The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
BIG ESCORT AT coLLINs's FUNERAL
special 10 zinc Age.Herald.

Mobile, May 5.-Complaint against sever
ity of physical examinations at Camp Clark
eliminated today when the surgeons re-
jeeted Captain w. ]. Parks, of the Wood
lawn Light Infantry, and Lieutenant o. J.
Miles, of the jefferson Volunteers. Captain
Parkes failed on account of proportional
disparity between height and weight,
though he is otherwise sound. Being one
of the best officers in Alabama, Colonel
Higdon is supported by the entire camp in
an effort to secure for Parkes a reinstate-
ment. Lieutenant Miles was disqualified
by reason of organic weakness. After
standing second examination physicians
decided that his acceptance was impossible.
Miles says he passed through experiences
in Honduras which were more severe than
any of volunteer army will be subjected to-
An election was held tonight to supply
the vacancy caused by Miles's rejection and
First Sergeant Frank Davidson becomes
Miles successor. Sergeants Luckie, Gard
ner and Kimball were voted for on first bal
lot, but in second Davidson went in. Only
Birmingham soldiers have been examined,
and those who failed to pass on first round
will get another trial.
Quartermaster General Holt is here ar
ranging transportation for all who may
fail finally.
From an undertaking establishment this
afternoon the funeral of Sergeant Hugh
Collins occurred. The Jefferson Volun-
teers Joined the Rifles in an escort of honor
commanded by Sergeant Davidson. Com
missioned officers attended unofficiallyl as
mark of respect to one whose tragic
death has saddened the entire camp Ser
geants Haygood, Craddock Barnett and
Corporals Cowan, Ellis and Huey served as
pail bearers. The remains were shipped
to the home of Collins sister at Meridian,
where interment occurs tomorrow. A
mass of flowers concealed the coffin.
NOTES
Colonel Higdon and regiment were de-
lighted today over receipt of a telegram
from Mrs. Charles s. Brown, in Birming-
ham, announcing the coming of dele
CATION of ladies to present the regimental
flags Saturday afternoon. A royal well
come will be accorded them. Lieutenant
Hollis, mastering officer, today wired to
war department for complete clothing out
fits and individual campaigning articles.
Health of the camp is excellent only five
out OF fifteen hundred men are on sick list
today.
Eckford, of Montgomery Grays, who de-
veloped mild case of smallpox yesterday,
has been removed to pest house and the
Grays have been changed from their former
u
ease is entertained
Fred Warner is the luckiest man in camp
He today received the appointment of mil
itary clerk with a salary Of $S5 a month
This is a lifetime job.
Several ladies of Mobile visited the camp
this afternoon and the boys are delighted
to catch a glimpse of the fair sex once
more.
The women of Mobile have been giving
the volunteer troops the marble heart all
this week. especially since the murder of
Collins, Tuesday afternoon.
The drilling of recruits began today in
earnest Twice day the raw men are put
through the field manouevres, an hour in
the forenoon and an hour in the afternoon
Then they are permitted to take a swim in
the bay by way of recreation.
Jolly Tony Swallow of Company II. Third
United States infantry, was visitor to the
camp today. He was accompanied by T.
]. Phair, of Company B, Third Infantry.
Phair Is otherwise known as the major
of the Sixteenth Infantry band. Both tn Sc
regulars expressed themselves as we'll
pleased with the showing made ON the drill
ground by the Alabama volunteers.
Our Fat Friend" Attorney McMaster,
of the Warrior Guards, is unusually late at
all roll calls except breakfast dinner and
supper.
Robert p. McDavid, the democratic nomi-
nee for secretary of state, and Mrs Nc
David. have been In Mobile for several DAYS
and are frequent visitors at Camp Clark.