The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-26
COL. GUNDER,s REGIMENT.
"ParsOn" Weaver Keeping Up with
the Religious Equipment.

the Religious Equipment.
Correspondence of the Journal.
CAMP THOMAS, Chickamauga Park,
Ga, June A.-Too much cannot be said in
praise of the almost ideal weather with
which the army here is favored. While it
is warm during the day, it is cool enough
at night to make an army blanket very
agreeable as well as a comfortable COM
panion The air is pure and bracing, and
the men turn out at 4:35 o'clock in the
morning thoroughly rested. These condi-
tions contribute very materially to the gen
eral good health of the men. What is true
of this regiment is true of the other regi-
ments in the park. From the rumors cir
culated in Indiana regarding the treatment
of her troops the liar must have been
abroad. We have good water and plenty
of it. The food is ample and of excellent
quality. If there is any lack it is due to
negligence or mismanagement ON the part
of the men. They may appear to be little
slow in issuing equipment, but when the
magnitude of the task is realized no one
would criticise the government.
Colonel Lawson, of the First Georgia.
with his staff, came over last evening to
see Hoosier dress parade. Judging from
the profusion of praise and generous re-
greatly pleased with what they saw. The
visitors left good impression on the men
and officers of the hundred and-sixtieth
by their very gentlemanly bearing.
Thursday evening is prayer meeting, and
instead of the regular order this week
Major D. w. Whittel, of Chicago
and Mr. Harry Maxwell. of Craw-
louisville, were present. The latter
led in singing, and the former made an ad-
dress These men are making a tour of
the regiments camped here, holding at least
one service with each regiment. The tent
was crowded, and the men stood five and
six deep on the outside. much interested in
the exercises. The Christian Commission
the organization which was so efficient
during the civil war, tenders it's services to
the regiment and asks to cooperate with
the chaplain and officers. Before long it
is expected that the equipment for the So
cial and religious side of soldier life will
be very materially strengthened by the
coming of this new ally. A man will be
sent whose duty will be to have charge of
the tent and it's belongings. This will null
tiply the forces for good, which will be
gratifying indeed to all friends of the regi-
ment. Books emo papers, in box lots, have
been received from Wabash, Montpelier and
Marion, besides bundles from private
parties.
Company G has water spaniel as mas
cot which accompanies them every evening
on dress parade. He is very jealous of his
place, and resents furiously any attempt at
displacement
Joe Blackburn" raven, and Company
beHng Is the pest btr of the regiment in
he does not try to steal Everything from
a tent to toothpick has been attempted.
This trait of character has caused some
remarks to be. made concerning joe
which Poe would not put into a poem
Company G varies it's menu by trading a
surplus stock of salt pork for a fine pig,
which they propose to roast for dinner to-
morrow in commemoration of being mus
tered into the Indiana National Guard three
Some of the captains and lieutenants have
left their mess" and are taking their meals
with their companies. preferring. the pri-
board money goes to swell the company
fund, which each one is trying hard to
create.
Captain F. w. Foxworthy has been as
signed again to the Letter Hospital. Major
T. c. Kimball, of Marion, is at the same
place waiting for the formation of the army
corps to which he is assigned.
Last night Major Ed Miller was sent at
II o'clock to two or three picket posts for
the purpose of finding out what was done
by the guards at that time of night
whether they were watching or sleeping. 1t
had come to the ears of some of the Of
IlcerS tnat the guards were In the nablt or
sleeping when sent out on duty away from
camp. But inspection proved that every
thing was all right. Beginning with yester-
day the guard line has been made more
efficient. There has been too little respect
paid to the sentries and possibly there had
been some laxity on the part of the guards
to discharge, their duty. Now every sentry
walks with bayonet on gun, in daylight as
well as at night, and there are but two
posts of entrance. The colonel is gradually
getting the men accustomed to regular
army life and its discipline.
Sunday there will be the weekly inspec-
ton of the camp at 3 o'clock. regimental
school lessons Of the quarter at $3.50, and a
song service in the evening. Sunday after
moons the men have the privilege of the
park without passes until Ais. If any violate
this they stay in quarters the following
Sunday while the others are out:
w. B. w.