Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13
THE RODMAN RIFLES.
Entertaining Letter From the Boys at
Spring Valley.

Entertaining Letter From the Boys at
Spring Valley.
CAMP CLEVELAND, SPRING VALLEY,
Ill. July 11.-Special Correspondence
for THE ARGUS: The third dav in
Camp Cleveland dawned bright and
warm, with steady breeze which
occasionally raised the dust along
the dry roads in clouds. but the
camp escaped with but little incon-
yenience. The night had been spent
quietly. although Company A. with
the exception of those on guard,
were detailed in small squads to
patrol the roads leading into the Val
ley. the impression being that strik-
ers were liable to march upon the
town from La Sale and surrounding
towns. The usual stir and excite
ment incident to mess call having
subsidized, the new officers of the dav
went on duty. Now right here your
correspondent would like to inform
the friends of Company A that the
boys still retain their appetites. and
although the report is out that the
militia has been boycotted, the boys
are faring royalty, and great credit
is due to the culinary department.
presided over by Messrs. Smith and
Duncan. The town was very quiet
all morning, in fact, more so than at
any previous time, and the few boys
who were SO fortunate as to get per-
mission, took in the Valley with per-
feet ease, not an insulting remark
being uttered by the strikers. To-
ward noon the streets began to as
sumo a more lively appearance,
many visitors from the country and
surrounding towns arriving upon the
scene to take part or view the fun
oral of the Italian killed yesterday
BY the Fifteenth regulars. The cor
te@e was quite imposing, about n
mile in length, led by brass band.
The hearsc was accompanied and fol-
! lowed by the order of Forrestcrs.
then came a motley crowd of strik-
ers, sympathizers and mourners,
mostly on foot, numbering about
/ 1000 people. and as rule the Ital-
an women were conspicuous. Two
trass bands and drum and fife
corps accompanied the procession
and discoursed solemn strains.
Ready for Action.
| Companies G and a were drawn
up in order of battle preparatory for
work should occasion require their
| services, the report being that SER
wees over the body were to he held
in the church opposite headquarters,
hat the report had no truth. and the
leaders were careful to avoid the
neighborhood occupied by the militia,
aud the general opinion is that nc
demonstration of any kind will be
made, as at the time of writing the
procession is returning home and tht
companies are at their quarters.
The people are beginning to real.
'ze that the boys are not here fol
their health, but for business. and
the boys are Just full of business
some in fact are getting blood
thirsty, and should an occasion ari Sc
~ give them an opportunity to COO
o. I, the people of Rock Island will be
electrified by another bavonet
charge as made by - brave warriors o
Company A on Monday afternoon
Up to the present time business has
been so brisk that few pranks among
The boys are reported. A few nois,
tents, foot race and an occasiona
good story relieves the monotony of
camp life, and few mourn for
home, missing as they do, pleasur,
and business.