The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-23
A SOLDIERS LIFE.
Drill and Discipline at Camp
Waterman.
The Governor Visits the Second Brigade
at Santa Cruz.
Received on the Tented Field With Gus
tOmary housekeeping 10 Repeat
the Battle Of Trip0 Hill.
Special Dispatches to THE MORNING CALL

Special Dispatches to THE MORNING CALL
CAMP WATERMAN Santa CRUZ, Aug =.
Camp Waterman was surprised this morn |
ing when telegram was received annOunc-
ing that Governor Waterman, who was not
exrected until tomorrow, was on the
narrow gauge road, bound for camp. The
Governor came down unaccOmpanied by
any member of his staff, his only COM
panfon being Colonel II. J. Burns, a retired
officer Of the militia. The fact that he was
on the way down having been made known,
the members of his staff and the San Fran
cisco Hussars, Captain keene, went to the
depot to receive and escort him to camp.
He was assigned to seat in a barouche
drawn by four horses ana driven to where
the brigade is located, where lie was well
coined by the officers, and salute, in ac-
cordance with his rank, as head of the
militia, was fired. The several regiments
cheered him as he drove by, the Third
being most demOnstrative in their welcome.
lie will remain tomorrow to witness the
review and sham battle. After driving over
the camp he was driven to Laurel Grove,
where ne was invited to partake of bulls
head breakfast, at which were present the
Governors staff, igadier-General Cutting
and staff the Mayor and many officers of
Santa Cruz and about 200 others including
many prominent citizens Of Santa Cruz and
q plumber from San Francisco who were
here during the camp week. After break
fast Waterman responded to the toast Our
Guest" and a number of others present
also spoke.
What is looked upon as the event of the
week Will be the so-called sham battle to-
morrow, which, however, will not be a
battle, for as one of gadier-General
Cuttings staff remarked, " it will be a one
sided affair the firing will be on one side
only, at an imaginary enemy on Triple Hill.
The attack will be made in the afternoon
on the hill, which will be carried by the
assault, as there will be no resistance.
Everybody in Santa Cruz will be there to
view what really will be only an exercise
in marching, the use of arms and firing, to
be followed by review by the Governor.
There has been considerable excitement
over the loss of four guide flags. two
belonging to brigade headquarters and two
to the Third Regiment. Tney disappeared
no one knows how or when, and a most
rigid investigation by the commanding Off
Ger failed to throw any light upon their
whereabouts. By request from brigade
headquarters, Colonel Barry of the Third
loaned two very fine gudons, which
had been recently presented to the regi-
nent for the purpose Of uso during
the brigade drill. After the drill the
gudon staffs were seen sticking into the
parade grounds. As they had been bor-
TOwed, Colonel Barry supposed the parties
who called for them would return them.
but it was not done. Some time during the
evening the stats were discovered on the
ground minus the flags and spear heads.
To-day the stats were erected opposite
headquarters in the form Of a Greek cross,
with the following notice posted on them:
:" If the thieves who stole the guidons
and trimmings off these poles last night do
not return them forthwith at brigade head
quarters, TO which they were loaned, they
will be arrested and prosecuted according
to civil law. Colonel Barry, commanding
Third Regiment, n q. c."
There are many Of the members of the
Third who think this was done with view
Of making it appear tnat the command is
neglectful and not careful OF lis property,
and there are many opinions that the ne
glect ii any there was, was on the part OF
those who borrowed the guidons.
There seems to be difference Of opinion
as to the success OF the encampment, many
holding that it is not desirable 10 have
brigade camp and that the men acquire
much more instruction from a regimtntal
camp. Those at brigade headquarters hold
that this is the most successful camp ever
held-that more military duty has been per-
formed in better style than in any camp
heretofore. Said one officer TODAY: This
Is strictly business, not pleasure" Be that
as it may, the soldiers are performing their
duty in a manner which shows there has
been close attention TO instruction.
The cOmmissary of the First Regiment
was hauled over tho Goals for not furnish
ing such food as he had contracted for.
This has been remedied, and now not only
is there good food but plenty of it, and at
each mess the officer of the watch sees that
good and prompt service is had.
Thursday night Companies G and c,
First Regiment, hung up small Chinese
lanterns in front of their tents, when or
ders came from brigade headquarters they
must come down, and down they came,
much to the disgust Of the members.
Tonight a social dance was held in the
hall Of the Dolphin Swimming Club by the
Third Infantry to a number of invited
guests. There was large attendance, and
1t was pleasant affair. The Committee of
Arrangements were the First Sergeants,
the Reception Committee we're the nom
commissioned staff and company Quarter
master-Sergeants The floor manager was
Dunn Major 0esterich, and the assistant
floor managers were: First Sergeant Dris-
coll, A. e.; First Sergeant wager of Com
pany {, First Sergeant Connolly of Com
pary A, and First Sergeant Smith of
&c npany d.
The camp Will break on Sunday morning
Tie Second Regiment will leave by the
br ad-gauge at 1880 o'clo X, and the others
by the narrow-gauge.
Brigade Commissary Major Cluf. who
was for five years regimental COM
nissary, reports that he has per
sonally inspected every regimental COM
missary department in camp and never
in his experience saw the several de-
partments work so we'll The men are get
ting the best quality of food and the service
is good. All of the regiments have dis
earded the old tin plates and supplied china
ware in their place. He also made inquiries
among the men and they all speak in the
highest praise Of their several commissary
departments. Major Cluff has a warm
place in the hearts of the boys of the First,
whose cOmmissary he was for five years.
None of the regiments now in camp are fed
by contract.