Telegram-herald., 1891-11-19

the north attic which is not heated.
Some of the men wanta room heated
like a bake oven, while others declare
that il must be cool for them to be
comfortable. As nearly as possible,
the men belonging to these two classes
are grouped together. Steam is kept
up all night, and Is 1t requires eighty
pounds of steam to run the electric
light, some of which are kept burning
all night, the rooms never get the least
bit cold.
Regulations for the Men.
Yesterday there were 503 men in the
Home, foriy-eight of whom were In the
hospital. Of these the great majority
were privates when IN service, and the
highest rank of any man on the roll il
that of captain. Since the Home was
opened there have been 1907 admitted.
Tie uniform is the same as that of the
United States infantry, except that all
wear the Grand Army hat. The only
difference in the winter and summer
dress is in the blouse which is lined In
winter, and unlined in summer. Every
man is given number upon entering.
and this number is put upon all h
clothing, SO that it may be identified IL
the laundry. The men are divided into
four companies, each under the care of
sergeant, who receives q salary
of so cents a day, besides his
entire support. The rules are not at all
rigid, each man being expected to be-
have as he should without any enforce
ment. The men are not allowed TO lie
down on the beds with their shoes on.
they must hot carry food to their
rooms. and they are forbidden 10 walk
about the halls in their shrt-eleeves.
They make their own beds and keep
their rooms clean, and certain squads
of them are detailed for keeping the
halls and stairs clean.
How tho Mail Is Distributed.
One of the features Of the day IL the
distribution OF the mail. A mai car
rier goes TO the city for it, and when
ready for distribution the postmaster
of the Home takes his place in the
reading room aud calls out the names
of these for whom there are any let
tcrs. Every man expects letter every
day, and all press forward, only to be
disappointed many times. Religious
services are held every Sunday morn
ing at Q o'clock. At present Mr.. Frye,
! of the Pla:nfieId avenue NJ. K. church
conducts these services. Ii is a pity
that so few entertainments are
given for the old vets in their
pretty little theater. There are eigih
sets of scenes in the theater, and when
people have taken the trouble tn go
| ont there. the old fellows have appre-
clated IT hugely. Some kind of an en-
tertainmen MT once q week would human
! ize them. and would be no more than
they deserve.
Ruies and Drcspiise.
The order OF the day j. ss follows:
"Reveille and first breakfast st $50.
breakfast st 7:l5, surgeons call at SEQ.
1 fret dinner at IL. dinner at li:i5, first
supper at SIS. supper at 5:45. Retreat"
st sunset. Tattoo" ct Q, Taps at
$50. At Tattoo" all are expected 70
retire b. their quarters, TO prepare for
bed. snd at Taps lights must b~ ont
and all conversation must cease. The
dining room Esa bright. pleasant room.
i In 4 there are about twenty-five tables,
each seating ten. The large number OF
inmates necessita;es the setting of tvo
tables, $50 eating at the frat table and
go at the second. Just before the
meals the room presents . busy eight.
~ 3AbfeE lottf - SE'at - tArif -
ing around directing hrs twelve assist-
aBts-''dlniug room girls" he Gale
them, and he referred their good
: looks" 10 tie notice OF the writer. Tne
tables are covered with white oil cloth,
and the men sit on stools. At every
place are put the dishes necessafv.
silver knives. forks and spoons, bowls
for MI TX sud tea. etc. As the hour sp-
prosches for the men to eat. they beg n
10 cluster about the door, the lame and
bind n the front rsnks The waters
bring IN the food and put il
on the tables at the call Of
the sergesnt when ne erred: Pour
your tea" . sozen great tee pots are
! Lifted ard The t>A q poured into ho~is.
When al the food 10 put on the sskies,
the sersssnt sisps he hands, tie nnsn
~ charge at the door calls Forward
Left, GIT. isft, right" ste-, and tbe
oid fellows nsas an attempt ct march
inz N. Az sooa ss they finish tbev
iesvs. ard sorDs Of their eat their
rnesis n an ncres klr short TINE. TIE
| esH Of fare for sIRnsr yesterday ~ss