The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-13

graph transported the message 10 a point
near a distant road, across the road 10
another point and from there 10 the sta
tion In camp. The communications were
signalled from point to point with skill
and accuracy and no fault could be
found with the rapid work OF the men.
WITH THE HOSPITAL CORPS.
Under the careful instruction OF Capt
Marchant the hospital corps went through
the bandage drill and were given lessons
In setting broken limbs in splnts and
plaster. The corps also took advantage
OF It's FIRST opportunity 10 fix up the dress
ing room with its operating table etc.
This division OF the militia has been con-
tinually on the go and spare moments are
few and far between.
A COURT MARTIAL.
The cavalry troops were the only or
ganizations who participated in the sham
battle and also drilled in the afternoon.
The work was the same regular line OF
drill. concluding with the squadron pa
rade Last evening the two troops OF
cavalry united in executing a court mar
tial The jury. IL strong. was armed with
gun carbines and the Judge advocate was
Private Hammond. The just and hon
orabe jury finally convicted three men.
The first victim was mercilessly shot to
death by volley of blank cartridges. the
needed bath in the horse trough. and the
third was warmed with a paddle The
trial offered fine amusement for a large
crowd OF spectators.
ELECTED OFFICERS.
The Hospital Corps Association got to-
gether last evening for the annual cleo
ton OF officers The meeting which was
held at the hospital headquarters was
largely attended by members. President
Capt. Marchand presided. The following
are the officers elected for the ensuing
year:
President, Capt. NJ. f. Manchant first
vtce-president. Lieut.. Burlington: second
vice. president, Lieut. Ward; treasurer,
Sergt Craig: secretary. Priv. H A. Jack
son: auditing committee, Lieut. Ward.
Sergt Lenehan and Priv. Simmons: en-
tertaining committee. Lieut.. Burlington,
Sergt. Parfit, Priv. syneb. Priv Defhey
and Priv. West: recruiting committee.
Lieut.. Burlington. sergt. Craig and Priv.
Fray.
LOTS OF SPORT.
Yesterday morning the two regimental
bands took advantage OF a vacation and
very amusing circus in the form OF
ball game was given on the parade
ground. The ball players lasted but
three innings and by the end OF that
time the score stood IS 10 10 in favor OF
the Hedley-LiNsey aggregation.
In the afternoon swimming teams rep
resenting the hospital corps and com
pany II. lst regiment. competed near
the wharf on the Point and company II
was declared victorious.
RIFLE TEAMS PRACTICE.
Yesterday and today the rifle team con-
tinued its practice There were 10 men
out this morning, each man was allowed
is rounds OF ammunition and the distance
were 300 300 and $50 yards.
VISITORS IN CAMP.
Prominent visitors in camp today were
as follows: Mayor III. V. A. Joslin OF
the Rhode Island company: Harry Marsh.
Jr., clerk OF the municipal court Provi-
dence; Wilworth A. Thurston and Charles
Alexander
Tomorrow Is the last day OF the encamp-
ment. The mounted commands will leave
just before noon and the infantry will
return as usual by boat Details will be
left to clearing the grounds