Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-11
FOR JOHNSTOwN CHILDREN.
A New Feature in the Work of Charity
at Willard Hall.

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A new feature in the work at Willard hall is
the making up Of children's clothes to be sent
to Johnstown. Woodward & Lothrop and
Lansburgh has contributed lot of material
aud a couple of the ladies who were engaged
in packing the bexes have procured a sewing
machine and are making up little dresses and
articles OF underwear at great rate. AS fast
as they are made they are packed in boxes.
Large Quantities OF clothing are still delivered
at the hall, and the work Of packing them in
boxes still continues Mr.. Crouch, who has
been at the ball since the work of relief began
said this morning that their work was not yet
completed. and would probably continue
through tomorrow. They are still receiving
supplies OF clothing. especially of underwear.
AN INTERESTING EVENT
to-day was the visit TO the hall of Mr. Hamil-
ton. the assistant superintendent of the Cambria
iron works at Johnstown. He had lost all his
property, but more fortunate than great many
others the lives Of his wife and daughter had
been spared He had brought them to this city,
where they will visit his sister, Mrs. Sumner, at
the Hamilton house. Mr.. Hamilton returns to
Johnstown this evening. He said that there
was great restitution among people who pre-
vlous to the flood had been in good circurn-
stances They were not Inclined a rule. to
apply Tor relief, and SO he gave the names of a
humber OF families who were in need of sup
plies. Boxes of assorted clothing will be sent
directly TO these persons. and III this way relief
Will be afforded without injury to their feelings
DISPATCH TO MR.. EMERY.
Treasurer Johnson to-day sent the following
dispatch to L. 5. Emery, the representative of
the committee at Johnstown. Telegram re-
ceived. You will have TO determine as TO the
necessity of your remaining longer. In the
absence Of any definite information or sugges-
ton as TO further relief We can render through
you, We are unable to give you any further IN
structions."
ANOTHER NOTE.
City Postmaster Ross to-day sent to head
quarters letter mailed in this city and adj
dressed simply "Johnstown Sufferers" In one
conner was written Maggie Reynolds. els New
York avenue The letter had two cent stamp
on II There were two envelopes, and in the
Inside envelope was one cent There was
nothing IN the letter except the cent. and it
was probably the contribution of a small girl
treasurer Johnson will credit the amount of
tins contribution with the others received.
ONE OF TIE HEAVIEST LOSERS
by the Johnstown disaster was Mr. G.. NJ.
Chaplin, who was connected with various inter-
este In that town. He has been living in this
city with his family during The pas. winter,
and now Is compelled to go back to Johnstown
-
affairs he has decided 70 sell his carriage horses
and has generously determined 20 donate the
proceeds TO the fund now being raised for the
JOhnstown sufferers. Mr.. Wood. of Wood
Bros, the proprietors of the livery stable
where the horses have been kept. called
at headquarters to-day and informed the
committee Of Mr.. Chapin's purpose. In view
Of the fact that Mr.. Chaplin has lost nearly all
hisproperty, Treasurer johnson thought il was
one Of the most cOmmendable subscriptions
thus far received. II was decided TO offer the
horses, fine team of sorrels at public auction
on thursday afternoon; at o'clock, in front of
Wizards hotel
TREASURER JOHNSON
was hopeful OF being able to close up the sub-
scription books this evening, but as the SUBJ
scriptions still continue to come in, he will de-
vote his time 10 the work until it is completed
He has been greatly assisted in handling the
large amount Of work that has deyolyed upon
him BY beiIg in the Office of Mr.. A. ID. Ander-
son, the secretary OF the board of promotion
Tor the Americas exposition. Mr.. Anderson has
tyPe-writers and a clerical force, and is also
secretary Of the relief committee and the work
has been reduced 10 a system and attended TO
with prOmptness.
APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
from persons who wish to DO sent to Johnstown
as nurses and doctors. Treasurer johnson is
OF the opinion that the authorities there can
SECURE al the help needed, and that the money
contributed here can be better utilized by
being held in reserve until a demand comes
from Gov. Beaver or Gen. Hastings. Mr.. John
son says that probably some OF the most
deserving people have not received assistance
as yet as they would be kept from asking for
help BY feelings OF delicacy. He thinks that
there viii be great need OF money in Johns
town, and he wants 10 disburse the finds so
generously distributed in this city in a way
viii do the most good.
CANAL SUFFERERS WHO SEED HELP.
Mr.. Watkins. the secretary and treasurer of
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal COMPANY.
called at headquarters to-day and said that
there was good deal Of suffering among the
people along the canal, from Georgetown to
Point OF Rocks. He stated that the canal
superlntendents would be sent out to ascertain
tae facts he thinks that the people between
Harper Ferry and Willlamsport are being at
tended to by the relief committee of Balti-
more, but those living between Wiliamsport
aud Cumberland are greatly in need of help.
Ma Curtis j. Hii!yer, who has a summer
house at Woodmont, also called and mentioned
held
DISPATCH TO GOV. BEAVER
Treasurer johnson to-day sent the following
dispatch to Gov. Beaver:
"The Washington City relief committee will
be pleased TO hear from you in relation 10 the
Shipment of additional hospital and other sup
Plies, especially wearing apparel Of every char
acter.
RECEIVED AT THE BOSTON STORE.
Woodward Lothrop report the following
additional packages: Mrs. Janus, VIM. b.
Orme, 1880 10th street, 1900 p; Henry Griffin,
Mira Coleman, Ais 4th street. 20 Z street: ]. r..
Mrs. Foss, J. r. Flemming T. Pumphrey. Air.
Petty, Z. 5. Howell, Miss Robbins, Mrs. A.
Gaegler, 20lo + street; Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. DIR,
bsldus. Mrs Dye. Mrs Parker, Mrs. H. Koss
Mrs. Pellex. No Name, Mrs. Moss Miss Pike
22s sth street southeast; Mrs Clark, Mira Saith
Mrs. Peake, Mrs. Finley, 422 street south.
east; Mrs. johnson, 1913 Pennsylvania avenue
Also few others without name or address oil
senders.