The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-21
Regret Over the Absence of Colonel
studebaker-A Reception Ten
dered DIR. Paul j. Barcus.


The first annual camp of instruction
der the new militia law of Indiana was in
augurated at the fair grounds yesterday
afternoon and will continue without inter-
ruption by either natural or artificial
causes until the order is given next Sat
urday morning to break ranks" The In
dianapolis battalion Of the Second Infantry
Regiment Of the National Guard was tho
first detachment OF troops 10 arrive in
camp and pitch tents. This work done
Friday afternoon and experienced military
men say the local soldiers understand their
duties thoroughly. The out-of-town infan-
try and artillery companies also went into
camp in the morning. BY 2 o'clock in the
afternoon the camp was in excellent order
and the rows of clean tents disposed in
mathematically correct positions presented
an appearance pleasing to the most critical
eye
About the first thing that attracts the eve
of visitor to the camp after he passes
through the south gate of the fair grounds
and starts up the main driveway is the
symmetrical row OF handsome, new. drab-
colored canvas set up for the use OF Gov.
Durbin and his military stan These tents
somewhat larger than those used bv
the privates and I'm fact are almost as
commodlous as living room i'm dwelling
floors, and each tent contains comfort
able-iOoking cot At the head OF the main
driveway and on the west side Is the tent
used by Quartermaster General Foster
his headquarters. General Foster is as well
equipped 10 transact the business OF his
Office at the camp as he is I'm his larger
quarters in the Statehouse. He has a fine
desk, typewriter, copying press and stand
and telephone connecting him with all
veniences are 10 be found in the tent pro-
yided for the use OF AdJutant General
Ward across the driveway Each of these
officers has a large sleeping tent in addi-
ton TO the ones named.
BRIGADE COMMANDER AND STAFF.
The administration building has been set
apart for the use Of Brig. Gen. w. j. Nc
Kee and his brigade staff. On the right
Of the entrance to this building is General
McKees Office, while across the hall 10
the headquarters Of Colonel Frank. adju-
tant on General McKee's stan Colonel
Frank is provided with two stenographers
and typewriters and force OF clerks. while
close at hand is a wire OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company, put in especial
ly for use by officers OF the guard during
the encampment In the room on the sec
ond floor of the administration building
labeled Indiana State Grange has been
established the mess of the brigade STAFF
officers and General Mckee To the rear
of this room is the kitchen. opposite which
is the sleeping apartment used by General
Mckee. North of General Mckees sleep
ing room is the apartment In which Offend
ers against the military laws or Indiana
are tried. No session Of the court was held
yesterday but the tribunal will be In full
blast to-day. since Major Tarlton (retired).
who has been pressed into service during
the present camp, and who has charge OF
the camp guard, has already arrested q
number OF men for petty infractions or
The brigade hospital, under command of
Lieutenant Colonel w. NJ. Wright. chief
OF the brigade medical stan, has been
..r1 fr, he fffH n
are twenty-three men In the hospital corps
and the entire force was kept busy yes
terday making preparations for the formal
inauguration OF their system OF procedure
one accident of more than ordinary seri-
BUSINESS occurred at the camp yesterday.
Private Figg. OF the brigade hospital
CORPS slipped and fell while holding an
ak in his hand and cut a cash the entire
width OF his right hand. severing an artery.
Before treatment could be administered the
wounded man lost a considerable quantity
OF blood No serious consequences. how
ever. are anticipated from the wound
Bugler j. Russell Powell, OF the artillery
battalion, fell from horse yesterday while
giving a demonstration OF his skill in horse
manship and his brother officers say that
when he struck the ground such a c0ncus-
sion was produced that the report spread
over the camp that there had been
earthquake.
General Mckee brought his barber. a
colored man named James McElroy, %
camp with him and the sable knieht OF tho
razor has chair In active operation IN
the rear room on the nrst Uo0r OF the aQ-
ministration building.
REGIMENTAL FORMATION.
The only, attempt made 20 inaugurate drin
tactics yesterday was a regimental forna-
ton or review after mess last evening.
Each infantry regiment participated IN The
review. which was held on the Held inside
the race track. The regimental bands were
out I'm fun force and played with a. much
vim as n a battle was about 10 take place.
When the bands struck up "rhe star-span-
gled Banner" an air OF solemnity fell over
the scene which was broken only by ths
booming OF the cannon-thc signal 10 re-
turn 10 camp
Governor Durbln visited the camp yes-
terday afternoon. just before he started
for his home In Anderson. where he Will
spend Sunday. The Governor expressed
himself greatly pleased with the orderly
appearance OF the camp. and compllmcnted
the officers who had worked hard for days
I'm advance 10 make the event successful
Compliments were freely showtred ON
Chief Quartermaster Harmon l.. Hutson.
Chief Commissary W. n. Kcrshner and
Lieutenant Guy A Boyle. all or General
McKee's stan. for their efficient service in
this regard.
General regret was expressed at the camp
yesterday that Colonel George NJ Stude-
haL Lar or he If