, 1892-07-01
BREAKING CAMP.
Tne Troops Move and There is
Quiet at Murray.
Incidents of the Encampment.
Olympia VisitOrs--OId swords
Resurrected--The sham Battle
Off--Effects of the Outing.

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Off--Effects of the Outing.
Special to the Tribune.
CAMP MURRAY, June 30.-A funny Incl
dent occurred last night by member OF
Company f, second regiment, who was do
ing sentry duty. All day long he had been
with and under the orders Of the junior
officer of the guard, but at night his recol-
lections of the junior officer had passed.
When the latter approached the guard he
was asked for the countersign. He ad-
yanced and gave it. But the guard was
not satisfied that the challenged man was
the junior officer, and refused to let him
pass. The matter was adjusted at head
quarters.
There were many touching incidents in
connection with the death of Major
Trotter. Notably among them was the
true and heroic manner in which his
daughter braved the trial She was by his
side constantly, and exemplided to a
marked degree her true womanly qualities
Just previous to his attack Colonel Trot-
ter was with a group of brigade officers
who had had their pictures taken. A short
time since the second regiment expressed
its high esteem of Colonel TrOtter by pre-
senting him with set of handsome
shoulder knots. The major had not worn
them yet, buthe put them on his shoulders
with the remark, this may be the last oc
casiOn on which i shall be called uDOn to
wear them and guess l WILL" He did so,
and it was his last occasion. His daughtel
prizes those knots highly, and they are
only one of many marks of esteem in which
the deceased instructor was held by the
members Of the national guard of Wash
ington.
The first sergeants have been provided
with swords, which are of the Old-fashiOned
type, and rather more cumbersome than
the pretty pieces of gilt and steel now USED
by the captains. A curious thing about
them is that they have been boxed up and
have not been inspected for tWenty-three
years. The case was opened by the ser
geant major and there he found the GER
tihcate Of inspection dated July 3, 1868.
The brass was badly discOlored and the
belts were covered with mold. The SER
geant major prizes the certificate as a relic,
and the first sergeants had an opportunity
of using their elbows.
The evening camp fires are probably
the most enjoyable gatherings of the en-
campment Boxing matches singing, sto-
ries and general good roundabout al
ways constitute the programme before
taps. Occasionally may be heard the pat
tering feet of some painting mlscreant who
successfully evaded the guard in crossing
the line. Both the First and Second regi-
ment bands give evening and afternoon
concerts. Baseball forms a prominent
feature of the afternoon hours dip in the
lake and an occasional race occupy the
hours of recreation. Altogether, the boys
have had ten days of summer outing,
which has been more pleasure than hard
ship.
Some discomfort has been occasioned
over the meals. Not that they were not Of
a good quality, but the careless manner in
which they were dished up aggravated the
boys. Canned peach juice, ladle of car
rOts topped off by another of rice or canned
corn spread on tin plate, formed any
thing but an inviting dish. Meat was
poorly cooked and as a consequence the
lunch counters across the line did a thriv-
ing business. Complaint was justitiable
and members from each company held a
meeting for the purpose of demonstrating.
There were many disadvantages that the
officers in charge of the provisions and
tables had to contend with, but there has
been a marked change in the last few days,
and the boys are much better pleased.
Tomorrow camp will break, and the
Seattle, Tacoma and east of the mountains
companies will leave here at p M. The
sudden death of Colonel Trotter, inter
ferred to a certain extent of the routine
matters of the camp, particularly the sham
battle which was to have taken place today
Every arrangement had been made by
Colonel TrOtter himself, and as a con-
sequence of his death it was suspended
entirely. The various companies have
profted by the constant drills, and are
much benefited by the encampment. Com
pany A has voted to 60 to Tacoma on July
4th, but the program may yet be changed
in keeping with that of Company X, of
Aberdeen which has decided to remain at
home.
PERSONALS.
Postmaster Milroy viewed the drill this
morning.
Captain Reinhart's family were visitors
to the camp today.
R. Kincaid has the best record for target
practice of Company A. Company X, of
Aberdeen, has the best record in the regi-
ment.
Corporal Mcmahon was corporal of the
guard yesterday.
Sergeant Alfred Martin has returned to
camp and enjoys himself immensely. He
is always missing when there are lady visit
ors about.
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Tillotson, Mrs. Blakes-
lee, Miss Rainwater and Miss June Burr
spent the day in camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Marvin Savage were
among the Olympia visitors on Wednesday.
Mrs. Carson and daughter, formerly resi-
dents of Olympia, came down from Tacoma
today,
CVMP IS BROKEN.
CAMP MURRAY, July 1.-Camp Murray
broke today amid hustle of preparations
for departure. The various companies
were paid off last night and this morning.
The camp fires burned brightly, and each
regiment visited the other in companies,
sending up rounds of cheers. Remarks ex-
l..
tween the two regiments were made by the
officers, and the first and second regiment
bands discoursed music.
One incident between two officers of the
first regiment and the cavalry occasiOned
some strife, but the matter was amicably
adjusted this morning. Major Gaus and
Lieutenant Ross were riding through
the mess tents when halted by
the guards. A discussion, accompanied,
as charged by one of the cavalry
officers, with abusive and prOfane
language on the part of the officers fol-
lowed, and the quartermaster sergeant AID
corporal of the cavalry were placed urdcz
arrest Their major instantly secured
their release, and it looked this morning as
though charges would be preferred against
Major Gaus and Lieutenant Ross, but the
difficulty was settled.
AS usual, on the last night of the camp
preparations were made for grand hula
ballOO. The numerous lunch counters and
fakirs on the outside learned that raid
was contemplated last night. The matter
came to the attentions of the officers, who
ordered them all to leave the grounds. A
close guard was put on, and the greatest
quiet reigned. Companies A and X lef
for their homes on the noon train.
Important for the Coming CeIebra.
tIOn.