Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-07-29

| Spanish cruelty. The streets OF st.
Augustine are perfectly smooth but very
narrow, and many of the boys enioyed
spinning through them. There are fine
bathing facilities within easy reach and
our boys were not slow to take adyan-
tage OF them. With two weeks fur
Tough and plenty Of money, certainly
could enjoy myself in st. Augustine.
If you ever visit Florida, do not return
without visiting this historic town. We
reached camp in time to answer here,
and few minutes later, sweet repose
was restoring the powers consumed by
our pleasant trip.
1t is reported that Gov. Lee is slated
for the Governor Gencralship Of Cuba
aud that when the proper time comes,
Gen. Lee will enter Havana, at tie
head Of the Seventh corps. Some Of our
boys are already calculating upon
marrying pretty Cuban ladies and
spending the balance of their days upon
the beautiful island.
No command is now permitted to
float its State flag beside tie L. 5. flag.
Uncle Sam, seems to want all the honor,
or 1t may hc the military authorities
have faint recollection Of little I'M
pleassntness brought about thirGy-seyen
years ago, by people being devoted TO
their states. Why the designation Of
State troops. in camp, by a display OF
their State colOrs should be objection |
able. we cannot understand. unless it be |
that this war and the United States
army shall be used toimpress upon the
world that we are Nation with big
M Others are Of the opinion that
that there is so great variety of state
colors, that if regiments were permitted
to carry them, confusion and costly
mistakes might be the result.
Some OF the brigades are now having
brigade drill and We expect to try it, in
our brigade soon. From all reports Of
the topography OF Cuba think it very
probable that company and battalion
drill will be the only ones of practical
service on the battle fields, in fact. from
what | have heard, squad and >krmish
drill will be better than aay.
Master Jas. Baker. son Of Col Baker.
arrived here, last Saturday morning,
having made the trip from Woodstock in
twenty-five hours jimmie loves to be
down among the boys, aud we are think
ing OF sdouting him as the mascot Of
Company A,
One Of the boys sent hardtack To-
a lady in North Carolina. n a souyenier,
and she acknowledged it by sending
box containing fine assortment Of home
grown food. A number have been sent
to ladies in Woodstock, but We are sorry !
to say that the bareback, were 30 round
that the ladies' failed to see the point,
rumored that our Captain is look !
ing forward to visit from his wife. /
She will be warmly welcomed, especial
ly by the Woodstock boys.
A,h +. Restcr, OF Co. X. tStaunton)
has been appointed as orderly by Col. J.
c. Baker.
Col. Williams Jennings Bryan and
his regiment the Sd Nebraska, have
reached our camp and will be part OF
Seventh corps 1t looks ike President
Mckinley il trying to put all the dis
tinguishcd Americans together.
1t j, reported that Gen. Lees corps |
will be sent to Porto Rico, As soon a, il
i. completely equipped.
Our quartermaster has received a fine
set Of band instruments and the Second |
will now rejoice in having music Of her
own.
The following have been appointed
corporals in Co. A: +. L. Chipley, j.
b. McCmc. j. X. Steel, W. o. Trcnor,
!. ". Shomo, and j. b. Kelley.
More anon,