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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-05

if Manila and Santiago are both captured to-day, or even within the present week, which will not be at all surprising, 1t is not likely that any more troops will be sent from San Francisco to the Philip pines. It is intimated in local military circles that the Washington authorities are waiting for the expected to happen before issuing any more rush orders, and if the happening is one of victory, as is confidently looked for, then the rush will be over.
 we have been making history so rap idly in the last ninety days that people do not realize what has been actually accom- plished in that short period" said Lieu tenant Colonel Morris commandant of the Presidio, last evening. "They have not been able to keep up with the procession. They have not had time to read more than the headlines of the newspaper dis patches. Why just think of it In three months we have reached out to the Pa cific and Atlantic with a strong navy and a Well-organized army, largely composeu of volunteers, and have annihilated two the Philippines and Santiago and Cuba at our mercy The next thing will be the an- initiation of the last Spanish fleet, now In the Mediterranean. That will wipe Spain off the water, if not off the face of the earth. The world has never seen any thing like this before, and probably never will again. 1 am glad I have lived to see this day"
 Those are my sentiments exactly" chimed in Major Hess, the Third Artillery veteran.
 Here. too.'' said several of the Presidio officers in chorus.
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COLONEL LITTLE RESIGNS
The Twentieth Kansas Regi- ment Loses It's Popular Off,
ceP-PpOmOtlOnS s.

It is stated at Camp Merritt, and upon most excellent authority, that Lieutenant Colonel Little, Twentieth Kansas, has rendered his resignation to the War De- partment
 Lieutenant Colonel Little came out to this coast as acting colonel in command of the Kansas Regiment. Three weeks ago Colonel Funston arrived, and Lieu tenant Colonel Little was reduced to the subordinate rank.
 Colonel Funston immediately set up radical changes in the administration of regimental affairs, with the result that he soon had his command in as excellent a shape from the military standpoint of discipline and drill, as any of the troops that have come to the coast. The change from the activity of his previous position to the humdrum of a lieutenant colonelcy was too much for Colonel Little, and two weeks ago he was taken seriously i'll, and removed to the Waldeck Sanitarium, where he now is.
 Lieutenant Colonel Little assigns chronic physical disqualification as his reason for resignation.
 If Lieutenant Colonel Little's resigna- ton be accepted, a number of popular promotions will be in order. Senior Major Frank H. Whitman will in all probability move to Little's quarters; Junior Major MetcaIf will ascend in rank, e4s will Senior CaOtain BuChan.
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HUSSARS TO ENTERTAIN
For the Benefit of the Eouip- ment Fund and the Red
 Cross Society

The concert, competitive drill and ball to be given at Golden Gate Hall, 625 Sutter street, this evening is for the benefit of the equipment fund of Mosbys Hussars and the Red Cross Society. Compliment ary invitations have been sent to the Native Daughters Red Cross Aid Society, Catholic Truth Society, Red Cross Society, Young Ladies' Institute, Daughters of the American Revolution and others
 Troop A of the Hussars, Captain Lo- renzo commanding, and Troop B, under Captain Furman and Lieutenant Graham. will report at Golden Gate Hall at ' O clock sharp. Troop A, National Guard of California, and Companies c and l., League of the Cross Cadets, will report at the Armory. Tenth and Market streets, at 7:15, and the Signal Corps at the Ellis street armory a. the same hour The column will form at Van Ness and Golden Gate avenues and march thence to the hall, headed by the band of the League of the Cross Cadets.
 At the conclusion of the exercises a vote will be taken to decide who is the most popular member of the Red Cross Society
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MINGLED JOY AND SORROW
Soldiers Happy at the Victory but Regret the Loss Of So
 Many of Americas Sons.

The Fourth of July passed off very quietly at Camp Merritt yesterday. There was a general but quiet rejoicing among the men and officers over the sue cess of the American navy. Many were the expressions of sorrow to be heard among the officers when they read in The Calls list of the killed the name of some friend or comrade Especially was this the case with the regulars, for many of the officers here were personally ac- quainted with the country's heroes who fell before Santiago. Second Lieutenant Edmund Nathaniel Benchley, Company E, Sixth Infantry, who was among the killed, was a member of the '9S class just graduated from West Point. Among his classmates here at present are Lieuten- ant Gohn, Fourteenth Infantry; Lieuten- ant Munton, Twenty-third Infantry and Lieutenant Butner, Third Artillery These officers were greatly grieved at the news of the death of their old classmate, whom they spoke of in the very highest terms of praise.
 The commands that participated in the big parade left camp at about o'clock They were the Seventh California, Twen- tieth Kansas, First Tennessee and Fifty first Iowa regiments. These regiments assembled on Point Lobos avenue at 7;30 o'clock and, according to orders, their re- spective colonels reported to Brigadier General H. G. Otis. The regiments were headed by their bands. General Otis and
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THE FOURTH AT BERKELEY.
A Successful Supper Given by the
 Red Cross Society.


 BERKELEY, July 4-Berkeley's cele- per served by the ladies of the Red Cross Society in Shattuck Hall.
 The rooms of the hall were tastefully decorated with red geraniums. Over the stage, between the American flags, hung the societys emblem, a large red cross, formed also with geraniums.
 From o'clock until 10 a promenade concert was given, the music bein fur ment, United States Volunteers, from Camp Merritt. The selections included: "The Star Spangled Banner" Bride Elect" Magnolia Serenade,' March of the Clowns and America" Supper was served in the banqeting room under the Mrs. c. c. Conwell, chairman; Mrs. c. H. Mcdonald Mrs. A. A. Smith. Miss J. Newton. Mrs. A. M. Sutton, Mrs. Hobson Mrs. George Addison, Mrs. M. E.. Ward, Mrs Morse and Mrs. Mccullough.
 The names of those who waited at table were:
 Miss Jacqueline Newton. Miss Amelia Hen Miss Mary B. Clayes. Miss Edith Clayes Miss S. Crawford, Miss Edith Crawford Miss Lucy W. Williams, Miss May F. Bland. Miss Anna Dickinson. Miss Etta Johnson. Miss Marie Deane, Miss Matilda Martin. Miss yanhausen, Miss Alice Jones, Miss Talulah LeConte Miss Ella Marquand, Miss Emma Leibert, Miss Friedenrich. Miss Romilda Paroni Miss Gum pertz Miss Katherine Sullivan Miss Donna Preble Miss Celsa Cornwall, Miss Ethel Rob Grace Sullivan, Miss Olga Meyer Miss Alice Meyer. Miss Hattie CaIkins, Miss Pauline Han ma. Miss Lula Mills Miss Lydia K. Smith Pearl Judson, Miss Ethel Preble. Miss Hazel Preble.
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MILITARY MEN ARE HAPPY
The Glorious News From the Seat of War Is the Cause
 of Great ReiOicind.

At military headquarters in the Phelan building there was very little business transacted yesterday, and what was done was of no great importance The glorious news from Santiago occupied everybody s attention, and all the officers were in q very joyful mood. At an early hour In the afternoon they quit business for the day, locking their offices, and proceeded to observe the national holiday each in his own way.
 The victory of Shafter, the annihilation of Spain's fleet, and the inevitable fall of Santiago, which is expected to-day. make combination of circumstances which in the opinion of thoughtful military officers now in San Francisco, entirely changes the situation. and all within three days, so that it now seems almost unnecessary to send any more troops to Manila. At any rate, very slow progress has been made since last Friday in the formation of the fleet for the fourth Manila expedition, and
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THE EIGHTH CALIFORNIA.
Victory at Santiago Celebrated in Camp Barrett-Organiza-
 ton of a Band

CAMP BARRETT. FRUITVALE, July 4-The news from Shafter and Sampson coming as 1t did on the anniversary of the nations independence, was sufficient to stop all routine duty not absolutely necessary to the welfare of the men and the camp, and with the exception of the detachment under Major Whitton that participated in the big parade through Oakland to-day the boys had nothing to do. The officers relaxed the rigid rules governing the camp for the day and all who cared were granted liberty to wit ness the display.
 The boys in Company burned up s25 M. Phillips of San Jose sent to Major Whitton with instructions to have the members of the company use it to-day to celebrate the victory at Santiago. Major Whitton selected companies E and c, formerly of the Fifth. and M and A of the old Second for the parade, talk ing the best equipped men of each and bringing them up to eighty-four men each by drawing upon the other com panieS. This made a battalion of $50 men, and it presented a fine appearance. The Californians compared most favorably with their comrades from beyond the Rockies in stature and drill. When the entire regiment is equipped and the men have been in the service as long the State and fully justify Governor Budds assertion that the Eighth would be the crack regiment of the State.
 Major Whitton led the battalion on a magnificent black horse presented to him by his friends in San Jose and shipped up last night. Major Whitton is the envy of the other officers, for, with the exception of Lieutenant Heller, he is the only one provided with a mount so far.
 Colonel Henshaw called an officers school this morning and discussed mat lined a thorough course of instruction for every member of the regiment that will begin tomorrow morning.
 Major Forbes returned from Chico to-
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day and is now ready for any service he may be called upon to perform. having closed up his extensive business affairs while away.
 Colonel Henshaw will go home tonight and arrange his business. He will return Thursday morning.
 Private Evans of Grass Valley, who was injured while diving in the tidal canal last Saturday, is resting comfortably at the County Hospital, and the surgeons say he Is in fair way to recovery without the necessity of an operation being performed His mother is with him.
 Colonel Darlington has the organization of regimental band in hand and has se- cured competent leader. There are eigh- teen good musicians in the ranks and he will enlist few more. The procuring ot instruments is the most serious problem to meet and it would he a graceful thine for the citizens of the various towns from which the regiment was drawn to raise fund for the purchase of instruments Divided among twelve towns it would only be trifle from each.
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The Columbia.

"Fort Frayne" began its second week at the Columbia to crowded houses last night There were several changes in the cast, and they materially strength ened the production. Thomas c. Leary, late of the Tivoli played the role of the Irish corporal and he made decided suc- cess of the part He was neither forward nor retiring, but struck the happy medi- um, which chimed in with the other char acters and rounded out the whole.
 Theodore Robarts, who last week played the part of Crow Knife, the In- dian, on this occasion assumed the part of the drunken husband and while the part is not as eXacting as the one he took in the Heart of Maryland" still he made all there was to be made out of it. The part of the Indian was taken by John T.. Burke. The play has been improved over last weeks presentation. Quicker action was noticeable in many of the scenes, and in consequence better results were secured. All the principal characters were up to the high standard they set last week and the play was received with as much enthusiasm as upon it's initial per formance.
 After the first act a large American flag was let down over the drop curtain and the band played the "Star-spangled Ban ner,' while the audience rose to its feet and cheered and cheered again. In re- Yankee Doodle" Marching Through Georgia" and finally America" Fort Frayne" will be repeated every evening fhis week
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The AlcazaP.
The OPph cum.

The new bill at the Orpheum served to pack that house to standing room only. Mrs. Alice Shaw, whose talents as a whis- tier have made her known the world over, scored a hit. She is to her line of work what Jenny Lind was to song. She is ac- companied by her two daughters, whom she has trained excellently as support. The trio gave a refined and pleasing en- tertainment. Douglass and Ford, novelty songs and dances and do a very neat and clever turn. The four Cohans in Run ming for Office" are as big hit as ever. This is the last week of their engagement funny thing as the Spanish Admiral who turned all his ships over to the orchestra at the sound of the first gun. Anna Cald- well, Fake and SemonS, the three Watson sisters and Zamora, the two Judges and Jones, Grant and Jones all contributed to an excellent hill.
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THE PLAYHOUSES
 WELL PATR0NIZED
"HELD BY THE ENEMY" AT THE GRAND OPERA-EOUSE.
A Fine Production of ''The Mikado' at the TivoH - "Fort Frayne"
 and "Uncle Tom" Doing Well.

The military drama Held by the Ene- my" with its tale of love and war, will prove a drawing card at the Grand Opera House this week. There are two good and sufficient reasons for this assertion. In the first place the time is most appro- priate, when people are filled with patriot ism and joy at the deeds of valor of our army and navy, and then it is marked by the reappearance in the star part of James M. Brophy, native son, and one of the prime .favorites in this city. The house was crowded to the doors at both afternoon and evening performances, and when Brophy made his first appearance he was received with cheers that rang through the house for several minutes,
 while floral pieces were showered upon
 him. His reception could not have been
 more flattering. As Colonel Charles Pres colt he showed to advantage and gave a manly and artistic interpretation of the brave soldier and ardent lover. His sup
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port was admirable H. Percy Meldon. made up as General Fitzhugh Lee, upheld the dignity of the commanding officer, Major General H. B. Stanburg, and Lam ders Stevens as Brigade Surgeon Fielding, and Max von Mitzel, as the Confederate spy, were excellent. Leslie Morosco had congenial part as the special war artist, and Fred J. Butler, who has the special direction of the play, made a hit as Ru- fus, one of the faithful. Bert Morrison. after an absence of several weeks, made his reappearance as Lieutenant Colonel McPherson, and was well received. Lo- . rena Atwood distinguished herself as Rachel McCreery, playing the part with rare grace and skill, and Maud Edna Hall gave an evidence of her versatility as the ingenue, Susan McCreery Julia Blanc as the aunt, Euphenia McCreery, a maiden lady of the South, was very effective. The piece is well staged and will be good dra yUirp rd
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CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Result of Fight Between JohI Palmer and E. R. Paterson
 Saturday, Nipht

The fight between John Palmer and E. R. Paterson at 1155 Folsom street, where they both resided, on Saturday night has resulted in a charge of murder being booked at the City Prison yesterday against Palmer, Paterson having died at the City and County Hospital yesterday morning.
 carpenter Both families lived in the same house, and Saturday night they quarreled and fought. Paterson hit Palmer over the head with a club, fracturing his skull, and Palmer grabbed hold of Paterson and threw him over the banisters to the floor below falling after him.
 Both men were taken to the Receiving Hospital where it was found that Pater- son was suffering from coneussion of the brain. He was sent to the City and County Hospital Sunday afternoon and died yesterday morning. Palmer is still in a serious condition from his fractured skull.
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 or San Francisco are making special haste to dispatch another fleet with troops and supplies to
 support Admiral Dewey at Ma : nila. It was hinted at the time of Ma jor General Merritt's departure from this city that the rush was over and the Government would take its own time to forward the remaining ten thousand soldiers destined for the Phil ippines.
 The safe arrival of the transports Pe- .llng, Australia and sydney at Manila caused a feeling of relief in this city. Before the arrival was announced vague rumors of disaster by typhoon were in circulation and many anxious inuuiries were hourly made at the newspaper offices for some tidings of the expedition.
 The monitor Monterey ought to join .:Dawev's fleet on or before July 27. The Monterey left San Diego June 12 and should have reached Honolulu by the . 24th or 25th of June and resumed her voyage to the Philippines two days later. It was calculated by the officers of the Monterey that the run should be made from Honolulu to Manila within thirty days.
 ~ A dispatch from Washington to the effect that the President has called down General Miles for saying that General Shafter would probably with draw from Caney did not cause any .displeasure in military circles. The gloom cast over the country last Sun day was not produced by anything that - General Shafter wired from the front, but when the commanding general of the army took it upon himself to say that the engagement was a drawn bat tie many people fancied that the Amer ican army had been roughly handled and repulsed by the Spaniards. It is the opinion in the army that Miles has reached the zenith of his military glory, and that Shafter may be the coming man.
 /. General Lawton's brilliant achieve ments at Santiago are gratifying to the army and particularly to the officers of the Fourth United States Cavalry, He was formerly captain of B Troop of the Fourth.
 + Regret is. expressed at the Presidio that General. s. B. M. Young, formerly colonel of the Fourth Cavalry and now the commander of a brigade in front of Santiago. is down with the fever and unable to be at the front with his men. General Young has a splendid record as a fighter.
 The First United States Infantry is scarcely mentioned in the accounts from the battlefield. AS the list of - casualties does not embrace the names of any members of this regiment the inference is drawn at the Presidio that the First was held i'll reserve for some particular emergency which did not arise. Should General Shafter deter mine to storm the inner line of works the First Infantry may be accorded the honor of leading the charge. The First is Shafter's old regiment.
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The Tivoli.

The revival of "The Mikado" at the Tivoli last night received a very hearty welcome, as did also the two old favor ties, Elvia Crox Seabrooke and William H. West, who have returned to this popu- lar house. Notwithstanding the many at fractions outside and the excitement on the streets, resulting from the glorious war news. there was a fine audience and if was well entertained. The jolly Japan ese opera still retains its charms when well presented, and the production on this occasion was decidedly mertorious, par tfcularly the second act, the special gems of which were encored again and agatn. As Koko, the Lord High Executioner, Edwin Stevens was at his best and cap tIlred the house, his all round conscien- tious work and grotesque dancing being highly appreciated In each of the songs, s"The Flowers That Bloom, etc, and crit Willow" he was recalled until he was too breathless to sing longer. His comedy work and odd Japanese acro- battles were equally good
 Miss Seabrookes singing and acting were highly pleasing to her many admir- CTS present, her characterization of Yum Yum being cleyerly done. She has not nined away in her absence, but is the same plump. jolly favorite. Helen Merrill as Pitt Sing was exceptionally captiyat- ing and won urstinted applause. The Poo-Bah of William H. West was what could be expected-a finished piece Of woDs, both in the singing and acting, and
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crowd yesterday afternoon. The events were closely contested, but the honors of the day rested with Sergeant Dundy of the Washington volunteers, who figured prominently in three events. Dundy is undoubtedly the best aIl-round swimmer among the soldiers now camped in the city.
 The results were as follows: 5O-yard dash, J. Seaman first, J. Miller, G. Dun Swimming Club, first, G. Cowen second; i; 10O-yard dash for Minnesota volunteers, B. Risch, Company F, first; J. c. Clark, Troop A, second; underwater swimming first, G. Le Rue second; club race, w. Seaman, Montana, first, J. Rouse, Kan sas, second; single scull race, J. Miller, Kansas, first, c. Dundy, Washington, second; high diving, G. Le Rue, Seventh California.
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marred the celebration of the Fourth of July in this city. There were only two fire alarms. and both of these were for grass fires. The police made arrests for offenses of any kind
 John Sterett. old miner aged IS years died to-day at his residence, 2104 Alameda avenue.
 The city was literally depopulated, every one going to Oakland and San Francisco, and more than Sunday stiffness reigned in the
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A MURDERoUs LUNGE.
Louis Figone Strikes Frank Newell
 Veteran. With a Hatchet

OAKLAND, July 4.-Louis Figone, a retail fruit dealer at 40S Seventh street struck Frank Newell, a veteran of the late war, with hatchet this morning laying his cheek open for a considerable distance. The affair occurred through Newell defending the American army be- fore Santiago when Figone made light of it's conduct.
 The blade of the hatchet used in the at tack ripped the rim of Newells hat and removed to his residence, 529 Nineteenth street where the wound was dressed.
 Policeman Nick Williams placed Figone under arrest.
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Olympia Music Hall.

The Olympia Music Hall attracted a good house by it's bill, including Tom no end of fun by his eccentric genius; Murry and Reynolds, character change artists, do as neat a turn as is to be seen anywhere while Maude Rockwell who sang for the first time in this city Sousa s celebrated march, ''The Stars and Stripes Forever" was cheered to the echo. The biograph has new war scenes.
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An Unknown Killed by the Local.

OAKLAND, July 4-Policeman Lang worthy discovered the body of an un- known man lying on the First-street track last night. evidently killed by the Alameda local. He was about 52 years of age, partly bald sandy mustache, pepper and salt coat and vest and heavy lace shoes. No papers of any kind were found in his pocket. He carried nickel watch and g. pocketful of empty cartridges. ap- parently used this afternoon in the sham battle Several persons failed to identify him. It is supposed that the 10 o'clock train caused his death. The body was rernOved to the MOrgue
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TENNESSEE LADIES GRATEFUL.

Mrs Willard Harrington Cross Society received following Nashville 
 The accompanying resolution special committee
  unanimously held Presbyterian Church Whereas, Auxiliary Volunteers shown to the First Regiment their Merritt; Resolved, o thanks
  feeling his listed kindness harvest their MRS. Auxiliary l,
  BAYLESS
 C.
 
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The California.

Uncle Toms Cabin,' at the California, has not lost interest, and considering the circumstances is doing quite we'll The play is running smoothly and a good per- formance is the result. Edith Halls Topsy IS an aTtistlc p plece 9t work, and makes an unusually pleasing feature Of this part The blil goes all the week.