Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-09

- NopSSicl lG VII
campment of the Fifty-tirst Regiment,
Iowa National Guards, has been a
most successful one from every point
OF view. Not only has most excellent
weather favored the time of the Ell
campment, but also the surroundings
and beauties Of the place of encamp-
ment have given an added interest
and charm to the stay of the regi-
ment here. The camp is laid out in
accordance with the most rigid Mill
tary rules. Every tent is properly
aligned and all are located in their
proper places. The company streets
parade ground and Office streets
are very wide and spacious, sugges-
tive of excellent sanitation. The ar
rangements of the camp were super
intended by Major John T. Hume.
The routine Of daily work is all that
can be desired. General Lincoln is
probably the best general drill master
in the United States. He requires
from the men a sufficient amount Of
military exercise and duty and at the
same time allows them every priv
lege consistent with good order and
convenience. The work as directed
by him is of such a practical nature
as to be readily understood and ap-
preciated by the men of his com
mand, and it is regarded pleasure by
the men to perform the duties and
drills under his direction. General
Lincoln has expressed his desire and
intension of making the Fifty-first one
of the very best regiments in the Uni
ted States and the enlisted men are
! afi -, wit l,
this purpose. They obey orders and
perform their duties with enthusiasm
| instead of working in the mere per-
| functory manner which most often
characterizes the work of the enlist
ed soldiers.
1t is the desire of General Lincoln
and of many officers and enlisted men
of the regiment that the command be
selected to go to China in case of the
call for volunteers. Undoubtedly the
selection of fine fighting regiment
is available in the Fifty-frst, and it
could be readily filled for use in case
of service. General Lincoln has ten,
dered the service of his command TO
the Secretary of War.
sham battle was given on Satur.
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citizens from Red Oak and the ad
/ jacent country was present to OBJ
serve the interesting spectacle. Com
pany NJ, of Red Oak, was dispatched
to the front to represent the enemy
The other companies of the regimen
under the command of General Lin
coin we're manoevered SO as to pro
tect themselves from flank attacks
and so as to eventually surround ant
capture the enemy. The problem was
worked out by General Lincoln stead
lily but surely and with the precision
of clock. The companies were KEEP
constantly in the best positions to re
pei and capture an enemy. The wofl
of the attacking company was vel
done, and it's captain was compliment
ed by General Lincoln. Trop A of thu
4 Iowa Cavalry acted as scouts to pro
tect and guard the tanks. This liftl'
command demonstrated that it con
stituted well drilled and efficient OF
ganization. The infantry and cavalr
charges appeared. quite realistic to tn
spectators and they were great
pleased with the practical drill.
A reception was given to the of
GERS of the Fifty-first at the residenc
of Judge Deems on Friday nigh
Most of the officers attended and re
port a most enjoyable time.
The old Fifty-frst Iowa band unde
the Direction of G. w. Landers, ftlrl
ishes the music for occasions of mi
itary ceremony and for many socia
functions besides.
The veteran personnel of the band
very large and their playing elicit
great applause and wide spread con
pliments. Since last November til
band has travelled into many of til
surrounding states and thruout til
West. Their tour was a very proii
able one and will be renewed in a FEY
weeks. Their reception in the ives
ern states from which volunteer reg
ments served with the Fifty-ffrst low
in the Philippines, will be most heart
and satisfactory.
TWO mascots, Bob" and Dewey,
dogs belonging to Company M, bu
claimed by the old Fifty-first are rul
ming around in the camp. These tw
dogs went with the Fifty-first to N;
Mia and return. They are quite pr.
ficient in their knowledge of militar
affairs, and are ever to be seen 4
parade and drills. Every veteran {
the Fifty-iirst feels personal a.
quaintance with them
Adiutant General M. H. Byers a
rived from Des Moines on Saturda,
, and is now quartered in the CAM