Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-25

STILL HELPING THE POOR.
Over $4,000 Disbursed Through the Police.
Bessdss Groceries and Clothing.
Chief Clerk Sylvester Of the police depart
ment. who has had charge Of Tie police Door
fund, said to q STAB reporter this morning that
he had DISTURBED more than 5000. besides
large Quantities Of provisions fuel and clothing.
He said that there were still many deserving
cases and the people would need some assistance
for several days, even IL the warm weather con-
tinued. Another short cold snap, he said,
would end the relief fund unless the citizens
continued the good work Of contributing.
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
A few contributions are still being received.
among the latest being: w. d. Campbell, A26
18th street southeast, additional contribution
of 100 pounds Of salt pork and twenty-four
bushels Of meal; Wilson division, gun carriage
sSI7s; j. T. Ssianser' S.rrei fo Of dour. barrel
Burnstcin. New York, elo; N. F. Peake, Is, ".
N. Shuster 4 Sons, 60 pairs Of socks; Edward
Farrell, cornmeal; Grace p. E. Church, ton Of
coal; John I. Bartlett, Great Falls Ice Com
pany, 316 worth Of groceries; F. NJ. Buckley,
clothing; Towers school children, food and
fuel; 8. Fisher. hats and Gaps; Mrs. Lowell,
clothing.
TIE ASSOCIATED cHA2rrIKs
Three hundred and seyenty-fve persons ap-
piled at the Office Of the Associated Charities
yesterday for relief, and this morning ninety
had applied. Secretary Emory stated, how
ever, that unless another severe cold spell came
along shortly the number would gradually de-
crease.
Tho following contributions, were received
TODAY:
A. NJ. Clspp, go; Tower 4 Co., %; cash.
Sl3.25; through EVENING STAR, provisions and
clothing; employees Of government printing
office, e1S6; Chas. II. Small, IS; DR.. Sothoron,
%; Miss Graham, s2s; through EVENING
NEIaHBoRHoop COLLECTION.
A method Of collecting provisions and cloth
ing for the suffering poor was tried with excel
lent success few days ago by charitably in
clined lady residing on Q street. She sent a
note to ali the ladies living on her square, stat
ing that her servant would call upon them the
next day for any contributions in the way OF
clothing or supplies that they felt inclined to
give for the poor. Nearly every one had some
thing that she was willing to give, so that
a small wagon load Of groceries Of all kinds,
partly worn clothing, &C., was turned over to
The STAR for the Associated Charities. Her
example might be followed with advantage by
others. The plan is of but little trouble to any
one and yet the result will be most gratifying.
The STAR has placed in its business Office
little combination safe for contributions for the
poor.
AN ENTERTAINMENT By TIE DEAF AND DUMB.
Among the many responses to the call Of the
hour to help the poor and needy one Of the
most touching, perhaps, is that of the Saturday
Night Club Of Kendall Green. composed of
deaf and dumb students Of the institution. who
have, through DR.. Gallaudet rendered bene-
fit rendi ton Of Pygmalion and Galatea to the
Newsboys and Childrens Aid Society to be
given on Saturday evening next, January %,
at Wizards Hall DIR. Galander's version of
this celebrated drama is pronounced by those
who have had the felicity of seeing it to be one
OF the most amusing pieces ever put on the
stage, and the pantomimste who compose the
caste are especially artistic in their parts enter
ing into it with thorough understanding and
enjoyment. The cause in which the entertain
ment is given is one in which all feel a direct
and deep concern, and tho performance itself
being Of such a novel and interesting character
the benefciaries will undoubtedly be greatly
benefited through the generosity Of DR.. Gallau-
Diet and the Saturday Night Club.
EXHAUSTED By HUNGER
Yesterday afternoon Q man was found living
in the street on 18th street near n street north
west. The police took him to the station and
from thence to the Emergency Hospital He
gave his name Chas Russell. He is a Young
Englishman, twenty-three years old, and stated
that he was exhausted by hunger, not having
had anything to eat since Friday last He was
SO weak as to be almost helpless
GOT A BoY's COAT.
Mrs. T. J. Sullivan Of 1880 9th street noticed
the statement in The STAR about the little boy
who wouldn't wear ga dal's toat'' and wrote to
Lieut.. Vernon stating that she had a bows coat
for the little fellow. He went this morning and
was rugged out.
THE CONCERT FRIDAY NIGHT.
The concert to be given at Metzerott's Music
Hall for the benefit Of the poor on Friday night
has already excited good deal Of interest.
Over 800 musicians have volunteered and the
program, both vocally and fundamentally, will
be the most extensive that has ever been pre-
sented by local talent. Those having the affair
in charge feel that they should have the active
support of the churches, schools and every class
Of the community, for every cent OF the money
received will be turned over to the superintend-
ent Of police for distribution through his force
Although the time is short, it is believed that
sufficient interest can be excited to bring out a
generous response and enable the managers to
turn over a handsome sum to relieve the poor
and needy.