Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-01

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tfons to Broaden the Scope of
Their Endenvor in 1ooa-Ice Mis-
sion Did Great Summer Work
Superintendent Tell of Work.
There are thirty-seven organizations
and societies In the city Of Richmond
laboring in the interest of the POOR.
The Board Of Charities of this city have
successfully combatted the inroads Of
tacle Of whole districts given up to pow
erty-stricken and thriftless people. so
general in all large cities. Is happily con-
spicuous by its absence in Richmond
It speaks volumes for the literality and
generosity of the Richmond public that
such vast sums as are indicated in the
following reports are voluntarily subscrio-
ed to the relief of suffering humanity.
The following brief reviews from some
of the most energetic charities indicates
what a great work is being done here:
What the City Does.
The following is the report of work done
in the Almshouse, which includes the
City Hospital;
Number of inmates January 1st. 1901. 25s
E Number of inmates January l, 1902
25s; number received from January 1, 20
December i, 1902. i,105; making total Of
1.s5S. Number discharged. $50; number In
mates died, 17S so white and 12s colored: /:
number Of inmates remaining December
I, 1902, 221.
Cost Of maintaining the above, for food.
clothing, bedding, medicines, nursing, re-
pairs, ETC., from January 1st to December
1st, 1902. SIS $50.
The following are officers and en-
ployees: George B. Davis, superintendent;
/ Lovenstein first assistant superinten-
dent; H. Paul. second assistant superin-.
dent; j. s. Treyilian, surgeon: E. san
dldge, G. L. Morris and William Fiegen-
heimer, resident physicians; Richard a.
Hughes, steward; H. E. Petway. engin-
eer: Fl. Weiss, baker; Mrs. Florence Nc
Dougal, and Mrs. S. E. Bousb. matrons:
H. A. Cottrell. wagon driver; Miss Fannie
Carr. Miss Robini wager, Mrs. S. S. Pal
mer. and NJ. NJ Jordan, white nurses.
1883 bushels of meal have been issued
to the poor: .706 loads of wood; 39l pairs
of shoes, and S02 double ratlons; and
through the City Mission under the SUI
pervision Of the superintendent of public
charities, $500 worth Of coal has been
distributed. number Of ambulance calls
has been from January I. to December l,
1902. 1913
Ice Mission md Needle Work Guild.
These two modest charities still pursue
their quiet work. Since 1883 the Ice Mis-
sion has carried comfort to the sick poor
of Richmond, and during the summer of
1902 1S9,3S0 pounds were distributed by its
efforts. Contributions to this fund arc
voluntary, and for the most part. anony-
nous. Tickets are sold by the ice COM
panies at reduced rates, and 10 pounds Of
ice given by the wagons on their rounds
to any one who presents such tickets.
Many a sick bed has been robbed OF its
worst suffering by the cups Of cold water
SO freely given by the Ice Mission and
its managers hope to be able always to
interest the people of Richmond In this
charity, which works during the heated
term, when many others are closed
The NeedleWork Guild of Virginia was
inaugurated March. 1893. and has since
that time given 1900 new and com Portable
garments to the poor. On It's rolls there
are over 400 names of Richmond women.
and this may remind some OF them that
their pledges OF two new garments have
not been redeemed lately. 1t is hoped
that before the summer of 1908. many
contributions will be sent in.
Female Humane Associations.
The Female Humane Associa ton OF the
city Of Richmond. one Of the oldest chart
ia bic institutions in the city. commenced
Its existence In the year 1905. 1t owed its
esta blshment to Dr. Wood, Mrs. CARING
ton, wife of General Edward Darlington,
and Mrs. Phillip N. Nicholas. and has
during nearly century. uninterruptedly
carried on its good work. and steadily
increased in the extent Of its usefulness
It is purely non-sectarian institution,
children of all faiths being received. and
it would be almost impossible to estimate
the amount Of good accomplished during
the long years of its existence.
Practically the same constitution and
bylaws govern the asylum to-day that
were used in 1883 There are The usual
officers: President vice-presIdent, secrs-
tarys and treasurer. who with a board of
managers. consisting OF twelve ladies. so
wisely and judiciously direct the affairs
of the asylum, that the very moderate
income is made to cover the expenses Of
the institution
4 The funds Of the associa ton are direct
ed by three trustees. Messrs. William II.
Hill, Edmund Addison and Preston Cooke,
who see to their safety and re-lnvest-
ment.
& DR.. John N.EUpshur has for many years
most generously given his services as
physician to the asylum. and is still the
consulting physician DR.. Frank Upshur
now fills his fathers former office
There are now 50 children at present in
the asylum. Thirteen have left during
the past year and their places filled by
the sixteen who have been received.
The morning hours are devoted to the
studies in the school, but in addition 10
these, the girls are instructed in sewing,