Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-07
CAMP LIFE IN FLORIDA.
Rejoicing Among Virginians at the
Victory Over CerVcrn.


CAMP CUBA LIBRE, JACKSON
VILE. FLA, July 6.-(Special.)-T re-
ioicing among the soldiers over the vic
tory 40 Santiago. though not so boisterous
IS when the news was first re-
ceiyed still continues. officers and men
make it the sole topic of conversation, al
most and 90 into camp when one will
ha is almost certain 10 ma those awake
and not on duty discussing the American
triumph.
find an almost universal sentiment
among the men and at headquarters that
there is going to be little more serious
work FOR the American troops. Blanco
sII holds out bat Spain Is practically
without any navy whatever since the
destruction OF CerverGs fleet, and experts
think "a close blockade of Cuban ports
until fam will leave nothing for the Amer
Sean Government 10 do but send General
Lee over i'm September or October TO re-
c5lye the CaDitulation Of Habana.
JOY OF THE CUBANS.
The rejoicing among the Cubans was
something Of d revelation 10 American
soldiers Of the eXcitable Latin tempera-
msnt Deweys victory was thousands of
miles away; Sampson 81 triumph was at
their very t,Jors, and those who were so
senauy defeated were men whose names
were synonymous with Spanish barbar-
ism and Cuban suffering. on Monday al
teruU0n. when the humiliation of Ger
yaras fleet became positively known, the
joy OF the Cuban residents knew no
bounds They embraced one another in
transports of joy, and l saw many men
among them weeping like children.
AN ACCIDENT AND a PRESENT.
Private Surratt. of Company H. Second
Regiment while handling a revolver. ac-
cidentally discharged it. inhicting a very
painful wound in the foot He was taken
to the regmental hospital, where the
bah was removed. He will be out in
week or two.
captain Sullivan, Of Company G, Second
Regiment, has received from the st. Jo-
srph Catholic Beneficial Society, Of Har-
risonburg one of the handsomest swords
made. The gift also included d beautiful
belt and the whole is one Of the finest
outfits Of the kind any officer ever wore.
Captain Sullivan highly appreciates the
generous gift, and those who know him
know that there is not an officer in camp
Captain Sullivan has also received from
his little nephew. Ed Purcell, IN Virginia,
very interesting and useful combina-
ton knife, fork, spoon, and corkscrew.
a. T. AND a. NJ.
An effort is being made by the Masons
Of the Second Regiment 10 institute a
travelling lodge, and Grandchildren Duke.
of Virginia, will be asked to grant the
d.spelsation. Among the Masons in the
regiment are Lieutenant-Colonel Roller,
Adiutant Campbell, Captains Taylor,
B0ssieuX. and Griffin, Lieutenants Perry
and Burnham, and Sergeant Major Holt.
Captain Causey. of Company L, Fourth
Regiment, has been quite unwell and
spent some time at st. Lukes Hospital.
bat is now much better and able TO take
charge of his company.
Sergeant Sturteyant, Company A Zee
Rifles, Fourth Regiment, is about re-
covered from a persistent illness.
Private Parham, also of Company A,
BIAS been notified that some of his young
lady friends at home will soon send him
check with which 10 have a good time,
DO remembrance of them.
Colonel Roller has found a former resi- |
lent OF his home town Harrisonburg !
here. and greatly enjoys renewing the |
acquaintance. The gentleman referred TO |
81 Mr. Richard IL. Liggett, who has re- |
iJed In Jacksonville for thirteen years, |
Md IS one Of the best-known lawyers in !
DE city.