Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-27
A GUSTY TIME IN CAMP.
A Northeast Wind Adds to the Liveli-
ness Of Things on the Beach.

ness OF Things on the Beach.
| fLxAsUREs OF ATLANTIC crrY-AccIDxNrs TO
| TWO vrsIToRs-BATHINa IN THE ANaRf
| wATk1s-NorKs FROM THE MEssKs.
Correspondents Of TIE EVENING STAB.
| CAMP VIM. G. MOORE,
| ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, August rs.
The northeast wind which prevailed all day
yesterday increased in violence as the night
wore on and this morning three-quarter gale
was blowing that is still shaking tent flaps sky
ward and causing the Light Infantry boys and
the Cadets to keep a sharp watch on tent pegs
| and guy ropes. The work of the advance
guard who erected the tents had been so thor
oughly well done, however, that the canvas
| homes of themselves and comrades have suf-
| fered nothing from the violent visitations Of
Boreas. The regular routine of camp life
was established last night Immediately after
the dress parade and strict military discipline
| now prevails in camp. The wind was too high
| to run the burgee bearing the words "Wm. G.
Moore camp" to the top Of the flagstaff. so il
| was nailed on the fence in front Of the en-
| campment lawn and the boys greeted it with
| three cheers and the corps yell in honor Of
their beloved commander. There has been
universal regret expressed that the genial col
1
riors to the seashore, and when he rejoins them
| ne may be sure of a welcome in accordance
with the popularity he enjoys. The soldiers
spent most of their leisure today in resting
themselves and dallying with the breakers
| The surf was very strong, the Worcester
making the sea very high, and all day the
! board walk was crowded with persons less
| venturesome than the bathers, who enjoyed
| the grand picture the angry waters presented.
| 1t was hard for even the strongest swimmers to
/ fha
| breakers, and the average person who donned
| bathing suit and entered the waves was tossed
| about like cork.
| AN ACCIDENT TO A WASHINGTON BOY.
| Quite serious accident occurred Yesterday
by which young Washingtonian, August
| Douglas, jr., son OF August Douglas, the cigar
| and liquor merchant on Pennsylvania avenue
| above 18th street, received broken leg. Mr.
Douglas was returning to his hotel, the Hotel
Royal, about midnight and in stepping from
the gravel walk to the hag-stone pavement he
slipped and fell, fracturlng his left leg between
the ankle and knee. DR.. Dougherty rendered
medical assistance last night and this afternoon
| Surgeon Hamilton Leach of Washington Light
Infantry corps and DR.. Dougherty set the in
| Jured limb and encased it in plaster OF paris
Tonight young Douglas resting easily. He
has displayed wonderful nerve by his jovial
bearing since his accident and seems to treat it
lightly. although the pain he suffers is evident.
Mrs. Flora Dennison, the well-known pro-
lessor OF dancing, is also suffering from an ac-
cident In the surf yesterday she jumped to
catch little child. whom a big breaker was
about to oyerwhelm, and in so doing she struck
her right foot violently against the sand, dislo-
eating the great toe. Surgeon Leach also re-
duced this fracture. Mrs. Dennison will be
unable to be about for another day or two
MANY ENTERTAINMENTS.
The members of the Infantry and Cadets have
80 far happily escaped accidents and ailments.
and Surgeon Leachs services have been needed
only by the two sufferers noted above. The
corps has been overwhelmed with invitations
from the managers of the various amusements
here to attend their performances, but have
been unable to give any definite assurances of
acceptance, as their days and nights henceforth
Will be pretty fully occupied enjoying the en-
ornaments already provided by the Atlantic
Cityltes. GREAT preparations are being made
lor the full-dress ball which Mr. Brown and
Mr.. Warden of the United States hotel have
rendered the visiting soldiers tomorrow evening.
and the bellies sojourning here are in iutter
over the possible military conquests they NAV
achieve In the warfare of the waltz.
his evening after dress parade an immense
crowd gathered III the piazza and grounds of
the United States to witness the exhibition drill
given by Seaton Dyson and Bryson Chase Capt.
AIllson Majors juvenile duet Of darkness
which he regards as his mascots The really
wonderful perfection these Youngsters have at
tanned III the manual OF arms was received with
eager attention and unstinted applause.
CAMP NOTES.
"The Growers have their mess on the
avenue, which they claim is Growers avenue.
They claim everything in camp and generally
manage to get it. The Growers" are Privates
Fl. Lee, Birmingham. j. o. Waters, w. Sheri-
dan Lee. John Heydler and Harper KEYS.
They are having lots of fun and even prowl
when taps" sound.
The -Four Aces mess have adopted a huge
mastiff, Duke" as their particular pet and he
attracts much attention from the visitors to his
end of camp.
next to the one occupied by The Growers"
I'VE" is j. b. X. Lee, Us is E. w. Zea the
.'&" Is Evan 5. Stokes and the Co" is Fred
Cross. G. 5. Hamlin. J. +. Janezeck and A. j.
Edwards. Conjunction" Stokes is the heaviest
swell on the shore
Everybody misses Sergeant Thompson. the
popular Whispering Billy" of the corps.
MIR. and Mrs. Walter L. Dennis we're bidding
goodbye to their numerous friends in camp
TINS afternoon preparatory to returning home.
The Master Workman" and wife were accom-
panied by Mr.. F. NJ. Draney. The wife aud
daughter OF the latter remain here, however,
and are nicely CHARTERED on Virginia avenue
MIR; and Mrs. o. w. Pitney and their little
daughter, Dr. 3. B: Johnston, Miss Mamie
hammond and Mrs. +. d. Power and daughter,
who have been at the Atlanta for some time
returned to Washington this afternoon
MIR. Samuel Raub was guest OF Capt. Miller
today.
NJ. r. Sullivan arrived this morning and is
at the Brighton.
Privates Louis Nunes and r. W. Bretney
were compelled to return to Washington to-
night on account OF business, much to the re-
greet of their comrades Both gentlemen will
return later in the week.
c. i. Lynch and ii. L. Smith are enioying
themselves hugely with their many Infantry
friends.
Mrs. M. ]. Hunt and her daughter, Miss Belle,
are stopping at the United States hotel.
Mr.. Ed Mix of The STAR and Herndon Nor
SELL the favorito tenor, are back in Atlantic
City and are stopping at the Normandie
Capt. John s. Miller was officer Of the day
and Lieut.. VIM. r. Arnold officer of the guard
today. Capt. w. L. Cash and Lieut.. VIM F.
Dunn will occupy the same positions respect
lively tomorrow.
sergt. George McAvoy's bevel-glass circular
| mirror surmounting his handsome chifonier
| is the envy Of all the dudes in camp
Capt. Cash will complete the selection of the
marksmen who will represent the Infantry's
| team in the coming rifle match tomorrow and
| Manager Cruger of the Infantry's bali team
will put nine out on Saturday that will make
the sphere-tossing journalists hustle to the sea-
| side next Saturday.
When Capt. Andrew Kelly returned to his
| tent this afternoon he found a box addressed
to him reposing on his Turkish rug. He