The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-06-25

DAY OF BREAKING UP
Draws Near for Men of the Second
ut Camp Lakeview.

VEavTS near GOr wen "a Tic ScCOHu
at Camp Lakeview.
CAMP LAKEVIEW. LAKE CITY, MIMI
The encampment of the Second regiment is
drawing to an end ALL firing on the known
distance was finished last night, end the
sklrmish was taken up this morning. A
marked improvement is noticeable on the
range, even though the present system of
requiring every man to fire is not proving
satisfactory. -.-.-
Captain W. W. Price has finished the in
spection and muster of the regiment, also
the company drills. He started in this morn
ing on the books and papers and will finish
them before night This will complete his
work with this regiment, and leaves only the
FIRST yet to pass In review. He is placed in
q position where 1t is impossible for him to
say anything concerning the work OF the in
diyidual companies He will not make his
report on the markings to the adJutant gen
eral until the entire brigade has been in
spected and the markings will then be pub
lished In general orders, showing the stand
ing of the companies in the regiment and
brigade.
large delegation from the city was pres
ant at parade last evening and remained to
see the regimental drill. 1t proved most in
teresting, for the line was deployed as sklr-
mishers and such the regiment made sew
eral raids across the field to the great amuse-
ment Of all. The friendly feeling on behalf
of the Lake City people for the national
guard was never more apparent tnan IL IS
this year. Each evening sees many VISITORS,
and they remain for the concert. Ihey never
fail to pay their respects to OLD glory anu
at retreat when the flag Is being lowered
to the strains of The Star Spangled Ban
ner' every man comes to an attention ana
lifts his hat at the same time racing the
flag, and remains uncovered until the beautl-
full strain is finished.
Excursion From Rochester.
"A large excursion will be run into camp
Thursday from Rochester, and the Company
boys are preparing in an elaborate way to
take care Of their guests. Captain Rens-
berger has sent an invitation to the mayor
and city council to be present and 1t is ex-
pected that all together there will be about
800 present. The occasion will be governor
day, and the visitors will remain to see the
parade and review In the evening. The
train leaves Rochester over the Great West
srn and runs by the way Of Red Wing, where
st will transfer to the Milwaukee. The boys
are looking forward to the arrival with
much pleasure.
The guard detail for to-day is as follows
Officer Of the day, Captain Glasoe Company
D, Northheld; officers of the guard, Lieuten-
ant Grunn. Company E, Pipestone and Lieu-
tenant Wallace, Company D, Northheld.
Captain Ed :Bobleter, who under the Lind
administration was state military storekeeper,
and who is son Of Colonel Bobleter is in
camp as a battalion adjutant He has been
living at Bowbells, N. D., for some time past,
where he Is engaged in the livery business.
Lieutenant II. G. Mindrum, Company F.,
Rochester, Is an old member Of Company
d., st. Paul.
General E. D. Lbbey went up to st. Paul
to- day and will return with the governor s
party Tomorrow. AS chief of staff he will
have charge of all the arrangements.
Major George G. Lambert commanding the
artillery battalion spent yesterday here and
staked out his artillery camp. In the eve
ming Colonel Bobeter turned the command of
the regiment over to Lieutenant Colonel
Mead, who rendered Major lambert review.
opened the eyes of the guardsmen as to their
requirements and who was instrumental in
securing for them much needed legislation,
enjoys the greatest Of popularity
The Mankato boys yesterday agreed among
themselves that any man firing out Of order
during the volley firing would have to submit
to dip In the lake. Only three fired out of
turn and they we're hastily thrown in on
return TO camp.
Mrs. Joseph Bobleter, OF New Ulm, wife Of
the colonel comma ding, has arrived in
camp and will remain several days.
The reception to be given by the citizens of
Lake City on Thursday to Governor Van
SAINT and officers Of the Second regiment will
be largely attended. Great preparations have
been made.