The times., 1898-05-18
READY FOR THE TROOPS
Final Arrangements for the Vol
unteerS at WO0dburn Manor.
NEW COMPANIES IN CAMP
Eighteen Wells to BE Dug for Water
and the Old Manor House Gets a
Coat of Whifew ash-Muny Visitors
Yesterdny-The Quota of the Resi-
ynent Now Complete.

The final touches are being made at
Woodburn Manor for the receiving of the
nineteen regiments of troops who are to
be stationed at the Washington rendez-
vous. Brig. Gen. Guenther was an early
visitor TO the camp. He was accompanied
by Capt Martin of the War Depart
ment and together they went to the
quarters of Maj. NJ. Emmet Urell. where
a conference was held relative TO the dis
position Of the District soldiers when the
regiment IS mustered. The clothing and
equipment supply was also discussed and
Maj. Urell explained to Capt. Martin the
need Of the supplies.
Well diggers arrived today and com
menced the sinking Of wells. Capt. Mar
tin said that eighteen wells viii be sunk.
making a well to each regiment
The old manor house is being improved
for the use of the officers of the Army
corps and divisions.
Speaking of the condition of the troops
Capt. Martin said:
There is no better regiment among the
volunteer troops of the country than the
District of Columbia regiment"
The large crowds that took advantage
of the pleasant weather 10 visit the
soldier boys made things lively in the
company streets. Among the visitors to
the camp were Mr.. and Mrs. John L.
Burkhart and Mr.. Charles Beatty, who
were the guests of Mai Howell Byron
Harlan and Miss Boyle were also visitors.
having ridden from Washington on bi-
cycles.
Two more companies have arrived at
the camp. This completes the second bat
talon, which Is located on the left Of
the first battalion. Mai. Charles o. Hine
and Adjt Shaw preceded the second bat
talon by several hours. and gave in
structions for the erection Of their tents.
They arrived during dress parade. Capt.
Herbert Slocum rode with the officers and
made an inspection of the camp.
DIR. Clifford Cox went to Washington
last evening, and Dr. r A PyIes, the
regimental surgeon, who arrived yester-
| day, has assumed charge
Private Maupin. who was suffering with
! a severe sore throat, has case of ton
silits.
There was much elation last evening
when the quartermaster's wagon arrived
with several boxes of clothing and shoes
furnished on requisition made by Lieut..
King.
Yesterday morning the officers estab-
| Iished a mess and are now furnished
meals under a hay rick at the Manor
mansion.
The Regiment Completed.
|. BY o'clock this evening the entire
quota of the District of Columbia in the
volunteer army will be in camp. The Ian
company was mustered into the service
at 2:3O yesterday afternoon
The only organization that remains to
be examined is the regimentaI band. This
company of musicians viii contain what
was once the brigade band and several
new members.
Company c, Capt. Domer, was the last
command to appear before the mastering
officer and the fine appearance of the men
was commented upon. Capt. Sidney R.
Jacobs obtained leave of absence from
Lieut.. Col. Heyl and was married Mon
day night. He is the first officer in the
volunteer regiment to get leave of alb
sence.