The age-herald., 1898-03-23

WANTED.
 400 VOLUNTEERS FOR
 CAVALRY SERVICE
 IN THE U. s. ARMY
 TO SERVE IN EVENT OF WAR.
 APPLY TO ENROLLING
 OFFICER INSIDE.
 Many persons who were passing that To- cation stopped to read the sign and to in quire as to its meaning. Some of them thought that Uncle Sam had opened re- cruting station in this city, while others were sure that war had been declared and that the hostilities had begun. However, this was not the case.
 A Volunteer Squadron
 Under the military laws of the United States and of the states the state troops can only be used to repulse invasions. The men can volunteer, however, when they become attached to the regular army. Capt. J. B. Morson. commanding Troop D, First squadron Alabama National Guard recognizing the difficulties that would pos sibly arrive in event of war from this and other causes, some days ago communicated with Gov. Johnston at Montgomery in re- gard to organizing a volunteer squadron that would respond to the first call for troops in event of war with Spain and ob- tained his approval
 The squadron will consist of four troops of 100 men each. and will have no connec- tion with the Alabama National Guard
 Will Be Put in Commission The officers of the squadron have been taken from Troop D, Alabama National Guard, who are prepared to put their com mands Into service, all of them being well up in tactics. The non-commssioned offi- cers will also be taken from Troop D as far possible. As as the squadron is organized the governor will issue com missions and the squadron will then stand ready to move on the first call. in which event it would be assigned to the depart- ment of the Gulf, under command of Gen. Graham. with headquarters in Atlanta. The list has bsen opened at the head quarters of Troop D and each man is re- quired to sign the following p.edge
 Must Sign Pledge
 'In event of war with Spain should the government of the United States call for volunteers to serve as cavalry, we hereby enroll our names and pledge our services for the war. It Is further understood that bind ourselves to vote for such com missioned officers as are designated below such others may be designated by Capt. J. B. Morson in case any of those selected may not act for any reason. All non-commissioned officers to be appointed by the captain of each troop.
 Up to 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon about forty men had signed the roll and near
  enlist.
 Officers of the Squadron The following are the officers of the squadron as far as they have been se- lected:
 Major-J. B. Morson.
 Surgeon-Dr. Wyatt Hef1in.
 Troop A-Captain, l.. P. Fleming; first lieutenant, A. c. Crowder; second heuten- amt, w. M. Walker.
 Troop B-Captain, E. J. McCrossin; first lieutenant, Hardee Johnston; second lieu tenant, A. J. Hall.
 Troop C-Captain, Thomas s. Tate; first lieutenant, not se,ected; second lieutenant, A. J. Camp.
 Troop D-Captain, not selected; first 1ie'l- tenant, w. H. Morgan second lieutenant, J. B. Smiley.
 Most of the officers have had practical experience in warfare and seem anxious for bout with the Spanish
 Captain Morson is confident that the re- ouired number will be secured in few days when the organization of the squadron will be perfected