San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-08
SECOND DAY.
EVERYBODY AT WORK.
Pictures of Camp Life Picked Up
by the Reporter--.Sights
Seen and to be Seen.

Yesterday afternoon at Camp Stoddard
was passed in much the same way as the
morning had been disposed Of. The men
continued TO lounge about the camp play
ing poker, go in swimming, and patronize
the free reading tent of the Young Mems
Christian association. Captain Reichardt,
Of the Houston Light Guards, was officer
of the day and l6 men Of each regiment
were detailed for guard duty. Numbers
OF the men were engaged in cleaning
their quarters and some OF the companies
had company drills on their regimental
parade grounds, and along toward the
latter part of the afternoon the Fourth
regiment had battalion drill which last
ed quite while. The bands continued to
enliven the camp with their well rem
dered selections, and during the greater
part of the evening were the center Of at
traction.
Dress parade at o'clock drew upon the
drill field about 1000 Of the men. in their
best uniforms, and a more pretty sight
could not be imagined. The drill grounds
were staked off by flags and the troops,
with General Oppenheimer in command,
performed some beautiful evolutions,
At 5p. IN. the Arkansas Pass commenced
to run its trains every 20 minutes,
and as the time for dress par
ade approached each train brought
numbers of visitors and the grand stand
was soon filled, ladies forming the major
ity of the spectators. A large number Of
eQuippages from the city were also on the
grounds and all spoke highly of the soldier
ly appearance Of the various companies.
During the parade, as they passed the
knot Of spectators. the various companies
were cheered by their friends. After the
dress parade was over everybody immedi-
ately adjourned to the mess hall for sup
per. After the meal was over great num-
berS of the boys turned their faces toward
town. but at the gates We're confronted by
vigilant guard, and ii looked as If they
would have to stay in camp, when some
body suggested that the fence was low.
and a general break over IL occurred. at
places out of sight of the guard, who was
just dying TO join them, but the stern
duties of war forbade.
The days work TO commence this morn
ing is covered by following orders from
General Roberts.
TROUBLE ABOUT THE MESS.
Reveille sounded as usual this morning
and the men turned out and commenced
to prepare for the ensuing days work.
Capt. n. A. Rector, of the Lee Guards.
was made officer of the day and guard
mount was Immediately had. The break
fast hour arrived and passed: the men
began to feel hungry as they cast longing
glanceS at the mess hall and waited for
the welcome breakfast call, which did not
occur until two hours after the appointed
time. All things have an end. however, and
a grand dive was made for places at the Ia
bleS. The keeneSt appetiteS were in the
possession OF the Fourth, who, on account
of failing on one or two occasions to get
enough food, became dubbed the hungry
regiment" Official cOgniZance had been
Staken of their famished condition and an
order issued 10 allow them into the hall
first. but Col. Houston had to use conSid-
cradle eloquence in persuading the other
number of the walters had quit, which
accounted for the delay. General Roberts
has addressed a communication to the
citizens committee, asking what can be
| done TO remedy the condition of affairs.
THE MORNING DRILLS.
Although this delay occaSioned conSid-
cradle loss of time the companies were
| called out for battalion and regimental
drills. which continue up TO II a. m. The
men are already beginning to show signs
of advancement in military discipline,
and their lines and evOlutiOnS are more
perfect so that by the time the encamp-
| ment comes 10 close they will be sure
enough soldiers. They already compare
q
drills and need only practice to become as
proficient in drills en- maSse. Very few of
the companies have ever been in battalion
or regimental drill.
General Order No. 5:
There will he battalion drill each day at
the hour specified in orders already issued
from these headquarters, and the course
will be as follows:
1st day. From page 149 to paragraph
433. page 1S6.
I'd day. From page % to paragraph
Sd day. From page POS to paragraph
SO, page 226.
4th day. From page 226 to paragraph
524, prge 234.
5th day. Review of preceding lessons.
The regimental commander will adhere to
the programme indicated above.
Each regimental commander will be ac
companied by an officer from these head
quarters as critic and instructor. The
critic will point out the errors as they are
made and explain the manner of correct
ing them and in general give instruction
on the drill undertaken.
ORDER NO. 6.
Each brigade commander will be held
responsible for the police of his own camp
and he will make necessary for police
service.
MAJOR GEN. A. 5. ROBERTS.
ORDER NO. Z, JULY s.
The guard detail will be reduced from 70
men to GO men, 80 of whom will be detailed
from the 1st brigade and 30 from the End
brigade.
Officers of the guard will act as detailed.
By order of
MAJOR GEN. A. S. ROBERTS
HEADQUARTERS CAMP STODDARD
NEAR SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS.