The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-11-05
ASSOCIATED
CHARITIES
The Annual Donation For This In
stitution of Our City.

This undenominational and inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL institution of our
city is doing a work, which must
commend itself to every thoughtful
citizen. 1t is wholly work of love
and charity ON the part Of those who
are conducting its affairs, and yet it
is work gladly done for the good
of the needy, and the general well
fare Of our city. The latter thought
[ wish to emphasize for we want
our citizens to realize, if possible,
what those think of the work that is
being done, who come, from one
standpoint at least, most closely in
contact with it.
l come frequently in contact with
our Chief of Police, Me-. Gormon,
and he always speaks in the highest
terms Of praise Of the work which
is being done, and Of the assistance
which our City Missionary, Mrs.
Gambler, is giving to their work.
Recently l had a talk with Judge
Fox, and the same is true of him. If
it were in his power, he would glad
ly assist the work out of the Coun
ty Treasury, because he feels con-
WINGED that it would be a very pro-
fitable expenditure.
But these men come in contact
with this work only from one stand
point. Their part refers only to the
violation Of law, and the enforce
ment Of law. We who are engaged
in this work do not regard this as
the greatest part of the work. We
endeavor to make conditions, such
that the law will not be violated.
The Gospel Of Jesus Christ rises
above the law. Whilst We look after
the bodily interests Of these people
seeing to it that they are warmed
and fed, we come to them also with
the bread of life. When the people
once accept this, they will very
soon come into a condition to pro-
vide for the bodily bread. The OBJ
.ject is to lift the people nearer to
Christ. There is also another aim in
our work. which must commend it.
self to our people, especially to bus
mess men. That there are parties
constantly going about, imposing
themselves upon the charity of our
business houses, is only too true.
Now, we would ask the coopera-
ton of our business men in this mat
ter, asking them to refer all such
cases to our city missionary for in
vestigation, and yet you will find
that at least one half Of those cases
are frauds. But by doing this we
will find out who ought to receive
help and who not. We would ask
the same of our citizens generally.
If any one comes around begging
from house to house, send them to
the headquarters of the Associated
Charities, and we promise to do what
is right.
Now, what we want our citizens
to do, in order that we may be able
to carry on this work financially, is
to help us in that respect. Letters
are being sent out now. Some of
you will receive one, asking you to
help us. Will you not respond to
this generously and promptly. Do
not delay unduly. We need your
help, and [ am sure you need our
help; let us then help each other,
doing what We ought for the poor
and needy. and also to rid ourselves
OF lmpOstors.
1t is possible that there are such
who would gladly help us financially
who will not receive any appeal 9TH
er than this. Will YOU not send us
your contribution as wello Send it
to Mrs. ID. L. Mather, 326 North
Twelfth Street.
c. Huber. President.