St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-11
| NOTABLE GATHERING,
STjTE CONFERENCE or CHARITIES
kHD CORRECTIONS.
IN CHURCH OF REDEEMER.
Opening Session Held in the
Church Of the Redeemer--Ad-
dresses by Prominent Men, In.
Guiding Gov. Nelson - Rev.
Powers Interesting Paper
List OF the Delegates Present.


Powers Interesting Paper
List OF the Delegates Present.
The Church of the Redeemer was
comfortably filled last night, the occa-
sion being the opening session of the
state conference of charities and cor
rectiOns. Delegates from all parts of
the state were present, and today will
see the arrival of many more. The
meeting was opened by George A.
Bracket. president of the local asso-
clated charities, who acted as chairman,
and made few appropriate remarks.
Rev. futile, pastor of the church, de-
livered short prayer, which was fol-
lowed by an address OF welcome at the
hands of Mayor Eustis. The city's ex-
ecutive gave brief outline of the work
of charity being carried on at the
expense of the municipal exchequer. 1t
did not interfere with the charitable
work of the various organizations, but
rather aided them. He hoped 10 have
the clty's poor carried through the
winter in good shape. At the present
time nearly 500 families were being
looked after.
Gov. Nelson responded with a short
speech, in which he said he desired TO
attest to the good work being accom-
plished by Minnesota's charitable peo-
pie. He referred to the states penal
institutions, remarking that, thanks to
the various correctional boards and
board of charities, whose members
worked in the interest of charity. they
were the most advanced in the country.
Each of the institutions received a eu!o-
CYSTIC reference by the governor, who
reviewed briefly their systems and mode
of operation. During the present year the
state will eXpend in the neighborhood
or $1,600,000 on its refOrmatory and
charitable institutions. This statement
will show to what extent the work of
reform is carried on. Minnesota, ac-
cording to the governor, stands at the
head, so far as the number and condi-
ton of its criminal classes are concerned.
He was sorry he could not say the
same of the state in regard to the I'M
fOrtunates who people the insane asy-
lums, meaning that the percentage of
demented Is considerably greater.
President Bracket did not deliver his
customary annual address, but he told
the audience of the objects of the board
of charities aud corrections, and in
brief summary gave history of the Or
ganization from its inception to the pres
ent time. His talk was very interesting.
He said he was glad to chronicle the
fact that MinnesOta's correctional and
charitable institutions had never been
hampered by politics, as in many other
communities. This was largely due to
the influence of the corrections and
charities. Rev. S. G. Smith. of st. Paul,
who foil owed MIR. Brackets effort, re-
marked that he desired to emphasize
the statement regarding politics in the
state institutions.
mot only" said he. ''has no one
been discharged from our correctional
and charitable institutions on account
of politics, but there is not person
connected with them who owes his
place to political reward"
During his discourse. Rev. Smith said
it was mistaken charity to feed every
hungry man. The man who would not
work, who would not earn his daily
bread, had no right to ask for food, and
what is more, should be given none.
EX-Gov. Marshall then made a few re-
marks, and following came an interest
| ing paper by Rev. l.. G. Powers, state
labor commissioner, OH "How to Help
the Unemployed" He said:
1.-The old instrumentallties for the
| benevolence and helpfulness, churches,
| relief societies and fraternities of every
| description. alike should stir themselves
| to renewed activity. Let other asso-
| Citations and public officers and private
| citizens be moved with new interest
in behalf of their fellows. Inthis way
Let the search light of public inquiry
and of loving sympathy, helpfulness,
| and bro:herly interest be turned upon
every home of the unemployed, lest a
single case of restitution should pass
unknown and unreiIeyed. In the work
of relief let divine charity create
a union that shall break down
! al party walls and all
aud beliefs. Cooperation is the word
of the hour, cooperation that will so
join hearts and hands that under the
forward march of the army of relief not
a break in the line can be found through
which skulkins want and penury can
pass unnoticed, unchalienged, or not
| made captive to the hosts of Divine
helpfulness."
| LIST OF DELEGATE
The following delegates, siXty-three
| in all, registered their names last night
with the secretary:
Gov. knute Nelson, Hon. John W.
Willis. Rev. j. II. Savage, Rev. S. g.
Smith, W. l.. Wilton. Rev. D. Morgan,
w. l.. Wilson, E. c. E. Steffens. ex-
Knox. G: A. Huttkians. H. H.
Hart, g. G. Cowie, Morgan David. st.
Paul: Hon. o. Nj. Hall, Duluth; R. S.
| Hughes, Lake Crystal; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mahowald, Mankato; Mr.. and
| Mrs. j. w. Brown, Red Wing; A.
i Gross, Hay Creek; Hans johnson, Red
Wing: A. [. Kiar, Norway; Jesse Nc
| lntire, j. F. Olivia, Red Wing; Henry
| Weirr, Zumbrota; DR.. w. O..
| Jones, Miss Emily j. Gray. Mrs. j.
| II. Ornell. Mrs. II. o. Brighton.
B. Clintier, Mayor w. II. Eustis. Mrs.
George F. Edwards. Mrs. William Good
man, Mrs. Nj. G. Gerry, Mrs. T. Nc
Cleary, H. L. Moore, G. r. Nimons,
Mrs. William Pettit,S. q. Powers, Albee
Smith, Rev. NJ. d. Shutter, G. H..
Woods, S. B. Williams. Minneapolis; Ii.
K. Rue, jackson; c. F. Norwood Bala-
ton; John Mccormick, Currie; Hon. G.
Amundson. j. II. Black. Il. NJ. Erick-
son, C.. G. Nelson, John Peterson,
DR.. ii. A. Tomlinson. st. Peter;
A.. G. Lindgren, Adrian; 81. NJ
Palm, Warrington. Edwin Dunn,
Eyota; y. hoWalka, Pine City; f. a.
Davis, Faribault; G. N. Stewart, Rice
County; Jacob Tenny, Wabasha; F. f.
Lewis. q. A. Merrill. Owatonna; w. d.
Hall. p. Sharvy, Duluth; Andrew Oh
sen, DR.. L. G. Clark, Saltwater.
President Bracket appointed the fol-
lowing committees; On Nominations
Hon. G. Amundson, of Nicoliet county;
Hon. James Q. PURGE, of Hennepin; c.
+. Norwood, of Murray.
On Rules-F. A. Davis. of Rice
county; II. III. Hart, of Ramsey; Jacob
Tenney, Of Wabasha.
On nesolutions-Hon. j. W.Willis, of
Ramsey county; Hon. M. o. Hall, of st.
Louis; Il. M. Palen of Mobiles.
A Grand Performance.
The performance of Handel's "Mes-