Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-21

nave already large company ana ten
more men will report this morning.
Captain league Of the Montgomery
True Blues assumed command of his
company in camps yesterday for the first
time in twelve months, having been
granted a Through while attending the
law school al the state university, where
ne has just graduated with first honorS.
The Tom Jones Rifles, Phenix City, is
the only company out of the dozen which
has not yet arrived. They are expected
today. .-.s5
Captain Bradley of the Thomas G.
Jones Rifles, Vernon, is the senior cap
tain of the Second regiment, He brought
large company and they are. young men
who have made a reputation for conduct
ing themselves in a manner highly credit
able at every encampment they attend.
Captain Gunnells of the Calhoun Rifles,
Oxford, has the largest number of men
in camps so far
Captain Henderson of the Woodstock
Guards Admission, has a fine body of
men, and more will report today.
Captain Waller of Bessemer Rifles says
1t is court week in Bessemer and he will
increase his company to thirty men IN d
few days.
The Birmingham Rifles, Volunteers,
Woodlawn Light Infantry and Huey
Guards, composing the Birmingham bat
talon, report full companies in camp,
and will do everything in their power to
Major Orr commands the Second bat
talon, and is the same genial, jolly,
clever officer who always reports for duty
on every occasion.
Major Stout, commander Third bat
TALON is the handsomest soldier in the
Alabama state troops and very popular.
Mum is the word as to whether he is
married or single.
Capt. H. B. Bailey of the United States
army has been detailed by the war de-
partment as instructor at the camp.
Rev. o. p. Fitzsimons, chaplain, Will
conduct divine services at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon at the camp grounds. The
citizens are cordially invited to attend.
Camp will be open to visitors every
day from 4 o'clock in the afternoon to
1890 at night.
Maj. e. L. Higdon received all Of the
companies yesterday as they came into
camp, and to each he delivered a nice
little speech of welcome. There is not
a more popular officer among all the Ala
bama troops than Major Higdon, nor
better all-around man any way you may
take him.
Colonel Clarke will spend nearly all Of
his time at the camp this week, and while
he will do everything possible to make
it pleasant for his men, at the same time
discipline is his special hobby, and this
he will enforce to the letter.
In the absence of Colonel Clark yester-
day Major Higdon held dress parade, and
the gallant commander looked every inch
a soldier, and one who would delight to
lead in case of an emergency. His new
regulation uniform fits to the queens
taste.
Lieut. Samuel G. Jones of the United
States army, on duty in Alabama, Will
arrive this morning from st. Louis, and
will spend the entire week with the Sec
ond regiment.
Capt. J. b. Hollis of the Gate City
Guards, Atlanta, arrived last night and
will be the guest of Major Higdon during
the encampment. His wife preceded him
several days ago.
The officers met at Colonel Clark
headquarters last night at O'Clock, and
were given full instructions as to what
would be expected of the different COM
panies in the way of department, also
a great many other points of information.
Target practice will be q special feature
of the encampment. Each company will
be required to see that every member
participates. Mr. Harry Mercer, the pop
ular Birmingham jeweler. has offered
two valuable gold medals for the best in
divdua shot for 200 and 300 yards. These
medals are on exhibition in the windows
of his jewelry store on First avenue.
Col. B. L. Holt, quartermaster general,
| will arrive this morning. Major Higdon
| has been acting in his stead.
| The guard house looked deserted last
night.
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