Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-09-12
L OCAL VS..
The Uuesneioyed Poor


posed 10 raise subscriptions. sc. Taere rare
present Of the finance committee r &. Fox.
John shei man, Elias =. Hutchinson. n "a
stinemeiz, Nicholas Acker, W. r. Rsver-
idge, ]. T. Smith, Colonel Lubey. c. n.
Church. John W. Hogg. Thomas Nornes, j.
g. Armes, VIM. Van Week. j. II. g. edwin
Alexander Gardner, A. Langion. Dr. y
Taber johnson, q. Lans burg. r.. Drop. Dr.
Msgrudsr, &. Baum. J. r. Fitch. W. Blrch-
ard, NJ. Golds'ein. h. StraSburger. John Lar
connie, and VIM Smith. also John Hiiz, A
- Solomons, & &. Cox, OF the hoarl or mana
gers, l.. j Davis, treasurer, ant IL. ID. Mas
Colonel Luhey called tie meeting 10 order.
and IN the absence OF Mr. Herr. the chalr-
man, Mr.. NJ W. Beyeridge was chosen chair
man PR ten, and Mr.. John Sh -rnau was
elected permanent secretary.
81 SUBSCRIPTIONS To BE srAKTED.
TIE chair allied ON the sub committee for
a report. and Mr.. Fitcn report.-s that the
committee had considered ali the plaus sug-
gesied FOR raiSiog funds, aud had cpnclu led
that the best one would be % circulate sub
scriptiOn papers. each member ~ the com
mitiee 10 canvass among his own friends,
ard get all they can IN that way.
Ir. LsnsbuTeh thought the committee
should Toe very careful a. 10 whom they Sc
lect TO make collections. He favored giving
each member OF the committee "A certain dis
trlct 10 canvas, AM let ~ he thoroughly
oone. IN This way there would be no CLASH
ing with each other.
The chair Thought under the plan the ave-
rue between LIST and l5th streets would be
canysssed several times, aud merchants
would call on friends, not knowing that a
dozen other friends had already called on the
same object. other parts OF the district
might be neglected.
Mr.. E6ward Droop favored the plan pro-
posed by Mr.. l.ansburg.
MT. Strausburker liked the plan OF Mr.
Bansburgh. and said ne was willing 10 go
from door TO door and canvass, taking both
large and small guns for the cpmmoh fund.
Mr.. Fitch stated that subscr. piion sheets
had been prepared. and he called Upbn each
mem Der present Ia supply themSel YES from
The pile on the chairmAu's table
THE COMMITTEE ENLARGFn.
The committee also recommended me add
ton OF the following names 10 the dnancc
committee. Hon. J. u. Defre,sS, John r.
0ase, Gen. Dunn, j. 4. WOrmley, /. y.
McIlohald Major A. L. Richards. C0l. VIM.
6. Moore, John Al. Cooke, h. r. Fuller and
y. IL. Norton.
The recommendation OF the committee In
relation 20 additional names was adopted
Mr.. AmeS moved that the recon mandation
OF the Committee as To the manner OF collect
ing Ice adopted. He said a fair system would
toe 20 district The city aud lei each member
OF the committee call from house 20 house
and take both large and small donations so
that they mey not double on each other. Each
one OF the committee should also be instruct
ed 10 look up cases OF want and distress
requiring relief, aud make a report. lie also
thought
THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS SHOULD
BE CANNAsSED.
MI. j. L. Smith thought that those likely
10 contribute large sums be rirst ca led upon,
and the canvass.ng attended 20 Afterwards.
In this way valuable time might he saved
and money for immediate use secured.
After some further discussion a vote was
taken on the recommendation OF the COM
mltiee, and n was lost.
Mr.. Droop stated that N IL was necessary TO
collect The money 10 Insure the success OF the
exchange in three days, as had been stated
u was better for ach member 10 take a sub
scription sheet and do the best he could.
AT "a future meeting they could dec de as TO
the best mode of making a general canvass.
He moved that all take subscription sheet
and DO The best they eau and report In three
days.
Mr.. /. J. Davis said there was no necessity
OF aniagonism between the plans proposed.
The can start out by collecting The amounts
most available SO a. 10 be
ABLE To START OPERATIONS
and then go into detail collect ion after wards
Mr.. Lansbnrgh said he was not welded TO
any particular scheme, but was willing TO
accept any reasonable plan.
The motion OF Mr. Droop was adopted.
Mr.. GOldstein moved that a com ittee Dc
appointed 10 canvass tue government depart
ments
Mr.. Smith stated that all the government
departments Were represented on the nnance
committee with the exception OF the Attor-
ney Generals office, and ali would be called
Mr.. Fitch moved that an executive com
mites of seven be appo nted consisting OF
the chairman OF the finance committee. the
secretary and treasurer, and four other men,
bers 10 attend 10 the dlstTicting OF the cities
md the county.
The motion wac adopted and the chair ap-
pointed Messrs. Fitch, Lubey, Smith, and
StinemeiZ IN addition to the officers named.
Mr.. Thomas Norfieet suggested series OF
concerts, or Of getting up mechanical ex-
Ia bitten in The city during the coming sea-
son, from which much means might be
raised. This would also give employment
to many poor persons. He said that busi-
ness men are row themselves begging for
business, and the committee would md con-
tributions and subscriptions more scarce
than many anticipate. IL they start a series
OF concerts they can probably do so al little
cost as they can procure hall without cost
WHAT Is TO BE DONE With THE MosEYr
Mr.. Baum inquired why the money is TO
be raised IN three days ume-what is 10 be
done with ii2
Mr.. Norreet said there would be use for IL.
Immediate expenses had 10 be incurred in
carrying GU, the plans proposed.
Letters were read from Messrs. Daniel
Hannah, T.. q. Davis, c. c. Willard j. Mark
ritter, j. ID. Blinkhorn, 4. u. Ball, l. y. EN-
cry, and ID. l.. Blsckford, excusing their alb
sence for various causes, but assuring the
committee OF their cooperation.
Mr.. A. -. Solomon, OF The board of man
ayers, congratulated the committee on the
unity OF action aud friendly spirit of co-ope-
ration which pervaded the various commit
tees Identified in this relief enterprise. He
stated that The committee TO whom had been
entrusted the subject OF procuring a room.
suitable for a headquarters had reported
favorable TO The renting one OF the lower
-
avenue, which could be got for $50 per month
They desire TO make haste slowly. and do
What u Tor the best. he menl iOned this ia
order 10 get an expression OF opinion. He
suggested unat a sub com mittee he appointed
rom the nLaDce committee 20 act with The
committee on organization. They would be
Received with cordislity.
THE SUPERINTENDENT.
Dr. Cox. from the committee 10 select a
suitable person ior a superintendent 10 take
charge OF the headq uar;ers AMI do the prsc-
ucal work assigned him by the managers
spoke as 10 the necessity OF great caution in
me selection OF proper man for this duty
lie must be a gentleman ABOVE reproach
de asked Tor suggestions from any one, and
all recommendations would be fully and
carefully considered.
Mr.. Lansburgh asked IL this was to be a
salaried officer.
DIR. Cox said that had not been determined
upon, but II was not probable that such a
man as is wanted can be prevailed upon 10
work without compensation.
Mr.. Hitz was called Oh for suggestions, and
again recited In brief MS plans for a system
OF compromising charity.
Mr.. Hutchinson moved that all plans and
suggestions for operations be referred 20 the
executive committee; adopted.
Mr.. Fitch moved that ali collections of
funds be required TO report operations 90 the
treasurer before O'Clock SATURDAY after
noon, and the amount in bulk be published
i'm ha ~ y mr.