Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-07-18

CARSON CRY. NEv. July le

Ann' AL III SoHlpany II passed
but two-Oakes and Kelton. the
former had defective vision and the
latter hernia. II is prpularly be-.
li-ved that Cakes, although the finest
built man in the company, was affect
ed with @cold feet" which struck to
his orbs during his examination, pre-
venting him from seeing at the re-
quired distance. We expect to he
clustered in" and may leave Tor Reno
next week, where We. will no longer
be served Mt the table by the pleasing
mattresses of the Briggs House but do
our own cooking, as provisions will
be supplied us there. ...
The Red Cross Society of Carson is
doing all in its power for orr com.
fort and has supplied the men with
shoes who required them. The ladies
of this Society have also sem the men
on guard there are some thirt, five
men detailed us guards each day-a
bountiful supply ~: sandwiches and
coffee to help sustain them through
the long night watches, although be-
ing on guard is not at all morotonous
rs Tie men'on duty are kept busy ar
resting those Who prefer the excite
ment of the citH's 81 streets and the at
traction of the (;apitoi's shady
gr"rln Is to the hard pallets of st raw
and one blanks 81 to co yer them should
they conform to rules and remain in
camp.
Nearly every day a detachment of
men march out to the %penitentia1y
aud enjoy &, refreshing bath in the
hot springs. l have not oeen ont yet
myself, but euj '!ed d much needed
tub bath in. the hay NOW of the hotel
stable this morning. Most Of US now
regret that we did not bring a change
of underclothe with us as they are
much needed and we have no knowl-
edge as to when we will be supplied
10y the Government.
Miss Edith Taylor. late of Elko. pre-
sented me with thread and needles
for the men Of Company f., for the
purpose OF sewing on buttons, hut il
we re nain among Carson's pretty
women much longer we will have no.
buttons left to sew ON our suits of
blue.
The difficulty regarding appoint
ment of our officers is not yet settled.
Company e. howev yer, has been mer-
ged with Company Is of Virginia.
The men have been talking of going
home again it their choice of officers
is not decided upon by the Governor.
1t If, OF course, to be hoped such a
step will not be taken in any event.
The principal men II this city. SO
far as has been learned, look upon
the present call for men rs wholly
unnecessary; b Ised purely GU politi.
cal intrigue, and, ID case Of field ac.
ton might result in All i~rreparable
and unjustihable loss to the Slate.
Nevertheless the men are all as anx-
ious to go to the front rs when they
enlisted and will doubtless fulfill
their duty as BELTS brave men even
though it be u work OF supereroga-
ton.
The men are all in good health and
spirits, Captains Sanders and Morri.
son dong all in their power to make
things as comfortable as possible for
the consolidated company.
WILLIAM AKIN Cox.
CARSON Cry, New, July II, 1893.
EDITOR INDEPENDENT:-I wish to
supplement my letter Of yesterday
with Information given by Governor
Sadler at the caup last night after
dress parade.
The Governor told the men they
should have the privilege Of electing
their major by vote Of the battalion,
and as we feel satisfied how that Cap.
tain Sanders will get his appoint
ment az Captain of our company,
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