Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26
MILITARY NOTES.

Col. H. B. Foster, the lieutenant-co colonel of the Second regiment, passed through Birmingham en route to Tuskaloosa day or two since. Colonel Foster is to be delegate to the Chicago national demo- cratic convention.
 Capt. w. w. Brandon of the ever popu- lar Warrior Guards led his ticket in the legislative race in uskaloosa county. He will be elected beyond doubt, and would make an excellent chairman of the mili- tary committee
 Capt. Henry w Hayden of the Third" was up last week as Colonel Elmore's representative inspecting the beautiful camp grounds at East Lake He was well pleased His regiment will turn out in larger force than ever this year.
 Col l.. V. Clark has an unofficial letter from Col B. F. Elmore, dated April 22 and from it is quoted: By this mail have written the governor and adJutant- general that my regiment would camp at East Lake, beginning Monday, June 8. During our stay in your hospitable city yourself, staff and entire command will always be welcomed at headquarters and by my officers and men, and we ex- pect to see a great deal Of you. The Second regiment, and the citizens Of BIT mingham as well, will show the boys of the Third regiment what Birmingham can do for her visitors in times of peace During the stay of the soldiers from distance year or two since the people generally were not permitted to Vlsit the camp as often as they would have done had the rules not been so severe. This wear however, a royal welcome awaits those boys who did such valiant service at the time of the great labor troubles here.
 It is said a better body of men were never gotten together than those Of the Birmingham Cavalry company, who will be mustered in the state service on next Wednesday night, April 29.
 If is more than likely that Maj. James T. Beck, commander; Capt. A. G. Forbes, his able adiutant, and Capt. w. F. Joseph of the First squadron will be on hand at the muster of Troop D next Wednesday night.
 Lieut.. Samuel G. Jones, dashing cav airy officer of the United states army, on duty in Montgomery with the Ala bama state troops. will be on hand at the vol unteers' armory to give Troop D few pointers on cavalry tactics at their mus ter.
 It's pity all the boys who have 1oineu Rirmingham's first cavalry company can't be officers, as they are such good fellows, and any one would be capable of filling the position, yet, alas, there are not enough to go around. However, It Is gratifying to know that no mistake can be made. Each member should -oe on hand, however, to cast his ballot as required by law. So don't forget the night-Wednesday, April 29-nor the place. Volunteers armory, Potter build ing. First avenue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, upstairs, third floor. See! It is desired that members should report promptly at o'clock. Measures for uniforms will be taken and other important matters will be called up.
 The Jefferson County Military club will assemble at the usual place and at the usual time in May. This club has grown to be an important factor in military cir-' cles, Its membership will doubtless be increased by the addition of the cavalry officers.
 Colonel Clark desires the military noter' to say that he will expect his staff to meet him on First avenue, near Twen- tieth street, promptly at 2:30 this after noon and properly mounted to take part