The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-22
RESTRICTING THE
NUMBEROF PASSES
Captains Made Responsible for the
Conduct OF the Men.
vIRGINIA'SFLAGFLOATSN NO MORE
Only the American CoIors to be 'seo
Hereafter In the Volunteer ARMY
General Burt Is Holding
Brigade Drills.

CAMP CUBA LIBRE- July Especial
Nh. question as 10 how the issuing Of
masses 70 the soldiers in camp IS to be
regulated In the interest Of discipline sun
SCENE 10 occupy the minds OF the officers
an oharge for II appears by no means as
n guarantee that a greater restriction OF
the personal liberty OF the men iessehs
the number OF arrests
In one OF the Illinois Regiments on last
Sunday. 5sl passes were Issued ana out
of that entire number only hve men re-
turned 10 camp at night more or less
Intoxicated.
In The second Virginia Regiment II has
been thought most effective In reducing
the number OF arrests that the captains
OF the various companies be held rospon-
sible for the conduct Of their commands.
SO the captains are 70 use their discre-
ton as TO whom they issue passes and
these passes are not TO be countersigned
BY the adjutant
NO STATE FLAGS.
At the various regimental headquarters
their respective State flags can no longer
be seen floating IN the wind alongside
OF the colors of Uncle Sam. An order
has been issued several days ago 10 the
effect that only the American flag is TO
be recognized m the army Of the united
states. When General Hasbrouck. the
commander of the Third Brigade heard
that such an order was aboct 10 be IS
sued ne stated that IL would no dodet
go especially hard with the Virginia
troops and that he would not enforce the
new ruling until he had positive instruc-
tions 10 do so. The order came and Nir-
gina nag like that Of the other states.
has been cased and slowed away IN the
tent OF the regimental commander.
BRIGADE DRILL.
a. hndV
that size that mas been engaged in a
brigade drpl General Burt called-the
brigade out for two hour drill yesterday
and in that time about four miles OF
ground were covered. The brigade was
placed IN lire Of battle against an imagi-
nary foe The ground selected for the
drill was east OF the camp and toward
the river and " was unknown TO every
member OF the brigade An excellent
ridge was found and the brigade placed
in battle formation. No warning had
been given the men that they were 70 be
called out and they fell in line in re-
rnarkably quick time. This kind OF drill
will be kept up by General Burt for some
time 10 AFFORD the men a careful instruc-
ton and II will also be taken up In prop
er time by the two other brigades OF the
division
Major Russell B. Harrison. the ord
has been informed by General d. w.
Tlager. chief Of ordnance at Washington.
that he will receive 1000 tin cups. meat
cans knives. forks and spoons for dis
Fyibution wherever needed among the
troops in camp here. In this manner
every want Of the soldiers is gradually
being filled.
PROMOTIONS.
Colonel G. w Taylor has just promoted
Corporals Brooks and Cousins OF Com
pany II. Fourth Regiment. to fourth and
NTH sergeants respectively to NIL existing
vacancies
An informal dance was given at the
armory last evening by several officers
Of the Second and Fourth Regiments.
The hop was turned into a germ2n and
lasted until midnight II was thorough
" enjoyed by a large number OF The
, young society people Of Jacksonville who
accepted the invitations Of the officers TO
he present
Col Charles Euker and his ron. lieut..
Charles F. Euker. are still in the city.
They have come here with a fine lot Of
saddle and driving horses which tney
hope 10 sell here. {. w.