Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-20
Associated Charities i'm the Suburb.
Among the Poor.
AN APPEAL TO THE STRONG


LEDROrT PARK, Jan. II, 1888.
To the Editor-o of THE EVENING STAR
Having noticed several items in your columns
OF late concerning the Associated Charities OF
this city thought possibly you would insert the
following: The very interesting article contrib
nted by Rev. DIR. Sunderland shows very clearly
the detail by which the deserving poor obtain
relief There are those who find it in their
hearts TO contribute Of their means and time in
aid OF this much-needed work, as shown by the
article referred to. At the present time many
are suffering for food, fuel and clothing, some of
whom. of late, have applied for the first time
The fifteenth subdivision is located north of
street, extending into the county, including
what is known as HOwardtown," and is
bounded on the east by Lincoln avenue or
better known as North Capitol street; on the
west by 9th street l know l do not exag-
gerate when l say that there are more poor
in this location than elsewhere in the city. and
very few that are able to help their neghbor
This know from personal observation. Many
appeals made by deserving poor necessarily fail
to obtain aid because Ofthe number supply being
so much greater than our means. One thing in
DR.. Sunderand's article particularly attractedm
attention and suggested this appeal, that was
the collection of $50 from single square Why,
think this subdivision has been able to raise
little more than that from the whole of it's terri
tory. some sixty squares. and probably very few
in that square who need help. What con-
trast. Oh for few such squares! In this SUBJ
division O5th) 1--WE would consider ourselves
well off if we could collect from any one SQUARE
One-Sixth Of that amount, and with light hearts
would seek out those who are deserving and in
distress. quote from notice of the secretary
OF this division &c. B. Barnum), dated Jan
uary l6. 1888. the following: 1.-THE treas
ury Of the Eft fifteenth subdivision asso,
and applications for relief are multiplying"
Instead Of seeking them, however. they seek
US, no less than three applying at my residence
to day. while others that have applied before
lack of funds. Undoubtedly some of the snb-
divisions have better resources and less poor
than we have, and consequently a surplus on
hand. Could not portion Of this surplus be
turned oveg to the central board? The central
board could then honor the card of our visitors
by affOrdin. relief. thus helping our common
poor. 1t may be thought by some that we are
not as liberal as we might be out this way. 10
such l wSuld say that there are those in our
midst who have for great many years devoted
much time and money to this work and who
Very respectfully. T. r. S.
The Authorities Should Set the Elk.
:. ample.
To the Editor Of TIE EVENING STAR:
Would It not be we'll for the District authori-
ties to set a good example in cleaning off snow
and ice from the pavements? In front of Dis
trict property this is sadly neglected. / have
place in view: The pavements around the East
ern market h0hse are covered with ice and
snow. slippei and fell yesterday and hurt
myself severely, and know OF Others that have
fell there. II is dangerous to life and limb.
This being suclr public place | should think
that it is the duty Of the authorities to clean the
snow Off immediately after falling. and if there
be ice. to cover it with sawdust or ashes
January II. 1883, W.R.
SnOw.LaW ViolatOrs Who should be
Fined
To the Editor Of TIE EVENING Stan.
Under the head 81 distinguished defendants
% the Police Court" in your paper TO-DAY.
read the names Of Attorney General Brewster,
Commissioner Raum and Gen. Hazen. They
were charged with neglecting to remove the
snow from their sidewalks. This duplication
will undoubtedly strike terror to the hearts of
everybody living In front of q sidewalk. and the
good result viii be that most of the frontings
viii hereafter be cleared promptly after every
fall Of snow. But, Mr.. Editor, who is to look
alter the owners OF vacant lots who fail to COM
ply with the iaws When Judge Smell fines the
owners or agents Of the unoccupied lots all over
the city for not having the snow removed from
the walks in front ot their propertv. order out
the Marine band and display tie fact in your
biggest type 1t will be distinguished" lot Of
defendants ! assure yon and q day ever to be
remembered among the Oldest inhabitants.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 49, 1874 p.