The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-09

At present there is q general prepara-
tion among the officers and enlisted
men OF the Thirteenth Regiment for
the division encampment at Lewiston
from Saturday, July IS. until the morn
ing Of the Saturday following. The en-
campment will bring together not only
the complete Infantry, cavalry and ar
tillery force Of the states National
Guards. but will also include Q detail
Of United States troops and the Naval
Reserve from Philadelphia. The en-
campment will contain from 1000 to
10000 officers and men.
The Thirteenth, the leading regiment
Of the state, has always born with pride
its conspicuous position In the National
Guard. As this years gathering OF the
military il for the particular mannouv-
ering Of the entire large state force. in
stead Of Individual reglmental or brig
ade drill and manipulation, the Thir-
teenth will have an opportunity to ap-
pear in practical competition III view
Of scores Of critical eyes with the mass
of men who wear the blue for the pres
ervation Of law and order In the Key
stone state. That's why Colonel Cour-
sen and his staff are making an extra
effort for hundred percent turnout
and an appearance and show Of perfect
duty which will proclaim the Thir-
teenth in the field--as on paper-the
best that exists in Pennsylvania.
THE ADVANCE DETAIL.
On Thursday Of next week q camping
party Of advance detail will leave here
to prepare the Thirteenth's camping
ground. The detail will consist Of six
men and q n-commissioned officer
from each company. They will leave
here in q special car attached to the 9
a. m. Lackawanna train for Blooms
burg in command Of Major Montrose
Barnard, and accompanied by Assist
ant Surgeon c. r. Parke. Of this city.
On arrival at Lewiston Major Barnard
will furnish the Regiment with spec
ial hea eadQuarters detail to one non COM
misisoned officer and not less than ten
men and will send five to brigade head
quarters.
The camp detail will take with them
the cooks Of each company. their uten
sils and all the heavy baggage of the
companies which will be loaded into
special baggage cars Wednesday night.
In the company advance details will be
many carpenters and other mechanics
who will be especially useful in prepar-
ing the camp.
In order to preserve proper discipline
until the arrival of the main body Of the
regiment Major Barnard has orders to
arrest and hold for court martial any
violaters Of the military rule.
THE TRIP TO CAMP.
The stan, drum corps and four Of the
city companies will assemble at the ar
mory Friday night, the 18th. at $50
O'Clock. Companies F, OF the West
Side; H, Of the North End; E, Of Homes
dale and G. Of Montrose, will join the
city ofrce at the depot at 3 O'clock. The
regiment will be equipped in heavy
marching order and each man will carry
one days cooked rations. A car on Cliff
street will be loaded with the horses
and equipments Of the field and stan
early in the evening. This car will be
attached to the special train Of nine cars
which will leave the depot at $50 o'clock.
The ride to Lewiston will occupy about
seven hours. the train reaching Lewis
ton at daylight Saturday morning.
An idea of the routine discipline Of the
camp may be CLEANED from the follow
ing clause which appears in the camp
order just issued by Colonel Coursen:
The utmost attention will be paid BY
commanders OF companies to the cleanli-
ness Of their men. as to their person,
clothing and tents. The men will battle al
least twice week. and the bathing hours
will be before $50 o'clock a. m. and after
retreat The hair will be kept short and
beard neatly trimmed. Soiled clothes will
be kept in an appropriate part Of the cloth
ing bag. No articles Of any kind will be
put under the bedding. Arms and accout-
rements will at all times be kept clean and
all articles or black leather polished with
blacking and everything kept in order.