The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-25
Private McGee Seized with nm Attack
of Appendicitis, from Which
He Suffered Greatly.
GOVERNOR TALKS TO SOLDIERS
HE WANTS THEM TO ATTEND THE
MONUMENT DEDICATION.
Mrs, Durbin Visits the Camp for the
First Time-MOre Visitors
Than Usual.

I1tdl once more became q idSeOA ~
reckoned with in the National Guard camp
yesterday. 1t was the consensus OF opinion
that Mondays record was broken. Inc
reason assigned for this was that the breeze
which Tended 10 moderate the terrific heat
OF Monday was lacking yesterday. and IN
its place was a large quantity of humidity
that made the heat seem worse than per
haps 1t really was.
General McKe realized early in The day
that it would be dangerous for the troops
10 go through with the full amount OF driil
on the open field, and accordingly wired
instructions TO the various commanders 10
conduct drills in shaded places in regi-
mental quarters. General McKee's teleg-
raphic oroer was: Utilize regimental drill
hour in instruction in shade. as sun is
deemed too hot for drill in the open field. .
"A great deal of time was spent yester-
day in giving the men instruction in sight
ing and position practice. preparatory to
target work, which will be taken up to-
morrow.
The heat yesterday caused fewer cases of
illness than were expected. The Third Reg
iment hospital led with four cases. Pri-
vate Smith, of Company 4, South Bend.
was taken with a severe case of cramps
while performing guard duty at brigade
headquarters about 8 o'clock in the morn
ing. Smith was on duty Tuesday night I'M
til midnight, being stationed near the sa-
loon at the south entrance to the fair
grounds, and it was thought that he had
performed too much service. His illness
was more obstinate than that Of any other
patient in the hospital. AT a late hour
Smith was in great pain, although neither
"A t~r 10 ~ NOR AnN of his aGCiZfanI=
was of opinion that the man s condition was
serious. The three other cases were very
mild heat prostrations.
LIEUT.. VAN CAMPS CASE.
Lieutenant Raymond z. Van Camp. ad-
jutant of the artillery battalion. felt a
slight dizziness while sitting near the head
quarters Of the battalion yesterday fore
noon and proceeded Immediately to the
hospital, where he was given prompt at
tention. He was almost entirely recovered
yesterday afternoon. but on the advice OF
the surgeons did not undertake to go out
with the battalion at evening parade, his
place being taken by Lieutenant Swan, of
Battery A. The battalion parade was held
in quarters on account OF the heat.
The most serious case Of Illness was in
the hospital of the First Regiment. Here
Private Ben McGee, of Company ii. lies
suffering all the e~xcruciating agony that
accomapies an acute attack of appended
tbs. MCGEE sustained a fall yesterday morn
ing, and Immediately afterwards was seized
dicitis. In the absence of Major Hawkins
chief surgeon of the First, Captain George
Guthrie was in charge OF the hospital, out
declined to express an opinion as to what
disposition will be made or McGeeS case.
Capt Guthrie and Steward Laidacker said
it was their unofficial opinion that the
City Hospital to-day TO be operated OH for
removal of his trouble
AT brigade hospital yesterday there were
only two patients, both of whom were con-
valescents. In the evening when the three
infantry regiments went through regi-
mental parade on the open field a detach-
ment OF four squads OF the brigade hos
pital corps was on the ground, but picked
up only one man. This man was a member
Of the Third Regiment who was removed
TO the hospital of that regiment. Stewards
Sommer and Boatman, in charge of the
hospital detachment, said the case was one
of only slight heat prostratlon.
results. yesterday was the best day of the
camp thus far. Capt. Carr. inspector OF
small arms practice on General Mckee,s
drills of yesterday were carried through in
far better style than had been anticipated
He was highly gratihed with the result OF
the days work.
GOVERNOR TALKS TO e
A great deal of attention was paid TO the
schools of instruction for commissioned
anu OAA2CCAt y
Governor Durbin was present at a numbe
of these schools and delivered BRIEF ad-
dresses.
In his talks the Governor called par
ticular attention to the dedication OF the
soldiers and sailors monument next Octo-
Der. He said that the national encamp-
ment of Odd Fellows and the fall carnival
had drained the citizens of Indianapolis
TO the extent of about $4,000 or $4,000. and
that 1t would be a difficult matter TO raise
money enough TO provide adequate cere-
monies for the monument dedication. The
Governor then requested the officers of
the National Guard to bring this matter to
the attention of the men and ask them
whether they will not be willing to come
to indianapolis on the occasion OF the dedi-
cation and waive their per diem The chief
executive said he understood full well that
lis without being paid their per diem. but
he hoped they could see their way clear 10
waving this amount and thus remove a
great burden from the minds of the execu-
tive committee having in charge the dedi-
cation of the monument.
The Governor spent the entire forenoon
In camp yesterday and made a complete
inspection Of the infantry regiments and
OF the artillery battalion He also wit
messed the ceremony of guard mount.
One Of the principal events OF the DAY
was the arrival of Mrs. Durbin In camp
yesterday evening for the nrst time since
il was formally opened. TIL presence OF
III Nlle Vi llt ONAN' = 1AAkA AIAaAAf
was made much Of. and at mess, which
did not occur until S i'm the evening. Briga
der General Mckee and Mrs. Mckee. Colo
mel Mccoy of the First. Colonel Smith of
the Second, Lieutenant ColoneI Bowman OF
the Third and Major Schanz OF the artil-
lery battalion. were the guests or the Gov
ernor. Adjutant General and Mrs. Ward,
Colonel Wilson and Maj. Fletcher DurSin
were also the Governors guests.
SALUTE FOR GOVERNOR.
After evening mess General Mckee
brought 10 the attention of Governor Dur
bin the fact that it is the desire OF tn,
guard that when the chief executive ar.
rives in camp this afternoon the customary
salute OF seventeen guns be fired in hls
honor. The Governor was pleased at the
suggestion. and when asked what time tn,
salute should DE fired said he guessed Il
had better not be fred at all. as il woulc
waste powder and brighten horses. The sa.
Int will, however, be fired this afternoon
An interesting fact stated by General Nc.
kee is that the Governor OF "A State. WheT
within the borders of his State. is sslutec
witt a volley OF seventeen suns, but wher
outside the number is reduced to fourteen
When General Mckee stated this fact Gov
ernor Durbin retOrted with a sly twink.
In his eyes. Il guess we had better remaiT
in Indiana then"
which. as previously announced. is Gov,
errors day" Thirty members OF Governor
Durbin's stan had arrived last night an,
Military Secretary Wilson declared tina
enough more will arrive this morning I,
swell the number 10 at least forty, SO tina
when Governor Durbin reviews the entir.
guard at s:l5 this evening he will presen
a truly splendid appearance: attended b,