The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-08-17

Branch Guards at 10 o'clock, and at 10:45 the
third competitor, the Indianapolis Light Infant
ry will come upon the field.
THE SHAM BATTLE.
Extensive preparations have been made 20 in
sure the success of the sham battle, and give the
younger generation who have come to mans
and woman's estate since war and its rude
alarums passed away, an idea of what military
movements in active service The parade
ground will give ample room for this theatrio
display, and infantry. cavalry and artillery will
all be represented. The seats for spectators are
on the north and south sides OF the field OF
battle aud will give an uninterrupted view OF
the military operations from the throwing out
of the first skirmish line to the final capture OF
the fort. The battle will begin promptly at P.
NJ, matter that IN actual warfare Is not always
so easily arranged.
There were 145 artillerists on review yester-
day afternoon.
Colonel R. NJ. Smith, OF Greenup, ILL.,, is q guest
of the Paris Light Infantry.
The Hagar Veterans want the man court-mar-
tailed who gave away their lunch.
The Paris Ql!.) Light Infantry were given
over two hours drill yesterday morning.
Sergeant Lathrop, with the Delphi veterans,
sounds the bugle-calls with vim no amateur
could put into the business.
The members of tho Gavitt "critter' company
ana the indianapolis Infants appear TO he mutu-
ally mashed on each other.
Ben d. House presented the guidons to the
First Indiana regiment which is composed ex-
clusively of members OF the q. A. r,
Colonel W. 7; spicely, Of Orleans, was here
yesterday and the day before, and the boys
were all glad to see the gallant veteran.
Tho Peabody Rifles, CT Washington, have the
handsomest silk flag on the grounds. IL cost
1890, and was presented by W. W. Peabody, of
Cincinnati.
nr FaGn 1F 1lo ~
the Second Indiana regiment and the Journal
war correspondent, dined with the Indianapolis
Light Infantry yesterday.
Two of the Evansville Cavalry company, in
the drill yesterday, looked enough like Hamilton
and Connett, of the l. L, l., to be their brothers.
The likeness was certainly striking.
Subscriber: The name of the comrade who re-
sponded on behalf of Rich Mountain post, G. A.
r., hen the banner was presented, is Dr. d. C.
Scull. 1t Is presumable chat the first money
prize Of 500 will go to the same post. Second
money, $40, has not yet been decided.
San the railroad companies have treated us
WE'LL" said one of the q. A. r. executive COM
mittee. Gan were white, but the l., B. & W.
white as chalk all the way through; The next
man who says a railroad corporation has no
soul, III knock him down. III he says 1t of the
J., b: W.. I'll shoot him on the spot. But that's
not for print"
Edward Dillon, with the Evansville Cavalry
company, became violently deranged night be-
fore last. and his condition showing no signs of
Improvement he was taken to the city hospital.
Mr. Dillon is reporter on the Tribnne-News of
Evansville. and also correspondent of the Gin
cinnati Enquirer at that place. The derange-
ment follows an attack or congestion, ana 1t Is
hoped Will be of brief duration.
The Paris Light Infantry had one of their men,
Corporal c. w. Vance, seriously hurt the other
night, and he is still unable to do duty. 1t seems
that the corporal was lying down and comrade
stumbled over him, who. in falling, struck HIM
in the breast with his knee ana striking rib
that had once been broken. The shock APP
parently stopped the beat of his heart for
second so, aud Vance stopped breathing.
showing no sign of life. DR.. John Oliver, of the
Indianapolis Light Infantry, came in hurry,
and the vital current was encouraged to pro-
coed.
The Paris. ILL.,, Light Infantry and the Branch
Guards of st. Louis, Mo, PASSED in review be-
fore Governor Porter yesterday afternoon, but
fell out of the procession and did not march
from the camp. They are to try conclusions
with the Indianapolis Light Infantry to-day for
the ST 500 prize In the freetOr-all. The Paris
Light Infantry, like the Branch Guards
composed of first-class men. The company, re-
organized Aug. 20, 1882, has thirty men, and
ia Offered with j. W. Vance captain; G. V.
Jaquith, first lieutenant; W. H. Levngs, second
lieutenant. Captain Vance is inspectOr-general
of the Second brigade Illinois National Guards.
The following General Orders No. 81 was is-
sued to the G. A. r. yesterday:
HEADQUARTERS OLD SOLDIERS.
CIRCLE PARK, Aug. 16, 1888
The General commanding desires return
his heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the
"old veterans" and members OF the G. A. r.
for their hearty cooperation In the parade of
yesterday. Our effort has been crowned with
success. We have met once more and ''fOught
our battles over" and now, as you return each
of you to his own home, you have my best
wishes, and God bless you all.
GEORGE F. MCGINNIs.
]. NJ. PAYER, Chief of Staff.
ED. MCDEvITT, Acknowledgement.
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