The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15

of the Main street hill before passing in review Buckets, tubs and barrels of ice cold lemonade and water on pert tily decorated tables by the score gave the soldiers an unanticipated refresh ment. The boys were loud in their praises and profuse in their thanks for the courtesy. Of course even the serv ing of these light drinks to an army of fifteen hundred hot and tired soldiers, all of whom were served bounteously and freely, was no small task. A hun dred or more willing hands made the job q pleasant one when the thought ful donors realized that their trouble was repaid with such appreciation and thanks as they all plainly manifested. The thoughtfulness on the part of the people in this instance stands without rivalry in the history of Mississippi encampments. but the people of Colum- bus were especially anxious to show the soldiers that their presence and good department was apreciated and their manifested ood-fellowship re- ciprocated
 No Winner Announced.
 The report of the winner in the military problem which was worked out Monday morning will not be rendered. Official reseree, General Fridge, as well as the other commanding officers, are of the opinion that on account of culti- vated land not being available for igh ting ground (according to the rules of the pSoblem) and every other com dition being counted in that the two divisions of troops both conducted themselves with proper bearing and that all their acts were according to rules of strategem adapted for actual warfare. Both the United States army officers now at Camp Columbus were present at the meeting when this opin- ion about the problem was reached. They took occasion to congratulate the state guard and were profuse In other comments. Governor Nardaman was also present and he was quite com plimentary in his statements about the battle and at the same time he took occasion to praise the work of the troops in the several riot calls they have answered at various times in the state
 fitting and appreciative invitation was extended through the local press this morning. The invitation comes from the Mississippi National Gaurd as a collective body and Is extended by major general commanding, S. R. Kees- Ter who requests that all Confederate veterans who live in this county as well as those who might be visiting
 
 guests at dinner today at the camp
 A Little Excitement.
 Quite a little excitement was created this morning by the provost guard be- ing seen on the streets up In the city They appeared to be in quite a hurry and evidenty were looking for trouble. They found it all right, too They were pretty soon seen chasing four othe soldiers down College street at a rapid chase and to make the fun even more exciting than ever the chasers were shooting blank cartridges at q fast clip. The deserters proved to be boys belonging to the Meridian company. Be- yond having a night of it in town and giving their companions a lively chase to catch them this morning; a few hours in the guard house when they return . the incident has no other features. It proved a novelty, h however and the peo- ple who witnessed the encounter en- joyed 1t immensely.
 Tonight General Keesler will enter tain at tea complimentary to Miss Artie Peyton of this city. This popular young woman is a sister to Capt. F. G. Pey- ton army inspector at Camp Columbus. Several of her friends have been in- vited to share in the pleasures of an evening in actual camp life.
 Col John P. Mayo is getting better He is still at the hospital, but beyond his original injuries has nothing to complain of. His presence at the camp is greatly missed.