The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-07

famlnes, thereby giving comfort and
cheer. where otherwise gloom had
been.
Were 1,245 Calls.
During the year which has Just
closed there were LAS applications
made at the office. this number does
not represent that many individual
people. but the oft repeated calls by
the same persons for relief or EN-
ployment- This is many times more
than in previous years.
Much of this need was caused by
the depressed condition of the bust
ness world, which deprived many men
willing to labor OF the means of earn
ing living. many were compelled to
ask assistance who had never done so
before
Our missionary has made 444 calls
in the homes of the unfortunate peo-
pie. hearing the many sided trials ex-
listing in their lives and in all cases
speaking words of advice, giving ma
terial aid. pointing them to a higher
plane of living and a better life in the
Savior of mankind. Just here we
must thank our efficient and faithful
missionary who is never weary nor
discouraged. who labors on for the
good of those whose lives she is So
much interested in.
Is Our Own Fault.
1t is true The poor We have always
with you" but it Is our own fault that
we have even the number we have.
When every man feels this response
bility for the welfare of his fellow
men. the problem of the poor will be
solved. Only very small part of the
community is taking an active part.
| either by giving of their means or OF
| themselves for the uplift of huamnity,
in dealing with the problem of power.
ty. The giving of money is not all
that is required. The unfortunate and
poor need your sympathy and person
al contact, the helping hand and will
Ing heart to give assistance Just al
the time when most needed. The SOU
that is lifted to God ceases to be a
pauper, but acknowledges to himself
his own individuality in the commun
ity and responsibility to his maker.
Life, as rule is selfish ard pleas
ure seeking, large percent living fol
their own comfort
Everyone Must Help.
While this is true, distress will only
be relieved, poverty will not be pre-
vented. Until every public official, ev
cry citizen, every minister, every edu
Gator awake to the conditions which
produce poverty, We shall have tn,
poor with us in great numbers
/ May We hope for the time, whel
more shall follow the example of tn,
Great Philanthropist, who lived t
minister and not to be ministered un
to.
Attention is called to the treasurer
annual report. following.
We are sad to state that there is
deficit with several months of nee
before us. The Associated charlie
are used generously by the commur
ity and should be supported as ger
erously. Do not leave the burden TO
few to carry, when the need is S
great and the result SO apparent
We wish to express our appreciates
for the assistance rendered by tn
daily newspapers, Gas company. Tel.
phone company. to the public school
and to all the citizens who have aide
in any way to make 1t possible to d
the work that has been done.
!, gave a beggar of my little store
OF well earned gold. He spent tn
shining ore
> And came again and again, still col
and hungry as before.
gave a thought. and through thu
thought of mine
: He found himself, the man. suprem
divine:
Fed, clothed and crowned with bles
ings manifold
. And nowshe begs no more.
E. w. W.
Very respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH BECK.