The San Francisco call., 1897-05-20
Company F, Fifth Regiment,
Is Now Caucusing on
Candidates.
Captain Wethern's Promotion to
the Governors staff Creates
a Vacancy.
Several NJ mb,rs Are Anxious to
Command the Company Shou d
Cebbledick Decline.
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905 Broadway May 19.
Now that Company +, Fifth Infantry,
N. G. c., has fairly settled in its new
of who shall be captain has been resumed.
About one month ago Captain George
II. Wethern of Company was promoted
to aid-de- camp with rank of major on
MAJOR General James staff, but owing to
the fact that it has not appeared in official
orders no action can be taken to elect his
successor.
Captain Wethern is an old member OF
the National Guard. having been mem
Der when Company F was a cavalry troop.
He has worked his way up from one posi-
tion to another until before his promotion
he ranked with the ablest captains in the
guard. He was perfectly at home when
he commanded the battalion, and his
promotion is not surprise to those who
know him.
known as a perfect tactician and wise
hnancier, always popular with his large
company. The men regret losing him,
but are proud to see him honored.
At last Monday evenings meeting the
mem bers discussed the coming election
and the possible candidates for the cap
talncy.
First-Lieutenant w. II. Cobbedick,
who is an old member OF the guard. has
been offered the position and would be
the unanimous choice of the company,
but it is rumored that Cobbiedick does
not want the position} in fact he says be
has not the time to devote TO it.
Second-Lieu enant L. E. Wenk may,
in case Lieutenant Cobbledick finally de-
ciines. be elected captain.
The members offered Major John F.
Hayes, their former captain, the place.
but this was out of the question. Major
Hayes thanked the members and de-
clined.
To fill the vacancy which will be caused
by the promotion of either Lieutenant
Wenk or Lieutenant Cobbledlck some
member will have to be chosen from the
enlisted men in the ranks.
There are three men in the race, but the
best of feeling prevails.
The three are Quartermaster Sergeant
G. G. CovaIt, First Sergeant Scott and
quite certain that Sergeant Scott will be
the choice OF the company, as he is next
in line of promotion. However, Sergeants
Covalt and Hintermeyer have quite fol-
lowing.
Lieutenant Cobbledick is in command
OF the company, and orders calling an
election are expected any day now.
Sanford's Doubtful Commissions.
OAKLAND, CAL, May 19. - County
Treasurer Sanford is anxious to collect
some large commissions from the inheri-
tance tax. But before he can do so he
must prepare for legal struggle. Attor-
ney-General Fitzgerald has declined to
give an opinion in the matter and declares
that the case must be decided in the
court. There is conflict with the county
government act and the act of 1893 rela-
tive to the inheritance tax. and the Dis
trict Attorney is of the opinion tn at the
Treasurer cannot legally retain his COM
missions.
No Place in tho Library.
OAKLAND, CAL. May 19-"Patience
Sparhawk" has been refused admittance
10 the Public Library by the book commit
tee. although recommended by the IL
brarian. Max Nordau's COMEDY of SEN
timent" is another book not to be had in
the library here owing to the action OF
the same committee. Summer of Ar
cady," by James Lane Allen, was admit
ted after close examination.
A College Banque ct
OAKLAND. CAL, May The students
at ST. Mary's College held their annual
banquet tonight. The feast was in honor of
the successful contestants at the field day
held week ago. Many priests from sur
rounding towns and cities were present
and large party was gathered in the
dining-room of the college. where the
festivities were held.
Thirteen Graduates.
OAKLAND, CAL. May 19-The gradu-
ating exercises OF California College were
held tonight. Pres ident Brownson gave
diplomas to thirteen graduates, and their
oratorical efforts we're very cordially le-
ceived by the large audience.