Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12
IT is SLOW WORK.
GREAT LABOR INVOLVED IN NUS
TERING OUT 4 REGIMENT.
TWOIHTERESTIHG CEREHOHIESTO-DAY
A Flag to he Presented to the
Third by Governor Tyler-Captain
willard to Receive sword from
Enlisted Men.

| Those officers of the Third Virginia
Regiment who did not know that the
mastering out OF a regiment involves
great deal OF work are fast acquiring
that knowledge.
Yesterday they received a good lesson
Tho muster-out rolls were delivered 10
company commanders by Major Price
and they also received tables. which we're
placed in their rooms at the Exchahse'
And then they got to work, they ana
their company clerks and sergeants. Trey
did enough yesterday to get Pre- ~ ciear
knowledge of how much there is 20 do
When It is understood that the Tolls
when made out, will give complete per-
sonal history OF every man In the iesl-
ment the magnitude of the work retore
those who have it to do will be fully sp-
nreciated. OF course. date OF enlistment
must be given, but his leaves OF absence
while in the service must also be mai
Gated. periods of sickness, injuries, ara
whether received In the line OF duty. ana
many other facts connected with theii
soldier-life must be stated.
physically examined with great care.
Three rooms have been secured in ola
Ballard. opposite the Exchange, for the
use of the surgeons.
PRESENTATION CEREMONIES
The work OF mastering out the regi-
ment will be somewhat interrupted To-
day by two ceremonies-the presentation
OF a flag TO the regiment by Governor
tba a
to Captain willard. OF Company l.
The regiment will be formed in the
SQUARE in front OF the south portico or
the Capitol at noon. Governor Tyler VIII
make a short presentation speech, ana
Attorney General Montague will respond
in behalf Of the regiment. Congressman
Lamb is expected TO be present, ana may
address the regiment. Senator Daniel
was expected TO speak. but wired yester-
day he could not attend. The Governor
will be attended by his staff, the men,
bers appearing in fatigue uniform.
Immediately after this ceremony Ser
geant w. NJ Bernard, Of Company b,
will. In the name of the enlisted men
OF the regiment, present a handsome
sword TO Captain Joseph E. willard Of
Company I. The sword is beautiful ore.
and the men give II as a token OF their
esteem for Captain Willard, who is one
of the most popular officers in the SER
vice. The two ceremonies are not eA-
pected to consume one hour.
HAD THEM MUSTERED OUT.
It was stated yesterday that one reason
WHY the men desire to present the swor1
is. that it is thought that to Captain
Willard. more than to any other man.
was due the issuance of the order 10
muster them out. He has also made HIM
self extremely popular with everybody
in the regiment by many kndnesses.
From the sentiment, as shown by the
martial polling of the regiment on tue
question Of remaining in the service, u
Is evident that the men consider that the
one who got them out did them good
service. All the companies were not
nolled. In Company B twenty-four WISH
ed 70 remain in the service; in Company
d there were eleven who would serve
anywhere; eleven In Company Il; one
in Company I; eight in Company X; one
in Company L. while Company M Aao
eighty men in it who are willing to re-
main in the service. II sent to CUBA, out
who do not want to do garrison duty Ia
the United States.