The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
DEVERY AS SOCIAL REFORMER
BECOMES A HIGH LIGHT IN
VOMAN'S RESCUE LEAGUE
And VIII Make = Special Feature Of the
Protection End OF the Work-GreatIy
Atlmires Mrs. Chariot Smiths Way Of
Doing Busincss-White Ribbon on Pump

Doing Husincss-White Ribbon on Pump
Devery has come out fatfooted in the
cause of social reform He has joined
the Womans Rescue League, whose object
is TO reform and protect women, and ex
poets to beat the bass drum. There's a
white ribbon on the pump. He has joined
the general committee and Ia going to
make specially of the protection feature
Of their work.
The Big Chief got acquainted with Mrs
Charlotte Smith. head of the Woman's
Rescue League, during his campaign for
Mayor. He was addressing a meeting in
West Fifty-sixth street when Mrs, Smith
appeared and asked for hearing, Bill
let her speak
And say, sport. the push acted like
gentlemen" said the Big Chief yesterday.
And she spoke up like an albright little
woman. Me for social reform ever since"
On the letterhead of the league Is state
ment OF its objects Here are some of them
To assist, helpless ma sdalens, to rescue
girls who desire to be rescued, TO district
they have chosen. II these women are u
Necessary EVIL they Pay the penalty and
We demand that the scarlet, letter women
be protected and that they shall no longer
pillar to post by politicians. police and those
who are in authority over these helpless
women.
II these women are public menace. We
demand that laws on the statute books be
enforced and that men and women be arrested
Sr e o
We demand that justice be meted out TO the
poor oourtesan and rich prostitute alike.
Mr. Smith 81 ,as is going to e! up s0% to
raise funds and extend the work and it
seemed fitting to call on Bill flrst..
Am on?" said Bill. Am on1- Well.
say! Bill Devery for protection. That
and paper and chartered the dictionary
and the big table in headquarters. For
eight days there has been respectful 81
lence around the Pump because the big
leader was in the throes Of literary com,
position, Yesterday, with his fingers all
inky and his tongue badly bitten, he came
out OF retirement and bought drinks at the
Pump
"A soft one for me said Bill. when
Bill Deyery'jons the reform army he goes
was 20 many words in the language"
This is Bill Devery's masterpiece as il
went to the typewriter yesterday for cor
rections:
Mrs. Charlotte Smith:
DEAR MADAM-In reply. TO yours, Of re;
me much pleasure to cooperate with Tie
women's Rescue League in any way that I
can be Of service to the cause OF helping
unfortunate women.
have more time now than when We dis
cussed this matter and you can count me
as one Of your board to help you establish
auxiliary branches in the city and State.
in handling the dfsicult problem that makes
men and women too cowardly to discuss
Would that we had more such women
in every large city in this country who would
do. the practical work your organization 10
/ will be at the service OF the women's
as to y0s sse NJ I S6
a board OF practical. experienced men. men
who will not mnce matters but face the
When Si You orSanize your board, / viii place
In possession Of it's members facts and un-
Of down trodden women in this city that viii
bring shame upon those in authority charged
with providing for these unfortunates
Department was put into close touch with
thousands OF cases of helpless and unfortun-
have persana d G0V With money! snd
go to. Its high time that the bounding and
them.
forts t to assist the helpless Maadaiens. to
rescue girls who deserve to be rescued and
to district and protect women who desire
to continue the life they have chosen.
These women are necessary evil. for
which they pay the penalty. and must be pro-
tected by society.
Hoping to hear from you soon, I am, very
truly yours. W. s. DEvERY.
so now the People OF the Pump, who
take their cue from the Big Chief speak
one to another In language that would
bring no blush to the most modest cheek
The run on lemonade and other soft drinks
at the bar ia tremendous.
Protection. says Bill. Say, sport,
amt that grand2 Not jute bag Republican
protection, but the real night stick article
Amt that what I always said? Amt that
what always done? Say, you wait until
get alone with that committee!"