The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-09
A COURTNARTIAL At CAMP.
One Of Atlantd'S ZOuaVeS Tried for
DeSeTtiOn.

The Accused Captured Seven Miles
From Camp-A Claim That He Had
to Return Home or Lose His Posi-
tion-The valdosta videttes, Way
cross Riflemen ana Brunswick Rife
men Showing Up WelI-Goy. Northen
to Visit the Camp To-day.
Griffin Ga, June S.-To-day was de-
voted to inspection of the companies in
camp by Lieut. Satterlee. BY hard work
all the men were in fine trim, and stood a
most creditable examination.
The Valdosta Videttes we're the first
company inspected, and the boys gained
much valuable instruction.
Tomorrow Gov. Northen viii review
the troops. Everything in camp presents
a neat appearance, awaiting the govern
or's arrival Mrs Northen and her
highly accomplished daughter, Miss
Anna Belle, arrived in the city this after
noon and are the guests of Capt. and Mrs.
W. J. .Eincaid. Gov Northen will doubt
less find the men under the best discip-
line and well organized.
ooURTMARTIALED FOR DISCRETION.
Private L. B. Fletcher, Of the Atlanta
Zouaves, has been confined to the guard
house all day charged with desertion. He
was found seven miles north of Griffin by
9 detailed guard, arrested and taken
back to camp. He said it was either go
home or lose his position. Intense inter
est was manifested, as his court martial
case was the first ever held at Camp
korthen. The courtmartial was
held tonight. Maj. Kendrick pre-
sided, with Capts. Herring, Hewett,
and others. Capt Ellis represented
the accused. Fletcher pleaded guilty to
leaving the guard house, but not with the
intention of deserving. The trial lasted
till late tonight and the sealed decision
will be handed the governor on his ar
rival here tomorrow. A large crowd at
tended the trial until 10 ;3Oo'clock tonight.
The camp is at sea to know the penalty
In such cases.
ON DRESS PARADE.
Lieut. J. L. Staten, of the Videttes,
took the company out on dress parade
this afternoon. The boys praise him
highly as a commander. Sergt. Peoples
makes an excellent officer
Quartermaster Jones is dishing out the
best eatables from his culinary depart
ment.
Capt Farr, of the Waycross Rifles, is
officer of the day. d. J. Crawley was or
derly to-day.
Sergt. Maj. Whipley, of the Fourth
regiment, spent yesterday in Atlanta.
Lieut.. O'Brien, the handsome and
graceful commander, is in charge of the
Waycross Rifles. and put the boys through
q beautiful and much admired company
drill. Sergt Hogan, who is universal
fayorite in the camp, was compelled to
return TO Savannah to-day.
THE BRUNSWICK RIFLEMEN.
The Brunswick Rihemen comprise
thirty-two of that citys most energetic
ana enterprising men. Notwithstanding
the fact that they are comparatively anew
organization, they are striving diligently
to perfect themselves in military affairs
and are making an admirable showing in
camp. Capt. Simmons and Lieut. L. A.
Robinson are the most efficient and popu-
lar men in camp.
The german tonight was a decidedly
brilliant affair and largely attended. The
South Georgia were out in full blast.
CAMP NOTES.
The quartette of the Townsville
Guards, consisting of Sergt. McCants.
Corpl. Robinson, Privates Wylly and
Baker, keep their company street well
filed with visitors, after supper, daily.
They are a gallant set of soldiers.
Private Shackelford, Mcdonald and
Nash of the Guards keep their company
in continuous roars of laughter during
intermissions. Joe Gilbert, of the Albany
Guards, is the life of his company.
Private Tippins, of the Videttes, has
been detailed as letter bearer for the
balance of the encampment.
In visiting the Fourth regiment head
quarters you can always find the genial
colonel and major entertaining some of
the most excellent ladies of Griffin.
Lieut.. c. M. Smith. of the Guards. CON
tinues to be very popular with the fair
sex.
The Fifth regiment band furnishes de-
lightful music in camp.
L. b. Fletcher, of the Atlanta Zouayes.
was arrested yesterday in Griffin for de-
sertion from command, and is confined in
the guard house at the camp, waiting
trial to-day.
The MORNING News is popular with all.
especially the South Georgia bows in
camp. The large supply of papers sent
yesterday failed to supply half the de-
mand.
CROPS AND POLITICS..