The Saint Paul globe., 1898-06-03
COMPANY ID, TWELFTH.
Budget of News From the FairmOnt
Boys.

Budget of News From the Fairmont
Special Correspondence The St. Paul Globe.
CHICKAMAUGA PARK, Ga, May
20 with Company D, Twelfth Mime
sofa regimenD.-The boys are pretty
we'll fitted out in uniform now, and
present quite soldierly appearance.
We are all hustling in preparation
for the regimental inspection to be
held by the inspector general.
Two days ratiOns were issued yes
terday. s-s-
Detail for the guard for May 80:
officer of the guard. Lieut.. w. R.
Royce; Sergeant Tuttle, Privates Flem-
ing, Gould: Watson. supernumerary.
Quite wind storm followed by heavy
rain took place. Boys are all glad to
see it rain to- settle dust and prevent
drill. =: x@e .se :, s..s- 4s-.s..rss.-
CAMP THOMAS, May 27.-The day is
as hot as usual. .-
Capt Boyce is rapidly improving and
will be out in a day or so.
Sick call answered at $40 a. m. by
Corporal hilbert. Privates Carroll and
Peters; nothing serious.
Boys have secured the services of
Iheobald as permanent cook. He also
washes the company's dishes. Hereto
fore we took our turns at cooking, and
each man washed his own dishes.
This is the so-called "Goatee Battal-
ion," on account of officers and men
raising "goatees."
May 2S.-Guard detail for May %:
Corporal Swearington, Privates Con-
quest, Cutler, Drown, Elias; c.. A.
Eaton, supernumerary.
Ed c. McCadden, an ex-Fairmont-
er, was a welcome caller at Company
DIS quarters this afternoon. He is with
Grigsby's rough riders" of Montana.
Company D gave one of their exhi-
hilton guard drills in front Of Maj.
Whitney's tent this evening and were
roundly applauded.
Services by Regimental Chaplain
Clemens comes Immediately after guard
mount on Sunday, our only day of rest
The Sabbath appears to be wash-day
in camp, and the Tennessee river the
tub.
Private Robert Livingston is ap-
pointed company clerk.
"Swede" Elias has quit the barber
chair.
Private Shaver, being a barber, we
are not left in the cold.
More United States mules arrived
in camp this afternoon. Every COM
pany has a mule rig now.
Private Wolter, DIS wagner, is a
daisy"
Inspection of camp quarters every
afternoon at 4, by the officer of the
day, accompanied by physicians and
surgeons.
Dress parade this evening material
lied one Of the finest "put-up" drills
we have had since camp was pitched.
Concerts take place every evening
after retreat, with music by the
Twelfth Regiment band
Second Lieutenant Slater is sick in
quarters; nothing serious.
No drills on Sunday except roll calls
and guard mount, men fall in with
arms.
Biscuits C'sinkers'O, made by Private
Bunell, are in great demand
Detail for brigade guard: Sergeant
Teeter, Corporal Pratt, Privates B
Bird, Cheney, Casey and G. True.
Change in orders: Tattoo (ron CALI
at $50 p. m.; taps at 9:15 p. M; revellie
| $40 a. m.; breakfast call, $50 a. m.
| sick call, 6 a. m
Uniforms were hurriedly issued this
afternoon. with no regard to fit.
| Regular inspection occurred at a
m. by company commander Every
thing ran as smooth as usual
Guard mount at 9:15 a. m. now, in
| stead of 8:15 a. m. as heretofore.
| one thing the boys are uneasy about
| and that is the uncertainty of the date
of pay day."
| The rain broke up the non-commis
stoned officers school this afternoon
A good company drill took place aftel
| the rain.
Ex-Capt. Everett, now battalion ad
Jutant, drilled Company D for a few
minutes this afternoon. It seemed
quite natural to hear his commands.