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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
RAIN INTERPRETED.
Drills Were Declared on and Pro-
Eramme Susnended.

n rainy Gay in camp caused all pro-
grammes with regard to drills to be called
off. and the soldiers contented themselves
with sitting in their tents most of the aft
ernoon or walking about with their blankets
wrapped about their shoulders
The regimental commander preferred not
to risk the chance of the men contracting
sickness by exposure to the dampness thus
early in their camp experience, and ac-
cordingly. although an elaborate parade had
been arranged for, to take place at O'Clock
in front of the race-track grand stand, all
arrangements Were dropped and the affair
postponed until pleasanter weather should
prevail. The different regimental bands en-
ployed the time in serenadeS under the shell
ter OF the different exhibition buildings. The
more familiar patriotic airs seemed to pre-
van on all sides, although the First Ar
tlliery Regiment Band branched out into
the stars and Stripes Forever to great
applause. Their visit to the artillery camp
Although this fine local band will not go to
the front, the members all put on their ar
tillery uniforms yesterday morning and
went out to the camp just to cheer the
boys up, and they succeeded in their pur-
pose. They were glad to see the camp
and the boys were all glad to have them
spend the day with them. Several members
of the Third Regiment secured the services
Of a young negro buck dancer, who fur
niShed much amusement for several hours
by his agile steps to all sorts of music,
while his grimaces and impressive gestures
while doing his work provoked hilarious
laughter all around
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of spirituous or malt liquors within one mile
of such encampment during the continuance
of said encamDment'
The attorney general has given an opin-
ion to the effect that this law applies as
well TO saloons which were in existence
prior to the establishment of the camp as
to any which might be opened after the
camp became TACT. The course to be fol-
lowed will probably be the closing of these
two saloons by a force of soldiers under the
command of General Mckee. If the saloon
keepers object to the proceedings they will
have TO apply 10 the courts for redress.
The law as II stands is with us, and we will
enforce II. IL there is an appeal 10 the
courts, the saloon keepers will be the APP
DellantS.
AS for gamblers. Governor Mount said he
did not intend that Camp Mount should be
made rendezvous for them. They could
be prosecuted through the courts in a civil
way and stopped. The disreputable charac-
tiers could be kept out of the camp by an
order from General Mckee
There were indications that the ''tin-horn''
gamblers OF the city proposed to make
raid on the camp. and the officers are warn
ing the men AGAINST strangers who ask them
to put their money ON sure things. At
Gus Rahke's place, opposite the entrance
to the grounds, is gathered the coterie of
"ace-high" gamblers of the city and all
around the roads leading to the camp are
different kinds Of sharks, with shell
games and other methods of separating the
unwary from their money. At the House of
David, situated at the southwest corner OF
the grounds, there is a game in back
kind of game he wants The only form of
gambling discovered In the camp is craps,
played among the men themselves. and
there is not much money being won or lost.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
THE vINCENNEs CADETS.
Handsome Young Company OF Stu
dents Mustered In.

At noon a handsome company of eighty
six boys in gray marched into camp and
lined up in front of General McKees head
quarters. They were the Vincennes Cadets,
in charge of Lieutenant Davis, of the reg
ular army, who has been stationed at Vim
cennes University. The boys had come on
call from the Governor, which had put an
end to Rotations at the university aud had
started busting preparations for the COM
pany's departure for the state camp The
old town let them go, sad at their departure
from home, but gladly enthusiastic that the
town should be represented in the soldiery
of the State with the best of its young man
hood Several of the prominent citizens of
the town and the president of the university
accompanied the boys to the camp. The
company is Differed as follows: Captain,
robert Simpson; first lieutenant, Lee Pur-
cell; second lieutenant, John Bayard. 1t was
assigned to the First Regiment and named
company IL. 1t took the place of the volun-
leef company from Winamac, which was
sent home. The officials see by the way
that company after company of volunteers
are coming in that the quota of troops that
Indiana has been directed to furnish for
the volunteer army will be formed twice
over, ana have begun to pick the compa-
mes and to consider which have first right
TO become members of the brigade 1t is not
only volunteer companies that apply for adj
mission to the brigade, but also individuals
VINO make trips to the camp from all over
the State to seek admission to the soldiery
That indiana will furnish to the great vol
unleer army of America
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
DID NOT WANT HIM ToI GO.
Rather Touching Incident at Camp
Mount Yesterday.

One of the touching scenes of the begin
ming of war was witnessed at the camp yes
terday. A stalwart young man in citizens
clothes tramped about the grounds in the
rain and on his arm was beautiful young
woman. She had a decidedly winning smile,
one OF the sort that characteriZes a face
as extremely sweet" Her hair was gold
en-. The young man has been working on
Greencastle newspaper, it was stated, but
is ambitious to give up the quieter profess
sion Of journalism for the more trying one
of war. He tried to enlist in a home COM
pany, but it seems that the quota was full
Yesterday he made another strong effort
to get in the militia, and the young woman
by his side grew more distressed as the
prospect seemed favorable for his accept
ance.
The boys saw that she tugged at his ell
bow, attempting to hide her inSistence from
observation, and finally when it seemed
that he really was to become a soldier the
tears came into her eyes. Then everybody
felt sorry, for she was so sweet that no
one even felt inclined to smile Perhaps
that was why the officer suddenly told the
young man that he could not enlist. Then
the couple started out again. the young man
hoping to be admitted somewhere else. He
seemed obdurate to his companions plead
ingS
The young couple were in the same class
which graduated at De Paw University at
the last commencement there, and it is
derstood are engaged. He was manager of
the De PAW football team one season.
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30, has not as yet, been definitely deter
lnined but Representative Steele. who has
been much at the War Department of late,
Is strongly impregnatss1 with the notion
that the first move from Indianapolis will
De TO Washington. The whole Indiana dele
cation has asked this favor Of the secretary
OF war, and there is more than a probability
that the request Will be granted, though the
boys must not bank too strongly on il.
Where the requirements of military service
cross the personal wishes of the soldiers
and their friends. it can be set down as
certain that there will be personal disap-
pOintments
Volunteers will be interested to know
ihai their pay as soldiers in the army of
~the United States VIII begin and subsistence
and quartermaster stores be furnished by
the government the moment they are mus
tered in and become a part OF the federal
military establishment. Everything pertain
Ing 20 camp life depends on that considera-
ton. Lieutenant Peterson, who has been
designated an quartermaster and commits
sary for the Indiana volunteers, will settle
all accounts with the State on account OF
Indiana troops according 10 that plan.
Representative Overstreet has had appli-
cations from constituents for positions as
nurses, assistant surgeons, assistant nay
masters. officers clerks, seamen machin-
lists. engineers and places in the signal
corps and compulsory department. For
general information 1t may be stated that
political influence is of small account in
securing places such as above designated
appointment there is governed by the regu-
laftcns Of the War Department, which will
be sent applicants on request.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
PLENTY OF RATIONs.
Service of the COmmissary Much I'M
proved Yesterday.

Acting on the suggestion of Governor
Mount, the commissary department of the
National Guard much improved its service
yesterday. All the men of all regiments re-
ported as having had plenty to eat yester-
day. The rations were of plentiful size
throughout. and plenty could always be had
througbor the day for the asking. In adj
dition to this, the Governors wishes were
observed in the matter of buying supplies.
One glance at the commissary quarters yes
terday was all that was sufficient to make
the fact known that the quartermaster gem
eral is buying in larger quantities and for
more than one day ahead. The consump-
ton of food yesterday in Camp Mount
shows percepuble increase over that of
any day since the boys arrived. The vouch-
ers from the different regiments show that
in the aggregate the amounts were as fol-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
A FEW BAD COLDS.
Comparatively little Sickness in the
Camp as Yet.

The hospital corps began yesterday morn
ing the work of attending to the cases of
sickness which had been Brought to their
attention by the sick CALL Twenty-eight
cases of different kinds, most of them bad
colds, were treated and none of them found
serious. Later in the day Earl White of
Company D, Second Regiment, was brought
to the hospital quarters with his face pain
fully scalded. A board bearing a boiler
of hot coffee had broken and the scalding
liquid dashed into his face as he was lean
ing under the board A young bugler was
carried in on a stretcher with the worst
case Of drunk that had yet been seen in the
camp. He was in a stupor and his face
was ash-color. 1t took all day for him to
come around to sober understanding of
what had been the matter with him.
After the sick men had been disposed of
the doctors began the work of examining
the volunteer companies prior to their being
mustered into the brigade. In the morning
ninety men were examined and the doctors
were "dead-tired." After dinner the work
was taken up again and pushed with a de-
termination to finish with it as soon as pos
Sible
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
THE MASTERING IN.
Medical Examinations VIII Begin To-
Morrow Morning.

The members of the state militia at Camp
ascertain to a certainty when the examina-
ton and muster was to take place for their
admission into the ranks of Uncle Sam S
military family. From the best possible
source of information it was learned yes
terday that regular army surgeon has al
ready been detailed by the government, and
is now on his way to this city, who will ex-
anime all the men physically after which,
if they all pass, they will be sworn in
by Lieutenant May, U. S. A. who
has been appointed mastering officer for
the federal government. The army surgeon
will be assisted by board of two local
militia physicians appointed by General Nc
kee, which will consist of DIR. Charles
Wright and one other yet to be chosen.
The examination of men will begin to-
morrow morning, providing of course, that
the army examiner arrives as expected.
Lieutenant May states that he has been
ofhcially notified of the coming of the sur
statement. General Mckee, however, states
that he has no official information on the
subject, and has not even been advised of
the coming of regular army surgeon for
this purpose. Lieutenant May stated that
every man would be given the rigid regu-
lation physical examination of the regular
army, and life insurance health certificates
nor any other form of documentary evil
dence of good health would be acceptable.
The fact that man had been examined
last week for admittance to the National
Guard will count for nothing. as the gov
animation that all men are sound shat enter
its service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
SONGS OF THE CAMP.
1t Is One of the FavOrite Diversions
of the Boys in Blue.


Words and music of a song printed on
single sheets named Remember the Maine
were circulated through the camp yester-
day. The words are fiery enough to make
the most slumbrous patriotism burst into
flame but the boys after reading the words
and saying that they were 'all right and
futile attempts to pick OUT the music
turned away to join in the singing of 'Tent-
ing Tonight ON the Old Camp Ground" and
similar familiar songs. The quartets of the
camp are becoming quite feature and at
tract many of the visitors 1t would be re-
markable if out of 1900 men there were not
many good voices, and the singers are get
ting together for music drill" At night
after drills are over the companies gather
around the camp-3res and tell stories and
sing until taps, and there rise from all over
the camp patriotic songs. The coon songs
are also favorites and it is common for the
sound of the "Star-spangled Banner or
pany to be mingled with the sound of
Honey, You Has Got to Leave or its kin
from another company.
Singing is not the only recreation of the
troops. Cards are in favor and yesterday
several base balls We're brought to camp
and served almost constantly all day.
Foot races, wrestling matches and other
athletic contests are in vogue and the cham
pion boxer of the brigade is expected to
spring forth at any day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
"BULL" MCCARTHY DEAD.
Pugilist who WAS Knocked Out by
Critic in the Twentieth Round.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, April 2S-"Bull"
Mccarthy, of Philadelphia, who was de-
feated by Critic in a twenty-round boxing
contest last night died this evening. He did
not regain consciousness after he was
knocked out in the twentieth round. Those
who saw the fight cannot understand how
Mccarthy was fatally injured. There was
not knock-down during the fight until the
last round, when Mccarthy. who vas
tagged out from his exertions from forcing
the fight, went down on his hands and
knees from one OF Critics light blows
the ear. He was soon UP, but too weak to
do much, when Critic gave him another
blow that put him out. Critic was himself
tired and his blows seemed TO lack steam.
Mccarthy was a narrow-chested delicate
looking young man and, though he appeared
fresh after the nineteenth round, ii must
have been that he had q weak constitution.
Critic left for San Francisco carly this
morning but he and his trainers will prob
ably be arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
AS TO UNIFORMS.
Adjutnnt General Has No Advices
from the Department.

Adjutant General Gore yesterday said he
had received no advices as to the uniform
ing of the Indiana troops. The report that
it was proposed TO turn over the uniforms
of the brigade to the State after the men
now at Camp Mount are uniformed by the
government he showed TO be incorrect. All
the uniforms now worn by the men. he said,
We're furnished by the federal government;
that is, the cloth was furnished and the
stuff was made up at the expense of the
State. The State now has sufficient ma
terial on hand to make uniforms for all the
new men at Camp Mount, but it would take
at least three weeks to have the uniforms
made for l,000 men. There is no factory in
indianapolis at which such large order
could be turned out, and the goods would
have TO be sent to Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
NEW NATIONAL GUARD.
The Governor Beginning to Consider
This Question.

The Governor and his advisers are already
beginning to discuss the formation Of a new
Indiana National Guard, after the troops
now in the service are taken in hand by
Uncle Sam No decision has been reached,
however, as to the prospective formation.
The new guard will be recruited very rap
idly, beyond a doubt, after the plans are
adopted. The various volunteer companies
and regiments that are being organized
over the State in eXpectance of a second
call for troops are anXiously waiting to
hear something about the reorganization of
the guard, for they think that this new
guard may, in turn, be called for service in
behalf of Cuba.
In some quarters the name of General
Carnahan is mentioned for the brigadier
generalship of the new guard. He is taking
a keen interest in affairs at Camp Mount
and is daily visitor.
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assume the title and Office of major. 1t is,
however. stated on good authority that
should TIE artillery be recruited to the full
standing of regiment Captain Curtis will
be chosen as colonel of it,
In fact so strong is this sentiment that
colonel yesterday made the unreserved
statement that no other man was even con-
sidered for the place.
Several promotions were made yesterday
in Battery A. and as many OF the boys are
feeling happier to-day. Elijah Martindale
was appointed company bugler, and donned
his chevrons at once.
Sergeant Smith Strickland was made first
sergeant.
Corporal Robert T. Oliver was raised to
the rank of sergeant.
Arthur Navin and Charles Dunlap were
both appointed, at least temporarily. as
sergeants, while under the same conditions
the following were made corporals: Fred
Swan Martin Barnhizer, Charles Enos,
Reginald Oliver and Harvey Langdon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
LIQUOR AND GAMBLING.
Governor VIII Have None of 1t Near
the Encampment.


Governor Mount has determined to free
Camp Mount from all Objectionable fea-
lures, such as disreputable characters, gam
bling and saloons. Word has reached him
that the camp has been overrun with wom-
en- of questionable reputation, and that
gamblers have taken advantage of the
times to open establishments in the neigh
borhood of the camp. There were already
two saloons situated within close proximity
of the camp. All must go, says the Gov
ernor, and he has an opinion from Attorney
General Ketcham to back him in his action.
Yesterday morning several persons called
on the Governor to make complaints. 1t
was said that the members of the Indiana
National Guard were finding opportunity to
get outside the guard line, and that the
night was spent by many in the roadhouses
kept by David Fair and John Christian
near the fair grounds Near by it was also
reported several notorious gamblers had
opened establishments. The disreputable
characters may be kept out of the camp by
enforcement of rules which may be adopted
by General Mckee, and the gamblers may
be arrested and closed by civil process. 1t
is the saloons to which Governor Mount had
reference in the following order which he
sent to General Mckee al noon yesterday:
You are directed to take prompt action.
through the issuance of such orders and
the adoption of such rules. and regulations
as may be necessary, {, secure the rigid
enforcement of Section 80 OF the military
laws OF the State. remC ling from and pre-
venting the establishment of any place for
the sale of spirituous or malt liquors within
one mile OF such encampment during the
continuation of said encampment. You are
further directed to enforce vigorous rules
against permitting dissolute and disreputa-
bic characters of both sexes TO frequent the
camp.
In explanation of this order Governor
Mount said: There is no doubt of the right
of the authorities to enforce the order. Sec
tion %, referred TO, is as follows:
The commanding officer of any camp
authorized by the Governor may prohibit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
wANTEp mo- BE A pRIvArE.
Gen. Lew Wallace Makes Another
Effort to Enlist.


Effort to Enlist.
That Gen. Lew Wallace is earnest in his
endeavor TO enlist as a private in Company
NJ Of the Second Regiment. the Crawfords-
Vile company was manifest in his appear
ance at Camp Mount yesterday and his ur-
gent request of Col. Harry B. Smith that he
be mustered into the service. The dis
tinguished veteran of two wars, and erst-
while major general went out to the camp
early and lost no time in making a call at
the little log cabin where the staff officers
Of the Second Regiment are quartered. He
presented himself to Colonel Smith and ex-
planned his mission.
Colonel Smith," said he, 81 am intensely
in earnest in making this request of you to
be enlisted as a private in the Crawfords-
Vile company. I not making the APP
plicauon for any effect it may have except
to secure for me active participation in
ali the movements OF the company"
Colonel Smith very courteously told him
that 1t would be impossible for him to en-
list, reminding him that, as an old soldier
he we'll knew that the regulations must be
observed in every particular. These regula-
tons forbid the enlistment of any man UNI
der eighteen years of age o. over forty-five.
General Wallace would be barred on account
OF his age, even If he could convince the ex-
amining surgeon that his physical condition
Is such as to make him available as a private
soldier Colonel Smith also informed him
that admission to the company, while it is
still part OF the Indiana militia, would
avail him little for the United States mus
tering officer would promptly rule him out
when 1t came to examining the men before
taking them into the federal service. Gen.
Wallace carried his insistence to the point
Of asking Colenel Smith to use his influence
with the highest military authorities to Sc
cure for him this position which he covets.
Colonel Smith, in turn, showed him the flu
1ility Of such a procedure. One of the Of
fcers of the Second Regiment remarked,
after the author of Ben-Hur had left the
camp.
7 have heard of men using every effort
IN their power to become a major general,
but ! never heard of a major general fight
ing to join army as private. Here is
a lesson for our friends in the monarchical
countries to illustrate how absolutely indif-
ferent the great American Nation is to
titles. / venture to say If General Wallace
could get into the service he would serve
with distinction throughout the war as a
private"
General Wallace stated to some friends
at the camp that he was anxious to show
some of the men who had bounded him since
he was unjustly treated at Shiloh that he
still was good soldier and willing as he
had always been. to give up his life for his
country, if need be.