The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-18
SOLDIERS TO GO HOME
THIS IS THE LAST DAY THE FOUR
TENTH MINNESOTA VOLUN-
TIERS EXISTENCE
WILL BE PAID AND MUSTERED
Lieut.. Col. johnson Addresses a
Farewell Letter to the Men Re-
GREETING That They Were Unable
to Have Taken a More Glorious
Part in the War Waged Against
Spanish Tyranny.

10 nave Iaken More GLORIOUS
Part In the War Waged Against
Spanish Tyranny.
Today Lieut.. Steele, of the Sixth
cavalry will muster out the Fourteenth
regiment. in compliance with the re-
cent order of the war department, and
Col. Carey, with his assistants, will
pay the men off for the last time, at
the armory.
In addition to one months sanry
the men VIII receive transportation
money to enable them TO reach their
homes
The eight companies having nation
a guard organizations for the most
part return to their homes this even
ing in body. Companies K, L ard
NJ, the Long Prnlrie, Crookston and
Princeton companies. will probably
also go home in a body this evening.
as rs per cent of the men live in the
place where the company was recruit
ed
The regimental field and line officers
were submitted TO the physical exam
ination yesterday. The clerical force
at the regimental headquarters in the
armory building have just about COM
pleted making out the final discharge
papers and all that now remains to
make citizens OF the boys Of the Four
teenth is the official formality which
will be gone through today.
Lieut.. Col. Johnson has addressed a
greeting TO every member of the regi-
ment over his own signature. which
will be handed the men today when
they are mustered out The letter is as
follows:
AS we are about to part and perhaps never
70 meet again, want to bid You one and
all goodbye and God speed.
The Fourteenth regiment Minnesota volu1-
teer infantry will soon pass into history As
the best regiment Minnesota gave TO the
cause OF freedom and humanity. / feel proud
Of your record. boys, and doubly 10 be
one OF your number.
As your regimental commander, / have en-
government. but 20 you as members Of the
command.
Things have not at all times been to your
or my liking. but as We all volunteered our
services 20 our country, our lrst duty was 10
obey. We have worked hard TO gain the
high reputation We have attained. soldiers
life in time OF war Is not strewn with roses;
he is obliged to do and perform Whatever duty
falls 10 his lot. This you have done Ike
men and soldiers. My highest ambition was
70 lead such a splendid regiment as the
Fourteenth into battle where | knew you
would have gained laurels the highest OBJ
tainable, but fate was against US and de-
creed otherwise.
Your officers, 10 a man, are worthy of your
highest esteem. A better set Of volunteer
officers never before came together in any
one regiment, and ! doubt il they ever will
again.
/ most heartily and sincerely thank the
officers and men for their ever-fsithful az
tention to duty, prompt obedience OF orders
and the splendid discipline you have shown.
Two OF your best officers. Col. Van Duzee
and Maj. ParSon. are unable 20 be with us
at this parting. but let me assure you their
best wishes 90 with you wherever ere tI you may
recovery. as well as those OF the boys VINO
are too sick TO Join US before we part. May
Gcd grant them perfect health, and long
When you get your final pay, DO nothing.
I beg Of you, to lower the high esteem in
which you are held by the people OF st. Paul
bless YOU Charles z. johnson,
Lieutenant Colonel
Yesterday was busy day at the
regimental headquarters. All the Of
flcers were engaged getting things in
shape TO turn the regimental enects
over 10 the ordnance depZNment and
quartermasteHs department OF the reg
ular army. The ordnance department
will get the largest share OF the regi
ment's equipment. as the men have
been boarding at downtown restau-
rants, and, as n result. have but few
rations on hand. Company command
ers are responsible for all company
property, until turned over TO the ad-
iutant who takes record of II and in
turn Will transfer II to the department
OF the Dakotas this afternoon.
A meeting of officers was held last
evening at the nrmory at p. m. wh5 n
|. Col. Johnson made a farewell talk 70
the officers This meeting practically
wound UP the affairs OF the regiment
with the exception of mastering out
and the part TO be taken by the pay
master.
Since the Fourteenth was mustered
in nine OF it's members have died from
various complaints. This is an excel
lent showing when the large mortality
OF the other Minnesota regiments is
considered.
The boys are all In excellent health
Many are anxious to get home, IS tbs y
have their old positions waiting them.
The COMPANIES which will be mus
tered out today are as follows: A, Du-
luth: b. Anoka; c, Duluth: d, Yum
brota; z, Merriam Park; F, Fergus
Falls; G, Duluth; II, Olivia: l, st Paul;
K. Long Prairie: L, Crookston, and NJ.
Princeton.
over 100 members OF the Fourteenth
regiment attended the farewell recep-
ton rendered the soldiers at the House
Of Hope church parlors last evening.
Rev. Carl W. Scovel, assistant pastor
OF the church. delivered an address OF
welcome and Thomas Cochran gave a
stereopticon views. Mrs. Colville and
Mrs. De Wolf sang. Refreshments
were served by the Eadies OF the
church.
The reception TO the men OF the Four
tenth regiment takes place today In
the reading rooms In Cambridge hall.
The men from the Third regiment Will
be guests with the Fourteenth boys,
and all other soldiers IN the city will
be welcomed.
Read Golden Rule adv. on page 3 for
special prices for today only.