Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12
THE WORK OF RELIEF.
Local Labor Organization Confronted
by Peculiar Conditions.

The effect of the great fire in Baltimore
has been felt by several persons in Wash
ington. 1t has developed that number OF
men who were thrown out Of employment
as a result of the holocaust WERE In sew
eral instances, the main support of widows
and families residing in this city. Since the
issuance OF the appeal to organized labor
of the District by the Central Labor Union
for assistance in the relief of the nom
union and union workmen who suffered by
the fire several cases of the character de-
scribed have come to the attention OF the
relief committee of the organization.
AS the committee is authorize to collect
funds for 1.-The sufferers of Baltimore It
finds itself unable to assist the local fami-
lies who were affected indirectly by the
great calamity. The committee, however,
has done all in its power to relieve such
cases by calling them to the attention OF
the Commissioners and the Associa. ed
Charities, respectively. Should any funds
collected in this city go to the local ia MI
lies, it Will have to be disbuTsed from Bald-
more.
The local relief committee Is requested to
account for every contribution received,
and it will, in turn, receive a receipt for
the same from the Baltimore labor author
tiles, who will have direct supervision of
its distribution to the union and non-union
sufferers. Under such circumstances, 1t is
explained, the committee is unable to assist
the local families affected by the fire.
The appeal by the Central Labor Union is
in the hands of the various labor organ.za-
tions of the District. Encouraging reports
are being received, and special sessions of
OF CARNATIONS will be called in order that
funds may be raised for the immediate re-
lief of the fire sufferers. 1t is expected
that at the next meeting of the Central
Labor Union the committee will be able to
report many handsome contributions.
The committee expects contributions from
the friends of labor and from local philan-
thropic residents. 1t Is explained that the
foot note of the appeal, Financial assist
ance will be gratefully received from all
sources was especially intended for the
friends of labor and other persons inclined
to assist in the work of relief in Baltimore.
The committee Is in receipt of several
communications from labor organizations
of Baltimore expressing gratitude for the
manner in which the people of Washing
ton have already proceeded in the pre-
liminary plans for the general relief Of
the people Of Baltimore. The wage-earners
of Baltimore are especially grateful to the
Central Labor Union of this city for its
quick action. The unions OF Baltimore are
making an effort to learn the approximate
amount of money needed for the relief Of
the sufferers.
A letter received from Secretary Joseph
McGregor Of the Baltimore Federation of
Labor extends thanks for the assistance
already rendered by the local organization.
and relates the true condition Of affairs in
Baltimore. A similar communication from
Secretary William r. Phillips of the District
Council of Baltimore of the United Brother
hood of Carpenters states that the meeting
places OF the two AFFILIATED organisations
were destroyed.