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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

me more OF account of my "sojer
clothes" think, than anything else Ma
ture had not fitted me for roundabout
with brass buttons, fact when the
Young ladies' discovered as We marchea
past them and their waving 'kerchieis
on our way to Camp Lee. Besides. haa
always thought "sojering' tomroolery
ANYHOW. So when the nigh. wind Die"
keen upon my ribs my purpose 10 IoV'
any more countries diminished as sensl-
bly, as did the soldiers on the Williams
burg road though / did not formulate II
in such spirited terms az his. Yet l loVed
nv country, verify believe, as much as
any man on the ground at Camp Lee;
would have died for her-but not by freez-
ing. or, worst still, by filth. OF this last
more anon. That others shared my feel-
ings was proved by V. Dabney. In con-
sequence OF his huge, bulky figure, MS
Jolly. good nature. and his fund or WIZ
V was a conspicuous figure in the
camp. He had been raised in luxury. HIS
father. a rich Mississippi planter, had
lavished money on him, and actually
urged him into extravaganza. HIS ideal
of life was a hotel in Paris, and this sort
of thing didn't suit him at all. But his
sense OF duty was supreme.
Boys" he would say, as he took MS
short meerschaum from his mouth ana
drew up his robust figure TO It's tulI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

height. boys, 1 want you distinctly to
understandable is my last war! This is
my first, and I am going to see il through
to the bitter end, but after this no more
war, no more sleeping in straw for V. ID.
Nc, s!r!'
He was as good az his word. He went
through the war. rising TO n captaincy
on the staff of Gordon of Georgia, and
now teaches school in the city Of New
York.
THE WOES OF THE RECRUIT.
Sleeping on straw" Aye that was the
rub. To be sure we had ticks, but they
were about as thin as the insect of that
name: there were about nine of US to a
tent-good, large Sibey tents we had at
first-and not a night-shrt among the
whole nine. Revellle was another misery.
1 was three and thirty years OF age, q
born invalid. whose habit had been TO
rise late, battle leisurely, and eat break
fast after everybody else was done. To
get up at dawn TO the sound Of fife and
drum; to wash my face in a hurry In a
tin basin; wipe on a wet towel, and go
forth with suffocated skin and a sense
Of uncleanness TO be squad-driled by a
fat little cadet, young enough to be my
son, OF the Virginia Military Institute.
that, indeed, was misery. How l hated
that little Cadet He was always so wide
awake, so clean, so interested in the drill:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

have done credit to constitutional law
yer. On inquiry l learned that this SER
geant was by trade plasterer, and what
he knew about the government he had
learned from stump-speakers. He was a
pretty fair specimen Of the average Con-
federate soldier, who knew what he was
about when he entered into the war.
One morning news came that we had
been ordered TO Manassas. 1t was true.
1 was glad-anything for a change.
OTHER RICHMOND CAMPS.
Camp Lee was established Immediately
upon the outbreak of war, and the frst
forces from Virginia were assembled
there for drill and instruction. At al
most the same time there were establish
ed a number OF other camps in this city.
They were designated as Camps Winder,
Jackson, and the Old Fair-Grounds Camp
Camp Winder was located In what Is
now HarVeytown. and Camp jackson
was northeast of IL, being located in the
territory bounded on the north by Cary
street and on the west by Laurel The
Old FAIRGROUNDS Camp was located in
what is now Monroe Park. These three
camps were later used for hospital pur-
poses.
Monroe Park was for number or
wears tho property Of the Virginia Ag-
ricultural Society, and there the state
fairs were held for three years. In 1916
or 1857 the property on west Broad street
was acquired by the society, and the
fairs were held there afterwards. The
old fair buildings were left standing,
however, and when the war broke out
they were converted into hospitals, which
were known as the Stuart Hospitals.
The hospital buildings remained intact
ha yxsh o n
the property was purchased by tho city.
and coeval with this purchase the land
boom on Franklin street was started by
General Albert Ordway.
BUILDINGS AT CAMP LEE.
The FAIRGROUNDS buildings at Camp
Lee consisted at the time OF it's occupa-
ton by Confederate troops OF the brick
house which now stands in the north
eastern portion of the grounds an ex-
cellent picture Of which is herewith
printed. the old art building which was
torn down some years ago and the two
story fancy-work building, which was
also sacrificed when the large exposi-
ton buildings were constructed. Inc men
who were mustered into service at Camp
Lee occupied these buildings, as Tar as
thew were available, others slept In tina
stables. and many hundreds OF them were
tented on the greensward.
The main entrance 10 the grounds In
war-times was at the southeast corner.
and guard-houses were scattered OIL
around the fence.
MAJOR SHIELDS IN COMMAND.
For a long time the camp was under
the command of Major John c. Shields,
at ono time editor of the Richmond
Whig. and now resident OF Rockbridge
county. He had as his able assistant
Lieutenant Huff The late DR.. William
p Palmer was for the last two years OF
the war the surgeon in charge or the
camp.
All Of the troops sent out from Rich
mond rendezvoused at Camp Lee, and
the majority OF those who went from
other points in Virginia also spent
time of seasoning at the camp.
Altogether. many historic memories
cling around the old place, and 1t seems
eminently appropriate that this old camp
ground should once more be selected as
point OF mobilization for troops bound
for war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

progress II will bear the same name.
Camp Lee is a name which to the soldier
OF the Confederacy awakens old memo
ries. Many of those who now are cor
dial supporters Of the Stars and stripes
wore the gray in days OF old, and march
ed forth from Camp Lee to do battle. 10
most of them the memories OF inc oiu
camp are pleasant ones. for within the
precincts of the tenting ground many
happy day was spent by Jof 3 hep
when as an embryo soldier he Wd5 peihs
drilled and taught how TO carry his mus
ket at a present or how 10 Keep step
with tho band. things that he iorSo'
amid the carnage of battle.
PUT THROUGH SPROUTS
History will repeat itself, however Ihe
soldiers to be prepared for war Will again
assemble at Camp Lee, and again VIII
they be put through the sprouts, as
they call drilling. when the term Is APP
piled TO a "hay foot, straw foot recruit
In the early eos. when Camp Lee was
first opened for the reception OF recruits.
the boys in gray who were quartered
there entered the grounds much as they
would have entered picnic grounds. Waf
m them then was fun. They had not
smelt powder and did not dream OF the
awful struggle that would for four long
wears be theirs to make. They were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
ECHOES OF CAMP LEE
"REMINISCENCES OF THIS FAMOUS
PLACE IN WAR HISTORY.
IMPRESSIONS OF DR.. BhGBY.
An Account by This Gifted Writer
of Life in the Confederate Camp
Many Spies Executed There-Other
Camps OF Old.

History. 1t is said. repeats itself, and
this It now bids fair to do In the selection
by the United States Government Of
Richmond as place Of mobiliza ion for
troops to participate in the war against
Spain.
1t is likely that some fifteen thousand
volunteers will within the next month be
encamped at the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
just west OF Richmond. where thirty
seven years ago were encamped many
thousand Confederate soldiers. The only
difference between the encampments will
be that tho men who assembled there
nearly four decades ago were opposed to
the United States Government. and those
who will camp at the same place next
month will be there for the purpose of
upholding the United States.
During the civil war this was known as
Camp Lee. and during the war now in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
Ocean Steamship Fees.
Scottish Amer!can.)

The fee system is more rigidly enforced
on a big passenger steamship than any
where else. II Is one OF the places where
servants demand their fees, and tell you
the amount that they think you ought 10
give them. While the walters at restau-
rants and hotels expect fees for their
services, and will hint and perhaps make
1t embarrassing for you II they are not
paid, they have not gone so far as TO tell
you that they want fee and prescribe
the amount. Even porters do not do
that. They come around. brush your
coat and hat. and run the whisk over
your trousers: but II is seldom that they
ask you for any money. let alone a speci-
fed amount.
On passenger steamers the stewards
regard their fees as matter Of right
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

he was so fat behind. his coat-tails were
so short and sharp. and his hands looked
so big In white gloves. He made me- sick
What the deuce did care about learning
how to hold my piece" TO load in nine
times" and all that? I was furious: but
at the same time got up big appetite
for breakfast. which was generally good.
for We lived pretty well at Camp Lee
A SINGLE INCIDENT.
recall . single incident at Camp Lee
The company next 10 ours was from
Campbell county. think. and composed
almost wholly Of illiterate countrymen.
Hearing an animated conversation going
on towards their campfire one night,
drew nigh and listened. The causes that
led to tho war were being discussed and
the principal speaker. a sergeant. gave
an account OF the formation of our gov
eminent and the true theory OF It's work.
ing on States rights principles that would
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
What the Churches are Doing.
Religious Herald.

Monthly reports were made at the
Baptist Pastors Conference on Monday
as follows: Fulton church received two
by baptism, one by restoration, and one
by letter. Pastor Harrison closes his
work there and begins at Emmanuel May
LIST. Calvary church received six by bap-
tism. The congregations are unusually
good. Pine-Street church added five by
letter and dismissed eight. Dr. Willing
ham preached there Sunday night. At
East-End church three joined by expert
ence and one by restoration. Oak Grove
church, Manchester, received seven by
baptism. AT the Second church. nineteen
were added by baptism and three by let
ter. Among the former were the wives
of two deacons. one of these deac0ns
declares that things are in better shape
now in the Second church than they
have been IN twenty years" Grace
Street church, as partial result of the
recent meeting, received thirty-one by
baptism and several by restoration. The
congregations are excellent. Leigh
Street church Is rallying admirably 10
their new pastor, Rev. Nj. Ashby Jones.
and making him feel thoroughly at home.
Four have joined there by letter. Ven
abe-Street church added one by letter.
This church will soon erect a building
for their prosperous Seventeenth-Street
mission. The Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company has given the lot for this
purpose. while the church gives $500 and
the Sunday School Association $500 to-
ward the building. Broadus- Memorial
church has taken excellent collections for
home and foreign missions recently. AT
West-View church one was added by
restoration. This church is in the midst
of good meeting. Fourteen persons
made profession of faith Sunday. Pas
tor and people are doing the work.
The visitors at the conference were
DIR. Sitter. of Croker Seminary. and Rev.
c. Il. Stuart, OF Ashland: nrother, Stuart
every way prosperous. The church is
thoroughly harmonious. the Sunday
school is steadily growing. and the con-
tributions of the church have increased
remarkably. children's mission So
ciety Of this church. started years ago
In memory OF little daughter OF DR.. j.
William Jones. who died in Ashland,
leaving 81 TO missions, gave SIS recently
to mission purposes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

little story hangs. Webster before
coming here advised one of his COM
rades of his mission, and exacted from
him a promise that in event he lost his
life he Uhe comrade) would seek his
body and see that 1t was returned 10 his
Ohio home for interment. The comrade
kept his word. and tracing the body to
its grave. had II disinterred and taken
to the Buckeye State.
Besides the hanging OF spies at Camp
Lee there were also a great many exc
cutions Of deserters there. A number CT
courts-martial sat In Richmond, and tho
sentences imposed by these courts-usu-
ally the sentence of death-were executed
at Camp Lee. Death to a deserteY was
administered by shooting rather than by
hanging, the more ignom!nous death be-
ing reserved exclusively for spies. The
deserters were shot beneath the same
grove In which the hangings took place,
and every week or 50 firing squad led
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
some poor unfortunate to his death be
meath those trees.

DIR. BAGBYs IMPRESSIONS.
Dr. George w. Bagby, one OF the clever
est writer's In Virginia, in his Annals
OF tho War;" published some time before
his death, gives graphic description Oh
the camp as he found II when first mus
tered into the service Of the Confederacy.
His description Is here appended:
Ex-Governor James L. Kemper tens
war story that is so very good l thlhk no
must have invented IT, Yet II IL so true
to nature that II ought to have happehsn
hundred. nay, thousand times' NJ
says that on che night OF the retreat
from Williamsburg. I'm 1852 when men ana
officers were mixed up indiscriminateIy
In the muddy road with the rain falilhs
heavily on them and no man kne" hiS
neighbor. a soldier near him l1eherai
Kemper) pulled himself out OF the mire.
and going up TO the fence on the roaosioe
dropped his musket TO the ground ana IN
accents OF the most intense sincerity e@-
claimed:
"well. II ever I love another country
a'gin, damn me!'
Much of the same feeling came over me
the first night I slept, or tried to sleep
at the new fairgrounds, on the SUBURBS
of Richmond, which had been turned INTO
O. camp OF instruction, and was called
Camp Lee. My friend. Lieutenant La
than, OF Lynchburg afterwards 'actins
Judge advocate-ge of the Army OIL
Northern Virginia). and / slept under the
same blanket on the upper iloor Oh one
OF the Playground buildings. The month
was April. the night was chill, the ar
keen the blanket thin. the planks nara
Moreover. | had eiten freely or haru-
tack, and drank still more freely OF cola
water, which was bad for my dyspepsia
LIFE AT CAMP LEE.
Truth IL there WAS big disgust upon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
The Ar~umeutative Scot.

'How are you to-day?" said a Scottish
minister 10 one Of his parishioner3 on
meeting him on the road. "Gey wcel. sir.
gey weel." replied Jonn. cautiously; "gin
II wasna for the rheumatism IN my richt
leg" "Ah, weel John. be thankful; for
there Is no mistake you ars getting old
like the rest of us. and old age doesn't
come alone" AUD age. air." returned
John: II won'er to hear ye Anld age
has nothing to do wit. Here's my ither
leg jist as aud. an IT'S quito sound an
soopls yet"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

young, happy, and ligiit-hearted, They
never dreamed of defeat, and felt posi-
tive that within ninety days at the out
side the Confederate army would march
victorious into Washington, and the war
would be over.
Later on, however, things changed.
The happy picnic" grounds-Camp Lee
became place Of stern discipline. Men
were not detained there long. They were
drilled as rapidly as possible, and gotten
into condition for service and sent to the
front, where they were SO much needed.
The camp also became a place Of death.
Executions were held with great ire
quency, and the awful fate that war
metes out to spies and deserters was
many times administered on the picnic"
grounds.
TWO WEBSTERS HANGED.
Two of the first executions OF spies cap
tursd by the Confederacy were at Camp
Lee, and a singular fact in connection
With these executions is that though the
men bore no relation to each other they
were both named Webster They were
hanged on the battle-ground beneath the
clump of trees which now stand in rear
OF the Auditorium building, and their
remains were inferred on the hillside in
rear of the Colored Almshouse. One OF
the bodies was afterwards taken to Ohio,
and around this circumstance a pretty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

Whatever makes life easier makes iics
longer. Therefore. save labor and tlmo
by using Elastic starch. FGat-iron uaha-
mark. Ask your grocer for IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

oroers Tor printing sent to the Dispatch
company VIII be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices will
DO sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
TAN SHOES

are more in vogue this season
than ever. This week we offer r'a
SOLID LEATHERCoin N,
Toe Shoe at. Oi.4S
They are cheaper than you ,hi,k
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
BOYS
LONG
; STOCKINGS.

The assortment embraces uuquestonaby the greatest
variety of patterns styles and colorngs that have ever
been shown in ONE GRADE by any house in the country
The great Of elegance and the small will indeed
surprise you. m
SUITS as low as $685. high as Sis. The
lowest the best and all between prices covered by
DOUBLE GUARANTEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

These Stocking, range in size
from CT to 81, are guaranteed
Fast Black and stainless; they're
made of Egyptian cotton, good
weight; are usually re-
tailed all over the coun- =
try at triple our special CC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-07
At the Theatre.

julie Walters, assisted by Mis-:
Louise Llewellynn, and well bal
ancced company, appeared in How
Hopper was Side Tracked" before {
large audience at Harper's. theatre
last night. The play abounds in
rich dialogue and situations such as
afford Mr.. Walters opportunity tc
display his versatility. He is the
same funny fellow of old.
Manager Steve Miller has some
good offerings on his bill of fare, in
Guiding My Friend From India, >
which he announces as coming soon.
Next Sunday night The Pay Train
win hold the boards; Nov. II,
George w. Monroe in Her Majesty
the Cook" Nov. 20, "A Trip to the
Circus" Nov. p, Darkest Russia;
Nov. 20, Davis Uncle Tom S Cabin
Nov. p, Carroll and Kane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-07
Welded AT WASHINGTON.
NuptIaIs of Miss Mackenzie and Mr..
Hendley.

! NuPtials of Miss Mackenzie and Mr.
Hendley.
The Washington Star of last Thurs
day contains the following account OF
the marriage of Miss Lucia Mackenzie,
former Rock Island lady, and Eu-
gene Raymond Hendley:
"A very large gathering of friends,
notably from army circles, witnessed
the marriage last night at the Epiph-
any church of Miss Lucia Mackenzie,
only daughter of Lieut.. Col. Alex
Mackenzie, corps of engineers, U. S.
A, and Eugene Raymond Hendley.
Messrs. Boyd Taylor, Walter Allen,
Charles Hendley and Fred Smith were
the ushers, and when the bridesmaids
appeared at the chancel doors, they
led the way for them down the mid
die aisle to the church door to meet
the bride. The bridesmaids were
Miss Myra Hendley, sister of the
groom; Miss Marion Lilley and Miss
Daisy Squires, all of Washington, and
Miss Potter. of Burlington, Iowa.
The maid of honor was Miss Helen
Hall, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The
bride came in church escorted by her
father, and at the chancel gate was met
by the groom and his best man, Ed
ward G. Robinson. Rev. DR.. McKim
performed the marriage ceremony.
The bride was beautifully dressed
in white satin, the long-train skirt
edged with thick ruche of liberty
silk. The bodice was trimmed with
point lace. A tulle veil was worn and
bouquet of bride roses carried. The
maid of honor wore lace-trimed
organdie and carried pink roses. The
bridesmaids we're also in white organ
die dresses with pink satin collars and
girdles and carried pink carnations.
Among the guests at the church were
the Secretary of War and Mrs. Alger,
Gen. and Mrs. Wilson, Col. and Mrs.
Black, Col. and Mrs. Bingham, Gen.
Wright, and his daughter, Mrs. Smith;
Gen. and Mrs. Parker, Maj. and Mrs.
Kuhn, Capt. and Mrs. Beach, Mrs.
Hendley, the mother of the groom;
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs.
Bradbury, of New York, Mrs. w. A.
of La Crosse, Wis. Miss
Swayze and Miss Williams. Mai. and
Mrs. Richard L. Hoxey, Mrs. and Mrs.
cox, and Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Spaulding.
The bride received numbers of
elegant gifts, one in particular COM
ing with the good wishes of a number
of friends at her former home, Rock
Island. 1t was a silver service.
Relatives joined the wedding party
at Lieut.. Col. Mackenzie's home, on
Jefferson place, after the ceremony
for an informal reception, during
which Mrs. and Mrs. Hendley left for
a bridal trip. They will be at home
to their friends Saturdays after Nov.
49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-07
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on a
lealthy condition of all the vital or
gans. If the liver be inactive, you
have bilious look; if your stomach be
disordered, you have a dyspeptic look;
if your kidneys be affected, you have
a pinched look. Secure good health,
and you will surely have good looks.
Electric Bitters'' is good Alternative
and tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach. liver and kidneys. Purifies
the blood, cures pimples, blotches
and boils, and gives good complex
ion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold
at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
so cents per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-07
ELECTION DAY TIPS.

County Clerk H. Kohler has pre-
pared the following instructions gov
erniDg tomorrow election:
Polls shall be opened at O'Clock
a. IN.
Ballot box shall be opened and pub
licly exhibited.-Section 3, Article Y
Law of 1898.
Proclamation shall be made at the
opening of the polls, and shall also be
made so minutes before closing
Section 2. Article Y. Law of 1898.
Polls shall be closed at 3 O'Clock
P. m.
No recess or adjournment can be
taken until votes cast shall have been
counted, certified and sealed.-Sectien
3, Article Y. Law of 1898.
One poll book, one tally sheet and
one register shall be certified, sealed
and delivered to the county clerk
within "a hours after the close of the
polls
One poll book. one tally sheet and
one register shall be certified, sealed
and delivered without delay to the
town or city clerk Gas the case
may be-)
One poll book and one tally sheet
shall be certified, sealed and mailed
postage paid, to the secretary of state
within six hours after the canvas of
vote is pleted.-Section Il. Arti-
Gle X, and Section 8, Article III, Law
of 1898.
HOW TO COUNT VOTES FOR REPRESEN-
TATIvEs.
If the ballot indicates that the voter
intended to vote for one person only.
it shall be counted three votes for
that candidate.
If ballot indicates that the voter in
tended to vote for two persons for
representative, it shall be counted
one-and-a-half votes for each candi-
date.
If ballot indicates that voter in
tended to vote for three persons, it
shall he counted one vote for each
candidate, unless otherwise expressly
stated.-Section 9, Article y, Law of
1898.
Compensation of board Of registry,
81 per day each.-Section 3, Article
", Law OF 1898.
Compensation of judges and clerks
of election, SIS per day cach.-Section
/, Article ", Law Of 1898.
At this election women are allowed
to vote for trustees of the University
of Illinois, and must register the same
as male voters. The manner of reg
istering women does not differ from
that of registering men.
In an election like this, in which
only a part of the candidates named
on the general ticket can be voted for
by women, a separate ballot box
should be provided by the judges of
election TO receive the ballots of wo-
men only.