Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
Camp Alger HearE Reports Of Troops
to Come.
NO CONFIRMATION OF THE STORY
Fifth Massachusetts, Regiment on
Way From Camp Dewey
GENERAL NOTES OF CAMP

Several reports have reached Camp AL
ger to the effect that not less than 5000
troops have been ordered to report for
duty with the I'd Corps. Four regiments
Of infantry are said to be on their way
from Pennsylvania, one made up of colored
| men from Illinois and one from South Car
DINA 1t is also reported that battery
of artillery is to come from New York.
As these statements have been very wide
ly published they have attracted consid-
cradle attention.
Inquiry at headquarters resulted in a
statement from one of the officers On duty
there that, as far as headquarters is in
formed, none of the regiments indicated
has been ordered to report here. Word
has been received, however, that the 5th
Massachusetts is on it's way from Camp
Dewey and should arrive tomorrow or
Monday.
Since the issue of the order directing the
suspension of all drills during the hot
hours of the day, life at Camp Alger has
been growing less and less eventful The
situation now suggests Goldsmith's Desert
ed Village, except in the early morning and
late in the afternoon. The recent arrival of
some 200 sch Dol teachers has been the chief
object of interest. AS these teachers repre-
sent all the home towns from which the
cen mands now in camp were recruited
their coming is nearly as good as a visit
home.
Regular Routine Suspended.
Regular routine III the 65th New York
was suspended today in favor of Saturday
morning inspection. The men reported in
heavy marching order, though to be
sent out for active service Col S. NJ
WEIGH, jr., commanding the regiment, was
han o,1;n
reported at the time designated without
special direction from headquarters.
FIRST Lieut.. James Qugley, acting adju-
taht OF the Sd New York, has been recon-
menoed Tor promotion to the rank of cap
tam ana assignment as regular adjutant
OF the regiment
Surgeon J. n. Jackson of the Sd Missouri
has been promoted to the rank of brigade
surgeon. Private w. w. Ingram of Com
pany l. accidentally cut off thu big toe of
ms LETT foot this morning. He was cared
1or by Maj jackson and Assistant Surgeon
Wilson.
The Sd Brigade of the list Division. con-
ststing of the Sth, 18th and 18th Regiments
pennsylvania Volunteers, together with the
80 Virginia, will go on a practice march
Monday. Contrary to all expectation the Sd
Virginia has been ordered to change It's
camp, and will move nearer the headuuar-
tiers of the 1st Division. detail of men is
now at work laying off the company streets.
In the I'd Tennessee Lieut.. A. E. Fisher,
officer Of the guard, yesterday arrested
thlrty-two men and held them for punish
ment because they failed to report for ia
tlgue duty.
Capt. Allen, Company c. Sd Virginia, is
III in his quarters with stomach trouble.
HIS condition Is not thought TO be serious.
Choir Gives Concert.
The choir from St.-Paul's Church, Alex
ardria, gave concert last night near the
quarters of Col Male of the Sd Virginia
Those who took part were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Kemp,
Mrs. BeckIey and Misses Carrie and Flor
elce Evans. Others who were present
were the Rev. Z. p. Philip and Messrs Ben.
Carlin and F. b. Fowler
The I'd Brigade of the I'd Division return
ed today after a road march to Difficult
run Most of the ambula nees came back
empty. There were fewer sick men aud
| stragglers than after any other road march
conducted since the camp was organized.
Every one in the 18th Illinois rejoices in
the safe return of Majs. Ennis and Carroll.
These two were members Of the recruiting
party sent back to Chicago, and some fears
| were entertained lest they should be cap
tured.
A foot ball match is scheduled to occur
in the 18th Illinois tomorrow afternoon
about O clock.
Private Walter Merritt of the 4th Mis-
souri,. died yesterday morning while the
regiment was its way 10 Difficult run.
He was buried yesterday afternoon at Fort