The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-23
HAMMOCK BOY BURIED
SECRETARY or UNITED CHARI-
 TIES NAKEB STATEMENT.
Says Cases of Destitution Should Be | Reported to His Organization.
 ohlcer of Cordage Works
 Writes Card.


 Albert Hammack, or Hammond, the IA year old boy, who is said to have died in Montgomery Sunday night of starva- ton was buried in Oakwood cemetery yesterday afternoon. Rev. Ernest c. Nave conducting the funeral
 | The members of the distressed family who were able to do so attended the funeral after which the grief stricken mother was driven in a carriage to the Infirmary where she was permitted to see her sick children. one or whom is des- perately i'll.
 The Restitution of the Hammock or Hammond family has excited widespread | interest in Montgomery and sufficient money has already been raised to meet the necessities of the case.
 Gladden. Harrison. secretary of the Or ganized Charities, has sent the following communication to The Advertiser: Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 8, 1903. "Editor of The Advertiser:
 Please permit. through the columns of your paper. which has never yet turn 1 ed deaf ear to the cause of civic char l ity, In Montgomery to thank the gen. erous hearted citizens who have con- tributed their mite in the case of little Albert Hammock who died here Sunday night of starvation.
 I have received personally up to the present time A2.25 to be devoted to the alleviation of this case. Rabbi Messing has deposited in the bank the sum of $50 the result of a personal appeal in his pulpit this morning. The rabbi informs me that the sum might easily have been $500 so profoundly have our people been touched by the pathos of this case. but he insisted on taking but one dollar from each individual inasmuch as in a few days the people will be expected to con- tribute in generous measure to the 1arg- CT cause.
 There is therefore ss225 available for use in the Hammock case. and seems am- pie enough, think to support this fam fly until they can be made self-sustain- ing.
 Tn view of the widespread interest that has manifested itself concerning the Hammock case, would venture here a brief statement of the experience of the society I represent in order to clear up any misapprehension that may exist con- corning the extent of our responsibility
 'Tn June last A. Hammock. Sr., apphed to our society for aid. Our books indi- cate that he was helped to the full extent allowed by our bylaws, 5. This was sufficient to tide the family over for few days, and in thes mean time looked around for some means to make the family self supporting. MT. Hammock learned that he could secure a remunera- tive situation at Tallassee and gave him transportation to that point. All this ap- pears upon the books of our society and until Coroner Tice reported that the body of the son rested at his rooms, dead from starvation. was under the impression that the family was doing nicely and 1t should be stated in this connection that our society Is absolutely powerless to as- sist any case which, is not reported.
 We stand ready and willing at all time to serve in the cause of humanity. but we must be called upon to do so. We have no means of searching out destitute and needy persons. but we help all who come and prove themselves worthy.
 "As soon as the condition of the Ham, mock family was made known to me I immediately repaired to the impoverished home in Cordage Row. where my worst expectations were realized. The father. bread winner of the family lay upon his miserable pallet, in the throes of a high fever. Of the five children only one was in good health. It was clear that heroic measures were needed to cope with the situation and assisted by the gentlemen who accompanied me, Messrs. Woodruff of The Advertiser. Otis, and Rev. E. c. Nave, the following plan of action was adopted and carried.
 The father. on certificates of Dr. Pol lard, was sent to the City Infirmary. The mother and infant child, who seemed to be afflicted with Some scrofulous affec- ton. together with a 3-year-old girl suf- fering from slight fever, and an u-year- old boy. were committed on recommenda- tion 0f Dr Pollard n the pOor farm Two remaining children, a boy and girl. aged respectively and S. who seemed to be suffering from some malady more acute ly than the rest, were sent to the City Inf1rmary.
 For their zeal and earnestness in a disinterested labor of love, I desire to thank the gentlemen who accompanied me to the Hammock house. also desire to express my appreciation of the good will of the Haygood Transfer Company. who furnished vehicles free for the trans portation of the sick. and once more I wish to return the thanks of myself and the society I represent to the noble citi- zens of Montgomery who have responded so nobly to a worthy cause.
 ''Gladden Harrison,
 Secretary Organized Charities"
 Rabbi A. J. Messing, Jr., acting Pres ident of the Organized Charities, said yes- terday that public sympathy had been aroused for the suffering poor In the Montgomery factory districts and liberal contributions as well as encouraging words were received by him all of yes- terday.
 After the service at Temple Beth Or on which occasion he referred to the Hammock case in his sermon, the con- gregants crowded to the altar with dona- tions for the alleviation of the suffering among the poor of Montgomery. T could have raised $500 there," said Rabbi Messing last night. but I knew that during the winter months repeated calls would have to be made on the peo- pie of Montgomery and l would not &C., cept a donation of over H from each tenderer. As 1t was $50 was collected by me in $1 and smaller subscriptions. The following communication was sent to The Advertiser yesterday by an officer of the Cordage Company:
 MT. Mcdonald Explains. To the Editor of The Advertiser: Please allow me space to correct some | inaccuracies In your article in Tuesday 8 paper relating to the misfortunes of the The HilI and McLin families spoken of are not in the "Cordage Works district and so far as I know. have never been cotton factory hands. ln your interview with Dr. Messing you quote him as stat ing that there is great deal of suffer- ing Ion account of the closing down of the Cordage Mill"
 Although a majority of the mills in the State found it necessary, on account of the high price and scarcity of cotton. to run short time or close down. our mill and and we G have given given steady employment to a full force of hands. We are at pres ent in need of additional experienced help and our mill Is paying better than the average cotton mill wages. Cur hands