The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-06
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Colonel Burdette Puts the First Regiment Through Many DrilIs-Remains of Pri- vate Flynn Sent to Hartford.


 Colonel Burdette Puts the First Regiment Through Many DrilIs-Remains of Pri- vate Flynn Sent to Hartford.
 Camp Rendezvous, Mantle. Conn, May 1.-The second day of Connecti- cuts troops in camp closed with heavy rain, which though cold and de- pressing did not cool the ardor of the soldiers. The threatening weather of the early morning was dissipated by noon when the sun shone brightly for time, and gave promise of a pleas ant afternoon. The promise was not fulfilled, however, for soon the mist gathered and was driven across the camp grounds in penetrating gusts, which despite the most active exer- tions on the part of the soldiers, could not be wholly overcome. When the retreat sounded it was raining in a steady downpour.
 Throughout the day the infantry drilled until the rain set in and the boys were somewhat fatigued at the close. The first regiment under Colo nel Burdette has been drilled in com- pany and squad movements, one drill following fast upon another. The men as they were marched out formed regi- mental or battalion lines and broke to company movements. A marked diff ference was discernible this afternoon in the marching of the men, since they came to camp yesterday, and 1t is be- lieved that by Saturday 1t will be diff ficult to distinguishe the recruits from the old militiamen. Colonel Burdette recognizes the value of company move ments and drills his men accordingly The recruits are quickly learning the commands.
 Guard mounting was excellent this morning for; the first day. The details were assembled on the parade ground to the music of the band. Tonight the sentres have been ordered to allow nc one to pass the lines unless they have the countersign or a pass. The sen
 
 spite of the rain.
 The field and staff officers of the | First regiment have been ordered te report at post headquarters to-morroN morning for examination. The soldiers are rapidly becoming accustomed tC | the cooking arrangements and to-day: l dinner passed off very well. Tent: have been erected over the stores tt keep them dry. The men went to sup per in the rain, and as fast as theI were served they returned to their owi quarters to eat. The following orde has been issued for the inspection O quarters: Each morning, excepting | Monday, May 16, and Saturday, May 21 during the encampment. the tents mus be prepared for inspection and allowed to remain dressed until the inspection is completed. Inspection will be mad from to a. m. by g post staff office daily detailed. At 8 a. m. the tent must be in readiness for thorougl inspection, in accordance with the spec flied bill of dress"
 l The remains of Private John F | Flynn, who died suddenly in camp th1 morning from heart failure. were takel | to Hartford tonight, detail of eigh members of company B accompanyinl them. The young man, who was onl, twenty-one years of age, was highl. popular with his associates, and hi sudden death has cast a gloom over tn other members of the company. 4 pathetic incident with his death is re called in the last words of the fathe to Captain Redfield, by whom he Is em | ployed, "Take good care of my boy" Late this afternoon the company il informal meeting designated the thre commanding officers of the company t draft resolutions of regret. After tn meeting the company marched in ; body to the hospital where the re mains reposed on litter draped witt the American flag, which was place, over them at the suggestion of Colone H. E. Morgan, assistant quartermaste general. Six men lifted the litter an followed by the entire company march ed across the grounds, out of the gat to the depot where the body was plac ed aboard the 6:07 train for Hartford.