Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-21
Tie Suffering Poor.
CASES RELIEvEI BY TIE POLICE DURING THE COLD


SNAP.
During the present cold snap there have been
many applicants both white and colored for a
share OF the fund in charge Of the police depart
| ment for the benefit OF the poor. There is only
the sum of $1,000 given the police each year for
That none but the needy are assisted. All day
yesterday many persons visited various police
stations and took their turns In interviewing the
ofiicer In charge. Many OF them told pitiful sto-
ries Of the sunerings or their little ones at home
and not few Of them said that their entire fami.
lies we're SICK and in want OF food and fire. Some
OF them tell stories which are shown to be false
When applications are made for assistance and the
person applying is not known, the ofilcer on
the beat on which such person resides is
consulted, and II he does not know the applicant
he makes the necessary inquiries. When an APP
give them enough fuel and food to last three or
four days. Last winter during the severe weather
stations articles OF food which were distributed
among the poor, but this winter not so much has
been received. The great trouble experienced by
the officers is that when assistance is rendered 10
one poor person, the news spreads about the
neighborhood where the relieved family lives and
soon afterward the applicants appear In droyes
cations to investigate. The police have thus Tar
relieved many cases OF suffering, but on account
give as much assistance in extreme cases as they
would like to give.
TIE CITY MARKKTs.-The Ofiicial Price Current
OF the Washington Produce Exchange says: The
-four market is steady with ample supply for all
steady ana Gsp market irm. Receipts OF hay have
been large. and much common and medium stock
has been placed on Dir market which has caused
prices to decline. Prime and choice timothy In
good demand at good prices. The bulk or current
receipts OF butter show more or less winry defects
and prices are. IN consequences. quite irregular.
tive movement Is In progress for strictly fresh
laid Receipts OF poultry have been quite liberal
this week, but under good demand quoted rates
ha We been well sustained. Fresh quail, rabbits,
pheasants and grouse scarce and wanted. Poto-
toes, beans and onions active.
RoBBERIEs REPoRTED.-Last evening about
O'Clock sneak thieves entered house No. 1903 9th
pair OF shoes and an alarm clock.-A. Kern, No.
lbs street, reports stolen from his house at an
early hour this morning plush coat revolver
ton reports that his store was forced open Thurs
day night and robbed of a number OF article worth
S.
TIE PoroNAc's BAEAAR-The Potomac Boat Club
Fair promises 70 be decided success both financ-
tally and socially, though the first one Is most de-
sired by the members OF the club. The work OF
arranging details commenced last week, and every
club at heart has gone to work in earnest. The
ladies' committee met at the Riggs House on Tues
day, and organized with MrS A; q; Socarane as
Rotary, who, with many other prominent ladies'
win have entire charge OF the arrangements OF
another meeting win be held at the Riggs House,
when the numerous young misses who are 20 assist
will assemble TO meet the managers All LADY
friends OF the club are urged TO attend this meet
ing The fair room will be q novelty In the way
OF decOrattons, and 1t Is proposed 70 make It
specially attractive each evening during the ten
DAYS of the concern. full description OF this
branch OF the entertainment will appear later on.
The greatest attraction OF the event Is that mag
NEGLIGENT home TO DO disposed OF, the holder OF q
certain numbered ticket, purchased for nifty cents,
being entitled 70 the full possession OF house 1Al8
18TH street. This u Q rare attraction, and no
doubt the club will sell many tickets on that &C
c0unD The house Is In o delightful locality and
surrounded by residences OF prominent people,
and Is valued at $4,000. Photographs OF the house
and tickets are placed for inspection and sale In
every part Of the city. Many parties are using
the CARDS as prizes 1t progressive euchre or bean
White the committee have not yet made up the
full list OF donataOns &c u known that the follow
ing have been received: 6teinway soma through
-the celebrated worldwide renowned wine com,
". Sotsler & Co, . French dinner set; 4 5.
TAYLOR gentlemaps dressing gown; Seth King,
q gentiemanb OUTFIT for evening dress; Remington
Co, through Mr.. n A. Tappan, one OF their best
make OF arms; Lewis Bril-. Of Alexandria case
OF wine: Ma l. v. Slater, the well-known MILL
ner, Q ladies bonnet Of the latest pattern, worth
e25; Cumberland Co, one Of their best outr1g-
gers for pleasure rowing ana tor the pres0nt all
such can b sent TO M Austin Hen, Glover build
ing; J. Eakin 0edsoy, Sth street and Market
Space. o. john Hadley Doyie. Sunday Herald
once.