The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-03

ever. they were interrupted by heavy
rain showers. As the issuing OF passes
only commenced in the evening, only
comparatively few people nave so Tar
visited the city. Those who did 20 there
however. say that they like jacksonville
better than Savannah.
Captain Wyatt. Of Company II. yester-
day resumed his military duties and made
good start as officer OF the day. During
the day he received Information from
his home in Richmond which made him
feel very proud. 1t was TO the effect that
on the previous day his family had been
increased by the arrival Of two bright
boys.
Captain wyatt proves 20 be an ideal
soldier Tor he has decided To name the
two prospective soldiers Miles and Dewey
so as TO have worthy representatives OF
the army aud navy In his own family.
That he was the recipient OF many
hearty congratulations after the import
ant fact had become known, goes without
saying.
The officers Of the Fourth Regiment
have received Invitations from the Sa-
yannah Volunteer Guards To make tl'F
clubhouse their home during their stay
In Savannah
Second Lieutenant Blankenship. OF
Company NJ made his first appearance
ia officers uniform before his men tnls
morning AT roll call and was louGiy
cheercd by the boys.
II any members of the regiment nave
still been nursing the hope OF oeingsfnus-
tered out soon. they Will know oel'er
since the publication Oi orders TINS morn
ing which distinctly point out the fact
that the Seventh Corps viii shortly 0e
sent to Cuba. one Of these orders states
that leaves Of absence granted To- oiicers
Of the army serving at stations beyond
the limits OF the United states for the
purpose OF returning To this country VIII
be regarded rs taking effect on the oalea
they reach the United States respecuF's
ant as terminating on The respective
dates of their departure therelro"n ''
reporting 10 their commander.
The other order contains the i"'o" -
noints of general interest: The oilci"l
designation of this camp VI" 60
nouncod after the return OF MtJoi
crat Ice rrbo Official time at camp Is 10
no what g. known as city time, which Is
tho same os eastern time, or one hour
earlier as tho time at Camp Cuoa LlDIc'
1'bfs neceesitotes a change Of the diner
ont bucle calls which, beginning win
to-day win be sounded an hour carrier
as I'm the camp at Jacksonville.
Schools Of instruction Tor oiil'ere "ilu
and also FOR nom coIiihliH7i'h'l '' !,
will be held i'm each regiment daily az
n m. under detailed instructions as may
he given bv the division commander. II
IS oxpoctcd that the troops OF TINS com,
mand will be sent on service OUTSIDE oi
the United States at an early date anu
tine Intervening time AT this camp is 10 oe
fullv utilized TO bring the military pear
ine, appearance and instruction Of all OIL
ficers and men to the highest stanu' i.-i..,
The Hoondale Rifle Range IS TO be useu
nv divisions i'm turn for rifle pracllce'
For the two weeks ending November o.
the range has been assigned for the use
~ the FIRST Division. Target prac,,ce
takes place every day except SUNDAY
The regiment or companies sent TO tns
range viii leave camp a. 1880 a. M ana
leave the range in time to reach camp AT
as p. m: they will perform no o'her
d,,tv ON that day. except guard ana po-
tice Practice will be kept up during the
entire day they are az the range eNeeP'
an intermission Of forty-iiye minutes Tor
dinner o... N
Sergeant Jos Young. Of Company NJ
has been appointed first sergeant TO sue
coed First Sergeant Blankenship who has
been commissioned second lieutenant.