Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-22
AN AFFAIR OF HONOR.
Two yirginians About to Settle II,
When Major Harrison Appeared.


The Jacksonville Times-Union has the
following: Major Russell b. Harrison, as
nt-inspector-generalo on General Lees
staff, quelled disturbance on Saturday
that Is, he hipped Ii in the bud, as 1t
were, and had It not been for his oppor-
tune arrival. It is probable that there
would have been at least one II not two
broken noses being nursed I'm one OF the
Virginia regiments to-day.
1t all happened In this way: Major Har-
rison was going TO a store on Laura
street, south of Bay. AS he was walking
along his eagle eye, which has been
trained for a good many years In the
newspaper business, caught sight of sew
eral soldiers going toward the river
front.
"A fightw he mentally exclaimed.
The Major could not have made bet
ter guess. Now, there is rule In the
army that when an officer sees fight go
ing on among soldiers it is his duty to
stop il and arrest the participants.
Double quickT again mentally ex-
claimed the Major and off he bounded
toward the combatants All the soldiers
except one saw him coming. and this ore
was so busily engaged taking off hIs shirt
that he didn't see his superior officer.
what is this. a fght?' asked Major
Harrison.
yes. sir" said the soldier. saluting I'm
the most dignihed manner.
"Consider yourself under arrest" said
Major Harrison, wits all the sternness
that he could command. "Where Is the
other fellow?"
"He ran away, sir" said the soldier
still standing in the most soldierly at
titude, and with every show OF respect TO
the Major
"Well. don't you know that It is against
the rules Of the army TO tightT' asked
Major Harrison.
"Wen, if you please, sir" came the re-
ply, 81 do not think that any one should
interfere. as this is personal matter be-
tween Virginians, sir"
Major Harrison evidently could scarcely
keep his face straight at the ludicrousness
of the situation. and he observed that the
soldier had taken off his shirt, probably
thinking that by SO doing he had become
a private citizen once more and no longer
under military rule
As the other combatant, or, more pro-
perly speaking, non-combatant, had disap-
peared, and as hostilities had not actu-
ally begun, Major Harrison determined
that his offices were not required TO arrest
the soldier, so, after giving him a repri-
mand ne walked back up the street, the
soldier not forgetting TO give the salute
when Major Harrison left.
Camp Notes.
Private Luther Kramer, Of Company A,
Second Virginia, who was found to be
missing from camp Friday was found
Saturday morning. Kramer had been
suffering TO some extent with fever, and
had undertaken TO walk 10 town 10 get |
prescription filed. When he arrived he |
was so exhausted from the heat that he |
gave up attempting 10 return. He was |
met In the city by a friend, who resides !
In East Jacksonville, and was taken 10 |
his home, where he was put to bed and |
made comfortable. He was reported and |
accounted FOR the next morning To Act |
ing-Captain KneLslsy, OF Company A, and |
were made with the colo |
mel Of the regiment TO let him remain |
where he was, at least until some COM |
Portable place could be hXed Tor him In /
camp.
The Second Virginia was visited a few |
days ago by Stuart Ramey, Of Citra, who
is an old friend OF many OF these boys.
Mr.. Ramey inquired while here IL vege- |
tables wsuld be acceptable. When in
formed that they would be, he replied
that they could be on the lookout for any /
quantity of cabbage, corn. watermelons
and other vegetables, which he promised
to send soon. The boys are delighted al
the prospect.
One OF the most soldlerly-looking men
seen upon ths streets is Captain Wing
field Griffin. OF Company II, Second Vir-
ynia Regiment His close-cut gray hair,
bristled moustache. erect bearing, and
quick. 1.-THE step indicate a man born for
the profession TO which he is welded. He
rarely leaves Camp Cuba Libre. but
when he does ne Is generally found with
4 crowd OF friends and admirers that he
mas made during the short stay in Jack
,onvAle Captain Griffin belonged 10
Fitzhugh Lees Brigade when boy OF
g, and hopes TO reap new honors under
lis old commander.
Colonel George W. Taylor, Of the Fourth
Virginia, has had his men busy cleaning
lp camp, which IL now In fine condition.
rhe stumps have all been gruhbed boz
ween the Colonefs tent and the division
so az to have good ground
or battalion parade.
Company G. Fourth Virginia Regiment,
las just completed a new bath-heuse, and
he boys are all anxious TO be the first
me 10 try IL. "just 10 see how II works"
aid one, yesterday.
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