The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-28

social party until be came near getting shut
outside the lines. The best thing In the
humorous line which has occurred so far Is
Gallaher's fash light photographic arrange
ment night before last. He got hold OF a
dark lantern around some Of the tents, and,
getting together detail consisting of Sergt.
Leonard and Privates Ccrish, Nc
Mshon and Roman, he started
out to have little relaxation
from camp duties. The party headed for
the Fourth regiments quarters at once and
struck up an acquaintance with one OF the
companies. Gallaher introduced himself as
flash light writer for New York paper
and requested the officers 10 form their
command into line SO he might get a snap
shot Of 1t. The Albany fellows never
doubted Gallaher's statement and the COM
psny was formed in the street at an ''atten-
tioD." Gallsher stepped back and gave
orders to the countrymen how to hold their
heads so as to get good pictures. Then he
raised the shield Of the lantern and slapped
it back with snap that almost made some
OF the soldiers fall out. Gallaher bid the
Albanians goodnight promising 20 send
their pictures as soon as he could develop
the plates. Tbs greenness Of the country
soldiers in allowing themselves to be 80
easily taken in was too much for Gallahers
crowd. They got of a little distance and
laughed until their sides ached and the
Fourth sentinels chased them out.
Gallaher has sent home a specimen Of the
hard tack on which the boys are fed here.
He says be wants it for paper weight.
Alderman Mcclure, the private from the
Yamscraw district is having quiet time
He is learning everything he can about mil
itary matters with view to organizing
battalion in his district in time for the next
election.
Fritz Cannon, while on guard duty last
night was mistaken several times for
a ~ -, he Ia If
the fatherland several times, He went TO
town and experienced the same thing again
Fritz intends TO dye his hair when he gets
home
THE GHOST STORY.
The ghost story connected with Camp
Northen, which was published In Thursdays
MORNING News, ia having its effect upon
Gbe guards at night One OF them swore
that he saw a fitting shadow, resembling
the described spook, moving around Com
pany BIS street last night several times.
Each time he saw sit" he yelled out for he
corporal Of the guard and kept as far away
from the place as possible. The corporal
couldn't find anything when he arrived, but
the guard insisted that there was ghost in
the camp.
Private McSorley Of the Greens is homes
sex about something, and he is sending
papers back every day. John is an old SOL
0ier, and he can give the boys pointers
about military duties and discipline.
First Sergt. Leonard is carrying the hon.
ors Of his position with dignity 10 camp. He
thoroughly understands his business and ia
making an efficient officer.
Orderly Will Harty of the sd iutant's staff
Is having splendid time in carrying the
mails. He knows everybody in Griffin, and
is making such big success of mail carry
ing that he is thinking Of trying to get into
the governments mounted service regularly
after he gets through his camp experience.
Private Deignan is doing the song and
dance act for the Greens every night and
morning in the mess hall. He is getting up
a marionette show for the country soldiers,
and will give an exhibition in a night or
two.
Quartermaster Connors Of the Greens Is
feeding the company in first-class style with
both substantials and delicacies for dinner
The bill of fare to-day included st. Philips
soup, peculiar Camp Northen connection,
chicken, several kinds OF beef, cabbage,
potatoes, coffee, etc. The other companies
of the regiment are all living we'll but none
of the bills Of fare can surpass the Green's.
THE CADETS.
The Cadets are having plenty of amuse-
ment despite the fact that they are doing a
great deal of extra duty in order TO thor
oughly equip themselves. Sergts. West
Tyson. Bugler Strobhar and Private Kiel-
bach are the quartet which makes the
members of Savannah's crack corps have
enjoyment interspersed with duty.
Corpl. Gaudry has been busy writing let-
ters since coming to camp.
The Blues have some fine singers and
they are giving operatic entertainments
nightly. Willink still has the little yellow
dog he found day or two ago. and intends
to bring the animal home with him. One
of The Blues spent night In the guard
for cali nar On Ia A-I
ing to show up in time for dress parade.
Capt. Dixon sent detail after the gall
liant soldier, and he was found in
animated conversation with the yonng
lady. The arresting squad broke in on him
rudely and hustled HIM Off to camp without
giving the poor boy time to make excuses.
After spending the night in the guard tent
be was put on duty all of yesterday in
cleaning up camp. He has come to the cons
clusion that courting and encampment du-
ties don't work together very smoothly.
The German Volunteers are putting in
their spare time in quiet enjoyment in the
way OF pleasure games. Capt. Kolshorn is
getting the Volunteers in fine drilling shape,
and they have been complimented upon
their appearance and marching several
times.
The orchestra club Of the Oglethorpes is a
great camp attachment The boys have
several fine instruments and they play we'll.
Crowds are attracted to the ORlethorpes'
street every night from the other camps.
FINE WEATHER.
The weather here couldn't be improved
upon. A good breeze blows all day temper
ing the rays OF the sun which are rather hot
for the guards on the outside line, and at
night 1t Is cool enough for overcoats and
blankets. Col. Mercer and his staff have
their quarters in an elegant location on the
left flank of the encampment in a shady
grove. Col. Mercer is receiving compliments
from all quarters for the manner in which
be Is conducting the encampment. While
the men have time for q little pleasure
nevertheless military discipline in every
sense prevails and SO far it is the most suc>
oessful encampment Georgia HIS ever had.
Capt. Flannery AS major has made de-
cided impression upon all the soldiers in
camp. He is thoroughly conversant with
all the duties of his new position aud the
maueuveriugs of his battalion can't be ex-
celled on the field
Lieut.. McGrath is commanding the Greens
as captain on account of Capt. Flannery's
promotion. He is getting good work out of
the command and is one OF the most popular
officers in the camp.
Col. RelllY's determined stand for the
rights OF the newspaper men in the camp
has made everlasting friends for him In the
profession throughout the state. They have
full access to the grounds now and tents
have been provided for some OF them. Col.
Reilly said he cannot forget the sarviraa