Evening star., 1895-06-15

good shape, Major Henderscn's carefully
arranged plans being Loyalty supported and
carried out by the junior officers. So far
the hospital force has had but few cases
to handle, and just row there are only two
regular boarders under the care of Sur
geons Mckim and Pyles Both-the board
ers and not the SurgeonS-are convalescing
and will in all likelihood return to duty in
side of the next twentyfour hours. The
medical department is much more active
this year than it was during any previous
camp, and this results probably from the
better organization which prevails.
Surgeon General Henderson yesterday
evening issued explicit and comprehensive
orders, which, being obeyed will add to
the desirability of residence on what is
undoubtedly one of the most attractive
camp grounds in the country. In one of
the orders in question Major Henderson re-
qulreS the medical officers of the day to
report to him to the general sanitary
condition of the camp in detail; as to the
hygienc condition of the mess quarters
as relates to the quality and quantity of
food served the troops, the mode of prep
dration, the condition of vessels in which
food is cooked and served, the disposition
OF dish water. slops; also the disposition
of garbage. On the morning tour of in
spection if the weather is fair medical
officers will see that all the tent walls are
looped and at the same time observe the
sanitary condition of the tents.
They will also report as to any neglect
of the duty of general police, and as to the
guard quarters.
1t will also be the duty of the medical
officers of the day to see that the sinks are
thoroughly disinfected at least three times
during their individual tours of duty.
Sundays Dinner.
Commissary General Neumeyer was busi-
ly engaged this morning making prepara-
tions for Sunday dinner and issuing sup
plies for tomorrow's meals. Though it is
true that the food served at camp is good,
hole o,1 Of MI Sip
riety, nevertheless Maj. Neumeyer wants to
give the soldiers first-class dinner Sun
DAY. ard the boys will be surprised tomor-
row noon when they see what is spread
before them. In most of the messes, If not
all. soup of one variety or another will he
served Then will come fresh roast beef
garnished with parsley and potatoes and
gravy. The third course-if the dinner Is
served in courses-consisting of spring
lamb and onions, will tempt the appetites
of the hungry troops, and for entrees,
canned o0rn and stewed tomatoes VIII DE
served. Lettuce is on the bill OF fare as
relish. and there will be plenty of bread
and butter to eat throughout the meal.
Iced milk can be had for dessert.
AS to quantities. Maj. Neumeyer this
morning issued commissary supplies as fol-
lows: 100 pounds fresh beef for roasting.
500 pounds of lamb, 500 pounds OF sausage,
800 pounds of potatoes, 80 gallon cans to-
matoes, 10 dozen gallon cans corn. = par
bread, 30 pounds butter, tons ice, 80 gal
Ions milk. Who would say that the wants
OF the inner man are not care1ully looked
after at Camp Washington!
1t was announced in general orders be.
fore the encampment became a thing OF
the present that organizations desiring to
do 50 would be allowed to add to- to the o va a.
served them, provided, of course. the "ex-
tras' were paid for few commands took
advantage of this permission, and for
day or two supposed ther-tables were load
ed with more Of the necessaries than were
those on which was spread simply what
was regularly issued from the post COM
missary; they had an idea, too that they
alone were enjoying delicacies in the mat
ter of food. But they were greatly mis-
taken. and 1t did not take them long to
find it out, either; and when they saw that
a further continuance of their course was
not only unnecessary, but extravagant and
absurd, they placed themselves on the same
basis all the other commands and took
only what was issued them. 1t is correct
to say they are just as well satisfied as
before, perhaps even better suited, for now
their meals cost them nothing.