Daily globe., 1882-07-19
REPAIRING RUSSlA'S RUIN,

Public Interest CentorinE in Washington
School Houss-visltors Surround the
Premises and Find the Committee Hard
at Work-Scissors. Soap and Summer
Suits for the Sufferers.
The Hebrew refugees passed Monday night
somewhat more comfortably in their rev
abode, the Washington school house. By
distributing through the halls and rooms on
the hrst floor it was found that there was
ample room without using the upper story.
The ladies' auxiliary branch of the executive
committee having been enlarged by the addi.
ton OF Mrs. Levy, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. HAYES,
Mrs. Morganstern, Miss Henley, Mrs. Good.
kind, Mrs. Plechner, Miss Klinordlinger,
Mrs. Landman, Mrs. H. Haas, Miss Sophie
Smith, and many Others, work commenced
In earnest early yesterday morning. Miss
Smith displayed great skill in the Gull
nary department throughout the day.
After breakfast had been served
wholesale bathing and hair cutting became
the order of business, and six refugers at 9
time came forth from the hands of the com
mittee shaven, ,.shOrn, scrubbed and rehabili
ated, until 1.-THE entire crowd had changed in
appearance from untidy emigrants to bright
and cleanly American citizens A large
cltl-
zens, and numerous ladies of various denomi.
nations called and rendered willing services
to the committee. Mr.. b. f. Schwart.
ing, benevolent Lutheran OF
Milwaukee, tolled hard all day cutting the
children's hair and aiding with his powerful
arms in the labOrious and unsavory task oI
bathing them. Some of the mothers wept
when they saw their children's hair moved
down like grass, but they were recOnciled
uhonf to hcr Ixyfo fy,a
pointed out to them.
There we're many visitors, among whom
was noticed Miss Perkins, Mrs. Farwell, Mrs.
Seabury and party of ladies escorted by Mr.
Kenney.
During the day Messrs. Manufacturer Brothers
donated $l00 In cash.
Seven emigrants belonging to this band ar
rived, having been left behind in Canada or
account of sickness.
One family, named Axelrod, consisting ol
husband, wife and one child, conversed in foul
European languages, and showed by their
manners and some personal property In
their baggage that they had been accustomed
to living in afffuence. There are two youths
in particular who are the sons of once wealthy
and cultured parents whom the committee
desire to place in some business house anC
any firm willing to give them light employ
ment at light wages will confer favor on
the committe. Situations are also desired
for one skilled workman at the jewelers.
trade, one furrier, and for few more tailors
shOemakers, carpenters, woodturners ant
book. binders.
A house on Thirteenth street was rented ant
the four sick families removed there. DIR
Leassure was employed to attend on them.
State Auditor Braden kindly placed his pri
vate carriage at the service of the committee al
day. Gen. K. w. johnson called and made
munifcent cash contribution. Mr. Grevel
offered the free use of a vacant dwelling fo
the sick families.
Five families we're provided with clothes
lunch and some money, and sent to Chippew'
Falls on the 10 O'Clock morning train. Fou
girls were provided with places to- work il
st. Paul families.
The committee wishes to thank the people
OF this city generally for the noble name
IN which they have aided In this importan
work. The care of 200 half-famished an,
helpless human beings is indeed very grav
matter, and the committee are happy to re
port that the number has been reduced abou
seventy five since Sunday. The condition o
those remaining unprovided with employment
and homes is greatly improved since yesterds
! morning, and it is hoped that the interes
manifested by our citizens will not flag unit
every last individual has been furnished wit
some kind of work. Some of the ladies o.
duty stood at their posts all day yesterda
without thought of rest or refreshmept
One of them was so absorbed in the wor
that she neglected for sixteen hours to tax
food. The labor OF doing good will be re
sumed to-day.