The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-28
THE PICKET LINE.
SalVatiOniSt OutriderS for
the Work.
Three Officers Commissioned to La.
Dor Among the Mining and Lum-
Der Camps OF the State.

Scores of red-shirted warriors and black
bonneted lassies of the Salvation Army
we're assem- bled at the barracks on Mar
ket street last night. They came from the
two States and one Territory-C California.
Nevada ana Montana, comprising this dis
trct 10 coast army wOrk-and met for no
ordinary purpose. Three of their mem
bers were TO be commissioned as "out-
riders" a new branch Of the work in this
territory, their mission being in the nature
of that of an advanced guard to the army
proper, prosecuting their Iabors among
the mining and lumber camps and other
sections far from the centers of civilza-
ton.
The methods which these outriders will
follow are not un tried in other portions of
the country, having been found very eff
fective in British Columbia and Australia.
Each man goes by himself, on horseback,
supplied with blankets for protection from
exposure, and tracts and such other ma.
terials as he may absolutely require; but,
as one of their number expressed it last
night, depending upon the Lord for food
and shelter" This vocation is similar to
that of the circuit-riGer of Olden days, who
preached the word" more frequently in
the open air that under cover of roof.
The officers chosen for this work are
Captain Gardner, who will be in charge,
Lieutenant MlntOn and Lieutenant Cairns.
| They go TO the redwood districts of Hum
bOdt County from here. and will labor in
that vicinity.
Major Keppel commissioned the men
last night. and in his remarks outlining
their duties also stated that horses had
been secured for them through the beneVO-
lent donations of friends.
One hundred and ten officers from the
different post in this district were present
last night. and the eXeTciSeS-esp ecially
during what was termed wave offer
lng'-partOok in large measure of tina:
display OF emotion which characterize
the early-day cam nmeetings, when EN-
and women worshiped their Creator in
Gods own temple" in a manner not in
keeping with the methods of latter-day
worship.
Captain Lee of the life-boat Theodore
told of the initial trip of the little vessel
and the various experiences, both serious
and amusing, with which the crew had
met Among other things he said that
charitable gentleman living near Sacra-
! meDto had offered to give the army ten
acre field OF potatoes. but as they were not
prepared to take care of the gift they were
obliged TO decline it.
Major Keppel gave some statistical in
formation from his annual report relative
to the work of the Shelter last winter. He
said that from January 1, when the build
ing was opened, up to the middle of May,
when it closed. 1852 meals were furnished
TO applicants. 597 being the largest number
fed in any one day. Over 13 900 publications.
for beds were also granted aud the sum of
| money expended In the work was over
| $1,000. In this connection Major Keppel
stated that they expected to have the Shelter
open again before the expiration of a
month.
The matron in charge of the Children's
Shelter Home also made an appeal for
clothing for the little ones and the meeting
closed with many enthusiastic ''volleys."