Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

snow and rain. so many We're sorrowful
when informed that their needs would not
be supplied that finally it Eas determines
u open the doors again and feed all who
came. So the weary distributors gathered
their supplies and their energies together
again. and policemen started the never
ending line on its way through the big
store room. Apparently the most deserv-
ing Of ali the cases that have been discov-
cred came under observation this morning.
l. is unnecessary TO attempt to state the
various kinds of destitution.
The cry OF all was for the simplest
things. and they were thankful if. as the
supply ran short, they could be given
bread, tour and bacon. The donations de
Hver-d by the srocers were no sooner on
the counters tHaH they were seized. almost
torn apart and instantaneously distributed
among the applicants. There would b. per.
haps a shortage of beans or sugar or
bread, but sturdy porters with boxes laden
with these things would prOvidentially
come in. AMI then there would be rejoicing
for the time among those who anticipated
being deprived of those staples
The number of white applicants has in
creased materially, and many piteous cases
OF destitution among house painters, build
ers. decorators. bricklayers and other me1
We're reported either by the men them
selves or by their faithful wives One
ructdy-cheeked girl. apparently not over
twenty-one, approached the counter as her
place in the line was reached. and she
made her application boldly enough, il
seemed, and as if il was not the first time
The distributor was somewhat suspicious
OF her. and after making up her list in
fraH oar FtrVTv
She told brief story of the sufferings of
her husband and herself. he having had
his fingers frost-bitten last week while do
ing some outdoor work and she being un-
able TO get anything TO do and without any
one to assist her. By this time she was
crying Historically, and exclaiming that it
was because she was 50 ashamed and "a
afraid. Its a pity that the story is not told
a. pathetically and as strongly as the
scene appe, led TO the sympathies of those
VINO heard the words as they were brokenIy
spoken by the girl. a somewhat unusual
experience fell 10 the lot Of one distributor
who had given full supply TO a woman
with a large family. Some time afterward
the woman returned and handed in several
OF the articles. stating that she had enough
without them, and that she knew that
there were others 10 would be harry 10
get them.
Splendid Gifts.
There was rejoicing in the store room
carly this morning when 900 great fragrant
leaves Of bread came in from Madam,
D-monet & Son. They We're tempting ane
appetizins as they We're piled one upor
another along the wall. But even thes,
would not have sufficed to supply the de
Hand had not NJ. ID. Jacobs of 1914 F stree
sent in luD loaves in addition. Then Their,
were q number of others who came wi ,
two 10 a dozen pounds of bread and every
loaf went where il was eaten and where il
Epurtshed and heartened one or more per
sons GOldenbcrs sent an immense bundI,
OF blankets, and the blessedness of thi.
form of gift would be appreciated by al
II theE could hear the appeals from nearly
all the applicants for blankets He ais
sent big box of rubbers, which made 3
very appropriate and thoughtful gift upor
a day like this. Then, too, he added manN
SUITS OF underClOtnes. and these garment.
went whore there was extraordinary need
ne suffering from the absence of warm
uhdtFcl"tuing Is not appreciat ted by the
casual observer, but the lady in charge of
lhe store room where clothes are dis
trlbuied reported today very many cases
"Hyrr women came TO her and asked fol-
uHdercIpthIHG. who wore nothing under.
meath 10 protect them from the cold save
limbs. ''ie''
Any quantity Of small orders were de
HEertd by srocers. and happily they have
idbe!ed their packages, so that il was moi
necessary. as was too often the case OF
other days. TO open them and discover theII
contents before distributing them There
nave been several cases where fraud was
discovered by the distributors but the alb
sehce OF this imposition upon charity in IN,
present instance has been renarkahle
me c"lo--d minister. Rev d. r Wise.
man. mas been Of great assistance in IN.
stoTero"m in personally investigating anf
questioning doubtful cases among the col
oted applicants Lieut.. Amiss of the tlrst
precinct has also shown personal interas
IN the charity and has indOrsed the apnlica
IONS or a number who We're known To hin
10 De worthy OF help. The policemen sta.
TONED around The Star buildings and fem
poraT1ly detailed to duty in and around m.
storeroom also have been of the Creates
assistance, for they have picked out an,
brought 10 immediate attention the needles
cases.
Greatest Needs.
The experience of the distributors goes I,
show that the greatest need of the creates
number Of poor is, first. coal and wood