Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-15
CAMP CUBA LIBHE.
Soldier Drugged-PersOnal Notes
Discharges.

Correspondence OF the Dispatch)
CAMP CUBA LIBRE, JACKSONVILLE,
FLA, october 13.-Yesterday orders were
issued to the Seventh Army Corps TO
commence moving to Savannah next
Tuesday. The Ninth Illinois will be the
first regiment to move, the Second South
Carolina next, followed by the Fourth
Illinois.
Some months ago several of the men,
bers of the Fourth Virginia and other
regiments came very near losing their
lives by choral or some other drug, put
in their drinks. purchased in Jacksonville.
but for some time no trouble of this kind
has been experienced by any OF the SOL
diers But recently several cases Of the
practice of this diaboical business have
been found.
Private c. V. Landes, Staunton, Va,
of Company f, Fourth Virginia, was
found on the street in Jacksonville in a
very critical condition and taken to Pro-
vost Station. No. l. where it took three
physicians to revive him. From what can
be learned, 1t is evident that he was
drugged in some beer which he drank in
a house on Ward street but it was GER
tain the drugging was not for the pur-
pose Of robbery. as the provost guard
found Sl2 in his pockets. He is now get
ting on well and is considered out of
danger.
Lieutenant c. V. Burrow. Company A
(NorfollO returned this morning after
spending a very pleasant vacation at his
home.
Privates T. ]. Nunnally and w. NJ.
Spencer. Company A (Norfolk), also re-
turned this morning. having spent their
furloughs with their friends at home
prfx I J. - T
Portsmouth), left to-day for his home on
a thirty-day sick furlough.
Private Edw. SaXton, Of Company G.
(Suifolk), who, about a month ago. while
riding across a field. was struck by
wire. cutting his neck severely and in
juring his tonsils, and who was after
wards carried TO the hospital at Belle
view. n. Y. on thirty-day furlough for
further treatment reported back to his
company to-day. He had not recovered.
but unfortunately couldn't secure an ex-
tension of time,
QuartermasterS Sergeant w. T. Kilby
of Suffolk. Va, OF Company G., received
his discharge to-day. and will leave for
home tomorrow.
Corporal Holiday, of Company VI
(Richmond). has secured his discharge.
and will leave for him home to-day.
left yesterday on a ffteen-day furlough,
which he will spend in Richmond.
Sergeant j. A. Johnston, of Company
X (Petersburg), received his discharge
Yesterday on account of i'll health, and
will stay in Jacksonville Fla. until his
health improves sufficiently 10 make the
trip 20 his home, in Petersburg
Sergeant H. r. Hinton has been pro-
NOTED to the first sergeancy in Company
X, TO take the place of Sergeant John
son.
Corporal F. w. Jones, of Company X.
has been recommended by his captain
for a sergeancy.
There were three men in Company 3
(Norfolk) who received their discharges
to-day-all on account of physical dis
ability. They are Corporal l.. W. Har-
din and Privates j. ]. Perry and c. D.
Bew
Private T. ]. Franklin OF Company c.
received his discharge this morning, and
leaves for Richmond to-day.
Private James Carpenter, Company c.
returned from his home. in Hampton.
this morning.
Lieutenant Watkins, Company l. re-
turned TO his company this morning.
after spending q vacation at his home.
in Franklin. He has such habit of look
ing unusually well. that IL is difficult 10
tell whether he has gained or lost in
flesh by the trip.
Private f. G. Whitman, Company II.
mas been detailed 10 the regimental
bakery. where he takes the place of
night baker. He has al last struck JOB
TO his taste, amid hot rolls and pies.