The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-01
BUSY DAY In CAMP.
Soldiers Given Plenty of Drilling,
which They Enjoy.

The camp of the Indiana National Guard
was alive with marching soldiers yesterday
going through the ordinary routine of camp
life The day was spent by the different
regiments in drilling outside the camp.
The First Regiment was the first to move.
IL was their regular day to take a forced
march After they went through the in
spection of the day before the men were
in good shape 70 go on their hike" They
left camp at 0 o'clock and went west on
Thirty eighth street to a clump of woods
about two miles west of the camp. For
seven hours the soldiers were put through
course of outpost duty, battle formation
and other heavy work incident to regular
marching orders. A thorough drill was
given in firing and fixing bayonets. The
men did not return to camp until o'clock.
They were tired, yet gave evidences OF
having enjoyed their work
The day was ideal for marching, as the
rays OF the sam were tempered by strong,
cool wind that blew from the north. This
wind made itself felt throughout the night
and caused che tent flaps To shake To and
Iro- Many OF the soldiers who were anxious
To take a little rest were kept awake try
ing 10 fasten their tents. The wind was
stlil blowing a good gale at reveille, when
the troops were drawn from their tents.
was in a serious condition.
After mess, when the bugle called for
the troops To assemble for guard mount,
the members of the First Regiment were
drill 0ld notT last long, as word was re-
ceived from brigade headquarters for the
troops to move accompanying Colonel Nc
Coz Was Captain Ninshop, l.. ). A, who
assisted Colonel Barnett in further inspec-
ton or the regiment
Colonel Mccoy sounded the recall about
a haA fnfn
camp aragging their side arms and telling
stories of their days march.
Hardly had they lett the field than the
Second regiment, under command of Col.
Harry b smith, marched into the same
held and took up active drill for more than
an hour. Captain Winshop did not depart
with the First Regiment, but remained and
l-.l.<llaieq IN me nianeuvers OF the
Second Regiment. Colonel Smith allowed
captain NlnSnlp 10 put the three battalions
through some nard work lin scouting and
battle formation. A few moments before
call for mess the troops We're assembled
into battalion formation and again taken
back 40 camp.
TIE Third Regiment was not inactive
during the day, but was kept within the
camp grounds and put through inspection
and then sent out to the middle of the race
track for scout drill, firing and battle for
nation. The troops were out but two hours
when they were recalled and kept within
their quarters In cleaning up their quar-
terS preparatory 10 the expected forced
march.
Battery "A Of Indianapolis was taken out
under command of Walter w. Heiskell,
junior first lieutenant and acting captain.
The battery was taken TO woods about
three miles west of camp and put through
sope strong work. The deficiencies that
cropped out the day before were made ac-
Qualnted TO the men and on these points
the men Were mostly drilled Skirnlsh
lines were formed and printing and firing
We're INDUCED in. The battery was kept
out for two hours. when they also returned
camp
The camp grounds i'm regard 10 visitors
Were more lonesome than on the day be-
fore There were good many young wom-
en- who went to the camp TO enjoy the
drills OF the soldiers, and as there seemed
TO be an air OF uncertainty about camp
and this was conhded to the warriors
IL was amusing 10 hear the sympathy dealt
out 10 the soldiers who did not know where
they were going
Captain Minship. after his return 10
camp. said now that he has had an opuor-
tunlty TO look thoroughly over the troons
and the equipment he thinks the troons of
the Indiana National Guard compare favor.
ably with many of those OF the other states
OF the Union The captain said the fair
grounds We're admirably adapted To the
use of the National Guard but the fact
that the grounds are too small for drili
purposes handicaps the work In all Other
respects. he said. the grounds We're wei
fitted for the troops.