Evening journal., 1898-04-26
oAAY H on 4 WAR FOOTING


&pany H. N. G. D., has been rap
getting on a war basis and Will
&be second to none in the state, so
- numbers are concerned. The
<ry has been the scene of activity
lstle for the past two days. KNAPP
and canteens have been over
and cleaned up, uniforms have
taken out and carefully over
II and brushed, arms have been
shed, and, in fact, the many de-
Necessary for camp lie have been
&llly attSAded to preparatory to
ing for the encampment at Mid
Eyn to-day.
report circulated that another
Hhny would be formed here caused
who otherwise would have en-
to hold back with the intention
#bing into the new organization
Z formed, but the circular issued On
day by Colonel Boyd stating that
able-bodied men were wanted for
5 service, and that no new compan-
Fould be formed, had the effect
husing a rush for enlistment in
bany III ranks. All day Saturday
Sunday until late Sunday night
in Rogers and Lieutenant Ham
we're busy receiving applications
making out enlistment papers for
4 deslrious of becoming members
e company for the next three
So far about twenty new men
been secured, bringing the COM
Is strength up to fOrty-nine men.
ny old members who have been.
n town have responded to the call
have hastened back to rejoin their
amy. Walter Cofield returned Sun
morning from Jacksonville, Fla,
at once went to the Armory. W..
Iyers, of Philadelphia; Thomas
of Clayton, promoted to corporal,
many others have also come home.
a number of the old members
expressed their intention of re-
ng, and many good men are be-
obtained. The company left here
morning about $50, and were or
! to assemble at the Armory at Z
.ose who have gone with the ex-
ltion of having a "picnic" may be
Nopointed. Strict army discipline
n prevail during the encampmont,
r all military regulations will BE
f ly adhered to. The boys will be
|ueted thoroughly in military tac-
setting up tents, breaking camp,
Ing entertainments, signal practice
all other features necessary to
e them good and efficient soldiers
IS will be the order Of the day, and
probable all visitors VIII be ex-
ed during certain hours
company Assembled in IA
uniform, consisting of cap
sc. trousers, leggins, etc, and in
y marching order. Overcoats were
d and strapped together wit.
4 kets to the knapsaek. Canteens
tracks and cups will be among th'
Ipmtnts, and all will be done to glvI
regiment a soldierly bearing. Tent
cots and mattresses have been ship
by the quartermaster from viii
Igtxn. Overcoats and uniforms weru
ed here yesterday.
hose going to camp will not nsces
{ " have to leave the country to en-
|s in warfare. After the regimen
been put upon q thorough war
ing by active camp life, a call TO
Inteers will be made to make NJ
aware's quota OF S41 men. Thosr
bonding will probably be reorgan
and sent to the front. Those no
ring to volunteer will be sen
le
squad drill was held in the ArmOr.
night, and the "awkwards" fell i
An effort was made to procure
d to escort the company to the de
but owing to the fact that man
nbers of the old City Cornet Ban
e been out OF work for some tim
men did not feel justified in losin
lalf days work. Chaplain f. "
nson, of Emmanuel Church, thi
accompanied the regiment Mi
nson spoke of the fact at servic
day morning, and asked the pray
Of the congregation for himself an
Sc who accompanied him. AS 1t
known how long he may be ava!
vestry Will fill the vacancy at
citing tonight.
mong those who enlisted were: RI
ph Dean, Silas V. Gear, John Y
ody, George w. McKnitt, james
gen, S. B. Ferguson, D. L. Munso,
c. Fitzgerald, T. L. Leahly, Jam'
Weldon, Peter Schart, w. G. Pr
sco, w. S. Clark, Elmer E. Whit,
k, Arthur B. Crane, Randall Wol
ORMER NEW CASTILIAN DEAD
Gilbert Stratton, of Philadelphia, WI
ried yesterday from his late res
nee. No. 1905 South Sixth street. tn
y. Mr.. Stratton was connected wi
y Morris & Tasker Works for near
rty-five years, and for some tin
as a resident of this city, haviI
IN employed in the Delaware Ir,
mpany here as a socket maker. I
3 here about three years ago and o
ned work in the Southwark Ir,
orks. of Philadelphia, and was e1
Dyed there at the time of his deaf
iich resulted from his falling doy
q elevator shaft in the works on Fl
Y last. The elevator was used
listing pig iron to the cupalo, al
iile engaged at his work Mr.. Strs
met his fate. He was for ma
ars a member Of st. Johns Lodl
D. 2. A. f. A. NJ, of this city.
A FINGER LACERATED.
Charles Sorden, colored. living wi
muel Roberts on the Jackson far
! ,nw this city. had the second fins