The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-12

or control. Not many places In their
pubic cbarii S, seem to possess off
GERS SO efficient as ours. A tn 0ugh the
weakness appears to be in the system
IA her than in the officers. Politics en-
ter largely into the case, in most plac s
In such a way as to make for lavish
distribution of aims and a consequent
pauperiz1ng tendency, rather than fer
wise exercise of cha 1ty. The relate
existing here between the public relief
officers and the Associated Charities of
the city was more than cnce referrs d to
as the ideal cne.
Mr.. John N. G er n, Of Baltimore, pre-
sented the report of the committee upon
the organization of charity 1t was
considered in five section NE things and
one general session. Friendly visiting,
general relief societies and free en-
ployment agenci S, in their operation in
both large and small cities, were sub
jscts considered in the IS ction me ii lgs
Many sugge stions Of a highly usefu
nature were brought out. Boston, B l.
more, New York and Buffalo ase among
the large cities where charity organiza-
ton is we'll developed. But it was gen
orally ackn owledged that in no city is
more effective work done than in ST.
Paul. Interviews with the representa-
tives from here were being constantly
sought in order to learn the details Of
Cur methods. and General Secretary
Gutridge, of the Associated Charities
says he has had since his return, sew
eral letters of inquiry upon this sub
ject. The system of friendly visiting in
st. Paul was mentioned by name at a
section meeting as b. ing, perhaps, the
most perfect in the country. The dis
tinct work of the Relief society and the
Associated Charities Is much better de-
fined here than in most placs 8, and CO.
operation Is generally more complete.
CHURCHES AND CHARITY.
A most eloquent address upon 1.-The
Churches in Charity Work. was de-
livered by Rev. j. M. Pullman, D. d.
Of Lynn, Mass. who said that: "All
charity which breaks down character is
wholly detrimental without any COM
pensating advantage" and that the
church should have confe-e- ce for the
discussion of each case in need, the
training of visitors and the co-ordina-
ton of the charities of the church and
the community tp prevent enormous
waste Of humans impulse. President
Gilman, Of John Hopkins university,
gave historical review Of the adva nc e
| made in charities and correction. His
discourse was well calculated to awaken
thought and encourage effort. He re-
ferred to charity work as a contest; on
! one side are infrmtty, appetite, sloth
L
| legislation, education, investigation,
sanitation and desperation. 1.-The bat
| tie is to settle whether we shall yield to
Reelzebud and all his MONSTERS, or
| whether we shall win with Michael and
all his Angels"
The animated discussion on the ques-
ton Of Politics Ia Charitable and
Penal Institutions" was chiefly inter
esting to us in that 1t clearly showed
| the wisdom OF appointing non-partisan
! boards according to the custom which
obtains in Minnesota. The person who
has always resided in Minnesota has
little idea to what extent this evil is
| carried on In certain other states.
The usualsE afternoon sessions were
entirely eliminated in order to allow
visits to institutions. Many of the in
stitutions in and about New York have
old buildings and are under the charge
of boards created years before Mime
sofa arose to the dignity OF statehood.