The San Francisco call., 1898-05-20
PERFECTED
 4 CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATION Red Cross Society in
 Working Order.
4 HOSPITAL SHIP SUGGESTED.
LIBER AL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE
 GRATEFULLY RECEIVED.
The Nebraska Troops Welcomed at the Ferries With Hot Coffee and Generous Sand
 Wiches.

A temporary State organization was perfected by the Red Cross Society in the parlors of the Occidental Hotel yester- day. Eighteen delegates from nearby cities attended the conference, and for over an hour matters of interest were de- bated. and a council of nine was ap- pointed to look after the destinies of the organization. The appointees were: F. B. Ginn, Oakland; Miss Hook Martinez; Mrs. O'Neil, Alameda Charles A. Noble Berkeley; Mrs. Angelloti, San Rafael; Mrs. Smedberg. San Francisco; Mrs. Grif- f1ths, Los Angeles; Mrs. Baker and Mrs. W. R. Hamilton of San Francisco.
 AS president of the local society Mrs Harrington called the meeting to order. and in a few concise sentences outlined the objects of the organization.
 Mrs F. c. Lemon of Oakland, who has been an associate with Clara Barton in Red Cross work, explained the workings Of the national society.
 Professor Bacon Of Berkeley followed and stated the requirements for gaining Government recognition. He was followed by Mrs. Abbott, who told of the Dans- vile CT. Y) Red Cross Socety's methods in getting the Government to recognize it's work.
 Rabbi Voorsanger then explained the necessity of meeting the emergencies that now confront the local society. He sug- gesteJ that the executive committee com
 
 the army and proceed to fill the wants called for by their acquisitions. He con Cluded by saying that a financial agent and a small expedition of trained nurses and supplies would accompany the troops and advocated the advantage of this city as the headquarters of the State organization, as this city was the supply point.
 Mrs. Abbott suggested that a president, secretary and treasurer be selected and a State society be formed at once. Profes- sor Bacon moved that this should be done and that a provisional council be ap- pointed to ascertain what was necessary to make the organization permanent. The motion was carried and the nine dele gates were appointed.
 Mrs. w. B. Harrington, the present head of the local society, was on motion made temporary president of the State society, secretary and William Alvord of the Bank Of California treasurer,
 Before adjourning the following tele- grams were read by Professor Bacon. who stated they had been received by Mrs. Greenleaf. who is the head of the Der kelley branch of the Red Cross. They geon on Miles staff:
 WASHINGTON. D. C., May IS, 1898. Mrs, [. F. Greenleaf, 2700 Bancroft Way-Agttate purchase and equip hospital ship. Three hundred beds donation from California Sternberg will accept.
 "C. R. GREENLEAF." This was followed by a second message which read:
 Geneva convention neutralizes ship capture impossible. Equipment not neces- sary.'
 Dr. Voorsanger said that if 1t could be done the whole State would have to as- sist, ships were expensive luxuries The loeaS in the telegram were indorsed by the meeting and an adjournment was taken. The council of nine met for a few minutes and agreed to meet again in the same place at Il o'clock to-day.
 The sum total of money collected by the local society up to yesterday was S16.- 200. There is no halt in the receiving of contributions.
 Among the contributors to the fund yes Ierday were.
 Letter Carriers Association. s25; Tuhbs Cord age Company. s1oO Thomas Day, s25; Compton SatiIlad ieib,r Ese9pte de Paris, <o Mortimer Mrs. Anne TaIIant Tubbs. s25; A S HaIiidie' S25; B. Blumenthal tempioyes). s1i; Baker & Paulist Catholic Ladies' Aid, $50; Miss Jennie Flood s250; Concordia Club $100; Miller Sioss & O., $50; John D. Spreckels Bros. 6E CO, S25O; William E. Brown tsecond subscription, $50; M Schussler, so.
 selves to pay over to the society from $25 to $50 month until peace is declared. A bureau of information has been estab- lshed by the society and all information can be obtained from the ladies in charge. The Nebraska troops were given sam pie Of California hospitality by the Red
 
 marched into the long corridors of the ferry building and refreshments were lib- orally served. Time and again their spir- its bubbled over and they gave vent in hearty cheers for the society
 OaklandeTs on their way to the city flowers for table decorations. Their kind ness has been appreciated by the Red Cross
 Good substantial sandwiches are wanted by the ladies of the practical reception committee and they will be thankfully re- ceived at the ferry depot at the foot of Market street.
 The supply depot at Is Post street was filled with busy ladies working hard in the noble cause. They served, cut, packed and did everything to arrange the quickly filling depot in order
 Mrs. Phebe A. Hearst has made a gift Of $200 to the Berkeley Red Cross Society. The society has issued call for volun- teers to be trained as nurses of wounded
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