The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-08

first evidences of disease, and to take
every possible precaution to prevent
the same and forthwith arrest the pro-
gress of disease in its early stages. II
also orders them to promptly attend
to all applications for relief, although
not made at the hour designated for
sick call This last clause in the order
will be particularly beneficial.
The order, however, which is caus-
ing uneasiness among some of the boys
Is that which was received yesterday
by Major Surgeon Keller from Major
Parke, of the brigade staff, and pub
lisbed last night at roll call by the
company commanders. 1t Is stringent
and leaves no loopholes. II directs all
captains to have discharge papers
made out at once for any of their men
who may be suffering from any sick
ness or disease not contracted In the
line and performance of duty. This is
the order whose publication and en-
forcement have been expected for some
time past, and which is now causing
much comment and speculation.
HEALTH IMPROVING.
is showing a steady Improvement. This
morning only seven new cases were
reported, most of which are only very
slight, and thirteen were discharged
and returned to their companies for
duty. One case of measles, that of
Private William Robinson, of A, was
reported, and the patient removed to
the Second division hospital.
Private Frank McClain, Of B, was
removed to First division hospital on
account of a sprained ankle, which
accident he sustained last night while
doing provost duty at the depot. He
accidentally slipped and fell, wrench
ing the muscles of the right ankle. The
ambulance was sent for him, and after
examination by Doctors Keller and
Blanchard he was removed to the
division hospital. The sprain is not
serious, and Mr.. McClain will be all
right in few days.
Private John Connors, Of B, was dis
charged from the service today. He
was a sufferer from persistent attacks
of epilepsy.
This morning there was a thorough
inspection of the kitchens, utensils and
the tents of the Second battalion by
Major Wood and Surgeon Blanchard
and everything was found to be in
good condition.
Lieutenant Decker Of f, was officer
of the day yesterday Lieutenant Var
coe, of E, officer of the guard; SER
geant. c. p. Deemer, of e. corporals
Northrop, of G; Brown, of II, and
Thomas Williams, of F.
William p. Williams, of f, is regi-
mental orderly.
Yesterday Major Walter Wood acted
in a few cases of summary court-mar-
tial. Slight fines and short imprison-
ments were meted out.
Friday afternoon the boys of the
Thirteenth were sorry to bid farewell
to the two best war correspondents of
the Second army corps-T ]. Duffy, OF
The Tribune, and John II. Blackwood
of the Truth. While here they never
failed to do justice to all-but the en-
listed men had special reasons to ap-
preciate their good services in theil
behalf. They were called home by their
| respective papers, not because they
were not appreciated here, but because
| their services are needed at home. They
were feted and entertained by the boys
the evening before they left. They are
missed here.
Musician Andrew Hayes is the proud
est member of the band, or drum corps
| He is the possessor of beautiful new
piccolo-French make, rosewood, sill.
ver-mounted stops.
Private Arch Bisbing, OF B, who has
| been confined to division hospital anG
treated f-c typhoid, is improving.
CAPT. CORWIN COMPLIMENTED.
Major Wood and DR.. Blanchard COM
plimented Captain Corwin and the
| boys of H Company, after inspection
of quarters this morning for the gen.
| eral cleanliness of their camp. Every
| thing was "spick and span"
Companies F and E met on the dia.
| mond yesterday afternoon. The score
was 12 to in favor of Hyde Parks
| representatives. Major Wood, acting
| as umpire, helped the boys to keep the
| peace.
| William Berry, son of Jeweler Berry
| of Lackawanna avenue, is visiting
| friends in Company d. He came tc
| camp with Lieutenant Foote and Pri.
vate Vail when returning from theil
furlough.
| Private John H. McNally, of II, i,
on the sick report suffering from
| cramps in the stomach.
Richard j. Bourke.
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