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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
RELIEF FOR FoREsTERs.
An Organization That Will Help Those of the Order Who Have
 Gone to the Front.

At a meeting last night of the repre- sentatives of the local courts of Forest CTS of America and circles of the Com panions of the Forest of America a com mittee, appointed at a previous meeting, presented a plan for the organization of an association for the relief of Foresters who are in the army and navy and their dependents.
 The plan which was adopted is that the association shall be known as the Re- lief Committee of the Foresters and Con- panions of America. The object is to give to Foresters in the service of the United States such practical assistance as they to help the dependents of such Foresters in securing employment if in need of such while the head of the family is at the place of duty, and to aid those who may be- by reason of sickness, unable to earn a livelihood. Each court and circle will be asked to contribute the sum of $5 as a fund for beginning, and every mem- Der of the order shall be eligible to mem bership on payment of an enrolment fee of 25 cents and the payment of 10 cents per month during the continuance of the war. The courts and circles that contrib ute the sum of $5 will be entitled to send three delegates, who shall constitute the supervisory board.
 Julius L. Wildly offered to print the cir culars of information to be sent to each court and circle, and these will be sent out this week.
 Mrs. B. w. Haughy of Inter Nos Circle was elected secretary, and after the ob jects of the new organization had beer | fully explained an adjournment was takel | until next Friday night in the Alcaza, | building.
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the major is acting in good faith with the people and the department and that he is doing much for the benefit of the city and coast. All Of the contracts entered into by the officer and the contractors specify that no Chinese labor shall be employed, and break in this particular will result in the cancellation of the contract. Major Long, MT. Craig says. has already broken several contracts where he was satisfied that the contractor had violated his agreement by employing Chinese.
 MT. Craig said that the only reason why he became identified in this discussion was in the interests of the city, which has, through the efforts of Major Long, dis posed of S750.0 900 worth of food and other By the end of this month about s750 900 more will be paid out here by the Govern ment for charters and equipments for the ships. MT. Craig said: 'I have seen some menting the department here for the speed with which it equipped the soldiers who have left this State for foreign coun-- tries. The quality of the goods sold and the time in getting the same into use was ahead of anything in the East. This has so pleased the department officials that they have sent two officers from the army to this city to learn how it was, done. These officers are from Tampa, and their instructions are to take lesson from the Department of San Fran cisco in expedition also to learn if San Francisco can be depended upon for equipping an almost unlimited number of troops Major Long, in answer, has tele- graphed that all the supplies necessary can be obtained here This means much to this city, and 1t Is very bad taste to begin killing the bird that lays the golden
 Mr. Craig says that Major Long has not the time to go hunting around to find out if the contractors for the { soldiers. CTS. if he learns of such violations he will put a stop to the work at once.
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PINE CANYONS
 YOUNG THUG Eight Year -Old Child Under Arrest. IS A BURGLAR AND FlREBUG CAUSED THE DESTRUCTION OF
 A RESIDENCE. Stole a Rifle and Shot at Passers-By to Get Into Practice
 for a Deer
 Hunt.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SALINAS, June 25.-For some months past residents of Pine Canyon, near King City, have been complaining that houses were nightly entered and robbed of sugar, fruits, etc. Of late houses were set afire, and barns and out houses burned. Suspicion pointed to a little boy not yet g years old, named Leopold Ortiz, and a full investigation has proved him guilty.
 Last week the house of Frank Hoover was destroyed by fire after having been robbed. Hugh Ulrey of King City swore to a complaint against young Ortiz and constable started in search of the culprit, but the little fellow had fled. After @ search of twenty-four hours he was found hidden in some brush. When arrested the lad, who takes great delight in boasting Of his crimes, made full confession of sev- eral burglaries and of having fired Hoover's and other houses. He said he stole rifle from one cabin and shot at people who passed him, doing this in the way of practice so he could be- come an expert deer hunter.
 Ortiz is bright and intelligent but very small for his age. His father works for one Molera on the Sul ranch and his mother lives in Pine Canyon. She is paralyzed and unable to look after him. He has been Jeff alone and has become veritable young Arab. The officers here are puzzled over the case and hold the prisoner tt await further developments.
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s-- THE DRUIDS.

The ball that was given last Wednes- day in California Hall to the grand offi- cers and representatives to the Grand Grove was in every way a great suc- cess. The hall was crowded to its ut most, and at times there was not room enough for the dancers. The following named constituted the committee of ar engagements: H. D. Menke, F. A., presi- dent; c. Lester, P. A., vice-president; F. E. Caler, P. A, secretary; l.. G. Schord P. s. A, treasurer; Mrs. G. Williams P. A. D.; Mrs. J. D. Fraser, P. A. D.; Mrs. c. Johnson, J. B. Mehler, P. A; F. P A; A. Ewald, P. A.; H. A. Huff schmidt, P. A: J. L. Godeau, F. A; j. l.. Contat, P. A.. B. G. Meyer, P. A; G. L. Keller, P. A; c. E. Molinari, P. A. Henry A. Chase; P. \. c. A; H; Ment. ger, P. A.; J. F. Rossi, F. A; J. F. Mar. tinoni, P. A.; M P. Botelho, P. A; C. Bettencourt, P. A; C.: Raggi, P. A; J valenti, P. A.. P. Milloglav, P. A; J. Bogisich, J. Genocchio, R. c. Kelly, F. A; Dr. E. N. Torelo, P A; G. Gugliel- moni, P. A.; D. Cereghino, P. A.; s. J. Rossi, J. B. floss, P. c. D.; J. J. Molli- son, P. c. D.; J. Gosch. F. A. D.; F. E. Mondragon, F. A. D.
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listed in Company M of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, the members or his lodge on last Friday gave him a fare well reception in Albion Hall, Alcazar building. It was in the nature of a stag social under the direction of Henry H. Davis. who was master of ceremonies, William M. Josephi and Walter H. Tai sen. There was a good attendance of tho members to bid Harvey good by, success and a speedy return, and to them he de-
 livered a short address expressing tho hope that the war is not for long and declaring that the United States forces will give, a good account of themselves. Then followed a varied programme thaL included songs, recitations, story telling and the imposing of fines on members who were brought to the bar of summary justice by Morris Levy, the policeman, who was during the evening required to pay several fines himself for violations of rules. Among those who contributed to the entertainment of the evening were ). Mannery, MT. Isenberg, Fred Leigh, H. Newhoff Louis Woods, Harry Friedland- CT, Mr. Clayton, J. Roth and many oth- CTS. It was long after midnight before tho assemblage dispersed, after giving three cheers for the esteemed leading knight who joined the army.
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THE RAG TAG BRIGADE.

flag had served his tailor for the coat with the stripes across the shoulders and the stars upon the breast His helmet was covered with a flag and stuffed, as was apparent here and there. with newspapers for a mightier effect. A gunny sack was rolled and strapped with hay ropes to his shoul- ders. A tomato can rattled at his hip.
 He carried brave toy gun and walk ed with the dignity of kings.
 Keep back you'se rears! Retreat"
 The Rag Tags backed obediently to the curb.
 They stood against it thirteen strong Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry, Band and Hospital Corps. all told. Their solemn eyes looked out from under hats and caps of every shape and size. Their irresponsible toes looked out of boots and shoes of every size and shape.
 Beyond these uncomfortable differ ences, they were uniformed with care. You could pick them apart by the col ors of their divisions, painted sidelong down their little brooches. Their knobby little legs were leggined in news papers, elaborately wrapped with twine. Their hunched little shoulders were saddled with gunny-sack blan- kets, strapped on with hay ropes-ex-
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Mail will be received from Honolulu on the Bennington.
 citation will hold their annual picnic at Ger- mania Gardens, Presidio, to-day for the benent of the Red Cross Society.
 The hospitality committee entertained tnls morning 100 recruits. 26 from Oregon, 45 from Washington in charge of Corporal R. l.. ROSS, Ii from Nebraska, and 800 more are expected
 Donations were received at the ferry from
 Mount Eden Red Cross, Mrs. A. M Easton. San Mateo Mrs Monroe Berkeew Deaf, Dumb
 and Blind Institute. St. Nicholas, Mrs. E: w
 Churchill, Napa Red Cross Society and Mrs.
 The ladies of the Christian Work Society who have charge of the writing tent In the wyoming
 Battalion wish to express thgIr oPrinn Dr W
 Morrison. Captain T. Miller and the other otfl-
 cers-of the battalion for their great courtesy Colonel McReeve of the crack Minnesota Regi- ment acknowledges the work of the society ln the following communication:
 CAMP MERRITT San Francisco, June 24. Mrs John F. Merrill, President Red Cross Socity, San Francisco, Cal-My Dear Madam:
 I beg leave to acknowledge receipt, through our quarterInaster, on board the steamer City or Para thirty-three boxes containing necessities and delicacies for the use of our enlisted men on the voyage to Manila.
 This very handsome donation, so entirely un- expected by us, adds but another to the many obiigations under which we rest to your noble
 eocisfy fnr yor intelligent and unremitting att 1 tentions to the wants and comforts of our regi- ment ever since we have been in your midst Cordially yours, V, ~ 1aSAei1I4 t1' | Donations of postals have been received from Mrs. Aster Sperry, Mrs. G. H. Folsom. Mrs.
 Blanchard, Mrs A. W. Scott. Mrs. L: H. | Allyne and Dorothy Futile. Miss Burke, chair
 man of the committee. reports that she has l given out 10,S16 postals.
 The following donations received yesterday | raised the fund to SAT, 039 P: Dramatic enter
 tainfnent managed by the Misses Cunning and | Moran s9 25: W. w. Walton. two monthly sub | scriptions s5; Mrs. c. E. Wallace, $1; Mrs H. | W Goddone Portland. s1; Richmond School, l s2; Willie Kacinsky additional subscription.
 $ 20; California Chapter, D. A. R., 50; pro- i ceeds of fair given by Merry and Nettie Moves. 1 s51; memberships, .sS; collected by N. schles- | singer, $24; total. s47,03 22
 | It is suggested that all auxiliartes through out the State having sent donations direct tc l camp and who wish atteneion called to their generous deeds, send to the secretary Of the State department a concise report before | Wednesday, so that 1t can be included In those | to be read at the big public meeting on the
 30th of this month.
 | The society wishes to express Its thanks tc i Mir Allen of the Press Clipping Bureau fol | his kindness in sending newspaper clippings ol 1 work being done by the society.
 | Mrs Reinstein, chairman of the sewing de 1 partrnent at 16 Post street. has been actively | engaged in experimenting the large amount l of work handled by her large corps of work l CTS She has been ably assisted by Miss Hor
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Judging by the energy displayed by the members of the Native Daughters Red Cross Aid. the reception to be given the Fifty-first Iowa regiment on Tuesday evening next will be one of the grandest affairs of it's kind held in this city for some time. A tremendous gathering is confidently expected and in preparation for their coming a large number of prominent Native Sons have been pressed into service as ushers. Tickets were issued yesterday and be- fore night many hundreds were dis posed of. Fifty cents will be charged for admission, entitling the holder to an excellent seat on the main floor of the big structure. Those wishing to view the maneuvers from the gallery need only pay 25 cents. Soldiers will be charged the same amount. but will be permitted to sit In any portion of the Pavilion.
 The following excellent programme has been arranged by Colonel John c. Loper. commander of the regiment:
 Band concert of the Fifty-irst Infantry Iowa Volunteer Band: Entrance of Fifty-hrst In ,antrv Iowa Volunteers; guard mounting, de- tails from all companies old oincer or the day, Cantain Butterfield; new officer of the day, Sartain Mount; officer of the guard. Lieutenant Point. adiutant Lieutenant Davidson, physical drill with arms, Company H, Captain worth ington; company drill, company L Capealn g-a Pryor; music The Stars and Stripes For ever'' (Sousa) Fifty-hrst Iowa Band; battalion rarade, Second Battalion, Major Hume; bayo- net exercise Company A, Captain Gibson; ex-
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"Dr-r-r-rub! dr-r-r-rubi Dr-rubI r-rubi r-rubr'


 The Rag Tags were coming out of Folsom Street.
 "Hurrah hurrah we sing the Jubilee! Hurrahi hurrahi the flag that made free!' They were turning into Third. ''so we sang the chorus from Atlanta to the
 sea,
 When we were marching through Georgian They were nearing the corner of Mar ket
 "Hurrah! hurrahl we sing the JubIlee" The crowd gathering on the streets to hear the passing of finer band, to look on the passing of a handsomer flag, to cheer the passing of older pa triots, turned to see the absurd little procession coming up the street. 'Hurrahl hurrahl the flag that made us freer' The sound of the drum was shallow but it is @lways the old roll. The voice of the fife was tin-but it is always the old tune. The look of the flag was sorry-but it is always the old flag. Men laughed kindly as the Rag Tags passed them by Women looked after them and smiled and wiped their eyes.
 "Hurrahl Hurr-'
 Halt" said the Captain. Look out fer de car"
 The motor hummed around the cor ner and the Rag Tags lined against the curb Their Captain passed them ap- provingly in review. He was about seven, with a small, sweet. soiled coun- tenance as cheerless and grave as a little white owls. His military breeks had begun life as overalls and been painted over by some impressionist's brush in broad, free, devious lines of red and white and blue 4 cambric
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
ORDER OF PENDo.

Cascade Council was organized at Spo- kane, Wash, June with eighty-one charter members by Deputy Supreme Councillor c. D. Tower.
 Supreme Organizer P. A. McPherson instituted Crockett Council at Crockett, Contra Costa County, with twenty-seven charter members. I. M. Perrin Is the councillor and Kitty Waters the secre- tary.
 Deputy Supreme Councillor Greasy or ganized council with twenty-seven members at Grass Valley on the 7th inst.
 Golden Star Council initiated ten can- didates at its last held meeting and Col den Gate Council will initiate several at its next meeting.
 At the meeting of Golden Gate Council held last Monday the following named of ficers were elected for the ensuing term George Waterman, P. C.; John J. Swan son, G. M. c. Richardson, V. c: ". T Jones, Secretary; A J. Colby, T.. B. T Munson. w; O. Hawkens, sentinel. This council has appointed a committee to ar range. for a public entertainment in the near future.
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"What's the matter with the boy on the stretcher?" asked woman com ing to the curb.
 "Nuthins the matter with 'um."
 "Oh! You're only playing"
 "We ain't playin'."
 "No?"
 were drillin'. That fellers drillin' dead an wounded"
 "oh!" said the woman sharply. Hes too heavy for you to carry.
 we four's drillin' to carry"
 The sun was very hot. The Captain of the Rag Tags mopped his face with the back of his hand and left gr1my streak to mark the spot. The drummer shifted the strap about his neck. The hospital corps lifted and sank shoul- ders wearily under the strain.
 Put that child down." said the woman on the curb, impatiently. The Captain of the Rag Tags eyed her with disfavor. Soldiers don't do such silly things" she went on. 'They know how to take care of themselves in hot weather"
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actly like their Captains. Their little tum-tums were stoutly girdled with belts of old black cloth. They car ried broomsticks on their shoulders, laths swinging at their sides. They were all sewed and pinned and painted over with the insignia of the service made out of whatever material came to their little, eager hands-bits of tarn- ished lace and braid for straps and chevrons, knots of the colors cut from cotton rags, peddlers' joys in tin and brass and ribbons-all soiled, all shab- by, all scayenged from the streets, all worn with a noble, honest pride as dec- orations merited and won.
 And beneath these trappings so sad ly gay, the sameness of shabby little coats, sad little other things, shocking little hats, sorry little shoes.
 Happy little soldiers of misfortunel All their hearts and souls in the far
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Music To-Day at the Park.

The Park Band will render the following to- day:
 Overture FTannhauser'' .................. Wagner Waltz Temptation, ,Bolognest Song. Marching to Cuba" ....Josie M. Galloway Selection .'Fatinftza'' za''............-...... .Suppe ''Tone Pictures of the North and South .Bendix Descriptive military scene, A Day in
 Garrison OeSCAIo Cornet solo, Tramp, Tramp with varia-
 tions performed by MT. William Former
 TNellilisOil Burlesue fantasie on ''The Arkansas Tray
 eler," with variations for all instru- "Dewey's Victory March ............J. Donigan
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held at Shell Mound Park on Labor day. It is proposed to hold an open1air mass mass noon instead of hiring a hall in the city, as has formerly been the custom.
 Trade matters generally were reported as. rather dull, particularly with the the thrown ill51 out of work by the recent strike. The musicians reported that non-union band was employed at the recent hght in the pavilion, despite protests, and that Messrs. Groom and Gibb who represent the National Athletic Association, had ex- pressed themselves as antagon1st1c to lot
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A Fake Soldier.

William Bush. who has been mas querading in a soldiers uniform, was ar Policeman Sylvester on a charge of va grancy. He appeared before Judge Joachimsen yesterday and explained that money was to buy a gun to shoot a Span ish spy When asked what company he belonged to he replied that he once be- sidio. He was convicted and ordered to appear for sentence tomorrow.
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Drop de kid" said the Captain, touched in his military pride. "Youse hospital corpse at easer'
 The dead and wounded was rolled un- tremendously out of profound, open eyed slumber and dumped on the bak- ing curb. He rose resentfully.
 Whats de matter wid you, Jakie?' inquired the Captain.
 "Nuthin' I'm hot"
 '"This is ice cream to what you'll get In Manila" said a man in the crowd facetiously.
 The woman on the curb gave little start. ''Wouldn't you boys like some ice cream?" she said looking at the Captain.
 The Rag Tags came to attention like squad of regulars.
 Come on!" she said, s.arting down the block.
 They broke ranks and followed her with rush. The crowd followed them to the confectioner's door. Inside, the Rag Tags stood in expectant joy before the tables.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26
IN LONGS DEFENSE.
Hugh Craig Tells of What the
 Quartermaster Is Doing.

President Hugh Craig of the Chamber of Commerce states that he and A. A. Watkins, president of the San Francisco Board of Trade, have made an investi- gation into the charges that Major Long of the quartermaster's department of this city is purposely letting contracts for the making of soldiers clothes to firms em- ploying Chinese. They are convinced that
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cleaned lem out onst an 1t took 'em tree weeks to reorganize. Dey smash ed our canteens fer us yesterday, all excep' mine, an we got in an tore dere uniforms off 'em las night an so dey ain't out to-day"
 "Do you always turn out?"
 "We meets everythin' dat comes to de town an escorts 'em out. We wuz down to escort Central Merritt yester- day when he moved his headquarters from de Phelan Buildin' to de Palace Hotel. We lined up an giv' him de salute an he giv' 1t back to us."
 Have some more fee cream?" asked the woman, jealously crowding ths facetious man. "Or some candy?"
 "Yes'm."
 "Yes'm which? Both?"
 The Rag Tags hung their heads. The side Captain licked his saucer.
 Down the street, in through the door, called the herald notes of the coming band.
 The Captain of the Rag Tags cooked an ear.
 The next strain sounded far, faint and clear,
 Three cheers for the red, white and bluer'
 Here you'se," said the Captain. "Where's de band? Where's de stretch CT? Youse hospital corpse attention! Get on to de stretcher! Here you'se! femme get outside first. Attention! Fall in! Right facet Forward! March!"
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away wars; never thought of the battle nearer home.
 The infantry carried broomsticks on their shoulders. The walking cavalry tripped on their wooden swords. The ar tillery-of one-had toy cannon stick ing out of his coat pocket. The hospital corps bore a stretcher-a gunny sack slung between two broom handles-and on it a little figure lying, covered with the flag, with wide, bright eyes wink ing at the sky.
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"Sit down." @he said, glowing with her good deed. "Sit down anywhere" The Captain of the Rag 1gs coughed significantly. "Side Captain!" A taller boy crowding to a place be- side the dead and wounded looked over his shoulder impatient of delay. "Lieutenant!''
 A very little boy rose from @ place already gained.
 The Captain seated himself with dig nity at a table and pushed back two chairs from beside him-"Dis," he said, Ifs de officers mess. Youse come over here.''
 The facetious man came in to see the fun.
 When do you think your troops will get off, Captain?"
 'I dunno"
 Next transports?"
 'I dunno"
 You really think you'l1 get there?" "We'se II get dere before you'se." The Rag Tags applauded their com- manding officers joke like soldiers to the service born. The facetious man laughed good naturedly.
 Been organized long?"
 Yep"
 What do you call yourselves?" Rag Tags
 Where did you get that name?" 'It wuz give to us"
 Where's your headquarters? Folsom an Alice"
 Do you have regular drill?"
 Yep"
 What timer"
 'No time. We goes up to headquar- ters when we gets tro' workin' an wait dere till all de fellers get dere an den we drill. Or else we fight"
 "Fight?"
 ''De Louisas. Dey's de udder gang. We wuz all one gang an one of de Louisas he called one of us Spaniard and we licked 'um an his friens an dey made up dere own gang an we
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CATHEDRAL COUNCIL, Y. MI. Cathedral Council No. 59 of the ' M [.

has elected the following officers for fhs ensuing term: w. F. Humphreys, P. P; J. D. Mahoney, P.; c. D. Mccarthy and c. w Keogh, V.-P's.; w. A. Hoffman. R. S.; J. M. Hyland, F. S.; E. L. Milan, c. S.; Charles Caulf1eld, T.; P Mccarthy, M; Dr. J. H. O'Connor, M E.; Peter Mo- Kenna L S. The Very Rev. Father Pen dergast was unanimously elected chap lain. On the 18th of July the officers will be installed, on which occasion the mem- bers of the council will give an at home to their lady friends.
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GOLDEN GATE LODGE OF THE ELKS.
 Stuart s. Harvey, esteemed leading knight of Golden Gate Lodge No. 6, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of America dncorporated), having en-
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