The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-28

ville one gun, Capt r. e. Stevenson; Danville,
Ill., Captain Denny; G, Attica, two guns Capt
Fred Lash; B, Elkhart. two guns, Capt. ). Nd
Cummins; Section A. Peru, Gatling-gun squad.
Capt G. P. Porter; Section B. Peru, Gatling-gun
squad, Capt. Elmer s. Morris.
The boys are playful as kittens to day, though
there is considerable work going on in cleaning
camp and other duties. Lieutenant Kercheva
of the Richardson Zouaves, captured coon
off q worm fence, which was the begin
ming Of q collection of happy family.
Other members made captures. One brought in
phenominally large grasshopper. another q
chicken-hawk, and Lieut.. f. w. Frank frog.
The coon alone survives, having bolted all his
companions The Richardson Zouaves have
forty six men In camp. including officers. The
Emmett Guards present good appearance. and
have thirty men and three officers The most
picturesque uniform is that of the Rice Zouaves,
which attracts great attention. The youngest
men, as q company, are in the Sheppard Light
Infantry, OF Indianapolis. They drill surpris-
ingly we'll, considering the brief time they have
been organized. One of the best companies IN
camp, presenting soldierly appearance and disci-
pine, is the Logansport Grays, an independent
company, commanded by Capt. VIM. Chase, lr.
One of the competitors of the Indianapolis
Light Infantry, the only one thus far on the
grounds. for the ree-for-all purse, is the Tay-
lorville Guards, of Tayloryile, Ill. commanded
by Capt. A. Croker, which is said to be a Won
derfully good organization. The prize is 81, 600,
There is no dearth of music. 1t is IN the air
everywhere. The bands on the ground now are
the Brazil Cornet band. Huntington City band.
First Regiment band, of Lafayette. South
Whitley band and the Big Six, colored organ
ization from Indianapolis with more to arrive
The quarters occupied by the artillerists are
well removed from the infantry tents, and are
especially neat and clean. 1t may be said for
the Indianapolis Light Artillery that they have
appropriated all the conveniences and Injuries
in sight.
The military salute is something wonderful in
It's capacity for variety of form and expression.
Each company appears to have different brand
and each particular brand is capable of differ
ent expression in each individual. that attempts
It, The punctilio of the camp is extremely
severe. This occurred at the headquarters of
Colonel Ruckle's regiment Adiutant Harry
Smith, approaching with much military rigdty,
salutes brother officer, and says, Colonel Ben
Wright"
The officer addressed, interrupting saiutes and
says, Colonel Ben is no CO."
Adjutant Smith, again saluting. "Ah, then,
quartermaster and first lieutenant
Lieutenant Wright. saluting. "Nixie"
Adjutant Smith, with a most elaborate salute.
'Oh, then, first lieutenant and quartermaster
Lieutenant Wright, saluting graciously, 'Ah,
that will do"
The prize drill OF the Indiana Legion, infantry,
began this afternoon. The first prize is for $500.
the second for 5000 and the third is for 800
The judges are Major Loder, of the regular
army, U. S. artillery Col. N. r. Ruckle, Of In
dianapolis, and Maj. A. Fl. Wamplsr. of Cos
port, of the Governors staff. The competitors
are the Brazil Guards, Richardson Zouayes.
Captain Ebsl's Company of Terre Haute. Cap
tain Rowles's Company of FortsWayne, and the
Sheppard Light Infantry of Indianapolis 1t is
the general opinion that they are putin up a
good drill" The prize drill was not completed,
and the prizes will be awarded on its completion
day.
The dress parade Of the First and Second regi-
ments which followed the interrupted contest,
was witnessed by Ave thousand persons The
city this evening presents lively appearance,
the streets being thronged with soldiers and
strangers. The Delphi Company of infantry
and the Elkhart company, with the famous De
Kalb Band, were the last to arrive. More COM
panies are expected to day