The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-03

Cold weather and the destitute are
brought to the attention Of the general
public at one and the same time. The mo-
ment the temperature begins TO fail the
needy commence 10 flock TO tle various
places where relief is given, places where
the charitabIy inclined bring their cast-of
clothing where everything is thankfully
received and Is distributed almost immedi-
ately.
The charitable bureaus OF this city have
been greatly overWorked during the past
few days and their stores are being rap
idly depleted. Hundreds of people have
been driven To dire need b. the cold ana
have been compelled TO ask help from those
Who run the institutions where bread and
clothing are given cut free of charge, ana
where work toe. is furnished those who
apply and appear TO be deserving OF en-
ployment-
The holiday season is generally made the
time for wholesale giving, and it is for
tunate that the Geld snap happened TINS
wear when il did. as the available funds
and materials with which to carry on the
charitable work were on hand in aouDd-
ance. The drain OH the ssOrehouses OF the
various orgaHiz cations was great however,
and the donations Of benevolent citizens
viii be thankfully received. Money food-
clothing and fuel are very acceptable
forms OF gifts 10 til organizations VINO t2te
care Of the poor, and the latter VIII be APP
preciated more than ever at the present
time From The way articles have been
pouring into hcadguar- ers OF tho RELIEF so
Cieties II is believed that there are num-
Der OF people who have included The needy
IN their list Of Christmas and New Years
beneIiciarieE and have made DOuntuul pro-
vision for them.
number o. men secured employment
yesterday IL cleaning the snow from the
streets and as many more viii be employed
in the same way today. the various rail-
road companies are working al their men
in keeping the cars running and q number
of extra hands were employed 10 assist in
keeping the tracks clear.
Over two hundred men applied TO the
Central Union Mission last night for lodg-
ing. and as many more secured meals at
the same place. This is probably the best
place for the peer Waylarer who has no
home as q nice warm bed and an abund
ance OF food are provided if he saws and
splits a sufficient quantity Of wood. Be
sides getting his board and lodging for
the night. the guest of the Mission also
takes a comfortable bath and has his
clothing cleaned fer him free Ct charge.
The Mission is rather behind in the
matter Of funds this year. and has not had
as much money 10 do outside work as it
would have liked. Between six and ten
families are cared fer in day. however
BY the managers al the institution, and
numbers Of people are sent TO the Asso-
cIated Charities with letters Of introduce
tion. One OF the ladies connected with
the Mission told reporter for The Times
last night thai they had not received as
many applications fer relief this year as
is usual. Most Of their pensioners under
stand that there is a lack Of funds around
the central headquarters and they refrain
from asking aid
Superintendent George 5. Wilson, Of the
Associated Charities. spent all day yester-
day and the day before in his Office, al No
S11 G Street northwest. attending TO the
wants Of the destitute who applied TO hin
for aid. The clerks OF the board willingly
gave up their he liday to be Of assistance
to the organization in the distribution Of
comforts to the needy. Fuel and clothing
formed the principal items in the applica-
tions for relief although food was never
refused. The Beard Of Associated Chart
ties receive a number Of cash donations
every year to help them meet the needs o.
their large constituency. Some of these
donations are as high rs $1,000. but arr
generally in smaller amounts. The Com
missioners OF the District anu the chief @
police are ex-ofiicio members Of the asso
citation and many OF the poor that apply
10 them are sent to The charities head
quarters.
The Central Relief Committee has CO.
operated with the Associated Charities II
the work Of giving relief to the suffering
and has been Ct great assistance TO tn,
latter body. The Business Mems Associa
tion. through its members. has also dom
some good work in relieving the destitute
There still remain 2 number Of person.
worthy objects 81 q well directed charit,
who are too proud 70 apply 10 the bcnevo
lent societies for aid.