Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-29


o'clock. and formed in front of the tenn
OF Major Vance. surgeon Of the Fourth
There was great stripping Of coats and
barring Of arms, and the men filed up to
where Major Vance, and Captain Old and
Captain Peed, his assistants. were in
waiting. Hospital stewards scrubbed each
arm before the doctor had opportunity
10 scratch IT.
Five companies Of the Fourth were vac
cnated, and IT is probable all the others
i1 the Second and Third, as well as the
T'mainder of the Fourth, viii undergo
me operation. though Colonel Baker
states yesterday he did not want his men
vaccinated until he learned something
definite regarding the time when they
are TO move. captain in the Fourth
remarked that there would be no drilling
or guard mounts after vaccination began
10 take" unless these duties were per-
formed by the men without mGskets, as
they could not carry arms.
MAY MOVE THE CAMP.
When Colonel Baker learned from the
Dispatches Washington correspondence
yesterday that there was a very strong
probability that the Virginia troops would
not leave camp until all the recruits en-
listing under the new call had been mus
6lvisability OF removing the regiments
10 Forest-Hiu Park. All the officers and
men seem TO favor the proposition
The drainage Of Camp Lee is defective |
and water spilled on the ground stands, |
unless dipped UP and carried away. Colo !
mel Baker will endeavor TO have the de- |
partment allow him 10 remove to Forest
Ill., where the ground is rolling and |
there is plenty Of shade, numerous
springs, and ample bathing facilities. The
need Of all these felt at Camp Lee.
Captain Masurier, Company L. Third
Regiment, who was officer OF the day
yesterday. greatly improved the appear
ance Of tho camp by having many Of the
gl1dles OF standing water filled with
clay.
NOT A MAN MISSING.
The Second was mustered yesterday, in
order 20 verify the rolls. Every man
was present or accounted for. The Of
fcers and men were naturally much graft
fed al the showing made, as in some other
States there have been cases Of doubling
up" The Third and Fourth regiments
VIII be mustered early this week
ORDERS ISSUED.
Colonel Baker issued the following order
yesterday.
Headquarters Camp Lee. May 2Sth.
General Orders, NO. o:
!. In compliance with paragraph 266, |
United States army regulations, COM
lary commanders will make a complete
Inspection Of their organizations Under
arms to-day and every Saturday.
3 in compliance with paragraph SS3,
can 10 quarters will be sounded at 10:45 |
J.. ~. and taps at IL. At taps all lights {
Dol. authorized by the commanding Of ,
Ger viii be eXtinguished, and the first
rgeant or other nOn-commissioned Of
cer as the company commander may
.rect. viii inspect each company and re-
.rr, 10 the officer Of the day the names
, all persons unauthorized absentees.
g. Between retreat and tattoo enlisted
ben viii have liberty, at the discretion
y company commanders.
BY order OF Colonel Baker.
w. G. CAMPBELL, a
Lieutenant and Adjutant. 4
As result Of the third paragraph OF n
hese general orders, large number OF n
ben from every company were absent .
tuCrday. but ali were back, and lights -
.s.e out p
Colonel Baker also issued an order r.
wing an persons OF the Jewish faith a
ave Of absence from 9 A. II. 10 =. M. n
ae Colonel is a Presbyterian. but he is ~
90 a sectarlan.
4llE FIRST BAIIAl-ION DRILL
The drill and dress parade OF W
be- First Battalion Of the Second W
ndcr Colonel Roller on the plat of.ground III
rounding the Lee monument was wit
sed by a large crowd yesterday and
realty enjoyed. This was the first bat
lion drill yet held at Camp Lee.
"ajor Scruggs was I'm charge OF the .
aitd Regiment yesterday, Colonel Male
Dol Lieutenant Colonel Keller being abb
M az their homes.
laDtain ". T.. Anderson, assistant sur
'on Of the Third, had his horse and pa
Esy brought over from Farmvilie by on
valet yesterday. Ths Doctor intends -
fchaslng big black saddler. II he can "
20 one FOR use in Cuba. sia
RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO-DAY. "A
ihere viii be service for the soldiers
the Auditorium from to 10 o'clock ~
Is morning Captain Robert w. Pat lac