The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-16
DESERTER USED rs A TARGET
FIFTEEN SHOTS FIRED AT A KAN.
SAN, BUT NOT ONE TOOK EFFECT.
Attempt by Tennesseeans to Lynch a
NegrO-AI the Troops at Camp AL
ger to BE Sent to MiddIetOwn.

CHICKAMAUGA PARK, Ca, Aug. 49,
There were no changes in the usual run of
matters at Camp Thomas to-day, except
that an order came from the War Depart
ment for the First Vermont Infantry to re-
turn to Vermont and go into camp there,
carrying with it train of twelve wagons
and twenty-four mules. The regiment will
break camp the latter part of the week.
Lieutenant Colonel Mimms, in command of
the regiment, was not in a position to ex-
plain the order and said if it meant to be
mustered out :. it would suit the men, but
that if the regiment is to remain in the
service it would prefer to remain South.
1t was learned at headquarters this even
ing that the Third Kentucky, One-hundred-
and-sixtieth Indiana and Fifth Illinois, now
at Newport News, are to proceed to Lexing-
ton, KY, to go into camp. This is taken as
an evidence that arrangements have been
perfected for camp at Lexington and it
is therefore expected that General Sanger.
now at Lexington. will recommend that the
Third Division, First Corps, at this camp,
proceed to Lexington at once.
Improvements are being made in the hos
pitfalls as rapidly material can be had.
There are two new reserve hospitals ready
to receive patients and orders were issued
this afternoon to clear the regimental hos
pitfalls of patients and send the sick to the
reserve hospitals This order applies es-
pecially to the regiments that are to leave
Camp Thomas soon.
Arrangements have been completed for
the First Illinois Cavalry to go into camp
on Lookout Mountain, where a most de-
sirable site has been located.
General Matter, commanding the Third
Brigade, Second Division. Third Corps, to-
day had his application for ten days
practice march approved and on Thursday
he will move, going to some point within
easy distance of the park. 1t is under
stood that other brigades Of the same corps
will also have the same privilege if they so
desire.
r. o. Fisher, a private in Company L,
Twenty-frst Kansas, who deserted July II
and was apprehended Aug. l. deserted again
this morning and was arrested in Chatta-
nooga, where he was guest of the Ross
more Hotel, and brought back at o'clock
this evening. Tonight at 1920 he again de-
serted. On the way back from Chattanooga
Fisher made several unsuccessful attempts
to escape. Captain Grinstead had ordered
that he be pat in chains, and the guards
had gone for the chains when Fisher made
break through the lines. The officer of the
guard ordered them to shoot at Fisher,
whereupon something like fifteen shots were
fired, but the deserter made good his es-
cape Captain Grinstead offers $25 reward
for his apprehension, and has detailed
eral men to search the park tonight. Fisher
is from Harper, Kan, is a college graduate
and highly connected. He was clerk at the
canteen prior to his desertion and is said
to be $500 short in his accounts. The affair
caused quite a conmotion in the Twenty
first Kansas, and it is said Captain Grin
stead is to be arrested for ordering the
guards to shoot. If Fisher is caught he will
probably do service in the penitentiary for
a number of years.