The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-23

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Invention of charities found Topeka
,l.b her hotels in a state of confusion,
p,t +. was explained that they had not
r..J time to clean house after tho de-
r5rure of the Republican convention,
Very likely the latter came in the
,uI spirit of political meetings, with
yar for their watchword. Great, then,
Is the contrast for this is a convention
mr peace. Every city is glad to open
ps doors to these workers for the bet
cement OF the world. Among them is
rrpresented some of the best men of
every state:
Fine Looking Body of Men.
IT'S a fine looking, intelligent, earnest
sat Of men with an increasing number
Of women. Every state is represented,
although all states do not possess, as
they should, boards of charity. When
at the roll call Of states, Cuba and
Mexico representatives appeared, great
was the enthusiasm. All day Friday
delegates we're arriving and trying to
get located in the crowded hotels.
which do not afford the accommodation
furnished by Wheeling, although Tope-
l.a and Wheeling are about the same in
popuation. On Friday evening, the
convention assembled in the splendid
capitol building. Already three million
dollars have been spent in this magni-
Acrnt structure, but 1t viii be lasting
monument of beauty
Royal Address by the Governor.
The governors address of welcome
was royal, and certainly sincere. for it
Is true that the whole city has We'd in
attentions to the association. This
was followed by reception in this
state hall, where handsome western
matrons assisted the governors wife
In receiving the convention. Pretty
society bellies urged everyone to par
take of fine refreshments at the var
ious tables, and every committee room
was a scene of hospitality.
Work began in earnest on Saturday
morning. with discussions concerning
the best care of the insane and the big
"carrlvansary system" of hundreds to
building was utterly condemned and
the helpful system of cottage plans,
with fifty to a building heartily com
mended.
viii Accept No Theories.
M theories are accented nv this as
ISOLATION. Everything is the result of
experience. Whether the state or coun-
ty should care for the insane was d.
vided question, experience showing
good reasons for each. Section meet
ings were held in the afternoon. so that
those connected with reformatories
might discuss questions concerning the
best good of their institutions. No
vacant chairs are found at these meet
lngs, and the many questions asked
show how serious are the problems in
caring for the unfortunate. A visit to
the state hospital for insane in the city
OF Topeka, reflected no credit upon the
authorities, for instead of being place
Of refuge and cure, as 1t should be. Its
crowded condition proves 1t to be what
much larger hospitals Of this class are
simply a place of detention.
Every State Was Represented.
Ats p. m. the important committee
Tor choosing the next place OF meet
Ing, convened in the parlors of the
Copeland Hotel. Every state seemed to
be represented and such an earnest
contest followed. From the hearty in
yItatons sent by boards OF commerce
from various cities, one would think
tha Convention of Organized charit-
irs" was a party of milllonaIres. whose
coming would bring every prosperity to
city
These invitations were given by elo-
quent representatives, loaded with pa
pers from mayors and boards.
Struggle Between the Cities.
M.Iwaukee's two citizens pressed her
claims in glowing terms. Cleveland
We'd with her: Columbus seemed the
very place. Distant Seattle presented
all its beauties and its need Of the
charity association. The chamber Of
commerce OF Memphis sent most cor
dial reasons for coming there, and It
seemed FOR time that the balance
hung in It's favor. but the three repre-
sentauves Of Washington, ID. c.. were
most eloquent in their plea The cltl-
gems OF the capitol urged the need OF
taa conference and finally the elo-
0uance Of Mrs. Barrett. of Virginia,
Won the day and Washington will be
The Mecca for the conference in 1901.
Preached in the Various Churches.
Many members of the conference
preached in the various churches OH
Sunday, but the conference sermon by
Rev f. II. W. Wines, LII. D., OF Wash
lngton, D, c., was the official church
and hRe sermon. dealing with the
question: Of sociology. was their re-
ward, In the evening, the conference
Tor the first time in it's history, held n
session. on Monday q visit to the
boys reform school is n part OF the
programme. on Tuesday the Indian
school at Lawrence, Will serve lunch to
h conference.
Every day Is filled with business.
a1p9rIntendants Of different reforma-
tories meet and compare methods.
Govern by the Law Of Love.
Everywhere is taught that to govern
could be by the great law OF love. That