The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-15
NOW ENJOYING CAMP LIFE.


Now that the inspection is over the
members Of the Thirteenth have act.
tied down to enjoying camp life. The
expectation Of inspection is always a
thorn in the side of the guardsmsn,
and they are much pleased that IL has
come SO early this year. The members
of the regiment did themselves proud
and there is no doubt that they will
continue to occupy the high place in
the official report of the inspection that
they have in the past.
Though the boys had great task in
ridding their uniforms and shoes of a
two days accumulation of mud, they
succeeded admirably, and every officer
and private was as neat and spruce
locking as unstinting labor could make
them.
That the regiment most favorably
impressed the inspecting officers and
those who accompanied them was
shown by their comments.
"That the regiment ia made up of
thorough soldiers is evident from their
fine appearance and perfect mastery
of all those little details which some
members of the guard are prone 70
neglect, but which above everything
else denotes the thoroughly trained
soldier" was what Governor Pattison
said.
II believe that the National guard
ia improving year by year, remarked
Adjutant General Greenland, "and the
Thirteenth is one of the regiments that
Is setting the pace.
"a magnificent body of men," said
General Snowden.
"That is one of the crack regiments
of the state, remarked one OF General
Snowdsn's staff to Captain Rogers, of
the regular army, who is watching the
inspections for the army department.
That is the crack regiment of the
state" retorted the captain as he
watched the members Of the Thir-
teeDth pass along in review
COLONEL RIPPLE CONGRATULATED.
After the inspection Colonel Ripple
received many congratulations on the
fine showing his men made. The field
for the inspection was measured of
and the flags planted by Adjutant Mil
lar After the inspection of the Thir-
teenth was completed the eolonels OF
the regiments that succeeded 1t on the
inspection grounds sent requests ia
Mr.. Millar for permission to avail
themselves of his work in preparing
the field. 1t was, of course granted,
aud shows that Mr. Millar's plans OF
laying out the field found favor with
the members of the other regiments.
Though every effort was made To
have Adjutant Millar accept the frs,
lieutenancy of Company B, he declined
the honor, About week ago he told
the members OF the company that be
could not accept, but on Monday Cap
tain Ksllow and q committee Of the
officers OF Company B waited on him
to have him reconsider his determine
tion. They were unsuccessful for tn,
reason that the field and staff and many
OF the line officers. as well as the entir,
membership OF Company E, earnsstl,
requested Mr. Millar to continue a
regimental adjutant. Colonel Rippl
also personally requested Mr.. Millar t,
remain in his position as adjutant, and
out OF difference to their wishes, h
consented
This is Mr.. Millar's eighth year n
adjutant, and his perfsct knowledge o
tactics and the duties Of his Office
make him an invaluable man. To hin
belongs much of the credit for the fin
showing the Thirteenth always make
in camp
Today the field was dry and in goo'
condition. The spirits of the campers
have arisen wonderfully since tn
weather cleared and they now 80 abou