Evening journal., 1906-07-24
SOLDIER BOYS
DOWN TO WORK
Continued From First rase,

by Congress who is staying in camp
as the instructing officer has been plac-
ed in charge of all the guard work.
When the battalion goes to Mt. Gretno
the men will have much Of this work
to do and it is the intention OF Colonel
Cavanaugh TO instruct them along Lhs
line and have them work out the
various problems that will confront
them when they join with the regular
soldiers and the militia from the other
states. The men for Mt. Gretna will
be selected by the company command
ers. They will have 20 qualify by serv-
ing a certain length of time in the
guard and also showing certain pro-
ficiencv in drilling and field work. It
is hoped to have the battalion ready
by Thursday or Friday.
Quiet Day.
The men were not bothered by wish
tors. The entire day was given up TO
work and because Of the bad condition
OF the roads It was practically impos-
sible for any one TO venture out to
camp even in carriage. The time
was used advantageously and the SOL
diers cid more drilling yesterday than
they have done for long time.
Governor Delighted.
Governor Lea continues to enjoy the
life in the open. The rain had no
terrors for him and his only thought
seemed to be for the men. He repeat
edly asked how they We're faring and
what effect the storm was having on
the camp. He is ever solicitious for
their welfare and this Of course is ap-
preciated by the men and makes the
chief executive one Of the most pOpu-
lar men in camp. General Wickersham
is tireless in toiling for the welfare of
all and is on the go continually, look
ing after everything and everybody He
too is interested in the welfare Of the
members of the guard and does all he
can to keep them comfortable and con-
tented.
Yesterday Governor Lea entertained
at dinner the company officers Of the
First Battalion. The men marched 10
/ the guard headquarters tent wearing
their olive drab uniforms and carrying
side arms After a few minutes chat,
during which the Governor asked many
questions about the camp. they retired
to the mess tent where all enjoyed an
! excellent dinner.
Camp Notes.
state Insurance Commissioner Mar
shall was in camp with Governor Lea.
Mr.. Marshall appeared much pleased
with the camp.
Captain l. T. Mills was forced out
lin the rain Sunday night His tent
fell but the energetic captain not being
afraid Of rain was not long fixing it
up.
Captain C. P. Holcomb. regimental
duartermaster, is one OF the wits Of
tho camp
Colonel f. G. Boyd has charge OF
the regimental headquarters mess and
is feeding the officers well. 1t is al
ways a happy gathering in this mess
tent and the humor there displayed is
one Of the features OF the camp.
Captain +. c. Parks was officer of the
dav and Tieutenants Dudley 7. Nun
son and Richard S. Rodney officers OF
tho guard.
Company G i~ one Of the finest look
ing in camn. All tho men are big and
broad shouldered and are rapidly maxi
ing a renutation for themselves by
their drilling and general conduct.
Mrs. w. Y. Myers. wife of Captain
MYERS Of COMPANY II Of New Castle
was q visitor. She had with her her
SIN w Z. Myers. Jr. The lad is only
six years Of age and wears n Khaki
Uniform. He IS known as the. baby