The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31

Hart have the sympathy of the commu-
nifty at the death OF their infant son.
Richard Franklin Hart. His death occur
red Saturday Afternoon. at 2:l5 o'clock.
He was only sick one week.
The funeral took place from the resi-
dence OF his parents, at No. POI east Elev-
enth street, yesterday afternoon at 4:8O
O'Clock. Rev. DR.. Thornhill conducted the
services. The interment was made In
Maury cemetery.
CAUGHT TURTLES.
Mr.. Charles Harnish caught several
1ae f~resh-water turtles in the Falling
Creek Saturday. The largest weighed
about twenty-five pounds. He presented
st to City Sergeant Fitzgerald yesterday
morning. but as that official was not up on
turtles he paid Mr.. A. Royal 70 take 1t
OF his hands. Postmaster y. b.. Weisiger
was also presented with q smaller one.
FOREST HILL THE PLACE.
Very little has so far been said in favor
of Forest Hill Park. a map OF which, like
that OF the Exposition Grounds, has been
forwarded to the Wal Department In
Washington. Persons who ave practical
experience IN camp life, however, in COM
pairing the two sites. will at once admit
the superiority OF the Forest Hill Site.
The only thing that might he aid against
It, Is that It is too far away from the
city OF Richmond, inasmuch as 1t could be
reached only by the cars OF the Manches-
ter line. This very objection, however, IS
one OF the advantages from a military
point OF view. because IT removes TO a
large extent the temptation on the part
Of the soldiers 20 run the blockade at
night and Il would greatly add 10 the
maintenance of military discipline.
At Forest Hll Park as well as at the
Exposition Grounds there IS an. ample
area OF land for the camp proper ana
the former site Is more desirable because
n offers better drainage facilities. There
are a number OF lithia springs just below
the camping ground at Forest Hi, which
would furnish all the water necessary
for drinking and cooking purposes. Then.
there is the lake and the James river Is
In close proximity. anording ample OPP
portunity for washing and bathing. n fea-
turc which IS entirely missing at the
Exposition Grounds.
WASHING AND BATHING.
whenever a site has been selected FOR
a military camp in any Of the States
great stress has been laid upon the secur-
ing Of sufficient facilities for washing
and bathing. Those who have been
through camp life know fun well that
upon the return from q prolonged regi-
mental drill the first thing the soldler
longs for is a refreshing bath, and the
enjoyment OF a square meal becomes an
after consideration.
Besides a site for the camp proper there
Is sufficiently level ground at Forest HtI
for regimental and brigade drills. The
grounds are partly covered with woods.
which would be a welcome protection
against tho hot sun. The hilly condition
OF the site makes II especially desirable
for all sorts OF field man0euvrtng and is
especially adapted for target practice,
while at the Exposition Grounds large
walls or earth-wOrks would first rave 10
be constructed in order TO make the space
safe against any wild shots fired by raw
recruits.
THE GRAYs.
The following resolution was introduced
by Sergeant Rives and enthusiastically
received by the members and carried by
unanimous vote of the Grays:
Resolved. That the commander Of this
p be asked to place the company
on record at the Adjutant Generals office
as volunteering to go any where we are
ordered in the service OF the United
States.
After this resolution was passed Captain
Ogden stated that he was glad TO see the
men volunteer so freely and that ne
would gladly leac lnCIn. flIst Lieutenant
Meredith said that resolution. while he
had not seen It before it was read to the
company. was what he wanted the com
pany 10 do all the time M that he had
been recruiting up the company and had
intended. when IL reached its quota, 20
offer his services. Second Lieutenant
Crooks also spoke heartily in favor OF
the company volunteering.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mrs. =. w. Ingram and son. Thomas
Littlepage. left Saturday for Baltimore,
where they will spend the summer.
Mrs. Matte Smith is I'll at her home,
on Seventh and Perry streets.
There was a small fire yesterday morn
ing about ? o'clock near the First bat
terry. inChesterfield county.
Mr.. Henry Brandis left Saturday night
for his home. in Louisville. Ky.
Mrs. Ida V. Bradshaw. OF birmingham,
Ala. is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
August Brands. on cambridge streets.
Mrs. Mollie Metcalf. Miss Grace Metcalf
and Miss Grace Williams are visiting
friends in Washington. d. G.
Mr.. Jerome Fuller. OF Washington, IS
in the city, visiting friends.
Mr.. r. J. Nichols is detained at homo
by sickness.
Mr.. Frank Evans OF Washington. came
down Sunday 10 visit his brother, Mr..
A. G.. Evans. of west Ninth street. Mr..
Evans was taken sick on the train and
on its arrival DR.. Ingram was called to
attend him. He IS now doing well.