Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-12
A NOBLE WORK NEARLY DONE
The Labors Of the Citizens Relief Com.
mittee in Relieving Flood Sufferers.


buttons Of money and supplies have poured in.
To-day, for the first time, the subscriptions
came in rather slowly, showing that the end Of
this magnificent demonstration Of public SYM
pathy is drawing near as the necessity for it
ceases. The members of the committee are of
the opinion that the citizens have done nobly,
and they think that the time has come for clos
ing up their business. Nearly Sc, 900 has been
subscribed, and the committee say that it
is record which no city need be
ashamed Of. Treasurer johnson does not wish
TO check the charitable impulse. however, and
viii be prepared to receive any contributions
that may be sent in. He thinks, however,
that there is no further necessity for active
efforts, and after tomorrow the headquarters
OF the committee will practically be closed
The work at Willard hall will then be brought
to close. A number Of boxes packed with
clothing are still in the hall, and these will be
held by the committee until information Is re-
ceived that such supplies are needed.
THE LAST SHIPMENT OF CLOTHING
was dispatched yesterday. Nineteen boxes
were sent to individuals in Johnstown and one
to Williamsport, Md Those in charge of the
work at Willard hall say that contributions of
clothing are still coming in, which is proof
that the generosity of the citizens is not yet
exhausted. There is no doubt that If the can
vass was continued the total amount of the con-
tributions would be largely increased
FOR RELIEF OF THE CANAL sUFFERERs
Treasurer johnson to-day gave Mr.. F. L.
Moore, Of the Georgetown committee, a check
for S25O to be expended for the benefit of the
people living along the canal above George
town.
Mr.. Frank Humehas informed the committee
that number of flood sufferers have made
their way to Leesburg, where they are living
in great restitution. Treasurer johnson to-day
sent S200 to a responsible person living in
Leesburg, to be expended for their benefit.
GOV. Beavers THANKS.
A response was received to-day from Gov
Beaver in reply to Treasurer Johnson's tele-
gram asking if further supplies of clothing was
needed at Johnstown. The governor says:
"Neither hospital supplies nor wearing apparel
specially needed at present Thanks for con-
tinued interest"
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
The following contributions were received
by E. Kurtz Johnson, treasurer Of the citizens
relief committee, yesterday, after the report in
The STAR closed
Additional through Church of the Covenant
sc.
Additional collections by f. Francis Riggs:
Curtis ]. Hillyer, 800; H. ID. waldbridge SO;
cash 81; Admiral w. g. Temple, 800; Helan
Patten, $40; Edith A. Patten, go; d. l.
tdsZnaDeuldI, 81: cash, IL.
Foundry NJ. Z. church, through B. H. Slime
metz, 800; Kate A. Kenny, of linen room,
Riggs house, 50; Department of State. con-
tributed by the Secretary, officials and en-
ployes. S4OO; collections by DR.. Smith Towns
bend, S352.75.
Mrs. Kortz, 1915; Mr.. Quick, S1.25.
st. Paul's English Lutheran church, through
8. Domer, pastor, S42.
Navy department, through NJ. 8. Thompson:
Commodore L. G. Sartori, $50; Capt. J.. s.
Beardslee. $40; Washington navy-yard. 1862. Is.
This makes a total for this yard of s1O69 So,
and grand total from the Navy to date of
S2,06705.
Central Methodist Protestant church. $50. As:
J. x. Riley, OF Capitol police, 81: Mrs. DIR. Ash
Additional collections by H. J. GRAY: Henry
Beard, 800; o. Knight, 50; Miss Julia Simpson,
$40; Robert s. Fletcher, $40; Berean Baptist
church, Sl5.05; in small sums, IS.
THE LIST TO-DAY.
The following subscriptions were received
up to 2 pm. to-day by E. Kurtz johnson, treas
urer citizens relief committee:
Additional collections in West Washington
by Mrs. +. L. Moore-Mr. Kickam. 81, Miss
McNeir, % cents; Mrs Heiskell, 81; Prof. j. E.
Nourse, 81; Mr.. n. s. Boston (canal sufferers),
IS; DIR. Wright Canal sufferers), 81; cash, SO
cents; cash (canal sufferers), S25; students of
Georgetown college, SIP. 9O;college authorities,
S5O Miss Symonds (canal sufferers), IS; Miss
Symonds (Johnstown), IS; Edward Carbett
(canal sufferers), IS; Mrs. Ormes' collections,
$17.35; Theo. Barnes, So; Mrs. Toole, 81; cash,
Is cents.
Collections by EVENING STAR: For @. o. canal
sufferers, S265.35; for Conemaugh Valley suf-
ferers, 81 32l.73. This is in addition to 81 sos 81
sent direct by The STAR.
Additional collections by Luttrell, Lansburgh
and Woodward: p. II. Ward, So; Mrs. c. r. Nc
Clure, S35; E. L. Burnham, S. F. V. w.. $40;
Miss NJ G. Olcott, S. l.. H., SIS; other sums, S17.
Messrs. Thos. j. Luttrell, S. w. Woodward,
and Julius Lansburgh, a committee represent
ing the dry goods dealers, collected S6lG.
FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS RAISED.
Treasurer johnson stated to-day that the
total in cash received by the committee ND to
2 o'clock to-day was s39, 91O.57. OF this amount
there is about S23,OOO now in the bank. Mr..
johnson has sent a draft of $4,000 to Gov
Beaver. Three thousand dollars were ex-
pended for groceries and other articles of food
sent to Johnstown and about $4,000 were ex-
pended for disinfectants and sent in small
sums to various places in the neighborhood of
this city.
RELIEF NOTES.
A contribution of s165 was credited to Assem-
sion church through a mistake. The Calvary
Baptist church made that contribution.
Several days ago John L. Vogt sent 500 loaves
Of bread to Johnstown direct as his personal
contribution.
Miss Annie B. Yeatman called at head
quarters and offered to give an entertainment
this week for the benefit of the flood sufferers.
Treasurer johnson thanked the young lady for
her offer. but said that he did not think that
further effort at this time was necessary as
Washington, he thought, had already done its
duty nobly.
Mrs. Robt. Wilson and Miss Mahon aided by
the following Misses: Larman, Barnes, Blam-
ford. Boutelle, Coleman, Stuart. Slice, and
Steward, and Mrs. Gordon and Miss Sweeny,
of St. Matthew'S church, and others, will take
part In musical and literary entertainment to
be given Friday evening for the benefit of the
sufferers at YOUNGSTOWN and Maryland.
The entertainment given at Falls Church. Va,
Monday evening, for the benefit of the canal
sufferers, Melted $40. Miss Nellie Hodgkin
and a quartet rendered some fine music, and
DR.. HOdgkin read dialect story.
The concert at the Church of Our Father
last night was we'll attended and the program
was greatly enjoyed The participants were: Mrs.
Annie Raemer Kaspar. Mrs. Z. r. True, Misses
Nellie E. Wilson, Birdie Lucas, Myra Hendley,
Anita Weke, Mamie Brooks, and Nina Guion
Messrs Knoop, Widney and W. d. Mcfarland,
with DR.. Bischof and Miss Belle Hunt as &C.
companists. 1t may be that the proceeds
of this concert will be sent direct to Miss Bar
ton for distribution by the Red Cross society.
An entertainment was given last evening at
1919 Vermont avenue for the benefit of the flood
sufferers. The managers were all little children