The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19
Camp Thomas Gossip.
From the Arkansas Democrat

TllVate lsNhtZ, or Company II. IS off duty, occssioned by disabled foot. He Is not on the "soup" list, however.
 The boys "sidn't halter" be kept in yesterday until they were paid On this occasion they were submissive not kick came from any source what eyer.
 The chief inspector oa Friday or dered all companies equipped at once. So new brooches and new leggins will be forthcoming in the very near future. Corporal Gopene, Compay II. has been taken TO the division hospital. He is royal good fellow and has many friends in the regiment who wish him a spec dy recovery.
 An inspection of quarters was held yesterday. All of the boys were tined up in front of their respective tents alongside of their blankets, and other personal effects furnished by Uncle Sam.
 Jack Casteel, of Company H, has been promoted to corporal, and has donned the stripes. The boys claim that this promotion was deserved one, lnasmuch as Uncle Jack" was too heavy for the pick and shovel. The boys were prohibited from Ieav- ing the guard lines yesterday without leaving their hats, and the pie-vendors' business WAS lessened thereby. It is said the Second eats more pies than any other regiment at the park.
 It is frequent occurrence 10 see the sentinel patrol hls beat in front of the regimental guard house ana not prisoner confined within the lines. This goes to show that the Second Ar kansas. as whole, is quiet, orderly set of men.
 It is whispered that Sergeant Casteel, of Comeany Y will likely receive pro- motion shortly, whereby his salary will be increased. He is No. fellow, and in the discharge of his duties does not discriminate when it comes to ''de- tailing." Captain Martin. the efficient and popular regimental quartermaster, al bis own expense, furnishes those sick with delicious soup daily. Such kind ness is only in keeping with those noble traits which characterize this worthy official.
 The boys received their pay Satur- day afternoon. The canteens did not do as good business as when the Second Arkansas was paid last. There Is disposition on the part of this pop ular regiment to steer clear of canteens and whisky peddlers.
 One of the privates, being out of to- bacco, repaired to hydrant one day last week and proceeded to do some laundry work that he might earn a few dimes. As result of his efforts he will replace an undershirt and sundry other articles. For reasons best known to himself he will do no more laundry. He has had enough.
 The demand for chewing tobacco was SD great last week that the supply at the commissary was exhausted. But Captain Brady, Company II, sent d detail for number of pounds, which he turned over to Sergeant Casteel, with a request that it be dispensed to the soldiers in equal proportions, with his compliments. This was an act which was highly appreciated by the soldiers, and the esteem in which the boys hold their captain is above par.
 The Second Arkansas WAS returning from Tuesdays review, and when it's flag was roundly cheered by three beau tiful young ladies in carriage. it nat urally tended to make the men adjacent feel proud; so they returned the greet ing with tip of their hats and re- pcated yels. But when one of the fair occupants of the carriage assumed d look of disappointment and said, ''Pshaw' that's Arkansas.' of course the soldiers, having returned the salu- tation, wiped the precipitation from their faces and obeyed the command of Major Johnson, Double time, march,"
 Capt. Brady, of Company II, has been granted d ten days furlough, and left last night for visit to his home in Forrest City, Ark. During his ab- sence First Lieut.. Hurley will assume command.
 Governor Jones and others have re- ceived telegrams from the officers of the Second regiment urging them to use their influence to have that organi- ZatiOn retained in the service.
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