New-York tribune., 1879-12-29
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE HOWARD FAMILY IN COMFORT.

THE HOWARD FAMILY IN COMFORT.
Gifts STILL FLOWING IN-HowARD ExPECrING TO
OBTAIN WORK.
The additional funds received by THE TRIBUNE
FOR the family of William Howard. of Nc. 172 Null
berry-st., who committed burglary on Christmas
morning for the purpose Of obtaining food for his
starving family, were given to Mr.. Howard M his
home yesterday. He was found neatly dressed IN
new suit Of black clothes sitting 10y the fire read
ing. His little boy occupied chair by his side
Mrs Howard was lying upon the bed hav-
ing just had severe coughing spell. Tho
little room was thoroughly warmed and tidily
arranged. As Howard received the money he said
II thank the kind TRIBUNE readers very, very
mnch-much more indeed than can tell YOU. Dr
Phelps has called several times" he added. and
has relieved my wife's suffering very much. lie
advises TO move, aud with n friend Of his have
been looking for better rooms. Mr. Moss is going
10 furnish them for us. soon as we have decided
where to ro." When asked how much money he
hsd received. he replied. 1 can't tell. have gwen
IT all 10 nav wife and she has not counted IL. ~
isn't the money that want as much as 40 WORK
want TO bc earning something, and hope 10 Degih
10 work Tomorrow"
Howard expects 20 be employed by H. X. Thur-
Der TODAY Mr.. Howard received very kind aud
svmpathizing note from Mrs. Ihurbcr IN which
were offered bedding, coal and whatever else was
needed aud which also stated that Mrs. lhnrOer
would call upon her as soon as she was able. A
number OF persons called at the house during the
day While iHE TRIBUNE reporter was there a lady
and gentleman, strangers Ia the family, called. ana
the lady immediately sat down at the beside of Mrs
Howard and addressed her with much sympathy.
a blanket was received 10y Howard from ex-Gov-
enor kiuslcy. and with il a nOie stating that he
was ready TO provide whatcver else the family
needed. Az additional contribution of 80 was re-
ceivcd f,om " II. L. D. of Philadelphia yesterday,
and placed IN the hands of the family. As several
of thoss sending money to lHK TRIBUNE for the
family. have requested that an acknowledgment
he published III j0-day's ITBUNr complete lst
Of names and amounts 10 date IS here gwen as iOi-
lows:
Prem L. " ..........$2 90 From Mrs A. /. c.. 90
Prom "a friend .... ] o. From :, ........... 90
From 4 Ban freud. 90 From MrsW. H.. W. 60
F.om X."......... 90 From Mrs. q. i. s.. 60
From - G.".......25 % From ii C. D., Phiia. 90
The TRIBUNE has Mr.. llOward's receipt for all
these amounts.
The - received by THE TRBrNr from - 5" for
Ms. Albrcchi. No. los Ridge-St the German
woman whose letter appealing tor aid was published
ali saturday, was given To Mrs Aihrecht Yesterday
by lIIBUNE reporter. She found with three
little children occupying a room on the ground iOor
uf "A rear tcnemcn;-hOuSe. She stated that since
her appeal had been published grocer named
Calder Of No. 1913 RivinctOn-st.. had provided ber
with aruc,cs of food. Enough money has been
sent enable her to yet her clothing from the pawn
broker, and she viii to-day begin the work OF lin
.shing coats which have been supplied 10 her.
When ,kcd how much she could earn at this work
she replied. sixteen cents a day.