The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-13

and the second day OF the camp w
After the nights rest the men entered
unto their routine duty with jealous
learnestness that was inspiring to every
lone at camp. After breakfast came the
lpolicing OF companies at o'clock. Al
The sick call which came Immediately az
herwsrds. few men reported TO the sur
teeons and none brought serious COM
Eplaints A few sprains and bruises were
6ll. Last night the camp hospital was
pcupied by two and Lit Col. Sweet the
bnedical director, expresses great salts
Faction over the health OF the camp, and
talso commends the conduct OF the camp
tcommissary.
DRILLS AND INSPECTION.
First drill came at 1918 and was par
eicipated in by the entire brigade. Com
kpany extended order was carried out
tnost successfully, the work OF the infan-
hry In skirmish line movements and OF the
amounted forces being especially COM
mendable The unfortunate absence OF
Ammunition for the infantry detracted
lconsiderably from the warlike effect The
Sclicking OF unloaded rifles scarcely sup
lplies tho excitement or incites the enthu-
iolasm caused by the smell of powder, the
sight OF wicked flashes and smoke clouds
land the chaos OF concerted reports.
At the inspection OF quarters which fol-
l1owed the first drill the conditions
Throughout the camp were found 90 be
most satisfactory and Inspector General
Armour expressed himself as being very
tmuch pleased at the conduct or the camp
I'm this particular.
From l0:1b until II the two regiments OF
infantry participated in battalion FORM
latfon drill The marching OF the men
showed marked Improvement over yester-
days work.
Dinner over. the men rested until quar-
ter OF three when spirited drill in bat
TALON extended order took place. The
men. becoming more accustomed to the
roughness OF the parade ground turf.
amprove greatly at each successive driil.
The cavalry troops indulged in battalion
movements at this time and executed the
various maneuvres in dashing and
spfrited fashion. The spasmodic spntter
OF the machine guns offered a welcome
interruption in the strange silence or the
drills. Hitherto there has been no lack or
smoke and noise.
REGIAfENTAL PARADE
Perhaps the most commendable feature
OF today's routine OF duty was the regi-
mental parade of infantry, which came
ats O'Clock. The men, In their dress uni
forms, made most military and natty
appearance. There was a pleasing
promptness of formation and regard Tor
detail that won the well deserved praises
OF the brigade officers.
AT $50 the 6s men that had been on
guard for "a hours came In and We're re-
Ueved from duty The men werc COM
pleteiy fatigued from their long period OF
Service on the beats and al the guard
house. This Is the result or an import
mt change put into effect for the first
Anne at this present encampment Here
kofore the men have served In three re.
eicfs single man nayins roSs toSs nSuss oS sutg
Hinder the new rule, each man serves for
ISl hours. dividing his time into periods
,of two hours n the beat and four hours
At the guard house.
In this way the men get more OF
taste OF what military service Ia really
Alike. The incoming guard had made no
'arre~ts but no one had been suffered TO
pass the lines unchallenged. Before the
camp is ended over half of the infantry
men will have had a turn at guard duty
and this work will come to all or the men
OF the mounted forces.
WORK OF SIGNAL CORPS.
Last night soon after darkness set in.
The air cleared and the stars came out
and beneath a cloudiess sky the Signal
corps. stationed at the masked battery
10 the south of the camp on the shore,
enAeavcred to establigh signal com
munication with Fort Greole. on the ISL
ana Of Prudence, 10 miles or more distant.
Seen in the darkness the tiny Intermittent
flashes OF light told that the work was pro
,gressing all right. This opportunity has
jafYorded the Signal Corps. Though the
courtesy of Major Price. the commander
at Fort Greble. II is n most important
feature OF the camps progress. Up to
10 O'Clock the fort had not replied.
BAND CONCERTS.
The Hedley-Livsey band had given
most enjoyable concert in the open tent
before the quarters OF the brigadier gen
eral. The program was made up OF
popular airs and was well done.
Clarke's Second regiment band has
given a concert In the company street at
the Second regiment quarters.
The program for lazt nights concert by
the Hedley -Livsey band follows:
March. Second Brigade Reeves; over
fure. Orpheus. ofrenbach: Concert
waltzes Wedding OF the Winds. Hall:
overture and medley. Clean OF Heaven.
Harris; Intermezzo. Gondoliers. Powell:
Interm<zzo. Anona. Vivian Gray; from
hone solo Romance. Bennett. Mr. Arthur
Swift: march. Turkish Patrol Reeves
''Star Spangled Banner"
SOLDIERS GOOD SHOWING.
The soldiers are thoroughly lmbued
with spirit OF eaynestness and fall to
take advantage OF possible opportunities
for relaxation. They put their best ef-
forts into their drilling and camp duties
and are too tired when night comes 10
care much for hilarity. They need sleep,
and are wise enough TO court it.
As Tattoo 10 sounded, at 1890 every
thing r. quiet. The tent lights glow com
fortabiy along the line. the solitary red
lantern shines over tho hospital tent on
the extreme right OF the line, and the
signalling continues across The water
With the distant fort. The silent guards
are silnoueted against the lighted tents
and across the parade ground comes a
far of challenge from the outpoets. IL ls
al very martial and very interesting.
The officers OF the brigade stan are well
pleased at the conduct OF the camp thu.
Pa and aHnUrnn a Ucl ~UCrfbU N
Rhode Island and would do credit 70 am
Of her larger sister commonwealths.
SHAM BATTLE.