Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-10

armed. For an hour and a half the Colonel
gave them a battalion drill, and the boys
ieit they had no snap in earning their 81 so
per diem.
During the day Governor Pattison rested.
In the morning he attended the religious
exercises of the Eighteenth Regiment
Chaplain Milligan preached an able SER
mon from a text in the sixth chapter of
Ephesians. Fully 1000 people listened to
the preachers words, attracted there by the
presence of the Governor. The regiment
had prepared a neat programme of the serv-
ice which was distributed among the audi
ence. After the services were over the
crowd pressed around Mr.. Pattison, and
be stood for a half hour in the hot sun
shaking hands. Among the Governors
visitors were noticed George B. Hill,
John B. Larkin, Scott Ward and number
of other prominent people.
During the afternoon the Governor sat in
front of his tent, watching the people and
talking with friends. General P. N.
Guthrie, his old Adiutant General, was
heartily welcomed by Mr.. Pattison.
AN INFORMAL ALL-DAY RECEPTION.
The Governor was forced to hold an in
formal reception most of the time. As the
crowds passed by they invariably caught a
glimpse Of His Excellency and insisted on
shaking hands. The guards tried to keep
them back, but the Commander-in-Chiet
beckoned them to come. Everybody was
kindly received, and the Governor bestowed
his smile and handshake without discrimi-
nation.
As Mr.. Pattison was about to start for the
review, DISPATCH man had few words
with him. The Governor said this was his
third encampment this summer, and he was
not tired. Zone never wearies of camping
out, " he continued. 81 like my quarters
here and pleased with my treatment. The
troops are making a good showing, and so
far as can see the grounds are
excellent. Such big field is
a rarity in the State, and the
bows have plenty of room to drill When
politics were mentioned he Strengthened
himself and said: 81 am on duty as soldier
low. We haven't time TO talk politics
here"
Senator Goblin, of Lebanon, and Surgeon
General Reed were among the visitors at
the Governors headquarters. General
Goblin slept during the afternoon, and was
not accessible to the reporters.
AN EXPERT AS LooKER-oN.
Another interested guest at the camp was
Captain Chester, of the United States
Army. He is the man who translated the
German tactics into English. He is de-
tailed to make report on the showing and
behavior of the troops As the boys are
just about entering on the real'work of the
camp, he reserved his opinion for the pres
ent until he sees what they can do.
Colonel Smith, of the Eighteenth Regi-,
ment, still refuses.to.recognize the name of
F'Eensington' for the camp. General
Wiley refuses TO grant him requisitions for
passes and furloughs unless the requests
are properly addressed. Under the circum-
r1ar 10 he Eirh
men are not asking,for anything from head
quarters. A near relative of one of the
boys died yesterday, and Chaplain Milligan
was called home by the serious sickness of
his sister. General Wiley granted these
furloughs without,ceremony.
The body of CLYDE Richey, who was
drowned on Saturday while bathing in the
Allegheny, was sent to his home in'Sun-
vile for burial yesterday morning. Chap
lain Mcguire, Of the Fourteenth Regiment,
conducted ashort funeral service. The death
Of the young man saddened the hearts
of his comrades in the Sixteenth Regiment
Eight privates and a Corporal from Com
pany E, of which he was a member, ten
deTlv carried the body to the train. Rich
ev's mother, who is widow, is well to do
His brother and sister are slowly
diving with consumption. The af-
ficted family has the sympathy
OF al the boys in the brigade. 1t is said of
Eichey thar he never uttered an oath or
told lie This is record which any man
can be proud of.
RUNoRs OF ANOTHER ACCIDENT.
It was reported m the camp late last even
ing that corporal had been run down and
killed by a train at Tarentum. Most of
the officers had heard the rumor, but no.
body knew who it was. AT brigade head
quarters they had received no information.
Major Sillinan, the surgeon of the
brigade, reported that five men were sick,
and Of this number only one
was i'll enough to be confined to the
hospital. He says the health of the camp
Is verv good.
Colonel Hulings, of the Sixteenth f. =
ment, who has a good deal of pedagogic
style about him, spent the afternoon in
coaching his captains for the inspections
which begin this morning. In
spection and muster will take
place to-day, and the regular
inspection tomorrow Unless the pro-
view the troops Tuesday afternoon. Major
Sillimau thinks il a great mistake not to
give the boys several days of bat
TALON drill beforehand. He SAYS
little practice would improve
their standing very much. After the in
spection is over the troopers are inclined to
'sneak." and it is a difficult task to keep
them in camp. The brigade is full of new
men and officers this wear. Colonel Hudson
said ~ commissions were issued last week.
Colonel Hawkins. of the Tenth, has five
new captains out of eight. He remarked
that he would do the best he could, but it
was impossible for him TO post them in bat
talon movements during the camp.
THE BOYS EXPECTED TO DO WELL.
Colonel Hudson, however, thinks the
boys will Go very well in inspection, and |
that they will be up to the standing of 4,
former years He will inspect the Battery
and the Sheridan Troop tomorrow morning.
He added that the grounds were good for !
dry weather, but if it should happen to rain |
life would be most disagreeable, as it would |
be hard TO drain the water. The Colonel is |
evidently not in love with the place. and |
he echoes a common sentiment.
Colonel Rutledge was the officer of the |
day. He congratulated himself last evening |
that the big crowd was so orderly They |
gave him very little trouble. A fellow who |
tried to work the shell game was promptly |
arrested and taken before General Wiley |
The General gave him five minutes |
70 get out of the camp, and he was glad to
board a train going toward the city. Major |
Crawford, of the Fifteenth Regiment, will |
be the officer in charge to-day. Colonel |
Srreator, who got his dose on Saturday, was
not feeling well yesterday.
Chaplain Mcguire, of the Fourteenth |
Regiment, preached to his men in the after |
noon The audience gathered in the shade
CT a big tree. Major McCandless led the |
singing, which was feature of the exer-
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