The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-05
GOSSIP OF THE CAMP.

From a Staff Correspondent.
Camp Alger, Va, July 4.-The eve of
the glorious Fourth was very quiet
and mild in Camp Alger. 1t was not
an ideal place for the ordinary small
boy of patriotic proclvities, because
there is almost an entire absence of
noise and enthusiasm, and the sound
Of the festive fireCracker is not to be
heard. Being the Sabbath no work
was done. In the morning the Catho-
lie members of the brigade attended
the mass said by Rev. Father Sher-
man, chaplain of the Fourth Missouri,
and at 10 o'clock the services held by
Chaplain Stahl were well attended by
the boys of the Thirteenth.
The Rev. Dewitt Talmage was eX-
pected to be present to conduct the
services and to preach, but for some
reason or other he could not be pres
ent. In the afternoon many hied
themselves TO the woods and stretched
themselves in the shade of a tree to
escape the ill effects of that stereo-
typed specimen of misdirected good
nature, lis it hot enough for you?" In
the evening services held in the Y. NJ.
c. A. tent were we'll attended. In
quiet and uneventful. In the evening
the band played a few select pieces in
front of headquarters, closing with
america"
The new web belts were worn for the
first time at dress parade yesterday,
and their appearance made a decided
change in the looks of the regiment
This belt holds forty-five cartridges,
lA
letters "U. s." appear instead of the
old IN. G. p"
The first man has been discharged
from the Thirteenth regiment and
under circumstances which the boys
regret very much. TIL case is that of
Private Arthur Warner, of Company
c. who volunteered gladly and was
anxious to see service. His plans were
spoiled. however, and his ambitions
thwarted by his parents, who insisted
that he was under age and that he
should be forthwith discharged. In
accordance with persistent requests on
their part, Private Warner was hand
ed his discharge today, and left at
once for home, carrying with him the
best wishes of his former comrades
in-arms.
The transfer of Private Peter Bar
rett, of c, TO the United States light
artillery battery, situated at Fort
Morgan, Alabama, has been received.
All arrangements will be perfected in
a few days.
Immediately after dress parade last
evening, Musician Chichester was
taken suddenly i'll from the effects of
the heat. He was promptly removed
to the division hospital, and later on
TO the hospital at Fort Meyer. IT is
expected that he will soon be better.
julius j. Koch, of Scranton. is visit
ins the members of Company d. He
arrived Friday evening. having ridden
on his wheel from Scranton.
Private Charles u. Schweitzer, of
A, returned Friday evening, after hay-
ing spent his seven-days' furlough in
Scranton, where he went to attend the
funeral of his brother.
Corporal Willard o. Lathrop arrived
In camp this evening, He spent the
time allotted by his furlough VISITING
his wife and parents in Peckville.
Regimental Clerk William Decker
has returned from his fnrlough. He
looks well. and is an ardent believer
In furloughs.
Sergeant Deiner and Corporal
Thomas, of L, went home today for a
few days visit. The boys of Il have
suspicious that the sergeant may have
gone home to be married and that the
corporal will be best man"
Lieutenant Harrington and Corporal
Horton, OF E, left for home last even.
ing, to return in seven days.
band concert was given this even
ing in front Of headquarters.
Lieutenant Foote, of ID, is officer o!
the dav; Lieutenant Dodge, Of L, Off.
Ger of the Guard: II. L. Eacle, of e
sergeant Of the guard; ana George Bid.
dleman, Of b. William Dennis, of G
and Bernard Haggerty OF C, corporals
Patrick w. q. Grihiths. OF A. is or.
derly.
Lieutenant of Police Zang and Jacol
E0Hpa of the Ganfh Cida aro a.,