The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-01


hypophosphiteS of lime and
soda. 1t forms fat, gives
strength, enriches the blood,
invigorateS the nerves, and
repairs tissues.
soc. and SI.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
recovery he was given a sick furlough
and later on an extension.
Sergeant Dmmick's case OF typhoid
fever began to develop on the 23d OF
September and in the course of one
day became so serious that he was at
once removed to the rcgimental hos
pital, Reading, in which institution he
received every care. Sergeant Dim
mick's life was almost despaired of for
time, and he attributes his speedy
return to health to the Jealous watch
fulness, both night and day, of the Sis
terS, to whose untiring care. he says,
he owes his life. On the 9th of No
Vember he was granted a furlough,
which was subsequently extended Ser
geant Dmmick and Private Mccain
received flattering welcome on their
return last night, from their fellow
members Of Company A.
Privates Harry Quinn, George Fox
and Guy Stanton, of Company II, the
former Of whom is in regimental hos
pital and the two latter in the Division
hospital, are now rapidly convalescing,
and Major Keller expects that they can
soon be returned to their command.
Word to the same effect has been
received from Sergeant Eugene G.
Smith, Of L. who is still at home in
Maytield. In a letter which he wrote
recently TO a friend in camp, he states
that he is now practically well and
expects to rejoin the regiment in q
very short time. He has had al
ready a sick furlough covering a per-
iod Of over sixty days.
RECEIVED THEIR WARRANTS.
The commissioned officers of
Company \ are jubilant. After II long
wait they have received their highly
priced warrants naming their ranks
as on-Commissioned officers I'm the
volunteer service.
Captain ROblng of c, has asked his
men to appoint a committee to audit
all his accounts with the company.
Sergeant Bourke, Corporal Drake and
Private Cadwgan have been appointed
to look over the accounts
Sergeant Majors William S. Gould
and Lattimer Reese, of the First and
Second battalions respectively, Cor
porals Drake and Haggerty, of G, and
Private Fred Day. of the commissary,
attended a dance in Masonic hall, Au-
gusta, Thursday night. The regimen
tai band furnished the music.
Lieutenant John l.. Huff, of II, and
| and acting captain Of Company G, has
received a very fattering letter from
the law firm OF McCullom and Smith,
of Montrose, in which they congrat-
ulate the lieutenant on the able man
ner ir which he handled the company
! and thank him in the name of the
| people of Montrose.
Private Everett Cramer, of Il, who
| has been a patient in the division hos
pitai for some time, is now able to
walk around. He expects to be strong
enough for duty in n few days.
First Sergeant James Rafter of c,
has gotten up a company jouTnal,
which is complete history Of Captain
Robling's command. 1t contains a
succinct statement of everything of
| military nature which has taken place
in c since it volunteered at Mount
Gretna nearly year ago. The work
Is a credit to Sergeant Rafter.
SOME CAMP GOSSIP.
Musician Fred Knapp of the band,
ia an expert "mender of band soles"
nd tK, ,sg-
busy.
Corporal Patrick Whalen, of H. has
been presented with half dozen
silk handkerchiefs by Summerville
friends.
Lieutenant Harry Varcoe and Cor
| poral Fred Ripple, of Company Z, are
still confined to the regimental hos
pital with an attack of grippe. Their
cases are by no means serious
Corporal Harton f. Gross, Company
| Clerk Eugene Coleman and Frank
! Somner. of E. have carried out the
| plans followed in Pullman cars and
on ships. They have constructed their
berths one above the other, thereby
| saving much space.
| 1t is surprising how many of the
| boys have learned to sweep and to
| WASH ClOtllcS Since lney come TO camp.
| They are becoming domesticated by
| slow, but sure, degrees,
Private John Muller, of A, has been
| returned to his company from division
| hospital where he was treated for
| some time for fever. He is now in
| good health.
Lieutenant Arthur r. Foote, Of D,
| Is deserving of the highest praise for
| the work which he has been doing
| since he was appointed instructor of
the guard n few weeks ago by Colonel
COursen. He has been indefatigable
and his efforts have resulted in the in
telligent appreciation and enforcement
Of every point of guard duty by the
! members Of the Thirteenth
Private George Phillips, of C, is suf-
fering from an attack of neuralgia.
Private Willis Kimball, of b, who
has been confined TO the division hos
| pital for several weeks with a rather
severe attack of pneumonia. is now
convalescing rapidly and VIII soon be
able to attend to duty.
Privates Henry Bierwirth, of C, and
James OBoyle, of A, are orderlies TO-
! day. Richard ]. Bourke.