The San Francisco call., 1898-07-07
SUBSCRIPTION AGENTS
 TO CANVASS THE CITY
MORE MONEY NEEDED BY THE
 RED CROSS SOCIETY.
Interesting Notes of Workers Throughout the State-Help
 Needed at Is Post Street.

The subscription committee announces that 1t will again solicit subscriptions for the Red Cross. Several we'll l-known business men have volunteered their services and will canvass the district east of Montgomery and Second streets. The ladies of the committee will visit other parts of the city They will be provided with such credentials that no one can question their authority The public is requested to examine them and to give money without being sat isfed as to the genuineness of such creden- tials.
 The Red Cross Society desires to thank the following persons for their assistance in the arrangements for the open meeting held last Thursday evening: To Charles Patton and the Golden Gate Commandery for the use of Golden ted plants to Mrs. Mariner Campbell and the chorus of ladies and gentlemen who gave decorating and furnished flags for the occa- sion, and to T.. Reichert who is in charge of Tn the management of the many minor details necessary to the success of the occasion.
 The executive committee of the Red Cross discussed the hospital ship project. It was de- west of the Rocky Mountains to receive sub scrlptions for the hospital ship enterprise. Another meeting to decide on definite pro- gramme fs called for to-day.
 For the first time in the history of the supply depot idle sewing machines were yester day morning while work was in plenty. The exodus to the country has been so great in the last few days that an opportunity is offered for new workers to fill the ranks.
 In view of the disagreeable statements some times heard in regard to the unfriendly atti- which have been proved for the most part un. true, 1t Is pleasant to note the action of the Paris Red Cross Society at its recent meet ing. M. Leon de Gosselin. Secretary General, announced that the subscription to the Red Cross societies of Spain and America from tn. french society was already over l0o, GOO francs.
 A communication was received by the State society yesterday from Cheyenne to the following effect; '.Enciosed please find draft for $20. from the Young Ladies' Alger Aid Society of Cheyenne, Wyo., as a token of respect for your kindness to the Wyoming battalion. and also for Bat spectfully, (signed) Mary Helphemton, Florence Bradley, and Ora Cowlck"
 At the studio of Misses Lillian OHara ana Grace G. Livermore, 324 Sutter street a patriotic sofa pillow Is for sale. The pro- Cross Society.
 The retail liquor dealers committee re- ports that Frank Garcia and William Bo- gen have assisted them in every way in their work in aid of the Red Cross Socie- ty and they promise to continue assist ing In future in every way possible.
 Old linen, soap. towels, closed fans, thin nightshirts, pajamas and socks are need ed at 16 Post street
 Mrs. Phebe Hearst and Mrs. Fanny Lent are now members of the executive committee of the Red Cross Society of San Francisco.
 The Dixon Red Cross Society. which was organized a little less than a month ago, ranks among the first of those aux lilaries that have aided so materially in the noble work of the organization. Fol lowing are the officers: President, Miss Carrie Apperson; first president, Mrs. James Millar; second vice-president, Mrs. George Steinmiller; secretary, Miss Emma Apperson; treasurer. Miss Willda Mad den executive committee-Mrs. A. M. Petty. Mrs. J. Worth, Mrs J. N. Gar nett, Miss Tillie Petersen, Mrs. A. Kirby. Mrs. l.. Gottheimer, Mrs. D. Smith Mrs c. c: Donohoe, Miss Hattie Bloom, Mrs. c: Newman. Miss Cora Miller and Miss Mary Brown.