Omaha daily bee., 1893-07-09
Balloon ascension and parachute jump
this afternoon at Courtland Beach.
TO AID HOMELESS CHILDREN.
Object of a Nebraska Organization Incor-
porated at Lincoln Yesterday.

Object of a Nebraska Organization Incor-
porated at Lincoln Yesterday.
An institution was incorporated at Lin
coin yesterday for the care of the homeless
children Of Nebraska with the following
executive committee:
A. J. Sawyer, president, Lincoln; j. T.
Mallalieu, secretary, kearney;. Cadet
Omaha; Libbie Hoel Lincoln; L. +. Britt,
Plattsmouth; Mrs. S. A. Latta, Lincoln
The following announcement was made by
the committee:
LINCOLN, Neb., July s.--Oncial Communica-
tion to the Public: The Boys and Girls Aid
Society of Nebraska" has been duly incOrpor-
ated IN accordance with the laws OF the state
governing the Incorporation of charitable or
CARNATIONS or societies 1t is Il Nebraska So
ciety, olicered by Nebraska men and women,
! having for Its object the picking up OF unfor-
them in Nebraska homes. There are hundreds
of boys and girls In our cities and towns who
know not what a home is, or who have never
felt the influences of parental affection. There
are hundreds of good homes in Nebraska who
want boys and girls to fill vacant places
tends to act as agent between these two con-
dtlons and bring them together, thus con-
trbuting to the happiness OF both. The creed
of the society Is rs broad and outreaching as
the cause OF humanity itself. 1t seeks the CO.
operation OF all sccts.
Its platform Is brief but comprehensive and
may be reduced to the following:
FirstIThe picking up of the stray, and unfor-
tunatC children OF our state ana placing them
In homes where they may be trained, cared for
and educated.
second-To assume thc:guardianship of these
children during their minority, and thus 500
that the conditions under which they are
placed in good homes are complied with.
Thlrd-To secure such legislation as will
enable 1t TO protect children from homes
where they are cruelty treated and To pre- vent
tnem being placed at labor beyond their years
and strength
Fourth-To secure such municipal regula-
tions rs VIII prevent boys and girls under the
age of 10 from fIcquenting the streets at un-
reasonable hours OF the night unless accom-
panied by their parents or some responsible
For the accomplishment OF these ends this
society, through Its executive committee, asks
the cooperation of the various churches of
our state, tho religious and secular press, The he
business and the professional men the labor
| crs and the artisans, in brief all men and
women who have feelings of humanity Inn
planted within their breasts
A building has been secured In Omaha to
which boys and girls may be sent and tenn
porarily kept until suitable homes can be pro-
yided for them, The committee has selected
Rev. George w. Martin, ID. d., as general
superintendent TO begin the work of organi-
object and aims OF the general society.
| Through his work and under the direction OF
| the executive committee Il is proposed Ia
| and town OF the state. All letters pertaining
thereto should be addressed to him, box No
1,3iB Lincoln. Neb.
| society Of Nebraska is n noble and humane
| one, VIII you not encourage IL?
It's motto Is the Macedonian cry, "Come and
Help U.s." VIII you not do It?
1t Is not founded on sentimentalsm, but on
| the belief that 1t ks the duty OF fortunate
| humanity TO assist unfortunate children. II
| may be your boy or girl, or your neighbor's
! boy or girl who may some time need the aid
| OF this society. Cast your lot with us and heir
us in our efforts TO protect and benefit the
| children who are homeless on worse than