Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-18
ENCAMPMENT A SUCCESS.
Thousands of Visitors Witness the variou
 Maneuvers of the State Guard.

6 uoAU hC1u dC 1AOG bplluSo AoN week was a grand success from every point of view Besides a good attendance of members of the guard, thousands of visitors were present. The biggest event of the encampment took place on the 8th. This was veterans day, and ex-Con- federates, ex-Federals and ex-Span- ish-American war veterans were formed into line on Central ave- nue and reviewed the grand parade of the state guard. Early on the morning of the 8th Gov. Davis and staff reviewed the troops at Camp Churchill. The maneuvers of the troops on this occasion, it is claim ed by old timers of the blue and the gray, proved one of the finest exhibitions seen in the state since 1865. Over 1,700 troops partici- pated and passed in review before the governor and staff. This large body of men and the way in which they executed the commands greatly pleased the spectators. The march in review on the afternoon of the Sth was the biggest event of the encampment. At 2 30 p. m., acting upon orders from Major General Haynes, the troops formed in regi- ments and battalions, and marched out of camp to Central avenue, and up Central avenue past the Arling- ton hotel, where the veterans were formed into line to review them. Preceding the procession were the sponsors, chaperons and maids of honor in carriages. Then followed Gov. Davis, accompanied by Gen. Churchill, in whose honor the camp was named, on horseback, imme- diately followed by General Haynes and staff. Nine thousand people lined both sides of the street to witness the exhibition march. One of the happiest affairs of the en- campment was the presentation by members of his staff of handsome sword to Gen. Haynes. The pre- sentation speech was made by Gen. Miner of Newport, and Gen. Haynes made a very appropriate response. The sword Is an imported blade and has a silver scabbard, with gold trimmings. The presentation was made at the Arlington hotel, and a large crowd witnessed it.
 Wednesday was farmers day, and a large number of visitors thronged Camp Churchill throughout the day.
 Thursday was governors day, and the chief executive was present and reviewed the dress parade at 6 a. m The individual drill for the Hollen- berg trophy was grand exhibition of the manual of arms. The three men from each company of the First regiment, making thirty six in all, were formed in front of Col. Harness tent, with Lieut.. Todd acting as judge. The men were dropped out till only Private Hardy, company l., from Wynne, remained, who was decided to be the best man in the First regiment.
 The men from the Second regi- ment were formed in front of Col. Dukes tent, with Lieut.. c. B. Moore acting as judge. The winner from the Second regiment was Ser geant Lawrence Comerford of com pany B, from Little Rock.
 The men from the Third regi- ment were formed in front of Col. Scott's tent and drilled till only Private Baker, company E, Darda- nelle, remained.
 The winners from the respective regiments were taken in front of headquarters tent, where they were drilled by Capt. Boles, Sixth Unit ed States infantry, who announced that Sergeant Comerford was the best drilled of the three sent up.
 The winner was formerly a ser geant in the regular army.
 Col. Hollenberg of Little Rock, who donated the trophy, which is beautiful silver cup, was formerly an enthusiastic member of the state militia. It is to be drilled for