The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-05


Ill thing in that line so far attempted any
Iii where in this country; and In doing so,
has opened up avenue in philan-
thropic effort which will no doubt be
emuated by others interested in this
character of charitable work.
The hotel, built by Mr. Dawes as memorial
to his son, Rufus Fearing Dawes, who was
drowned little over year ago at the age of
twenty-one years; is the elimination of project
suggested by the young man prior to his death.
He had, from early boyhood shown deep inter-
est in the matter of giving practical assistance to
his less fortunate fellows; and through his efforts
many man now winning good livelihood, owes
his success in life. He had talked over his plans
with his father, and together they worked out
what young Rufus Dawes termed "a refuge for
the man who is trying to get back on his feet
The untimely death of young Dawes did not
Interfere with plans he had outlined The father
took up the work single handed which had been
started by the son, and the result is, this mag
nifcent hotel costing over 200, living mem
orial to his worthy son.
1.-THE hotel is built modern lines says Chi
cago paper, ''strictly sanitary in all appointments
Heating and ventilation automatically regulated;
there appliance for cleanliness of building, bed
ding, furniture persons and clothing -. The beds
are furnished with fresh sheets daily, and the
proof mattresses cleaned with hose The building
absolutely re-proof and there is wood about the
sleeping apartments. cafeteria is conducted in the
basement.
mo man will be given permanent lodging, but any
who will abide by the rules will be housed while
looking for employment. Cramps will be dscour-
aged at all times the house is for the worthy
unemployed. A labor bureau will be in connection
with the hoe large will be asked daily for
of me wanted nd thn Of The hotel will
be given slips telling where to look for work. ''There
will be few rules but every take bath be-
fore he gets bed
Lodging and food provided at absolutely nominal
cost for ali men who wish be decent citizens and
who will accept work when offered.
Five is charged for of the 200 beds placed in
the wardroo Ten cents is charged for single bed
in private room, there being 100 of these Eight
cents pays for meal of the following Soup,
cents; coffee, cens doughnus cent; pie, cents.
No charge is made for use of individual hower-bah,
equal in every provided by the best of
clubs.
Since the opening of the new hotel on New
Years day it has been filled to it's capacity every
night by deserving men who are looking for work,
and hundreds have secured positions through the
agency Mr.. Dawes has established for their
benefit.
Charles G. Dawes is Marietta; Ohio, boy.
He was all right as boy, and he is all right as
man. Fortune has been kind to him, but his sue
cess in life has been due to hardheaded business
sense and we'll directed energy. He made his own
luck" and in doing so, has not forgotten the
friends of former days or his always present de-
sire to lend little help to the under dog"
MIRROR Sunday has been arranged for your
personal benefit. If the Go-to-Church movement
is good for others, it is good for YOU