Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-05
BREAKING CAMP.
The Last Day of soldier Life st Camp
Eenna.

soldier boys are gone; the grounds are
deserted; the ever-WelcOme sounds Of
camp life are no more; friends have
parted TO meet again at the neXt camp,
some, perhaps, never again TO see each
other. Oh, that camp life could have
continued. Many were the sOrrowful
partings, some forever. AT the opening
Of camp friends we're reunited, neW ones
made. Now they have again been sew
cred. Camp life was a Joy and blessing.
Fond r~eCOllections will linger long In
the hearts Of those that participated.
il was beyond doubt the m0stsucceSsiul
encampment ever held. At the opening
nearly all pitched in and worked
with a will and with the intention Of
obeying the law. Those are the ones
that have spent a pleasant time. But
a few, we are sorry to say, have not en-
ioyed themselves. They are the ones
that have disobeysd their superlors;
made the military law q mocksry and
idi other things which they knew
we're not right. Enjoyment comes from
obedience aud when q soldier does his
duty faithfully and we'll. The camp
has been an orderly one, 10 being neces-
sary to inaict punishment only in q few
cases.
Morning found most OF the boys hard
at work breaking camp. A great load
had been lifted from them when the in-
spection and review by Commander-in-
Chief MacCorkle was ended. The SOL
diers had prepared themselves for the
event and presented q fine appearance.
About 3 o'clock the bugle call vas
sounded, the companies fell in and were
marched to the parade grounds. In the
meantime visitors began arriving and
when the troops appeared the crowd
present was estimated 70 be about 5, 900.
During the review they continued
arriving in streams, and when
she recall was sounded the
crowd had been swelled considerably.
In the review the Governor was assisted
by his staff, composed OF the following:
General James A. HOlley, Colonel Ash
by w. johnson, General Frank p. Jep-
son, General John HoOe Russell, Colonel
Robert s. Carr, Colonel Lawrence Tier
ney, Colonel Forrest W.. Brown, Major
Robert 5 Blair, Major Joseph E. Chill
toR, and General B. ID. Spilman.
The troops being formed in column
OF fOurs, they were presented 70 the
Commander-in-Ch by General Spill
man, who passed down the line and re-
turned. The troops then started on
the march, and passed 10 review be-
fore the Governor and his staff. II
was 8 beautiful scene, aud one calcu-
lated 20 impress those who witnessed
90 with the Importance Of the National
Guard. IL was a hearty cheer that rent
the air when the troops were returning
70 their Quarters. The soldiers had
been preparing for tbs event for sew
sral DAYS, and the different companies
were anxious concerning their appear
Rnce. Governor MacCOrkle ~congratu-
lated them on their good appearance,
and the troops returned to their quar-
ters, which were then inspected.
The crowd remained until $50 to wilt
ness the dress parade. II was better
performed than any OF the rest, i'm
proVements having been made.
A great many Of the soldiers secured
passes and weut to town during the
evening. They knew that II was their
last day aRd accordingly took advantage
OF it 80 see Charleston. The boys have
been kindly treated bY everybody, espe-
cially the people Of charleston, who are
eager to show hoyt entertainingly they
can treat yisitOrs( To be royalty enter.
tained We WoUM rather visit the Capital
City than Any other city in the State.
Chsrlebtonehas shOWsred her kindness
upon ~ soldier boys and they will not
soon ~ et iL. May she prosper and
grov g we trust her hospitality will
main the same.
This morning camp was broken and
many ere the EXPLANATIONS OF regret.
An effort was made TO extend the time
several DAYS longer, but as IL vas con-
trary to the law, could not be done. 1t
would have pleased the soldiers, as all
were anxious to remain. An effort will
o. be made 81 he next meeting OF the
Legislature. extend the encampment
for two wee instead OF ten days. The
boys were akened early and i'm
m~ediately b. n tearing down their
tents, packing leir baggage, and max
ing other prep atoms for leaving for
home. Short. after, the excellent
grounds had the ppearance Of a desert.
The many white tents that had been
occupying the grounds were gone, and
not for some time will they ever be
erected again az Camp Kenna." From
present indications the Fourth Annual
Encampment will be held at Hunting
ton, as officers and privates from that
city have been working hard to Sc
cure iL.
Many Of the officers did not secure
much sleep last night, as thsy attended
the grand military ball at Charleston
and did not arrive At camp until almost
slime for its breaking up. They had a
very pleasant time, and pronounce the
ball a grand aud glorious success.
Another place OF interest which es-
capped US was the Regimental Commits
garies'. These departments were ex-
cellently managed, and gave the boys
the best they could secure. The com-
misssry of the Second Regiment was
ably managed By Lieut.. C. Reynolds,
insisted by Sergeant II. II. Chamber
layne, Of Company @, Sergeant w. h.
Leach, Of Company Il, aud ID. L. Irwin,
Of CompanTrF. In the management
general satisfaction was given. The
First was also In excellent condition,
sdd those Ia charge were congratulated
90 their good work.
The resignation Of Col. j. W. A. Ford
rom the Second Regiment is still the
opic Of conversation. The line officers
his command will present him a
andsome gold medal 10 show the high
TEEN and respect in which he is held.
Through the untiring efforts Of Com
psny X, Of Charleston, and others
have succeeded in having the camp
thrown open 70 visitors during the last
few DAYS Of camp. The appreciation
Of this hospitality was shown by the
large crowds present. Company h,