Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-18
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
CAMP MooRE, August IL, IS!

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
CAMP MooRE, August Il, 1881.
Catch him! Catch her.,
A wild figure, with flowing skirt. bonnet and,
above all. a mustache went racing down the
walk this morning toward the beach with o va
riety Of yells OF different characters coming
along in the rear. 1t was one Of the members
Of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, and
the STAIR a part of the skylarking which is
going on at the camp at Ocean View today.
The Washington Light Infantry, with the
Corcoran Cadets and the Third Artillery Band.
reached here last night about 11:30 o clock. The
boat was late in getting to Norfolk, and there
were considerable delays afterward.
GUNS AND A BRIGHT LIanr.
Long before the company reached Norfolk
the boom Of the guns Of q battery could be
heard sad bright fire seen. The first prevail
ing idea was that both affairs were started in
honor of the corps. At the wharf, however, 1t
was found that the fire and had been con-
Stunning good deal of good Norfolk property.
The guns. however, we're solely for the benefit
OF tho Washington soldier boys, and q good
many Of them were fired. too. The
salute was fired by the n. l.. A. Blues (battery
B). AS the Norfolk pulled into the wharf it
was found that an escort consisting Of coDapa-
nies OF the fourth Virginia regiment, were in
WdltlES WIFE y Dd1lU- luc ESCORT CO0slstcu Ol
the following companies of the regiment, with
Capt George W. Taylor Of company A in COM
mand: Company A, Lieut.. Z. T.. leatman; COM
pany B, Capt. Marshall Tarrall company L,
Capt. Z. E. Warner, company X, Lieut.. j. W.
Happier, and battery b, Capt. NJ c. Keeiine.
THE MARCH rHR ,JiI NoRFoLK.
With the escort the command marched
through Norfolk to the railroad station, and in
spite Of the lateness of the hour and til, tn ~
ening aspect of the clouds at that time large
number Of the people Of Norfolk were out to
witness the arrival. At the station long and
tedious wait was made in order to allow the
baggage wagons 20 get up with the baggage.
Il was after 10 o'clock when the line of open
cars psilied out Of the depot loaded down with
the members of the command and the friends
who intended to spend some time at the camp.
OCEAN VIEW REACHED.
Shortly after IL o'clock, after ride on the
narrow-gauge road Of about half an hour,
Ocean View was reached and a wild. struggling
crowd Of men not wearing the uniform made
violent attempts to reach the register Of the
hotel and secure rooms. II was found that the
advance guard of the Infantry, which
consisted OF Sergeants Phillips and Ryan
and Private Loeb, had performed good
service and the tents were in thorough order.
supper was served to the men Immediately
upon the arrival, and as soon things could
be Strengthened out a little the entire command
turned in, with the exception of tired but
efficient guard which patroled the camp. The
Officer Of the day yesterday was Capt. John 8.
Miller OF company ID, while Lent Howard
Beall o! the same company was officer Of the
guard
THE RAIN SPOUT TURNED on.
Last night it rained. I. didn't rain . little
BIT, bu; tie party in charge pu. his whole at
tentiou on the matter, and the rnin 50 fa- as
quantity and quality are concerned was Of
nrst-class character. Tie rain found an OPEN
ing. too. The big hospital tents in which the
property of the troop, and while they look ~
pretty - possible. they have seen a good deal
Of seTyiee at different camps AMI are a good
deal worE- Last night they leaked
and soae of them leaked like seine.
II Was not pleasant for the men
under them, but it was good exercise
Cots had to be moved in different positions, and
moved quickly, too, TO avoid the different leaks
which poured through. The thunder came
aud along with IL arm in arm and sometimes q
little ahead the lightning made its appearance.
This morning, however, the camp showed up
IN Hle condition Considering every thing.
The company streets were a little
muddy and in some places considera-
bic pools Of water offered Inducements
TO the men TO take a bath even before the reg
ular time. And, in this connection, it may be
said that the camp Is not In q frst-class situa-
ton 50 FAR as drainage is concerned. The plat
OF land Is practically level and does not allow
Of any simple drainage. The engineer officers
OF the corps have been at work liking up ar
rangemsnts for system Of drainage and be-
fore the next storm sends in its Introductory
card IL Is hoped that affairs will be in q much
better trim
Notwithstanding the rain and wet ground the
guard mount this morning executed in
good style. The officer Of the day today Is
Capt G. IL 0u-and Of company and Lieut.
kettier, officer Of the guard. Today the sun
shine and general brightness Of nature has
brought everybody into a good-humored con-
diiion-