The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-24
HASTINGS At CAMP CURTIN
Arrived with Division Commander
Snowden from Saratoga.
BRIGADE IS VERY PROFICIENT
Drills Executed In IN Exceptionally Fine
Mauucr-No Sickness Among tao
Members OF tho thirteenth Mates
VIII he the Officer Of the Day.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Camp Curtin. Mt. Gretna. July 23.-
The arduous duties OF the camp We're
not so severely felt by the citizen SOL
diers today. as the weather was de-
lightful for drills. the sky being over
cast with clouds and rain threatened.
The ground was not 50 thronged with
sightseers as usual, as it is expected by
those that the exercises after the gov
ernor's arrival will be more interesting,
shortly after 10 o'clock tonight the
governor and commanding general ar
rived here with their staffs on special
train from Saratoga park, where they
had been inspecting the First brigade.
The governor ard General Snowden
were met on their arrival by General
Goblin and his staff and guard of
honor. The governor was escorted to
his quarters. and after a serenade by
band. almos, Immediately retired for
the night. A huge camp fire was kept
burning before his tent.
brigade Is Very Proficient.
The brigade has attained a remark
able degree Of proficiency, and will
come out wath flying coiors from a
critical inspection.
The various drills today were execu-
TOD ;v, Ia ftnA
and General Goblin was justly proud.
The dress parade Is an attractive and
impressive sight. The Thirteenth came
in for an extra share of applause. as
they are the last regiment to pass in
review. and they present an imposing
appearance.
The commands are obeyed with
promptitude and an exactness that is
commendable. Company F, being first.
makes a good impression which is not
dispelled by the other companies. Com
pany C, being the file closers. march
with the skill and grace Of veterans.
The newly elected officers of the regi-
ment passed a successful examination
today and were congratulated on their
knowledge of the duties by the general
Lieutenant Jessup. Sergeant Cullen,
Privates Youngs and Stout arrived this
afternoon. Full quota present, except
ing one sick man. The general health
Of brigade excellent. There Is no sick
ness in the Thirteenth. Lieutenant Col
onel C. Bow Dougherty. of the Ninth
regiment, is brigade officer of the day.
Lieutenant Colonel Mates will be Off
Ger tomorrow.
The showers which fell in the vicin-
ity of Mount Gretna resulted today in
a delightful change in the weather, go
that the field movements were carried
out with much less physical discomfort
than yesterday. The routine work Of
the camp was diligently carried out.
pending the arrival Of Governor Hast
ings and Major General Snowden and
their respective STATS.
Brigadier General Goblin was about
bright and early this morning, looking
after every detail personally, and see
ing that the day was rightly started.
as some hard work In the way Of COM
pany and battalion drills has been
marked out.
The inspection OF the Third brigade
will commence at 7 a. m. tomorrow and
will occupy two days. The regiments
will be inspected first, followed by the
inspection OF the governors troop
and Battery c.
An Artillery Drill
This morning at 6 o'cock the occu-
pants OF the cottages on the grounds
Of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua were
startled by heavy cannonading. It was
an artillery duel, commenced by Bat
terry c, the detachments Of which sta
toned below Lake Conewago. were
firing at a long range target located
far out on a spur Of Governor Dick"
the highest peak Of the South Noun
tain.
The provost guard continues to visit
Lebanon daily. as the National Guards
men will watch their opportunity to
jump on passing trains of cars and
escape to the Iron City" Severe pun
ishment Is meted out to all offenders.
General Goblin is determined that the
city shall be free from the presence Of
members OF his command absent with
out leave.
Brigade Sergeant Major A. Wilson
Norris reports the strength in the bri-
gade to be 2,715 OF whom 6se arc nree