Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-25
Hebrew Organization Appeals
for Immediate Donations.
SCARCITY OF COAL
THE BURDENS OF THE POOR IN
CREASED THEREBY.
Work of the Associated Charities-Fuel
Situation in Washington Re-
mains Unchanged.

At this season of the year the various
charity organizations of the District are
making their preparations for meeting the
regular demand and the emergencies incl
dent to the winter season. The cold wealth.
er at all times entails enlarged duties upon
those who have their especial business
the care of the poor, and those who are at
the heads of the several District charitable
organizations realize the approach OF win
ter this year with considerable apprehen-
sion of the result.
Entering into the causes for this appre-
hension, and, in fact. one of the most i'm
portant factors to be considered this year
In the work of local charities, is the scare
fly and high price of coal. Much has been
said of the Inconvenience that will be felt
on account of the high price of coal by
Washington residents who are in moderate
circumstances and by those who are styled
as rich as well; but the real suffering will
be among those who have an almost con-
tinual struggle for their daily bread, and
who, even under favorable conditions, are
sore pressed to provide the bare necessities
OF life for themselves and their families.
The winter is always the trying season for
this Glars of people, and wit the conditions
OF existence made dOubly severe it is easy
to surmise that increased efforts will have
TO be made in order to assist the poor of
Washington to survive the effects of the
season. The matter is of grave Importance
Mr.. Charles F. Weller, secretary of the
Associated Charities, in an interview with
Star reporter today stated that the APP
peal for funds has not as yet been made by
the Associated Charities, but will be sent
out early in October.
Funds Entirely Exhausted.
THE funds of the Citizens Relief Asso-
citation said Mr.. Weller, ARE entirely ex-
hausted at this time. and orders for neces-
saries for the poor being issued in an
ticipation of contributions later on. At this
time the Associated Charities has been Civ
Ing its attention to the matter of clothing
poor children, In order that they may be
sent to school in suitable garb. 1t is con-
sdered as very essential that the children
be allowed to go to school, and this work
has been engaging our attention lately.
The coal question is indeed puZzling. 1
do not know what will do to meet the
added responsibilities if the present scarcity
and high price of coal continue TO prevail.
1t Is certain to increase our burdens to a
great extent, for many families who in pre-
vious years have been just able to get
through the winter by their own efforts and
slight assistance from our Institution will
be compelled to seek relief from charitab BILE
organizations. The subject of relief for this
winter, If present conditions obtain. will be
grave"
United Hebrew Charities.
The United Hebrew Charities has address,
ed to it's friends and patrons an appeal for
increased contributions for the coming win
ter. The circular states that the fuel prob
lem is especially serious to those who are
charged with the care and the comfort of
the poor The appeal reads, in part, as fol-
lows
Hundreds Of poor people have IN the
past by great selfdenial. kept their fami-
lies from the pain of cold by daily pur-
chases of small quantities of coal but
where formerly the head of a family could
make shift of getting along or 10
cents day for fuel it is now practically
impossible to get an adequate supply for
treble the amounts. The situation Of those
who have no money will be deplorable in
deed. 1t will be apparent to any one who
gives the matter the least thought that all
Charity organizations will be in need of
Larger funds than ever 10 meet the demands
that will be made upon them this winter.
The United Hebrew Charities appeals 20
its patrons and friends TO send in their
subscriptions and donations now due as
speedily as possible. Let the returns be :n-
creased-doubled if possbe-in order 10
make the care of the poor possibility.
Those who have given this matter an in
different consideration are especially and
earnestly implored, for the sake of suffer
Ing humanity. to give this appeal their
closest attention. Donations will be CRATE
fully acknowledged by any of the follow
Ing: i. L. Blout, 10 18th street northwest
president: a. G. Wolf, 926 street north
Voot, anu JOScpH SOIOlIlOli, icS ICN street,
secretaries.
Situation Unchanged.
There is no material change in the coal
situation today Dealers who have a limit
ed supply of the product are delivering in
small quantities at the rate of SIC a ton
the price that obtained yesterday. Com
paratively little wood is being hauled 20
the city by farmers who have supplies
near by.
The personal tax law now operative in
the District Of Columbia is said to have
considerable to do with the shortage of an
thracite- coal in Washington. Dealers re-
allied that they could not consistently carry
the usual amount of coal at d time of the
year when there was little demand and
when they would be required by law to
make return to the assessor
To have little coal as possible in the
yards at a time when the assessor demand
ed Ereturn was the most natural thing
for the coal dealer to do. The strike anne
on almost stimuli taneousy, and he was un-
able to get supply for his customers
The demand for oil and gasoline ranges
was greater today than at any time since
the anthracite coal strike was inaugurated
Tenders Use of Bins.
w. Hamilton Smith manager of the J.
Maury Dove Coal Company, has written to
the District Commissioners, stating that the
company understands the authorities are
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