The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-18
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Special to the Scranton Tribune
Camp Mackenzie Augusta. Ga, Jan.
17.-ThOse members of the Thirteenth
who have arrived in camp during the
past three days have had ample oppor-
tunity to get "A taste of genuine south
ern weather The day before yestcr-
day it rained hard and without any
interruption; yesterday, last night ana
part of this morning a fog, so heavy
and so dense that one could not see
two hundred yards in front of him.
settled over the entire region and gave
indications Of a prolonged stay. With
suddennesS almost Unprecedented it
began to rain shortly after breakfast
this morning. and for over two hours
it poured down so fast that even this
sandy soil failed to absorb the volume
of water which gathered in pools here
and there on the surface.
One of the most welcome visitors
who have been in camp for a long time
was Major Dwight, who arrived at
headquarters Saturday morning. When
the boys saw Uncle Sans heavily
armed pay wagon--which, by the way,
bears a striking resemblance to what
IS usually known as the Black
Maria"-wending it's way towards the
regiment. they lost no time in demon
strating their joy in the widest. but
best-natured. manner. AS it was then
too stormy to have the companies lined
up. as usual, along headquarters,
Major Dwight proceeded to Company
DIS mess hall, where he at once began
to disbursr with a deft hand the sum
of nearly $4,000, which it takes to pay
a regiment of the numerical strength
of the Thirteenth.
NO INSPECTION
Owing to the rain and the oppOrtune
arrival of the paymaster. there was no
inspection, either of quarters. of arms
or of the personal appearance of the
men. Saturday morning.
Sergeant Thomas Fl. Miles, chief
musician. has recently heard from his
brother, Private Daniel Miles, a mem
Der Of Company G, Fifteenth United
States regular infantry. which regi-
ment is now stationed at Puerto Prin-
cipe, Cuba. Private Miles says that
they have n splendid camp. with the
exception of the water, which is of a
very inferior kind. The climate is al
ready quite warm. and at night the
greatest vigilance must be continually
exercised, in order to shut out all
dampness. The men are well fed; and
though there are many cases Of sick
ness few of them are serious.
Friday afternoon, in pursuance Of a
Geographic message from the war de-
partment, First Sergeant William f.
Wilder, Of Company f., received an
honorable discharge from the service
of the United States. After having re-
ceived all his papers he left for Aug
usta, whence he went by train to
Savannah. From there he will go by
boat to New York city, and thence to
his home in Honesdale.
Sergeant Wilder was for six years a
member Of the National Guard, and
was recognized as a first class soldier.
He was made corporal in the fall of
1893, and two years later was promoted
to sergeantCy. For two years pre-
Nious to his discharge he had filled the
responsible position of first sergeant
with marked ability and success
M'DERMOTT HAS RETURNED.
Bugler Emmett McDermott, of c:
Musician John Hughes. of b, and Phi
Nate Alex. Mitchell, of f. have re-
ported here for duty after "A prolonged
absence ON account of sickness. The
two former We're taken sick at Camp
Meade the latter part of September.
and after short treatment in the
division hospital at that place, We're
removed on hospital train to ST. Jo-
seph's HOSPITAL. Reading. i'm which in
stitution they We're for a time seri-
uusly sick. ON their recovery they
were given a sick furlough, and ON
their return To camp received a warm
welcome from their many friends.
Private Mitchell left Camp Meade
the first week i'm November for tn
home of his parents in Carbondale. He
was suffering from a severe attack of
rheumatism, but is now happily much
improved. The boys of + gave him a
warm welcome when he reported here
A and G are the only companies i'm
the regiment i'm which no changes in
the personnel of the non commissioned
officers have taken place from the very
hrst. The latest member of the regi-
ment to receive congratulations on his
promotion is Joseph O'Hara. of Il. who
now wears a corDOrars stripes.
At his request. Private William
Decker, of Company a, who for some
clerk, has been returned to active duty
with his company. Privates Andrew
Mitchell, jr OF \, and Harry Smith,
of ID, have been detailed To act as regi-
mental clerks for the future. Private
Decker has not been well for some
time, but is now convalescent.
CAMP GOSSIP.
Private Charles b. Clark, of II, after
a slight attack of illness, is now abb,
to attend To duty.
Private Edward Brown. of f. Com
pany, has been transferred to the Sixth
Signal corps, and has left camp To ioir
that organization. His friends badC
him a hearty God-speed.
Private Edward Conley, of 3. hai
returned to his company after a Ions
absence on account Of sickness. HI,
health is now fiTst-class.
PTivates George Fox, George w
Bailey and Guy w. stanton of - who