6 THE RIGHT TO BE WELL BOEN 



While I take only a bird's eye view of 

 this wide field, over which my experiences 

 have led me, my earnest hope and prayer 

 is that I may cite practical illustrations in 

 the animal kingdom which will open the 

 eyes of the young to a clear understanding 

 of their serious duties to the state, to them- 

 selves and to their offspring. It may lead 

 them to a study of the subject and to a 

 perusal of the writings of some of our 

 well known eugenic scholars, like Dr. C. B. 

 Davenport, Dr. C. L. Eeed, Dr. David 

 Starr Jordan, and others, who have gone 

 scientifically into the subject of heredity, 

 in its every phase, with a microscopic ex- 

 amination. If they are convinced of the 

 logic of these scientists' arguments, let 

 them help along the good work by putting 

 into practice their convictions, and join us 

 in the advancement of the cause of eugenics. 

 I feel certain that every sensible man 

 and woman, who has given attention to this 

 subject, must acknowledge that it is the all 

 vital question of the hour; that it touches 

 the foundations of society and the stability 

 of our country. 



