Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-24

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IN work had
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ting close for a week of labor whose
reward has been wonderful improve
ment ana praise from all quarters. The
"a Regiment is now a thoroughly or
ganizcd and competent gathering Of
almost physically perfect men, men
who are soldiers, men who are gentle
men, worthy representatives az the
grand old State.
The morning drill was begun as US
ual Shortly after 8 o'clock, Governor
Powers entered camp. greeted with II
salutations from the cannon. His Wis
it was entirely informal and he was
warmly welcomed by all. A sham bat
tie took place in the forenoon ana was
Of intense interest TO the many visitors
Regimental inspection ana guard
di4A lNi l-iSlItd PIE enter ldiIIlitit
in the afternoon. and just before sunset
the best dress parade OF the encamp-
ment was given by the regiment. 1t
was the last dress parade III the sea
son, as the regiment will break camp.
today, and a good conclusion To a week
Of excellent work.
The following officers We're detailed
for work at guard mount yesterday.
Officer of the day. Capt. Cornelius J.
kelleher Of 90. r; officer Of the guard.
Lieutenant Barnard w Sawyer II 20.
a; supernumerary officer, Lieut. Al
fred A. Matthew Of 90 X.
\ hard days work was begun by the
soldier boys Of the "a Regiment. when
they issued from their quarters at re-
veille. The sun in the east was q large
round orb, sure herald Of a hot day
and it was hot, although a cooling
breeze that has been with US through
out the week. made life more pleasant
for the soldier boy.
The morning roll call showed the
strength Of the command to be the
same as it has been throughout the
week. 600. The sick call showed that
the same healthy condition prevails at
camp, a condition unequalled at any
previous encampment Of the National
Guard
The regiment went out for drill. yes
terday morning, as usual and some
good solid work was put in.
shortly after 3 O'Clock. salute Of Il
guns announced the arrival Of Govern
or Powers into camp and all the Off
GERS Went TO headquarters to pay their
respects to His EXcellency. After the
officers reception, Governor Powers
presented the prizes won at the mill
tary matches to the happy winners.
who received the hearty congratula-
tons Of their comrades as they bore
their trophies to their quarters. The
State flag was raised a Headquarters
in honor of the Governor and remained
there all day. The Governor was much
pleased with the appearance Of the
camp and the ID Regiment and regret
ted that his stay could not be longer.
He left Augusta on the T. % F. NJ. train
for EroWnville. where he addressed a
political gathering. last evening.
The sham battle. together with the
Governors visit drew many visitors
To camp. yesterday. The battle was
successfully carried out, and with a
reality that enthused all spectators ana
excited some of the participants, espe-
cially the Rockies" The morning was
warm ana the soldiers discarded as
much Of their clothing as they could
dispense with.
At about 10 o'clock Major Frank b
Cummings. with the "a battalion ana
Companies and X of the Sd marched
from camp to the hill beyond the
granite quarry of the Hallowel Gran
lite works. and occupied the position
on the hill.
After some wait the attacking party
under Major Frank NJ. Hume, assist
ed by Major William S. Hume. issued
forth. The assailants We're composed
Of the LIST battalion and companies a
and NJ of the Sd.
Companies G. NJ and A We're sent by
a roundabout course through the woods
TO the eastward of the hill to make a
feint and draw the attention Of the
enemy. While the main body Of Major
Hume's command circled around to the
westward. The feint party. under
Capt. Howard Brett, Co. G.. drew up in
a position. concealed by the woods. and
awaited the signal to advance The
signal was not heard however, ana
firing was soon heard from the hill.
Major Hume's Outposts had come
upon the outposts of the defenders and
an engagement began at once 1t soon
became general and the detail under
Capt. Brett advanced on the double
quick.
The defenders We're driven back to
a position behind a stone wall, from
which they refused to bulge, and the
assailants rushed to rather close quar-
tiers. Some of the boys were excited
and Were firing almost into each 9TH
er's faces. one sturdy fighter grabbed
an assailant and threw him onto his
back. The latter, however, refused to
be taken prisoner. and struggled for
freedom. although gun was pointed
directly at his head. one company
Was prPparing tn charpt. with tiva1