The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-29


No placed in the Olathe Deaf and
Dumb Institution. Observation-Disclosures. =
ANIMALS.
No horses and mules taken from the
street and cared for. %
No cattle cared for Observation-Disclosures. 81
Horses destroyed. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l
lows destroyed .......-....-.........
No arrests for abuse Observation-Disclosures.
CHARITABLE WORK.
No families investigated. .............. %
No individuals assisted ...-....,...... 10y
The Treasurer, Mayor Powell, reported
$l2S As received from various sources.
principally membership fees obtained by
Mrs. Ruggles and SO Is expended leaving
SOC. 30 in the treasury.
The presidents report was then read.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
The Kansas Humane Society this eve
ming makes public report OF the work
during the fourth year of its existence as
an organization. Figures and details
have been given by the secretary. 1t re-
mains for me to explain somewhat more
fully the purposes of the society. Our
constitution declares the object to be the
prevention of cruelty to animals and
children, to enforce the laws against
cruelty aud TO create more humane
public sentiment" Few cases of wanton
cruelty were brought to our attention.
The animals cared for were suffering
rather from neglect than abuse, or from
ignorrnce rather than the viclousness OF
owners. The children removed TO the
Home or cared for through private agen-
cies have for the most part been taken at
the request of the parents. A few cases
remain, however, in which the society
acted Independently Of the parents through
its legal authority to take children from
immoral surroundings. 1t is proper that
the motive of the Humane society
in such cases. We do not propose
to invade domestic privacy to act as a de-
tective force, nor to settle family quarrelS.
When from reputable sources. however,
we learn of neglect or gross immortality on
the part of parents or natural guardians
we propose 20 Investigate and to take pos
session of the children through the agency
of our special police officer, applying for
control of the children before The proper
magistrates We recognize the RESPONSE
bility resting upon us aud see the import
ance of exercising our authority with care
and discretion, yet fearlessly when occa-
sion demands.
Something too has been accomplished in
our work of creating more hurnape pub
lie sentiment by means Of the printed
name literature, attractive in character
and not too didsctic, is not easily over
estimated.
II the strictly humane work of the past
year has not been very large as to Its,
it is because we have undertaken the large
and important task of organizing the
city's charities and OF cooperating
with the county commissioners III caring
for the poo. The secretsry's record does
not give full idea of what has been at
tempted in this direction. II may truly be
said that this was work of inpereroga-
ton, but no one can say it was superfiu-
Gus.
The retiring board OF directors simply
carried on the good work of the board of
1S9O-9l. Our methods have been some
what different, however, and of these
wish to speak.
We have attempted first to unite the
venevoleut aud aid society within and
without the churdhes into a cooperative
or associated charity organization. In
this we have signaliy failtd, either because
our purpose was not thoroughly under
stood, or because the societies preferred
independent action.
Secondly. we have attempted to institute
a central office of Information with the
help of friendly visitors whose reports
were necessary for wise action. In this we
have succeed fairly we'll The Information
received in regard 10 poor families has
been put at the disposal of The county com
missiouers. and where aid has been given
by the society directly this information
has been invaluable No wise or perma-
nent relief can be given IN case I'LL some
knowledge of conditions is obtained.
Much of the charitable action OF the day is
vicious in effect, if not in purpose, mas
much as il demoralizes the recipient,
undermining the spirit of self-heip, and
teaching the first lesson in pauperlsm.
Thirdly. we have acted as an employ
ment agency for the unemployed, know
ing that the poor generally need work
rather than aims.
An our activities have been carried on in
an absolutely uusectsrlan spirit Our
visitors have been warned against doing
religious missionary work through the
Humane society. for otherwise we should
cease TO be a city institution and forfeit
our right TO the support OF all denomind-
lions.
Now it is manifest to directors if rot
to outsiders that the Humane society can
not do the work appointed by Its constltu-
ton and at the same time adequately meet
the problem of charity. While | cannot
commit next wears board TO any definite
policv. | mar here say that the Humane
society ought next fall to drop its CHART
able work aud give the citizens OF wichita
an opportunity so form cooperating
charity organization.
Nv brief report is ended, but / cannot
close without an earnest plea for the Cause
we stand ior-kiudne>s TO children and
animals. Business men too absorbed 10
give rs the benefit of their counsel and
labor can at least join the society, adding
their dollar TO the treasury. 1ou VINO
have time at your disposal, | be- of you,
take up the cause auu make the Kansas
Humane society credit 10 our city aud
our state.
After the formal business and reports a
number OF brief addresses were made from
the floor. Agent Aspy told how com
plants OF cruelty should be lodged. Rev.
Love made some pertinent remarks about
wauton cruelty. and urged the society 10
keen up its Charitable activities
Mr.. Haden acknowledged the great
assistance given by the society 10 the con-
missioners in relieving the needy. Father
Then expressed some beautiful thoughts
about kindness.
DR. Winters warmly commended the
charitable work Of the society. Rev. Marsh
emphasized the need Of friendly visiting
and encouragement rather thSn aims CIV
ing. Rev. Rhames urged the establish
ment OF a reform and industrial school
Dr.. Stevenson called for vote of THANKS
to the officers o. the outgoing board for
their faithful services
A pleasing variety was given 10 the pro
gram by sweet solo from Mrs. Schwzrtl
accompanied by Mrs. Furlong and 4 Charm
ing recitation by little Miss Opal Street
Encouraged by SO successful an annual
meeting, the Humane society looks for
ward 10 prosperous year.
MARRIED BY WOMAN