The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-25
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military orders. 4 prominent general of
one of the brigades of the Fourth Corps
made the remark that many of the higher
authorities had lost confidence in the firm
ness of orders in regard to their movements,
and, that hereafter they would not rely on
the orders until they reached their destina-
ton. 1t alsoshas an effect to keep the men
in suspense.
A large number of troops of cavalry have
been loading on the transports to-day. A
number Of regiments of infantry of the
Fourth Corps are also being loaded on the
transports to be sent to Porto Rico. 1t was
stated in military circles that the orders
directing the One-hundred-a -hfty-seventh
Regiment to move to Fernandina would be
countermanded. and that it was quite GER
tain that in case it boarded the trains they
would be sent to some other point.
Last evening at $50 occurred the death of
First Lieut. Charles Slade, of Company c,
Goshen, Ind. Death was caused by bilious
fever The deceased had been ailing for
several months. He did not consider it nee
essary to be taken to the hospital until
about three weeks ago, but since then re-
ceived the best medical attention. After en-
tering the hospital he began failing very
rapidly, and for the last week he had the
constant attention of the physicians A
few days ago all hope for his recovery was
Slade was identified with the Indiana Lee
gion many years ago, and in 1892 was ap-
pointed first sergeant of Company =, 60
shen Ind. of the Indiana national Guard
In 1895 he was commissioned as first lieu
tenant of said company, which poStnon ne
has constantly held since that time, naV ing
volunteered when the President made the
first call. He had very humple ulspoSl-
tion and was at all times courteous, ac-
commodating and punctual IN ms az dut desd
ever on the lookout for the comfort OF the
men. Every one who knew him SPEAKS OF
him in the highest terms. and ms deatn Is
mourned by the entire regiment. Services
over the remains will be held TINS evening
at 6 O'Clock, and afterwards escorted TO the
depot by platoon OF COMPANY ana se see
lected are as follows; First Lieutenantss
William S. Mcleod, John B. Former, OF
e Elkhart Ind; Claude Fish, of Company
NJ, Plymouth Ind; Frank Kemery, OF con-
pany H. Angola, Ind, and Othello =. HuI-
ner of Company K, Auburn, In. The en-
tire regiment will accompany the remains
to the railway station.
The health of the camp is very good con.
sidering the location and the number or
men. The sick call report has been the
same as usual and every effort is being
made by the. officers to keep the camp IN
the best sanitary condition The men are
very glad that they will be removed from
here in few days.
Private Dick McNamy, of Carrot, Ind,
a member of Company K, Auburn, Ind
is on duty to-day at regimertal headquar-
tiers as orderly. Company D, North Man Man.
chester, Ind, is on duty to-day at Fort
Tampa City as provost guard.
Following is the bill Of fare for dinner TO-
day prepared for Company E. Elkhart Ind:
Boiled meat, soup, boiled potatoes, dough
nuts, rice. bread and coffee. Cook Claude
Ball understands his business and can trans
form a piece of shoe leather into porter
house steak so some of the men think.
Color Sergeant Howard Long, of Angola,
Ind, had quite an experience with barb
wire fence which he will not very soon for
get. Last evening he left the camp with the
intention of going to Tampa. He desired to
catch the train leaving Port Tampa City
at o'clock. He rather late in start
ing and as he arrived about block from
the depot the train was pulling out Ser
geant Long Immediately started on run
and had just covered half the distance,
when suddenly he struck barb wire fence
in the dark. He was quite severely lacerated
by the wire points, but views his misfor-
tune with indifference, and states that this
is his first experience with trocha.
First Lieutenant John b. Former has been
appointed engineering officer of the brigade.
A post-mortem examination over the body
of the late Charles Slade was held this aft
ernoon and the facts were found to CORE
Spond with the report. b. j. L.