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Show Iteuelit Societies Xo organizations iu Uie United states have multiplied more rapidly In Uie ast ten years than the sick-benefit, sick-benefit, funeral aid, death-benefit, and other kindred societies. As they are generally confined to those 44 ho are in the humble r evaiks of life, the good they have done Is incalculable, carrying subctanUal aid to thousands of stricken fami lies and inspiring those who are fortunate 1 notigh in being numbers with a courage 4vhleli might not exist in their hearts without them. Tlie members of these organizations organiza-tions will he glad to learn that Hon. I tube it P. Porter, superintendent of the eleventh census, 44 m endeavor to secure tbe staUstics of the noble woxk these associaUons are doing, I and It Is safe to cay Uiat no other I branch of the census will bo more ' interesting. I The business of gathering the J data has been placed in charge of air. Charles A. Jenney, special agent of the insurance division, 55 William etrect. New Vork City, and all associations throughout the United States, whether incorporated or 1 rivate-, should assist by sending to him the address of their principal officers. |
