Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

| that way. The grass in the company
| streets of both the Fencibles and Mortons
| has been carefully moved, and everything
| Is as neat and attractive man can &C
compliSh
The other militia companies are desra-
bly, located near the MortonS and Fenci-
bles, and at the extreme end Of the camp
are quartered the infantry and cavalry
troops and the band of the United States
army from Atlanta and jefferson barracks.
VI course the regulars are perfectly at
camp occupied by them is spick and
span as new pin and is favoraoly COM
mented on by the visitors.
Neutrality-suspicious. Making Friends.
The Washington boys and the regulars
nave become fast friends, the army Off
GERS being frequent visitors to the volun-
teers from the capital city. The Fencibles
as usual, have taken complete possession
OF the cavalry band from jefferson bar
racks, and on dress parade and at guard
mount the "Fencibles' March" is played
with pleasing frequency The Mortols are
not forgotten, however, for in their honor
the -ever-popular High School Cadets
March is rendered daily by Sergt. Hayes
and his genial musicians
Inc Mortons have also taken the fancy
OF the Iowa State Band, and the High
school Cadets March bursts forth from
the bandStand whenever the company puts
IN an appearance during the regular con-
corts.
Inc discipline that prevails at Camp
Schofield is refreshing Every commissioned
officer is saluted by every private non
commissioned officer and commissioned
offlcer of lower rank at all times and all
places in passing, no matter to what or
CARNATIONS the parties may belong. 1t
Would perhaps, be somewhat surprising to
the folks in Washington could they witness
ar elderly sergeant in the service of Uncle
Sam assume an erect position and respect
fully bring his hand to the cap in meeting
the youthful Capt. Shilling of the Mortons
1t may be said to the credit of the Fen
cibles and Mortons that they do not shrk
in the least their duty in this respect. OF
course, the Fencibles are allowed great
freedom by Capt. Domer, and the same APP
plies to the Mortons, but when a man de-
sires to leave camp he must first obtain
permission from Capt. Shilling, and on re-
turning must report his arrival to the COM
mandfng officer of the company. The eX-
perience now being gained by the cadets in
outdoor life will tell when the company
goes into its first camp with Gen. Ordway's
brigade next month at Fort Washington.
Cordial Relations of Washington
Companies.
The most cordial relations exist between
the members of the two Washington COM
panies, and there are always Mortons or
Fencibles visiting in the quarters of other
organizations. The soldiers from Wash
ingtcn have also made many friends among
the other companies in camp.
Gen. r. b. Srowden, and his staff are To-
| Gated near the drill field and to their right
Is the headquarters tent of Col. l. F. Pc
tiers, the general manager of the drill. The
judges are provided with a tent on the
edge of the field, which, by the way, is en-
tirely satisfactory, although a portion of it
is far from level. The grounds are lighted
at night by electric lights and the camp
with gasoline torches. Since the opening
of the encampment the atmosphere has
been rather cold, especially SO after night
rail-. and in consequence huge fires have
been kept blazing in each company street,
the effect being very pretty. The camp is
supplied with water by an elaborate sys-
| tenn of pipes, each tent is provided with a
board floor, and altogether everything is
complete and comfortable. Although the
| number Of companies expected to attend
the drill has not materialized by half
everybody is happy and Camp Schofield is
gratifying success.
Feeding the Soldiers.
What do the fastidious Neutrality-suspicious.
| do in regard to their meals?" have been
asked by many Memphisians, and perhaps
| the people at home are uncertain on that
! score. The majority of the Fencibles, as
| has been their custom at former drills,
breakfast, 6ne and sup at the leading hotel
| in the city, but have seen Capt. Domer
and many of his company enjoying the
| food served at the encampment mess. 1t is
| also a daily recurrence for the sponsors
| anu MAIDS OF nOnOr, the leaulnS society
| ladies of Memphis to take supper with
| the officers of their companies in the mess
| hall, located beneath the immense grand
stand. The meals furnished are excellent,
| and the drill management deserves congrat-
| ulations for serving such a menu to thous-
| ands of persons thrice daily.
With the Morton Cadets it is different
| The youngsters are living in true army
| style and conduct mess that is a marvel
| of compactness and simplicity. Lieut. Mel
| ZACH of company A. fifth battalion, an old
| regular, came down from Washington to
| see that the boys are properly fed, and, as
| sisted by Quartermaster Sergt. Bailey, has
| established miniature hotel that is lust
| too lovely!' as the sponsor, Miss Peters,
expressed it yesterday. The commSSary
| department of the Mortons is located in
Cottage No. 90 a one-story structure To-
| Gated several hundred yards from the
| camp. The boys have employed a cook who
| is an artist, and also have secured wait
er. A rough table has been erected, and
| the cooking is done on two gasoline stoves.
| Each soldier lad possesses tin plate, knife
and fork, and tin cup, over which he has
| exclusive control.
Three times daily the command fall in
| for mess!' is given in the company street.
| The boys appear equipped with the pla ties,
knives, forks and cups mentioned and each
platoon in charge ., of a., aeItenant is
| seated by command, but are permitted to
eat lat will" At the conclusion of the
| meals they are marched back to camp.
Banquet is not the proper WORD to de-
scribe the meals served the Morton Cadets,
and silverware, crockery, cut glass and ia
BILE linen are conspicuous by their absence
but everything is. clean and wholesome
The boys are supplied with all the meat
potatoes, bread, butter and coffee they can
dispose Of, and several times since Satur-
day potato salad and French toast have
been in the menu. The officers have a din
ing hall of their own-to be sure, it is but
3 by 49, feet In dimensions, and will not
| permit of the introduction of chairs, still
| degree of dignity is attached, as it is
separate from the men"
The MortonS are not living in luxury
but DR.. Weaver assures me that there is
| no danger of the soldier lads suffering from
dyspepsia, and he also claims that the
present diet will not do otherwise than add
to their health. Anyway, the boys are
satisfied, and that is all that is necessary
Hospitality Entertained.
The Fenci5les and Mortons are regarded
| as heroes by the Memphis people, who are
| doing all in their power to add to the
| pleasure of the visitors from the banks of
the Potomac. The sponsors, representing
| the. flower of American womanheod, are
| worth a journey to see. The representa-
| ton of feminine grace, beauty and social
| refinement that honors the soldiers at the