Arizona republican., 1899-12-05
SAN JUAN HILL.
The Thrilling Close of the First
 Day.

II the opening day of the carnival was success, a brilliant and notable success. more. of course, cannot be said of the events of the evening. Yet in their novelty they possessed a glory all their own and significance which awakened anew the thrill of patriotism in every American heart, native born or adopted.
 The first attraction noted was the band concerts which were scheduled for 7:30. The various musical Gggra- gations visiting the city held forth at different places but the grand stand in front of the city hall and the band stand at the Lightburne plaza were the two principal places. At these points the various bands alternately earned and received liberal applause. while the streets and walks were lined with countless thousands promenading from one place of interest to another. The Lightburne plaza was the central point, the Mecca, where all ceased their wan dering. They gathered by thousands till the grand stands were filled to their uttermost capacity, the roof of the Lemon hotel and other adjacent build ings were blackened by living decora- tions. Still they poured through the gates and over the fences. lining up in front of the grand stands and crowding on the parade ground.
 But two adverse comments can be made on the occasion. The first is that one of the big arc lights was out of repair and the grounds were conse- quently poorly lighted at the southern end. The other is that the plaza was too small for the necessities of the demonstration and the hundreds who were forced to stand after the grand stands were filled surged ever to the front obscuring the view of those who were seated, and seriously interfering with the military evolutioas. The guards did their best to keep them back, but they were there to see and determined to do so.
 About o'clock the only accident oc- cured, and that did not amount to much. One corner of the band stand gave way and dropped a couple of feet, but no one was hurt It was quickly and securely repaired, and what threatened to be a panic. was averted by the coolness of the gentlemen present
 By o'clock all the bands had center ed and taken their places, and guard mount was the next in order. The Indian school band, which was familiar with the evolutions, was on the field and furnished the music.
 Captain J. L. B. Alexander officiated as officer of the day. Crantz Cartledge. a former member of the Rough Rider regiment, was officer of the guard, and Captain Wickham, of the Indian school cadets, was battalion adjutant. The guard mount was performed by detail of eight men, two sergeants and one supernumerary from each, Com pany E, N. G. A, Company B, N. G. A, the normal school cadets and the Indian school cadets. Their evolutions were nicely performed and every man reflected credit on himself and on his command.
 THE BATTLE.
 This over, the crowds became impa- tient for the leading feature of the evening, the realistic production of the world famed battle of San Juan Hill Major McClintock was in general charge of the arrangements. though Captain Wickham was personally in command of the charge on the block house
 Many, no doubt, expected to see company of Rough Riders dash across the Geld bv themselves under command Cf N~ 'or MoCintock. In this they were ( isa ppointcd for the reason that near F all the Rough Riders present were rocnbers of some of the other military organ cations and they could not be placed by themselves without weaken i1o fI7a nj her cOD1DanieS
 At thc appointed time the Indian ca dets. who played the part of the Span iards, marched across the field to the block house. occupying it and the all legged trenches in the rear and on either side.
 The American forces were represent ed by the normal school cadet com pany, and Companies E and E, of the national guard. The cadets number them many of the Rough Riders and were ably commanded by Captain Fred M. Irish. who proved that had he been at San Juan he would have been heard from in the time of trouble.
 Captain T. F. Pomeroy commanded Company E. N. G. A. which halls from Mesa. He is also an excellent officer and performed his duties like a sol dier Captain Alexander was in com mand of company, and his var record will speak for him.
 Previous to the Indians taking their position all lined up at the north end of the field and while the bands played ''The Soldiers Farewell" "The Girl I Left Behind Me-" and other appropri- ate airs a troop of Indian girls filed by and waved their fond adieus to the de- rti- ad crh fire works announced the departure for the war.
 All being in readiness the cannon be- gan to boom from the block house and rockets sent high in the air exploding with tremendous reports made good for shells and told that the