The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-04

Special to thc Scranton IrlDuhe
Camp Mackenzie. Augusta, Ga. Feb.
g--The question as to how the regiment |
is going home whether in body or
individually remains undecided ana II |
is very doubtful that anything definite |
can be said in regard to this matter |
for some time. Colonel Coursen has |
received several kilograms from home |
inuuring whether or not he would ap- |
prove of having the regiment mustered |
out at Scranton and how this could be |
done.
As to this. the order from the secre- |
tary of war which requires that the |
regiment be mustered out here is fatty |
against the plan and in the next place, |
the members of the regiment at the |
lowest and safest figures, would lose |
from 500 900 to $4,000 by being mus |
tered out at home. Colonel CourSen
stated to your correspondent this even |
ing that he can not ConsCientiously APP
prove Of this idea. IT will be much to |
the financial interest of the men to |
muster out here, and he prefers this. |
lf afterwards the regiment can be
gotten home in body, and the colonel |
thinks this is possible, the best in
tereSt of the men as we'll as the wishes
of friends at home will be accomplish
ed in this way. Time can tell what the
men will do. No formal order has yet
been received requiring the books and
records of the Thirteenth to be pre-
pared for the inspection of the muster
ing officer but. as a matter of course,
st will be received in a day or two.
In the meantime the books and records
are being rapidly prepared. 1t is cal
culated that all will be over in about
three weeks.
FLAGS RECEIVED.
The Thirteenth received this after
noon from the United States quarter.
masters department, Philadelphia, two
beautiful silk flags, one of the state
and the other the national colors. This
evening Colonel Hoffman, of the Eighth.
was pleasantly surprised. The men,
bers OF the regiment presented him
with fancy pair of spurs, saddle,
brldle belt, and a beautiful sword of
English manufacture and costing 1885,
They had an enthusiastic celebration,
In which they showed their good feel
inSs towards their commanding officer,
Lieutenant w. W. Inglis has been
formally relieved as one of the aides of
General Goblin, but he will still con-
tinue to act as assistant adjutant gem
eral for the Third brigade Major Fell
lows left camp today for Scranton on
two weeks leave of absence.
The news of the resignation of his
army commission by Brigadier General
j. +. 5. Goblin was received and read
Monday with the greatest amount Of
interest To the Pennsylvania soldiers
of this southern camp, it means more
than can at first be realized by civil
lans, and the members OF the Eighth
and OF the Thirteenth look upon this
newest phase of the situation entirely
from military standpoint, and with
every feeling of regret. The resigna-
tion by General Goblin of his priced
position at the head of the Third bri-
gade was the last thing thought of
here. When he left Augusta for Penn
sylvania, month ago. it was with the
determined purpose of returning in due
time to his old command.
ATHLETIC EXERCISES.
Athletic exercises constitute an i'm
portant feature of camp life, and help
to vary the dull monotony. This in
novation has been introduced in ac-
cordance with the suggestions of Major
General Sumner and the brigade COM
mander which were noted in a former
letter. Colonel Coursen has taken ac-
tion in the matter, and, by a regi-
mental order, appointed Lieutenant
John L. Huff, of Company H, as in
spector of athletics. Lieutenant HUFF
states that the exercises will consist
of the following: Base ball. foot ball.
indoor base ball, 10O-yard dash. 9O0-
yard run, throwing stone, putting the
shot. three-legged race, running high
jump, running broad jump, pole vault
ing, tug-of-war, and backwak. race, in
which If man fall or turn around
or even sidewise, he win be disquali-
fed
The boys and the officers are enthus-
astic over the change, and the inspec-
tor Of athletics intends to take very
active part in the work. Practicing
VIII be begun at once. and preliminary
contests will soon follow. The final
battles will be held at some date not
yet fixed.
Since the needs of the army tent
OF the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton were made known through the
camp notes of The Tribune, one timely
and liberal remittance has been receIv-
ed from William II. Richmond, presi-
dent and treasurer Of the Elk Hill Coal
company, through Quartermaster H.
b. Cox. Lieutenent Cox has turned
the donation of $40 over to Mr.. Geoch,
who is in charge of the tent, and who
appreciates Mr.. Richmonds generosity
very much.
BOXING LESSONS.
First Sergeant William Davis and
Sergeant Clarence Seward, of d, take
boxing lessons daily, and are making
rapid progress in the art of self-de-
fense.
Every member of Company is now
present for duty.
Private Alex Major, of C. who was
confined to the regimental hospital for
few days, has been discharged and is
now able to attend TO duty.
Color Sergeant Reed, First Sergeant
Watrous and Quartermaster Sergeant
Smith, of G, are constant readers of the
Review of Reviews" and in this way
they keep we'll informed as to the news
OF the day.
Musician Andrew Hayes is the only
member OF Company II who Is now alb
sent ON account of sickness. He is eX-
pected to return soon.
Private Lyon Meserole. Of Company
q, claims the honor of being the cham