The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-19
TIN FOES UNDER FIRE.
FEARFUL CARNAGE WROUGHT BY
TIE wARLIKE GUARDS.

GRIFFIN, GA, June 1S.-Ihe principal
feature in the camp to-day was the practice
on the rife range at 500 and 600 yards and
the skirmIsh firing, which was taken part
in by those making scores emitting them to
shoot at 500 yards There were thirty-six
men in the entire camp who eorned this
honor, Of whom the Guards furnished
eighteen, or so per cent. The averages
have not yet been made up, but sufficient is
known from observation to state that the
scores OF the Guards stood higher than
those of either of the other battalions.
Sergt. Bacon Of Company is said TO have
made the highest average of the camp,
IS per cent of the possible maximum at all
the targets. The firing at the 500-yard
target was lying down and the 600 yard
target lying down upon the back, with what
Is known as the Texas grip. Considering
that the men were unused to this style of
shooting the scores we're fair. The Skin.
mish firing was under the immediate super
vision of Lieut.. Ira Haynes of the Third
artillery and was carried out in squads of
six men each each man having 8 group
target of three figures, life size, standing,
kneeling and lying down.
FAIR SCORES MADE.
The squads began firing at 600 yards
distance, advancing at the discretion Of the
advanced. Each man fred ten shots at his
group. selecting any figures he chose. The
figures counted 3, 4 and respectively. The
result was fair, considering that the men
had never had army practice OF this Kind
before The officers were so much pleased
with the result OF the long range and skir-
msh firing that they have decided to prac-
tice the battalion in this shooting this
winter at Savannah. The feature Of the
afternoon was the exhibition drill
in the extended order by the
regulars, commonly known as a skirmish
drill, which took place after the dress
parade The drill was conducted by Lieut..
Palmer, who handled his men in splendid
style. The drill was witnessed by all the
commands in camp, and was watched with
great interest. 1t will prove of great
benefit TO the volunteer troops, but few OF
whom ever saw a skirmish drill by regu-
lars. The drill concluded with a realistic
charge by the regulars, routing the crowd
at the north end of the camp in great
shape, which was greatly surprised by the
sudden movement.
The Guards were drilled and instructed in
the manual by Lieut. Palmer this afternoon
in the company streets, each company
being instructed separately. The instruc-
tions Of Lieut. Palmer SO impressed them
selves upon the men that the companies
went into the field immediately to put into
practice what they had learned. The great
worn WITH Ill Tue boys now Is 10 IL WIN
q snap" They are copying the style of the
regulars to perfection. and everything is
done with snap on drill now, even to the
movement of an eyelid.
A POPULAR LIEUTENANT
Lieut.. Palmer is very popular with the
Guards. He was given serenade by Gen.
Bakers xxx brigade this afternoon,
headed by Willie Bessellieu aud j. NJ
Baker with guitar and mouth organ. Lieut.
aH Xpit iffla
thanking the boys for their appreciation of
his efforts and assuring them that anything
in his power that he could do for the Sa-
vannah Volunteer Guards would be done
willingly.
There was another rain storm tonight
just at supper time. The weather is still
threatening.
The inspection of guns and aooouter-
ments, which takes place Monday,
is awaited with great interest by
the men. There is a prize of $40 in
each company to the man whose guns and
accouterments are in the best condition
when inspected, and a battalion prize of SIS.
The man who wins first prize in the bat
talon will get S25 in addition.
Tomorrow will be quiet day In camp
The men will be allowed to sleep an hour
later. and outside of the guard mount in the
morning and dress parade in the afternoon
there will be nothing else to call the men
out. Invitations have been received by the
soldiers to visit the churches of Griffin and
many of them will doubtless avail them
selves of this opportunity. Many of them
have made young lady acquaintance in
Griffin also, whom they are DESTROYS of
seeing.
Adult. FREEMAN's HARD WORK
Adlt. Davis Freeman will be glad when
camp is over, or should be- He has been
buslly occupied, both mind and hand, since
camp opened with his duties as adjutant of
eka RI haN II
continual strain. aud yet has faithfully
performed every duty falling to him. 1t is
not partial estimate to say that ne is one
OF the best, and probably the best, adiutant
In camp since the opening OF Camp
Northen.
Lieut.. John n. Bryan has been SO busilv
engaged upon the rife practice that little of
him has been seen by the battalion since
entering camp, outside the target shooting.
1t Is not necessary to say that Lieut. BRYAN
Is perfectly at home in this department.
Capt John Reilly Of Company c has
made good impression upon the visitors to
the camp by his soldierly bearing and pleas.
ant, hearty manner. The boys all know.
without regard to company, that Capt
Reilly is all right.
STRICT DISCIPLINARIAN.
Lieut. Burdell Of Company A is exciting
the attention Of the boys by his demand for
strict discipline upon all occasions. Lieut.
OIuell mas Tue Jneory down nne and has
been getting good deal of practice.
Sergt Hugh Conner is bearing his honors
with modesty and is acquitting himself well
in his new duties.
Corpl. Dixie Screven makes the boys toe
the line on brigadier general
Lieut. Col Walter Box, Mai. Walter
Hartridge and Sergt. Maj. J. W. Motto are
prominent members of the brigade.
Private GaZ Lamar has been elected
bugler of the brigade. The other morning
while the men were cleaning up their tents
the artillery bugler gave the breakfast call.
Bugler G. G. Dupont of Company A re-
peated the call very fairly.
Lamar was standing in the door of his
tent when he heard the bugle call in Com.
pany A. Stepping out In front, without a
moments hesitation he shaped his lips and
gave an exact imitation of the bugie call
that brought every man In the street to his
feet. He was given a round Of applause for
the feat.
Private Ed Thomas of Company B is at
tracing attention for his neatuess and de-
pertinent His gun, uniform and accouter-
ments are always bright and clean. Thomas
Is one Of the youngest men in camp.
Corpl Charlie Hunter OF Company A is
performing bis duties strictly according to
tactics.
CorDl Fred Butler IF COmDauv r 10 a,,aI