Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-13

HE GIVES GOOD ADVICE.
News from the Second and the
Fourth Virginia Hcgimcnts-Fine
Sanitary Condition of Camp Cuba
Libre-PcrsOnuI Notes.
Correspondents Of the Dispatch.)


CAMP CUBA LdBRE, JACKSON
SILLE, FLA, August 11.-COlonel Will
liam J. Bryan, commanding the Third
Nebraska Regiment, made an address
last evening before his regimental Young
Mems Christian Association. He ex-
pressed the hope that his regiment might
be noted for the sterling integrity and
morality of the men. He referred to the
many anxious mothers who were in
ierested in the welfare of their sons,
and hoped that all would conduct them
selves in such a manner as to bring hap
piness TO their friends at home. lie
further said that a good son would make
good soldier. In closing his address,
the Colonel said that no man had a
stronger grip upon his Christian faith
than he, and he urged the men to be
true 10 their convictions in whatever de-
nomination they may be found.
There will be in the Seventh Army
Corps by September LIST $1,000 officers
and men. There are very few regiments
needed TO complete the maximum strength
OF the corps, and the required
number have been ordered to report to
General Lee. There is little doubt in the
minds of those who watch closely the
movements of the troops that the
Seventh Corps will be ordered TO Habana,
and 1t is firmly believed that the corps
Is being organized for that purpose.
1 have said quite a good deal concern
ing the health Of our camp. but / take it
this important subject is of vital in
terest TO the loved ones at home. AT
monthly meeting of the Board of Trade
OF Jacksonville, held yesterday, a report
was heard from a special committee APP
pointed to investigate the sanitary con-
dition OF Camp Cuba Libre. The report
was. in part. as follows:
1--WE made an investigation of the sanl-
tary condition of the camp, upon a day
when the rain was pouring in torrents,
and when conditions were most UNI
favorable. but the committee have seen
nothing 10 criticise, and have found no
suggestions 10 make toward improve
ment. We were escorted about the |
camp by Major Russell Harrison, 10 |
whom we are greatly indebted for cour- |
tesies extended. We have learned from |
the surgeons that less than per cent of |
the soldiers in camp are on the sick list, |
a rate lower than that of any large city |
in the country. Several of the regiments |
have reported no men seriously Ill, and |
those that were OFF duty on account OF |
Illness were sick because of indiscretions |
I'm exposure TO a hot sun in a climate
TO which they were unaccustomed, and
from overindulgence in eating and
THE favorable conditions are con-
sidered to be due. in large measure.
10 the hearty cooperation of the military
with the Board of Public
Works. to whom vote Of thanks is
rendered"
A vote of thanks was also rendered
10 Major Harrison, and the report signed
by the following committeeman and
adopted; A. S. Balwin, NJ.
D.. Il. c. Garner. and c. l.. Kirk.
PROMOTED.
AS was predicted in "A former letter
Captain r.. G. Simmond- assistant sur
seon Second Virginia. has been detailed
10 the star OF Colonel Maus. chief sur
seon on General Lees staff, and Assist
t-Hospitai-Steward Oscar Woods has
been appointed acting assistant regi-
mental surgeon. This was caused by the
ietaii OF Captain Simmons, and the abb
'ence OF Captain Caldwell, who is home
)n a sick leave
Colonel q. w. Taylor, OF the Fourth
virginia, left yesterday on a business
rlp up the river. In his absence the
Desiment was III command OF Lieutenant
soionei Edwards. Captain Sheen. OF
;ompany (Norfolk) accompanied Colo
'el Taylor, and they have returned with
many pleasant "reminiscences. which viii
y related az one Of those delightful
""aue'S which Captain Higgins, regi-