Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-19

Pr,vates-Tom Kelly, John Jones, L. Mouldin, A. A. Mom sbnrro, R. 5. Rem frcw, Jesse M. Wesa, E. P. Wallis, H. R. Ruth, B. P. Waters, Gus Wanschope, Ira Skinner and Nj. J. Sharp.
 A NEAT PRESENTATION.
 The headquarters of Company H, Alex ander City Rifice, was the scene of a happy event yesterday afterroon, when a beautiful gold-heade1 cane was pre- serted to Private c. J. Jackson, of that company He Is the only original char ter member now with the company and has been in nearly every encampnent. He is loyal ard true in every detail and the boys admire him for his sterling trai of character. In order to show their ap- preciation he was called int0 headquar- teIs and presented with the cane.
 The presentation speech was made by Lieut.. Webb of Company B. and prov an eloquent one. Pdvase Jackson was so overcome with joy a-dthankfulnsss .th words failed him when he attempted to reply He is the harpiest man in camp without an exception. and well he may be proud of the beautiful cane, upon the head of which Is engraved "To c. J. Jack- son from the Alexander City Guards"
 TROUBLE BREWING.
 During the early part of the night. after all passes had bs,en issued. two men ran the lines. The officer of the day happen ed to be in ear shot when the attempt was made and heard them tell the sen tinel to face about and go the other way. This he very aceommeidatingly did and the two men succeeded in running the line, although chased by the officer nearly to the lake.
 "A thorough canvass of the boys who ought to be in camps failed to locate the culprets, but the guard fires wers watch ed with doubled earnestnees and they will be severely dealt with if caught.
 The sentinel who was so derelct in his duty by entering upon pre-arranged plan to allow ths running of the lines was put in the jug He will be courtAsnar- tialed.
 A TROLLY RIDE.
 Last might, through the courtesy of General Manager J. B. M9Cfary, or the Birmingham Railway and Electric com pany, Col Elmore and Staff. accompanied by commissioned officers of the local troops and the governors staff, enjoyed a most delightful trolly ride over the several city divisions. The Schiilinger Brewing company and Houppert & Worcester furnished the refreshments, and they were quite enjoyable.
 VOLUNTEERS RECEPTION. Laso nigth4 was a gala one with the 'J. V.'s" and they were at home to the commissioned officers of the Third regf- m nt and memro~s of the governors staff ard local mflita2 IA string band fur nished dance mus and those so inclined enjoyed -he mag waltz. The monthly prize dril was eature. and was closely contested, Sergt. Ned Downy being the lucky man. Lieut.. Davidson was close second. The Volunteers then went through warm dFfll and each evolution was rapturously applauded. The fair SEX were ou- in large numbers and added much to the pleasure of the evening. Schillinger's quartltte rendered some pleasing songs.
 Refreshments were served with hv- ishness proverbial with the "J. V.'s''
 HARMLESS STRAY SHOTS. Private Schuyler Floyd. the handsome bell boy of the Huntsville hotel, is in acamp with Comrany K.
 Private A. J. Turner was Colonel El- more's orderly yesterday, and Private J. c. Dow, Jr., acted in the same capacity for Captain and Adjutant A. Coke Smith. Both of the young men are members of Company l.
 Private Henderson. of Company B, seems to receive all of his mail through certain young lady of East Lake. H. c. Carter, of Company B, made great reputation as corporal of ten guards.
 The exquisite pose of Lieutenant N. T. Braswell of Company I, caught the eyes of all the girls during dress parade. 
 Private George Knox of Company I, was detailed as supernumerary yester- day, and upon being asked what he was, proudly exclaimed, T am an extraordi- nary"
 Company has the only Y. M. c. A. in camp, and 1t holds regular daily services, which are led by Chaplain Artis Smith. Private G. " Rudisill, of Company I,
 Ts-l-4 1fa1 by being made server of "village Sloat" to those or duty at the guard house Private M. T. Levie arrived in camp yesterday from Alexander City and is quartered with Company H.
 Married Man" Tardy, of Company K. walked post No. yesterday, and his fine form was admired by all the girls, es- pecially those two from Avondale.
 Capt. A. Coke Smith comp'ime t. d several members of Companies K, I ard M yesterday morning at guard mount, He had previously requested them to ap- pear as neat s possible, and they look d as neat as pins. The ordinarily easy task of selecting the orderiies became a very difficult one.
 What blue ribbon "gag' was that worked by Private George Knox, of Conn., pasW l, 10 pass the nDfSl The Sentlnel thought the ribbon signified tbe rank of D higher officer.
 Corp W. A. Sandlin arrived in camp hast night ard is with company Fl, Ouartermaster Sergeant A. J. Smi'h of the same company, is on the sick list.
 Miss Lovejoy sent Company H an eie- gant cake yesterday aft room. Last night the following fair. .visf 'ors were wi h the company: Misses Lake Erie Parker, Lovejoy, Brannon, Jones and Drennen.
 Attorney Wilson, of Company 1, de- murs to the letter he got from his girl and asks her to reconsider the verdict. The poor boy was heart-broken all day.
 Private w. C. Sims. of Company IT, will slar, this morning to count ths cross ties between this city and Alexa nder City. He expects to cover the eighty six miles in one day
 
 Private C. w. Lolosy of Company B. aqidyed in camp yesterday from Alex ander City