The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-19
HUMANE SOCIETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

As chairman of the committee on mem
bership, aud to raise means to carry on the
work of the Humane society, desire to
acknowledge the following contributions
as paid to me, and by me to Treasurer Z.
r. Powell:
Most of this was subscribed TO Mr.. Post.
Ketchum & K=tchum, J. II. Dillon, W.
s. Corbett, L K Powell, each IS. (sl per
month for six months.) W. w. Pearce,
A. N. Goldstandt, g. Gehring, Herman q
Hess, J. L. Hodge, Daniels Bros, each $.
Us cents per month for six mOnths.) L. l.
Newcomb. 81: Mrs. Edwin White Moore,
81; per w. S Corbett. F Coen. 81 the last
two were for mem bership fees for 1892
Many other leading citizens have con-
tributed in amounts varying from 81 to 50,
for the past year, of which Treasurer Pow
ell has the account aud will make due re-
port to the society.
For all this generous help the society is
truly grateful, and we can assure the pub
lie that we have tried 10 make The best
possible use of it.
| will add that all memberships expired
with the old year 1892. OF course We will
be glad TO have all former mem bers renew
their membership, and many new mem
beers added TO our last years list. The
mem bership fee is 81 but any one is al
lowed TO give As much more as be or she
may choose. Names and money can be
given TO the undersigned, or TO Treasurer
+. r. Powell at Fourth National bank,
both of whom will furnish certificates Of
mem DershIp duly signed by the treasurer.
1t is also expected that two ladies can be
found soon TO serve on the committee TO
solicit mem berships for the society. and
who will call on our citizeus for their aid
In this way. J. ". LOVE,
Chm OF Com. on Membership
p. 81 wish. further, TO add that the
county com missiOners and the humane
society have il their employ Rev. Henry
lat small remunerstion) who devoteS
part of his time to investigating all cases
for chariUy-as to the worthiness OF the
persons applying for same. After the case
is carefully investigated and approved, it
is handed over to the charities committee.
or TO some associate member of the COM
mittee 10 keep track of the party and
keep posted as 0 subsequent needs.
AL citizens desiring TO help the poor,
and who may not have time to investigate
for themselves, are urged to contribute
their means directly to the charities com
mittee of the society or its treasurer, Mr.
Powell and to send applicants for aid TO
the Office of the society-third floor of the
city building-where Mr.. Henry can he
found from $50 10 $50 each weekday
afternoon; or, in his absence, to Leave
koogle. assistant CITY clerk, in same build
ing. Mr.. Henry viii call on them at the
earliest opportunity, and, If worthy, give
needed help. In this way much lmposl-
ton by professional and unworthy beg
gars is prevented.
Any cases Of cruelty to animals or
children Or of husbands to wives or of
wives TO husbands, may be reported to Mr..
Henry, also ut society headquarters, or TO
police headQ narTers, when investigation
Will be made by the humane officer or po
lice force. This applies to the county as
well AS the city.
Any one knowing Of young girls brought
to The city, or employed for immoral pur-
poses, or having wellfouuded suspicious
that such is the case. are requested to re-
port such facts as they may know to the
society, or its police officer, when inyesti-
cation will be made, and the
parties dealt with accord
ing 10 law The names of in
formants need not be made public, unless
it should become necessary to secure con-
viction OF criminals by their testimony.
In conclusion we hope cur citizens will
aid our society in every way possible 70
prosecute It's good work, and that all other
organizations will cooperate
with us in giving US lists of names OF their
SO that our charities may
not be duplicated, and these different Or
be imposed upon as they often
have been in the past. I'VE will be glad il
other city and county papers will copy at
least the above posLscript)
J. W. LOVE.