Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-17
GOVERNORS DAY AT CAMP.
From Seven to Eight Thousand visitors at Mantle. n

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 CANT BRADLEY. Mantle, Aug 17.-This | is governors day at camp and perfect | day 1t is. A cooling breeze sweeps over | the Held tempering the rays of the sun | which shines brightly. The troops were | reviewed by Governor Morris at ? o'clock | this Afternoon and went through the ma | neuvers in an excellent manner. Some disappointment was felt because the the exercises.
 Private Shears of Go N. Second regi- ment, while executing a double quick movement with his battalion this morning, ran into a post and was prostrated. He was removed to the hospital and will be all right tomorrow.
 The decorations are gorgeous and ar engagements are being made for the annual jollifcation tonight. The troops will regiment. l: 30; Second. l: :50; Third, ? o'clock; Fourth, 1:4O.
 The total strength of the brigade to-day is 2, 734 men and officers.
 Private Hodge of Go G. Fourth regi- ment was placed in the guard house last night by order of General Haven. He was found sleeping at his post. This morning Private Kennock, Co B, Fourth. was placed in the guard house for conduct unbecom- ing a soldier. Musician Hazleton and three others of Go H. Second. were placed in the guard house last night for skylarking. PIGEON WINGS.
 Captain Wolff made an ideal officer of the day yesterday and his company's record proves that he is a military man from every point.
 Lieutenant Fitzpatrick has recovered from hls illness and yesterday relieved | Lieutenant HalpiH from many of the drills. He is the ideal military man and is popular with the regiment Lieutenant Halpin Is one of the hardest workers in the brigade. His is hard study from start to finish and he is never wanting in discipline.
 | Captain Geddes of Go A has worked up to his present position and is as popular with the boys as he IS with the officers.
 Lieutenant Carter of the provost guard has made a reputation for himself this week and is a recognized authority on mill itary outpost duty.
 | Colonel Doherty has not been observed as much this week as was expected. The social gathering of officers has not as yet taken place at his quarters. To tell the truth Lieutenant Colonel Burpee has been more fully recognized.
 Major Dickinson and the other officers are all as popular as ever and are al- ways found in their positions. They are beloved by their men. who obey them with pleasure.
 The presentation of a loving cup of punch 10 Captain Geddes was an amusing feature Wednesday night. Many of the officers were present and enjoyed the laugh at the captains expense.
 The details for to-day are: G, Sergeant Shanahan, Privates Moore, McAvoy. Reilly. O'Neill. Tyrrell: A. Privates White, | A Smith RArra md al
 Corporal Quinn and Privates John and James Kelly who were on guard Wednes- day received a compliment from the adju.
 tant general for their promptness iu low.
 ering the flag.
 Some of the boys complained because
 only few of Go G's men were singled ou
 as marks for tho scribe's pen. On a re
 quest that they furnish information about . the rest, here is the story they told:
 Tent l. fourth ward recruiting station
 First Sergeant Hallinan is worried in mind
 over his inability to get a pair of Uncl, Sam's gray trousers to fit him. Privat, Cruess is ponderIng on his next dramatic
 effort. and Clerk Egan smiles that sat
 smile of his as he learns the ropes O faking the pay rolls.
 Tent ?. the midgets quarters: Colo
 Sergeant Wagner, the chief of the midgets wonders why the razor runs the wron! way. Private Jim is not the Dandy Jiu of the cake walk and his little running mate Tim says there are no girls growl who can fool him. Baldy Martin C., tn r tonsorial fiend. wants nothing but tn price.
 Tent 3, police bureau: Sergeant Shana han has become callous on police protec
 ton. The Johnson boys are not trall | md ha ;.
 of the renowned Pat.
 S Tent 4, Acme and freak tent: Jir V Freney says that pretty mouth of hi ' catches them all. Undertaken Bergin for z got to bring down his new advertisin , signs. Poet Moore is composing a seria n on the chances of his living the week out
 Freak Lynch has been reviled enough, bu
 if there ever was freak he is one.
 Tent 5, band headquarters: Major Nola
 is too " oxey" to lose his head, if he di
 lose his drum head. Drummer Flahert
 is to be evicted unless he singes thos h whiskers of his. Madame De Russell say
 the girls all fear the provost this camp + The boys don't blame them much. Foot ,- Fuller Steve IS too pretty to be n soldier $ His hair has the same curl. . Tent 6: Billy Lynnehan can do on t thing we'll and that is have rip roarin l. time the first day. after that he Is a mode 1t soldier. Miller has lost his charm as s masher and Is in mourning. Joe Earle s is prettier and knows how to beat three z k a kind with two pair. Gene Sullivan d not politician. but he has several ne 1t ideas as to who should be road commi }. sioner.
 e Tent :: Corporal Barry knows a goo e thing when he has it. and nourIshes th l. stripes which he keeps in n safe. Eng 1t neer Seery has figured out the angles aR
 amount of air space in this tent sever; r. times over. Tom Cream wants but litt e here below but he gets that with Vel $ geance. Mike Hearty is not n truckma l. and objects to beng used as such. r. Tent s, medical jurisprudence: Corpor e Brett is kodak fend and merits lItt B. mercy. Pie Eater Bovally has bankrupte
 tho caterer. Mckay is policeman for T. week and he beats Officer Allen in b 10 line. Medical Nc has not yet committed d crime. but he is planning some seer
 work. Fitzgerald Is the housemaid and r a success.
 It Tent 9: Long Paddy is boss and u others have to knuckle down. Dan Ca anugh finds that striking the ground whi 70 in motion is not conducive to good healtl
 Griffin swears he will purchase hair d, !, when he returns to stop that bright re- u O'Neill has secured that ito rent" sig
 and is still a tenant.
 IA Tent l, right, home of the frtendles
 Bart Collins, the Hellmann of the camp.
 visited by hundreds. Corporal Asst
 tant Quartermaster Mcdonald is as pot |. of his stripes as a peacock of his feather
 Patrick Bowe has no beau but he says is a sinner.
 Tent ? is the home of the carriers ar ,t stores.
 ,e Tent 3. parsons quarters: sergeal ,t Harry wears the same smile and takes n. occasional one. Pat Hanley and Jam h IIYnns are the tvn daacons md Jnm