Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-24

like hardened veterans. Company
*" marched in from Pennington, their
camp equipage being transported in a
. large canvas-covered wagon drawn by
four mules. The wagon was marked
with the letters of the company and, as
the men marched up the hill followed
by the mules drawing their transporta-
ton wagon, it was typical of the real
army life The field work of the
Second was along the same lines as
that of the First with the exception of
regimental inspection in the field which
had to be omitted by the First on ac-
count of the rain. The same rigid rules
as regards sanitation were observed as
in the First the same hard work in
the field; the same criticisms on guard
DUTY as were made in the First Regi-
ment. The ceremonies of guard mount
were very good in bothregiments. Some
OF them were as nearly perfect as is
possible. The criticisms only apply to
men on guard duty
ION Thursday, Aug. q, Governor Hill
reviewed the regiment and expressed
himself as we'll pleased with his troops
The prizes were distributed by His Elk
celency with the same grace and COM
plimentary remarks used on a similar
occasion with the LIST Regiment Colonel
Newcomb, with his officers. made an Of
fetal call on the Communicating Chief
THE regiment broke camp, Friday,
and embarked for home feeling that it
had spent profitable five days. On
account of the wet weather, the cere-
|mony Of saluting the flags at the State
House was omitted. On the days of
the Governors official visits, each regi-
ment escorted His Excellency from the
State House to the parade ground,
where he was received with a salute
|of II guns.
THE camp was we'll policed. The cook
and mess houses were inspected each
morning by the surgeons, as was all
food before and after cooking: the
health of the men being carefully look
ed after
1.-The few cases of sickness were
traceable to some indiscreet action by
the parties themselves either in eating,
in willful neglect or in not taking
proper care of themselves
q. That each regiment have a 10
days encampment.
80. That all cities and towns where
companies are located, provide the best
armories possible and give the home
companies all the moral and financial
aid in their power.
''3. That the company officers give
all the time to their commands that is
possible, and the necessary instruc-
tons, to keep the men interested in the
work of the companies.
"A. That all men who are anxious
for promotion should perfect them
selves in the school of the soldier and
the school of the company.
IS. That commissioned officers
schools be compulsory. ~"
IS. That the matches in rifle shoot
ing be holden in October of each year,
as this work interferes with the duties
in camp very materially, by taking Off
GERS and men from their commands
during the hours for drill A regiment
al skirmish match is the only one that
can be shot to advantage during the
lencampment.
| y. That the State provide for at
least two officers each year to attend
the School of Application at Fort Riley,
| Kansas, or wherever the general gov
eminent convenes the same for the in
struction of officers. The benefits to be
derived would be well worth the neces-
sary expense. This would be great
incentive for the State to get the best
| instruction at a very small cost The
better the State troops are trained, the
more efficient they are if their services
are required.
THE Division Naval Reserves of
Maine is one of the best in the country.
| The work in the armory is of the best
| The sea duty was performed in very
acceptable manner to the naval au-
thorities. The division should be as
sisted and encouraged in every possible
way.
1.-The Signal Corps was on duty with
the LIST Regiment. The Ambulance
Corps was on duty with both regi-
ments. / would recommend that these
organizations be quartered within the
guard lines at the next encampment
I'm conclusion, / desire to thank the
officers and men who have rendered me
every courtesy and aided in making my
duties pleasant and profitable The
State was very fortunate in having
Captain S. a Cloman for duty during
Tic Tie 10 tt IldTQ-WOrK-
| ing and painst taking officer, a fire in
structor. and his pleasant, genial ways
won the hearts of both officers and
men,"
The following companies have filed
articles of incorporation at the office
of the secretary of State during the
past week:
Telephone Tube Co., organized at
Portland, for the purpose of manufac-
turing terminals for speaking tubes,
with 100000 capital stock of which IS
is paid in. The officers are: Pres-
dent, f. A. Newell of Boston, Mass;
treasurer, Harry l.. Cram of Portland
Boston Financial News, organized
at Portland, for the purpose of carry
ng on the business of printing and
publishing with 100000 capital stock
of which nothing is paid in. The Off
,ers are: President, Benz. G. Ward of
Portland; treasurer, Walter H. Thorpe
Of Boston, Mass.
Harrington & Mann Co., organized
1T Portland for the purpose of manu-
featuring and dealing in lumber with
$4,000 capital stock of which $500 is
paid in The officers are: President