The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-14

which the allowance runs viii perhaps be
larger than the original sum requested.
but a possible characteristic weakness in
management on the part OF the recipient
has been avoided TO HIS or her own ben
eft
While Mr.. Rockefeller strictly observes
the rule OF reference 10 his committee,
which he lad down seventeen years ago
for his own protection, he has yet man
aged 10 retain the luxury Of personal
giving TO a large extent. One curious in
stance was that OF a New York technical
institution. A new building was 10 be
erected. and Mr. Rockefeller was asked
20 help. the request going through his
committee. Through that organization
contribution Of something over 81 600 was
made-as much as had been expected.
At the same time came a personal note
from Mr.. Rockefeller 20 the man who had
made the appeal, and the little note con-
tained personal check for $500 more.
The note said that Mr.. Rockefeller sent
this money as citizen of Cleveland and
as a friend % the man who was working
hard TO raise the requisite sum.
All cases OF which Mr. or Mrs. Rookie
feller have personal knowledge Of the
circumstances are handled by him. He
takes them from the committees hands
at the outset he.number OF people who
have merely known the Rockefellers IN
former days. and who consider that sufii-
cient basis Of appealing 10 them IN all
their troubles, IS as remarkable as the re-
ception such appeals are accorded. Nj.
Rockefeller seems 20 find his greatest de-
light in assisting such people. Since he
invariably couples the few guarded adj
missions he makes as TO his aiding these
frrr hfa
said about il. and as he IS most consid-
crate Of the feelings Of all those he helps.
Il is difficult to offer an Illustration Of
this phase OF his methods
Always Gave His "Tithe."
1t is a striking indication Of the extent
OF Mr.. RockefeIer's work in money Civ
ing that these cases to which he gives his
personal attention alone occupy a large
part Of his time. The correspondence.
supervision. and direction they require
approximate what the average man OF
business would consider a fair days
work. And there is his oversight OF the
work of the New York committee as
we'll
Since he retired from the larger actlvl-
ties OF his manifold business interests,
about five years ago. the chief recreation
Of this man who all hts life has been so
busy has been the experimenting OF his
giving. Early IN life he adopted the
practice Of giving his 1.-THE" Cons.d-
eriuE that his giving is based upon one
| tenth Of his income. as # was early In his
career, the proof that he is worth over
billion dollars is apparent from the sum
total OF his gifts.
When failing health compelled him 70
relinquish personal attention 10 the de-
/ tails of his business TO his son. he was a
very much worn-out man. He has been
! playing the last few years. however.
and now IS n stronger man physically,
and mentally as well. than ne was then.
| SO his recreation Of personal supervision
OF the distribution Of that which he gives
away has brought its own reward
The enforced semblance Of leisure. too.
has drawn the master Of millions into
other spheres OF experience and obser-
walton. The result has been that he has
grown more interested In the general sub
ject of secular and religious education,
as well as the general field OF philan-
thropy.
The University OF Chicago has been the
/ largest in 1ividual beneficiary outside of
/ the general education board. one OF the
earliest forms which his giving took. He
exhibited much interest in medical ac-
/ tivites. Outside his personal philanthropy.
evinced, as has been shown, largely
among former acquaintance, the Rookie
/ Teller charities have assumed four chief
forms OF expression. The bulk OF the
money expended by him "for the public
good has gone to church and mission
work. TO the general and Southern educa-
! ton boards. to the University Of Chi
cagO. and 20 individual educational insti-
! tutiOns Gifts to individual churches. hos
pitfalls, parks. societies. and refOrmatory
and benevolent institutions have made UP
, the remainder of his expenditures In this
particular.
! Mr. Rockefeller's great interest In the
negroes Of the South IL direct outcome
/ Of his connection with the University OF
! Chicago. 1t was after he became the pa
iron OF the university that his attention
was directed by President W. r. Harper
and others TO this great field Of philan-
thropy. Consistent with his previous REQ
ord as a giver. HIS attention once at
! tracted. his generosity in this cause has
steadily increased.
! Mr.. Rockefeller IS very much interested
In tho result Of his latest benefaction. the
giving of Sl.OO0,oOO 10 eradicate the hook
worm disease. He regards 1t as special
charity from which it is estimated that
/ 100000 sufferers in the South will derive
/ immediate benefit. The SLIT Is in partial
return. the philanthropist says, for the
| hospitality he has been enjoying In the
! South in recent years.
What the HoOIOwOrm Is.
The discovery Of the ''hookworm," the
parasite TO which the shlftlessness and
laziness OF certain class of very poor
whites in the Middle South. known locally
/ as Crackers" "sand-hillers," or pine
| landers." is attributed, was announced to
the Pan-Anerican Sanitary Congress in
1902 by It's discoverer. DR.. Charles War
dell Stiles, then chief of the division OF
zoology OF the United States Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service.
! DR.. stiles found those afflicted with the
disease suffering from an aggravated
| form of anaemia, which apparently no
treatment then known would cure. The
people themselves. Of pure Anglo-Saxon
stock, though always poor, were found.
as rule, to have yellow skin, wrlnkled
and waxy hair dry and lusterless' eyes
without color or sparkle. and expressions
stupid and Intensely melancholy. Besides
emaciaton, these people often manifested
! a peculiar dropsical condition Of the race