The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-29
GETTING ALL THINGS READY
For the Reception Of the Fourth In
fautry Regiment.
ARRIVAL Or0uARTERMAs1ER CRoT1Y
Other Military sIntters--whnt VIII
the New Camp he Namcds-Lctters
from Houston Volunteers.


just what and by whom the camp selected
for the Fourth regiment will be named Is A
question just now interesting Houston PEG
pie.
An old soldier yesterday, after visiting
the grounds, suggested that It be called
Camp Fitzhugh Lee, and no more appro-
PIRATE or worthy name could be applied.
But be that as 1t may, certain 1t is an ideal
camp is being prepared by the citizens
committee for the reception and temporary
home OF Colonel Edmonds' volunteers. A
large force OF mer worked all OF Monday
night and all day yesterday. clearing the
grounds OF every character of distractions,
erecting mess sheds, laying water pipes
and otherwise making ready the camp. All
stumpage is being dug up and with other
dead timber reduced to ashes.
The location Of the tents will conform as
near to army regulations as the physical
surroundings of the camp will permit--anf
they are we'll nigh perfect The contract
for the tentage was awarded to Mr. Theo-
dore Low of Austin, and called for delivery
OF the tents on the camp grounds within
five days after letting OF the contract. IT
Is expected they will be on hand today.
The troops will receive their tents from the
quartermaster by companies and put them
up. BY Saturday night It is confdently
expected that the white city OF Texas vol
unteers will in all respects be an accom-.
plsbed fact.
Lieutenant John Cnotty. auartcrmaster
OF the Fourth Infantry. arrived IN the city
from Austin yesterday morning and estab-
lshed temporary quarters at the Hutchns
house. During the day Mr.. Crotty was the
recipient OF the heartiest congratulations
by hosts Of Houston's best people, and
made TO feel that he was at home and
among friends He was officially met by
Major Spencer Hutchins. adIutant of the
regiment Being of the same official fam
lily, these brother officers will pcrpetuAtc
lasting friendship.
Mr. Crotty expects to enter upon the ar
tive performance OF his manifold duties
tomorrow.
Lieutenant Nc. Crowley. Fifth Infantry.
United States regulars. came down from
Austin In company with Mr.. Crotty AMI
went On through to Galveston 1t Ia ex-
pected that he will return to Houston toda,
with Captain Borden. the mastering Of
fioer for the Fourth regiment
The members of the Waties RIFLES will
aIfuri "Old Glory" over their hall, corner
OF Montgomery avenue and Waverly street.
Friday night and all patriotic people are
invited to attend Tho flag. SKIS feet, Il
beautiful one, and Is present TO the
company by the merchants of the Fifth
ward. AS expressed by a member of the
company, there will be hot time in the
Did Fifth on this occasion.
The election of a major for tho bat
lion OF light artillery of the Texas Vol
1teer Guard is awakening considerable
interest among the State guardsmen III,
ection is made necessary by the appoint
uent OF Major A. Harrison OF Bronham Il
=. e major Of tho Fourth regiment OF inlan.
Try Three batteries constitute the bat
Z talon, being those stationed Mt Houston
BRENNAN and Dallas. The friends of Cap
tain Rolf Of the Houston Light Artillcr!
are pushing him for the position OF major
and 1t being understood that tho Dalla,
battery favors Captain Rolf. his election l.
practically assured.
Captain Roger Roberdeau OF the Gov.
ernor's Guard. Company L. First Texas Vol
unteer Infantry. with fifteen recruits
l'asscd through the city Yesterday mornln.
en- route to Miami Fla. This last batel
completes the quota OF recruits which Cap
tain Rpbcrdeau was ordered TO enlist fol
the First battalion OF the First regiment
Colonel Crane OF the Ninth United state.
Cavalry is expected to arrive from New
Orleans today for the purpose Of musteriu,
In the company OF coiored volunteers whic,
has been organized in this city fof III,
regiment OF coiored immunes. He will
also muster In two companies at Galveston
tor the same command
The following are extracts from letter
written by Captain r. n. Hearne en- ioute
to Miami, Fla. to his wife. who is with
her mother. Mrs. NJ. II. Williams. 10.
Calhoun avenue: