The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-16
WILL GET NEW RIFLES.
Col. Studebaker's Men to Be Given
Krag-JOrgensens.


Krag-JOrgensens.
Correspondence of the Journal.
PORT TAMPA, Fla. Headquarters of the
d-and-ffty-seventh Indiana Vol
urteers, July 13.-Before the One-hundred-
and-fifty-seventh Regiment departs it will
be equipped with the latest Krag- Jorgensen
rifles. Company L, Ligonier, has established
a lemonade and limeade stand, which has
proved a boon to the soldier boys during the
Rot weather. Heretofore they have been
forced to go some little distance outside the
regimental lines to get refreshing drink.
The receipts have been very large, thus
swelling the company fund. Sergeant Pc
rique Kiston is cashier and manager.
This morning the dark clouds hung over
the camp, and about o'clock drizzing
rain began to fall. A short time afterwards
the clouds began to break and the welcome
sun appeared and things around camp
looked lively. About o'clock Major Mills.
a special inspector, arrived and began in
specting the companies. AT noon the first
battalion had been thoroughly examined.
After dinner Major Mills attempted to con-
tnue the inspection, but on account of an
other heavy rain was forced to postpone it.
The sick call this morning was answered
by sixteen men, compared to twenty yes
terday, decrease of four. Major Surgeon
Walter w. Barnett states that the health
of the camp is very good. All the hospital
patients are improving.
Private Fred j. Driftmeyer, of Company
G, has been granted an honorable discharge
on account of physical disabilities.
Captain Newton w. Gilberts company is
City
Private Henry West of Company K, Au-
burn. is assisting Commissary Sergeant
Hawks.
The arrival of the paymaster was joyfully
received by the e-hundred-and- fifty-sev
and men were paid for services during the
month Of June. The regimental band was
the first to be paid. and shortly after made
in the Old Town Tonight" fill the air. AL
together 900 was disbursed.
Lieut.. Wilson H. Dennison has received
his commission as first lieutenant of Com
pany /, Waterloo, Ind, to succeed Lieut..
Charles V. Barr. resigned. Lieut.. Charles
ond lieutenant, succeeding Lieut.. Dennison.
Private "Bill Stradley, tuba player in the
regimental band, killed large rattlesnake
yesterday. While fishing in Tampa bay yes
terday afternoon Private Enos Hammer, of
Company B, Fort Wayne. caught a red
snapper weighing seven pounds.
Last evening, shortly after supper, Pri-
Yates Forest b. Robbins and James O'Con-
nor. of Company l., Ligonier, had quite
lively tilt in their company quarters. Trou-
BILE had been brewing between the two for
several days. One word brought another
until blows were exchanged. Private Rob-
bins drew small dagger and struck O'Con-
nor in the left shoulder, inficting severe
cash. Several men rushed up and stopped
the fight. Charges have been preferred
against Private Robbins for assault with in
tent to KILL and the case will be tried by
the general court-martial.
Company d, North Manchester, Ind, on
detached duty at ST. Petersburg, across the
bay from Port Tampa, was paid for it's
services during the months of May and
June Captain B. r. Clemans arrived in
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and he was also paid the entire amount due
his regiment. He reports all the members
of his company WELL and states that they
are very much pleased with their location.
b. J. Z.