Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-22
CAMP PETTUS DESERTED By the Boys of the Gallant Third
 Regiment. s COL. ELMORE'S SS S,CESSOR Will Be Lieuteoant-cOIOne' l. HerzOerg- Final Scenes an Last
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1nlrd regiment, Al3Dama ma 1onal guar d, has passed into history, and Camp Pedus is practically deserted. I'm gallant sol dier boys have gone to their respective homes, and only a few men remain in the bsau-iful grove to remove the tents and perform other necessary duties. The first company to march out of camp and leave for home was Company c of Gnion- town, which left at 4 o'clock yesterday morning, and the last was Company B, of Talladega. All of ehe boys took their departures reluctantly, as they were com pletely captivated by the treatment ac- corded them by the. public, the press and the East Lake Car company.
 SUNDAY IN CAMP.
 The soldier boys were astir bright and early Sunday morning, and every func- ton was performed quickly and aceur- ately.
 The first thing out of ths ordinary was the official inspection of the camp by Capt H. K. Bailey, Fifth infantry, United States army; Col B. l.. Holt, quartermaster-genera on the governor s staff, and Lieut.. Sam G. Jones, Third cavalry, United States army. At 10 o'clock these three magnificent speci- mems of soldierly bearing visited each company and inspected their quarters and all hsir accoutrements. The official report will be sent to the war department, at Washington and will not be known until published from there.
 Capt. Bailey firmly, bull politely re- fused to give out the result of the in- spection. as it was against the orders of the war department. He stated, how ever that the enca mpment up to sunday night was thu most orderly and best reg ulated he had ever attended. If this can be taken as a forecast his report will be a very complimentary one.
 CAPT. M'LEOD REMEMBERED.
 Shortly before noon another pleasant occurrence took place at the had quarters of Company D, tile Anniston Rifles, The company were about to be dismis e1 from inspection wllsn Lieut.. Webb, of Com pany B, the brilliant young orator of the camp, stepped up to Capt. D. D. Mcleod and in few well chosen words presented him wiah a beautiful gold headed cane, the gift of the members of his company The presentation was so unlocked for that Capt. Mcleod was taken wholly by surprise and was visibly agitated. Nliver- theless in speech full of heartfelt grat- itude, during which his voice was eus- piciously unsteady, he thanked the boys for their kind remembrance and assured them of his love, and esteem. Lieut.. Webb came in for very delicate and well deseru.d d compliment. after which the boys cheered Justify.
 Capt. Mcleod is q leading attorney of AnliSton and an ardent admirer of the soldier boys. who love him for his many kind acts to thsm, his untiring efforts in their behalf and for his many excellent traits of manly character The only in- scription on the golden head Is simply the name, ID. D. McLeod.'
 Nothing further out of the ordinary transpir5d, bu: the day was marked by the visit of several thousand citizens, the Jefferson Volunteers and Troop D.
 THE LAST ORDERS.
 During the dress paraoe, which was witnessed by the second largest crowd of the week., the following general or- ders the last to be issued were read by Captain A. Coke Sm1th
 Camp. June 21, 1897. Orders No. ':
 No. 1. Privates Booth, Company l., and Taylor, Company I, having performed the duties of sentinel in a most efficient manner, are hereby commended.
 DETAIL FOR TOMORROW.
 Officer of the day, Captain McMillan, Company B. Senior officer oe the guard, Lieutenant Tumlin, Company D.
 Junior officer of the guard, Lieutenant Seaman, Company D.
 By order of Colonel Fillmore.
 A. COKE SMITH, Captain and Adjutant Third Infantry A. N. c.
 
 great cannon boomed as usual and the starry flag was lowered for the last time.
 THE LAST NIGHT.
 Camp Pettus was besieged with visit ors until late into the night Sunday, and the different companies had their favor ite callers. Around the various head quarters the boys sang sweet love ditties or played entertaining music.
 Passes were given to large number of the boys to leave the camp, but one entire company ran" the lines. Com pany K, of Huntsville, formed into line and marched toward the mess hall. When they reached the woods they separated and disappeared. A strong detail was sent into town with orders to arrest ey- cry member of that company, and quite a number were "jugged." Rumors were rife in and around the camp that the company would be disbanded, but Col. Elmore refused to discuss the matter further than to say he was inclined to deal severely with the offenders.
 Late in the night a small-sized mutiny broke out, but was promptly put down. Captain J. B. King, of Company M, the efficient officer of the day, worked untir- ingly, and compimented Sergeant Nee land U. s. A., and Sergeant Major A. M. Woodson for their very timely and per sistent efforts in assisting him to keep order and enforce discipline in the camp.
 THE COMING ELECTIONS.
 All during the encampmcnt the friends of the various candidates were working industriously in their behalf. A com plete canvass was made and Sunday night, on the eve of breaking camp, the success of the Herzberg Clay combina- ton seemed assured. Colo mel L. l.. Herzberg will become the colo mel of the Third regiment and Major J. w. Clay will be made lieutenant-colo- nel.
 Major Clay is one of the oldest mem bers of the regiment, although young man, and has risen from the ranks. When he received his commission he was the youngest captain in the state.
 Captain A. Coke Smith, the clever ad- jutant during the encampment, seems to be an easy winner in the race for major, and gallant officer he will be. He is thoroughly competent and gen. eral favorite.
 THE LASr DAY.
 Yesterday morning a general exodus was begun, and by noon aii of the boys had left Camp Pettus. Some men re mained ic check up the different articfs and to remove the tents. Hospital s ew ard Bailey is busy checking up, packing