The San Francisco call., 1898-07-09
SOME JOKES OF CAMP BARRETT.

their new captain. This was heartily re- sponded to, and Captain Lyon, in turn, called for cheers for Captain Smith Ev- cry man on the ground answered to this call with all the power of his lungs. The mastering officer then read the oath and the brave fellows from Shasta and Siski- you became Uncle Sans boys for the two years or longer, if he wants them.
 To San Jose has fallen the honor If filling up the vacancy caused by the de- lection of Woodland. Offers were received from Sacramento, Fresno, Nevada City, Oakland, San Jose and Napa to furnish companies, and as San Jose offered to have its men ready in the shortest time the offer of J. J. Adel was accepted and he will be commissioned a lieutenant, with Peart, in the company Captain George B. Baldwin, who will command the company, went to San Jose to assist in forming it, and Major Whtton went down on the afternoon train to lend his aid. Reports from there indicate that the greatest enthusiasm prevails, and that Captain Baldwin will come into camp at Il a. m. tomorrow with 120 as fine men as can be found In the service. The three regimental surgeons will be- gin the physical examination of the men Immediately upon their arrival, and Captain Murray expects to be able to muster them in tomorrow night. The tents and kitchen vacated by Woodland are all ready for the occupancy of the new corners, and Captain Baldwin and Lieutenant Adel send word that their men promise to eclipse those under Cap tain Partridge'S command and for years the pride of the Garden City, which is the only place honored with two com panies in the Eighth.
 Governor Budd declined to grant the petition of Company H to assign Captain Baldwin to the command of that com pany. but to-day he notified Colonel Hen shaw that after the regiment was com pleted. if he cared to do so, he could transfer Captains Baldwin and Lyon. and ha A Captain Lyon will be in command of Com pany M of San Jose.
 Captain Murray mustered in the field officers this afternoon as soon as he re- ceived assurance from the Governor that the Twelfth Company would be on hand tomorrow. Colonel Henshaw, Lieutenant Colonel Darlington and Majors Whitton and Forbes took the oath, Major Whitton being designated as the senior major. Lieutenants Foote, Meggett, Rutledge, De Toe and Mum, Quartermaster Ser geant kirkham and Chief Musician Gomez were also mustered in.
 Colonel Darlington has completed the organization of the band. The men re- ceiVed their instruments yesterday and made their first appearance at guard mount this afternoon. Captain B. Barnes went in as officer of the day and made an imposing sight.
 Colonel Henshaw Is the recipient of a splendid pair of field glasses, bearing the following inscription:
 "Presented to Colonel Park Henshaw. Eighth Regiment, United States Volunteer Infantry, by the young men of Chico, as a token of their esteem, June 2S, 1S9S
 But the proudest man in camp is Major Whitton, who is kept busy showing magnificent gold mounted saber. the hilt topped with gold eagle. It is one of the handsomest blades eyer exhibited on the coast, and came from a few of the popular majors close friends in San Jose. On one side is inscribed:
 ''To Major Albert K. Whitton, San Jose, Cal. From his personal friends, July 2. 1S9S."
 On, the reverse side are the names of the donors as follows:
 'C. M. Wooster, George M Bowman H. B. Alvord: Drs. R. E. Pierce and E. s. Breyfogle'
 A beautiful gold belt and sword knot for dress occasions, accompanies the gift
 Private J. J. Rickers of Company A. Chico, who was taken III with tubercu, losis of the bowels several days ago, died In the County Hospital this afternoon Surgeon Shields performed an operation last evening, but 1t was too late
 Private Evans, who was injured by div ing last week, shows no sign of improye- ment. The surgeons have discovered a. partial dislocation of the spine, and his recovery Is considered impossible He is