The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-21

This order will work a complete and
radical change in the methods Of car
ing for the sick, at present the regi-
ment have what Is known as n regi-
mental hospital or dispensary. In
which light cases Of sickness are treat
ed, and In which patients, who are
suffering from any serious complaint.
are kept for twcnty-four hours before
being taken TO Division hospital This
arrangement had many drawbacks,
and was never popular as most Of
the patients from the Division hospit-
ais can testify. The men, as a rule,
wanted to remain with their command
and hated the Division hospitals, to
which institutions patients will now
be brought only in extreme cases. Six
ty cents per day will be allowed for
each patient. and will be used for pro-
curing delicacies for the patients.
REGIMENTAL HOSPITAL.
The Thirteenth's hospital will. 1t is
expected. be an ideal one under the
new order of things, and Major Sur
geon Keller proposes to leave moth
ing undone to keep the standard of its
excellence and efficiency up to the high
est. The present dispensary has only
four beds, two hospital stewards and
one assistant. and the patients have
their food cooked in the company
kitchens. Under the proposed change
there will be at least fifteen beds, two
hospital stewards, with an acting stew
ard, IA hospital corps of thirteen or
fourteen men, a special cook for the
sick, their own dining room, table,
ware, ambulances, wagons, stretchers,
and everything which ought to be con-
tained in the complete outfit of an
army hospital. DIR. Keller and the 9TH
er members of the medical staff are
delighted with the change and the
men of the Thirteenth are none the
less pleased. The new hospital will
soon be in readiness, Major Surgeon
Keller having already made requisi-
tion for whatever is needed
Captain Gilman, of u. and Lieuten-
ant Keith, of A, acted yesterday as
| members of a board of inspectors who
examined a lot of alleged bad bread
which was issued to the Eighth regi-
| ment.
Lieutenant Colonel Mates left camp
last evening for home.
Owing to an inadvertence in sending
the message in a hurry, the death OF
Corporal John Edinger was noted as
the thirteenth in the regiment. The
hospital records show that he was the
twelfth to pass away
Sergeant Roy Smith, Corporal Harry
Drake and Private Daniel Rafferty,, of
c, left last night for home on a seven
days furlough.
Captain Gilman. of d, has presented
. to the members OF his company a very
fine foot ball. 1t is a spheroid to be
used in playing Rugby, or the new
| Scottish. better known as the associa-
tion game. Teams are practicing daily.
| BACK IN CAMP.
! Private John Reilly, of E, returned
to camp today after an extended sick
/ furlough. He now feels quite well.
Private George Davis, of A, who re-
/ turned from furlough recently. is again
on the sick list. He is suffering from
| rheumatism.
/ Corporal Edward Koons, of d, is en-.
tertaining friends in camp today.
Privates Richards and Miller, of B.
returned from a weeks furlough last
night.
Company f has a large bulletin board
at the head of the street, and on this
board the Rumor detail posts al
rumors-which now number many mil.
| lions
Private David Evans, of II, returned
from furlough last night. Private
Richard Gilmartin, OF the same com
pany, goes home today for one month
on account Of sickness.
Word was received today from the
wife of Captain r. j. McCausland, Of
G Company. His condition was very
low; in fact, he is growing worse in.
stead of better,
First Sergeant Wilder, Corporal Jo.
seph Deemer and Private Peter Nealon
of e, left for home today on a weeks
| furlough.
| Corporal Willard Lathrop and Regi
mental Clerk William Decker, of A
were the guests of Hummelstowr
friends yesterday.
Corporal William Jennings, Of D, ha.
been relieved of his temporary clerica
duties at brigade headquarters.
Plug tobacco was distributed toda,
among the boys
Company Clerk S. Bruce Chase, of G
left this afternoon for his home il
Montrose on five days furlough.
First Sergeant William Freeman, o
f who was slightly indsposed for ;
few days, is now able to attend to duty
Richard j. Bourke.