Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21
GOOD WORK CONTINUES.
General Interest Taken In Aiding the
Families of Fire Victims.

The tender of the services of the United
States Marine Band, made by Col. Hey
wood. commanding the marine corps
through The Evening Star, yesterday, to
take part in an entertainment that may be
given for the benefit of the families of the
firemen who lost their lives in the fire last
Monday night will probably result in an
entertainment soon to be given under pub
lie auspices, of which, of course, the Marine
Band will form an important feature. Fol-
lowing the suggestion contained in Col
Heywood's letter to The Evening Star, Chief
Paris has appointed a committee repre-
senting the daily papers OF Washington to
arrange for public benefit entertainment.
This committee is composed of Dr. Franklin
7. Howe of The Evening Star. Mr.. Willard
Holcomb of the Post and Mr.. Paul Wilstach
of the Times.
Capt E. S. Randall in a letter to Chief
Paris has donated the use of his two
steamers, the Harry Randall and the Samr
J. Pentz, and the grounds at River View,
for benefit excursion to be given for the
families of the dead and injured firemen.
Capt. Randall states that the excursion
shall be given without costing he fire de-
partment single cent. either in advance or
afterward. in the shape of any kind or sort
OF expenses. Capt. Randall states that he
is deeply interested in the welfare of the
fire department and especially of the men,
and that he thinks this is the best method
by which he can show his regard for the
same.
The Marshall Hall Steamboat Company,
through Col Joseph Mckibben and Capt.
Blake. have also rendered the use of the
steamer Manchester and the beautiful
grounds at MARSHALL Hall to Chief Paris
for a benefit excursion. 20 be given at any
time the chief shall think most opportune.
The entire proceeds of the excursion will
be turned over to Chief Paris. and will I'M
doubleday swell the total by handsome
figure.
Chief Paris today received a letter from
Capt Domer of the National Fencibles
notifying him Of the action OF the board
of governors of The National Fencihles in
turning over to the fire department for the
benefit OF the families of the firemen who
lost their lives in the recent fire on LOUISE
ana avenue a horse and trap valued at
$500. This Is the turnout which the
Fencibles offered during their recent fair,
but the owner of the successful ticket
never claimed his prize. The horse will
be taken to one of the engine houses
and ratified at an early date fer the benefit
of the families of the firemen.
Chief Paris also receI ed today check
for $lG0 from Washington Lodge, No. IL,
Il. and p. Order of Elks. for the benefit of
the families of the firemen.
The Burnt Cork Club will give a benefit
performance at Odd Fellows Hall, 18th
street northwest. for the families of the
hremen who were injured and killed in
the recent fire, as soon as arrangements
Brown has donated the use of the hall,
through the Odd Fellows, and William B.
Dawson tes volunteered to put up the
printing. The entire charge of the tickets
and receipts will be placed in the hands of
Chief Parris or his rel resentative. The
club is we'll known in this city for the OK
cellence of Its shows. and it is expected
that goodly sum will be realized.
Lafayette Post. No. ~. G. A. R., will
give an entertainment at the Central Hall
Thursday evening" May Is for the benefit
of the families of the brave firemen who
lost their lives at the post of duty
Received at Department.
Chief Clerk Hess of tie fire department
has received the following additional con-
tributions:
l. H. NJ q CO-------.- lOD
William. Hahn & Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Washington Lodge of Elks. .......... 10000
Fl. r. Miles. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500
Riggs Fire Insurance Company........ 10000