The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-11
AT CAMP WHEELER
BOYs OF THE sECoNl.
Good Order Prevails In Response to In- structions--Negro Foreman shoots Too Quick for His
 AssniIant.
Advertiser Bureau.


 Selma, July 10. Selma has been turned over to the militia of the 2nd Regiment and visitors are Hooking to the city to be week. The weather changed for. the better today and during the afternoon
 large crowds visited the camp grounds at Elkdale Park. is Many visitors to the city for the en- campment arrived last night and this morning q number of the hotels and boarding houses of the city received rooms for those who would reach the city during the afternoon and night.
 The second day of the, encampment of the regiment at Camp Joe Wheeler
 mar the pleasure of the day. The or
 ders issued by Colonel Bricken yes
 terday afternoon at the dress parade are being observed, with few excep- tions, by the men of the regiment. Tn strange contrast p the encamp- ment of the regiment here a few was seen on the streets of the city to- day under the influence of drink and
 the streets were crowded with the mem 5ers of the different companies all
 The only exception to this order was observed late last night It was q rainy and chilly night and to protect
 who paid visits to the city drank a little to much but they were in no way
 boisterous or rowdy. Only one mem- ees ees Sf Ss ss then ,sss was seen dogn and out ions. If this line of department Is continued during the week 1t will De one of the most pleasant and enjoy able encampments in the history of the
 End Regiment and in the history of this city.
 The boys of the regiment are uni
 versal in their opinion that the camp ideal spots in the State for the holding Of regimental encampment. The stan officers are of the same opinion and speak only words cf praise for endeavor to get everything in read liness.
 The dress parade of the End Regi-
 nnn,i. ment tais 5oa afternoon was @ witnessed b2 one of the finest military displays In the history of Alabama National Guard and Colonel Bricken and members, oi seen better regimental exhibition Each one of twelve companies of the regiment had g large number of men in ranks and their marching was per, feet. Each company as 1t left the faeld and passed the spectators were greeted with hearty rounds of applause. The Blues of Montgomery end the heartiest ovations from the crowd They are the favorites and it is known that they will be the strongest compsI- itors for the flag of the regiment Adjutant Brame this afternoon rsad ! the following orders:
 Headquarters 2nd Regiment. A N. O. Camp Joe Wheeler. Selma, Ala July 10, 1906.
 "Order No. G.
 'rThe commanding oficer announces the arrival fin camp Of BrtEadier Con eral William ". Brando, and Quarter | master General B. L. Holt. who will Et
 obeyed, honored and respected sccord- ingly.
 Order No. q:
 "The commanding officer wishes to i thank the F. M. c. A. of Selma and c | W. Warner for their kindness aad the l interest they have taken in the camp which has been a. convenience t0 all By order of Colonel Bricken." The regular routine work of cafar was gone through with and everything i in camp is now working smoothly. For tomorrow Captain Weiss of com | pany D. will be officer of tho lay. Lieu l cer of the guard, and Lieutanant Ed
 monds. company p. junior officer of the
 The department of the regiment SC l far has been far above the average and | this afternoon Colonel Bricksn saic l that he was disposed to compliment them in an open order. up to dark mol | a single man had been locked Tn the regimental guard house.
 Thursday night the annual dance ol the officers of the regiment will take place and Friday night the Abbosi Rifles win tender dance. &