Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
NEWS FROM THE SOLDIER BOYS.
They are Fearful the War VIII Close BE-
fore They are Permitted to Take Part
in the ''Scrap,"-Thcy are Wen, Hap.
Ply and Soidierly.
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY "M'' Founru Rec

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY "M'' FOURTH REC }
CAMP DOUGLAS, Aug. 3, 1898. /
Editor CENSOR: There ia little tc
add 10 MIR. Miller's INTEREST," letter in
last weeks CENSOR, but perhaps can
give "A few notes of interest to your
readers The weather has been cool. 90
cool in fact that we have found no need
so far OF the 11S fans so generously
donated bv our tried friend and well
wisher, j. Henry Tate. A DAYS steady
rain gave us taste of some of the un
ple asantries of camp life Every one
seemed to be happy through it, how
ever, and SO far not even cold has re-
suited from the exposure. It merely
demonstrates that IN ont door life with
plenty of exercise, prepares the system
for hardships | can draw on nv own
experience for proof of this fact. After
shiveriug around in the rain with feet
soaking wet all day and The rain laden
gentle ~ zephyr blowing through the
curtains all night, find myself without
the sign of cold md enjoying as good
health as ever did in nv life.
The death of Private Muerer and the
exercises following have already been
described. 1t was the first funeral, and
consequently full Of Interest, and solemn
and impressive. When the full regi-
ment was lined up in front of the hosoi-
tai to witness the short ceremony. it
seemed almost worth dying to be hon
ord thus. / could realize as never be-
fore how services Of that kind over the
remains of a victim of the enemy, would
stir his comrades with desire for re-
venge, and | was carried back to that
bright Sunday morning when Admiral
Dewey steamed into Manila BAY, ard
slenaled to his men Remember the
Maine" With an American flag wourd
around the casket, and the band softly
playing "Nearer my God to Thee" an
appeal was directly made to the two
highest sentiments of which the human
heart is capa5ls--religious convictions
and love of country.
The Second battalion was defeated by
he Third, last SATURDAY. Base ball
seems to be about the only thing that
the Second does not excel in, but We
are going to take our revenge later
Corporals His and Borgerson repre-.
sented Go. "N,' and if we had had seven
more like them the result would have
been very different. Company NJ re-
ceived an invitation to visit the Monroe
county fair, but the colonel thought it
would not be quite up to regulations,
so we must forego the pleasure.
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and we will be prepared to surprise him,
| think. when We march in review. The
soldier boys al have a warm spot IN
their hearts for Governor Scofeld. lie
has always been mindful of their health
and comfort. Adj Gen. Boardman was
visitor at camp lest week and had
some very complimentary things to say
of the Fourth regiment Ia fact we are
getting so many compliments that we
are getting quite stuck up.
The full equipment will soon be
issued and then the colonel intends
sending us out on some long marches.
We will probably go battalion at a
time. The boys are very anxious TO GO,
but they may be just as anxious to stay
home next time. Colonel Seaman will
not follow the example of some of the
commanders in the south. The BOYS
will not be put to any test that would
tend to impair their health. 1t may
not be thought to be q very patriotic
sentiment, but the prospects of peace
cast deep gloom over Company IN"
All the bows are anxious to see some
active service, and / fear # the BOYS
here were allowed to dictate the terms,
it would be hard On Spain.
We al hope that the excursion from
home will materialize The trousers"
have at last been issued and every body
is happy. The officers of Company IN"
each have a new catchy uniform.
LIEUT. n4ntJagerson acted as battalion
adjntant part Of last week Sergeant
Mitchell had his first turn as sergeant
Of the guard, Monday. and the weather
was not such as to make the duties at
all agreeable. Sergeant Miller handled
the second platoon like veteran during
Lieutenant 0reniz9r's absence as officer
of the guard, this week. Private Enoch
Erickson has been doing valuable work
as clerk in helping with the pay rolls
and other matters, this week. One
bugle has been issued to each CO npsnv,
and Bugler Clyde l. Danforth is alresd =
very proficient with the bugle, and not
only plays the calls with the others,
but understands the calls for drills as
we'll. Company "M' will soon be drilling
in extended order entirely by the use OF
bugle.
Richlsnd Center contributed large
delegation, accompanied nv their band
TO the great throng of visitors in camp
Sunday. Rain spoiled the afternoon
entirely and postponed dress parade toe
late for the specials Harold Proctor ano
Earl Graves ard Emma Borgerson were
Viroqua visitors.
Artifcer Compton, with the help OF
Private Jack Grignon, have put mp q
fee bulletin board at the head of Com
pany "M's" street. There is no excuse
now for anyone not finding us and we
hope to see large delegation looking
for us the 18th, or any other time for
that matter. The great throng of visi
tore from all parts of the state, show
plainly the interest felt for the regiment
: and serves to illust rate the distinction
{ it brings city to be represented by 6
military company, and unless all signs
fail the reputation of the new Fourth
will be such As to reflect credit on the
communities represented.
Rev. Father Worst, of Tomah, was
here Sunday, by special invitation, and
not less than one thousand men under
arms marched out to 6 o'clock mass.
This would probably be very distaste
full to the few who imagine that all the
patriotism in the country is to be found
| in just few religious denominations
A large part of some of the companies
IRE Catholics, and the chaplain is very
careful to make the religious services
such that all denominations can fee
equally at home.
The interest in the company has
never tagged. Most of the boys have
drill regulations and very spare mo
ment is spent in study. 1t is a great
place to study human character, ant
l every day [ am reminded of the re-
marks of General Rogers as to the effec
on different men of army life. One car
1 not help but be convinced more anC
. more that it is not so much the mans
/ physical endurance that counts, but the
' heart, will power and energy.