The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-22
Stranger and Manning arrived in Hampton
Roads to-day.
The I57th Indiana Glad to Get Away
from Florida Swamps.


from Florida Swamps.
CORRESPONDENCE of the Journal.
FERNANDINA, Fla, Camp of The One
hundred-and- fifty-seventh Indiana Volun-
teer Infantry. Aug 20.-The members of
Colonel Studebakers regiment were over
joyed this morning, when it was announced
that the orders directing the regiment to
move to Huntsville would be carried out
within a very short time. According to the
new directions the First Florida will move
on Monday followed on Tuesday by the
Third Pennsylvania, and on Wednesday by
the Observation-Disclosures fty-seventh Indiana.
The men are very glad 20 get to a higher
location, so they can recuperate from the
siege they have had camping in swamps
or in the vicinity of swamps since the early
part of June. From all reports it is learned
that Huntsville is a very healthy camping
place, and there is no doubt that after a
week or two the men will be in first-class
condition.
Last evening at o'clock occurred the
death of Sergeant Arthur Jones, of Com
pany E, Elkhart, Ind. The cause of his
death is not yet known, but it is probable
he died of fever troubles. The deceased was
a hard worker in the company and never
growed or shirked his duty. Several days
before his death one of his comrades stated
to him that he would soon be we'll to which
he replied that he expected he would be
able to go on guard duty in short time.
He was well liked by all VINO knew him,
and every one laments his loss Arrange
menrs are being made to have his body sent
to his Northern nome at an early date.
The general health of the men is improv-
ing. The sick report remains about the
same. Notwithstanding the great amount of
sickness that has prevailed, other regiments
are in as bad condition. For example, the
Second New York Regiment lost four men
through malaral fever yesterday. Alto
gether they have lost twenty-seVen men
through various diseases. Good care is be-
ing taken of the sick in Colonel Studeba-
ker's regiment, and everything possible is
being done to improve their condition.
from a trip to his Northern home First
Lieut. Elmer D. Rex, regimental adjutant.
has left for short vacation.
First Lieut. John 3. tOnner has been APP
pointed acting Quartermaster of the One
hundred and fifty seventh Regiment in the
who is absent on a sick leave
One of the largest snakes seen here was
killed to-day by Private Francis De Frame.
of Company b. He was StrOlling on Beach
island which is located about mile from
camp, with Private Frank Peterson, of
| Private De Frame watched the reptile,
| while Private Peterson procured club,
with which De Frame killed the snake. 1t
| was brought to camp. where Taxidermist
"Bill' StIadley and Quartermaster Hilge-
man skinned it.
Private Harry Perkins will go to his
|
| he will return to his company.
Private Porter NJ. Farrell is acting
assistant mailing clerk to Private Schock,
OF Company l..
Private John r. Smith is acting as mount
ed orderly at Colonel Studebaker's head
| quarters. Private Smith is adept at riding
| horses, and if he had joined the Rough Rid
ers he would have been at home.
First Lieutenant John G. Noal, adjutant
| of the first battalion, is Temporarily doing
the duties of First Lieutenant Elmer d.
Rex. regimental adjutant. who has taken
! leave of absence to recuperate.
Private w. Archie Kyle, of Company E.
Private Leeman I<annell, of Company l,
and Private George Klein, of Company z,
have been promoted to be corporals.
First Sergeant Peter A. Thompson has
been appointed and commissioned as sec
| ond lieutenant of Company 3, Fort Wayne,
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of
the late w. w. Kerr. Sergeant Thompson
merits the promotion, as he is one of the
best drill masters in the regiment and ever
since Company B has been called out has
worked like a beaver and gave his undivided
attention to the company to place it in
! tirSt-claSS condition. b. j. Z.