The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-09
TROOPS AN ATTRACTION
CITIZENS VIEW THE WORK OF
 THE SOLDIERS.
Adjutant General Brandon Assisted Colonel Wiley in Organising the Camp-lkontgomery Companies
 comfortably Chartered.

Eufaula, July s.~-(Speetal. l--The bluff was thronged with citizens yes terday and the soldiers all seemed Tn the best of spirits. Colonel wiley Is comfortably quartered but few rect from the precipice and his tent nssties under lovely oak trees. He was sur rounded pretty much all day by the officers of his regiment and prominent citizens, who eagerly sought en intro duction. There are but few comm and ing officers in the National Guard who take such interest in the comfort of his men as Colonel Wiley. and his reg iment will do good work during the coming week.
 The Montgomery companies have good quarters. and are holding their usual reputatlen as well behave sol- diers. Capt Dudley Williamson of Company A. was officer of the day Saturday night. Col. William w. Brandon Adjutant General of the State, arrived Saturday night. and as- sisted Colonel Wiley in the orsanisa- ton. Colonel Brandon takes a lively interest and Is very popular among the soldiers.
 The regiment attended services at the First Methodist Church yesterday in a body and last night an interesting song service at the First B sptist Church given for the benefit of the soldiers was largely attended and some of the best vocalists in the regiment took part in the exercises.
 The afternoon until o'clock was spent in social chats with tke glris and a little fun now and then in toss- ing a negro In a blanket.
 At 6 o'clock under command of Col onel Wiley and his stan. the regiment .i~ A in drilling for half an hour and sounded the mess call.
 The following bulletin conspicuously posted gives the routine of exercises: First call. a. m; Reville. 5:;10; As sembly, 5:30; sick call. 5:45: mess call 6:15; drill, 7:15; guard mount, 8; re- call, s;15; police. s:15: First Sergeants. s:30: mess. p. m.; drill, 5; recall $40; Adjutapt call, 5:45; dress parade. 6; mess, 6:30; tattoo, 1o:3o; taps. II. Gen eral order No. 1. which was issued Sat urday evening. is as follows;
 General Order No. |:
 Alabams's late lamented Governor, William J. Sanford, died In the mAri- dian of a brilliant public career, hold ing the exalted Office of Chief Execu- tive, to which a loving people had but recently elevated him; a peerless gentleman of stainlesn regulations; matchless orator of vivid fancy, glow ing intellect. broad culture and thrill. inS eloquence; Christian statezm Tn Of high aims and honora ble methods always gentle, tender and true. with gcnips for work he was untiring in his efforts to promote the public weal, ani purify the public service. He fell at his post of duty. full of earthly honors and faithful to every trust. Like a rosolute pilot, he grasped the helm, anL watched every rising gaze of threatened disaster to the common hand he guided the ship of State so skillfullv as to weather every reef and escape every shoal of danger.
 As fond tribute to the memory of our late Commander-in in- Chief, whose lofty Christian Character is worthy of emulation. this camp is named Camp William J. Sanford.
 By order of Colonel Wiley.
 Chas. F. Anderson.
 Captain and Adjutant.
 Rev. Neal Anderson. Regimentai Chaplain, and Colonel Wiley left for Montgomery this morning and their places are being filled by Rev. J. o. Adams, Cha plain of the Eufaula Rifles. ".
 Today was citizens day and the bluff was thronged with visitors as usual The Montgomery Greys marched up Broad Street this morning and gave the citizens an exhibition of some fine rlanoeuvre3.
 A little scrap on the streets this morning between q member of the MoI .gomery Greys and one of the 2hoeni1 City Guards necessitated the establismment of Provost Guard, and peace and quietude relgns supreme.
 Some of the Selma Company and others enjoyed a ball game on the school grounds this afternoon.
 A big german. a military ball and a of Gilded Fool for the | benefit of tho Greys. by Montgomery | local talent, are on the boards for this | week.