The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-23
THE THIRD REGIMENT,
THE MEN At FORT CLARK ARE
WELL DRILLED.
Would Prefer to he Sent to Some
Foreign station. If They Are
10 he Retained

Fort Clark, Texas, october 2t-Paymas-
ter Halford arrived yesterday afternoon and
paid off this morning. The walking of the
ghost was unaccompanied by startling oo-
currence OF any kind. The fact is the boys
are used TO monthly appearance of the
specter, and don't mind him any more.
More target practice and less drill IS
row the policy of Colonel Smyth. who Is
rapidly bringing his already magnificent
regiment up TO the highest standard OF SOL
derly efficiency of the regular service.
The scores being made every day on the
troops, if indeed the men of the Third
may properly be called lew troops
Colder weather having made the aban-
donment OF white clothing necessary. the
parades have now more warlike appear
ance being done in campaign hats blue
trousers and legginss. But the boys look
well in any uniform. their drill heing
something 10 make glad the heart OF any
military man. Could the regiment be re-
viewed by the secretary of war there is
little doubt that its assignment 10 q for
eign station would not he long delayed
The health OF the garrison is excellent.
The men who A few weeks since wer1
yellow and emacatcd from the effects of
malaria contracted in the Louisiana
ewamps are now as rosy and hearty a5
could Lo desired II would be difficult 10
find anywhere a better place than this for
physical development.
The only objection is that the monotony
of the life and the proximity to the homes
OF the men and corresponding liability 10
the evils of local political influence are
severe test OF discipline. There can he
no doubt tina, an early assignment 10 now
duties at greater distance from home
" olild be vastly beneficial. Army men,
the waIchN ord Of whose daily lives Is di5-
cipline, will readily understand this.
though it may not be by any means so
evident to the average civilian un;amil-
lar with the system of government which
requires for it's very exsenco Instant
ard unquestio ming obedierce from every
man within it's jurisdiction.
lieutenant CASTOR regimental adjWant.
has returned from a visit to Dallas and
the fair,
Lieutenant O'Bren is IN Beaumont on
leave of absence.
Chaplain Lloyd has secured printing
outfit, and will bring out reGimental
magazine at an early date.
P0st CUdpaalU ICttti 10 nan iipi' az
extended leave Of absence spent on the Pa
cific coast.
Lieutenant Le1ubar, recruiting officer OF
the Twenty third infantry. came in with
Major Halfcrd yesterday
Major Drew is spending few days III
the post on leave from Camp Eagle Pass
Chief Musician Blake is away on twenty
days furlough.
Principal Musician Ewing is away on FUR
Tough.
Quarternaster Sergeant o'Connell. who
succeeds Sergeant Fischer. discharged Is
r,splendent In his new stripes.
Private Stubblefield. company F, who mas
been for some time on special duty rs
clerk in the adjutants office, was dis
charged yesterday and leaves today LOT
ais home in Sherman.
Hospital Steward Charles Lorton. VINO
has been steward In charge of the hospital
al Camp Eagle Pass for some mcntps'
was discharged this week. and Will COM
plete h!e career of Study at the sta'e
medical college preparatory to applying
for a commission In the regular army ne
goes out of the service with an eNceileai
record.
CORPORAL Lewis OF company F was called
TO sherman yesterday to attend the funeral
Of younger brother.
Prlvae Terrell Lively. recently trans
ferred to the tospiisl corps, is now ga
toned with company l. at Fort Ringgo.d'
Private John r. Lane, company d. has
beep appointed regimental printer.