Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-12
T0cHANGE THENAME
Michigan State Troops TO the
National Guard.
TALK ABOUT SHAM FIGHTS
Cen Bowcn May Mske . Change
siiitis Breaks Out I'm Camp ana
Hospital Corps Kept Busy.

ISLAND LAKE. Aug il.-Aside from
Governor Rich's arrival there was not
much 10 break the raonotony OF camp
life yesterday. Companies marched
under broiling sun either TO drill
ground or 10 target practice. while ttose
privates aud officers who were free foand
rest in a plunge into the cool waters OF
Island lake.
There are a good many little refresh
ment stands adjoining the camp. and
one OF two have done a moro or less
thriving business In alcoholic liqrors-
Quartermaster- General Devlin quietly
shut down on one OF these Wednesday
afternoon. In the grove near the lake
roulette wheel has been revolving 10 the
tune OF good many dollars TO the pro
prietors But on tho whole the camp IL
pretty free from nuisanees.
Want the Name Changed.
The officers of the brigade hold
meeting last night 10 consider the cues
tion Of forming an officers association
similar 10 those In New York and else
where where the national guard exists.
The act changing the name OF the state
troops to that Of the Michigan National
Guards does not 60 into effect until
August - next aud IL was the inten-
tion To organize az the present camp 80
that all arrangements could be perfected
before the holding of the next camp
The object OF such an association as
that proposed is purely military and in
tended To place the militia Of the state
by organized action among the officers,
upon the plan OF the very best in the
country. The meeting was very largely
attended and very enthusiastic. Colonel
Hawley Of the Third regiment presided.
and the constitution and bylaws OF a
similar organization in New York was
read. After considerable discussion a
committee consisting Of the colonels OF
the five regiments was appointed tc con-
slider the matter and report
First Dre~s Parade.
The first dress parade OF the encamp-
ment was given last night. The Nine
tecnth Infantry band furnished some OF
their best music in front Of the brigade
headquarters, while later the Fourth
Regiment band drew large crowd in
front OF Colonel Sheahan's tent. An
other band worthy of notice is that Of
the Fifth regiment. This is maintained
at the expense Of the Calumet and Hecla
Mining company. and is composed en-
tirely OF mining employees
Brigadier- General Bowen is not quite
sure whether he will order sham battle
or not this year. Il think" said he.
''thaf II we have anything Of the kind
we will make a change. This firing at
range OF ten or twenty feet is n very
dangerous business. l have an idea Of
dividing the brigade into two sections
and running them three or four miles
from here. Then 1 would have one fall
back in retreat fashion TO the camp, fol
lowed by the other. This would be ex-
cellent practice and entirely free from
danger"
Tonsilitis I'm Camp.
The brigade hospital corps had more
than their hands full last night. Every
cot in the hospital tent was occupied
and scores Of patients were treated in
their quarters. The most aggravated
case Is that OF Frank Crowley of the
Adrian company. His complaint was
first pronounced tonsilitis, but diph-
iberia SYMPTOMS have since developed
and orders have been issued To have
him isolated.