Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-11

conduct Of the work here, which has
been presented to the board of direc-
tors and by them discussed, without,
however, any action being taken, ow-
ing apparently to the absence of sufi-
Gent data upon which to base a de-
ciSion; this Is the mileage allowance
by the several counties to the official
in charge of those being taken to the
reformatories, asylums or homes. 1t
is believed generally that the allow
ance is more than sufficient to meet
the necessary expenses of such trips,
and that the surplus should be turned
into the treasury. 1t is probable that
there will be an increase along this
line, and the question will become, in
consequence, of more Importance,
hence the urgency for prompt set
Element of it. For the board to act
intelligently in this matter there
should be required of the agent a full
report of his expenses on the several
trips he may make, and the allowance
made by each by the county, with the
dates to make them clear and with the
necessary vouchers. 1t can thus be
determined whether it be wise to
change the contract under which the
agent is now engaged and working,
and allow any excess, if there be such,
to him as a perquisite, or to turn over
such surplus to the treasurer. or %
prohibit him making the trips alto
gether. The necessity for the Official
making these trips to pay cash for
fares and incidental expenses, to await
the slow action of a board or court
fer payment should figure on the one
nand. while the loss of time by the
agent to the society on the other hand
should be taken into consl Iteration.
If legislation could be secured to adj
nit of the society sharing in the fines
obtained through the agency OF its
officers, it would be of decided adeaEt
age to the association, both in respect
to replenishing the treasury and nav
ing this incentive, increase the num-
Der of arrests, thereby adding to the
Importance of the work and respect
for the agent resulting in less cruelty
in consequence.
ITO facilitate the work of the sec
rotary and to present to any interest,"
ed in the work, particularly in cor
respondence with other societies, or
even individuals, evidence that this
branch of the organization is in a fair
ly prosperous condition and abreast
of the times, stationery in the way or
letter paper, envelopes and blanks
for reports for the secretary's Office
should be provided. The absence OF
these very necessary articles mas
often had an influence rather OF a
detrimental, or at least depressing
character in conducting correspond
ence or in responding to requests for
information.
Finally, to the president of the
local organization and the members
of the board of directors who have
been SO faithful in attendance at the
meetings, and for the interest dis
played by them for the success of the
work, and to our kind friends, Messrs.
White & Allen, for furnishing an Of
flee for the monthly meetings of the
board, the thanks of the society and
indeed of the entire community are
due. While these are not likely to
take form or be rendered in any addi-
tional manner, the several individuals
of the board referred to, who can ap-
propriate these remarks, have the con-
seriousness of knowing that they have
p6TIOIu6u d uuIy, ulSiI III SAI1i avn,
at no little personal sacrifice, and have
done something for the betterment
of their fellow creatures and the ALE
Walton of distress among the inferior
animals. The dividend on an invest
ment of this character may be de-
ferred a long time, but it is sure to
be declared in the reformation of the
character of the young, the change in
the aims and purposes of life, the turn
ing of others from perhaps a life of
shame into paths of honesty and re-
spectability, literally "plucking the
brand from the burning" is reward
enough to compensate for the efforts
put forth by the society.
"a summary of the work performed
by this branch Of the state organiza-
ton is here attached and is part of
this report. The membership can,
with no little pride, point to the work
accomplished. Total number of cases
investigated or relief extended, or Sc
cured by the society and its agent was
seven hundred and eightythree (7S3),
embracing the following, to-wit: