The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-27
MOIST TIME AT CAMP HOYEY
The Governors Formal Reception Inter-
fered with and Postponed Until To-Day.
Continuation ofthe EncampmentU Until Monday
How the Young Militiamen Are Fed and
Lodged-Camp Scenes and Incidents.


Hovey promised well for the reception
ceremonies planned in honor of the ex-
pected visit from the Governor and his
staff. The heat of the suns rays was
tempered by refreshing breezes from the
west, the squirrels undaunted by the horrid
enginery of war, frisked through the
foliage of the fine old trees that shade the
greater portion of the camp, and the
militiamen-those who were not engaged in
company and battalion drills and sentry
duty, frisked underneath. In one short
hour this pleasing panorama was entirely
changed. A cloud that at first was no
larger than the one frequently compared to
mans hand, appeared on the horizon,
and spread rapidly, and by 2:3o p. NJ, a rain
set in which did great credit to the clerk of
the weather bureau. 1t was no summer
shower of momentary energy and brief
vehemence, but good old-fashioned steady
down-pour, that attended strictly to bust
ness, and in few minutes filled the gulleys
to overlooking and changed the fat por-
lions of the parade ground until the here
tofore dry and dusty stubble scarcely
showed above the surface of the water.
1t was no small compliment to the men in
camp that the storm had little effect in
lessening the crowd of visitors. The car
Tiages that rolled through the gate rapidly
hlled up the part of the field allotted to
their USE and every train that reached the
grounds was well filled with people who de-
ned the weather. Two-thirds of the long
train on the Big Four that left the Union
station at 3 p. NJ, was filed with ladies,
most of them IN picnic attire and as full of
enthusiasm as though they were satisfied
weatherproof pavilion awaited them, in
soaked sward. Governor Hovey drove
attended BY his private fyade' secretary etaGy,
w. B.. Roberts. and a portion of
his staff, including Colonel Olphant, of
vile; Colonel Bond, of Richmond; Colonel
McGiil, of Valparaiso; Colonel Thayer, of
plymouth, and Colonel Jack, of Lafayette
mere was no imposing array of glittering
pattallons to receive him-they were busy
keeping the dews of heaven from permeat-
Ing the seats of their pantaloons-but the
indianapolis Light Artillery turned out in
good shape and fired gubernatorial salute
VI seventeen guns with their customary
promptness and precision. The Governors
party was escorted to brigade headquarters
ana bestowed In General Ruckle's commO-
dlous tent. where its members were amply
protected from the moisture. The rest of
the visitors found shelter where they could
In the smaller quarters of the officers and
men of the various regiments. 1t was
shortly afterward announced that there
would be no further camp exercises during
the day, with the exception of the usual
dress parade In the evening. but that the
reception programme as contemplated for
yesterday would be carried out this after
noon at the hour originally set for the
ceremony. This arrangement was per-
United by the lengthening out of the en-
campment term until Monday next. to do
a
having been ascertained that transpOrta-
ton could not be furnished for consider
able number of the men in camp until that
time. The extension OF the encampment
over Sunday will also give the men bet
Ter chance to entertain their friends on that
day, there being no duty imposed except
dress parade at $50 in the afternoon, and
no service except one at 1880 A. NJ. which
| will be conducted by Chaplain w. ID. Parr,
of the Third Regiment.
Between and O'Clock in the afternoon
the rain slackened so that visiting between
the different quarters could be resumed,
and tho bands of the different regiments.
which have shown generous Willingness
and made the woods ring with stirring
melody. Besides this, there were company
drills that held the crowd in their immedi-
ate vicinity as long as they lasted, and
any individual who could sing song, tell
a story OF do lightning drill was called
upon to exhibit his particular accom-
plishment. A good deal of interest
was manifested in the arrangements
for feeding the militiamen. and Quarter
lnaster-sergeant. George W. Keyser, of
the Second Regiment, who was engaged in
receiving wholesOme-loOking supply of
provisions from the quartermaster- generals
depot, explained the method. The requisi-
tions for the several companies of each regi-
the company cooks. Here is a sample
requisition for company of forty men:
Bacon, thirty pounds; fresh beef, twenty
five pounds; cooked ham, fifteen pounds:
cooked corn beef, eight pounds; cooked
beaIs, fifteen pounds; hard bread. twenty
rice, two pounds; hominy, two pounds;
coffee, three pounds five ounces; tea,
three ounces; sugar, six pounds; vine
gar, one quart; salt. one quart;
potatoes, one-half bushel; onions, one peck;
soap. two pounds. 1t would seem as though
with these ratiOns, which are about 30 per
cent. greater than those issued in the regu-
lar army, the men could keep their waist
belts distended. but they are a hungry set.
| and, like Oliver Twist, are continually cry
ing for more. The fresh meat is distrib-
uted direct to each company by the butch
ers having the contract, and with the ex-
ception of one days supply. has given sat
| isfaction. The whole beef is furnished cut
| into thirteen pieces, and by system OF
alienation the tail and horns are prevented
! from being delivered to the same company
| two DAYS i'm succession. The balance of
| the provisions are delivered at the office of
| the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and by him is
sued on the Fequisition of the regimen tai
| quartermaSter
A visit to the general depot resulted in
| some interesting information. Quarter
master general Pope is veteran and issued
rations to Shermans army at the rate OF
| eighteen carloads day, but it takes his
best efforts to keep the young ravens al
| Camp Hovey from croaking. He has rented
roOmy little house on the main road lead
| ing to the camp. about six hundred yards
| from the main entrance, and here
! all supplies, except the fresh meat
| which Is taken direct to camp
| are delivered. He has seven assistants
| and thus far has been able to meet all de-
mands made upon him promptly. In addi-
| ton TO looking after the regular supple:
for the men in camp, he furnishes horse;
| for the officers of the several regiments
hires the teams for the batteries and issues
| forage medical supplies, and, in fact, ev
| transportation. Finding it impossible tC
| number of men who would take part in the
| encampment. he was forced to estimate the
| number likely to attend, and fortunately
| his estimate of 600 proved very nearly cor
rect The first days issue of food was il
| the shape of cooked rations, as nearly al
| possible and since that time most of his is
/ sues have been In raw materials. 4
| good many of the acquisitions mad,
| upon him have TO be brought down to re-
spectacle portions. If all the sugar asked
| for had been issued the camp would have