The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-06
WOULD INVESTIGATE LODGING HOUSE IDEA Raul Says He Will Report on
 Findings BADHAM DISCUSSES TT H. MaIchow Says His Company VIII Supply the Proposed Institu-
 ton With Free Bread
 for Year
BADHAM DISCUSSES IT

John l.. Raul, president of the Asso- cinted Charities, stated yesterday that he would probably have an investigation started within the next day or two to de- tern1ine accurately whether Birmingham is ripe for the establishment of A free lodging house at this time. Mir Raul said he was very anxious to assist in betterinx the condition of Birmingham fin every way possible, but that the establishment of free lodging house if consummated should be started along proper lines in order 10 prevent future wrecks. He said In speaking informally of the proposal:
 There Is some question in my mind whether a free lodging house for Bir- n,ingham is the proper thing at this par-- ticular time. There are many things we need, and it seems that the most crying need should be remedied first I favor any charity that is meet and timely. In order to give full understanding of the matter l will try and gather some infor- nation and issue it within a short time If we are to establish free lodging house perhaps it could be arranged so as to be a branch of the present organized work that is being done here in Birmingham.
 
 reason We should analyze every feature of the new proposition thoroughly"
 Henry l.. Badham in speaking of the free lodging house idea said:
 Birmingham is growing fast. We arc a great community. But every feature of work along charity lines that is pursued elsewhere may not be what most need. However, if we need free lodging house and if there are any of Gods creatures who gre tired and hungry 1t seems to me that plenty of aid should be afforded them I see that have some of this sort of human suffering among us. If that Is the case, l know that the big hearted people of Birmingham will not stand by and let any one suffer
 We must be told of these things Men are too busy to get out in the by-ways and hedges and seek out these cases of human shipwrecks. The establishment of lodging house is matter that if launched should be done in business-like ana organized lines. Then it will be of benefit and will succor probably great many persons in want
 H Malchow, secretary of the American Bakeries Candy company, writes:
 Birmingham, Ala. December ,, 1910. "1o the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 'In your last issue you printed an edi- torial relative to establishing a munich pal lodging house. You suggested the idea of the different merchants and manufac- tufefS or ln1S city, anu ing material and merchandise for estab- fishing and main tainng the institution.
 This is a worthy move and speaking for cur company will say we have decided to help it along by offering all the bread needed for the proposed institution free of charge for one year Speaking for myself I am In favor of this scheme from a selfish motive. Being opposed to giving aims on the streets it often hurts me 10 refuse a poor fellow who tells me he has no place to lay his head. Yet not knowing but that he would spend the money in the next blind tiger, am com peiled to refuse. But if could hand the poor unfortunate a card that would In sure him lodging and breakfast. 1t would keep my conscience from that guilty feeling The scheme as suggested is practical and possible of immediate and successful operation. To bring quick re- suits I would suggest mass meeting of all who feel interested.
 I'll. MALCIIOW.