Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-07
Intense Heat and Dusty Roads Make
It Hard Day for the Boys.
Several Prostrations, But None Serious --Regiment
Will Camp Near Gardiner Tonight

Iceboro, Me, Aug. 6.-(SpeciaD-The
1st Regiment. n. G. S NJ. began its
long march to Camp Cobb at Augusta
today, and when the tents were pitched
at this place late this afternoon, the
boys were glad of the rest afforded and
of the shelter of the little tents The
| march was hard one. because Of the
| excessive heat and many succumbed
and were forced to drop out Of the
ranks, coming into camp tonight after
| making the remainder of the journey
| by easy stages and after shutdown.
Nearly every company in the reSi-
ment reported every member present
and with one exception, every company
officer was in the ranks. The regiment
modified at Harwards this afternoon
and the line of march was taken up,
the regiment leaving that place at II
o'clock. After a march of two miles the
regiment halted and ratiOns were is
sued and the boys enjoyed their mid
day meal by the roadside. The march
was then resumed and at ) o'clock this
afternoon the regiment reached 1ceboro,
where we now lie encamped i'll big
open field directly opposite the rail
road station-a particularly dcsira bic
spot.
The soldiers felt the heat intensely on
the long march. The roads were dusty
and the sun beat pitilcSSly down upon
the marching column. and although the
march was only over a distance OF sew
en- miles the men were wcll-nigh cX-
haustcd when they reached this place
The ambulance brought in number
who were overcome by the heat, but
none of the men taken care of by the
Ambulance Corps were in serious con
dition. and they will he able to join i'll
the march tomorrow morning.
While passing through Richmond the
regiment was greeted by a large crowd
and several of the business houses ana
residences were decorated with bunting
etc, in honor of the soldiers. Frequent
demonstrations were made az aioilS
the line and the boys were given q
hearty reception everywhere.
The commissary department was an
important factor in today's march ana
the soldiers enjoyed two good meals
at noon and in the evening. The base
of supplies was moved about in
freigh. car, first located at Harvard $
and latcr to a siding in this town I"
he moved to Gardiner tomorrow. IN
charge Of the car and distribution q
supplirs are COnmiSSary Cap.a!hS
George NJ. kavanaugh of Lewiston OF
the list Regiment. and Blaine owen oil
Augusta of the I'd Regiment.
The quality Of r3tions disburseo 20
dav was excellent and gave general
satisfaction. At neon the ratons con-
sisted of sliced ham. (boiled), cheese
pickles and hard bread. and at nieht
bacon, baked beans, hard bread ana
coffee. A big wood fire was built IN
each company street in camp foniGht
and the food was prepared by 4 -
tachmcnt from each company. Great
,xcttIes of fragrant steaminG coffec anc
tempting baked beans were very graf
fving to the tired and foot sore soldiers.
and they enjoyed the meal accordipg'y.
The following officers accompanied
the regiment on the march ana are IN
camp tonight: Major General Angus
FMS r. Farnham, Brigadier General
Charles f. Davis. Col. James B. Ne,ii'
surgeon general; Col. Elliott =. D'i''
and Lieut.. Col Herman NJ. castnef.
Col. Edward ]. Mayo. commissary gen.