
ENTERPRISE, education and liberal unselhsh
charity. These are the factors that help to
raise and lift up the masses.
I wish-to appeal to the best men and
women of our state to consider the follow
ing crude suggestion in the way of charity
for the helpless orphans that we have, and
for those that in years to come will doubt
less BE- our heritage.
Our state should have an orphan asylum
to care for and to educate and save our
orphan children. The foundation should
be laid dsep and broad. looking forward to
the great future, 50 that all may be cared
for that may be LETT on our hands. In no
way can we honor God more, and in no
way bless humanity and our state than to
help the helpless.
First-The Montana OrphanaRe shall be
absolutely free from the control Of the
state, sect md religious denomination.
Second-Every helpless orphan child shall
be admitted. . ~
Third-Let 100 men and women in
NA.uAs-n nnok c;-o AsTn IT I'LL L~.I Air.
list for this amsunt). making q total paid
up capital stock of $4,000.
Fourth-Ihs district courtof each county
in the state shall appoint Nne man ftom
each county ~(sixteen men in all) from tho
men 80 subscribing in ench county. Theae
Orphanage," witt a paid up capital stock
Of $4,000. Those sixteen men shall con-
stituts \ board Of trustees. mi shall draw
lots for terms of service, one, two, three
and four years, four retiring each year, and
their successors shall be appointed by the
district judge in the county where the term
expires.
Fifth-When the organization shall be
perfected and the $5O.000 fully paid up, the
board of trustees shall call for and enter
tain propositions from individuals. coun-
ties, cities and towns for donations in the
orphanaRe location, and the individual.
county, city or town making the largest
and most desirable donation shall receive
the location of the orphanage.
Sixth-The board of trustees shall select
every two years a board of women manap-
ers. one woman from each county, sixteen
in al. who snail have charge Of the domes-
tic management of tho asylum, the recsp-
ton and discharge of children, securing
homes. etc. W"
Seventh-Ne trustee or woman manager
shall receive any compensation while in
Office.
merely suggest this ground plan, omit
ting many of the details I have in mind.
There are many men and women in our
state much wiser and better gifted to be-
come the architects of this work Of unselfsh
charity. -
am sure the orphanage in years to come
will receive the support of our larger
hearted people. and no doubt MANY of our
rich men would make Cat least in part) this
institution the object of their dying be-
quests.
To test the will of our people in this mat
ter, | will constitute myself a committee of
one to receive and answer letters, to receive
subscriptions, but in no case any money be
paid or subscriptions be binding until the
full amount, viz, $50, 1000. is subscribed,
and then the money shall be paid to ths
board of trustees only.
Mon and women Of Montana, what gay
you? Shall tho knowledge 60 forth that
Montana is rich in wealth, but poor in
works of love and charity. In this matter
let me sink out of sight, but let the orphan
age and the blessing be reared and sus.
tainsd. "
For 70 have the poor with you always
and whensoover 70 will, 80 may do them
good"