Evening star., 1894-01-24
cent de Paul Gap. H)................ 100
To the police department........... 1900
To the Associated Charities. ........... 200
OBLIGATIONS ..-'. 100

1Otal. y, OUU
Observation-Disclosures on hand unap-
propriated. as per report. s4.635.62; appro-
priation called for, as per above estimates.
S.6UO; leaving balance Of 81 .O35.62.
The Work of Canvass.
The chairman of the committee Of can
vass, Mr.. George Truesdell, stated that he
had nothing definite as to progress. The
canvass began on Monday, but In some OF
the districts 1t did not get under way until
yesterday. So far very few reports have
been received from the chairmen of the
districts. 1t was not possible at this time
to form any idea Of what the results Of the
canvass would be.
he presented a communication from Gen.
LOCKER, the vice president or the Associated
CHARITIES IN Georgetown, suggesting tnat
his organization have charge OF the dis
tribution of relief in that section. Col.
Truesdel also called attention to the offer
made by Woodward & Lothrop placing at
the disposal of the committee for distribu-
ton their force of delivery wagons.
He referred to the presence of Mrs. Nc
Gill, member of the canvassing commit
trict, and upon invitation Mrs. McGill
spoke briefly. She recommended that the
canvassing committees, as far as practi-
cable, be made permanent, and that cases
vestigation and reports. This suggestion
was referred to the committee on distribu-
ton, as was that also from Gen. LOCKER
Resolutions offered by Mr.. Somerville
were adopted that the committee make ap-
preparations at each meeting of any bal
anceS on hand, and to whatever institu-
ton an appropriation be made the
committee will not be responsible beyond
then adjourned until next Tuesday after
noon. The following were present. Col.
John Tracey. chairman: J. Harrison John
son. John F: Cook. Judge c. c. Cole, DIR.
T.
Mrs. ]. w. Babson. r. W. Moves and L. s.
Emery. H. H. Twombly and H. P. Goodwin,
from the canvassing committee, were also
present.
Funds Nearly Exhausted.
Col Tracey. chairman of the central re-
lief committee, today addressed the follow
Ing to Chairman Truesdell Of the canvass
ing committee:
WASHINGTON, DC, January "a. 1894
Col. George Truesdell. Chairman citizens
committee for collection Of relief funds
Dear sir: The financial statements sub
mitted at yesterdays meeting of the central
relief committee. considered in connection
with the appropriations of funds for i'm
mediate use, made in accordance with rec
concentrations Of the committee on distri-
button. show balance now available OF
only 81, ,O32
That small sum Is insignificant in com.
parison with the daily increasing demands
for relief. The mild weather has lessened
the pressing need for fuel and in a small
degree affected that for the distribution OF
heavy clothing; but it has not decreased the
very urgent calls for supplies and of pro-
visions and for shelter.
In view Of the virtual exhaustion Of the
relief fund Of $9645 which has been avail
able for the work. 1t seems proper to direct
attention to the condition of affairs, which
leaves the future of the relief movement
and the fate of the distressed and deserving
poor so largely dependent on the systema-
ttzed work Of your committee and it's local
executive branches.
Yours respectfully,
(Sgned) JOHN TRACEY,
Chairman Central Relief Committee