Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-08-16
STOOD LONG MARCH WELL
OUR SOLDIERS TAKEN TO 9TH
Err QUARTERS
Band Chosen Among Many for IN
usual Compiiments-Camp Notes
-Orderlies are Original
LEON SPRINGS, TEXAS, AUG. IL.

FRIEND NUNSON: We are now To-
Gated at Leon Springs, which is the
regular shooting range for allthe Tex
as troops and army soldiers in this
section. We started Monday morn
ing and o'clock found all our tent
age and equipment loaded and the en-
| tire Wisconsin brigade on its way.
Large motor trucks carried the most
of the luggage, but mule wagons we're
also used BY IL O'Clock we had made
the first part of the journey, covering
a distance of II miles, camping at a
resort called Beaufels. Next morn
ing 6 O'Clock was tie hour we struck
camp, having only to pack the light
outfits. In all camps the last thing
done is to police the camp, as the
grounds must be left in a sanitary con-
ditiou, We passed the Illinois regi-
ments on the road and there were
many exchanges of good cheer and
sharp digs. Their band played ION
Wisconsin," and the boys would tell
us it was only 20 miles farther, to look
out for "jiggers", and prepare for
snow storms. One nice looking fellow
asked If any of us knew 4. 2. Kuehn.
Another said who's Brown, | lust
got letter from his brother"
The Springs, where we had visions
of cool bubbling springs and running
water, proved a rocky country, barren
of water, but very picturesque. Many
trees and palms of all kinds and well
supplied with permanent roads, an
adequate water system. Each regi-
ment is furnished with many bath
houses. Our camp is on gentle slope
of broad valley and the view from
our quarters is magnificent. The boys
are decorating their quarters with
stones and palms. Thus far the Sec
ond regiment has surprised all others
in their designs 1t is wonderful the
amount of skill displayed in their quar-
tiers with only natural stones and
whitewash to work with and only one
day to do the work. 1t looks like a
city park.
The Mounted Orderlies, as usual,
have sprung a new one in arranging
their pup tents" to represent a bum
galow. We are all sleeping in the
small tents. Some of the boys use hay
for mattress, Others prefer TO dig up
a lot of soft earth and let their bodies
make mould into which they Just
fit. This is the regular army way.
Eugene Helgeson's horse went on
rampage this morning and made him
take to the dirt both going and com
ing from water. Nc damage TO Red
or the horse.
Our brave drummer, Becktold, has
been sent home. Several new men
have applied for positions in the band.
At the YIN. CA. concert last night,
the aiter-show consisted OF four box.
ing exhibitions. Mostly Wisconsin
against Illinois. There we're several
hot contests. Clark of Minnesota,the
noted foot ball man, refereed The
Illinois battery consists entirely of
University OF Illinois boys, They pro-
duced all the boxers.
While we we're rehearsing the other
afternoon messenger came over with
telegram. We were excited for
moment, but gave way tocheers when
we read the news of the defeat ofGays
Mills by Viroqua. Thanks TO Williams,
kuehn and Nye.
The box from Viroqua arrived the
same day as one from West Salem
and we had fine spread that even
ing. All members uf the Mounted
Orderlies join in thanking Mrs. Lind
and all who assisted
We were inspected by a regular
army officer this morning and found
we we're shy on lot Of red tape re-
CURED by the regulations.
There is treat In store for the
boys next Saturday night. We don't
know much about it, but just found
out the promoter is one of the richest
men in San Antonio. He takes our
entire bunch by auto to his country
residence, where he has very extern
sive grounds. How he happened to
pick US from among the many regi-
mental bands is a mystery to US. He
has placed an auto at our disposal, as
we were not prepared for special con-
cert work being in light marching or
der. Our Drum Ma or Gullickson,says
it is mi ghty fine to have man drive
him ali over and find him waiting for
him after each shopping venture.
Wen be able TO say more of the trip
later. All the boys are well and stood
the march in excellent shape. o.G.B.