The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
Produce Dealers Hoist the Flag of the Crimson
 Cross.

lected partly by members and from mem bers of the Produce Exchange and part lv from the generous public-the sum of $22O4''
 He handed to Mrs. Harrington a check for the amount. She thanked him brief ly and feelingly.
 The clamor, which, for moment had been stilled broke forth anew. There were three cheers for the Red Cross, three for Dewey, three for the volunteers and many more on general principles The noise must have been heard afar above the rattle and roar of the streets. Hats were waved in wild enthusiasm. The ladies joined in the hurrahs, and in lieu of hats to wave clapped their hands. The happy, whole-souled gentlemen went their way They had done good work. had enjoyed the doing of it and added to the fund by far the largest single do nation.
 How all this happened is not another story" but really the opening chapter of the brief one which has been told. For several days some members Of the ek- change had been speaking of the Red Cross movement, but the exchange is a busy place. Yesterday morning there was lul and Messrs. Cutter and Ger berding took advantage of 1t to suggest that a subscription be started Gentle men said one of these hopeful souls. T believe we could raise 5000 for the Red Cross right here" and so without iur- ther debate it was undertaken. In just half an hour the figure of $1400 was reached. The act of every man Who put down his name was applauded Any member coming in unaware of what was in progress was at once taken Detore the caller. where the situation was Inade clear to him. No one showed the least inclination to withhold his coin; But the spirit of generosity had seized the men. Having given their money they elected to give their time to getting money rom
 The happy thought of securing 2 band was no sooner proposed than adopIeu. While one went to get the ban9 ahoI5es U CT set a Ia ble on the pavement and the hed Cross emblem of kndlinesS. was raised over it. Soon a crowd had gathered. Hooked like money was quickly piloted to the table and the open subscription list Even the police caught the spirit and pointed out such passers- by as they deemed likely subjects. NewsboyS added their mites and messenger-boXs Jagged long enough to drop a coin Tor the cause
 Another happy thought. It was the birthday of Queen Victoria Why not serenade the London and San Francisco Bank which was just oppositeE 50 the band marched into the hank, the pan ners following, ard there was played God Save the Queen. tune warranted for any clmste T aT tiarI it IS a ahe u,k ank were greatly pleased at the delicate at tention. The institution had made lib- eral subscription. but the president added s2O Then the band passed out and on. The members of the exchange following and making other calls with equal profit. TO +berr1 if was a holiday. for all the Seri aivays with laughter and jest
 Az a little before o'clock the line of xnhLch was taken up along Montgomery enc Market streets to the Claus Spreckels Sni.finr Along the line people rushed to fha windows expecting to see some more soIAiers They saw instead lot of civilians following g band, and wondered Vl,at was the cause of it. The civilians ea+T snte the building. up the stair and