The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-18

ulSdppTONeQ ana re1uSeO DV Ine WHOlS-
sale. In one regiment out of nearly
four hundred such applicants only four
or five were discharged. These figures
and the delay are responsible for some
worriment among the married men of
the Thirteenth who wish to go home.
They fear that they will meet the same
fate as the others The war depart
ment evidently does not desire to throw
the gates wide open, and In this reso-
lution it was strengthened by the ac-
ton of the division and the corps
commanders. In the Thirteenth it
may be said, as a rule. that no one
has thus far asked to be discharged,
except the married men and those who
have very valid excuses.
CAUSING ANNOYANCE.
Evidently the question of discharg-
ing men from the service has been
brought forcibly home to the authori-
ties at Washington. and In manner
which is not appreciated. The follow
ing pointed message from the corps
commander fully explains the stua-
tiOn as 1t stands:
Headquarters Second Army Corps Camp
George G. Meade, Pa, oct. Is, 1893.
General orders No. H.
The corps commander has been in
formed that the war department is seri-
ously embarrassed by persons belonging to
this command who proceed to Washing
ton to seek their discharge from the SER
vice. Hereafter no person belonging TO
this command will be allowed to go to
the city of Washington; and, If further
complaints are received the privilege of
leaves of absence ana of furloughs will
be entirely withdrawn
BY command Of Major General Graham.
Carl Reichman, Assistant Adjutant Gem
eral.
1t is not known who the offenders
are in this respect. but it is proba BILE
that many Of them belong to the Penn
sylVania regiments.
AS an indication Of how cold ii is
becoming here, when guard was
mounted yesterday morning the men
were ordered to wear their heavy army
oVercoats. The sale of oil stoves too,
has reached such proportions, that
nearly every tent in the Thirteenth
Is supplied with what is called by the
boys a single or double barreled oil
stove. They are now a necessity, for
the rains have been followed by cold
winds, which are piercing, and several
times during the early morning there
were strong suspicious of a frost It
may be said that the men are now
reaching the limit and with present
accommodations and shelter cannot
stand very much more of this kind of
weather.
SUFFER FROM COLD.
The chief trouble comes at night
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cold enough to make ones teeth fair
ly chatter and complaints are frequent
ly heard that ii is barely possible to
sleep. Yesterday "A chilling north
western wind kept the boys on the
move. To stand still was to freeze and
blue faces and hands We're as plenty
as blue coats this morning The pros
poets of an early move to a more con-
genial climate alone sustains the boys
under present circumstances. The pre-
sent temperature will undoubtedly kill
fever germs, but unfortunately it may
| not stop at that.
Last night there was a positive suf-
fering among the men here in camp.
The wind changed around to the north
| and blew steady gale which grew
colder and colder till bed time, when
those who had no oil stoves in their
tent We're compelled to don extra suits
of underwear and socks, besides still
keeping on their regmentals. Every
! body wants to move, and then men
| who six weeks ago. were most anxious
to exchange Virginia for Pennsylvania,
are now desirous of quitting this ul-
| tra-germ- destroying place for a warm
| er, pleasanter climate.
| An order. which refers to the peace
| jubilee, subject which has been dis
| cussed again and again, has been re-
! ceived. 1t was practically settled af-
! ter the review which was held here
over a week ago, that this corps would
be represented at Philadelphia on the
eth of this month. The order as pub
| lished reads:
THE OFFICIAL ORDER.
| Headquarters First Division, Second
Army Corps, Camp George q. Meade,
! Pa, Oct. II. 1895
Commanding General Third Brigade
Sir: The major general commanding the
! division directs me to inform you that one
| battalion from each regiment OF your
command will be sent to Philadelphia
Pa, TO take part in the peace jubilee on
the 9th inst. He directs that you have
regimental commanders select the battal-
! ion that is to attend. which should con-
| sist of -FOUR companies. Each company
| should have front of twenty-fOur files
| exclusive of the guides double rank for
nation. There should also be some spare
men in the line of file Closers. In case
| any of the companies are unable TO turn
! out with that strength other men will
, be attached to complete the complement
! The details with equipments will be
| given later. Early notice is thus given
| that battalions selected may be property
organized and prepar
Very respectfully,
! +. S. Strong. Assistant Adiutant General
At this writing the battalion which
viii represent the Thirteenth at the
Interesting ceremonies has not been
9clected. This matter which is atill
IuTther complicated by the illness OF
! Major StillWell and the absence al
Major Wood, will likely be cleared up
in a few days. Coluncl Coursen will
soon announce his choice.
The tenor of this order comes as an
absolute surprise. 1t was all along
expected that the regiment would go
in body, and thence proceed to some
point south of the Mason aui Dixon
line. Now, however, II looks as IL The
battalion which will be selected 70 go
will have TO return here.
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