The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-05

on it, and that they were troubled
with heavy fogs, II would be natural
to suppose that sickness would be more
prevalent among them than among
those of the First battalion. The food
fer both was the same, also the cloth
ing and the general care. The puz-
zhng question then is, how came IL
that there were fewer cases OF serious
Illness, and, In fact. of sickness in gen.
eral, in the Second than in the First
battalion? The only difference con-
sisted in the greater freedom and privi-
leges accorded to those of Major
Woods command, and to the bathing
facilities. Could this fully explain the
situation?
GRANTED AN EXTENSION.
Regimental Adiutant L. Il. Mates
has been granted ten days extension
of his leave of absence. Lieutenant
David ]. Davies still continues to dis
tharg the duties of that office.
Colonel II. A. Coursen who has been
called home on account of the serious
illness Of his wife, is expected to re-
turr tomorrow.
Sergeant Richard A. Watrous, who
for the past few weeks was acting
first sergeant of Company G., on ac-
count of the illness and the death of
William A. Roach. was last night
named as first sergeant of that COM
pany. Sergeant Watrous will have
seen five years service in military life
comprising his experiences in the Ma
tional Guard and in the volunteer
army, Wednesday, Oct. 5. He comes
from Montrose and is recognized as a
good soldier, and well liked by the
members of G. company. His appoint
ment gives general satisfaction.
The division corral is now within the
Thirteenth's jurisdiction.
has record for orderlies which is
not eXcelled, or, perhaps, equaled, by
that OF any other company in the
corps. 1t has three representatives
Privates Morris Thomas, Miles Dris-
coll ana stephen Phillips-who are
mounted orderlies to the division COM
mander, and Major General Young has
a high regard for their soldierly quail
ties. He is accompanied by some one
or them whenever he goes out for a
ride. Private William j. Haggerty, of
the same company, temporarily occu-
pies the place of Private Phillips, who
is home on a furlough.
Mrs. A. Fl. Crago, corner of Madison
avenue and Pine street, Scranton, vis-
tied her son, Corporal William Crago
OF ID, Saturday and Sunday. She left
for home this morning.
Private James Richards, of F. has
returned to camp after a short visit to
friends in Washington, D. c.
Privates Setser and Petit of G., left
for their homes in Montrose last night
They will be away seven DAYS.
Sergeant Harry Z. Eade, of T., is re-
ceiving warm congratulations from his
many friends. Cause-message receiv-
cd from home notifying him that
mother and baby girl are we'll"
Private Obey A. Michael, of c, is
slightly indisposed.
Private Rink, of A. has been taken to
division hospital 1t is suspected that
lie has typhoid.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lindsay, of
Salem avenue. Carbondale, have been
visiting friends in camp recently. Sat
urday evening they had a supper of
coffee, hard tack and chicken pot-pit
with friends in A company.
Corporals Palmer Williams and An
| thony Myers and Privates Murray and
| Benjamin Davis, of +. went home on
furlough last night. They will be away
| one week.
brigade Commissary Sergeant Paul
| Paschalis, quartermaster sergeant
of Company C, was called home last
| night on account of the serious illness
| of his son, Paul.
Richard T. Bourle