The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-01

ceiVed late in the afternoon requesting
the appointment Of two civilian physi-
clans to act with Maj. Harvey in the
physical examination of the Mime
sofa volunteers, Gov. Cleugh appointed
DR.. c. M. Simpson, of Minneapolis, and
DR.. H. w. Davis, of Sit. Paul.
This completes the list of govern
ment officials necessary to make SOL
diers out of the $500 or more voIun-
teers now at Camp Ramsey.
From the advices from Washington
it has been learned that an order will
be issued early next week instructing
all mastering officers and the eXamin-
ing boards of the several states to push
the work of mastering in the volun-
teers with as much dispatch as posi-
bic.
Lieut.. Col. Mccoy, who was original
ly assigned by the government to mus
ter in the troops, still remains on duty
at the headquarters but Just as soon
as Capt. Swigert arrives he will join
his regiment.
In speaking of the matter, Col. Nc
Coy stated that he was happy to be re-
lieved of the task, as he was anxious
to join his regiment
The men at the camp are anxious 10
go to the front, and every day Of wait
ing seems like year to them. Col
MCCOY, who is considered one Of the
pest informed men in the regular army
on the handling of soldiers, said that
this was the best time of the year to
try men for the service, as the spring
rains gave them a taste of what actual
camp life in the army would be. Every
day in camp at Camp Ramsey made
them better soldiers
GOV. Clough's part of the prepara-
tlcns for war is nearly over Just as
soon as the men are mustered in to the
service of the United States his au
fIn a nov
military FORCES ceases. The new guard
TO be organized, however, will come
under his command
Aside from the order appointing the
mastering officer and examining board
no further advices were received from
washington by Gov. Clough yesterday.
Ihere was the usual number of cal
lefs at the governors office yesterday
capt. Van SAINT, of Winona, and SEN
ator Stockton, Of Farbault, both call
ed IN the interest Of securing assign
ments of new national guard companies
for their towns.
committee, consisting of Capt. G.
f.. Roedler. S. Mcmillan and Emil
Schroeder, visited the governor and
offered the services of company of ex-
members of the national guard. in case
of second call. Nearly 100 men have
been enlisted and the committee were
pleased with it's audience with Gov.
Clough.
Corporal Johnson, of Company F,
Minneapolis, continues to do duty as
the governors orderly His presence
In the hall with gun shouldered, gives
the office quite military air.
Roland Hartley sent the following
telegram to Col. Bobleter commanding
the troops at Camp Ramsey:
Col. Bobleter:
chemical engine and crew from ST.
Paul will report to you tonight or to-
| morrow morning
Roland Hartley.
| Governors Private Secretary.
| Gov. Clough thought it best to place
adequate fire protection on the grounds.
insomuch as so large number of men
or the grounds might set some &C the
| buildings on fire.
| Sheriff McKelvy, of ST. Cloud, arriv-
| ed with additional recruits from st.
Cloud yesterday afternoon His com
pany now has a full complement Of
men. 90
Gov. Clough, yesterday, appointed
battalion adjutants for the First and
Second regiments, upon the recommen-
| dation of Col. Bobleter, as follows:
] First regiment. First battalion. Lieut..