The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-10

f, Tanner by Brigade Surgeon Harvey and
Assistant Inspector General Armour al
the time Probably It was put more
strongly than the circumstances really
/ Justified IN reviewing the situation IN
/ these columns But II seemed To be a
I case wherein nromptness OF action as
we'll as honesty OF intention was neces-
sary, and Cen Tanner tackled the sub
feet promptly.
sALUTARY RESULT.
The result vas immediate and salutary.
Admitting that conditions were not nee
essarlly such as 10 call for severe criti-
cism, except that inspectors and general
comma nding propose TO exact the highest
efficiency. the effect OF Gen. Tanners
prompt and sharp calling OF the
matter 10 the attention Of his
Officers is demonstrated i'm the
splendid work reported at every
inspection since Tuesday morning The
camp has simply been as clean as whis-
tie and a. we'll ordered as a ball room
all the week. The men have performed
the drudgery Of police work with zeal
and intelligence Regulations have been
strictly observed to the last detail. The
same interest and enthusiasm that have
distinguished the drilling has marked
the less conspicuous. but equally import
ant. work OF the camps housekeeping.
The Brigade Surgeon, Lieut.. Col. Har-
".
exceptionally good. Indeed, in one regi-
ment. they were absolutely ideal so near
ly perfect that he called together all Ihe
medical officers for a general inspection
of the quarters as an uneQualled illus
tration OF sanitary care and keeping.
SO extraordinary discipline and a high
degree OF soldlcrly conduct have gone
hand In hand with the amazingly Are
work on the parade ground, to contribute
10 the credit of the brigade at the camp
OF 1903
LOYALTY SUPPORTED.
Loyally and enthusiastically supported
in his efforts all down the line, from the
ranking colonels TO the highest private IN
the rearmost rank, the plans OF the com
msndins general, long ago carefully and
skilfulIy worked out. have borne splen-
did fruit Those plans comprehended ev
cry detail OF drin and discipline. and the
quiet man with the single star on HE
shoulder straps who overlooks the
whole field, many feel tonight the con-
soiousness OF duty 10 his state and 20
his troops splendidly performed. He has
reason To he proud of the soldierly fell
lows who have responded so eagerly 10
every requirement And the soldiers have
every reason 10 feel proud of com
mander who has called for their best In
every department "Blrbermaster Gencr-
al James Shaw. IN civil life tonsorial
master of arts. In public life Of the board
OF BARRIERS. IL spending his 2sd year In
camp
A BUG MENAGERIE.
There is an interesting menagerie OF
bugs In camp more varied than ever be-
fore. 90 the veterans say There are bugs
20 suit all tastes In hugology The COM
mon, or garden, mosquito ~ commerce is,
OF course. tho most numerous But there
are others-bus creations as big as wing
-
sistent os the toothache They sting,
burn bite claw and stamp on YOU II is
a nne and active assortment and ~ dearly
loves the tired soldier Some of them
alight on tho music sheets when the band
Is performing and the band rlavs them.
making peird interludes IN the score. Al
of them have evidently bs.r suffering
from long and lrducus Fast But thcy
are growing Fat this week
The drills this morning were confined
- such evolutons as are calculated 20
contribute 10 the srcothness and finish
of the review 20 tho governor
Because of the heat dress parade vac
postponed from tho customary hour Of
3 q 70 7.iS o'clock last evening II wSs
happy eNreiient ond suggests that the
function might well he scheduled for tho
s7me hour I'M future camps There is
annie DAYLIGHT rs late as this and I'm
ping ~ the colors with ali the men in /.
ranks from The dress parade. while the /
and pl1ys tho Star Spa n1ied Banner"
adds materially % the glory ~ the latter /
ceremony md winds up The DAYS duty I
splendldiy
FIRST FATALITY
The death ~ the man smith was the /
hTst fatal casualty that tho camp i>,s \
known at least IN n great many years ,
Every thing was done that could he done \
hy the medicsl department. Tie brigade
surgeon. Lieut. Col Harvey went ~ the
guard house, whore the man was con
hned a. O'Clock IN tho morning being
aroused by hts half-crazv cornmotion The
man walked - the ambulance which Col
Harvey immediately summoned N was
not practicable ~ send him cut ~ tN~
Canr ana transport nm home in he o..
diNor ana accordingly the camp had ~
take the rrsD0nslh'ity ~ caring FOR /
nrettv violent case He wss given . spe.
cial tent ard vas under constant medical
superf-sicn. tvo surgeons and four of
The hospital corrs being with him AZ IN.