The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-09
SOLDIERS AWAIT
ASSEMBLY, GALL
Arrangements for Gettysburg En-
campment Being Rapidly Com
pleted Among Militia Men.

Interest In the coming encampment
of the Virginia troops at Gettysburg,
Pa, for ten days beginning July /,
continues to rapidly increase. En-
thusiasm among the militiamen has
been aroused. while persons not d.
rectiy identified with the military arc
displaying a lively concern IN tho
event. Many arc planning to go to
the Keystone State to witness the
citizen-eoldiers go through the tactics
OF war. Relatives. especially or the
oflcers, will flock TO Gettysburg to be
present during the encampment. y
touch Of gaiety Will thus be added to
rigid routine life of the soldiers.
Fl IT only new remains for Adlutant-
General william Wilson Sale TO make
final arrangements for transportation
and announce at what time the troops
will leave.
! 1t Is expected that local infantry
men and srttllerymen VIII go By way
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg ano
Potomac railway to Washington,
thence to Hagerstown, Md Here, 1t
/ is understood. all of Firginians Will
moholize and go to the historic bat
tie ground.
Completing Arrangements.
I Under command OF Major Law
trgnce T Price the First battalion,
First regiment, Virginia Volunteers,
stationed here: under command of
Major Z. w Bowles, the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues, and under COM
mand of MAJOR r. NJ. Workman. the
+ Richmond Howitzers have about COM
pleted ali arrangements for the event
Companies A, Il, and + of the
regiment. will he fully recruited.
Major Price said Wednesday. When
the announcement was made severai
weeks ago that two OF these COM
I panies were below the required
strength. former members gladly re-
enlisted. No company which is not
up TO the standard required by the
war department will he permitted TO
participate in the camp. Each COM
pany must consist OF So enlisted men,
two cooks, wv" musicians and three
officers. This strength has now been
attained by all of the companies, but
despite this. enthusiastic members
are preparing TO begin a contest for
additional volunteers so that splen-
did showing may he made.
Two members from each OF the
ompanies will have a joint meeti
/ ing Thursday night to select teams
from each command. These teams
viii he headed by captain. also to
he chosen. To the two teams bring
ing in the most men who have pre-
yiously served in the State guard
prizes viii be awarded.
4 This scheme was formulated some
time age 70 recruit the companies
but when II vas announced that men
were needed there were enough volun-
teers M insure the desired number.
/ But inasruuoh as the plan had been
started |. bas been decided TO carry il
lout.
Camp Beneficial.
! oficiais Of the war department de-
clare these Joint Inanouyers are high
+ ~ beneficial to the militiamen, Aad
therefore, the soldiers are being en-
lcouraged In every possible manner.
While in camp they will be taught
the rudiments OF the game OF war.
They will be given a thorough taste
Of field service.
Though much hard work is staring
the infantrymen and artilierymen in
the face, II is note i everywhere that
the utmost enthusiasm prevails among
the men and officers.
The Virginia troops scattered
throughout the State, are ,, 700 strong.
/ The camp will be under command
: or General ]. Fred Grant. OF the de-
r partuaen' II the East. General Gran.
/ is son Of the late president of the
United States.