The evening times., 1898-06-02

The troops at Camp Aiger are anx-
iously awaiting their pay from the Gov
eminent.
The pay roll has been signed for two
days. but no money has been forthcom-
ing.
The Pennsylvania troops received their
State pay on Tuesday and are conse-
quently very popular members of the
corps. Very few Of the men have had a
chance to come to the city to get rid OF
their money.
Squad driii stiII goes on harder than
| ever. The men believe that they will be
sent South as soon as they are well drill
ed and do not object to the severe ma
neuvering in the sun. al 81,
This Is rifle practice day. The various
companies formed in lines all about the
tice. sharpshooting. skirmishing and long
distance firing.
Two more Y. NJ. c. A. tents have been
raised. The boys appreciate the kindness
shown in the tents, and are not slow to
avail themselves Of the opportunity to
obtain free writing paper and envelopes.
The hospitals are improving every day.
Many of them have been moved to other
sites. and supplies have been received
gave fine concert last night. Tonight
the Eighth Ohio band will do the honors.
All the bands are practicing hard. and
will soon be In good condition. The great
trouble has been that the musicians OF
the various bands, as they were organ
lied at home. have refused to enlist, and
their places were filled by newcomers.
Several exciting ball games q, in prog
ress this afternoon. and great crowds of
spectators applaud every good play.
The Fourth Missouri camp was inspect
ed yesterday by the brigade surgeon. and
found to be in excellent condition. The
sanitation Is much better than that of
other camps. as the location is high and
free from dampness.
The Sixty-fifth New York has three
patients in the hospital, but the health of
the regiment Is good.
Visitors are numerous today.
Each hospital receives careful inspec-
ton. and the patients are tenderly cared
for by eager hands.
The troops OF cavalry were given a drill
today for the first time in week The
horses understand the commands as well
as their riders and execute the various
movements with precision.
The liquor question is being fought out
Many of the commissioned officers claim
their right to purchase liquor for their
own use, and are backed by the men.
The provost marshal has refused protec-
tion to any liquor in any tent and II the
troops become aware that liquor is in
camp they will obtain 1t quickly.
Many of the boys secured leave Of alb
sence today and visited the city.
Lieutenant Colonel Kittieson, of the
Sixth Illinois. received the following let
ter yesterday from deceased comrades
six-year-old daughter:
Dear Mr.. Kittleson-I heard my mamma reading
in the paper that some of the boys that went In
Company were sick and needed some things.
and | send you some money that I have saved.
and want you to buy some things for some OF
the sick boys. From your little friend. 4L
---. ALTA WALKER.
Moline. ILL.,, Nay es, 1895. 7ara-
The letter inclosed a check on a local
bank for So cents. 1t was accompanied
by letter from the childs mother in
closing a larger check and notifying
Colonel kittleson that the ladies of Moline
had prepared a quantity of delicacies and
sent them by express.
An answer signed by the entire mex-
bership of the regiment will be sent.