Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-30
PHILADELPHIA'S DRILL.
5000 MEN EXPECTED TO BE AT
THE ENCAMPNKENT.

PHILADELPHIA, June 29.-Three thou
sand troops had taken up quarters in the
National Military encampment by s
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 the camp
| is a busy one. The men have been work
! ing hard getting things in shape for the
formal opening tomorrow, when all the
participants will be placed under strict
military discipline by Mai. Gen. W. IL.
! SlOcum, who will assume entire command
of the camp. More regiments from the
/ South and West are expected tonight.
/ Ex-GOy. Underwood, of Kentucky. pro-
iector of the affair, says that within the
next "A hours there will be 5000 men in
camp.
PENNSYLVANIA NOT REPRESENTED.
Though many Of the regiments have
come long distances to participate in the
affair, there will not be a single company
present to represent either Philadelphia
or the State of Pennsylvania. For some
unaccOuntable reason the military author
tiles of Philadelphia have not taken
warmly to the enterprise since its encep-
ton. though Gov. Underwood has striyen
hard to get them to do SO. One Of the COM
panies attached to the battalion OF
State Fencibles, feeling DESTROYS of enter
ing the competitive drill, requested Gov.
Paterson's permission to do so. The Gov
ernOr refused TO grant the desired permits
sion, and the company regretfully with
drew. The First Ohio Regiment, Col.
Moore, arrived upon the scene about l
O'clock this morning, and took up its po-
sition close to the Second Ohio Regiment,
which pitched its tenJs yesterday.
HOPING FOR A PRIZE.
The indianapolis Light Infantry, num-
bering 80 men, Capt. Jos. II. Rose, arrived
this morning, and was quartered between
the two Ohio regiments. The company
Immediately started in drilling, and 1t
expects to carry off some of the big
prizes to be offered in the competitive
drills. The company has made prepara-
tons for the reception of Gov. Gray, of
Indiana, who is expected to put in an ap-
pearance by Friday. The Governor will
be accompanied by his staff, and an es-
cOrt of TWENTY-FIVE men from Richmond,
Ind. Gov. Hoadly, of Ohio, is also ex-
pected to arrive within few days. The
two Ohio regiments have over 800 men in
the field. Kentucky sent 225 men into
camp to-day.
ST. LOUIS CRACK COMPANY.
st. Louis crack company, the Branch
Guards, Captain Sinclair, AZ strong,
marched into camp about noon. 1t has
high hopes Of carrying away some of the
principal prizes. They went into camp
alongside of the Busch Zouaves, Captain
ROemer. The st. Louis Zouaves have 40
men in camp.
The Houston, Texas, Light Guards are
attracting much attention. They arrived
Sunday, and at once went into camp.
The Miller Grenadiers, OF Richmond,
Ind, 81 men, are also on the ground. They
are commanded by Capt. W. g. Flatley.
The Grenadiers will also act as an escort
to Gov. Gray, of Indiana, upon his arrival
here.
The Richmond Howltzers, who also put
in an appearance to-day, are attracting
their full share Of attention. They are
commanded by Lieut.. Lorraine.
THE LONAX RIFLES.
The Lomax Rifles, Of Mobile, Ala, and
Montgomery Greys, OF Montgomery, Ala,
are also on the ground, and are rapidly
getting into shape.
The artillery batteries are showing up
well. The two most prominent batteries
are those. of the regular army, from Fort
Hamilton, N. Y, and Washington. Each
is provided with four guns and full COM
plement of men. The former is COM
manded by Maj. w. f. Randolph and the
latter by Col f. r. Warner.
The Washington Artillery of New Or
leans, known as Battery B, is encamped
near the regulars. The company is I'M
der command of Capt. Eugene May.
A Gatlng battery OF the National
Guards of New York and the Fifth Bat
terry from Springfield, Ohio, are also on
the grounds.
THE COMPETING COMPANIES.
The competitive drills will begin at 1
O'Clock tomorrow. The organizations
that have signified their intention Of en-
tering the competitive drills to-day drew
lots for the order in which they will ap-
pear, which is as'follows;
INFANTRY.
Miller Grenadier Guards of Richmond,
Ind
Warsaw Light Guards of Wisconsin.
LOmax Rifles. Alabama.
Gate City Guards.
Company H, Lansing, Mich.
Company b, First Regiment Virginia.
Houston Guards, Houston, Tex.
| Branch Guards. St. Louis.
/ Company ID, Eighth OHIO Regiment.
Company A, First Kentucky Regiment.
Indianapolis Light Infantry of Indian
/ apolis. Ind.
Montgomery Greys of Montgomery,
| Ala.
Alexandria Light Infantry, of Alexan-
\ drih, Va.
Company B, First Regiment, Manches-
ter, n. IL.
ARTILLERY.
Indiana Light Artillery.
Battery a, First Kentucky.
Louisiana Field Artillery.
Fifth Ohio Battery.
Washington Artillery, OF New Orleans.
Richmond Bowitzcers.
Binghamton New York; Battery.
Battery A, OF Danville, III.
Second Battery Of the Ohio National
! Guard.
The encampment will last only this
week. II is proposed TO have competitive
drills every day until Friday aud ON July
| Especial attractions will be offered.
Mackin's Alleged Perjury.
CHICAGO, June 29.-The trial Of Joseph
G. Mackin, on charge Of perjury in hav.
ing testified before the grand jury that be
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