Arizona republican., 1909-09-20
GUARDSMEN RETURN
FROM ENCAMPhEN1
Had a Good Time In Their Week of
Army Life.

The major part of the national guard
of Arizona, that is all the southern
companies except sixty-fiye men, re-
turned as far as Phoenix yesterday
afternoon, enroute to their respective
homes, from the weeks encampment
at Camp Sloan near Prescott The
sixty-five men referred to went to the
Grand Canyon on an outing trip, being
permitted to take along their tents and
live "army style while viewing the
big chasm. They win return south on
Wednesday.
From Phoenix most of the compan-
les cOntiued their journey last night.
Company G.. will leave for Buckeye
this morning and Company II. of Yuma
will leave on the 9: 80 train this morn
ing for home. Company X. left for its
home in Tucson last night on the Elks'
special. Company F. of Clifton and
the cavalry troop of Morenci, except
such members as went to the canyon,
left last night on the 1880. train, as
also did Company (- - Tempe. Com
pany d. of Mesa went over earlier on
the motor car. Companies A. and B.
of Phoenix were of course already at
home.
Speaking of the encampment last
evening Colonel McClintock the COM
manding officer said it was one of the
prettiest and most beneficial encamp-
ments the guard has ever had. 1t was
well laid out and was cleanly and
convenient. The weather was pretty
good most of the time except the first
night which was pretty cold. The dur
alton of the encampment was too short
for carrying out in full any particular
line of work but there was a notable
improvement in the general routine
of camp conduct and attention to min
or details.
Several battle exercises were had,
especially ond Saturday. also the big
tents were rolled and the little ones
pitched. these. in turn being rolled up
Yesterday morning when camp was
broken for the train. On Wednesday
the major part of the guard marched to
Browns ranch about four miles south
west of Prescott where the night was
spent in a very beautiful and romantic
camping ground in the rocks, there
being sufficient smooth ground for only
one company to camp in one place.
on Thursday Governor Sloan re-
viewed the guard. The camp was also
inspected by Captain G. G. Palmer or
Fort Whipple who was present fire.
quently during the encampment- Cap
tain ord, retired. of the regular army,
was also a guest of The officers mess
on Thursday. on Saturday afternoon
Prescott turned itself loose in an
effort to give the soldier visitors a
good time and succeeded magnificantly.
A banquet was given at the Yavapai
club TO Governor Sloan and the Officers
of the regiment and at the same time
n theatrical performance was given
in the EIks theater for the enlisted
men. the officers attending after the
banquet.
A great deal of liberty was gwen
the men on Saturday and it was well
respected and good order generally pre-
vailed. The people of Prescott dld all
they couId to make the encampment
a success and the guardsmen are all
grateful for the courtesies and atten-
tion maid them. In fixing up the
grounds. running a telephone and pip
ing water free to the grounds great
convenience was given the encampment
and the hospitality of the city was ap-
preciated by all.