Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-03-24
TIE UNRULY SOLDIERS.
WHAT CAPTAIN CASE SAls OF THE
WASHING TOW sCANDALs
Dsclaring That the Fourth Regiment Is In No
way TO Blame for the Dissracefal Pro
ceedinss NJ the Insuguration--A Story
Of the Intense Cold IN the West.

COLUMBIA, March, 2l-Capt ID. u. Case,
Co Q. 4th Regiment N. q. r.,
informed your correspondent last evening
that tho Fourth regiment was not implicated
in the disturbance of the guard at W sshing-
ton City, consequently unjust censure Is
being made. The regiment was halted near
the scene OF the robberios, etc, but not
single man left the ranks. While standing
there Lieutenant Colonel Horn, of the Fourth,
approached Capt Case and said: "You see,
captain, that none OF the Fourth are partici-
pating in the row, and yet, mark my words
we will be implicated in the matter" His
words proved prophetic, and the regiment Is
named amongst those participating In the
disturbance. Several soldiers of the Eigh-
teenth and Fourteenth regiments had remov-
ed the number "1' from their caps, and this
is why the the Eighth and Fourth regiments
have been implicated. The investi cation to
be made will prove this to be true.
Unless a plan arises where by Private John
Grauley, of company G. 4th Regt., N q. r.,
of Columbia, can be convicted, the committee
Of the company, appointed to work in his
behalf, will advise him to plead guilty, and
make n true statement to the court at his
trial. This may result in lighter sentence
being imposed upon him.
A Story Of Western Adventure.
First Lieutenant s. A. Pague, U. s. A.,
stationed at Fort Beauford, Dakota, is again
in Columbia at the Franklin house. The
lieutenant, who is well-known I'm Columbia,
met with an accident last January, which
came near ending his career as a soldier, in
fact he nearly lost his life.
Accompanied by the paymaster, sergeant,
private and driver, started on a visit to our
townsman, Lieutenant b. G. Welsh, stationed
6S miles north of Fort Beauford. The weather
was piercing cold, 40 degrees below zero, and
two feet of snow covered the ground. In some
manner, towards evening, the driver lost his
way, and although several hours were spent
in searching for the lost trail, it could not be
found. suitable camping ground was then
looked for and found in a small canyon.
Here the half frozen men remained all night
Their sufferings from the cold were intense
and must be experienced to be appreciated
Early the next morning retreat over theiI
own trail was made, and the right road at las
found. They reached their destination nearly
dead, and tie effects OF the cold are still fel
in their bodies. Lieutenant Welsh will vis
Columbia next fall
County bicycle Tournament.
If possible the Columbia Bicycle club will
hold county tournament in the Metropoli
tan rink, of Columbia, some time in May
The attempt will be made, however, and /
other bicycle clubs in the county assist the
affair, 1T will most surely come off. 1t is pro
posed to have bicycles races, fancy and tricl
bicycle riding, roller skate races and fame,
and trick skating. Other attractions will b.
added from time to time.
Band Oficers Elected.
Last evening the following officers wer
elected by the Columbia corhet band
Manager anj Leader-James ID. Slade.
Assistant Manager-Charles V. Filbert.
Vice President and Conductor-Charle
Fleckenstein.
Treasurer Benjamin +. Mann.
Secretary-Samuel Roath.
Assistant Secretary-William Foley.
Janitor-Harry Courtney.
Trustees-Morgan Kerr, Samuel Smith an
Jacob Henderson.
The band is in firstclass condition.
Many Tramps. 800
Our lookup has proved too small to accom-
modate the large. number of tramps who al
piled for lodgings this winter. But what tn
lookup could not hold found warm beds !
the ash pits in the Susquehanna rolling mi
and boilers at the St Charles furnace
Nightly some of them would sleep in tn
mill, while the furnace was always crowde
both day and night There have been mor
of the gentlemen of the road in Columbi
this year than ever before.
Borough Briefs.
A coating of ice has placed the crossing 1
Second and Locust street, north side, in
very dangerous condition.
The ice on the SusquehaDna river has in
creased i'm thickness considerably durin
the pasttwO weeks. 1t Is again used aS "a Zoe
bridge, and were it not for the fact that alon
both shores it is not strong enough to bes
teams,it wouldibc utilized as a driving bridg
also
The remains of Mrs. L. II. Wills were in
tered in the Ironville cemetery yesterda
afternoon.
Mrs Geo. Boyer, residing in Alley "H.
received fall yesterday, which has con
pletely upset her nervous system, besides in
turing her otherwise,
Company C.'s 800 Z. S. bond scheme is
failure, and nothing will be realized by tn
company. However TO keep faith with thos
who have purchased tickets, it will be draw
of, probably this week.
AT 2 p m. tomorrow, the ladies who hav
consented to assist at the Viglant fair, wi
meet at the residence of the president, Mr.
Samuel FilbeTt, on Walnut street. belo,
Third.
The finest exhibition of roller skating eve
given in Columbia was that of last evenin
IN the rink by Master Porter Clark and Mis-
Annie ChampliD.
Letters Granted by the Register.
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