Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-17
AT CAMP LEE

a dispatch from Richmond says Life
at Camp Lee is not exactly dream OF
bliss, at least TO many OF the soldiers.
The boys are becoming q little tired OF
the bill OF fare, and, in fact, are begin
ming to "kick" with a vengeance. l.
must be admitted that the meals served
the troops are Lot very substantial AMI
consist for the most part Of sausage or
dog" as the troopers term 1t in camp.
Not few men have threatened TO re-
turn 10 their homes before being mus
tered in il something is not done TO
satisfy their appetites. However, ra-
tions were yesterday being Issued to the
troops, and they will now commence to
do their own cooking. This will no
doubt put an end to the grumbling.
General Male has decided that CON-
panies must be examined in the order
in which they are received at camp.
This will somewhat delay the prepare
ton Of the Second regiment, though not
materially.
The adding OF another regiment TO
the Second, already ordered to Tampe,
created considerable CONSERVATION yes
terday, and the members OF the Third
and Fourth are anxiously guessing
which it will be.
The Alexandria Light Infantry, Com
pany F, Third Regiment, are still occu-
pying temporary quarters in the Audi
torium building awaiting the physical
examination.
Only three companies remain to be
ordered to Richmond These are Com
Dany I (Frapklin), ofthe Fourth, which
will come in Wednesday; Company D
(Hampton), of the Fourth, which has
recruited up and now awaits orders,
and Company l (Fairfaz), OF the Third,
which was raised and equipped BY
Capt. Joseph E. Willard. Tue ranks OF
the latter company are not full, and
they are waiting for their uniforms.
The soldiers are still complaining
very much OF the food they receive,
out they have been promised better
fare. There is no excuse for poor feed
ing as the United States will pay all
reasonable bills sent properly audited
to tie War Department. It is under
stood that the officers in charge will
make change in the method OF feed
ing the men.
Lieutepauts Price and Shanks, the
United States army officers in Rich
mond, have been commissioned majors
10 the Second aud Fourth Virginia
regiments.
The Richmond Dispatch says The
officers and men of the Virginia troops
have not yet given up hope OF bsirg
brigaded together, with Firginian as
their brigadier, and that Virginia's
Adiutant General, William Male,
a concerted effort in which all the
com missioned officers who have not
been mustered into service are taking
part, is being made to have Gen. Male
commissioned by the President. Last
night one of the Virginia field officers
vent to Washington, representing all
his comrades who bear commissions,
aud will personally urge upon Presi-
dent Mckinley and the Secretary OF
War the wisdom of appointing General
Nalle to command the Virginia bri-
gade. 1t is reasonably certain, how
ever, that the General will see active
service, though he may not command
Virginia brigade. Should he not be
commissioned by the President it is
petty we'll settled that he will COM
lnand the Third Regiment. 1t has
been repeatedly stated that Colonel
Gaines stands ready to take the lieu
tenant colonelcy of the Third, and al.
low his old regimental commander to
lead the regiment. Lieutenant-Col-
onel Burrows has volunteered, but he |
is in extremely delicate health, and not
fitted for active service. There is,
therefore, no question but that General
Male will go to hs front, though |
whether as colonel OF brigadier, re-
mains to be decided.