Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-01
THE SUFFERING POOR.
Relief Meeting a, Willard Hail.
econ w0Hk DONR-LIBRRAL CONTRIBUTIONS yoR
rBARiTy-FUTURE COLLECTIONS AND
BIsTYI3urIOE PROVIDED FOR.

bFTAfSGTtON PROVIDED FOR.
The meeting OF citizens called by the Dis
trict Commissioners last evening at. Willard
HAIL. TO confer as to measures best Calculated
20 relieve the distress among the poor during
the present Indictment season, was very sue
eessful there being large attendance OF prom
hent residents OF the District all earnest In
their purpose to accomplish the benevolent
object for Which they mad come together. The
meeting was called TO order by Commissioner
AOygan, who briefly stated Its objects. GA his
motion Hon. A. Il. Hagner was called 10 the
chair. IN opening the meeting Judge Haguer
stated that In cause like this It was best tn
have but few words. Deeds are necessary and
every mars heart must speak to him OF the
Deed OF pfOiDpS action. Frequently when our
sympathies are appealed to in the ease OF
famine or disaster we respond. because in i'm
ag1DaJion We see the sufTeringS. bat 10 this case
there is no question as to the necessity OF
prompt measures being taken. FOR right around
rs the necessity ia apparent It. was hardly
necessary for him 10 cay that what was wanted
was practical and immediate action. Mr.. John
A. Baker was chosen secretary and Mr. {. L.
Glover treasurer.
CONTRIBUTIONS
were caned for. and the SUMS OF 81 from lady
81 fIOm Rey. DR.. Cutnbert. and S. - from the
National Lodge, Knights OF honor tby Mr. W
J. Newton> Nsre handed In. commissioner
Dent presented Nle following: w. Il. Teany 4
Sons, SO; Oh. u. King. So; 5 Wolf, go; y.
EeLaue $3.50: (applause); w. W. Corcoran.
each. |; was announced by Col. Curtis that
DIR. Clark, CT leth aud + streets. would give ~
pounds Of salt fish: j. Fl. b. and d. :. q. contri-
bured ii eacH; {. +. Greer. 81. Mr.. J. 2. Hsn
ton announced that The Government Printing
Office had raised nearly $3.50 Commissioner
Morgan presented the following Fund of the
poor, S2a; q. 4. McEihenay, So: Washington
Gas Light company. 4,ooo bushels OF coke;
charles LaDmUn. SO: two foreigners. 81
each: G. s. Johnson, s.; LansourgE Bros. 80.
Major Brock stated THAT he had received from
Hume, Cieary 4 TO. S35. Dr.. GvOTGe NiuisbY
s2'. and Major K G. Parker sia. In addition 10
$4G4 so, Included in which were 500 from l..
johnson & 60. f2oo from Riggs & Co, and Sia
from COL Webster. Other subscriptions were
mafe as Iollows:-J. Nj. Waters 81; e. W. Coch-
ran & Co.. S5s j. e. Saviile, so: L. J. Mills 3D.
Chas T.. Foster s25: DR.. {. B. Purvis 8; VIM.
Gait. So; H. ]. crawford, s25: T. j. Fisher. So:
p. 81. Backett, $40: DR.. r. y. Hills, SO; Richard
Smith, $40; cash. 81; q. &. COrwine. s.; J. ".
Reed slo: James c. Mcclure. slg0; Mrs Frank
Taylor. $50: Il. Leech, s.; Tnos. E. Waggaman,
925; Captain II. W. Hoagate. $40; Hon. L T.
Morton. 500; c. G. Thorn. $40; Fitch. Fox &
Brown. SIS: col. Curtis, go; Crosby 5. Moves 30:
de-. ST. X. u. Graham. $50; {. G. Glover, $50:
H. Ashford, Sso; cash. 81; merchants on 1til
street. between G and X, 81: Gen. McKeerer.
SO: W. $. Hoge. $40; Col. A. S. Wood, s.: q. 4.
Dunlop. $50; Browning & Middleton, sio; J. g.
ErgoOd. SIS: A. 5. Taylor. s.; Z. S. Davis, S2o:
Y1remen's Insurance Co. sieo: Judge Hagner.
Boston Dry Goods House, s25. Mr.. Sdlson
HutchiDs stated that the contributions sent TO
tie Post amounted to 3jt9: r. Fulton aud child
medical attendance: J. i. wilson, ti s:
cash; IS; r. .: Hoffman. so: Mr.: F.
". Haessta. from a. servant girl, 81: p.
;iso poncEo Mi,sbe ,o Gai sur sro sS co..
J. r. 0'BeirDe. IS; COL T. F. Barr, s2g II. W
Fenw,ck. IS; cash, SIC; do, 30; A. NJ. Clapp
S:e; capt j. c. Walker. 81; W: B. Griffith, s.:
u. keu,bie, 81; cash. 81: one OF the unworthy
poor to the worthy poor" g. II. PolkinhOrn
see; A L Barber 60. $50; two little caildrens'
Christmas savings, Q5ol Vermont avenue g:
N. j. Newton, 81; S. n. Jones' s.: s G. Jones.
-. cash, $40; National Rel,ojiicaa, q. IL. XII
bourn, general manager. $3.50: J. F. O.mstead
$50; II. N. Hutchinson, SO; j. .. Exams So;
W. h. Hall, Slr: cash. slo. Nil Van. Saith an
nOuBced that he would distribute forty gallons
Of milk TO day. and Mr.. Il. Odiin ten lef-d the
use Of the natatoIiun as depot. which was
accepted. Commissioner Den; aud Cen b acdn
acted as collectors ard received sl1.al ana
$22eS respectively.
COLLECTORS APPIiNTED
MI Clapp moved the appointment, OF a con-
Eniftes OF 10 In each poke p:eciuct TO make
cciit ctions, &C.. and commissioner Dent So
oD6ing the resolution Ii was ado0ted. The fo-
lowing collectors were appointed: First pre-
cinCt W. j. Stevenson. Z. Kurt johnson; Se,.
third precinct, John It. Mitchell, Fred L. MORT:
fourth district, George T. McGlue, ThoS. j. Lutt-
sixth precinct. Simon Wolf, A. n. Clapp: seventh
precinct, Dr.. SchaIh1rt, c. BUrlew; eighth pre-
elnct. DR.. T.. A Adams, D. W. Middleton MI
Burr and MIR. Seaton. CHIEF clerk OF the census
office, were appointsd)a committee 10 collect
funds il that Office.
THE WAY or DISTRIBUTION.
Commissioner Morgan stated how the work
or distribution had been performed heretofore
by the police. and suggested that the same
method be adopted nOW. There We're many
DersolS who would not make their condition
Known to the public whom the police knew or
and with the addition OF q couple or citizens
In each precinct TO aid the officers, the WORK
could De satisfactorily done.
Mr.. j. r. Olmstead moved that n commit tee
OF three be appointed to supervise the di5burSe-
ment, and the Commissioners be requested TO
detail the police 10 investigate the eases re
ported for relief.
Mr. Fox suggested that the money be ex
pended by the commissioners with com
mittee- The people had confidence Ia the Com
mlsSioDers and they should supervise The work.
Hon. l. p. Morton moved that the Commits
sioners manage the fund exclusively. Mr..
Olmstead then withdrew his motion and Mr.
Mortons motion was adopted.
Col t. Daniels suggested that arrangements
be made 10 gather ST cord hand clothing ana
furniture. as much or IL could b. USED. TIE
suggestion was adopted.
Mt llacketJ moved that & committee OF five
be appointed on permanent Organization. Mr.
Merton explained that the Commissioners had
requested legislation on this suojecJ-tor The
appointment Of board OF charitie5-aad Mr.
Hackett withdrew his motion.
Mr. Richard Smith moved that ALI pastors OF
the District churches be requested 70 take 10
collections for the poor TO morrow
Rev. DR.. Paret said the churches were aware
OF the oeStlt utlon, and The Episcopal churches
especially were at WORK. having their regular
visitors, collectors &c He did not think that
the churches heed be called on for In his demon
fDat1on the first sunday In January Is set apart
for special effort IN behalf OF the DOOR
Mt. Smith explained that while the Episcopal
churches aud perhaps other churches were
aware OF the necessities of tn DoOr, ani ,ye~a
at work teere are doubtless some who would
make special efforts Y called on.
The motion was therefore adopted.
Commissioner Dent said that they had asked
authority for the appointment OF board OF
charities. hot 70 control such Institutions. bit
In order that there may be systematic vfjita.
tioDS. He rendered the thanks OF the Commits
sloners TO the gentlemen who had so PROMPTLY
responded to the call.
MIR. John T. Mitchell moved that collectors be
appointed for the departments and suggested
that a portion Of the fund be expended .0r
hing. The motion 10 appoint collectors In
the departments was adopted
MI OlnStead moved that the of GERS have
power 10 call a meeting whenever necessary:
adopted
Commissioner Morgan said that the fund
would be Immediately available.
Gen. Bacon moved a vote OF thanks to GeSsrs
BTesiin cook for the use Of the hall, which
was adopted. Adjourned.
The contributions footed up s. 4o? 5o-eash
$2.444: pledged, 81 ,s65 50.
TIE SMITHSONIAN 6ROr SDs OUTRAGE CAST
Mary Trout, who was the prosecuting witness
AGAINST ROcra HARDY Norris ana T,,,r,n s..