Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-12
CAMP c. FRED COOK.
Morton Cadets Have n Fire, Catch
snake and see a shark.
OF The Evening Star.

CAMP C. FRED COOK. \
PlNEY POINT, Nd, August 10. tses.
Night before last was full OF life and so
was our camp. About two-thirds OF the
company went out on a pleasure expedi-
ton as soon as supper was over, ana. al
though some Of the men were on the s1lard
detail, did not return until next moving.
The guard happened to be very efficient.
and only two OF Uncle Sans prodigaI
sons attempted to get through the lines.
They were Prtvates Malone and IAttle.
who are noted for good practical Jokes
They approached the main entrance % the
camp. and when challenged by the sentry
halted
In answer to the demand for the counter
sign they said In most solemn tsness
Swampoodle."
The call Corporal Of the guard. post
no. was hardly out Of the stern watch
mans mouth before two prisoners Were on
TO the woods.
But these young men are firm believers
and short while later again advanced
and were halted. This time however, Cor
porai 'uenemann. with two OF his men, sud-
uehiy appeared on the scene. and seizing
the two 5okers. marched them of u the
guard tent. No more disturbance was
caused by our comrades OUTSIDE, who came
TO the very logical conclusion that two
prisoners were enough for one night
Sergt Cromwell and his guard soon ar
rived at the same conclusion. as Private
Malone was out and off in the twinbling
OF an eye. only to be caught after a hard
chase
There rs a great difference between the
guard tent and the others in camp, for
tnose who have the in-fortune 20 drol, an
sh m the former are compelled to rea on
tne SOFT side OF a rough board.
Esery one IN camp was under arms ih ex-
pectanon OF more visitors. but none came,
save the crew OF the good Yacht Ruby al
] o'clock they marched into camp win, p
hungry sallow look. They were truly hun
cry. as they had not partaken OF food since
preakiast the preceding day. The Ruby
was caught in a calm. and her crew found
IL necessary 10 tow her ashore with their
row boat Capt. Reicheiderfer. after hear
ms the circumstances, permitted his bum
erg subordinates to retire in peace. AT 8
O'Clock reveille was sounded, and after a
with a relish
Boating parties were then gotten together
ana me boys started out for a good time.
me hnest sail OF the encampment was
made by the boat Cla-F.. under Canaan
HAN. They visited ST. Iniso's the surI,mer
, mouse OF the Jesuits. The fathers recsivcd
.ne Joys very cordially and showed tbesa'
tne room In which several young men met
death during the terrible thunder storm
NM Mhicn r visited the place two summers sgo.
Inc room, which was then a dor1nitoTF. is
now in pretty little chapel and from Its
appearance no one would ever suppose
that the Idea OF making IL a chapel first
| took form when on it's floor three young
men were stricken down by lightning
The boys were disappointed TO a certain
extent by not nnding what they took the
trip fora country tournament-but we're
amply rewarded by the finest breeze and
prettiest sea they have had during the en-
The same crew paid a visit to st. Georges
Island last night, and returned without
compelled to sleep in the bowling alley.
Those left behind returned 10 camp safe
and sound this morning.
En-capt. {. Fred. Cook acted as officer OF
| the day last night, and had quite an eN-
citing experience. Some OF the boys played
hide and seek with the guard. and. in FIR
cLsarS Gaa r1f. A..
camp IL was extinguished before gaining
squad. secured the neighborhood for the
guilty parties. but did not find his game
Reyeille sounded at O'Clock. and the
regular drill was excellent Sergt Mat
tingy and Corr. Juenemann were the OBJ
| lectlve points of a good lecture deliverea by
Capt. Reichelderfer. They slept late. but
viii not do 50 again. Private Moran IS
i his severely sunburned face, but takes the
matter as joke.
During their trip TO ST. Inigo's yesterday
| the boys passed a well-groWn shark It
| with an oar.
Corp Dickson caught a snake this morn
by the way in which he handed #
We are truly acting as -egulars down
here. The company and STAFF of officers.
| with eN-Capt. Cook, have a table to them
selves. and. with the exception Of one or
| two members, are very seclusiVe. We have
dance every night: and as most OF the
| boys can move their feet as gracefully
| as their rifles IL is greatly enjoyed.
| The bathing is delightful this morning.
| A larger crowd than usual enjoyed IL.
| Licuts Dunn. Shepard and Redman viii
act as judges in the individual competitive
l drill this afternoon, and the boys are now
practtcing Tor the contest.
Tonight will occur the Morton Cadets
second annual military bah. and a large
crowd is expected on the steamer Eeary
| Tomorrow viii occur a bowling toufna-
ment, and the day will also be taken up
with field sports and a grand court-mar1ial.