Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-20
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81 see that there are many very kind sug-
gestions being made by charitable persons
to give benefit performances for the relief
of the families of the poor boys who were
killed in the fire." said Chief Paris this
morning, land I'd like to ask all such per-
sons to report to this office the time and
place of such entertainments, SO we may
keep a record and see about the receipts.
If they are so inclined, the department Will
have representatives present at such bene-
fi.s to take charge of the finances 1 don't
want to be understood as doubling the
good intentions of anybody, but we have
had some very sad experiences on more
occasions than one In such connection.
In 1894 a benefit performance was given at
the Bijou Opera House here for the fire.
mems relief fund. l was sent check on
the Lincoln National Bank for S211S0,
which was represented to be the result of
the performance. On presenting the check
at the bank 1 found ii was worthless.
Here it is and Chief Paris showed the
reporter the check.
"You can see, therefore, why I must be
anxious, not only on account of the bene-
ficiaries Of such occasions, but on account
of those who patroniZe them as well. and
who spend their money for a charitable
object as much as they do for their own
amusement. We are receiving many con-
tributionS in cash for the families of the
dead, but nobody seems willing to let his or
her name be published in connection with
the good work.
I'VE are feeling very much pleased over
the action of the Senate yesterday" con-
tinued the chief. land If the firemen look
upon Senators German and Hawley here
after as their patron saint 1t will only be
natural. Such recognition inspires the
men with renewed determination to do
their duty, and almost makes them forget
the terrors and dangers their lives are con-
stantly confronted with"
Subscriptions Received.
The following subscriptions for the bene-
fit of the families of the flremen who were
killed at the fire on Monday night last on
Louisiana avenue have been received at
The Star office:
Evening Star Newspaper Company. 500. 90
Lincoln Fire Insurance Company. 10000
A Llsner. Zo.oo
G. Observation-Disclosures. LOO
Total SIG. 90
Col. Heywood's Graceful Tender.
In a communication addressed to The
Evening Star today, Col. Charles Haywood,
commandment of the United States marine
corps, writes as follows:
"In tho event of any entertainment be-
ing given for the benefit of the families Of
the firemen, VINO lost their lives in the
recent fire III this city, 1t affords me pleas
ure to tender the services of the band of
the United States marine corps to take
part in the same, provided it does not con-
fiict with any government duty. the leader
and members having generously volunteer
ed for said purpose.
Il will be glad to have any committee
appointed to take charge of the matter.
many any arrangements desired with the
leader of the band"
When Chief Paris was made acquainted
with this characteristic action of Col. Hey
woods he expressed a desire that a COM
mittee should be selected, consisting of
one representative from each of the daily
papers published in Washington. to have
charge of the benefit entertainment at
which the band will appear, and to make
the necessary arrangements for such q
performance.