The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-02
CASH FOR THE SOLDIERS
NINE COMPANIES OF 18TH PAID
OFF AND DISCHARGED.
others VIII Leave TO-Day-AbOut
$65,O0O Taken to Camp
Yesterday.

duties of civil life. Two special trains on
the Big Four Railroad last night carried
away nine Of the twelve companies of the
Northumberland fifty seventh Regiment.
The remainder will probably be gone before
II o'clock tonight. Only three companies
and the band remain to be mustered out to-
day, and when that is done the associates
for six months will have returned to their
friends
Yet they were happy men who romped
upon the grass plot in front Of the fine arts
hall and waited for their turn to stand in
line before the paymaster to receive the well
come reward of service. Some wrestled and
showed and shouted. Some lay upon the
grass in the pleasant sunshine with smiles
upon their faces. But all were excited, and
the grey-headed men were as boyish as the
lads. When they finally marched into the
hall in single file all were perfectly quiet,
and each man stepped forward quickly,
seized his money without taking time to
count it, and proceeded from the building.
About $4,000 was taken to the camp yester-
day, and $4,000 more will be required to
settle up accounts between the regiment and
the United States government The men
received pay for two months and one day
OF service. When the turn Of the One-hun-
dred-and-fifty eighth Regiment comes the
men will be paid for two months and four
days. The money used by Major Cleland,
who paid seven of the companies, was all in
coin, and filled several large bags. The
sight Of so many thousands of dollars in
gold and silver lying within the reach of
the observer was enough to give anyone an
insane desire to grab some of it and run
Each soldier, however, seemed happy to get
his share Of it. Major May used paper
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before in his distribution
me entire fair grounds seemed to have
assumed new appearance yesterday. In
stead or the cold and rain there was the
sunshine and the firm ground Instead of
oIncefS smut up in tiny rooms, with stern
races I4 h&ed on sheets of paper, there We're
ofhcerS hurrying from building to building
saying goodbye to their brother officers and
10 thelf friends among the privates The
tents where the captains have done their
WORK were torn down. The boxes were
packed with the nementos of war. Men
studied about their old clothes. wondering
II they were TOO old to keep or too good 10
throw away. photographs were exchanged
ana reglmental rosters purchased Debts
We're paid and debts were made Some
showed their thankfulness by praising the
Lord and some by becoming drunk, and the
races OF all were bright. But when the
darkness came and the last farewell was
spoken there were probably a few tears
mingled with the smiles.
SOME PARTING WORDS.
Goodbye, old fellow, you've been a good
soldier. am glad 1 have known you," was
the parting word of the officer as he shook
hands with private, perhaps for the last
time.
You have treated us like men, and we
will never forget it, was the reply.
There did not seem to be one officer in the
regiment who was not proud of his COM
mand. Said Colonel May:
Il never knew more orderly BODY Of
men than the One-hundred-and-fif
enth Regiment Wherever they have been
In camp their department has excited SUI
prise When we were in the South our regi-
ment escaped the troubles which most Of
the regiments had to contend with. l am
sure If they hadA gone to the front they
would have fought like brave men,
Chaplain Medbury said: Whatever a
few may be, the majority of the men in our
regiment are noble fellows. l have failed to
see signs of the serious disorder with which
some or the boys are blamed"
Captain Reese, of Fort Wayne. said: 1.-THE
department of the regiment in >the South
was always excellent. If the men have
caused any disturbance here it was due to
circumstances alone. They deserve their
honor side by side with the other Indiana
regiments"
Said Dr. R. w. Garstang: From the day
| was assigned with this regiment to the
moment Of my muster-out the men have
nad my utmost sympathy and regard.
Through their stay at Tampa and Fernan-
dina, although it was under the most trying
conditions, they never murmured and al
ways conducted themselves as respectful
anu ODeQlGnL SOlQlorS. NV association with
them will always be a red-letter day in the
diary of my life's history
Captain Gilbert, of Angola, said: 'I am
proud that had the privilege of being a
member of the One-hundred- and -ffty-sev-
enth Indiana. It's membership was made up
or the best young men from the northern
part OF the State. Many of them sacrificed
their business interests, and all of them
We're deprived of the comforts of home, be-
G Gt OF thelr patriotic devotion to the flag.
Their camp environments were such that
they suffered more from disease and death
than other Indiana regiments, but they
never complained of the hardships, al
though daily encouraged to do so by many
OF the unpatriotic daily papers They ex~
pected to be soldiers and right well did
tinguished wherever we were in camp by
their gentlemanly conduct. They loved their
Captain Medbury, our chaplain, contributed
largely to the manly bearing Of the men,
and he goes to his home with his memory
enshrined in the hearts of the 1900 men.
Indiana has reason to take pride in the
One-hundred -and-hfty-seventh along with
her other good regiments
ten, said one of the officers, land the as
ISOLATION we have had together for six
months makes friends as nothing else can.
When men are brought together in the
army social caste is soon forgotten. 1t must
also be remembered that these men en-
listed to fight, and to die as well, and the
thought of death is a powerful factor in
cementtng friendship. There is something
strangely fascinating about army life which
~ helhC UP Jul civil
duties, yet | believe that we are better in
the end for this life and for it's friendships"
It is though that about $500 will be raised
with which to purchase presents for Colonel
Studebaker. Colonel May and Chaplain
Medbury. Several Of the captains win be
surprised within a few days by some gifts
from their men. There is a general good
feeling between officers and men. The re-
lations between the two regiments are also
pleasant unless in the minds Of a few
chronic kickers. ,sa
Chaplain Christensen. of the One-hundred-
and-fifty-eighth Regiment, has arranged for
q special farewell service with his regiment
tomorrow evening at st. PauFs Church
Some of the members of the One-hundred-
and-Afty-eighth will probably be mustered
out tomorrow.