The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-18
COMPANY e, FOURTEENTH.
Merriam Park Boys Combine Play
with the Routine at Camp.

Merriam Park Boys Combine Play
with the Routine at Camp.
Special Correspondence The ST. Paul Globe
CAMP THOMAS. Chickamauga, Ca,
June 14.-Sunday there was quite a
rain fall, and the boys were kept busy
making bitches and holding up their
blankets and such other articles as
would get wet. Some Of the tents had
everything washed out, and others had
a stream running through them After
the rain one could see boys looking for
relics, and some very good ones were
found Sergeant Marllley, the luckiest
member Of the company, picked up
fifteen bullets of various kinds in less
than one hour.
Tuesday the regiment will be in
spected as to the condition Of the fire
arms equipment and neatness Of quar-
ters, of which Company e had the
standing in the last inspection.
Another food has just struck camp,
and everything is af1oat. The boys are
out taking advantage of the shower
bath, as all the low places are full Of
water
Private Comes was detailed for guard
duty and was walking his post in a
military manner, paying no attention
to the rain.
The company will be measured for
the brown canvass suits this after
noon.
Private Edward Tyler wishes to say
that he is very sick of his enlistment,
and wishes that good restaurant may
be started down here, with a Northern
cook.
Capt. George S. Holmes, Company E,
is acting major in the absence Of Maj.
Bidwell
The Third battalian received COM
pliment from its commander this morn
ing for their drilling. Lieut.. Col. Nc
Coy said: "The Third is the best, and
is improving fast in every particular"
Corporal Conklin had trouble with
his bayonet about o'clock this morn
ing and came out second best, the bay
onet scratching him on the arm.
"Wickham" morris Dryslin) is an
artist at his profession, gunsmithing.
Fred Buck is division hostler. Fred
is pleased with his work, and is as
busy as the proverbial bee.
Brigade drill was held at 2:45 this
afternoon.
The guard detail for June IA is COM
posed Of Privates Hansen, Hicks
Headley and Howard. and for special
division hospital guard, Private
Houghteling.
Vernon Hicks was the lucky winner
of Adjt. Vogeps orderly.
A placard in front of one Of our tents
reads as follows: ITO visitors: Glad to
see you always. Yes, we got wet dur
ing Sundays rain storm. We are not
afraid as yet. The tent leaks some
times, especially when visitors leave
the flaps open. No, there's no mail for
you. Rifles have not arrived as yet.
No vegetables needed-supplied yester-
day. 1t is pretty warm, and nights
are suitable. Yes. come in; reserved
seats in the corner, doors open at both
ends. For information, consult the oc-
cupant Of this house."
The hobo tent" is in its glory to-
night, with Frank Theobald as the
grizzly bar" and George Oxrieder as
the "dago." They are the liveliest set
Of fellows in the camp. The human
"caliope," composed Of Corporals Bur-
dick and Pratt and Private Howard, is
pretty much up to date.
For legal advice call on Privates Blu
chan, Conquest and Brown. They are
"out of sight" at roll call in the morn
ing:
June 15-The morning is cool and
nice for the coming drills.
Lieut. ("Kid') Slater is junior officer
Of the guard today.
The boys are failing in" for mess,
and it is raining 'tpitchforks."
Sergeant George L. Lewis.