Milford chronicle., 1905-07-21
NATIONAL GUARD
At CAMP HASLET.
Governor Received in Military Order.

Wickersham, Mayor Wilson and Stat
Senator George w. Sparks, arrived a
Camp John Haslet at 1890 O'Clock Sat
urday afternoon. The troops wered draw
up in review on the parade ground anC
received the Governor in formal man
ner, while the band played, Hail tC
the Chief" At that time all the pre-
liminary work of the camp had been
attended to and the camp opened proper
after the receiving of the Governor,
Camp John Haslet, LumbrOOk.-
Sunday was quiet day in camp, the
soldiers being allowed to do much as
they pleased from first call until taps.
Owing to the heat and the inconveni-
ence in reaching camp there were but
few visitors until evening,
The day was bright and cool except
during the late morning and early af
tenoon hours Then soldiers lay about
on their cots reading and receiving what
few visitors called upon them.
In the mcrning there was the usual
guard mount and at 80 O'Clock divine
services were held by the chaplain, the
Rev. f. NJ. MunsOn. His discourse was
listened to with attention. During ser
vices Governor Lea and his staff stood.
Colonel Townsend and his staff were
in attendance.
In the evening dress parade was given
at Gas O'Clock and there was a large
NUMBER of turnOuts from Newark and
the vicinity. Although most of the
boys had the day of still there was
work for not a few. In the morning
Company H, Captain Myers, moved
the hospital tent from the east to the
west of the camp. Captain Parks and
his men Saturday completed the rifle
range and practice began on Monday.
The range is located to the east of the
camp the pits being to the west of
White Clay Greek while the targets are
to the east of it. The ranges are 200,
300, 500, 800, 900 and 1000 yards.
During the afternoon there was
meeting of officers and a change in the
order Of the day was discussed and de
cided upon. Owing to the heat it was
thought advisable to have as much
work done as possible during the early
hours and to this end an order was read
at dress parade Sunday evening.
Governor Lea is spending much time
in camp and thoroughly enjoys the life.
He is a stickler on early rising and Sun
day morning routed ont a number OF
staff officers who were slow to rise.
The First Infantry Band gave an en-
joyabie concert after dress parade Sun
day evening which was heard by 1000
people.
Company H, Captain Myers, has the
largest enrolment in camp, 48 men
and officers. 1t is also the liveliest and
its street is the constant scene Of merry
making while the soldiers are Off duty.
Edward Weggenman, of New Castle,
is camp engineer aud has charge Of the
air pump for the water supply. His
comrades in arms have nicknamed him
fHot Air Eddie"
James Squires of Company B, is des-
ienated as the Company Romeo, hav-
ing been seen writing love letters at
every opportunity.
Officers of the regiment called upon
Governor Lea on Saturday evening and
were cordially received by him. The
Governor discussed camp life and re-
freshments were served.
Governor Lea, Adjutant General
Wickersham, Colonel Townsend and,
in fact, all Of the officers ofthe regiment,
are much pleased at the showing made
by the citizen soldiers.
Good order continues to prevail and
therefore the guard house is empty.
The soldiers are standing the heat
we'll and outside Of Private Charles
Of Company H, on Sunday, there
has been no heat prostrations.
The target practice STATED Tuesday
and is a feature Of the camp. I
All Of the targets have been erected ex
cept the 500 yards. They are so arranged
that the men can shoot on all the ranges
at the same time Colonel Ewing and
Captain Rogers had charge of the men \
who were out Tuesday. a
Interest in the Workmanship trials Il
is increased by the knowledge that +
team Of Is men, to represent the State a
At the national rifle range at Sea Girt il
will be picked according to the records d
made during camp.
The skirmishing OF the First Battalion
Monday was a feature. The men were
Interested in the work and although it n
vas sizzling hot there were no heat sc
DTostIations. Itlasted from two to three a.
''clock. There were no accidents dur +
g the battle, and fifteen rounds of p