Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-25

panias for hauling camp equpage, baggage
and supplies. The wagons were loaded and
on the way to their destinations when it
was found necessary to recall them.
The commissary general had purchased
big quantities Of meats and provisions. The
majority Of these must either be given
away or permitted to spoil Several hun
dred loaves of bread which had been pur-
chased this afternoon turned over
to the Associated Charities.
A number of officers went to the expense
of hiring and in some cases buying horses.
1t is known that several of the enlisted
men of the brigade gave up their places Of
employment with the understanding that
the National Guard would be in service for
an indefinite period. The orders calling the
troops back to their armories caused the
deepest regret and considerable indigna-
ton throughout the command. At head
quarters many inquiries were made as to
why the troops were recalled, but no in
formation could be given there. The conn
handing general left his Office early in the
day and had not returned at late hour
this afternoon. 1t is understood that he
set forth for the War Department and the
White House.
The Order.
Thu order calling the National Guard back
to headquarters from the various camps Is
as follows:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
"Adjutant Generals Office
April 25, 1885,
ITO the Commanding Officer District Ma
tional Guard:
Sir-The Secretary of War directs that
the assembling of thu National Guard, un-
der his order of April q. be suspended until
further orders. Very respectfully,
III. C. CORBIN,
"Adjutant General"
Scene of Activity.
The armory of the District National
Guard in the Center Market was a scene
Of hustle and activity from an early hour
this morning until after noon. AS early
as o'clock the members of the various
companies having headquarters there be-
gan to assemble. All was hustle. Regular
members of the guard were rushing back
and forth lacking knapsacks and haver-
sacks, canteens were being filled and the
days rations'' which had been ordered
were put where they would do the most
good.
In and about the various rooms recruits
for the companies were being gotten in
readiness. as we'll as it was possible to pre-
pare them for camp life. Some were fur
HlSHeu WIFI complete UNIFORMS without
equipments. Some were given trousers
only, no coats or caps being found to fit.
the rest Of their outfit of clothing being of
the civilian type. while others were fur
nished blouses without the army trousers.
1t was a happy crowd. All officers were
courtly and polite. while the recruits got
the first lessons in the matter of saiuting
their superiors. As soon as the members
began to assemble q guard was stationed
at the bridge, and nc one was allowed to
pass in except guardsmen and members Of
the press.
Throngs Cheer the Boys.
A number of the relatives and friends of
members attempted to pass, but were
halted In true military style. On the side
walk and In the street in front Of the arm
DRY there YVES a large throng cheering the
soldier boys as they passed into the arm
DRY. While the crowd was not as large an
would probably have been the case on
clear. pretty day. 1t was none the less en-
.husiastic and patriotic The wives. daugh-
tiers and sweethearts Of the men who wers
preparing to defend the flag were out In
larger forcs than was the Steiner sex.