The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
HERE AND THERE WITH
CONFERENCE MEMBERS

in the smallest as we'll as in the larg-
est things, and said that the man who
administered to a wayfarer. as did the
good Samaritan In the parable, was
Just as sure of his reward as lie who
gave by thousands.
The church was crowded. with Its own
congregation and visitors. Not few
of the latter were members of the
conference.
Holds the Palm.
There is no sot plan of address for
dience at the night meetings Some-
times the speakers begin without pre-
liminaries. II they began at the head
and went down the list 1t might sound
DR.. Herbert WEIGH. of Ohio. showed
some originality the other night by
turning to Mrs. Glenn. who presided.
and saying. "Madame Chairman" Thus
far he holds the belt
From the Far West.
Miss Kate Barnard. commissioner
of Charities and Correction in the new
State Of Oklahoma. will tell tomorrow
night how she is shaping the des-
TIMES of what was once a territory.
She has become strong political fac
|
Being Western product in the true
sense of che word. she has the border
| dash and flavor, and is one Of the
most interesting members OF the con-
terence.
Has Won Them All.
The kindness and uniform courtesy
of the Rev. Robert w. Forsyth. rector
| the general sessions of the conference
are held. has Won the admiration and
| friendship of every member. He has
endeavored at all times to assist in the
| work, and has been one of the most
interested attendants at the day Nd
night meetings.
| About Mrs. Foster.
ment of Justice. Is one of the brilliant
members of the conference. Because
of her ability she was appointed by
President Roosevelt to investigate the
children work throughout the United
| States She has had years OF expert
ence in philanthropic work that pecu-
| liarly fit her for this position. She
country to practice law. and most Of
| her clients We're moneyless and de-
fenseless women and children. She
has been prominent in reform move
ments. and usually mas had charge OF
cry stallZing sentiment into practical
In 1900 Mrs Foster was appointed by
the late Secretary Hay as a represen-
tative OF the United States to the IN
ternational Red Cross Conference at
st. Petersburg. She accompanied the
Taft party to the Philippines and made
a. special report to President Roosevelt
on the condition of women and children
there. She has but recently returned
| from trip around the world in the
course Of which she studied the condi-
| ton of women and children in India
and China.
The selection OF Mrs. Foster for such
work commends itself to the general
public, for while full of generous sem
timent she is student of economics
and has the logical mind that looks
at all conditions in the light of reason.
Thoughtful to the Last.
1 Secretary johnson has received a lot
ter. containing membership dues. from
| a woman eighty eight years old Ill
with a fatal malady. 1T is my last"
she wrote "but II has been a great
| year YOU will hear from me again
Mr.. Johnson says it is the most pa :
/ thetic incident that has come to his
attention since his affiliation with the
| Organization.
| ST. Louis Delegates.
Five official representatives of the city of
st. Louis are attending the e o.
I i,
| irtendent OF the Associated Charities and
| chairman of the City Board OF Charities IN
| the party are Captain James IL. Dawson. SUI
perintendent of the worlhouse; Caspar Wolf.
iaiior: William Anderson SUPERINTENDENT OF
| the poorhousc. and Colonel A. p. Richardson,
superintendent of the Industrial Home. Mrs.
| p. j. Twomey. president and founder of the
| International order OF Queens Daughters. is
also here from st. Louis
! Congestion Exhibit.
The exhibit OF congestion of population at
the Mechanics Institute was viewed by more
| ttan 70 0persons yesterday. this being one
| or the most Interesting side features of the
| national conference. Many of the pictures
showing local conditions appealed especial
~ to Richmond people, This maps and dla l..
| charge.
I Noted Speaker Tonight.
| Notwithstanhing tho Nfact tina, u fight Is
now on before CONGRESS for amendments 70
| the pure food law, and that his presence in
| Washing ton Is urgently needed, DR., w. ii.
! Wiley, chief OF the Bureau of Chemistry OF
the United states Department. of Agriculture,
wired to Chairman Llndley last night that
he Will certainly be here night to read a
| paper OH THE Importance of Pure Foods
| and Drugs in Relation to Public Health
| Flo will speak at the public meeting in ST.
| Psuls Church tonight, when public health
| will be the general TOPIC. DR., Wiley Is
probably the leading figure in this country
| In the fight for pure foods and drugs, being
regarded BY Dr. Lindey aud others as the
| most noted chemist IN America. He Is the
author OF the present pure food and drug
! act.
Mrs, Kate Waller Barrett. widow OF
1.-THE Rev DR.. Barrett who was for
many years rector OF Christ Church,
lis IN the city, delegate to the Ma
5tional Conference of Charities and Cor
ERECTION. She Is at Alurphys Hotel.