The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-22
Chaplain Ferguson VIII Act as Banker
for the Men.
WILL SEND THEIR MONEY HOME,
a Revival in Camp and Many Make
Profession of fFaith-Private Payne
Overstayed His Time-Promo-
tions in Company M-More
Corporals-Other Events
i'm the Camps.

CAMP ALGER, VA, June A-Special.
For the first time since the men OF the
Third Regiment enlisted in Uncle Sam s
service they felt to-day the touch Of
new. crisp United States bills. The
camp is happy tonight. The men no
longer think of their hardships. but rath-
er of what they will do with their money
Right here there is a puzzle. They are
not allowed to leave camp and there is
nothing to buy here, 50 it is safe 90 say
that a good deal Of the cash received to-
day will ind It's way into the homes Of
the men.
The paymaster was expected at IL
o'clock this morning as orders were is
sued from headquarters directing that no
men should leave camp. He, however
did not arrive until , T.. NJ, when pay
ment was Immediately commenced from
Colonel Males tent
THE MONEY RECEIVED.
The companies lined up in alphabetical
order single file and each man received
his money I'm an envclop. Capt Millers
company. which was the first 10 reach
Richmond, received the largest amount
per man. while the Fairfax boys receiy-
ed the smallest.
The Richmond company was paid from
May 18th. all Of the companies receiving
pay from the time Of their arrival IN
Richmond up TO June lst
Chaplain Ferguson has offered TO send
home any money that the men may place
I'm his hands, and his offer has already
been taken advantage OF by many. He
has received from the rAmerican Tract
Society 200 little pamphlets and distriD'
uted the same at the services last night
large number Of the men were-.presenl
and made an open profession OF tatih.
The structure recently erected Tor re-
lieious services is being fitted up and
tables with ink and pens will be placed
around for the benefit Of the boys.
OVERsTAYED HIS TINE.
Private Payne. OF Company X has re-
turned 10 camp after overstaying his
leave two days. lie was placed In con-
fnement and gives sickness as an ex-
cuse for his absence. The brigade court
martial has adjourned for the present
but will probably meet again shortly.
Many OF the men were sorry 20 learn to-
day Of the sad death Of young Gatewood
He was known 10 a number OF them ana
much liked and esteemed.
IN reply 10 a request from the Third
REGIMENT headquarters the War Depart
ment last night sent information TO the
effect that each company when recruited
up 10 tine full strength OF l06 men will he
entitled 10 70 c0rporals. The companies
now have only six each, so that an op-
portunity will be presented for the pro-
motion OF deserving privates.
II IS understood that the number OF
sergeants will remain as heretofore and
there will be no third lieutenant, as was
the impression amongst many,
PROMOTION.
First Lieutenant Hardwick. OF Company
NJ. has been granted leave OF abstnce for
three days. The commissions OF Second
Lieutenant Hoffman and Sergeant White
have been received by Capt. Wingheif
from Governor Tyler. Lieutenant Hoff-
man is now First Lieutenant and Ser
geant White Is advanced to his place.
The promotions give general satisfac-
ton TO the men Of the company amongst
whom the two officers are very popular
Captain Masurer has received letter
from Richmond which states tina; Private
Price Of his company, who has been sick
in that city, will join his command to-
morrow.
Capt Masurier says that Sergeant NAL
lory. who is one OF Capt. Rowe's recruit
ing detail, Will have no trouble In re-
cruiting a sufficient number OF men 20
bring his company up to the maximum
as many of his old men are anxious 70
return.
The weather here yesterday and to-day
has been unusually cool The men have
to wear oyercoats on guard az night.