Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-12-14

United States Volunteer Infantry and
Seventh United States Volunteer Infan-
try.
SECOND DIVISION.
First Brigade, Columbus, Ga.-Yirst
West Virginia, One Hundred and Sixtielh
IldianA and Third Ksntncky.
Second Brigade. Americas, Gs.-Eighth
Massachusetts,, Twelfth New York aud
Third North Carolina.
Third Brigade, Albany, Ga second
Missouri, Third Mississippi and First
Territorial United States Volunteer in
fantry.
Major-General James II. Wilson, In
command OF the division, reviewed the
three regiments yesterday, and the First
Territorial las usua) made a fine appear
ance. some OF those who we're of duty
declaring that our marching in company
front was superior 10 the Missourians',
who have seen longer service.
Il is possible that the three regiments
stationed here will be fully equipped with
the Krag-JArgensen rides ia a few days,
discarding the Springfield "cannon."
The former gun has many advantages
over the latter, being easier repaired and
a few pounds lighter.
Since this order has been issued all
kinds OF TumOTs are atiJat concerning
our future destiny, some claiming that
an order has already been issued desig
mating the troops for occupation In Cuba,
and that II directs us TO proceed there at
once. II Is also claimed that we will BE-
stationed at Mstanzss, about 100 miles
from Havana. A majority. OF the boys
still adhere 10 their Missouri faith, and
that il: you'll have 10 show me before
III believe IT,"
There are troops now stationed In the
following places In the south;
huntsville and Admission, Ala Allan.
"a, Macon. Columbus, Savannah, Athens,
Americus, Augusta and Albany, Georgia.
Columbia, Greenyille and SpartanbuTg,
sooth Carolina. These troops represent
the First, Second, Fourth and Seventh
army corps.
NOTES.
Fishing parties are ~ numerous az
flies In the summer. Nell Summers
caught a pollywog, the rest we're wet and
hungry.
One OF the greatest Of modern evils
has broken out In the company. Ser
geant Athey and Musician Matthers ar
the kodak Aends," taking snap shots
even at poor, condemned government
mules.
Ed. Mcguire has returned 10 the ranks
saying he would rather take his chances
against kauser bullets than be behind
trtacherous pair OF mule boots.
willie" Klein and g. X. Ryerell ar,
already signing for that home Thanks
giving dinner; but a. roast pork anC
sweet potatoes mo desseIt) will be Oh,
company menu, they'll "let her 90 n
that"
Lloubouhub H. A. HUME Jullltu Wv
company Saturday. having been left be-
hind at Lexington quite i'll. The boy
were glad 10 welcome him back, ~ som,
thought he had contracted the fever.
Some Of the boys have started a prac
tice OF blanksting negroes who visit thu
camp. II they had treated the souvenir
peddlers TO a dose Of toss. up, 1t woulC
have been commendsble, but these un.
fortunate negroes are undeserylng OF II
A password is now necessary to get In
side the camp at night, and the repeated
instructions given the guard at nigh
about these ''mock" precautions max
you think that you are right upon tn
enemy instead Of being in hailing dis
tRnce Of a peaceful town. BAH
Dwight Wheeler has commenced tn
construction OF new mess house, SINH
lar to the loss house" we had at Cam
Hamilton. Dwight says turkey a b
served there Thanksgiving day. Unles,
a toraging party makes a touch dow
we'll eat pork.
Pie and cakel We can stow away all sucI
stuff
with paralyIlng rest and ease,
But surely, friends, we've had enough
OF beans and bacon, please.
CHAPMAN.