The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-21
MINNESOTA
THEIR OUTING ENDED
The Second Regiment Breaks Camp
To-day After an Enjoyable En-
campment at Lake City.
Colonel Wright Takes Occasion to
Compliment His Regiment on
Soldierly Qualities.
Special to The Journsl.


Camp Lakeview, July 21.-Yesterday
practically the last day in camp, was q
busy one, as there were a good many
odds and ends to be looked after.
In the forenoon the work on the range
was finished so far as the marksmen and
sharp shooters were concerned, and the
following men qualified as sharp shooters.
they having to make $50 or better:
Field and Staff-Captain Lee, 1877; Ser
geant Stephens, 1877: Sergeant Hilderman,
215; Ordnance Sergeant Whitney, lS5;
Lieutenant A. F. Pray of the artillery, ISL
Company A; Quartermaster Edwin June,
Company A, 1913. Company B, Lieutenant
Kelsy Chase, 1855; Lieutenant Oscar Lang,
100: Company G, Lieutenant William
liam A. Baker, 1888. Company e. Ser
geant Sipe, 1879; Corporal Fred w. Busch,
$50. Company I, Lieutenant H. W. Vim
ton, 1S7; Sergeant A. d. Butsch, 1S3;
Sergeant S. M. Clifton, 1S3
On the skirmish run in the afternoon
Major Chase made a score of rs out Of
a possible 100, making 10 hits, and that
gave him the banner score OF the range
for this regiment, and his brother, Lieu
tenant Chase of Company F, went out
and made rs, making but 10 hits, but he
got one prone figure, which gave him the
advantage.
In the afternoon the regiment was
marched up town about the street and
then to the park, where they broke ranks
and were allowed to go about the city
for a half hour. While this was done
Captain Hart took the officers to the
Hotel Lyon and to his room, where he
entertained them in a royal manner. After
giving the men a rest they were as
sembled again and marched down town
where they were put thru some military
movements and then marched back tc
camp.
After reaching camp they were lne6
up in front Of the colonel's tent and there
Colonel Wright gave the boys a heart tc
heart talk, thanking officers and men fol
the kindness they had shown him during
the encampment, and especially for the
manner in which they had responded
when he had asked them to help hin
make the Second model regiment. His
talk was highly appreciated. Three
cheers and a tiger were given FOR the
colonel. ..--.. '... -. - -..'.-.
immediately after being dismissed the
mock parade was pulled off and one o.
the most striking characters was Prince
Henry in full dress, wooden shoes ant
ALL and it was well conducted. There
were charges preferred against one OF tn
officers and the manner In which the!
were drawn caused considerable sport.
There was considerable shooting witt
the pistol on the different ranges and tn
officers have done some good work. On
of the new features is the rapid firing
that is required at the present time
They also did some 'single-shot work.
The colonel said to your correspondent
ct ann more than pleased with the man
ner In which both officers and men hav
responded to my every wish since com
ing to camp. They have got out earl!
ard stayed on the range late and tina
without a murmur from a single man. %
the grounds, in the field and on the rang
they have done their work well and faith
fully, and the standing of the regimen
has been raised several points this yea
In the estimation Of the officers and thos
who have visited camp.
Last evenings was rendered TO Gen
eral Libby, Lieutenant Colonel Wh1tne
having command. After the review tn
senior captain, John Bushers of New Uln
was given charge of the regiment, an
the glieutenants given charge of the com
panies and they all did good work.
In camp they have what they call TT
Kangaroo club, and this afternoon the
intended giving the degree to- Fran
Dove Of the Lyon hotel, and Mr.. Abb
but they did not prove able to corr
the two gentlemen. While they wei
getting ready the two candidates took
rowboat and went out on the water. III
boys say they will see them again ne1
year. This regiment breaks camp tt
day and the men go home, bearing plea
ant memories of this encampment.