The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-19
25OO Soldiers Here for the Annual EncampmsRt GENERAL ORDERS ISSUED Camp Is Named After Gov. William Dorsey Jelks-Everything Will
 Be in shipshape
 Today.

Alabama National Guard since 1895 is in full swing at Owenton with about 25OO l soldiers under the tents. The camp was organized yesterday afternoon about o'clock, and by this morning everything will be in fine shape and ready for the regular camp routine.
 The last companies arrived yesterday af- ternoon, and were at once transported to the encampment site, where they were as- signed quarters. Owing to the late arrival of some of the commands there was no brigade dress parade yesterday afternoon, although the Third infantry and the cav airy were on the field for some time.
 The hard rains yesterday prevented many people from going to the camps, but the grounds will be in good condition today provided there is no more rain. The first brigade dress parade will be held this afternoon at 5;so O ocIocfx.
 Camp JeIks.
 The first order of Brigadier General Clark yesterday afternoon was naming the camp after Governor William Dorsey Jelks, and following this were the gen eral orders of the camp for the various calls of the day. Reveille will be at 5 o'clock each morning and taps at 11:36 o'clock at night. Between those times there will be the various regfmental calls.
 The troops are composed of the First, Second and Third infantry, the First cav airy and the First artillery, Alabama Ma tional Guard, and Troop b. Seventh cav airy, U. s. A. The United States cavalry arrived early yesterday morning from Mt. Thomas, and were well located near the parade grounds This command came ffty-three men strong and three officers, First Lieut.. D. T. E. Casteel in command; Lieutenant zell and pr. Little. The troop rode through the country ana nad an ex- cellent trip with the exception of the last stage, which was yesterday when it encountered a storm.
 The Third regiment, the Brandon Light artillery and Troop D were the first or- ganizations to get into camp. All of the Third with the exception of two compan- es was in camp by noon, and the other two arrived yesterday afternoon.
 The First regiment came in a body yesterday afternoon, on special train which arrived about f o'clock, and as soon as the regiment could be moved to the encampment it's tents were pitched and the officers reported for duty. The Second infantry came in sections all day, but by nightfall it was all in camp. as were the cavalry and artillery organiza- tions.
 Staff Officers.
 The various officers of General Clark's staff and Governor Cunningham's staff are reporting. and it is expected that by this morning the staff of General Clark will be practically complete. The staff of the governor will not be required to report until Thursday, which has been designated as governors day.
 The large American flag will not be raised in front of General Clark's head quarters until this morning. It was to have been raised yesterday afternoon. but incomplete arrangements made it irnpos- sible.
 The orders issued yesterday afternoon by General Clark are as follows:
 Headquarters First Brigade, Alabama National Guard,
 Birmingham, Alabama, July IS. 1904 General Orders; No. 1:
 The citizen soldery of Alabama. stand ing for the preservation of law and order, can but feel a pride in the moulders of the law and executors of good govern ment. and therefore delight in the privi- lege they have to honor such distinguish ed representatives of their state, among whom there has been none more patriotic and diligent than him for whom this camp is named.
 Having served his state In many places of public trust, intelligently. loyalty and well having merited and received the highest honor within the gift of his peo- ple having sustained by his moral and official support the National Guard, 1t is but a fitting tribute that this camp shall be named for him who, while recuperating in a distant state, is present in our thoughts and hearts, and in token of our love and esteem this camp will be named in honor of Aabama's chief executive, William Dorsey Jelks, and shall be known as Camp Jelks."
 Bv command of Brigadier General Clark. | CHAS. A. JONES,
 Major and Asst. Adjt.-Gen., Brigade Staff, A. N c.
 General Information. Camp Jelks, July IS, 1904. General Order No. 3.
 The following announcements are made for the information and guidance or all concerned:
 1. Major J. K. Warren. ordinance officer brigade staff, who so efficiently served the state of Alabama, since November 29 1894, as a commissioned officer has, at his request on account of illness and ab- sence from the state, been retired from active service and placed on retired roll of officers.
 2. Capt J. T. Yeatman, Company c, Third infantry, appointed ordnance off, cer. brigade staff, with the grade of major
 g. Father P. A. OReiley detailed chap lain, brigade staff effective from July IS, 1904. and until Major and Chaplain Hearn reports for duty in camp. 4. pr. J. E. Dedman appointed from private citizenship to surgeon, brigade staff, with grade of major. 5. Capt. w c. Hearn, chaplain Third infantry, appointed chaplain, brigade staff. with the grade of major, effective when he reports for duty in camp, to be announced at future date. 6. Capt. A. s. Morgan, artillery corps 1T. S. A., has been detailed by the war department, and reported for duty with the Alabama National guard from July 1s to 26, 1904. He will report to Major Tebbetts, inspector rifle practice. for fur ther orders.
 T. Lieut.. V. M. EImore, Fifth infantry, IT. S. A., has been detailed by the war department for duty with the Alabama National guard from July IS to 26. 1904 He will report to and be with the assist ant adjutant general, brigade staff. | S. Comma nding officers are especially en- ioined fo furnish Captain Morgan and