The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-03
Special to the Scranton Tribune.


Camp Mackenzie, Augusta, Ca, Jan.
1.-THE question of discharges which
seemed to have taken such tangible
shape several months ago at Camp
Meade, is coming to the front once
more. 1t was then stated that the
married men would be discharged on
proper application. They applied, and
from that time nothing has ever been
heard from such applications, though
1t is hinted that they are purposely held
up or pigeon-holed somewhere along
the line. 1t is felt by the members Of
the Thirteenth who have requested
their discharges that this wholesale
cornering of their applications has TAX
en- place somewhere outside the regi-
ment and they feel much displeased.
Pertinent to this subject the follow
ing important and suggestive order has
just been published:
Headquarters First Division. Second
Army Corps, Camp Mackenzie, Ga,
Dec 60 1895
Circular No. %.
a large number of soldiers of this di-
vision are applying for their discharges
by favor, and have given as their rea-
sons for desiring discharge the necessity
of their being at home to support their
families or other people dependent upon
them and other similar reasons.
The company commander will in each
case make careful investigation of the
facts, as far as he can ascertain them
and in forwarding the applications en-
dorse there on a statement TO the effect
that he had made such an investigation
and does or does not believe the state
ments in the applications to be true.
BY command of Major General sumner.
John \. Harman, Adjutant General.
This matter is again becoming quite
pressing: and with the advent of the
new year and a certainty OF peace,
most of the married men, who have
families depending on them and have
been over eight months away from
home. are wondering with regret why
they are still! being held here.
MILITARY RECEPTION.
Major Generals S. e. NJ. Young and
S. ). Sumner, the corps and division
commanders respectively, gave Il grand
military reception Saturday afternoon
and evening at the Bon Air hotel,
Summerville, to the officers of this
camp. All who could avail themselves
OF the invitation were present and en-
joyed a pleasant time. There were also
many ladies, wives or friends of the
officers, in attendance. Refreshments
were served, and in the meantime the
Thirteenth's band, which occupied the
seat of honor rendered several selec-
tions. The officers representing the
Thirteenth We're: Colonel Coursen,
Majors Wood and Fellows, Battalion
Adjutants Coursen and GunSter, Regi-
N
Stahl and Dr. Blanchard, all of the
staff, and Captains Kambeck, of b;
Gilman, of d; Derman, of A. Robling,
of c, and Acting Company Commander
Huff of c., accompanied by Mrs. Huff;
Lieutenants Keith, Of A: Inglis and
Foote, of d, and Freeman, Of F.
On the last day of the month the
regular formality of a muster was gone
through, though, owing to the rains,
which began at o'clock in the morn
ing and did not cease till noon, the Gus
tom of bringing the regiment out on
the drillgrOunds was, of necessity, dis
pensed with. Instead, the companies
were ordered to line up the men with
out arms, in their respective mess halls
and at 10 o'clock the work of muster
ing was begun in the First battalion by
Major Wood, Adjutant Harry NJ. Cour-
sen and Sergeant Major Lattimer
Reese; the same was done in the Sec
ond battalion by Colonel Coursen, Ma
jor Fellows, Adiutant Walter L. Gun
ster and Sergeant William 5. Gould.
The usual Saturday inspection of the
mems personal appearance, their arms
and quarters was not held.
During their absence and that of
Colonel Courson, Lieutenant Burk,
house, of c. being officer of the day,
was called upon to sign, and approve
of, all passes.
CAMP GOSSIP.
In order 10 attract Santa Claus dur
| ing the holidays, Privates Liewellyn,
Meinzer, Rozelle Miles, Becliman. Red
mond and Edward Thomas, of c, put
the sign Home of the Friendless" in
| front of their shack" So far they
have not been successful in their intcn
| tions.
Private Richard Joyce, Of A, attach
ed to brigade headquarters, is now able
to attend TO duty after a short illness
Private John Everhart of l., has re-
| turned to camp after an extended abb
sence on account of sickness.
Corporal John NJ. Thro is now the
only member Of Company F who is alb
! sent on sick furlough. In this respect
+ is more fortunate than any of the
other companies.