The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-12
GOVERNOR PRAISED CAMP
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Ccontinued from First Page.) iHalIman of Co. c. supernumersry of the guard.
 Companies and K of the Third regi-
 ment played ball game in the morning
 which resulted in victory for Co. K by
 a score of to 1. ~ #
 The r. M. c. A. has large tent on
 the grounds which contains writing ma terials. books and a piano for the use | of the men. -..-.sss-- In the evening the cha3lains of the
 various regiments are conducting ser
 ies of lectures. to all of which the men
 are invited. Last evening the address
 was delivered by Chaplain Byron U,
 Hartfield Of she Third regiment. It was learned yesterday that the 1905
 sta.e senate proposes to hold an in
 formal reunion at the camp on Friday,
 Governors day.
 The governors tent is located between the quartermaster generals tent and the adjutant generals tent. It is hand somely furnished and the governor
 stated last evening that he intended to
 remain until camp was broken. He gave
 reception last evening which was largely attended.
 Colonel Clapp, U. $. A., retired, is a
 guest at the camp.
 The various Second regiment eompa-
 nies had their pictures taken during the
 day.
 Just after the arrival of the governor Colonel Miller, of Derby, who was rid
 ing an ugly-spirited horse, had quite a battle to subdue him, but finally sue
 ceeded. Colonel Miller then dismounted and handed the reins to his orderly.
 As soon as the transfer was made the
 horse jirked the lines out of the mans
 hands and made mad rush about the field. A number of people had narrow escapes from being injured by the in furiated beast.
 A man was arrested and placed i'll
 the guard-house yesterday afternoon.
 It was stated that he struck an officer,
 but who he was or any facts relating to
 the affair could not be learned. The governor was accompanied by his wife, two sons and Mrs. Miller, wife of
 Colonel Miller, as far as Mantle, Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs. Miller did not get off the train, but continued on to New London, where a suite of rooms
 has been engaged for them for the rest l of the week.
 Colonel Mathewson W. Potter, of Deep River, one of the most popular officers in camp, gave a reception in
 honor of the members of the press at camp immediately after the governors s reception. Colonel Potter is also com missary general of the camp. The governors younger son rode
 horseback around the camp after the afternoon parade, accompanied by Ma jor Hooker.
 Hon. Samuel Dodd, president of the International Silver company, and Hon.
 John Coe, both of Meriden, are expected to arrive at the camp Thursday. Major Boardman, of Hartford, has kindly sent his carriage to the camp for the use of the governor during his stay. The governor in an interview last evening spoke as follows in reference to the camp:
 Nothing but praise can be said in reference to the camp. The men have shown a disposition to work hard and satisfy the state. intend to stay here all the week, as think 1t Is my duty to do so "The men are getting the serious as we'll as the social side of camp life. and think it is splendid training for them. It is my wish that the camp be con- ducted as if an enemy was right in front Of If. The officers have conducted matters in a most satisfactory manner, and I tender them my thanks In behalf of the state .ti.s