The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-10

| 70; Private Tenneu. 90. 4; 800. 9; total. q:
I Private Fischer, 90. 2; 800, 4: total. s; Fri
yate Forbs. 30. Is 30 Il; so. S; total. 81;
Private Fulton. 20. 2; 800 0; total. 2; Pri-
vate Hopkins, 30. %; GO, 8; so, 5; total,
"a; Private LaRoche, 20. 2: go. 8; total. ;;
| Private May, 200, 6; 80. 0; total. G; Private
Meheethan, 200. Z; so. O.; total, Z; Private
smith, 10 "a: 800. 10; total. "A; Private
Iarrelton, 200, 4; 800, 10; total, "A, Private
Britt. 200. 8; 800. 8; total. IS.
The ranges used were the same on both
days. Private Bennett Of the Wayne
Light Troop is. thus far. the champion
shot OF the regiment. having made score
| OF a. out Of a possible 100. Several men,
Ders Of Troops @ and I were detailed on
guard duty to-day and VIII shoot tO-mor-
row. A score Of 25 at the 30 and 300-yard
ranges Is required 10 qualify a man for
the 800 Those who shoot at the 500-yard
range are allowed TO go on the skirmish
line A score of so is necessary 10 qualify
for a marksman and los for a sharpshoot-
er. The probability is that several OF the
men VIII receive the marksman badge,
If not the sharpshooter.
This afternoon the companies showed
their skill on the parade. One Of the
prettiest displays Of cavalry tactics ever
seen was witnessed this afternoon. The
eight troops comprising the regiment
formed on the parade ground in one
squadron. Maj. Brewer of the Second
squadron was in command. The review
of the troops was conducted by Maj. Mel
drim Of the First squadron.
Mr.. F. Z. Galloway. Gov. Atkinson's
private secretary, and Lieut.. Col. West
Of Atlanta, visited the camp to-day and,
in company with the staff officers. made
thorough inspection Of the camp.
Troop B has at last found man whom
it claims can throw Private Walthour of
the Hussars. It will be remembered that
Private Walf6nHr W considered
champion wrestler Of the regiment. Since
then, however, the men have been look
ing through their ranks TO find his match.
Since his victory the private has been
away from the camp. Troop B is anxious
for his return.
a good joke is told on one of the men.
whose name has not yet been ascertained.
The other night, the field and staff officers
were sitting in front Of headquarters
when some one stepped up. What can
we do for you?' inquired the colonel.
''Oh, nothing" responded the trooper. Il
just saw bunch of you fellows standing
here and thought would come around and
be sOciable"
1t Is not an easy matter to slip by a
sentinel at night. Quartermaster Sergeant
Ryan of B troop has found this out to his
sorrow. The sergeant had remained out
too long and endeavored to get TO his tent
unobserved. The guard was too quick for
halt! But instead of hating the quarter
master fed and took refuge in a water
melon patch. He spent the night in the
telegraph Office and gave himself up to the
officer of the guard
The special rate put on by the railroad
has enabled a good many from the city to
visit the camp. Among the visitors were:
Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. stiles, Miss Annie
Lyman, Mr. Harry Palmer, Mr.. r. S.
Richmond Mr.. c. d. Melton, Maj. A. r.
Lawton, Jr. Mr.. @. o. Penton and others.
The young Hussars of Savannah were in
camp to-day and gave an exhibition drill
Their movements were executed with &C
curacy and called forth applause of the
spectators.
Private Bhrlich of d Troop says ne
does not like the camp fare; there is too
much hog and cabbage for him.
The music of the band is much enjoyed
by the troopers Nightly concerts are
given in front of headquarters. Dixie
is the favorite piece among the sol
diers.
Private Enrich is the pugilist of the
camp; he is open to all challenges.
Capt. Jesse Wade of Troop d is the life
of the camp.
photographer has been in camp to-
day taking pictures of the various troops
and quarters.