Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-26

In anticipation of the visit of Gov
ernor A. B. White, Camp Curtin was
in excellent condition yesterday morn
ing. A general air of scrupulous clean
illness was apparent and there were
evidences of special care in the condi-
ton of the equipment of the soldiers.
Early in the afternoon the visitors be-
gan to arrive. the fair sex predominant
ing in the ratio of about three TO one.
They were many smart traps, and the
bright gowns of the ladies lent color
to the picture of beauty and animation
which the camp presented. Most of
the visitors came from Wheeling and
the immediate vicinity. There we're
not less than FIVE thousand of them
during the day. and more than haH
that number witnessed the brigade re-
view.
Governor White took breakfast at
his hotel. and a little later was in con-
ference with the geological survey
commission. Then the Governor and
his staff sat for photograph by Giffen.
Shortly before eleven o'clock the mil
itary escort arrived from Camp Cur
tin. 1t consisted of the staff officers
and Adiutant C. B. Kefauver, who rep
resented the Brigadier General. Gov
ernor White was attired in a Prince
Albert coat and silk hat. The men,
hers of his staff wore their handsome
uniforms. with their conspicuous en-
bellishment of gold cords. They rode
in carriages. seven in number. Other
State officials were Arnold Scherr,
State Auditor: VIM. M. O. Dawson,
Secretary of State; Peter Silman, State
Treasurer.
Members OF the Governors staff who
accompanied him were:
Brigadier General Samuel B. Baker,
adiutant general, of Perkersourg'
Brigadier General Morris Horkheimer,
commisary general, Wheeling; Briga-
der General Charles d. Elliott, inspee-
tor general, Parkersburg; Col. A. 5.
Hutson. assistant adjutant general,
Charleston: Col Robert Somerville, as
sistant quartermaster general, FARM
ington: Col. Colin n. Livingston, as
sistant quartermaster general, Hunt
ington: Col G. Karl Kunst aid-ue-
camp. Weston: Col. William X. Bodley,
aid-de-camp, Wheeling; Col William B.
al do at,,n
Col. Richard Elkins, aid -de-camp. Elk
ms: Col. Frederick w. Weller, aid-de-
camp. Parkersburg; Col. Samuel II.
Brockunier, aid-de-camp, Wheeling;
Col. A. Robert Stallings. aid-de-eamp,
Davis; Col. Frank A, Copen, aid-de-
camp. Elizabeth; Col. George 7. Clarks-
kadon, aid-de-camp, Keyser; Col
James d. Burley. aid-de-camp,
Moundsville. and Col. Alfred PAUL, aid
de-camp, Wheeling.
The distinguished party rode to the
gate on the Bethany pike. The entire
brigade was lined up in open order.
from the entrance to the headquarters
of Gen C. L. Smith. The highest mill
tary honors were accorded to the Gov
ernor, who is the Chief
OF the military forces Of the state by
virtue of his office the second Regiment
band struck up Hail To The Chief" as
the Governor and escort entered, and
they were salutcd all along the line.
while the Regimental colors were
dipped as they passed.
At brigade headquarters the staff
officers presented swords, and Gen.
Smith received the Governor. After
r. -
White rode through the camp, under
escort of the Regimental commanders,
and Adjutant Kefauver, representing
the Brigade commander. When he re-
turned, he expressed himself as sur
prised and pleased at the condition Of
affairs. He regarded 1t as model
camp, and expressed his qualification
concerning the excellent appearance of
the brigade.
Governor White and his staff officers
were guests at luncheon OF the brigade
commander. The ensuing two hours
were spent in renewing acquaintance,
principally with the officers. Then the
first call was sounded for brigade re-
view. and the soldiers responded
promptly.
This was the prettiest and most
creditslble military exercise OF the week.
The Governor and his staff took posi-
lions upon the knoll overlooking the
parade grounds. while the two regi-
ments were modified, and their bands
alternated in rendering Hail to the
Chief" The crowd extended around
the field on four sides. and severai
photographers took advantage Of the
exceptional opportunities which the oc-
cason offered The final movement in
the exercises. was the passing in re-
view before the Governor, the officers
and priv.tes giving the conventional
s~'ute The regimentsl and brigade
officers took positions to the right CT
the Governor and his mounted staff,
after passing in review.
It was arranged during the day to
have the sham battle 10 follow the
brigade review. The big crowd waited
patiently, even after the men had re-
turned to their quarters, a report hav-
ing been circulated that the men hal
gone after ammunition. Considerable
was expressed when it
was learned that the sham battle had
been postponed until Thursday.
There were no further military ex-
ercises during the day. but the visitors
fingered until after six O'Clock, many
even remaining until taps"
At six o'clock the Governor was the