Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-23
An lnter"tinG and Cheerful Letter
From Our Correspondent
at Camp Clark.

r OF @the boys, COMPRISING the
First Battalion Of Nevada Infantry
Volunteers could visit them at their
new quarters i'll Camp Clark, and see
how pleasantly they are now situated,
and how smoothly and satisfactorily
everything is running, they would
cease worrying, and ever be inclined
TO envy soldiers who have so little to
complain OF and so much to make
them contented and happy.
Camp Clark,-eo called in honor of
the brave commander OF the battle
ship Oregon,-is located in a large
field. known as Tredway's Park. on
the west side OF the city and hence
bounded on the east by the fine shade
trees and orchards which encircle the
residences in this the most delightful
portion of Carson. while away to the
south, west and north lie mountain
ranges. along whose foot hills highly
cultivated ranches lerd ad litiuual
beauty t." the surrounding country.
A COO breeze is constantly blowing
and no matter how much wind NAV
arise the camp is perfectly free from
any dust.
The cheerful faces that greet one
ON every side give ample proof Of Il
most healtlful and agreeable change
Private R"eder of Comp my b, who
vas taken i'll at Camp Sadler, is the
only sick patient H. the battalion, and
he Is fast recovering. Captain San-
ders has entirt ly recovered, AMI be-
sides making pleasant calls among
the tents, he is keeping wat :hful
e.H es over all that pertains TO orr well
fare. He has placed Private Carl
Merkgraf, who is III excellent cook,
mt the head Of the company kitchen.
and owing to the improved conditions
and the consequent t"tter health OF
the men, the meals now are eaten
with Il huge relish. each man getting
an abundant supply of rations that
are served in the best possible man.
ner.
When our mastering officer, Lieu.
tenant Bennett, left this city to jim
his company, the battalion marched
to tie depot to do him honor. AS we
passed HIM in review he remarked
that should we 20 west from here.
and 10 as well when marching
through San Francisco, the Nevada
battalion would make as fine, If not
the best showing Of any troops that
have gone to that city. Now that we
have plenty OF roon in which to drill
the Improvement is still more mark ed
1T was quite Il grand sight ON Friday
to See the fonr companies IN their
first bait alton drill. Major Morrison
and Battalion Adjutant Stone. both
men OF fine military barring, showed
to splendid advantage super bly,
mounted on prancmg steeds, buoted
and eaddled after the most approved
western fashion.
Dress parade al Z o'clock each even.
ing has now become tile event OF the
day. and the citizens turn ont ell
masse to see the imposing spectacle
OF the companies with their officers
lining up in front of our Major, who
stands, while the parade Is being
formed, with martial niien. erect and
motiObless as q statue. No sooner,
howe yer, is he informed by the Bat
TALON Adjutant that the parade is
formed than lns whole demeanor
changes; in an instant he is all AMI.
NATION; quickly bis IS ord is drawn,
and III well rounded, 81 entorian toues
he puts the lei through the manual
Of arms, winch when well done ia al.
ways a pleasing and intel esting sight,
and the over increasing crowds to wit
ness the parade is proof sufficient
that We can deeervedly lay claim to
tbia distinction.
At present we are apxiously won.
derilIu what Uncle Ham intends do.