The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
j. s. VOLUNTEER
LIFE SAVING
CORPS REPORTS

The United States Volunteer Life Saw
ing corps reported to the general assembly
today In part as follows.
In transmitting this, the second annual
report of the United States Volunteer Life
Savings corps in Rhode Island. the super
intendent and advisory board present the
report OF the expenditures for the current
year of the moneys entrusted TO its care.
inventories of its properties. a list OF
rescues by members OF the corps and
other volunteer life savers, brief articles
on subjects pertaining to the safeguarding
of the public. In and on the waters OF
these plantations, and respectfully request
All appropriation for an increased amount
over that made by the general assembly
OF 1906 We trust that the record of
1906. and the reasons set forth masking
for an increase. Justify the appreciation
o. the money mentioned as the work has
been pronounced by steamboat men, pro-
fessional mariners. physicians and state
officials who have investigated the work.
as OF vital Importance to Rhode Islanders
and TO the business interests OF the state.
The total number Of rescues I'm 1906 as
reported In this office Is SO. OF that num-
Der 81 were made by the men and appara-
tus OF this corps. This gave a total OF 42
rescues by other ready citizens and young
people not yet affiliated with the corps.
or this number % which have been made
by gallant swimmers and bathers, q were
made by l.. s. V. l.. $. c. members and
ii by others. or Al rescued from boats OF
various sorts. 25 were made by corps
members and 16 by unattached volun-
teers: and by ropes, poles, life buoys,
etc. ~ rescues were reported, Is being
made by outsiders The reported as by
L. S. V. L. S. c. buoys show the neces-
sity OF the location OF the apparatus in
Providence harbor. but there were many
other similar ones not reported, including
many Of canoe racers and filters over
turned at local contests picked up by
u. S. v L. S. c. boat ..
In explana ton OF tho lest for an in
creased appropriation for 1907. the super
intendent and advisory board respect
fully represent that because OF the nature
OF the organization. all service being vol
untary on the part of the life-saving
members and medical officers. and be-
cause OF the very large increase i'm the
membership, the assistance OF some ca
pable person is required all the time in
executive work. He would attend to the
organization OF moro crews. keep those
already organized interested and ready
for service, arrange for drills and exhi-
billions to help the crews and keep the
public informed in resuscitation methods
and first aid work. The constant SUPER
vision OF some such person who has had
long experience I'm this particular line OF
work is imperative If requisite progress is
made and the full effect OF the present
supplies In service is obtained Some
idea OF the magnitude of the task can be
obtained when II is understood that the
men concerned are double the number OF
the Rhode Island Naval battalion, and
are liable 10 be called on TO risk their
lives daily and perform difficult tasks to
save human lives along Rhode Islands
many miles OF water front
Another reason for a slight increase I'm
the funds required is the fact that IL will
be necessary 10 keep the office open daily
during the present year. I'm order TO at
tend the rapidly growing business devolv-
ing upon the organization which stands in
excellent repute for its efficiency through
out the state.
WILBERT r.. LoNGFELIOw.
state Superintendent.
PHILLIP s. CHASE
CHARLES +. BENNETT.
WALTER y. READ,
Advisory Board
4 foot note says there are $50 men. 20
crews. i0i buoys and lines and 30 medl.
cine kits in service.