Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
SOLDIERS IN CAMP.
Two Thousand Troops Under Canvas in
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.

! Two Thousand Troops Under Canvas il
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, June 29.-Although The
humid atmosphere was extremely oppressive
in the built up portions of the city to-day
| gentle breezes stirred the air at the Nations a
Encampment in Fairmount Park. The sol
dieIS wereup early completing the details o.
the camp arrangements and as the day ID
vanced the scene presented an animated and
picturesque appearance. The snow.white
tents in clusters formed pleasing contrasts
with the little knots Of green trees, and the
bright Colors Of the soldiers uniforms gave
the picture a lively aspect. The troops in
camp at midnight last night numbered
some 1890 men. About 500 additional
men arrived at . o'clock this morning
Commands numbering IN the aggregate
several thousand will arrive during to-day.
Everything is full Of life in camp, aud there
is the usual hustle at the parade grounds.
An army Of carpenters are saving and
hammerlug away at the grand stands and
fences in manner highly creditable in this
kind Of weather. 1t is expected that the
finishing touches will be given to everything
by this evening. To-day will be devoted to
getting everything in shape and the com.
petltlye drills will begin tomorrow.
5000 Troops on Hand.
PHILADELPHIA, June 29.-Three thousand
troops had taken upquarters in the National
military encampment by O'Clock tonight
From an early hour this morning companies
and regiments have been arriving from the
south and west. The scene in and around
lie camp is busy one. The men have
been working hard getting things in shape
for the formal opening tomorrow,
when all the participants will
re placed under strict
military discipline by Maj Gen. W. II
&locum, who will assume entire command
Of the camp. More regiments from the
South and West ore expected tonight. EX.
Governor Underwood, OF Kentucky, the pro.
cctor Of the affair, says that within the next
Jwenty.tou hours there will be | 900 men in
he camp.
Philadelphia Authorities Cranky.
Though many of the regiments have come
company present TO represent either Phila-
delphia or the State of Pennsylvania
For some uuaccountable reas"n,
the military authorities of Philadelphis have
rot taken warmly to the enterprise, though
Ex-Governor Uuderwood has striven hard
70 get them TO do so. One Of the companies
attached to the battalion of State Fensibles
feeling desirous Of entering the competitive
drill requested Gov. Pattisons permission
10 do so. The Governor refused to grant
the desired permission and the company re-
gretiully withdrew.
The First Ohio regiment, Col Moore,
arrived upon the scene about o'clock this
morning, and took up position close to the
Second Ohio regiment, which pitched its
eurs yesterday. The indianapolis Light
Infantry, numbering 80 men, Capt James
L Rose, arrived this morning and was
urartered between the two Ohio regiments
= he company expect to carry of some one
Ol the big prizes that will be offered in the
competitive drills. The company has made
9leparations for the reception OF Gov. Gray
Of Indiana, who is expected to put in au ap
pcarance by Friday The Governor will be
accompanied by his staff and an
escort OF twenty-five men from Rich
moud, Iud. Gov. Hoadly, OF Ohio, is
also exrec,ed TO arrive in few days. The
TWO Ohio regiments have over 500 men in
the field. kentucky sent 22j men into
camp today. They are divided as follows:
Kentucky State Guards, Company 4, Capt.
Earnest Mcpherson; Company A, Third
Regiment Capt. II. B. Potter; Company
3, Third Regiment, Cap. Ford; Company
I, Capt Cunningham.