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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
ORDERS TO GET READY.
Eighteenth Regulars and Kan Sas Volunteers Slated for
 Duty at the Front.

The following order issued yesterday at Camp Merritt is considered by the wise ones to indicate that the remaining battalion of the Eighteenth regulars is listed for the next expedition:
 Headquarters Independent Division, Eighth
 Army Corps, Camp Merritt
 SAN FRANCISCO, July 25. 1898. Special Orders No. 15.
 l. The commanding officer Third Battalion, Eighteenth United States Infantry, will select from his command one non-commissioned oth- cer and six privates for the duty of guarding the steamer Scanda, said steamer having been designated for the transportation of troops to the Philippine Islands This guard the foot of Pacific street at pier No. ', no> later than clock to-day, and should be pro- yided with six days rations and ,,i necessary bedding. The commanding officer Third Bat talion, Eighteenth Infantry, will issue the fol- lowing instructions to the detachment selected to guard the steamer Scandia:
 Two sentnels will be constantly kept on duty, one on the ship and one on the gangway.
 This 1 sentinel will not RGn permit re any n6Sn m @ 5e members of the crew unless they are pro- vided with pass from the depot guarteruias- ter from these headquarters 1ntelligent non-c commissioned officers should be selected and informed that the object of the guard is to prevent any tampering with the ship on the part of persons in Spanish interest.
 Another significant order was directed from General Kings headquarters direct ing Colonel Funston of the Twentieth Kansas to have prepared immediately a
 
 plete to the least detail the equipment of the regiment. It is probable that the hard work and splendid discipline of the Kansans will at last be recognized. Upon this point, however, Colonel Funston re- fuses to be interviewed, saying that doubtless his regiment will be called for when his superiors need 1t.
 Lieutenant Colonel Lee D. Slower, com- manding the First Battalion of South Dakota Volunteers, has been officially notified that he will be first in command of the transport St. Paul.
 Throughout Camp Merritt the appoint ment of Lieutenant Colonel Stover Is con- sidered an eminently fitting one. Besides being an officer of unusual executive ability. Lieutenant Colonel Slower has his battalion drilled to standard of effi ciency not exceeded by any troops that have gone or are to go.
 An order was issued to him yesterday instructing him to detail two officers to act as conmissary and quartermaster for the boat. The detail will be reported fO-d9V
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
WASHINGTON TROOPS.
Arrival and Reception of the Third Battalion of the
 First Reqiment.

The Third Battalion of the First Wash lngton Regiment arrived at the Presidio at ( o'clock yesterday afternoon from vancouver Barracks under the command of Colonel J. H. Wholley. It was expect ed in early in the day. having left Van- couver on Saturday night, but the train was delayed and the soldiers did not reach Oakland until o'clock. They are a fine looking body of volunteer men. and heir commanding officer is every inch the soldier that he looks to be-
 The First Battalion under Major Weis- snberger went over to Oakland to meet he Third and escorted it out to the Pre- sidio. The battalion was assigned to ona,- Lers in the barracks next to those of tbe First. It is 42 men strong. inclIjdiIe tbir. teen ofncers and the band which is ao excellent one. The arrival of tho IThird Battalion here practically consolidates tbe regiment, as the second battalion is sta ioned here doing duty at Angel Is1and The Third Battalion ever since if yes ssuiu mustered into service has been doing gar. .r- ison duty at Vancouver Barracks e"i
 The ordering of this battalion here nroh- ibly means that the regiment will he eert 70 Manila. It is equipped and one of the pest drilled volunteer regiments in thc lervice to-day. All of it's men have had leVeral months experience in garrison
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
THE ST. PAUL GOES NEXT.
She Is Now in Charge of Lieutenant Colonel Slower of the First South
 Dakota

The next transport to sail for Manila will be the St. Paul, which Is now in charge of Lieutenant Colonel Stover of the First South Dakota Regiment, the Third Battalion of which is assigned to this vessel together with a number of re- cruits for regiments that have gone to the Philippines. General Merriam has is- sued orders for Lieutenant Colonel Slower to get his troops on board the St. Paul on Thursday, as she will probably sail on Friday.
 Mayor Long and the naval examining board are inspecting the Scandia, to as- certain what work is necessary to put her in first-class condition for transport ser vice. A new crew is being engaged for this vessel, which is expected to be in readiness to sail a week from next Satur- day. The Arizona, which Is pronounced the best transport yet secured, will be ready al the same time. These two ves- sells will carry recruits for the regiments that have been forwarded to Manila, and the remaining room will be occupied by attachments of regulars and possibly one full regiment of volunteers.
 The sailing vessel Tacoma, in charge of Lieutenant Cameron, and carrying horses and mules for Manila, will sail next Mon 6aV
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
EIGHTH ARMY CORPS.
Private McMahon Learns That the Way Of the Deserter
 Is Hard.

Three years ago Private John McMa- hon deserted from Company B of the Tenth United States Infantry.
 At the first gunshot of the present un- pleasantness he was moved by the patri- otic blood that is in him to come out from his concealment and tender his aid. He enlisted with the Eighteenth Regulars, and up to a couple of weeks ago he did his soldiers duty and with the rest of his comrades was impatient to get to the front in active service.
 Somehow his identity was discovered, and yesterday came his reward for his patriotism in an order from the depart ment, instructing that he be dishonor- ably discharged mulcted of all pay and allowances and confined for two years at Alcatraz with hard labor as his portion. McMahon will begin his sentence to-day.
 Dr. F. Fl. de May, acting assistant surgeon of the Eighteenth Infantry, was removed yesterday from his quarters to the French Hospital, where he is suffer- ing from pneumonia.
 The Twentieth Kansas Volunteers have accepted an invitation to give an eXhibi- the Army and Navy Christian Commis sion. The drill will take place at the Me chanics' Pavilion.
 Captain Carroll, commanding the Colo rado recruits, is suffering from malarial fever and has been conveyed from his quarters to the French Hospital.
 The remains of Private D. c. Tucker, Fifty-first Iowa, have been shipped to Council Bluffs for interment.
 Springfield rifles were issued yesterday to the Oregon recruits.
 On Tuesday evening the officers and men of the Seventh California will be entertained by the ladies of the Meth odist church. corner of Broadway and California street.
 California has been granted seven days leave of absence.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
AT THE FRONT
 FOR KANSAS VOLUNTEERS

from the National Guard. This action created a vancacy in the State troops which the Woodland people are anxious to fill with an entirely new organlzaton. Woodland was always proud or US mill tary organization and citizens formed stock company and built for 1t one or the finest armories in the State. the allow ance for rent drawn from the State be- ing barely sufficient to pay the stock holders interest on their investment.
 Several days ago c. w. Bush, on behalt of the citizens of Woodland, wrote to the Governor, calling his attention to the va cancy existing in the National Guard and the great desire of Woodlandites to ob!lt- crate the past by filling the vacancy with a new company. He spoke ot the mag mag ship to the loyal citizens who had built IL because of their inability to use the build ing for other purposes, 1t being eSPeclalIy cluded by offering to raise a company or not less than fifty men, to be mustered into the State service.
 On Saturday Governor Budd replied to MT. Bush's letter, saying, in part:
 I fully appreciate the force of what you say. If a company Is organized to the minimum pleased to muster it into the National Guard on its making application through the proper channels.
 have transmitted your letter to the adju-- tant generals office and Colonel Peeler will communicate with you, or call in relation to the matter, if you desire.
 It is understood that this is to be an entirely new company, and that 1t shall not contain any of the men or officers mustered out of the National Guard
 Colonel Peeler came down from Sacra- mento last evening. and said that no re- ply had been received to the Governors communication. though he expected to hear from MT. Bush within day or two. Colonel Peeler said there were certain formalities to be zone through before Woodland could get its. company. In the first place a call, signed by fifty or more residents of the county. who are citizens of the United States must be submitted to the board of location and organization, and upon the boards approval the com pany could be mustered into the service.
 Colonel Peeler thought there would be rles and expressed the belief that Wood land would soon be represented in the National Guard by a company that would be ready and willing to perform any mili- tary service required of it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
FIVE-CENT WHISKY.
The Last Effort to Gather In All the Nickels of
 Camp Merritt

There is a hot fight on among the keep CTS of the dozen or more disreputable joints near Camp Merritt on Fifth ave- nue for the few stray nickels that remain In the possession of the men of the ranks. With a stipend of no more than $15 50 a month the festive recruit and the sea soned regular are good things for a linn ited season only, and as it has been some weeks since the last regimental pay day the aggregate of cash remaining in the ranks is not so great that the individual is exempt from rigid economy, even in his vices The wherewith is practically exhausted, but the general thirst goes right along in the uneven tenor of it's way and 1t was to accommodate both of these conditions, and incidentally to rake in anything left in sight, that one of the more enterprising dispensers hung out a sign advertising 5-cent whisky to soldiers.
 The result of this innovation was per ceptible all through camp. The gin mill for day was crowded with ntckel-rich boring resorts, whose proprietors stood before their doors and cursed their lack of foresight. Next morning the 5-cent sign adorned every door along the ave- nue, and sclaret at 10 cents quart was listed with the stronger beverage.
 The fight was profitable for about twenty four hours. At the end of that time roll call at regimental guard houses had nearly doubled and a search war rant could not have uncovered a nickel along the line As the trade of the off, cers goes solely to the reputable places on Fulton street, there Is nothing left to the Fifth-avenue people to fall back upon, and a general exodus may be ex- pected within a few days. If there be any virtue in boasts that have been made, 1t will be in the direction of the Presidio. Every saloon man in the district has used his pull to have his license transferred to | the new camp.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

Artillery, and this will give me room for one regiment between the First New York regiment and the Alger battery. Now, if the First New York and the bat talion of engineers are gotten away by next Monday as is expected then there will be room for two more regiments where they now are. The remaining two regiments will be encamped on the slope of the hill to the south of the Union street car line, and the other small de- tachments will be conveniently located in suitable camps somewhere upon the reservation. l shall move my head quarters to the Presidio as soon as all of the troops have been gotten away from Camp Merritt"
 In view of what was said by General Miller as we'll as what could be learned from other reliable sources, 1t appears that it is now General Merriams plan to get the New York regiment and the bat talion of engineers away to Honolulu just as soon as possible, and 1t Is very prob able that the next two transports that sail will carry these troops to Hawaii Neither Lieutenant Colonel Stacpole nor Major Langbitt have as yet received any orders to prepare to move their com- mands, but they are holding themselves in readiness and are prepared to leave when the order comes.
 The mortality among the men still con- tinues, and as each day adds to the list ing the troops from Camp Merritt is recognized.
 Private E. Mullican. Company A. Twenty-third United States Infantry, died at the Marine Hospital at 12:55 o'clock Sunday night of pneumonia.
 Private Harry Dubbs, Company K, Seventh California, died at the Marine Hospital at 9:45 o'clock on Sunday night of pneumonia.
 South Dakota, died yesterday at the Division Hospital of pneumonia. num- Der of soldiers are now critically Ill and
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

THE third squadron of troop ships
 which sailed from this port for
 the Philippines Monday, June 2,
 4 should reach Manila tomorrow or
 next day. On the voyage from this harbor to Honolulu, after the squadron formation was dissolved, the City of Para ran away from the rest of the ships and landed the Thirteenth Minnesota in Hawaii so far ahead or the other troops that the Minnesota boys got well acquainted in Honolulu before their comrades arrived. If in dependent order of sailing was allowed after leaving Honolulu the City of Para may be in Manila Bay at this time.
 Major General Merritt, Governor General of the Philippines, sailed from this city on the Newport Wednesday, June 29 The Newport is rated as speedy ship, so tidings may soon be expected of Merritt's arrival in Ma nila There are five batteries of ar tillery in this third expedition now about due at Manila. These batteries are c, L. A and K of the Third United States Artillery and the Astor Inde- pendent Battery. The rifled field pieces with which the artillerymen are equipped, together with the heavy guns of Admiral Dewey's cruisers, ought to make the position behind the intrench- ments of Manila decidedly uncomfort- able Batteries A and B of the Utah Light Artillery arrived at Manila with the second expedition. A detachment of California Heavy Artillery went with the first expedition. The advance of the splendid infantry column of the Eighth Army Corps can be well sus tained by artillery fire.
 Since the mobilization of volunteers in this city there have been quite a number of deaths in the hospitals at tached to the camp, but the percentage of mortality is not large. According to the statement of army officers the rate is less than that of the Eastern camps of Tampa, Chickamauga and Alger. Troops have been crowded into a smaller space at Camp Merritt than good sanitary conditions justify, but owing to the breezes from the ocean the health of the men has been main tained The Presidio possesses ad- vantages over Camp Merritt which will now be utilized and the change of To- cation may diminish the sick list.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

duty under regular officers and this has had its effect in making thorough soldiers of them. The officers and men are all anxious to go to the front and are ready at a moments notice
 The officers of the Third Battalion are: Company H, Captain Steinman, First Lieutenant Davidson, Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Arnold, Second Tieuten,, ant Caldwell; Company c, Captain Sur ges, First Lteptenant Boutwell,, Second Lieutenant Mccoy; Company M, Captain Lieutenant Hazard
 The column passed along Market street en route to the Presidio shortly after 5 o'Glock ana was saluted by The Calls ar tllery in the dome of the Claus Spreckels
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
PLANS AT THE PRESIDIO.
General Miller Arranqes to Ac- commOdate the Troops to Be Moved From Camp
 Merritt

The removal of the remaining troops from Camp Merritt to the Presidio will begin this week. There are five full reg iments, two battalions and several de- tachments of recruits to be removed. and they will be transferred to the Presidio just as soon as the necessary water pipes for their camps have been laid. It is possible that the first of the regiments may be brought over to-day or to-mor- row. General Miller was at the Presidio yesterday looking over the ground best suited for the encampment of the men. He said: "I have ordered the Alger bat tery to move its camp closer to that of the two batteries of Heavy California
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
WOODLAND WANTS
 4 NEW COMPANY
Governor Budd Grants Permis- sion to It to Replace the
 Troops Mustered Out.

Woodland is anxious to retrieve her lost military laurels and Governor Budd is ready and willing to aid her. The citi- zens of that city have felt keenly the odium brought upon them by the revolt of their company when about to be mus tered into the Eighth California Volun- teers and have sought for some means to wipe 1t out They have finally hit upon a plan which gives bright nromise of be- ing entirely successful.
 When the Woodland company marched out of Camp Barrett Governor Budd at once issued an order mastering 1t out of service and discharging the members
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

The shipments of gren fruit this year will fall short of those of last year about 1900 cars. Up to last Saturday 1775 car loads of green fruit were shipped east Covering a corresponding period of last year the shipments amounted to 1900 car, loads. The exportation of this year will which was $500 carloads. Hardly more than an aggregate of 4OOO carloads is ex. pected for the entire year 1898. This will show decrease of 1900 carloads compar- ing the shipments of 1897 and 1898. The falling off in the exportation Is due to the minimized crops of pears, apricots and beaches
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
UNDER OUR FLAG.
The Transfer of the Scandia to the United States Govern
 ment Is Com pleted.

The big German steamer Scandia after considerable delay. has at last been formally turned over by her owners to the United States Government. The transfer occurred yesterday noon. The German flag which had been flying on the steamer since her arrival in port was hauled down and the American flag was soon after hoisted by Mrs Long, wife of Major Long, the depot quartermaster, under whose direction the purchase of the vessel was made.
 Captain A. W. Perry of General King g staff has been put in charge of the Scandia, which goes into the stream to- will leave for the East this evening. A telegram has been sent to New York for competent captain to handle the vessel
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
War Incidents
vessel.

The officers of the First New York Vol unteers were the guests of honor at reception given last evening by Miss In- gargiola, at her residence, 1124 Bush street
 Assistant Acting Surgeon Frank B. Robinson has been ordered on duty with the First Troop of Utah Volunteer Cav airy at the Presidio.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
Major James T, Chase, Commanding First Battalion,
 First New York R0uimGnt, U, s. Volunteers.

Major Chase Battalion the First New the esodie admirably genial when fortyye 
  nconfer YorkS
 
   years service during the Rebellion he mustered out but me  wealthy exceedingly  yrnadeh him a hos o n San Francis
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
Believe He Is Dead.

Mrs. Jennie c. McCauley has petitioned for letters of administration upon the es- tate of her son, Dwight M McCauley, who she believes is dead. He left his home ten years ago and since that time has not been heard from. His estate con- sists of a half interest in his father s estate, which is valued at $5000
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
AMATEUR BOXERS.
The San Francisco Athletic Club Will
 Entertain Members on We'd

On Wednesday evening the San Fran cisco Athletic Club will entertain it's members. The bill of athletic fare reads: William Perry, championship winner of featherweight class, will box Jack En- his six rounds, and Jack McMahon, who recently bested Billy Otis, will meet Ed Toy in a siX-round bout.
 A very interesting entertainment Is as- Sured.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
Honolulu Fortifications.

Major Langfitt, in charge of the Third Battalion of the Second hegiment of United States Volunteer Engineers, has been ordered by General Merriam to make surveys for the proposed fortifica- tions of the harbor at Honolulu.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

of his claim against the estate of Jean Louis Ader At that time Lapique was in the County Jail awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court on conviction against him for grand larceny. Judge Mogan said he could not hold the defend- ant on the unsatisfactory evidence pre- scented by the prosecution.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
mu,s couFcE AND SEMINARY.

Grants diplomas and confers degrees. Rare opportunities offered in music. One hours ride from San Francisco. Write for catalogue to MRS C. T. MILLS, President. Mills College Postoffce Alameda County. Cal. Thirty-second year Fall term opens August 3. 1898.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
No Forgery Proved.

The case against attorney A. J, Greene, charged with forgery by John Lapique, was dismissed by Judge Mogan yester- day Greene was accused of forging Lapique's name to a receipt for $125 given to the Public Administrator in settlement
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

not expected to live. The Post Hospital has had to erect tents to meet its over flow of sick soldiers
 Major Owen has isolated the two cases of varioloid from the Seventh California Regiment, and the men are confined in tent in the rear of the Division Hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

The Free Normal Training School of the Golden Gate Kindergarten Associa
 tion will open August l. Application for admission may be made this week and next to the principal at 221 Ninth street. :
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

THE CRYSTAL SWIMMING BATHS.
 Physicians recommend the Crystal warm sea water tub and swimming baths, North Beach.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
MISS NESTS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,

2o14 Van Ness ave; opens August 15. Certi- fcate admits to Vassar, Wellesley and Smith colleges Accredited to the University of Cali fornia Kindergarten in connection with the school . Number of house pupils limited.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
Green Fruit Shipments.

The Hardtmuth lead pencil Is the best in the world. Try the Koh-I-Noor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
THE HAMLIN SCHOOL,

Cvan Ness Seminary. 1S49 Jackson st.. s. F. Term opens August 1. Departments school work from Kindergarten to College Prepara- tory Course Address MISS SARAH D. HAM LIN MRS. EDNA SMELL POULSON.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

A-THE LYCEUM PREPARATORY SCHOOL This school prepares students for the uni versity, law and medical colleges; its grad Stanford University and Cooper College on recommendation of the principal; references President Jordan any Stanford professor. Phelan building
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
IRvING INSTITuTE.

Select boarding and day school for young ladies 2126 California st., San Francisco Will reopen August l. Accredited to universities Seminary and full conservatory music. Pri- mary department for children. Carriage will call REV. EDWARD B. CHURCH, A. NJ