The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1898-10-08

The 9Th Immunes are still en-
camped in the hills south of San
tiago. Military General Woods
visited the quarters Wednesday
last and expressed himself as
much pleased with the general
appearance of everything.
On account of the great pre-
valance of disease the morning
and evening drills have been dis
continued. The physicians having
agreed that the exercise was too
violent for this hot climate. Re-
gardless of all the precautions
being taken for the preservation
of the health of the regiment there
were but 800 available for duty
yesterday, the balance being con-
fined in the hospital or in their
quarters.
The diseases which predominant
are yellow and malarial fevers.
The yellow fever, though, is of
an extremely mild type. Several
cases Of typhoid also exist. Two
deaths occurred in Company A the
past week. Both of the victims
were young mon of sterling worth.
W. E. Mcleod of Washington,
10. died on the 9th inst. He
was for a long time the Washing
ton correspondent Of the San
Francisco Examiner. He left a
wife and position to answer to the
call of his country. Being endow-
ed with an amiable disposition it
was but short time before he
won the respect and esteem of
his superior officers, as well as of
those who compose the rank and
file of the regiment. Although
blessed with superior intelligence,
he was as plain and unassuming
as the most humble could have
wished him to be. A large num-
Der of his friends followed his
remains to the grave, and when
taps were sounded over his lifeless
body many manly eyes were moist
with tears.
Garrett Fl. Carson who died on
the 8th inst. was native Missis-
sippian. He was born in Sunfow-
er scarce 20 years ago. That
sacred flame that burns in the
hearts of those who love the
| Stars and Stripes inspired him to
come to this God forsaken isle,
| where he prematurely paid his
debt to nature. 4 splendid young
man he was.
The ice plant donated some time
since by J. Pierpont Morgan fol
1.-The benefit of the soldiers station
| ed here has not been erected as
vet. Great suffering is caused for
| the want of ice, as the water we
drink is simply horrid. To delay
/ the erection of the plant is an
| outrage to the soldiers and an in
| Justice to the donor.
The Massachusetts Aid Associa-
Ition has nicely remembered tn c
regiment with sewing kits. They
are very much appreciate / as scis-
sors, needless and thread are very
necessary articles where women
are7an unknown quantity. Light
| clothing aud delicacies are con-
stantly forwarded here for the
Esick by the Red Cross society, but
| through some mismanagement
lthev fail to reach. Lieutenant
| Cafves Of Ocean Springs is justly
entitled to the gratitude OF the
BOYS for an equal distribution OF
1.-THE goods entrusted to him.
| Reverend Father Pendergrast of
Bay St. Louis who recently be
came attached to the regiment,
! 6lline the position of chaplain, is
! making numerous friends by vir-
fna Of his kind and eonsiderate
| treatment of the sick. His SER
! mons at mass on Sundays are not
only eloquent but repiete with
Egood advice.
One of the men who fairly de-
serves and Justly holds an exalted
place in the hearts Of the members
lof Company A is Sergeant Henry
EConyerse of Scranton His every
movement since we have been sta
toned within sight of the disease
breathing City of Santiago has
been devoted to those unable to
holm themselves. His course has
been truly admirable and the re-
] marx ssWhat would we do if Con-
verse were not here?" is often on
tba lips of the grateful.