The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-23
CAMP MOUNT AFFAIRS
THE SOLDIERS HEREAFTER WILL
HAVE THEIR MEALS PROMPTLY.
Financial endorsements Numerous
Among the Men-FIOwers Sent
to the Hospital.

The man who was responsible for the de-
lay of Fridays dinner at Camp Mount has
found his reward. Particular instructions
were given by the commanding officers on
Friday that dinner should not be delayed.
Arrangements had been made that the mo-
ment the men started on their return to
camp after escorting President Mckinley
notice of the fact should be telephoned to
the mess quarters. This was done by two
different persons, and the word was received
by H. A.. Miller, who has charge of the
kitchen. For some reason, Mr.. Miller failed
to comply with the order w. H. Westfall,
who has the control of the walters, had the
plates and the bread upon the table two
hours before the cooked rations were pre-
pared yesterday morning. Miller was dis
charged, and Westfall was given complete
control. The meals were served promptly
yesterday, and everyone was pleased with
the food and the way it was cooked.
1.-THE breakfast, said one of the men,
was simply immense. We had oatmeal
with sugar and plenty of good milk We
also had good potatoes, ham, bread and
butter and excellent coffee"
The soldiers are now beginning to realize
that the State is doing all it can for them,
and they feel satisfied that no unnecessary
expenses are being charged against them.
Since they find that they could not possibly
escape paying for the clothing furnished by
the State except the part returned, without
a delay of from thirty to sixty days. they
realize that the proposition of the Governor
to leave the affair to the Legislature for
settlement is the only proper course. In
the end they will receive the same amount,
and will be discharged a great deal earlier.
Many of the men have schools which they
are to teach, and others wish to attend
school. All are chatting under the delay.
Without exception, the men to whom the
matter has been presented declare that they
very much prefer immediate discharge, as
they are fully confident of reimbursement
by the Legislature The present delay has
caused considerable embarrassment to the
men with short purses. When the regiment
returned from it's furlough the estimate was
that the muster out would come within ten
days. The extra money brought by the
boys lasted two or three days. Now they
are sending home for money or doing with
out as best they can. A great many let
tiers are taken to the commanders of bat
talions for a signature, certifying that the
letters have been sent by soldiers, in order
that the postage may be paid at the desti-
nation.
The business accounts of both regiments
are now nearing completion. The negli-
gence of some of the captains, however, has
been one source of trouble. Capt. S. S.
Monical, of Company K, was placed under
arrest for neglect of duties and improper
conduct. 1t is now understood that Nov. 2
will be the day for mastering out the One
nd-fifty-seventh Regiment and
the settling of the final accounts with the
men can now be begun. The One-hundred-
and-fifty-eigh,A Regiment is delayed in its
work by uncertainty in regard to the time
for discharge, because the captains cannot
tell the exact amount which will be coming
to each man. The Twenty-eighth Battery
sent in its muster-out rolls yesterday and
expects to be mustered out Tuesday or
Wednesday. The signal corps should not
be held much longer.
An order was issued yesterday which is
intended to make the going. to and from
meals more orderly. Heretofore there have
been about one thousand men trying to Sc
cure entrance to the dining hall at two
small openings. neither of which can admit
more than one man at time. tanning
and showing. generally good-natured, it is
true, but very unpleasant. the result.
Now each company forms in its quarters
and marches to the mess hall alone. A COM.
missioned officer is always in charge of the
company.
There were not quite so many sick men at
the hospital last night, and no cases are
very serious. Flowers were sent out yester-
day by j. N. Porter. Some jellies were also
received, unaccompanied by any name
In Barn G, which is occupied by the men
of the One-hundred-a -fifty-eighth Regi-
ment, g few of the soldiers yesterday con-
cluded that they were not getting enough
heat. and took away the mixer The gas
company. supported by official orders. then
capped the pipe and demanded the mixer
in exchange for gas. The man who had
committed the theft refused to yield. and
wood fire was made. A desire for mischief,
born of idleness is probably the cause of
the trouble.
The examination of the Northumberland
fifty-eighth Regiment will be continued to-
day. ADout one company day is the pres
emf rate. Colonel May will attend to his
duties at the camp. He expects to hear.
to-day or tomorrow, of the action of the
government In regard to the car fare OF the
soldiers TO their homes
Rev. q. A. Christensen. chaplain OF the
One-hundred-an fifty -eghth Regiment, yes
ter6nr af farrno1f rfzfforfpH his command.