The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-10

Special IA the Scranton Tribune.
Camp Mackenzie, Augusta, Ga, Jan.
9--Thc elaborate order published
some time ago from corps headquar-
tcrs to the effect that no furloughs
should be given which would termin-
ate later than the 3lst of December,
has come to nought. At that timo, It
was expected that a movement was
in immediate contemplation. There
fore rendering it necessary to have all
available men present for duty; that
for some reason, or other. this necessity
no longer exists, is evident from the
fact that furloughs are again being
issued. This is decidedly puzzing. and
the boys are very much inclined to ask
themselves where they are at
Private James Williams. of Company
G. has received an honorable discharge
from the service Of the United States,
and left Cor his home in Scranton Fri
day. Private Williams atlil!ation with
the regiment has been ended under
circumstances which are very much
regretted hy his friends. He came to
camp with the second quota of VOlun-
teers. and was sworn in at Camp AL
with several other recruits. He was
then in fine physical health, but, soon
after the regiment had moved to Dunn
Loring, he was taken sick About the
middle of August he was, with many
other patients of the Thirteenth, taken
to Philadelphia on hospital train,
and placed in the Medico-Chirurgical
hospital for treatment.
I4V this time "A severe case of tNphpi1
fever had developed. and the
patient had quite a narrow escape. He
recovered, however but during the
height of the fever. the drum of his
left ear became perforated and was
practically destroyed. The right ear
also was slightly damaged. As a result.
his discharge from the service was
recommended, and, after having gone
through the usual routine, it was re-
Ceived this morning.
Private Williams acquaintances in
camp and especially his many friends
in c company, sincerely regret the
cause which has seD9rated him from
them, and wished him every success
when he was leaving today. Private
Williams lives with his parents on Ce-
dar avenue, South Side.
RETURN FROM SICK LEAVE.
Privates Martin Howley and John
Malta, of c, have returned to camp af-
ter an extended absence on sick fur
Tough. Both We're typhoid patients, the
FORMER having been taken sick at
camp Alger in the early part of Au-
gust, and the latter at Camp Meade
near the end of September. Private
HaWley was first placed in the Divis-
ion Hospital and removed to Phladel-
phia later on. For time his case was
desperate. Private Malta was removed
from the Division Hospital. Camp
Meade, to the Germantown hospital,
Philadelphia. Both received a warm
welcome on their return. and are de-
lighted with the climate of this region
Acting Assistant Surgeon +. NJ.
Green, of the United States army. has
been appointed to succeed Major
Woodbridge. to make the physical eX-
amlnations of men of this Brigade who
nave been discharged from the service.
thursday morning the order was
published in every company street to
The effect that the men should at once
clean and oil the old Springfields. re-
tanning the gun slings for the new
rifle, and then hold themselves in
readiness to be marched to the arsenal
10 deposit there the antiquated "shoot-
ing irons with which they have been
equipped up tn the present time, 1t
was naturally expected that the trans.
ltion from the old to the new STYLE
would take place at once but the bows
have been disappointed and will likely
have to wait several DAYS Vet before
anything is done in this matter Quar-
termaster Cox is awaiting instructions
from the higher authorities. and until
word is received from that source
nothing will be done.
BOYS ARE ANXIOCS.
In the meantime, the boys are suf-
fering grievously from curiosity un-
satisfied They all are most anxious to
get the g-Jorgensena-or Jack
Robinsons," as they are now famn-
larry called-in order to see what they
look like and how they act. These
momentous questions are discussed at
mess. in the tents, on the streets. at
drills-everywhere and at all times
and it is always possible to see groups
Of the boys lettering around the COM
missary, and even sitting unon the
coffin-like boxes which contain the
iihSS, ulS'uSSIllS lne very important
topic
Corporal Allison Thornton claims the
honor of being the champion yard
master" Of C Company. He says he
owes his facility and vast experience
In this capacity To the thoughtful
kindness CD Of First Sergeant Rafter.
To keep track Of the number of ru-
mors spread around camp i'm the
course of day wou.-. puzzle the
greatest mathematical genius of the
age and the most startling thing Of all
is, that the secretary of war seems to
send private telegraphic message TO
each one in particular A vigilance
committee has ,een formed in self de-
fense, and the next man caught in the
act of spreading rumor viii be social
ly ostracised.
Privates Leo Murphy, Of ID, ana Rob
ert Lloyd, Of II, are orderies today.
This is the ninth orderly which COM
pany ii has had to date, Company 4
coming next with eight. The boys of
II feel very proud-and justly so-of
this record.
Some Of the more energetic spirits Of