Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
And Not a Man Missed the Roll Call This
Morning.
IN FULL MILITARY DISCIPLINE
Lieut.. Gordon Appointed Re-
Cruiting Officer.
ALL THE TROOPS READY FOR SERVICE


buB RdLiuuHl t1uurI or JBlHWRFo Opnneu
yesterday under rather unfsvorabe CON
ditiunH, hut tho prosnects are for
SUCCESSFUL cncanpmont. ThB rain Of
Moniay and Monday night made the
roadway approaching the calnpgrouud
worry muddy, but tho field itself, hning
on high and iirm ground, southeast Of
the Town, was remarkably dry under
the circumstances, anu, with fow
hours OF sunshine to-day, it should he
in iine condition and an exceptionally
healthy place.
Tho campground is about mile and
a quarter from tho railroad atation, on
Mrs. Lucy GREEN'S farm. In order TO
reach it, persons leaving tho railroad
Rtution can proceed east on Main street
to the Btgo of tho town, then turn into
a lane at the right, which leads directly
to the campground. The tents are
plainly visible from the edge of the
town.
Whila the staff officers were making
plans at the headquarters, in town,
Col. WicksrshHm and the other rogi.
mental ollicers wars on tho field FER
sonally commanding and looking after
the work of getting the vncBmpment in
shape
Lieut. Gordon. u, S. A., was also on
tho field and keeping M eye upon the
erection of tho white city as the work
progressed.
by nightfall the tents were nearly all
mp and the men were comfortably quar-
tsrod. The lines had been marked out
by an engineer and the streets were
lnid out in regular order. 1t was a
pretty sight and tho officers and men
we're very we'll pleased with the result.
All of the New Castle county com
panies are filed up to the limit of 60
men each, but the down State com.
pnnies fall tribe short. The men
here now number about 500, hut IL is
expacted the full quota will bo on
hand in about q week. Major Town
send thinke it would be advisable for
the Legislature to amend the National
Guard law SO as to allow the regiment
to he filed up to the regulation.
Lieut.. Gordon has been detailed
to muster in the First Delaware regi-
ment OF volunteers, and it is expected
that the National Guard will be given
IN opportunity to enlist in body.
Most OF the men, il 10 believed. are
anxious to enlist. but there are some
whu do not care TO 60 out of the State.
The officers of the regiment say that
Delaware will make splendid show
and will tnrn out full regiment.
Some of the officers are somewhat
disappointed at the location. 1t is
now necessary to carry water out in
barrels. One of the Street and Sewer
Departments street water tanks was
sent down from Wilmington, but it
will probably be sent back. There ia
possibility of moving to some other
place, on account OF the announcement
arrangements.
Soaford and New Castle have offered
free ground, light and watcr, and in
vitations for tho camp have been re-
ceived from other places. 1t is not
strange that the camp should be de-
sired. as the expenditures in week
will amount to something like S., 600.
The camp was formally christened
"Ebe W. Tunnell," in hunor of the
Governor, at o'clock yesterday morn
ing, by Quartermaster John A. Jurdon,
who fired salute of six guns.
Camp Ebe W. Tunnel, near Middle
town. April 27.--The National Guard
of Della ware had rough experience in
camp last night. The weather was
cold aud the wind blew a gale most of
tho night, but, strange to relate, all Of
tho men were reported well this morn
ing.
Tho troops we're pleased To see the
sun peeping through the clouds this
morning. and, although there is yut
etiff wind, the indications arc that the
sun will shine brightly this afternoon
and make camp moro comfortable.
Nearly all of tho material has arrived
and tho BUSINESS of tho camp 10 being
conducted in regular ordsr.
Capt Matlack OF Co. O Ia officer of.
tho-GRy and First Lieutenant Cotton Of
20. a is officer Of tho guard
The following order for camp govern
mont was iasuod this morning:
CAN'T REGULATIONS.
General orders No. IS: Revcille, C
a. m. fatigue call, 625; breakfast,
4. 50: sick call, 7.20; assembly OF the
guard detail, a.45; guard mount, nd
jutant's call, 8 q. m. first sereennt's
cali. II; dinner, IL 30 p. M. supper.
8. 80; retreat at sunset; tattoo, 9. 30;
taps. TO-; two roll calls at reveille and
retreat; check Mt 9.45; company re-
ports snch morning at 7.20 a. m. Com
pany commanders will make daily in
snectiuua Of their commands, paying
particular attention To tho condition OF
their tents anil other material in their
possession. At ieaet oIo sanitary in
spection will be mahe daily by the
surgeon or his assistant. :"
FIRST GUARD MOUNT.
The first guard mount of tho ancnmp-
ment. which was hold at 0 o'clock was
decided succeBs aud demonstrated the
military knowledge of tho officers and
mon. Marked precision characterized
it. Guard mount ia tho relieving of
the old guard and placing nf the new
guard. The officers relieved were Officer
Of the day L. |. Rogers and 0lficer-ot-
the guard @. NJ. Dillon. The new guard
consisted OF 40 men. distributed as
follows; Co. A, 4 men; b, and
corporal: q, 4; Z, A; +, aud cor
poral; G., aud corporal; II, 4 |,
A.; X, and sergeant. On guard
mount Adiutant John NJ. Dunn was In
command, end no was assisted by
Sergeant Major @. W. Ayars of Will
other ollicsrs and men made admirable
military showings. None of theRe olli-
GERS have had camp experience.
TROOPS OFFICIALLY REQUESTED.
Dover. April 27.-Gov. Tunnel ash
received the following Telegram from
Hon. Russell a. Algsr, Secretary of
War:
"1ho number of troops from your
State uutier the call OF the President,
dated April 23d, 1893. will he ono rogi-
ment, infantry. 1t is tho wish OF tho
President tina, tho regimants Of tho
National Quart, or Statn militia, shall
Al Il.