Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-03
AT CAMP KENNA.
A RAINY MGgf MAKES DISCOMFORT FOR
THB SOLDIERS
incidents Of Camp Lie-An Enormous Crowd OF
People in the Camp GrOunts-A Soldier WIN
Pig Creates q Sensaioa-Ohoars A'''sa'


eyenipg q steady rain was pouring uO"u
on rbe camp, and tho prospects Tor a
nice dav on the morrow were lnueeu
gloomy. -
the night, filing the company streets
and bitches with an overflow OF water
which I'm many instances found us way
into the tents, making 10 very disagree
able for the occupants. Those VINO naa
como 10 Charleston found 10 dihcu 10
getting in camp. The nearest landing
is ON the shore near camp and q steep
hank must be climbed. The rain had
made il almost impossible, and many
were the expressions concerning IL, DUs
as ~ was about the best that c0uIu oe
found the men were compelled 10 ascenu
il. 10 was indeed o difficult task tue
rain fell steadily; the bank was slippery
AID muddy; every few Ieet
the men slipped and fell; creyiceS Ll'eu
with water were encountered; the
weeds were dripping with water. Sew
eral men were slightly injured by iaIl-
inc. among them being Capt. Parker, OF
Company %, who received a tearIulIy
snr,jned arm. To add 10 the discom-
ffure of those who possessed passes or
the mass word, they were halted every
twenty feet By the %Sentinels. An eX-
IRA strong guard had been posted and
none were able TO pass unless they pos
sessed the necessary COunterSign. q
goes 90 show how strongly guarded the
camp is. Although 10 Is necessary,
nevertheless it creates lots OF trouble
for these who wish 20 enter having
masses. Several officers were chal-
isnged not less than six times ia the
short distance from the landing 70 camp.
The soldiers awOke Sunday morning
at the sound Of reveille. The rain had
ceased, and although the sun remained
hidden during the day, 10 was a pleas
ant Sunday. All the water that had
accumulated during the night had
drained of. and the grounds were none
the worse from q good wet.ing. Not
many drills we're had, and the day was
sDept pleasantly by the soldier bows.
Several spent the day Ia taking photo
graphs OF the many interesting places;
others secured their musical tnstru-
ments and discOursed sweet strains
throughout the camp; some passed the
greater part OF the day In slumber, and
others engaged TO different occupations.
The grounds presented O. quiet and or
DERBY appearance, and 10 was an ideal
Sunday for the soldiers. On account Of
the dampueSs OF the grounds it was
thought best not TO have religious SER
vices, and they were accordingly dis
peused with.
Quite a serious ACCIDENT occurred to
$500. q -, emo hnnFa- HhnH NV haruUrnn
camp and Charleston. They are owned
by different parties, and quite a rivalry
exists between them. This was carried
90 such an extent that q serious and IA
tai accident was narrowly avsrted.
Both boats left Charleston Saturday
night about 1880, being crowded with
passengers. In going up the river a
race was started, both going at quite a
rapid speed. The LYDIA forced her way
TO the front when the Handy No. ., see
ing that unless some accident occurred
she would be left behind, wheeled
around, crashed into the rear of the
LYDIA, causing much excitement among
the passengers. The rear of the Lyda
was damaged 20 quite an extent, 10 be-
i,g caved in. Some that were on board
claim that 10 was purely an accident
while others agree that 10 was purpose
Nv done. We learn that is will likely be
q serious matter as an lyestigatiOn will
shortly be made by the steamboat in
spcctors.
Everybody In camp are praising their
respective mess tables. The soldiers
are exceedingly we'll pleased, as every
thing desired was served. Sweet pOta-
toes, pies, cake, beef, beans, chicken,
cabbage, jeIliss and other good things
made up the meals, and the soldiers GER
taialy did them justice.
Almost a mutiDy occurred in camp en-
Saturday evening. The men from sew
eral companies c~Ongregated in front OF
Colonel Ford's tent crying az the top of
their voices for something to eat. They
had made out their ration returns prop
erlv, but for some reason failed 10 Sc
cure enough provisions. The same
trouble occurred at noon. The men Of
Company * aud another company were
consequently hungry, and when 10 was
announced TO them that the Iations
were again short they became almost
uncomfortable, and serious trouble was
feared. They remained around
headquarters for some time, but
40 last matters were satisfactorily
arranged and order was secured. To
this connection IL is only justice 60
Mayor Neal 90 say that he had given
the ratiOuS out as ordered, measuring
them by the standard furnished him.
1t seems that the measurement Is not
sufficient and all the trouble that has
occurred arose from that fact.
The regular Sunday morning inspec-
tiOD took place about 1880 and was
made By the regimental officers. Every
thing was found 20 be In splendid con-
ditiOn and several of the companies
were highly complimeuted on the clean
and neat appearance of their respective
quarters. The inspection officers were
well pleased. Before camp breaks 10
will be thoroughly inspected by I. ).
Army Inspector Ramsey, who has been
detailed by the government on that I'M
portaut duty.
Lieut.. Ramsey, one OF the most ell
cicat officers on the grounds, Is quite
busy getting I'm condition his annual re-
por5 Of Camp Kenna."
The crowd on the grounds yesterday
was the largest since camp opened. The
principal roads were filed with people
on their way TO and from camp and the
scene presented was q lively one. The
camp was thrOnged with visitors who
spent q pleasant time seeing the places
Of interest.
Capt. ". II. Lyons, an excellent OH
Ger. filed an important position yaSter-
dav as officer of the day. He has
charge of Cumpany e OF the Second
Regiment which Is stationed at Hunt
ington.