Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-29
Special TtlsgTGm 70 tas Rooster.
CAMP KENNA,
KANAwHA, CITY, W. VA,
September IS.

Forward, march,"
Such was the command passed along
the line as the West Virginia National
Guard disenbarked from the special
train at the Chesapeake and Ohio depot
this city, last night.
Ever since Gov. MacCorkle issued Ine
order that the third annual encamp-
ment OF the boys ia blue was TO be held
here, the inhabitants have been IN
state Of excitement for the time 10 ap-
proach. And now that It is here all
will endeavOr 20 make the soldiers
stay a pleasant one and ons long TO DO
remembered by them. This Is very
pleasant place, and one admirably suit
ed for the encGmpment. Several weeks
ago General Spilman and other officers
arrived here and chose excellent
grounds. The scenery Is superb
and all the comforts or
camp Plife are near at hand.
The grounds are laid out in streets
aud when everything is placed in posi-
non will present a warlike appearance.
The people here are glad that the en-
.campment Is TO be held and they intend
70 show the boys how entertainingly
they can treat visitors when they come
amongst thez1. The girls have been
getting themselves ready for the battle,
buying ribbon, new dresses and other
articles that 90 TO make up pretty
girl, and a good time is promised.
Eeach company has a mess table OF
their own and are living on the fat of
the land. II they continue TO eat as
much as they did this morning, it will
be q difficult task for Charleston to sup
ply their wants. Chickens, eggs, but
ter, fruit and other eatableS are abund-
ant, and can be purchased at small ex-
pense.
The general routine OF military duty
will be carried out, but "a every detail
has not Rs yet be arranged, the soldiers
will not be under as strict military
rules as will be enforced tomorrow.
The army OF soldier boys awoke this
morning az the sound OF reveille after
peasants nights sleep. They all seem
ed TO have passed an enjoyable night
after their arduous labOrs Of the day
before and were in the best Of spirits.
They 40 once began the work Of com
pleting arrangements for the placing OF
camp under military discipline and
were kept quite busy several hours. At
breakfast call they all responded
promptly, being somewhat hungry, and
the many company mess tables were
we'll filed with the soldier boys. The
meal was partaken of amid much mer-
riment aud was hugely enjoyed.
Hr.h .rr
the boys in the right spot, for all were
well pleased with the arrangements. IL
is a great improvement over regimental
mess which was furnished az Camp
/ Blennerhassett, as each company have
their own cooks and walters. In this
manner they are not compelled 70 Sc
cure the services Of any that will serve,
but have their choice Of the best, and
from indications they have secured
them. The meals do not consist Of ice
cream, cake, bananas, oranges and like
eatables, but is a plain meal, being
rellshed by the soldiers Every COM
pany sets a good table and secure
everything fresh and good. In having
company mess the boys can set what
they wish, and are rot compelled TO eat
whatever is set before them, whether 10
Is 70 their liking OF not.
Alter breakfast the boys were busy
cleaning their arms, uniforms, tents,
making up their beds, finishing their
toilet, and doing other necessary du-
ties.
Among the many interesting places
in camp is the guard house IL attracts
3 great amount of attention, not from
the soldiers, but from visitors. They
are constructed in the same manner as
the other tents, and the appearance on
the outside is also the same But the
interior presents far different aspect.
Instead OF containing articles to make
them look coy and inviting, nothing
decorates the interior, unless it can be
said that the straw piled up Ia one cor
ner is such. They nave a desolate and
uninvitiug appearance, and we believe
the boys will fight shy OF them. At
each corner of the tent stands q guard,
md they keep sharp watch over the oc-
cupants, il being very difficult for any
TO escape. When 10 is necessary TO take
q soldier 70 the guard house, be is eS-
c0rted there between two or more SOL
diers, but when he refuses TO walk they
pick him up bodily and carry him TO
prison. So far these tents have had
but few occupants, aud it IS believed
that the order Of the camp will be such
that il will not be necessary to conhne
many soldiers therein.
Another place Of interest IS the COM
missary building. Here is kept bread,
beef, ham, bacon, potatoes, beans,
sugar, coffee, and In fact nearly every
thing that soldiers eat. 1t is under the
charge Of Major Philip d. Neal, and
bat few could fll the position with as
much care and attention. Major Neal
SiOwS that the bows like good aud fresh
STABLES, and for this reason he has en-
deavored 90 secure the best. As long
as Major Neal has charge OF the com
missGry building there need be no ankle
" about good things 20 eat. The Major
IS a hard worker and the National
Guard is greatly benefited by his ser
vice.
The manner In which each company
Is furnished from the cOmmiSSary IS the
same as IS force in the regular army.
Blank sheets are provided aud the
Ouartermaster Sergeant OF the company
makes out a list Of what the company
desires az meals BE then takes 10 90
Major Neal, who furnishes him with
the eatables. 1t is good plan aud will
expedite matters greatly.
The hospital must not be overlooked
I'm the places OF interest. 1t IS the best
the National Guard have ever had aud
is credit to the encampment. Every
thing necessary 10 the Ills Of
camp life is here furnished and
the manuer in wich sickness
ts treated should be commended. This
most important part Of the camp is I'M
A. Tho SrDorvision ~ Iient. Col. c. Is.