Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-01-10
RELIEF OF THE POOR.
Organization Of the prOyident Aid
Society.

Arthur, president of the Labor Exchange, under
the following resolution, was held at Wizards
Hall.
Resolred. That the President of the Labor
Exchange be requested 10 call a meeting of
citizens for the purpose Of organizing general
Society.for the relief OF the poor of the city OF
Washington
There was a good attendance OF prominent
citizens, including Judge Macarthur, Ex-Gover-
nor Shepherd General lie Due. Commissioner
Phelps, DR.. Townshend, Dir. d. G. Patterson,
Dr. Thos. Antisell and Mrs. Antisell, John Hitz
and Mrs. Hitz, HOratio Browning. G. s. NoyeS.
ii. {. Bliss, Simon Wolf, John T. Mitchell, r. II
Willett a. s. Solomons, r. G. Fox, A. Slks, u.
CioldSten, /. S. Emery, j. f. Hodgs0n, Jesse
b. Wilson, Rev: S: Kramer, James E: Fitch \.
Davis, a. s. Pratt, Rev Dr. Paret, VIM Dick
son, Thos. l.. Tulock and Mrs. Tullock, Dr.
Gross; 7. Edward Clark. James l. Barbour
Mrs. Briggs, y. y. BurcEell and VIM. KeCfe.
Judge Macarthur, in calling the meeting to
ORDER stated that, as the Labor Exchange could
not attend to the relief of the poor there was a
necessity for forming some special organization
Tor that purpose. IL appears that there is a
commission III the county which is doing excel
lent work, and / t is stated there is no case OF
restitution reported there which does not re-
celVe relfef-inyestigation being made as soon
as aPpncatCn is made. and relief being at once
given. In Georgetown, too there is a society,
conducted by ladies who do not allow their p0-
Stlon III society TO interfere in their WORK. and
they are ladies' Who not only have the respect OF
the community, but are OF the highest social
position. ON Capitol hill there is also an organ
HallOn at work, leaving the central portion OF
tie city and that known as the Island without
any organized relief society. He explained that
the province OF the Labor Exchange was to en-
aDle poor people to help themselves. without
recurring them to sacrifice their sef-reSpect
They felt that if a society could be formed that
II would be valuable auxiliary. When genu-
Inc destitutiOn existed, relief should be given,
out rather in the nature OF a palliative: other
wise the policy could well be doubted. Since
employment has become scarce there are hun
hAy mo rnann 0f 1i,-frar
exciting the sympathieS OF those whom they
meet, and others would go farther. Instead OF
encouraging mendicancy in our midst, there
stood plan to discourage it, by giving relief
wherever it is needed, and to the deserving He
hoped that something would be accomplished
tonight.
MIR. c. s. Noyes was elected secretary
MI. SolomonS stated that last winter there
was meeting to form similar society, and a
were elabOrately discussed, but by some means
they were never carried out. He asked that
Mr.. L. S. Emery read the plan.
MI. Emery read the plan, as also the constitu-
ton OF that organization.
The Chairman.-The question is, shall an aid
society be formed; AS for d constitution, every
rev how TO break one. Laughter
Mr.. Shepherd moved that they proceed to
FORM an aud society, ana spoke OF the necessity
Mr.. John 7. Mitchell remarked that the call
was specially for Washington. He suggested
that the whole District be Included and divided
into six districts, with a competent gentleman
at the head OF EACH to bring order out of chaos
The important oftcerwas one who could devote
his entire time and attention TO the society, and
care should be exercised in selecting him
MIR. VOL recommended the plan OF the old
ProVldent Aid Society which existed here sew
eral years, Dr.. Peter Parker and GOV. SHEPHERD
being the presidents. That society worked Welt
the aid reached those needing: there were no
duplication OF charities, and they raised large
amount Of money for relief purposes. He was
decidedly In favor of recognizing or reviylfying
Mr.. ,Saks called for the question, and urged
immediate action.
Mr.. L.. S. Emery said he understood that as
soon as Tie society was organized the Commits
sloners had fund TO hand oyer-the MARKET
house fund. He proposed a resolution to be
acted On as soon as the association was formed:
Divide the District into six districts
Mr.. Il, j. Beale remarked that the s. 900 ap-
proprlated by Congress and distributed With the
aid OF the police had done more goo1-real
goodman any sum he had known to be cx-
pended, and he suggested that after the society
IS organized that the money be expended
TIL ough the same agency.
Mr.. Solomons moved an amendment that they
form a PrOy1dent Aid Society, which was ac-
cepted by Mr. Shepherd and adopted
The chairman.-"W Wen, gentlemen, we are
now Provident Aid Society," He had under
stood that the Commissioners had a fund to
hand over as soon as they were organized so
they would be able TO enter on this work inme-
diately.
Mr. Shepherd moved that a committee Of i've
be appointed on organization; adopted, and
MeSSrs. A. II. Shepherd, l.. j. Davis. l.. =. Enc
ry. j. T. Mitchell and Mrs. Briggs were ap-
pointed. They subsequently reported TIE fol-
lowing:
ReSolred, by the Proridpat Add Society fthe Dis
trlct IF Columbia, That until otherwise directed
the officers OF this society shall consist OF a
president, five vicepresidentS, a secretary aud
treasurer, who, with six persons representing
the separate districts herein provided for, Shall
constitute an executive committee HAVING
charge the a N ic+r ri
button OF such funds as may be raised for the
relief OF the suffering poor OF the District
Resolred, That the District be subdivided into
six districts each of which shall be represented
in the executive committee by resident OF
said district, Subdivided as follows: District No
!, the city OF Georgetown; district No. 2, the
county OF Washington, district No. 3, all that
part OF Washington east OF the Capitol; district
NO. T. all that part OF Washington lying be-
tween the Capitol and 18th street west; district
No; 5, all that partof Washington lying between
18th street west and Rock Creek; district No 6,
all that part OF Washington known as South
Washington.
| Resided, That this meeting proceed to select
the cfllcerS and committees named herein, and
| the executive committee thus selected shall
prepare such constitution and regulations as
may be needed for the proper permanent organ
iZatlon OF this society, TO be submitted at fu-
ture meeting, to be called by the executive
committee.
Mr.. Fitch moved that a committee be ap-
| pointed TO nominate officers; adopted, and
| Messls; Fitch, Antisell and Browning were APP
pOluleu.
| MI. Fitch subsequently reported a list, max
| ing no nominations for the Offices OF president
| and secretary, recommending that the choice
of these officers be left with the executive CON-
| mittee, and the other Officers as follows:
Charles Bradley. treasurer. Vice Presidents.
Mm. King, Georgetown; S. NJ Goldin, county;
MIS-. E. E. Briggs, east of Capitol: John I.
Given, between the Capitol and 15ta street;
Hon. A. r: Shepherd. between 18th street and
! ROCK creek; c. d. Church, South Washington.
Managers-J ". Decide, Georgetown: L. S.
| E Ey; county; Thomas Soneryllle, east of
Capilol; A. 5. Pratt, between the Capitol and
| 18th street; r.. c. Fox between 18th street., and
Rock creek; George White, South Washington.
MIS-. Briggs asked that the name of MI. H0-
| agreed 20. " 'i
| Mr.. VIM. DickSon'S name was substituted for
Mr. SEephefds on the list OF Vice presidents, at
| Mr.. Shepherds request.
The executive committee will meet this even
| Ing at Mr.. traits office.
| DRESS GOODS, DRESS GOopS-Entire stock of
| % cent dress goods reduced to Is and 20 cents.
| dress goods, good quality reduced to 10 and l2lS
cts; cassiineles for llen and boys wear, all re-
0nceu- % CTS. up White WOOL fanuels ~ Is Is
| 20 cts. red JWlttel nI1HeIs all wool al ntc