San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-17

saying that the discipline is excellent
and the camps in almost perfect con-
dition. Col. Dowell says the interest
and enthusiasm among the boys is
very high and that he thinks this will
be one of the hardest fought competi-
tive drills in long time.
A small quota of visitors were in
camp this morning.
Transportation facilities to and from
the grounds are excellent. The Aran-
sas Pass railroad began running trains
this morning and the San Antonio Ed
ison street car line is running cars
every ten minutes.
The Nicely Zouaves, of Memphis, gave
an exhibition drill in undress uniform
this morning. They put UP an excel
lent drill and intend to carry off the
first prize in their class.
For battalion and regular drill all
companies report in blue uniform for
inspection and for review in fatigue.
These are orders from headquarters.
The Gainesville Light Guard, of
Gainesville, Texas, arrived last night.
The Lyon Sherman Infantry Of Sher-
man, the San Angelo Rifles, of San An
gelo, and the Brownwood Rifles of
Brownwood; all Of the Sixth regiment,
came in on the same train.
The Marble Falls Guards, Company
G, Second regiment, arrived at three
o'clock this morning with Captain Ed.
G. Richards, First Lieut.. Ira j. Daw-
son, Second Lieut.. Bob johnson, Junior
| Second Lieut.. VIM. Gardner. They
left Marble Falls at 2:40 yesterday af-
| ternoon. This company musters fif-
| ty-three men and is one of the best in
the T. V. G., for the time they have
been drilling.
The famous Morton Cadets, of Wash
| ington, d. c., gave an exhibition drill
yesterday afternoon. They showed up
| in fine form and are ready to carry
away that first prize from all corners.
| The Second Regimental band of
Brennan, mounted guard this morning.
Before guardmount they practiced and
it was very much enjoyed. Before
their tent hangs one of the most beau
tiful flags in Camp CulbersOn, a gift
from their friends.
| The Washington Guards gave a prac-
tice drill late this morning. Although
tired from their trip they made an ex-
cellent showing and are confident
that their Galveston friends will be
proud of the prize they seem determin-
ed to carry back.
The Eagle Pass band practiced this
morning and rendered some beautiful
selections.
The Doke Rifles from Kosse, arriv-
ed at 2 a. m, after a tiresome trip,
They are encamped with the Third
regiment.
The Roberts Rifles of Bremond, and
the JEFF Davic Rifles, all OF the Second
regiment came in this morning.
Just now the camp Is enjoying excel
lent music, as several of the bands are
practicing. There are in Camp Culber-
son some of the best bands in the Uni
ted States. Any one who enjoys mu-
sic will be fully satisfied here.
The Texarkana Rifles gave prac-
tice drill yesterday afternoon. The
boys have been drilling only three
weeks but put up an+exeellent drill.
The Dallas Zouaves arrived this
morning at o'clock and went direct
to camp. They are forty-four strong
and are just as confident as the Nee
lys or San Antonios of carrying off
that first prize. They have been drill
ling night and morning in camp for
the past two weeks and are prepared
to do their best. They are differed as
follows: Capt. Sam H. Taber, First
Lieutenant Oten r. Brooks, Second
Lieutenant Fred. o.. Babb. They drill
in the Zouave contest Monday after
noon when a large number of excur-
sionists from their home city will be
present. They also brought in quite
contingent of friends on last nights
train.
There will only be three Zouave COM
panies entered for the interstate prize
The San Antonio Zouaves, The Dallas
| Zouaves and the Neelys from Mem
phis, all the others having failed to
come.
| Sergeant Ben kirkland, of the Dallas
Zouaves, went up to visit the Alamo
this morning. He can expatiate on the
charms of Dallas all day and they new
er grow tired.
Col. Whitside reported to General
Mabry at IL O'Clock that his troops
the U. S.-were ready for duty. The
rules and calls governing Fort Sam
Houston will be effective until other
wise ordered in the cOlOnel's camp.
The flag staff for the camp is direct
| ly in front of General Oppenheimer's
headquarters.
The ceremony of lowering the camp
colors win be performed every evening
at sunset just as at the post. Gen
eral Oppenheimer this morning gave
orders that all persons respect the col
ors just as is customary in the regu-
lar army--baring the head when they
are lowered.
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