The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
GUARDS KICK ON The DUST.
The Savannah Boys Not Partial 10 the
Red Clay.

IN camp anu axe a BAcAANA4NA SS-AA ~
ine-Gov. Northen to Visit the Camp
To-Day.
Griffin. Ga, May Everything is
running as smoothly as a CREASED wheel
at Camp Northen, and the boys are keep
ing up their good work. The only thing
to discourage the men is the amount of
dust. Red clay dust is something that
the boys of the Guards are not used to.
They say they would much prefer having
good black dust 10 the red clay that
sweeps over the camp.
All the companies of the Guards have
fred at the 200 and 800 yard ranges. They
sent up in all 80 men, the average score is
about 81 out Of possible 30. They will
finish tomorrow, and no doubt will finish
creditably.
The Gordon Institute Cadets, of Barnos
vile, are at camp. They pitched their
tents just in the rear of the Guards
quarters, and are under strict discipline.
Lieut.. A. r. Pepper. of the Second iufan-
try, United States army, is the COM
mandant of the cadets and his corps are
certainly well instructed. They have a
bugle corps of six cadets and the calls are
sounded beautifully. There are an even
hundred boys in the battalion, and at
company drill this afternoon they gave
an exhibition drill in extended order.
The Guards also drilled in extended order,
and they were watched closely by an in-
terested crowd of spectators.
THE DRESS PARADE.
The parade this afternoon was one Of
the prettlest ever seen on the grounds.
Besides the regular number OF companies
in camp. the cadet corps of four compa-
MES took part, and all passed in
nificent style. Tomorrow they will be re
viewed by Gov. Northen, who will spend
the day in camp. Everything Is being
put up in the pink of condition in antici-
patton of the governors visit. He is al
ways popular with the military.
Private William NungaZer, of Company
c, was appointed senior orderly to-day
and is the very proudest man in camp.
Private Nungazer received an ovation
from his company, in fact, from the
whole battalion, and he certainly de-
served it for his gun was about perfect.
He says he now knows how to clean a
gun. He spent eighteen hours on his gun,
working nearly all night at 1t.
Private Massenburg, of the Macon
Hussars, was appointed junior orderly.
Lieut.. Bacon, of Company B, is an
officer of the guard to-day, and makes a
model officer
The boys all regret that important bust
ness carries Postmaster T. d. Rockwell
home, but he had to leave tonight, much
to his own sorrow
Rev MIR Strong, chaplain of the
Guards, will preach sermon to young
men on Sunday at the camp and the
services will be well attended.
CAMP NOTES.
West Dupont, of Company A, is the life
of this street, and keeps the boys in
good humor all the time.
DR.. Lincoln is a general favorite in
camp The officers at headquarters say
If you want to have a good time keep
with the big doctor
Sergt. Mai George Cosens alternates
with Sergt Mai. Hazelhurst. of the Sec.
ond, at the ceremony of guard mounting.
The sergeant major is a good officer, and
very popular in camp.
First Sergt. Hamilton O'Connor, of
Company B. is the recipient of many
compliments from the officers, and the men
of his company are all devoted to him.
Corpl w. r Dillon, of Battery d, Third
artillery, is in charge of the butts, and is
the right man for the place.
Corpl Jack Hall, of Company A, was
VI EudIh NtiobG4 ia duQ says lC Is luSb
stuck on the position of corporal of the
guard.
Lieut.. Satterlee has one of the new
guns for the army in camp, and, of
course, every body is much interested in it.
The lieutenant says he will have some
ammunition before the tour of duty is
over, and win give an exhibition of the
shooting qualities of the gun.
Mai w. w. Price, of the First regi-
ment, Minnesota National Guard, is a
visitor at camp, and is much pleased
with all he has seen
Corpl. Jim Ryals, of Company B, is a
good non-commissiOned officer. He is
having good time, and is the life of
camp.
Lieut.. Elliot, of Indian Company I,
Ninth infantry, L. :. A, is visiting camp.
The genial lieutenant is well known in
Savannah, and is very popular with the
Guards. His company of Indians is
stationed for the present at Mcpherson
barracks, Atlanta
Lieut.. Cunningham, of Company c, is a
fine officer, and is an able second to his
efficient captain, George Cam.
Private Charles Gibbs, of Company A.
makes No. l sentinel. The oficers of
the guard yesterday say there is none
better
Quartermaster Sergeant Appleton is
certainly the right man for the position.
He is a war veteran of the command, and
is as interested in the battalion as ever.
Company A has splendid first ser
geant IN Sergeant Hutton. He is hard
worker and gives entire satisfaction
Lieut.. j. Nj. Bryan, inspector of rife
practice, is a splendid Instructor. No
wonder the Guards shoot well
The Second regiment is doing splendid
work, and will get good report.
Col. Wiley is an ideal commanding off,
GER His digniied and soldierly bearing
attracts the attention and admiration of
all the officers and men in camp He is
uniformly kind to all, and yet a strict dis
ciplinarian. Col. Wiley will always be a
popular commanding officer
To-day James +. Thompson, the news
agent at Griffin, had the MORNING News
at the encampment at 40 o'clock D. m
ten minutes after the arrival of the Sa.
vannah train, and by 6;55 o'clock his en-
tire stock was disposed of. Mr.. Thomp-
son has increased his order, and all can
be supplied tomorrow.
Waycross Notes.