The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-10
CAvALRYMEN AFTER WEYLER.
MELDRIM'S HOST CHARGES A SUP
POSED SPANISH ARMY.

Ranue-IarEest Crowd of visitors
Yet seen at the Encampment-Fine
fitting by the Famous Liberty
Troopers.
Camp Atkinson. Meldrim, Ga, July O.
To-day, until after dinner, the camp was
closed to visitors. Under orders from Col
Gordon. the sentinels were instructed to
allow no one to enter the enclosure. con-
sequently. many fair maidens with their
youthful admirers were denied,Tor the uhe
being. the privilege of inspecting the
grounds The order was issued in view Of
the fact that the boys were out on
campaigning tour and, according to mil
itary law. while the troops are away from
headquarters, the liberty of going in and
out Of the lines is absolutely refused.
War having been temporarily declared
against Spain and Japan, the First Reg
iment Georgia cavalry, and their COM
rades in the First battalion, according to
Col. Gordon, received orders to proceed
10 the seat Of conflict and engage the
combined forces of the enemy. and, in
obedience to instructions, boots and sad
dies" were sounded this morning at $50.
Assembly followed at S;45, and soon
thereafter the troopers moved off in splen-
did phalanx The squadrons formed in
column of tours on the ground east and
south of headquarters tents.
The bellgerent Japs and Spaniaris were
located in the swamps of the Ogeechee.
The main column advanced and after
short, but fierce combat. gained a COM
plete victory. After an absence Of about
five hours the victorious forces returned
to camp Col Gordon was well pleased
with the manner in which the cavalry
men conducted themselves. and that the
day was profitable to all cannot be ques-
tioned. Capt Brown, L. S. A; Lieut.. Hea-
Vey, L. S. A, Lieut.. Harmon. L. S. A,
Col Obear and Capt. Kenan of the state
troops, and Cadet Capt. George Webster
of the Southern Military Academy, ac-
companied the command on its march. The
distance covered amounted to about four
teen miles.
At the usual hours this morning Troops
A, First Regiment, and b., First Battal-
ion, resumed their work of yesterday on
the range. Up to date, in these two COM
Inands alone have there been men to
qualify to shoot at 900 yards. There are
some, however, who have not as yet been
allowed an opportunity to test their skill
as guard duty has demanded their atten-
ton. With this exception the firing from
200 800 and 500 yards, is finished, and
the following from the Georgia Hussars,
with their respective scores, are entitled
to try their hand at the skirmish figures:
Lieut.. Abram Minis, 20; Sergt Constan-
tine, 20; Sergt. w. W. Gordon, Jr., p;
Corp. G. A. Gordon, 2; Private G. A.
Quantock, "a; Capt Beirne Gordon, 40;
Lieut.. Henry McAlpin, 80; Sergt. f. S. FL
lott, 81: Corp. I. Silverberg, So; Corp. w.
+. Train, 81, and Private c. w. Ham
meran, Ga. The Horse Guards, B., First
battalion will be represented by Capt. Do
zier, 40; Sergt. F. NJ. Stewart, AZ; Corp.
F. W. Benteen, H. Bugler c. l.. Brooks,
80; Private G. A. Clarke 70; Private w.
o. F'oote 40; Private william Lycett, 81;
Private ]. w. Moyson, 81; Private ]. r.
Stewart 81: Private w. p. Walker, 60; Pri-
waite Armand Wright, sc; Sergt. A. G.. Bal
lard, rs, and Private G. NJ. Hope, 70
1t will be seen from these scores that
the Savannah boys will have five men to
shoot at GOO yards, while the Atlanta
troop lays claim to four. Capt Postel
has made the best Individual score up to
this writing; on the 200, 800 and 500 yard
ranges his total amounts to s.. He beat
Private Quantock, Troop A., First regi-
ment, the next best man, one point, and
Sergt r. G. Ballard, B., First battalion,
nine points.
The general good health of the encamp-
ed to sick cail' this morning, and of this
number one was excused from the duties
OF the day.
Guard mount for to-day resulted, as fol-
lows: officer of the day. Capt. 7. j.
Thornton, Troop c.. First battalion; Sc
nior officer of the guard, Lieut.. r. S. Hen
dry, Troop E., First regiment; Junior Of
ficer Of the guard. Lieut.. J. +. Martin
Troop B., First regiment. The orderlies
chosen this morning. are for Col Gordon,
r. II. Smith, A, First regiment; and for
Lieut. Col. Miller. e. A. McLendon,
Capt. w. II. Waite, Troop B., viii be Of
fcer Of the day.
The ladies of the Methodist church have
purchased very handsome gold mounted
sword, which will be disposed of during the
present encampment. on IL is etched the
motto of the United States. and the in
scription: ITO the Most Popular Troop
officer Indicates for what it will be
given. 1t is to be voted for, and the
money realized therefrom will be used In
the construction Of place of worship. In
addition. leather medal is TO be awarded
the ugliest man In camp.
That Migrants may be the better kept
out OF camp, Capts. Kenan and Eichberg
have decided to adopt some suitable badge
of recognition; and. in consequence there
OF, number OF white helmets have been
ordered for the employees. As is usual.
there Is a fun quota of hangers-oH, and
this plan will enable them 20 distinguish
their men and get rid Of suspicious char
acters.
The tents Of the Georgia Hussars and
Governors Horse Guard adjoin each 9TH
er; and, naturally. the boys OF these two
commands are thrown together great
deal. Quite a friendship seems to have
resulted from this proximity: and It is not
an uncommon sight to see Capt. Cor
don's and Capt. Dozler's horsemen visit
ing and revisiting one another.
After retreat was sounded last night
the band gave an open air concert In
front OF Col. Gordons tent. The music
furnished was nrst-class in every re.
spect.
Dress parade was had this afternoon al
the usual hour. The crowd was, perhaps
the largest that has yet Witnessed this
the browning event Of the day. As the
encamDment draws nearer 10 a close the
number Of people who daily view the
troops on parade apparently increases
Heretofore darkness has prevented the IN
being concluded according 70 the pro-
gramme intended, consequently to-day Tho
length Of time required for drill was less.
ened somewhat In order that this might
be ACCOMPLISHED.
This afternoons tit unQuestionably sur
passed any or those previously had. Tn,