The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-01

fsfty-seventh Regiment will have covered
nearly half the distance on its homeward
away from this fever-infested region and
return to their homes. The men have been
enumerating the good times they will have
after being mustered out OF the service
and the great reception which viii be given
them when they return to their good old
homes. They are very anxious TO see their
parents, brothers, sisters and friends.
The Observation-Disclosures fty-seventh Regi-
ment has lost two lieutenants and ten men
since they have entered the service. Yes
terday afternoon occurred the death of
Private Peter Haupert, of Company ID, of
North Manchester, at division hospital. The
deceased had been confined in his quarters
for two days and his condition grew Sc
rious he was taken to the regimental hos
pital and after four days taken TO the diyis-
Ion hospital, where his death occurred sew
eral days after arriving there The deceased
was bright young man and was very well
liked by all the members of his company
and all who knew him. The news of his
death was received with great sorrow and
the men grieve his loss very sincerely. Last
evening the remains of Private William
Beaber were shipped home. All the sick pa
tients will be taken north on d special hos
pital train and will be given the best at
tention and care possible.
The companies have all the knapsacks
packed in boxes, as the men will only carry
their blanket rolls. All the sick patients
Will be taken along a special hospital
train, so that they will receive the best care
and attention en- route and be as comfort
able as possible. The sick call this morning
was answered by 1853 men. being an increase
of twenty since yesterday. Some of the men
answering sick call are able to clio light duty,
while others are confined to their tents by
minor complaints Those showing any signs
of serious sickness are sent to the regimen
tai hospital. The officers and men hope that
Colonel Studebakers regiment will be en-
camped at Fairview Park during the time
necessary to make out the papers prepara
tory to being mustered out, which will con-
sumo about three weeks. Fairview Park
would be very pleasant camping ground
and the men would have a better oppor-
tunity to recuperate there than in any other
camping place that could be selected near
Indianapolis.
Private Claude Ball, of Company E. of
Elkhart company cook, never fails to pre-
pare good and wholesome meals Tor the
members of Company f. The mess tent is
always kept in first-class condition and the
cooking utensils kept in the best order
No matter when an inspector would drop
In he would find the condition of the mess
quarters of Company E the most orderly
Captain James F. Lahnum, who has been
confined by a serious illness, is again able
to be around 1t will be several weeks be-
fore lie will be able to return to his duties.
DR.. Harvey A. Moore made delightful
excursion to st. Augustine. A great many
officers and men have been taking advan-
tage of the cut rates and made excursions
10 the historic old place DR.. Moore states
that it is delightful instructing trip
among the many interesting sights being
the hotels Ponce de Leon, Cordova and AL
cazar. which stand without a peer in any
part of the world. The Hotel Ponce de
Leon is one of the largest in the world
and was named in honor of the cavalier
Ponce de Leon, who discovered Florida in
l?l2. An old Spanish fort, called Fort Ma
ron, IS an Interesting scene. The construc-
ton of the fort was commenced in 1866 and
completed 191 years thereafter. DR.. Moore
visited the four old dungeons in the fort
The old city gate still remains, being the
remnant of large wall which at one time
surrounded the city In the old Spanish
part OF st: Augustine the streets are paved
from building to building. The same are
used by pedestrians and vehicles alike there
being no sidewalks. The narrowest street in
the old part of the city is Treasury street
which is only five feet wide. st. Augustine
is an historical old place and the soldiers
VINO do not seize the opportunity to make
an excursion there will often regret it.
DR.. Miller of South Bend is STAYING, at
the camp of the Observation-Disclosures fty-sev-
enth Indiana Regiment. where he is attend
ing his son, who is confined with malarial
Iever IN the reglmental hospital DR.. Miller
expects his son to be able to return north
in the hospital train which will convey the
patients able to make the trip.
Last night Private George Yorker COM
members of Company L. to be used as sand
Wiches. lie members of Company I, are
preparing a good bill of fare for their trip
to indianapolis. Private George Coleman,
Daker OF Company B, is busy baking one
sandwiches
Yesterday Captain Newton w. Gilbert
or 6 Guy A. Schultz, Quartermaster
sergeant CHARLES Kinney and Frank Brew
for shark
The men are gathering many souvenirs 70
rlsSniemper the sunny South. Private Edward
link, OF company g, secured a large cannon
at old Fernandina which is about one hum
dred years old. Private Francis De Frame
or company h, Fort Wayne. has a number
OF palmetto leaves about twelve feet long