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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
TROOPS MARCH TO THE SHIPS.
 FLEET AWAITS SIGNAL TO SAIL

soldiers marched aboard Saturday night orders were given to Captain Feeder to have steam up and be ready to drop into the stream at noon on Monday. Yester- day orders were given to get steam up at once, and the firemen were promptly set to work. It takes from fourteen to eight cen hours to get steam on the City of Para, so it would be late last night or early to-day before she could move from her dock
 An enormous crowd followed the Min nesota boys to the Mail Company's with disappointment. The troops march ed in on the wharf, but a line of police barred the people out. There was some hooting, but the crowd soon settled down to a patient wait, hoping that when the soldiers were aboard the transport they would be allowed down the wharf to get q last look at them. In this they were crowd on the wharf would cause trouble.
 It was jolly crowd wthal, and many of them got into rowboats and small launches and thus made their way by water to the wharf and gained one more friends on the troop ship There were no the occasion of the sailing of the City of Picking, and the only tears that were shed were by girls who saw the last of their week-old lovers.
 When the soldiers got down to the wharf they found that the ships galleys were in the same condition as the en- zine rooms. The men were not expected, in the ranges and no dinner ready. The camp cooks got to work, however, and it did not take them long to prepare 8 makeShift meal for the hungry soldiers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
SOLDIERS SAID FAREWELL THEN MARCHED ABOARD THE

Otis the third expedition to Manila marched from Camp Merritt at II o'clock yesterday morning. In the blue column that so proudly tramped away to the cheers of their comrades and the music of the bands were nearly 4000 brave men. The scenes of the departure of the troops yesterday were the same as those attend ant upon the leaving of the second ex- petition, with the exception that all of the baggage was gotten away from camp in advance of the men, and that the camps were policed and put in good con dition by the soldiers before they left.
 It was exactly o'clock when the troops to leave began to break camp, and a half an hour later the tents were all down, rolled up and loaded on the wagons along with the other baggage.
 Just a quarter of an hour before the sembly began to sound and the men quickly fell into ranks. The two bat to get away. At their head rode their white-haired chief Colonel Jones. Be- hind the colonel rode Major McConv!Ile, commanding the second battalion,
 The Thirteenth Minnesota Regiment, with Colonel Reeve and his staff at it's head, and with its band awakening the echoes of the crowd by It's martial strains and it's colors waving proudly in the morning breeze, was the next to file from it's camp and take up the line of march, Down First avenue they went amid a
 
 marched like veterans. They looked like veterans. No wonder those boys are the pride of their State.
 Major. Foote was next to lead that brave but little band of warriors that halls from Wyoming. They followed the Thirteenth Minnesota, and there was something about the way they marched and in the look upon their faces that seemed to say that they would be in at the finish. Brigadier General Otis and Governor Richards of Wyoming also ac- companied the battalion. They rode with Major Foote at the head of the men,
 The battalion of the Twenty-third h. fantry. under Colonel Ovenshine, came down Third avenue and then turned into Point Lobos They were warmly cheered all along the line as they marched from camp, and time and time again Colonel Ovenshine was forced to salute the crowd. so true and genuine were the manifesto tions of high regard for the officers and men of the Twenty third. The Signal Corps and the Corps of Engineers were the last to leave Camp Merritt, but they were accorded as enthusiastic send-off as any of the troops that had preceded them.
 Along Point Lobos avenue they marched tween lines of cheering thousands colors flashing and kerchiefs waving from every window and housetop, a rain of blossoms, and a wealth of heartfelt good-bys.
 Across by Central avenue to the hard, ! smooth pavement of Post street. down to
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27

panies selected for the third eXpedi- tion had been taken down and packed the night before, and in their stead stood the tiny shelter tents-looking for all the world like a fairy camp. In the others the canvas still remained in place. but all other camp equipage was packed and ready for transporta- tion. The men had breakfasted long before, and aside from putting the f1n- ishing touches to their knapsacks and haversacks, were ready for the signal which would send the fragile homes huttering to the ground.
 Thicker grew the fog with the aging of the morning, and each minute added to the crowds. The spirits of the ones who deemed themselves fortunate in being selected for the expedition grew in proportion while corresponding de- pression seized those who were to re- main behind, which was not frightened perceptibly by the half-taunting jests of the others. Guard mount at 9 9o'cloc6 furnished lief diversion the crowds. but that was soon over, and then came a dreary, shivering wait of two hours
 Now and then the notes of a bugle would penetrate the somber canopy. and the cry would go up that the troops were moving, but they con- tinued in their places until the appoint ed hour. When, finally, they did start there was a rush of soldiers and civil fans. The boys in blue who must wait yet awhile before they can hope for deeds of valor forgot their envy and led the cheering as each battalion swung out of First avenue into Point Iobos. and cast a most regretful fare well glance at Camp Merritt.
 The bands -ad their liveliest quick steps. the soldiers stepped proudly and 1ubilantly, and accompanied by a shouting mob of people, reeled off block after block without sign of fatigue un- til the heart of the city was reached. Van Ness and Golden Gate avenues and Market street were filled as they seldom have been filled before. Flags waved in countless thousands. while the cheering was as continuous as the roar of battle.
 Each command had it's following which trudged periodically on to the Mail dock, to Paciflc-street wharf or
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
AUsrRIANs' ANNUAL PICNIC.
A Large Attendance Materially swells the Red Cross society's
 Fund

There was a large attendance at the twentieth annual picnic of the Austrian Military and Benevolent Society at 0el I mania Gardens yesterday, ahd as the pro- ceeds will be turned over to the Red Cross Society, the big fund will take a decided jump to-day. On the march to the grounds the company encountered the Sixth Regiment of California Volunteers drilIine on Baker street and appropriate saiutes were offered. The Austrian Band played the Red. White and Blue and as the flags of Austria and this country were dipped, the organization, led by Captain Raicevich, cheered Justify.
 Despite the cold wind the participants in the celebration had an enjoyable time. Games, dancing and other pastimes were dff without a hitch. President Nj. Sabadin, assisted by M B Bussel of l. ibs 9afe aGd nrizes while x. Megfca, M. Ziepar, A. N. Batchia, B. M; Burin acted as a reception sisted of M. Radulovich, P. Saulovich and J. Sincich.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
Monteith Was Misouoted.

Editor Call: am quoted in your paper as saying that the two blanks in the Populist platform should be smash the Railroad Commission" and direct legis- lation" That is an error. What I did say to your representative was: Smash the railroad machine and secure direct legislation" In other words, I meant tha, the issue should be localized and relate solely to State and not national issues, and that by destroying the political ma chine of the railroad and securing to the people the power to exercise direct control over their officials and their pub lie acts when necessary, we would ac- complish more in the way of practical results than anything else. Kindly make the correction. and oblige
 GEORGE w MONTEITi
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
SOLDIERS AT sUTRo BATHS.
Aquatic Sports Witnessed by Thou
 sands-Chilly Day at the Park.

Owing to the wind and fog yesterday the crowds at the park and on the beach were not as large as usual. Sheltered pleasure resorts were unusually popular in conseauence and the attendance at the Chutes. the Cliff House and Sutro's Baths was much larger than was expected. The fact that the weather was indictment was deplored by the lovers of music and those who enjoy day out in the open, but con- ditions could not be altered.
 The largest crowd of spectators of the season visited the baths to witness the aduatic sports of the soldiers. The races were very close and exciting and the high diving made a great hit with the crowd Washington and California volunteers races were the most interesting and fin ally when they had reached the highest point of the baths the referee decided to call it a dead heat between George Wink Ter of Washington and D. le Rue of the Seventh Regiment of California.
 In the fifty-yard race H. Bain of the Nevada Volunteers was first and c. E. Stewart second. Tn the long diving or underwater swimming contest c. Bandy of the Washington Volunteers was first and Lee Quint of the same regiment was second Tn the seventy-fve-yard race N Griffin was first and c. Cord second In the 10O-yard race of the Fourteenth h. fantry L. Thompson was first and Joe Lawler second
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27

Webster, across town and out to Market by Golden Gate avenue they found their way, each step taking them farther from the shades and uneasy sands of Rich mond and nearer to the boats in the sea their hope by day and their dreams by night through all the weeks that they have spent in camp.
 From Golden Gate avenue to Third street Market street traffic was at standstill. The dense crowd that had gathered blocked the roadway and side walks save the narrow strip down which the soldiers marched. It was a big-hea1rt- e1- ed and spontaneous farewell; a pledge that these boys who had come into Western hospitality, strangers, were go- ing beyond it's reach as friends. and that they will be watched and waited for with all the fervor of the fresher ties.
 At Third and Market the different com mands separated and marched 10 their respective boats. the Minnesotans filed down Third street to the Mail dock, and the Idaho, Wyoming and regular detacn- ments continued on to the ferry, where they wheeled to the right or to the left to the boats that had been designated to carry them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27

Oscar Kirkland, Company E, First Ten nessee Regiment, was accidentally shot through the thigh yesterday by Private Williamson, Company E, same regiment. The affair was an accident. Williamson was handling revolver at the time and in some way the weapon was discharged. Kirkland was taken to the regimental hospital and treated.
 The five new companies of the Four teenth United States Infantry will begin target practice at the Presidio to-day by the order of Major Rabe
 ,, Private, Harry Pepper, Company I, Twentieth Kansas, died at the French Hospital at 2 o'clock yesterday of con- sumption. His remains will be inferred at the Presdio to-day
 The recruits from the First Nebraska Regiment, 106 strong, arrived at Camp Merritt yesterday under command of
 The unassigned attachments of Batter ieS les L and M, Third United States Ar Major General Otis headduarters, under the command of Lieutenant Abernathy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27

K GAIN have the streets of San
 ~ Francisco echoed with the tramp A of armed hosts moving to the 1 \ front and again the populace
 has been called upon to bid fare we'll to sons, brothers or sweethearts, for amonp the men who went forth to battle yesterday were hundreds of the youth of the Golden City who have joined the regular organizations.
 While the scenes that marked the de- parture of the first f1otilla bearing to the Old World the first offering of San Francisco to the nation were not du- plicated, the manifestations were far more fervent than those which greeted the members of the second expedition as they marched to their transports Then there was shown merely that patriotic fervor untinctured with that stronger feeling of kinship which made the cheers of yesterday tremble in the throats of the multitudes and tug at the heartstrings.
 The glow of the new born Sabbath was still struggling to pierce the thick gray canopy that swept in from the ocean when the vanguard of the army of sightseers invaded Camp Merritt. But early as it was all was hustle in the quarters Cf the Idaho, the Wyom- ing, the Minnesota and the regular troops. In some of the latter. notably the Eighteenth and Twenty-third h. fantry, the wall tents of those com
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
Red Mems Jubilee.

A number of representatives of the Im- proved Order of Red Men, composing the general committee of the jubilee, met on Saturday night at Red Mems Hall on Post street to complete arrangements for the Fourth of July celebration.
 The chairman of the various committees reported satisfactory progress. George w Collins, great senior sagamore of the order, has been selected to act as floor manager for the ball to be held on the night of Fourth of July at Native Sons Hall. The floor and reception committees were also appointed, composed of one member from each tribe and council.
 The various councils of the Degree of Pocahontas have resolved to turn out in carriages in the procession along with the order.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27

Lombard street, according to the desti- nation of the troops, and not content choked East street for hours and only abstained from overffowing the docks through the efforts of the police.
 With the exception of the Valencia, all the transports were ready to receive their passengers, and the troops em- parked with little delay as compared with previous authorizations. though ample time was given the men to par take of the farewell hospitality of the Red Cross Society.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
THE NATIONS CELEBRATION.
Literary Exercises, Military Parade, Fireworks and Regatta Make
 Up the Programme.

It is expected that at the meeting of the Fourth of July celebration committee this evening at it's headquarters in the California Hotel all arrangements will be con1nleted for the observance of Inde- nendence Day in a most enthusiastic and patriotic manner The literary exercises viii be held in Metropolitan, Temple. It display in the vicinity of the Chutes. The great event of the day however, will be the parade, in which about $500 troops will participate. together with full rep and perhaps some other societies.
 On Sunday, July g. there will be :. re- eatta of three rowing races by me %,ers of the different rowing clubs and also a Whitehall race of the water front boat men.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
NOTES OF THE CAMP.
Arrival of a Persistent Patriot From the Plains of South
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Lieutenant French, Company A, First Montana, has been detailed to the com mand of Nebraska's recruits. Leuten- ant Frenchs detail papers confer numer- ous honors other than that of command ing officer, namely, adjutant, quartermas- ter and conmissary; he is also his own staff of clerks.
 The organization of the South Dakota band is nearly completed. A full equip ment of instruments arrived on Friday
 MT. Billie Barr, private-to-be of the First South Dakota, wandered into camp yesterday footsore and travel-stained and announced that he had come to stay
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
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whether he was wanted or not Barr is the most persistent patriot that has ap- piled for enlistment When his present company left Leak, S. Dak, he followed them either on foot or per box car to Sioux Falls, where he arrived too late for enlistment. The troops came West, and wandering Barr, not having anything but a strong inclination to enlist, again took the cellar berth of a freight train and after many vicissitudes made his way to the coast.
 He arrived just in time to fill the place in South Dakota's already full ranks of one of the nrivates who was detailed for hospital duty in the regular service.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
MARCH AT NOON TO-DAY
Orders for the North Dakota Volunteers to Go Aboard
 the Valencia.

The First North Dakota Regiment will break camp at o'clock this morning and at noon will march to the steamer Va lencia.
 Orders to this effect were received last evening by Lieutenant Colonel Truman from Major General Otis.
 Lieutenant Colonel Truman has decided to follow in part the line of march of yesterday. He will lead his troops from Point Lobos avenue to Post street via Central avenue, and will follow Post street to Market, thence to the ferry
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
A GAP IN THE CAMP.
The Departure of the Troops Leaves Several Vacant Squares in the
 Tnn+nd EinlI
Tented Field.

The departure of the third expedition to Manila from Camp Merritt yesterday left quite gap in the field of tents. The Third Battalion of the Eighteenth United States Infantry is now commanded by Major c. R. Paul, and is composed of Companies I, K. L and M, while the Third Battalion of the Twenty-third h. fantry consists of Companies A. l, K and M, and is commanded by Major G. A. Goodale.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
ANCHORED THE STREAM
The Ohio, Morgan City and Indiana Ready to Start
 for Manila

At 6:10 o'clock last evening the Morgan City and the Indiana cast off their lines from the Pacifc-street dock and pulled out into the stream, where they were fol- lowed soon after by the Ohio from Lom- bard-Street dock.
 Last evening George Kornrumpel, of Company c, Twenty-third Infantry, was taken off the Indiana. as 1t was discovered that he was sick with the measles. He was conveyed to the HarbOr Hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
Against Civil Service.

The Cosmopolitan Republican League has elected the following delegates to the Anti-Civil Service convention to be held next Wednesday at D. m. at B. B. HaIl Cirilo J. Elorduy, A. NJ Oslo, D. Espen- oza, E. Burke, F. Berryessa, D. Tobias, R. M. F. Soto, c. s. Bartlett, A. Rojo H. AlferitZ, F. Anaya Jr., E. Mojica. A. Con zalez, H. R. Luces. E. Navarrete. B. Vaca R, Valentine, L. Reraeta Charles Stockwitz, A. Larkin, Wm. Armstrong and J. ClerfaYt.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
FOLDED THEIR TENTS
 AND MARCHED AWAY

The Third Detachment of Troops Leaves Camp and Embar<s
 on the Transports.
 In accordance with the orders issued on Saturday afternoon by Major General
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MAY SAIL AT NOON TO-DAY.

third City and ohioare in the stream ready sa they to-day the City of Para No late hour last sailing of the fleet which for to-day vessels will get under about
 The will sail
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
ABOARD THE PARA.

Minnesota Soldiers File Aboard the Transport and Make
 Themselves at Home.
 At the Mail dock the City of Para was not ready to go into the stream when the
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
ORDERED TO
 BREAK CAMP
 ON WEDNESDAY

Orders were issued yester- day for the Astor Light Bat tery and Batteries H and K, Third United States Artil- lery, to break camp at 10 o'clock on Wednesday morn ing and go aboard the New port.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-27
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