The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
MASTERING OUT
THE VOLUNTEERS.
The Duties of the Officers in Charge
Specified in Detail
ABSENTEES MUST BE PRESENT.
Commanding Officers Must Make
Every Effort to Have Them All ac-
counted For Before the Muster
ing Out Takes Place.

WASHINGTON. August 22.-Adjutant-
General COrbin has issued an order gov
erning the mastering out Of volunteers
II goes into the duties Of officers IN oe-
tail. The following are the more I'M
portant features OF the order:
only officers OF the~regular army VIII
be detailed by the War Department 10
muster out troops.
TO avoid expense 10 the government
and hardships and annoyances 10 indi-
viduals concerned by unavoidable delays
which may occur in the final payment
OF officers and enlisted men on muster
out. commanding officers will make every
effort TO effect the return Of all absen-
tees before the mastering out OF the or
ganization.
Officers who wore at s.ly time respon-
sibie for public property OF any desciip-
ton must obtain certificates Of non-in-
debtedness before their final payment
can be- made
OFFICERS ACCOUNTABLE.
All officers viii be held 10 a strict ac-
countability for the discipline OF their
commands and the preservation OF public
property. Mastering officers are en-
powered TO prefer charges against Of
ncors who neglect in any manner 10 take
the proper measures 10 insure the gov
eminent against loss OF property or 70
keep their commands together and under
proper discipline.
The supply departments OF the army
will continue 70 furnish ORGANIZATIONS
with noedful supplies until date Of final
payment and discharge.
All persons borne on the muster in
and on all other muster rolls, and AL
who have Joined or belonged TO the or
ganzation AZ any time since its muster
ing In. must be accounted for on the
muster-out roll. which Is required 10 be
complete record OF al the officers and
men who ever belonged 20 the organiza-
ton.
on DATE OF MUSTER OUT.
The discharge from the United States
volunteer service in the case OF an abb
sentees Except in special cases. will take
effect on the date OF muster ont OF the
organization. In the case of Illness Of the
men who are unable TO join their COM
mands tho discharge certificates with
carefully prepared description and fully
prepared descriptive list on account Of
pay and clothing giving the address Of
the soldier. will be given 10 the muster
ing officer for transmission with the mus
ter-out rolls to the Adiutant General Of
the army, ana the SQUIRT Will "' 'iiiNi-itf
notihef TO apply by letter TO the pay
master general OF the army for final pay
ment.
As a rule. tho muster-out OF organiza-
lions and their final payment will take
place at the State or rcgimcntal rendez-
vous.
PROPERTY RETAINED.
The only property that Will be allowed
10 be retained until muster-out unless
otherwise ordered by the mastering OIL
Ger. Is the rifles cartridge belts, cups,
cantoens. meal cans, knives. forks and
spoons. necessary medical supplies and
tent equipage the. colors and the regi-
mental and company records.
The troops will be allowed 20 retain
certain property. such as rifles. and other
equipment. by paying a stipulated price
Nfor the same.