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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28

general health of the men remains good and the hospital only has minor cases to care for There were only thirty-five men. all told, reported to the surgeon yes terday The greater number, however, are treated and return to duty at once. There are only about dozen patients In the hospital.
 The big tent of the Army and Navy Christian Commission is again within the camp lines, to the great delight of the en- listed men. ,After being deprived of its use for week, they can again so to 1t quartermaster's depot has been moved over to the east side of the camp, be- tween the band and the Red Cross So- ciety tents, and the vacant space utilized for the big tent. It was thronged to- night with men, who listened to Q good, Collins, president of the California Bank of Oakland
 The marked improvement of the men in squad, company and battalion drills has decided Colonel Henshaw to get the men out for some extended regimental ma suitable tract of land In the vicinity of the camp, but expects to soon, as he has several in view.
 Adjutant D. A. Smith, who has held the rank of captain in the Fifth Regiment, N. G. C.. while holding the same posi- tion, gets only the rank of first lieuten- ant. He appeared to-day with one of the bars removed from his sho.lder straps, much to the surprise of the enlisted men and others not acquainted with the rank of the staff.
 The Oakland Ladies' Aid Society visited camp this afternoon and presented every member of Company F with a blue and white handkerchief of large proportions to be used in protecting their necks from the rays of the sun. The gifts were dis
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
THE ANGLER AND THE PIKE
How Two Noted Fishermen Were Trapped and the Wrong Man
 Accused

|. M. Haight, popular salesman of Clabrough, Golcher & Coz was agreeablv surprised on Tuesday afternoon when a. messenger from Wells, Fargo & Go. hand ed him a package which contained A large fish
 There were quite few prominent ang- lers In the store at the time of the ar rival of the supposed lordly representa- tive of Russian River and wagers were quickly made as to what variety of the fresh water denizen the package con- tained.
 Some guessed black bass others striped bass, others steelhead, but Will Golcher having caught glimpse of the six-pound monster through the sack, ventured to say pike or hard mouth" more com monly called.
 Golcher hit the nail on the head. When the sack in which the fish was neatly pour pound was opened. MT. Pike put in a very strong appearance, much to the dis gust or the consignee and the pleasure or the witnesses who subsequently drank to the health and success of MT. Haight ana the friend who was so thoughtful as 10 snip him prize beauty from the lar distant fishing ground.
 ,Halght was nonplused. He thought of all manner of schemes regarding the proper disposal of the pike, and finally struck an idea.
 There is Honest John Butler, who all "ay . IeLleHlDeTS me whenever he goes bass fishing" thought Haight to himself,
 ana here is an opportunity of returning compliments" etc.
 Quickly the name Haight was erased from the Wells Fargo tag and the name John Butler substituted. The fish was again shipped through the express com pany to MT. Butler, who received it right side up with care
 1t Is hardly necessary to state that But Ter was a target for many hard Jokes and expressions of fishy thoughts from friends who witnessed the unpacking of the poor old pike.
 Now what do you think of my friend John Gallagher, who was kind enough to ship me this beautiful fish free of charge?" remarked Butler as his eagle eyes feasted on the unpalatable king of the pike family. 1T know what I shall do with 1t. 1 will present 1t to some of my cash customers who cannot tell the d1nerence between a pike and a king salmon"
 Butler then addressed a letter to MT Gallagher. who is angling for bass on Russian River, thanking him for kind re- me mbrance and intimating that a bass would be preferable to a pike When Gallagher received Buffers letter he an swered by telegraph:
 Whats the matter with you John? Got em again? I haven't shipped YOU a fish of any kind. GALLAGHER"
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
THE ELKS ACTIVE.
Golden Gate Lodge Will Give 6 Ladies' Social and Then a Carni-
 val Ball-Suits in Prospect.

Golden Gate Lodge No. 6, Protective
 Benevolent Order of Elks, has resolved
 to give a grand carnival ball in the Me-
 chanics' Pavilion on Wednesday evening, November 23. The following named have
 been appointed an executive committee
 to make all necessary arrangements:
 John Coefield, John H. Harney Henry Newhoff, John T. Van Cleve, M. Levy,
 Fred Rothman, Frederick Belasco, s.
 Graf and Henry H. Davis.
 It Is the intention of the committee to
 give an entertainment preliminary to the
 grand march on that night, and as that part of the programme will be under the direction of Frederick Belasco, lessee of
 the Alcazar Theater, it Is guarantee that
 those who will attend will enjoy a treat
 in the way of amusement. The grand
 march will be an interesting one, in view
 of the fact that many novel fatures will be introduced.
 Now that Judge seawell of the Superior Court has sustainedt the lodge and de- clared Its corporate existence legal many
 matters of serious import which were held in abeyance pending the result of the quo warranto proceedings, will be carried into operation. One of the projects Is the organizing of lodges throughout the State. Another will be the institution of
 a mandamus suit to have the charter re- stored, and still another an action to en- join all lodges In this State from using the
 word Elk in any capacity.
 1 It is the intention of the lodge to give a
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
THE IRISH FAIR.
An American Booth for the Central
 Ground Space.

The general advisory board of the Irish Fair met last night at the Occidental Hotel, President James R. Kelly in the chair.
 Dr. C. F. Buckley was added to the entertainment committee.
 Manager Buckley reported that $4235 90 had been received for advertisements on the programme: s2240 for rented floor space; $3Go0 for the sale of $1 tickets, and that donations of various natures had been made which amount to s200O.
 F. J. Healy, president of the executive board, recommended that a prize should be given for the best essay on Union of the Celtic Race of the World" The reception committee has called a special meeting at the Langham Hotel for next week. Mayor Phelan announces that ar engagements will be perfected so that a direct telegraphic arrangement may be had with President Mckinley.
 For the parade on August 22 twenty two carriages have been offered the exec utive committee. Soliciting will positive ly be prohibiteu on the floor. The sell ing will be done in the booths.
 Frank T. Shea reported that the Knights of St. Patrick have secured the central space of the Pavilion for the American booth, the feature of which will be a replica on a diminutive scale of the Capitol at Washington. The next meet ing will be held at the Occidental Hotel, two weeks from last night.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
BARBERsAILs TOMORROW
Goes to Honolulu in Advance of the First New York Regi-
 rnent of NOlunteerS

Colonel Thomas H. Barber of the First New York Regiment will sail for Honolu- lu tomorrow on the Manila transport steamer St Paul. accompanied by Major William C. Langtitt of the Second Regi- ment of Volunteer Engineers, First Lieu tenant Bronson Winthrop, Quartermaster of the First New York. and First Lieu tenant Lewis T. Griffith. assistant sur geon of the First New York These of fcers have received certain instructions from Major General Merriam which they will carry out immediately upon their ar rival at Honolulu. These instructions re- late principally to making arrangements for the reception of the troops that are to follow on next Monday on the trans ports Lakme and North Fork, offered for transport service by the Johnson-Locke Mercantile Company. These two steam CTS will carry a battalion of the New York regiment and the third battalion of the Second Regiment of Volunteer En- gineers. They will also take 2OO,0OO feet of lumber for the construction of the buildings needed in the establishment of the new post at Honolulu The number of troops that the Lakme and North Fork will transport to Honolulu Is estimated at 750 The balance of the New York regiment will be forwarded on the Charles Nelson. about one week later.
 Commissary Sergeant Andrew Wallen- stein will accompany Captain P. M. Ly- dig. commissary of subsistence, to Hono- lulu on the St Paul.
 The Philippine expeditionary troops as- signed to the St. Paul for Manila will embark to-day, under command of Lieu tenant Lee Slower of the First South Da- kota. The recruits for the First Colorado Volunteer Infantry will be in command Of Captain D. P Howard, who has been sub stituted for Captain Frank Carroll. The St. Paul, however, will be in command of Colonel Barber, the ranking officer, as far as Honolulu.
 The Scandia, after coming off the dry dock. will De sent to Angel Island for fumigation, and will then be put in read mess for the reception of troops. She and the Arizona will sail together for Manila.
 In addition to the recruits that they will carry they will take one full regi- ment, and two more full regiments Will very likely be sent to Manila on the-Iar-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
MARKET STREET PAVEMENT. The Merchants Association Supports
 the Mayor and Supervisors.

At meeting of the Merchants Asso- ciation yesterday long resolution was passed with reference to the paving of Market street. In it the merchants recite that one of the objects of the body Is to secure to the city clean streets and noise less pavements, especially on the large business thoroughfares. The present con dition of Market street is something of fensive to the eyes and humiliating to the citizens, parts being paved with basalt, cobble-stones, wooden blocks, etc The association has worked hard to have a bituminous pavement laid, and now that the movement is on foot to effect this end it deplores the fact that the street rail- road companies are determined not to stand their share of the expense by re- moving the old one-horse car tracks and making the whole of the roadway uni form in the matter of the pavement In conclusion. the resolution states that
 Whereas, The Board of Supervisors has declared by resolution that the portion of said street now occupied by tracks upon which horse cars occasionally run is H. legally held by said Market-street Rail- way Company and has ordered the Su- perintendent of Streets to remove such tracks on or before August 6, 1898; there fore, be 1t
 Resolved. That the Merchants Asso-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
EIGHTH CALIFORNIA.
The Medical Supplies Are Re- ceived and Vaccination Is to
 Be Bedun This MOrnind

CAMP BARRETT, Sather Station, July 2T.-Major w. F. Dudley to-day received a complete line of medical supplies from the United States army depot in San Francisco. It includes every article necessary for the practice Of surgery and medicine, all put up in uniform-sized wooden chests. In fact 1t is a complete drugstore, with the addition of a modern library. There Is medical case, a dress ing or surgeons case and a field desk
 The desk Is equipped with all the neces- sary blanks and forms, besides pen, ink, pencils, etc. In speaking of this outfit, Major Dudley said: 'I have had consid- erable experience in hospital work but have never seen a more complete equip ment than this. It has everything from penpoints to library for the use of the hospital corps, and will place us In a posi- tfon to meet any kind of case presented ,"
 Vaccine points were received to-day, and the work of vaccinating the 1900 men of the regiment will be begun tomorrow CThursday) morning. It is not expected that more than one company will be taken a day, but there will be no delay in putting all through the operation. The
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
'H'1N'n 0A1" o5 MOVE E TO TO TIE HE PREsDI0 TO-DAY

fairly shook the roofs of the great train shed. We always knew that California was all right but we were doubly sure of it when we had crossed its borders. Four hours later we were at Oakland, where we waited until o'clock Thursday morning, and then boarded the great steamer Piedmont for San Francisco.
 At the San Francisco pier we were met by a fine band, the First Tennessee, which escorted us to large hall, beau- tifully decorated with flowers and flags. Here the Red Cross Society gave us roya welcome and a much appreciated lunch It Is no eXaggeration to say that no finer company of women were ever seen In this or any other coutnry thar those who met us at the San Francisco pier under the auspices of the Red Cross Society The culture, refinement ana wealth of the city were there represent ed. Besides the breakfast each man was given souvenir postal card and a pencil to send a message home. Flowers were given in such abundance that uncle Sans soldiers looked more like hlgh- school boys coming from their commence ment exercises than men going to battIe. It was. indeed, a memorable sight to see bouuuets of American Beauy roses tucked behind cartridge belts holding forty rounds of ammunition and gun-barrels blossoming with oleanders.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
RESTRICTED SUPPLIES.
Ouarternaster Sergeant of the Twentieth Kansas Arrested
 for En1bezzle lement

Sergeant James A. Young, regimental ouartermaster sergeant of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers, was yesterday or dered to his quarters to await trial before the court martial now in session upon charge of embezzlement under the 60th article of war.
 It was discovered yesterday by Colonel Funston that since Young took up the duties of his office he has been conduct ing prosperous business on his own ac- count at the expense of the Government Scarcely a day has passed that he has not sent a wagon load of stuff distracted from the Government stores under his charge down town in the delivery wagon of a prominent grocery house. It has has been his scheme to take smoking ana chewing tobacco in exchange for the stolen goods and dispose of it to the men of the regiment.
 AS far as Young's peculations have been investigated he is discovered to be over $10J short in his stores.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28

been assigned to the Utah troop of cay airy; He reported yesterday for duty 10 next week for Sequoia Park and the Yo- semitic Valley.
 The surgeons of the First New York cination of the battalion of engineers. Captain H. A. Springett, formerly Of Company B.. Second Battalion, Second Regiment of Volunteer Engineers, and the battalion now here, reported for duty yesterday to Major Langfitt. The captain has been stationed at Fort Sheridan, Illi- nois.
 The ladies of the Red Cross distributed to the men of the New York Regiment yesterday, through Lieutenant Colonel Stacpole, aluminium Identification medals. These have been given to the men of the other regiments.
 Colonel Wholley of the First Washing ton Regiment inaugurated parade at the Presidio last evening with the two bat talions of his command that he has sta toned here. The beautiful ceremony will take place every evening during the week. with the exception of Saturday and Sun day It is held upon the post parade ground, and owing to the limited area the battalions are formed in column of masses. The execution of the Washington troops in the ceremony speaks well for the faithful manner in which they have been drilled by their officers.
 Private Lansing, Company c, First New York Regiment, met with an accident last night that will keep him from duty for some time, and impress upon his mind the fact that the way of the transgressor Is hard Lansing had been down town and was returning to camp full of hilar- ity and booze, and as the car turned the sharp curve that leads into the Presidio the soldier was thrown from the platform of the car, and falling upon his face was very badly cut about his head and face He was taken to the hospital, where his wounds were sewed up. It will be sev- eral days before he can attend to duty.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
A CLASH IN HIGH RANK
Col. Barber Of New York and Col. Stover of South Dakota
 Spar for Command.

Lieutenant Colonel Lee Slower, com manding the troops for the transport St. Paul, and Colonel Thomas H. Barber, commanding the New York volunteers and a great deal of influence had some little difference yesterday over the juris- diction of matters on the transport. It has since been amicably arranged.
 Although Colonel Stover has been or dered by the department to take com mand of all the troops on shipboard. he yesterday found upon his arrival at the dock that Colonel Barber had in great measure relieved him of his duties, like wise his stateroom. As Colonel Barber is accompanying the expedition on de- tached service and had no orders to usurp the office delegated to Colonel Sto- yer his right to the staterOom and to the
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
WESTERN HOSPITALITY
San Francisco's Reception to the New Workers Receives
 Hearty Praise

The Times-Union of Albany N. Y. of July ~ publishes an interesting letter First New York Regiment now e+ the Presidio, in the course of which he says.
 It was not, however, until we reached sacramento that we learned what West ern hospitality Is. The Red Cross ladies were at the station in large numbers. Every soldier received a substantial meal Of sandwiches, hard-boiled eggs. coffee and fruit. Each man was presented with a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers. But best of all the people were there to greet us as friends, not at all as curtoslttes
 Their sympathy was of the tangible sort. AS the train rolled out of the station the earnest cheers from a thousand soidiere
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
Drill and Old Army Songs.

Next Saturday evening, in the Mechan- ics' Pavilion, will be given one of the most unique military drills that has so far taken place this summer. The Iowa regiment which. along with its famous band, so creditably distinguished it. self in its exhibition several weeks ago, will appear. Besides the regimental and battalion drills, two strikingly novel features, which will be announced to- morrow are on the programme. The drilling will be interspersed with old army songs, by a selected chorus, and promenade concert and drill will follow until 12 o'clock. The affair will be under the auspices of the San Francisco Lincoln Relief Corps. General admission, 9 cents. be on sale at Sherman 6 Clay's, at 90 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28

K DVICES from Honolulu by the
 n steamer Mariposa represent
 s sss 6es t[sasDSSt sePs S5t !n9iS"1 e~ sours A to make the necessary boiler
 repairs, and therefore news may come any hour announcing the arrival of the third expedition at Ma nila- The monitor Monadnock sailed from Honolulu for the Philippines fourteen days ago, and if the speed displayed on her run from this port to Hawaii be maintained she may reach Manila by August 6.
 The secret and mysterious influences which have prevented the transfer of troops from Camp Merritt to the Pre- sidio are again at work. Yesterday an order was issued by Major General Merriam, commanding the Department of California, Countermanding the in structfons for the Seventh California to move to the reservation. Inquiries instituted by The Call disclose the fact that the countermanding order was is- sued at the request of Colonel Berry of the Seventh.
 The Third Battalion, First South Da- kota Volunteers, will embark on the transport steamer St. Paul to-day. The men will march from Camp Merritt at s:20 a. m The route of march will be along Post street, Van Ness and Golden Gate avenues and Market street to the dock.
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tributed after regimental parade, and were received with three cheers.
 The guard detail tonight consisted of Captain J. J. Cahill, Company A, Chico, officer of the day; Lieutenant c. c. Co., walt, Company F, Oakland, officer of the guard and Lieutenant r. M. Miller, Company l, Grass Valley, super-officer of the guard.
 Corporal Leslie R. McKillican, who has been acting drum major of the band, has been relieved at his request, and goes back to Company F. Ills place is taken by Corporal Will McGregor of Company E, Santa Rosa.
 General W. H. L. Barnes of San Fran cisco was a visitor Tn camp to-day. He was the guest of his son, Captain Will liam s. Barnes, Company C..
 Private Charles Evans of Nevada City, who was injured some time ago in diving while in swimming, is slowly sinking at the County Hospital, and the physician holds out little hope for his recovery. He is conscious all of the time, but there is a difficult problem to handle.
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tion. The Seventh California Regiment, under Colonel Berry, was to have moved over yesterday, but the order was coun- termanded.
 There were no deaths yesterday at the post or division hospital. There were 205 of this number many are critically i'll with pneumonia.
 Major Owen and Lieutenant Page, sur geons, will sail on the Scandia- This will leave the division hospital under the charge of Major Morris.
 Captain Hitchcock, Company H, First New York. who has been confined in the post hospital with pleurisy. has nearly weeks to entirely recuperate.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
BREAK CAMP TO-DAY.
Route of March of the Third South Dakota Battalion
 and Recruits

The Third Battalion South Dakota Vol unteers, the Thirteenth Minnesota re- cruits and 155 of the First Colorado re- cruts will break camp at 8 o'clock this morning, and as soon as they can get march for the transport St. Paul
 The line of march will be much the same as that of others; down Point Lobos avenue to Central, along Central to Post, down Post to Van Ness, thence to Golden Gate avenue, and down Market to East street and to the transport.
 The Colorado recruits that will be left behind were yesterday placed under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Barnett of the Tenth Pennsylvania, as were the four companies of recruits from Oregon, now waiting transportation to their regi- meQt.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
YACHTsMEN WILL CELEBRATE Edna's Owner Will Fill the Wallace
 Tronhv Ta-Nirht

Tonight yachtsmen will make merry at the house of the California Yacht Club on Oakland Creek. Admiral E. A. yon
 schmidt will turn over the Wallace tro- phy. which he won both in 1896 and 1897 with his sloop Whirlwind. to Commodore c. J. Lancaster, who will present 1t to this years winner Captain E. F. Sager. owner of the sloop Edna, which defeated E.. N, Walters sloop Embla in the race held for the trophy on July IT, Captain Sager will fill the trophy, which is ca pacious and handsome punchbowl, with the products of the Risen Vineyard, and
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28
AN UNEMPLOYED SHELL.
A Souvenir From a Spanish Cruiser Captured by Ad-
 nairal Dewey.

G. w. Samuel, of 33o1z Fourth street, has in his possession relic of the pres ent war, which, to use his own words, money can not buy" It is nothing more or less than a two and half-inch shell. that was taken from the Spanish auxil- iary cruiser, Callao, when that vessel was captured in Manila Bay by Admiral Dew ey. The shell has been weighed by MT.
 Samuel, and it's weight Is over eight pounds The base or cap of the shell Is of brass and copper alloy, and 1t is in this that the powder for its discharge Is loaded. The head of the shell Is filled
 with smaller iron balls that scatter when
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-28

citation hereby indorses the action of the Board of Supervisors in ordering the re- moval of the horse-Car tracks from Mar ket street, and hereby pledges the Super visors and the Mayor the support of the association in any contest that may arse in their efforts to compel compliance With the law; and be it further
 Resolved. That the thanks of the Mer, chants Association are hereby rendered their efforts to provide a smooth and noiseless pavement for our chief artery of trade and traffic, conspicuous at present by reason of the disgraceful condition of its roadway.