The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-23
CADETS IN LOUISVILLE.
As KtU1L THEY TAKE THE TEMI-
NINE MERITS BY STORM
VI ct at the Depot by the Commander Of
the Kentucky Legion Accompanied by
His Star--Tle start from Nashville.


LOUISVILLE, KY, October 22.-Spe-
cial.-The cadets are on the train speed
| ing homeward, carrying with them the
| plaudits Of the multitude and many tro-
phes OF their social conquests in Nash
WILLIE They return with many rich eX-
periences. but with very little coin Of
the realm. They have seen all the sights
and made an impression I'm Nashville that
will last as long as the re collections OF
the Exposition.
Camp was astir before daylight this
morning, and the sunrise gun found
them already up and ready for the move
ments Of the day.
MID SCENES or CONFUSION.
The sun rose on scene OF confusion
rarely witnessed. every cadet having his
baggage in the company streets piled in
a tangle and all hurriedy packing Tor the
trip to Louisville this morning. Every
thing was hurry. and even the shower
bath the cadets have enjoyed IN the
camp bath houses had TO be foregone'
and when the battalion answered to the
breakfast call the wagOrs were already
loading baggage for the train.
At S o'clock the long line OF deserted
tents was inspected by an officer 10 see
that nothing was left, snd i'm few min
responded to the command which started
them on the return TO school duties.
An elegant vestibuled train OF the
Louisville and Nashville railroad was
waiting for them at the Exposition De-
pot. and they made the run to LOUISVILLE
-173 miles-in four hours:
The cadets scored other grea' -
umph here at Louisville to-day. Ihey
were received with open. arms and the
-. f1,aF, md
girls simply had connipt on fits when the
bows were on dress parade.
THE RECEIPT ION.
The cadets were met ut the depot by
General John b. Castlenlan, commander
of Kentuckys crack military organiza-
ton the Kentucky Legi on, accompanied
bv his staff and a COM nittee OF promi-
nent citizens, among VIII ON were several
old V. NJ. /. graduates
Horses were in waiting for Colonel
Price and his staff. and. headed by the
cadet Band. playing Dixie" the bat
TALON was marched TO the Gait House,
where an elegant dinner was spread.
TIN. bows were particularly appreciative
of this fine meal and gave three cheers
I'm ranks as a way Of showing ia VIOLA
tion of discipline overlooked considering
the occasion.
After dinner the battalion was provided
with street-cars and taken To ST. James
Court. named after the chnrch 10 Wnlch
DR. Mason was recently called from hlch-
mond. and there on the greensward OF TINS
beautiful little residential park they gave
a dress parade as only the Virginia ca
diets with hundreds Of society girls look
inc on. can do IL. They made an elegant
appearance and fine impression
The Kentucky Military Cadets acted as
oscort and accompanied the Virginia boys
10 the parade grounds.
Their treatment here was simply SUI
perb and they arc Literally SINGING 1le
profses Of Louisville i'm their own, pecu-
- NOS, os thew speed away on the
Cbesapeake and Ohio special TOT VIZ
glnla. .,,,o>.,,,,pe
toroe number of the institute alumni
from AN over the South visited the camp
In Nashville. several Of them being win
tho corps in their magnificent charse AT
Newmarket. All took IA lively interest
In the cadets, and were very compliment
tary 20 their bearing
Richmond had a very large representa-
ton in the corps OF cadets at ieasl zen
per cent Of the roll being composer OF
Picbmond boys and Richmond. carries
of a large part Of the honors IN the WY
OF officers.
= percy Halves. son % Colonel Percy
Halves. is the ranking officer ~ the cadet
corps. and his selection for the position
was a greater compliment 10 his abiilty
as soldier. because he is shght OF Du'iu
and Youthful in appearance when the RUE
has been to select a stawart ana mature
cadet tor the responsible position.
]. O. Stegar OF Richmond, comands
Company b. and is a fine soldier lie Is
also captain Of the football team.
II. G. Elicit son Of Captain Thomas 3
Elicit. Is the third cadet captain from
Richmond. and satisfactorily commands
c Company.
Among the other Richmond boys who
wear cheyrons and stripes. are A. {.
Crump lieutenant in b Company. q. A.
Derbyshire. first sergeant in company
S. q. Talbot. left guide Of the same
company and Corporals Frank Brown
Winston and Pizzini.
COLONEL COMMANDING.
Lieutenant d. u. Price. of the United
States artillery service, who Is the colonel
commanding the corps. is extremely popu-
lar with the boys. He is a strict dici-
plarian. but treats them like gentlemen
and they thoroughly appreciate the posi-
ton.
He gives severe penalties when the CIR
cumstances demand II. and backs them up
when they are right In the line Of duty
against all complaints.
Colonel Scott Ship the commandant
OF the corps for many years. and now the
superintendent OF the institute. has mel
lowed with years Of his experience with
the boys. and has an affectionate regard
not only for the cadets now under his
charge, but also for every one who has