The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-16
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Army corps, or by any one of them in
particular, seem to be gradually dwind-
ling till they have reached a slimness
of proportion which is remarkable.
This is not so much due to the an
nouncements, repeatedly made in the
public press, that the war department
will positively refuse to entertain any
more suggestions or propositions look
ing to the discharge of the troops now
intended to be held in the service, as
to the uninterrupted course of daily
events which unmistakably point to a
further retention of the soldiers now
encamped here.
There are now nearly $4,000 men
under canvas here, and while the vast
majority of them would prefer to go
home, it is becoming more apparent
that, as the days go by, there is less
talk and fewer hopes entertained about
being discharged from the service.
"A new arrangement of the commands
OF the corps has taken place, and under
it the different regiments, which were
in manner detached, have been as
signed to brigades and divisions. The
First division, commanded by Briga-
der General Goblin, is constituted as
follows:
First Brigade-Seventh and Tenth Ohio
and First Maryland.
Second Brigade-Fourteenth Pennsyl-
vania, Third Connecticut and Two Hun
dred and Second New York
Third Brigade-Eight ard Thirteenth
Pennsylvania and Fifteenth Minnesota.
The Second division is as follows:
First Brgade-Second West Virginia,
Third New York and Two Hundred and
Third New York.
Second Brigade-Fourth Missouri, Fifth
Massachusetts and Two Hundred and
First New York.
Third Brigade-First Rhode Island,
First Delaware and Second Tennessee.
PROVISIONAL DIVISION.
The Third division is yet a provs-
ional one and consists of the Thirty
fifth Michigan and the Fifteenth Penn
sylvania.
The First division, commanded vet
by General Goblin, has General Young,
Colonel Glenn and Colonel Hoffman in
charge OF the First, Second and Third
brigades respectively. General George
Davis, of the Second division. has
under him as brigade commanders,
General Sheaf for the First Colonel
Eorby, of the Fourth Missouri, for the
Second. and General Nelson A. Cole for
the Third brigades.
The Two Hundred and Second New
York, of the Second brigade, First di-
vision. is vet at Camp Black, but will
report here in few days The Fiji
teenth Minnesota. which will take the
place of the Twelfth PENNSYLVANIA in
the Third brigade, is expected to ar
rive from the city of st. Paul in less
than week and the Thirty fifth
Michigan. which is now camped i'm it's
own state, will soon take It's place in
the Third division (provisionaD with
the Fifteenth Pennsylvania.
Tuesday afternoon eight companies
of the Eighth Pennsylvania struck
tents and left for Harrisburg, where
they will do provost duty for some
time. AS result the two companies
left have been dispensed from all drills.
The removal of those eight companies,
which were nearest to the Thirteenth
leaves this place quite deserted, and
camp is almost as silent as a country
churchyard.
Private Albert Wise, of the Twenty
second Kansas, will be tried today by
a court-martial for the crime of desc
Grating and robbng graves at Manas-
II.
the same regiment, has been convicted
of a similar offense. He gets two
months Imprisonment.
CALLED ON FRIENDS.
Mr.. Brizer of the internal revenue
office, and wife, both formerly of Sus-
quehanna county but now of Harris
burg, called recently on friends in G
Company.
Private Martin Cunningham, of C,
advises us to quietly remark that he
intends to organize a ball team, which
will be a record-breaker. 1t will be re-
cruited from among those members of
the regiment who went home without
leave. Manager Cunningham predicts
that they will be an aggregation of
great batters-each one being able to
make a "home run" Applications will
now be received.
Privates Mitchell, Adler Beemer and
Mclaughlin, of B, have left for home
on furlough.
William Pierce, of Scranton, form
erly sergeant major of the Thirteenth
regiment, is in camp visiting Major
Stillwell and several other members of
the staff.
Battalion Adjutant Gunster has been
mounting guard every morning since
the Second battalion left for the depot.
Corporal Edward Conrad, of A, was
in Middletown yesterday. He had a
square meal. and returned to camp in
triumph, carrying on his back a heavy
quilt to keep out the cold, nights.
Sergeant Lattimer Reese, of f, was
visiting friends in Harrisburg yester-
day.
Musician Uptegrove, of b, left for
home on a furlough yesterday evening.
Corporals Homer Pease, Fred. Petry
and Austin Hartman and Privates
Wirth. .Moser, Dowd and Victor Thomas,
of A. have gone to Scranton to spend
seven days with their parents.
Captain Robling. of c, paid a flying
visit to Harrisburg yesterday on busi-
ness.
BRIGADE OFFICER OF DAY,
Captain S. S. Derman, of A, was
brigade officer of the day yesterday.
Corporal George Biddleman, of B, re-
turned from a furlough last night. He
insists that there is much truth in the
words of the song, There's no place
like home"
Private Charles Fernsler, OF c, who
was detailed as baker at corps head
quarters two months ago, has been re-
turned to his company. Private Hall,
OF f, is now detailed in his place.
William r. Vail, of Blairstown, N. j.,
is visiting his friend, Corporal George
Russ, of A.
Private Hally B. Evans. of C, has re-
turned from a furlough.
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