The herald., 1898-05-24
The VOLUNTEER ARMY
LINES UP FOR ITS FIRST
REVIEW
THE SOLDIERS MUSTERED IN
Lack Less Than Twenty Thousand Of
the Number Called for by the
President
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK,
Ca, May 23.-Major James F. Ward, re-
Gently In command of the Fifth corps at
Tampa, reported here to-day to General
Brooke. having been assigned by the war
department to the command Of the Third
corps now being formed here.
The first division of the first army corps
was reviewed to-day by its commander,
Major-General James H. Wilson. AL
though no particular demonstration was
made, yet it was spectacular scene. It
began early in the cool Of the day, before 9
o'clock. The three brigade of the first d.
vision, nine regiments, practically 5000 men,
formed a liz of battle, the right resting
north Of the historic Kelly field. Thence it
ran a mile, perhaps, along the ridge, a por-
ton of the command forming in the rear
second line, as if for a reserve in assault.
The review was emlnenty satisfactory.
The Water Question
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May pa
large force Of men began work this morn
ing on the pipe line from Chickamauga
Greek which will supply the camps with
water. An immense engine and pump
are now in working order and by Friday of
this week every company will be supplied
with the water from the creek. Work
will be commenced tomorrow on a pipe
line which will bring drinking water from
Crawfish Springs to the camp. The wells
are now furnishing plenty of water but it
is feared the supply will give out during
the summer and the officials are taking
no chances.
Brigadier General Breckenridge and staff
continue their worM of inspection. They
will remain several days, going from here
to Tampa. General Andrew s. Burt, who
recently returned here from Tampa. has
been ordered back to Tampa.
Troops K. B and E of the Third U. s..
Volunteer Cavalry, went into camp this
morning.
The First District of Columbia Infantry,
Col. c. F. Harris in command, 1900 men,
arrived this morning over the Southern
Railway. His regiment got to the park
about noon.
The Third Regiment Tennessee Infantry
leaves Nashville for the park tonight in
command of Col. ]. p. Frye.
The Fourth Ohio Infantry will march
from the park to the city late this even
ing. This regiment will go into camp near
the National Cemetery, close to the city
limits, and will do provost guard duty.
The first division review held since the
mobilization of the volunteer army began
took place this morning in Kelly field. The
First Division, commanded by Brigadier
General Wilson, was the one reviewed.
Nine thousand men were in line.
At Camp Alger
WASHINGTON, May 23.-Maj. Gen
William M. Graham formally assumed
command Of Camp Alger today. So far as
selected, his official STAFF consists of Maj
Ladd, Ninth cavalry quartermaster; Capt
Little, depot commissary. and Maj. M. c.
Martin, depot quartermaster. His per-
sonal staff will be Lieut.. Summeral, Fifth
artillery; Lieut.. Devere, Twenty third in
fantry, and Maj. Heistand, formerly Pres
ident McKinley's military aide. Gen
Graham has established his headquarters
in the Graham house, about a mile from
the camp proper. The headquarters are or
knoll overlooking the camp and are beau
tifully located.
Gen. Graham made a thorough inspection
Of the camp today, paying particular at
tention to the sanitary arrangements
Surgeon General Girard reported during
the day and continued the inspection. He
is of the opinion that the water supply will
be ample for all purposes. While there il
considerable sickness among the members