Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11
AT CAMP SCHOFlELD
National Fencibles and Morton Cadets at
Memphis.
Both COmpa MES Comfortably Settled
The Chances of Both for HOnOrs
Considered Very Good.

Special from Stan Correspondent.
CAMP SCHOFIELD, MEMPHIS, Tenn,
May 1.-THE National Fencibles and the
Morton Cadets are in camp at the grounds
of the Interstate Drill Association, and
both organizations are highly pleased with
their quarters. The train bearing the
Washington companies reached Memphis
only few moments behind schedule time
this morning, and the boys were met and
welcomed at the depot by committee from
the Chickasaw Guards and Lieut.. Parham,
adjutant of the second regiment, N. G. T.
The Mortons Immediately boarded elec-
trio cars and set out for camp, where a
steaming hot breakfast. prepared by Lieut..
Mellach and Quartermaster Sergt. Bailey,
was awaiting the boys.
The Fencibles breakfasted at a hotel in
Memphis, and then made for Camp ScEo-
field. presenting their usually immaculate
appearance as they marched across the
grounds to their tents.
The last night III the cars was unevent-
full, tho soldier lads retiring early and
sleeping soundly. No complaint whatever
can be made as to the quarters furnished,
and at noon both companies were COM
fortably settled.
Lieutenant Tralles put the i Mortons
through a practice drill Immediately after
breakfast. They will drill In the maiden
class Monday afternoon, in class B, open
to companies that have never won first
or second prize In an interstate competi-
| ZION, w eQn6SQay AFTERNOON, ana IN Ine
drill for the Galveston cup Friday after
noon. The Fencfbles will drill for the cup
also Friday afternoon. Judging from the
entries 1t is a certainty that both the Nor
tons and Fencibles will have but little diff
ficulty in coming out at the head of the
list.
The Seely Rifles of Galveston, in civilian
attire who have been barred from the drill
by order OF the adjUtant general of Texas.
reached Camp Schofie,d a few minutes af-
ter the arrival of the Fencibles. They will
not drill.
Word has been received from Capt. Shil-
ing.
The opening ceremonies will take place
at 3 o'clock this afternoon, comprising
dress parade and presentation Of sponsors
to the companies. 1t is expected that ten
thousand people will be in attendance.
The drill field is satisfactory, and every
thing points to highly successful en-
campment. The officials are untiring in
their efforts to provide for the comfort of
the MortCns and Fencibles. The weather
is threatening and cold, ovsreoats being
geherally worn.
Many Visitors ut Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 1.-THE prelude
to the interstate drill and encampment to-
day was greeted by lowering skies and an
uncomfortably cool temperature, but there
is a large number of visitors in the city,
and their presence. with the elaborate dec
Grafton of the buildings, gives the streets
gala appearance.
The troops already here are the Th,IrstoD
the Omaha Guards OF Omaha, the National
Fencibles and Morton Cadets of Washing
ton, d. c.. the Mccarthy Light Guards and
Fletcher Zouaves of Little Rock, Ark, The
Sealcy Rifles of Galveston, Texas, the
Chickasaw Guards two companiesl, Gov
ernor's Guards and Neeley Zouaves Of
Memphis and a detachment of United
States troops. This consists of troops D
t~l o1~.r, ,.In
thirteenth infantry, the whole under COM
mand of Col w. L. Kellogg of the thirtierh
infantry, assisted by Maj. F. 8. keyes,
third cavalry.
The judges of the drill are First Lieuts
I. c. Steele, Echlander and L. D. Tizon,
United States army.
The camp will be under command of
Maj. Gen. R. E. Snowden of Memphis.
The competitive drills begin Monday.
Next Thursday the troops will be reviewed
by Gen. Schofield.