Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-24
TO TRY A NEW PLAN
A Canvass far Porto Rican Supplies
in the West End.
CONTRIBUTIONS ARE STILL SLOW
Oonatioes to Be Sent From Ba|t'-
more on the Wright.
THE LATEST SUBSCRIPTIONS

Colonel Wright, in charge of the Porto
Rican relief work being done here. upon
the suggestion of the Secretary of War, has
adopted plan for obtaining supplies OF
clothing for the destitute Porto Ricans
which, 1t is hoped, will yield good results.
Since the committee began Its work last
Saturday all the clothing that has been re-
ceived at its headquarters in the Inter
Ocean building, on 9th street below F, could
be placed in a couple of packing boxes,
The necessity for relief for the Porto Ri
cans is immediate, and prompt assistance
will be doubly valuable to them. For this
reason Colonel Wright has determined to
try new plan. which he hopes will prove
successful. He has arranged to have a
systematic canvass of the city In sections.
This canvass will begin tomorrow morning.
and will then be especially directed to u
street from 18th street westward.
Mr.. Sprngman has loaned for this pur-
pose delivery wagon, which Will be at
18th and G streets at 10 o'clock a m. Half
dozen ladies, who have volunteered thelf
services for this work. will accompany the
wagon and will go from door to door. Civ
ing the people an opportunity to contribute
any clothing they may have for the destitute
Porto Ricars whose homes and worldly
possessions were destroyed in the terrific
hurricane that lately visited their island.
In order that the work of this committee
may be facilitated it is desired that all
persons living along G street from 18th
street westward may have their contribu-
lions ready when the solicitors call.
The committee has not enough assistance
in the work of soliciting contributions
and any ladies or gentlemen who can de-
vote their time to this work of mercy will
find something to do if they will call to see
Col Wright ar o'clock tomorrow morn
ing at the lnter-Ocean building. If the
plan of having clothing solicited and at
once collected in delivery wagon meets
with success tomorrow other wagons will
probably be put out, and The Star will
announce from day to day the routes that
viii be visited by the solicitors. so that
people who Will be called on will be inform
ed in advance and nave ready whatever
tney Will give and so greatly facilitate the
work
The Commissioners desired to have the
contributions from this city made during
the present week, but the slowness with
which they are being made will probably
make it necessary to extend the work into
next week, as but a small supply has been
received. The plan for collecting contribu-
tons which WHIP be tried on C street to-
morrow should not cause others to wait
until they receive special calls before Civ
ing anything they desire. 1t will not be
possible to extend this careful system of
soliciting Contributions over more than a
small part of the city, because of the short
time in which thd work must be done For
at once to the lnter-Ocean building.
viii He Shipped From baltimore.
Mayor Master OF Baltimore has notified
the Secretary of War that the steamer
Wright viii leave Baltimore on the 10Th
instant with supplies for the destitute of
Porto Ricos and has offered to send any
supplies from this city marked to indi-
cate that they are from citizens of Wash
ington if they are forwarded to him in
time. Colonel Wright viii hold all supplies
now in his hands to go this steamer and
desires to make good a showing as pos
sible Tor this city in. the quantity of goods
forwarded. For that reason those who in
tend to contribute should hasten to do So
All the ministers of churches of this city
Will be sent circulars by Col Wright ask
ing that announcement be made. to their
congregations of the need for supplies for
Porto Rico, and stating that If these sup
plies are collected at the various churches
and the committee notified they will be
sent for Judd & Detweiler have contribute
co the printing of these circulars.
Recent Contributions.
Contributions have been received from
MertZ, druggist; Thomas Sharp, Lieut.
Commander ]. J. bunker, U. S. N; Miss
NJ. L. Mann, S. Kann, Sons & Co.. W. G.
Fowler, Saks & Co., Mrs. Charles Ruper-
stein. Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Frank King
Miss M. E. Wau has made a unique con-
tribution. She has made up sixteen bundles,
each containing materials for a dress, with
thread needles and thimble for making
them up. Each bundle is plainly marked
on the outside showing a sample of goods
it contains, to facilitate its distribution
This plan was one adopted in relief work
during the civil war and proved to be an
effective way for providing for the needs
of those who We're ready and able to make
up their clothing
Received by The Star.
The following additional subscriptions for
the benefit of the Porto Rican sufferers
have been received at The Star office:
Heretofore acknowledged $50 50