Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-13
WITH THE BOYS IN BLUE.
Interesting News and Gossipy Notes From
the State Camp.

Interesting News and Gossipy Notes From
the State Camp.
Special Correspondence.
STATE CAMP, COUNSEL POINT, July 13.--
A rainy prospect was yesterday, and de-
cidedly wet night was last night. The
men took advantage OF the weather and
had close nights rest. The work OF
yesterday was hard, and the officers and
men had their share of II.
The work was all for instruction and
the "boys" profited by the experience.
1t is noticeable fact that many of the
officers do not know their duty, and
"tangIs up" many who, by experience for
years, have become accustomed. to duty
and can go through the work In proper
manner.
There is big fact which has shown It.
self prominently here In this camp, that
OF young men being appointed to offi.
GERS positions which they arc not quail
fed to I'LL. But they have influence and
money.
Captain Rittmann is a hard worker and
the boys appreciate his services. The
SiBnsA NoAPS 40 uoanB Auooe oAooiioht
work.
The members of Co. H have had many
visitors and also entertained many
friends. Joseph Sutcliffe, the musician,
is the oldest drummer In the regiment for
enlistments, ana serves his company WELL
The Cavalry had a fairly easy day yes
terday, and although considerable work
has been accomplished, they have yet q
good sized bill of fare to digest.
The Kearneys held mock trial yester-
day which was attended by several of the
members of other commands who en-
joyed the novelty.
Capt. McGregor is entertaining many
callers and the Tower boys are oompli-
mented everywhere.
Yesterday afternoon dress parade was
just completed when IL began to rain, and
when supper was over 1t was damp every
where.
The LIST Regiment Band gave q concert
at headquarters, sand the men amused
themselves inside of their canvass homes.
There is number of new ideas that
some officers have set forth which, II they
perused the book OF law ('tsctics") more
fully, they would know more about.
Pawtucket visitors were as numerous as
any yesterday and were well received.
Major Strauss rides fine charger.
Sergt. German has a unique lay. out for
comfort.
Capt. Lythgoe was more than anxious
about that trunk.
The walk to camp is q most tedious one
and the roads all miserable.
The taxpayers and citizens In general
of Central Falls should well fell proud Of
the appearance Of this company in camp,
forty men, three officers, and two mu.
sicians. 1t Is the largest but one In the
regiment.
This command was one of two that
marched to headquarters In full dress
uniform. Upon the arrival of the men,
although much fatigued, they responded
to the duties assigned and made a most
creditable appearance.
There is a strange story about tents be-
ing erected but advice from Brigade head
quarters states that Central Falls and the
Towers in the lead.
The band il the most cons picuous of all
In camp.
Drum Major Thurber Is located with
Leader Livesey, Owho is the bandmaster
OF the LIST Regiment. The band is doing
good work, and there are several speci-
mems of old timers In the work. "Sid"
Kennedy, who is widely known as q vio-
lin:st, is here.
Capt. McGregor Of the Towers is a great
card in camp, although he wears lone
some smile when you mention his friend,
Capt. Forsyth, who Is sick at home. The
Tower boys are all right and Major East
erbrook, who Is an ex- commander OF Co.
H, is at home In the saddle and does good
work for the Colonel commanding.
The Cavalry, Major Strauss, present a
most unique appearance.
Rev. ]. ]. Woolley is a prominent factor
In camp and has good word for all.
Major Strauss is among the finest and
entertains many friends.
Company g held an initiation Tuesday
evening, and Sergts. O'Reilly and Houli-
han were at their best.
DR.. French is here and doing good
work with the cavalry. He is an old
timer In service.
Capt. Rittmann, carries the time OF
camp by the watch, presented to him by
old members of the camp.
The mail accommodations here are not
OF the best, ana II Il hard work to know
when you make connections.
The following Is the routine of daily
duty at the encampment:
First call.... ................ $50 a. m.
Reveiile, roll call and setting-up
urlll. .ss.....s..s.....ss.s.. oW "
breakfast CALL. 61
Police duty Immediately after
breakfast. ..'.s..s.
surgeons call. 1:30
First serReants call................. 7H6
First call for regiwental
guard mounting. g.....-............ 500 +"
Regimental guard Dounting....... SIS :"
Inspection OF quarters. s.............. 300
First call. ........................... e:30 I"
Assembly ........................... SAO
Ad1utanps cali (drilI. I........"..... ea5