The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-05
AT THE PRESIDE.
DOings of the Military at This
Reservation.

For about two wesks detachment Of
thirty-tw0 privates, in charge Of a Sergeant
and two Corporals, has been engaged In
opening new quarry southwest of the Off
GERS quarters at the Preside. Rock is be-
ing hewn for the extension of Lombard
street from Fort Mason to the PresiQio
The supply of stone in the old quarry has
been exhausted, and the new source prom
Uses to furnish ample quantities for the pur-
pose mentioned. A road 500 yards in length
is in course of construction. the object of
which is to afford an easy exit for teams
hauling stone from the quarry.
An air OF quietuess pervades the Preside
in all its departments. officers and men both
complaining of unusual dizziness. This con-
dltlon has even affected the hospital, in
which there are now only twenty patients
The majority Of these are suffering from in
fluenza, of which there has been an cpl
demic among the men. The ailment Is not
very serious, being simply mild form of
sore throat. There are also few chronic
cases of rheumatism, but the majority of the
companies are enjoying happy immunity
from diseases.
The San Francisco Football Club sent
challenge to the Troop | team a few days
ago for friendly match. The challenge
was promptly accepted and the game will be
played at 3 80 o'clock on Saturday at the
lower parade ground. providing the consent
OF the commandment can be obtained for its
use. Should he withhold permission the
match will take place on the battle-ground.
The intercollegiate rules will govern the
players.
Among the officers who have recently
Joined the post is Captain Zalinski the in
ventor Of the dynamite gun, who has re-
turned to the Pacific Coast after an absence
OF two years spent in Europe. Captain
Dorst is also new conner. He was for
merly instructor in cavalry tactics at West
Point, and has brought to the post his BRIDE
nee Miss Archer of Denver.
During January drill was superseded by
gymnastics, comprising for the most part
baseball and football exercise. Since the
first of this month the standing orders re-
quire daily mounted drill for the cavalry
and light artillery and standing gun drill
for the heavy batteries. The mounted ex-
erclses are all performed bareback and oc-
casion no little amusement.
Lieutenant Blunt left yesterday on regi-
mental recruiting service. A recent act of
Congress directs each regiment to recruit
its ranks from interior towns adjacent to
the station and as there have been few en-
llstmentS lately, Lieutenant Blunt has re-
ceived rowing commission to seour this
State for desirable men to fill the ranks.
at the annual meeting of the Preside
Club, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President Lieutenant
Colonel Graham; First Vice-President
Major Brinckle; Second Vice President,
Lieutenant Sawyer; Secretary and Treas
urer. Lieutenant Erwin These gentlemen
also compose the Executive Committee
The belief is Strengthened that the First
Infantry will return to this department A
recent order of General Miles transferred
sixty-Six men from the First to other regi-
ments, directing them, however, to remain
with their regiment until its departure for
California"