The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-07

on common ground to discuss peaccahly
the subject appeared absolutely hopeless
In fact each Individual was so bound up IN
hir own ideas in his own systems. in the
working out OF his own pet schemes that
II would appear that nothing short of a
miracle would succeed in pcrsuadins
him 10 unite with others and bury self In
an effort TO arrive at some proper solution
Of the many veNed problems. In addition.
religious prejudiccs played large part in
making the conditions even more complt-
Gated.
Yet the almos, impossible task has been
successfully completed. and that which, In
the early days. seemed impracticable and
Impossible Of fplhment has been accom- &C I'M,
&C operation hearty and universal. is now
a living truth, an accomplished fact. a shin
thu instance of self-sacrifce and a glowing
tribute TO the sagacity of those responsible
for the creation of the National Conference
OF Charities and Correction.
Co-Operntion Is Possible.
Look about you this evening. cast your
eyes over this large gathering. made up of
representatives of every phase of charitable
and correctional work, and you will un-
operation in charity work is possible and
that a debt OF gratitude is due the founders
Of this grand and good work. They bullded
better than they knew and their labors have
not been In vain
The National Conference of Charities and
Correction has become wonderful power
dtfficpit 70 un ,, how # wields such
irfuence In the field of charity II has no
power of direction. no legislative body has
conferred upon 1t the authority TO create
DESTROY Vet ii has welded n tremendous
influence in the battle for the betterment
Of social conditions. To those who have fol-
lowed its course, who have attended the
sessions of It's annual meetings, it is we'll
known that its influence is a moral one, ap,
pealing to all that is eleVatlns IN man ana
woman. BY the exercise OF TINS ms influence,
characteristic Of the american people PIE a.. as "a
Whole: the National conference Oh Snutt,,ss
and Correction has convinced most .not,
oughly the citizens OF our country that u
stands for all that is good. and an mat n Is
Just and that Its powerful influence IS en- eS.
erted solely for tae soclal upi'isihs " ."e
We Must Be Tolerant.
~, ,,.i,, ha. anv meaning It should
,o,n,, we h tolerant and considerate. to
'ea.ii Us ~ VI ian.iat ,hnse Who may dr.
J ~ ~, ,asnn,ion az any vnrl,
Ter Win us ~ rh ,ne ,pre rsmemberinG his
o. !. VA ~ ,in, and nnb,tion when vtnw-l
ie. !. oe w. ~, ,hars ~ tai,. aII'',hat is
ins ene ", vi In, =. 49, ,rh,ch Sis ha and
soou: s.'li.ua,.,s nn a,,iscant who,e ,vhich
viii be "a source OF BENEFIT to those for
Viz, Mnpse Ihnad rs,,t' s,cS tIeas charity
lasn'. ih.oueu 49, su i, ,r.o,.,s o,ath ar y.
nna "orhins ~ 80 9 ~ ,ha',,,a ,r and
push mucn ior 'ne soou ~ wy po't '"u
'' ~ 'oui''' ch ~ ,o,r n,,, NJ h,s hast
,.ri,a s'o' M rop yav A from him nat
Heltase, ~ ,uot 'ans aNas = 49, 49,, 20
Golsoia.ion Whiem cti', uo,,a ", Goa
Lsio an ,,, a' en.ts uspei.'ehfe ~, ~,
r. eonail'1n may De most @ ms h,t
loon i4r we 'u.u UT, uu i n,u ~, 4aI1
so' VII heset oet'eE ne @ ~ " N,
ins aMas ,, ' mn ~ w ."''i' A
SCREENING influence VI tehsioh
st. Vincent de Paul.
.,Tbe aim m nsmbers Of the Society OF
ST. Vincent de Paul is to bring the poor 10
practical religious living, and when tne e!
srGueea ~ ap,mE .s tha hi~h roon - sn,I
supportS and rehabilitation
1.-THE Society OF 81. Vincent de Paul Is
founded on principles as old as the church,
" MnIen ~ Nh @ ius .,,i siaa
the ma snlhoent work ACCOMPLISHED in the