Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-24
upon his steed looked every inch an Of
ticer who would always lead to victory.
Sham Battle.


upon his steed looked every inch an. Of
fcer who would always lead to victory.
Sham Battle. =
Sham battle today
= Everybody will go to- the camp today.
I To-day is the day ofstlhe encampment.
If you want to enjoy yourself,~go out
to Camp Luckie today = 3
"A real battle in time of peace.
The cavalry will be an attractive fea-
ture today. =
Colonel Clark says with the assistance
Of the cavalry he can make the sham
battle the taking feature of the encamp-
ment. @
The blank cartridges for the sham bat
tie were sent out yesterday. -
The boys are all in asglee for the sham
battle today Give them good audi
ence.
Capt. Robert S. league makes mag
nificent officer of the day and with his
able assistants yesterday put up one of
the best guard services during the en-
campment. as $50
The sham battle Win begin at O'Clock
sharp. Be on time; you will enjoy 1t.
Captain Marchant of company B, Tom
Jones Rifles, Phenix City. brought in
fine company of men and they are be-
having themselves like soldiers.
Col Gilmore was invited to hold parade
yesterday, but he said he was a visitor,
and while he appreciated the compli-
ment, preferred to be a spectator.
Capt. j. K. Warren, Sergt. o. J. Miles
and Private Wallace Smith furnished
some excellent vocal music last night in
front of the co1onePS headquarters.
Col A. H. Stevens of the governors
staff is always a welcome visitor to the
camp. There is not an officer in the state
who takes more interest in the state
troops than Colonel Stevens
Capt. II. B. Baily of the United States
army, inspector of camps, is a very pleas
ant gentleman and has made many
friends among both the soldiers and cit
liens. The captain is a baldheaded man
and it is told on him that ever since 1t
has been made public that Vice Presi-
dent Stevenson never leaves the chair
in the senate chamber without turning
his gavel over to a baldheaded man he
(Bailey) never fails to make special
friends of the same class. The state
Herald representative returns thanks to
Captain Bailey for the following unique
permit: This is to certify that -,
the legally welded wife of ---, do
hereby permit my husband to go where
he pleases, drink what he pleases and
when he pleases, and l furthermore per-
nit him to keep and enjoy the company
of any lady or ladies he sees fit, as L
know he is a good judge. want him to
enjoy life, as he will be long time dead.
Signed: -.
Capt w. w. Brandon of the Warrior
Guards commanded the Second battalion
at dress parade yesterday. ne is d. NSIy
competent officer.
Cant. j. K Warren commanded the
First battalion yesterday instead of Ma
jor Higdon, who was in charge of the
camp.
Capt T. o. Smith, adjutant is one of
the most popular officers in camp. He
has a pleasant word for everybody and
smile the ladies cannot resist.
Dr. G.. l.. Morris, surgeon OF the regi-
ment, never fails to report for duty, but
finds the camp in such healthy condi-
ton his services are seldom needed. The
doctor is not a man to be idle and the
ladies find in him genial companion
and one who is ready to show that gal
lantry is one of the prerequisites to re-
ceiving the commission of army surgeon.
He could have cut off Captain Baileys
ears at dinner last evening and blush
ing young widow would not have OBJ
jected
There was not a man in the guard
house at 10 o'clock last night.
On the coloneIs table last night was
noticed a handsome cake, on which was
the following card: Colonel Clark and
staff from DIR. and Mrs. ]. b. Luckie." tt
was in honor of the son of the donors
that Camp Luckie was named.
Among the many visitors to Camp
Luckie last night was party of wheel
men, composed of Miss Harold of Mont
gomery, Miss Goldwire and Miss Kenne-
dy and Messrs Hood. Laird and Silk.
After going through the camp the party
was rendered a luncheon by their chape-
rons Mrs. Goldwire and Mr.. and Mrs.
DeShado, at the pavilion. Quite num-
Der of the handsome soldier boys had the
honor of being invited to the lovely
spread. given in honor of Mrs Goldwire's
niece, Miss Ermine Harold, one of Mont
gomery's charming and most beautiful
daughters.
There is a movement on foot to organ
ize a bicycle corps as an adjunct to the
Alabama state militia. One of the most
popular lieutenants of the Second regi-
ment now in camp has been suggested
by the organizers as their selection for
captain. Should this be accomplished
the bicycle corps will be the feature of
the next encampment.