The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-17
REGIMENT
INCOMPLETE
And the Mastering In Was
Postponed Until Thurs.
day Afternoon.

yesterday as was expected, the reason be.
ing that the regiment is not complete. Al
though Lieutenant Gordon has not yet re.
ceived word from Wilmington regarding
the movement OF the regiment, 1t is almost
certain that camp will be broken Thurs
day night, by which time the ranks will be
full. The announcement that the regi-
ment was to bs mustered into the regular
service brought together Governor Tun-
nell his staff, the members Of the Legisla.
tnre and Councilman Of Wilmington.
kilograms announcing that the regiment
would not DO mustered In were sent to the
Governor and Legislators, but they were
not received In time 1t was fortunate
there WIS postponemont as ut 4. 80 O. clock
the camp.was visited by q terrific storm.
The tenth company, L. was mustered
in, and 1t is likely the other two will be
ready by Wednesday. Many Of the men
are without uniforms, and 1t Is believed
that they will not be ordered away until
all are properly equipped.
A report was in circulation to-day that
the troops were to be sent to Mobile, but
the general opinion is that Savannah, Ga,
will be their destination.
Companies G and NJ are the only ones
that remain in the state camp, all the
others having been mustered into the SER
vice of tho government. Both are good
companies, Company g being commanded
by Captain Il. G. Boyd of New Castle and
Company M by Captain William A, Pratt
of Wilmington.
It's expected that there will be but lit.
tie difficulty In gottns enough men to fill
those companies But about seventy.tlve
men are required to fill the entire regi-
ment to twelve companies, and it is be-
lieyed that there enough patriotic men left
in the state to fill out this number Every
effort will be madr to secure the additional
men before Thursday. Eighteen recruits
came down from Wilmington and Newark
to day. They were placed in Company l.
under the command Of Captain Hossin-
ger.
The day opened with rain storm. The
camp grounds were wet and drills were
almost impossible. This did not deter the
visitors, however, for many of them at
once went to tho camp. There were the
usual good-byes spoken and many tears
were seen in the eyes of women and girls
and even children, as they babe some loved
one goodbye before he went away in the
service Of his country. Nor were the tears
confined TO thu women, for many boy in
blue found it necessary to use a handker-
chief at times and no one thought him the
less brave for 1t.
Toward noon the weather cleared and
brighter day could not be wished. This
heightened the impression that the regi
ment would surely be turned over to the
government this afternoon. The fair
weather also brought out many moro visit.
ors and the grounds would have been
crowded with them had all who applied
been admitted. Those who had friends in
camp were allowed to go in and see them
and there We're soon more affecting scenes.
A woman who visited camp to-day for
tho first finnp NJ tr,,l IL, ~,
remarks regarding camp life that are
worthy Of note. Her conversation, as
nearly complete as possible, ran as fol-
lows:
why, Think camp is the queerest
place. The minute jumped off the train
l saw brand new idea for men. Have
you noticed all those officers wear leath-
or bracelet that contains cute little
watch. 1t must be lovely to be able to
carry a sword in one hand, pistol in the
other, and yet see what time it Is Just as
cosy. Its an awfully sweet idea
"Wonder why the officer was with got
angry when offered him my umbrella
during the thunder storm. noticed after
ward that none of the soldiers seemed to
have brought umbrellas with them, and
I think that's funny, too. never heard
of such oarelessness.
ooh! SEQ that officer Why, he's actual.
~ wearing tights, though bis boots most
hide them. Is that tho styleP My lieu
tenant didn't wear that sort of uniform.
Perhaps he expected me. They never
sey tights. Why, Its just like show.
My goodness, just look at that woman
on horseback. Aren't her boomers and
boots cunning. Is she an officers wifeP
Well, think she rides better than her
husband. Why don't you reporters write
about these ladies that ride horseback so
wellf Idon't think you see the Interest,"
ing things at all.
Don't You just wish you were having
girls, they live In Lebanon. They had q
great time packing those lunch baskets,
and the soldiers they are eating with are
going away to-day, Think. Mamie, that's
the girl in yellow, cries every night whom
she gets home to think of Fred's going
away, but she's awfully jolly at the pic
MICS they have every day.
/ "Myl my! my This view of the camp
from the rustic bridgeis the finest of ALI
There must be more than 1900 tents right
In sight and 10000 men drilling on that
those 1nen charging bayonets! Running
up that hill makes them tired. l guess.
when l was passing some tents up
there before met you / saw a minister
fighter man baptizing boy know. 1t
was George Weston, his father is colonel
and lives in Pottsville. 1t made me feel
good to see boy like that. My lieutenant
is church boy at home, but Pm afraid
he's pretty wild when he gets with all the
other soldiers"
No words can describe the rapture of
the Soung woman when witnessing the
mustering-in Of two companies She
didn't speak, but her expression when she
heard the men shout II do" makes it sure
that her lieutenant can fight no better for
Ills own happiness than to fight well for
the flag.
Invitations have boon semitic the officers
of Governor Tunnels staff to be present
at the mastering of Companies G and M
on Thursday. Senators Gray and Kenney
and Congressman Handy also will be in