The record-union., 1893-08-10
CRUISE OF THE THEODORA.
The Salvation Army's Craft and Its
Mission.
Working for the Relief of the Poor and
Needy-The Local Army's
New Quarters.

AT the foot of / street trim little
launch named the Theodore has been
lying for couple of days, but will depart
up the river this morning. The Theodore
has quite history, having been the
launch of the old warship Hartford, and
III years to come will be regarded as an
interesting relic of old war times
Her crew of seven wear the red badge
of the Salvation Army, and although
their caps are those of men-of-wars- men,
they are not called sailors, but soldiers of
the Army.
A RECORD UNION reporter was in
formed by them that they have connected
with the Army an institution known as
the life Boat" AS the life boat on the
ocean saves human lives, so does this life
boat save them in different way.
1t was started in San Francisco last
winter for the purpose of giving to me-
chanics and others out of employment a
chance for food and lodging at nominal
price, and for those who had nothing,
provision was also made. The Army no
longer confines its ministrations to the
lowest dregs OF society, as it did in its be-
ginning. 1t is anxious TO reach the
working classes also, and this is the OBJ
ject of the Life Boat"
SALVATION OF THE MASSES.
First and foremost, the aim of the
society is that which its name indicates
salvation of the masses-and this is one
OF its methods. A man can get a good
meal at the Life Boat" which is situated
at Sacramento and kearny streets, for
hve cents, and lodging for the same
amount. he can pay cash for them, or
he can DO work in the workshop, which
is connected with the institution tor that
purpose, and feel that lie is earning his
own living and is not reduced to beg
gary. lie thus retains his self-respect,
that great conservator of independence
and hope.
During last winter there were 1900
meals paid Tor by work and $1,000 paid
for in cash. The Life Boat" is sup
ported by contributions from the business
men of San Francisco, some OF them
being large ontributors, Adolph Sutro
giving them Sl2, ZOO during the past year.
Much clothing was donated among
other things and 80 suits were distrib-
uted. EN- mployment was also found for
800 men, many of whom are now filling
permanent positions. Among them are
lawyers, physicians and men of various
trades and professions.
The meals and beds are furnished only
in the winter, leaving the men to take
care of themselves in the summer when
work is more plenty and they can sleep
under the stars Unnecessary.
THE THEoDoRA's MISSION.
The Theodore is going up the river as
far as it can, its occupants holding services
at different places and trying to interest
the farmers ana let them know there is
an employment agency connected with
the Life Boat" which will furnish them
with men free of charge and which fur
ther endeavors to find out what kind of
men it sends.
They also wish to let the farmers know
that If they are disposed to send down
contributions for the support of the Life
BoaV through the winter, that it will be
very acceptable, and also to tell them
where they can send it.
The present stagnation of business all
over the State points with certainty to a
very bard winter for the working classes
as well as employers, and indicates that
many thousands of unemployed will be
in need of relief The army hopes through
these means to alleviate greatly the in
evitable distress, and need more ample
means TO do 1t with.
They will be glad to receive articles
that can be made useful. TURKEYS
feathers, for instance, which are usually
thrown away, can be made into busters
and sold. Many other things that are
-
made useful, and will probably be sent
down when that fact is known
The crew are Intelligent and earnest in
their work, and deserve success.
THE RoUT OF SATAN,
The Sacramento contingent of the Sal
vation Army effected a famous victory
last night. Reinforced by detachment
from the salvation Navy in natty white
and blue costumery OF the sea, and which
rnin fnrrprnnnf B1aAa 10 a5,
music from fife, drum, violin, triangle,
guitar, tamborines and other noise-pro-
duclng agencies, the army marched upon
that old deadtal known as the "Old
Hoss" saloon and took it by Storm
Some days before, however. the army
had rented the deserted dive on X street.
so that the charge last night was but the
demOnstrative result OF investure care
fully planned week ago. a large crowd
followed the army into its new quarters,
in the main the curb population of the
street in the small hours. Largely the
class of men who weave their way along
the pave as If attempting to define the
course of a tortuous stream.
But there were many sober men. too.
many poor ana unfortunate men, and
sprinkling from the churches was visible
here and there in whittier linen than the
general run of the crowd. 1t was a re-
spectiui audience, quiet, attentive, and as
" GA NANNASh ~ az AAdb tN OF SAT- III GuS0-
Toned pews, though the benches are rude
in the new barracks, and harder than a
slIurlan's 5 grip on dollar. Never before
had there been such an aSsemblage in the
"Old Hoss." Its walls seemed to
SHRINK IN ALBRIGHT
AS the torches swept them with brush
of smoke and flame, and the Salvationists
shouted as they routed the devil from one
of the choicest strongholds he ever occu-
pied in Sacramento.
I'VE don't KNOW" said the Captain of
the land force, at one pause in the fury of
the drums and trumpet, and the beating
of the tamborines, IF we have got the
old devil clear out or not over there is
the paper backing where his throne stood.
Sorry we couldn't take it out But here
we are, thank Godr' And then the
Army shouted "Amenw and "glorified''
vocally until the walls shook.
Then Captain Smith of the Life Boat
service, fiddle in hand, shouted, "Maybe
the old king of all evil is hanging on by a
houf somewhere. Now then for a halle
lujah shout 10 rout him out!"
And it was given with will, till the
windows ratified, and floor vibrated, and
roof trembled. Then the army caught
its wind and began to sing "Jesus. Lover
OF My Soul" 1t was rude singing, for
most part. A frightfully out-of-tune
tin-panny piano led the accompaniment,
and Captain Smiths waving fiddle, and
the whole combination of drums and
things crowded in around the edges and
wrestled for places in the measures of the
hymn. But was il ever sung more sin
cerely? Was 1t ever sung more ear
nestly? Was ii assumption of feeling?
WAS IT ALL ACTING?
Then, indeed. the Salvationists are the
most marvellous actors the world has
eaon If their tones stood for Stimulation