Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-03

Yesterday was a quiet day in camp.
The Commonwealers were astir bright
and early, and all went to work with
will, to improve their surroundings.
The effect was magical. All the brush
wood was cleared away, division lines
between the different companies mark
ed by improvised fences made OF trees
and branches, and rude tents
constructed. Ropes were drawn to
keep out the visitors, and
police were on duty during the entire
day. The place presented not unin-
viting appearance yesterday afternoon
and last evening. The members OF the
army were not permitted to leave the
grounds, this rule being rigidly en-
forced. One luckess fellow, who left
the camp to solicit money and clothing,
was promptly dismissed from the army.
1t was
WASH DAY IN CAMP.
Breakfast was provided for the army
by Mayor Caldwell. He sent over TWEEN
ty-6ve pounds of coffee, two barrels OF
potatoes. seventy-fve pounds of bacon,
seventy five pounds of fresh beef, and
one hundred and fifty leaves OF bread.
This was sufficient for three meals, and
with the exception OF bread, enough
provisions are left for breakfast this
morning. No contributions Of pro-
visions were received from any other
source. Breakfast was taken about
nine o'clock. Then the men all washed
themselves thoroughly, and also cleaned
their clothing.
The Trades Assembly sent barber
over TO the camp in the morning and he
was kept busy for several hours In cut
ting hair and trimming the whiskerlets
of the Commonwealers. When he had
finished his task, they all presented a
better appearance. The members of
the army were in a happy frame Of
mind. aud no doubt If given an assur-
ance that they would be as well treated,
they would remain at their Island camp
all summer. Several members are sick,
but they are as well cared for as posi-
BILE, under the circumstances.
The ferry boat has been having all
the business il can conveniently handle,
several thousand people visiting the
camp during the day. The crowd was
very large last night, fully 1,500 specta
tors being present in the early evening,
with a constant stream coming and go
ing in the direction Of the camp.
NO SPEAKING LAST NIGHT.
Many of the visitors expected to hear
addresses in the open air by Col. Calvin
and prominent members Of the army,
but they were disappointed. Col. Gal
vim was otherwise engaged during the
evening. He spent q portion of the
time at camp, Lieut.. Col. Woods being
Ia charge during his absence.
In the afternoon a member OF city
drum corps offered to escort the army
10 the train, and later the Island drum
corps also offered TO do escort duty.
Both offers were promptly accepted,
and the Commonweaers will march
through the streets to-day TO martial
music. The Island drum corps pre-
sented a handsome drum TO the regi-
ment, and It will be used in calling the
men TO assemble for roll call and in
Spection.
Lieut. Charles Boyce, the advance
agent, left yesterday for Pittsburg TO
make arrangements for the reception
and entertainment of the army 10 that
city. He took with him letter OF In
production from the Trades Assembly,
and organized labor in Pittsburg will
probably be called upon to lend assist
ance. Before departing Mr.. Boyce ex-
pressed his appreciation OF the manner
in which the army was entertained
while in Wheeling.
Col. Woods is 8 general fsvorte 10
camp. He Familiarity terms his army
the BOYS" He is an old minstrel man
and former proprietor Of several thea
tres in the West. He is not the speaker
Of the army, that honor falling upon
Lieut.. Beasley, who makes good ad-
dresses.
RECRUITS HERE.
COL Woods stated last night TO REG
IsTER reporter that eighteen men from
this vicinity have already enlisted and
been accepted by the army. There are
striking miners, several glssSworkers.
and other lsborers and mechanics. They
will be in the procession to the train to-
lay.
The Trades Assembly Committee ap-
pointed 10 solicit cash contributions TO
aid in sending the army out OF the city,
collected over $50 in the business dis
trict yesterday. Last night Garfield
Assembly, No. 1921, Cigsrmakers, held
a meeting al Trades Assembly Hall and
appropriated S25 from the funds OF the
organization. 1t will require about
$3.50 to pay the cost of transportation
10 the Smoky City, aud the Trades
Assemhly will have TO supply dell