The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-07
THE STATES SOLDIERS.
The Militia mt Camp lincoln How
the Boys are Faring.

the Boys are Earring.
CAMP LINCOLN, August 5.-The third
day in camp seems to present the feature
that all now present have settled down to
their respective duties, and the camp life
of the Second brigade has assumed q
shape that even old soldiers look upon as
calling up to their minds the times when
the gun at sunrise was the signal that to
be soldier well up in the service of war
had the meaning of plenty of hard work,
rigid discipline, with thorough drill not
only in the use of arms, but the various
maneuvres by company, battalion. regi-
ment and brigade as well Not only the
officers, from the brigadier general COM
manding. but also to the private soldier,
fully feels the responsibility that rests
upon them at this time. and with suffl-
eient degree of rivalry with the different
regiments of the command now stationed
here, leaves no doubt as to the future.
One thing that deserves special mention
at this time is the good order with which
everything has been kept: Not only have
the drill grounds been kept in perfect
working order. but the avenues, streets
and quarters have been looked after in
such a manner that its sanitary condition
may be said to be such that it will be inl>
possible to find so large a body of m en-
together enjoying the good health that is
found here at this time. But very little
sickness of any kind has been reported at
the different headquarters, and this only
such as always is incident to camp life.
Colonel IL. Kohler, member of the
governors staff for the Eleventh district,
and Hon. E. B, Warner, of Morrison,
were guests of Col. Clendenin yesterday
in camp.
Major G. C. Carter, surgeon of the
Sixth regiment, together with Captain
Abel, of Rock Island. and Captain A. R.
Morgan, chaplain. Rock Island, reported
for duty yesterday at camp.
The following averages are based upon
the military appearances, knowledge of
guard duty by officers and men, soldiery
bearing and deportment-the standard Of
perfection being 100; Fifth infantry;
average merit, 80; Sixth infantry 80.
Eighth infantry So: Battery n 95; Chi
cago Light Guard, 70
Yesterday may well be saids to have
been gala day at Camp Lincoln, The
principal attraction was the reception
given by Gen. Reece and staff, together
with the officers of the different cons
mands, to Gov. 0glesby and staff and
review by the governor as commander
in chief Of all the troops, the morning
was taken up principally in going through
that part of the programme of the day
announced in the Register each day The
observer can readily note the good results
brought about by the drills by compan>
les and by battalions as well. A more
active interest has been taken than ever
before. During the forenoon arrange
ments were being made for the reception
of Gov, Oglesby and staff, who had been
announced to arrive in camp at 80.
Officers of the different commands had
been notified to appear at headquarters
at the proper time, and the Fifth regis
ment had been assigned the post of honor
to act as escort after the arrival Of the
governor. At 1910 through the
telephone. it was announced that the
entire party had left the executive man.
sion, and Immediately all was connection
preparing for the reception. Soon was
heard the signal from a section of Bat
terry A that the governor was approach
ing, and next was seen the Fifth regis
ment marching toward the brigade heads
quarters, when the order was given for
all officers present to take the positions
assigned them. Upon the arrival of the
governor. the commander of the brigade
stepped forward. and with a few happy
words welcomed to Camp Lincoln and
the hospitallties of the brigade the com
mander-in-chief of the Illinois National
guard, after which a general hand-shak-
ing was gone into By all present
Announcement having been made
through the different papers that yeSter-
day was to be governors day crowds
of people could be seen coming to camp
from every direction, and by street cars
hacks, carriages, buggies, and in fact by
vehicles of almost every description, all
loaded, and endeavoring to be first on
the ground, so that by the time the
grand review was to take place, a crowd
had assembled that in numbers was
equal to any yet seen. At the early
hour announced the regiments and Bat
terry A began to form in line for the grand
review soon to take place, and what was
to be the principal feature of The day,
and with Just enough rivalry existing
among the different commands to insure
that all would be done in a manner of es-
pecial excellence. Never before was d
review greater success. To give praise
to any one command would seem out of
place, and to commend all alike would
be to speak in the highest terms of all j..
After the review came the regimental and
brigade dress parades, which were gone
through with in the usual manner and
with much credit. This ended the pro-
gramme proper of the day. The crowds
began to disperse, though much larger
number Of persons remained until even>
ing than on any other day since the camp
has been in operation. In the evening
the governor was rendered a banquet.
How the Country Folks Feel.