Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-06
The Poor Feel the Terrors of This
Biting Cold.
EVERY AGENCY WORKING STEADILY
More Wagons Needed, as Are
Money, Food and Fuel.
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIV ED

Fuel was in great demand at the ponce
stations yesterday and today, but on ac-
count of the limited amount of means all
applicants could not be given any very
great amount. Lieut.. Vernon of the fourth
precinct in South Washington, where the
applicants for assistance are perhaps mere
numerous than at the others, had several
tons of coal delivered at the stations, ana
gave it out in small quantities, about a
buShel to each applicant.
There were two OF three police coming
and going at the central relief's Louisiana
avenue depot all day after things needed
in the various districts Everything moved
along promptly and smoothly. The depot
had it's work so systematized that almost
as fast as goods came in and were re-
ceipted for they were sent out to the va
rious parts of the city. The wagons of the
Palais Royal and several of the Hygienic
Ice Company. as well as those of Mr.. Ryan
of Capitol Hill and those Of Woodward &
Lothrop, were all at work today collect
ing, and some of them were employed in
distributing goods. The committee has
had to hire good many wagons and could
use more.
Here is a chance for those who can to
contribute in the way Of horse help.
Central Union Mission.
The benches in the distributing room of
the Central Union Mission were filled all
day with people waiting their turn to be
given food or fuel. The mission helped 206
cases Monday, 255 yesterday and more than
that will receive aid there today before
nightfall. Everything is done carefully and
sparngly, for it is clear that economy must
be practiced and taught where SO many
come day after day.
Popular Charity.
The soup house on Louisiana avenue con-
tinues to be a popular charity, and the
;c
are opened at noon there is always a rush,
and the rule is, First come, first served
The patrons of this place are men, women
and children, alth ough the women who call
are few. Many children and women, now
ever call with buckets and take home their
rations of soup and bread: Inc rooms arc
supposed to close at O'Clock, but these
cold nights the doors are never closed untll
the supply on hand is exhausted or the APP
plicantS cease coming.
A Steady Stream.
The Associated Charities is receiving a
steady stream of applications daily-yes-
tarday there were about 800. half OF which
were met with prompt aid. The NUMBER Oh
extreme cases is greater than at any time
before. There were four In the northern
part of the city where women put their
children in bed. wrapped their feet IN c, oi9
potato sacks and clothes, because they nad
no Shoes and sought the police TO get 1uei
| and food. They were promptly attehoso
| to- Nine similar cases came IN from the
northeastern part OF the Guy; tnal pa
| of the northwest south Of pennsylvania
avenue is suffering keenly. Inc substatioh
| has done all it could and appeals ior gen
| eral contributions. Fuel ana ciotnihs are
especially needed there. 80
'"rb;s is the worst siege we have had.
said Superintendent Emery this morning
six weeks at most heretofore sa" tHe
| end of such suffering. but 1t IS now TWO
| is great need of pushing out fuel right
| now 1t is all right to husband our slneWs
of war and keep money ahead, put neoP!e
must not freeze and Starve both. rms is
awful weather for the poor. Just now
| lady came in here and gave me 500 bill,
| and like sensible woman she said she
wanted that spent entirely for coal for
the poor. We had surplus last year and
I always feel glad that we did. we keep
our work going the year around and we
had that surplus to begin work with last
fall, a month before any other source OF
help began. But let there be no withhold
ing of help in period of cold like this.
We are helping people just as promptly as
we can hear and verify their stories to-
day"
Relief Committee Receipts Today.
The grand total of collections reported to
the relief committee up to 2 pm. today
was $11, 200, and there are several streets
yet to hear from. Mrs. Babson, who turn
ed in $1,000 yesterday, has a good deal Of
promising territory to report yet. The
War Department collectio turned over to
| the committee, besides several tons of
supplies, 1888 in cash. Mrs. w. D. Moses
| handed in $163. The National Capital Brew
| cry sent in a check for $50.
Received at Star Office.
The Star acknowledges further contribu-
| lions as follows:
Heretofore acknowledged. ........... So, G1G.33
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