The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-27
NOT ALL TRUE.



of the companies from 95 to 80 per cent. of
the members were anxious to return home
as soon as possible. In some companies the
poll was not complete, on account of the
dlspleasure shown by those who wish TO
proceed into Cuban barracks. but the senti-
ment of the regiment it can be safely
stated is more than 80 per cent. for muster
ing out.
1t is said that Company B petitioned the
Governor to secure for the members of the
organization. which was raised at Decatur
the advantages of the promotion resulting
from the vacation of the commission OF
First Lieut.. Sol c. Ellington. The opening
was to be filled by Senior Second Lieut..
Chaplain Company @. BY the latter's pro-
motion the second lieutenant of Company
b, where the first vacancy occurred, was
put aside, unconSidered. His feelings were
hurt no less than those of the noncommis-
stoned officers of his company, who were
vancement From the i'll feeling of Com
pany BIS men was evolved the address to
Governor Mount. In the meantime the first
sergeant of Company was given chance
to wear the straps of a second lieutenant
n G60mPa N.Y. e. from which Lieutenant
failure to pass, all the first sergeants were
given chance to compete. Thursday the
examination occurred, with Major Back
man. second battalion, Captain Lee, Com
pany K, and Captain Harrison, of Company
u, as examiners. Sergeants Brunt, of Com
pany Il; Bloss. of Company K; Fryer of
Company A; Hopper, of Company c; Gal
Ivan, OF Company G, and Brown. of Com
pany. E, and Sergeant Majors Noftzger, of
battalion, took the test, but the result has
not been announced. There were fifty ques-
seasd a en1e tne papers Were HANDED in
kiger, with the names of the writer's
the outside. They were numbered by him,
transferred to other envelopes, numbered in
duplicate and returned to the examining
board The report will quickly be made.
Corporal Fournier, of Company M, who
left position with a comfortable salary
attached because he saw a chance for
night in the Observation-Disclosures is
now in the hospital. Fourier was for three
years in the French army. He is skilled
fencer, a splendid soldier and a polished
gentleman. He campaigned in the East with
his' nations fighters and was twice
wounded
Bob Mckinney, veteran from the Sol
diers' Home at Marion, cooks for Company
A. He is perfectly at home in camp and
knows all the ms and outs His constant
wonder and surprise is the fact that the
regiment has never been afflicted with YER
min as were the soldiers of the civil war.
Bob saves many dollars month for his
company, keeps good the health of the men
and builds delicacies and wonderfully taste
full dishes which never fail to delight Com
pany A epicures
Company A receives many compliments on
arms, well as in foot movements, the
company is ranked among the top-notch
people. Thursday night the regiment had
the first dress parade in the new camp, and
Company AS line on the review was almost
perfect. Company G and Company d also
had good lines, and Company M was excel
lently algneu company dlso
shows up well. AS Lieut.. Herbert
Spencer swung past the reviewers
and swung his sword in salute,
a humble bee sat on him and entered with
him into warm argument that lasted sew
eral seconds. The officers immobility had
a puncture in it when the company broke
ranks. There was a turnout of trappings
and traps from the city and the spectators
enjoyed the dress parade thoroughly.
Major j. J. Kyle is summoned on board
composed of surgeons from each regiment
of the brigade. to decide what fruits. drinks
or edibles shall be sold within the lines of
the camps. Their decision will be made with
an eye to the health and well-being Of the
men. Ii. >.