The Savannah morning news., 1901-06-20
THE FOURTH AT BAlNBRIDGE.
THE SOLDIER BOYS WELL PLEASED
WITH THEIR CAMP.


Six Companies Responded to Rol
Call Yesterday MOrninG-The Towr
Decorated in Honor of the Pres
ence of the Troops.
cambridge Ga. July 19-The sun rose
bright this morning over Camp t. >
Halves The rain of yesterday afternoon
mad cooled the air, and the soldier boys
as they crawled from under their tents
this morning looked if they had spent
a pleasant and comfortable night and were
ready 90 commence their regular duties
10 learn how to be sure enough soldiers.
They are loud in the praise OF the loca-
tion of the camp and are highly pleased
with the arrangements that have been
made to make everything so comforta bic,
handy and convenient for them. All cents
are up and are arranged in a systematic
and convenient order The boys of the
Fourth are a fine and robust lot, such as
any state could be proud Of The Fourth
Regiment is an honor 40 the state of
Georgia and deserves well of 1t. The
Regiment Band of cambridge is in camp.
Ii is considered to be as good as any in
the state, and will furnish music every
day.
The following officers are present: Col
W. z. Wooten of Albany, Lieut.. Col. T.
N. Hawkins of ThOma sville Maj. T.
O'Brien of Waycross, Maj. r. L. Wyly
of Townsville, Maj. John D. Little of
Columbus, Regiment sergt d. l.. O'Neal
of cambridge, Qusrermester Sims Of
cambridge, Adjt Capt. A. j. Scott in
spector rifle practice Capt. Q. w H.
Tucker, Battalion Adjt Lieut. Smith.
Several prominent military officials are
expected during the week. The Governor
has not yet decided to come, but It is
hoped that he may as the officials are
DESTROYS that he see the efficiency and
splendid organization of the regiment
The following companies We're present
this morning. Co. l, cambridge, Capt
Hawes Co. c, Columbus, Capt. Preer;
Co. G, Albany Capt Mock; Co X, Thorn
asville, Capt. Smith; Co. l., Americas,
Capt. Clarke; Co. Fl, Dawson Capt. viii
kinson.
The Chatham Artillery, Capt. Walker
ding, came in at noon, marched TO
camp and went into quarters. They re-
port pleasant trip and are highly Pleas
cd with the camp and their quarters
They brought five cannon with them
Which were taken to camp this afternoon
Two of the cannon are relics of the revo-
.luuonary war and are attracting much
attention. The artillery will be great ad-
dition to the camp and are objects of in
terest to all Capt. Wilson of Savannah
Is here and will be in camp.
There will be about 800 men in camn TO-
night Several more companies will ar
rive tomorrow. On Monday will take
place the event of the encampment the
sham battle, which is expected TO draw
many visitors.
Many of The stores and public nlaces
are decorated with flags and banners in
honor OF the visiting military, and the
town generally seems to have a holiday
appearance.
The following general orders have been
issued:
General Order No. First. The head
quarters of this command are tempora-
riiy removed to cambridge, where the
companies have assembled for the pur-
pose OF an annual encampment. This
camp will be officially known and des-
ignated as Camp r. S. Haws, in honor of
the gallant and efficient commander of
Company !. and to whose zeal and untif-
Ing efforts in behalf of this encampment
unstinted praise is due
Whilst this is IN sense a voluntary en-
campment in that the expense thereof
are borne by the individual members,
still 1t must not be forgotten that il is
military encampment ami as such will
be strictly conducted. Officers and men
will at all times be careful to sustain
the careful reputation of the regiment
for soldierly bearing, military courtesy
and gentemanly department.
The following details for the encamp-
rnent are announced: Lieut.. Sims, Com
pany !, acting quarterma ster; Capt
Mock, Company e. acting oommissary
The following list of calls are published
for the government: or the camp-First
call for reveille, a. M; Reveille, $40 a.
m; assembly 5:15 a. M; coffee $50 a.
m; first call for drill, 5:45 a. m; assem-
bly,, 5:55 a. m; recall from drill 545 a.
M breakfast 700 a. M; sick drill, 1880
a, m; First guard mount $50 a. m.
assembly S:45 a. M; adjutant's call 900
a. m; police call, $50 a. mr.; first sergeant's
cell. 1000 a. m; first call company drill
1918 a. M; assembly, 1890 a. M; recall,
1850 a. M. dinenr, 1880 p. M; dress pa
rade, 500 p. m; assembly. $40 o. m; sup
per, 7;40 p. m. tattoo, 1000 p. m. taps,
1890 D. m.
Fifth. Battalion administration as ex-
,tsting in this regiment is ordered dis
pensed with during the period OF this
encampment.
Sixth. AT Tattoo. all lights will be ex-
tinguished, except those Of officers and
hrst sergeants' tents.
Seventh The general police of the camp
VIII oc efOit0 cdtil nay Dy Nnt ola guard.
At police call the old guard will be form
ed and assigned to work by the ofncer of
the day, who will be assisted by the ON
Ger of the old guard. Companies at the
same hour will police their streets and
grounds adjacent
Eighth. Passes to be absent from the
camp will not be granted In such num-
bers as to interfere with the practical
work and instruction.
camp win not be permitted in camp after
tattoo, except by permission of the COM
manding officer.
Tenth. The bringing in or sale OF splr-
ituous liquors within the limits of the
camp Is prohibited.
Eleventh. Gambling in all its phases IS
prohibited.
Twelfth. Passes to be absent from
camp after retreat must be approved by
the regimental commander, No pass will
be approved after o'clock p. M
Thirteenth. The discharge OF fire arms
anywhere on the fair grounds or close
proximity thereto is strictly prohibited.
Fourteenth. Private Ralph b. Sandi-
ford is detailed as hospital steward du..
ing the term of this encampment.
Fifteenth. All non-commissioned Of
fcers will assemble at regimental head
quarters at 1870 p. m. each day 70 attend
school OF instruction.
BY order Of Col Wooten,
A. j. Scott. Capt and Adjt
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