The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-11
Gibbons, Cohen and Phillips, the nomi-
mating committees:

have expired at the close of this year;
A. d. Dunning, T. J. Kelly. w. GAYLORD
Thomas, Enos Flynn and Henry j. Ieg-
ler, to serve two years; j. Il. Cohen, John
Gibbons, Il. 3. Sturges, Frederick Fuller
and A. W. Dickson, to serve three years.
Sceretary-Rev. Rogers Istae,
Treasurer--E. b. Sturges.
Assistant Treasurer-D. J. Phillips.
According to the bylaws the other
officers were elected by the directors
as follows: President. f. Fl. Ripple;
vice presidents, j. r. Cohen and 4. J.
Kelly; agent, Mrs. w. B. DugSan.
President Ripple announced the fol-
lowing committee appointments:
Relief, L. ]. Lynett, A. w. Dickson,
Frederick Fuller; employment, John Glib
bons, II. j. Ziegler, NJ. j. Kelly; vista
tion, Luther Keller, Enos Flynn, w. G..
Thomas; child-saving, T. j. Kelly, Fred
erick Fuller, e. B. Sturges; information
and instruction, j. r. Cohen, n. Z. Dun
ming. Fl. w. Kingsbury.
Earlier in the evening, at the monthly
meeting T. j. Kelly and Rev. Rogers
Israel were appointed a committee to
report resolutions on the death Of
Thomas j. Moore. Mr.. Moore was one
of five, of the fifteen directors, who
The December report of Mrs. Duggan,
the agent, showed that 166 applications
for relief had been made. 1t was
noted that this and other recent re-
ports show that the percentage Of
cases found unworthy is RAPIDLY de-
creasing, an indication that the work
of the board is discouraging profess
sional pauperism and beggary.
REPORT OF AGENT.
The report of the agent, Mrs. w. B.
Duggan, was as follows:
Our registry now includes 4,oo2 cases Of
distress or trouble, or lack of work, that
have occurred in our city during the past
five years. In many instances we have
families whose histories will greatly aid
any benevolent person who wishes to
assist them. Frequently persons apply
for aid with the idea that they are as
much entitled to receive it as anybody
else and it will be given them without
| any questions asked. We decline to aid
any case not known and in many in
| stances persons seeking relief decline to
! have visit made to their homes or to
| be questioned These cases are numer-
Gus. Experience in the work and con-
slant dealing with people who in many
cases are crafty and unprincipled gives
us much knowledge of human nature.
such people must be met. and frequently,
| at their homes, and confronted with
| facts which they cannot deny by false
| hoods. Personal investigation is the
| only way to deal with scores of the ap-
| plicantS, and those that are pensioners
on poor boards or charitable societies.
In my position 7 endeavor to conscien-
tiously perform my duty. but notwith-
standing the care which I exercise l
| posed upon. i have frequently rescued
minor children from the most horrible
| dens and placed the little ones In our
| charitable institutions where they are
| always treated In the most tender man
ner. l have been greatly aided in this
| work by our courts. our mayor, and
chief Of police. and by the child saving
committee. The clergy of all denomna-
tions have also been solicitous for the
spiritual and temporal welfare of the un-
fortunate and distressed and have assist
ed me in a most cheerful and noble man.
ner.
| To the various charitable institutions.
to the poor beard and the private bcnev-
olencc, I wish to return my sincere and
heartfelt thanks for the assistance tley
rendered me. To the legal and medical
professions l am also indebted for very
| many sugg gastions and valuable services.
The board of directors has always treat
ed me with Uniform courtesy and kind
ness. and has helped me in every pos
sible way that was In their power. The
following summary of the work for the
past two years is respectfully submitted;
WORK SUMMARIZED.
Following is a summary of the work
for 1897 and 1898:
Total number applications, 1887 and 1895
4,2l0: number investigated, 1877.
Worthy and aided through various
charities 1,O5S; not in need, frauds, etc
$50
Temporary employment found for 156
permanent employment found for Is.
Transportation through various chart.
ties 147; lodging and meals furnished. 81
medical aid for 20; legal advice. free OF
charge, 81; to Lackawanna hospital, s.
to Hahnemann hospital u.
Sane persons to Hillside home, 2; in
sane persons to Hillside home. 3.
Adults prevented from begging, rs
children prevented from begging, 8.
False addresses given. Is.
Arrested for abusing family. Z.
Cases from outside authorities referred
to proper authorities, AZ.
Children to Home for Friendless, IA
children to Founding Home, 13; Children
to st. Patrick's Home, II; Children t.
Hillside Home 6: children to industria
school, Z; children referred to Soldiers
association, H.
! To ST. Lukes summer home for few
weeks outing, II; to House of Good Shep
herd 80; to Florence mission, /.
Referred to chief of police, 12 referred
to district attorney. 6; referred to boart
of health, 2.
Families to better quarters, 3.
Lodging and meals furnished by Rescue
mission. police department, Emergenc.
hospital, Jordan's hotel. ST. Margaret
guild, st. Vincent's de Paul society ant
private charities.
Transportation furnished bv directors
, ST. Vincent de Paul society. Erie AM
Wyoming Valley railroad George Il
Smith, Delaware, Lackawanna an,
, Western railroad CIV. +. Hallstead), AS
ssociated Charities and private charities
Employment furnished by street com
} missioner, various coal AMI other com
panies, stores and private families.
Answered letters from various chart
, ties, S5.
: Total number of applications for fly
} years, 9,S1i.
Total number of cases investigated 4
: five years, 40O2.