The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-08-10
NOT A PLAY CAMP.
The Soldier Boys at Santa Cruz Doing
Some Hard Work.
Colonel shafter of the Regular Army
Talks About Bullets-Arrival of
the Adjutant-General.


ment was busy one for the soldier boys.
They were routed out of bed at $50 in
the morning by the bugles and cannon,
breakfast was hurried through with and
then the work began. Drilling and hard
marching was the order of the forenoon
from one end ofthe big camp to the other.
Every regiment was out, including the
cavalry and the batteries, all working on
the new tactics. The latter, by the way,
is'becoming quite popular with the boys.
They growled little at first because the
change required so much extra practic-
ing and drilling in order that they might
become proficient in the new movements.
But now they appear to have entered
into the work with their whole souls and
take as much interest as do the officers.
They realize, too, that the new system is
superior to the old one, and they like the
odd maneuvers that are included in it.
The result of this feeling of pride and en-
thuslaSm Is that the men are learning
faster than was expected and by the
time the camp is broken up will I'M
doubtedly have mastered the whole sys-
tenn.
Captain T. II. Barry, of the regular
army, who is here instructing the mill
tiamen in the new work, is highly pleased
is laboring earnestly with them and they
get lots OF good pointers from Colonel
Skaters regiment of regulars, too.
The presence of the regulars on the
same camping ground with the militia is
having a splendid effect upon the latter
In the way of teaching them what discip-
line is. There is no nonsense about the
regulars, particularly their commander,
Colonel Shafter. If this were war times
the camp regulations would be no more
rigidly adhered to than they are rig ht
now by this regiment of Uncle Sans
warriors. Their guard Mounting and re-
letS are pleasure to behold. The men
move like clock work, and in business
like way that is refreshing. When camp
closes at night there is no such thing as
passing these lines. Last night couple
OF belated militiamen from San Francisco
ran afoul of Colonel Skaters guard lines
and when challenged ran away. The
matter was reported to the Colonel to-day
and he warmed up considerably.
by didn't you arrest them?o he in
qulred of the guard who was stationed at
the post where the militiamen were chal-
lenged. The guard explained, apologet-
lcally, that he did not suppose it neces-
sary to go that far, as the regulars and
mititiamen were on quite friendly terms.
And, beside" he added, they did not
attempt to pass the line; they ran away"
"What are those cartridges in your belt
for?' asked the Colonel, sternly.
The guard, 1 understand, was sent to
the guardhouse. 1t was not long before
Colonel Skaters remarks passed from
mouth to mouth, until most everybody
IN camp knew about it. And it is safe to
add that in the future belated militiamen
Will give the Colonels sentries wide
berth. They don't know whether he was
in earnest or not, but they are not going
to do any experimenting.
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camp from Sacramento last evening and
was received with appropriate honors.
The ever-vigilant signal corps of the
Fourth Brigade, under the command of
Lieutenant Fred Nlartin-and all Sacra-
mento boys-prevented the Adjutant-
General from making a sneak" on the
camp. He was not expected at ALL but
they caught him, signaled TO General
Dimond, and the latter made prepare
tons at once. The cavalry was sent to
the depot and escorted the Adjutant-
General to camp. Here he was met by
several of the regiments and given quite
reception. The signal corps is a de-
cidedly wide-awake one, and has been
highly complimented at headquarters.
Last night from guard amounting time
to bedtime was given over to festivities
at camp and in town. There was a swell
reception and ball at the Sea Beach
Hotel, given by Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Sulli-
van, in honor of Division Commander
Dimond and staff. There was a large
and brilliant attendance and the affair
went off nicely.
At camp there was reception at di-
vision headquarters to Adjutant- General
Allen. The Second Artillery Regiment
Band furnished the music and nice
time was had.
At Brigadier-General Sheehan's head
quarters there was another social gather
ing. 1t was sort of concert and sing
ing-bee" combined. Major Weinstock
acted as master of ceremonies. and
acquitted himself with credit. He would
make a great manager of theatricals. The
First Artillery Band rendered some of it's
choicest selections, under the baton of
Charley Neale, and was loudly applauded
by the 200 guests who were present. Then
Major Weinstock opened his little box of
novelties. He introduced a quartet of
''cullud" jubilee singers, who turned
out to be phenomenally good singers
They gave a selection, responded to
several encoreS and then retired tempo
rarity, while the Major brought forth
another phenomenon. This one was
none other than the redoubtable ar
chic" the Majors little colored valet
Archibald Christopher was logged out in
a white duck suit with brass buttons and
and soldier cap for the occasion, and
sang about Dixie, cotton plantations and
golden stairs until he had to be choked
OFF. The band played '.Ta-ra-ra," the
quartet re-Sang and -encored, and then
the Major introduced the sensation OF the
evening. This one was also colored-
very much so. So much so, in fact, that
charcoal would have made a White mark
on him. He was also singer, and had
pair of lungs that could easily give an
imitation of cyclone and voice that
would quiet any fog-horn. He sang sew
eral of Billy kersands' famous darby
songs, and sang them better than Ker-
SANDS ever did. He was s huge success.
and the guests would not let him rest I'M
til he had exhausted his repertory. Who
was he? Well, nobody seemed to know.
Major Weinstock borrowed him from
Colonel Park Henshaw of Chico. Hen
shaw brought him down to look after his
horse and do other chores. They call
him the mascot of the Chico company.
major Sherburn wanted to buy the
mascot, but when the Chico Colonel said
a million, he desisted. 1t is rumored
that he has not given up hope yet, and in
tends to shanghai the darby, take him
TO Sacramento and make an auctioneer of
him. There is no doubt he would be
great drawing card.
Captain Sam Blumenberg, of the First
Troop OF cavalry of San Francisco, is
suffering considerably from the injuries
he received yesterday morning. He can
not be moved from camp yet, but will be
taken home as soon as the surgeons deem
advisable. His left leg is broken near the
ankle, and it is thought that he is injured
internally. The Captain was drilling his
men when the accident happened. The
grass was moist and slippery from the
dew and Jog, and when he galloped his
horse ahead of his line the animal slipped
and fell heavily upon the Captain.
Captain L. b. Hall Of Company G, First
Artillery, Sacramento, is not in command
of his company at present. He is acting
as Major in place of Presley Johnson.
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