The record-union., 1897-08-23
THE LAST DAY IN CAMP.
GUARDSMEN PREPARING FOR
THE HOMEWARD TRIP.
All Agree That the Encampment
Was a Success ss-Sacramento's
Companies.

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SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 21.-This is the
! last night for the citizen soldiery of the
Third Brigade in the little white city by
the sea, where for the past eight days
they have experienced all the viscisi-
tudes and alleged hardships incidental
to realistic army life, and from whose
canvas covering they have been aroused
at unearthiy hours in the morning by
the blare of the bugle and the sharp rat
tie of the drum.
Taken in its entirety the men say the
season of field duty has been very salts
factory, although there are many who
claim that too much ceremony was de-
manded from the rank and file, and
that they We're compelled to work too
hard, but in the main they seem to be
well satisfied, and all praise the commits
sary department to the skies.
The officers are not SO well satisfied,
as they claim that they had but little
opportunity to become schooled in their
duties in brigade movements, and in
consequence they feel that they have
not been able to fully carry out their
duties with credit to themselves and the
men under their command.
The men in the cavalry branch of the
service are delighted. They have had
chance to compare their drill and
movements with those of Uncle Sans
men, and have picked up all kinds of
information which will prove of benefit
to them in the future Again, eight
days of steady drilling have brought
their chargers into far better form than
could be possible in outings taken once
a month, and it is said that horse once
drilled in cavalry movements never for
| gets.
! Tomorrow Troop B will leave for San
| Francisco, going across country with
| fun camp equipage, the trip to consume
three days. The Salinas troop will re-
turn home the same way. This will
| give additional drill to both men and
horses, and gladdens the heart of all the
rough riders of both troops.
Colonel Guthrie is very proud of his
command, and is well satisfied with the
conduct of all his officers and men. To
be sure, a few became acquainted with
the interior of the guardhouse, but it
was for mere nominal offences. such as
returning to camp at late and unusual
hours, or other infractions of rules.
The sham battle was very successful
III l1lC lt4dllI, oil lile movements
being carried out in detail, and lots of
powder burned with but three casuali-
ties, and they were of men overpowered
by the rays of King Sol. Each case was
a Godsend, as it gave the Knights of the
Red Cross opportunities to display their
knowledge of attendance on wounded
comrades, and all of the men recovered
quickly.
The medical corps, under the able
handling of Major Atkinson, promptly
attended to all cases of sickness. and
the patients received fully as good at
tendance and care as they would had
they been at home. This afternoon the
Major and a brother officer stood on the
sea shore watching the wild breakers
roll in, and suddenly one rampageous
wave overran its bounds. The Major.
in springing back, ran against a lady.
who was also in retreat, and who lost
her balance and fell to the sand. and the
Major sat down upon her His com
rades We're delighted, and it was a study
to watch the gallant Major assist the
lady to her feet and tender his apologies.
but he was equal to the occasion.
Major Ryan and Major Terry carried
loft the honors in the surf, and scarcely a
day passed that did not find them bat
Ting with the breakers. There were
few eyes that failed to follow Major
Terry, when he dashed by on his magni-
ficent chestnut WARRIORS, until he pass d
out of sight, his riding being the envy
of ALL
Major Will Douglas also demonstrated
his ability on horseback, and Adiutant-
General Barrett and General Muller
were beau ideals of commanders. as.
followed by their staff. they dashed at
full gallop across the field in review of
their troops.
In the infantry the Sacramento COM
panies made a good showing and COM
pared more than favorably with the
other companies of the regiment. Stall
wart Company z shows marked i'm
provement, and are a conspicuous body
of men, owing to their large stature
Company G, in drill and all the duties
incidental to camp life, plainly showed
the perfection they have attained under
the careful drill Of their favorite and
! efficient Captain.
Yes" said a well-known officer to-
day, the encampment has been a sue
cess. and we have learned a vast deal
that may in the future be useful, but
think there are few who will regret get
ting back to Sacramento again and as
suming the duties of everyday life