The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-12
THE TROOPS WILL
BREAK CAMP TODAY
The Review by Gov. Aycock
and His Staff.
THE COMPETITIVE DRILL
Private Phil Hardie of Company |. Wins The
Prz "A Soldier is Tossed ina
Blanket Till He
Fainis.
THE COMPETITIVE DRILL
Especial to News and observer.)

(Speclal to News ana ODSefVef)
Greensboro, N c., August 1.-THE last
days exercises of Camp Guilford were
held today, and as usual full days work
was put in.
Tomorrow morning, the tents will De
taken up and packed, and both the State
and United States troops will break camp.
Thousands CT people went out yes
terday afternoon to witness the impos-
ing spectacle of the review of the troops
by Governor Aycock and staff.
The Governor did not spend the night
in camp, and was brought to the city and
lodged at the Benbow Hotel.
Last night the competitive drill for q
$25 gold medal was an interesting fea-
ture. There were many competitors, and
a member of the Raleigh company and
one from the Gate City Guards, Company
l., of Greensboro, were such close COM
petitors, it required three trials to rem
der a decision. There was some oonfu-
sion over the award, but this morning
the contest was decided in favor of Pri-
vate Phil Hardie, of Company l..
Twenty or thirty of the soldiers who
ere members of the K. of T. were enter
tanned by the K. of P. lodge here last
night. Refreshments of all kincs were
served and the occasion was greatly en-
joyed by all.
One of the soldiers was tossed in a
blanket last night until he tainted, and
was otherwise injured. He was uncon-
scious for some time, but is reported
all right, but a little sore this morn
ing.
Captain Devin, of the Oxford company
gave his entire company treat by
purchasing tickets for all to the per-
fcrmance at the Casino last night.
Governor Aycock speaks in the highest
terms of the discipline and drilling of
the soldiers. He found the camp in
good condition, and says it is an ideal
spot for the school of instruction, with
few improvements notably the addition
OF a swimming pool.
The Governor left at noon for the re-
union of old soldiers at Fort Fisher
This morning he was driven over to
Lindley's nurseries and the terra Gotta
manufacturing plant, and was surprised
at the extent of these industries. Mr..
Paul Lindleye accompanied him and was
extremely interesting in the explanations
of the operations.
OTHER GREENSBORO NEWS.
The Board of Highway Commissioners
in session here yesterday, ordered macada-
mizing to begin at once with one road
outfit and a force of men on
the Alamance road. The others have not
yet arrived.
Capt. ]. w. Fry was elected treasurer
of the road fund.
The city htching lot, near the court
house, was sold for $12,75O at public auc-
ton yesterday. AS this lot is near the
court house, on two important streets,
with a frontage OF ninety-four feet Oh
Main and 1877 feet on West CASTOR street,
the County Commissioners decided that It
was sold for less than its value and will
order another sale.
Two mules hitched to a wagon, baked
on the railroad track here yesterday and
a shifting engine completely demolished
the wagon. There were three persons in
1T, one of them only being hurt. The
mules escaped injury.